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🎙️ LIVE PODCAST: A Journey From Addiction to Advocacy with Don Radon From the depths of addiction to over 35 years of sobriety, Don Radon embodies the true power of personal transformation. Today, he joins us live to share his incredible journey—one that has reshaped not only his own life, but the lives of countless others. As CEO of Recovered and Free in Hubbard, TX, Don is revolutionizing addict...

🚪 The Invisible Door in the Ether A young boy, whose name might have been Leo, or perhaps Finn, but for now we shall call him simply The Boy, found himself walking in a place that defied description. It was not a physical land, but a shimmering, boundless expanse known only as the Ether. The ground beneath his feet was a gentle, humming light, and the air tasted of pure potential. He had been wan...

✨ Breaking The Cycle — Special Guest: Dr. Alicia Hawley-Bernardez ✨ 📅 Thursday Afternoon | November 20, 2025We are honored to welcome Dr. Alicia Hawley-Bernardez, PhD, LMSW to this week’s episode of Breaking The Cycle! Join us for an inspiring and deeply insightful conversation with a leader in trauma-informed care, violence prevention, and social work education. 👤 About Dr. Alicia Hawley-Bern...

Join us live for an engaging podcast discussion on mindfulness and its powerful role in therapy. 🌿 Our expert guests—therapists, mindfulness practitioners, and mental health educators—will explore how cultivating present-moment awareness can reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and support lasting personal growth.✨ In this episode, we’ll cover:What mindfulness really means in a therapeut...

🎙️ Breaking The Cycle – Special Guest: Jessica Seidel, LPC-S | Thursday, October 16, 2025 We are honored to welcome Jessica Seidel, LPC-S to this week's episode of Breaking The Cycle, airing Thursday afternoon, October 16th, 2025. Jessica brings over a decade of experience in the mental health and counseling field, with deep expertise in trauma-informed therapy, ADHD, PTSD from childhood traum...

We are honored to welcome Brooke Morris, Founder and Executive Director of Aisling, to Breaking The Cycle this Thursday afternoon! Brooke is a dedicated community advocate, business owner, and philanthropist based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Alongside her husband Kyle, she runs several successful businesses — and together, they use their entrepreneurial achievements to support a powerful missio...

Join us live this Thursday afternoon, October 2nd, 2025, for a powerful episode of Breaking The Cycle as we welcome our inspiring guests, Veda and Jerry MacGregor from The Belief Center. With a mission rooted in healing, connection, and community transformation, the MacGregors share their vision of creating a hub—not a replacement—for existing services, modeling how communities can be effectively...

She Was Adopted — Now She’s Helping Others Heal the Wounds She Once Carried. In this emotional and inspiring interview, we sit down with April Scales, LPC-Associate, who was adopted as a child—and is now giving back to the adoption community. Through her lived experience and professional expertise, she sheds light on the complex realities of adoption, identity, trauma, and healing. Whether you&#39...

In this powerful discussion, Dr. Alan Heide, PsyD, LMFT shares his experience, strength, and hope on the essential spiritual principle of detachment and what it truly means to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, as we understand Him. Drawing from both lived experience and decades of clinical practice, Dr. Heide guides us through the process of letting go of harmful, destructive, a...

Welcome to a powerful episode of Breaking The Cycle, where we dive deep into conversations that challenge stigma and empower healing. We are honored to be joined by Iris Muscarella, LPC-A, a trailblazing Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Lori Martin, LPC-S. Iris brings a wealth of lived experience and professional expertise to the conversation—especially around mental health...

Meet Warren Ponder — a combat veteran turned trauma researcher with over 8.5 years of clinical experience treating PTSD, especially in military and first responder communities. After serving 15 months in Operation Iraqi Freedom as an infantryman, Warren used his battlefield experiences to shape his academic journey, earning a degree in psychology from Texas Tech and later completing both his thesi...

We’re honored to welcome back Ashley Stafford, LCSW-S, to this special episode of Breaking The Cycle. Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor with deep expertise in trauma-informed care and mental health treatment across all stages of life. She specializes in EMDR therapy and brings a strong foundation in CBT, Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy, Grief Counseling, and attachment...

