Sentenced To Life

Join Kendall Alaimo as she interviews Dr. Cathy Malchiodi, an internationally recognized expert in art therapy. They chat about art as a modality for trauma informed practice, Dr. Malchiodi’s own path using self applied art therapy in her own healing, how expressive movement allows trauma survivors to act out trauma narrative and release held tension in the body due to unprocessed narrative, and analyzing children’s drawings. Dr. Cathy’s advice? Start everyday with a dance! If you would like to support our mission at Sentenced to Life you can donate by clicking the purple donate button at sentencedtolifepodcast.com. At sentenced to life we believe sharing stories saves lives. Want to share your story with us? Drop us a line at sentencedtolifepodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow us on instagram at sentenced2lifepodcast. Happy Sentencing to all!

Title: My Name is Kendall This episode requires a trigger warning. Trauma Activist Kendall Alaimo goes solo in this episode and checks in with Sarah in Heaven (or somewhere in the universe). Kendall asks Sarah if she can see her like the character Susie in the book The Lovely Bones. Kendall talks about using her blonde hair as a shield and starting a revolution with her art like Yayoi Kusma. We learn more about what happened after Sarah’s death and Kendall imagines floating across an ocean with her megaphone on a purple chair. If you would like to support our mission at Sentenced to Life Podcast please visit sentencedtolifepodcast.com and click on the purple donate button. We hope everyone has a good sentencing this week. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join co-hosts Dr. Jason LaHood and Kendall Alaimo as they smack down some real talk about mental health. They met by serendipity as patients at a ketamine clinic in Chicago that “sentenced them to life.” They both battle lifelong PTSD and are experts in the field of trauma recovery. Through this podcast they make international noise in order to break down mental health stigma. This sometimes comedic podcast takes a unique perspective on all things mental health through interviews with clinical experts, trauma survivors and everyday folks who just wake up on the wrong side of the head.

Episode 33: Childhood Fractured             Join Host Kendall Alaimo as she interviews Allen Vandever a fellow survivor, artist and the founder of Childhood Fractured, a coffee shop here in Chicago that offers a free cup of coffee in exchange for a conversation about child sexual abuse prevention. We chat about Allen’s art, live trauma painting performances and his love for reconstructing “fractured” dolls. As an activist Allen also shares his story publicly and on our podcast to aid allowing the space for others to do the same. If you would like to visit Childhood fractured, sip on free coffee, chat about prevention, check out Allen’s art or attend one of his support one of his support groups you can stop by the cafe at 1432 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613. Learn more about Childhood Fractured at childhoodfractured.com.          We can continue to produce this mental health podcast with support from amazing listener’s like you. If you would like to support us in our mission and aid us in the production of this show you can visit sentencedtolifepodcast.com and click on the purple donate button. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join co-hosts Dr. Jason LaHood and Kendall Alaimo as they smack down some real talk about mental health. They met by serendipity as patients at a ketamine clinic in Chicago that “sentenced them to life.” They both battle lifelong PTSD and are experts in the field of trauma recovery. Through this podcast they make international noise in order to break down mental health stigma. This sometimes comedic podcast takes a unique perspective on all things mental health through interviews with clinical experts, trauma survivors and everyday folks who just wake up on the wrong side of the head.

Episode 32: Radio Man        Join host Kendall Alaimo as she interviews the man behind our podcast known as “radio man” and sometimes “head cheese.” They discuss how producer and sound editor Steve Robinson got involved with this podcast production. Tune in as Kendall interviews this radio veteran about his 52 year radio career, what he has learned about PTSD since working on this project, what its like to listen to Kendall’s story unfold as he edits, fundraising and reaching out to the larger community to collaborate in this mission.       At Sentenced to Life we believe sharing stories saves lives. This podcast is only possible with the support from amazing listeners like you. If you would like to support us in our mission you can give a tax deductible donation at sentencedtolifepodcast.com by clicking on the purple donate button.  PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join co-hosts Dr. Jason LaHood and Kendall Alaimo as they smack down some real talk about mental health. They met by serendipity as patients at a ketamine clinic in Chicago that “sentenced them to life.” They both battle lifelong PTSD and are experts in the field of trauma recovery. Through this podcast they make international noise in order to break down mental health stigma. This sometimes comedic podcast takes a unique perspective on all things mental health through interviews with clinical experts, trauma survivors and everyday folks who just wake up on the wrong side of the head.

