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. 256/ Suzanne Anderson, A Transformational Field Guide Through Trauma and Loss
July 31, 2023 12:30 - 21 minutes - 48.2 MBSuzanne Anderson and Sheila Hamilton's profoundly intimate and revealing discussion about losing their husbands to suicide. Suzanne is the founder of The Mysterial Woman and a psychologist, coach, leadership consultant and transformational teacher. Her pioneering work helps guide others to awaken to their full feminine and masculine strength.In this interview, Suzanne discusses the story behind, 'You Make Your Path By Walking, a Transformational Field Guide Through Trauma.'
Ep. 255/ Cathleen Beerkens/On Manifesting
July 24, 2023 12:30 - 30 minutes - 70.4 MBWhat is manifestation? How does it work, and why has it consumed the attention and energy of millions of young people? Cathleen Beerkens discusses the concept of manifestation and how to use its principles to create better relationships, expand your career, and bring happiness to your life.
Ep. 254/ Revisit: How to Help Someone Struggling With Anxiety
July 17, 2023 12:30 - 23 minutes - 52.8 MBIf you love someone who is struggling with anxiety and feel helpless to impact their life positively, this episode is for you, with common sense advice and tips to help support the person who suffers from anxiety.
Ep. 253/ Data Driven Suicide Prevention Dr Jessica Chaudhary
July 10, 2023 12:30 - 19 minutes - 44.3 MBDr. Jessica Chaudhary joins us to talk about the critical role data analytics can play in determining who might be at risk for suicide and how we might provide support to prevent suicide.
Ep. 252/ Cathleen Beerkins, Relationships and your Health.
July 03, 2023 12:30 - 23 minutes - 53.1 MBA Wellness Revolution Founder Cathleen Beerkens is urging you to ask these questions of your relationships; is it for a reason, a season or a lifetime? This episode is chocked full of timely advice and tips for anyone navigating a relationship.
Ep. 251/ Cathleen Beerkins/ When Should I Hire A Coach Versus a Therapist?
June 26, 2023 12:30 - 19 minutes - 45.4 MBWe are undoubtedly in the long tail of Covid, and the mental health challenges that resulted from isolation, loneliness, and the impact of losing loved ones to an international pandemic. But not everyone who is struggling needs psychiatric or psychological help. Many people attempting to cope with personal problems could use the help of a personal health and wellness coach; for help with relationships, weight management, career changes, and financial advice. Cathleen Beerkens, CEO of A We...
Ep. 250/ Cathleen Beerkins, The Gut Brain Connection
June 19, 2023 12:30 - 20 minutes - 48 MBThe stomach is often referred to as the second brain, where the majority of our serotonin is made and our other feel good chemicals are created. Kathleen Beerkens talks about the extraordinary new science and age-old wisdom behind the phrase, “We are what we eat.”
Ep. 249/ Dr. Polo on Despair, Conspiracy, the Reptilian Brain and Hopefulness.
June 12, 2023 12:30 - 20 minutes - 46.2 MBThe rise in conspiracy theories mirrors the rise in societal fear and anxiety. What can we do when we see others succumbing to conspiracy theories or a cult mentality? Dr. Jim Polo discusses.
Ep. 248/ Dr Polo on Trauma
June 05, 2023 12:30 - 21 minutes - 49.8 MBDr. Jim Polo discusses his own experiences as a military physician in the Iraq war and how trauma informs so much of the way we approach work, relationships, and our outlook on life.?
Ep. 247/ Cathleen Beerkens/Welcoming Coach/Nurse Cathleen Beerkens
May 29, 2023 12:30 - 19 minutes - 45.3 MBCathleen Beerkens is joining the Beyond Well Team of professionals. With an extensive background in nursing, coaching, and degrees in medicine and holistic health, Cathleen brings a holistic mindset to mental well-being and health. In this episode, Cathleen talks about how she transitioned from the "illness industry" to the wellness profession and why she became aware of the importance of embracing her spiritual path as part of her personal development and enlightenment.
Ep. 246/ Revisit with Kerry Cohen Part 2. Sex Promiscuity Love Addiction
May 22, 2023 12:30 - 28 minutes - 66.1 MBPart two of our conversation with sex therapist and author, Kerry Cohen.
