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Join us for an enlightening conversation on Minding Your Amygdala: A Brain, Body, Behavior Podcast!

This season we'll approach the podcast with mental health in the context of current events. We'll reflect on the powerful cultural money of the Bad Bunny Bowl, and how it highlighted how traumatic perceptions influence the way we each experienced it.

Then, we continue our conversation about mental illness through examining Kanye's recent full page apology to the Black and Jewish communities, where he shared more detail about his brain injury and bipolar diagnosis over the years. While we don't have to accept his apology, we can destigmatize mental health by increasing our understanding of the brain, body and biology of the human brain.

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Want to dive even deeper into healing and transformation? Check out The Trauma CURE—your opportunity to learn more about a Skills Over Pills approach to trauma recovery, connect with an empathy-centered community, and gain tools that pave the way toward wellness. Thank you for listening and for supporting our mission to make mental health education accessible to all.

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Join us for an enlightening conversation on Minding Your Amygdala: A Brain, Body, Behavior Podcast! In this episode, we take a closer look at what Bipolar Disorder can look like through the lens of Kanye West’s publicly shared experiences. Remember, this is for educational purposes only—but it can help spark a deeper understanding of mood disorders.

We’ll walk through the DSM-5 criteria for Bipolar Disorder, exploring the highs (mania) and lows (depression), and wrap up by discussing a range of effective interventions and treatments. If you or someone you love resonates with these descriptions, know that help is available—people can and do lead fulfilling lives with the right support and resources.

Feeling inspired by our content? Please consider donating to support MYA's costs and keep these important conversations coming your way. Donations can be made through our podcast platform, or by visiting our website www.DA-TRI.org.

Want to dive even deeper into healing and transformation? Check out The Trauma CURE—your opportunity to learn more about a Skills Over Pills approach to trauma recovery, connect with an empathy-centered community, and gain tools that pave the way toward wellness. Thank you for listening and for supporting our mission to make mental health education accessible to all.

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In this powerful episode of Minding Your Amygdala, we confront the last great frontier of human health: mental well-being. Despite monumental progress in social justice—challenging racism, gender inequality, and systemic abuse—mental health remains stigmatized, hidden behind layers of cultural, religious, and societal resistance. But why??!

Join us as we explore the numbers behind the mental health crisis, revealing its global impact and the economic toll of untreated conditions. Then, we dive into the primitive tribal mind, uncovering how human history—from ancient survival instincts to modern-day polarization—has shaped our understanding of mental illness. We also examine the lingering psychological legacies of slavery and social dominance, shedding light on how historical "ownership" manifests in today’s relationships and behaviors.

Through neuroscience, therapy, and self-awareness, we unlock the path to mental liberation, empowering listeners to break free from inherited biases and reclaim their emotional well-being. Mental health isn’t just personal—it’s revolutionary.

Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that challenges the status quo and calls us all to action. Your journey to mental freedom starts here.

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