Mental health is everywhere. Period. The human experience; work, hobbies, interests, entertainment, challenges, relationships etc. is unique and seen through our own individual 'lenses'. Take a journey through these experiences together with a mental health professional (me!), his dry wit, and guests from across the landscape of everyday life he convinced to join him as they have candid conversations- all through the lens of mental health. Almost like you do...but recorded. No corn or dads were harmed during production.
Obvious statement: Listening to this podcast, while meaningful and entertaining, does not come close to replacing professional support. Please feel encouraged to seek proper care if you are struggling. Please do not take us super seriously...we don't :) We can always be reached at www.cbtbaltimore.com
E42 Understanding Neurodivergence: Beyond the Buzzword
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Understanding Neurodivergence: Beyond the Buzzword
Join us for a powerful conversation with Sierra Grandy—attorney, speaker, and advocate—as we dive deep into what neurodivergence really means beyond the popular buzzword. Sierra brings both professional expertise and lived experience to this essential discussion, sharing her journey from childhood mental health struggles through electroconvulsive therapy to eventual diagnosis with autism and ADHD as an adult.
In this episode, we explore:
What neurodivergence actually means (and why it's more than just a trendy term)
The difference between neurodivergent and neurotypical experiences
How masking works and why it's both protective and exhausting
The intersection of mental health, chronic pain, and neurodivergence
Why accommodations benefit everyone, not just neurodivergent individuals
Practical advocacy and the importance of "nothing about us without us"
Sierra candidly discusses her path from surviving multiple hospitalizations to becoming a thriving advocate, revealing how proper diagnosis transformed her understanding of decades of struggles. This conversation challenges assumptions about disability, accommodation, and what it means to create truly inclusive systems.
Whether you're neurodivergent yourself, support someone who is, or simply want to better understand the diverse ways brains work, this episode offers invaluable insights into building a more accessible world for everyone.
Hosted by:
Shmuel Fischler LCSW-C long time therapist, trainer, and consultant. Learn more about him at www.cbtbaltimore.com (http://www.cbtbaltimore.com)
Resources mentioned: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), questifyyourlife.com (http://questifyyourlife.com), sierragrande.com (http://sierragrande.com)
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23 Sept 2024
E41 The Education Evolution
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The Education Evolution: A Conversation with a Veteran Teacher
In this episode of Mental Filter, we explore the dynamic world of education with Stacey Herring, a high school math teacher with over 26 years of experience. We discuss the evolution of education, changes in technology and state testing, and the introduction of vendor-based curriculums. Stacey shares her personal journey, the ups and downs of teaching, the impact of social media, and the mixed motivations of students. The conversation also touches on the impact of COVID-19 on students' social behaviors and mental health, the challenges of classroom discipline and accommodations, and the declining profession of teaching. Stacey offers a candid perspective on the realities and future of the education system.
So much to listen to!
Thank you for listening. Please, kindly support us by rating, reviewing, and sharing :)
Shmuel Fischler https://www.cbtbaltimore.com/about/team/shmuel-fischler/?swcfpc=1 (https://www.cbtbaltimore.com/about/team/shmuel-fischler/?swcfpc=1)
00:00 Introduction to Education Discussion
01:28 Meet Stacey Herring: A Veteran Math Teacher
03:16 Early Teaching Experiences
05:21 Changes in Education Over the Years
10:24 Impact of Technology on Education
17:42 Challenges in Modern Education
24:19 Teacher Hiring Challenges
25:13 Impact on Student Mental Health
27:21 The Role of Accommodations in Education
33:20 Discipline and Authority in Schools
39:04 COVID-19's Impact on Education
42:21 Bullying in the Digital Age
44:44 Keeping Up with Former Students
47:05 Advice for Aspiring Educators
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5 Apr 2024
E40 Being Prepared for Anything with Chaya Deitsch
What's your first thought when you hear about a house fire or mass casualty? It's likely to run out of the building or immediately get to safety. For our first responders, their instinct is to run into the burning building and towards the gunfire. This week's episode features Chaya Deitsch, of the Baltimore City Sheriff's Office department of Emergency Management, in which she shares the adrenaline that comes with an emergency and how solutions to different emergencies come about.
To learn more about emergency management, you can simply do a quick search of your local government and emergency management opportunities in your area!
Thank you again to Chaya for joining us for this conversation! And thank you to our loyal listeners (and for sharing this with your local ice cream man).
Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C
www.cbtbaltimore.com (http://www.cbtbaltimore.com)
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