Tara Trantham is the Founder and CEO of Rise Legal Team, LLC. Her story of triumph over tragedy is featured on our Youturn Health platform. Tara uses her experience to help the voiceless and is not afraid to tell the hard parts of her mental health crisis. We had her back on the podcast to tell us about her new book and how she continues to expand her tireless efforts to help those hurt by the legal system. Tara received her B.A. degree in Political Science with a minor in Religious Studies from...
Jun 01, 2023•27 min
Men's mental health has been a taboo subject until now. As a society, we have perpetuated the belief that men who seek help are weak and less valued, thus leading to stigma. Stuffing your problems leads to worsening physical and mental health and Yoturn Health's very own Adam Canton is changing the way we approach men's mental health. He is proving that men who get the help they need are actually the strongest. Adam is a visionary leader and the creative force behind Dudes Need Dudes, an organiz...
May 25, 2023•45 min
When Natalie's mother got sick, she decided that instead of wallowing in fear and sadness, she and her mother would start writing some simple thank-you notes. It was her mother's idea to write to veterans and first responders. So they started with a few letters of gratitude and hand-delivered them to coffee shops and grocery stores. The rest is history...these days we all need a feel-good story as well as ideas to help others. You don't want to miss Natalie's story and check out her website: htt...
May 18, 2023•29 min
At Youturn Health we are constantly looking for paradigm-shifting modalities that will help others achieve a healthy mind/body balance. Marybeth Sheehan from the Nourishment Collective, introduces us to her practice which includes energy work in order to heal trauma, reduce stress and anxiety, and help with grief. Listen as she gives us concrete examples of how this can enrich your mental, spiritual, and physical health. Marybeth's gift of afterlife communication was known at a young age and was...
May 11, 2023•41 min
Lilli Correll is a licensed professional counselor who has worked in the behavioral health space for 20+ years. She is also the author of Resolve to Rise: Become Greater than Your Circumstances. She and Rich dive into trauma and how it shows up in many different ways in people's lives. They discuss how we need to treat people more holistically and understand that physical health and mental health go hand in hand. https://www.resolvetorise.com/ In her own words: I have had the privilege over the ...
May 04, 2023•52 min
First Responders can be reluctant to seek help due to stigma and 7 in 10 say that mental health services are seldom or never used. First Responders are 5 times more likely to experience depression and PTSD. So why, as a society, are we expecting First Responders to raise their hand and say they have a problem? What if the worst of the judgment and stigma was coming from the very department that is supposed to have your back? Kristi Tausinga gives us a front-row seat to the challenges that come w...
Apr 27, 2023•48 min
Teen substance use is America’s largest, most preventable health crisis in America. 13 is the average age of first drug and alcohol use. 9 out of 10 addictions start in the teen years. Yet there are hardly any school-based drug prevention programs that reach adolescents at the crucial time of brain development when they are most susceptible to experimenting with or using drugs. "Just Say No" did not prove successful but RIZE is taking a different approach. By putting peers in the trenches they a...
Apr 20, 2023•46 min
Opioid withdrawal symptoms can be horrific including nausea and vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, muscle pain, hot and cold flashes, just to name a few. They are so debilitating that some people return to drug use just to alleviate the physical pain. Vaughn Bell of Speranza Therapeutics tells us about a new device called the S.T. Genesis that helps with these symptoms. The S.T. Genesis is an FDA-cleared Percutaneous Nerve Field Stimulator (PNFS) that supports the reduction of opioid withdrawal sympto...
Apr 13, 2023•29 min
Every day we hear about the lack of care and services available for Veterans. A huge majority of veterans return home with PTSD and struggle to find their way-often turning to drugs and alcohol as a way to escape their pain. Over 22% of the annual suicides in the U.S. are military Veterans. Whatever is being done to help them is simply not enough. Youturn Health is using peer support specialists to bridge the gap and help Veterans in every facet of their lives. Zach Goff is the Director of Quali...
Apr 06, 2023•52 min
Kristen Tomlinson is an experienced grief counselor and advocate for families who choose to honor their loved ones through the gift of life. Kristen is the Director of Grief Support services at Taylor's Gift and the Caring Guide and Kindred Hearts Coordinator for Taylor's Gift Foundation and Youturn Health. She joins Liz on the podcast to talk about her passion for helping donor families move through the complicated grief of losing their loved ones while having the unique opportunity to save som...
