Beyond Well with Sheila Hamilton
426 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsBeyond Well With Sheila Hamilton is a podcast for people who want to learn tools for living better. Each week, we dive into a different aspect of emotional and behavioral health with our team of psychologists, psychiatrists, and people with lived experience. If you've wanted to try mental health therapy, but are prevented from doing so by cost or because of a lack of time, this podcast is for you.
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Episodes
Ep. 305/ No Stone Unturned. Political Season, Stress, the 24 hour news cycle and social media.
July 08, 2024 12:30 - 12 minutes - 29 MBDoctors Jenna LeJune and Brian Goff. This show originally aired four years ago. We could easily refer to it as the more time moves on the more things stay the same. :) The subject matter: The political season is winding up into overdrive The noise machine on the Left is facing off with the noise Machine on the Right and the 24 hour News cycle is pummeling everyone with what we should be thinking about who, what and why you should be tuned in for the next big political story! We talked with ...
Ep. 304/ Logan Gore. Mental Health Service Dog.
July 01, 2024 12:30 - 24 minutes - 55.4 MBLogan Gore is a professional who lives with anxiety and panic attacks. She tried medicine, therapy, and many other forms of assistance. It wasn’t until Logan trained a mental health service animal that her symptoms subsided. Why dogs can be beneficial partners in bringing distressing episodes under control.
Ep. 303/ Why CBT Works. Dr. Greg Chasson
June 24, 2024 12:30 - 26 minutes - 61.7 MBDr. Greg Chasson is an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy. Why has CBT become the gold standard for therapy? How does it work and what can you expect when you try it? Here’s your guide!
Cathleen Beerkens/Your Creator Matrix
June 17, 2024 12:30 - 15 minutes - 35.5 MBCathleen Beerkens is the founder of A Wellness Revolution and the author of Your Creator Matrix, where she shares new research and techniques to achieve optimal wellness. Your Creator Matrix is the interconnected framework that links your mind, body, and spirit on all levels (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual) with the Unified Field. When we master our stories—the deeply-held narratives and beliefs that influence all of our choices and creations—and learn how to digest our life ex...
Ep. 302/ Your Creator Matrix/ Catheen Beerkins
June 17, 2024 12:30 - 15 minutes - 35.5 MBCathleen Beerkens is the founder of A Wellness Revolution and the author of Your Creator Matrix, where she shares new research and techniques to achieve optimal wellness. Your Creator Matrix is the interconnected framework that links your mind, body, and spirit on all levels (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual) with the Unified Field. When we master our stories—the deeply-held narratives and beliefs that influence all of our choices and creations—and learn how to digest our life ex...
Ep. 301/ Hoarding. Dr. Greg Chasson
June 10, 2024 12:30 - 19 minutes - 44.3 MBDr. Greg Chasson is an expert in compulsive hoarding, or a persistent difficulty in parting with objects or belongings. Dr. Chasson explores the disorder in relation to ocd and offers advice to family members of people with hoarding behaviors.
Ep. 300/ Hypnotherapy Sheila Wenger
June 03, 2024 12:30 - 21 minutes - 48.8 MBHypnotherapy is now recognized as a credible alternative treatment for many mental health related disorders including addiction, anxiety, and depression. Sheila Webber, a skilled hypnotherapist, talks with Beyond Well about how hypnotherapy works, the therapeutic benefits of a hypnotic state, and how to find a skilled practitioner. You can learn more about Sheila’s practice at https://shifthypnosis.org/
Ep. 299/ Dr. Greg Chasson/ The Perfectionist at Work
May 27, 2024 12:30 - 18 minutes - 41.6 MBDr. Greg Chasson is a renowned psychologist and expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy. In his new book, Flawed: Why Perfectionism Is a Challenge for Management, he dissects perfectionism's double-edged nature and its often detrimental effects on productivity. As an Associate Professor and Director of Behavioral Interventions at the University of Chicago's Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders Clinic, Dr. Chasson draws on extensive research and practical experience.