🎥 Welcome to Breaking The Cycle with Dr. Lisa Elieson, LPC-S, CST-S Dr. Lisa Elieson is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist-Supervisor with over 20 years of experience transforming relationships and improving lives. She is licensed to practice in Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Texas, and Utah, and is the founder of Hidden Lakes Counseling and Psychiatry,...

Join us for a powerful live conversation with Rick Bousquet, a former law enforcement officer turned nonprofit executive and behavioral health advocate. With over 30 years of leadership experience and a deep well of personal insight, Rick shares his extraordinary path from policing and executive leadership to his current mission: breaking the cycles of trauma, stigma, and isolation in mental healt...

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by emotional pain or life transitions? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. I’m a compassionate, mission-driven therapist with over 7 years of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. In this video, we’ll talk about what it really means to heal, how to recogniz...

Break the Cycle – Real Talk on Mental Health, EMDR Therapy & Healing the Mind-Body Connection. Are you feeling stuck in anxiety, depression, or emotional pain? You're not alone—and healing is possible. I’m a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor with 30+ years of experience helping adults uncover the root causes of their struggles and reclaim their mental and emotional wellness. I offer in...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Miller, founder of Element Counseling, to uncover the realities of trauma, stress, and recovery in the lives of first responders and veterans. A former Law Liaison and 10-year veteran, Stephanie brings both personal insight and clinical expertise to the conversation. With advanced degrees in psychology and forensics, and licensure in both Ar...

Ever wondered what really goes into running a clinical trial—especially in mental health? In this episode, we sit down with Sonia, Founder & CEO of Aim Trials, who shares the behind-the-scenes realities of leading cutting-edge research in some of the most urgent areas of mental health, including postpartum depression, treatment-resistant depression, and the use of ketamine as a breakthrough th...

We were honored to welcome our special guest on Breaking The Cycle this past Thursday Night, July 3rd 2025: Cassie Holt Kimbell, LPC-S, NCC Cassandra's Bio: Cassandra Holt Kimbell, LPC-S, NCC is the owner and lead therapist at Freestyle Therapy LLC. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Supervisor in California. She is also current...

We were honored to welcome our special guest on Breaking The Cycle last Friday Night, June 27th 2025: Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C Maggie Stenson's Bio: Maggie Stenson, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS-C is a registered dietitianspecializing in eating disorders. Maggie graduated from Dallas Baptist University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in business management. Maggie went on to complete her maste...

Breaking The Cycle has been blessed to have Gabe Williams as a lead producer on our show. As Gabe moves on to new opportunities, we wanted to take a chance to introduce him more fully to our dedicated audience. Sit back, relax and enjoy a chill conversation with our producer Gabe #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #counseling #Counselor #therapy #therapist #vulnerabil...

We were honored to welcome our special guest on Breaking The Cycle this Friday Night, June 13th 2025: Sara Kercho, LPC-A Sara's Bio: Sara Kercho will graduate with her Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University in August. She has been interning at UnEarthed Therapy + Yoga and Mindwell Therapy, both in Keller, TX and is looking forward to starting her journ...

We were honored to welcome our special guest on Breaking The Cycle this Friday Night, May 30th 2025: Edwina Townsend, LPC Edwina Townsend's Bio: Edwina Townsend is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in helping individuals navigate the deep and often hidden wounds of depression, anxiety, and trauma. With a particular focus on understanding narcissistic abuse and its roots in dysf...

We were honored to welcome our special guest on Breaking The Cycle this last Friday Night, May 23rd 2025: Luke Snear, MA, LPC Luke's Bio: "My ideal client feels stuck—whether they're battling an eating disorder, OCD, or existential struggles, or processing the complexities of adoption. They need a compassionate, structured space to navigate life’s challenges and build healthier patter...

We were honored to welcome our special guest on Breaking The Cycle last Friday Night, May 16th 2025: Jas Gill PMP, PMI-ACP Jas's Bio: "I have taught and coached thousands of students, from LSAT prep at The Princeton Review to professional development at Summit 3T Consulting. As a Board Member at Reading Partners, I help guide tutors and AmeriCorps members in delivering impactful learning...