Lift and Make Lighter

Pharmacist and entrepreneur Koby Taylor joins Tom Telford to challenge the broken "sick care" system. Kobe shares his own journey from 9 prescription meds and 6 doctors to genuine wellness, and explains why most Americans are nutritionally deficient, how drugs can deplete key nutrients, and why asking better questions is the path forward for better health. A must-listen for anyone who su...

Tom and Arden and talk with Justin Keate, the principal of Desert Hills High School in St. George, Utah. Justin sits at one of the crossroads of mental health. Teachers interact and can have more impact than so many other factors in kids and student's lives. Justin talks about his dedication and belief in preparing his students to have transcendent skills that help them understand and succeed...

Cecilie Ott is a LMFT and Owner of Desert Consulting and Counseling. She specializes in working with trauma, couples, and families. She has incredible insight when it comes to taking back your nervous system and healing from past trauma. She aspires to help the people she works with to truly heal from their past traumas through her work.  The Lift and Make Lighter podcast is presented by, LÉVO, a...

Tom sits down with Debee Gold and Haley Kapp from Gold Counseling. This mother and daughter duo have created intake and hiring systems that help clinicians and clients build relationships catered to them and their needs and expertise. They touch on authenticity and relating to your clients, they touch on helping clients understand communication styles, and they touch on their unique approach to wo...

Welcome to Lift and Make Lighter! This episode features Nichole Rammell LSCW. She is the founder of Sunrise Mental Health Services in Southern Utah. Tom Telford and Arden Smith sit down with Nichole to discuss Trauma work, Somatic Therapy, navigating family trauma dynamics and Nichole's immense breadth of knowledge and dedication to learning more.  The Lift and Make Lighter podcast is present...

Andrea Beckstrom PMHNP and Shannon Ricks LMFT sit down to discuss the world of eating disorders and some misinterpretations and potential harms that can happen due to misinformation and misunderstanding. Shannon is a eating disorder specialist and CEO of Modern Eve, a disruptive and unruly mental health company based around eating disorders and trauma work. She is fantastic and her unique experien...

Shawn Warren, a clinical director at LÉVO, sits down with Kyle Barth, an LMFT with extensive experience in trauma and relationship-based therapy. They speak on accessing and understanding vulnerability, parenting, the role social media plays, and how it affects self-image and self-worth in ourselves and children. For more information on Kyle Barth and his work at Impactful Counseling, visit https:...

On this episode, Tom Telford sits down with Utah therapist Zach Golding to explore how movement—especially time on a bike—can unlock conversations, regulate stress, and build confidence in ways the therapy office sometimes can’t. From his early days at Utah Valley University and the University of Utah to working in juvenile detention and youth crisis shelters, Zach shares how bike commuting became...

In this episode of the Lift and Make Lighter podcast, Andrea Beckstrom, the medical director at LÉVO and the podcast sponsor, engages in a candid discussion with Michael Ruoho, the clinical director at Arcadia Counseling. Mike shares his extensive experience in residential treatment and his transition into private practice, emphasizing his work with trauma, addiction, and pornography. The conversa...

In this episode of Lift and Make Lighter, Dr. Austin Heaps sits down with Zack Butterfield, a CMHC and BCN ( Board Certified Neurofeedback Therapist). They touch on their mutual love for hunting, the patience and similarities associated with the self-assessment found in the outdoors, and in improving mental health. They speak on Zack's incredible work with Neuralfeedback and the work his clin...

LÉVO’s Medical Director, Andrea Beckstrom, MSN, PMHNP-BC, recently joined Nate Webb on The Sounding Board Podcast, proudly presented by the Utah School Counselors Association. We’re honored to share this meaningful conversation, centered on supporting students’ mental health and helping them thrive. Whether you’re a school counselor, educator, or parent, this episode offers valuable insights and p...

 On this episode of the Lift and Make Lighter podcast, Jake Holbrook and Dr. Austin Heaps dive deep into the complexities of men's mental health. They share personal stories, professional insights, and powerful advice for addressing issues like anxiety, depression, and addiction. They emphasize the importance of embracing vulnerability, seeking purpose, and finding effective support systems....

In this episode of the Lift and Make Lighter podcast, Tom and Liza Telford dive deep into their personal and professional journeys in the mental health field. They discuss Liza's experiences with OCD and anxiety, the impact these had on their marriage, and how these challenges led to the creation of Us. Therapy Group. They emphasize the importance of addressing mental health proactively and t...