Ep. 298/ Dr. Leslie Dobson/What is Anxiety?
May 20, 2024 12:30 - 14 minutes - 32.4 MBGoogle compiles the most frequently asked questions regarding mental health, and the #1 question is: What is Anxiety? Everyone has a different experience of anxiety but Dr. Leslie Dobson explains the most common symptoms of anxiety and the most effective, evidence-based treatments.
Ep. 297/ A "No Stone Unturned" Re-visit with Cheryl Strayed
May 13, 2024 12:30 - 41 minutes - 95.7 MBWe've uncovered a few of our favorite episodes that are hidden gems. Cheryl Strayed, a Beyond Well favorite, was kind enough to bring in her husband, Brian Lindstrom, aka Mr. Sugar. This conversation around relationships, marriage, and honoring your partner while maintaining some degree of independence has everything you want in a podcast; wisdom, humor, and really good advice.
Ep. 296/ Functional Mental Health
May 06, 2024 12:30 - 23 minutes - 54.8 MBLeigh Brandon is a functional doctor who studies the connection between mental health and the microbiome.
Ep. 295/ Beyond Well Dr Leslie Dobson, Friend Cleanse
April 29, 2024 12:30 - 13 minutes - 31.2 MBDr. Leslie Dobson noticed a marked improvement in her patients during Covid when they were physically unable to spend time with people outside of their bubble. Then, as patients began socializing and working in person again, the same old anxiety, depression, and toxic stress reappeared. Dr. Dobson created "The Friend Cleanse" to help people decide who is giving you energy and who is sucking it away? Her deliberate decision-making rubric regarding how you spend your energy and with whom you...
Ep. 294/ Beyond Well/Dr.Elliot Trotter Physician Burnout
April 22, 2024 12:30 - 13 minutes - 31.1 MBPhysician, heal thyself is another way of saying, "We won't believe a word you say until you take care of what ails you." Dr. Elliot Trotter recognized the enormous problem of physician burnout and toxic stress decades ago and developed one solution to help; medical scribes who reduced the bureaucratic chronicling of patient/doctor meetings. Dr. Trotter talks about how physicians can reduce stigma, confront their own emotional and behavioral challenges, and support one another when so many ...
Ep. 293/ Dr Leslie Dobson. Pedophiles and Instagram Moms
April 15, 2024 12:30 - 15 minutes - 34.5 MBThe New York Times recently investigated the proliferation of pedophiles who stalk minor’s instagram pages, accounts that are managed by the minor child’s parents. Reporters found high numbers of registered pedophiles who were not only liking and commenting on children's photos and videos, but saving them to their own personal profiles. What is a safe approach to social media for kids? Dr. Leslie Dobson weighs in.
Ep. 292/ Dr. Bret Scher/Keto and Mental Health
April 08, 2024 12:30 - 23 minutes - 52.8 MBStanford Medicine has announced results from the first U.S.-based clinical trial of the ketogenic diet for serious mental illness since 1965. The study showed dramatic improvements in both metabolic and mental health. Dr. Bret Scher is a cardiologist and the clinical director of Metabolic Mind. In this interview, Dr. Scher discusses the research into metabolism and mental health as well as the new scientific studies validating keto as a beneficial diet for people with brain disorders.
Ep. 291/ Dr. Steven Whiteside. The Withdrawn Child.
April 01, 2024 12:30 - 18 minutes - 42.9 MBIs your child exhibiting significant behavioral changes? Dr. Steven Whiteside joins us to talk about withdrawn kids and teens, and the steps parents can take if a teenager appears at risk of hurting themselves.
Ep. 290/ Dov Baron. Emotional Source Code
March 25, 2024 12:30 - 30 minutes - 70 MBDov Baron has quickly become one of my favorite podcast hosts. With his searing intellect and wide-ranging knowledge, his program allows the curious listener to learn from neuroscientists, philosophers, physicists, and not-so-regular people. Dov is the preeminent expert on Emotional Source Code: the beliefs that give people meaning, drive their actions, and determine results. He is a sought-after speaker and consultant and offers one-on-one coaching for some of the world's greatest business...
