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Walking in Wellness Podcast

Welcome to “Walking in Wellness,” a Podcast dedicated to empowering those professionals who take on substance misuse prevention work — with the mindset and skill set necessary to prioritize wellness…every day. 

The Walking in Wellness Series features subject matter experts who share their insights, experiences, and tangible learnings that enable substance misuse and other behavioral health professionals to utilize evidence-based practices to promote well-being. Using inspirational stories, subject matter experts will provide listeners with skills and knowledge to address the challenges of offering critical support to individuals in need while maintaining positive well-being. The podcast series will address physical, emotional, social, occupational, and even financial evidence-based wellness practices that professionals can "walk away with."
Join the Central East PTTC and your host, Anthony President, on the Walking in Wellness Podcast weekly every Wednesday. This podcast is about YOU and your well-being. Find us on Soundcloud or Spotify. We are excited to have you on this journey! 

This series is funded by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as part of grant funding awarded to the Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC). The views, opinions, and content of podcast episodes are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of SAMHSA. Nothing in this podcast series constitutes a direct or indirect endorsement by SAMHSA.

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EPISODE 1
Understanding the Dimensions of Wellness - Part 1

Anthony President provides an overview of the Dimensions of Wellness, such as physical, emotional, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, and financial wellness, that should be prioritized to live a happy, balanced life.

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Anthony PresidentMaster Trainer, International Speaker, and author of the book "How You Can Become An Invincible Social Worker: The Real Deal on Beating Burnout in Social Work," Anthony President has empowered and inspired over 100,000 people to perform, produce and partner better at their places of work.  With his high-energy and signature humor, thousands of companies and organizations have been transformed due to Anthony's work. 

As Founder and Chief Training Officer for Presidential Consultants, Ohio's #1 Human Services Training Firm, Anthony also leads a team of award-winning trainers and consultants. These internationally recognized trainers deliver impact through training and coaching on various topics, including leadership, diversity, equity & inclusion, workplace safety & wellbeing.

EPISODE 2
Understanding the Dimensions of Wellness - Part 2

Anthony President continues the conversation, unpacks ‘why’ wellness matters, and discusses how and when we create goals around the dimensions of wellness of occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, and financial health to result in a more fulfilling, happy work and home life. He also shares additional strategies you can implement to walk toward your ‘why’ for wellness.

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Anthony PresidentMaster Trainer, International Speaker, and author of the book "How You Can Become An Invincible Social Worker: The Real Deal on Beating Burnout in Social Work," Anthony President has empowered and inspired over 100,000 people to perform, produce and partner better at their places of work.  With his high-energy and signature humor, thousands of companies and organizations have been transformed due to Anthony's work. 

As Founder and Chief Training Officer for Presidential Consultants, Ohio's #1 Human Services Training Firm, Anthony also leads a team of award-winning trainers and consultants. These internationally recognized trainers deliver impact through training and coaching on various topics, including leadership, diversity, equity & inclusion, workplace safety & wellbeing.

EPISODE 3
Understanding Compassion Fatigue

(Part 1 of 2 on Compassion Fatigue)

LaToya Logan discusses Compassion Fatigue and the lasting effects that are often seen in helping professionals. According to Mathieu (2012), between 40 and 85% of helping professionals have developed vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and/or high rates of traumatic symptoms.

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LaToya Logan

Keynote speaker, trainer, and prevention advocate, LaToya Logan specializes in trauma, cultural inclusivity, and recovery practices. LaToya is often asked to speak to schools, social service agencies, and police organizations across the US to provide expert testimony and counsel, drawing upon over a decade of experience as a clinical social worker, trauma therapist, and advanced research conducted at Case Western Reserve University.

A Supervising Independent Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work, LaToya is committed to using her unique background and experience to address the complexities of wellness.

EPISODE 4
Combating Compassion Fatigue

(Part 2 of 2 on Compassion Fatigue)

In this episode, John Ward  discusses how to combat compassion fatigue proactively and reactively. He notes that poor management results in adverse health effects such as insomnia, substance abuse, inability to focus, memory impairment, anxiety, depression, isolation, chronic fatigue, and many more symptoms. He provides tangible steps to apply to reduce compassion fatigue for helping professionals.

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John Ward

Counselor, trainer, and trauma expert John Ward has spent much of his adult life as a helping professional.  From casework to counseling director and now sought-after human services trainer and court mediator, John is committed to strategies that help families of wounded, defiant and/or trauma-exposed kids and the social workers that support them.