Mar 30, 2023•33 min
The amount of quality sleep directly affects our mental health. Experts say we need between 7-9 hours a day in order for our bodies and minds to fully recover. Adults who sleep less than 7 hours each night are more likely to say they have had health problems, including heart attack, asthma, and depression . (cdc.gov) Shift workers, such as Frist Responders tend to get 2-4 hours less than required, and a lot of the time these hours are broken up throughout the day. Chris Crowley and Danielle Cook...
Mar 23, 2023•49 min
Mr. Dave Weiner has served both military and civilian communities passionately for well over 27 years in military, law enforcement and corporate security service. Mr. Weiner started his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force in 1993 as a military policeman. As his career progressed, he worked a variety of assignments such as a patrol officer, field training officer, K-9 handler, Special Response Team, Training Coordinator and in supervisory positions over both Patrol and Investiga...
Mar 16, 2023•32 min
March 5-11 is Women In Construction Week and we would like to highlight some of the great work being done by women in this space. From reducing stigma to creating a safe work environment both physically and emotionally, these two Ironworkers are forging a path for other women to follow. Erin Craw talks to Heather Kurtenbach and Vicki O'Leary about the changing landscape of the construction industry and how they plan to continue making it less intimidating for women to jump into this profession. ...
Mar 09, 2023•36 min
Ernest (Ernie) Stevens is a published author with a #1 best-selling book on Amazon titled: Mental Health and De-escalation: A Guide for Law Enforcement Professionals. Ernie was also a contributing author for, Police MentalBarricade. Ernie was a police officer for 28 years, serving 26 of those years with the San Antonio Police Department where he was a founding member of the Mental Health Unit. Ernie has been featured on the Emmy Award Winning HBO Documentary, Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops. He has a...
Mar 02, 2023•25 min
Commissioner Randall Liberty literally meets people where they are. This just happens to be in Maine prisons. He believes that treating prisoners like people and starting to help them rehabilitate is the only way to do things. He believes in MAT and knows this helps reduce the number of overdoses upon release. Wouldn't it be great if every prison could operate under a system that changes lives, saves lives, and makes people better citizens? See his impressive bio below! Commissioner Randall Libe...
Feb 23, 2023•48 min
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. It is estimated that 8 million Americans have an eating disorder. These numbers seem bleak, but there is hope and a healthier way to live and love your body. After years of being a professional gymnast, Natasha Houston found her dream job as an Orange Theory Fitness coach. On the podcast, she shares her story of living with an eating disorder, why she believes it started, and how she is learning to love herself and her body....
Feb 16, 2023•34 min
Meeting people where they are is the theme that runs through Youturn Health. We do not believe that rock bottom is necessary to receive compassion and hope. Sometimes just an ear to listen will change a person's trajectory in life. Add to that a warm cooked Sunday dinner and you have the beginnings of real change. That is exactly what John Martin and his wife Cassandra provide with their non-profit, Sunday Dinner with a Twist. John was once homeless, addicted to drugs and alcohol, and suicidal. ...
Feb 09, 2023•42 min
Liz is joined by Youturn Health Chief Commercial Officer Sue Morrell and Jenny Burke who is Vice President, Impairment Practice Area at National Safety Council. Jenny is passionate about helping people get quality healthcare. She saw the Opioid epidemic as a crisis and wanted to help so she joined the NSC which provides resources to workplaces for mental health. Youturn Health is partnering with NSC to provide a comprehensive program to organizations that will impact workplace impairment. Jenny ...
Feb 02, 2023•22 min
Taylor Rhodes lost his life to an accidental overdose in 2019 and his mom is making sure something good comes out of her family's tragedy. Kerri Rhodes is a licensed therapist with 28 years in the mental health field. She admits that nothing could have prepared her for the journey her family would take dealing with her son's addiction and untimely death. She is determined to find solutions and fill in the gaps in the addiction and mental health space and currently works as part of the H.A.R.P (H...