Ep. 289/ Dr. Leslie Dobson/ Narcissistic Abuse
March 18, 2024 12:30 - 13 minutes - 29.9 MBDr. Leslie Dobson talks about one of the most dangerous personality disorders; narcissistic abusers. Her advice for singles who believe they may be in relationship with an abuser ranges from how to detect lies to when and how to leave safely. It's a must listen episode with one of the nation’s foremost authorities on dangerous personality types.
Ep. 288/ Dr. Leslie Dobson/The Psychopaths
March 11, 2024 12:30 - 25 minutes - 58.7 MBDr. Leslie Dobson talks about the methods she uses to determine whether someone is a psychopath, and she shares survival tactics for people who are involved with a psychopath in relationships or at work.
Ep. 287/ Dr. Whiteside/Bullying
March 04, 2024 13:30 - 15 minutes - 154 MBDr. Stephen Whiteside specializes in anxiety disorders at the Mayo clinic. Bullying is so common in kids with anxiety disorders, Whiteside outlines a process for identifying the problem, enlisting help, and keeping your child safe.
Ep. 286/ Dr. David Sitt ADHD Part 2
February 26, 2024 13:30 - 16 minutes - 37.7 MBAs the founder and President of the Mindful Consulting Group, Dr. David Sitt specializes in the assessment and treatment of adults with ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders through validated treatment modalities such as CBT and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Dr. Sitt also advises corporate clients and educational institutions on the varied impacts of technology on productivity, brain functioning, and interpersonal communication. The Mindful Consulting team provides cognitive, p...
Ep. 285/ Dr. David Sitt ADHD Part 1
February 19, 2024 13:30 - 17 minutes - 40.6 MBDr David Sitt talks with Sheila about adult onset Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and how adults can learn to work with their brains while minimizing stimulant medication. Dr. Sitt is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City with extensive experience as a therapist, evaluator, and educator. As the founder and President of the Mindful Consulting Group, Dr. Sitt specializes in the assessment and treatment of adults with ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders through validated t...
Ep. 284/ ReVisit with Angela Teuscher. Dry January Mommy Drinking
February 12, 2024 13:30 - 20 minutes - 47.3 MBThis is a ReVisit we recorded for Dry January in 2022. Many people are curious about what would happen if they stopped their drinking habit. Whether it's one glass of wine, or several cocktails a night, Dry January is gaining in popularity as people test the limits of their personal sobriety. What if you made the one biggest mistake of your life while under the influence? How do you rebuild a life without alcohol in a culture built around drinking? Angela Teuscher's story of drinking while p...
Ep. 283/ Dr. Stephen Whiteside. Tips for Dealing with Explosive Children
February 05, 2024 13:30 - 24 minutes - 55.2 MBExplosive behavior can be aggressive, defiant, or even violent. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Whiteside talks about the three-step process for bringing explosive behavior under control, including using warm attention, a structured reward system, and immediate consequences for bad behavior. To find out more about Dr. Whiteside's work at the Mayo Clinic, follow the Anxiety Coach at the Mayo Clinic. Here is his newest book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-anxiety-coach-stephen-ph-whiteside...
Ep. 282/ Paul Anderson A story of Childhood Trauma to Post Traumatic Bounce
January 29, 2024 13:30 - 29 minutes - 67.3 MBPaul Anderson is the CEO and founder of Workhouse Media and a successful philanthropist, lawyer, and real estate investor. Paul’s remarkable story of surviving childhood trauma impacted his many coping mechanisms, including a strive-and-drive mentality, hyper-awareness and sensitivity, and a tenacious work ethic. How do we acknowledge the pain of past trauma while marshaling its undeniable gifts? Listen in:
Ep. 281/ Re-Visit with Edan Armas. Adulting and The Emotional Survival Kit for College
January 22, 2024 13:30 - 17 minutes - 39.4 MBThis is a revisit Beyond Well. It's one of our earliest shows from 2019. Edan Armas is an award-winning Spoken Word Artist and Poet and graduate of Stanford University. Armas was the 2019 Baccalaureate student speaker, and an outspoken voice on the topic of student mental Health. Edan’s undergraduate career focused on how emotion manifests in the body, mind and the collective consciousness. Edan encourages students to embrace both the tribulations and triumphs of the college experience, n...
