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A powerful series of honest conversations highlighting real stories of mental health challenges, resilience, and recovery. Each episode explores the impact of the be nice.
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Herbalism, Mental Health & the Power of Plant-Based Wellness with Camila Vulkar (opens the original)
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In this episode of the be nice. podcast, Christy Buck talks with national board-certified health and wellness coach, holistic nutritionist and community herbalist Camila Vulkar about how herbalism can complement conventional health care and support whole-person wellness. They bust the myth that herbalism is anti-science, explore the connection between plants, nature and mental health, and discuss everyday herbs like basil and chamomile that may support sleep, stress and overall well-being. Camil
From Competitor to Coach: Staying Mentally Healthy (opens the original)
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In this episode, Christy is joined by our be nice. Business Program Coordinator, Erin Aldrich. In addition to her work doing mental health education, Erin is a lifelong competitive dancer and coach. We discuss mental health in the sports world, what it's like to mentor athletes in a subjective sport, and ultimately hear how this coach is empowered to continue melding her interests.
Ongoing Research: Correlation of Gut Health & Mental Health (opens the original)
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Cam Forton is a Ph.D. candidate in the lab of Dr. Lena Brundin at Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids, MI. His current research concerns the gut microbiome and how its metabolic products can impact human behavior. This work has contributed to a growing body of evidence suggesting that gut microbiome integrity is closely linked to mental health.
Military Mental Health: A Veteran's Story with Tim Walton (opens the original)
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Tim Walton is a veteran of the US Navy who served domestically in addition to three deployments overseas. Through an open and honest conversation, Tim shares insight about growing up in a military household, serving overseas, and how today's military are having their mental health impacted.
Stigma in the Black Male Community with Dexter Clarke (opens the original)
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Christy is joined by another individual who has worked in the mental health field for over 40 years, Dexter Clarke. Together, they break the myth about men in the black community not wanting to address feelings / mental health. When you create spaces where men feel comfortable, they will express their feelings -- Dexter proves this through his series of "Barbershop Talks" in Gennessee County.
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