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Podcast: Talking Mental Health, COVID-19 in Sports Media

July 24, 2020 Benjamin Medland 0

Matt Desmond and Alec Palmer have built a support network among sports media professionals, offering a safe space to talk about the professions stresses and uncertainties in the wake of coronavirus. [continue reading…]

Germantown

Podcast: Fighting Trash in Germantown

August 17, 2019 Christopher Malo 0

Trash is a problem in many parts of Philadelphia and something many find hard to avoid thinking about. In this podcast we look at how trash has affected people in Germantown and how neighbors are [continue reading…]

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Podcast: Making Room for Everyone, Rebuilding South Philly’s Mifflin Square Park

July 26, 2019 Christopher Malo 0

Built in the 1890s, Mifflin Square Park used to be full of energy and brought together the culturally diverse neighborhood surrounding the park. But in recent years, there has been an increase in violence and [continue reading…]

Chinatown

Podcast: Chinatown Teen Support Group Looks For Safe Environment

July 19, 2019 Christopher Malo 0

This episode of Philadelphia Neighbors explores the creation and continuance of a teen support group in Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood. The host follows two doctors to discuss the reasons they formed a group for students and [continue reading…]

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Health

Podcast: Yoga has Mind/Body Connection for Positive Mental Well-being Benefits

June 9, 2019 Christopher Malo 0

Despite the fact that over the last twenty years, Yoga has gone from a marginal activity to an almost mainstream one here in the West, the general impression is that Yoga is still not altogether [continue reading…]

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Center City

Podcast: A Space Designed to Help Residents Stress Less is Opening in the City

May 31, 2019 Christopher Malo 0

The Stress Less Space is an intentional space in Philadelphia for women to recharge and relax away from the chaos of their everyday life. “As a stress management coach I’ve had the chance to speak [continue reading…]

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Health

Podcast: Study Finds Obesity is Direct Cause of Poor Mental Well-being

May 24, 2019 Christopher Malo 0

According to a report from the World Health Organization, obesity and its link to mental well-being is becoming a growing issue in our country and throughout the world. Research shows obesity increases risk of heart [continue reading…]

Housing

Podcast: New Program is Designed to Help Seniors Age in Place

May 21, 2019 Christopher Malo 0

Bobby McCurdy, at 77 years old, lives by himself in a four bedroom home in the Sharswood neighborhood. Although McCurdy lives alone, he enjoys the freedom of independent living. What McCurdy doesn’t like is the [continue reading…]

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Center City

Podcast: As the City’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens, Can it Offer Help for Those Suffering from Mental Illness?

May 17, 2019 Christopher Malo 0

Center City’s first medical marijuana dispensary has opened its door. Beyond/Hello is located at 12th and Samson streets. It’s one of 50 medical marijuana dispensaries operating in the state. “We offer all acceptable products which [continue reading…]

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Crime

Podcast: A North Philadelphia-based Therapist Uses Hip-Hop Therapy to Treat Trauma

May 10, 2019 Christopher Malo 0

Ronald Crawford (pictured on the right), a mental health therapist based in North Philadelphia, uses hip-hop music to challenge negative culture and educate individuals about drug use. He hopes to engage and encourage people to [continue reading…]

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