Mental Filter Podcast

This is more than a conversation about fashion and modeling. This is a candid conversation about mental health being everywhere. From our own couches to the catwalks of Milan. We are not as different as we may imagine. Elsie Ramsey (www.biggerthandepression....

Why do we buy what we buy? How do advertisers know how to tap into my weak spots? Are my shopping trends healthy? If you've ever wondered what shopping does for us and how our spending patterns are influenced then this is the episode for you! Joined by co-host, Dr....

Did you think part I was good? Just listen to part II! Tommy has some more hairy stories and has a lot to say about the show Marvelous Mrs. Maisel :) Thanks for listening!

Here.We.Go. Buckle up friends because while I may be mellow and 'chill' I brought along the high octane energy of stand-up comedian Tommy O'Neil (http://www.tommyoneill.net/) as a co-host. Tommy has a ton of insight into what is behind all the jokes and the laughter in the comedy world....

The world of academia is one that is vast and not clearly defined. It is also one that people have strong opinions about. Being part of 'academia' can be both a rewarding and frustrating experience. Just reaching the entry-level employment status in academia is a major accomplishment....

Part 2 is even better than the first! Dr. Daniel Ambinder from www.cardionerds.com continues his talk with Shmuel and regales us with both hilarious and inspirational stories. Fear not though, there is plenty of education and insightful strategies to help navigate the roller coaster of life....

Prepare to be entertained, educated, moved, and inspired! In this episode, Shmuel had the privilege of co-hosting with Dr. Daniel Ambinder, a skilled cardiologist and rock star co-founder of Cardionerds, a super popular podcast(www.cardionerds.com)....

A more suitable episode title is probably HOW COVID will change us. None of us actually know what's coming next, but we can be sure of one thing-this world will not be the same. We won't be the same....

How would you describe your relationship with social media? Cordial? Intimate? Long-distance? It's not a question if we have a relationship with social media, it's a question if that relationship is a healthy and enjoyable one....

'We're all in sales.' Truer words couldn't be said. In every role we play each one of us is conducting some form of a sale; to customers, family, even ourselves. In this episode, Shmuel co-hosts with Michael Daniel, sales director of a large supplies company with headquarters in Maryland....

We live in unique times, my friends! This is a special impromptu episode that looks at the experiences brought on by the current Coronavirus and how it can be a genuine opportunity for all of us....

Sports and athletics are rich with tools that help us better navigate challenges in life. The experience of playing team sports or even following as fans has meaning to it if we just look for it. Dr....

Let's face it, all of us procrastinate. We wiggle, dance, and dodge our way out of what needs to get done. Creatively I might add! In this episode, Shmuel and Andy take a bit of a deeper look into procrastination, what it does for us, and how we can manage it better....

Here is a brief introduction to Mental Filter and what we are hoping to accomplish. Thanks for listening!

This was a fun one! Co-hosted by professional poker player Ari Engel and Shmuel Fischler LCSW-C this episode explores the mental perspective of poker play. Whether you play or not you'd be surprised how many life lessons can come from playing the game and living in that world....

Hobbies, interests, tinkering, pastimes...whatever word you use to describe them- what's the point? Is there even a point at all? There is always an opportunity to view things through the lens of mental health. Shmuel Fischler and Andy Santanello have a casual conversation about this and more....