Ep. 245/ Revisit with Kerry Cohen Part 1. Sex Promiscuity Love Addiction
May 15, 2023 12:30 - 31 minutes - 72.1 MBKerry Cohen is the author of Loose Girl, and Crazy for You: Breaking the Spell of Sex and Love Addiction. Kerry's training as a licensed clinical psychologist and sex therapist is immensely helpful in understanding addictions, compulsions, and the behaviors society deems undesirable.
Ep. 244/ Revisit with Karen Karbo
May 08, 2023 12:30 - 24 minutes - 56 MBThis episode looks at how Karen Karbo deliberately changed her life to live abroad and how she balances the pull of familial obligations, French paperwork, and a new, expanded way of living in middle age. Karen is an American novelist, non-fiction writer, and journalist. Karbo's three comic novels, Trespassers Welcome Here, The Diamond Lane, and Motherhood Made a Man Out of Me, were each named New York Times Notable Books.
Ep. 243/ Sabrina Ullmann Mathews, Aging with Purpose
May 01, 2023 12:30 - 28 minutes - 65.5 MBSabrina Ullman Matthews is one of my favorite people; a brilliant therapist, a curious and sharp mind, and such insightful views on ageism and true beauty. We spoke with her about how she lives the back half of her life with optimism and passion. How do we avoid and ignore the negative stereotypes of aging and live with full authenticity and joy? This is an episode filled with Sabrina's insight and humor.
Ep. 243/ Sabrina Ullmann Matthews, Aging with Purpose
May 01, 2023 12:30 - 28 minutes - 65.5 MBSabrina Ullman Matthews is one of my favorite people; a brilliant therapist, a curious and sharp mind, and such insightful views on ageism and true beauty. We spoke with her about how she lives the back half of her life with optimism and passion. How do we avoid and ignore the negative stereotypes of aging and live with full authenticity and joy? This is an episode filled with Sabrina's insight and humor.
Ep. 242/Caring for Aging Parents
April 24, 2023 12:30 - 27 minutes - 62.3 MBThere is no role as humbling or fraught with the potential for heartbreak than caring for an aging parent. Siblings who live nearby often shoulder the majority of hands on work, while others who live remotely do the best they can to offer financial assistance and other expertise. In this episode, Dr. James Polo talks about how communication at every step of your parent's aging process can help alleviate some of the problems that inevitably crop up when making decisions about care, housing, a...
Ep. 241/Caregiving in America
April 17, 2023 12:30 - 22 minutes - 50.5 MBThe share of American adults providing uncompensated care to friends or family members with serious medical conditions and the elderly is growing rapidly. What is even more alarming is that thirty percent of long term facilities could face bankruptcy in the coming years, forcing even more of the caregiving impact in-home and onto unpaid family and friends. Dr. James Polo discusses the psychological impact of long term caregiving and shares some of the strategies for staying well.
Ep. 240/Navigating services for Mental Health
April 10, 2023 12:30 - 28 minutes - 66.2 MBThe stigma of mental illness prevents far too many people from seeking care. Even more concerning is how difficult it is to find a practitioner in a timely manner, especially one who is taking new patients. Dr. James Polo talks about the difficulty of navigating mental healthcare and provides tips for running the gauntlet.
Ep. 238/Middle Aging and Mental Health
April 03, 2023 12:30 - 27 minutes - 63.2 MBDr. James Polo talks about some of the difficulties, challenges and opportunities of middle age.
Ep. 239/ Ellen Urbani
March 26, 2023 21:17 - 28 minutes - 65.4 MBEllen Urbani is a human rights activist, mother, and urban farmer who has spent most of her life in service of others. Now, Ellen shares with us the excruciating process of uncoupling from her life partner in order to fulfill her dream of living internationally. With exquisite care, Ellen sets the stage for eventual divorce and her departure from the people and the life she’s nurtured so lovingly.
Ep. 237/Dr. Polo. A discussion on Adolescent Mental Health. Talking to kids in modern times
March 20, 2023 12:30 - 17 minutes - 39.5 MBThe CDC has released a worrying report on adolescent mental health. More than 2/3 of teenage females report suffering from persistent sadness. Dr. Polo discusses the role of social media, early puberty, and external pressures that are creating a pressure cooker for adolescent mental health.
Ep. 236/ Revisit. Triggering and Safe Space
March 13, 2023 12:30 - 17 minutes - 39 MBDr. LeJune and Dr. Brian Goff talk about cancel culture, the increase in trigger warnings, and the pros and cons of safe spaces on college campuses, businesses and public gathering places.
