The Voice of Hope with Dr. Ken Huey

What does it take to lead one of Georgia’s largest behavioral health organizations while staying deeply connected to the people you serve? In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Melanie Dallas, CEO of Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, to explore leadership, crisis response, compassion fatigue, trust, and the future of behavioral healthcare. With more than 37 yea...

What if some of the biggest problems in behavioral health come from oversimplifying human behavior? In this episode of The Voice of Hope , Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Dr. Harry Voulgarakis, licensed psychologist, BCBA-D, researcher, and Assistant Professor at St. Joseph’s University New York. Together, they explore the intersection of psychology, behavior analysis, neuropsychology, and ethical pra...

What if the behaviors we’re trying to “fix”… are actually protecting us? In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast , Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Tamie Gangloff to unpack the complex intersection of eating disorders, chronic illness, and trauma - and what real recovery actually requires. Tamie brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to the conversation, sharing how her own recovery j...

What does it really take to move from surviving to thriving? In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Phyllis Leverett, Behavioral Health Program Manager and Licensed Professional Counselor, to unpack what’s happening beneath the surface in mental health today. From navigating broken systems and access challenges to redefining self-worth and emotional resilience, Phyllis s...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope , Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Mark Alford, Chief Executive Officer at Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program, for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, mental health, and what it really takes to build care systems that serve people well. Drawing from 25 years in healthcare leadership and a personal family connection to addiction and depression, Mark shares wha...

What happens when the helpers start running on empty? In this episode of The Voice of Hope , Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Dr. Jennifer Blanchette , licensed psychologist, consultant, and Contracted School Psychologist at Falmouth Public Schools , for an honest conversation about burnout, trauma, neurodiversity, and the real cost of caring for others. Jennifer shares how her own journey through burn...

What does it take to move from feeling stuck to living a life of purpose and fulfillment? In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast , Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Bryan L. Humphrey , a TEDx speaker, two-time author, mental health professional, and leadership consultant who helps individuals overcome obstacles and build meaningful lives. Bryan shares his powerful personal journey - from strugglin...

In this powerful episode of The Voice of Hope, host Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Dr. Lew Zeidner, CEO of EOSIS (formerly Meridian Behavioral Health), a leading provider of mental health and addiction treatment services across Minnesota. With decades of executive leadership—including roles at Fairview Health Services and M Health Fairview—Lew shares his journey from paramedic and crisis services to...

On this episode of The Voice of Hope , Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Damir S. Utrzan, Ph. D., LMFT, President and CEO of Horowitz Health. Damir shares his journey from clinician to executive leader, exploring how personal experiences, adversity, and research have shaped his approach to behavioral health. He dives into the science of resilience, the power of mentorship, and the importance of building...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope with Dr. Ken Huey , we speak with Christina Camomilli Starkey, a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in child and adolescent mental health at Bright Futures Psychiatry. Christina shares her unique perspective shaped by both professional experience and personal journey as a parent navigating the mental health system. We explore the gaps in mental health...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope , Ken Huey sits down with Andie Hollowell, a clinician-turned-operator and founder leading Stealth Behavioral Health Venture. Andie shares her journey building a next-generation behavioral health platform rooted in integrity and designed to scale with intention. We explore how she develops clinical models, operational systems, and market strategies, while also...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope , Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Dr. Tara Chalakani , CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group and a nationally recognized healthcare executive with more than 30 years of experience in behavioral health leadership. Dr. Tara shares her deeply personal “why,” the winding path that led her into healthcare leadership, and how trauma-informed care became the cornerston...

In this episode of The Voice of Hope , Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Gary Garth, serial entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of elev8.io, to discuss scaling behavioral health and addiction treatment centers. With 25+ years of experience building high-growth companies and author of Zero to 100 Million Sales Blueprint , Gary shares practical strategies to help treatment operators increase admissions, im...

In this powerful episode of The Voice of Hope , Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Tyler Norris , Co-Founder and Director of the CEO Alliance for Mental Health and Visiting Scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , for a far-reaching conversation about how hope is built - not just felt. Tyler shares his deeply personal journey from a troubled adolescence to a lifetime of leadership in community h...

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...