https://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldyaThe podcast about everything! Politics, current events, veteran affairs, LGBTQ, entertainment, and self-help.enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Tue, 29 Oct 2019 01:30:00 GMTTue, 29 Oct 2019 00:30:00 GMTEntertainmentBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/4ff424a1-57aa-4b45-9ae6-007d408f6b03_1f782708-0388-4a0f-9bb7-6cc5a809d083.jpghttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldyaThe podcast about everything! Politics, current events, veteran affairs, LGBTQ, entertainment, and self-help.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comMental Health,Veterans,Black Families,Trauma,Stigma,Therapy,Counseling,LGBTQI Thought I Told YanoThe podcast about everything! Politics, current events, veteran affairs, LGBTQ, entertainment, and self-help.episodichttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/10/29/mental-health-mondays-trauma-compatibility-1Entertainmenthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/10/29/mental-health-mondays-trauma-compatibility-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/10/29/mental-health-mondays-trauma-compatibility-1Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:30:00 GMTMental Health Mondays: Trauma CompatibilityIn today's topic for the Mental Health Monday's segment will focus on Trauma Compatibility. We've all heard the saying of 'Like Attracts Like." But when we are dealing with our unaddressed traumas, the same saying still applies. Today's topic will discuss an overview of what trauma is and how it affects us; physically, cognitively, and emotionally. When we are dealing with our unaddressed traumas, we attract those that are on the same wavelength and speak the same language.  00:15:00I Thought I Told Yano#MentalHealth,#Traumas,#Compatibility,#Healing,#TherapyWe Bond and Build Compatibility Through Our Traumas0e9851ec-b12c-41b0-84ce-164e7bd1946d22https://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/10/14/mental-health-mondays-power-of-negative-thinkingEntertainmenthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/10/14/mental-health-mondays-power-of-negative-thinking/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/10/14/mental-health-mondays-power-of-negative-thinkingMon, 14 Oct 2019 22:00:00 GMTMental Health Mondays: Power of Negative ThinkingIn today's episode for the Mental Health Mondays segment, the Power of Negative Thinking and how much it affects our reality. Negative thinking is one of the biggest components when we are battling our depression. However, the power of thought can alter our reality, especially if its negative. Today, the focus will be on the 7 common types of negative thoughts and how to combat them. 00:23:00I Thought I Told YanoPower of Negative Thinking Distorts Our Realityf3167c53-df55-417c-8eab-38c3a42227f919fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/09/30/mental-health-mondays-self-awareness-and-triggersEntertainmenthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/09/30/mental-health-mondays-self-awareness-and-triggers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/09/30/mental-health-mondays-self-awareness-and-triggersMon, 30 Sep 2019 23:00:00 GMTMental Health Mondays: Self Awareness and TriggersIn Today's episode, the focus of discussion is on Self Awareness and Triggers. What is Self-Awareness? It is essentially seeing where our thoughts and emotions guide us and take us. Self-Awareness is the the first step to self-development and obtaining our overall mental health. When we are in a state of awareness, we are able to see how and why we react to certain situations. The 3 Key Steps to Self Awareness: 1. Asking Ourselves Why? 2. Being Objective with Ourselves 3. Self-Reflection 00:12:00I Thought I Told Yano#MentalHealth,#SelfAwareness,#Triggers,#Therapy,#NegativeThoughts3 Key Steps to Obtaining Self-Awareness and Understanding Our Triggershttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/02/12/mental-health-mondays-social-anxiety-and-isolation-1Entertainmenthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/02/12/mental-health-mondays-social-anxiety-and-isolation-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/02/12/mental-health-mondays-social-anxiety-and-isolation-1Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:30:00 GMTMental Health Mondays: Social Anxiety and IsolationToday's episode of Mental Health Mondays focuses on Social Anxiety and Isolation. Both go hand in hand. Known as a mental disorder, Social Anxiety has its rotts in fear of social rejection and judgment of others. When dealing with social anxiety, we avoid any social situations that may provide embarrassment and perceived humiliation. Thus in turn, this leads to isolation and overall loneliness. Social Anxiety may lead to Panic Attacks as well. One of the ways to help combat Social Anxiety is therapy. 