From Mayhem To Mindset With Dr. Laura

If you struggle with an autoimmune disorder or other "invisible illness," the frustrations pile up: getting a diagnosis, coping with a reality in which you may feel lousy many days of the week, dealing with comments that "you look 'fine.'" In addition, you may struggle with body image or eating due to symptoms related to your disorder.  What is it like to put on a "mask" every day and pretend...

As mental health professionals, our careers often take twists and turns as our lives and goals evolve.  Joining Mayhem for this episode is Roberto Sanchez, PsyD, LMHC, CIP, MS, MA, BA, AAS  who discusses his own career trajectory over the past 33 years.  From work as an expert forensic consultant to CEO/COO of various healthcare companies to current owner of Axiom Intervention and C...

Have you ever heard of a "heart doula?  Neither did I until I met Jess Garet, who embodies perfectly the qualities of a professional who knows how to link heart and soul to the messages that our bodies give us. Trained as a Somatic Psychotherapist, Jess also integrates breathwork and spiritual practices to help us connect to our deepest souls and recover from trauma and other adversive experi...

For better or for worse, social media, ChatGPT and AI are here to stay.  However, what is the impact of all of this technology on our brains and how we process information.  Join Dr. Laura as she speaks with neuroscientist Johan Tocre to learn more about the good (there is some!), the bad and the ugly of social media and technology use.

Welcome to the episode where female hormones take center stage—because let’s be honest, they run the whole show anyway! From PMS to perimenopause and hot flashes to brain fog, Physician Assistant Margarita Murphy from One Life Health and Performance gives us the inner scoop on estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone (yes, women need T too!) Expect science made simple and plenty of laughs as we br...

The use of Ketamine has gotten a bad rap due to multiple media stories about those who have abused it. However, Ketamine has valid clinical uses (e.g., treatment resistant depression) and the potential to help others who have failed multiple medication trials or who can't take medication for various reasons.  Listen in as Dr. Laura speaks with Dr. Evan Peskin, a dual boarded Anesthesiologist...

In this episode of From Mayhem to Mindset , Dr. Laura Ellick sits down with professional boxer Jean-Halo Tip Gabriel to explore his inspiring journey from collegiate football to the boxing ring. Jean-Halo shares how discipline, perseverance, and an unshakable mindset helped him overcome challenges and succeed in one of the toughest sports in the world. He opens up about the mental side of boxing—w...

We all know that diets don't work; in fact, people often regain the weight that they have lost PLUS additional pounds. What if we focused less on what we weigh and more on how we feel?  Join Dr. Laura for a conversation with Registered Dietician Sarah K. Weiss (www.weisschoices.com), who tells her own story and urges us to follow our feelings in order to get and stay healthy.

How do you manage a world in which you know things aren't "right" but nobody can tell you what is going on?  Meet Reid Miles, podcast host of "Inside the Asperger's Studio" and soon to be author.  Although Reid received an ADHD diagnosis when he was young, he was not diagnosed with Autism until he was in his mid 20's.  While the diagnosis explained a lot of things (challenges being...

If there is one thing that Italians are known for (besides the Mafia!), it's food! So what does it take to convert your Nonna's recipes to align with a vegan lifestyle?  Enter Danny Costanzo, owner of Plant Based Mafia, a vegan restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.  After a significant health scare, Danny decided to overhaul his diet and create a restaurant where individuals who are...

If you don't know Julie Khanna, she is the woman you want to meet! What started as a conversation about her passion working in health and wellness PR and media strategy turned into a chat that was creative, entertaining, and so much fun!  We touched on dating do's and don't's, ghosting, and the "hard discard."  

It’s been said that “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” (let’s include Jill in there too!). Executive coach, workplace trainer, and organizational consultant Blake Cohen believes that professional playfulness has a powerful impact on employee retention, workplace satisfaction, and overall productivity. Laughing and feeling connected at work is key to reducing burnout—yet so many companies...

Infidelity, cheating, stepping out....We probably all know someone who has experienced infidelity in a relationship, but what actually drives the behavior?  Aside from those who are struggling with serious addiction or psychological issues, a majority of people will say that they never set out to have an affair or to hurt their partner. So how does it happen and what makes it so difficult to...

