Best Mental Health Podcasts (2024)

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How to Have a Good Set up During the Preshot Routine 5:57

24m ago5:57

5:57

Welcome to the Golf Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional golfers to help them reach their goals and play more consistent golf. In the podcast, Dr. Cohn will do a deep dive into preshot routines. In this podcast, you learn: How to have…

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#705 Brain Health & Dementia - Dr Heather Sandison 1:30:02

19m ago1:30:02

1:30:02

Dr. Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor focused on dementia care. She is the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego’s premier brain optimization clinic. She shares her research with Paul and provides hope for dementia prevention and care through lifestyle changes you can make right now. Watch for her new book, Reversing Alzheimer's: The …

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ENCORE: How to Start Writing a Book: Things They Don’t Tell You 47:52

1h ago47:52

47:52

If you’ve ever thought about writing a book, you’ve realized that the process is intimidating. Just knowing where to begin and how to proceed pose big challenges. We are tackling this topic with today’s guest and uncovering the things nobody tells you about writing a book. Join us to get real and learn more! Our Featured Guest Raj Lulla Raj Lulla i…

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#704 Depression & College - Sierra Katow 1:44:27

1d ago1:44:27

1:44:27

Sierra Katow is a comedian, writer, and actress (The Sex Lives of College Girls). She shares her journey to becoming a comedian, dealing with depression, and how she survived Harvard. Be sure to check out her debut stand-up special, Funt, streaming online. More about Sierra: Her stand up special Funt: Available now from Comedy Dynamics Where to Wat…

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ENCORE: How To Make Money From Your Podcast Without Just Relying On Sponsors with Melvin Varghese PhD 21:26

7d ago21:26

21:26

Podcast sponsorship is often seen as the “golden goose” of podcasting. We started working with sponsors on STC a few years ago, and they have generated over $95k to this point. However, I’ve learned that relying solely on sponsorships is not the wisest stance because your success rides the ebbs and flows of another company’s marketing budget. I’m v…

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"How To Decrease Childhood Anxiety" with Andrew Blackwood 20:44

4d ago20:44

20:44

In this episode, we replay sessions from our 2023 virtual conference, Voices of Hope. Tune in to hear Andrew Blackwood as he guides Christian parents through the Parental Peace Framework. Discover effective strategies to understand and address your child's anxiety, motivate them to excel daily, and resolve conflicts swiftly and peacefully. Learn ho…

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#703 Raised In Foster Care - Bruce W Brackett 1:39:50

8d ago1:39:50

1:39:50

Bruce W. Brackett (@BWB.Positivity) is an author and artist who, along with his sisters, was taken away from his mother and put into foster care when he was a child. He shares his story of his early childhood pain, his addiction, and the surprising love that he found in his foster parents and his life as a theater kid. Look for his new book How To …

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ENCORE: Low Risk Ways To Host Your First Retreat with Megan Gunnell 52:07

9d ago52:07

52:07

Hosting a retreat sounds like a great idea, right? When you stop and think about all the logistical and financial details, that’s when many fears and questions come to the surface. Perhaps the biggest fear is whether enough people will pay for your retreat to make it a success. Join us as we dive into this topic with today’s expert guest! Our Featu…

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"In Living Color" with Amy Skogerboe 30:32

12d ago30:32

30:32

In this episode, we present a compelling session from our virtual conference, Voices of Hope 2023, featuring Amy Skogerboe. Amy challenges listeners to see their brokenness as sovereign opportunities for God's plan to unfold and His greater story to come alive through their lives. Tune in to be inspired and to gain a new perspective on how your per…

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The Psychology of the Planning Stage of a Preshot Routine 5:57

13d ago5:57

5:57

Welcome to the Golf Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional golfers to help them reach their goals and play more consistent golf. In the podcast, Dr. Cohn will do a deep dive into preshot routines. In this podcast, you learn: What goes i…

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#702 Ketamine Therapy - Dr. Samuel Wilkinson 1:35:49

15d ago1:35:49

1:35:49

Dr Samuel Wilkinson is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and the Associate Director of the Depression Research Program at Yale University. Much of his research has involved the use of ketamine and other psychedelic therapies as well as the power of purpose and altruism in mental health care. Click below to buy his book Purpose: What Evolution an…

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ENCORE: The Anxiety Of Finding A Private Practice Niche 26:20

16d ago26:20

26:20

About a month ago, I shared that I’ve decided to go into private practice, in addition to keeping STC running and growing. There are three main reasons for this decision: I miss the therapy room, a clinical arm to my business is a wise move, and I’ll be able to more strategically diversify my income. I think this venture will offer new opportunitie…

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"You Are Not Your Trauma" Interview with Caroline Beidler and Diana Dalles 30:17

