Behavioral Health Today

Harnessing the Power of Your Mind for Self-Healing & Well-being with Brandy Gillmore – Episode 287

Imagine acquiring the skills to alleviate injuries, pain, or illnesses solely through the potent capabilities of your mind. Explore the profound ways in which our powerful minds can be utilized to enhance self-healing and overall well-being. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Brandy Gillmore. Brandy is a world-renowned mind-body healing expert, award-winning podcast host, and TEDx speaker who is at the cutting edge of alternative health and self-healing. Brandy's journey into self-healing began with a pivotal moment at her sister's wedding in July 2005, where she longed to walk unaided down the aisle but found herself confined to a wheelchair. Exploring both conventional and alternative therapies, Brandy delved into the power of the mind. Through years of dedicated research and experimentation, she made astounding discoveries that led to her full recovery and a newfound strength. Brandy has been featured in award-winning documentaries and several docuseries. Her clients include top celebrities and Olympic athletes. We’re excited to have Brandy with us to discuss self-healing, personal transformation, and her book “Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal your Body: You Can Be Your Own Cure”.

 

To learn more about Brandy Gillmore and her self-healing journey, please visit: https://brandygillmore.com

To learn more about “Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Yor Body: You can Be Your Own Cure” by Brandy Gillmore, please visit: https://brandygillmore.com/master-your-mind-book/

To see live healing with medical thermography, learn more at: https://brandygillmore.com/see/

Connect with Brandy Gillmore on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/brandygillmore/

Connect with Brandy Gillmore on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrandyGillmore

Sexual Enlightenment with Elsbeth Meuth & Freddy Zental Weaver – Episode 286

The connection between our sexual-self and our heart-self that can open our love-self. And when we are integrated between our sexual energy and our heart, we feel more complete and can share ourselves fully. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon speaks with Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver. Elsbeth and Freddy are founders of the TantraNova Institute in Chicago. This dynamic couple has over two decades of experience guiding more than ten thousand couples and singles towards lasting intimacy. Renowned for their expertise, they have been featured on Showtime's "Sexual Healing" and the Emmy Award-winning NBC show "Starting Over." As beloved life and business partners residing in Chicago, Elsbeth and Freddy share their insights globally, speaking at conferences, universities, and spiritual centers. Their impact is validated by the recognition in their best-selling book, "Sexual Enlightenment”. Elsbeth and Freddy also serve as faculty members at The Art of Living Retreat Center in North Carolina. We’re excited to have Elsbeth & Freddy with us today to discuss intimacy, spiritual expansion, and their book “Sexual Enlightenment: How to Create Lasting Fulfillment in Life, Love, and Intimacy”.

 

To learn more about TantraNova, tantric retreats & private programs, please visit: https://www.tantranova.com

For more information about Sexual Enlightenment: How to Create Lasting Fulfillment in Life, Love and Intimacy by Elsbeth Meuth & Freddy Zental Weaver, please visit: https://www.tantranova.com/product/sexual-enlightenment-book/

Watch the Free Introduction to Tantric Intimacy, please visit: https://www.tantranova.com/free-introduction-to-tantric-intimacy/

For more information about the TantraNova Workshops and Private Programs, please visit: https://www.tantranova.com/programs/

Connect with TantraNova on YouTube, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKincrF-VHfsabcIvsbQEhQ/videos

Being Ghosted: Hope, Healing, & Understanding with Gretta Perlmutter – Episode 285

As humans, we are inherently wired to seek and create meaning in our experiences. The intricate processes of our brains demand a sense of meaning in any given event. When faced with the phenomenon of being ghosted, the absence of comprehension regarding the reasons behind it can prove to be profoundly challenging and emotionally painful. In this episode Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Gretta Perlmutter. Gretta is a resilience coach, speaker, and the creator and host of the podcast Coping With Ghosting. Gretta's personal story is a powerful one that started at the age of 12 when she first experienced the pain of being ghosted by friends and significant others.This early heartbreak led her on a transformative journey, turning these experiences into opportunities for growth. Diving deep into the emotional landscape of ghosting, Gretta offers others ways to cope with the “ghosting pandemic”. Through her podcast, social media channels, group sessions, and coaching, Gretta shares her proven methods for moving through the aftermath of being ghosted. We’re excited to have Gretta with us today to discuss ghosting and coping with loss and heartbreak.

