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Drama Is Life (DIL)

Drama Is Life (DIL)

By Theresa White

Come on in the room as we discuss mental health on Drama Is Life (DIL). We may sing a little. We may dance a little. Our goal is to get the conversation moving so we can increase mental health awareness and help faith-based communities and the African American community. It is TIME to “DIL” with your mental health. Podcast host Theresa White- Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Registered Drama Therapist- Owner and founder of In Time Creative Counseling Services LLC located in Terre Haute, IN, where we offer drama therapy, creative and expressive arts therapy and faith-based counseling.
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7 Reasons to listen to Holiday Music

Drama Is Life (DIL)Dec 23, 2022

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The Importance of a Team Memorial Day

The Importance of a Team Memorial Day

Come on in and meet our new members. Today we discuss why a team is needed and pay respects this Memorial Day.

May 30, 202317:37
The Grief of Growth

The Grief of Growth

With growth, you must let go of old things for new things to come forth. We know it is a challenge to keep going, but not one you cannot overcome. Grow up! Grow strong!

May 23, 202321:07
Happy Mother's Day Mom-preneurs! Mental Health Month

Happy Mother's Day Mom-preneurs! Mental Health Month

Listen as we discuss what it's like to be a mom and a boss! Featuring a special guest, Che' Craig, business development consultant.

May 09, 202312:32
Still Got Stigmas? Mental Health Awareness Month

Still Got Stigmas? Mental Health Awareness Month

Today we discuss the stigmas that are still going strong surrounding mental health. Are they still strong with YOU?

May 02, 202330:32
Are you sick and tired? Stress Awareness Month

Are you sick and tired? Stress Awareness Month

If you're tired and you know it, go to sleep! Tune in as we discuss bodily awareness and what to do when you are tired.

Apr 25, 202335:49
Anger Warning Signs Stress Awareness Month

Anger Warning Signs Stress Awareness Month

How do you know when you get angry or why? Learn the ways that anger can come up and how to recognize when you are getting "triggered".

Apr 18, 202327:25
Is Stress Eating a Thing? Stress Eating Awareness Month

Is Stress Eating a Thing? Stress Eating Awareness Month

Recognize when you are stressed and then recognize if you are stressed and hungry. Let's talk about the "dil" with stress eating.

Apr 11, 202315:01
Know your Stress Signals-Stress Awareness Month 1

Know your Stress Signals-Stress Awareness Month 1

Are you hungry? Are you tired? Check in with your body and destress.

Apr 04, 202322:59
3 Ways to Give Yourself Grace-Women's History Month

3 Ways to Give Yourself Grace-Women's History Month

Be kind to yourself. There are plenty of things to do and ways to mess up. Give yourself grace and be still.

Apr 04, 202333:21
Creative Arts Therapy Week- Women's History Month

Creative Arts Therapy Week- Women's History Month

Let's talk about the deal on what the art therapies can do for you! Find the movement, find the music, find the words that you need to express.

Apr 04, 202332:02
The first black woman to... Women's History Month

The first black woman to... Women's History Month

Let's talk about the first black women to achieve some great things throughout history. Listen in to learn who these amazing women are and what they accomplished for us black women today.

Mar 14, 202317:22
I've Got Work to do-Women's History Month

I've Got Work to do-Women's History Month

Let's talk about women's work and our contributions! Do we take a day off work? Do we stop planning?

Mar 08, 202330:14
1 year loc'd! The Hair Journey

1 year loc'd! The Hair Journey

1 year loc'd! How did I get here? Let's talk about the hair journey and how it impacts your mental health!

Mar 06, 202349:14
Freedom Family Fun

Freedom Family Fun

What is freedom? What do we do with it? Join me as we discuss the freedoms we have and the limits present.

Feb 28, 202326:06
Men and Mental Health Part 2

Men and Mental Health Part 2

Join us as we discuss the teaching that men experience throughout their life span regarding mental health and how we can decrease the stigma. Welcome Elder Rondrell Moore.

Feb 28, 202354:14
The importance of a Father

The importance of a Father

What is a father and what do father's do? Let's answer these questions and appreciate fathers. Welcome Minister Jerry White.

Feb 28, 202330:23
Do Christians get suicidal?

Do Christians get suicidal?

Let's talk about suicide ideation among this faith-based community. Welcome Minister Jerry White.

Feb 28, 202347:06
Men(tal) Health

Men(tal) Health

Let's address an often-neglected topic. Men's mental health.

Feb 28, 202344:45
What are you looking for? Suicide-Mental Health Awareness

What are you looking for? Suicide-Mental Health Awareness

Suicide is a heavy topic we start this month discussing the hard topic.

Feb 28, 202333:29
Friends...How many of us have them?

Friends...How many of us have them?

What is true friendship? How does friendship change throughout your life? These are some things we discuss. Welcome Idella Cockrell.

