Noggin Notes Podcast

Podcast Episode: Let's End This - Domestic Violence

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Domestic violence is not physical violence alone. Domestic violence is any behavior the purpose of which is to gain power and control over a spouse, p...

Podcast Episode: Breaking the Silence of Domestic Violence

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Domestic violence is not physical violence alone. Domestic violence is any behavior the purpose of which is to gain power and control over a spouse, p...

Podcast Episode: Domestic Violence

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which first began in 1981 by the National Coalition against Domestic Violence as a Day of Unity...

Podcast Episode: Let's Talk About Sex

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode we have Alexandra Katehakis on our show. She is the Clinical Director of Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles and the author of Ero...

Podcast Episode: Bringing Joy Through Epik Pain

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most grateful decisions we have made was starting this podcast. We have met such incredible individuals that have gone through the darkest ...

Podcast Episode: A Story of Growth, Change, and Learning

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Personal growth is the ongoing process of understanding and developing oneself in order to achieve one’s fullest potential. Personal development is ...

Podcast Episode: Couples vs Individual Therapy

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When problems threaten to swamp your marriage, that's a vital time to reach out for help.  At the same time, the kind of professional you go to for h...

Podcast Episode: The Girl With The Hoop Earings

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you are committed to fulfilling your purpose, there is a way that it is going to be revealed to you.  Most of the time, your purpose is revealed...

Podcast Episode: A Peek into My Noggin: 100th Episode Special Edition

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As we hit this incredible milestone and look back on the path we have taken it is truly humbling. Humbling to who we have become through our own inner...

Podcast Episode: The Mind of A Clinician: Intimate View of Jake's Life

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all know Jake as the co-founder of Zephyr Wellness and our favorite host on the Noggin Notes Podcast. For the past 2 years he has been interviewing...

Podcast Episode: Intersection of Guns and Mental Health

27 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We have a special episode for you today. Walk the Talk America is breaking ground and we are proud to be assisting as mental health professionals imp...

Podcast Episode:...But, Have You Considered Therapy?

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we are joined by we are joined by Melanie Dyer. Melanie is a licensed professional counselor intern from Austin, Texas. She is als...

Podcast Episode: Emotion Coaching: One of the Most Important Parenting Practices

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When our children get upset, most of us get upset too. If the child is angry at us, we feel defensive; like the child's feelings are unwarranted. If h...

Podcast Episode: Toxic Positivity vs Validation and Hope

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We have all seen toxic positivity in action, it’s those Instagram posts that say “Good vibes only” or “Just be positive.” These posts fail t...

Podcast Episode: A Vision With A Plan Can Change The World

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you donate your time, skills, or money, you are generally doing it to make something better. Whether you help build a house, or provide library b...

Podcast Episode: President Jake Wiskerchen and Marital Counseling

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jake our podcast host, who is also the president of the Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counsel...

Podcast Episode: The Psychology of Money: Saving and Spending Habits

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we had the pleasure of having Adam Sikorski from Change Wealth Advisors, to talk about the psychology behind investing and managi...

Podcast Episode: Mental health Policy: Development Process and Content

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

People who live in conditions of social disadvantage are at greater risk of developing mental illness. Access to treatment in low-and middle income co...

Podcast Episode: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About How Therapy Actually Works

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Because of the many misconceptions about therapy, you may be reluctant to try it out. Even if you know the realities instead of the myths, you may fee...

Podcast Episode: Intimacy: The Art of Relationships

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we would like to reboot an episode that Jake had with guest Jesse Lott from Zephyr Wellness, to discuss deeper on the topic of Connection an...

Podcast Episode: Dr. Michael McGee - Conquering Addiction with Love

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode we had the pleasure of having Dr. Michael McGee on our show. Dr. McGee graduated from Stanford and Harvard to dedicate 30 years of...

Podcast Episode: Part II: What is Intuitive Eating?

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know our food and mood are connected in many ways? On a molecular level, even our neurotransmitters, you know the “feel good” chemicals in...

Podcast Episode: What is Intuitive Eating?

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Intuitive eating is a way of eating that has nothing to do with diets, meal plans, discipline or willpower. It’s about getting back to your roots an...

Podcast Episode: Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The main goal of all helping professions, including counselors, therapists and social workers, is to do no harm. Counselors build relationships of tru...

Podcast Episode: Boundaries: Protecting Your Emotional Space

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Boundary setting is an important, albeit difficult, part of self-care when a loved one is living with a mental illness. This may be harder and more co...

Podcast Episode: Do I Have Bipolar Disorder?

