On Your Mind

There’s a reason why so many cultures have used storytelling in a myriad of ways over history, but one primary reason is it’s a way for people to connect to each other, to understand things, to know what to pay attention to, and to heal from past wounds.  Kathryn Nicolai  has always been a storyteller and somebody who told herself bedtime stories as a young child to fall asleep. For some...

Mental health illnesses have always been treated on a subjective level, concentrating on the patient's feelings and thoughts. This may have been a tried and tested procedure in functional psychiatry, but  Dr. Donald Raden  chose to go beyond the norm and conduct treatments on the objective side. He sits down with Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. to share his discoveries in approaching mental he...

Many veterans have invisible wounds—the mental health issues—that make it difficult for them to go back to civilian life. Even more, these also take a toll on their families. In this episode, Dr. Timothy J. Hayes interviews Modie Lavin , a coordinator for the Road Home Program ,  about mental health and the support services needed for veterans and their families. Understanding this firsthand,...

For many people suffering from rather peculiar disorders that many people don't understand that much, such as dyslexia, schizophrenia, and multiple personalities, the hope of them getting better is close to impossible. But Dan Hostetler , who works in providing recovery programs for free, begs to differ. He joins Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. to share his experiences and the procedures they are offeri...

It has often been said that we are very good at sending people to war, but not as good at supporting them when they come back. This rings terribly true when you look at the vast percentage of military veterans who are struggling to make a smooth transition to civilian life. From finding gainful employment to dealing with mental issues, every aspect of a veteran’s life is a call for help that goes...

Beyond the physical and mental aspects of pursuing your calling is the importance of spirituality. Too often, when people still feel like there is something missing, it is often this aspect that they forget about.  Dr. David Gruder  is an award-winning clinical and organizational developmental psychologist who helps leaders and influencers repair and elevate the world with the missing sp...

Treating psychiatric disorders do not just stop with prescriptions. They extend far beyond that. What better way to treat something that affects our entire health and wellbeing than holistic care? In this episode, Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. sits down with  Dr. Nishi Bhopal —triple board certified in psychiatry, sleep medicine, and integrative holistic medicine—to talk about integrative psychia...

Mental health issues have their way of creeping into the rest of our lives, affecting us not only mentally and emotionally but also physically. Finding a way to work around her own mental health struggles,  Deepa Kannan  started her journey as a Yoga Acharya for over two decades now, a Functional Nutritionist, and a Certified Food and Spirit Practitioner. Since then, she has brought toge...

Growing up in a family with parents who were undertakers, renowned brain injury researcher and naturopathic physician Dr. Antoine Chevalier  had to help clean up dead bodies, which gave him a very traumatic childhood. In need of solutions for himself, he immersed himself in the study of suicidal ideation, PTSD, and major depression disorders so he could learn how different cultures heal thems...

Drug addiction and mental health issues are things that society usually sees as hopeless cases, unfortunately. Musician and public speaker  Jam Alker  aims to break this stigma through the unique combination of music and recovery. Being a recovery activist himself, Jam uses songwriting to help people who are currently recovering from probably the lowest point in their lives. He sits down...

We hear a lot about “mind over body” but so much about “body over mind,” but that is exactly the sense that you would get from the approach Dr. Phyllis J. Heffner  is taking in her pursuit for a holistic model of child psychiatry. Taking the principles of integrative and functional medicine into her psychiatric practice, Dr. Phyllis explores the causative link between psychiatric symptoms and...

We are at our best when we act from a place of clarity. When we can quiet the noise, we can feel better. On today’s podcast, Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. brings on Kerry Biskelonis, the Founder and Practice Director of  reset brain + body , a mental health and wellness counseling practice in Plymouth, Michigan. Recognizing stress as the root of most modern health issues, Kerry believes we have t...