Ep. 280/ Dr. Stephen Whiteside Part 2
January 15, 2024 13:30 - 18 minutes - 41.7 MBDr. Stephen Whiteside provides critical information and treatment alternatives for children suffering with anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Ep. 279/ Dr. Introducing Dr. Stephen Whiteside Part 1
January 08, 2024 13:30 - 21 minutes - 48.7 MBWe are thrilled to welcome Dr. Stephen Whiteside, a child psychiatrist from the Mayo Clinic, to our program. Dr. Whiteside specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders for children and adolescents. In this episode, Dr. Whiteside addresses intrusive thoughts, related eating disorders, and the benefits of exposure therapy.
Ep. 278/ Revisit with Dr. Polo on Resolutions and Procrastination
January 01, 2024 13:30 - 17 minutes - 40.6 MBThis show is a revisit from 2021. But, it applies today. What if 2024 is the year you could really make the changes in your life? Dr. Jim Polo talks about the steps that are necessary to make resolutions effective, and whether psychology behind procrastination.
Ep. 277/ Revisit with Lauv for the Holiday
December 25, 2023 13:30 - 16 minutes - 37.5 MBHappy Holiday! There is nothing better than hearing old friends. In the fall of 2019 we had the opportunity to talk to Pop Superstar Lauv. He was just kicking off his How I’m Feeling Tour, and was using his global platform to promote mental health. In every show, Lauv took a few minutes to describe his descent into depression and severe OCD, and how he credits therapy and medication with allowing him to regain his creativity and confidence. Lauv had partnered with Microsoft to create a worl...
EP. 276/ Dr. Christine Gibson. Coping with Holiday Stress and Trauma
December 18, 2023 13:30 - 24 minutes - 57 MBDr. Christine Gibson is a trauma specialist and is skilled in helping her patients navigate the most difficult experiences, including the triggering events from Thanksgiving to New Year. Why are the holidays so stressful for survivors of trauma? And what can you do to turn down the drama related to the holiday period? A beneficial episode for anyone who has been traumatized by abuse, violence, divorce, or family dysfunction.
EP. 275/ Dr. Afton Hassett. Yes, Pain is in the Brain. Chronic pain reset.
December 11, 2023 13:30 - 25 minutes - 59.2 MBChronic pain affects tens of millions of Americans and leaves many who are suffering without clinical or psychopharmaceutical support. Dr. Afton Hassett, author of Chronic Pain Reset, offers brilliant insight into the origins of pain, the different types of pain, and how we might all benefit from evidence-based methods for thinking about our pain differently. Please pass this episode along to anyone you know who has been suffering from Long Covid, Chronic Fatigue, Rheumatoid Arthritis, or Os...
EP. 274/ Nathan Horn-Mitchem Digital Security Anxiety Stress
December 04, 2023 13:30 - 26 minutes - 60.5 MBArtificial Intelligence is among the top concerns for business leaders; how to implement it, how to manage the societal impact, and how to prevent further risk by utilizing it. But, as Nathan Horn-Mitchem describes, the concern about the impact of AI isn't just affecting business leaders. AI will change our lives many people cannot yet imagine; eliminating jobs, encouraging us to adapt to unprecedented change, and forcing us to become our own cyber-security officers. In this interview wi...
EP. 273/ Revisit. They overcame homelessness and doing GREAT
November 27, 2023 13:30 - 34 minutes - 79.3 MBIf you’ve ever passed a homeless teen on the street and wondered, “How did they get there?” or “How can I help?” this interview with Rei Scozylakas is worthy of your time. Rei Scozylakas wasn’t dealt an easy hand in this life. But, as you can hear in our conversation, Rei’s story isn’t just one of struggle. In fact, that’s not even the most compelling part of their story “Nobody is born wanting to be an outcast. It wasn’t until I was really seen by the volunteers at Outside Inn, that I reali...
