Resilient and Real
The Resilient and Real podcast, presented by the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, provides mental health and substance use disorder resources through interviews with field experts and resilient members of the community. Resilient and Real guests keep it real and speak openly about mental health and substance use in efforts to reduce stigma, promote prevention, intervention, and recovery of mental illness and substance use disorders.
Episodes
45 episodes
Resilient and Real Summit: A Podcast for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Resilient and Real Summit: A Podcast for Mental Health and Suicide PreventionJoin us for the Resilient and Real Summit, a live podcast dedicated to creating a safe space for open dialogue about mental health and suicide prevention...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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2:23:57
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Keeping it Real About Veterans Mental Health
Chief Aaron Seibert retired from the United States Navy after serving 20 years of honorable service. He is currently serving as the Southern California Chapter, Veteran Coordinator for the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Foundation of Ame...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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27:41
Keeping it Real About Men’s Mental Health
Ulysses Valor is a local mental health advocate using his passion and business to help young men recognize the importance of expressing their emotions and focusing on their mental health. Ulysses shares his story and what inspired him to do his...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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31:05
Keeping it Real About Impacting Youth Through Mentorship
Hear about the importance of mentorship and how it can positively impact the mental health of mentees and mentors as Juan Ochoa, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Empire Match Engagement and Enrichment Manager, and Christian Dauz, Bi...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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38:15
Keeping it Real About Engaging Youth in Mental Health Conversations
Stan Collins, co-founder of Directing Change, has worked in the suicide prevention field for more than 20 years after his friend died by suicide in high school. Hear a powerful episode about how youth are engaged in talking about mental health ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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38:10
Keeping it Real About Workplace Wellness
Happy Mental Health Month! In this episode, hear about the importance of workplace wellness, setting boundaries, and self-care. Get practical tips and information from Dr. Ashley Zucker, Assistant Area Medical Director for San Bernardino County...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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40:15
Changing the Conversation about Drug Addiction
In 2018, Theresa Clower's son, Devin, passed away from a drug overdose. To work through her grief, Theresa took up portrait work and started drawing her son's portrait. After completing Devin’s portrait, she was inspired to find others who live...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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33:04
Keeping it Real About Addiction and Recovery
In this episode, we're keeping it real with Chris Chavez as he shares his story of recovery from alcohol and benzodiazepine dependency. Listen to this inspiring story as Dr. Jonathan Avalos, DBH Associate Medical Director, joins the podcast as ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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18:50
Keeping it Real about Loneliness and Navigating Relationships
Dr. Rishi Parikh, Associate Medical Director for the Department of Behavioral Health who specializes in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry, shares information about navigating relationships with our loved ones and friends; the rising number...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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33:11
Keeping it Real About Mental Health in the African American Community
It's African American Mental Health Awareness Week, a week designed to expand understanding of mental health issues among the African American/Black population, reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, and promote culturally ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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30:59
Keeping it Real About Goals and Healthy Habits
Resilient and Real is back with an all-new season! As we start the new year, people tend to set New Year's resolutions and get discouraged when they do not reach their goals. In this episode, CycleBar Lead Instructor Melissa Murray joins...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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34:05
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder and Overcoming Grief During the Holidays
The holidays and winter season can be a difficult time for many individuals and families. The winter blues can stir up negative emotions and create symptoms that take a toll on your overall wellbeing. Dr. Ambarin Faizi, the Department of Behavi...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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18:22
Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health
Allie Mink, San Bernardino Area President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), joins the podcast to provide practical ways to reduce the stigma often associated with mental health and to talk about the difference between mental he...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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25:53
Finding Hope in Recovery
Sondra Savage, Department of Behavioral Health Peer and Family Advocate II, joins the podcast to share her story, how addiction can affect the family and the importance of finding hope in recovery as a family member and as an individual. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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16:21
Increasing Positive Behaviors in Young Children
Arlene Molina, Assistant Director for the San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department, joins the podcast to talk about the collaborative services the department provides, including the Preschool Prevention and Early Intervention Program...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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25:29
Celebrate National Recovery Month
National Recovery Month is celebrated to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members who make rec...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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19:55
Back to School: Student Mental Health
Students are heading back to school and the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health’s Resilient and Real podcast is back with a new episode about student mental health. Sonia Rubio, DBH Program Manager of the Office o...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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26:30
Clubhouse and Community Connections
The Resilient and Real podcast is BACK! In this new episode, Ashley Patterson, San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Media Specialist II, talks with Kristen Mungcal, DBH Program Manager I, about what Clubhouse and Co...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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26:31
A Story of Resiliency: Sue Abito
Sue Abito, DBH Volunteer Services Coordinator, shares her story of recovery, resiliency, and how mental illness impacted her family. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month last month, she also speaks about the importance...
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Episode 26
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16:25
Together for Mental Health
It’s Mental Health Month and San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman joins the podcast to talk about the importance of mental health and reducing the stigma. San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Dawn Row...
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Episode 25
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21:22
Mental Health Month is Coming!
We're less than a week away from Mental Health Month in May and DBH has a lot of exciting events planned. Listen to the all-new episode featuring staff from the Public Relations and Outreach team as they chat about the fun activities and explor...
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Episode 24
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18:08
Child Abuse Prevention
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and we have a special guest from the County family! Jeany Zepeda, Interim Director of San Bernardino County Department of Children and Family Services, joins the podcast to talk about the importanc...
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Episode 23
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17:16
Support in Recovery
It's National Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month! Podcast Host and DBH's Public Relations Manager Aimara Freeman speaks with Enrique Gonzalez, DBH Alcohol and Drug Counselor, about substance use disorders, prescription drug abuse and treat...
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Episode 22
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27:50
Youth and their Mental Health
With the ongoing effects of the pandemic and growing up in general, times can be tough for the youth population. Dr. Timothy Hougen, Deputy Director of Outpatient Clinics And Youth Services, talks about behavioral health in children and youth, ...
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Episode 21
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22:21
Reducing Stigma in African American Communities
As we celebrate African American History Month, Jonathan Buffong, DBH Mental Health Education Consultant for the Office of Equity and Inclusion, speaks about the stigma surrounding mental health within African American communities and fa...
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Episode 20
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31:48