In this episode of the Mental Health Today show, host John Cordray interviews Ellen Wood, a columnist, artist, and author who shares her inspiring journey of facing early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Ellen discusses her mother's battle with Alzheimer's, her own experiences with memory issues, and the spiritual practices that helped her regain her mental clarity. She introduces the Tibetan Rites of Rejuvenation, a series of exercises that she credits for her youthful vitality at the age of 88...
Apr 28, 2025•26 min•Ep. 187
In this conversation, Alex Feinberg shares his journey from aspiring professional baseball player to navigating the high-stress corporate world, ultimately finding success as a fitness coach. He discusses the importance of mindset, motivation, and tailored coaching in achieving personal and professional goals. Alex emphasizes the need for a sustainable approach to fitness that aligns with individual lifestyles, advocating for a system that is enjoyable and effective. He concludes with a powerful...
Mar 17, 2025•29 min•Ep. 186
John Cordray, a Licensed Professional Counselor, explores the pervasive issue of comparison in our lives, highlighting three main syndromes: Imposter Syndrome, Envy Syndrome, and Grass is Greener Syndrome. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing these patterns and their impact on our self-worth and happiness. Drawing on Steve Jobs' wisdom, Cordray encourages listeners to focus on their own lives and find contentment rather than comparing themselves to others. Takeaways: Don't waste your time...
Mar 03, 2025•15 min•Ep. 185
Ed DeAngelis is the CEO of EDA Contractors, and he is championing the message of creating a psychologically safe work culture in the construction industry and beyond. EDA Contractors was founded by Ed DeAngelis 25 years ago (May 1999) and celebrated its 25th year of service in May 2024. Today, the company, headquartered in Bensalem, PA, has more than 400 employees strong, with a division located in Elizabeth, NJ, supporting New York and New Jersey. EDA Contractors specializes in the exterior env...
Jan 06, 2025•41 min•Ep. 184
The value of intramuscular ketamine for treatment-resistant depression at Sierra Tucson; novel therapeutics for PTSD and psychosomatics. Psychiatrist, Director of Ketamine Services Born in Pakistan, Dr. Irfan Fauq has served as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Arizona's College of Medicine in Psychiatry - and now heads ketamine services at the mental health treatment center Sierra Tucson. He's been involved in the development of novel antipsychotics, and now coordinates the us...
Aug 19, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 183
I was pleased to talk with Dr. Eric Arzubi, the CEO and Co-founder of Frontier Psychiatry. We talked about the barriers to access to mental healthcare for rural America communities and what is being done to address the mental health crisis. We are a telehealth practice dedicated to serving the underserved and reaching the hard-to-reach. Founded in 2019, we are now Montana's largest provider of psychiatric services with plans to expand to rural and frontier communities in Alaska, Idaho, and Wyomi...
Jul 22, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 182
Do you ever feel like something is holding you back from reaching your full potential? In this episode, I talk about the powerful impact of limiting beliefs and how they can keep you stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and unfulfilled potential. Join me as I explore the origins of limiting beliefs and the ways in which they shape our thoughts, actions, and ultimately our lives. You'll gain a deep understanding of how these beliefs form and the detrimental effects they can have on our personal and pro...
Jun 17, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 181
Sally Lee Stewart is the author of The Angle of Vanishing Stability: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Self-Discovery. Sally is an elementary education specialist living on a Northern California farm. Her recent book is a novel about a young woman's journey from a tumultuous home to self-discovery, exploring themes of love, forgiveness, and personal growth. In "The Angle of Vanishing Stability," readers are transported to the tumultuous era of the late sixties and early seventies, where they meet Thea W...
Jun 03, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 180
Kevin Reeder, PhD. currently serves as the Program Manager of the Outpatient PTSD Clinic at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. He specializes in trauma, substance abuse, crisis negotiations, and readjustment issues of returning Veterans. A Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Dr. Reeder has served as a Consultant and Trainer for the National Center for PTSD. He is a consultant to the FBI in the area of crisis negotiations with Veterans. He is a Special Advisor to Songwriting ...
May 20, 2024•31 min•Ep. 179
Erin Moran is the VP of Clinical Operations and co-owner at Sophros Recovery Originally from New York with a bachelor’s degree in business marketing, Erin moved to Florida in 2011 to study for her Master’s in clinical mental health counseling. Erin is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida and gained clinical experience working at a university counseling center, a residential addiction treatment facility, and an outpatient eating disorder facility. In 2021 she connected with Nick Padlo to...