EP. 272/ Revisit. Lidia Yuknavitch
November 20, 2023 13:30 - 28 minutes - 64.4 MBWe are happy to revisit our show with Lidia Yuknavitch, author of nine books, including The Chronology of Water, The Small Backs of Children, The book of Joan, and the Misfits Manifesto. Lidia's Ted Talk, The Beauty of Being a Misfit has been viewed 2,862,000 times. We think she has something to share about how telling and retelling your story can help re-frame traumatic experience.
EP. 271/ Revisit. When a Coworker loses someone to suicide.
November 13, 2023 13:30 - 25 minutes - 57.3 MBSupport for when a Coworker loses someone to Suicide. Lois Chauncey lost her husband to suicide she feared she would also lose her job due to her complicated grief. Paul Sale, her Supervisor, provided a textbook-like example of how a company should appropriately respond to a suicide loss survivor in the workplace. From the humbling way in which Paul responded to the initial news of suicide, to the steps Lois and Paul took to inform others in the workplace, the empathy, compassion, and kind...
EP. 270 / Revisit. Holidays and the beating the holiday blues
November 06, 2023 13:30 - 11 minutes - 27.4 MBDr. Jenna LeJeune and Dr. Brian Goff talk about navigating the holiday season, and dealing with internal and external stress. This is one of the most relevant conversations you’ll hear if you hunker down from late November until the New Year. The holiday blues are often a barometer of the stories we tell ourselves about what we should have, and compare those narratives to stories about what others seem to have. We invite you to a discussion on what some view as the hardest time of the year.
Ep. 269/ Dr. Frank Patti and Paula Body Acceptance
October 30, 2023 12:30 - 32 minutes - 74.9 MBDr. Frank Patti joins us again to talk about body acceptance along with Paula, an Overeaters Anonymous member and a role model for many other women who struggle with image and self-esteem. Paula reminds us that regardless of our triggers, traumas, and histories, we all need coping mechanisms to hold ourselves accountable for our own health. In this episode, we talk about some of the most effective ways to retrain our behavior and begin healing our relationship with food.
Ep. 268/ Omar Khawaja. CIO's, CISO's and Mental health in the C suite
October 23, 2023 12:30 - 28 minutes - 65.3 MBCybersecurity executives have one of the world's most stressful positions: faced with external threats from hackers who never rest and tasked with protecting critical data, government security, and medical information. Not surprisingly, more than half of CISO's and CIO's say stress will make them leave the job within the next 24 months. Omar Khawaja is a former CISO who decided to help others in similar positions recognize their stress and prioritize their lives in order to develop better ...
Ep. 267/ Introducing Dr. Christy Gibson Part 2
October 16, 2023 12:30 - 16 minutes - 37.1 MBWe are thrilled to introduce you to Dr. Christy Gibson, a physician and researcher who marries her Western expertise with the knowledge and wisdom of functional medicine and other therapies that have shown promise for patients struggling with immune disorders, gut dysfunction, and drug resistance. Dr. Gibson's new book, 'The Modern Trauma Toolkit' will be released by Hachette Books in Spring of 2023. We welcome her understanding of integrated trauma work and her appreciation of resilience....
Ep. 266/ Introducing Dr. Christy Gibson Part 1
October 09, 2023 12:30 - 16 minutes - 38.2 MBWe are thrilled to introduce you to Dr. Christy Gibson, a physician and researcher who marries her Western expertise with the knowledge and wisdom of functional medicine and other therapies that have shown promise for patients struggling with immune disorders, gut dysfunction, and drug resistance. Dr. Gibson's career goal is to enhance individual and community well-being through health education, promotion of agency, connection, and healing from trauma. Welcome, Dr. Gibson!