00:16:00I Thought I Told Yano#MentalHealth,SocialAnxiety,#Therapy,#IsolationSocial Anxiety and Isolation: How Both Lead to Isolationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/02/05/mental-health-mondays-how-to-practice-self-care-if-you-have-depressionEntertainmenthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/02/05/mental-health-mondays-how-to-practice-self-care-if-you-have-depression/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/02/05/mental-health-mondays-how-to-practice-self-care-if-you-have-depressionTue, 05 Feb 2019 13:30:00 GMTMental Health Mondays: How To Practice Self Care If You Have DepressionToday's episode of the Mental Health Mondays segment focuses on Self Care and Depression. Often, when battling with depression, neglecting ourselves becomes second nature. When we neglect ourselves, we often feel as if we are "too busy" or just "have a lot going on" to even stop and care for our overall well-being. In addition, we put others before ourselves. Self-Care in terms of dealing with depression, address the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being overall. Within the discussion, there are several key ideas and techniques used for self care. 00:28:00I Thought I Told Yano#MentalHealth,#Depression,#SelfAwareness,#SelfCare,NegativeSelfTalkSelf Care and Depression: We Neglect Our Overall Well Being0df7eaa6-00f3-41aa-9017-1eff141024f4https://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/01/29/mental-health-mondays-negative-thought-patterns-voice-of-depression-1Entertainmenthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/01/29/mental-health-mondays-negative-thought-patterns-voice-of-depression-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/01/29/mental-health-mondays-negative-thought-patterns-voice-of-depression-1Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:00:00 GMTMental Health Mondays: Negative Thought Patterns (Voice of Depression)Today's episode will focus on the negative thought patterns when battling depression. Self-Awareness is the first key to open all doors of not only understanding our depression, but being able to recognize certain patterns of negative thoughts. When we're at our lowest moments, there's this pre-recording of negative thoughts that plays in a constant loop. This pre-recording is telling us about all the things that's wrong with us, how everything we do is pointless, and you feel utterly hopeless. The inner self-critc is all an all-time high, thus leaving us in the spiral of constant hopelessness and despair. Today's topic will focus on spotting the negative self-talk as soon as it begins and ways to help combat it. 00:26:00I Thought I Told Yano#MentalHealth,#NegativeThouhts,#CognitiveBehaviorTherapy,#InnerCritic,#DepressionDepression and Battling with Negative Thoughts and Beliefshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/01/08/mental-health-mondays-the-social-media-effectEntertainmenthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/01/08/mental-health-mondays-the-social-media-effect/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2019/01/08/mental-health-mondays-the-social-media-effectTue, 08 Jan 2019 03:30:00 GMTMental Health Mondays: The Social Media EffectToday's topic of discussion will focus on the affects of social media on our mental health. According to studies and researh, it has been found that Facebook, one of the few social media platforms, has a negative effect or exacerbate our mental health issues. With that, the focus is lead to the "How's and What's". Another study shows that internet addiction has the same reward systems of the brain similar to heroin. Posting on social media releases the domapine chemical. Some of the mental health affects are that of self esteem, self-worth, validation, and intimacy. With the negative affects, there are advantages and positives. Some being genuine connections with others, maintaing close relationships, and a form of a support system. 