The CT Support Group
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -Catch up with The CT Support Group, a group of young voices passionate about mental wellness, as we sit down and share our perspectives and opinions on some of today's hot topics. Join in on the conversation on the forum!
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Living with ADHD with Special Guest Emily Stainton Part 2
November 29, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBHappy ADHD Awareness Month! Our peer support specialist, Quinn, is joined by Emily Stainton to talk about living with ADHD. Topics include late diagnosis, tools and systems, medication, and advocacy. This is part two of a two part episode, so be sure to go back and listen to part one! Learn more about NAMI CT’s Young Adult Connection Community here https://namict.org/support-and-education/support-groups/young-adult-connection-community/ and https://instagram.com/nami_yac/ Follow Emily o...
Living with ADHD with Special Guest Emily Stainton
November 06, 2023 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBHappy ADHD Awareness Month! Our peer support specialist, Quinn, is joined by Emily Stainton to talk about living with ADHD. Topics include late diagnosis, tools and systems, medication, and advocacy. This is part one of a two part episode, so stay tuned for part two, coming next week! Learn more about NAMI CT’s Young Adult Connection Community here https://namict.org/support-and-education/support-groups/young-adult-connection-community/ Follow Emily on Instagram at @colombianspice Visit...
Back to School Anxiety
September 21, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.4 MBBen talks about the anxious feelings some often have when summer ends and school is back in session. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to [email protected]
The BS of Labor Day: A Decolonized View
September 03, 2023 05:00 - 4 minutes - 3.41 MBDez (He/They) talks about the truth behind Labor Day and the true foundation of today's American economy in relation to white supremacy, hierarchy, patriarchy, mass genocide, etc. He also gives a new slogan to America. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to [email protected]
My Transgender Journey: Normalizing Gender/Sexual Fluidity in Society through History
August 07, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.2 MBDez (he/they) talks about his transgender journey and the realities of being aware of his gender identity and sexuality since the age of 4. He addresses today's society through his professional perspective of experiencing gender dysphoria and how normal gender/sexual fluidity was before colonization. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to [email protected]
Moving Out On Your Own For The First Time
July 14, 2023 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBTherell, Emorie, and Clarissa talk about the process of moving out on your own for the first time. With expertise in real estate, Clarissa also gives tips to young folks to make moving out easier. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to [email protected]
Men's Health Month: The Connection Between Physical & Mental Health
June 30, 2023 18:00 - 4 minutes - 3.44 MBTherell acknowledges Men's Health Month, and talks about the importance of taking care of your mental health so that taking care of your physical health isn't as difficult. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to [email protected]
The Power of Words: Why Mental Health Terminology Matters
June 08, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.83 MBDez talks about mental health terminologies, the impact of colonization on the understanding of the mind and how to become more culturally aware. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to [email protected]
Redefining the Success and Crafting Healthy, Impactful Lasting Goals
March 31, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBToday we embrace spring and talk about how to redefine success to reduce stress, pressure and self-inflicted expectations. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to [email protected]
The Things We Crave: Addiction Recovery, Connection & Peace
March 03, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBSarah, Ally and Dez discuss their experiences and thoughts on the feeling of ‘craving’ and how it relates to addiction, recovery, connection, and peace. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to [email protected]
The Help and Harm of New Diagnoses, and Navigating Changes
February 17, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBWelcome to a NEW LAUNCH of TPCT! To kick off the new year, and season, Sarah & Maria share their own stories of receiving diagnoses, and provide comforting and actionable dialogue around handling life changes. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to [email protected]
Burnout
August 12, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this podcast, Kailey, Ally, and Michael get together to talk about dealing with burnout and how it affects them. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.org Don'...
Pride Month 2022
June 24, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode, Kailey sits down to talk with Michael about Pride Month and what it means to him. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.org Don't forget to like,...
Finances
June 10, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode, Kailey, Ally, and Michael sit down to talk about navigating finances as a young adult. They talk about their own struggles with finances and debt. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out ...
Friendships
May 27, 2022 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this podcast, Kailey, Michael, and Therell sit down to talk about friendships. They talk about how their friendships have changed over the years, and what their healthy and unhealthy friendships have looked like. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and f...
Mental Health Awareness Month
May 20, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this podcast, Kailey, Ally, Michael, and Therell talk about the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month and what it means to them. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.tu...
