Stress and the Pandemic

Have you every wondered what's the one thing that might separate exemplary successful happy people from others? Well, on this session of More Than Mind, Dr. Shaheem unpacks that secret formula which is related to our mindsets! Join us to find out whether you have more of a growth or fixed mindset and how this particular skill and outlook can be designed and developed in our everyday lives!

  Who are emotional vampires? Are they part of some strange cult or horror movie? Unfortunately not - many live amongst us! They are called emotional vampires because their actions and attitudes tend to drain the emotional energy out of different people they come in contact with. They can be psychologically exhausting due to their need for constant attention and crisis. Join us on this segment as we discuss ways to better understand them and establish boundaries to protect our own emotional well-being.

Dr. John Bradley, Medical Director of Infectious Diseases Rady Children's Hospital, sits down with me to share the latest on Pandemic. We talk about vaccines, the mutation of the virus and his guess on when we can finally go to a party again.    

His life story is pretty powerful. From the NFL, to drugs to finding GOD and loving life. Every time he tells the story I am moved. Not to mention his energy, smile and laugh can light up a room. Pastor Miles McPherson from the Rock Church sits down with me to talk about his life's journey and his dedication to help others.   

As a parent you are trying to do everything right. Showering your kids with love balanced with discipline all with the hopes your child will grow up to be an emotionally healthy adult. But then come the teenage years and for some its a turbulent time. During the stressful years some teens fall into a world of substances to help them cope and manage. Dr. Behrooz Bernous a mental health and family law consultant explains why teens turn to drugs and what parents can do to help.

That cute little baby of yours is growing up and just when you thought things will get easier the real work starts. Dr. Behrooz Bernous, a mental health and family law consultant explains what parents can do during the early years that will make a difference in the years to come.

Sometimes it's just too much. Too much stress. Too much uncertainty. During the Pandemic days have becoming overwhelming and difficult to get through and it can take even the strongest of us down. Psychologist Dr. Amir Ramezani reminds us that sometimes It's OK not to be OK and how to find your way out when you just don't feel your best.  

For many, the time during the Pandemic is the most stressful times of their lives. Doctors and experts are worried about the emotional strain it's taking on people. Psychologist Dr. Amir Ramezani talks to us more about stress and the brain and how we can better understanding what we are feeling during this uncertain time.

Should I go to a BBQ? How can I protect my family? Will kids be able to go back to school in the FALL? Dr. John Bradley, Medical Director of Infectious Diseases, at Rady Children's Hospital explains more in part 2 of our conversation.

You cannot look at someone and know if they have the Coronavirus. The newest scientific studies are saying just that which may explain why doctors and public health officials are urging you to wear one. Medical Director of Infectious Diseases at Rady Children's Hospital Dr. John Bradley has more on what they have learned.