The Care We Need

By Benes Companies

Complex illnesses are rising across the U.S. — over 75% of adults live with at least one chronic condition, and more than half have multiple. This trend is not the fault of the patients or the prov

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The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.

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January 07, 2026 Thriving While Healing | Healer Spotlight | BBP E32
In this episode of The Brett Benes Podcast, Brett Benes interviews Dr. Santisree Tanikella, a board-certified pediatrician with over 15 years of experience. Dr. Tanikella is passionate about helping busy parents who are physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausted break free from overwhelm so they can enjoy the life they worked so hard to create. She also teaches parents how to support their kids wellness in a more holistic way. In this episode, Brett and Dr. Tanikella discuss her integrative approach to healing, combining Western and Eastern medicine, and her efforts to improve healthcare experiences for both professionals and parents. The conversation covers topics such as integrative medicine, the importance of community, and the challenges of the healthcare system.
GUEST RESOURCES:
Podcast: I Am Well, MD
LinkedIn: Santisree Tanikella
Website: IAmWellMd.com
@iamwellmd
BENES COMPANIES RESOURCES:
Self Help: 'Live Your Dream, Today!' (Four Steps to Building a More Authentic & Fulfilling Life, Wherever You Are (with Exercises, Examples, and Resources) - Brett Benes Amazon Link: (https://amzn.to/41TK7ju)
Kids' Wellness: 'Jayden's and Aliyah's Journey to Healing and Wellness' (Children’s Health & Wellness Book Series): - 'Jayden and the Magic Memory Book' (Big Emotions, Trauma, and Healing) - 'Jayden, Aliyah, and the Land of Love' (Anger Often Covers Pain) - 'Aliyah and the Magic Lantern' (Overcoming Fear) Amazon Link: (https://amzn.to/421igOv)
Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer: we receive a small kickback if you use these links to purchase these products.
#IntegrativeMedicine #HealthcareInnovation #CommunityWellness #MindBodyHealth #PediatricCare #WellnessJourney #HealthcareCollaboration
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58min
January 06, 2026 How To Thrive While Healing | Healer Spotlight | BBP E32
In this episode of The Brett Benes Podcast, Brett Benes interviews Dr. Santisree Tanikella, a board-certified pediatrician and life coach with over 15 years of experience. They discuss her integrative approach to healing, combining various philosophies of medicine to achieve the best results, and her efforts to improve healthcare experiences for both professionals and parents. The conversation covers topics such as integrative medicine, the importance of community, and the challenges of the healthcare system.
GUEST RESOURCES:
Podcast: I Am Well, MD
LinkedIn: Santisree Tanikella
Website: IAmWellMd.com
@iamwellmd
BENES COMPANIES RESOURCES:
Self Help: 'Live Your Dream, Today!' (Four Steps to Building a More Authentic & Fulfilling Life, Wherever You Are (with Exercises, Examples, and Resources) - Brett Benes Amazon Link: (https://amzn.to/41TK7ju)
Kids' Wellness: 'Jayden's and Aliyah's Journey to Healing and Wellness' (Children’s Health & Wellness Book Series): - 'Jayden and the Magic Memory Book' (Big Emotions, Trauma, and Healing) - 'Jayden, Aliyah, and the Land of Love' (Anger Often Covers Pain) - 'Aliyah and the Magic Lantern' (Overcoming Fear) Amazon Link: (https://amzn.to/421igOv)
Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer: we receive a small kickback if you use these links to purchase these products.
#IntegrativeMedicine #HealthcareInnovation #CommunityWellness #MindBodyHealth #PediatricCare #WellnessJourney #HealthcareCollaboration
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58min
December 17, 2025How Integrating Bodywork, Trauma Therapy, & Spiritual Care Improves Chronic Illness Client Outcomes
Massage therapist Claire Darling and systems strategist and spiritual coach Tenay Benes explore how trauma, chronic illness, and emotional healing often require collaborative care across disciplines.
Professionals will learn:
How nervous system healing supports trauma recovery
Why interdisciplinary collaboration improves complex illness outcomes
The role of spiritual care in supporting deeper emotional healing
This conversation highlights why whole-person care requires cooperation across therapeutic disciplines.
Guest Resources:
Tenay Benes, System Strategist, Spiritual Coach
- NEW BOOK RELEASE '"Heal or Die: A true story about trauma, chronic illness, & unexpected help (The Voice Memoirs Book 1)" Amazon Link: (https://amzn.to/47jGxlx)
Claire Darling, LMT (vicinity of Portland, OR but also travels and does virtual work)
Support Our Mission:
Pay it forward or support efforts to end the complex illness epidemic by giving $10 here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cvflvfiE14UdbmaR200
Resources:
Keynote Speeches by Tenay Benes:
Winning The War On Complex Illness: Optimizing teams and client outcomes for health, wellness, and human services organizations.