Episode 31: Eggcellent Episode Kendall Alaimo interviews egg freezing expert Valerie Landis who believes in sentencing eggs to life! Tune into this eggcellent episode where they talk about the process of harvesting eggs, fertility and mental health, dating in your 30’s and parenting strategies for trauma survivors. This podcast is only possible with the support of awesome listeners like you. To help aid us in our mission you can make a tax deductible donation by clicking the purple donate button on Sentencedtolifepodcast.com. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join co-hosts Dr. Jason LaHood and Kendall Alaimo as they smack down some real talk about mental health. They met by serendipity as patients at a ketamine clinic in Chicago that “sentenced them to life.” They both battle lifelong PTSD and are experts in the field of trauma recovery. Through this podcast they make international noise in order to break down mental health stigma. This sometimes comedic podcast takes a unique perspective on all things mental health through interviews with clinical experts, trauma survivors and everyday folks who just wake up on the wrong side of the head.

Jason’s Apology Dr. LaHood and Kendall chat about a trauma bomb that went off a few weeks ago. This week they discuss the fallout, trauma bonds, friendship, read emails they sent to each other back in the summer and of course flip flop gnomes. To aid us in our mission you can make a tax deductible donation at sentencedtolifepodcast.com and click the purple donate button. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join co-hosts Dr. Jason LaHood and Kendall Alaimo as they smack down some real talk about mental health. They met by serendipity as patients at a ketamine clinic in Chicago that “sentenced them to life.” They both battle lifelong PTSD and are experts in the field of trauma recovery. Through this podcast they make international noise in order to break down mental health stigma. This sometimes comedic podcast takes a unique perspective on all things mental health through interviews with clinical experts, trauma survivors and everyday folks who just wake up on the wrong side of the head.

On Sentenced to Life we often say, “Life is a Trip!” Kendall got on board United flight 1900 only to sit down next to a fellow psychology lover, ketamine super fan and her new friend Elizabeth in seat 26B. Tune in as they chat about how to change your brain, how ketamine allows you to experience a higher level of yourself and life and death. Also, please note that Sentenced to Life does not encourage or endorse the use of drugs recreationally but we also like to capture and share real lived human experienced and stories. This podcast is only possible through the support of some really amazing folks, who believe in the importance of this work. If you are able to support us with a one-time or monthly gift tax-deductible gift, please visit our website at sentencedtolifepodcast.com and click the purple donate button. If you would like to partner with us in a sponsorship, drop us a line in the contact section of the website. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join co-hosts Dr. Jason LaHood and Kendall Alaimo as they smack down some real talk about mental health. They met by serendipity as patients at a ketamine clinic in Chicago that “sentenced them to life.” They both battle lifelong PTSD and are experts in the field of trauma recovery. Through this podcast they make international noise in order to break down mental health stigma. This sometimes comedic podcast takes a unique perspective on all things mental health through interviews with clinical experts, trauma survivors and everyday folks who just wake up on the wrong side of the head.

Title: Many Sides Of Jane Description: This week host Kendall Alaimo interviews Jane Hart from A&E’s reality show, Many Sides of Jane. Jane lives with dissociative identity disorder. She recently got brain imaging done to confirm that her different personalities created different imaging results. These images where viewed all over the world. But since Jane has many sides to her she is not just her diagnosis she is a playful mother, a fellow creative and a student. If you would like to support our podcast please visit Sentencedtolifepodcast@gmail.com and click on the purple donate button. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join co-hosts Dr. Jason LaHood and Kendall Alaimo as they smack down some real talk about mental health. They met by serendipity as patients at a ketamine clinic in Chicago that “sentenced them to life.” They both battle lifelong PTSD and are experts in the field of trauma recovery. Through this podcast they make international noise in order to break down mental health stigma. This sometimes comedic podcast takes a unique perspective on all things mental health through interviews with clinical experts, trauma survivors and everyday folks who just wake up on the wrong side of the head.