 

To learn more about the Coping With Ghosting Podcast, please visit: https://www.copingwithghosting.com
To download the Coping with Ghosting Guide, please visit: https://www.copingwithghosting.com/copy-of-free-guide-6-texts-for-your
For more information about the Take your Power Back Workshop, please visit: https://www.copingwithghosting.com/take-your-power-back
To join the Coping with Ghosting Facebook Group, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/copingwithghosting/

Owning Our Struggles & Finding Healing in Community with Minaa B., LMSW – Episode 284

Self-efficacy involves introspection, prompting us to inquire, what do I have control over that can help lead me toward a life that I feel I deserve to live? It entails taking baby steps in areas of my life where I have allowed myself to relinquish control and gradually reclaiming my power. While we all aspire to lead lives marked by joy and gratitude, we acknowledge that adversity may still surround us as we strive for these goals. In navigating this journey, the key lies in acknowledging the challenges while steadfastly pursuing the life we truly deserve. In this episode Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Minaa B. Minaa is a licensed social worker, mental health educator, and author of the book "Owning Our Struggles”. With a background in psychotherapy focused on anxiety, depression, and trauma, Minaa has worked across various mental health sectors, including early childhood programs, private practice, and community mental health. Holding a graduate degree from New York University, Minaa is also the founder of Minaa B. Consulting, specializing in developing psychological safety within organizations. As a mental health educator and coach, Minaa emphasizes the connection between mental health and social justice. Based in New York City, Minaa is dedicated to empowering others and fostering supportive connections for personal and societal growth. We’re excited to have Minaa with us to discuss self-efficacy, the power of healing in groups, and her debut book “Owning Your Own Struggles: A Path to Healing and Finding Community in a Broken World”.

 

For more information about “Owning Our Struggles: A Path to Healing and Finding Community in a Broken World” by Minaa B., LMSW, please visit: https://www.minaab.com/books

For more information about Minaa B., please visit: https://www.minaab.com

To subscribe to Minaa’s newsletter, please visit: https://minaab.substack.com

To learn more about Mindful with Mina podcast, please visit: https://www.minaab.com/mindful-with-minaa-podcast

Clinicians Series: Discover Energy Healing with Dr. Bradley Nelson – Episode 283

Imagine if we could harness the innate capacity and inclination of our bodies to heal themselves. What if there existed a method to unleash the rejuvenating potential of our conscious minds, liberating us from the emotional baggage and pent-up energy that often leads to dysfunction within our bodies? In this insightful Clinician’s Series Episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Dr. Bradley Nelson. Bradley is one of the world’s foremost experts in the emerging fields of Bioenergetic Medicine and Energy Psychology. He has trained and certified over 12,000 certified practitioners worldwide to help people overcome physical and emotional discomfort by releasing their emotional baggage. His best-selling book “The Emotion Code” provides step-by-step instructions for working with the body’s energy healing power. We’re excited to have Dr. Nelson with us today to take a deep dive into the practical experiential techniques. strategies and constructs of a healing process that can help you unlock stuck emotions and achieve your inherent potential.

 

For more information about Discover Healing, please visit: https://discoverhealing.com

For more information about the Emotional Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson, please visit: https://discoverhealing.com/the-emotion-code/book/

For more information about the Body Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson, please visit: https://discoverhealing.com/the-body-code/book/

For more information about Energy Healing Certification, please listen: https://discoverhealing.com/certification/

For more information about Dr. Bradley Nelson, please visit: https://drbradleynelson.com

Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Tom Geraghty – Episode 282

We often frame the work environment as an execution problem rather than a learning problem. If we can reframe it as a learning problem, then we can improve over time. With this new mindset, we can create an environment where it’s safer to take acceptable, well defined intelligent risks, suggest new ideas, and admit mistakes. Tom is the CEO and founder of Psychological Safety (powered by Iterum Ltd). With a diverse background that encompasses ecological research, technology, and leadership roles, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Throughout his career, Tom has held influential positions such as CTO and CIO, which have fueled his passion for DevOps, psychological safety, and generative leadership. Today, as the driving force behind Iterum Ltd, Tom focuses on organizational transformation through safety culture. Drawing from his experiences collaborating with teams spanning various domains including technology, healthcare, aviation, and government, he empowers organizations to cultivate psychological safety and unleash their true potential. We’re excited to have Tom with us today to discuss psychological safety and creating a thriving workforce.