With a Master’s degree in Counseling, a License in Chemical Dependency Counseling, and Certified Trauma Practitioner, John offers a wealth of knowledge that helps improve relationships and your emotional life at work to combat compassion fatigue.

EPISODE 5
Creating a Relationship with Wellness

Mylitta shared her struggles with her weight and depression since she was nineteen. After a difficult conversation with her doctor, she faced the reality of the unhealthy relationship she had developed with food. With much-needed soul-searching, Mylitta created a new relationship with wellness, which resulted in her releasing 161 pounds fifteen months later. Today, Mylitta inspires people all around the globe to change their thinking, tackle their goals, and win at wellness.

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Mylitta Butler

Wife, mom, entrepreneur, and author of the book “Slim Down Level Up” Mylitta Butler was depressed and had struggled with her weight since she was nineteen.  At her heaviest, she tipped the scale at 304 pounds.  After a difficult conversation with her doctor, she faced the reality of the unhealthy relationship she had developed with food. 

With some much-needed soul searching, Mylitta created a new relationship with wellness, releasing 161 pounds 15 months later.  Today, Mylitta inspires people around the globe to change their thinking, tackle their goals and win in wellness. 

EPISODE 6
Critical Incident Stress

In this episode, David provides an overview of critical incidents, responses to stress, and steps to combat its onset. He elaborates states that Critical incidents can impact cognitive ability, emotional regulation, everyday behaviors, and physical bodies.

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David Zidar

David Zidar, LISW-S, has worked in child welfare since 1982 as an administrator, trainer, and therapist. A seasoned leader, Dave served as Vice President for residential services in Kentucky for seven years and has also worked in public agencies at the executive level. A practicing therapist, Dave serves clients across the U.S. in leadership, workplace wellness, and safety.

Dave has a BSW from Capital University, a MSSA from Case Western Reserve, and a certification in Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment from the University of Louisville.

EPISODE 7
Trauma Triggers

LaToya Logan unpacks the layers that come with Trauma Triggers. She notes that over 70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced some traumatic event, while others experience involuntary trauma triggers at some point. Although Trauma Triggers may seem unrelated to the initial trauma, these triggers are caused by associations that your brain makes as a protective measure to keep you safe in the future.

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La Toya Logan

Keynote speaker, trainer, and prevention advocate, LaToya Logan specializes in trauma, cultural inclusivity, and recovery practices.  LaToya is often asked to speak to schools, social service agencies, and police organizations across the US to provide expert testimony and counsel, drawing upon over a decade of experience as a clinical social worker, trauma therapist, and advanced research conducted at Case Western Reserve University.

A Supervising Independent Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work, LaToya is committed to using her unique background and experience to address the complexities of wellness.

EPISODE 8
Early Indicators of PTSD in Adults

PTSD can disrupt a person's everyday life. It can disrupt our home and work life, complicating relationships with co-workers, family, and friends.  Many people have lost jobs, divorced, and even had parenting problems due to PTSD. During this episode, Jim Still-Pepper helps us better understand the early indicators of PTSD in adults. 

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Jim Still-Pepper

Jim is the Director of Community Based Clinical Services at Allwell Behavioral Health Services Inc, a community mental health center where he has served for 33 years. As an expert in mental health and trauma, Jim is a sought-after, award-winning international trainer and consultant.

Jim is an adjunct instructor at Ashland University’s Founders School of Continuing Education. He develops online courses around behavioral interventions and understanding students’ mental health and is committed to empowering the communities where he works and lives.

EPISODE 9
Being a Wellness Champion at Work

Research by the Mayo Clinic found that the overall health and wellness rate was higher in employees engaged with a Wellness Champion Program.   Kristen will help us understand the key ingredients of being a wellness champion.  She will explore the ends and outs of wellness champions and provide some practical advice on how they can help you and your agency Walk in Wellness.

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Kristie LaTrayInternational Fitness Expert & Health Coach Kristie LaTray is committed to helping people build fitness from the inside out. Through her Fit and Fabulous Training organization, she has inspired a movement that empowers individuals, groups, and organizations, assuming that your mind is your vehicle, your body is your gym, and food is your medicine. Kristie, is committed to inspiring and empowering others to achieve optimal health.