Before the Breaking Point: Proactive Mental Health for Veterans & First Responders

Before the Breaking Point: Proactive Mental Health for Veterans & First Responders

Army veteran, therapist, and founder of High Ground Leadership & Resilience Consulting, Joshua Deisinger joins Connections to unpack what repeated critical incidents can do to the mind—and how that impact often follows people home. Joshua explains dissociation in plain language, introduces the idea of “still images,” and shares why mental health support should be before, during, and after the hardest moments—not only in response. We also explore stigma, confidentiality, and what it looks like to build resilience through trust, communication, and a person-centered approach. Visit our webpage to get connected: https://www3.uwsp.edu/conted/Pages/Connections-The-Behavioral-Health-and-Wellness-Cast.aspx [https://www3.uwsp.edu/conted/Pages/Connections-The-Behavioral-Health-and-Wellness-Cast.aspx] Check out High Ground Leadership and Consulting Services LLC: Expert Leadership Consulting & Development Services [https://highgroundleadership.org/] Want to learn more about the Institute for Behavioral Health and Wellness Training? Visit our webpage: https://www3.uwsp.edu/conted/Pages/Institute-For-Behavioral-Health-and-Wellness-Training.aspx [https://www3.uwsp.edu/conted/Pages/Institute-For-Behavioral-Health-and-Wellness-Training.aspx]

Meet the Hosts!

Meet your hosts, Arianna Bartoli and Brian Krolczyk! Arianna Bartoli Arianna Bartoli is a senior at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, double majoring in Marketing and Management, with a Professional Selling Certificate and an Employee and Organizational Wellbeing Certificate. Passionate about leadership, innovation, and empowering others, she serves as Vice President of the Entrepreneurship Club and is a member of the Professional Events Advisory Board for the Sentry School of Business and Economics, helping shape events and opportunities for business students. Professionally, Arianna works as a Multimedia Designer for UWSP Continuing Education and Outreach and as a Marketing & Visitor Information Specialist with the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (SPACVB), promoting community engagement and tourism. With a strong interest in health, wellness, and human connection, Arianna is excited to co-host the Behavioral Health and Wellness Podcast, aiming to inspire listeners through conversations that blend professional insights with personal growth. Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Arianna enjoys fitness, mindfulness practices, cooking, and exploring the outdoors — passions that fuel her vision of one day combining business and wellness in her future career. Brian Krolczyk, Ph.D., NBC-HWC Brian’s expertise is the integration of personal resilience and leadership effectiveness, with more than 25 years of executive coaching experience. For over a decade, Brian was senior assessor in the Executive Solutions Group, Global Assessment Operations at Development Dimensions International (DDI), Inc., a global leader in the science and practice of business leadership. He has interviewed and assessed more than 800 executives from the Fortune 500, spanning every major industry and continent. He is principal and co-founder of RYP Global, LLC [http://www.revealyourpower.com/], Resilience Coaching for Professionals. His deep background in psychology, mental health, health care and business has prepared him to help others boost their well-being and expand their professional impact.

Following the Sparks: Empowerment, Healing, and the Path to Health and Wellness Coaching

With Christine Imfeld, MA, NBC-HWC In this inspiring conversation, hosts Arianna Bartoli and Dr. Brian Krolczyk sit down with National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach Christine Imfeld to explore the personal experiences, challenges, and influential moments that shaped her path in the emerging world of health coaching. From caring for her mother at a young age to navigating her own medical journey, Christine shares how empathy, curiosity, and empowerment guided her shift into integrative health, digital wellness, and academic leadership. Together, they discuss resilience, the evolution of the coaching field, the importance of mentorship, and embracing change—offering listeners a heartfelt and hopeful look at what it means to build a meaningful career rooted in compassion and personal growth. Visit our webpage to get connected: https://www3.uwsp.edu/conted/Pages/Connections-The-Behavioral-Health-and-Wellness-Cast.aspx [https://www3.uwsp.edu/conted/Pages/Connections-The-Behavioral-Health-and-Wellness-Cast.aspx] UW-Stevens Point Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate: https://www.uwsp.edu/programs/certificate/health-and-wellness-coaching/ [https://www.uwsp.edu/programs/certificate/health-and-wellness-coaching/] National Board For Health and Wellness Coaching Webpage: https://nbhwc.org/ [https://nbhwc.org/] Want to learn more about the Institute for Behavioral Health and Wellness Training? Visit our webpage: https://www3.uwsp.edu/conted/Pages/Institute-For-Behavioral-Health-and-Wellness-Training.aspx [https://www3.uwsp.edu/conted/Pages/Institute-For-Behavioral-Health-and-Wellness-Training.aspx]