On Your Radar
A Podcast For Mind Body & Spirit. On Your Radar is a series that explores the complexities of substance use and mental health issues. Hosted by New York Times best-selling author, Tom Farley, On Your Radar welcomes an enlightening lineup of interesting guests and their stories.
- Update frequency
- every 36 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 18
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
"Confronting the Addiction and Mental Health Crisis in the Construction Industry"
The new episode of “On Your Radar” is now available! In this latest episode, titled “Confronting the Addiction and Mental Health Crisis in the Construction Industry,” we delve into the alarming stati…
Alternative Treatments For Depression: Can TMS Help?
In this episode, we explore some of the latest advancements in mental health treatment, including learning a lot about TMS, or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.
We’ll be hearing from experts on the s…
Thriving in Recovery: How Yoga & Meditation Can Inspire Your Journey
Our newest episode of "On Your Radar," hosted by Rosecrance’s Tom Farley. In Episode 4, we’re joined by Tommy Rosen, an internationally recognized yoga teacher and recovery expert. Tommy shares his p…
Film Therapy: Lessons from Addiction in Cinema
We're thrilled to announce our newest episode of "On Your Radar," hosted by Rosecrance’s Tom Farley. In Episode 3, we’re joined by author and true Hollywood insider Ted Perkins. His book, "Addicted i…
Gen Z's Bold Stand Against Excessive Drinking
Delve into the growing trend among Gen Z to embrace a sober curious lifestyle and unravel the stories and insights behind this shift in substance use dynamics among this generation.
Join host Tom Far…
From Living with Family Under the Influence To Becoming an Influencer: One Woman's Story Inspires Recovery
We are excited to welcome back a new and inspiring season of the "On Your Radar" podcast, hosted by New York Times Best-Selling author and Rosecrance’s own, Tom Farley. In this highly anticipated sea…
How Do We Build A Healthier Society?
In this episode, we discuss what a healthy society looks like. Tune in while the Rosecrance therapeutic recreation coordinator Abby Nelson and the Regional Director of Rosecrance in Chicagoland Matt …
How to Build Resilience and Practice Emotional Mindfulness
In this episode, which begins our series on A Brighter Tomorrow, WGN Radio personality John Williams interviews Heather Fisher, Supervisor of Outpatient Services for Rosecrance McHenry County, and Ca…
Burnout: When It’s Just Too Much
In this episode, which begins our series on Mental Health and the Workforce, WGN Radio personality John Williams interviews Dr. Greg Tierney, Rosecrance Vice President of Clinical, Rosecrance , and P…
Mental Health Challenges for First Responders
In this episode, which continues our series on Mental Health and the Workforce, WGN Radio personality John Williams interviews Dan DeGryse, Director of the Rosecrance Florian Program for uniformed se…
How Do We Help Our Kids
During the conversation group discusses how we can help our kids navigate mental health and addiction.
Episode Notes
-Pandemic isolation, impulsive behavior, and loss of emotional control
-Why…
Mental Fatigue and Emotional Exhuastion
In this episode we discuss why so many of us are struggling with a buildup of stress, mental fatigue, or emotional exhaustion.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
-How pandemic isolation affected diverse and at-risk …
The Overlap Between Mental Health and Substance Use in Teens
Episode Notes
-The two often go hand in hand—do you treat one first?
-Why social media can be particularly damaging to an adolescent’s psyche
-Do long-term consequences matter to them?
-The power in simp…
Helping Our Kids Flourish in School
Episode Summary
In this episode, which kicks off Series 3 (“Helping Our Kids Flourish”), WGN Radio personality John Williams interviews Lisa Thompson, Community-Based Mental Health Clinician, Rosecran…
Trauma and Crisis Close To Home
Episode Summary
A discussion on when trauma hits close to home, the impact on the community, and how to process these events.
Episode Notes
In this episode we explore how traumatic events can impact th…
Our Stressors and How They Affect Us
Episode Summary
What are our stressors? How does stress affect us?
Episode Notes
- The pandemic as the cherry on top of recent stressful events
- Social media’s role: why “unplugging” isn’t what it used to …
Destigmatizing Mental Illness
In this episode we focus on stigma surrounding mental health and the responsibility of breaking them down.
Episode Note
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- Why only a fraction of people with mental illness receive he…
Defining Mental Health, Mental Illness, and a Mental Health Crisis
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
-The state of mental health coming out of the pandemic. Are we in a crisis?
-Defining mental health vs. mental illness and the importance of the distinction
-…