Heal or Die: Empowering complex illness sufferers with lessons and mindset shifts for healing and thriving.
More info & bookings: tenaybenes.com/speaker
Consulting Services: Optimize systems to improve client and team outcomes without costly overhauls: BenesCompanies.com
Health-Tech Launch: The Care We Need platform streamlines client-provider matching. Sign up for updates, testing, and launch info: BenesCompanies.com
Books: Including Heal or Die by Tenay Benes, available here: https://amzn.to/4bH7vHH
Contact Us: [email protected]
Disclaimer: We Get a kickback if affiliate links are used. Guest opinions do not reflect the host or Benes Companies and are not personalized health advice. Consult a professional for individualized guidance.
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1h 12min
December 08, 2025Grow Your Practice in 2026: Remote Treatment, Integrative Wellness & Building a Sustainable Business
In this episode of The Care We Need, Brett sits down with Holly Ross, an occupational therapist turned wellness entrepreneur. Holly shares her transition from corporate healthcare to building her own successful practice, offering valuable insights for anyone looking to break away and start their own wellness business. Discover the business acumen and strategies that have propelled her success, and learn how you can apply these lessons to your own entrepreneurial journey.
Guest Resources
Holly Ross LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-ross-090b50276/
Canoe website: https://www.canoecommunity.org/
Support Our Mission:
Pay it forward or support efforts to end the complex illness epidemic by giving $10 here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cvflvfiE14UdbmaR200
Resources:
Keynote Speeches by Tenay Benes:
Winning The War On Complex Illness: Optimizing teams and client outcomes for health, wellness, and human services organizations.
Heal or Die: Empowering complex illness sufferers with lessons and mindset shifts for healing and thriving.
More info & bookings: tenaybenes.com/speaker
Consulting Services: Optimize systems to improve client and team outcomes without costly overhauls: BenesCompanies.com
Health-Tech Launch: The Care We Need platform streamlines client-provider matching. Sign up for updates, testing, and launch info: BenesCompanies.com
Books: Including Heal or Die by Tenay Benes, available here: https://amzn.to/4bH7vHH
Contact Us: [email protected]
Disclaimer: We Get a kickback if affiliate links are used. Guest opinions do not reflect the host or Benes Companies and are not personalized health advice. Consult a professional for individualized guidance.
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December 01, 2025DNA Testing Customizes Medicine in 2026: Precision Health, Personalized Care & Accessible Medicine
In this episode of The Care We Need, Brett sits down with Zachary Brooks, PhD, the innovative mind behind UGenome. Together they discuss Zachary's career as an entrepreneur in the health and wellness space, focusing on his unique ability to balance empathy with financial goals. Learn how Zachary's personal experiences shape UGenome's mission to make genomic medicine accessible, and gain valuable insights into aligning business objectives with core values. This episode is essential for anyone navigating the healthcare industry or is looking to take their health and recovery to the next level.
Find out more:
Zachary Brooks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachbrooks/
Ugenome website: https://ugenome.io/
Support Our Mission:
Pay it forward or support efforts to end the complex illness epidemic by giving $10 here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cvflvfiE14UdbmaR200
Resources:
Keynote Speeches by Tenay Benes:
Winning The War On Complex Illness: Optimizing teams and client outcomes for health, wellness, and human services organizations.
Heal or Die: Empowering complex illness sufferers with lessons and mindset shifts for healing and thriving.
More info & bookings: tenaybenes.com/speaker
Consulting Services: Optimize systems to improve client and team outcomes without costly overhauls: BenesCompanies.com
Health-Tech Launch: The Care We Need platform streamlines client-provider matching. Sign up for updates, testing, and launch info: BenesCompanies.com
Books: Including Heal or Die by Tenay Benes, available here: https://amzn.to/4bH7vHH
Contact Us: [email protected]
Disclaimer: We Get a kickback if affiliate links are used. Guest opinions do not reflect the host or Benes Companies and are not personalized health advice. Consult a professional for individualized guidance.
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1h 8min
November 24, 2025Wealth & Peace in 2026: Financial & Emotional Intelligence for Balanced Life & Wellness Success
In this episode of The Care We Need, Brett sits down with Amelia K. Wullenschneider to explore the intersection of financial and emotional intelligence. Discover how mastering both, and working with consultants who have mastered both, can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Amelia shares insights on building a healthy relationship with money, the importance of emotional intelligence in financial planning, and practical steps to achieve both wealth and wellness.
