On Your Mind

The real goal of treating patients is to find what's impairing their ability to heal or develop. This is what  Allen Lewis, MD , greatly believes, striving for optimal wellness for his patients as he treats children and adults with Autism, PANS/PANDAS, Lyme & Behavior Disorders. In this episode, he sits down with Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D, to talk about his holistic approach to health. Dr....

Few people have experienced the struggle of psychiatric patients like Ronald Bassman  has. Ronald has seen both sides of the locked door. At the age of 25, he was institutionalized at a psychiatric hospital and treated with electroshock, insulin comas, and massive doses of medication. In this episode, he retells the traumatic events that led him to pursue a doctorate in psychology. He is now...

We don’t talk enough about children’s mental health but it’s something that we should have more awareness about if we want to help children with learning and behavioral problems. Some people are helping us do this in interesting ways and one of those is this episode’s guest. Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D sits down for a conversation with Wynford Dore  of Zing Performance . In this episode, Wynford...

Brainspotting is the revolutionary new therapy that brings about life-changing breakthroughs. With the advances in brain-based therapy, more people are seeing results that address issues that take talk-based therapy a lot of time to resolve. In this episode, Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D discusses this technique with its creator, David Grand, Ph. D. David looks at the state of psychotherapy, EMDR, and...

We all carry emotional scars on our psyche. People have an unlimited potential to love, we just need inside out healing of our emotional wounds. In this episode, Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. is joined by  Dr. Richard Moss  and they discuss emotions, feelings and love. Richard talks about his experiences and how he got into mindfulness practices. Richard and Timothy discuss consciousness, aw...

Mental health care supported the haves rather than the have-nots much more than anyone would like to admit.   Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. presents Sean Perry , who created We R HOPE Incorporated  to make mental health care accessible to children who can't afford it. Sean explains how some things shouldn't be about money, and mental health is one of them. Before COVID, we had a mental healt...

Our emotions undeniably impact our well-being, and studies have shown that it often manifests physically. But how far have we come in understanding this "emotion code?" Today's guest is  Dr. Bradley Nelson , a renowned expert on natural and holistic methods of achieving wellness, where he focuses on helping people release their emotional baggage. He breaks down insights from his best-selling...

When you’re in distress and you just don’t know what to do to make you feel better, you can try a treatment to soothe you unlike no other. Be the best version of yourself, and tune into this episode! Brad Yates  explains what EFT tapping is and its effects on mental health. Brad Yates is known internationally for his creative and often humorous use of the Emotional Freedom Technique. He joins...

You are meant to achieve great things. It’s time to restore hope in yourself and rebuild the core connection that will lead you to success. Learn from Mira Rubin  as she shares how you could reconnect with your core. Mira is a transformational coach and podcast host who is committed to helping people reconnect with their core being and to find their authentic expression in the world. She...

Brain tapping has a lot of positive impacts on your mental health. So be prepared for a life worth living and tune into this episode. Dr. Patrick K. Porter summarizes the benefits of regular use of the brain tap device. Dr. Patrick is an award-winning author, speaker, and the founder of BrainTap , the leader in technology-enhanced meditation. Over the years, he has experimented with a blend of a l...

When you hit rock bottom feeling like happiness is out of reach, and there's nowhere else to go, remember that life is full of surprises. There is always an opportunity to heal and recover so you can live your best life. Join your host Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D., as he talks with  Morgan Beard  about managing depression and anxiety for personal development and health wellness. Morgan deep...

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...