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Huddle& Unwind
Pull up a seat. Football talk meets real talk about mental health, with Lori M Hamilton, LISW-S, LCSW. No judgment, no jargon.
Huddle & Unwind
Pull up a seat. Football talk meets real talk about mental health, with Lori M Hamilton, LISW-S, LCSW. No judgment, no jargon.
Huddle and Unwind is a FREE podcast where football talk meets real talk about mental health. It is hosted by Lori M Hamilton, a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience, and a new episode lands every other Monday around 11 AM ET.
New conversations land here on their own. No refresh, no hunting.
See the huddle in action. Press play and it loads only when you ask, so the page stays fast.
A quick quiz and a reset you can do anywhere. Just for fun, and a good way to start a conversation.
Five questions. Find out how you show up when life throws a blitz.
Slow breathing, four counts in, hold, out, hold. Follow the ball.
Press start when you are ready.
Sports give us a shared language. Honest conversation gives us relief. Pick a part of the show.
Football is the way in. It gets people talking, laughing and comparing notes on what really matters.
Anxiety, depression, grief, stress and chronic illness, talked about plainly and kindly.
Real talk with room for humor. Everyone gets a seat, and nobody gets judged.
Tap a topic to see what the show covers and a small thing you can try. General education, not medical advice.
How worry shows up in your thoughts and your body, why it feels so loud, and simple skills for staying in the present instead of being run by it.
What is my body telling me before my mind catches up?
Slow your breathing for one minute. The Timeout game above walks you through it.
What heavy days can feel like, why it is not weakness, and how small steps and honest conversations can start to lighten the load.
What is one small thing that used to feel good?
Pick one tiny step today, like a short walk or a text to a friend.
Low mood that lasts is worth talking about with a professional. You do not have to wait for a crisis.
Counseling for depression with LoriLoss of a person, a job, your health or a season of life. There is no timeline here, only room to feel what you feel.
What do I need right now that I have not asked for?
Say one memory or feeling out loud to someone you trust.
The emotional side of living with a long-term condition: being heard, pacing yourself and asking for support before you are worn out.
Where can I ask for help before I run out of energy?
Plan rest into your day the same way you plan everything else.
The weight we all carry, from work and family to the pressure to hold it together, and what it looks like to set a little of it down.
What can I set down this week?
Choose one thing to say no to or hand off.
Lori brings 18 years of expertise in family, group and individual therapy, as well as case management. She supports adults navigating anxiety, depression and chronic illness, building a rapport rooted in respect, affirmation and empowerment.
A session with Lori is like talking to a trusted friend, but objective and non-judgmental. That same warmth, with a little humor, is what you get on the show.
I do not have a magic wand, but together we will navigate your therapeutic journey to find the healing you desire and deserve.Lori M Hamilton
Off the air, Lori is a big Steelers fan. Football talk is not an act here.
Huddle and Unwind is a FREE podcast where football talk meets real talk about mental health, hosted by Lori M Hamilton, MSW, LISW-S, LCSW.
New episodes are released every other Monday, with kickoff around 11 AM ET. Subscribe once in your podcast app and each episode shows up on its own.
No. Football is the way in, a shared language that gets people talking. The conversation is about real life, and everyone gets a seat.
No. Huddle and Unwind is for education and encouragement and does not replace professional care. If you are in crisis, call, chat or text 988 any time.
You can listen on this page, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or iHeart, or follow the RSS feed in any podcast app. It is FREE on every platform.
Anxiety, depression, grief and life transitions, chronic illness and everyday stress, mixed with football talk and honest stories. For a deeper look, read about anxiety counseling or Lori's background.
Lori M Hamilton, MSW, LISW-S, LCSW, a clinical social worker with 18 years of experience, licensed in Ohio and New Jersey. Read her full story.
Yes. Use the feedback form below and it goes to Lori.
Yes. Victory Counseling and Wellness offers in-person sessions in Girard, Ohio and online sessions in Ohio and New Jersey. Your first 15-minute consultation is FREE.
Loved an episode? Have a topic you want covered or a question for the show? Your note goes to Lori.
A podcast can start the conversation. Lori can help with the rest.
If you are in crisis, call, chat or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) any time.
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