Ep. 265/ Dr. Frank, Psychological Overeating and Overeaters Anonymous
October 02, 2023 12:30 - 37 minutes - 85.1 MBDr Frank, a practicing psychologist and member of Overeaters Anonymous, joins us to discuss disordered eating, shame, and his personal realization that food had become an addiction. Overeating has much of the same psychological basis as alcohol and drug addictions and a twelve-step process for recovery has been immensely helpful for tens of millions of American adults. For more information https://oa.org/
Ep. 264/ Dr. Steven Batash. Weight Loss and Mental Health/Side Effects and Warning Signs
September 25, 2023 12:30 - 14 minutes - 34 MBDr. Steven Batash is among the world’s leading experts on non-surgical weight loss procedures. He has worked closely with the doctors who pioneered the techniques he practices and has countless success stories of patients in the US, Europe, and South America. Dr. Batash completed his undergraduate education at Columbia University and received his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine. As a board-certified gastroenterologist, he is currently affiliated with NYU Medical Center, Lenox Hill...
Ep. 263/ Dr. Steven Batash. Ozempic and Mental Health Part 1
September 18, 2023 12:30 - 22 minutes - 52.3 MBMillions of Americans are now taking drugs that were intended to help diabetics for weight management. Dr. Steven Batash is among the world’s leading experts on non-surgical weight loss procedures. Dr. Batash completed his undergraduate education at Columbia University and received his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine. As a board-certified gastroenterologist, he is currently affiliated with NYU Medical Center, Lenox Hill Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Batash dis...
Ep. 262/ Revisit: Chris Colin "The Day the Internet Died"
September 11, 2023 12:30 - 19 minutes - 43.7 MBA ReVisit with Author Chris Colin "The Day the Internet Died". Chris Colin is a reporter for the NYTimes the New Yorker, and Wired Magazine. His book OFF, The Day The Internet Died is a comical picture book about a day when all the screens went dark. We all dream about a life free of scrolling or tweeting, but Colin imagines what an analog world might actually look like and why our attachments to our screens has created a new kind of addiction and dependence.
Ep. 261/ Dr. Polo Perfectionism and Perfectionists
September 04, 2023 12:30 - 19 minutes - 45.4 MBDr. James Polo talks about the trap of perfectionism and why perfectionists don't always end up more successful in business. How do psychiatrists and psychologists treat perfectionists whose rigidity is beginning to impact their relationships and jobs? Let's get into it!
Ep. 260/ Revisit: Our First Show Ever! Part Two.
August 28, 2023 12:30 - 24 minutes - 55.8 MBCourtenay Hameister, author of 'Okay, Fine, Whatever' a humorous look at living with anxiety, joins us for part two of our first program ever.
Ep. 259/ Revisit: Our First Show Ever! Part One.
August 21, 2023 12:30 - 28 minutes - 65.3 MBCourtenay Hameister kindly agreed to be our first guest on Beyond Well and the episode remains one of our favorites; she is guileless, hilarious, and heartbreakingly real about living with anxiety. It's worth a listen, broken down into two parts. Courtenay is the author of 'Okay, Fine, Whatever,' a humorous look at living with anxiety.
Ep. 258/ Revisit: Andrew Soloman on Depression
August 14, 2023 12:30 - 25 minutes - 58.3 MBAndrew Solomon is a New York Times Bestselling author, a regular New Yorker contributor, and a person with clinical depression. Andrew's book, 'The Noonday Demon, An Atlas of Depression' was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and won the 2001 National Book Award. The Noonday Demon's contribution to our understanding not only of mental illness but also of the human condition is stunning, examining depression in personal, cultural, and scientific terms. Drawing on his own struggles with the ill...
Ep. 257/ Revisit: Andrea Herron. Navigating HR.
August 07, 2023 12:30 - 28 minutes - 66.1 MBAndrea Herron's brilliant guidance for managing workplace mental health issues is one of our favorites. We spend eight to ten hours a day at our workplaces and the people in positions of authority can impact our mental health more than our doctors, friends, even our spouses. This guide for how to navigate human resources and a workplace if you need a mental health break is one you should bookmark or share with friends who are struggling.