Welcome to the Season 2 of the Lift and Make Lighter podcast hosted by LÉVO’s Medical Director, Andrea Beckstrom! In this episode, Andrea is joined by Dr. Emma Mansour, a Ph. D. licensed psychologist and founder of Life Matters Counseling and Psychological Services, to discuss all things ADHD and mental health. Dr. Mansour explains the transition challenges faced in the second half of life, the di...

In this episode of the Lift and Make Lighter podcast, host Tom Telford welcomes Dr. Kim Applewhite, a compassionate and deeply thoughtful licensed clinical psychologist from the Utah Center for Evidence-Based Treatment. Together, they explore the real-life challenges people face in today’s fast-paced, often disconnected world — from the effects of technology and social pressures to the deep human...

In this episode of the Lift and Make Lighter podcast, hosts Tom Telford and Margaret O. Bailey discuss the significance of Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) in addressing mental health crises. Margaret shares her journey from being a consultant to becoming a trauma-focused therapist, emphasizing the need to heal the world one person at a time. The episode explores the current mental health epide...

LISTENER BE ADVISED: This episode contains conversations around eating disorders that may be triggering for some.  In this episode of the Lift and Make Lighter podcast, Tom Telford speaks with Dr. Nicole Hawkins, the CEO of Center for Change, about the nuances of eating disorders and the holistic approach employed at the center. Dr. Hawkins shares her personal journey of overcoming eating disorder...

In the Lift and Make Lighter podcast, host Tom Telford interviews Thomas Wilkinson, CEO and founder of Neuro Nova, and Dr. Kyle Bills, Associate Dean for Research and Neuroscience Professor at the Nordic College of Osteopathic Medicine. The discussion centers on NeuroNova's innovative technology—a non-pharmacological, non-invasive chair that boosts dopamine production to improve mental health...

In this episode of the Lift and Make Lighter podcast, host Tom Telford speaks with Heather Nemelka, who shares her journey of re-entering the workforce after 18 years, following her divorce. She discusses how she overcame her initial lack of confidence and technical skills, eventually earning an MBA and helping other women in similar situations. Heather highlights the importance of scaling her eff...

In this episode of the Lift and Make Lighter podcast, hosts Tom Telford and Kevin Day discuss stress and its profound impacts on health, mental illness, and performance with Dr. Cory Reich, PhD, LMFT. Dr. Cory is known for his scientifically backed personal development curriculum called The Power of Pure Intelligence. In this episode, Dr Reich explains how stress, whether real, imagined, or antici...

In this episode of the Lift and Make Lighter podcast, host Tom Telford interviews Dr. Shawn Edgington from Palisades Counseling in Provo, Utah. They discuss the importance of compassion in mental health care, the impact of environment on therapy, and delve deeply into OCD and scrupulosity, particularly within religious contexts. Dr. Edgington shares his journey into psychology, the significance of...

In this Lift and Make Lighter podcast episode, we sit down with Heather Holmgren and Andrés Larios Brown from Simple Modern Therapy. They explore the significance of vulnerability, empathy, and community in mental health. The conversation delves into the therapists' roles in facilitating clients' introspection and hope. They also address societal issues like privilege, oppression, and th...

On this episode of the Lift and Make Lighter podcast, we explore the challenges of guiding people through their mental health journeys with LÉVO’s Medical Director, Andrea Beckstrom. Discussing anxiety and ADHD and emphasizing the importance of the biopsychosocial model. The conversation highlights the significance of individualized care, including both medication and non-medication treatments, an...

In this episode of the Lift and Make Lighter podcast, host Tom Telford interviews Ruth Henderson, the owner of Resilient Life Counseling in Farmington. Ruth discusses her company's focus on working with women, trauma, grief, and couples, emphasizing the importance of creating a sacred and supportive space for clients. She explains how trauma and past experiences shape people’s present lives a...

In this episode, host Tom Telford visits the LÉVO office to speak with Medical Director Andrea Beckstrom and Mind and Strength Counseling founder Lindy Barnard. Andrea and Lindy emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to mental health, particularly in treating eating disorders. Lindy shares her extensive background in mental health and her personal journey with eating disorders, h...