Ep. 38/ Beyond Well Live: Sheila Hamilton, Your Story Is Not Over
March 08, 2023 21:51 - 23 minutes - 29.5 MBSheila Hamilton is a national speaker on suicide prevention, mental health, and resilience. In this live presentation, Sheila talks about the unique opportunity we have to remake ourselves, again and again. During Suicide Prevention month, reach out to someone who may be suffering from prolonged grief, complicated depression or suicidal thoughts and remind them: One day, your story about what you are going through will help someone else survive another day. There is an opportunity for growth ...
Ep. 235/ Revisit, How to help someone who is suffering.
March 06, 2023 13:30 - 22 minutes - 52.3 MBMany people who are deep in the throes of depression or anxiety can't recognize how sick they've become, and they resist help. Here's a simple guide for broaching the subject of well-being, when and how to get professional help, and the language of love that should be used again and again in dealing with someone's mental health disorder.
Ep. 234/Seasonal Affective Disorder. Sheila Interview on City Cast
February 27, 2023 13:30 - 16 minutes - 36.7 MBLong before Sheila started the podcast Beyond Well she found herself feeling depressed, lethargic and sluggish during the winter months. Seasonal affective disorder in the Pacific Northwest is a serious challenge. Here, she talks to the host of City Cast about the evidence-based strategies she used to recover.
Ep. 233/Seasonal Affective Disorder. A replay with Dr. Jim Polo
February 24, 2023 22:06 - 16 minutes - 37.8 MBDr. James Polo talks about the science behind seasonal affective disorder and why we need to attend to our diets, light exposure, and willingness to socialize during the winter months.
Ep. 231/ Digital Breakthroughs In Mental Health
February 07, 2023 18:47 - 25 minutes - 58 MBTechnology has opened a new frontier in mental health support and data collection. Mobile devices like cell phones, smartphones, and tablets are giving the public, doctors, and researchers new ways to access help, monitor progress, and increase understanding of mental well-being. Mobile mental health support, apps that can help people create changes in their personal behaviors, and telehealth are just a few of the many digital breakthroughs that have come to the aid of people who are sufferi...
Ep. 230/ Payton Nyquvest, Numinus / My Personal Psychedelic Journey
February 01, 2023 20:16 - 24 minutes - 56.3 MBPayton Nyquvest had a history of trauma that resulted in deep depression. He tried every form of therapy and meds, and was considering ending his life when he tried Ayahuasca. The experience was guided, reassuring, and transformative. Payton devoted his life to understanding psychedelics and empowering people to heal and be well through the development and delivery of psychedelic medicine and integration. Payton is the Co-founder and CEO of Numinus, a company that engages in both the researc...
Ep. 229/ Dr. Polo Psychedelics
January 23, 2023 13:30 - 23 minutes - 53.1 MBDr. Jim Polo has been watching the rise and fall of psychedelics in the treatment of mental health since the 1960’s when many physicians were duscredited for supporting alternative treatments. Through the lens of a practicing psychiatrist, Dr. Polo talks about the potential of psychedelics at a time when the development of other psycho pharmaceuticals has stalled.
Ep. 228/Resolutions and Goals with Dr. Polo
January 16, 2023 13:30 - 25 minutes - 58.7 MBNearly eighty percent of people who make New Year's resolutions abandon their goals within three weeks. Dr. James Polo talks about how to hack your resolution into more manageable, actionable goals that will help you achieve success. Whether you are considering a weight-loss regimen, dry-January, or changing your relationship to work, these tips are helpful and doable.
Ep. 227/ Dr Polo. Staying Psychologically Grounded During Economic Downturns and Layoffs
January 09, 2023 13:30 - 22 minutes - 51.5 MBBeing laid off from work is one of the major traumas an individual can suffer. Our jobs have a profound impact on our financial well-being and sense of security, as well as providing a necessary social support and daily purpose. So, how do we cope when we are suddenly laid off from work? Dr. Jim Polo provides a framework for making sure your mindset remains strong and optimistic, including: Taking time to reassess what went right and what you'd do differently at work. Finding a support group...
Ep. 226/ Trish Walker/Honey, I’m Just Getting Started
January 02, 2023 13:30 - 22 minutes - 51 MBTrish Walker turned a pivotal birthday into an opportunity for spiritual growth and self-development. Her bucket list of fifty mind expanding and heart thumping experiences taught Trish the value of reaching beyond our comfort zones at mid-life. Now a certified coach, energy healer, author and part time actor, Trish inspires all of us to just get started.
