Show 114 Hydra-8 App and Sleep Information Resources

The topic for this episode is sleep resources. In the podcast,  I mentioned using Ulysses as a sleep aid. I mean no disrespect to James Joyce. It is a fine book but let just say it is packed with words. It is possible that Ulysses and Leopold Bloom might help to usher sleep faster.

Just thinking about it has got me yawning.

You certainly can find excellent versions on Audible but might I recommend the 2007 version  or the 2014 version at LibriVox.org





Life is what you have now.  If the voices are telling you otherwise or if you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.


Resources Mentioned: 


Association of American Medical Colleges page on the psychiatric doctor and related shortages of staff that are needed to treat Americans needing psychiatric help.

Your brain wants water. There are a number of water tracking apps - be sure to check out the permissions before downloading but you could check out  Hydr-8 Water Minder & Counter.

If you have anxiety, depression or have a phobia or two you know that sleep can be affected. Or you might not know. This would be a good time to learn about it so one of the places to check out is the Anxiety and Depression Association of America's page on how Stress and Anxiety Interfere with Sleep.

The Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Get Sleep dives a bit deeper into the need for sleep, how it affects moods and how to assess your sleep needs.

From Harvard, an old school page on how to Assess Your Sleep Needs.


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Show 113 Military Focused Meditation and Relaxation Resources

This is a short pebble on the anxiety road for members of the military, vets and family members.

There are meditation podcasts specifically for the military and two apps that help you get a grip on your breathing practices.




If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.


Resources Mentioned: 


Military Meditation Coach is specifically designed for active duty, vets and their families to help them make use of this treatment option. There are a number of sources to listen to the podcast such as Soundcloud, Apple Podcast, and Facebook.

There is also an app developed by the Department of Military Affairs called Mindfulness Coach that is for iOS devices like smartphones and tablets.

You say you don't have time for meditation? Have you got seven seconds? There is an app called Seven Second Meditation, also in the Apple App store that can help you teach your brain how to chill out.

Breath2Relax is an app that contains breathing exercises to get that oxygen in your body. It also provides information about stress and how too much of the bad stress can wreck your health. The app in in the Android and iOS app stores.



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Show 112 Resources for Attorney or Lawyers Who Have A Problem

Today’s show is about stress and depression resources for lawyers, attorneys, and for the benefit of people that work around them.

I also got a little something for men that have mental health issues and  a touch of future tech that will alert you if your heart is beating a little too fast.





Hear ye, hear ye, don't be so stubborn. If you are thinking about taking your own life  or you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 


US News and World Report article on men's reluctance to seek mental health. It speaks to the reasons for the stigma and what to do about it.

Inside of that article is a mention of ManTherapy.org with content specifically designed for men about mental health issues.

Still under testing but the EmotionsCheck device and app look promising. It would alert you that your heart rate is rising and to begin a calming process.

ABA Journal news story on attorney shooting during holiday party.

ABA Working Group to address mental health and substance abuse issues in the legal profession.

Jeena Cho and Karen Gilfford have a book out called The Anxious Lawyer, An 8-Week Guide to a Joyful and Satisfying Law Practice Through Mindfulness and Meditation. There is also a meditation page that you can download and use when you need a bit of peace.

Dan Lukasik has the blog Lawyers with Depression.

Men Get Depression has a free booklet in English and Spanish on how to recognize depression, understand what is happening to you, treatment options and resources.

Hazelden Betty Ford Clinic video on Depression and Addiction in the Legal Profession.

American Bar Association Stress page with some tips, definitions and a long list of articles written by other attorneys who know how you feel.



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