Today marks the start of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and to highlight the importance of this topic, NAMI Maine’s marketing and media specialist, Ambrose Ward, sat down with representatives from the Eating Disorder Association of Maine! Learn about the work that EDAM does across the state to promote body positivity and help prevent eating disorders. Listen to our guests' advice on how to start the conversation if you’re worried about yourself or someone you love, and learn about access to resources that can help!

Host:

Ambrose Ward – Marketing and Media Specialist

Guests:

Sarah (Say) Carnahan, MA, MSW, LCSW – EDAM President

Joshua Palomera, MS, RD, LD, CSN – EDAM Membership

Links:

Learn more about EDAM: https://www.maineeatingdisorders.org/

Check out EDAM on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/edammaine & https://www.instagram.com/edam_maine

Check out the National Eating Disorder Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

Food Psych Podcast: https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych

Learn more about NAMI Maine: https://namimaine.org/

NAMI Maine’s Calendar of Events: https://namimaine.org/events/

Hashtags:

#stigmaFREE, #MentalHealthMattersToME, #ItTakesAllOfUs, #HOPE, #WellBeing, #Resources, #StrongerTogether #ReachOut, #Maine, #NAMI, #EDAW, #EatingDisorderAwareness, #edrecovery, #recovery

Join NAMI Maine’s marketing and media specialist, Ambrose Ward, as he sits down with Karl Schatz and Margaret Hathaway to talk about their work with The Community Plate. Dedicated to reducing isolation and improving communities across Maine, the Community Plate travels the state organizing community potlucks. Learn about the start of The Community Plate and how it has grown over time!

Host:

Ambrose Ward – Marketing and Media Specialist

Guests:

Karl Schatz and Margaret Hathaway – Creators of The Community Plate

Links:

Learn more about The Community Plate: https://www.communityplate.me/

Check out the Community Plate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/communityplate.me

Look for an upcoming dinner near you: https://www.communityplate.me/events

Learn more about NAMI Maine: https://namimaine.org/

NAMI Maine’s Calendar of Events: https://namimaine.org/events/

Hashtags:

#stigmaFREE, #MentalHealthMattersToME, #ItTakesAllOfUs, #HOPE, #WellBeing, #Resources, #StrongerTogether #ReachOut, #Maine, #NAMI

Join some of the #NAMIMaineTalks crew and special guest, Ryan Eldridge from Maine Cabin Masters in this week’s new episode! With the snow finally starting to melt, it’s important to get outside. Ryan discusses how to destress after work, the importance of the outdoors and what "camp" means in Maine. He also shares how his success with the show caused a greater need for him to prioritize his mental health.

What helps you unwind while in nature? Comment below.

Host:

Jennifer Thompson, Executive Director

Libby Wright, Deputy Director

Guests:

Ryan Eldridge, Maine Cabin Master

Links:

Maine Cabin Masters - ⁠https://mainecabinmasters.com/meet-the-masters/ryan-eldridge/

Mental Health Events in ME - ⁠https://namimaine.org/events/⁠

Maine Mental Health Database - ⁠https://namimaine.org/maines-mental-health-resource-database/

In Crisis? Call -or- Text 988

Welcome back to season four of NAMI Maine Talks! To kick off the year, NAMI Maine’s Jill Henderson sits down with members of the Wade Millett Foundation to learn about the upcoming WMMF basketball games at the University of Southern Maine! Listen to guests Ryan Soucie and Casey Hamlin talk about their fond memories of their friend Wade, and the work they do to benefit mental health throughout the state!

Host:

Jill Henderson, Director of Development and Communications

Guests:

Ryan Soucie, Secretary of The Wade Milett Memorial Foundation

Casey Hamlin, Board Member of The Wade Milett Memorial Foundation

Links:

Learn more about the WMMF: https://www.wmmemorialfoundation.org/

Read Wade’s Story: https://www.wmmemorialfoundation.org/about

WMMF X USM Basketball Tournament: https://www.wmmemorialfoundation.org/s/stories/a

Learn about NAMI Maine: https://namimaine.org/

In this week’s episode of NAMI Maine Talks, join Delaney and Ambrose to talk about the importance of talking about mental health. It can be hard to start a conversation about mental health. This week’s discussion is focused on how to open up conversations around mental health. What is the best way to ask a friend if they’re struggling? How do you advocate for your own mental health? We can help you step into action!

Hosts:

Ambrose Ward, Marketing and Media Specialist

Delaney Ireland, Programs Coordinator

Links:

NAMI Maine’s STEP into Action Program: https://namimaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/RackCard_StepIntoAction_FINAL.pdf

Check out NAMI Maine’s Youth Resources: https://namimaine.org/youth-ed-resources/

How to talk about mental health from NAMI DC: https://www.namidc.org/why-is-it-so-hard-to-talk-about-mental-health/

Hashtags:

#stigmaFREE, #MentalHealthMattersToME, #ItTakesAllOfUs, #HOPE, #WellBeing, #Resources, #StrongerTogether #ReachOut, #Maine, #NAMI

Description:

In this week’s episode of NAMI Maine Talks, join Jill Henderson as she sits down to talk with Camden Blum, founder of The Simple Emotions. Starting his work at the age of 16, Camden has brought his business expertise into the world of Mental Health Advocacy! Learn about the work Camden has done with NAMI Maine and other mental health non-profits like us!

Host:

Jill Henderson - Director of Development and Communications

Guests:

Camden Blum – Founder of The Simple Emotions

Links:

Shop The Simple Emotions: https://thesimpleemotions.shop/

Visit Their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.simple.emotions/

Check out NAMI Maine: https://namimaine.org/

Hashtags:

#stigmaFREE, #MentalHealthMattersToME, #ItTakesAllOfUs, #HOPE, #WellBeing, #Resources, #StrongerTogether #ReachOut, #Maine, #NAMI

In this week's episode of NAMI Maine Talks, join Deputy Director Libby Wright as she speaks with Bruce King and Mark Priceman from Maine Boys to Men. Maine Boys to Men is a group dedicated to reducing violence, expanding the concept of masculinity, and fostering richer community support. Learn about the work Maine Boys to Men does with Maine’s schools and new fathers. Join us in our conversation to empower boys to become caring and empathetic men!

Host:

Libby Wright, LSW (Deputy Director)

Guests:

Bruce King (Executive Director)

Mark Priceman (Associate Program Director)

Links:

Learn more about Maine Boys to Men - https://maineboystomen.org/

Masculinity Through Athletics Event - https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E352433&id=102

Mental Health Matters To ME - NEWS - ⁠https://namimaine.org/nami-maine-news/⁠

NAMI Maine's Helpline - ⁠https://namimaine.org/helplinemaine/⁠

In Crisis? Call -or- Text 988

#stigmaFREE, #MentalHealthMattersToME, #ItTakesAllOfUs, #HOPE, #WellBeing, #Resources, #StrongerTogether #ReachOut, #Maine, #MensMentalHealth, #MensMentalHealthMonth, #NAMI

In this week’s episode of NAMI Maine Talks, join Ambrose after a trip to Acadia and learn about the importance of getting outside. Listen in while Ambrose speaks with Diane Hessemann, a social worker from New York City who moved to Maine for outdoor activities and beauty. Learn about new ways to get outside during the colder months and the best ways to be prepped for the cold!