A Bridge to Balance
A Bridge to Balance is a podcast where owners and Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Kim Finnie and Julie Ferdas take on the most current mental health issues, have an open dialogue, and offer ideas to help people create a bridge to finding their own balance.
Episodes
27 episodes
The College Process Emotional Rollercoaster: What Students and Parents can do to Support their Mental Health
In this episode, college counselors Jennifer Schlegel and Kate Barker and owners of My Admissions Sherpa, talk about the common pit falls students and parents experience over the course of the college admission process and what parents and stud...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:04:12
The Impact of Marijuana on the Adolescent Brain
In this episode, psychiatrist Dr. Leah Rosenkrantz explains the history of research on marijuana, specifically what is known about its impact the brain as well as whether or not the science supports its use to treat mental health conditions. Yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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47:41
Junior Year: What's all the hype about?
In this episode, two male students talk about the pressures they are experiencing going into their Junior year of high school.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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32:51
Conscious Coparenting your Child through Divorce with Ellen Gottlieb
In this episode, author and expert, Ellen Gottlieb returns to share tips and tools for couples who may be separated or going through divorce effective ways to co-parent their children using her Enlightened Parenting method. You don't want to mi...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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48:31
Middle Schoolers and Mindfulness: Why do it? with Jennifer Mills, LPC
In this episode, Bridge to Balance therapist, Jennifer Mills LPC discusses how middle schoolers can benefit from practicing mindfulness, especially as it relates to increasing emotional IQ, being a better friend, improving focus in school, and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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24:40
Embracing Change- A 1 Year Anniversary Podcast
In this episode, Kim and Julie have a conversation with one another about the past year and how hosting A Bridge to Balance podcast has helped them to learn, grow, and embrace change both personally and professionally and provide topics for Sea...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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35:16
Supporting Children through Divorce with Tiffany Padilla, LAC
Bridge to Balance therapist, Tiffany Padilla, LAC talks about why it's so important to support children who are going through a divorce. Many children feel confused, scared, and anxious as they experience their parents "breaking up" and their w...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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30:39
Co-Parenting through Divorce and After with Margie Kessler
In this episode, Margie Kessler talks about her experience co-parenting her son through divorce when he was 2 years old and through young adulthood as a current college student. Don't miss out on the wisdom Margie has to offer listeners, includ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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31:22
"Finding Ecohappiness" with Sandi Schwartz
In this episode, Sandi Schwartz, author and journalist specializing in parenting, wellness, and environmental issues joins us to talk about how being in and around nature can positively impact mental health.
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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37:12
The DBT Download with Brie Meade, LCSW & Gerilyn Suschke, LPC
DBT or Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a highly sought after therapeutic approach in mental health today. In this episode, Bridge to Balance therapists explain the four modules of DBT, the research, who benefits from the approach, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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42:08
Everyday Mindfulness to Improve Your Child's Mental Health with Tyler Kennedy, LAC
Children are struggling more than ever with difficult emotions and how to effectively manage them. In this episode, Tyler Kennedy, LAC talks about Mindfulness and children and its benefits for helping children understand, express, and care for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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37:45
Treat Yourself: A Discussion about the Importance of Self Care for Teens with Tiffany Padilla, LAC
The pandemic has increased everyone's stress levels but teens have been particularly hit hard by the pandemic. In this episode, Tiffany Padilla, LAC talks about what she is hearing on the ground from teens as well as offers some quick tips for ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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23:17
Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community with Sarah Brown, LSW
In this episode Kim and Julie discuss supporting the LGBTQ+ community with Sarah Brown, LSW
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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32:48
A Discussion about Anger with Alex Kimble, LSW
In this episode Kim and Julie have a discussion about anger with Alex Kimble, LSW
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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41:05
Conscious Parenting with Ellen Gottlieb
In this episode Kim and Julie discuss conscious parenting with Ellen Gottlieb
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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44:00
The Impact on Learning During Virtual School with Dr. Kathryn Arcari
In this episode Kim and Julie discuss the Impact on learning during virtual school with Dr. Kathryn Arcari.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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44:24
The Neurological Impacts of Social Media on Teens With Dr. Kathryn Arcari
In this episode Kim and Julie discuss the neuropsychological impacts that social media is having on teens with Dr. Kathryn Arcari.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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52:34
Back-to-Middle School Amidst COVID With Dawn Fichera
In this episode Kim and Julie explore the anxiety middle schoolers are feeling around going back to school amidst COVID.
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33:23
Back to Elementary School Amidst COVID With Hope Ivler
In this episode Kim and Julie explore the challenges of heading back to school for elementary school age children during COVID.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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30:34
Back to School Jitters
In this episode Kim and Julie discuss school anxiety and the jitters associated with going back to school.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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50:35
Exploring School Anxiety
In this episode Kim and Julie discuss the varying kinds of anxieties students have around school.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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49:18
Social Media and the Impact on Teens’ Lives
In this episode Kim and Julie discuss the impact that social media can have on mental health
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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46:53
Music and Its Benefits When Used in Therapy with Amanda Salierno, LAC, MT-BC
In this episode Kim and Julie Discuss Music Therapy and its many benefits
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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48:59