Episode 18: Hope Starts When There's a Plan with Dr. Gregg Jantz
When it comes to things like anxiety, depression and other forms of mental illness, studies all say the same thing: the numbers are going up. It can be difficult to feel hopeful for the future when each day, new issues pop up in both our personal lives and the world we live in. So how can we begin to find hope in these moments? Where does hope start?
We are thrilled to have Dr. Gregory Jantz, best selling author and founder of The Center, A Place of HOPE, as our guest on today's episode. Dr. Jantz talks about his 38 years of experience working with individuals suffering from mental illness, and what people can do to begin to feel hopeful again. He also explains the important of in person connections, the benefits of having a trusted group of 5 people in your life, and why social media isn't a great tool for keeping our social batteries charged.
Who is Dr. Gregory Jantz?
Gregory Jantz , Ph.D., is a state-certified chemical dependency counselor, a licensed mental health counselor, and a nationally certified eating disorder specialist. He is an internationally recognized expert on a wide range of afflictions including anxiety, depression, abuse, and addiction, and a go-to media source expert on these topics who’s been interviewed by major outlets like CNN, FOX, ABC, CBS, and many more.
Dr. Jantz is the founder of The Center, A Place of HOPE which is regarded as one of the nation’s top 10 best facilities for the treatment of depression. He is the best-selling author of nearly 40 books including Five Keys to Raising Boys, Don’t Call It Love, and Healing Depression for Life.
Resources:
Our listeners can learn more about Dr. Gregory Jantz and The Center, A Place of HOPE by visiting: www.aplaceofhope.com
You can also check out Dr. Jantz's Podcast, Overcoming Anxiety with Dr. Gregory Jantz, by visiting the link here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcoming-anxiety-with-dr-gregory-jantz
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