Ep. 225 Episode Two, Opportunities and risks of psychedelics
December 26, 2022 13:30 - 27 minutes - 63.2 MBPart two of our conversation with Dr. Brian Pilecki on the potential promise of psychedelics in a therapeutic setting. Dr. Brian Pilecki combs the findings of science with compassion and curiosity. He is research the efficacy of psychedelics and studying harm reduction for people who want to use psychedelics to help with trauma, ptsd, anxiety disorders, and depression. In recent years, psychedelics have drawn interest for their unique ability to create a mind shift and lasting relief for...
Ep. 224 Episode one, Opportunities and risks of psychedelics
December 19, 2022 13:30 - 13 minutes - 31.4 MBOregon has approved the use of psyilocybin in a clinical setting. Within the year, some practitioners will be licensed to guide people through a pcilosybin experience. Dr. Brian Pilecki is one of the psychologists who has studied the efficacy of psychedelics and studying harm reduction for people who want to use psychedelics to help with trauma, ptsd, anxiety disorders, and depression. In recent years, psychedelics have drawn interest for their unique ability to create a mind shift and lasti...
Ep. 223/ Dr. Jenna Dr. Brian... Shame
December 12, 2022 13:30 - 22 minutes - 52 MBRecorded Pre-Covid Lockdown in January of 2020. First released on Mar 23, 2020 Shame is the most painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior. But, as Dr. Goff and Dr. LeJeune discuss, shame roots at the very being of what we care about most. With an increase in public shaming, the potential of depression, isolation, and self-harm increases. The point, as Dr. LeJeune says, is to always offer a fellow human the path to retribution.
Ep. 222/Michelle DeCourcy/Breast Implant Illness
December 05, 2022 13:30 - 26 minutes - 61.3 MBMichelle DeCourcy is one of tens of thousands of women who are choosing to have their breast implants removed. After battling leukemia in her thirties, and learning about a type of cancer that is related to breast implants, the designer and performer investigated the pros and cons of replacement. BII (breast implant illness) is not well understood, but the impacts can be debilitating. Women suffer joint pain, brain fog, and other immune system irregularities. Immediately following the procedu...
Ep. 221/ Doctors, Do you like the Holidays?
November 28, 2022 13:30 - 12 minutes - 29.4 MBDr. Jenna LeJeune and Dr. Brian Goff talk about navigating the holiday season, and dealing with internal and external stress.
Ep. 220/ Farzana Nayani/DEI and the Critical Role of Employee Resource Groups
November 21, 2022 13:30 - 16 minutes - 37.6 MBFarzana Nayani (she/hers), is a recognized DEI specialist, international keynote speaker, and business coach. Of multiethnic Filipina-Pakistani background, Farzana is a passionate advocate for the multiracial community, and through her coaching practice, she supports individuals to move towards healing, transformation and achieving their full potential in a culturally sensitive and grounded way. Nayani talks about: Taking care of your employees and giving them a sense of well-being with ER...
Ep. 219/Jenn Cassetta/The Art of Badassery
November 14, 2022 12:30 - 17 minutes - 40.8 MBJennifer Cassetta witnessed the attack on the twin towers and, months later, endured a personal attack. Jennifer turned to the wisdom of the dojo and the training and discipline of martial arts to strengthen her body, steel her mind, and expand her compassion for herself and others. The Art of Badassery is Jennifer's program for helping women feel safe and powerful from the streets to the boardroom. A third-degree black belt in Hapkido and a master's degree in nutrition, Jennifer teaches wome...
Ep. 218/Dr. Raj, New Hope for People with Depression
November 07, 2022 12:30 - 18 minutes - 41.6 MBDr. Pritham Raj joins Sheila to discuss the newest FDA-approved treatments for depression, including Spravato, ketamine, and a fast-acting anti-depressant. For many people suffering from treatment-resistant depression, these new modalities combined with transcranial magnetic resolution may offer the best hope yet for remission.
