Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & Overthinking

In this episode of The Mental Health Today Show, John Cordray and Daniel Packard explore the complexities of mental health, focusing on the root causes of anxiety and other emotional struggles. Daniel shares his personal journey from suffering with anxiety to creating a system that helps others achieve permanent results. They discuss the importance of understanding fear as a primary issue, the rol...

In this episode of the Mental Health Today show, host John Cordray interviews Ellen Wood, a columnist, artist, and author who shares her inspiring journey of facing early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Ellen discusses her mother's battle with Alzheimer's, her own experiences with memory issues, and the spiritual practices that helped her regain her mental clarity. She introduces the...

In this conversation, Alex Feinberg shares his journey from aspiring professional baseball player to navigating the high-stress corporate world, ultimately finding success as a fitness coach. He discusses the importance of mindset, motivation, and tailored coaching in achieving personal and professional goals. Alex emphasizes the need for a sustainable approach to fitness that aligns with individu...

John Cordray, a Licensed Professional Counselor, explores the pervasive issue of comparison in our lives, highlighting three main syndromes: Imposter Syndrome, Envy Syndrome, and Grass is Greener Syndrome. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing these patterns and their impact on our self-worth and happiness. Drawing on Steve Jobs' wisdom, Cordray encourages listeners to focus on their own...

Ed DeAngelis is the CEO of EDA Contractors, and he is championing the message of creating a psychologically safe work culture in the construction industry and beyond. EDA Contractors was founded by Ed DeAngelis 25 years ago (May 1999) and celebrated its 25th year of service in May 2024. Today, the company, headquartered in Bensalem, PA, has more than 400 employees strong, with a division located i...

In this episode of Mental Health Today Show, Dr. Irfan Fauq dives deep into ketamine therapy as a groundbreaking treatment for treatment-resistant depression. Discover evidence-based insights into mental health coping strategies, anxiety management, and executive burnout relief. This conversation explores innovative therapeutic techniques and emotional resilience skills to help listeners manage st...

I was pleased to talk with Dr. Eric Arzubi, the CEO and Co-founder of Frontier Psychiatry. We talked about the barriers to access to mental healthcare for rural America communities and what is being done to address the mental health crisis. We are a telehealth practice dedicated to serving the underserved and reaching the hard-to-reach. Founded in 2019, we are now Montana's largest provider of...

Do you ever feel like something is holding you back from reaching your full potential? In this episode, I talk about the powerful impact of limiting beliefs and how they can keep you stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and unfulfilled potential. Join me as I explore the origins of limiting beliefs and the ways in which they shape our thoughts, actions, and ultimately our lives. You'll gain a deep u...

Sally Lee Stewart is the author of The Angle of Vanishing Stability: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Self-Discovery. Sally is an elementary education specialist living on a Northern California farm. Her recent book is a novel about a young woman's journey from a tumultuous home to self-discovery, exploring themes of love, forgiveness, and personal growth. In "The Angle of Vanishing Stability,&#3...

Kevin Reeder, PhD. currently serves as the Program Manager of the Outpatient PTSD Clinic at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. He specializes in trauma, substance abuse, crisis negotiations, and readjustment issues of returning Veterans.  A Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Dr. Reeder has served as a Consultant and Trainer for the National Center for PTSD. He is a consultant...

Erin Moran is the VP of Clinical Operations and co-owner at Sophros Recovery Originally from New York with a bachelor’s degree in business marketing, Erin moved to Florida in 2011 to study for her Master’s in clinical mental health counseling.  Erin is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida and gained clinical experience working at a university counseling center, a residential addiction tre...

In this episode, I am talking with Dr. Ryan Sultan, a psychiatrist specializing in treating anxiety and depression. We talked about a holistic approach to treating anxiety and depression. www.integrative-psych.org https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativePsychManhattan https://www.instagram.com/intpsychny/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/intpsychny/ Ready for weekly tips to quiet overthinking and recl...

