Episode 20: More Than Medication: A Conversation on Psychiatry

Episode 20: More Than Medication: A Conversation on Psychiatry

In this episode, Dylan DeMars, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, discusses the role medication can play in treating anxiety and depression, why it works best alongside healthy lifestyle habits and therapy, and the ultimate goal of treatment: achieving remission, not lifelong dependence on medication.

Episode 19: From Control to Connection: Rethinking Eating Disorder Recovery

In this episode, Amanda Bethurem, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, is joined by Annalise Bayer, doctoral student at Florida Gulf Coast University to discuss her personal journey with eating disorders, body image struggles, and the path toward healing and recovery. If you would like additional information or support, please see the attached resources. https://www.montenido.com/ [https://www.montenido.com/] https://renfrewcenter.com/ [https://renfrewcenter.com/] https://centerfordiscovery.com/ [https://centerfordiscovery.com/] https://viamarhealth.com/ [https://viamarhealth.com/] https://wavesofhopeed.com/ [https://wavesofhopeed.com/] https://blscounseling.net/services/eating-disorder-treatment/ [https://blscounseling.net/services/eating-disorder-treatment/] https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ [https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/]

Episode 18: Comprendiendo Las Necesidades Sensoriales En Personas Con Autismo

En este episodio, Amanda Bethurem, Consejera de Salud Mental Licenciada, se une a Cora Romero, Coordinadora de Admisiones ABA/Logopedia/Terapia Ocupacional, para una discusión sobre las necesidades sensoriales en personas con autismo. Cora ayuda a proporcionar comprensión sobre los comportamientos que pueden utilizar para expresarse. In this episode, Amanda Bethurem, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, is joined by Cora Romero, Intake Coordinator ABA/Speech/OT, for a discussion on sensory needs in those with Autism. Cora helps provide understanding on behaviors that they may use to express themselves.

Exploring Borderline Personality Disorder

In this episode, Amanda Bethurem, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, is joined by Krista Van Bruggen, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, for an honest conversation exploring borderline personality disorder (BPD). The discussion covers diagnosis, common misconceptions and treatment options from a compassionate, clinical lens.

Resilience in Uniform

This episode brings together Amanda Cruz, LCSW; LT Jose Gomez; LT Sarea Rivera; and Dr. Nicole Navega, LCSW for an honest and insightful conversation about mental health among first responders. Drawing from both lived experience and clinical expertise, the guests challenge common misconceptions—such as the belief that first responders are immune to trauma or expected to push through distress without support—and reveal what the work is really like behind the scenes. The discussion centers on the importance of safety, community, and compassion, highlighting the need for strong peer support, culturally competent therapy, and environments where vulnerability is met with understanding rather than stigma. Together, the guests outline what first responders truly need to improve their mental health and sustain long-term well-being.