Podcasts by CPR Unplugged

Episode 53- Sam from 2023-06-12T07:00

In this episode Sam discusses the profound effect that repeated trauma has had in her life and how, in spite of all the emotional pain and anguish she experienced, she always finds the strength ...

Episode 52- Ben Edwards (in the spotlight) from 2023-04-23T18:40:56

In this episode Ben Edwards, long time CPR employee, military veteran, body-building champion, and actor discusses his motivations behind entering the mental health field and his experiences as ...

Episode 51- Dr. William Beverly from 2023-02-06T07:00

In this episode Dr. Beverly joins the podcast to discuss the many misconceptions associated with Borderline Personality Disorder and to provide a simple but powerful message: Recovery from BPD i...

Special Episode- A Farewell from 2023-01-15T07:00

In this episode we bid farewell to our long time host Jess Carter and discuss all her exciting future projects.

Episode 50- Henry Ward from 2023-01-09T07:00

In this episode, ultra marathon runner and book author Henry Ward discusses his struggles with addiction and finding his purpose in recovery.

Episode 48- Nieve (in the spotlight) from 2022-12-05T07:00

In this episode, Nieve Habel discusses her motivations behind entering the mental health field and the passion that drives her desire to help those in need.

Episode 47- Michael Kempe from 2022-11-07T09:35:36

In this episode army veteran and artist Michael Kempe talks about his experiences being raised in a multiracial family, joining the army, surviving combat, struggling to adjust to civilian life ...

Episode 46- A clinician’s role in preventing violence from 2022-10-31T07:00

In recent years the rates of both suicide and homicides have been steadily rising to alarming levels. In this panel discussion a group of community leaders discuss steps that can be taken to red...

Episode 45- Marie Sloane from 2022-10-24T07:10:42

In this episode Marie Sloane shares her insights about maternal mental health, including common problems women face during the perinatal and postpartum periods.

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Episode 44- Caregiver Self-Care from 2022-09-27T07:20:17

In this episode Christina McKelvy joins the podcast to discuss caregiver self-care.

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Episode 39- Gaming and Mental Health from 2021-12-20T07:00

In this episode the CPR team discusses the potential advantages and disadvantages of gaming on mental health.

Episode 38-Stephen Johnson (in the spotlight) from 2021-09-12T08:30

In this episode Stephen Johnson, founder and CEO of the Ih2 foundation (https://ih2.org), joins the podcast to discuss the effects of unresolved trauma on first res...

The Recovery Corner- Why is addiction so difficult to treat? from 2021-07-01T07:00

The Recovery Corner is a section dedicated to discussing issues related to addiction and recovery. Mark Lee and Rob Wilson lead this segment offering great insights, unmatched wit, and refreshin...

Episode 37- Expressive Art Therapies from 2021-06-19T10:00

In this episode, Mike Boylan (CEO at Crisis Preparation & Recovery, Inc.) and Maryanne Matthews (Clinical Operations Analyst/graduate student at Arizona State University), join a round table dis...

Episode 36- Bob from 2021-05-31T07:00

The road to recovery from severe COVID cases is difficult and filled with physical and psychological challenges. In this episode Bob describes coming back from the brink of death and continuing ...

Episode 35- Belinda and David from 2021-04-15T07:00

In this episode Belinda and David discuss their trials and tribulations with COVID. In the darkest days when survival hung in the balance, they both relied on their faith and inner strength to f...

Episode 34- Kathy Abram (in the spotlight) from 2021-03-15T07:00

In this episode Kathy Abram joins the podcast to discuss her experiences teaching Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and her lifelong career in law enforcement.

Episode 32- Jeff Beauchaine (in the spotlight) from 2021-02-15T07:00

In this episode CPR's System Administrator Jeff Beauchaine joins the pod to talk about work, life, and his fascinating family history.

Episode 31- Oliver from 2021-02-01T07:00

In this episode Oliver discusses his difficulties learning how to take care of his mental health needs, as well as understanding his gender identity.