 

For more information about Psychological Safety, please visit: https://psychsafety.co.uk

For downloadable resources on psychological safety, please visit: https://psychsafety.co.uk/free-resources-on-psychological-safety/

To attend a psychological safety online meet up, please visit: https://psychsafety.co.uk/meet-ups/

To subscribe to the weekly Psychological Safety Newsletter, please visit: https://psychsafety.co.uk/newsletter/

To learn more about Tom Geraghty, please visit: https://tomgeraghty.co.uk

The Transformative Ability of Listening with Christine Miles– Episode 281

Actively listening is no small task. Despite being a crucial element of effective communication, what makes it challenging to truly engage in this skill? In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Christine Miles. Christine is an executive coach, thought leader, entrepreneur, recognized world expert in the field of listening differently, and author of the book What Is It Costing You Not to Listen?: The Power of Understanding to Connect, Influence, Solve & Sell. For over 25 years, Christine has been helping executives, individuals, and families expand human connections, transforming businesses and lives. Christine holds a BS in Psychology from Millersville University, a Master’s in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and is the Founder and CEO of EQuipt, helping organizations apply human skills to drive results and build cultures of empathy. We’re excited to have Christine with us today to discuss the power of listening and her book What Is It Costing You To Listen: The Power of Understanding to Connect, Influence, Solve & Sell.

 

For more information about The Listening Path, please visit: https://thelisteningpath.com

For more information about What Is It Costing You To Listen by Christine Miles, please visit: https://thelisteningpath.com/listening-book/

Connect with The Listening Path on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thelisteningpathsystem
Connect with The Listening Path on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzP5PyPkrqG7BayFs0kU_g

Connect with The Listening Path on LinkedIn at: http://linkedin.com/company/equipt-the-listening-path/’

Money Wounds & Financial Therapy with Brad Barrett – Episode 280

When was the last day you didn't find yourself contemplating money at least once? It seems that, irrespective of who you are, the concept of money has inevitably woven itself into your daily thoughts, presenting itself as an essential consideration. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon speaks with Brad Barrett. Brad serves as the Managing Director and Partner at One Capital Management, LLC, a private wealth advisory firm overseeing $5 billion in assets. With an extensive background of nearly 20 years in the financial services industry, his primary focus is on enhancing investor education. Possessing the heart of a teacher, Brad shares his wealth of knowledge and experience through his weekly YouTube, Podcast, and Radio Show, "Make Your Money Matter." Brad has educated numerous individuals nationwide, guiding them in their financial planning for freedom. Brad’s book "Retire Right" provides a practical guide to investment and financial planning. Brad holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Political Science from Arizona State University and is recognized as a Certified Financial Planner and a member of Kingdom Advisors. We’re excited to have Brad Barrett with us today to discuss money wounds and financial therapy.

 

For more information about One Capital Management and Brad Barrett, please visit: https://onecapital.com/index.html

To learn more about Make Your Money Matter with Brad Barrett, please visit: https://onecapital.com/makeyourmoneymatter.html

Connect with Make Your Money Matter with Brad Barrett on YouTube, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@makeyourmoneymatter

Single Session Therapy, Scalable Impact with Dr. Jessica Schleider – Episode 279

How can we think about interventions that don't assume that folks are going to be able to come back for four months, once a week? In this episode, Sharlee Dixon speaks with Dr. Jessica Schleider. Jessica is Associate Professor of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University, where she directs the Lab for Scalable Mental Health. Schleider completed her PhD in clinical psychology at Harvard University, her doctoral internship in clinical and community psychology at Yale School of Medicine, and her BA in psychology at Swarthmore College. Her research on brief, scalable interventions for youth depression and anxiety has been recognized via numerous awards, including a National Institutes of Health Director’s Early Independence Award; the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) President’s New Researcher Award; and Forbes’ “30 Under 30 in Healthcare.” We’re excited to have Jessica with us today to discuss single-session interventions and her new book Little Treatments, Big Effects: How to Build Meaningful Moments that Can Transform Your Mental Health.

