Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & Overthinking

Mental wellness after a cancer diagnosis goes beyond surviving—it's about processing the psychological trauma that comes with the diagnosis itself. In this episode, John Cordray (LPC) breaks down the emotional resilience strategies and coping techniques that help patients navigate catastrophic thinking, anxiety, and identity shifts post-diagnosis. Learn research-backed CBT tools to reclaim men...

Trauma recovery takes many forms, and for singer Machan Taylor, songwriting and performance became the ultimate healing tool. In this episode, John Cordray talks with Machan about her four-decade music career, her work with icons like Sting and Pink Floyd, and how emotional resilience was forged through vulnerability on stage. Her new memoir, Naked Out Loud, reveals how art transforms pain into be...

Managing stress during family conflicts starts with recognizing cognitive distortions, learning wellness tips, and knowing what to say when tensions spike. In this episode, John Cordray walks you through practical boundary-setting scripts, calming techniques for overthinking partners, and evidence-based CBT tools for defusing disagreements without abandoning your needs. Perfect for burned-out prof...

Unresolved grief often masquerades as anxiety, burnout, or overthinking for many people. In this episode, host John Cordray explores how coping with loss and the importance of grief recovery, and how unexpected and unresolved loss impacts emotional wellness and mental clarity, and shares evidence-based coping strategies to help you process grief and reclaim your life. Using CBT techniques and prof...

Explore guided abstract drawing with Jeff Losner, founder of An Abstract Mind, to enhance mental wellness and emotional resilience. This episode introduces The Abstract Tray technique for mindful emotional awareness and stress coping strategies through a calming 5-minute creative exercise. Learn more about Jeff's work here: www.anabstractmind.com www.abstracttray.com Please leave a review and...

All-or-nothing thinking is a cognitive distortion that keeps high achievers trapped in burnout cycles. In this episode, John Cordray explores how black-and-white thinking fuels anxiety, perfectionism, and mental exhaustion—and shares CBT-based techniques to break free. Learn practical emotional wellness strategies designed for busy professionals who struggle with extremes. Listen to more of the sh...

Loneliness and anxiety often trap overthinkers in a cruel paradox that creates mental barriers: you crave connection but fear it. In this episode, John Cordray, LPC, breaks down the connection crisis and reveals evidence-based anxiety coping skills and CBT techniques to rebuild for burnout, managing stress, relationships, and emotional wellness without triggering anxiety spirals. Perfect for stres...

Adolescent boys face a hidden anxiety crisis, yet are 3x less likely than girls to seek help. On Mental Health Today Show, John Cordray, LPC, talks with Jarrod Hoffman about teen mental wellness, and they explore practical coping skills, emotional resilience techniques, and anxiety management strategies for teen boys and young adults. Learn how to break through socialization barriers and build emo...

Explore how AI and technology can support anxiety management and emotional wellness, without replacing human therapy. In this episode, John Cordray, LPC, breaks down the evidence-based mental wellness tools helping professionals manage anxiety, shares which anxiety coping strategies work best with AI assistance, and reveals where technology falls short. Perfect for overthinkers seeking practical m...

Join Sunita Yousuf on a journey of mindful cooking designed to combat burnout and anxiety. Learn actionable stress coping skills and wellness tips to transform your mental health with the healing power of food. Listeners are encouraged to start a 15-day habit challenge involving cooking and journaling daily, practice mindful cooking by engaging their senses, and prioritize nutritious eating as a f...

Imposter syndrome and high achiever stress create a vicious anxiety loop. In this deep-dive, John Cordray, LPC, reveals the cognitive distortions fueling "never good enough" feelings and shares evidence-based coping strategies to rewire perfectionist thinking. Learn how to distinguish imposter syndrome from legitimate growth opportunities, prevent burnout before it starts, and use your ana...

Dr. Dhruva Gulur presents trauma-informed Mind Hygiene® methods to strengthen anxiety coping skills and emotional resilience. This episode covers CBT techniques, stress management, and mental rewiring approaches to combat workplace anxiety and support mental wellness. Discover how trauma-informed care is becoming essential in mental health treatment, helping individuals break mental barriers and m...