Episode 30- Dealing with Menopause from 2021-01-15T07:00

In this episode cohosts Jess and Laura share some laughs while discussing their experiences with menopause and peri-menopause. 

Episode 29- Olga from 2021-01-01T07:00

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? In this episode Olga gives a very honest and relatable account of her symptoms and struggles with this disorder...

Episode 28- Mike Boylan (in the spotlight) from 2020-12-15T07:00

In this episode, Mike Boylan, CEO of Crisis Preparation & Recovery, Inc. takes us through his journey in behavioral health and the motivations behind his lifelong commitment to serving others.

Episode 27- Autumn from 2020-12-01T07:00

In this episode Autumn describes her journey in dealing with her mother's serious mental illness, one filled with highs and lows and a realization that every family member has a role to play in ...

Special Episode- Will Humble from 2020-11-20T09:00

Will Humble, Executive Director for the Arizona Public Health Association, joins the podcast to discuss his organization’s very important charter: Using research evidence to inform ad...

Episode 26- Glenn (in the spotlight) from 2020-11-15T07:00

CPR's Chief Human Resource Officer joins the pod to discuss his journey in the Human Resources field and what led him to join a behavioral health company.

Special Episode- Sara Mornell from 2020-11-09T16:42:55

Acting/Athlete Coach and advocate for "finding your voice" and "facing your fears", Sara Mornell joins the CPR Podcast to discuss her lifelong challenges and struggles with mental health and the...

Episode 25- Sarah from 2020-11-02T07:29:20

The loss of a pregnancy can be heartbreaking, and losing a pregnancy just days before the due date is not only heartbreaking but most often devastating. In this episode, Sarah takes us through h...

Episode 24- Emily Strickler (in the spotlight) from 2020-10-14T07:00

In this episode the CPR unplugged team goes international to talk to acclaimed life and confidence coach Emily Strickler.  You can find links to her website and trainings below:

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Episode 23- Rachel from 2020-10-01T07:00

In this episode Rachel takes us through her incredible journey coping with major depression while pursuing a professional career internationally and balancing motherhood and family life. 

Episode 22 - Andrew Terech (in the spotlight) from 2020-09-14T07:00

Meet Andrew Terech, Vice President of Corporate Compliance and Risk Management at COPA Health, and hear him discuss the extensive behavioral health, medical, and community resource services COPA...

Episode 21- Addie from 2020-09-01T07:00

In this episode, Addie discusses her struggles with both mental and physical disabilities and finding the strength to keep fighting every day. Above all, she highlights her wish that people will...

Special Episode- Coping with Covid from 2020-07-13T07:02:36

Living through a global pandemic is not something that most people had planned for, and coping with all the changes and stressors associated with it has not been easy. In this special episode Dr...

Episode 20- Amy (in the spotlight) from 2020-05-25T07:00

In this episode the CPR Unplugged team had the opportunity to catch up with CPR's Chief Clinical Officer. Amy talks about her journey in behavioral health and what led her to finding her true pa...

Episode 19- Marie from 2020-05-18T07:00

In this episode of CPR unplugged Marie discusses how her own personal struggles motivated her to become a therapist and how her profession helped her realize an universal truth: Nobod...

Episode 18- Drew (in the spotlight) from 2020-05-11T07:00

In this episode CPR's Deputy CEO, Drew McSherry joins the Podcast team to discuss his professional journey and the fortuitous events that led to his involvement in one of the most successful Beh...

Episode 17- Jena from 2020-05-04T07:00

Motherhood is often portrayed in society as a period of joy and happiness, and while that may be true for many, it is also a period of sleep deprivation, major life shifts, and potentially high ...

Episode 16- Kim DuBois (in the spotlight) from 2020-04-27T07:00

Published author and licensed professional counselor Kim DuBois discusses the importance of positive self talk and gives practical examples of how it can make a tremendous impact on our emotiona...

Episode 15- Seth from 2020-04-20T07:00

When Seth found himself on the brink, facing homeless, addiction, and experiencing a distorted reality as a consequence of substance use, he found the strength to seek help and rebuild his life ...

