The Brain People Podcast

🧠 Ever replayed a conversation 100 times? Lost sleep over a decision? Felt trapped in your own thoughts? Overthinking often feels productive, but it can become one of the biggest obstacles to peace, growth, and healthy decision-making. In this episode, psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Vinas and licensed marriage and family therapist Amanda Anguish unpack the psychology behind overthinking, why our brains...

💔 Why do couples keep having the same arguments over and over again? The answer may have less to do with the conflict itself and more to do with the patterns we bring into our relationships. In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Daniel Binus and licensed marriage therapist Amanda Anguish explore how attachment styles formed in childhood can shape the way we communicate, react, and navigate conflict...

Is conflict in marriage always a bad sign? Or can it actually become a pathway to deeper trust, understanding, and connection? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish, LMFT, explore the psychology of marital conflict and what truly separates healthy couples from unhealthy ones. They discuss the most common causes of conflict in relationships, including communication styles, finances,...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish dive into the real problem behind overthinking and why it can keep you stuck in cycles of anxiety, indecision, and mental exhaustion. Overthinking isn’t just “thinking too much” — it’s a pattern that can rob you of peace, clarity, and action. They break down the difference between healthy problem-solving and harmful rumination, explore why your...

In this episode, Dr. K'dee Crews sits down with Chef AJ—renowned plant-based chef, bestselling author, and health advocate—to explore her deeply personal journey through food addiction, trauma, and healing. Chef AJ shares how a whole food, plant-based lifestyle transformed not only her physical health but also her mental and emotional well-being. From overcoming obesity and sugar addiction to navi...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish discuss how parents can help their children build resilience in a fast-paced, high-stress world. They explore common myths about protecting kids from difficulty, the impact of media and social media on resilience, and practical ways parents can build competence, confidence, character, and emotional coping skills in their children. They also disc...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Dr. K’dee Crews explore how to build trust in a healthy way. They unpack the difference between forgiveness and trust, explain how trauma affects our ability to trust, and share a practical “trust star” tool to help you set boundaries, gather data, and grow safe relationships. — 💻 Additional resources & Websites: ► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifu...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish explore the power of forgiveness—why holding on to bitterness harms your mind and body, and how to truly let go. They unpack the REACH model of forgiveness, share real-life stories of healing, and reveal how choosing to forgive can set you free. — 💻 Additional resources & Websites: ► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Dr. K’dee Crews explore how to make friends with your emotions—showing why all feelings, even anxiety, anger, and sadness, have a purpose. They reveal how emotions communicate and motivate, how thoughts fuel them, and how a simple two-question tool can turn emotions into powerful allies for mental health. — 💻 Additional resources & Websites: ► Medical tre...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish unpack fear—what it really is, why we feel it, and how to face it in healthy ways. They explore the brain’s response to fear, fear conditioning, and practical tools like grounding, reframing, and gradual exposure therapy. Together, they reveal how love, trust, and truth can help us move from fear-driven living to peace-filled confidence. — 💻 Ad...

In this episode, Dr. K’dee Crews and Amanda Anguish unpack the core belief “I’m not good enough.” They explore how identity (“I am”), moving targets of “enough,” perfectionism/procrastination, comparison, and others’ opinions shape worth—and how to rebuild it on a steadier foundation with practical steps you can start today. — 💻 Additional resources & Websites: ► Medical treatment - https://w...

In this episode, Amanda Anguish talks with Dr. Roger Seheult, pulmonary, critical care, sleep, and internal medicine specialist, about how sunlight, circadian rhythms, and daily habits shape physical and mental health. Dr. Seheult explains the science behind light exposure, infrared energy, and green spaces, how modern indoor life disrupts our biological clocks, and what simple changes—like mornin...

In this episode, Jonathan Edens and Dr. Daniel Binus examine cannabis and mental health—how it acts on the endocannabinoid system; the realities of dependence; impacts on cognition and insight; links with anxiety, sleep, and psychosis risk; what the pain data really show; and compassionate, evidence-based alternatives for long-term well-being. — 💻 Additional resources & Websites: ► Medical tr...

In this episode, Dr. K’dee Crews interviews Vicki Griffin, author, speaker, and wellness educator, who shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma, addiction, and eating disorders. She reveals how hope, faith, nutrition, lifestyle, and resilient thinking can transform brokenness into healing—and how small, daily steps can build habits that last. — 💻 Additional resources & Websites: ► Medic...

In this episode, Dr. K’dee Crews and Amanda Anguish show why boredom is a feature—not a flaw—revealing how small doses boost creativity (convergent thinking), problem-solving, resilience, and true rest, plus simple ways to add healthy “white space” to busy lives. — 💻 Additional resources & Websites: ► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com ► Wholistic wellness treatments, m...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus interviews Dr. John Scharffenberg about prevention-first medicine and longevity—covering two-meal days, “useful exercise,” the seven lifestyle risk factors, and integrating faith with health. — 💻 Additional resources & Websites: ► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com ► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - htt...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Jonathan Edens show how to face anxiety and rewire your brain using the DARE method—Diffuse, Allow, Run Toward, Engage—plus the “guard dog” amygdala analogy, graded exposure, and practical tools to channel adrenaline and build resilience. — 💻 Additional resources & Websites: ► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com ► Wholistic wellness...

In this episode, Barbara O’Neill returns to share the true remedies for health and happiness. She breaks down the principles of whole-person healing—covering lifestyle, nutrition, thoughts, forgiveness, and faith—and explains how Bible truth, history, science, and common sense all work together for lasting wellness. — 💻 Additional resources & Websites: ► Medical treatment - https://www.beauti...

In this episode, Amanda Anguish and Dr. Daniel Binus reveal how true connection and four simple practices—simplicity, slowing, silence & solitude, and Sabbath—can unlock lasting health and happiness for your mind and body. — 💻 Additional resources & Websites: ► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com ► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - ht...

In this episode, Jonathan Edens and Dr. K’dee Crews discuss Socratic questioning and how this powerful technique can help us challenge negative thoughts, build cognitive flexibility, and strengthen our mental health. — 💻 Additional resources & Websites: ► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com ► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www....

In this episode, Amanda Anguish and Dr. Daniel Binus discuss the differences in traits and characteristics that make us so unique. __ 💻 Additional resources & Websites: ► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com ► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org #mentalhealth  #therapy  #menvswomen

In this episode, Jonathan Edens and Dr. K'dee Crews discuss what radical acceptance is and why it's an essential part of life. __ 💻 Additional resources & Websites: ► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com ► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org #mentalhealth  #therapy  #radicalacceptance

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish discuss the topic of shame and how to overcome the feelings and thoughts associated with this. __ 💻 Additional resources & Websites: ► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com ► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org #mentalhealth  #therapy  #shame #guilt

In this episode, Dr. K'dee Crews and Jonathan Edens have a conversation on vitamins and minerals and their impact on our mental health.  __ 💻 Additional resources & Websites: ► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com ► Wholistic wellness programs, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org #mentalhealth #podcast #vitaminsupplements  #vitaminsa...