Mental Health Without Borders: The Global Wellness Podcast with Dr. Lindsay Frey

Dr. Michael Smith, PhD Partner & Co-Founder, Family Psychology Associates In this powerful interview, Dr. Lindsay Frey sits down with the distinguished Dr. Michael Smith , a seasoned clinical and family psychologist whose career spans nearly five decades. Dr. Smith has shaped the field of child and family mental health in Florida and beyond—through clinical work, community leadership, advocacy...

Episode Overview: In this episode, Dr. Frey sits down with the internationally based clinical psychologist Dr. Véronique Elefant-Yanni, whose work spans continents and cultures. Originally from France and now based in Switzerland, Véronique has lived and studied in Canada, South Korea, Singapore, and Switzerland—and brings this global perspective to her therapeutic work. She specializes in working...

Episode Summary In this episode of Mental Health Without Borders, Dr. Lindsay Frey speaks with Lacey Redding, a US licensed therapist living in Sweden. They discuss Lacey's journey to becoming a therapist, her specialization in ADHD and complex trauma, and the cultural differences in mental health approaches between Sweden and the US. Lacey shares her insights on the importance of understandi...

✨ Welcome to a special bonus episode of Mental Health Without Borders. In this deeply moving conversation, we welcome back Hannah-Valeria Grishko , a psychotherapist and humanitarian whose story bridges two worlds—Ukraine and Israel—and embodies the strength and resilience of the human spirit. Many listeners will remember Hannah-Valeria from her first appearance on the podcast, where she shared h...

✨ Episode Overview: In this episode, Dr. Lindsay Frey welcomes Dr. Nouf Al-Rashid, a clinical psychologist and proud Third Culture Kid (TCK) who was born in the United States to Arab parents and now practices in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Fluent in three languages and an avid reader, Dr. Nouf brings a unique cross-cultural perspective to mental health, blending Western and Eastern approaches. We dive...

✨ Episode Overview: In this episode, Dr. Lindsay Frey welcomes Martin Pytela , founder of Life Enthusiast , a passionate voice in the world of alternative health, detox, and healing through metabolic balance. Born in Czechoslovakia and now based in Canada, Martin brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to the conversation—having walked his own healing journey and now guiding other...

In this episode, we sit down with Monica Doyle , a psychodynamic therapist whose deep specialization in trauma, thanatology (the study of death and loss), and relational therapy brings a grounded yet expansive approach to healing. Monica works primarily with adults in Australia through her online therapy practice , which also allows her to stay globally connected while traveling between Brazil and...

✨ Episode Overview: In this episode, I’m joined by Richard Krebs, a clinician with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling who brings a unique blend of humor, insight, and cross-cultural experience to his work. Originally from Alabama but living in South Korea, Richard works with adolescents and adults, integrating wellness, strength, and creative expression into the therapy space....

What if the path to emotional resilience isn't about avoiding difficult feelings, but actually learning to embrace them?  Matthew Lowe, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor from Maryland and author of "Seeing the Forest and the Trees: Mapping Your Inner World for Greater Clarity and Satisfaction in Life."   In this special BONUS episode, Matthew brings his background...

Episode Summary: In this soulful and insightful episode of Mental Health Without Borders , Dr. Lindsay welcomes trauma therapist and international trainer Tony Parmenter, the creator of TF-EMDR—an innovative therapeutic approach that combines the healing power of fly-fishing with trauma-focused EMDR therapy. Tony shares his powerful story of healing, creativity, and cross-cultural life between Ver...

✨ Episode Overview: In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Dr. Lindsay Frey sits down with Dr. Jennifer Bradtke—clinical psychologist, group therapist, and founder of ChangeWorks Psychology —to explore the emotional toll that high-achieving professionals often carry behind the scenes. Dr. Bradtke is a U.S. and UK-licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience helping clients r...

✨ Episode Overview: In this rich and deeply insightful episode, I welcome Hannah-Valeria Grishko, an internationally recognized psychotherapist and Certified Trauma Specialist, whose career has spanned Ukraine, the UK, France, and now Israel. With decades of experience and a passion for trauma-informed care, grief work, and Jungian Sandplay Therapy, Hannah brings a powerful lens to emotional heal...

Today on this special BONUS EPISODE of Mental Health Without Borders: The Global Wellness Podcast , I’m honored to welcome Dr. Thomas Phelan — world renowned clinical psychologist, educator, and bestselling author — whose work has transformed the way parents and professionals approach child behavior management. Dr. Phelan is best known for his groundbreaking 1-2-3 Magic series, a simple, effective...

In this powerful and inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Richa Khanna , a U.S.-trained Counseling Psychologist and Social Justice Postdoctoral Fellow, now practicing in Mumbai, India . With a global client base of Asian Indians ages 20–40 , Dr. Khanna brings an intentional, culturally grounded approach to therapy—one that skillfully blends Eastern wisdom with Western psychological frameworks ....

In this heartfelt and insightful episode, we sit down with Eleni Vardaki , a Therapeutic Coach with a background in Education and research from Cambridge University . Eleni specializes in EFT Tapping to support teens and adults with stress, anxiety, identity confusion, and academic pressure —especially those navigating life between cultures. As a Third Culture Kid (TCK) herself, Eleni opens up abo...

In this episode, we sit down with Enrico Cappelletto , a dedicated psychotherapist with a deep background in Personality Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work , and advanced Sensorimotor Psychotherapy . Enrico shares his journey from Italy to Denmark, working with clients from around the world, and his mission to promote somatic practices in trauma treatment .  What we cover: Enrico’s diver...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Camilla Gamba , an Italian-American psychologist based in Milan, whose work beautifully blends cultural awareness, psychological depth, and a profound connection to nature. With dual Master’s degrees in Psychology and Youth Participation—and a specialization in Transcultural Psychotherapy—Camilla brings a unique lens to her private practice, where she wo...

🎙️What does healing from trauma look like in a global context—and how does curiosity play a role in emotional recovery? In this episode, we’re joined by Sonia M. Ferreira, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Marriage & Family Counselor (MFC) from Belo Horizonte, Brazil 🇧🇷 for a heart-centered conversation on trauma, women’s wellness, and the soulful power of lifelong learning. In this episode...

🎙️ How can trauma healing, cultural advocacy, and women’s empowerment come together to change lives? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Carole Trilokekar, a global mental health leader from Canada whose work bridges therapy, education, and advocacy. From the therapy room to the Miss Universe Canada stage, Dr. Trilokekar is redefining what it means to champion wellness. In this episode, we explor...

🎙️What does mental health support look like across continents—and how do we break the stigma that surrounds it? In this episode, we’re joined by international counselor Karen Hurworth, MA from Mumbai, India 🇮🇳 for a rich conversation on cultural sensitivity, burnout in global schools, and the power of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In this episode, we explore: •How stigma shapes mental h...

Ready to explore the world of mental well-being with Dr. Lindsay Frey? This special preview episode of "Mental Health Without Borders" offers a glimpse into the powerful conversations coming your way.  Join Dr. Frey as she introduces the show's mission: to break down geographical barriers and connect you with diverse perspectives on mental health from therapists around the globe.  D...

Hey everyone, Vincent A. Lanci here- host of "Mental Health Break" and "That Entrepreneur Show"! Today, you're hearing from a big fan of Dr. Frey to get you excited... we are only 1 week away from Episode 1 on the incredible new podcast, "Mental Health Without Borders: The Global Wellness Podcast," hosted by the insightful Dr. Lindsay Frey.  I'm so excited f...