Coffee with your Therapist Podcast

Neil Costello of Better Care talks about founding a multidisciplinary mental health organization

Hello and welcome to the Coffee with your Therapist Podcast, the podcast where we talk with people, who have an interest in Mental Health and Wellbeing, about their careers, their work, and the music they like, all in 20 minutes.
I was delighted to talk with Neil Costello who is and Entrepreneur and a Psychotherapist
Neil relates how, during COVID, he had time to reflect on what he was doing and was looking at providing services to people.  So, he founded BetterCare Mental Health Services, BetterCare offers comprehensive mental health care for all. From counselling to psychotherapy, psychology, mental health assessments & psychiatry, helping remove confusion around mental health and reduce wait times for vital services.
Neil talks about how he balances the Client’s care and the business requirements to be effective and efficient.
Neil is a reflective and passionate person and is very committed to the best for his clients.
Enjoy.Contact:
info@bettercare.ie
And the company
https://www.bettercare.ie/
The podcast is sponsored by Myndgard – we work with Therapists and their Clients to reach better outcomes in a faster, more insightful, secure, and trusted process using our Myndgard system – we work with Private Clinics and with the Student Psychology Services of Third Level colleges helping manage Triage and Post Therapy Relapse.
Contact Dr Edel Crehan if you are a therapist or a Clinic who has issues with Wait Lists and their management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-edel-crehan-27712015/
https://myndgard.com/
 
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Prof Eduardo Bunge - Digital Mental Health Visionary talks about Parente AI, his Chatbot company to aid Parents

Hello and welcome to the Coffee with your Therapist Podcast, the podcast where we talk with people, who have an interest in Mental Health and Wellbeing, about their careers, their work, and the music they like, all in 20 minutes.
I was delighted to talk with Professor Eduardo Bunge, who is a Digital Mental Health Visionary  about how he moved from Argentina to California and also how he moved from being a Psychotherapist to being an AI Technology Entrepreneur.  
In the early part of his career, Eduardo has a lot of experience in Clinical Practise and  also in training Psychotherapists all over South America. After becoming interested in what technology driven solutions might be able to do, Eduardo moved to California where he is a Professor in Palo Alto University. His research there developed a comprehensive Chatbot called PAT, specifically targeted to support Parents.
Eduardo went on to found and become CEO of Parente AI, a very interesting company that has further developed the Parenting Support Chatbot for the different circumstances that parents face.  Eduardo talks about the benefits of this Chatbot approach and there are some new  benefits that certainly surprised me.
Eduardo is a very clear communicator with a vision of the future and extremely interesting things to say about Digital Therapies, I found it to be a real pleasure to talk to him and to learn so much.  Enjoy.Contact:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-eduardo-bunge-85b72910/
And the company Eduardo founded
https://parenteai.com/
The podcast is sponsored by Myndgard – we work with Therapists and their Clients to reach better outcomes in a faster, more insightful, secure, and trusted process using our Myndgard system – we work with Private Clinics and with the Student Psychology Services of Third Level colleges helping manage Triage and Post Therapy Relapse.
Contact Dr Edel Crehan if you are a therapist or a Clinic who has issues with Wait Lists and their management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-edel-crehan-27712015/
https://myndgard.com/
 
CREDITS: Music by Atomica Music Library
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Dr Katherine Grill, is a Neuroscientist and an Entrepreneur, she is CEO and Founder of Neolth focusing on Youth Mental Health

Hello and welcome to the Coffee with your Therapist Podcast, the podcast where we talk with people, who have an interest in Mental Health and Well being, about their careers, their work, and the music they like, all in 20 minutes.
I was delighted to talk with Dr Katherine Grill about how he moved from New York to California and also how she moved from being a Scientist to being an Entrepreneur.  
Katherine has a very impressive Resume, Dr. Grill received a BS in Art Therapy, MA in Psychology, and a PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience. She has expertise in using digital interventions with adolescents and young adults, with operational experience as the Co-founder & CEO of the mental health technology company Neolth.At Neolth, Dr. Grill built an expansive youth ambassador network that was scaled to 35 states & 20 countries. She collaborated with hundreds of youth ambassadors for Neolth’s co-design and mobile app commercialization. As a result, she was invited to join Headstream, an innovation program supported by Melinda Gates & Pivotal Ventures, as an industry leader in youth mental health technology.Prior to founding Neolth, she managed NIH clinical research studies focused on adolescent behavioral health. She also worked clinically in psychiatric care, was a university professor teaching courses in psychology and neuroscience, and co-led grief support groups.An expert in her field, Dr. Grill has authored 21 publications about digital and youth mental health. She’s been a keynote speaker at prestigious organizations such as Stanford University, Google, the Department of Health and the Nasdaq. She has received personal invitations to meet world leaders and work with the US Surgeon General’s Office on a youth mental health initiative. Most recently, she has been commissioned to share evidence-based mental health information with young people through innovations in mental health media, in partnership with the Department of Health & NBA’s Kenny Thomas.Contact:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-grill-phd/
And the company Katherine founded
https://www.neolth.com/
 
