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Every child is a brilliant learner. Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. presents Dr. JoQueta Handy , an Integrative Medicine Practitioner who opens new pathways to educate children with autism. Dr. JoQueta has an immense passion for helping these children succeed in the classroom. She explains that every child is full of learning potential; we just need to step back and let them show us how they learn best....

When faced with difficulties, we tend to lose hope in everything and question our purpose. It’s absolutely the time to turn your struggles into positivity and take care of your mental health. Steve Miccio  discusses wellness action plans with your host, Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. Driven by his personal experience of being diagnosed with a mental illness, Steve has spent over two decades creati...

Psychiatric rights continues to be a contentious issue as psychiatric drugging and other controversial treatments continue to be used in alarmingly increasing rates. This strikes a particularly painful chord for Jim Gottstein , who had personally experienced how abusive the psychiatric health system can be. Not long after his personal experience, he went on to become an advocate for people being s...

People are afraid to talk about mental health. Big companies tend to ignore some of the most obvious signs of mental illness because they don't want to talk about it. Also, people who know that they have mental health issues tend to ignore all the signs. They need it right in their face before they act on it. Mental health awareness is needed, especially now. Join your host Timothy J. Hayes and hi...

It’s alarming to know that there’s a rising burden of mental illness globally, especially for those diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar. It’s time to rethink psychiatric care and focus on providing solutions for mentally ill patients. The author of Mad in America , Robert Whitaker , shares his knowledge on psychiatric care and what has been wrong for so long. He talks about his argument on mod...

PTSD can interfere with your ability to go about your normal daily tasks. A person with PTSD may be bombarded with upsetting memories. They could also be very edgy or have trouble sleeping. So how do you resolve PTSD? One innovative solution is the RESET Therapy. RESET Therapy stands for Reconsolidation Enhancement Stimulation of Emotional Triggers. Developed by Dr. George Lindenfeld , the th...

Australia is experiencing a mental health epidemic not much different from what the US has. If you are experiencing problems of any sort, go see your doctor, get them to prescribe a pill, and you’ll be alright. That’s what the system would like you to think. Most of the people in the health industry are aware that it’s not as simple as that but their voices carry no weight in the face of instituti...

The road to mental health recovery is a long and often arduous process. Often, many face challenges and discrimination, but with the right support system, it can be done. In this episode, Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. interviews educator and mental health advocate,  Lauren Spiro . Lauren shares her journey towards mental health and the opportunities she has received to help others reach their rec...

Sometimes the thoughts that you have in your head can act like an inner critic that will just lower your self-esteem. It's always best to block out those negative thoughts and focus on living in the present. Self-help mechanisms like meditation, yoga, and breathwork can help. These are all the things Dr. Gail Brenner recommends. Gail is an author and psychologist who encourages people to find thei...

Modern medicine treats mental health symptoms instead of healing the whole person. Many times, the cause of these issues are traumatic events and failing relationships. The show’s guest in this episode is  Reverend Steven Steinberger-Domienik , who is also a mental health counselor. Reverend Steven discusses with Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. his experiences of helping mental health clients. List...

If a good leader can admit to their own weaknesses and work hard on addressing them, the entire team will surely benefit as well. When  Wayne Dumas  desired to unlock a better version of himself, he turned to the Optimal Being Program. Joining Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D., the COO of  Network Data Systems  shares the fruits of being part of this particular program. He explains how...

People cannot function properly if their problems and burdens are left unchecked. They need to fix what is inside of them and they can't do it alone. In this episode, you will learn how you can, as a leader, support your team to become optimal beings. Timothy J. Hayes brings Mark Hattas and Rex Montague-Bauer , the founders of Rookha Group Inc and Journey's Dream , to this conversation. Their goal...

Dealing with depression, anxiety, and other forms of psychological suffering is difficult. Diederik Wolsak  joins Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. to talk about his healing center and how the forgiveness process helps in the whole healing process. He is the founder and program director of Choose Again Attitudinal Healing Centre  that helps people transform their life again, by learning to ident...

