The DEAR MAN skill was the first thing I learned in the Partial Hospitalization program. This is one of the pivotal skills on my Mental Health journey. When you learn how to communicate what you need from those around you, and how to set boundaries, a whole new world opens up to you. Every one should enjoy life together. By learning how to fix issues the instant they arise, the more you open yourself to happiness with those close to you.

Hello everyone, I promised you I would be open in this podcast. I recently had surgery, and I've barely been present this last week. So, I decided to do Am I The Jerks because it helped me get through the episode I might not have had the energy to do otherwise.

We're moving on to the next stage of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Inner Personal Effectiveness. Before we dive in too deep, I thought I'd give an overview. Join me as I highlight these skills through the film Reel Steel, starring Evangeline Lily and Hugh Jackman.

Welcome to the next state of your DBT journey. Interpersonal Effectiveness. Follow me as I dive into AITA--or Jerk in this podcast because I also post an episode on the radio every week--as we explore different ways to communicate with the people who matter most to us.

It's officially the last episode of Mindfulness before diving into interpersonal relationships (how to deal with relationships). This holiday is hard for me so I decided to rely on something funny to get me through today's Podcast. Modern Family is a great show to jump in and out of, and it has so many dynamics to explore DBT through. So join me as I dive into Episode 3 & 4. Let me know whether or not you guys want me to do Will & Grace instead.

It's been a minute since we've explored DBT through music. I love these episodes because it gives me the opportunity to listen to some of my favorite artists. I don't know why I ended up picking so many break-up songs, but I couldn't imagine putting together a better list of songs. The "How Skill" is an important step to achieving mindfulness. I can't believe I almost missed sharing it with you.

I can't tell you how many time's I've watched and enjoyed this show. Sticking to the theme of Pride, I decide to break down the first two episodes of Modern Family. We're exploring the What Skill this week in DBT. Hopefully, you'll all be able to pick up a new skill to help you have and keep happy summer.

In this week's episode, to celebrate Pride month, I dive into two episodes of Will & Grace, a show I discovered later in life, but really highlights a lot of amazing points in DBT. I can't wait to break down this week's topic with you all.

This week I decided to share one of my favorite shows. Whenever I'm struggling a lot, and I need to make it to my next therapy appointment I turn this show on. There are so many brilliant therapists on this show helping people cope with mental illness. While I don't have hoarding disorder, I'm inspired every day by the people working to better their lives with the help of some amazing doctors.

Thank you all for being so patient. A lot has been going on with me these past two months, but working on this radio show/podcast has meant so much. This interview with Erin Kennedy from Comedy Sportz was so good I played it twice on the Radio. Please, join in, and listen to interview where two performers express the magical effect laughter can have on your mental heatlh.

Hello everyone, welcome to my first ever podcast. Each episode I'll be exploring a different DBT Skill and highlighting its teachings through a movie. This week's movie was suggested by Anthony Raus. The Seventh Seal, a black and white swedish film about a chess game between death and a knight during the the crusades. This week we're exploring Mindfulness.

A video version with subtitles is also available at YouTube on the @showupwcamgran YouTube Channel.

To continue the pattern of last week, I decided to give an overview of different mental health skills you can use in your own life by breaking down Stranger Than Fiction, starring Will Farrell, Emma Thompson, Queen Latifah, and Dustin Hoffman. It's one of my favorite movies of all time and it became a perfect foil to begin this journey through Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

You can listen to the radio version with music every Monday at 5pm on 94.1 FM, WFNU, Frogtown Radio, and the Frogtown App.

If you want to watch the video version it's available on The @Gran_Central Youtube Channel, starting at 3am.

I'm so happy to announce this finally. I've been looking forward to advocating for mental health every week. A friend going through his own mental health journey and showcasing the tools and tips that have helped him along the way. My goal is to set up interviews as well. But for this first broadcast, I thought I'd give you all a chance to know me, especially my music taste.

But, that's right everyone I have a Radio show.

This Podcast is going live every Monday at 5pm on 94.1 FM, WFNU, Frogtown Radio, and the Frogtown App with music. You can also listen to the podcast version, wherever you listen, with an accompanied video version on Youtube at @Gran_Central, both without music.

Here's a link to the channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@Gran_Central/featured