On Your Mind

By Timothy J. Hayes, Psy.D.Alternative Health Health & Fitness Mental Health Education Self-Improvement

On Your Mind episodes

July 28Kate Saint Clair - Human Intuition Expert, Psychic Medium, And Intuitive Advocate
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your sensitivity or struggle to trust the gut feelings you experience daily? It is time to learn how to Refine Your Intuition to turn that perceived burden into a powerful, practical tool for your life. Kate Saint Clair, a renowned human intuition expert and author of The Intuition Codes, joins us to demystify the spiritual world and share her approach to clarity. She explores how everyone possesses natural intuitive abilities—such as clairvoyance and clairaudience—that can be trained and sharpened. Discover how to identify your unique intuitive language and use it to make steady, confident decisions, whether you are navigating parenting challenges or setting firm boundaries with family.

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52 min
July 21J.F. Benoist Author of Avive la Vie: An Adventure In Belonging
Jean-Francois (J.F.) Benoist shares his path to true connection and contentment. He explains how our obsession with being efficient and achieving goals often creates a false sense of belonging, leaving us feeling isolated even when we are constantly doing things for others. J.F. details how the "monkey mind" drives our self-sabotaging habits and why shifting from a logical mindset to heart-centered awareness is necessary for long-term healing. He discusses the importance of creating safety within our nervous systems to improve our relationships, rather than just trying to fix problems or assign blame. You will learn how to pause your narrative, sit with your emotions, and cultivate deeper, more authentic bonds with yourself and your partners.

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48 min
July 14Elena Czarnowski - Founder Of Kid Laboratories
In an era dominated by rapidly advancing technology, raising future proof kids requires more than just screen time management. Elena Czarnowski, founder of Kid Laboratories and author of Future Proof Kids: 10 Minutes a Week, shares how parents can equip children with essential life skills like financial literacy, AI awareness, and character development. By integrating positive psychology and STEM concepts into simple, weekly conversations, you can help your children navigate the digital age with confidence and resilience. Discover how to foster intrinsic motivation, teach effective goal setting, and cultivate a growth mindset to prepare the next generation for an ever-evolving future.

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51 min
July 07Aaron Johnson - Founder of the Chronically Undertouched Project
Dismantling the myth that mental illness is a lifelong sentence requires looking beyond traditional clinical frameworks to find holistic, restorative pathways. Dr. Timothy Hayes sits down with Aaron Johnson, the visionary founder of the Chronically UnderTouched Project, to explore an essential yet deeply under-invested topic in America: the emotional and relational lives of Black men. Our culture often enforces rigid paradigms that isolate individuals, but complete restoration requires that we address underlying emotional and physiological trauma. Aaron shares his powerful personal journey of breaking through decades of emotional numbness after the sudden passing of his father. Through his profound work, he is creating safe village containers where men can dismantle toxic archetypes, practice deep internal listening, and safely rebuild platonic intimacy. This groundbreaking conversation provides seekers and practitioners alike with innovative wellness modalities to restore minds and reclaim vibrant lives.

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30 min
June 30Gabrielle Rutten, M.D. - International Trainer, Author, And The Appointed Successor To EFT Founder Gary Craig
Are you ready to stop managing your stress and start dissolving it? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gabrielle Rutten—a medical doctor, author, and the appointed successor to EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) founder Gary Craig.

Join us as we explore the evolution of EFT, moving from the "gold standard" of physical tapping to the profound, spiritual integration of "Optimal EFT" and the Unseen Therapist. Dr. Rutten shares how to break free from the "garbage" of conditioned thought patterns, sever the link between daily triggers and your sympathetic stress response, and finally step out of the prison of your own mind.

Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or completely new to energy healing, this conversation offers a bridge between science and soul, proving that true healing is about far more than just treating symptoms—it's about reclaiming your personal peace.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
The Evolution of EFT: How Gary Craig’s vision expanded from physical tapping to meditation and spiritual connection.
Breaking the Loop: Why simply "understanding" your stress isn't enough to stop it, and how to decondition your amygdala.
Non-Local Consciousness: Challenging the medical model that says your brain creates your reality.
The Power of Forgiveness: Why self-forgiveness is the ultimate tool for personal and world peace.

Tune in to discover how you can rewrite your internal narrative and tap into a life of greater balance and emotional freedom.

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51 min
June 23Chelsea Horton - Somatic Coach, Educator, And Founder Of Healing Embodied
Are you stuck in a loop of "thought-feeling fusion," where your anxiety tells you that your racing thoughts are the absolute truth?

In our latest episode, we sit down with somatic coach Chelsea Horton, founder of Healing Embodied, to discuss why healing requires more than just talk therapy. Chelsea reveals how to move past the mind-body split and use your innate creativity to transform anxiety into a tool for self-discovery and safety.

In this episode, we explore:
Anxiety as Creativity: Why your anxious mind is actually a brilliant creative force—and how to redirect that energy toward healing.
Beyond the "Talk": Simple somatic techniques to ground yourself when trauma or stress keep you disconnected from your body.
Building Safety: How to move away from "thought-feeling fusion" and start trusting your body's wisdom again.

Whether you're a practitioner looking to deepen your clinical work or someone ready to get out of your head and into your body, this conversation is your guide to a more grounded, compassionate life.

