Guiding Tides Podcast

What does therapy actually do — and how do you know if you're worth it? In this episode of Guiding Tides, we sit down with Aaron Gilbert, LICSW — founder of Boston Evening Therapy Associates — for one of the most honest conversations about therapy we've had yet. Aaron built BETA 20 years ago out of a simple observation: people needed evening and weekend appointments and couldn't get th...

Are you struggling with persistent brain fog, neurological challenges, or a feeling that your brain just isn't working like it used to? In this groundbreaking episode of the Guiding Tides Podcast, we sit down with the brilliant Dr. Lars Landers DC DIBCN DIBE CME from Restorative Neuro to uncover the secrets to rewiring your brain and reclaiming optimal cognitive function. Dr. Landers reveals c...

In this episode of the Guiding Tides Podcast, we sit down with Josh Smith — a high school senior and soon-to-be graduate — for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had. Josh opens up about losing his mother to suicide at just 15 years old. He shares what it was like to immediately shift into caregiver mode for his younger siblings, suppress his own grief to protect the people around h...

In this episode of the Guiding Tides Podcast, we sit down with aesthetician, makeup artist, and mental health advocate Nicole Treannie for one of our most honest conversations yet. Nicole opens up about a lifetime of navigating anxiety and depression — from the early worries that began as a child of divorce, to health anxiety in her teens, to the breakup in her late twenties that became the perfec...

What happens when you survive childhood abuse, postpartum depression, AND a career setback — and decide to turn all of it into fuel? Christine Ravesi-Weinstein did exactly that. In this episode of Guiding Tides, Christine opens up about growing up with an emotionally and physically abusive mother, the severe postpartum depression and anxiety she faced after the birth of her children, and the momen...

What if the people standing in front of a judge… aren’t criminals— but people in crisis who need help? In this episode of Guiding Tides , we sit down with District Court Judge Brian Walsh to unpack what really happens when mental health and addiction collide with the justice system. This conversation breaks down: Why many individuals in court have no criminal history How mental health issues are o...

She was living in complete darkness…and it almost cost her everything. In this episode of Guiding Tides, Eevi shares the moment she hit rock bottom — battling depression, anxiety, and a cycle she couldn’t escape — until she was forced to make a choice:Change her life… or lose it. What makes this story different? She didn’t just survive it. She rebuilt everything. This is a raw, emotional conversat...

Hailey opens up about her journey of finding herself after surviving domestic violence and experiencing multiple losses at a young age. In this episode of Guiding Tides , she shares how trauma impacted her sense of identity and how kickboxing became a powerful outlet for healing, confidence, and reclaiming control over her body and life. This is an honest conversation about survival, resilience, a...

Episode 6 – Standing Beside the Storm: Supporting a Loved One Through Mental Struggles In the heartfelt season finale of Guiding Tides , the crew — Christian, Jeff, Jess, and Mahesh — turn the focus outward, exploring what it really means to stand by someone you care about when they’re going through a tough time mentally. They dive into the delicate balance of offering support without overstepping...

Episode 5 – Persistent Depressive Disorder: The Weight You Learn to Carry In this unfiltered and deeply personal episode, the Guiding Tides crew — Christian, Jeff, Jess, and Mahesh — open up about living with Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), a chronic form of depression that doesn’t always look like a crisis, but feels like a constant, quiet fog. They break down what PDD really is — beyond th...

What if the way you  see  the world isn’t the truth—but a lens shaped by your past? In this episode, we dive deep into schemas—the mental blueprints built from childhood, trauma, and experience—and how they silently dictate your thoughts, relationships, and self-worth. We’re pulling back the curtain on the perspectives that imprison us, challenge us, and, if we’re willing, can  liberate  us. This...

This week on  Guiding Tides , we’re getting real about coping mechanisms — the good, the bad, and the ones we don’t even realize we’re using. We talk about what actually helps you heal, what might be holding you back, and how to start building healthier ways to deal with life when it hits hard. Whether you’re fighting through anxiety, grief, or just the everyday chaos, this episode is packed with...

Anxiety isn’t just worry—it’s war. A silent, daily fight that most people never notice. In this episode, we uncover the truth about living with anxiety—the racing thoughts, the panic, the exhaustion of pretending you’re fine. Our hosts open up about their journey through fear and healing. Guiding Tides exists so you don’t have to fight alone. This episode might be exactly what someone you love nee...

In this premiere episode of  Guiding Tides , join Christian, Jeff, Jess, and Mahesh as they dive deep into the complexities of the “fight or flight” response. More than just a survival instinct, this primal reaction shapes our emotions, decisions, and even long-term mental health. Each guest shares their lived experiences—whether facing trauma, navigating anxiety, or finding strength in the face o...