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As we begin our mental illness series, we plan to bring you more information by breaking down each mental illness diagnosis. We begin our series with ...

Podcast Episode: Mental Health & Guns

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jake had the pleasure of chatting with Michael from Walk The Talk America. Jake and Michael talk in depths about the work he does an...

Podcast Episode: Emotions - How To Understand, Identify and Release Your Emotions

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It has been known that feelings are important aspect of our lives but the trouble is many of us have been brought up to ignore and override feelings. ...

Podcast Episode: The Battle With Mental Health – Invisible Illness

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Examples of mental illness i...

Podcast Episode: Faux Outrage: Can It Be A Good Thing?

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it that when we see another person suffering, some of us are able to instantly envision ourselves in the other person's place and feel sympathy...

Podcast Episode: A New Era of Health Care

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Community Health Alliance are teams that are diligent about providing a personal approach to health care. Their services include preventive medicine, ...

Podcast Episode: Surf Therapy Offering Hope

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone who has surfed knows that much more goes into this activity than the ability to spot a wave and stand on a board. Not only does this sport work...

Podcast Episode: A Principle of Intentionality

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Intentionality is a conscious state of being in the present moment. One of the central elements of social cognition, and people's folk theory of mind ...

Podcast Episode: Reaching Wellbeing With RunTalkRun

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We had the honor of having on our show an amazing lady. She is from the United Kingdom who has created a community that allows people to support peopl...

Podcast Episode: Finding Your Spiritual Life Path

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The meaning of life has been the query of humanity since ancient times. And still today we are no closer to knowing how to find our spiritual calling ...

Podcast Episode: Motivation: Psychological Factors Behind Behavior

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we discuss motivation. It is defined as the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. Motivation is wh...

Podcast Episode: Ethics in Therapy! How Is Your Therapist Treating You?

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we go over ethics of clinicians in the mental health profession. We believe it is very important to become familiar with the basic ...

Podcast Episode: Understanding Emotions Part V: Fear and Surprise

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Facial expression recognition is mediated by a distributed neural system in humans that involves multiple, bilateral regions. There are six basic faci...

Podcast Episode: Understanding Emotions Part IV: Disgust and Contempt

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Jake breaks down the 4th part of Understanding Emotions. He discusses Disgust and Contempt. Analyzing the contempt as an intergroup...

Podcast Episode: Understanding Emotions Part III: Guilt and Shame

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's we discuss deeper into Guilt and Shame. Jake discusses potentially the unhealthy cycles of shame and guilt. We encourage you to think of in...

Podcast Episode: Baseball and Mental Illness

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In todays podcast episode, we discuss Baseball, Mental Health, CBD Oils and more. Jake is joined by the awesome Austin Byler who is a retired professi...

Podcast Episode: Understanding Emotions Part II: Excitement and Joy

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jake discusses the emotions of Excitement and Joy. Happiness is a blurred emotion. It can mean different things to many people. Most of us will agree ...

Podcast Episode: Understanding Emotions Part I: Sadness and Anger

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Everyday frustrations, disappointments, work-life balance, financial stress or grief can cause an individual to feel sad. People are entitled to feel ...

Podcast Episode: The Function of Emotions: When and Why Emotions Help Us

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mental health refers to your overall psychological well-being. It includes the way you feel about yourself, the quality of your relationships, and you...

Podcast Episode: How Oral Health Impacts Mental Health

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode Jake is joined by Dr. Demian Woyciehowsky who is a dentist doctor. They discuss on how oral health touches every aspect of our lives...

Podcast Episode: How to Communicate Without Being Defensive

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Defensiveness sends terrible signals. When you indulge in it, you’re likely to be seen as insecure, closed-minded and overly emotional. None of thes...

Podcast Episode: The Dangers of Chaos Addiction

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Chaos is defined as disorganization, lack of coherence, disorder or dispersion. Whenever a human being is confronted with such situations, he/she deve...

Podcast Episode: Social-Emotional Learning: Why It Matters

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We know that social-emotional learning (SEL) empowers students with abilities that directly impact not only their academic lives, but their success an...

Podcast Episode: Acts of Kindness

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kindness means a behavioral response of compassion and actions that are selfless, or a mindset that places compassion for others before one’s own in...

Podcast Episode: Overcoming Procrastination

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone puts things off until the last minute sometimes, but procrastinators chronically avoid difficult tasks and deliberately look for distractions...

Podcast Episode Reboot: Shame/Guilt Part I

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Feelings of guilt and shame can be intense when we are depressed. Our perception of the past becomes skewed and these guilty and shameful feelings can...

