In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Mikki Schoone, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 30 years in human services. Mikki shares her journey from developmental disabilities and child welfare to creating a Domestic Violence Functional Assessment that shines light on coercive control beyond physical harm.

We discuss:

• How lived and professional experience shaped her passion for advocacy
• The challenges survivors face in finding their voice
• Why coercion and control must be recognized as more than “invisible” abuse
• Balancing clinical work, teaching, and building a new venture

This conversation highlights the intersection of behavioral science and domestic violence prevention, offering insights for clinicians, advocates, and anyone supporting survivors.

In this episode of Tim Talks, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Chelsea Freeman-Yates, LISW, Executive Director of the Lorain County Children and Families First Council. Chelsea shares her journey from school social work to countywide leadership, her philosophy on building trust across organizations, and how she balances direct clinical work with executive responsibilities.

Topics include:

• Why leadership often chooses you
• Building effective collaborations and giving underrepresented voices a seat at the table
• Trends shaping the future of social work, including trauma-informed care and technology
• Balancing clinical practice with executive leadership
• The countywide Kids Summit initiative
• Leading with a trauma-informed lens in all areas of decision-making

If you want a raw, insightful look at leadership in social work and community impact, this episode is for you.

“Behavior is the brand.” In this quick-hit conversation, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Frankie C. Wilson Jr. to explore how everyday actions shape trust, reputation, and growth. Frankie breaks down why reclaiming your narrative matters (hello, Taylor Swift), how to use the PREVAC principle to replace habits with higher-value behaviors, and why community-driven storytelling is the marketing trend to watch.

You’ll learn:

• Why repeated behavior - not logos - builds brand trust
• A practical way to replace unhelpful habits with better ones
• How to position your company inside a community’s shared identity
• Frankie’s biggest challenges growing a practice (and how he tackles them)

In this thought-provoking episode of Tim Talks Podcast, host Timothy A. Zercher is joined by Rodrigo Nardi, Founder of True Psychiatry Network, to discuss the revolutionary approach to psychiatry and mental health. Rodrigo shares his unique philosophy that emotions are signals, not symptoms, and how this perspective has shaped his approach to mental health care. They dive deep into the challenges of going against traditional psychiatry, the impact of psychiatric medications, and the role of movement in mental health transformation. If you’re interested in an alternative approach to mental health and psychiatry, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher is joined by Chelsea McAdams, BCBA and Chief Operations Officer at Connections Behavior Planning & Intervention. Chelsea shares how her team has scaled school-based ABA services with a focus on capacity building, collaboration, and compassion.

From balancing quality care with organizational growth, to building partnerships across agencies, to tackling the toughest challenge of all - recruitment and retention—Chelsea offers a candid look at what it takes to run and grow an ABA organization today.

She also dives into her personal journey into the field, why collaboration beats competition, and how ABA can - and should - go beyond autism to impact a wider range of lives.

If you’re looking for practical insights on leadership, staffing, and sustainable growth in ABA, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Cassandra Bailey, BCBA and Founder of Grace ABA. With more than 15 years of experience leading clinical teams of over 100 providers, Cassandra shares the leadership principle that has transformed the way she supports her teams - active listening.

Cassandra also opens up about her personal journey into ABA, how her niece’s diagnosis inspired the creation of Grace ABA, and why transparency is critical for both staffing and client relationships. From navigating staffing shortages to building trust with families often turned away by larger agencies, Cassandra offers an honest look at what it takes to lead, grow, and serve with integrity.

If you’re building a practice, leading a team, or simply looking for fresh insight into what ethical growth looks like in ABA, this episode is packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Cortney Harden, LCSW, CMNCS, founder of Live Aligned Integrative Therapy.

Cortney blends psychotherapy, clinical nutrition, and lifestyle medicine into her practice, bringing over 15 years of experience in behavioral health strategy and direct client care. She shares insights from her personal healing journey, the surprising gaps between research and practice, and why partnerships and collaboration - not competition - are the real drivers of transformation in mental health.

Listeners will hear how Cortney navigates client relationships, builds a truly integrative care model, and why she believes survivorship and healing are deeply intertwined in both clinical work and leadership.

If you’re passionate about whole-person care and the future of integrative behavioral health, this conversation will resonate deeply.

In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Trevor Colhoun, CEO and co-founder of Trusted Provider Network (TPN.health), one of the nation’s fastest-growing digital behavioral health networks.

Trevor shares the personal story that inspired him to launch TPN, how his background in finance and technology shaped his mission-driven leadership style, and why he believes behavioral health is overdue for digital transformation.

From tackling ghost networks to building connectivity that actually improves access and outcomes, Trevor unpacks the evolution of provider networks - and what it takes to scale a team, culture, and company with real impact.

If you’re interested in the future of behavioral health and how digital marketplaces are reshaping care, this episode is one you don’t want to miss.

In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Dr. Jeannie Aguilar - an accomplished clinical and operational leader with over 20 years of experience in healthcare and applied behavior analysis.

Dr. Aguilar shares powerful insights on how to scale clinical teams without losing stability, how behavioral science can shape organizational leadership, and why clinician development is the key to lasting impact. From Medicaid expansion to ripple effects of mentorship, Jeannie’s story offers both practical strategies and a deeply personal look at why this work matters.

If you’re leading in the ABA, IDD, or behavioral health space, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

In this episode of Tim Talks, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Victoria Browne, Senior Sourcer and Behavioral Health Physician Recruiter at Family Care Center, to dive into the realities of recruiting in one of the most competitive sectors today.

Victoria shares how her team fills clinics across multiple states, the hardest parts of attracting staff who truly fit the culture, and why leadership is the #1 thing top talent looks for—regardless of industry. She also opens up about how her creative side shapes her recruiting approach, the unconventional sourcing strategies that work, and the leadership lessons she’s carried from big tech and corporate to healthcare.

Whether you’re building a behavioral health team, leading a growing organization, or just curious how top recruiters think, this conversation is packed with insight you can apply right away.