Resources Mentioned:
LinkedIn: Amelia K. Wullenschneider
Five Rings Financial (https://www.fiveringsfinancial.com/)
Wine, Women, and Wealth events
Amanda Francis's book "Rich AF"
"Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill
"The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne
"The Go-Giver" by Bob Burg and John David Mann
"Atomic Habits" by James Clear
Support Our Mission:
Pay it forward or support efforts to end the complex illness epidemic by giving $10 here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cvflvfiE14UdbmaR200
Resources:
Keynote Speeches by Tenay Benes:
Winning The War On Complex Illness: Optimizing teams and client outcomes for health, wellness, and human services organizations.
Heal or Die: Empowering complex illness sufferers with lessons and mindset shifts for healing and thriving.
More info & bookings: tenaybenes.com/speaker
Consulting Services: Optimize systems to improve client and team outcomes without costly overhauls: BenesCompanies.com
Health-Tech Launch: The Care We Need platform streamlines client-provider matching. Sign up for updates, testing, and launch info: BenesCompanies.com
Books: Including Heal or Die by Tenay Benes, available here: https://amzn.to/4bH7vHH
Contact Us: [email protected]
Disclaimer: We Get a kickback if affiliate links are used. Guest opinions do not reflect the host or Benes Companies and are not personalized health advice. Consult a professional for individualized guidance.
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56min
November 20, 2025Brain Care in 2026 | Health Technology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Fitness & Neurological Recovery
In this episode of The Care We Need, Brett Benes sits down with career professor and neuroscientist Mark Tommerdahl, Phd, to explore his groundbreaking Brain Gage device. This episode delves into how Brain Gage measures brain function through sensory perception, offering insights into its applications for various neurological conditions, including autism, ADHD, and concussion recovery. Discover how this innovative tool is transforming brain health diagnostics and training, and learn about its potential to enhance cognitive reserve and brain fitness. Tune in to understand the science behind Brain Gage and its impact on health and wellness.
DISCOUNT CODE: Unlock a special discount on your Brain Gage purchase at Cortical Metrics! Use code BENESCOMPANIES at checkout to enjoy savings on this innovative brain health tool. Visit corticalmetrics.com to learn more!
Resources Mentioned:
Brain Gage Website: corticalmetrics.com
Brain Gage YouTube Channel: @braingauge499
Support Our Mission:
Pay it forward or support efforts to end the complex illness epidemic by giving $10 here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cvflvfiE14UdbmaR200
Resources:
Keynote Speeches by Tenay Benes:
Winning The War On Complex Illness: Optimizing teams and client outcomes for health, wellness, and human services organizations.
Heal or Die: Empowering complex illness sufferers with lessons and mindset shifts for healing and thriving.
More info & bookings: tenaybenes.com/speaker
Consulting Services: Optimize systems to improve client and team outcomes without costly overhauls: BenesCompanies.com
Health-Tech Launch: The Care We Need platform streamlines client-provider matching. Sign up for updates, testing, and launch info: BenesCompanies.com
Books: Including Heal or Die by Tenay Benes, available here: https://amzn.to/4bH7vHH
Contact Us: [email protected]
Disclaimer: We Get a kickback if affiliate links are used. Guest opinions do not reflect the host or Benes Companies and are not personalized health advice. Consult a professional for individualized guidance.
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57min
November 17, 2025Mental Wellness in 2026: Overcoming Depression, Recovery Strategies, Hope & Advocacy Practices
David Woods Bartley is a two-time TEDx Speaker, an international mental health presenter, and a 2021 Steinberg Institute Mental Health Champion. In this episode of The Care We Need, we explore David's journey from struggling with severe depression to achieving mental wellness. David shares how a meaningful connection with a stranger played a crucial role in his recovery and discusses his mission to spread a message of hope worldwide.
Contact David:
website: [www.davidwoodsbartley.com](http://www.davidwoodsbartley.com) Amazon Affiliate Marketing Links: The Happiness Diet by Drew Ramsey (https://amzn.to/3RUCSUB), SOS Help For Emotions by Lynn Clark, PhD. (https://amzn.to/3W8KLbk), An exceptional book on rethinking a critical mental health issue by Craig Bryan, PsyD, ABPP (https://amzn.to/4cqYT5z). (This video is NOT sponsored. However, some product links are affiliate links, meaning we receive a small commission if you make a purchase.) Resources with Affiliate Marketing Links: - Drew Ramsey, MD: - Social Media: @drewramseymd - Book: [The Happiness Diet](https://amzn.to/3RUCSUB) - Craig Bryan, PsyD, ABPP: - Social Media, YouTube videos - [Exceptional Book on Rethinking Certain Mental Health Issues](https://amzn.to/4cqYT5z) - Lynn Clark, PhD, Clinical Psychologist: - Book: [SOS Help For Emotions](https://amzn.to/3W8KLbk)
Support Our Mission:
Pay it forward or support efforts to end the complex illness epidemic by giving $10 here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cvflvfiE14UdbmaR200
Resources:
Keynote Speeches by Tenay Benes:
Winning The War On Complex Illness: Optimizing teams and client outcomes for health, wellness, and human services organizations.