19d ago30:17

30:17

In this episode, Pastor Brad interviews Caroline Beidler and her mother, Diana Dalles, co-authors of the book You Are Not Your Trauma. Together, they share their powerful journey through trauma within their family, including substance abuse and the profound impact it had on their lives. They discuss the challenges they faced, the healing process, a…

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#701 - I No Longer Want To Die - Johnny Crowder 1:45:44

29d ago1:45:44

1:45:44

Johnny Crowder (@JohnnyCrowderLovesYou) is the lead singer of a death metal band and a suicide survivor who shares his story, which includes battles with schizophrenia and depression and how he spreads care for humankind through his music. Check out his TED Talk “Why I don't want to die anymore”. More about Johnny: Website: copenotes.com FB: facebo…

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ENCORE: Using Brainspotting To Work With Athletes 40:01

23d ago40:01

40:01

Today’s session is all about brainspotting, a powerful and fascinating psychotherapy technique that I have personally found to be helpful. Specifically, we discuss the technique as it is used to help performance athletes. Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Thad Frye, LCSW Thad Frye is a licensed clinical social worker in Boulder, CO. As a ce…

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Finding Purpose in the Midst of Bipolar Disorder: Jesslyn McCutcheon’s Journey 41:14

26d ago41:14

41:14

In this episode, Pastor Brad interviews Jesslyn McCutcheon, who has lived with bipolar 1 disorder for the past 24 years. Jesslyn shares her journey of coming to terms with her mental illness and realizing her calling to minister in this area. Last year, she began speaking at different churches about creating stigma-free environments and the importa…

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Toxic positivity 27:55

25d ago27:55

27:55

In the last two years, online searches for ‘toxic positivity’ have spiked. In this discussion from the Cheltenham Science Festival, we find out what toxic positivity is, and how it can hurt you and people around you. In front of a live audience, Claudia Hammond is joined by psychologist Dr Linda Blair, GP and educator Dr Anisha Patel, and wellbeing…

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#700 Choosing Healthier Men - Valerie 1:51:29

1M ago1:51:29

1:51:29

Valerie is one of Paul’s friends from his support group. She shares stories from her childhood in Rome, which included a philandering and deceptive father. She also digs deep into her own relationship patterns and how she’s trying to break them. This episode was sponsored by the podcast The Quiet Journeys of Professor Atwood. Listen here https://po…

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ENCORE: What Therapists Should Know As Billions Are Invested In Mental Health Startups 37:18

1M ago37:18

37:18

Today’s session covers a topic that many clinicians are pondering. Many, like me, are having conversations with themselves in their heads about the available opportunities and the most efficient and ethical ways not to be left behind as technology presents new options in our field. The issue is how we can navigate the world of mental health tech st…

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Tetris as therapy; internet addiction and teens; the psychology of secrets 30:28

1M ago30:28

30:28

You probably know the video game Tetris, perhaps you’ve even played it, but have you ever thought about it as therapy? Claudia Hammond talks to Professor Emily Holmes from Uppsala University, about her work using Tetris as a psychological intervention for unwanted memories. During the pandemic many ICU workers found they were experiencing intrusive…

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Interview with Chris Morris, Author of "Resilient and Redeemed" 34:35

1M ago34:35

34:35

In this enlightening episode, Pastor Brad sits down with Chris Morris, the author of Resilient and Redeemed: Lessons from Suicidality and Depression. Chris shares his deeply personal journey, recounting how he discovered God at the age of 15 while battling depression and suicidal thoughts. Through years of struggle, Chris has gained profound insigh…

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What Mental Skills Should Golfers Include in a Preshot Routine? 7:39

1M ago7:39

7:39

Welcome to the Golf Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional golfers to help them reach their goals and play more consistent golf. In the podcast, Dr. Cohn will do a deep dive into preshot routines. In this podcast, you learn: What mental…

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#699 - Harnessing Anxiety - Dr Arash Javanbakht 1:29:24

1M ago1:29:24

1:29:24

Dr. Arash Javanbakht @Arash_Javanbakht is a psychiatrist and serves as the director of the Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Research Clinic (STARC) at Wayne State School of Medicine. He shares his work studying PTSD and other trauma, in particular the wild success that has been achieved via Augmented reality tech treatments. Check out his book Afraid: U…

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ENCORE What I Learned from Creating a Course for CEUs with Matthew Bierds 37:22

1M ago37:22

37:22

Many of us have thought about creating continuing education courses and wondered how the process works and what factors are involved. Who better to learn from than someone who has done this successfully? Being successful at CEU course creation takes innovation, creativity, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us for informative insights from today’s…

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Languishing and the search for meaning in the modern world 27:40

