First Responder Families Podcast

The First Responder Families Podcast: Dr. Miguel Lewis Empowering Veterans & First Responders with ACT Therapy

Welcome back to The First Responder Families Podcast - Hosted by Ivona Bhahda. She is the Director of Family Services for FHE Health.  This podcast focuses on the health and wellness of families who support the brave men and women who serve our communities and our country.
FHE Health is a Nationally Recognized healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for those suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders. We are located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. We are proud to ethically serve the South Florida community as well as the nation with our healthcare services. We specialize in addictive disorders and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and traumatic disorders. 
Struggling? FHE Health is here to help. Please call: 833.685.7536
In this episode Ivona speaks with Dr. Miguel Lewis about the power of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Dr. Lewis works in West Palm Beach FL Veterans Hospital where he provides individual, couples, and group therapy treatment. Miquel is Board Certified in Couple and Family treatment, as well as Board Certified in Couple and Family Psychology. He is also Certified as an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist. 
He is trained and certified in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and has been providing ACT therapy to veterans for 14 years. As a professional he finds meaning in continuing training and expanding his expertise in evidenced based therapy model. 
A great and informative interview.
You can find Dr. Lewis here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguel-lewis-2b6771198/ 
Until next time - Be well
-Ivona
 

The First Responders Family Podcast: Breathing Through the Storm: Integral Breathwork for Healing and Resilience” with Lisalee Loew

Welcome back to The First Responder Families Podcast   Hosted by Ivona Bhahda. She is the Director of Family Services for FHE Health.  This podcast focuses on the health and wellness of families who support the brave men and women who serve our communities and our country.
FHE Health is a Nationally Recognized healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for those suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders. We are located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. We are proud to ethically serve the South Florida community as well as the nation with our healthcare services. We specialize in addictive disorders and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and traumatic disorders.
Struggling? FHE Health is here to help. Please call: 833.685.7536
In this episode Ivona chats with Lisalee Loew.
Lisalee is a holistic therapist at FHE Health specializing in master-level Integral Breathwork Therapy (IBT), with a focus on the interconnection and unification of the breath and the body. She is also a Reiki master, certified Access Bars practitioner, and motivational speaker. Her life experience with childhood trauma and, later, 12-step recovery sparked her interest in the mind/body connection, the emotional process, and its overall relationship to health and wholeness.
Lisalee is often asked to give IBT-related trainings to healthcare professionals and the wider public on themes like personal growth and development, stress management, somatic/health issues, and self-empowerment. She is passionate about creating safe, sacred spaces where healing and growth happen.
Ivona and Lisalee dive deep in this episode and Lisalee shares how Integral Breathwork Therapy is an essential part of the healing process. 
A great and informative interview.
You can find Lisalee here:
https://fherehab.com/team/lisalee-loew/ 
Until next time,
- Ivona

The First Responder Families Podcast: From Trauma to Triumph Shawn Wilson from FHE Health

Welcome back to The First Responder Families Podcast - Hosted by Ivona Bhahda. She is the Director of Family Services for FHE Health.  This podcast focuses on the health and wellness of families who support the brave men and women who serve our communities and our country.
FHE Health is a Nationally Recognized healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for those suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders. We are located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. We are proud to ethically serve the South Florida community as well as the nation with our healthcare services. We specialize in addictive disorders and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and traumatic disorders.
Struggling? FHE Health is here to help. Please call: 833.685.7536
In this episode Ivona talks with Shawn Wilson. Shawn is a National Liaison for FHE Health in The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. 
Shawn talks about his challenging journey and how he sought treatment in Shatterproof and how the program helped save his life. 
Shawn serves as a treatment resource to first responder and veteran communities in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, where he also educates medical and clinical providers about specialized treatment for the same population. Shawn has served in the U.S. Army more than 20 years and recently completed a 15-year career as a law enforcement patrol officer. Those experiences gave him an ability to relate to and empathize with those who struggle with mental and behavioral health issues. Shawn also has training in mental health awareness and suicide prevention, substance abuse education, crisis training, and human trafficking.
A great and informative interview.
Learn more about Shawn and Shatterproof here:
https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-wilson-9a3834299/ 
Until next time, be well
- Ivona

The First Responder Families Podcast: John Kelly - Overcoming Addiction & Infidelity as a First Responder

Welcome back to The First Responder Families Podcast.   Hosted by Ivona Bhahda. She is the Director of Family Services for FHE Health.  This podcast focuses on the health and wellness of families who support the brave men and women who serve our communities and our country.
FHE Health is a Nationally Recognized healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for those suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders. We are located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. We are proud to ethically serve the South Florida community as well as the nation with our healthcare services. We specialize in addictive disorders and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and traumatic disorders.
Struggling? FHE Health is here to help. Please call: 833.685.7536
In this episode, Ivona speaks with John Kelly. John is a thirty-year veteran of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, one of the largest sheriff’s offices in the country. John has been fortunate enough to have worked in and supervised the following units: Patrol, Investigations, K-9, Training, and for the past six years, the Motorcycle Unit. John has been involved in numerous critical incidents during his career.
John is a motivational speaker, a best-selling author and a law enforcement trainer who inspires and motivates law enforcement professionals everywhere. 
Ivona and John dive deep in this episode as John reveals his struggles, addictions and infidelity in his marriage. John was able to save his marriage, but he first had to get treatment and change. John gives practical and raw advice for officers who are struggling personal and professionally. 
A great and informative interview.
You can find John here:
https://www.lawenforcementlifecoach.com/ 
Until next time,
- Ivona

