The Positive Mind Center

Connection is key to good mental health and a general sense of wellbeing in the world. The ability to connect in relationships of all kinds is what supports us getting through this time of social isolation and distance. The Positive Mind hosted 3 guest authors over 5 shows centering on connection: Bethany Saltman, author of "Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey Through the Science of Attachment", Charley Wininger LMHC, author of "Listening to Ecstasy: The Transformative Pow...er of MDMA" and Dr. Warren Farrell, author of "The Boy Crisis". Caregiver/child, life partner/spouse, fathers/sons these connections are a part of us, weaving the fabric of who we are and who we are becoming. Kevin and Niseema review some of the key concepts that lead to feeling a greater connection and also share listener questions sparked by the guests over the past few weeks. Connect with us on The Positive Mind Radio Show/Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com//the-importance-o/id1511809100

A beautiful Thanksgiving essay by Bethany Saltman https://www.bethanysaltman.com//mystical-gravy-what-my-dad

"Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey Into The Science of Attachment" is Bethany Satlman's exploration to find her own parental attachment style while diving deep into the groundbreaking work of Mary Ainsworth, developmental psychologist and creator of the Strange Situation Procedure. In this she realized something vital: regardless of what we face in adulthood, being the apple of your mother’s or father’s eye will make it all easier to handle. Did you grow up feeling "mom ...always liked you best" though she loved you all equally? Was there a sense of security and peace when you were together after a hard day at school, or in sharing a few play break minutes? Do you look at your own children and see them as you were seen: that no matter what happens, there is that special bond, a delight in being together. Bethany Saltman, mother/daughter/wife/imperfect parent discovered if you've had these experiences you learned, on some level, that relationships matter. Bethany joins Kevin and Niseema for Part 1 of understanding attachment, our most complex yet basic relational behavior, this week on The Positive Mind Radio Show Podcast. #parenting #bethanysaltman #strangesituation #delight #attachmenttheory #secureattachment #strangesituationbook #nonfictionauthor #mentalization https://the-positive-mind.simplecast.com//strange-situatio

Charley Wininger's "Listening to Ecstasy, the Transformational Power of MDMA" aims to demystify the misconceptions that have clouded productive dialogue around this often misunderstood underground party drug known as MDMA. MDMA, along with LSD and psilocybin, has remained a taboo subject but has been thrust into the mainstream due to recent clinical trials that have indicated beneficial therapeutic uses for PTSD, trauma and anxiety. It also enhances relationships, sexuality ...and empathy bringing personal insights. Who better to destigmatize and unpack the wonders of this "love drug" than an accredited expert with 50 years of first-hand experience with psychedelics? And who better to lead the discussion than Kevin O'Donoghue and Niseema Dyan Diemer this week on The Positive Mind. https://the-positive-mind.simplecast.com//listening-to-exs

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and we wanted to share some helpful tips!

Welcome Thayer Case to The Positive Mind Radio Show podcast. In the first of a two part interview, Thayer with Kevin O'Donoghue and Niseema Dyan Diemer, discusses trauma, the way the body holds and responds to it and introduces a technique called SCOPE. Enjoy this sitmulating and insightful episode! https://the-positive-mind.simplecast.com//preventing-ptsd- #mentalhealthawareness #trauma #traumahealing #somaticexperiencing #wellness

Niseema Dyan Diemer LMT, SEP, BCPP and co-host of The Positive Mind Radio Show / Podcast is one of the contributors to this piece.

Niseema Dyan Diemer LMT, SEP, BCPP and co-host of The Positive Mind Radio Show / Podcast is one of the contributors to this piece.

"At the core of resiliance, there is trust" states Kevin O'Donoghue. And, as Niseema Dyan Diemer points out, "resilence is built through adversity." In this year of unprecidented events from wildfires, COVID and lockdowns to school reopenings and politics, we are faced with many unknowns. How are you bouncing back from the daily anxieties plaguing us both socially and personally? What is your resilience level, have you adapted to adversity pivoting your thoughts to "what can ...I do today to be ready for tomorrow?" This week's Positive Mind Radio Show Podcast invites us to examine how resilience can be found in us all, when we trust and know what we can and cannot change. https://the-positive-mind.simplecast.com//resilience-for-2

In honor of November's Men's Health Awareness Month, Dr. Warren Farrell joins hosts Kevin O'Donoghue and Niseema Dyan Diemer to examine The Boy Crisis. The crisis, in brief, is that boys are growing up without fathers leading them to not only miss out on the father/son bond but, Dr. Farrell believes, leading to lack of social skills, a likelihood to drop out of school, use drugs and experience mental health issues on a broad scale. The roles of men have changed in society: w...e need to adjust our thinking to encourage fathers and sons to be valued for their intrinsic worth as they are, not just as providers or moneymakers. Respecting the roles fathers have embraced with their sons and daughters, especially during COVID, gives us insight as to how nurturing the "father instinct" leads to a more stable home life and society in general. Dr. Warren Farrell is an educator, activist and author of seven books on men and women's issues. His books include The Myth of Male Power, Women Can't Hear What Men Don't Say, Does Feminism Discriminate Against Men? and Why Men Are The Way They Are. https://the-positive-mind.simplecast.com//the-boy-crisis-w

