What physiological changes occur in the cardiovascular system when someone experiences chronic stress?

What mental health conditions are most commonly linked to increased cardiac risk?

Bill Merkert, Director of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at St. Luke’s joins hosts Amie Alanson Dundon and Crockett to discuss the impact stress plays on our heart health!

It's the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast! Brought to you by St. Luke's Penn Foundation -- find this podcast wherever you get your podcasts -- or at StLukesPennFoundation.org!

What physiological changes occur in the cardiovascular system when someone experiences chronic stress?
What mental health conditions are most commonly linked to increased cardiac risk?
Bill Merkert, Director of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at St. Luke&rsquo;s joins hosts Amie Alanson Dundon and Crockett to discuss the impact stress plays on our heart health!
It's the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast! Brought to you by St. Luke's Penn Foundation -- find this podcast wherever you get your podcasts -- or at StLukesPennFoundation.org!

Mental health affects all of us, but talking about it isn't always easy. That's why Just STARt the Conversation, an award-winning podcast from St. Luke’s Penn Foundation, brings together experts, advocates, and individuals with lived experience to have open, honest conversations about mental wellness. 

From managing everyday stress and anxiety to navigating life's biggest challenges, each episode offers practical advice, personal stories, and encouragement to help foster understanding, connection, and hope. 

Because change starts with a conversation, and every conversation can make a difference.

Mental health affects all of us, but talking about it isn't always easy. That's why Just STARt the Conversation, an award-winning podcast from St. Luke&rsquo;s Penn Foundation, brings together experts, advocates, and individuals with lived experience to have open, honest conversations about mental wellness.&nbsp;
From managing everyday stress and anxiety to navigating life's biggest challenges, each episode offers practical advice, personal stories, and encouragement to help foster understanding, connection, and hope.&nbsp;
Because change starts with a conversation, and every conversation can make a difference.

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Get ready to ‘JUST STARt the Conversation’ -- brought to you by St. Luke's Penn Foundation! Kevin Crockett is joined by Psychotherapist Amie Allanson-Dundon to discuss timely topics in mental health.  

Each episode, they keep it real to help the community deal with issues that can affect everyone’s mental health.  

They want everyone to know that “We Care, We Understand and You’re Not alone”.  

Find the ‘Just STARt the Conversation’ podcast wherever you get your podcasts! 

Get ready to &lsquo;JUST STARt the Conversation&rsquo; -- brought to you by St. Luke's Penn Foundation! Kevin Crockett is joined by Psychotherapist Amie Allanson-Dundon to discuss timely topics in mental health. &nbsp;
Each episode, they keep it real to help the community deal with issues that can affect everyone&rsquo;s mental health. &nbsp;
They want everyone to know that &ldquo;We Care, We Understand and You&rsquo;re Not alone&rdquo;. &nbsp;
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Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 51 - The Impact of Stress on Heart Health

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We all dream, but many of us don't really understand why. What do we know about the purpose of dreams?

Why do some dreams feel so vivid and memorable while others disappear the moment we wake up?

Dr. Christine Marchionni is the Program Director for the St. Luke's Psychiatric Residency Program.

She joins hosts Amie Allanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett  @crockettonair  to discuss what can be explained about our dreams -- and how closely nightmares are linked to stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma.

It's the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast -- brought to you by St. Luke's Penn Foundation! Get more info at StLukesPennFoundation.org!

We all dream, but many of us don't really understand why. What do we know about the purpose of dreams?
Why do some dreams feel so vivid and memorable while others disappear the moment we wake up?
Dr. Christine Marchionni is the Program Director for the St. Luke's Psychiatric Residency Program.
She joins hosts Amie Allanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett&nbsp;<a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCbWjWgi2iahAZuGxhOhOIwg">&nbsp;@crockettonair&nbsp;</a> to discuss what can be explained about our dreams -- and how closely nightmares are linked to stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma.
It's the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast -- brought to you by St. Luke's Penn Foundation! Get more info at StLukesPennFoundation.org!

Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 60 - The Psychology Behind Dreams and Nightmares

What actually happens in the brain when someone develops an addiction?

At what point does substance use become a substance use disorder?

Dr. Gibson George, Chief of the Division of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Recovery at St. Luke's joins hosts Amie Allanson Dundon and Crockett (@crockettonair) to explain addiction, and elements that people may not understand about it.

It's the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast -- brought to you by St. Luke's Penn Foundation! Get more info at StLukesPennFoundation.org!

What actually happens in the brain when someone develops an addiction?
At what point does substance use become a substance use disorder?
Dr. Gibson George, Chief of the Division of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Recovery at St. Luke's joins hosts Amie Allanson Dundon and Crockett (@crockettonair) to explain addiction, and elements that people may not understand about it.
It's the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast -- brought to you by St. Luke's Penn Foundation! Get more info at StLukesPennFoundation.org!

Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 59 - Addiction Explained – What Happens in the Brain and What People Don’t Understand

We are headed to the 'Red Carpet' this month with the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast -- presented by St. Luke's Penn Foundation.

Koula Kazista and Katina Bozikis join hosts Kevin Crockett and Amie Allanson Dundon to discuss their new film 'The Next Play'.

They discuss what inspired them to tell a story centered on athlete mental health -- misconceptions about athletes and mental health they hope this film challenges, and much more!

It's the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast -- brought to you by St. Luke's Penn Foundation! Get more info at StLukesPennFoundation.org!

We are headed to the 'Red Carpet' this month with the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast -- presented by St. Luke's Penn Foundation.
Koula Kazista and Katina Bozikis join hosts Kevin Crockett and Amie Allanson Dundon to discuss their new film 'The Next Play'.
They discuss what inspired them to tell a story centered on athlete mental health -- misconceptions about athletes and mental health they hope this film challenges, and much more!
It's the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast -- brought to you by St. Luke's Penn Foundation! Get more info at StLukesPennFoundation.org!

Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 51 - The Impact of Stress on Heart Health

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