First Responder Families Podcast: Enhancing your Body & Mind with Galina Denzel

Welcome back to The First Responder Families Podcast - Hosted by Ivona Bhahda. She is the Director of Family Services for FHE Health.  This podcast focuses on the health and wellness of families who support the brave men and women who serve our communities and our country.
FHE Health is a Nationally Recognized healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for those suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders. We are located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. We are proud to ethically serve the South Florida community as well as the nation with our healthcare services. We specialize in addictive disorders and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and traumatic disorders.
Struggling? FHE Health is here to help. Please call: 833.685.7536
In this episode Ivona has an amazing and informative interview with her mentor Galina Denzel.
Galina Denzel is a trauma resolution practitioner, whose work with the nervous system and whole body movement helps people live their fullest life.
She is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Somatic Practice touch practitioner, and Neuro-Affective Relational Model Practitioner. She is also a Nutritious Movement Restorative Exercise Specialist, creatively blending conscious movement and nervous system self-care.
Her own history of chronic pain, eating and body image challenges and her journey of recovery inspire all of her writing and creative work. This deeply embodied personal and professional experience have made her a sought after author, writer and speaker.
Such a great episode. Please share with family and friends. 
Until next time, 
- Ivona

The First Responder Families Podcast: The Gift of Sobriety - with Alfredo "Sonny" Silva from Shatterproof at FHE Health

Welcome back to The First Responder Families Podcast - Hosted by Ivona Bhahda. She is the Director of Family Services for FHE Health.  This podcast focuses on the health and wellness of families who support the brave men and women who serve our communities and our country.
FHE Health is a Nationally Recognized healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for those suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders. We are located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. We are proud to ethically serve the South Florida community as well as the nation with our healthcare services. We specialize in addictive disorders and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and traumatic disorders.
Struggling? FHE Health is here to help. Please call: 833.685.7536
In this episode Ivona chats with Alfredo "Sonny" Silva about his sobriety and how it has changed his life for the better.  Sonny is a retired Sergeant from The Massachusetts Department of Corrections with 32 years of service in different capacities. Sonny also spent several years working in their Peer Support Unit.
Currently, Sonny is a National Outreach Liaison with FHE Health working in their Shatterproof Program for First Responders. 
Sonny talks about his career and how alcohol took the lives of his father and his sister. Sonny also had his struggles with alcohol and drugs, but he turned his life around and with his sobriety has taught him the value of life and how to make every moment count. 
Such an inspiring and inspirational conversation.
You can find Sonny here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfredo-sonny-silva-9035b891/ 
https://fherehab.com/team/ 
 
Until next time, please be well.
 
- Ivona

First Responder Families Podcast: The Power of Practicing Mindfulness

Welcome back to The First Responder Families Podcast - Hosted by Ivona Bhahda. She is the Director of Family Services for FHE Health.  This podcast focuses on the health and wellness of families who support the brave men and women who serve our communities and our country.
FHE Health is a Nationally Recognized healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for those suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders. We are located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. We are proud to ethically serve the South Florida community as well as the nation with our healthcare services. We specialize in addictive disorders and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and traumatic disorders.
Struggling? FHE Health is here to help. Please call: 833.685.7536
In this episode Ivona talks about the importance of developing a strong mindfulness practice. The foundation of mindfulness centers around being present at the moment and recognizing the beauty that is all around you and inside of you. 
The practice of breathing and centering yourself is very important in practicing mindfulness and Ivona takes you through breathing exercises to get you started on your journey of health and happiness.
If you want to know more about Ivona and FHE Health please visit us here:
https://fherehab.com/
https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ 
 
Be safe, Health and Happy. 
 
Until next time,
 
- Ivona
 
 

First Responder Families Podcast - The Trust factor with First Responders - with Dr. Sachi Ananda

Welcome back to The First Responder Families Podcast - Hosted by Ivona Bhahda. She is the Director of Family Services for FHE Health.  This podcast focuses on the health and wellness of families who support the brave men and women who serve our communities and our country.
FHE Health is a Nationally Recognized healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for those suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders. We are located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. We are proud to ethically serve the South Florida community as well as the nation with our healthcare services. We specialize in addictive disorders and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and traumatic disorders.
In this episode Ivona has a great conversation with Dr. Sachi Ananda who is The Director of Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health.
Dr. Sachi Ananda, Ph.D., LMHC, MCAP, is responsible for providing clinical direction to FHE Health’s specialized treatment program for first responders. Her #1 goal in her job is to help first responders return as soon as possible to their roles as public servants in their communities and families. Dr. Ananda is a licensed mental health counselor, certified master’s-level addiction professional, and clinical sexologist. Her professional expertise and personal background groomed her for working with and relating to first responders and understanding their unique treatment needs. She specializes in trauma work, relationship therapy, and drug and process addictions recovery.
Dr. Sachi and Ivona talk about the topic of Trust with first responders. Dr. Sachi explains the importance of first responders developing trust again in their professional and personal relationships. Learning how to trust again is a very important step in the recovery process. 
You can find out more about Dr. Sachi here:
https://fherehab.com/team/
https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ 
 
Thank you for listening. Tune in next month for a new topic and a new guest.
 
Ivona -