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Matters of the Mind
Hosted by Pippa Greenberg · EN
Welcome to Matters of the Mind, the podcast that dives into the world of neuroscience and mental health. Hosted by Pippa Greenberg, each episode features conversations with mental health advocates, neuroscience professionals, and those with lived experiences who are changing the way we talk about neurodivergence.
From exploring coping strategies and self-care to understanding how mental health shapes the way we think, feel, and connect, Matters of the Mind is here to break stigma and celebrate the incredible complexity of the brain and mind.
From exploring coping strategies and self-care to understanding how mental health shapes the way we think, feel, and connect, Matters of the Mind is here to break stigma and celebrate the incredible complexity of the brain and mind.
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To Bend a Bamboo, Start When it's a Shoot: Interview with Ashley Hill
Nov 13, 202400:12:47Tap to summarizeToday on Matters of the Mind, I’m continuing conversations with guests attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I speak with Ashley Hill, the Senior Manager of K-12 Partnerships at Active Minds. Ashley discusses the significance of introducing mental health awareness in K-12 schools and the role of community support in mental health recovery and well-being. She also emphasizes the impact of positive, affirming adults on youth mental health outcomes and talks about her workshop on Youth Champions, a program designed to help adults facilitate mental health conversations with young people.To learn more about Active Minds, visit their website www.activeminds.orgIf you are interested in learning more about Matters of the Mind, please visit my website www.mattersofthemindpr.comTo read a transcript of this episode, please visit my website: https://www.mattersofthemindpr.com/episodes/interview-with-ashley-hill
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Setting Boundaries As Self Care: Interview with Adia Fadaei
Nov 12, 202400:12:00Tap to summarizeToday on Matters of the Mind, I’m continuing conversations with guests attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I interview Adia Fadaei, a member of the Active Mind’s Student Advisory Committee. Adia shares her journey working in mental health and the importance of setting boundaries as a form of self-care and respect.To learn more about Active Minds, visit their website www.activeminds.orgIf you are interested in learning more about Matters of the Mind, please visit my website www.mattersofthemindpr.com To read a transcript of this episode, please visit my website: https://www.mattersofthemindpr.com/episodes/interview-with-adia-fadaei
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Advocacy in Healthcare: Interview with Emma Lamoreaux
Nov 11, 202400:10:34Tap to summarizeToday on Matters of the Mind, I’m continuing conversations with guests attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I sit down with Emma Lamoreaux, an Active Minds Student Advisory Committee Member. Emma shares her journey with Active Minds and discussed the topic of her conference presentation on equitable insurance access.To learn more about Active Minds, visit their website www.activeminds.orgIf you are interested in learning more about Matters of the Mind, please visit my website www.mattersofthemindpr.com To read a transcript of this episode, please visit my website: https://www.mattersofthemindpr.com/episodes/interview-with-emma-lamoreaux
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Exploring Mental Health through Neuroscience: Interview with Fiona Wu
Nov 10, 202400:08:55Tap to summarizeToday on Matters of the Mind, I’m continuing conversations with guests attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I speak with Fiona Wu, a mental health advocate whose work is inspired by her own experiences and background studying neuroscience. Fiona shares her early experiences with mental health challenges and the impact that community spaces have on mental well-being. To learn more about Active Minds, visit their website www.activeminds.orgIf you are interested in learning more about Matters of the Mind, please visit my website www.mattersofthemindpr.com To read a transcript of this episode, please visit my website: https://www.mattersofthemindpr.com/episodes/interview-with-fiona-wu
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Somebody’s There to Catch You: Interview with John Matthews
Nov 9, 202400:10:10Tap to summarizeToday on Matters of the Mind, I’m continuing conversations with guests attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I interview John Matthews, a passionate mental health advocate and future therapist. He shares his personal journey with mental health challenges, the need for systematic changes in mental health care, and the importance of accommodations in the workplace.To learn more about Active Minds, visit their website www.activeminds.orgIf you are interested in learning more about Matters of the Mind, please visit my website www.mattersofthemindpr.com To read a transcript of this episode, please visit my website: https://www.mattersofthemindpr.com/episodes/interview-with-john-mathews