2M ago27:40

27:40

If you’re feeling demotivated and aimless, but you’re not depressed, you might be languishing. But what exactly is languishing, and what can you do about it? Claudia Hammond talks to the sociologist Dr Corey Keyes, who coined the term. He has some solutions that could help you move from languishing to flourishing, as well as poetic descriptions of …

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#698 ADHD In Marriage - Penn & Kim Holderness 1:23:13

1M ago1:23:13

1:23:13

Penn and Kim Holderness talk about living with and navigating their marriage through ADHD. They open up about their struggles and share strategies to make living with ADHD a little easier. Look out for their new book, ADHD is Awesome. More about Penn and Kim: https://theholdernessfamily.com/adhd-is-awesome/ This episode was sponsored by the podcast…

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368: What I Learned After My First Two Talks 28:58

2M ago28:58

28:58

To keep you informed, this will be the last session before I take a summer break. Along with taking time for much-anticipated rest, I’ll be busy with my family and many STC-related projects! STC will still be here, though, as we run replays of our best episodes for you during this time. I look forward to returning in a few weeks with another great …

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Grief, summer seasonal affective disorder, and anxiety in older people 27:57

2M ago27:57

27:57

In this episode, Claudia Hammond goes to the Chelsea Flower Show to speak to garden designer Katherine Holland. She credits gardening with helping to ease her grief following the death of her mother. Her Grief Kind garden features a meeting space with three chairs set around a coffee table, to encourage conversations about grief and will include a …

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#697 Best Of: Chris Fairbanks - Growing Up Around Dementia 58:43

2M ago58:43

58:43

A favorite among listeners, this Best Of episode was originally recorded in 2011, in the first months of the podcast. Stand-up Comedian, Skateboarder and co-host (with Karen Kilgariff) of the podcast Do You Need A Ride? Chris Fairbanks (aka @Chris_Fairbanks) talks with Paul about his mother’s battle with alcoholism, Alzheimer’s and Dementia and its…

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367: Psychedelic Therapy: What You Need To Know As A Therapist 32:13

2M ago32:13

32:13

As I’m moving back into clinical work, I’m compelled to do more clinical-related podcasts. Today’s session fits that bill as it delves into psychedelic psychotherapy, an area of clinical work that is exploding with interesting potential. There is a lot to navigate within this topic; join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Keith Kurlander Keith Ku…

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Why is exercise good for your mental health? 28:04

2M ago28:04

28:04

As part of the BBC’s mental well-being season, All in the Mind takes a deep dive into the evidence on the relationship between exercise and mental health. Not just whether getting moving can make a difference, but why. Claudia Hammond laces up her running shoes and goes for a jog on the seafront in Eastbourne with a group of people who are running …

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What Mistakes Golfers make with Their Preshot Routine? 5:39

2M ago5:39

5:39

Welcome to the Golf Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional golfers to help them reach their goals and play more consistent golf. In the podcast, Dr. Cohn will do a deep dive into preshot routines. In this podcast, you learn: What are th…

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#696 Best Of: Seeking Oblivion - Paul's Friend Karma 1:03:14

2M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

A favorite episode among listeners and from the first year of the podcast (2011). How do you cope when you are convinced your life is constantly in danger as a child? First, you band together with your siblings and form an army, then you learn about the sweet oblivion of addiction. Paul’s friend Karma withholds her last name and picture so she can …

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366: Finding Your Enough As An Entrepreneur with Jeanetta Garrison, LCSW 40:20

2M ago40:20

40:20

More is not always better. We often find that what we are chasing in our pursuit of success is not what we thought it was. Entrepreneurship for private practice clinicians naturally attracts many high achievers and recovering perfectionists, so we need to take a pause and periodically reassess and redefine what success looks like. Join us for a clo…

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Season of Attainment 1:04:31

2M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

Tara Sutphen CHt & Jason D McKean CHt will discuss Season of Attainment. www.tarainsight.com www.jasondmckean.comBy Tara Sutphen CHt

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Dishonesty researcher accused of fraud; hypocrisy; suicide prevention; awe 27:34

2M ago27:34

27:34

First today, a story of alleged academic fraud. The allegations against Professor Francesca Gino might seem unremarkable at first sight. After all, we’ve covered allegations of fraud in psychology on All in the Mind before and the field has been doing all sorts to try to fix the problems. But what is unusual about this eminent Harvard researcher is…

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#695 Fentanyl - Dave Manheim 1:38:18

2M ago1:38:18

1:38:18

Dave Manheim is a producer and podcaster (Dopey) who shares his story of recovery and what it was like to create a podcast dedicated to addiction stories–and then to suddenly lose his co-host and creative partner to an overdose. More about Dave: www.DopeyPodcast.com WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs not…