Sam Tejada, a retired firefighter and paramedic, began his entrepreneurial journey at just 19 years old with the inception of Rescue-101, an esteemed provider of lifesaving training courses in South Florida.  During his service in Oakland Park, Sam’s passion for holistic medicine ignited, leading him to the doors of Cenegenics and under the guidance of the renowned Dr. Robert D. Willix. In 2013, t...

Kristal DeSantis is a Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional, a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional, EMDR trained clinician, and a State of Texas approved Premarital Education Provider.  She is the creator of The STRONG model of Relational Therapy. Her specialties include Couples Therapy (including sexual desire discrepancy/out-of-control s...

Catherine Altman Morgan is an award-winning career transition expert who has been coaching clients and colleagues through job and life transitions for more than 20 years. She is the founder of Point A to Point B Transitions Inc. and the author of This Isn't Working! Evolving the Way We Work to Decrease Stress, Anxiety, and Depression.  Catherine Altman Morgan is a highly acclaimed career trans...

Throughout my life, I have had an ongoing battle with anxiety. This impacted me for as long as I remember. Whether it was in school, in friendships, or even at my house, I felt as if I couldn’t push the feeling away.  When I was twelve years old, I was allowed to go to therapy; an opportunity that has changed my life forever. I was able to push past this mental illness and start to do the things t...

CEO and Clinical Supervisor of Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates, Inc. Joelle is a highly acclaimed international speaker, psychotherapist, and trauma expert with a global following.  She is also the author of a TED-Ed video on PTSD that is used to train AI, has garnered over 3.2 million views, and is available in 28 different languages.  Joelle has been featured as a guest on numerous podcast...

Dr. Derek Price joined Sierra Tucson as its chief executive officer in January 2023, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from his time spent as CEO of Desert Hope Treatment Center, a 150-bed treatment center that offers residential treatment, partial hospitalization programming, and intensive outpatient programming. During his time at Desert Hope, Dr. Price secured Joint Commiss...

Samara is an art therapist and a Creative Life Coach. As an Art Therapist, Samara strives to provide approachable and creative modalities to allow people to find their inner peace and work with their resources. Samara is an Art Therapist with an extensive range of experience working with all types of people and communities throughout NYC and NY State. She has worked with school-aged children and t...

Jason VanRuler is the author of Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection. He began his career in 2011 and has worked with many populations over the years, ranging from incarcerated persons to top CEOs, performers, artists, and just about everyone in between.  Jason has extensive experience as a clinician, coach, and speaker and operates a multistate private practi...

On this episode of The Mental Health Today Show Podcast I'm talking with Alex Boianghu about transforming anxiety into resilience. Tools for Emotional Well-being Alex Boianghu is a dedicated and gifted therapist with over 30 years of study and practice. He uses an integrative approach to therapy with an emphasis on psycho-spiritual growth grounded in somatic therapy's focus on the unity of...

Shawn Lesser isn't just a father of two and a seasoned business leader; he's also a survivor. His recent struggles with anxiety and depression took him through two treatment centers in early 2023, where he was nicknamed "Shaky." Instead of letting the experience defeat him, Shawn used his inherent resilience and humor to overcome it. He’s committed to sharing his journey to inspire...

In this episode, Dr. Arpan Waghray, a renowned geriatric psychiatrist and the CEO of Providence's Well Being Trust, sheds light on the pressing issue of the shortage of mental health services in the United States. With the U.S. Surgeon General declaring a "loneliness epidemic" and a disturbing rise in deaths by suicide in 2022, Arpan emphasizes the critical need for accessible and comp...

Show Notes About The Guest: Arushi Singh is a trauma-informed counseling psychologist from India. She has a background in psychology and has been working in the mental health field for nearly ten years. Arushi is passionate about helping individuals with trauma, depression, grief, and self-acceptance. Summary: ​Arushi Singh, a trauma-informed counseling psychologist from India, shares her journey...

Dr. Lena G. Clark is the founder and CEO of Miracle Mind Global, LLC, and she is a certified mental health coach. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Clark about how she turned her pain of her husband's suicide into her purpose to help others. With over 20 years of experience in the mental health industry, she has one simple mission - to build a global mental wealth empire by coaching and empower...