Welcome back Thayer Case for Part 2 of Kevin and Niseema's interview and explaination of a simple, effective self-intervention tool: S-C-O-P-E. "Like the mouthwash: easy to remember!" says Thayer. Step-by-step find how this tool can bring you the same centering used by firefighters, EMTs and public speakers when in an emotional state of overwhelm. #trauma #traumahealing #wellness #mentalhealth https://the-positive-mind.simplecast.com//preventing-ptsd-

Learned Optimism: part 2 of our series on analysing our explanitory styles and how we view our relationship with the world around us. https://the-positive-mind.simplecast.com//learned-optimism

Experience the ground breaking technology of Hemi-Sync. Uniting the left brain (linear thinking) with the right brain (creative thinking) through binaural beat music which integrates the power of both brain hemispheres into single unified rhythm. The effect of the music is enhanced through visuals of sacred mandalas bringing you clearer thinking, better sleep and a more relaxed, positive state of being. Hemi-Sync sessions are given in our Relaxation Lounge at The Positive Mi...nd Center. The Lounge is safe, secure, and private allowing for total immersion. Hemi-Sync is like taking your brain to a spa. Visit The Positive Mind Center Hemi-Sync Relaxation Lounge for an overview. https://www.thepositivemindcenter.com/hemi-sync-relaxation- The Hemi-Sync Lounge is fully compliant with CDC and State Regulations. 30 minute sessions are $50, $70 with a take home DVD. Four (4) 30 minute sessions are $150. Timing can be arranged with your schedule. Whether you enjoy a one-time visit or opt for a series, you will notice an improvement of your mind/body connection. To schedule a Hemi-Sync session contact us: [email protected] or call 212-757-4488. The Positive Mind Center is conveniently located at 119 W. 57 Street, suite 1100 with access to the F, B, D, N, R, W and Q lines. Noted Contraindications: Seizure disorders, sound sensitivity, dementia. We look forward to sharing this exciting journey with you!

In Part 1 of a 2 part series, Kevin and Niseema discuss learned helplessness, a condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness around events ...in their lives. Are you a "can do" or a "cannot"? Do you attribute external events to some personal shortcoming? What is your explanatory style? Listen and explore your pervasive outlook on everything from parking to COVID this week on The Positive Mind Radio Show Podcast. https://the-positive-mind.simplecast.com//learned-helpless See more

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Have you taken your emotional temperature lately? Are you finding spikes of anger or settling into a continuous state of feeling a "little of something" or nothing at all? Does it take you back to a time as a child when anger, frustration, sadness or fear were not allowed or dismissed? As we start to look back at lifestyle changes and social upheavals from the last 6 months, we can see how we are operating at about 50% of our emotional level. It just seems to be the easiest place to be: flatten the curve, flatten the feelings. Join Kevin and Niseema as guides to understanding why we blunt our inner selves and how to recharge our emotional engines this week on The Positive Mind Radio Show Podcast. https://the-positive-mind.simplecast.com//whats-your-emoti

What is freedom to you? Is it found in the memories of a carefree summer past, or recalling a time when you felt fully present doing something you love? How about Independence? Self-reliance, making your own decisions and timetables? These words carry a lot of weight in how we live our lives. Are we free of our past, upbringing, and inner critic? Are we independent if we are living in the shadow of our parents, our relationships or the all too familiar "codependency" with oth...ers? Hosts Kevin O'Donoghue and Niseema Dyan Diemer expand on the concept of declaring emotional independence to gain freedom in our lives. Five tools are offered to help you take steps toward becoming mentally and emotionally independent. Declare your POSITIVE freedom and independence this week on The Positive Mind Radio Show Podcast #mentalhealth #pandemicliving #freedom #independence #positive #selfcare https://dashboard.simplecast.com//ea9b1ae6-8983-4856-84f3/ See more

All of us, in some form, have experienced childhood trauma. Nancy J. Napier defines trauma as "whatever is too much at that time for a person to handle." As we ...venture into the past to find that "too much" that is still with us, Nancy provides an outline for non-judgmental reflection, and tools to give us the courage to go forward rebuilding ourselves in the present without blame or shame. Join hosts Kevin O'Donoghue, LMHC and Niseema Dyan Diemer, LMT,SEP,BCPP with Nancy on this week's The Positive Mind Radio Show podcast: https://the-positive-mind.simplecast.com//getting-through-

Dysthymia is more than "the blues". It is also known as "persistent depressive disorder". At some point every day becomes a gray blank slate. And that seems ...normal. Sufferers can experience symptoms for many years before it is diagnosed, if at all. As a result, people believe that depression is a part of their character, so they may not even discuss their symptoms with anyone. "I'll always be a Debbie Downer" or like Eeyore, looking for something positive but already sure it won't be found. Living with Dysthymia, or with a dysthymic partner or relative, can be overwhelming. But there is hope: talk therapy, self care and early diagnosis can go a long way to offsetting the symptoms and avoid major depression episodes. Join Kevin O'Donoghue and Niseema Dyan Diemer as they explore Dysthymia, and provide tools to work through the gray and into the light. On this week's The Positive Mind Radio Show podcast. Listen: https://the-positive-mind.simplecast.com//dysthymia-when-t