Have you been through a stressful challenge in your life that’s impacted your body? Today’s guest is Dr. Andrew Pleener , the Founder and Director of #SameHere  Psych Alliance. In this episode, Dr. Pleener discusses with Timothy Hayes, Psy. D.  how mental health should not be a topic limited to the 1 in 5 labeled with mental illness, but for 5 in 5 because owing to the fact that we all f...

Are you aware that the physical pain you’re feeling can be connected to past trauma? Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. , a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in relieving post-traumatic stress symptoms talks with Mitzi Montague-Bauer about the connection between physical pain and emotional trauma. He explains that majority of our discomfort is directly related to our mental, emotional processi...

How do you close a chapter of your life that means so much to you? A lot of combat veterans, even veterans with other experiences, have trouble transitioning from combat. Veteran Wellness Coordinator  Marcus Farris  tells Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. how  Mission 22  came upon and the way it helps veterans deal with trauma, learn to embrace new things, and transition to their new...

Fighting sleep issues isn’t as easy as counting sheep at night. As  Dr. Nishi Bhopal , a board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine shares with Timothy J. Hayes, most of the time, what helps improve our sleep quality has more to do with our lifestyle during the day than what we do during nighttime. Dr. Nishi highlights 3 important elements that are integral in creating better...

Mental health is an area of healing that begs for more innovative solutions. A growing body of evidence is making a strong case for the claim that integrative approaches to mental wellness are creating better results for people than reliance on traditional medication and psychotherapy. The Director of the Pacific Psychological Care Group, Dr. Jeffrey Bruno  is passionate about finding alterna...

Our body sends us signals about our health and wellbeing far more than what we take notice of. The physical symptoms reveal other deeper issues that, when left unattended, may slowly creep their way up and become something much serious.  Joy Dettling  learned this the hard way. After all the stress—physically, emotionally, and mentally—and a laundry list of health issues, Joy found herse...

While medications help people with their mental health conditions and addiction, it is, however, not ideal in the long run. Many have found themselves suffering from withdrawal symptoms, stuck inside yet another loop. In this episode, Timothy J. Hayes Psy. D. sits down with  Lyle Murphy  to ask him about what he has found to help others free themselves from using medications and their ef...

The Trowbridge Road is a 2020 National Book Awards Longlist Selection novel written by Marcella Pixley for young people. It revolves around childhood trauma, death, and redemption through friendship. Do you want to know the inspiration behind Marcella's much-awarded novel? Are you coping with childhood trauma, and you're seeking healing and redemption? Then this episode is for you. Marcella recoun...

Are you struggling with overcoming addictions in your life? Whether you are addicted to alcohol, social media, sex, etc., Laura McKowen  understands what you're going through. Laura is the author of We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life ,  wherein she reveals her heart-wrenching struggles with overcoming her addiction to alcohol. The journey to sobriety is not easy, b...

Your body plays a major role in trauma resolution. Since we experience everything through our bodies, they have a significant correlation to our psychological health. Joining Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. today is Dr. Pat Ogden, the Founder of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (SPI) . Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is a body-centered treatment of unresolved trauma. Dr. Pat shares stories of how this fo...

It is indeed alarming that the word postpartum has become synonymous with depression, though in fact, it pertains to the transition stage between pregnancy and motherhood. To help mothers and their respective partners get through this challenging life phase, the help of a postpartum doula is extremely valuable. Exploring this profession with Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. is professional doula Bonnie M...

Being thrust into the challenging situations inherent in the military, many veterans come out needing mental health services.  Dr. Frank Yurasek  zeroes in on the plight of veterans in areas around post-traumatic stress disorder, the silent suicide epidemic, and the pain afflicting them as well as non-veterans. However, different from what has been usually done, Dr. Yurasek adds to the f...