Mental Health Spotlight: Eating Disorders & More!
Hello! I'm therapist Caise, the host of Mental Health Spotlight.
I love to capture recovery stories!
I am honored to help, and sometimes hold hope,
for my clients on their individual paths.
I hope this podcast helps you find inspiration, resources & Hope!”
I post weekly podcasts that include mental health and eating disorder focused interviews with clients, families and providers of care as well as education and strategies for recovery!
Thanks for listening! Caise Rode McHale MSSA, LISW-S
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- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 75
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Outpatient Therapy: Familiar, Fun & Effective....with some Limitations
In this episode, Outpatient Therapy is discussed. Outpatient therapy is a common and accessible mental health intervention that can be fun, familiar and effective, but...it has its limitations. List…
00:19:08 |
Sat 22 Jun 2024
Mental Health & Your Person- Shawn R: "It's us against the disorder!"
Loving someone who has a mental health challenge or an eating disorder can be daunting but what if you also struggle? Does it make it impossible? Nope, in this episode, Shawn teaches it is possible…
00:35:10 |
Sun 02 Jun 2024
EMDR & Equine-Assisted Therapy-Toni Lima: "The horses show me what the client needs."
In this episode, Toni Lima, MSW, LISW, PATH, EAGALA educates on the use of both evidenced-based EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing therapy) and Equine (horse)-Assisted Therapy (EA) and…
00:26:43 |
Mon 06 May 2024
Anxiety & Focus Series: Slow a Busy Brain 2025
Learn how to be aware of thought looping by using Check the Facts & What if Thinking tool to reduce thought clutter & recognize patterns of thinking that waste energy and create mind confetti.
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00:08:49 |
Wed 24 Apr 2024
EveryBODY Fashion Show at YSU: Jennifer Frank, Machailin Sandquist & Ryan Pitts
In this episode, we reflect on the EveryBODY Fashion show at Youngstown State University on April 24th, 2024, at 6PM. Professor Jennifer Frank & students/models Ryan Pitts and Machailin Sandquist sha…
00:18:39 |
Thu 04 Apr 2024
Alternative Therapies: EMDR, TMS, Ketamine, ECT, VR Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Acupuncture & Biofeedback
In this episode, we explore the idea of how sometimes outpatient therapy is not enough. Outpatient is great for sustaining when you’re on a recovery path. It is usually a good fit for most mild to mo…
00:14:17 |
Mon 04 Mar 2024
Anxiety & Focus Series: Brain Gym Movements for Focus, ADHD & Anxiety
"Brain Gym" are simple movements that can promote focus and attention and/or reduce anxiety.
Thanks for exploring Hope with me! Caise
"RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE."
#therapist #stressre…
Thanks for exploring Hope with me! Caise
"RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE."
#therapist #stressre…
00:02:36 |
Sat 24 Feb 2024
M: Quick & Willing Recovery - "I had this aha moment & I knew I was going to recover...I feel invincible now!"
In this episode, M, a 20-year-old college student tells her unique ED recovery story in that she became symptom free quickly and, other than a few weeks in higher level of care, was able to continue …
00:39:54 |
Mon 05 Feb 2024
Peer Support for Eating Disorders - Ann Hull: "ED's are very isolating; peer supporters help mentees reconnect with the world."
In this episode, Ann Hull Kuster provides a thorough introduction into how Peer Support benefits persons with eating disorders and anyone on a recovery path. Peer Support borrows from the success of …
00:38:46 |
Sun 07 Jan 2024
Anxiety & Focus Series: Whimsical Animal Visualization
Enjoy a whimsical visit to the farm finding young goats in coats. A quick, calming distraction or sleep prep visualization for all ages.
Thanks for exploring Hope with me! Caise
"RECOVERY STARTS WITH…
Thanks for exploring Hope with me! Caise
"RECOVERY STARTS WITH…
00:04:13 |
Sun 24 Dec 2023
Eating Disorder Treatment & Interventions: "It takes a village" - Stephanie Paige, LPCC
In this episode, a presentation, initially developed for a cohort of mental health clinicians, benefits anyone who wants to discover more about ED treatment and for those currently on a recovery path…
00:50:40 |
Wed 29 Nov 2023
Anxiety & Cancer Recovery- C: "I knew something was wrong, but I kept hearing it was just my anxious brain."
In this episode, 'C' is a 15-year-old brain cancer warrior. Struggling with physical and medical complications since 10, she got the daunting diagnosis behind all the suffering at 12 – she had brain …
00:31:32 |
Sun 05 Nov 2023
Medical Issues & Gender Transitions- Gray: "ED is only a shadow lagging behind me, but not part of me."
In this episode, my guest is Gray. Gray is only 22 but has a long & remarkable recovery path. He brings us a multi layered view of mental health, medical complications and eating disorder recovery an…
00:48:18 |
Mon 09 Oct 2023
Binge Eating Disorder: SW-“It's a constant battle with your body to have control.”
In this episode, SW adds insight, levity and a spot of sarcasm to her candid account of very real struggles with Binge Eating Disorder, Anxiety, Postpartum Depression and Prediabetes. She tells of in…
00:45:56 |
Fri 18 Aug 2023
Dr. Anne Kubal Shares ED Recovery Insights: "You have to feel the feels & eat the meals."
"If you lose hope, it's ok. I'm holding it for you until you're ready to take it back." In this episode, this quote is one of many inspiring gifts from Dr. Anne Kubal who boldly brings focus to myths…
00:47:34 |
Mon 24 Jul 2023
Panic Disorder & Severe Anxiety: Regulation, Tolerance & Symptom Skills
In this episode, we explore how anxiety (often moderate to severe) and sometimes Panic attacks can accompany an eating disorder. Panic Disorder is a clinical disorder with an often-debilitating set o…
00:12:10 |
Mon 10 Jul 2023
ARFID Series-Parent Story: "She came here in pieces and she is going back whole."
In this episode, Patricia uncovers ARFID to help save her daughter. She is the mother of two adult daughters and a registered nurse. Her 22-year-old daughter, Li, experienced a traumatic choking even…
00:39:07 |
Tue 13 Jun 2023
ARFID Series-Jaime Haumesser talks treatment & recovery: "Recovery really needs connection!"
In this episode, Jaime Haumesser, licensed professional clinical counselor for over 20 years and current Clinical Director at the Hull Institute for Eating Disorders in Cleveland, Ohio discusses ARFI…
01:03:58 |
Tue 16 May 2023
ARFID Series: Introduction
In this episode, ARFID, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, a clinical eating disorder is discussed. Listen to this introduction to learn how it is not picky eating, its symptoms & types, how …
00:05:58 |
Sun 02 Apr 2023
ARFID Series – Li: "I had to look panic right in the eye and move through it because you can’t go past it."
In this episode, Li discovers ARFID: after a choking incident, food became a source of anxiety, panic and resistance. Her thoughts a scary place and her independence & sense of safety threatened. She…
00:59:00 |
Tue 21 Mar 2023
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