Inside Mental Health

What if improving your mental health isn’t about making big life changes, but about making small changes that add up to a big difference? What if something as simple as organizing your junk drawer, or keeping an extra phone charger nearby could make your days a little better? It sounds ridiculous, but there is some science behind the notion that “doing the little things” can have a meaningful impact on our emotional well-being.

On this episode, host Gabe Howard welcomes back Jodi Wellman, MAPP, author of “You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets,” for a conversation about the surprisingly powerful impact of small changes. They explore why we overlook simple opportunities to feel better, and how small, everyday shifts in perspective and behavior can help reduce anxiety and depression.

Jodi explains how positive psychology research connects practices like gratitude and savoring positive experiences with improved well-being. Gabe brings his own lived experience with depression and anxiety into the conversation, sharing how reframing everyday frustrations help him appreciate what's good without pretending the bad doesn't exist.

Listeners Will Learn:

·      How daily frustrations can add to anxiety and depression

·      What positive psychology research tells us about gratitude

·      How to reframe negative experiences without denying them

·      Which inexpensive changes might make life easier

Tune in for the facts, the laughs, and some surprisingly practical ideas you can put into action today. Because sometimes, improving your life doesn’t require a major overhaul. It starts with noticing the little things you’ve been missing.

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“If the accumulation of nagging can be a detriment, then the accumulation of the good little bits can make for a good hour, or afternoon, or day.” ~Jodi Wellman, Author of You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets

Our guest, Jodi Wellman, MAPP, is the founder of Four Thousand Mondays, a speaker, author, and assistant instructor in the Master of Applied Positive Psychology program at the University of Pennsylvania. Her book, "You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets," made Adam Grant’s Summer Reading List and was a “Top 3 Psychology Book of 2024” by the Next Big Idea Club (curated by Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Adam Grant, and Dan Pink). Jodi has been featured in The New York Times, Oprah Daily, Fast Company, CNBC, Forbes, Psychology Today, The Los Angeles Times, and more. Jodi’s TEDx talk is called How Death Can Bring You Back to Life; with over 1.3 million views, it is the 14th most-watched TEDx talk released in 2022, out of 15,900!

Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington.

Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can’t imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com!

Are menopause and mental health issues related? For some, the transition can bring significant changes in mood, anxiety, sleep, cognition, and overall mental well-being. But how can you tell what’s menopause, what’s a mental health condition, and when it’s time to seek help?

In this episode, Gabe Howard talks with psychiatrist Dr. C. Neill Epperson, chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and ADAA Member expert, about the complicated connection between menopause and mental health.

Dr. Epperson explains the kinds of cognitive changes that can occur during menopause, why anxiety and cognitive overload can make symptoms worse, and what signs deserve further evaluation. The conversation also offers practical guidance for anyone who feels dismissed by a healthcare professional. 

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If you've noticed changes in your mood, anxiety, sleep, memory, or concentration during perimenopause or menopause, this conversation can help you understand what may be happening and what to discuss with your healthcare professional. Listen now!
Special thanks to Vistagen for providing educational support for this episode. 

“Sister, you're not alone [...] Three million women go through menopause each year in the U.S. alone.” ~Dr. C. Neill Epperson, ADAA Member Expert

Our guest, C. Neill Epperson, MD, is Professor and Robert Freedman Endowed Chair of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Prior to this, she founded and directed the Penn Center for Women’s Behavioral Wellness and Penn PROMOTES at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was a tenured Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics/Gynecology. Dr. Epperson earned her medical degree at the University of North Carolina and completed her psychiatry training at Yale University School of Medicine.

An expert in women’s reproductive and behavioral health, Dr. Epperson’s research has advanced understanding of the effects of gonadal steroids on brain function, reproductive status, and sex in biomedical research. She has also explored the impact of childhood adversity on hormonal responses and brain behavior. With over 250 peer-reviewed publications, her NIH-funded research spans more than two decades.

Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington.

Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can’t imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

What happens after the traumatic event is over, but your brain and body still don't feel safe?

