Health is more than what happens in a doctor's office. Our mental and emotional well-being, physical health, relationships, families and communities are interconnected.
Hosted by Dr. Ernest Bonaparte, the BTW Podcast explores the health and wellness issues that affect how we live, cope, heal and thrive.
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With more than 30 years of experience in mental and behavioral health, Dr. Ernest Bonaparte has dedicated his career to helping individuals and families better understand their emotional well-being and access the support they need to live healthier lives.
As the founder of Brooklyn Total Wellness, Dr. Bonaparte has worked with individuals, families and communities throughout his career, bringing a perspective that recognizes that mental health does not exist in isolation. Emotional well-being is connected to physical health, relationships, family life, our environments and the communities in which we live.
Through the BTW Podcast, Dr. Bonaparte takes these conversations beyond the clinical setting. He brings his experience to discussions about the issues people encounter in everyday life and welcomes guest professionals whose expertise can deepen the conversation and provide listeners with additional perspectives.
At the heart of the podcast is the same whole-person philosophy that guides Brooklyn Total Wellness: bringing together mind, body and spirit while giving people information they can understand and use.
Stress is part of everyday life, but when does it begin to affect our emotional and physical health? Dr. Bonaparte examines the signs that stress may be becoming more than we can comfortably manage, how prolonged stress can affect our lives and practical strategies that may help. The conversation also looks at when it may be time to seek professional support.
Not every wound is visible. Trauma can affect how we think, feel, build relationships and respond to the world around us - sometimes long after the event itself has passed. This episode explores how trauma can show up in everyday life, why people experience it differently and how understanding its effects can be an important part of the healing process.
Our mental, physical and emotional health do not operate independently of one another. This conversation explores the connections between mind, body and spirit and why caring for the whole person can be an important part of overall wellness. Dr. Bonaparte discusses how everyday choices, emotional health, relationships and our environments can influence how we feel and function.
Conversations for better health and better living.