Nina Simone once said: “An artist’s duty… is to reflect the times.”
    By the time, many people make it into my office, they usually can tell me they are depressed and want to start doing what they can to get better. Although this may seem like a good thing, the problem is that often they have suffered for a very long time before they find their way to treatment. Not only is this awful for the person who goes through it, but sometimes it can make getting better even harder. Wouldn’t it be great if we could shorten the "depression purgatory"-that place where people suffer sometimes indefinitely, and sometimes getting worse, before they get to treatment and start getting better.  So with that in mind, here are 3 things that you can do if you think you might be depressed. 
    In my work I incorporate issues of attachment and parenting, femininity/masculinity, and concerns of culture, religion and self-esteem.

In May 2018, Alder jogged into the ocean as he had a thousand times before, and in one fateful, unpredictable moment, the sand gave out, his knee buckled, and he tripped and broke his neck, instantly becoming a quadriplegic with 85% of his body paralyzed and no movement in his fingers. 

Miraculously, he awoke with the ability to paint, the beneficiary of Acquired Savant Syndrome, as the traumatic brain injury had uncovered latent artistic ability.

Beth is a warrior and a  2 Stroke Survivor,  listen to her story!
She shares with us how chanting Nam-Myo-Ho-Renge-Kyo saved her, and motivates her to keep challenging herself and not let the effects of the stroke stop her.

Craig Treadway is an American journalist currently working in New York as a reporter at WPIX.  Listen to my interview, his story, and his personal victory over Prostate Cancer here on the ScrambledEggs&Ham podcast.
Call our National Cancer Information Center at 1-800-227-2345 

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Dr. Carla J. Cooke is a global psychologist, keynote speaker, and visionary of the Healed People Heal People Movement. She is called to partner with women from community organizations , corporate environments, and faith based communities to create healing spaces where emotional wellness and wholeness become a transformative process and priority that is continued to be practiced
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Johanna uses functional and integrative medicine and tests in her practice. Her passion is to help clients heal their bodies through the proper foods and mindset. Health is not only the foods you eat but also the thoughts you think and how you manage your emotions. Her mission is that you leave each program with a life transformation.

Washington, DC – In the realm of academic support, there exists a gap that goes beyond conventional tutoring services. For neurodivergent individuals—those with ADHD, autism, or learning disabilities—navigating college can present unique challenges that extend far beyond the classroom. Enter My Life Tutors, a beacon of guidance and support for neurodivergent teens and adults on their journey towards academic success and independence.

Founded by Julie Doar-Sinkfield, a seasoned educator and mother of three neurodivergent children, My Life Tutors takes a holistic approach to coaching and mentoring. Unlike traditional tutoring services, My Life Tutors focuses on equipping neurodivergent individuals with the essential life skills necessary for thriving in the college environment. From time management to advocacy for reasonable accommodations, the team serves as a dedicated partner in every aspect of their clients’ college experience.

Stroke survivor stories, brain injury recovery, post-stroke confidence, neurorehab inspiration,

• Brain Injury Advocacy: Mark is active in the TBI community, particularly through Seek in Motion, where he champions resources and awareness for brain injury survivors.
• Conferences & Webinars: He regularly participates in brain injury-related events, sharing his perspective as a survivor.
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Osborne is more than a bike rider — he’s a survivor, a motivator, and a man who carries history with every mile he pedals. After facing down cancer, Osborne turned to cycling not only as a way to rebuild his strength, but also as a way to inspire others to reclaim their health and discover freedom on two wheels.

He has spent years encouraging friends, family, and community members to ride, showing that the road can heal as much as it challenges. But this ride — from Tulsa’s Black Wall Street to New York’s Wall Street — was different. This wasn’t just about endurance or distance. It was a journey that connected survival with legacy, resilience with history, and personal recovery with the collective story of Black America.

According to the announcement, Osborne Celestain, the founder of The Community Light Foundation and the director of the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Oklahoma Tulsa Chapter, 

Peter Wick, LSW, PhD

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Peter Wick a retired neuroscientist talks about his  journey,  with traumatic brain injury which happened  while competing in a triathlon bike race. Peter talks about his marriage, after Tbi and how they reconnected, and his determination to help other in the traumatic brain injury space.
TBI has contributed to the deaths of more than one million Americans over the last two decades.1 For survivors, a TBI can lead to short- or long-term problems that may affect all aspects of a person’s life, including the ability to work2,3 or build relationships with others,4 and it can change how a person thinks, acts, feels, and learns.

In this special episode of ScrambledEggs&Ham, we welcome Rahima Lateef, an 80-year-old stroke and cancer survivor whose story embodies resilience, faith, and hope. Rahima opens her heart about the struggles she faced, the strength she found within, and the wisdom she carries forward. Her journey reminds us that survival is not just about overcoming illness, but about embracing life one day at a time.

Mr. Richard M. Pierson is a Montclair New Jersey Resident and Treasure of 60 plus Years to his Community, Church, Friends, Loved Ones and all his Jazz Associates. 

He is a Home-Grown Prolific Artist and Paint Illusionist; as well as a Legendary  Drummer, Writer, Producer and Raconteur in the Music World Past and Present. 

His Artistry Journey and Career started 60 years ago under the Care of his Two Loving and Caring Parents that had Inspired his Artistic and Musical aspirations throughout his Childhood and Grownup Years. He Continues to Receive Abundance of Support from Friends, Churches, Loved Ones and Jazz Associates in the Areas of Essex County, Suburban Essex, West Essex and across New Jersey.