 

For more information about the Lab for Scalable Mental Health and Single-Session Interventions, please visit: https://www.schleiderlab.org

For more information about Little Treatments, Big Effects by Jessica Schleider, please visit: https://www.schleiderlab.org/book.html

For more information about Project Yes! Youth Empowerment & Support, please visit: https://www.schleiderlab.org/yes.html

The Power to Fix Your Anxiety with Faust Ruggiero – Episode 278

We’ve been taught to think of anxiety as though we have a mental disease. Anxiety is primarily a physiological reaction. If we can sympathize over those fight or flight moments, we can start to retrain your brain and manage that moment in a different way. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Faust Ruggiero. Faust is a seasoned professional with nearly 40 years of experience in counseling and psychology. His career has spanned a wide array of settings, from clinics for deaf children to prisons and major corporations. As the President of the Community Psychological Center in Bangor, Pennsylvania, Faust developed the Process Way of Life counseling program, now featured in his award-winning book, The Fix Yourself Handbook. This program offers a comprehensive approach, addressing over fifty internal human processes to help individuals overcome life's challenges. Faust's expertise has earned him recognition nationally and internationally, and he hosts the radio show Fix It With Faust. In 2023, he released the second installment of The Fix Yourself Empowerment Series, titled The Fix Your Anxiety Handbook. Faust is committed to improving lives through his innovative counseling and personal development programs. We’re excited to have Faust with us today to discuss anxiety, desperation and his book The Fix Your Anxiety Handbook.

 

For more information about Faust Ruggiero, please visit: https://www.faustruggiero.com
For more information about The Fix Your Anxiety Handbook by Faust Ruggiero, please visit: https://www.faustruggiero.com/buy_book2.html

Connect with Faust on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/faustinspire/

Connect with Faust on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCAGHkwno52fug1bNnAxfDQ

Connect with Faust on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/FaustInspire/

Connect with Fuast on Twitter/X at: https://twitter.com/faustinspire

ECM Method for Well-Being with Dr. Ellen Cutler – Episode 277

There can be block in our lives. They can be emotional, food sensitivities, and other more chronic issues. With ECM, a clearing process, it can help get our brain to realign with our body in ways that we can transcend and be successful in life. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Dr. Ellen Cutler. Ellen is a best-selling author with over 30 years of clinical experience as a chiropractor and pioneer in natural healing methods.  Ellen specializes in desensitization of food and other sensitivities, gentle detoxification, and enzyme and nutritional therapy and a revolutionary energetic technique designed to thoroughly investigate and help heal chronic conditions that have perplexed the conventional medical establishment. Inspired by her personal journey of overcoming severe gastrointestinal issues, Ellen developed her revolutionary healing technique ECM, the Ellen Cutler Method, and provides training to other health care practitioners through her seminar appearances, books and videos, and webinars. We’re excited to have Ellen with us today as we discuss advanced energetic desensitization techniques and her approach to energy-based healing she calls, the Ellen Cutler Method (ECM).

 

For more information about Dr. Ellen Cutler and EMC, please visit: https://drellencutler.com
For more information about Micro Miracles by Ellen Cutler, please visit: https://drellencutler.com/product/micro-miracles-discover-the-healing-power-of-enzymes/

Rising Above Your Story with Karena Kilcoyne – Episode 276

Why do we feel so empty when we have so much? In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Karena Kilcoyne.  Karena is an author and a former criminal defense attorney, who faced profound trauma early in her life. Her mother tried to give her away at birth, and at the age of 12, Karena’s father's incarceration left the family struggling. After her mother's death, Karena adopted her 9-year-old brother and graduated from law school at 24. Karena carried around two decades worth of suppressed trauma for the next 10+ years and, after decades of suffering, went on a healing journey. In her book Rise Above Your Story, Karena shares her journey, guiding listeners to acknowledge, release, and rise above their limiting stories for emotional freedom and self-love. We’re excited to have Karena with us today to discuss trauma, resilience, and her new book Rise Above Your Story: Free Yourself from Past Trauma and Create the Life You Want.