Kari Wells, known for Bravo's Married to Medicine, opens up about the severe PTSD she experienced after surviving a violent armed robbery. For months, she struggled to feel safe in everyday places like supermarkets and movie theaters, in her neighborhood, and even at home.

Wells is now sharing what came next in her new book, From Attitude to Gratitude: 15 Practices for Transforming Pain Into Power. Today she sits down with host Gabe Howard about what it really means to heal from trauma when you're nowhere near ready to “move on.”

Listeners Will Learn:

·      The difference between healing and toxic positivity

·      Why forgiveness can be an act of self-care

·      What it means to reclaim agency after trauma

This conversation challenges the idea that healing means immediately finding the positive. Wells explains why acknowledging pain has to come before transforming it, why there is no universal timeline for recovery, and how she learned to see pain as something that could teach her without allowing it to define her.

If you've experienced trauma—or love someone who has—this conversation offers a candid look at what healing can actually look like: not pretending everything is fine, but slowly learning how to move forward.

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“You cannot deny your pain. You cannot just quickly put a smile on your face and say, this never happened.”  ~Kari Wells from Bravo's Married to Medicine

Our guest is the elegant, articulate, and effortlessly charming, Kari Wells who is a British author, television personality, actress, and entrepreneur celebrated for her poise both on and off the screen. Best known as the breakout star and fan favorite of Bravo’s Married to Medicine, Kari was famously dubbed “The Queen of Class” by host Andy Cohen—a title she embraces with a touch of wit, often adding “and a bit of sass.”

Kari’s extensive experience spans continents and industries. With formal training in film and television from both the UK and the US, she has starred in numerous films, national commercials, and television productions, including Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots, the Ghostbusters web series, and a host of independent projects. From playing comedic characters to delivering heartfelt dramatic performances, Kari commands every stage with confidence and grace.

Beyond entertainment, Kari is a published author, lifestyle blogger, and accomplished entrepreneur. She has run a successful film production company, developed real estate in Aspen and Atlanta, and authored The Pink Monkey, a children’s book promoting tolerance and inclusion as well as a spiritual self help book From Attitude to Gratitude 15 ways of transforming Pain into Power through Simon and Schuster.

She lends her time and talents to causes including Doctors Without

Borders, youth mentoring programs, the Aspen arts, Best Buddies and Action in Africa. She is the producer of the new lifestyle show Aspen Unfiltered - Preserving Aspen’s Stories as a gift for future generations.

Kari’s signature blend of humor, elegance, and professionalism makes her a standout emcee. A seasoned world traveler fluent in multiple languages, Kari lives by the mantra, “You cannot have a narrow mind with a thick passport.” Her global perspective, dynamic presence, and heartfelt commitment to making a difference make her an inspiring choice for any high-profile event.

Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington.

Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can’t imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

“I’m fine” can be one of the most convincing ways to hide that something is wrong. For many women, anxiety and depression can remain invisible behind careers, relationships, family responsibilities, and the expectation to simply keep going. In this episode, host Gabe Howard talks with psychiatrist Dr. Helen Blair Simpson, Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Director of the Center for OCD and Related Disorders, and an ADAA member expert, about why women experience anxiety and depression at higher rates than men and why so many continue to suffer in silence.

Dr. Simpson explains why the difference cannot be reduced to hormones or biology alone. Biological changes across the life span, including pregnancy, postpartum periods, and menopause, interact with psychological and social factors in ways researchers are still working to understand. But how do you know when ordinary stress, sadness, or worry crosses the line into a mental health condition? Dr. Simpson explains why persistence, recurrence, distress, and impairment matter — and why effective treatments are available.

Listeners will learn:

Sometimes “I’m fine” means everything is fine. Sometimes it means, “I don’t know how to ask for help.” This conversation explores the difference. Listen now!

Educational funding for this episode has been provided by Lancôme. To learn more about the "I'm Fine" campaign, please visit ImFine.com.

