Meet Melissa Riggins, a seasoned mental health professional with a powerful story to share! From her hometown in Ohio to her current practice in Las Vegas, Melissa has witnessed firsthand the impact of mental health challenges on individuals and families. Tune in this afternoon as we delve into her journey and gain insights from her experiences as a crisis clinician, program director, and private practice owner. Tune in today at 3pm PT to hear her powerful story. 💚

Exciting News! Jeff Johnston, the CEO of startup Brightn, Founder of The Living Undeterred Project, and host of The Living Undeterred Podcast, is joining us on this episode of Watching Mental Health Podcast!

Jeff's inspiring journey from struggling with alcoholism and compulsive gambling to becoming a mental health advocate and author is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. On this episode, we are going to talk about his inspiring journey, and we are going to talk about Changing The Narrative on Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction.

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in a rut? Want to boost your mood, productivity, and overall well-being?

Join me on this week’s episode as we dive into the power of mindfulness for personal and professional growth! We’ll explore

Why mindfulness works

How to helps both personal and professional growth

Mindfulness ideas you can start implementing today

Whether you’re looking to level up your career or simply find more calm in your daily life, mindfulness is an incredible tool to have in your mental health toolkit!

Zahra Karsan is a CEO, an inspirational speaker, a success coach, and author of the best selling book, “6 Weeks to Happy; The Ultimate Roadmap to Retrain Your Brain for Better Health, Greater Abundance, And Long Lasting Happiness.” She knows what it’s like to chase happiness, and she developed the revolutionary R.E.W.I.R.E. System™, a groundbreaking methodology that retrains your brain for greater happiness, health, wealth, and success. Tune in as we talk about the importance of happiness from a personal perspective.

Don't miss this inspiring chat! 💚🌟

Join us as we dive into Watching Mental Health with Magdalena, a Feng Shui Specialist. She has an incredible journey in design, coaching, and empowering women. She also understands grief and the importance of mental health. With her passion for balance, harmony, and supporting others, this episode of Watching Mental Health gets personal.

Don't miss this inspiring chat! 💚🌟

I'm excited to announce that the incredible Ashley Floyd will be joining us for the premiere episode of Season 2 on "Watching Mental Health" podcast! 🎙️

Her dedication to mental health and work with NAMI Southern Nevada is nothing short of inspirational.

Get ready for an inspiring episode! This week, the Watching Mental Health podcast features Bianca D. McCall! With 25 years in Behavioral Health and 12 years as a Healthcare CEO, she's the brilliant mind behind the Reach-In Now platform. Don't miss her inspiring thoughts on mental health, crisis interventions, and technology integration.

Today will be a very exciting episode on the Watching Mental Health podcast! Dave Marlon is the CEO of Vegas Stronger, a nonprofit working towards ending homelessness in Las Vegas by addressing critical issues like substance abuse, mental health, and health problems. With his personal experience in overcoming addiction and years of expertise in the field, Dave will be talking about addiction, recovery, homelessness, and what it means to Human Up.

After 16 years of frustration watching large systems fail to help children and adults needing help with their problems using conventional approaches, Tammie Roitman was determined to find an intervention that would complement and enhance conventional mental health treatments and educational methods. She became a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and has many amazing accomplishments under her belt.

On this very special episode of Watching Mental Health, we will dive into all things hypnotherapy and mental health.

Did you know that more and more people are making mental health a priority in their New Year’s resolutions? It’s true! With the ongoing mental health crisis, it’s no surprise that self-care and breaking down stigmas around mental health have become top priorities.

On this special episode of Watching Mental Health, we dive into this topic with our host, Katie Waechter. From legislative expectations to pop culture trends, we cover it all. It’s not just about having these conversations, but taking action to make a difference.

Join us as we break down the importance of mental health in 2024 and beyond. Let’s work together to create a world where mental health is prioritized and stigmas are a thing of the past!

Join us for a mental health conversation with Robin Reedy, the ED of NAMI Nevada. Robin has spearheaded initiatives that have driven significant growth for NAMI Nevada. On this episode, we will talk more about mental health access and advocacy across the state of Nevada (which has some of the worst rankings in the country) and how NAMI Nevada is making a difference.

Trinh Dang is the Executive Director of NAMI Southern Nevada, a peer-led grassroots mental health nonprofit that aims to support, educate and advocate for individuals and families impacted by mental health conditions. As someone with lived experience with mental health challenges and seeing it first hand with family members, she is a passionate mental health advocate. Trinh completed NAMI’s Family-to-Family 12-week class in 2012 and became a volunteer teacher in 2013, helping dozens of families navigate mental health challenges over the past decade with a class that changed her life.

On this episode of Watching Mental Health, Katie Waechter and NAMI Southern Nevada Executive Director, Trinh Dang, will discuss the nonprofit approach to mental health support, and learn more about mental health resources and advocacy in Nevada.

On this episode of Watching Mental Health, Carmen Adams and Katie Waechter will discuss how herbalism and nutrition impact mental health, ordained ministry, and why it’s so important to listen to your body to achieve optimal mental health.

This week’s episode of Watching Mental Health features Geoff Radcliffe, local entrepreneur and owner of Post Launch, a digital marketing juggernaut in Las Vegas.

This week’s topic: The power of therapy, from one patient to another.

As a dedicated self-healing integration coach, Alyssa Waters empowers individuals to embark on transformative journeys toward holistic well-being. With a background in psychology and a deep understanding of various healing modalities, Alyssa guides clients through emotional, mental, physical and spiritual integration. Her mission is to help individuals harmonize their inner selves, fostering self-acceptance, resilience, and a profound sense of inner peace. Her personalized sessions offer a compassionate, non-judgmental approach.

On this episode of Watching Mental Health, we will talk about how mental health is connected to our emotional, mental, physical and spiritual beings, and how approaching mental health holistically matters.

Liza Seitz, the founder of Banduri Holistics, is a functional nutrition counselor and a board-certified Holistic health practitioner. She is continually researching to expand her knowledge of how to use nutrition and other natural resources for holistic healing. Liza is not just a health practitioner; she is a wellness partner determined to be with you in the trenches because she knows what it feels like to have a challenging health journey. On this episode of Watching Mental Health, we discuss how nutrition and holistic healing impacts mental health.

On the first episode of Watching Mental Health, Katie Waechter talks with Dr. Sheldon Jacobs, Licensed Mental Health Professional, Advocate, Educator, Speaker, Author, Consultant in the mental health space. Dr. Jacobs has worked in inpatient, outpatient and private practice for over 15 years and is also a media consultant here in Las Vegas. He serves on the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for MFT’s and CPC’s as well as the Vice President on the NAMI-Southern Nevada Board of Directors, and he is here today to help us break down mental health treatment, stigmas, and how to improve mental health in our community.