The Voice of Hope with Dr. Ken Huey

In this special edition of The Voice of Hope Podcast , host and CEO of The Hope Group, Dr. Ken Huey, sits down for an intimate conversation about his life story, the traumas he overcame, and the experiences that shaped his approach to leadership, mental health, and helping others. From being adopted at birth and experiencing profound childhood trauma, to building a multi-hundred-million-dollar beh...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast , Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Will White, a trailblazer in outdoor mental health treatment. With over 30 years of experience bridging mental health, adventure therapy, and the healing power of nature, Will shares insights from his career leading wilderness therapy programs, mentoring young adults, and guiding men’s retreats in the White Mountains. Will...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast , Dr. Ken Huey talks with Amber Nelms, a passionate entrepreneur and leader, about embracing challenges and leaning into discomfort as a pathway to growth. Amber shares her journey of building a business, making bold choices, and cultivating a collaborative team culture. She offers actionable insights for anyone looking to grow as a leader, overcome iso...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast , Ken Huey sits down with Quatiba Davis, Chief Clinical Officer of ABA Centers, a visionary leader in the field of applied behavior analysis. Quatiba shares her journey from supporting her daughter with a disability to transforming the standards of care for individuals with varying abilities. She dives into the importance of data-driven treatment, build...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast , Dr. Ken Huey speaks with Mike Gurr , Chief Clinical Officer at EmotiCare , about how vulnerability, worthiness, and trauma-informed leadership shape the future of adolescent mental health care. Mike shares how his grandmother’s wisdom continues to guide his “why,” why families - not facilities - are at the center of healing, and what Brené Brown’s wor...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast , Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Amanda Timonere , a clinical executive, entrepreneur, and founder of Zenful Collective , to explore how the behavioral health industry can transform from systems of survival to systems of support. Amanda shares how her early experiences shaped her purpose, why emotionally intelligent leadership is the cornerstone of sustain...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope , Ken Huey sits down with Dr. David Zierk, a conflict navigation expert, clinical psychologist, and author of Mind Rules: Who's in Control, You or Your Mind . With over 25,000 counseling hours, 25 years guiding individuals and organizations, and more than a thousand forensic testimonies, Dr. Zierk shares actionable insights on how the mind often works agai...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast , Ken Huey sits down with Greg Jensen, founder of Cultivate Institute and Cultiva International. Greg shares his journey from life in the U.S. to creating transformative experiences in Guatemala that empower both local communities and visiting participants. From tackling malnutrition in Mayan communities to teaching visitors how to confront their “inter...

Family therapist and Trustyy founder Dr. Tim Thayne joins host Dr. Ken Huey to tackle the hardest part of treatment: coming home. Tim shares why discharge plans often fail, why trust is a fragile currency , and the crucial role of parental unity . He explains how Trustyy’s AI coach helps teens earn back freedoms through an 8-step trust-building process , why 24/7 coaching changes follow-through, w...

In this powerful episode of The Voice of Hope , we sit down with Kristin Mitchell, the Executive Director and Founder of Youth Futures Shelter Homes, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting homeless and at-risk youth in Utah. Kristin shares her inspiring journey from overcoming her own personal challenges to creating a safe haven for teens in need. We discuss the emotional challenges of working with v...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope , host Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Dr. Rhea Fernandes, Psy. D., Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, one of the nation’s leading nonprofit mental health organizations. With over two decades of clinical and leadership experience, Rhea shares her “why,” her leadership philosophy, and the innovative ways Deve...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast , host Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Ginger Healy, MSW, LCSW -  trauma therapist, author, and Program Director at the Attachment & Trauma Network. Ginger shares her powerful personal and professional journey into trauma-informed care, exploring how attachment trauma impacts children and families, why emotional regulation is built through safe relation...

Trauma therapist, executive coach, and international consultant Julie (Jules) Alvarado joins Ken Huey to explore how foster-parenting shaped her leadership, what it takes to build emotionally safe workplaces, and simple practices leaders can use today to regulate and reconnect. Julie shares stories from global consulting (including work across nine countries), concrete coaching examples, and her p...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast , host Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Valerie Shinbaum, a seasoned psychotherapist with over three decades of experience in the field. Valerie discusses her journey into psychotherapy, her unique approach to healing, and the evolution of the mental health profession over the years. She dives into the importance of developing confidence as a clinician, offe...

Army veteran, entrepreneur, artist, and mental health founder James Garofalo joins The Voice of Hope to talk about purpose, post-military transition, and why accelerating evidence-based care matters. James shares hard-won lessons from losing friends to suicide, building two startups (the latest, Lokiten - pronounced “lock it in”), doing field research with former child soldiers in Uganda, and chan...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast , Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy , Director of Community and Business Development at Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital. With over 20 years in behavioral health, Breanne has worn many hats - starting as a direct care staff member, stepping into leadership, and now building bridges between providers, families, and communities. Breanne s...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope , Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Cortney Harden, LCSW, CMNCS —a behavioral health strategist, integrative psychotherapist, and founder of Live Aligned Integrative Therapy. With over 15 years of experience driving systems-level transformation in mental health and substance use care, Cortney shares her journey from traditional therapy to a whole-person approach that...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope , Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Brent Esplin, LMFT - Executive Director at Oasis Ascent and a seasoned leader in adolescent residential treatment. With more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health, Brent shares his deep passion for working with teens, his collaborative leadership philosophy, and his unique approach to building trust with youth in emotion...

In this powerful episode of The Voice of Hope , Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Amy Morgan, MSC - a mental health educator, author, and founder of the Center of Training. Amy shares what led her to launch and later sell Academy Hour, why she returned to working with first responders, and the surprising reason traditional therapy often fails them. Together, they explore: The burnout that comes from car...

In this powerful episode of The Voice of Hope , Dr. Ken Huey speaks with Alec Stone, Executive Director of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP). With decades of experience in public policy and nonprofit leadership, Alec sheds light on the role of accredited therapeutic programs, their challenges with media and public perception, and how they serve as critical safet...

What if the person you love most is the one hurting you the deepest - and you don’t even realize it? In this episode of The Voice of Hope , Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Shannon Petrovich , a licensed clinical social worker, trauma specialist, and author of Out of the FOG Into the CLEAR , to explore the tangled world of toxic relationships , narcissistic abuse , and how trauma distorts our ability t...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope , Dr. Ken Huey welcomes Julie Beem , Executive Director of the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN), for a deep and moving conversation about childhood trauma, attachment disorders, and what it really takes to foster healing. Julie shares her personal journey from adoptive mother to national advocate, reveals the transformative power of regulation and relation...

In this powerful episode of The Voice of Hope , Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Tom Telford, CEO and co-founder of LÉVO - a pioneering mind care company reshaping mental health through a systems-based approach. From a background in finance and entrepreneurship to launching a transformative healthcare model, Tom opens up about his own mental health journey, the clinical vision behind LÉVO, and why stor...

In this compelling episode of The Voice of Hope , Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Jon Spiesman - executive coach, founder of One Percent Better Leader, and former leader at Monsanto and Bayer - to explore what it really means to lead effectively without losing yourself in the grind. From confronting brutal truths to redefining success through purposeful growth, Jon shares hard-won insights from a care...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope , Dr. Ken Huey welcomes Dr. Jack Hinman, co-founder of Engage Young Adult Transitions , for a powerful and deeply practical conversation on how young adults grow - and why it's so hard. Dr. Hinman brings over two decades of clinical experience to the mic, discussing what really helps young people move toward independence. From the “structured autonomy” at...