“I would never want someone to take away all my sad feelings. That's what makes you feel love and loss. . .” ~H. Blair Simpson, MD, PhD 

Our guest, Helen Blair Simpson, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical College (CUIMC). A physician-scientist whose research has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) since 1999 as well as by foundations and philanthropy, Dr. Simpson uses clinical trials to identify the best treatments for anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), collaborates with neuroscientists to elucidate how the brain produces anxiety, obsessions, and compulsions, and partners with implementation scientists to increase access across New York State to evidence-based care. A past advisor to the World Health Organization (WHO) on the classification of anxiety disorders and OCD, co-author of the American Psychiatric Association’s Practice Guidelines for OCD, and Past President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), Dr. Simpson currently serves as Associate Editor of JAMA Psychiatry.

Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington.

Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can’t imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

What if the person everyone thinks has it all together is actually struggling with depression, and they don’t even know how to express it? What if that person is you?

Clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Rutherford joins host Gabe Howard to explore perfectly hidden depression, a pattern in which perfectionism, achievement, responsibility, and constant productivity can conceal serious emotional pain. These aren’t necessarily people pretending to be happy or deliberately creating a perfect life. They may genuinely believe that continually striving, helping others, solving problems, and staying “on” is simply who they are, which can make depression incredibly difficult to recognize.

Listeners will learn:

Most importantly, this conversation isn’t about eliminating ambition, responsibility, or gratitude. It’s about having choices. Dr. Rutherford explains how recognizing destructive patterns can help people decide what they want to keep, what they want to change, and where they need to give themselves permission to be something other than “perfect.”

If you or someone you love always seems fine, successful, responsible, and endlessly capable, this conversation may give you a different way to look beneath the surface.

“Perfectionism can actually become its own prison where you feel trapped in this life of, ‘but everybody looks up to me.’” ~Dr. Margaret Rutherford

Our guest, Dr. Margaret Rutherford, is a clinical psychologist whose TEDx Talk on Perfectly Hidden Depression has reached 2+ million viewers. Her work has been translated into dozens of languages and offers life changing insights for sufferers, families, and friends.

Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington.

Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can’t imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

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Psychedelics are having a moment in mental health care. Research is showing promising results for conditions including depression, treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and PTSD. But how much do we actually know — and how much is hype?

ADAA member expert and licensed psychologist Jonathan Schettino, PhD, explains how psychedelics went from being viewed primarily as illegal drugs to becoming the subject of serious clinical research. He breaks down what happens during psychedelic-assisted therapy, why standardized dosing matters, and why treatment involves much more than simply taking a psychedelic and “tripping.”

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The research is promising, but the science isn't settled. This conversation explains what we know, what we don't know, and why the next few years could be critical for understanding the future of psychedelic-assisted mental health treatment. Listen now!

This episode has been sponsored by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA).

Our guest, Dr. Jonathan Schettino, is a licensed psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders and OCD as well as research on approaches to psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. He received his AB in psychology from Princeton University in 2004 and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UCLA in 2012. He completed his predoctoral psychology internship at St. Elizabeths forensic psychiatric hospital in Washington DC and postdoctoral training in personality assessment research at Otto-Friedrich Universität in Bamberg, Germany. He owns a small private psychology practice in Baltimore and has an appointment as a research psychologist at the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins University. 

Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington.

Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can’t imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

What if some of the anxiety, depression, and mental health issues we experience aren't simply problems inside us? What if they're actually signals telling us something about the world around us?

Psychiatrist and author Dr. Joanna Cheek joins the show to challenge the way we think about mental health, diagnosis, treatment, and self-care. Her argument isn't that mental health disorders aren't real. They're real, they can be debilitating, and they deserve professional treatment. But focusing only on the individual can cause us to miss external factors that could be a contributing factor.

Focusing on the world or external circumstances raises complicated questions. For example, if anxiety can be a normal response to danger, when does it become an anxiety disorder? If low mood can be a signal that something in our environment isn't working, when does it become depression? And if treatment helps us feel better, does that mean the problem is solved?