Stress Awareness Month
April 29, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBApril is Stress Awareness Month. It's a time to learn about how stress affects people and how to cope with stress. In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, and Michael get together to talk about how stress affects them and what they do to destress. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health...
Being A Young Licensed Professional Counselor
April 01, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode, Kailey sits down to talk with Nicole who is a young Licensed Professional Counselor with her own practice. She shares what it's been like for her being a young person in the behavioral health field as well as what it's like to have her own practice. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to ...
Brain Injury Awareness Month
March 18, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode, Kailey sits down to talk with Michael about Brain Injury Awareness Month. You can read more about Michael's story on our website: Michael S's Amazing Story of Recovery From Brain Injury If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens a...
Working From Home
March 11, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, Kailey, Ally, and Therell talk about the pros and cons of working from home. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.org Don't forget to like, fol...
Eating Disorders
February 25, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this podcast, Kailey and Robyn sit down to have a very open conversation about eating disorders to help bring awareness. Kailey and Robyn have been best friends since childhood and they have both struggled with eating disorders at different points in their lives. In this podcast, they share their experiences about what it was like for them and what kind of help they got. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking...
Being A First Time Dog Owner
February 11, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode, Kailey and Ally sit down to talk about what it's like having a puppy for the first time. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.org Don't forget ...
Things We Wish People Knew About Mental Health
January 28, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn this podcast, Kailey, Sasha, and Therell talk about things that they wish people knew about mental health. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.org Don't for...
Grieving Celebrity Deaths
January 14, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this podcast, Kailey and Dominique talk about the sudden passing of Betty White and Bob Saget. They talk about why some people are so affected by celebrity deaths and their reactions to the deaths of Betty White and Bob Saget. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports...
Vision Boards
January 07, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBHi from the Turning Point CT team! In this podcast, Ally, Kailey, and Laila sit down to talk about vision boards. They talk about manifestations, the law of attraction, vision boards that have come true, and what their 2022 vision boards look like. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free me...
2021 Winter Holidays & New Years Podcast
December 24, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBHappy Holidays from the Turning Point CT team! In this podcast, Kailey, Ally, Sasha, and Therell sit down to talk about the winter holidays and New Years. They talk about the good and the bad of the holiday season and what they're looking forward to next year. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find ...
Recovery Story Series: Kailey
December 17, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this podcast, Kailey, Turning Point CT's Project Coordinator, shares her recovery story. This is the fifth podcast in a series of podcasts that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and you...
Social Media and Diet Culture
December 03, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this podcast, Kailey sits down to talk with her friend Stephani about how social media and diet culture can negatively affect teens and young adults. They talk about how these things have affected them and what has helped them cope. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health su...
Recovery Story Series: Ally
November 26, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MBIn this podcast, Ally, Turning Point CT's Peer Support Specialist, shares her recovery story. This is the fourth podcast in a series of podcasts that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and ...
Seasonal Depression
November 19, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this podcast, Kailey, Sasha, and Therell talk about seasonal depression. They talk about what it is, what it's like for them, and what helps ease their seasonal depression. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut...
Interview With Robyn About Life With ADHD
November 12, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this podcast, Kailey talks with her best friend Robyn, 24, about what life has been like living with ADHD. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https://www.turningpointct.org Don't for...
The Struggle Before Getting To My New Major
November 05, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.93 MBThis audio piece is a school project that Kailey, our Project Coordinator, made in 2017 when she was a junior in college. In this podcast, Project Coordinator Kailey talks about her struggle with starting college in a major she didn't like and how she finally changed her major. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast...
Recovery Story Series: Dominique
October 29, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this podcast, Dominique, Turning Point CT's Project Assistant, shares her recovery story. This is the third podcast in a series of podcast that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and you...
Interview With Music Artist Felly
October 22, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this podcast, our social media assistant, Therell, talks with music artist, Felly, about music and mental health. Felly, 26, is originally from Trumbull, CT. During the interview, we learn about some of Felly’s favorite artists, how he feels about performing in front of large crowds, and what he does to cope during tough days. Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? DM us on Instagram or send an e-mail to [email protected]
Interview With Music Artist Felly
October 22, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this podcast, our social media assistant, Therell, talks with music artist, Felly, about music and mental health. Felly, 26, is originally from Trumbull, CT. During the interview, we learn about some of Felly’s favorite artists, how he feels about performing in front of large crowds, and what he does to cope during tough days.