Podcast Episode: How Non-Attachment is the Key to a Happy Relationship & Life

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Non-attachment is a highly beneficial state of mind in all fields of life, and in our relationship with people, with possessions, and even with our ow...

Podcast Episode: The Essential Tips for Traveling with Kids

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Traveling with children is challenging, but a bit of forethought can help reduce parental stress. If your child is old enough, involve them in plannin...

Podcast Episode: Why Couples Counselling?

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We all know romantic relationships are hard work. Like anything that is important to us we need to continuously work on it. Marriage and family therap...

Podcast Episode: School Counseling and Student Achievement: The Impact of School Counselors

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jake is joined by Katie Baskerville and Dana Livermont from Rapid City, South Dakota as they discuss school counseling and what school...

Noggin Notes and SanoMind Episode: What is EMDR Therapy?

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), whoa that is a mouthful! Have you heard of EMDR Therapy? As a therapeutic approach, EMDR is ...

Podcast Episode: Young People, Mental Health and Sports

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jake interview John Malcolm from SafeEmbrace, were they discuss their different outreach programs through prevention education in th...

Podcast Episode: Tracing the History of Stigma

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jake discusses and takes us back in history, to understand how and why mental illness is stigmatized.  Just like physical health, men...

Podcast Episode: Surviving The Storm: Vicarious Trauma

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Vicarious trauma happens when we accumulate and carry the stories of trauma including images, sounds, and resonant details we have heard, which then c...

Noggin Notes and SanoMind Episode: Breaking the Mental Health Stigma

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

So what is this stigma we want to break? It is negative attitudes and beliefs towards people who have a mental health condition. It can lead to discri...

Podcast Episode Reboot: Content versus Process with special guest Jesse Lott

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we would like to reboot an episode that Jake had with guest Jesse Lott from Zephyr Wellness, to discuss deeper on the topic of Content versu...

Podcast Episode 51:Seeking Authenticity

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We have all identified who we are and what our world is, whether we are aware of it or not. While our identity may seem static, objective, and given ...

Podcast Episode 50: Refueling Your Engine: Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It is important that you check in with yourself periodically. If you do not then you may not realize that things are changing or getting out of contro...

Podcast Episode 49: Projection Discussion

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Projection: An automatic process whereby contents of one’s own unconscious are perceived to be in others. Just as we tend to assume that the world i...

Podcast Episode 48: Immigration Stress

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jake welcomes Carmen English, she is a immigration attorney in Reno Nevada. They discuss in depth how the process of immigration can affect an individ...

Podcast Episode Reboot: Fear

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Shortly after posting the anxiety episode people asked about the roots of anxiety, which we often see as the emotion of fear. This week we see fit to ...

Podcast Episode 47: Anxiety: 5 Tips to help Prioritize

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone feels anxious now and then. In moderation, anxiety can help you stay alert, focused, and motivate you to solve problems. It’s a normal emot...

Podcast Episode 46: Male Sex Trafficking and Sex Abuse

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We had the honor of having on our show an extraordinary individual. Australian raised living in the USA, his life’s story has been so inspirational ...

Podcast Episode 45: Why People Need Each Other Part II

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the second part of the show, Jake and Dave Reid, who is a Marriage and Family Therapist at Zephyr Wellness, continue the discussion on the Attachme...

Podcast Episode 44: Why People Need Each Other Part I

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jake welcomes Dave Reid who is a Marriage and Family Therapist at Zephyr Wellness, they discuss the Attachment Theory and how we are unable to regulat...

Podcast Episode: Listener Mail - Diagnosis, Licensing, Credentialing, and the differences between a Counselor and a Therapist

18 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On the pursuit of providing better mental health services and our vision of providing better understanding and educating on mental health, as promised...

Podcast Episode 43: Philosophical Musing with Dr. Christian Conte

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back Dr .Christian Conte, who  is one of the most accomplished mental health specialists in the field of anger and emotional management. J...

Podcast Episode 42: Overview of Rural Mental Health Care Part III

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Adrienne have discussed so far the core conceptual issues in rural mental health care, the social and economic challenges. In this episode th...

Podcast Episode 41: Humans Rescuing Pets - Pets Rescuing Humans

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We have a great treat for everyone. We had the pleasure of having on our show two amazing women who are making a difference in Cambodia. These inspira...

Podcast Episode 40: Overview of Rural Mental Health Care Part II

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is part II of our three part series on the overview of rural mental health care, as Jake welcomes Adrienne Sutherland back on the show. Jake and...

