Mental Health Momentum

Success stories usually begin with the moment everything worked. This one begins with rejection, identity, divorce, and learning how to rebuild. In this episode of Mental Health Momentum , host Dr. David Morgan sits down with entrepreneur Chrisi Hammer , Co-Founder and CEO of Sunshine Buns, to explore the deeply personal experiences that shaped the resilient leader she is today. Known for building...

What if the anxiety, burnout, or self-doubt you've carried for years isn't who you are but the result of experiences your nervous system never had the chance to process? In this episode of Mental Health Momentum , host Dr. David Morgan welcomes licensed clinical social worker, trauma therapist, speaker, and Healing Feathers founder Ronda Davis to discuss her unique journey trauma, resilience, grie...

In this episode of Mental Health Momentum, host Dr. David Morgan sits down with Chris Yadon, Managing Director of the nonprofit organization Saprea and author of the forthcoming book Numb: Learning How to Feel in a Disconnected World . Chris shares a personal story of growing up amid family instability, emotional pain, and uncertainty and how those experiences taught him to disconnect from his fee...

What happens when life falls apart, and you have to rebuild it from scratch? In this episode of Mental Health Momentum, Dr. David Morgan sits down with Cierra Clayson, Brand Manager at Minky Couture, Utah Valley BusinessQ 40 Under 40 honoree, and a mother whose journey has been shaped by profound loss, resilience, and reinvention. After spending a decade as a stay-at-home mom, Cierra unexpectedly...

In this episode of Mental Health Momentum, host Dr. David Morgan sits down with Nicole Davis, founder of Inland Sea and one of Utah's most respected brand strategists, for a candid conversation about mental health, identity, work, social media, and the importance of personal agency. Nicole talks about her first experience with therapy as a young teenager struggling through high school. Rather...

What happens when the pressure to be the provider, protector, and problem-solver becomes too heavy to carry alone? In this episode of Mental Health Momentum, licensed psychologist Dr. David Morgan sits down with entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and men's mental health advocate Tyson Allred. Known as the founder of Copper Johns Beard Company and co-host of the Dad Bods and Beards podcast , T...

In this episode of the Silicon Slopes Mental Health Momentum podcast, host Dr. David Morgan sits down with Dr. Amy Osmond Cook for a timely conversation about resilience, leadership, anxiety, entrepreneurship, and the hidden mental health challenges affecting today’s workforce. Amy opens up about growing up in the legendary Osmond family, and how mental health, depression, and anxiety among family...

In this episode of the Silicon Slopes Mental Health Momentum podcast, host Dr. David Morgan sits down with speaker, advocate, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment leader Jo Dailami for an honest conversation about trauma, healing, resilience, and reclaiming personal power. Jo opens up about reaching a breaking point in her late 20s and realizing she could no longer survive using destructive copin...

What happens when the person trying to save someone else forgets to save themselves? In this episode of the Mental Health Momentum Podcast , host Dr. David Morgan sits down with Charlynn Shields to discuss care giving, addiction, suicide loss, grief, and the long journey toward healing. Charlynn shares how growing up in a small rural community shaped her early understanding of mental health, where...

In this episode of the Silicon Slopes Mental Health Momentum Podcast , host Dr. David Morgan sits down with entrepreneur and mental health innovator Michael Batt.  Michael didn’t start in mental health. Instead, he built a career scaling multi-billion-dollar real estate ventures and leading operations across industries from ranching to retail to radio. But like so many leaders, his turning point w...

What does it take to recognize you need help and finally ask for it? In this episode of Mental Health Momentum, Dr. David Morgan, a licensed psychologist and host, sits down with Celeste Merrill, a human-centered strategist and mental health advocate, to talk about her own journey through crisis and recovery in her 30s. Celeste opens up about growing up in a family and era that didn't talk abo...

What happens when we don’t plan for the inevitable?  Most families plan for weddings. For college. For retirement. But when it comes to aging, decline, and end-of-life decisions? Silence. And that silence comes at a cost. In this episode of the Silicon Slopes Mental Health Momentum Podcast, host Dr. David Morgan sits down with Amelia Larson, a founder, operator, and advocate working at the frontli...

In this episode of Mental Health Momentum , host Dr. David Morgan sits down with Isa Perry, a seasoned public health professional with nearly three decades of experience serving her community through the Davis County Health Department. Isa shares her personal journey where she grew up unaware of mental health challenges, how to navigate family trauma, and ultimately developing the resilience and p...