Listeners Will Learn:

·      Why self-care alone may not be enough to improve mental health

·      What “collective care” means and why it matters

·      How small acts of kindness and connection can benefit well-being

·      Why anxiety and low mood aren't automatically mental health disorders

This episode isn't an argument against mental health treatment. It's about asking a bigger question: What if we're treating the symptoms without paying enough attention to what's causing them? Listen now for a fascinating conversation about what we misunderstand about mental health—and what we might be able to do about it.

“Self-care isn’t enough. We need to care for our collectives because this world will keep making us sick.” ~Dr. Joanna Cheek, Author of “It's Not You It's the World”

Our guest, Joanna Cheek, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist, psychotherapist trained in dozens of modalities, researcher, meditation teacher, journalist, and Clinical Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine. She co-created the national-award-winning Mind Space collective, offering publicly-funded mental health workshops to teach effective mental health strategies through connection and care to tens of thousands of community members and physicians who, like us all, experience the mental health symptoms that arise from living in a disordered world.

Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington.

Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can’t imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

Men die by suicide at dramatically higher rates than women, accounting for nearly 80% of suicide deaths. Yet many men who are struggling never seek mental health support — and the consequences can be deadly.

On this episode, host Gabe Howard talks with psychiatrist Dr. Sanjay Mathew, board president of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), and Richard Reeves, president of the American Institute for Boys and Men and author of “Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It.”
The conversation explores why traditional mental health language and services may not resonate with some men, how anger and irritability can be overlooked warning signs, and why men may be reluctant to seek or continue treatment. They examine the importance of friendship, community, purpose, and feeling needed — and why men may sometimes hold themselves to such high standards that they count themselves out before they even begin.

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Most importantly, the episode challenges the idea that improving men's mental health means taking anything away from women. The goal, the guests argue, is not either/or — it's helping everyone thrive. Listen now to learn more.

This episode has been sponsored by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). 

“I think sending that message to men and perhaps especially to young men, ‘We need you,’ is actually something that as a culture, we're not doing very well now.” ~Richard Reeves, author of “Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It”

Our guest, Richard V. Reeves, is the founder and president of the American Institute for Boys and Men (AIBM). Before founding AIBM in 2023, Reeves was a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. While at Brookings, he focused on policies related to economic inequality, racial justice, social mobility, and boys and men.

Reeves is the author of several books, including “Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why it Matters, and What to do About It” and “Dream Hoarders: How the American Upper Class Is Leaving Everyone Else in the Dust, Why That is a Problem, and What to do About It.”

Inspired by his own experiences as a father and policy expert, Reeves founded AIBM to bring awareness to the challenges facing boys and men today and to develop evidence-based solutions.

Our guest, Dr. Sanjay Mathew, is a professor and department head in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Texas A&M University’s Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine.

Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington.

Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can’t imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

What happens when you seemingly have everything — and still don't feel OK?

TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie opens up about the severe depression that followed his departure from the company he built. What initially felt like a mild depression gradually became a years-long struggle marked by isolation, shame, loss of purpose, relationship difficulties, suicidal thoughts, and a painful disconnection from himself.

Blake also shares his experience of being misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and taking multiple psychiatric medications before working with a psychiatrist to carefully taper off them. They also explore an uncomfortable question: Have we taught people to expect medication to fix mental health problems in the same way we expect an antibiotic to cure an infection?

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Blake ultimately discovered that recovery wasn’t about finding a single solution — it was about reconnecting with himself, finding purpose, and continuing to do the work. Even after feeling better, he still shows up for therapy every week. Listen now to hear Blake’s powerful story of depression, recovery, and learning that there really is no magic pill.