May 06, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 178
In this episode, I am talking with Dr. Ryan Sultan, a psychiatrist specializing in treating anxiety and depression. We talked about a holistic approach to treating anxiety and depression. www.integrative-psych.org https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativePsychManhattan https://www.instagram.com/intpsychny/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/intpsychny/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 15, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 177
Sam Tejada, a retired firefighter and paramedic, began his entrepreneurial journey at just 19 years old with the inception of Rescue-101, an esteemed provider of lifesaving training courses in South Florida. During his service in Oakland Park, Sam’s passion for holistic medicine ignited, leading him to the doors of Cenegenics and under the guidance of the renowned Dr. Robert D. Willix. In 2013, this fascination birthed Liquivida®, a wellness center geared towards the health-conscious. With 20+ l...
Apr 08, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 176
Josh Halu, Founder and CEO of The Psychedelic Exchange, is a dynamic leader committed to revolutionizing mental health care through the innovative use of psychedelic therapies. His background, steeped in military leadership from his time at West Point and as an Army Officer, fuels his dedication to a critical mission: bringing the number of veteran suicides down to zero. With his deep understanding of mental illnesses, including trauma, depression, and PTSD, as well as the unique challenges face...
Apr 01, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 175
Kristal DeSantis is a Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional, a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional, EMDR trained clinician, and a State of Texas approved Premarital Education Provider. She is the creator of The STRONG model of Relational Therapy. Her specialties include Couples Therapy (including sexual desire discrepancy/out-of-control sexual behaviors/recovery from infidelity), EMDR for trauma and PTSD recovery, PREPARE/Enrich Premarit...
Mar 25, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 174
Catherine Altman Morgan is an award-winning career transition expert who has been coaching clients and colleagues through job and life transitions for more than 20 years. She is the founder of Point A to Point B Transitions Inc. and the author of This Isn't Working! Evolving the Way We Work to Decrease Stress, Anxiety, and Depression. Catherine Altman Morgan is a highly acclaimed career transition expert with over two decades of experience in guiding clients and colleagues through various job an...
Mar 18, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 173
Throughout my life, I have had an ongoing battle with anxiety. This impacted me for as long as I remember. Whether it was in school, in friendships, or even at my house, I felt as if I couldn’t push the feeling away. When I was twelve years old, I was allowed to go to therapy; an opportunity that has changed my life forever. I was able to push past this mental illness and start to do the things that I had always wanted to do. But at my worst, I always felt alone. No one in my classes seemed to h...
Mar 04, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 172
CEO and Clinical Supervisor of Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates, Inc. Joelle is a highly acclaimed international speaker, psychotherapist, and trauma expert with a global following. She is also the author of a TED-Ed video on PTSD that is used to train AI, has garnered over 3.2 million views, and is available in 28 different languages. Joelle has been featured as a guest on numerous podcasts and has been recognized as a top executive coach and mentor. Her focus is on helping people overcome...
Feb 26, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 171
Dr. Derek Price joined Sierra Tucson as its chief executive officer in January 2023, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from his time spent as CEO of Desert Hope Treatment Center, a 150-bed treatment center that offers residential treatment, partial hospitalization programming, and intensive outpatient programming. During his time at Desert Hope, Dr. Price secured Joint Commission accreditation, with a score exceeding 99%. He also implemented extensive leadership training and...
Feb 19, 2024•55 min•Season 3Ep. 170
Samara is an art therapist and a Creative Life Coach. As an Art Therapist, Samara strives to provide approachable and creative modalities to allow people to find their inner peace and work with their resources. Samara is an Art Therapist with an extensive range of experience working with all types of people and communities throughout NYC and NY State. She has worked with school-aged children and teens in different after-school programs, adults with a history of more severe mental health and subs...
Feb 12, 2024•39 min•Season 3Ep. 169
Jason VanRuler is the author of Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection. He began his career in 2011 and has worked with many populations over the years, ranging from incarcerated persons to top CEOs, performers, artists, and just about everyone in between. Jason has extensive experience as a clinician, coach, and speaker and operates a multistate private practice. In 2018, Jason joined Bethesda Workshops in Nashville, TN, as a group leader and facilitator. Jas...
