On Your Mind

Claire Powers is a self-proclaimed student of heroic living. After waging a war against her own mind through battles with depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, and alcoholism, in a pivotal moment she chose to live her life differently. From that moment of desperation, she humbled herself to do whatever it took to learn how to fall in love with living. Claire is here with Timothy J. Hayes, Psy....

Suffering from mental illness can take a toll on your life. For some, as it manifests later in their lives, it can be detrimental to their career, faith, and personal relationships. How can someone emerge from that dark hole and reclaim their life? In this inspiring episode, Timothy J. Hayes is joined by author and blogger,  June Converse . Here, June openly shares her story of living with bi...

There are so many ways you can heal yourself that does not include the use of medication. Diving into a more holistic and natural way to help you with your mental health, Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. sits down with  Jodie Skillicorn, DO , in this episode. Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology and the Diplomate of the American Board of Holistic Integrative Medicine, Dr. Skillicorn takes us...

You can’t talk of modern psychiatry without talking about psychiatric medication, which has become the cornerstone of the practice over the decades. The problem with psychiatric drugs, however, is that they do more harm than good to the brain and withdrawal can be a real challenge if you’ve already started taking them. Many psychiatrists wouldn’t let you know that, though, as you will learn from D...

Mental health issues are very much affecting so many people around the world. However, the problem is the way we start our conversations around it—talking about it in response to and not ahead of it. In this episode, Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D., brings someone who has been empowering the conversation on proactive suicide prevention and mental health education. He interviews  Jonny Boucher , the...

Everybody deals with stress, anxiety, and a myriad of other issues that turn us against our own minds and bodies.  Kathryn Nicolai  gives people the weapons to defeat these inner monsters every day at  Ethos Yoga  in Holly, Michigan, where she works to help students connect sensation and emotion in an empowering and productive way. Using yoga and other mindfulness-based techniq...

Mother nature is a well-spring of healing solutions for many of our health problems. Unfortunately, not many people are aware of this and would reach out for medications instead. Moving us into the world of naturopathy, Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. interviews  Rebecca Culley-Healey , ND, the owner of  Hawthorn & Violet  Naturopathic Services and Herbal Apothecary—a unique herb stor...

The body has a strong ability to heal itself, especially when given the resources and support to do so. However, time and again, with our solutions to healing, we tend to reach out for medications that often only provide temporary relief.  Dr. Jodie Skillicorn , a diplomate of the American Board of Holistic Integrative Medicine, believes otherwise and helps patients take back their own health...

There is huge wisdom to be found in someone who has been through the same situations as you. When it comes to living with a mental health disorder, gathering insights from those who have been through the same struggles is nothing short of value. In this episode, Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D., sits down with Ruth White to talk about living with bipolar disorder and what she found would work, not only f...

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition triggered by terrifying events. It can cause severe anxiety, flashbacks, and even nightmares. Joining Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. in this episode is Dr. Eugene Lipov , a board-certified physician in Anesthesiology and Pain Management. Dr. Lipov pioneered the adaption of a well-known procedure called Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) f...

It is said that if you’ve had one episode of depression, there’s a 50% chance of having another one. If you’ve had two, there’s a 75% chance. If you’ve had three, it’s 90% or higher. Conventional medicine would tell you that if you don’t take your medication, you’re going to be sick forever. However,  Dr. Jodie Skillicorn  is debunking this claim. She joins Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. on t...

We know from physics that everything is energy, and everything is affected by it. Applying this principle to the human body’s inner workings,  Billy Holder , a medical technician specializing in bioelectrical impedance technology, uses electrotherapy to help patients recover from various illnesses by reconnecting their circuits. He sees the human body as a repository of past trauma, which tra...

The battle to overcome mental health issues does not look the same for everybody. While that is the case, it helps to know that you are not alone, and everyone can eventually come out to the other side of it. Sharing her story with us, host Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. speaks with  Julia Britz , a licensed naturopathic doctor who specializes in supporting people who are struggling with mental he...

We live in a unique time in human history where the brain has to cope with the sheer amount of sensory information that it has not yet evolved to deal with. Brain care cuts through this noise and keeps the brain in prime condition to do the things it is designed to do in the first place. Australian neurologic music therapist and brain care specialist Allison Davies joins Dr. Timothy Hayes to talk...

Our reactions to varied situations can be credited to our gender as well as the hormones and chemicals in our system. With stress, anger, fear, and denial as some of the most common everyday feelings we experience, it is ideal to dive deeper into how these affect our daily lives. In this episode, Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. chats with John Gray, the author of the most well-known and trusted relation...

Biochemical imbalances are much more significant determinants of the way we live our daily lives than we give them credit for. We might think of our emotional, mental and physical health as existing in their own little vacuums, but the truth of the matter is that our bodies are much more interconnected than we imagine most of the time. Judith Bowman, M.D. is a specialist in biochemical imbalances,...

Being on law enforcement is not an easy path to take, not only for the officers themselves but also for their families. That is why it is equally important to talk about the emotional component of being in this field. Bringing this necessary conversation to light, host Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. invites over  Kevin Gilmartin, Ph. D. , a behavioral scientist specializing in law enforcement and...

Finding the courage to recover from addiction and other forms of abuse is not an easy thing. Yet, those who are already on their journey to recovery tend to face some struggles with the kind of intervention they are getting. Today’s guest,  Kate Duffy , is passionate about changing the language of recovery after facing her own battle with substance abuse. In this episode, she shares with us t...

Many factors contribute to one person having problems with their mental health, but the one thing all these factors share is that you have to take ownership of these factors and these issues. Taking responsibility for your own mental health is an essential step in the maintenance it takes to ensure that you can bolster your mental wellness, even when things around you go south. James Purpura is th...

Mental illness is a global issue that we must not take for granted. In this episode, Timothy J. Hayes interviews Mitzi Montague-Bauer about her son, Journey – his early life and how mental health issues became part of his life. Mitzi is the Co-founder of Journey’s Dream which is a non-profit that advocates mental health. She is also the author of Journey: A Mother’s Account of Love, Loss and Trans...

Today, host Timothy J. Hayes and guest  Beatrice Birch ,  Inner Fire Founder and Executive Director prove that deep healing is possible even without meds. Beatrice shares how her facility started, what inspired them to set it up, and how they are currently breathing as an organization.  Love the show?  Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the On Your Mind Commu...

The human body has been studied for centuries, and still, no one has been able to understand it fully. As technology improves, the recovery and therapy of the body and mind are becoming more and more safe and comfortable. The CEO of  Insight Neurosystems ,  L. Richard Bruursema , talks about the development and positive effects the BAUD (BioAcoustical Utilization Device) has on trauma pa...

Whether you believe it or not, anxiety is a dreadful condition that a lot of people are going through. Everyone is hoping for a complete recovery from anxiety in order to live normal and productive lives. Today’s guest, Corinne Zupko , is someone who has gone from being anxious with constant panic attacks to an amazing person who shares love and guidance for those who are struggling. She is the au...

Integrative medicine has more to it than simply integrating non-medication treatments with medication treatments or conventional care. How does it really differ from conventional medicine? Timothy J. Hayes interviews Dr. Lila Massoumi , the Chair of the American Psychiatric Association Caucus on Complementary and Integrative Psychiatry and the author of the first-ever chapter on Complementary &amp...

In the vast field of mental health and mental illness, the term “psychosis” and the experience of living with such mental illness has been continually stigmatized in society because of the lack of knowledge surrounding it. But things are changing, and intervention for psychosis has become much more holistic as the stigmas associated with psychosis are being dismantled. Catherine Adams is a Senior...