Community Routes

Episode 12: Off the Beaten Path with Jason Wellman

In this crossover episode, Julie Richards and Adrianne Johnson join Dr. Jason Wellman, as he takes us along his journey of mental health after trauma and creating a safe space for others to share theirs. We discuss the importance of safe support for healing, and how he incorporates this in the leadership of his staff.
 
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Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
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Episode 11: ACES and Resilience

This week we discuss the ACES Test and resiliency. ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and what is not included in that list. What else to be on the look out for and how to cultivate resiliency.
ACES: https://n.pr/2mI7UDB
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Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
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Episode 10: Off the Beaten Path with Charles Roberts pt 2

Part two of a two part series. Dr. Adrianne Johnson, Samuel Richards, and therapist Charles Roberts continue their discussion about recognizing and healing trauma on a more personal level. The team addresses grief reactions to trauma, community engagement, and the necessity of self-care.
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Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
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Episode 9: Trauma and the Window of Tolerance

Samuel, Julie, and Lisa talk trauma and its effects on the brain and behavior. Julie expands on the polyvagal theory and the gang discusses our Window of Tolerance, as well as our "blue" and "red" responses.
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Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
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Episode 8: Off the Beaten Path with Charles Roberts pt 1

Part 1: In this episode, Dr. Adrianne Johnson interviews therapist Charles Roberts about his work with personal trauma and healing. Charles defines trauma, and the team discusses how to recognize emotional trauma stored in the body.
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Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
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Episode 7: Music/Polyvagal Theory

In this episode we talk about how music impacts our nervous system, our mood, and helps us process our emotions. Playlists connect us to others and remind us of memories. Polyvagal Theory informs us of how music shifts our autonomic nervous system. 
Playlist: http://bit.ly/commroutes
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Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
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Episode 6: Off the Beaten Path with Beth McElheny

In this third episode of Off the Beaten Path, Dr. Adrianne Johnson talks with guest Beth McElheny, a counseling student at Wright State University. Beth speaks candidly about coping with stressors, her struggle with postpartum depression, and the importance of seeking help to cope with trauma.
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Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.
 

Episode 5: The ”Routes” of Community Routes

Routes -- The finale to our three part series for mental health.  We're talking about the importance of movement and being in process, pacing, and balance on our journeys.
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Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
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Episode 4: Off the Beaten Path with Sarah Wakefield

In this episode of Off the Beaten Path, Dr. Adrianne Johnson talks with guest Sarah Wakefield about her experience with debilitating anxiety attacks. Sarah shares how this motivated her to seek therapy and rely on community along her journey toward mental health.

Episode 3: The ”Community” of Community Routes

Part two of a three part series that is a handbook for mental health. Join us as we talk about the importance of relationships, reaching out, reducing stigma, and how to help someone who is suicidal. 

Episode 2: Off the Beaten Path with Steve D’Aoust

In this debut episode of Off the Beaten Path, Dr. Adrianne Johnson talks with guest Steve D’Aoust about the mind-body connection and the importance of diet, exercise, sleep, and community connection for maintaining mental health in a busy world.

Episode 1: The ”Roots” of Community Routes

The Roots of Community Routes -- Part one of a three part series that is a handbook for mental health. This episode is about being grounded, present, and rooted -- and how to help someone in a panic attack.