Feb 05, 2024•31 min•Season 3Ep. 168
On this episode of The Mental Health Today Show Podcast I'm talking with Alex Boianghu about transforming anxiety into resilience. Tools for Emotional Well-being Alex Boianghu is a dedicated and gifted therapist with over 30 years of study and practice. He uses an integrative approach to therapy with an emphasis on psycho-spiritual growth grounded in somatic therapy's focus on the unity of body and mind. Alex is trained in EMDR, a technique used to help people process and resolve trauma successf...
Jan 29, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 167
Shawn Lesser isn't just a father of two and a seasoned business leader; he's also a survivor. His recent struggles with anxiety and depression took him through two treatment centers in early 2023, where he was nicknamed "Shaky." Instead of letting the experience defeat him, Shawn used his inherent resilience and humor to overcome it. He’s committed to sharing his journey to inspire and help other men facing similar challenges. Before pivoting to mental health advocacy, Shawn had already signific...
Jan 22, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 166
In this episode, Dr. Arpan Waghray, a renowned geriatric psychiatrist and the CEO of Providence's Well Being Trust, sheds light on the pressing issue of the shortage of mental health services in the United States. With the U.S. Surgeon General declaring a "loneliness epidemic" and a disturbing rise in deaths by suicide in 2022, Arpan emphasizes the critical need for accessible and comprehensive mental health care. As the CEO of Providence's Well Being Trust, Arpan is at the forefront of efforts ...
Jan 15, 2024•31 min•Season 3Ep. 165
Show Notes About The Guest: Arushi Singh is a trauma-informed counseling psychologist from India. She has a background in psychology and has been working in the mental health field for nearly ten years. Arushi is passionate about helping individuals with trauma, depression, grief, and self-acceptance. Summary: Arushi Singh, a trauma-informed counseling psychologist from India, shares her journey of becoming a psychologist and the challenges of working in the mental health field in India. She em...
Jan 08, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 164
Dr. Lena G. Clark is the founder and CEO of Miracle Mind Global, LLC, and she is a certified mental health coach. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Clark about how she turned her pain of her husband's suicide into her purpose to help others. With over 20 years of experience in the mental health industry, she has one simple mission - to build a global mental wealth empire by coaching and empowering individuals who have made a decision to change their mindset. Her Mental Wealth programs deliver bot...
Jan 01, 2024•31 min•Season 3Ep. 163
Ashley currently practices as a mental wellness counselor and mental health speaker. I have worked for various NGOs and International corporate mental health organizations, as a therapist, psychoeducator, and in managerial roles. She graduated from Stellenbosch University with an Honors in Psychology. And her areas of specialty are relationships and anxiety. Ashley’s journey into the mental health field started with her own quest for healing. The experience she had with an awesome therapist comp...
Dec 25, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 162
Anxiety Nausea Syndrome: Causes and Strategies. In this episode, I delve into the intricacies of Anxiety Nausea Syndrome, exploring its causes and strategies for managing it effectively. If you have ever experienced the debilitating combination of anxiety and nausea, then this episode is a must-listen for you. Anxiety Nausea Syndrome is a condition that affects countless individuals, causing a distressing and overwhelming sensation of anxiety accompanied by nausea. It can significantly impact on...
Dec 18, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 161
Micaela Alexander is an executive, consultant, and entrepreneur. She holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from New Mexico State University and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Colorado. As a mental health advocate and enthusiastic military spouse supporter, she is a counselor turned c-suite business executive. Mica divides her time between family, traveling, consulting, and operating her business Tokyo Escapes. Micaela is also the author of My Year Without Him: T...
Dec 11, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 160
Michael Kaye is the global head of communication at OkCupid, one of the largest dating apps in the world, which has been around for almost 20 years. Michael is also an adjunct professor at New York University, and on the Board of Governors for the Human Rights Campaign. https://www.instagram.com/michaelkayepr/ https://twitter.com/MichaelKayePR https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkayepr/ *** John Cordray, Host johncordray.com GET UNSTUCK Newsletter: www.getunstucknewsletter.com Disclaimer: The Men...
Dec 04, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 159
Dr. Holly Sawyer is the director of the Masters in Addictions Counseling (MAC) program and an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Counseling and Family Therapy at Drexel University. Prior to her employment at Drexel University, Dr. Holly was a clinical director at an intensive outpatient treatment facility and clinical supervisor at a methadone clinic. For 19 years, she has been teaching in the areas of K-12, Adult Basic Education, and Higher Education. She is a private practice pr...
Nov 27, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 158
