The Embodied Mind shows us that the mind is not constrained to the brain. Our mind relies on all of the cells in our body…it’s more like a network than one specific location. Tune in to learn from Dr. Thomas R. Verny in conversation with Nurse Rona.
How can we address the ills of people who have been, and continue to be, struggling with the emotional and physical distress in this time of Covid? There is a shortage of mental health professionals, especially in immigrant communities and communities of color. Join Nurse Rona and Dr. Jorge Partida, PhD for a discussion of … Continued
When it comes to parenting approaches, one size does not fit all. There are many factors that influence how you raise your child based on things like temperament, parenting style, culture, and social influences. If you get confused about what your child or grandchild needs, you’re not alone. Join Nurse Rona and guest, Dr. David … Continued
It’s over a year now since we began to adjust to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. What questions do you have about staying healthy as things are opening up and more and more people are getting vaccinated? Join Nurse Rona and Dr. Harry McIlroy to answer your questions about how to keep your health … Continued
Rates of Type 2 diabetes are at epidemic levels in the US. Nurse Rona’s guest, Veronique Mead, MD, will discuss how to reduce shame and deepen your understanding of the connection between adverse experiences, trauma, and Type 2 diabetes. Photo by Mykenzie Johnson on Unsplash
Racism affects many aspects of healthcare in our country, including pregnancy and infant mortality, emergency treatment, pain management, addiction, and mental health care. Actually, you can find racism in any part of the medical care system as long as there are people who are not doing the vital anti-racist work that we are all called … Continued
During this time of heightened stress and uncertainty, are you feeling good about your body, energy, and overall well-being? How is your mood, and do you turn toward food for comfort? There are ways to get back in touch with what nourishes you and helps you stay well in body and mind. There is no … Continued
It’s often difficult to separate health information from health misinformation. Are you more likely to believe a dramatic story about a disease rather than a recent study in a medical journal? Is what you’re reading about the Covid-19 pandemic based on science or are social media sites spreading news that is even more contagious than … Continued
Join Nurse Rona in conversation with Monique Thompson, PhD, about her new book, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression. During these stressful times many people are feeling anxious and depressed, and some people are struggling with grief from the loss of a loved one. Depression is one of the most common mood disorders, although no two people … Continued
Join Nurse Rona and her guest, Dr. Michael Lenoir, to discuss a wide range of topics from Covid 19, to flu, asthma, allergies, and the state of health care in this country and how we will reduce the disparities that have existed for way too long. Call us at 800-958-9008.