00:15:00I Thought I Told Yano#Mental Health,#Social Media,#Facebook,#Instagram,#TwitterThe Addictive Affects on Social Media and the Impact on our Mental Healthhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/12/18/mental-health-mondays-triggers-and-acknowledging-your-toxicityEntertainmenthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/12/18/mental-health-mondays-triggers-and-acknowledging-your-toxicity/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/12/18/mental-health-mondays-triggers-and-acknowledging-your-toxicityTue, 18 Dec 2018 06:00:00 GMTMental Health Mondays: Triggers and Acknowledging Your ToxicityIn today's episode, the topic will be focused on Triggers and Self-Awareness on the Mental Health Mondays segment. At some point in our lives, we all have our triggers. The things that "set us off." With mental health, triggers create an emotional and mental uncomfortableness that some of us may not be ready to face. Triggers are a mere normal reaction. Many of us are not aware of our own triggers, thus causing the same repetitive negative reactions and outcomes; It is like starting the cycle of patterns all over again. Triggers can lead to negative self-talk, discouragement, anger, anxiety, panic, and a road to despair. When discussing self-awareness, it is importance to acknowlege the benefits of being self-aware when it comes to our mental health. When to use healthy coping skills to cure those patterns that cause self-harm.Self-Awareness within mental health has its benefits as well. 00:26:00I Thought I Told Yano#Mental Health,#Toxic Behaviors,#Triggers,#SelfDestructivePatterns,#DepressionRecognizing our Triggers and Toxic Behaviorshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/12/11/mental-health-mondays-existentialism-and-depression-roots-pt-2Entertainmenthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/12/11/mental-health-mondays-existentialism-and-depression-roots-pt-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/12/11/mental-health-mondays-existentialism-and-depression-roots-pt-2Tue, 11 Dec 2018 04:40:08 GMTMental Health Mondays: Existentialism and Depression (Roots Pt. 2)Today's episode of the Mental Health Monday's segment focuses on Existentialism and Depression (Finding Your Root). It follows up from last week's segment of finding your roots where we delve into some of the root causes of depression such as: biological, situational, intrapersonal, and existentialism. Today, existentialism will be the primary focus as the discussion gears towards finding our "purpose" and "connecting with our soul" and tying it into our depression.  00:22:00I Thought I Told Yano#MentalHealth,#Existentialism,#Soul Loss,#Purpose of Life,#DepressionSoul Work and Finding Your Roots with Depression2cc4279b-f1fb-460f-b47a-0eb591e3e8f417fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/12/04/mental-health-mondays-finding-your-root-depressionEntertainmenthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/12/04/mental-health-mondays-finding-your-root-depression/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/12/04/mental-health-mondays-finding-your-root-depressionTue, 04 Dec 2018 05:23:21 GMTMental Health Mondays: Finding Your Root (Depression)In today's topic of discussion from the Mental Health Monday's segment will be on the root causes of depression. Depression is one of the leadeing causes of suicide. Through the darkness, despair and hopelessness is an underlying root that remain to be addressed. The root causes can stem from abuse, medications, death or loss, genetics (Biological), serious illness, or just simply having unrealistic expectations. Although the root cause can be a myriad of reasons, however, these are some of the more common factors. 00:15:00I Thought I Told YanoMental Health,Depression,Root Cause,Wounds,NeurotransmittersFinding the Root Causes for Depression81a6a90f-4b24-41d1-8eb9-75110be4ea7b16fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/11/27/mental-health-mondays-seasonal-depression-and-why-should-you-careEntertainmenthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/11/27/mental-health-mondays-seasonal-depression-and-why-should-you-care/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/11/27/mental-health-mondays-seasonal-depression-and-why-should-you-careTue, 27 Nov 2018 04:00:00 GMTMental Health Mondays: Seasonal Depression and Why Should You Care??In today's episode, the topic of discussion is centered on seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a specific type of depression primarily occurring during the fall and winter months. Living in colder climates or regions with less sunlight and darker days, leaves many individuals more susceptible to suffer from seasonal depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder maintains the same mood changes and symptoms with that of major depression. In fact, it is not a stand alone disorder. One must meet the criteria for depression in order to be diagnosed with seasonal depression disorder. What are the risk factors? What are some of the causes? What are some of the treatments? 