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365: Starter Podcaster Setups 31:57

2M ago31:57

31:57

One of the most common questions I’m asked is about the gear needed to begin podcasting. I will honestly admit that it’s a difficult decision when you’re just starting because you want reliable equipment that does a great job, but you are also hesitant to break the bank for it. As you progress, several factors complicate the choices of gear, such a…

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Beltaine & the Creative Spark 1:01:18

3M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Tara Sutphen CHt & Jason D McKean CHt will discuss Beltaine and the creative spark. www.tarainsight.com www.jasondmckean.comBy Tara Sutphen CHt

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#694 Accident & Deformity Trauma - Marcy Langlois 1:56:02

3M ago1:56:02

1:56:02

Marcy Langlois was born with a physical deformity, which required 23 surgical procedures before the age of 18, and was involved in a devastating, life-changing accident at the age of 17. She shares her story and opens up about the ways in which she has been able to heal and to focus on life’s infinite possibility. Look for her podcast Living Beyond…

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364: How to Start Writing a Book: Things They Don’t Tell You 45:40

3M ago45:40

45:40

If you’ve ever thought about writing a book, you’ve realized that the process is intimidating. Just knowing where to begin and how to proceed pose big challenges. We are tackling this topic with today’s guest and uncovering the things nobody tells you about writing a book. Join us to get real and learn more! Our Featured Guest Raj Lulla Raj Lulla i…

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How do Preshot Routines help Golfers? 5:29

3M ago5:29

5:29

Welcome to the Golf Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional golfers to help them reach their goals and play more consistent golf. In the podcast, Dr. Cohn will do a deep dive into preshot routines. In this podcast, you learn: How do pres…

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#693 Chronic Pain - Erin Williams 1:28:05

3M ago1:28:05

1:28:05

Erin Williams is an author, illustrator, and healthcare researcher who joins Paul to discuss chronic pain and how her own struggles with it have served her art. Look for her new book What's Wrong?: Personal Histories of Chronic Pain and Bad Medicine More about Erin: website: https://www.erinrwilliams.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/er…

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363: How To Make Money From Your Podcast Without Just Relying on Sponsors with Melvin Varghese, Ph.D. 22:42

3M ago22:42

22:42

Podcast sponsorship is often seen as the “golden goose” of podcasting. We started working with sponsors on STC a few years ago, and they have generated over $95k to this point. However, I’ve learned that relying solely on sponsorships is not the wisest stance because your success rides the ebbs and flows of another company’s marketing budget. I’m v…

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#692 Foster Parenting - Michael Laurie 1:50:56

3M ago1:50:56

1:50:56

Michael Laurie is an actor, a small group facilitator, and a parent. He talks with Paul about his road to recovery and shares his unusual story of becoming a foster parent, with all the love and pain that entails. More about Michael Laurie: www.MichaelLaurie.com IG @MichaelLaurieus WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes and leave a revi…

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362: Low Risk Ways To Host Your First Retreat with Megan Gunnell 48:20

3M ago48:20

48:20

Hosting a retreat sounds like a great idea, right? When you stop and think about all the logistical and financial details, that’s when many fears and questions come to the surface. Perhaps the biggest fear is whether enough people will pay for your retreat to make it a success. Join us as we dive into this topic with today’s expert guest! Our Featu…

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Colors & Chakra Therapy 1:02:39

3M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Tara Sutphen CHt & Jason D McKean CHt will discuss Colors and Chakras during a Hypnotherapy session. www.tarainsight.com www.jasondmckean.comBy Tara Sutphen CHt

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#691 Nature & The Brain - Dr. Jeff Karp 1:43:27

3M ago1:43:27

1:43:27

Dr. Jeff Karp is a Harvard Medical School professor and bioengineer. He works in the fields of drug delivery, medical devices, stem cell therapeutics, and tissue adhesives and has been recognized by MIT as being one of the top innovators in the world. He talks with Paul about his work, his relationship with nature, and how life led him to where he …

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361: The Anxiety Of Finding A Private Practice Niche 23:54

3M ago23:54

23:54

About a month ago, I shared that I’ve decided to go into private practice, in addition to keeping STC running and growing. There are three main reasons for this decision: I miss the therapy room, a clinical arm to my business is a wise move, and I’ll be able to more strategically diversify my income. I think this venture will offer new opportunitie…

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The Great Solar Eclipse 1:01:14

3M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Tara Sutphen CHt and Jason D McKean CHt will discuss the Great Solar Eclipse -- it will be crossing through America on Monday Afternoon, April 8, 2024 www.tarainsight.com www.jasondmckean.comBy Tara Sutphen CHt

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