Podcast Episode 39: Overview of Rural Mental Health Care

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome Adrienne Sutherland who works for a Non-Profit Organization called Community Chest in rural Nevada. Adrienne is a licensed clinical profe...

Podcast Episode 38: Listener Mail

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time again where Jake answers your questions. This time he shares a bit about himself and the counseling field, with more to come down the r...

Podcast Episode 37: Toxic Relationships Part II

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Steve continues the discussion with Steve Barcia about toxic relationships in this two part series, as they close it off by digging deeper on...

Podcast Episode 36: Toxic Relationships Part I

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back Steve Barcia on the show as he discusses toxic relationships with Jake. They give insightful advice and tips if you think you are in a...

Podcast Episode 35: What the heck is play therapy? Part II

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Green is back and we are excited as she discusses further with Jake about play therapy. They dig in deeper on the 10 objectives of play therapy...

Podcast Episode 34: College Students Mental Health

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jake sits down and chats with Lauren Penksa on student life on campus. They examine everything from mental health, drug and alcohol h...

Podcast Episode 33: A Casual Chat With Dr. Christian Conte

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jake has an insightful and inspiring chat with Dr. Conte and discuss deeper on how we all can impact the world better in actions and w...

Podcast Episode 32: What the heck is play therapy?

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Play therapy is a kind of therapy counseling with playing activities which makes children overcome their psychological difficulties by themselves and ...

Podcast Episode 31: Six Dos and Don'ts of Talking about a Tragedy

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jake discusses the Six Do's and Don'ts of talking about trauma and tragedy. These do's and don’ts can be used when talking to childr...

Podcast Episode 30: Dr. Conte's 4 C's of Parenting

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Being a parent is a role that can bring you great joy and happiness as well as challenges to deal with. It can be daunting and overwhelming as you ma...

Podcast Episode 29: Listener Mail

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jake has received a great question about how our relationships with others, our parents, our children, how we grew up effects and defines who we becom...

Podcast Episode 28: Intellectual Disability, with special guest Heather Milligan Part III

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

 The final episode of our 3 part series is finally here. Jake and Heather finish off this series with the discussion of the transition into adulthoo...

Podcast Episode 27: Intellectual Disability, with special guest Heather Milligan Part II

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Heather break it down as they discuss treatment intervention. One of the points they dig deeper on is behavioral modification. The belief beh...

Podcast Episode 26: Intellectual Disability, with special guest Heather Milligan

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jake brings us another exciting episode today, with special guest Heather Milligan who is a MFT graduate currently doing her internship at Zephyr Wel...

Podcast Episode 25: Listener Mail

01 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jake will be replying to some of our listeners questions that have been sent in. Thank you to those who have emailed us with questions...

Podcast Episode 24: Five Steps To Improved Gratitude

25 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jake discusses provides us with five steps to improved gratitude. Expressing gratitude and feeling thankful are powerful mind and body...

Podcast Episode 23: Content versus Process with special guest Jesse Lott

18 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jake welcomes returned guest Jesse Lott from Zephyr Wellness, to discuss deeper on the topic of Content versus Process. It is not the langua...

Podcast Episode 22: Being versus Doing

11 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jake shares with you how if we never commit to ‘being’ rather merely ‘doing’, then we may never develop the endurance and persevera...

Podcast Episode: Encore presentation of Emotional functioning part I

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jake shares with you how mental health refers to your overall psychological well-being. It includes the way you think about yourself, the q...

Podcast Episode 21:Projection, with special guest Steve Barcia

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jake welcomes returned guest Steve Barcia from Zephyr Wellness, to discuss deeper on the topic of Projection. Projection is a common attribu...

Podcast Episode 20: Eight Steps of the Counseling Process

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jake shares with you eight common steps when clients go through therapy. Sometimes people who need help are intimidated by what may be requi...

Podcast Episode 19: Listen To Your Body, with special guest Lindsay Garrison

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jake brings us another exciting episode today, with special guest Lindsay Garrison, a Marriage & Family Therapist and Co-Founder of Zephyr Wellness in...

Podcast Episode 18: Connection and Intimacy with special guest Jesse Lott

06 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jake had the honor of having Jesse Lott from Zephyr Wellness, who is a marriage and family therapist and also an alcohol and drug counselor, as a gues...

Podcast Episode 17: Listener Mail

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jake will be replying to some of our listeners questions that have been sent in. Thank you to those who have emailed us with questions...

Podcast Episode 16: Addiction, with special guest Steve Barcia

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jake had the honor of having Steve Barcia from Zephyr Wellness, who is a marriage and family therapist and also an alcohol and drug counselor, as a gu...