The podcast is sponsored by Myndgard – we work with Therapists and their Clients to reach better outcomes in a faster, more insightful, secure, and trusted process using our Myndgard system – we work with Private Clinics and with the Student Psychology Services of Third Level colleges helping manage Triage and Post Therapy Relapse.
Contact Dr Edel Crehan if you are a therapist or a Clinic who has issues with Wait Lists and their management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-edel-crehan-27712015/
https://myndgard.com/
 
CREDITS: Music by Atomica Music Library
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Dr Tim van Wanrooij - talks about helping his LGBTQ Clients and the impact of Intersectionality

Hello and welcome to the Coffee with your Therapist Podcast, the podcast where we talk with people, who have an interest in Mental Health and Wellbeing, about their careers, their work, and the music they like, all in 20 minutes.
I was delighted to talk with Dr Tim van Wanrooij about how he moved from the Netherlands to Ireland and became interested in Psychology, completing his Doctorate in Trinity College.  Tim talks about his interest in LGBTQ issues and Intersectionality and how he finds that they affect his Clients, and how he helps them manage their lives and grow individually.
Tim is an engaging and emphatic speaker and talks how his own life experiences help give him insights into his work with his Clients.
It was a great pleasure to talk with Tim and get his views on life as a Gay and Neurodiverse Man living in Ireland and how he finds it.
Enjoy.
Contact:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tvwanrooij/
https://www.timpsychology.com/
The podcast is sponsored by Myndgard – we work with Therapists and their Clients to reach better outcomes in a faster, more insightful, secure, and trusted process using our Myndgard system – we work with Private Clinics and with the Student Psychology Services of Third Level colleges helping manage Triage and Post Therapy Relapse.
Contact Dr Edel Crehan if you are a therapist or a Clinic who has issues with Wait Lists and their management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-edel-crehan-27712015/
https://myndgard.com/
 
CREDITS: Music by Atomica Music Library
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Prof Ferdinand von Prondzynski - ex-Pres of DCU and other Universities, talks about his new surprising career path and why it matters

Hello and welcome to the Coffee with your Therapist Podcast, the podcast where we talk with people, who have an interest in Mental Health and Wellbeing, about their careers, their work, and the music they like, all in 30 minutes.
I was delighted to talk with Professor Ferdinand von Prondzynski about his long career in the academic world which is very interesting and impressive.  He has led a few of the most innovative Universities in Ireland, England and Scotland, managing their growth and change.  He is probably best known in Ireland for having been the President of DCU during its early growth phase.
However, I found his current new career path, post the normal retirement age, to be the most fascinating and you’ll have to listen to hear what Ferdinand did next and why it matters to him, and indeed, a lot of other people too.
Ferdinand is an engaging speaker and talks about the roles he had, but also talks about the people he met and some of the situations he encountered.
This is a very engaging Podcast about a life well spent and its not over yet.  I’m confident you’ll enjoy this.  As always, we play out with the Guest’s choice of Playout song, and we get two eclectically contrasting songs at the end.  Enjoy.
Contact:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fvonprondzynski/
 
The podcast is sponsored by Myndgard – we work with Therapists and their Clients to reach better outcomes in a faster, more insightful, secure, and trusted process using our Myndgard system – we work with Private Clinics and with the Student Psychology Services of Third Level colleges helping manage Triage and Post Therapy Relapse.
Contact Dr Edel Crehan if you are a therapist or a Clinic who has issues with Wait Lists and their management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-edel-crehan-27712015/
https://myndgard.com/
 
CREDITS: Music by Atomica Music Library
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Sheila O'Malley talks about Wellbeing, Stress and developing Resilience in the Workplace

