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Balin A Durr, MD

Dr. Durr has written her first book titled "Heaven Abounds in You." We are all on our own path! "Heaven Abounds in You" helps you to reconnect... to flow!

Board-Certified Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist, Executive Producer & Host of Dr. Durr's Living in the Sweet Spot, Host of Today’s Mental Health, speaker, & author of "Heaven Abounds in You" But many of us encounter the same apparent challenges and suffering caused by disconnection from our Spirit. It is a thought-provoking exploration of who You are, your reason for Being here, and the Oneness of everything as an expression of the Divine Universal Source. There may be some surprises! This is not a sterile, sanitized version of spirituality. It is interlaced with Life as it is lived by human beings. It enlightens, uplifts and inspires you to live as a Spiritual Being in Oneness with God, the Infinite Source of the Universe. You are and have all that God is. You are Infinite Potentiality. Heaven Abounds in You! It is available for purchase on balboapress.com, amazon.com and bn.com. Namasté,
Balin A. Durr, M.D.

08/26/2026

Smooth jazz. Dancing. Laughter. Connection. Community. 🎶❤️

That was the heart of the 5th Annual Bronzeville Smooth Jazz Festival on August 1, where I had the joy of returning as emcee and mental health advocate, alongside my co-emcee Shamori Battle.

BSJF brings together so much of what strengthens us—great music, culture, celebration, and the simple power of people connecting with one another.

And this year, resilience joined the program too.

The rain significantly reduced turnout and even forced the second band to stop performing when water began hitting the keyboard. But we adapted, persisted, and kept going.

When the driving rain passed, the music revived; people applauded, danced, laughed, and connected; and the spirit of the festival never left.

That is one reason I value BSJF’s commitment to mental health awareness. Mental health isn’t separate from how we live. Joy matters. Connection matters. Community matters. And so does our ability to adapt when life doesn’t go according to plan.

Resilience isn’t pretending the disruption didn’t happen. It’s adapting without losing sight of what matters.

Like Bronzeville herself, the music and the festival continue to rise—rooted in history, alive in the present, and moving toward what comes next. ❤️🎷

08/20/2026

Today I’m celebrating another trip around the sun—and I still love being me. 💖

I’m stepping into this next year with gratitude for the journey, appreciation for the lessons, excitement about what’s ahead, and definitely a little mischief. 😉

Here’s to more joy, more growth, more possibility—and more Life in the Sweet Spot.

Happy Birthday to ME! 🥳🎂🥂🎉

08/19/2026

Our brain makes meaning of every experience. What would you have to accomplish or experience to have a meaningful Life?

08/18/2026

Your mind is one of your greatest assets.

I’m excited to share that Balin A. Durr, MD, LLC is now accepting patients for integrative psychiatric care, with virtual visits available.

But my work extends beyond the psychiatrist’s office.

I’m also available for transformational trainings, speaking engagements, workshops, conferences, emcee engagements, and transformational education through The Sweet Spot Method.

Whether through psychiatric care, education, or the stage, my work is centered on helping people strengthen their Brain Health, Mental Health, and Mental Wealth—so they can heal their minds, fulfill their Infinite Potential, and live Life in the Sweet Spot.

Begin here:

www.BalinADurrMD.com

Call 708-365-8286 to schedule an appointment or inquire about an engagement.

When you heal your mind, all things are possible!

07/31/2026

Hi! Join me, your co-emcee, with , tomorrow

Saturday, August 1st
5th Annual Bronzeville Smooth Jazz Festival.

I'm the only Psychiatrist in the U.S emceeing a major music festival -- sharing messages about and with the community where we are -- mixing it with culture and an incredible family-friendly entertainment experience!

06/25/2026

A delicious dinner at the beautifully appointed RPM Seafood Restaurant along the Chicago River, on a warm, beautiful spring night, followed by a lovely stroll along the water, the city glowing gold on the river, the evening air soft on my skin, the low murmurs of passersby, cars adding their own music to the night's soundtrack. Moment after moment strung together... open to it stretching on endlessly.

Nothing more is needed. Nothing — except to drink it in. Except the appreciation of the moment in time.

This is Mental Wealth.
Not merely embracing the moment, but immersing in it.
Savoring it.
Abundance that is the perfection of the moment itself.

So slow down. Breathe it in. The moment is already perfect, and so are you.

When you heal your mind, all things are possible!

©️2026 Balin A. Durr, MD. All rights reserved.

06/21/2026

Great Fathers aren't great because they father perfectly.

They are Great Fathers because they love unconditionally, show up consistently, do the best they can, admit when they drop the ball, apologize, make corrections, and provide--love, counsel, correction, sustenance.

Then do it all over again... day by day.

I salute those men folk in my village and Great Fathers everywhere.

! ❤️

06/15/2026

Deep friendship is something I am very grateful for along with the opportunity to celebrate the birthday of my friend, Frank Goss III.

Wishing you a magical birthday and trip around the sun filled with the magic of Life.

Happy Birthday, Frank! 🎂🎁🎈🎉

06/14/2026

Some of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself are compassion, empathy & forgiveness.

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