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After burnout led to some major life changes, including shifting careers and purchasing a one-way ticket to Thailand, Frantzces re-discovered her passion for this work. Today, she’s interested in the healing process, helping people remove emotional blocks, and defying the resistance in their lives.
Frantzces has been around the world — figuratively and literally.
In honor of the Boston Marathon, elite runner Joan Benoit Samuelson joins to share how she’s stayed grounded throughout her long career.
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Frantzces talks to a young woman who discovered that yoga, therapy, and finding community helped her heal from a trauma. Then, she gets the lowdown from meditation expert Tara Healey and neuroscientist Jud Brewer on how and why mindfulness can help everyone’s mental health.
Turning Toward Mindfulness
Frantzces meets a teen who shares his emotional ups and downs online, and talks setting healthy boundaries with Dr. Rich, the “Mediatrician.”
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A commitment to putting mental and emotional well-being first can be a turning point in life. From developing a mindfulness practice to redefining ambition and success, hear the multitude of ways people can put their mental health first — and why each method is effective in its own way.
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What makes a turning point? Frantczes shares her story, then host of the popular UnF*ck Your Brain podcast, Kara Lowenthiel, joins for a conversation about women’s mental health.
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Hear how Jeff Davis of Black Men Run found strength through building community. Then, Frantzces and Dr. Judy Van Raalte discuss performing under pressure and more.
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E301: Navigating Mental Health at Work
Frantzces talks to Morra Aarons-Mele, mental health advocate, author, and self-described “anxious achiever” about the importance of understanding your mental health in order to create a work environment that supports your well-being.
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E302: Therapist 101: Finding the Right One, Breaking Up, and Everything in Between
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Therapy is a big step in any mental health journey, but finding a therapist who meets your needs can be daunting, and even discouraging. Frantzces talks to psychologist Dr. Charmain Jackman and licensed therapist Celeste Viciere about the process of finding the best therapist for you.
E303: Exploring Cultural Differences in Mental Health
How can our cultures benefit our collective health? What’s preventing more therapists of various cultural backgrounds from joining the field? Experts Dulce Orozco, Krystle Canare, and Dr. Erlanger Turner join Frantzces in a roundtable discussion on how cultural differences shape our health journeys.
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E304: Understanding Maternal Mental Health: Pregnancy & Postpartum
Frantzces speaks with a doula and a reproductive psychiatrist on navigating mental health during pregnancy and how we can recognize the symptoms of postpartum disorders. Then, we hear from a mom and patient advocate who navigated postpartum mental health herself.
E305: Overcoming Stigmas in Mental Health and Living with Schizophrenia
How can we overcome shame around a mental health condition and medication? Frantzces talks with Rachel Star Withers, who has experienced these stigmas as a person living with schizophrenia, as well as licensed therapist Kati Morton about how to dismantle these stereotypes.
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E201: Peak Mind, Peak Performance
Frantzces talks to Red Sox player Alex Verdugo about how he has developed his own strategies to stay at the peak of his game. Then, Dr. Amishi Jha, PhD, discusses research-driven mindfulness methods from her book, Peak Mind.
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E202: Reimagining Parenthood
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Frantzces talks with Julia Dennison about how she co-parents with her ex-husband, and parenting expert Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart shares how finding community and embracing your full identity outside of parenthood can model positive mental health for your child.
E203: Redefining What Success Means
Creative entrepreneur Glo Atanmo and Black Girl Ventures founder Shelly Omilâdé Bell share how they are redefining success to include putting their wellness first. Then, licensed therapist Stevon Lewis discusses strategies to manage stress and achieve the next level of growth.
E204: The Winding Road to Recovery
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Frantzces talks to Brandon Little, Founding Policy Director of Boston's Office of Recovery Services, about how he found stability after years of instability. Then, addiction treatment and recovery expert, Taheera Ma'at, talks about strategies/treatment people can seek out if they need help in their own recovery.
E205: Living with Grief
Frantzces talks to Tracy Grant, Editor-in-Chief of Encyclopaedia Britannica, who wrote a moving essay for The Washington Post about her experience with grieving a pregnancy, the loss of her husband, and her mother’s dementia diagnosis. Then, Marisa Renee Lee, author of “Grief is Love,” talks about how to sit with and honor grief.
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A commitment to putting mental and emotional well-being first can be a turning point in life. From making meaningful connections in a digital world to mindfulness and meditation, hear the multitude of ways people can put their mental health first — and why each method is effective in its own way.
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