Episode 14- I can relate (Judgement) from 2020-04-13T07:00

In this episode co-hosts Jess and Laura have a heart to heart about the pitfalls and benefits of a common human tendency, that of judging others...

Special Episode (Fear of the unknown) from 2020-04-08T06:44:07

As the COVID-19 pandemic grips the country, our hosts discuss their internal experiences as they try to cope with the stress and uncertainty of this moment.

Episode 13- Jane from 2020-04-06T07:39:05

Faced with a cancer diagnosis, a grueling treatment regimen, and an uncertain future, Jane discovered a simple truth: The battle to defeat cancer is both physical and mental...

Episode 12- Dr. Weinberg (in the spotlight) from 2020-03-30T07:00

In this episode Dr. Weinberg joins the podcast to talk about his career long focus on suicide prevention, his advice for clinicians working with suicidal clients, and his commitment to save one ...

A special report from Spain- COVID19 from 2020-03-25T13:18:51

The CPR podcast team travels virtually to Spain to talk to every day citizens about their experiences during the Corona virus pandemic as the government imposed lockdown is about to reach two we...

Episode 11- Angel from 2020-03-23T08:00

Recovering from two strokes is not for the light hearted. Angel describes the struggle of having to give up her past professional life, coming to terms with her new reality, and learning to enjo...

Episode 10- Christina (in the spotlight) from 2020-03-16T08:00

CPR's Crisis Counselor Christina McKelvy discusses the importance of self care and introduces us to her 52 week self-care challenge (https://selfscience.org...

Episode 9- Kristine from 2020-03-09T07:00

Life is what you make of it, and when Kristine’s body started to become her enemy, she decided that the only thing she could control were her reactions to adversity. Join us in listening to this...

Episode 8- River Guided Meditation from 2020-03-02T07:00

In this episode our wonderful host Jess takes us through a guided meditation. Meditations are helpful to calm your mind and bring yourself back to the present moment.

Episode 7- Ale from 2020-02-24T06:48:16

When the life of a successful professional descends into utter chaos she has to face the challenge of a lifetime; breaking through cultural barriers, mental health stigma, and self-acceptance…

Episode 6- Mari (in the spotlight) from 2020-02-17T08:00

When years of fire fighting started to take a heavy toll on Mari, he found the courage to not only ask for help, but to share his story so others can be educated before it is too late.

Episode 5- Mia from 2020-02-10T06:45

When a drunk driver left her fighting for her life and facing an uncertain future, Mia had a decision to make: Settle for survival or dare to thrive…

Episode 4- Mark (in the spotlight) from 2020-02-03T07:00

Published author and recipient of the Humility Award, Mark Lee, walks us through how his recovery from addiction inspired him to help and support others striving to better themselves. His book c...

Episode 3- Curl from 2020-01-27T07:00

Curl takes us through his journey through mental health, from his early struggles with mood stability and substance abuse, to the one event that almost wrecked his personal life and that of his ...

Episode 2- Michael (in the spotlight) from 2020-01-20T07:00

On this episode CPR's Informatics Director talks about his experiences growing up with a father that suffers from a serious mental illness and how that influenced many of his choices in life.

Episode 1- Estella from 2020-01-13T07:00

This is the story of Estella’s battle with lifelong depression. Estella describes her struggles with social stigma, loss, overcoming suicide thoughts, and longing for acceptance by both her fami...

Episode 0- Tom McSherry from 2019-10-27T19:13:18

In this episode the founder of Crisis Preparation and Recovery, Inc. takes us through his professional journey and discusses his hopes for the podcast.

Meet the team from 2019-10-27T18:56:44

In this episode the CPR Unplugged podcast team comes together to introduce themselves to the audience.

Welcome to CPR Unplugged from 2019-09-15T18:16:11

Welcome to CPR Unplugged, the podcast that takes an honest look at mental health. We’ll hear stories from people who have lived with mental illness. We will talk to experts who have made it thei...