What happens when an aerospace engineer turns his focus from rockets… to people? In this episode of Silicon Slopes Mental Health Momentum , host Dr. David Morgan, licensed psychologist and Director of Mental Health Awareness at Silicon Slopes, sits down with Aaron Shields, founder of Mountainside, to explore the intersection of mental health, leadership, and human performance. “The most frustratin...

What if one of the most powerful tools for mental health… was already part of your everyday life? In this episode of Mental Health Momentum , Dr. David Morgan sits down with Steve James—award-winning songwriter, executive producer, and founder of Resilient You —to discuss how music can shape resilience, memory, and emotional well-being. Steve is a creative force at the intersection of music, educa...

In this episode of Mental Health Momentum, host Dr. David Morgan sits down with Tobie Spears, founder of Be Humanitarian , to explore the unexpected connection between mental health, global service, and human resilience. From leading volunteer-driven nutrition programs in Guatemala where they serve over 10,000 meals per month to raising a family while navigating real-world mental health challenges...

In this episode of Mental Health Momentum, Dr. David Morgan sits down with Ashley Iverson, founder of Function of Yoga F Yoga, for a conversation that will completely reframe the way you think about healing, self-awareness, and what yoga actually is. Ashley isn't your typical yoga teacher. With over 15 years of experience inside inpatient psychiatric hospitals, military settings, and behaviora...

In this episode of Mental Health Momentum, host Dr. David Morgan, licensed psychologist and Director of Mental Health Awareness at Silicon Slopes, sits down with leadership strategist Patti Cook for a candid conversation about the hidden forces shaping mental health at work. Having worked since the age of 14 across industries ranging from local organizations to national initiatives, Patti has witn...

What if the most dangerous myth about suicide is the one we’re still afraid to challenge?  In this episode of Mental Health Momentum, Dr. David Morgan, licensed psychologist and Director of Mental Health Awareness at Silicon Slopes, sits down with Brook Anderson, Suicide Prevention Outreach Specialist at NAMI Utah, to confront the stigma, silence, and misinformation that keep people suffering alon...

What if the barrier isn’t your ability but the infrastructure around you? Did you know one in four Utahns lives with a disability? Many also face financial and mental health challenges that compound those barriers. Wasatch Adaptive Sports removes them.  But let’s start at the beginning.  Meet Don Webber.  Don is a former D1 football player, musician, nonprofit leader, and self-described “jack of a...

In this deeply personal episode of Mental Health Momentum, Dr. David Morgan, a licensed psychologist and Director of Mental Health Awareness at Silicon Slopes, sits down with Trina Celeste Limpert, CEO of RizeNext, bestselling author of Orchestrating Life-Work Harmony , and co-founder of Tech-Moms.org . Named one of Utah’s most influential women, Trina blends executive leadership with authenticity...

What if we stopped waiting for a crisis to talk about mental health? In this episode of Mental Health Momentum, host Dr. David Morgan, licensed psychologist and Director of Mental Health Awareness at Silicon Slopes, talks with Elysia Butler, founder of the Hope Hero Foundation, TEDx speaker, published author, and one of the most compelling voices in youth suicide prevention today. Elysia speaks fr...

In this episode of Mental Health Momentum, host Dr. David Morgan, licensed psychologist and Director of Mental Health Awareness at Silicon Slopes, sits down with Heather Nemelka, to talk about mental health, identity, and connection in today’s high-pressure, hyper-digital world. Heather is the Founder and President of the Elavare Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women re-enter the work...

On this episode of Mental Health Momentum, host Dr. David Morgan, licensed psychologist and Director of Mental Health Awareness at Silicon Slopes, sits down with Shawn Finnegan—serial entrepreneur, investor, founder of The X Room, and community builder—for a candid conversation about the mental toll of entrepreneurship that rarely gets talked about. Shawn launched a 500+ employee customer support...

What does success really look like when you tell the whole story? In this deeply honest and moving episode, Dr. David Morgan of Silicon Slopes and Mental Health Momentum sits down with Catherine Bennett, Executive Editor of Utah Business , to explore the often-unspoken realities behind professional achievement, mental health, and personal perseverance. At first glance, Catherine’s career reads lik...