Title: Many Sides Of Jane Description: This week host Kendall Alaimo interviews Jane Hart from A&E’s reality show, Many Sides of Jane. Jane lives with dissociative identity disorder. She recently got brain imaging done to confirm that her different personalities created different imaging results. These images where viewed all over the world. But since Jane has many sides to her she is not just her diagnosis she is a playful mother, a fellow creative and a student. If you would like to support our podcast please visit Sentencedtolifepodcast@gmail.com and click on the purple donate button. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join co-hosts Dr. Jason LaHood and Kendall Alaimo as they smack down some real talk about mental health. They met by serendipity as patients at a ketamine clinic in Chicago that “sentenced them to life.” They both battle lifelong PTSD and are experts in the field of trauma recovery. Through this podcast they make international noise in order to break down mental health stigma. This sometimes comedic podcast takes a unique perspective on all things mental health through interviews with clinical experts, trauma survivors and everyday folks who just wake up on the wrong side of the head.

Episode 27: Raised as a Dog This week Kendall interviews Dr. Bruce Perry, the author of The Boy Who was Raised as a Dog. Dr. Perry shares his story of a little boy he treated in a hospital that was raised in a cage as a dog. Kendall and Dr. Perry discuss what happens to dehumanized children, how human connection heals, how the use of technology is aiding in coordination of different agencies serving abused children at the Child Trauma Academy and, of course, the Chicago Bears! We also got a shout-out from a listener in Israel. Congratulations Isabel in Israel on your continued survivorship and recent art show in Mexico! To aid us in continuing to produce this show you can support us in our mission and donate to our podcast at sentencedtolifepodcast.com by clicking on the purple donate button. At Sentenced to Live we believe sharing stories saves lives. We love hearing from our listeners from around the world. Have a story you would like to share with us? Drop us a line at: sentencedtolifepodcast@gmail.com PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join co-hosts Dr. Jason LaHood and Kendall Alaimo as they smack down some real talk about mental health. They met by serendipity as patients at a ketamine clinic in Chicago that “sentenced them to life.” They both battle lifelong PTSD and are experts in the field of trauma recovery. Through this podcast they make international noise in order to break down mental health stigma. This sometimes comedic podcast takes a unique perspective on all things mental health through interviews with clinical experts, trauma survivors and everyday folks who just wake up on the wrong side of the head.

Justice For All In this episode Kendall goes solo and talks to Sarah again. She reflects on the last few weeks and a trauma bomb that went off last week. Kendall is still on two feet standing at the front lines of the battle ground with her megaphone and a polka dot flag as she continues to fight a war on trauma. She talks about running through the city in a furry cheetah vest, crafting a chair to bring to a table she wants to have a seat at, climbing another mountain and continuing to seek justice. If you would like to attend Kendall’s Gallery Event on Nov. 8th you can purchase tickets at traffickfree.org or if you would like to donate to our mission you can visit: sentencedtolifepodcast.com PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join co-hosts Dr. Jason LaHood and Kendall Alaimo as they smack down some real talk about mental health. They met by serendipity as patients at a ketamine clinic in Chicago that “sentenced them to life.” They both battle lifelong PTSD and are experts in the field of trauma recovery. Through this podcast they make international noise in order to break down mental health stigma. This sometimes comedic podcast takes a unique perspective on all things mental health through interviews with clinical experts, trauma survivors and everyday folks who just wake up on the wrong side of the head.

Title: Wig Out This week Dr. LaHood and Kendall interview Suicidologist Dr. April Foreman. This quirky doctor is on the board of the American Association of Suicidology, She conducts research on suicide prevention, and believes in the use of technology and power of data collection for prevention. Why is China’s suicide rate decreasing? Why is America’s the highest since the great depression? How do people think differently when they are suicidal? How can you donate your social media data to aid in the prevention of suicide? Find out in episode #25 of Sentenced to Life Podcast! To donate your social media data to aid in the prevention of suicide please visit: Ourdatahelps.org If you would like to donate to The Sentenced to Life podcast you can visit our website at sentencedtolifepodcast.com and click on the purple donate button. All donations are appreciated and aid us in continuing to produce this show. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join co-hosts Dr. Jason LaHood and Kendall Alaimo as they smack down some real talk about mental health. They met by serendipity as patients at a ketamine clinic in Chicago that “sentenced them to life.” They both battle lifelong PTSD and are experts in the field of trauma recovery. Through this podcast they make international noise in order to break down mental health stigma. This sometimes comedic podcast takes a unique perspective on all things mental health through interviews with clinical experts, trauma survivors and everyday folks who just wake up on the wrong side of the head.

