To Your Health Podcasts
The Life Link is honored to be hosting a bi-weekly radio show Saturdays at 10am on KTRC 103.7, 1260AM and streaming on santafe.com.
January 8, 2022
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH
Host Elizabeth Carovillano welcomes guests Dr. Michael DeBernardi, CEO of The Life Link and Lynn Sanchez, LPCC, Director of the Human Trafficking Outreach and Aftercare Department for The Life Link and creator of the 505-GET-FREE Human Trafficking Outline to discuss Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
January 22, 2022
February 5, 2022
SCHOOL COUNSELING & TEAM BUILDERS
In honor of National School Counseling Week, Host Elizabeth Carovillano welcomes two school counselors, Amy Reich from Santa Fe Prep and Danielle Groetzinger from Nava Elementary to talk about the mental health and wellbeing of our children and families. The conversation continues with a feature on Team Builders Behavioral Health and a discussion with their Chief Clinical Operations Officer, Omar Vega who is also is a licensed school psychologist with a specialty in bilingual education and school neuropsychology.
February 19, 2022
EATING DISORDERS
In honor of National Eating Disorders Week (February 21-27, 2022), host, Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, welcomes two local therapists, Francie Healey, LPCC, CHC, and Deborah Whalen, MSW, LCSW, both with experience and expertise in treating people with an Eating Disorder. Learn about the signs and symptoms of an Eating Disorder and the kinds of treatment and services available.
March 5, 2022
HOUSING
On this week's episode of "To Your Health" host Elizabeth Carovillano discusses housing instability, homelessness, and mental health with featured guests, Lara Yoder, MSW, Housing Program Manager at The The Link, Janelle Bohannon, LMHC and Outreach Services Program Manager at The Life Link, and Hank Hughes, County Commissioner and Executive Director at The New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness.
March 19, 2022
SLEEP and MENTAL HEALTH
On this week's episode of "To Your Health" host Elizabeth Carovillano welcomes guest Dr. Michelle Okun to discuss the connection between sleep and mental health. The theme for "World Sleep Day" is Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World. How does quality sleep help maintain mental health? We will address this and more on this informative show.
April 2, 2022
WHEN TO SEEK COUNSELING
On this week's episode of "To Your Health" host Elizabeth Carovillano welcomes guests Kate Latimer, LPCC, and Denise Moore, LPCC, to discuss the impact counselors have on our individual and community health and to share information on when to seek out a counselor. And learn about the programs and services at Tierra Nueva Counseling Center at Southwestern College.
April 16, 2022
PSYCHEDLIC-ASSISTED THERAPY
On this episode of "To Your Health" host Elizabeth Carovillano welcomed guest Florian Birkmayer, MD, a holistic psychiatrist and the president of the New Mexico Psychedelic Science Society to discuss the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
April 30, 2022
ADDICTION TREATMENT and THE FAMILY EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
Our “To Your Health" host Elizabeth Carovillano welcomes guest Brian Serna, LPCC, LADAC and CEO/Founder of Serna Solutions to discuss addiction treatment and the Family Empowerment Project. Plus a little introductory information about the 988 Hotline!
May 14, 2022
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
On this episode of "To Your Health" Dr. Michael DeBernardi, CEO of The Life Link, talks about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and how gaining control of one’s thoughts and beliefs is key to better mental and emotional health.
May 28, 2022
THE SEEKING SAFETY THERAPY MODEL
On this week’s episode of To Your Health, host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with Summer Krause, LPC, CADCIII about the Seeking Safety Therapy Model and how this "coping skills" approach helps people attain safety from trauma and addiction.
June 11, 2022
PREVENTING CHILDHOOD TRAUMA
On this week’s episode of To Your Health, host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with Dr. Katherine Ortega-Courtney about “Anna Age Eight: The data-driven prevention of childhood trauma and maltreatment” a book she co-authored with Dominic Capello. Learn how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma and social adversity impact us all. www.annaageeight.org
June 25, 2022
PTSD and VETERANS
On this week’s episode of To Your Health, host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with Albert Gomez, LPPC, LADAC, the Director of the Santa Fe Vet Center about the impact of PTSD on our veterans and what support systems are available.
July 9, 2022
MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH
On this week’s episode of To Your Health, host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with Adam Baca, LPCC and a Program Manager at The Life Link for the the Revive Grant and supervisor for The Life Link’s Española SAPT (Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment) Outreach Office, about Minority Mental Awareness month and how to make mental health services more accessible to diverse populations.
July 23, 2022
NAMI National Alliance for Mental Illness
On this week’s episode of To Your Health, host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with Betty Sisneros Shover about NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) and the programs they offer in celebration of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.
August 6, 2022
Solace Crisis Treatment Center
On this week’s episode of To Your Health, host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with María José Rodríguez Cádiz about sexual assault and mental health and the services at Solace Crisis Treatment Center.
August 20, 2022
Integrative Care for Treating Mental Health Conditions
On this week’s episode of To Your Health, host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with Rev. Dr. Diane Rooney about natural healing modalities that integrate well with traditional mental health therapies.
September 3, 2022
Celebrating Recovery Month / Recovery Story and resources with Yvette Medina, CPSW
On this week’s episode of "To Your Health", host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with Yvette Medina, CPSW, CSHPS about her recovery journey and the resources that she now shares with others who seek help with addictions and mental health crises.
September 17, 2022
Celebrating Recovery Month / Santa Fe Recovery Center
On this week’s episode of "To Your Health", host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with Paul King-Miller, Clinical Director at the Santa Fe Recovery Center and Jesus Ruelas, Program Coordinator at Santa Fe Recovery Center, about programs, tools, and resources that support the recovery process.
