Whenever we lose a public figure or a personal contact to suicide, it leads to a lot of questions as we ultimately deal with how this could have happened. These questions are even more when it appears that the person was doing well. Most of our questions are rooted in having deficits in our basic understanding about suicide. During this episode, Dr. Nicole clears up some common misconceptions about suicide.

People often use low motivation as a reason to explain why they aren't able to accomplish certain goals. In this episode, Dr. Nicole talks about whether motivation is required for action and the theory that it may be the other way around.

This week Dr. Nicole takes a question from a listener who is having difficulty getting along with her mother-in-law. Listen as Dr. Nicole talks through the complexities of that relationship and tips for building connection with in-laws.

Starting a family is a big deal. It's even more of a big deal when you have a history of depression and feel torn between treating your depression or potentially doing something dangerous to your unborn child. This week's question comes from someone in this exact situation. Listen as Dr. Nicole walks through the things to consider as you are contemplating to treat or not to treat during pregnancy.

When we are juggling the different stressors associated with our careers we can feel powerless, when in reality we have more power than we think. In this episode, we talk about finding your voice (and your power) through entrepreneurship. Dr. Danielle Hairston is the founder of Black Trivia Night and is the co-host of a new podcast, The Next 72 Hours. She is also just an all-around powerhouse and I am honored to call her a colleague! We take a few minutes to talk through how she ended up following this path and what it has done for her mental health.

Social media can be great for staying connected, networking and sharing information. But let’s face it – it can also be time consuming and detrimental to your mental health if not kept in check. This week Dr. Nicole is talking to Amber Thornton, Founder of Mindful Media LLC to discuss social media and mental health as well as the app she created to help us limit our social media use while enhancing our mindfulness   Amber Lois Thornton is the founder of Mindful Media LLC., which provides access to a mobile application--encouraging limited social media exposure and mindfulness practices. Amber, after being personally impacted by social media overload, has designed this application in pursuit of advocating for mental health stability. In this particular field, Amber holds over 10+ years of experience assisting and advocating for those facing mental health issues--that may stem from social media overload. This application is unique in its ability to provide reports, resources and insights to all things mental health related; Mindful Media will be available Winter 2021, where their motto is 'Be Mindful, Monitor Media'. Instagram: @mindfulmediallc Facebook: @mindfulmediallc1 or https://www.facebook.com/mindfulmediallc1/?ref=pages_you_manage

Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder have a lot of symptoms that overlap, leaving many confused about which disorder they may have. On this episode, Dr. Nicole answers a question from a listener who thinks they may have been misdiagnosed. Take a listen and you will hear why it happens more often than you think

When it comes to seeking out mental health treatment for the first time, it can be confusing to figure out where to start. This listener question comes from someone who just isn’t sure where to begin this treatment journey. Dr. Nicole goes through the differences between therapists and psychiatrists and what to consider what type of professional will suit you best

This week’s episode responds to a listener who writes in questioning if their exhaustion could be a sign of depression. Dr. Nicole provides a brief overview of the physical health concerns that come with a drop in energy as well as a review of the criteria for depression

Caregiver fatigue is real! The stress of being responsible for a parent or other relative can take a toll, both mentally and physically, leaving you in a very difficult place. If not careful, this fatigue can lead to more serious mental health symptoms. This week, Dr. Nicole talks about common symptoms of caregiver fatigue, how it seems to sneak up on us, and tips for dealing with it better