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Blake Mycoskie is best known as the founder of TOMS Shoes and the creator of the One for One movement, which gave over 100 million pairs of shoes to children in need and helped spark a new wave of social entrepreneurship. But behind the global success, he was quietly battling something deeper: the unshakable belief that he was never enough. After selling TOMS, that internal struggle became impossible to ignore. Despite having everything he once believed would bring fulfillment, family, success, community, and financial security, he found himself in a profound depression. At his lowest point, he came close to ending his life. That breaking point led to a life-altering realization: the wound wasn’t external, it was rooted within. And the only way forward was to heal the original lie that he wasn’t enough. From that awakening came his next chapter: ENOUGH. A cultural movement designed to challenge the deeply ingrained belief of “not enough” and reframe how we understand mental health at its core. Through simple but powerful symbols, like the green ENOUGH bracelet, sold in pairs, one to keep and one to give, he invites people to reconnect with a truth that has always been there: I am enough. You are enough. We are enough. Blake is also launching No Magic Pill - a podcast created for those who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or alone. It’s a space for honest, unfiltered conversations about mental health that are both relatable and practical. There’s no agenda, no product to push, and no requirement for a perfect ending. Just truth, shared openly.

This chapter is not just about healing, it’s about rediscovery. Through doing the inner work, Blake reawakened something he thought he had lost - his entrepreneurial spirit. What followed has been a renewed sense of clarity, creativity, and passion. Fueling a level of joy and productivity in his work that surpasses anything he has experienced before. He is now channeling that energy into new ventures as co-founder of Morning Water and Moovlab - brands rooted in wellness, intentional living, and human performance, each reflecting a more aligned and conscious approach to building. Beyond business, Blake is a proud father of two, an avid surfer, and a portrait photographer. He is currently working on a 50th birthday project, traveling to photograph and honor the people who have most shaped his life. Blake lives in Santa Barbara, California, where he continues to build, create, and connect from a place of wholeness rather than lack. His life’s work now sits at the intersection of mental health, creativity, and entrepreneurship, guided by a simple but transformative belief, that embracing our inherent enoughness is the foundation for everything that follows.

Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington.

Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can’t imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

If you've ever convinced yourself a headache was a brain tumor or spent hours Googling symptoms only to feel even more anxious, you're not alone.

In this episode, our host sits down with former Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) president Dr. Karen Lynn Cassiday to unpack the difference between usual concern about your health and clinical health anxiety (also known as illness anxiety disorder).

Dr. Cassiday shares practical, evidence-based tools to help you break free from health anxiety, know when self-help is enough, recognize when it's time for therapy, and understand why this condition is highly treatable.

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Whether you're constantly worried about your own health or watching someone you love manage these fears, this conversation offers reassurance grounded in science — not endless reassurance seeking.

Educational funding for this episode has been provided by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA).

Our guest, Dr. Karen Cassiday, is a lively, sought-after speaker and commentator on national media such as Nightline, The Today Show, Animal Planet, The Joy Behar Show, Huffington Post, public radio and many more.  She is the host of the Moms Without Worry radio show featured on iHeart Radio. She is a TEDx speaker who shared her personal experience as a mother overcoming her own anxious perfectionism in the middle of Walt Disney World! She is the host of the Moms Without Worry radio show.  She served as the President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and is the founder of the Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Chicago, the longest-running clinic to first use modern exposure-based treatment for anxiety disorders in the Chicago region.  

She is the author of The No Worries Guide to Raising Your Anxious Child and Freedom from Health Anxiety and Helping Children and Teens with Difficult-to-Treat OCD. She has also authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles and media articles on overcoming anxiety.

She won the Anxiety and Depression Association of America’s prestigious Clinician of Distinction Award and is a Clinical Fellow of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.  She is also a Diplomate and Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, served as Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Chicago OCD Foundation/Beyond OCD, and has been listed on numerous Who’s Who lists.   She has published numerous scientific articles and articles on parenting and managing anxiety.  She also has a long history training mental health professionals throughout the world.

Dr. Cassiday has five children and two friendly but not so bright dogs.  She loves travel, the outdoors and mental health volunteering.  She attributes her sense of humor to the challenges of being mom, stepmom, and dogmom of a crew of colorful personalities who repeatedly remind her to stay humble.

Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington.

Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can’t imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.