What happens when a loved one is struggling with mental health or addiction in Florida and refuses help? What is the difference between a Baker Act, Marchman Act, and guardianship?  Join Florida Attorney Mark Astor as he educates us on the multiple ways families can help a relative in need of treatment. We'll discuss the pros and cons of legal intervention and explore the ethical issues that...

Who can forget Mayhem's very first guest, David Osterman? David discussed the years he hid his sexuality and the lies, addiction, and secret trysts with men that ensued as he struggled with the truth.  A devastating fall while under the inflluence of meth almost killed him, yet David used the experience to create an entire new life.  David is back with us to share his story of physical r...

What if your nickname were "90 Day Chuck" because you could never stay sober longer than 90 days? How do you recover when your identity is wrapped around your addiction?  According to Chuck Madden, you just keep showing up to meetings and doing the work until it "clicks." While Chuck still admits that he cannot figure out what caused him to change his life on August 8, 2008, he is certain tha...

It's been said often that working in mental health requires both a commitment to science and a creative flare.  Dr. Hector Rodriguez exemplifies both qualities beautifully.  Originally a fashion photographer, Dr. Hector tells how he was pulled to go to med school and now uses the science of brain imaging to help diagnose and heal both the physical and psychological hurts that plague us.&...

A child exposed to abuse, addiction, and other trauma often adapts by learning to stay small, play "nice,"  and to never, ever speak the truth. Therapist, coach, and speaker Tricia Youngs, LMHC, MCAP, QS knows this because she WAS that child.  Now all grown up and committed to helping others find resilience and heal their wounds, Tricia has put her entire story in her brand new book Resc...

Behind every man who seeks out healthcare is the woman who made the appointment and forced him to go.  Until now.  Meet Dr. Alejandro L. Miquel, the Medical Director of the brand new Men's Only Medical facility in West Palm Beach.  A 3rd generation physician, Dr. Miquel discusses the defining moment that encouraged him to turn his life around and follow his father into the medical f...

What would it take for you to change your life entirely? Well, even being accused of 4 felonies wasn't the rock bottom moment for Daniel Rubin.  He was able to fake it for years, until he couldn't, and got caught again.  However, losing it all was the catalyst for Daniel to change his mindset about recovery and to finally do the work to get sober. Now he owns Transcend Wellness, a treatm...

In this episode, Dr. Laura sits down with Psychotherapist and Executive Coach Paul Sheesley for an in depth conversation about the state of mental health today.  We dig into the powerful intersection of psychology and coaching, the importance of evidence-based practice, and the nuances of working with executives, high performers, and family-run businesses.  From emotional intelligence to...

MA, Ph. D, Psy. D WTF? What's it like to really chase your dream of becoming a Psychologist? Tune in as Dr. Laura Ellick goes back in time to reveal what she wished she knew before jumping into the 8 year process of becoming a Licensed Psychologist. Let's overanalyze the choice to delay gratification, rack up student loan debt, and throw self care out the window....all due to a passion for helping...

Meet Jackey Hall, a woman who has been publicly sharing her story of abuse and survival in order to help and advocate for others.  After leaving a volatile and abusive relationship, Jackey had an "a-ha" moment and made the powerful decision to change everything about her life in order to rebuild. She now uses her social media platforms and podcast ("Healing Sucks") in order to give other abus...

What happens when two therapists who are also podcasters get together?  Listen in as Dr Laura talks with Eric Bricker, therapist and host of "The Good Counsel" podcast.  We'll cover the art of psychotherapy, the major topics our culture is dealing with, the technique of interviewing (kudos to Howard Stern and Joe Rogan), and how podcasting can contribute to making therapists become even...

What is it like to live with voices speaking loudly in your head? What about not knowing if what you see is real or not? Kyle Fields joins Dr. Laura to speak about living with schizophrenia--from the earliest symptoms to diagnosis to choosing to live medication-free.  Kyle defies labels and stereotypes as he channels his love for music into a coping strategy and career as a DJ and songwriter/...