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43 min
June 16Dawna Daigneault - Author Of Understanding Self-Worth: A Guide To Worth-Conscious Theory And Psychotherapeutic Practice
Ever feel like you’re constantly "working for your worth"? Most of us have internalized stories of unworthiness that shape how we think, feel, and relate to others. But what if your self-worth wasn't something you had to earn, but a birthright you’ve simply forgotten to honor?

In this insightful interview, I sat down with therapist and author Dawna Daigneault, author of Understanding Self-Worth: A Guide to Worth Conscious Theory and Psychotherapeutic Practice. We dive deep into why "okayness" isn't enough, how childhood conditioning creates "lost worth stories," and practical, actionable ways to finally reclaim the truth of your inherent value. If you’ve ever struggled with shame or the feeling that you need to do more to be enough, this conversation is for you.

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45 min
May 26Ksenia J. Merck On Artist, Architect, And Creative Storyteller
Meet Ksenia J. Merck. For decades, she’s been an esteemed architect, mastering the art of physical structure in large-scale airport design. But Ksenia is also a profound artist and creative storyteller, whose latest project transcends the blueprints of the material world. After experiencing deep personal loss, Ksenia channeled her grief into a mission: posthumously publishing and illustrating her late husband's science fiction novel, Ghost Flower. This isn't just a tale of time travel, aliens, and saving humanity in 2035—it's a testament to a love that transcends time and a powerful tool for healing. Discover how Ksenia used art to navigate her grief journey, find a new purpose, and bring this inspiring, genre-blending story to life.

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24 min
May 05Tim McDonald, Author Of The New Book - From Patient To Advocate
Stage 4 cancer is a devastating diagnosis, but for Tim McDonald, it was the beginning of a powerful mission. In this episode, Tim shares his incredible journey of transforming from a patient told he had no options into a fierce healthcare advocate. Learn how he became the "general manager" of his own care, why mental health is crucial for survivors, and the simple but profound way he handles loss in the advocacy world. This conversation is an essential guide to turning survivorship into impact, just like in his book, From Patient to Advocate: Turning Survivorship into Impact.

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33 min
April 28Kristine B. Jensen, LCSW - Author Of Bruised Not Broken: Healing The Shame Of A Troubled Childhood
Shame stemming from childhood trauma seems impossible to shake off. These are deep wounds that sometimes even time cannot heal, making self-doubt a constant part of your life. Timothy J. Hayes, Psy.D sits down with licensed psychotherapist and certified trauma professional Kristine B. Jensen, LCSW, who discusses how to recognize patterns of shame and finally unlock your most confident self. Looking back to her own battles with poor self-esteem, anxiety, and depression, Kristine explains why it is never too late to experience self-healing and face your trauma. Kristine also breaks down the three most critical elements of genuine forgiveness, how to stop rejecting genuine compliments, and what motivated her to write her book, Bruised Not Broken.

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49 min

About On Your Mind

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What’s on your mind? Are you or a loved one struggling with mental health challenges? Do you have a specific personal or professional interest in mental health? Perhaps you are looking to build…

mental and emotional resiliency. The On Your Mind podcast by Journey’s Dream brings together professionals in the field who are successfully supporting people through mental health challenges to a place of true and lasting well-being. Here you will find hope and inspiration. You will walk away with practical tools and pathways to innovative, effective solutions. Connect to a community who believes you can be well and will support you moving from a place of fear to a place of opportunity.Every week, our host Timothy J. Hayes, Psy.D, will be joined by practitioners, thought leaders, and experts in the field of mental health who offer solutions, actual next steps, and tangible tools. In addition to professionals, the podcast will feature individuals sharing their own inspirational stories of transformation and recovery. About Journey’s Dream –Anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder, suicide, psychosis, eating disorders, behavioral disorders, trauma. These are just some of the mental health challenges experienced by people of all ages, races, and social classes. The non-profit organization, Journey’s Dream, was founded on the belief that restoring wellness involves more than recovering from symptoms and that mental health challenges can be opportunities for personal transformation. Journey’s Dream is a portal to a world of mental health solutions, including:- Practitioner Network: access to a global network of professional who practice functional medicine and integrative mental health care, and who believe that mental illness can be temporary. – Digital Solutions Portal: a collection of tools, programs, and resources that have been used to bring about mental wellness.- Mentoring Program: a community of skilled mentors and peers who have experienced healing following trauma and mental health challenges.- Public Education: At Journey’s Dream we are passionate about changing the narrative around mental illness; shifting the conversation from one of fear and struggle to one of hope and solutions. This is achieved through the On Your Mind podcast and blog, three books published by our founders and local/national speaking engagements.- Optimal Being Program: The founders of Journey’s Dream have invested more than $1,000,000 of private funding to develop, implement and refine a state-of-the-art, multimedia experience called the Optimal Being® program. About Our Host —-Timothy J. Hayes, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Crystal Lake, Illinois. With 44+ years of experience supporting individuals and families, Dr. Hayes integrates mind/body techniques into a client-friendly model that emphasizes how people possess within themselves the resources necessary to deal effectively with a wide variety of problems and challenges.Through therapy and support groups, Dr. Hayes has helped countless individuals and families. Offering “cutting edge” mental health services, he integrates some of the newest and most effective approaches into a results-oriented therapy style. Dr. Hayes employs such tools as EMDR (trauma reduction technique), Depth Oriented Brief Therapy Training (Coherence Therapy), Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET), the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and the Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (BEST).In addition to his role as therapist and parenting expert, he speaks professionally on a wide variety of topics related to mental health, relationships, and the mind/body connection.