Hello and welcome to the Coffee with your Therapist Podcast, the podcast where we talk with people, who have an interest in Mental Health, about their careers, their work, and the music they like, all in 20 minutes.
This episode we talk to Sheila O’Malley, about Wellbeing, Stress and Resilience in the Workplace.
Sheila O’Malley stands out as one of Ireland’s foremost experts in Wellbeing, renowned for her impactful training and compelling public speaking engagements. With a wealth of experience partnering with leading healthcare providers and top-tier companies such as Apple, Google, and Pfizer, Sheila has honed her expertise in Workplace Wellbeing, as well as her talks on Personal & Family Wellbeing.
Sheila’s approach blends professionalism with a warm, engaging style, making her talks both informative and enjoyable. Her facilitative manner fosters open dialogue and connection with her audience, ensuring that her material is not only well-received but also deeply resonant. Sheila frequently contributes to national press and media, on all aspects of Wellbeing.
Contact:
www.sheilaomalley.ie
 
The podcast is sponsored by Myndgard – we work with Therapists and their Clients to reach better outcomes in a faster, more insightful, secure, and trusted process using our Myndgard system – we work with Private Clinics and with the Student Psychology Services of Third Level colleges helping manage Triage and Post Therapy Relapse.
Contact Dr Edel Crehan if you are a therapist or a Clinic who has issues with Wait Lists and their management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-edel-crehan-27712015/
https://myndgard.com/
 
CREDITS: Music by Atomica Music Library
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Dr John Francis Leader - talks about Mental Health and Technology and how it can be managed to help us

Hello and welcome to the Coffee with your Therapist Podcast, the podcast where we talk with people, who have an interest in Mental Health, about their careers, their work, and the music they like, all in 20 minutes.
In this show we talk to Dr John Francis Leader, also known as JFL, who is a consulting psychologist, psychotherapist and cognitive scientist who specialises in communications, experiential learning and mixed reality therapy,  John assists people in successfully navigating the physical, the virtual and the imaginary.
We had a great conversation covering the wide range of areas that John is working in, including Psychotherapy, Experiential Psychology , Technology and Policy areas.
We talk about the Intersection of Technology and Mental Health and how one influences the other, for good, for bad and how we can manage it and get the most out of it.
John has some very interesting terms that he uses such as the Experiential Diet and how that should be balanced to lead to a happier and more satisfying life.
Finally, John picks a great song to play out on by one of our most underestimated Song Writers that is both clever and reflective on a situation we are all familiar with.  Enjoy!
Contact John via this link:
https://jfl.com/dr-john-francis-leader/
 
The podcast is sponsored by Myndgard – we work with Therapists and their Clients to reach better outcomes in a faster, more insightful, secure, and trusted process using our Myndgard system – we work with Private Clinics and with the Student Psychology Services of Third Level colleges helping manage Triage and Post Therapy Relapse.
Contact Dr Edel Crehan if you are a therapist or a Clinic who has issues with Wait Lists and their management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-edel-crehan-27712015/
https://myndgard.com/
 
CREDITS: Music by Atomica Music Library
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Peter Hynes - Freelance Columnist with the Farming Independent, Dairy Farmer and Mental Health Advocate

Hello and welcome to the Coffee with your Therapist Podcast, the podcast where we talk with people, who have an interest in Mental Health, about their careers, their work, and the music they like, all in 20 minutes.
This episode we talk to Peter Hynes, Freelance Columnist with the Irish Independent, Dairy Farm Manager and Advocate for Mental Health.  Peter is also an Ambassador for Irish Rugby’s “Tackle your feelings” campaign.
We had a great talk with Peter about working as a Farmer and the impact on Mental Health and how it should be managed.
With the wettest Winter in a long time the Farmers have to put in long hours to manage their livestock.  Peter gives advice to everyone on how best to manage their Mental Health in a pressurized life, and gives an good example of what himself and his wife are doing.
Peter is a very empathetic and pragmatic person and takes a great interest in his family, his farming and his community.  He has something to say that will benefit everyone.
Finally, Big Surprise here, at least for me!! Peter picks a surprising song and declares his hidden admiration. Enjoy!
Tackle your feelings links:
https://www.tackleyourfeelings.com/
 
Peter can be contacted via LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hynes-5617a8105/
 
The podcast is sponsored by Myndgard – we work with Therapists and their Clients to reach better outcomes in a faster, more insightful, secure, and trusted process using our Myndgard system – we work with Private Clinics and with the Student Psychology Services of Third Level colleges helping manage Triage and Post Therapy Relapse.
Contact Dr Edel Crehan if you are a therapist or a Clinic who has issues with Wait Lists and their management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-edel-crehan-27712015/
https://myndgard.com/
 