Feb 28, 202340:56
Public Health Awareness

Public Health Awareness

Let us discuss the effects of health care and what you can do to contribute to public health.

Feb 28, 202337:45
A moment in time-

A moment in time-

Take a moment with me and breathe.

Feb 28, 202331:05
Drama is Life...

Drama is Life...

Join me as I discuss myself and how I have come to where I am. I discuss my services and journey.

Feb 28, 202325:41
I am women's history-honoring great women

I am women's history-honoring great women

We continue this month discussing great women. Welcome Valerie Anne Hart-Craig.

Feb 28, 202334:00
The Blessing of Appreciation Women's History Month

The Blessing of Appreciation Women's History Month

This month we recognize the women who have helped shaped today, by what they contributed yesterday.

Feb 28, 202330:40
Celebration of Sound

Celebration of Sound

Learn about the strength of music within our community. Meet Elder Curtis Mitchell and his talent for music.

Feb 28, 202347:04
Spirituality and the Black Community

Spirituality and the Black Community

Join us as we discuss spirituality and beliefs in the black community. Welcome Elder Jerry White.

Feb 28, 202335:04
Join the CEO of In Time CCS

Join the CEO of In Time CCS

Get a chance to get to know me and where I come from. Learn yourself better and how you communicate love.

Feb 28, 202324:22
Do you know your hi-story?

Do you know your hi-story?

It is so important to know history so you can have a better understanding of where you can go.

Feb 28, 202337:27
Checking in on your dream

Checking in on your dream

It is so important to check in on where you are in achieving your goals. Have you been checking in?

Feb 27, 202313:56
Dare to Dream-How can your vision help?

Dare to Dream-How can your vision help?

Your vision affects your life. How's your vision for your life?

Feb 27, 202331:05
I have a dream/vision

I have a dream/vision

Do you have a dream or a vision for your life? How does it come to life?

Feb 27, 202326:44
Ready or not

Ready or not

What do you do when you're ready or when you are not ready? How to assess what to do...

Feb 27, 202334:45
Out with the old, in with the new

Out with the old, in with the new

What do you do when something is coming to an end?

Feb 27, 202335:50
Do you know them? The Black Owned Businesses (BOB)

Do you know them? The Black Owned Businesses (BOB)

Tonight I discuss knowing and supporting black owned businesses. What are your opinions and thoughts? Do you know any BOB?

Feb 27, 202336:25
Do you really need to support Black Owned Businesses?

Do you really need to support Black Owned Businesses?

Yes. We need to be supporting black owned businesses because they are contributing to the economy as well. Tune in for more!

Feb 14, 202316:55
That's not what I had planned

That's not what I had planned

Plans change. What do you do when things don't go your way?

Feb 14, 202333:12
BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

Let's talk about how we decrease the stigma among the BIPOC community regarding mental health. Learn from your mistakes. Face failure to succeed.

Feb 14, 202327:05
Minority Mental Health-It's a Shame

Minority Mental Health-It's a Shame

Join us as we continue our discussion around minority mental health. Are you healthy?

Feb 14, 202328:22
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Join us as we introduce the topic of the month and dive into some nuances of how the times are affecting our mental health.

Feb 14, 202352:19
Is Ignorance Really Bliss?

Is Ignorance Really Bliss?

Join us as we talk about the truth. Don't be fooled. Ignorance is not bliss. Knowledge is power. Do you know who you are?

Feb 14, 202318:12
Are you meeting needs? Black Owned Business Edition

Are you meeting needs? Black Owned Business Edition

Join us as we talk about the importance in awareness of black owned businesses and supporting them.

Feb 14, 202326:39
Honoring Loved Ones no Longer with us

Honoring Loved Ones no Longer with us

There can be reminders of those we lost all around. It is important to reach out for support because it is difficult for those left behind. We talk about suicide prevention and discuss ways to honor those we've lost.

Feb 14, 202334:38
Self-Love for the Black Community Black History Month

Self-Love for the Black Community Black History Month

Join us as we talk about 8 tips to help you love yourself better for a healthy life. 

Feb 14, 202316:36
Change is Difficult...You do it. Recovery Awareness Month

Change is Difficult...You do it. Recovery Awareness Month

Join us as we discuss the discomfort of change and its necessity for our growth, especially in addiction recovery.

Feb 13, 202335:28
Can you hear me now? Deaf Awareness Month

Can you hear me now? Deaf Awareness Month

Join us in this exciting and joyful conversation with Mrs. Trilla Stalling Carter of Facebook show, "Talks with Trilla" about Deaf Awareness Month. We will explore the importance of ASL (American Sign Language) in communicating with the hearing impaired. *Please excuse the glitches in the beginning of the talk.

Feb 13, 202339:06
Grief the Initial Reaction

Grief the Initial Reaction

Where were you when you heard the news? What was your reaction? Today we talk about the varying responses of loss and the importance of releasing that pain. 

