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Empowerment Through Songwriting

Dr. Alexis talks with Emma G, a musician and songwriter who has been sharing her creative gifts to help empower teens and adults. Emma G shares the many challenges teens and adults face in their life and how getting creative and writing our own song can help. Listen in to learn tips & recommendations to boost your wellness via music!

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Listen Live!

Wit and Reason hosted by psychologist Dr. Alexis Moreno brings her expertise to provide smart and practical explanations for human behavior. Interviewing diverse health experts regarding today’s ever evolving life and culture, DC’s own will be asking questions on anything from love to hardships. Listen in and bring a little bit of positive mental health to your day.

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Teens & Mental Health

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 10 to 24-year-olds. Approximately 20% of kids have seriously considered suicide within a one year period here in the US. How do you have a conversation about emotions, mental health, and concerning behaviors with the teens in your life?

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Telehealth & Access

We're all doing our part to flatten the curve and decrease the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home. But sheltering in place and practicing social distance does not at all mean you need to be disconnected. Mental health therapists and health coaches are here for you via video sessions.

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Meditation & Health

Dr. Alexis meets with Dr. Mark Libow, a retired cardiologist, who after years of practice in the medical field, has decided to take on studying, teaching, and practicing Qigong meditation. Listen in as Dr. Libow describes his first encounter with a Qigong Master, the unprompted diagnosis he received, and the life changing impact Qigong meditation has played in his life.

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Easing Coronavirus Anxiety

We are in what some experts are calling an infodemic – as confirmed cases of coronavirus continue to grow so does misinformation. On today’s show, Dr. Alexis partners up with licensed clinical social worker, Alex Honigman to address our fears and anxieties around coronavirus.

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Healthy Conflicts

How in the world do we manage to have HEALTHY conflicts in our relationships? Dr. Alexis Moreno and Dr. Rebekah Montgomery talk all about talking - specifically, how to talk with others about the tough, emotionally charged topics. Listen in as Dr. Alexis and Dr. M breakdown what it means to "fight fair," essentials for healthy conflicts, and useful tips for maintaining a relationship while talking about the tough stuff.

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LGBTQ 101

Moreno siblings assemble!! Dr. Alexis Moreno and Lalo Moreno, MA, Professor of Queer Leadership Development & Co-Founder of Expanding Identities Development, get together to talk all about gender and sexual orientations. Listen in as the Moreno siblings review every LGBTQ letter, best practices, and how to navigate today's evolving social norms.

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Supporting Homeless Veterans

The number of veterans experiencing homelessness has decreased by nearly 50% since 2010! Yet, we still have 37,800 veterans in need according to the most recent report released by the Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2018. Latisha Austin, an Army National Guard veteran and singer-songwriter, shares her experiences as a veteran struggling to re-establish herself in her community.

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Self-Care & Wellness

We see #selfcare thrown around a lot but what does self-care actually mean and what does it have to do with our self-love, wellness, and health? Dr. Alexis breaks it down for you along with tips from people actively engaging in their self-care at the Fitness & Wellness Festival in Arlington, VA. Get some self-care and wellness inspiration from this special Wit & Reason episode!

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Special Backstage Episode: Pride & Activism

Dr. Alexis partners up with Natasha Colin, co-founder of Expanding Identities Development to help us chat about PRIDE!

Listen in to some Capital Pride Concert attendees and find out which performer everyone was thrilled to see. Also get access to a very special backstage 1 on 1 interview with Shea Diamond as she shares the message she wants to instill in our youth, tips for mental health professionals on how to support the trans community, & how she manages her role as an activist & performer.

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Work & Values

We know our best life becomes reality when we continuously make decisions that align with our health, wellness, & values. So, Dr. Alexis partners up with Jessica De Jesus, Creative Director at Bitch Media to talk about how we can all create a special career path for ourselves that both pays the bills and supports our personal mission. Jessica shares her journey to discovering mission-based work in the art industry, all of the challenges along the way, and the active roles she takes to lift others up now that she has a platform.

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Special Red Carpet Episode: Celebrities Erasing the Stigma

In this special episode, psychologist Dr. Alexis Moreno interviews actors, film makers, authors, entrepreneurs and athletes who have dedicated their platforms to raise awareness about mental health. Dr. Alexis and celebrity interviewees discuss their personal motivators to erase the stigma of mental health and proactively engage in providing mental health outreach in their industries. Dr. Alexis interviews Bill Duke, William Michael Barbee, Donald Penn, Kathy Ireland, and Alex Boye on the red carpet of the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. Listen in to hear their diverse stories and words of wisdom!

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Men & Wellness

There are 6 million men are suffering from depression each year, 19.1 million have an anxiety disorder, 2.3 million are affected by bipolar disorder, 3.5 million are diagnosed with schizophrenia and an estimated 10% of patients with anorexia or bulimia are male according to Mental Health America. And guess what, these numbers are actually expected to be on the low end of reality because men are less likely to seek professional help. Dr. Alexis Moreno and guest expert, Dr. Sean Walsh, combine their years of psychological study, research, and treatment to explain male gender identity, “toxic masculinity,” and men’s mental health.

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Suicide Prevention & Music

There are 6 million men are suffering from depression each year, 19.1 million have an anxiety disorder, 2.3 million are affected by bipolar disorder, 3.5 million are diagnosed with schizophrenia and an estimated 10% of patients with anorexia or bulimia are male according to Mental Health America. And guess what, these numbers are actually expected to be on the low end of reality because men are less likely to seek professional help. Dr. Alexis Moreno and guest expert, Dr. Sean Walsh, combine their years of psychological study, research, and treatment to explain male gender identity, “toxic masculinity,” and men’s mental health.

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