Title: Mind Control Description: Dr. LaHood and Kendall check in briefly to talk about the importance of ketamine doctors trying ketamine treatments themselves to enable them to better conceptualize their patients psychedelic experiences. Next they interview international expert on mind control, Dr. Colin Ross. Can you create mind multiple personalities in people by traumatizing them? Can these created personalities be used as spies, prostitutes and operatives for the CIA? Tune in this week to learn more about the history of mind control. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join co-hosts Dr. Jason LaHood and Kendall Alaimo as they smack down some real talk about mental health. They met by serendipity as patients at a ketamine clinic in Chicago that “sentenced them to life.” They both battle lifelong PTSD and are experts in the field of trauma recovery. Through this podcast they make international noise in order to break down mental health stigma. This sometimes comedic podcast takes a unique perspective on all things mental health through interviews with clinical experts, trauma survivors and everyday folks who just wake up on the wrong side of the head. Comments: we love hearing from listeners like so if you have a comment, question or suggestion please write to: sentencedtolifepodcast@gmail.com  

Title: Call Me… Description: Join Dr. LaHood and Kendall for another “ketchup.” September is suicide prevention month and they talk about depression prevention vs suicide prevention. They also check in about last weeks episode titled Keta-versary that Kendall did solo and Dr. LaHood shares what he has processed in his most recent ketamine treatments. To donate to our show please click on the purple donate button at: Sentencedtolifepodcast.com PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join co-hosts Dr. Jason LaHood and Kendall Alaimo as they smack down some real talk about mental health. They met by serendipity as patients at a ketamine clinic in Chicago that “sentenced them to life.” They both battle lifelong PTSD and are experts in the field of trauma recovery. Through this podcast they make international noise in order to break down mental health stigma. This sometimes comedic podcast takes a unique perspective on all things mental health through interviews with clinical experts, trauma survivors and everyday folks who just wake up on the wrong side of the head. Comments: we love hearing from listeners like so if you have a comment, question or suggestion please write to: sentencedtolifepodcast@gmail.com  

Title: Keta-versary Description: “It’s Kendall’s Keta-versary and she goes solo in this Sentenced to Life episode about her story of child sex trafficking. We also included an audio clip from Ashton Kutcher’s testimony which inspired Kendall to have her own today. As an activist Kendall believes you must act. She is using her mental health megaphone to aid her in telling stories that she believes will save lives. Congratulations Ashton Kutcher for being the recipient of our mental health megaphone award metal for using your voice on child sex trafficking and defending happiness. If you would like to donate to the sentenced to life podcast please visit: http://www.sentencedtolifepodcast.com PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join co-hosts Dr. Jason LaHood and Kendall Alaimo as they smack down some real talk about mental health. They met by serendipity as patients at a ketamine clinic in Chicago that “sentenced them to life.” They both battle lifelong PTSD and are experts in the field of trauma recovery. Through this podcast they make international noise in order to break down mental health stigma. This sometimes comedic podcast takes a unique perspective on all things mental health through interviews with clinical experts, trauma survivors and everyday folks who just wake up on the wrong side of the head. Comments: we love hearing from listeners like so if you have a comment, question or suggestion please write to: sentencedtolifepodcast@gmail.com  

Episode 21: Join Dr. LaHood and Kendall as they discuss dissociative identity disorder which was formally known as multiple personal disorder. Tune in to learn how complex trauma creates this often misunderstood disorder. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join co-hosts Dr. Jason LaHood and Kendall Alaimo as they smack down some real talk about mental health. They met by serendipity as patients at a ketamine clinic in Chicago that “sentenced them to life.” They both battle lifelong PTSD and are experts in the field of trauma recovery. Through this podcast they make international noise in order to break down mental health stigma. This sometimes comedic podcast takes a unique perspective on all things mental health through interviews with clinical experts, trauma survivors and everyday folks who just wake up on the wrong side of the head. Comments: we love hearing from listeners like so if you have a comment, question or suggestion please write to: sentencedtolifepodcast@gmail.com  