Ep. 217/ Domi Shoemaker/A Genderflexing Queer Writer Loving Mid-Life
October 31, 2022 12:30 - 22 minutes - 51.3 MBDomi Shoemaker identifies most strongly as a "Superfat gender flexing kinky queer writer and seeker of justice." Domi has always known they are different and did not try to "fit in" with the conservative, rigid norms of Idaho. Instead, Domi played little league with the boys, came out to their mother, and moved to Portland, Oregon, to find community and purpose. Domi explored their gender fluidity long before it was acceptable, paving the way for mid-life joy and meaning. Domi's courageous in...
Ep. 216/Carolyn Donohoe Marieb, Confronting Substance Use
October 24, 2022 12:30 - 17 minutes - 40 MBCarolyn Donohoe Marieb already had a busy career and one child when she learned she was pregnant with triplets. The overwhelm she felt led Marieb to lean on alcohol to cope, a familiar crutch for many overstressed mothers. Carolyn finally realized that she could no longer lead a life controlled by alcohol, and when she sought help, she discovered a community of smart, capable women who had also put their wildest hopes and dreams on hold to serve an addiction. Anyone who is struggling with sub...
Ep. 215/Julia Stoops, Returning to our Authentic Self
October 17, 2022 12:30 - 20 minutes - 45.9 MBJulia Stoops is an accomplished visual artist who took an extended break to write and publish her first novel. While the writing fulfilled her, the marketing and publicity experience was not what she imagined, and the pressure left her feeling empty and alienated. "We don't talk enough about what happens when the dream doesn't work out," Julia observes. Through a deliberate process of evaluation and acceptance, Julia returned to the work that sustains her with a clear-eyed view of what su...
Ep. 214/Karen Karbo, Returning To Our Authentic Selves
October 10, 2022 12:30 - 25 minutes - 57.6 MBOne of the main components of mental strength is living in congruity with your values and your desires. We are focusing on stories of women who made complex and sometimes controversial decisions in mid-life to turn toward the version of their lives that they'd always imagined for themselves. Karen Karbo uprooted her life and career as a bestselling author to live in Couillure, France, and make her way through the mountain of paperwork and bureaucracy to become a French citizen. At the same t...
Ep. 213/Dr. Norman Rosenthal, Poetry as Medicine
October 03, 2022 12:30 - 33 minutes - 75.6 MBDr. Norman E. Rosenthal is a world-renowned psychiatrist, public speakinger, and best selling author who is known for his innovative research and inspirational writing. In this interview, Dr. Rosenthal talks about poetry as medicine for the soul. In a world that is maared by loss and deprived of pleasure, Rosenthal believes poetry can help fill in the gaps, offering a retreat from a troubled world and hope for a better future.
EP. 212/ Beyond Well Looks Back at Grief Dr. Jim Polo
September 26, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 44.1 MBNo two people will experience the same range of emotions during grief. The experience of loss is as unique as our DNA, and any attempt to define its duration, intensity or lasting impact falls short. Dr. Jim Polo discusses the intimacy of grief.
EP. 211/ Beyond Well Looks Back at Grief/Ivan Maisel
September 19, 2022 12:30 - 26 minutes - 61.1 MBIvan Maisel is Vice President/Editorial and Senior Writer at on3.com. He has covered college football for nearly four decades, at ESPN, where he served as Editor-at-Large for ESPN College Football 150, Sports Illustrated, Newsday, and The Dallas Morning News. His conversation on navigating a year of grief after the suicide of his only son is one of our favorite interviews of the year.
EP. 210/ Beyond Well Looks Back at Grief/ Cheryl Strayed
September 12, 2022 12:30 - 50 minutes - 116 MBCheryl Strayed is a New York Times bestselling author, playwright, and screenwriter. This interview is a must listen for anyone who is also navigating grief and encountering people who cannot hold another person's suffering.
EP. 209/ Beyond Well Looks Back at Grief/ Dr. Goth Dr. Le June, Lois and Rich
September 05, 2022 12:30 - 26 minutes - 60.5 MBDr. Brian Goff and Dr. Jenna LeJeuene join us to talk about the myth of the "five stages of grief."
EP. 208/ Beyond Well Looks Back at BiPolar Disorder/Kimi Culp
August 29, 2022 12:30 - 34 minutes - 79 MBKimi Culp is a multi-talented producer, writer, and person living with bipolar disorder. As a creative working in the demanding field of journalism, Culp relied on her hypomania to help her succeed--until she suffered her first devastating depression and could no longer function. Kimi kept the secret about her diagnosis for decades. In this interview, Culp describes the impact of coming out regarding her diagnosis.