Many people have been through the wringer of moving from one doctor to another just to find a cure for their diseases, thinking that the answers are in the allopathic world. If you found yourself in the same position, then maybe the answers you are looking for lie elsewhere, particularly in functional medicine. In this episode, Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. interviews  Dr. Aarti Soorya , a board-...

Fostering the emotional and mental well-being of youth,  Well-Bean  is a wellness center that offers child and adolescent psychotherapy, yoga and mindfulness classes for the youth and their families, teacher training and professional development, parenting workshops, and other resources.  Jen Rapanos , Well-Bean’s Founder and owner, has always been drawn to social justice work and l...

Claire Powers is a self-proclaimed student of heroic living. After waging a war against her own mind through battles with depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, and alcoholism, in a pivotal moment she chose to live her life differently. From that moment of desperation, she humbled herself to do whatever it took to learn how to fall in love with living. Claire is here with Timothy J. Hayes, Psy....

Suffering from mental illness can take a toll on your life. For some, as it manifests later in their lives, it can be detrimental to their career, faith, and personal relationships. How can someone emerge from that dark hole and reclaim their life? In this inspiring episode, Timothy J. Hayes is joined by author and blogger,  June Converse . Here, June openly shares her story of living with bi...

There are so many ways you can heal yourself that does not include the use of medication. Diving into a more holistic and natural way to help you with your mental health, Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. sits down with  Jodie Skillicorn, DO , in this episode. Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology and the Diplomate of the American Board of Holistic Integrative Medicine, Dr. Skillicorn takes us...

You can’t talk of modern psychiatry without talking about psychiatric medication, which has become the cornerstone of the practice over the decades. The problem with psychiatric drugs, however, is that they do more harm than good to the brain and withdrawal can be a real challenge if you’ve already started taking them. Many psychiatrists wouldn’t let you know that, though, as you will learn from D...

Mental health issues are very much affecting so many people around the world. However, the problem is the way we start our conversations around it—talking about it in response to and not ahead of it. In this episode, Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D., brings someone who has been empowering the conversation on proactive suicide prevention and mental health education. He interviews  Jonny Boucher , the...

Everybody deals with stress, anxiety, and a myriad of other issues that turn us against our own minds and bodies.  Kathryn Nicolai  gives people the weapons to defeat these inner monsters every day at  Ethos Yoga  in Holly, Michigan, where she works to help students connect sensation and emotion in an empowering and productive way. Using yoga and other mindfulness-based techniq...

Mother nature is a well-spring of healing solutions for many of our health problems. Unfortunately, not many people are aware of this and would reach out for medications instead. Moving us into the world of naturopathy, Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. interviews  Rebecca Culley-Healey , ND, the owner of  Hawthorn & Violet  Naturopathic Services and Herbal Apothecary—a unique herb stor...

The body has a strong ability to heal itself, especially when given the resources and support to do so. However, time and again, with our solutions to healing, we tend to reach out for medications that often only provide temporary relief.  Dr. Jodie Skillicorn , a diplomate of the American Board of Holistic Integrative Medicine, believes otherwise and helps patients take back their own health...

There is huge wisdom to be found in someone who has been through the same situations as you. When it comes to living with a mental health disorder, gathering insights from those who have been through the same struggles is nothing short of value. In this episode, Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D., sits down with Ruth White to talk about living with bipolar disorder and what she found would work, not only f...

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition triggered by terrifying events. It can cause severe anxiety, flashbacks, and even nightmares. Joining Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. in this episode is Dr. Eugene Lipov , a board-certified physician in Anesthesiology and Pain Management. Dr. Lipov pioneered the adaption of a well-known procedure called Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) f...

It is said that if you’ve had one episode of depression, there’s a 50% chance of having another one. If you’ve had two, there’s a 75% chance. If you’ve had three, it’s 90% or higher. Conventional medicine would tell you that if you don’t take your medication, you’re going to be sick forever. However,  Dr. Jodie Skillicorn  is debunking this claim. She joins Timothy J. Hayes, Psy. D. on t...