Jan 26, 2023•40 min
Dr. Goldstein Grumet is Vice President for Suicide Prevention Strategy and Director of the Zero Suicide Institute at the Education Development Center. Her role with the organization has her integrating comprehensive suicide prevention approaches across sectors, settings, and ages and delivering solutions that address shared risk factors to improve long-term mental health and well-being. She has provided strategic guidance for the establishment and evolution of the Zero Suicide framework since it...
Jan 19, 2023•43 min
Responder Health is a program designed and managed by Armor Up America that specializes in supporting first responders and their families. First responders endure chronic stress and trauma that has a direct impact on their well-being. Responder Health provides the education, resources, and community they need to live healthy lives. Their team is comprised of current and former first responders and essential workers, with extensive, lived, and learned experiences in the field. Youturn Health's Ch...
Jan 12, 2023•57 min
Responder Health is a program designed and managed by Armor Up America that specializes in supporting first responders and their families. First responders endure chronic stress and trauma that has a direct impact on their well-being. Responder Health provides the education, resources, and community they need to live healthy lives. Their team is comprised of current and former first responders and essential workers, with extensive, lived, and learned experiences in the field. Youturn Health's Ch...
Jan 05, 2023•30 min
Erin Craw's father was a police officer. When she was a young girl, she remembers her father being very different when he came home from a shift. The loving man she knew when he left the house was in stark contrast with the quiet and moody man who came home. She didn't understand the horrors he witnessed every day. Over the years she learned that what he dealt with on a daily basis at work had a profound effect on all facets of his life. But no one said a word. The mental health of first respond...
Dec 29, 2022•31 min
Doug Paul is an expert on cravings and talks to Serena and Liz about the difference between normal human cravings and cravings for substances. Here is Part 2 of this series! Bio: Doug Paul, LPC, LMHC has been working as a clinician with substance use disorders since 2007. He completed a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida in 2002. He went on to complete a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Georgia State University in 2007. During his graduate training, he par...
Dec 22, 2022•30 min
The definition of craving is a strong or uncontrollable desire. Craving is a universal phenomenon and is part of the recovery process. Doug Paul is an expert on cravings and talks to Serena and Liz about the difference between normal human cravings and cravings for substances. There is so much to learn in this area so join us for part one of this discussion. Bio: Doug Paul, LPC, LMHC has been working as a clinician with substance use disorders since 2007. He completed a Bachelor of Arts from the...
Dec 15, 2022•32 min
Christy Plaice has dedicated her life to helping those struggling with numerous mental health issues. She has a heart for the LGTBQIA+ community and helps people find their true selves. This is our continuing conversation with her from last week's episode. http://www.raisingryland.com/ https://doorofthesoul.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-can-do-hard-things-with-glennon-doyle/id1564530722...
Dec 08, 2022•37 min
Serena and Liz talk to Christy Plaice about the mental health struggles of the LGBTQIA+ community and how her company Door of the Soul is helping both the families and the person struggling. She teaches us that compassion, empathy and inclusivity are ways in which we can support those on a journey of self-discovery. Christy and her company are educating the world on how to be a true advocate and ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. BIO: Christy Plaice is a creative light in the therapeutic community....
Dec 01, 2022•30 min
Jeni Cain is more than just the owner of an extremely successful boutique in Greenville, SC. Although she is quite impressive with her business acumen and top-notch fashion sense, you will learn from today's podcast that she can also play the part of therapist and cheerleader, winning you over with her infectious sunny outlook on life. She always says what you didn't even know you needed to hear. I personally always feel better after our conversations. So it's no wonder that she is an open book ...
Nov 24, 2022•53 min
Did you know there is a right and wrong way to breathe? Perrin White teaches us that we can change the way we are feeling just by focusing on our breath. Listen to this podcast and find Perrin at her website and learn how breath work can calm your mind and body during periods of stress. Perrin P. White, MSP, CCC-SLP, COM®, RTY® 200 is a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She ha...
Nov 17, 2022•29 min
Losing her mother, father and the love of her life within a 2-year period, Annalynn shares how she survived intense grief. Talking with others who have survived catastrophic grief was the biggest help to her. So, she now takes her experience and uses it to help others as a coach. If you have ever experienced grief, don't miss this episode!
Nov 10, 2022•25 min
