Well Beings

Tyler sits down with Dr. Joel Steinberg, Board Certified Addictionologist, whose practice serves the greater Cleveland area.  Dr. Steinberg talks about opening one of the country’s first methadone clinics and illuminates how medication-assisted-treatment (MAT) can be an integral component to recovery from opiate use disorder.  Dr. Steinberg explains how addiction works and provides a hopeful perspective on our ability to overcome the opiate epidemic, despite the failings of the war on drugs.  It is never too late to change, and this conversation provides a framework for successfully overcoming opiate use disorder.

Tyler sits down with Karl S. Karl is a repeat-offender, so to speak, making his second appearance on the show, only this time to share his experience, strength, and hope, as it pertains to substance abuse.  Karl deserves the highest order of respect for his courage and vulnerability.  He sheds light on what it feels like to struggle with –  and ultimately overcome – the cunning, baffling, and powerful affliction that is otherwise known as addiction.  This is a good one folks, and a timely discussion that warrants attention, so tune in for an education in a problem that plagues at least ten percent of our country’s population.

Tyler sits down with Sarah Sjostrom, MNS, RN, ANCP-BC, the Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Harvard Medical School Affiliate, Hebrew Rehabilitation Center about something we all have plenty of these days, stress.  They talk about stress in all of its manifestations, and illustrate how healthy stress-management not only mitigates against deleterious effects, but also strengthens us as individuals and provides a unique and powerful grown opportunity.  Being “stressed out” is sometimes worn as a badge of honor, but this physiological response can set a series of additional physiological responses into motion, all of which are equally detrimental and preventable.

Tyler sits down with Dr. Yvette Erasmus, Psyd. Lp, to discuss compassion-based healthcare, and how non-violent consciousness supports health and healing.  They discuss the feedback loop between spirituality and science,  and identify universal principles found in the wisdom traditions can guide our ethics and behaviors.  Dr. Erasmus draws a strict dichotomy between co-creative, collaborative systems and domination systems and illustrates how the latter breeds shame, blame, guilt, and fear, even if only unintentionally.  Enjoy.

Tyler sits down with Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD. HMDC, CMD.  Dr. Steinberg speaks with Tyler about his tenure as the President of AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute & Long-Term Care Medicine, before taking a deep-dive into Advance Care Planning, including Advance Directives and POLST Forms.  They discuss the bioethics of VSED, Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking, and then liven things up with a discussion on Dr. Steinberg’s practice of bringing his dog to work.  Enjoy.

Part 2 of Tyler's discussion with Timothy Jindra. Join us as we talk about therapy from the therapist’s perspective and the supernatural.

Tyler sits down with long-time friend, Timothy Jindra, LMHC, of Utah band, High Mountain Soulto celebrate the release of a new EP, released by Tim’s Band, High Mountain Soul.  Tim and Ty talk about writing and producing music, and then contrast playing music with offering counseling as a licensed therapist.  Tim spent years working at Cirque Lodge, one of the nation’s premier substance abuse rehabilitation facilities, and he shares the perspective he gained working with those afflicted with Substance Abuse Disorder.  They go on to discuss alcoholism, addiction, and the impact that substances have on the brain.  Time flew in this episode, but the two agreed to return for Part II, leaving this episode to be continued for now.  Enjoy.

Tyler sits down with Dr. Carla Cheatham, nationally renowned speaker and  author, to talk about mindful self-awareness and emotional resiliency.  Dr. Cheatham brings up a therapeutic modality, Internal Family Systems  (IFS), and she coaxes Tyler to discuss his research in and experience  with IFS. The two talk about the benefits of retreating from the demands  of modern society, both through daily meditation and intermittent  self-retreats. This episode offers a roadmap for self-care that you  won’t want to miss.

Tyler sits down with Lin Sue Cooney, former Arizona newscaster turned  Director of Community Engagement with Hospice of the Valley. Lin shares a  personal experience with a family member that ultimately inspired her  to join the organization. Along with providing people comfort and  dignity at the end of life, Tyler and Lin talk about other resources  Hospice of the Valley provides for the local Arizona community.

Tyler sits down with Rebecca Doyle Executive Director, Care Coordination Post-Acute at Banner Health