Dr. Joyce Spurgeon shares her personal loss of her closest childhood friend, Jeannie. We go back in time to the exact moment that she found out this devastating news. We discussed the feelings of despair, hopelessness and burden someone feels when they decide they can no longer stay on earth. This is a vulnerable episode […]
Dr. Joyce Spurgeon shares her personal loss of her closest childhood friend, Jeannie. We go back in time to the exact moment that she found out this devastating news. We discussed the feelings of despair, hopelessness and burden someone feels when they decide they can no longer stay on earth. This is a vulnerable episode […]
Dr. Denise’s “On Staying Sane” podcast tackles Suicide Awareness and Prevention month. But we will dig much deeper than the normal list of potential warning signs. We talk about the Hot Potato Game, what do if you have a genetic mental health challenge and shame and suicide. Dr. Denise provides some practical tips and tools […]
Psychiatrist Joyce Spurgeon joins US with sacred remembrance of her best friend that she lost to suicide: https://content.blubrry.com/thedrdeniseshow/recording-1_postproductions_2022-05-29-t05-19-11pm-final-mix.wav Joyce A Spurgeon, MD completed medical school at the University of Louisville and went on to do her residency in adult psychiatry there. When she finished her residency, she stayed at University of Louisville as the associate […]
This vulnerable interview with Dr. Bhasha Mukherjee reveals what it is like to be on the frontlines as a junior doctor during the pandemic coupled with the social pressures of being Miss England 2019-2021. “As humans it is sad that we are losing our ability to empathize” she states while discussing the collective experience of […]
It’s OK To Not BE OK… Together WE are changing the way WE think, talk and act about mental health, yet so many people are SUFFERING in real time on planet EARTH. WE need to do better. We all matter. We are not alone…. Let’s ELEVATE the discussions in all media, in our homes, our […]
The world needs help. We’ve just seen the death of TV news personality/Miss USA Cheslie Kryst of suicide. It’s news that certainly can be triggering for some. In this week’s podcast, Dr. Denise talks about the days, weeks and months she spends helping souls to stay on this planet. You’ll learn about “Mindful Ingestion” of troubling […]
Healing. Hope. Peace. Words that drop into awareness upon sitting down and interviewing Director Michel Pascal about his film that premieres 11/8/21 at the Asian Art Film Festival at the Landmark Theatre in Los Angeles… “We Are Never Alone.” I AM inspired by the level of vulnerability, humility and the spirit of HEALING, HOPE and […]
The World Health Organization estimates that each year approximately one million people a year die from suicide. With the unemployment rate sky rocketing, civil unrest and covid-19 on the rise again I can tell you that my patients are experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, and addiction to the point many are struggling with suicidal ideation. News […]
Rebecca Lombardo is the author of “It’s Not Your Journey“, a moving account of her 25-year battle with mental illness. She is a Huffington Post blogger, contributor for The Mighty, and a podcast host. She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 19. She has battled that as well as several other conditions […]