CREDITS: Music by Atomica Music Library
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Nicole Runyon - Parent Coach, Keynote Speaker and a Psychotherapist talks about Parenting Children and the impact of Technology

Hello and welcome to the Coffee with your Therapist Podcast, the podcast where we talk with people in the Counseling field about their careers, their work, and the music they like, all in 20 minutes.
This episode we talk to Nicole Runyon, she is a Parent Coach, Keynote Speaker and a Psychotherapist.
Nicole has a very interesting take on Technology and Child Development.  In her work she noticed that psychotherapy was not very effective on her young clients, and this set her thinking, she realized that it was the landscape and culture that they live in.  She was particularly concerned about the effect of Technology and social media on children because of peer pressure, bullying and exclusion and other negative effects on their mental health.
Nicole turned her attention to the Parents and how they are parenting their children in the age of abundant and accessible technology.  She does this under the umbrella of Parent Coaching and she helps them develop tools to better raise their children. 
Nicole says that children around the age of 12 and up, are developing their own self identity and need to go through periods of discomfort as they develop their personalities.  Nicole noted that that parents need to let their children know that they should expect in some situations that they will feel uncomfortable and that they can work through it.
Nicole says that Parents often need to work though their own discomforts firstly to enable their child to grow and to be themselves.
Nicole struck me as emphatic, pragmatic and a very clear communicator and it was a pleasure to talk to her and learn how she helps parents and their children.
Finally, Nicole picks a classic pop song for us to playout with. Enjoy!
 
Nicole can be contacted via her website here (under construction):
www.nicolerunyon.com
And via her LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerunyonlmsw/
 
The podcast is sponsored by Myndgard – we work with Therapists and their Clients to reach better outcomes in a faster, more insightful, secure, and trusted process using our Myndgard system – we work with Private Clinics and with the Student Psychology Services of Third Level colleges helping manage Triage and Post Therapy Relapse.
Contact Dr Edel Crehan if you are a therapist or a Clinic who has issues with Wait Lists and their management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-edel-crehan-27712015/
https://myndgard.com/
 
CREDITS: Music by Atomica Music Library
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Dr Madhav Bhargav talks about his research into the Mental Health of University Students

Hello and welcome to the Coffee with your Therapist Podcast, the podcast where we talk with people in the Counseling field about their careers, their work, and the music they like, all in 20 minutes.
We are talking with Dr Madhav Bhargav who completed his PhD Research into the Mental Health of young people and particularly University Students.
Madhav relates a very funny story about how he learned about Trinity college Dublin and why he applied to go there.
When he got to Trinity he became involved in the Graduate Students Union and was elected as the VIce President. He was the first sabbatical officer from outside the EU and North America, which tells you something about his appetite for new challenges.
In his PhD, he focused on how young people / college student’s mental health is impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). He goes into detail as to how the research was conducted and how Quantitative Psychology and Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) can be useful in understanding mental health problems in young people.
Currently Madhav is a post-doctoral researcher at National Suicide Research Foundation (NSRF). His research as a postdoc focuses broadly on the implications of suicide and self-harm related behaviour on public health and psychological well-being. He is also a Visiting Lecturer at Trinity College Dublin.
Madhav can be contacted via LinkedIn or via his website: https://madhavbhargav9.wixsite.com/madhav
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhavbhargav/
Finally, Madhav lets us know how he relaxes by reading, running and by being a “Coffee Nerd”. He plays out with a great song – a modern classic.  Enjoy.
 
The podcast is sponsored by Myndgard – we work with Therapy Clinics and their Clients to reach better outcomes in a faster, more insightful, secure, and trusted process using our Myndgard App and Cloud system.
In particular Myndgard  manages Wait List Triage for Clinics.  We do this by building a useful Mental and Emotional model before the Client enters therapy, so reducing the Therapists workload.  We can identify Clients who need earlier intervention and help identify at risk clients while they are waiting.
We also provide a Post Therapy relapse identification service, as earlier intervention brings a better outcome for the Client and the Clinic.
Contact Dr Edel Crehan if you are a therapist or a Clinic who has issues with Wait Lists and their management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-edel-crehan-27712015/
https://myndgard.com/
 
CREDITS: Music by Atomica Music Library
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