Heal or Die: Empowering complex illness sufferers with lessons and mindset shifts for healing and thriving.
More info & bookings: tenaybenes.com/speaker
Consulting Services: Optimize systems to improve client and team outcomes without costly overhauls: BenesCompanies.com
Health-Tech Launch: The Care We Need platform streamlines client-provider matching. Sign up for updates, testing, and launch info: BenesCompanies.com
Books: Including Heal or Die by Tenay Benes, available here: https://amzn.to/4bH7vHH
Contact Us: [email protected]
Disclaimer: We Get a kickback if affiliate links are used. Guest opinions do not reflect the host or Benes Companies and are not personalized health advice. Consult a professional for individualized guidance.
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1h 14min
November 10, 2025Overcoming Shame in 2026: Spiritual Healing, Self-Compassion & Psychotherapy Strategies
In this episode of The Care We Need, Heidi Howard shares her journey to wellness coaching, focusing on integrating mind, body, and soul wellness. She discusses the power of movement, particularly dance, in releasing trauma and emphasizes shifting from shame to joy for true emotional healing. The conversation also explores the importance of trust, community, and the role of imagination in personal growth and transformation.
Resources: Podcast: Live Your Best Life with Liz Wright Book: 'Loved: A 90 day journey into the heart of God Hardcover' by Liz Wright, Gretchen Rodriguez (Amazon Affiliate Marketing Link: https://amzn.to/4dXfIp7) Heidi Howard's Resources: Contact info: Facebook Wellness Page: Fit Together Frederick Facebook Profile: Heidi Brigita Howard Email: [email protected]
Support Our Mission:
Pay it forward or support efforts to end the complex illness epidemic by giving $10 here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cvflvfiE14UdbmaR200
Resources:
Keynote Speeches by Tenay Benes:
Winning The War On Complex Illness: Optimizing teams and client outcomes for health, wellness, and human services organizations.
Heal or Die: Empowering complex illness sufferers with lessons and mindset shifts for healing and thriving.
More info & bookings: tenaybenes.com/speaker
Consulting Services: Optimize systems to improve client and team outcomes without costly overhauls: BenesCompanies.com
Health-Tech Launch: The Care We Need platform streamlines client-provider matching. Sign up for updates, testing, and launch info: BenesCompanies.com
Books: Including Heal or Die by Tenay Benes, available here: https://amzn.to/4bH7vHH
Contact Us: [email protected]
Disclaimer: We Get a kickback if affiliate links are used. Guest opinions do not reflect the host or Benes Companies and are not personalized health advice. Consult a professional for individualized guidance.
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58min
October 28, 2025Chronic Pain Care in 2026: OT, Biopsychosocial Approaches, Holistic Rehab & Interdisciplinary Care
In this episode of The Care We Need, we dive into the world of occupational therapy with Katy Owens, an expert in pain management and holistic rehabilitation. Katy shares her journey from a Starbucks barista to a leading occupational therapist, emphasizing the importance of a biopsychosocial model in treating chronic pain. She discusses the three pillars of pain management: meaningful movement, calming the nervous system, and changing beliefs about pain. Katy also highlights the significance of collaboration among healthcare professionals and the need for preventative care.
Resources Mentioned:
The Pain Management Workbook by Dr. Rachel Zofniss
The Ologies Podcast
The Connection Cure by Julia Hotz
How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price
Support Our Mission:
Pay it forward or support efforts to end the complex illness epidemic by giving $10 here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cvflvfiE14UdbmaR200
Resources:
Keynote Speeches by Tenay Benes:
Winning The War On Complex Illness: Optimizing teams and client outcomes for health, wellness, and human services organizations.
Heal or Die: Empowering complex illness sufferers with lessons and mindset shifts for healing and thriving.
More info & bookings: tenaybenes.com/speaker
Consulting Services: Optimize systems to improve client and team outcomes without costly overhauls: BenesCompanies.com
Health-Tech Launch: The Care We Need platform streamlines client-provider matching. Sign up for updates, testing, and launch info: BenesCompanies.com
Books: Including Heal or Die by Tenay Benes, available here: https://amzn.to/4bH7vHH
Contact Us: [email protected]
Disclaimer: We Get a kickback if affiliate links are used. Guest opinions do not reflect the host or Benes Companies and are not personalized health advice. Consult a professional for individualized guidance.
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1h 13min

FAQs about The Care We Need:

How many episodes does The Care We Need have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.