Happy ADHD Awareness Month! Our peer support specialist, Quinn, is joined by Emily Stainton to talk about living with ADHD. Topics include late diagnosis, tools and systems, medication, and advocacy. This is part two of a two part episode, so be sure to go back and listen to part one! Learn more about NAMI CT’s Young Adult Connection Community herehttps://namict.org/support-and-education/support-groups/young-adult-connection-community/ and https://instagram.com/nami_yac/Follow Emil...
Happy ADHD Awareness Month! Our peer support specialist, Quinn, is joined by Emily Stainton to talk about living with ADHD. Topics include late diagnosis, tools and systems, medication, and advocacy. This is part one of a two part episode, so stay tuned for part two, coming next week! Learn more about NAMI CT’s Young Adult Connection Community herehttps://namict.org/support-and-education/support-groups/young-adult-connection-community/Follow Emily on Instagram at @colombianspiceVisit Emi...
Ben talks about the anxious feelings some often have when summer ends and school is back in session. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to turningpointct@positivedirections.org
Dez (He/They) talks about the truth behind Labor Day and the true foundation of today's American economy in relation to white supremacy, hierarchy, patriarchy, mass genocide, etc. He also gives a new slogan to America.Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to turningpointct@positivedirections.org
Dez (he/they) talks about his transgender journey and the realities of being aware of his gender identity and sexuality since the age of 4. He addresses today's society through his professional perspective of experiencing gender dysphoria and how normal gender/sexual fluidity was before colonization.Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to turningpointct@positivedirections.org
Therell, Emorie, and Clarissa talk about the process of moving out on your own for the first time. With expertise in real estate, Clarissa also gives tips to young folks to make moving out easier.Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to turningpointct@positivedirections.org
Therell acknowledges Men's Health Month, and talks about the importance of taking care of your mental health so that taking care of your physical health isn't as difficult.Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to turningpointct@positivedirections.org
Dez talks about mental health terminologies, the impact of colonization on the understanding of the mind and how to become more culturally aware.Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to turningpointct@positivedirections.org
Today we embrace spring and talk about how to redefine success to reduce stress, pressure and self-inflicted expectations.Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to turningpointct@positivedirections.org
Sarah, Ally and Dez discuss their experiences and thoughts on the feeling of ‘craving’ and how it relates to addiction, recovery, connection, and peace.Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to turningpointct@positivedirections.org
Welcome to a NEW LAUNCH of TPCT! To kick off the new year, and season, Sarah & Maria share their own stories of receiving diagnoses, and provide comforting and actionable dialogue around handling life changes. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to turningpointct@positivedirections.org
In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, and Michael get together to talk about dealing with burnout and how it affects them.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forge...
In this episode, Kailey sits down to talk with Michael about Pride Month and what it means to him.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow...
In this episode, Kailey, Ally, and Michael sit down to talk about navigating finances as a young adult. They talk about their own struggles with finances and debt.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our w...
In this podcast, Kailey, Michael, and Therell sit down to talk about friendships. They talk about how their friendships have changed over the years, and what their healthy and unhealthy friendships have looked like.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for te...
In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, Michael, and Therell talk about the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month and what it means to them.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turning...
April is Stress Awareness Month. It's a time to learn about how stress affects people and how to cope with stress. In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, and Michael get together to talk about how stress affects them and what they do to destress.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supp...
In this episode, Kailey sits down to talk with Nicole who is a young Licensed Professional Counselor with her own practice. She shares what it's been like for her being a young person in the behavioral health field as well as what it's like to have her own practice.If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find ...
In this episode, Kailey sits down to talk with Michael about Brain Injury Awareness Month.You can read more about Michael's story on our website: Michael S's Amazing Story of Recovery From Brain Injury If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and youn...
In this episode, Kailey, Ally, and Therell talk about the pros and cons of working from home. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts).Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.orgDon't forget to like, follow, an...