Embark Sessions

In this episode, Rob discusses clinical resiliency with Katie McCoog, LCSW and clinical director of Embark Behavioral Health in White Haven, Pennsylvania. Katie and Rob define resiliency as the ability to respond to one's environment and bounce back from challenges. They emphasizes the importance of recognizing progress, setting boundaries, and seeking support from supervisors and therapists. Rob...

In this episode, Rebekah Tinker, LCSW, returns to “Sessions” to share her experiences treating eating disorders and the intersection of eating disorders with gender and sexuality. Rebekah and Rob emphasize the need for the whole family to be involved in the treatment process, as eating disorders often stem from family dynamics and patterns. Rebekah also highlights the rise of body shame and disord...

In this enlightening podcast episode, Rob delves into the influential role of parenting in shaping children's lives, and how to view parenting through a therapeutic lens. He emphasizes the essence of secure attachment parenting, where caregivers prioritize a child's developmental well-being through consistent boundaries and nurturance. Rob highlights the rewards of parenting, including the release...

In this episode, Rebekah Tinker, LCSW, shares her personal healing journey with Rob. Rebekah describes how her childhood experiences with assault, the loss of her father, and an eating disorder shaped her relationships with others and herself. Rob and Rebekah discuss how she found healing, and how her past helps her approach her clients with empathy and compassion.   CONTENT NOTICE: This epis...

In this episode of "Embark Sessions," Rob discusses the science of stress with Dr. George Slavich, Director of the UCLA Laboratory for Stress Assessment and Research, who has a Ph. D. in psychology. Dr. Slavich explains how his early childhood experiences with shyness led him to study psychology. Rob and Dr. Slavich dive into how psychology and biology are connected and how stress impacts our ment...

In this episode of “Embark Sessions,” Rob interviews Liz Lees, a registered dietitian who treats youths at the Embark Behavioral Health outpatient therapy clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. They discuss her life story, including what drove her to pursue providing eating disorder treatment, how her family’s emphasis on healthy eating inspired her to study nutrition, and how her relationship with food evol...

In this episode of "Embark Sessions," Rob discusses social support and its impact on mental health with Hansa Bhargava, mom, pediatrician, and Chief Clinical Officer of Medscape. Hansa and Rob discuss the importance of finding mentors early in life, and how community is essential for maintaining a healthy balance. Hansa explains how her “C’s” (compassion, connection, communicat...

In this episode of Embark Sessions, Rob Gent joins guest Scott Harris to talk about living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) . Scott shares how his OCD started, how challenges like anxiety and depression were a part of his OCD, how relationships have been an important part of his healing journey, and how he uses his experience to help others. Rob and Scott also dive into some important insi...

In this episode, Rob interviews Scott D. Miller, the founder of the International Center for Clinical Excellence, about his personal story and what drove him to pursue coaching other clinicians about feedback informed treatment. Rob and Scott discuss surfing, Scott’s relationships throughout his career, deliberate practice, and how it applies to clinicians today. Related Blogs https://bit.ly/how-t...

Join our host, Rob Gent, Chief Clinical Officer of Embark Behavioral Health, as he provides an overview of what to expect when you tune into Embark Sessions. In each episode of Sessions, Rob will share his expertise and insights on today’s most critical  mental health issues  relating to teens, young adults, and families. You’ll get comprehensive analysis and interviews with mental...