You are what you consume -- and we're not talking about food!

It can be a great asset, or can be difficult to navigate -- but social media is here to stay.

How can we as adults be conscious of what we are taking in, how can we help our kids understand the good and bad of social media -- and how the connection can be great for our mental health if we're using it for good!

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You always hear 'what to expect when you're expecting'... sometimes... it's not what you expected!

Andrea Breter, the Clinical Coordinator of Psychotherapy at St. Luke's, joins Amie Alanson Dundon and host Kevin Crockett to discuss how the physical and mental process of having a baby can be hard... and that is totally okay!

In this episode, we discuss mental health -- when to be concerned, and the role caregivers can play in being there for you in the process.

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At come point in your career, maybe you thought -- 'this just isn't it for me anymore'.

That can come early in life, or well into an established career. Maria Wood of St. Luke's HR joins the show to discuss career assessments, transition from one career to another, and the tole mental health plays in those decisions!

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It's not often you get a chance to talk to a World Champion who is so honest about his history as a pro, and the role alcohol played in his career and life.

1980 World Series champion Dickie Noles joins his friend Amie Alanson Dundon and host Kevin Crockett to talk about his 41 years of sobriety, the stigma and lack of conversations around substance abuse and mental health when he was a player -- and the role he has now in helping athletes!

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As parents, we always need to keep our eyes and ears open.

What does it mean to self-harm? What are some of the “why's” behind the behavior and how to identify a person in need of intervention?

Dr. Olga Infante joins hosts Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett to discuss self-harm in adolescents, and how to talk about self-harm in this episode of St. Luke’s Penn Foundation’s 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!

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Especially this time of year, we have 'traditions'. But, for better or worse, sometimes those things change.

We explore the idea of change - and the recognition of needing it in ourselves, or in loved ones.

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Veteran's Day is this month, and our conversation for this episode is focusing on the Mental Health of our Veterans.

Rob Brands, the Program Manager of the Victory for Veterans program, joins Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett to discuss his time in the military, the role a program like this can play for Vets, and how it can help with the transition to civilian life.

Victory for Veterans is a free, community-based support program for veterans who are actively struggling with suicidality and their families.

If you are a veteran in crisis, call 988 and press 1 or text 838255.

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There's no denying it... conversations can be a little tough to have right now.

Major events are ahead of us in this country, what can we do to make sure that we engage in healthy conversations? What are some tips to utilize when we maybe feel overwhelmed with what's going on at the moment?

Jody McCloud Missmer and Amie Alanson Dundon join host Kevin Crockett to discuss getting along during polarizing times in this episode of the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!

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