Financial anxiety can impact your mental wellness profoundly. Learn effective coping skills and cognitive distortion interventions that help reframe stress around finances, reduce burnout risk, and build lasting emotional resilience. Rate the Show: www.mentalhealthtodayshow.com/ratetheshow Ready for weekly tips to quiet overthinking and reclaim mental freedom? Subscribe to The Mental Freedom newsl...

Catastrophizing is a powerful cognitive distortion driving anxiety and stress. John Cordray explores CBT techniques and mental rewiring exercises designed to build emotional resilience and equip listeners with strong coping skills for mental wellness. Show Notes: Welcome to this empowering episode where we tackle the common cognitive distortion of catastrophizing—when your mind leaps to the worst-...

This true crime episode examines the Lauren Owens case through the lens of anxiety and stress management. Discover grounding exercises, cognitive reframing strategies, and emotional resilience techniques to help cope with betrayal and rebuild trust. This true crime psychology episode reviews new developments in the case of Lauren Owens, an Arizona woman accused of faking multiple pregnancies, forg...

In this insightful episode, John Cordray dives deep into the challenges of overthinking and coping with anxiety, a common mental health issue that hinders anxiety management and mental wellness, especially among high achievers. He explains how overthinking traps individuals on a mental treadmill of rumination and stress, fueled by cognitive distortions such as catastrophizing and perfectionism. Li...

Stuck in anxious thought loops? Learn evidence-based cognitive techniques to break overthinking and find relief. John Cordray, LPC, explores how anxiety hijacks your brain's pattern-recognition system, then teaches three immediately actionable cognitive distortion-breaking skills designed for high-achievers on the move. Stop the loop. Reclaim mental clarity. Focus on the neurobiological "l...

In this episode of The Mental Health Today Show [True Crime Series], Licensed Professional Counselor John Cordray analyzes the Courtney Clenney case, where the OnlyFans model is accused of stabbing her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, in their Miami apartment on April 3, 2022, while claiming self-defense in a highly volatile and abusive relationship. John Cordray explores the psychological dynamics...

Mental health problems often go undetected in doctors' offices, leaving burnout-prone professionals without the mental wellness support they need. Dr. Robert C. Smith reveals why mental wellness gaps in primary care exist, how to recognize early warning signs your doctor might miss, and actionable strategies to advocate for your own emotional wellness and the importance of managing anxiety in...

In this episode, John Cordray interviews Dr. Sharone Niv, a cognitive psychologist and co-founder of Joyous PBC, to discuss the emerging field of ketamine therapy. They explore the benefits of low-dose ketamine treatment, the patient experience, and the integration of this therapy into clinical practice. Dr. Niv shares insights on how ketamine can facilitate self-discovery and healing, while also...

In this episode, John Cordray interviews Dr. Anthony Mazzella, a psychoanalyst with over 20 years of experience, to explore the complexities of narcissism. They discuss the definition of narcissism, how to recognize it in oneself and others, and the impact it has on personal relationships. Dr. Mazzella emphasizes the importance of understanding narcissistic behaviors not as malicious but as a defe...

In this conversation, John Cordray and Sophia Vale Galano discuss the pressing issue of teenage anxiety, exploring its causes, communication barriers, and the challenges parents face in supporting their teens. They emphasize the importance of understanding the unique pressures today’s teenagers encounter compared to previous generations. The discussion covers practical strategies for parents to he...

In this conversation, John Cordray interviews Dr. Will Dobud, a researcher and educator specializing in adolescent mental health. They discuss the cultural differences and similarities in teen mental health across various countries, the challenges of engaging teenagers in therapy, and insights from Dr. Dobud's book, 'Kids These Days.' The conversation emphasizes the importance of under...

In this episode, John Cordray interviews Shruti Trivedi, a certified life coach who specializes in helping working mothers prioritize self-care and find balance in their lives. Shruti shares her personal journey from IT to life coaching, emphasizing the importance of mental health and self-care. The conversation explores the differences between life coaching and therapy, the significance of accoun...

Join us on the Mental Health Today Show as John Cordray welcomes Estefana Johnson, a licensed clinical social worker, to discuss the transformative power of Critical Memory Integration (CMI) in rewiring trauma responses. Estefana shares her personal experiences with childhood adversity and how they led her to develop CMI, a therapeutic approach that prioritizes integration over desensitization. Di...