October 1, 2022
Suicide Prevention
On this week’s episode of "To Your Health", host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with Krista Brening, LPCC, LPAC and the Clinical Supervisor for Treatment Services at The Life Link to explore suicide prevention and ways to reduce suicidal behaviors.
October 15, 2022
A Survivor's Guide to Depression
On this week’s episode of "To Your Health", host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with Craig O'Hare, CPSW and author of the "Survivor's Guide to Depression" about coping tools, prevention strategies and treatment options for depression.
October 29, 2022
Esperanza Shelter / Domestic Violence
On this week’s episode of To Your Health, host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with MollyConway, Community Outreach & Education Coordinator at Esperanza Shelter, about warning signs, safety planning, and the impact of domestic violence.
November 12, 2022
Introducing RISE - Re-Integrating into Society Equally
On this week’s episode of To Your Health, host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with Analyn Schwaegel, County Navigator and Re-Entry Specialist for The Life Link about a new program called RISE and how it is helping reduce recidivism rates in our community.
December 24, 2022
Transpersonal and Depth Psychology
On this week’s episode of To Your Health, host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with Claudia Ann Raphael, MA, LPAT, REAT, about transpersonal and depth psychology and how to hold the opposites and discover meaning in life.
January 21, 2023
Human Trafficking Awareness
On this week’s episode of To Your Health, host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with two of The Life Link's Human Trafficking Aftercare Victim Advocates, Maureen Lomahaptewa, CPSW, and Lorraine Acuna, CPSW about their work serving victims of human trafficking.
February 4, 2023
Psychosis and Schizophrenia
On this week’s episode of To Your Health, host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with Rebecca de Melo, MSW, LCSW, about the symptoms and interventions for psychosis and how it relates to mental disorders like schizophrenia.
March 18, 2023
Special Guest Tom Starke
On this week’s episode of To Your Health, host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with Tom Starke, recipient of The Philanthropic Leader Award by the Santa Fe Community Foundation, about the mental and emotional health benefits of volunteerism, the power of connection in recovery, and the importance of prevention in the work of the behavioral health community.
April 1, 2023
Eat to Beat Alzheimer's
On this week’s episode of To Your Health, host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with Francie Healy, MA, LPCC, CHC, about her book "Eat to Beat Alzheimers, Delicious Recipes and New Research to Prevent and Slow Dementia".
April 15, 2023
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
On this week’s episode of To Your Health, host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with Lorri Ballard, MA, LPCC, about an evidence-based therapeutic modality called Internal Family Systems or (IFS).
April 29, 2023
Fentanyl Awareness and Overdose Protection
On this week’s episode of To Your Health, host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, talks with Kelly Opp about substance misuse, fentanyl awareness, and what we can do as parents, friends, and community members to protect our youth from overdose.
May 13, 2023
Movement and Mental Health
On this week’s episode of To Your Health, host Elizabeth Carovillano and guests Candice and Josh Montoya of Montoya Wellness and Sara Nickerson of Inspirit talk about the importance of physical activity and movement for strong mental health and well-being.
June 10, 2023
Community as Therapy and the Psycho-Social Approach
On this week’s episode of Your Health, host Elizabeth Carovillano and guests Peter Schmitt, Program Director of The Clubhouse, and Carmen Contreras, Board Member for The Life Link talk about the importance of "community as therapy" and the benefits of psychosocial rehabilitation at The Life Link Clubhouse.
July 22, 2023
Your Story Matters
On this week’s episode of "To Your Health", host Elizabeth Carovillano welcomes guest Ann Randolph, award-winning writer, performer, and teacher to talk about the power of sharing our stories.
August 19, 2023
Art Therapy
On this week’s episode of "To Your Health", host Elizabeth Carovillano welcomes guest Deborah Schroder, LPAT, ATR-BC to talk about the power of art therapy and the creative process for healing and transformation.
Sept. 16, 2023
Recovery Month
On this week’s episode of "To Your Health", host Elizabeth Carovillano welcomes guest John Bacon, CPSW/CSHPS, and a CCSS Case Manager at The Life Link as well as the Chairperson for the Lived Experience Advisory Board (LEAB) to share his story of recovery from alcohol addiction and childhood trauma as we celebrate September as National Recovery Month.
Oct. 14, 2023
Esperanza Shelter
On this week’s episode of "To Your Health", host Elizabeth Carovillano welcomes guest Emily Scheinberg, the Domestic Violence Program Manager at Esperanza Shelter to talk about ways to create a community free of abuse and domestic violence in honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Oct. 28, 2023
Recovery Story
On this week’s episode of "To Your Health", host Elizabeth Carovillano welcomes guest Leah Lucero, CPSW and a Community Support Worker at The Life Link to share her story and how she battled addiction for 17 years and is now helping others find their path to recovery.
Dec. 23, 2023
The Benefits of Therapy
On this week’s episode of "To Your Health", host Elizabeth Carovillano welcomes guest Elijah Chong, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and Art Therapist to talk about the benefits of therapy, the power of art and connection, and a few tips to help manage holiday emotions.
January 21, 2024
Human Trafficking Team Panel
Learn about the impact of Human Trafficking on our community health with Victim Advocates Maureen Lomahaptewa, Yuxi Qin, and Silver van Fleet all part of The Life Link’s team working to end Human Trafficking.
March 16, 2024
Healing from Trauma
On this week’s episode of "To Your Health", host Elizabeth Carovillano, LMHC, welcomes guest Erin Doerwald, LCSW, CMT-P, RYT-200 for a lively and informative discussion about the journey of healing from trauma and grief and how mindfulness tools can help increase self-compassion, the ability to self regulate, and the awareness to be present.