Community Routes: Understanding Children's Anxiety

In this episode we unpack some of the behaviors we see on the surface when children and adolescents experience anxiety, as well a lot of overwhelming feelings that are stirred up underneath. We give practical phrases to give support as parents or teachers offering a safe space to kids and teens when they are overwhelmed. We look at anxiety through the lens of secure attachment to help co-regulate emotion in this hyperaroused state outside the window of tolerance.

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Community Routes: Lisa's Last Episode

A special episode where Adrianne, Julie, and Samuel all say goodbye to Lisa, who is moving to Iowa. We discuss change and transformation, as well as good mental health practices to accompany that change. The New Year brings hope and transition, so we embrace it in this week's episode. Happy New Year! We'll miss you, Lisa!

Off the Beaten Path with Barbara Boucher

Come and join us this week on Off The Beaten Path, as we hear from Barbara Boucher, talking about the life-saving impact of acknowledging the value of getting help throughout the lifespan. She winds her way through the seeds of trauma deposited throughout her young life, into young adulthood, and beyond. In the words of Barbara "I like who I am and that's a big deal for me."

Community Routes: Smash the Stigma

In this episode, we’re ready to ring in the new year, leave stigma behind and create community and safe spaces for healing, validation, and growth! Join us as we smash the stigma and look forward in 2020 to a clearer vision for mental health and strong support!

Off the Beaten Path with Amy Theodor

On this episode, Samuel and Adrianne join Amy Theodor to discuss her experiences as a licensed mental health clinician specializing in PTSD and trauma-related care. She also shares her insights related to organizational leadership and mental health advocacy in our communities, while we emphasize the need to "Smash the Stigma" of mental health and therapy.

Community Routes: Holiday Help, Grief

In the conclusion of our holiday arc, we tackle the topic of grief during the holidays. Grief can return in the winter months, so we discuss what grief feels like and how to cope. Join us with special guest, Todd Richards, who shares insights from his own experiences as a pastor. While he holds a masters in counseling, even better you get to hear Samuel with his dad!

Off the Beaten Path with Kristen Huyett

The long-anticipated episode with Special Guest Kristen Huyett! Special guest Kristen Huyett flew in from Oregon to join us on Off the Beaten Path today to talk about ADHD. So much great insight in understanding circular thinking, a difference (not a deficit!) in attention, reducing stigma and increasing support!! Parents of adolescents, spouses married to someone with ADHD, you'll want to check this out!

Community Routes: Holiday Help, Coping Skills

In this episode of our holiday arc, we talk about coping skills to help us through the dark days of fall/winter and times when our grief feels more painful. Find some extra support for your weary or hurting heart this holiday season!

Off the Beaten Path with Brittani Orr

In this crossover episode, we invite you to join us as we explore Brittani's story. She talks about working through the pain and loss of her divorce and scaling new heights as a single mom of four while finishing school. She has taken her pain and sadness and was able to write a book through the eyes of her youngest daughter. Brittani's book is set to be released in July 2020; we'll keep you updated on its release.

Community Routes: Holiday Help, Dealing with Friends and Family

This week we started an arc on the upcoming holidays and how to stay balanced around difficult people. We tied in our episodes of emotions and boundaries because they are so helpful to keep us grounded. We also work through some different scenarios and discuss the stress of family gatherings. Remember your self-care through the holidays too!

Off the Beaten Path with Montana Schopieray

Join us to hear Montana Schopieray share about the impact of suicide and the importance of being open to talk about mental health issues in your home. We talk about vulnerability in sharing honest emotions and cultivating safe support. Samuel chomps at the bit to discuss activism. (Chicago teachers were victorious! Yay!)

Community Routes: Boundaries

In this episode, we talk about walls and boundary violations, and how to develop a secure sense of self through mutual respect. We also explore functional boundaries from recovery guru Pia Mellody and Terry Real.

Off the Beaten Path with Eric Doernhoefer

In this crossover episode, with Off the Beaten Path, Samuel, Lisa, and Eric launch into conversation about the journey of his fitness career and the impact it has had on mental health. Eric shares about some of what life was like growing up, and the value of being an extrovert, with many transitions in his younger years, and telling of how a year spent in Sweden changed his perspective on the landscape of his life.

Off the Beaten Path with Jason Wellman

In this crossover episode, Julie Richards and Adrianne Johnson join Dr. Jason Wellman, as he takes us along his journey of mental health after trauma and creating a safe space for others to share theirs. We discuss the importance of safe support for healing, and how he incorporates this in the leadership of his staff.

Community Routes: ACES and Resiliency

This week we discuss the ACES Test and resiliency. ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and what is not included in that list. What else to be on the look out for and how to cultivate resiliency.

ACES: https://n.pr/2mI7UDB

Off the Beaten Path with Charles Roberts Part 2

Part two of a two part series. Dr. Adrianne Johnson, Samuel Richards, and therapist Charles Roberts continue their discussion about recognizing and healing trauma on a more personal level. The team addresses grief reactions to trauma, community engagement, and the necessity of self-care.

Community Routes: Trauma and the Window of Tolerance

Samuel, Julie, and Lisa talk trauma and its effects on the brain and behavior. Julie expands on the polyvagal theory and the gang discusses our Window of Tolerance, as well as our "blue" and "red" responses.

Off the Beaten Path with Charles Roberts

Part 1: In this episode, Dr. Adrianne Johnson interviews therapist Charles Roberts about his work with personal trauma and healing. Charles defines trauma, and the team discusses how to recognize emotional trauma stored in the body

Community Routes: Music/Polyvagal

In this episode, we talk about how music impacts our nervous system, our mood, and helps us process our emotions. Playlists connect us to others and remind us of memories. Polyvagal Theory informs us of how music shifts our autonomic nervous system.