Hatherleigh Behavioral Health

Choosing Help: The Mental Health Podcast with Tracy Stecker, PhD

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Welcome to Choosing Help: The Mental Health Podcast hosted by Dr. Tracy Stecker. Here, we examine what the research tells us about mental health, why stigma persists, how treatment works, and what supports real recovery. Through expert interviews, evidence‑based discussions, and accessible explanations, this podcast helps listeners understand the evolving world of mental health care. If you’re looking for clarity, knowledge, and grounded guidance, you’re in the right place.

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Hatherleigh Behavioral Health

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Pain and Isolation: How Chronic Pain and Loneliness Shape Health—and What We Can Do About It 04.12.2025 29:01

Chronic pain affects nearly 20% of adults in the U.S., but its impact goes far beyond physical discomfort. In this episode of Choosing Help , Dr. Tracy Stecker sits down with Dr. Lisham Ashrafioun to explore the powerful—and often overlooked—connection between chronic pain and social disconnection. Together, they unpack how loneliness and isolation influence brain chemistry, worsen health outcomes...