00:14:00I Thought I Told YanoMental Health,Depression,Seasonal Depression,Seasonal Affective Disorder,CounsellingSeasonal Affective Disorder: Holiday Season and Winter Depression7fbeaf86-01ae-4a98-95c2-a6eff551187615fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/11/21/generation-of-silence-the-predators-we-keep-child-sex-abuse-pt-2Entertainmenthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/11/21/generation-of-silence-the-predators-we-keep-child-sex-abuse-pt-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/11/21/generation-of-silence-the-predators-we-keep-child-sex-abuse-pt-2Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:00:00 GMTGeneration of Silence: The Predators We Keep (Child Sex Abuse Pt. 2)In today's episode within the Generation of Silence segment, the focus will be on the predators and abusers. More often than not,  the alarming statistics show that family members and aqcuanitances account for majority of the sexual assaults among black households. This means uncles, cousins, fathers, brothers, family friends, pastors and other church members. Within this segment I will highlight the history of generational silence with slavery, the mask of strength among black girls and black women, and some of the reasons why the child fears speaking out. 00:10:00I Thought I Told YanoChild Sexual Abuse,Generational Trauma,Generational Silence,Healing,SlaveryChild Sexual Abuse in the Black Family Household: Predators in the Family521f0c11-277f-4340-b56b-31742c88018014fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/11/05/mental-health-mondays-support-systems-and-why-should-you-careEntertainmenthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/11/05/mental-health-mondays-support-systems-and-why-should-you-care/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/11/05/mental-health-mondays-support-systems-and-why-should-you-careMon, 05 Nov 2018 20:12:16 GMTMental Health Mondays: Support Systems and Why Should You Care??Today's episode will focus on the importance of having social support systems when it comes to our overall mental health. What are social support systems? Why are they vital to our overall mental health? Within this discussion, the topic of the four types of support systems will be discussed, having a support system in the context of our mental health, and importance of having one. Lastly, the topic will focus on the expectations we have when it comes to our support systems. 00:19:00I Thought I Told YanoMental Health,Social Support,Support Systems,Family,FriendsSocial Support Systems for Mental Healthf5a2da1a-49e1-42b7-9b33-b482c07f1dbb13fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/10/29/mental-health-mondays-veteran-perspective-and-why-should-you-careEntertainmenthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/10/29/mental-health-mondays-veteran-perspective-and-why-should-you-care/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/10/29/mental-health-mondays-veteran-perspective-and-why-should-you-careMon, 29 Oct 2018 22:33:01 GMTMental Health Mondays: Veteran Perspective and Why Should You Care??Today's episode with focus on the more common mental illnesses among veterans: depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. In this discussion, we will focus on "what is mental health", "what is mental illness", and discuss the symptoms of depression and PTSD. Secondly, the topic of mental health and your military career becomes another focal point as many active duty members are hesitant with seeking help due to a myriad of concerns. Lastly, the discussion on stigmas and current military policy becomes the focused; followed by important contact information to seek help. 00:25:00I Thought I Told YanoMental Health,Veterans,Veteran Mental Health,PTSD,Mental IllnessVeteran Mental Health: Depression and PTSD5994b5cb-c4a8-409b-a673-e2fadedb6f7f12fullhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/10/27/generation-of-silence-child-sexual-abuse-and-why-should-you-care-1Healthhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/10/27/generation-of-silence-child-sexual-abuse-and-why-should-you-care-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ithoughtitoldya/2018/10/27/generation-of-silence-child-sexual-abuse-and-why-should-you-care-1Sat, 27 Oct 2018 16:33:08 GMTGeneration of Silence: Child Sexual Abuse and Why Should You Care??Today's episode will focus on the taboo topic of child sexual abuse in black families. Within the episode, the roots of generational silence will be addressed. The stigmas that come along when faced with such trauma often times prevent many of children, as well as adults from speaking out.Often, the abusers are rarely held accountable for their actions, increasing the likelyhood for the abuse to continue. Lastly, the discussion of the individual and generational affects of this trauma and stigmas of seeking counseling and therapy among black families.  00:17:00I Thought I Told YanoBlack Mental Health,Sexual Abuse,Child Sexual Abuse,Trauma,Speaking OutUnspoken Silence of Sexual Abuse in Black Families6cccbdf2-8f09-498f-9f9a-ff374d55605e11full