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To One Person, You Mean the World: Interview with Hannah Rabbani & Joanna Oommen
Nov 8, 202400:10:28Tap to summarizeToday on Matters of the Mind, I’m continuing conversations with guests attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I interview with Hannah Rabbani & Joanna Oommen, two mental health advocates focused on empowering their peers to address mental health stigma. Hannah and Joanna discuss how anyone can make a difference in supporting someone with mental health struggles, even without professional credentials, and the impact of having mental health resources in your community.To learn more about Active Minds, visit their website www.activeminds.orgIf you are interested in learning more about Matters of the Mind, please visit my website www.mattersofthemindpr.com To read a transcript of this episode, please visit my website: https://www.mattersofthemindpr.com/episodes/interview-with-hannah-rabbani-joanna-oommen
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Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First: Interview with Nathan Blanken
Nov 7, 202400:08:19Tap to summarizeToday on Matters of the Mind, I’m continuing conversations with guests attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I sit down to chat with Nathan Blanken, President of the Active Minds chapter at the University of Maryland. Nathan Discusses how he worked with a team to grow the group after the pandemic and how the chapter is now a thriving organization that has impacted hundreds of students. To learn more about Active Minds, visit their website www.activeminds.orgIf you are interested in learning more about Matters of the Mind, please visit my website www.mattersofthemindpr.com To read a transcript of this episode, please visit my website: https://www.mattersofthemindpr.com/episodes/interview-with-nathan-blanken
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We Are All a Work in Progress: Interview with the Mental Health Peer Educators from the College of San Mateo
Nov 6, 202400:14:16Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode of Matters of the Mind, I’m interviewing a group of mental health advocates attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I speak with Gil, Antoinette, Paola, and Priya, Mental Health Peer Educators from the College of San Mateo, who proudly received the “Chapter of the Year” award at the conference. Together we discuss their motivations for attending the conference, new strategies in addressing stigma, and the importance of “be the change.” To learn more about the CSM Mental Health Peer Educators, follow on Instagram @csmactiveminds.To learn more about Active Minds, visit their website www.activeminds.orgIf you are interested in learning more about Matters of the Mind, please visit my website www.mattersofthemindpr.com To read a transcript of this episode, please visit my website: https://www.mattersofthemindpr.com/episodes/interview-with-mental-health-peer-educators-csm
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The Power of Perspective and Grassroots Advocacy: Interview with Zafir Naseem
Nov 5, 202400:06:58Tap to summarizeToday on Matters of the Mind, I continue to speak with guests attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I sit down for a conversation with Zafir Naseem, a Student Advisory Committee Member for Active Minds. His passion for mental health advocacy began in high school where he helped establish an Active Minds Chapter to promote mental health awareness and action-based support for students. Zafir continued his involvement with Active Minds in college, where he is currently the president of the Active Minds Chapter at the University of Maryland.To learn more about Active Minds, visit their website www.activeminds.orgIf you are interested in learning more about Matters of the Mind, please visit my website www.mattersofthemindpr.comTo read a transcript of this episode, please visit my website: https://www.mattersofthemindpr.com/episodes/interview-with-zafir-naseem
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The Story Behind Active Minds: Interview with Alison Malmon
Nov 4, 202400:12:31Tap to summarizeToday on Matters of the Mind, I am in Washington D.C. attending the Active Minds Mental Health Conference, the nation’s leading conference focused on young adults and mental health. I sit down with Alison Malmon, Founder and Executive Director of Active Minds to discuss the mission and impact of her non-profit organization. After the loss of her brother to suicide, Alison channeled her grief into action and created Active Minds to open up conversations about mental health across the country. She shares the positive changes she’s seen in mental health awareness over the years To learn more about Active Minds, visit their website www.activeminds.orgIf you are interested in learning more about Matters of the Mind, please visit my website www.mattersofthemindpr.comTo read a transcript of this episode, please visit my website: https://www.mattersofthemindpr.com/episodes/interview-with-alison-malmon
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