Brains Out Loud

Lauren McMeikan is a psychotherapist and mental health advocate, provides therapy and resources to help you operate the mind you've got. We have an open conversation about the different types of anxiety disorders, ways to get treatment, and best practices on overcoming compulsive urges during OCD flare-ups. Lauren is an expert in this space and provided so many helpful tips for managing your mental health. Check her out https://www.instagram.com/theobsessivemind  

Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, PhD is the Founder and CEO of Functional Med Coach, author, speaker and positive psychology expert. We had an open conversation on Mental Health. We talked about isolation, the impact of the pandemic, and the value of community during this time!

An authentic interview with Gabriel Comrie, @ghaad_productions ! This episode is an educational conversation about systematic racism, white privilege, mass incarceration, and impacts these topics have on our emotional well-being. Gabriel is a business owner and advocate for mental health awareness and social justice!

An open conversation with @marycjskinner about bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, eating disorders and the frustrating process of getting a mental health diagnosis. You might recognize Mary from her viral tiktoks that are focused on mental health. Her content is empowering and has touched millions of people bringing up groundbreaking topics such as body dysmorphia, mental health medication and certain culture’s impacts on mental health. Her tik toks have been reposted by big time celebrities such as Lizzo, Lilli Reinhardt and more...

FOLLOW HER TIKTOK! https://www.tiktok.com/@marycjskinner/video/6896932112373517574?sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6917710875827291653&is_from_webapp=v1 

Open discussion with @waveydreamer .. We talked about writing to express ourselves, dealing with human feelings and satisfaction, coming of age and helping your inner child.

@gailschoenbach joined us today to talk about her personal experiences and the value of eating disorder treatment. Gail is the founder of Mental Health Directs, which provides support for mental health challenges. She is also a mental health consultant. Gail is a recovered bulimic and an activist for eating disorder causes. After receiving treatment for a 24 year battle with bulimia, Gail founded the F.R.E.E.D. Foundation in 2002; a non-profit organization that assists families with financial support for treatment, as well as provides educational resources to others suffering from eating disorders and advocate for a public awareness campaign. Gail has won awards for her contributions and her story has been featured in national magazines, and television programs. We were so lucky to have this conversation with her today. Thank you so much for shedding light on this important topic. 

ARTIST MENTAL HEALTH Today we got to talk about mental health in the creative space with @tinylittlealex ! Alex is a talented artist, creative director, model and actor. She is a passionate inclusivity activist and shed light on the impact of creativity on mental health. Thanks again Alex and check out her awesome art!

We were thrilled to have this open conversation about mental health with Anthony Lario, a man who has experienced the impact that performing arts can have from both on stage AND behind the scenes. Anthony opens up about his experiences working behind the scenes of The Real Housewives of New York, what it’s like to be recognized outside of your comfort zone, and the pressure of performance. In this conversation we also discuss defining our own worth, healthy relationships with our co-workers, and the art of forgiveness. 

We were thrilled to have this open conversation about mental health with Anthony Lario, a man who has experienced the impact that performing arts can have from both on stage AND behind the scenes. Anthony opens up about his experiences working behind the scenes of The Real Housewives of New York, what it’s like to be recognized outside of your comfort zone, and the pressure of performance. In this conversation we also discuss defining our own worth, healthy relationships with our co-workers, and the art of forgiveness. 

We had an open conversation with activist @sharlenecubelo to promote violence prevention. We talked about ways to support and empower victims! Check it out💙