1. Redefining Mental Toughness with Colleen Ryan-Hensley Dr. Ron Kaiser 30:44

Did you know that 300 million people suffer from depression globally? Without the proper help and care, many turn to temporary solutions like drugs or alcohol to relieve their pain. However, these types of coping mechanisms are band-aid solutions and do little to help in the long run. So what can individuals who deal with depression on a daily basis do to cope? 

Colleen Ryan-Hensely is a navy veteran, performance coach, and mental health advocate. As someone who has also suffered from depression, Colleen believes in proactive mental health as well as redefining the term “mental toughness”. In this episode, Colleen opens up about her battle with depression and how she used her experience to help others suffering in the same way. She shares some valuable insight and also talks about her  #BingingSober program.

Tune in to Episode 164 of REJUVENAGING® and be a better version of yourself with Colleen Ryan-Hensley.

Some Questions I Ask:

  • How big of a problem is this area in which you work? (4:20)
  • How did it wind up that so much of your work seems to be designed to help veterans and active military and first responders? (5:45)
  • How does this differ from other kinds of programs that are aimed at the same population? (15:22)
  • What does somebody do if they join your program? (16:56)
  • What can I do if I see somebody that really needs to interrupt a process that’s bringing them down to help them get better? How do I approach them? (24:20)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

  • How Colleen’s past led her to the work she does today (7:52)
  • How Colleen came up with the term “binging sober” (10:45)
  • The foundations of “binging sober” (11:42)
  • How Colleen wants to redefine mental toughness (16:25)
  • What signs of depression parents can look out for in their children (21:12)

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Ron Kaiser, Ph.D. Psychologist, Educator, Author, Podcaster

Ron Kaiser, Ph.D., is a positive health psychologist, coach, author, podcaster, educator, consultant, and speaker. He has been in practice for more than five decades, including 25 years as Director of Psychology at the world-famous Jefferson Headache Center at Thomas Jefferson University. As an innovative thought leader in the field, he has developed the concepts of THE MENTAL HEALTH GYM, GOAL-ACHIEVING PSYCHOTHERAPY (GAP), THE TYPE P PERSONALITY, and REJUVENAGING®.