Mental Health Matters
Todd Weatherly, Therapeutic Consultant and mental health professional hosts #MentalHealthMatters. Interviewing doctors and therapists, treatment professionals, organizational leaders, and other members of the mental health community about the importance of mental health awareness, treatment and the future of addressing mental health in the US. Discussing how to support mental health in our communities from hospitals to the dinner table and what to do when crisis arises.
Episodes
66 episodes
Empowering Recovery Through Community with Webster Bailey
Join us for an engaging conversation with Webster Bailey, the Executive Director of the Metro Drug Coalition (MDC) in Knoxville, TN, who shares his inspiring work championing community-based recovery p...
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Cultivating Growth in Adolescent Therapy with Barry Fell
Join me as I welcome Barry Fell, Executive Director of TELOS Adolescent Treatment Center, to uncover the shifting approaches in adolescent behavioral health treatment. Barry shares his vision for how a...
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Resilient Leadership in Mental Health with Sue Polston
From trauma and incarceration to leading a transformative organization, Sue Polston's journey is nothing short of inspiring. In our latest episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with the Executive Director of
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Empowering Communities in Crisis with Meredith Schweitzer
What happens when a community faces the emotional aftermath of a disaster? Join us for a compelling discussion with Meredith Switzer, Executive Director of All Souls Counseling, as she shares her expertise in navigating the intricacies of post-...
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Navigating Crisis and Recovery with Todd Weatherly
What truly defines resilience in the face of a crisis? Join me in dissecting the subtle difference between crisis and trauma, illustrating how unresolved trauma can impede healing and recovery after disasters like Hurricane Helene that struck t...
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Breaking Barriers in Mental Health with Dr. Alok Madan
We had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Alok Madan from Houston Methodist to dissect the critical issues facing behavioral health. Dr. Madan sheds light on the immense demand for mental health professionals and reveals the inefficiencies that...
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Experiential Healing with Robert Trout
Join us on Mental Health Matters as we welcome Robert Trout, Executive Director and Founder of the Experiential Healing Institute, to unpack his innovative approach to family therapy. Robert's unique methods—ranging from group facilitation to r...
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Revolutionizing Family Mental Health in Adolescent Treatment with Mary Marcantonio
Join us on Mental Health Matters to share time with Mary Marcantonio, the visionary founder and CEO of Equinox Counseling and Wellness Center. With over three decades of experience, Mary introduces us to the innovative Equinox treatment model, ...
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Safeguarding Futures with Dr. Debra Silberstein
Are you prepared to safeguard your loved ones with mental health challenges through meticulous estate planning? Join us as we unravel the complexities of creating special needs trusts with Dr. Deborah Silberstein, a leading authority in trusts ...
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Innovative Care with Sarah Summey
What if the key to enhancing mental health care for adults lies in an integrative, person-centered approach? Join us on Mental Health Matters as we welcome Sarah Summey,
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Transforming Mental Health Care with Clay Weaver
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Clay Weaver, CEO of LifeSkills South Florida, as he reveals the intricacies of high-end crisis stabilization and treatment for severe mental health conditions. Gain unmatched insights from Clay's ext...
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Compassionate Care with Dr. Christopher Fowler
What if there was a way to redefine mental health care for individuals with complex needs? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Christopher Fowler, the Executive Clinical Director for The Monarch Community<...
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Hope and Healing with Elizabeth Fikes
Ever wondered how you can turn an unexpected family crisis into a beacon of hope for others? Elizabeth Fikes joins us on Mental Health Matters to share her transformative journey from an international branding manager to Co-Founder and Director...
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Resilience and Recovery with Karla Gomez
Unlock the secrets to building resilience with Karla Gomez from Aspen Growth Coaching. Karla joins us on Mental Health Matters to share her transformative journey in mental health and parent coaching, driven by her personal experiences with los...
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Love and Recovery with Dr. Brooke Keels
What does it take to maintain healthy relationships during recovery? Join us on Mental Health Matters as we unpack this intricate dynamic with Dr. Brooke Keels, Chief Clinical Officer at Lighthouse Recovery. Together, we explore how early recov...
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Holding the Keys to Care with Dr. Ross Ellenhorn
What if the key to mental health recovery isn't about fixing what's broken but nurturing what's already there? Join us on Mental Health Matters as we chat with the visionary Dr. Ross Ellenhorn, a distinguished sociologist, psychotherapist, and ...
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Futures with John Egan
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to live a life of recovery beyond mere sobriety? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with John Egan, a dedicated professional in substance use disorder treatment. John takes us through his per...
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39:34
First Light of Wilderness Treatment
In this episode I chat with Jeff Holloway, Executive Director of First Light Wilderness Therapy, about the current state of wilderness based treatment and changes that are on the horizon. We discuss how the media fails to understand the c...
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38:25
You Need Help! with Dr. Mark Komrad
In this episode we sit down with Dr. Mark Komrad, a renowned psychiatrist, educator, author, and medical ethicist. Named "National Exemplary Psychiatrist" and "Mental Health Professional of the Year" by NAMI, Dr. Komrad is also author of the bo...
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Job as a baseline for health.
In this episode we sit down with Beth Lemmel, Founder and Owner of BestFit Employment Coaching. It can be terrifying and gut wrenching to get back out in the world of work after an in...
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Come to me all you who labor...
We interview Rev. Brian Combs, founding pastor of Haywood Community Church, in downtown Asheville, NC. Rev. Combs approaches his ministry consistent with the core values of Jesus, as they see it. A ministry of love and compassion. As a res...
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Interview with Lisa Cukier, Attorney and Behavioral Health Specialist
Join me for a truly informative conversation with Lisa Culkier, with Burns & Levinson Law firm. Lisa is a partner and co-chair of the Private Client Group specializes in complex trust and estate litigation, service as a trustee and conserva...
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37:20
Felix Comes Out!
In this episode I welcome my special guest who talks about his experience emerging as a transgender young adult. What it was like for him, how it may be different for others, identity traps that people find themselves in, and a little advice fo...
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Trust Officers, Attorneys & Therapeutic Consultants play well together.
I was honored to be ask to speak at the The Florida Bar 2023 Attorney Trust Office Conference on Therapeutic Consulting. Dorian Sylvester, Executive Director of the Corporation of Guardianship, joins as my co-presenter where we will delve into ...
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What is a Therapeutic Community?
I get to sit down with the leadership team from CooperRiis and talk about what makes a therapeutic commuinty and how is theirs special. Joining me are Executive Director, Dr. Eric Levine; Chief Program Officer, Dr. Lisa Schachtman; Chief Clinic...
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Looking Ahead with Jeremiah Horne
As we grapple with the repercussions of program closures and the intensified scrutiny directed towards the realm of behavioral health treatment for adolescents and young adults, one often-overlooked group deeply affected by these changes is the...
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39:58
Old New Kid on the Block
They aren't kids and they aren't new having just celebrated their 20th anniversary. CooperRiis is a residential mental health therapeutic community program in Western NC, but unlike anything we have in the region. They have just opened a new Pa...
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Psychotic Spectrum Conditions and Everyday Therapy
Master's level therapist Kassie Love, with Sage Counseling & Wellness in metro Atlanta, shares her insights on effective individual therapy for those who suffer from thought disorder and psychotic conditions. Regular talk therapy is often i...
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