Behavioral Health Today

Discover how deep diaphragmatic breathing can transform your mind, body, and spirit by eradicating stress and unlocking profound clarity. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon speaks with Kurtis Lee Thomas. Kurtis is a leading corporate mindfulness trainer and public speaker, known for working with Fortune 500 companies like Nike, NASA, and the Capital Group. His company, Breathwork Detox, was named Top Employee Well-Being Provider of 2023 by HR Magazine. As Board Chair of the Just Breathe Foundation, he collaborates with global brands, elite athletes, and celebrities to address mental health challenges. Kurtis developed the Breathwork Detox method, featured on the Today Show, and offers teacher training programs, recently named 2024 Program of the Year by Best Holistic Life Magazine. Honored as the 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year, he is also a #1 international bestselling author of books including "The World is Yours: The Secrets Behind 'The Secret'," "How to Thrive in the Age of Anxiety,” and the children's book, "The Secret of Life.” We’re excited to have Kurtis with us today to discuss his breathwork detox method and his approach to emotional health.

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Going from Type 2 diabetes to pre-diabetic status is a major victory, but it's crucial to recognize the distinct medical approach needed for those trending toward full remission versus those still at risk. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Eric Edmeades. Eric is a globally recognized speaker, entrepreneur, and author known for his expertise in health, business, and personal development. With a mission to empower individuals to live healthier, more fulfilling lives, Eric is the founder of WildFit®, a revolutionary health program designed to transform people's relationships with food and their bodies. As a speaker, Eric has shared his insights on stages around the world, inspiring audiences with a wide range of topics, from optimizing health and wellness to unlocking peak performance in business and life. With a commitment to ongoing learning and personal growth, Eric Edmeades remains dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to thrive in every aspect of their lives. We’re excited to have Eric with us today to discuss diabetic food mentality and his book “Postdiabetic”.

For more information about Postdiabetic by Eric Edmeades & Ruben Ruiz M.D., please visit: https://postdiabetes.com

Connect with Eric on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ericedmeades/

The subconscious mind's deep-rooted programming dictates our attachment styles and relationship dynamics, making it crucial to reprogram core wounds and effectively communicate needs to foster healthier connections.In this episode, Sharlee Dixon speaks with Dr. Thais Gibson. Thais has a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications in modalities such as CBT, NLP, somatic experiencing, internal family systems, and shadow work. She has nearly a decade of experience running a successful private practice and engaging with over 30,000 clients through individual sessions, workshops, and an educational platform. This diverse background has culminated in creating Gibson Integrated Attachment Theory, an innovative framework uniting traditional attachment theory, developmental psychology insights, and potent subconscious reprogramming techniques that are woven throughout the course material within The Personal Development School, taught within their innovative coach training program and in her most recent book, “Learning Love.” Today, we’re excited to have Thais with us to discuss attachment styles, their traits and impact on relationships, and Thais’s new book “Learning Love: Build the Best Relationships of Your Life Using Integrated Attachment Theory.”

For more information about Learning Love: Build the Best Relationships of Your Life Using Integrated Attachment Theory by Thais Gibson, please visit: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love

For more information about The Personal Development School, please visit: https://university.personaldevelopmentschool.com

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By addressing six key factors—toxins, nutrients, stressors, structure, infections, and signaling—we can significantly improve brain health and manage Alzheimer's more effectively. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Dr. Heather Sandison. Heather is a naturopathic doctor renowned for her groundbreaking work in dementia care. As the primary clinical investigator and author of a peer-reviewed article published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, she has demonstrated her commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of cognitive decline. Dr. Sandison is the founder of Solcere Health Clinic and Marama, pioneering facilities focused on optimizing cognitive function and reversing dementia. Additionally, she hosts the annual Reverse Alzheimer's summit and is set to publish her book, "Reversing Alzheimer's," aiming to empower individuals to maintain sharp brain health at any age. We’re excited to have Heather with us today to discuss brain health protection and a new toolkit to reversing Alzheimer’s.

Labs we typically run as a cognoscopy: 

1. MOCA & EEG

For more information about Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health by Dr. Heather Sandison, please visit: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com

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When we experience significant loss, we often get stuck in a transitional "waiting room" between our past and potential future, and true healing involves reclaiming our true selves and embracing our strengths to move forward. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon speaks with Christina Rasmussen. Christina is a renowned grief educator and bestselling author, known for her impactful books "Second Firsts", "Where Did You Go?", and "Invisible Loss". Following the loss of her spouse to cancer in 2010, Christina developed the Life Reentry process, dedicated to bringing compassion and validation to countless individuals navigating grief. Holding a master's degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Durham, she is also pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting and drawing at the Academy of Art. Christina's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as ABC News, Women’s World, the Washington Post, and the White House Blog, and she is a contributor to Psychology Today. We’re excited to have Christina with us today as we delve into the topics of grief, transcendence, and the exploration of her latest book, "Invisible Loss: Recognizing and Healing the Unacknowledged Heartbreak of Everyday Grief."