Jan 31, 202325:52
Social Anxiety...Can We Talk?

Social Anxiety...Can We Talk?

Let's talk about how this last year's events have changed and affected our mental health, and may have increased social anxiety among many of us.

Jan 30, 202333:16
The Angry Black Woman

The Angry Black Woman

What is the stereotype of the angry black woman and how do black women deal with this perception.

Jan 30, 202359:36
Where do Ministers go for Help?

Where do Ministers go for Help?

It shouldn't be a secret that ministers need help too! But, where can ministers in the church go when they are in need?

Jan 30, 202301:04:03
Do Males Experience Partner Abuse?---DVAM

Do Males Experience Partner Abuse?---DVAM

We often discuss women and their experiences with domestic violence as survivors, but tonight we will discuss the male experience as survivors of domestic abuse.

Jan 24, 202336:28
Destructive Patterns---How Many of us have them?

Destructive Patterns---How Many of us have them?

Tonight we will discuss destructive patterns in relationships and what to do with them!

Jan 24, 202340:55
World Mental Health Day--Voicing the Problem

World Mental Health Day--Voicing the Problem

Decrease the stigma of mental health and speak up about what you are going through! Please find someone you can talk to about your thoughts and feelings that can be an advocate for you.

Jan 24, 202334:36
Have you heard? Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Have you heard? Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Let's talk about the myths of domestic violence. Trigger warning!

Jan 24, 202332:41
Leaving a Legacy 3: How Will you be Remembered?

Leaving a Legacy 3: How Will you be Remembered?

Theresa continues the topic on leaving a legacy to the future generations. What are you leaving? How will you be remembered?

Jan 24, 202316:49
Leaving a Legacy 2: Do you Remember the time?

Leaving a Legacy 2: Do you Remember the time?

Listen as Theresa White continues the discussion of the type of legacy you leave the future generations.

Jan 23, 202316:43
New Years Resolution: Leaving a Mark

New Years Resolution: Leaving a Mark

Don't just make a resolution for you, but make think about how what you do today can change the present and future for the generations to come.

Jan 23, 202315:01
Makeup Just Isn't for Halloween

Makeup Just Isn't for Halloween

Join me as I discuss the ways and reasons domestic violence survivors cover up their bruises and scars. You can be a help to a loved one who is hiding behind the mask.

Dec 23, 202237:32
Being Black in Predominantly White Spaces

Being Black in Predominantly White Spaces

Join me as I discuss the experiences of being the only one or one of the only people of color in majority white spaces.

Dec 23, 202237:36
The Empty Chair-Grief During Thanksgiving

The Empty Chair-Grief During Thanksgiving

Join me as I discuss feelings of grief during the Holidays and coping with the empty chair at the table this year.

Dec 23, 202224:36
Who Cares-about the caregiver?

Who Cares-about the caregiver?

Caring for others is pretty taxing on your mental, emotional, and physical health. Is it okay to care for yourself and voice your needs? Yes! Join me as we discuss the need for self-care when caring for others.

Dec 23, 202235:40
Effects of Holiday Movies

Effects of Holiday Movies

Join me as I talk about the excitement of holiday movies and their ties to mental health.

Dec 23, 202230:54
7 Reasons to listen to Holiday Music

7 Reasons to listen to Holiday Music

Join me as I talk about some favorite songs during the holidays and their emotional benefits.

Dec 23, 202218:16
The Empty Chair Part 2: Asking All them Questions

The Empty Chair Part 2: Asking All them Questions

Join me as I continue our discussion on dealing with grief this holiday season.

Dec 23, 202232:10
3 Ways to help with Loneliness during the Holiday

3 Ways to help with Loneliness during the Holiday

What do the lonely do for the holidays? Here I share 3 tips for those lonely during this time of year.

Dec 23, 202223:58
Men & Mental Health: Black Men's view on mental health with guest Pastor Terry Clark (prerecorded)

Men & Mental Health: Black Men's view on mental health with guest Pastor Terry Clark (prerecorded)

It's Men's Mental Health Awareness Month! On this broadcast we discuss  men's view on mental health with Pastor Terry Clark. Join us for another  episode of Drama Is Life (DIL) with your host -- Theresa White Licensed  Mental Health Counselor & Registered Drama Therapist- owner and  founder of In Time Creative Counseling Services LLC located in Terre  Haute, IN, where we offer drama therapy and creative counseling and  faith based counseling for youth and families.        Drama Is Life (DIL) is a podcast/live where we discuss mental and social topics and how they affect us throughout the span of life with the  purpose to decrease the stigma and increase mental health awareness, particularly in the African American and faith-based communities.  So listen in and see what the 'DIL' is with Men and mental health.

Pre-recorded on June 13, 2022

Jun 12, 202259:55