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Watch Sundays At 11:30 a.m.
on TV20 Detroit
Watch Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
on FOX 47/Lansing
Watch Sundays at 7:00 a.m.
in Traverse City/Cadillac
Watch Sundays at Noon on WOTV & WXSP in Grand Rapids
MI Healthy Mind is a 30-minute TV talk show with a focus on all things Health and Wellness, particularly in the mental health and behavioral sectors. Seasoned hosts, Elizabeth Atkins and Michael Hunter explore a vast range of subjects (addiction,
depression, bipolar, autism etc) with valuable insights and lively conversation from popular entertainers, experts, athletes, and other newsmakers. But most important, MI Healthy Mind showcases real people, “the heroes” who have
overcome and triumphed over their mental health issues. In the wake of incredible loss, or adversity, these people found a way to turn personal tragedy into hope.
“All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming.” — Helen Keller
MI Healthy Mind What Lies Beneath: Seeing Beyond Disability
Disability, be it physical or mental, does not define a person. The stereotypes, stigma, and lowered expectations that persons with disabilities often encounter are unfair, unjust, and undermine their ability.
Marina Morris is a college graduate, a business professional, a public speaker, an advocate, an accomplished golfer, and a mom. She also happens to have cerebral palsy.
Marina was a Russian orphan who was born with cerebral palsy and brought to the United States at the age of six. Marina does not think of herself as disabled and was brought up by parents who would not allow her to see herself that way. It has made all the difference.
“The moment you start seeing yourself without a disability is the moment other people will start seeing you without a disability,” Ms. Morris explains. Many of us don’t fully realize the extraordinary accomplishments and the enormous progress that so-called “disabled” individuals have made in our world. Millions are productively employed, live independently, and are valuable, contributing members of society.
Psychologist Dr. David Connell also weighs in to explain the pros and cons of being “labeled” with a disability. While that label can allow access to certain services, it can also impede how people see themselves or are viewed by others.
Seeing beyond a person’s disability allows us to appreciate their full potential. Seeing beyond is not about ignoring; it is about accepting.
Watch MI Healthy Mind & Let’s Talk About It!
The story of the American Indian is filled with historical myths and modern day truths. On this episode of MI Healthy Mind, we explore the truths and explode the myths of this fascinating and resilient community who have specific challenges that are direct products of their culture, biology, history and policy.
Drug addiction, suicide, abuse, human trafficking… join us for conversations that may change your life! We’re shining a courageous spotlight on difficult topics with people whose triumphant stories will inspire. And our experts will give you the tools to change your life. Wellness begins in the mind, and our motto is the first step to achieving that: “Let’s talk about it!”
Compassionate, engaging and energetic, Michael Hunter and Elizabeth Atkins speak from experience as they guide guests through strong, honest conversations about issues that could have crushed them, but instead made them stronger. Join Michael and Elizabeth to celebrate wellness in mind, body and spirit!
Each week on MI Healthy Mind we interview individuals who triumph over challenges of mental health, find experts to learn more about how to get help for others dealing with similar issues and provide those resources for viewers.
This site is not intended to provide and does not constitute medical, legal, or other professional advice.
MI Healthy Mind is designed to support, not replace, medical or psychiatric treatment.
Please seek professional care if you believe you may have a condition.
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