In this episode of Humanitarian Horizons, host Christina deArcangelo and returning guest Kimberly Wilsey discuss the vital role friendships play in mental health, particularly during Mental Health Awareness Month. They explore how strong, supportive relationships can help individuals navigate mental health challenges, reduce isolation, and provide a sense of community. They also emphasize the importance of being vulnerable and honest in friendships and the necessity of grieving when friendships change or end. Tune in to hear their insights and personal experiences on maintaining and valuing friendships for better mental health.

Key Topics:

The connection between mental health and friendships

Personal stories of friendship and mental health struggles

The significance of female friendships in providing support and empowerment

The process of grieving and accepting the end of friendships

Practical advice on nurturing and seeking support from friends

In this episode of Humanitarian Horizons Christina and Angela discusses mental health aspects of vaccine injuries. Angela, a former marketing and communications professional, shares her story of experiencing severe health issues after receiving a COVID vaccine booster. Initially misdiagnosed with anxiety by doctors, she later learned she has pericarditis and myocarditis, inflammation of the heart sac and muscle respectively. Angela describes the emotional toll of gaslighting by medical professionals and the social isolation that followed as friends abandoned her due to misconceptions. The episode concludes with Angela emphasizing that vaccine injuries are real and urging listeners to advocate for themselves.

In this episode of Humanitarian Horizons, Christina DiArcangelo welcomes Erik Asher, a dear friend and fellow advocate in the cannabinoid space. They delve into the changes they've witnessed in Pennsylvania's medical cannabis program and how it has impacted patients. Despite promises of a patient-centric approach, the program's evolution has been met with mixed results. Initially, the program boasted high-quality products from numerous small companies focused on patient well-being. However, the entry of out-of-state companies led to consolidation, dwindling product variety, and increased prices.

They reflect on the program's early days when it held promise for clinical research collaborations with prestigious universities. Erik emphasizes the importance of this research for advancing medical understanding and product development. Yet, despite these potential benefits, they highlight ongoing challenges and discrimination faced by those advocating for cannabis as a legitimate medicine. Throughout the conversation, they stress the need for continued advocacy to ensure patient access, rights, and dignity in the evolving landscape of medical cannabis.

This episode of Humanitarian Horizons dives into mental health with Dr. Michelle Sanders, a trauma specialist. Dr. Sanders discusses her work with underserved populations, including children with AIDS in NYC and single mothers in Bolivia. She emphasizes the importance of building trust and cultural sensitivity when working internationally. Dr. Sanders also highlights the challenges faced by people like the Yazidis, a minority group in Iraq who are survivors of genocide. The conversation acknowledges the mental health effects of the pandemic and underscores the importance of self-care for those working in humanitarian fields.

Join Christina and her guest Shabnam in this enlightening episode of Humanitarian Horizons as they delve into the critical topic of women's health. From discussing the overlooked challenges of PMDD to navigating the complexities of perimenopause, they shed light on the often neglected areas of women's wellness.

Shabnam highlights the lack of awareness and resources surrounding PMDD, emphasizing the profound impact it can have on mental health. They reflect on personal experiences, including Christina's journey through postpartum depression and the unexpected changes in her body post-pregnancy.

The conversation extends to the realm of cannabinoid therapy, where they lament the absence of products tailored specifically for women's health concerns. Despite progress in destigmatizing women's health discussions, societal perceptions still hinder open dialogue and comprehensive support.

As the discussion unfolds, they underscore the need for increased research and advocacy to address these gaps in women's healthcare. Through candid conversation and shared experiences, Christina and Shabnam encourage listeners to embrace their hormonal changes with pride and advocate for their health needs.

Tune in for an empowering dialogue on Humanitarian Horizons, and join the movement to elevate women's health awareness and support!

Welcome to a very special episode of the Humanitarian Horizons, this time Christina herself sits down to talk about something close to her heart, “My Superhero.”An avatar she created for her listeners and followers to get the push of strength they need if their day is not going well. Or they just need words of encouragement.

Talking in detail as to what “My superhero” is, Christina Explains how it is based on her life and the struggles she has faced in her personal and professional lives, it is a personification of her own strength. Christina believes her followers will get empowered and feel better with “My Superhero.”

Tune in to learn more about this encouraging avatar filled with positivity on the Humanitarian Horizons!

Welcome to Humanitarian Horizons with Christina DiArcangelo, this time she sits down with her good friend Anna, as they discuss the importance of freedom in a woman’s professional and personal life. Christina talks about the personal experiences she had to face just because she was the only woman in the room.

Anna then takes over and talks about her experience with the war living in Ukraine. She shares her story of trying to help people and setting up healthcare clinics and her plans for helping Ukrainian people.

Tune in to an amazing and empowering episode with Christina and Anna celebrating International Women’s Day!

Welcome back to another episode of the Humanitarian Horizons!

Today’s guest for the Women’s Day episode is the extremely talented and driven Andrea Mock. Both talented women sit down to talk about the issues faced by women to this day when it comes to gender inequality.

Andrea talks about how South Carolina became the only state in the country with an all-male supreme court. She goes into detail to talk about how the only 2 potential female candidates were asked to withdraw quietly behind the curtains. Both of them point out how it is unacceptable to have an all-male and soon-to-be all-caucasian supreme court given the diversity and equality the country stands for. Both, the host and the guest, discuss how they are raising their kids to stand up for what is right, even if it is not popular.

Tune in for an informative session to learn about the discrimination women still face in 2024, listen to two incredibly strong women speak, and feel empowered at Humanitarian Horizons!