Recovery Story Series: Marco
October 15, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this podcast, Marco, a Connecticut young adult in recovery, shares his recovery story with Kailey. Marco works for Join Rise Be, a peer-run initiative for young people in Connecticut. Join Rise Be is best known for their Young Adult Warmline. This is the second podcast in a series of podcast that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find u...
Back To School Podcast
October 01, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBCOVID-19 has affected many different aspects of our lives. In this podcast, Kailey talks with Sasha, Dominique, Dante, Therell, and Donovan about what this school year has been like during the second year of the pandemic. They talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected school and how it has effected them and their social lives. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you str...
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September 17, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBSeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. For many, the subject of suicide is off limits. They believe the mere mention of suicide around friends and family can cause suicidal thoughts for them. Nothing could be further from the truth. In this Podcast, Kailey, Ally, Dominique, and Jen talk about suicide prevention to help raise awareness about suicide prevention and to help end the stigma. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with wha...
Recovery Story Series: Michael S.
September 03, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this podcast, Michael Scanlon, a young adult in recovery in CT who works in the mental health and advocacy field, shares his own recovery story. This is the first podcast in a series of podcast that highlights recovery stories from young people in CT. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more f...
Reaction To "The Wisdom of Trauma" Documentary
August 31, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this podcast, Ally, Jen, and Kailey discuss the documentary "The Wisdom of Trauma" which takes an in depth look as to why we as a society are dealing with issues such as mental illness, suicide, and overdoses. In the documentary, physician, bestselling author and Order of Canada recipient Dr. Gabor Maté to explore why Western society is facing such epidemics and how trauma has played a role. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what yo...
Reflecting On Simone Biles Pulling Out Of The Olympics For Mental Health
August 23, 2021 03:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this podcast, Ella, Ally, and Kailey reflect on Simone Biles decision to pull herself out of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to mental health reasons. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website h...
Overdose Awareness Month
August 17, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBOverdose Awareness Day is August 31st and is often celebrated by remembering a loved one that passed away due to an overdose. In this podcast episode, Ally is joined with Jen Lord, a Recovery Coach for Recovery Network of Programs in Bridgeport, CT. Together, they share what this day means for them both personally and professionally. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stre...
Moving In With A Significant Other
August 13, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this podcast, Ella, Ally, and Kailey talk about their experience with moving in with their significant others. Listen as they discuss the ups and the downs of the transition of moving in with a partner. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens a...
Reflecting On The 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic
August 10, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this podcast, Ella, Ally, Kailey, and Nina reflect on their experiences over the last year during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen as they discuss what they look forward to as COVID-19 vaccines roll out and what they're looking forward to. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental healt...
Marijuana Legalization in CT
July 28, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBJoin Ella, Ally, Kailey, and Laila, four young people living in Connecticut talk about what they think of the recent legalization of Marijuana in their state. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our we...
Generalized Anxiety
April 15, 2021 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBElla, John, and Serena from TurningPointCT talk about their struggles with anxiety, panic attacks and some of the ways they have learned to cope. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (ex. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website https:/...
Spotlight Feature: Join Rise Be
April 13, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBFor this episode of The TurningPointCT podcast, Ella is joined by three team members from Join Rise Be, a peer-run emerging adult initiative dedicated to making the opportunity of recovery available to all young people across the state of Connecticut. Marco, Luz, and Skyler all share what Join Rise Be is, what got them into the work they do, and what motivates them to continue helping young people in CT. If you want to find more out more about Join Rise Be, check out their website: www.joi...
Spotlight Feature: Join Rise Be
April 13, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBFor this episode of The TurningPointCT podcast, Ella is joined by three team members from Join Rise Be, a peer-run emerging adult initiative dedicated to making the opportunity of recovery available to all young people across the state of Connecticut. Marco, Luz, and Skyler all share what Join Rise Be is, what got them into the work they do, and what motivates them to continue helping young people in CT. If you want to find more out more about Join Rise Be, check out their website: www.joi...
Body Image Struggles
August 12, 2020 02:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBElla, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT talk about their struggles with body image, social media, and some tips for overcoming negative self talk. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check out our website...
Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness
August 06, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBElla, Haley, Lisa, and Vanessa from TurningPointCT talk about early warning signs of mental illness from their childhoods, as well as some common signs to look out for. If you liked the podcast, make sure you follow us @TurningPointCT to stay up to date with the what youth in CT are talking about, you can find us wherever you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts). Want to find more free mental health supports made by and for teens and young adults in Connecticut? Check ...