Show 077 - Leif Patch and Buzzies Technology Apps and Hardware

For those of you pining for a tech solution or can't get enough of a gadget fix I have two items that might get you circuits pulsing in a good way.

Resources Mentioned: 

Gothamist interview with Dr. Barbara Fisher about election anxiety and things you can do to re-center yourself in times of change. 

Lena Dunham being interviewed by various media publications about her anxiety and depression condition. She spoke with the The New Yorker, The Fix and Vogue Magazine.

Houston Chronicle article about loss of access to mental health services if the Affordable Health Act is repeals and not replaced.

There is a possibility that single payer healthcare is coming to California. SB 565 the Californians for a Healthy California Act has been introduced. 

The Los Angeles Times has a write-up about the first rumblings about the bill.
Leif Patch Breath Monitoring device. 

There are two official web sites The Touchpoint Solution and Buzzies. There is also a Buzzies YouTube Channel.

If you're having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for immediate help: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

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Episode 022 - mindGear and Freespira

2026 Update: Seems like both these products websites have gone to the 404 heaven of nothingness. This is now a historical post of the before times.

If you have to go shopping here are two treatment related devices you might want to have placed in your cart. They ain't cheap and you should investigate them to make sure they fit your needs before your buy.




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Resources Mention:

MindGear CES For Anxiety and Insomnia. 2023 update, for those living in the U.S. a healthcare provider need to approve use of this device. Outside of the U.S. the consumer can order this device. 

Freespira Breathing System http://freespira.com/faqs

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Episode 012 Hard Core Self Help and Choose Muse Headband

In this episode, a look at the book Hard Core Self Help and Muse, the brain sensing headband that can help you learn to meditate.



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Resources Mentioned:

• Hard Core Self Help web site http://www.duffthepsych.com/resources
• Choose Muse Meditation device http://www.choosemuse.com

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This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.