Brandon Saho's mission to normalize conversations about mental health
Former sports reporter Brandon Saho, now the host of the The Mental Game Podcast, stopped by to talk about why he created the podcast.
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Former sports reporter Brandon Saho, now the host of the The Mental Game Podcast, stopped by to talk about why he created the podcast.
Dana Kirkpatrick, the owner and director of Calm Pittsburgh, joined the show to give us some tips on how to be present with our loved ones and not be distracted at home.
It's an unfortunate reality for many women: at the doctor's office or hospital, they voice concerns about their pain, only to be dismissed. Dr. Natalie Gentile with Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh joins us to talk about this "pain gap," which leads to women being underdiagnosed and under-treated.
When we turn 18, the government and society view us as adults, but do our minds always get the memo? A recent study may have found the answer to the difficult question, when can adolescents think like adults? We were joined by Pitt professor Beatriz Luna to talk about their findings.
We're learning more about the secrets of cults, as new documentaries are letting us look inside these tight-nit, and often bizarre, communities. We dug into what draws people in, and why they stay.
The holiday season is the perfect time to start practicing gratitude. It does take some work, but in the end, you'll reap the benefits. We're learning how to stay grateful with the Unqualified Therapists, Amy Baumgardner and Sarah Simone.
Dr. Natalie Gentile, with Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh, joined us for Wellness Wednesday to talk about how you can support someone in recovery with disordered eating.
KDKA's John Shumway is here to help.
If you are not feeling the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, you are far from alone. The hype around the holiday paints a rosy picture of family and togetherness, but not everyone experiences it.
If you are not feeling the spirit of Thanksgiving or Christmas, you are far from alone. The hype around the holidays paints a rosy picture of togetherness, but not everyone experiences that. KDKA-TV's John Shumway has more.
Dana Kirkpatrick with Calm Pittsburgh joined the show to give us some tips on how to handle family estrangement during the holidays.
The new movie "Priscilla" follows the life of Elvis Presley's wife as she first meets and falls in love with the singer. It once again sparked the conversation about how old they were when they met. Elvis was 24 and Priscilla was 14. We had the president and CEO of Talk The New Sex Ed, Samantha Gerard, on to discuss this.
The "chill room" is a safe place for kids at Community School East.
Parents may balk at having a conversation about consent with their young children, but the concept can be taught at any age, and sex doesn't have to be part of the equation. The founder of the Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh, Stephanie Wijkstrom, was here to share how to talk with your kids about this.
Anna Przy joined Talk Pittsburgh and talked to us about why she started making these inspiring videos and what their goals are.
It's an event combining friendship, fitness and femininity. On Saturday, the Beauty Boost is bringing back the fitness sampler at the Maverick Hotel. We spoke to the owner of the Beauty Boost Pittsburgh, Michele Colella, and the founder of Allora Health and Wellness, Amanda Chirumbolo Miller.
This Wellness Wednesday, Dr. Natalie Gentile from Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh is sharing why you may want to think twice about taking medical advice on social media.
If left unchecked, it can impact your child's personal development and even breed resentment.
OCD and anxiety can intensify for expecting and new mothers. A specialized program hopes to help women understand what's causing those feelings and intrusive thoughts and help them manage their symptoms. Heather talks to a behavioral health therapist at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital and a program patient.
A TikTok creator went viral earlier this fall when she made a video explaining the "What About Me Effect" that we see in comments all over social media. It's essentially the tendency to make everything we see online about ourselves. The hosts of "Unqualified Therapists," Sarah Simone and Amy Baumgardner, are back to talk more about the concept.
Families are more spread out than ever and getting everyone together for a holiday can be difficult, expensive and stressful. Marlene Boas, life coach, was in studio to help you keep the focus on being grateful and how to make the most of your holiday.
KDKA's John Shumway is here with concerns some people are raising about the trend.
Dr. Natalie Gentile of Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh joined us for another wellness Wednesday about seasonal affective disorder.
Social media can be an easy way to access information and spread awareness about mental health. Psychiatrists are seeing more people self-diagnosing mental disorders, which could lead to dangerous outcomes. Clinical director of the Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh, Kristen Walker, joined our show to talk about this.
Dozens of US states, including California, New York, Arizona and Indiana are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people's mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to the platforms.
A Cook Township, Westmoreland County, man lost his home in a fire on Sunday afternoon.
A water main break flooded part of Route 51 on Sunday.
Mikko Rantanen's final-round score was the only goal of the shootout and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday night.
The investigation is ongoing.
Latrobe police are asking for the public's help in locating a person who is accused of stealing a Christmas tree from a resident's front porch.
A Cook Township, Westmoreland County, man lost his home in a fire on Sunday afternoon.
A water main break flooded part of Route 51 on Sunday.
Mikko Rantanen's final-round score was the only goal of the shootout and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday night.
The investigation is ongoing.
Latrobe police are asking for the public's help in locating a person who is accused of stealing a Christmas tree from a resident's front porch.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
A Pittsburgh attorney has filed a petition on behalf of the family of a Colombian man killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
President Trump, facing criticism that he's focused more on international issues than kitchen-table concerns, will rev up his domestic messaging, two GOP sources said.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
Electric prices in Pennsylvania are going up next month.
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
Thursday will be the first time many people cook and host Thanksgiving dinner - here's how you can avoid illness and danger.
To much fanfare, the 51st Aldi opened in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday morning.
Heather and David are taking a look back at the week.
The 5th annual PTL Toy Drive is tomorrow!
Downtown Pittsburgh is coming alive with a holiday flair.
For the first time in nearly a quarter century, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is unveiling a brand-new version of "The Nutcracker."
The stars are in town for Steel City Con. Chris DeRose has more about what to expect.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
Shopping malls are under threat from online shopping and disappearing customers, and many are facing the wrecking ball.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
Mikko Rantanen's final-round score was the only goal of the shootout and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pitt Panthers will play East Carolina in the 2025 Go Bowling Military Bowl.
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-22 in a battle of AFC North rivals on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
Kickoff between the Steelers and the Ravens is set for 1:00 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
A new Barnes & Noble is coming to Pittsburgh.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Vanessa Hudgens and former Pittsburgh Pirates player Cole Tucker welcomed their second child.
Christina Aguilera and Liev Schreiber were spotted at Wednesday's Pittsburgh Penguins game at PPG Paints Arena.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Watch as Chris Mueller and Andrew Fillipponi join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
One man has been hospitalized following an armed home invasion in Swissvale, Allegheny County police said on Sunday.
A Westmoreland County man lost his home in a fire in Cook Township on Sunday afternoon. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
Christmas kicked off in Hopewell on Saturday night with the ninth annual Holly Jolly Christmas Concert, which included a performance from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours!
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
