Tag: Personal Struggles
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We Lost Our Connection Due to Our Careers…How Can We Light Up The Spark Again?
This week on “Life Quakes,” a career-driven viewer’s relationship is on the rocks. She and her partner feel disconnected. Host Jessica Reyes and guest Dr. Jude Black offers advice on how to get back on track. Mutual Commitment Saving a fading relationship requires both partners to be equally invested in the process. Re-Prioritize Busy couples…
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My Career is Crushing My Soul…How Do I Escape Burnout?
We all want to be strong, but everyone needs a break sometimes. It’s easy to feel pressure to keep it all together, especially in high-stress careers like law. One viewer is struggling to balance the demands of her legal career with her emotional well-being. She feels drained and fears that asking for help will be…
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My Faith Says My Depression Isn’t Real. How Do I Find Help?
In this segment of “Life Quakes,” a viewer opens up about how they’ve always relied on their faith, but now they’re facing depression. Sadly, their spiritual community seems to be making things worse by suggesting their mental health struggles are due to a lack of faith. This is leaving the viewer feeling isolated, guilty, and…
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Understanding and Overcoming Depression
Depression is a serious health condition affecting millions, yet it’s often misunderstood. In this “Mental Breakthrough” segment, MHTN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Bober joins hosts Jessica Reyes and Patricia Wu to discuss depression. Dr. Bober addresses the stigma surrounding depression and encourages those struggling to seek help, reminding us that there’s no shame in…
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Youth Mental Health Crisis: England’s “Ticking Time Bomb”
England’s children and young people are facing a mental health crisis of alarming proportions. A new report reveals long wait times, racial inequalities, and a lack of respect for LGBTQ+ patients within the system. Guest therapist, Ryan Heapy, joins hosts Patricia Wu and Jessica Reyes to discuss the urgency of this issue and the challenges…
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Is the American Dream Dead? Young People Say Yes
The American Dream – a house, kids, a car – is looking more and more unattainable. A staggering report reveals the current estimated cost at $3.4 million! With skyrocketing housing prices, crippling student debt, and soaring healthcare costs, it’s no wonder that younger generations are feeling hopeless. In What’s Trending, hosts Patricia Wu and Jessica…
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Celebrities Open Up: How ADHD Shaped Their Success
Celebrities – they seem to have it all. But even the most successful stars have their own challenges. In this segment of “Celebrity Inspiration” hosts Patricia Wu and Jessica Reyes discuss how ADHD impacted the lives of Justin Timberlake, Simone Biles, Howie Mandel, and Michael Phelps. Guest, ADHD educator and advocate Deniz Perry, elaborates about…
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I’m a Single Mom with Bipolar Disorder. How Can I Be a Good Parent?
Today on “Life Quakes,” hosts Patricia Wu and Jessica Reyes hears from a brave single mom struggling with bipolar disorder. She loves her child more than anything, but sometimes managing her mental health feels totally overwhelming. She has incredible days, but also days when she can barely take care of herself. She’s so worried about…
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Help! My Culture Stigmatizes Mental Health. How Do I Get Help?
On this “Life Quakes” segment, hosts Patricia Wu and Jessica Reyes hears from a viewer struggling with a tough situation. It feels like his severe anxiety is a secret he has to keep. His family and culture see mental health problems as a sign of weakness, and he’s afraid of judgment if he seeks help.…
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My Friends Are Gone, My Kids Are Busy. How Do I Cope with Isolation?
In this “Life Quakes,” segment, hosts Patricia Wu and Jessica Reyes hears from a viewer struggling with the loneliness and sadness that often come with aging. Her children are caught up in their own lives, and she’s lost many friends over the years. She doesn’t want to be a burden, but the isolation is getting…