Title: Over the Borderline Join Dr. LaHood and Kendall as they explain and explore borderline personality disorder. They discuss how common trauma plays a role in its development. SUPPORT SENTENCED TO LIFE ON OUR NEW TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION SITE If you’ve found any of the previous 18 episodes valuable or if you’re just discovering Sentenced to Life and like what you hear, please go to: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/sentenced-to-life-podcast and support our fledging effort.  You can support us with a tax-deductible one-time only gift of any amount or you can sign on as a monthly donor.  Sentenced to Life is a labor of love…love for people who suffer from PTSD and for those who care for and about them. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join co-hosts Dr. Jason LaHood and Kendall Alaimo as they smack down some real talk about mental health. They met by serendipity as patients at a ketamine clinic in Chicago that “sentenced them to life.” They both battle lifelong PTSD and are experts in the field of trauma recovery. Through this podcast they make international noise in order to break down mental health stigma. This sometimes comedic podcast takes a unique perspective on all things mental health through interviews with clinical experts, trauma survivors and everyday folks who just wake up on the wrong side of the head. Comments: we love hearing from listeners like so if you have a comment, question or suggestion please write to: sentencedtolifepodcast@gmail.com    

SUPPORT SENTENCED TO LIFE ON OUR NEW TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION SITE If you’ve found any of the previous 18 episodes valuable or if you’re just discovering Sentenced to Life and like what you hear, please go to: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/sentenced-to-life-podcast and support our fledging effort.  You can support us with a tax-deductible one-time only gift of any amount or you can sign on as a monthly donor.  Sentenced to Life is a labor of love…love for people who suffer from PTSD and for those who care for and about them. EPISODE 19: TRAFFIK HER In this episode, Dr. LaHood and Kendall check in about their week, recent trips at the ketamine clinic and life with PTSD. They also talk about Jeffery Epstein and reflect on child sex trafficking.  Thanks. Kendall, Jason and Steve PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join co-hosts Dr. Jason LaHood and Kendall Alaimo as they smack down some real talk about mental health. They met by serendipity as patients at a ketamine clinic in Chicago that “sentenced them to life.” They both battle lifelong PTSD and are experts in the field of trauma recovery. Through this podcast they make international noise in order to break down mental health stigma. This sometimes comedic podcast takes a unique perspective on all things mental health through interviews with clinical experts, trauma survivors and everyday folks who just wake up on the wrong side of the head. Comments: we love hearing from listeners like so if you have a comment, question or suggestion please write to: sentencedtolifepodcast@gmail.com    

SUPPORT SENTENCED TO LIFE ON OUR NEW PATREON.COM PAGE!!!!! If you’ve found any of the previous 15 episodes valuable or if you’re just discovering Sentenced to Life and like what you hear, please go to: patreon.com/sentencedtolifepodcast and support our fledging effort.  You can support us with a one-time only gift of any amount or you can sign on as a monthly donor.  Sentenced to Life is a labor of love, love for people who suffer from PTSD and for those who care for and about them. We look forward to seeing you on patreon.com/sentencedtolifepodcast Thanks. Kendall, Jason and Steve Episode 18: Be Here Tomorrow This week we were excited to sit down with our friend Kevin Hines to talk about suicide prevention. He is a best selling author, global public speaker, and award winning documentary filmmaker. In 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival including a sea lion that kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness and the ability to survive pain with true resilience. Kevin believes that we can all be here tomorrow. Podcast Description Join co-hosts Dr. Jason LaHood and Kendall Alaimo as they smack down some real talk about mental health. They met by serendipity as patients at a ketamine clinic in Chicago that “sentenced them to life.” They both battle lifelong PTSD and are experts in the field of trauma recovery. Through this podcast they make international noise in order to break down mental health stigma. This sometimes comedic podcast takes a unique perspective on all things mental health through interviews with clinical experts, trauma survivors and everyday folks who just wake up on the wrong side of the head. Supporting Sentenced to Life:  If you like this podcast please consider supporting us.  Go to patreon.com and search for Sentenced to Life Podcast. It’s easy and every contribution helps.  Thanks! Comments: we love hearing from listeners like so if you have a comment, question or suggestion please write to: sentencedtolifepodcast@gmail.com or visit us at: patreon.com/sentencedtolifepodcast

In this episode, Kendall reads a letter she wrote after Rick Kogan interviewed her on his WGN-AM/Chicago radio program.