 

For more information about Karena Kilcoyne and Rise Above Your Story, please visit: https://karenakilcoyne.com
To take advantage of a limited time special offer on Rise Above Your Story, please visit: https://karenakilcoyne.com/#special-offer
Connect with Karena on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/karenakilcoyne
Connect with Karena on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/karena_kilcoyne/
Connect with Karena on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXxBm3NXsVUaNT7JqQkYgww
Connect with Karena on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karena-kilcoyne-rise-above-the-story/

 

12 Questions for Love: Unlocking Deeper Human Connection with Topaz Adizes – Episode 275

Every relationship has its own story, has its own world, has its own language. And there's something to be learned if you create the space and you ask good questions. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon speaks with Topaz Adizes. Topaz is an Emmy Award-winning writer, director, and experience design architect. He is an Edmund Hillary fellow and Sundance/Skoll stories of change fellow. His works have been selected to Cannes, Sundance, IDFA, and SXSW; featured in New Yorker magazine, Vanity Fair, and the New York Times; and have garnered an Emmy for new approaches to documentary and Two World Press photo awards for immersive storytelling and interactive documentary. He is currently the founder and executive director of the experience design studio The Skin Deep. We’re excited to have Topaz with us today to share his book 12 Questions for Love: A Guide to Intimate Conversations & Deep Relationships and his work with THE SKIN DEEP, hosting over 1,200 conversations all over the world.

 

For more information about 12 Questions for Love: A Guide to Intimate Conversations & Deep Relationships, please visit: https://shop.theskindeep.com/products/12-questions-for-love-a-guide-to-intimate-conversations-and-deeper-relationships
For more information about The Skin Deep, please visit: https://shop.theskindeep.com
Connect with The Skin Deep on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/theskindeep/videos
Connect with The Skin Deep on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_skindeep/
For more information about Topaz Adizes, please visit: https://www.topazadizes.com

Bipolar General: Warrior’s Battle with Mental Illness with Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Gregg Martin– Episode 274

“I was born with a bipolar brain, and that I lived on the bipolar spectrum pretty much my whole life.”- Gregg Martin. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon speaks with retired Major General Gregg Martin. Gregg Martin, PhD, is a retired major general and a 36-year Army combat veteran, celebrated for his remarkable career commanding engineer units and holding prestigious roles such as president of the National Defense University, and commander of Fort Leonard Wood. Gregg is an accomplished author, his book Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness, candidly shares his journey. With advanced degrees from MIT, the Naval War College, and the Army War College, Gregg’s indomitable spirit offers hope and inspiration to others. We’re excited to have Gregg with us today to discuss Bipolar Disorder, his book The Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness and his experiences with his Bipolar diagnosis.

 

For more information about Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness please visit: https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-General-Forever-Illness-Association/dp/1682479188
For more information about Major General Gregg Martin, please visit: https://www.generalgreggmartin.com
For more information about Grit Hope, please visit: https://grithope.com
For more information about BiAffect, please visit: https://www.biaffect.com

ABPsi & African-Centered Psychology with Dr. Donell Barnett – Episode 273

When we think about cultures that are more community oriented, we embrace the concept of Ubuntu, which says “I am because you are. You are because I am”. It is this notion that we are inextricably connected to one another, to our world, to our environment, to all that is around us. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Dr. Donell Barnett. Donell is a counseling psychologist and Past President at The Association of Black Psychologists. Donell has served as the Director of HIV Prevention Programs, Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Behavioral Health Clinic Director, and Chief of Field Investigations and Program Evaluation for the US Army Public Health Center. His expertise and interests include trauma, the role of faith in wellness, and programs to improve the health and well-being of communities left out of economic and social growth. Together Graham and Donell discuss the creation of ABPsi and the critique of APA, healing through relationships and community, and the unique skills and attitudes of black psychologists in the mental health field.  ABPsi is the liberation of the African Mind, the empowerment of the African Character, and the enlivenment of the African Spirit.

 

For more information about the Association of Black Psychologists, please visit: https://abpsi.org
For more information about ABPsi’s programs, please visit: https://abpsi.org/national-programs/
For more information about The Black Mental Health Workforce Survey Report, please visit: https://abpsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/The-Black-Mental-Health-Workforce-Survey-Final.pdf
For more information about resources available to you provided by ABPsi, please visit: https://abpsi.org/resources/