EmotionAL Support with Alessandra Torresani

Please enjoy this special episode of NAMI's Hope Starts With Us featuring ME! As an ambassador for NAMI, I couldn't be happier to have this beautiful conversation with Daniel. The conversation about Maternal Mental Health is more important than ever. So many women are scared to open up and share their thoughts, feelings and emotions while pregnant or postpartum....I hope this episode helps them feel less alone in their journey. 

- In this episode of NAMI’s podcast, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. speaks with actor, mental health advocate and NAMI Ambassador Alessandra Torresani about her journey with maternal mental health and bipolar disorder. Tune in to hear more about Alessandra’s journey balancing self-care with motherhood, decisions about medication during pregnancy, and living with a mental health diagnosis and stigma. 

You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.

 

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Today's episode is going to be a little different... I initially recorded this episode with no intention of releasing it. I just wanted to say goodbye to my Emotional Support, Pee Wee, the only way I knew how to. I needed to release my thoughts of pain, grief, and death. Pee Wee was a dog to the naked eye, but to me, he was my everything. This podcast wouldn't have existed if I didn't have him. The heartbeat to heartbeat connection I had with him was the only way I knew how to regulate my manic episodes and panic attacks. I hope this episode brings to light the importance of animals to those who suffer with mental illness. Grief has been brought back to my life again and I'm ready to talk it out loud with you, as I'm beautifully reminded by you all that I am not alone in this sadness. Thank you for being my Emotional Support. I love you Pee. 

MARSHA MOLINARI is an LGBTQ Transgender & Human Rights Activist, H.Wood Group Partner and Creative Director of J.Molinari Jewelry, and host of MARSHA! MARSHA! MARSHA! the podcast. Molinari’s expertise helped to create and launch such projects as Shore Bar in Santa Monica, Bootsy Bellows on the World famous Sunset Strip, along with Delilah’s, Peppermint , The Nice Guy, Sunny Vodka and many more. She has always been drawn to artistic expression of all kinds; getting her start in theater, Molinari went on to study film. She began her fashion path in Los Angeles and continued on to Paris working for the WM Agency. With her skills of fashion branding and social media, Molinari has successfully helped WM to bridge the gap between fashion and entertainment. Molinari is heavily involved with organizations like GLAAD, The Trevor Project, Imagine LA, Gay Mens Chorus and currently serving as a broad member for The LA Mission council trying to eradicate about homelessness.

Michael Kaye is the Director of Brand & Communications at OkCupid where he manages public relations, influencer marketing, and social media.

Michael has been a leading voice in dating and relationships, and has been featured in ABC News, Business Insider, Bustle, CBS, CNN, Cosmopolitan, Elite Daily, Good Morning America, The New York Times and The Washington Post. He’s won several industry awards, including PRSA-NY 15 Under 35 Winner 2021 and more.

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Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we delve into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence, featuring a captivating discussion on the intersection of AI, ChatGPT, and the enigmatic realm of Cylons. We explore the incredible advancements in AI technology, examining the remarkable capabilities of ChatGPT, an AI language model trained by OpenAI, and its impact on various aspects of our lives. Additionally, we dive into the realm of science fiction, drawing parallels between AI in the real world and the captivating concept of Cylons from popular culture. Discover the potential of AI to revolutionize industries, enhance communication, and even question the boundaries of human-like consciousness. Tune in as we unravel the mysteries and possibilities that emerge at the intersection of AI, ChatGPT, and the enigmatic world of Cylons.

(This description was written by ChatGPT.) WOWWWWW!!!

 

 

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Ricki Friedman is a motivational speaker, creative entrepreneur, and top100 podcaster who has transformed millions of lives worldwide through her walking podcast, Steps Forward with Ricki, daily (unconventional and authentic) content and life-changing program, Walking Away From Weed - that’s helped thousands overcome weed addiction. Her no bullshit approach leaves you feeling empowered and ready to walk away from what keeps you standing still so you can finally take steps forward in your life. 

 

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It was such a joy having Mark and Chris join me to discuss all things Supergut. The mind/gut connection is truly a key element in taking care of our physical and mental health. These two discuss the science of how critical the mind/gut connection is with passion and expertise and I’m so grateful they come on to share how we can improve that connection through with personal stories that reveal why their hearts and souls are so invested into this future of humanity.

 

Marc Washington is founder & CEO of Supergut, the leading gut health nutrition company. Marc is a seasoned consumer health & wellness executive who founded Supergut in memory of his sister to empower people with better control of their health through the powerful science of the gut microbiome.

Chris Damman is Chief Medical & Science officer at UR Labs. Prior to joining UR Labs, he was Initiative Lead of Gut Health in the Enteric and Diarrheal Diseases team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He holds an M.D. from Columbia University, an M.A. in Molecular Biology & Biochemistry from Wesleyan University, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. Chris maintains an academic appointment with the University of Washington in the division of Gastroenterology with research interests focused on food and microbiome therapeutics for non-communicable disease.

 

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Welcome back Dr Alyssa Berlin!! One year and one baby later, Alysa joins me to talk all things postpartum, mental health awareness and her new cook book!!! Dr. Alyssa Berlin is a renowned psychologist with expertise in mental health, as well as a self-taught chef and recipe developer with over two decades of experience. She  combines her knowledge of the therapeutic properties of food with her passion for cooking to create easy-to-make recipes that promote physical and mental well-being. She loves to push the boundaries with flavors and express her creativity through food presentation. With four children with diverse dietary needs, Dr. Alyssa is adept at crafting meals that cater to a range of tastes. She believes that the kitchen is a place to relax and enjoy oneself while cooking and works to help her audience de-stress the cooking and entertaining process. Dr. Alyssa's young son followed in her footsteps and started his own food podcast at age ten. As an active blogger and frequent guest on podcasts, Dr. Alyssa is passionate about sharing her tips and knowledge with others, inspiring them to explore their own creativity in the kitchen and discover the joy of cooking.

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"The After Birth Plan" by Dr Alyssa Berlin

Émilie Macas is an integrative Reiki teacher with a particular focus on emotional healing, as she holds a trauma counselling certification. Émilie is a Chopra Meditation teacher, a mindfulness educator, an author, a public speaker, and a mental health and wellness advocate. Émilie has worked for decades treating some of society’s most vulnerable, attending to children, people struggling with burnout, stress, and lack of general well-being.    Émilie teaches self-care, alignment, and healing through embracing vulnerability, adopting a spirit of raw truthfulness, releasing fears, and finding acceptance for the things that cannot be changed. She helps people find their way back to their genuine passion, vitality, and joie de vivre through honest introspection and dedication.   https://www.emotionalsupportpod.com/   @emotionalsupportpod       Émilie Macas   https://www.emiliemacas.ca/   @emilie_macas     

Do you find yourself sharing your labor story too often? Have you found yourself spewing unnecessary details? Just me?! Let me know your thoughts about trauma dumping and anything else you want to know from this episode! 

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