For more information about Invisible Loss: Recognizing and Healing the Unacknowledged Heartbreak of Everyday Grief by Christina Rasmussen, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1649630077

Connect with Christina on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/christinarasmussen7/

Connect with Christina on Facebook at: https://facebook.com/secondfirsts

Leadership is about providing vision and hope, empowering others by recognizing and cultivating their strengths, and using adversity as an opportunity for creativity and growth. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Sam Adeyemi. Sam is a global speaker, strategic leadership expert, minister, and author who has influenced millions of people on success and leadership through radio, television, conferences, and information products for more than 25 years. As a global conference speaker, Sam has addressed audiences in several countries including appearing at the Global Leadership Summit, a global conference attended by over 400,000 leaders in 130+ countries. Sam has trained thousands of leaders through the Daystar Leadership Academy (DLA), which has graduated over 45,000 people since he founded it in 2002. He currently serves as a coach and mentor to hundreds of CEOs around the world. In 2022, Sam published his book “Dear Leader: Your Flagship Guide to Successful Leadership”. Today, we’re excited to have Sam with us to discuss successful leadership and our duty to influence and serve others for the greater good.

For more information about Dear Leader – Your Flagship Guide to Successful Leadership, by Sam Adeyemi, please visit: https://samadeyemi.com/books/

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Project YES empowers teens worldwide with accessible digital interventions for mental health, offering self-guided support and promoting autonomy in their mental health journey. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon speaks with Dr. Jessica Schleider. Jessica is Associate Professor of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University, where she directs the Lab for Scalable Mental Health. Schleider completed her PhD in clinical psychology at Harvard University, her doctoral internship in clinical and community psychology at Yale School of Medicine, and her BA in psychology at Swarthmore College. Her research on brief, scalable interventions for youth depression and anxiety has been recognized via numerous awards, including a National Institutes of Health Director’s Early Independence Award; the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) President’s New Researcher Award; and Forbes’ “30 Under 30 in Healthcare.” We’re excited to have Jessica back with us today to discuss Project YES and supporting adolescent mental health.  For more background information about Jessica’s work, check out her previous episode where we discuss her Lab for Scalable Mental Health and Single Session Interventions.

For more information about Project Yes! Youth Empowerment & Support, please visit: https://www.schleiderlab.org/yes.html

For more information about “Little Treatments, Big Effects” by Jessica Schleider, please visit: https://www.schleiderlab.org/book.html

For more information about the Lab for Scalable Mental Health and Single-Session Interventions, please visit: https://www.schleiderlab.org

Putting love at the center of our actions leads to self-liberation and collective healing, fostering interconnectedness and revolutionary optimism. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Paul Zeitz. Paul is a preventive medicine physician, epidemiologist, and advocate for global justice and human rights with over 35 years of experience. He is the initiator of the #unify movements, including the peaceful revolutionary political movement #unifyUSA, launched in 2023 to create a United States 2.0 through constitutional renewal. His forthcoming book, "Revolutionary Optimism: Seven Steps for Living as a Love-Centered Activist," and his podcast inspire personal and global transformation. Zeitz's debut memoir, "Waging Justice," links individual healing to societal repair. He has extensive experience in climate transformation, equity, democracy, sustainable development, child welfare, and global health. He co-founded the Brave Movement, Keep Kids Safe, Global Action for Children, and the Global AIDS Alliance, and has served in various capacities at PEPFAR, USAID, and the CDC. Ordained as a Shir Hashirim Rabbi in 2023, Zeitz is also certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.

For more information about Revolutionary Optimism: 7 Steps for Living as a Love-Centered Activist by Dr. Paul Zeitz, please visit: https://revolutionaryoptimism.com

Trauma overwhelms us with lasting stress, manifesting as protective behaviors; by fully processing these physical sensations, we can free ourselves from the burdens they create. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Cedric Bertelli. Cedric is the founder of the Emotional Health Institute, a non-profit organization that aims to create communities where individuals, children, and families are thriving emotionally, free from the otherwise long-lasting effects of fear and trauma. Cedric is of French origin and has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for over twenty years. He began his training in Emotional Resolution in 2009 in France and has continued this work in the United States since 2011. In addition to working with clients individually, Cedric trains mental health professionals and educators across the United States on Emotional Resolution. Today's clinical series discussion will focus on emotional resolution and Cedric's work around visceral somatic quieting.

For more information about Emotional Resolution and the Emotional Health Institute, please visit: https://www.emotionalhealthinstitute.org

Discover how self-empowerment, root cause therapy, and reparenting can transform trauma and addiction into a journey of healing and personal growth. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon speaks with Melissa Hiemann. Melissa is the co-founder of The Centre for Healing, an online education company pioneering transformative therapies since 2016. Melissa’s journey from personal struggles with addiction and mental health to profound self-discovery led her to create certified courses that address trauma in mental health and addiction recovery. Melissa is the creator of the methods of Root-Cause Therapy and Trauma-Informed Manifestation Coaching and is also the author of the book “The Natural High”.  Melissa's expertise, rooted in her own transformative journey and bolstered by teaching certifications, guides others toward healing and growth. We’re excited to have Melissa with us to discuss trauma healing, spiritual growth, and her work with The Centre for Healing.

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