Do you work for a business, own a business or want to start a business? If yes, this episode is for you. In this episode, Dr. Tracy interviews Nancy Pautsch, President and Chief Evangelist of Stakeholder Value at Envision IT, LLC, who discusses Conscious Capitalism and how we can change as a society to better ourselves and others through business. Nancy is one of Conscious Capitalism's active community members, is a Founding Member of their Senior Leader Network, and is a true Conscious Capitali...
Jul 06, 2021•53 min
Have you ever experienced trauma? Has anyone ever told you that your actually NOT crazy for having trauma responses and that they are actually something good about you? If you answered yes to the first question and no to the second, then this episode is for you. In this episode, Dr. Tracy speaks with Crystle Lampitt, a licensed therapist, speaker, and trauma specialist committed to dispelling the myths about mental health that keep us feeling sad, sick, and stuck. She works with clients navigati...
Jun 29, 2021•40 min
Do you follow therapists on social media? Should social media mental health help replace traditional therapy? In this episode, Dr. Tracy looks at the differences between self-help and therapy. As a therapist with 1.7 million social media followers, she has some important things to say about it. Listen to this episode to learn about how self-help and therapy are both helpful, and at different times. Enjoy! Want to learn more about the The Truth Doctor? Check out her website: https://www.thetruthd...
Jun 22, 2021•18 min
Do you complain a lot? Do you have someone in your life who complains a lot? Did you know there are ways to improve and mature your complaints? In this episode, Dr. Tracy dives into perspectives from professionals found in the New York Times, VeryWellMind and recent clinical research to give you the positives and negatives related to complaining along with her three most helpful tips to get the most out of your complaining. You don't want to miss this one! Want to learn more about the The Truth ...
Jun 15, 2021•31 min
This week on the Truth Doctor Podcast, Dr. Courtney Tracy talks to psychologist and mindfulness-meditation practitioner Dr. Jennifer Wolkin! They discuss her book, “Quick Calm,” and how it only takes 5 minutes of mindfulness a day to live a better life. Dr. Wolkin explains how important it is to embrace compassionate curiosity and allow yourself to appreciate the little things. This episode is also full of some tips that help you recognize the little, everyday stressors in life so they no longer...
Jun 08, 2021•44 min
On this week’s episode of the Truth Doctor Podcast, Dr. Courtney Tracy continues her conversation about existential anxiety! She answers questions around the purpose of love, why we live on this planet, why we do our jobs, and who we are if not our thoughts — with 4 other questions discussed in part 1. Her final message is that these questions should be normalized, so that we don’t get labeled as having an “existential crisis” for asking them. There isn’t a true purpose to why we exist, and Dr. ...
Jun 01, 2021•42 min
This week on the Truth Doctor Podcast, Dr. Courtney Tracy speaks with spiritual guide, meditation teacher, and transformational speaker Sah D’Simone! The two discuss his journey with spirituality and how he felt he was doing it wrong, his books about living a more happy life, and his TedTalk called “Graduating From Family Trauma.” Sah also shares what made him choose to teach joy, and that we are all — to an extent — addicted to suffering. We hope you can relate to what Sah has to say and that y...
May 25, 2021•48 min
Welcome back to the Truth Doctor Podcast! This week, Dr. Courtney Tracy talks about existential anxiety. She explains why we question reality, why we question the purpose of life, what it means to be human, and what it means to have thoughts — with more existential questions to be answered in part 2! Dr. Tracy believes we should be taught these things from a young age, so that we’re not labeled as having an “existential crisis” for asking these questions later in life. This episode is alllll abo...
May 18, 2021•42 min
On this week’s special episode of The Truth Doctor podcast, Dr. Courtney Tracy takes a step back and lets DiveThru founder Sophie Gray take the reins! Dr. Tracy opens up about her childhood trauma, love and loss, as well as her academic journey in psycho-education. The two chat about substance abuse, building a business, and the importance of chasing your purpose. Dr. Tracy also shares an exciting announcement which reinforces the idea that just because you’re good at something, doesn’t mean it ...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Trigger Warning: Suicide Anxiety can impact every part of the body. After last week’s episode with Christina Wolfgram, Dr. Courtney Tracy explains that anxiety affects more than just your thoughts and emotions, and can actually control physical symptoms as well – everything from heartbeat and breathing, to libito and bowel movements. This physical anxiety can also cause long-term problems, and Dr. Tracy delves into how you can heal yourself by connecting your body, mind, and spirit. PLEASE NOTE:...
Mar 25, 2021•23 min
This week, comedian and content creator Christina Wolfgram sits down with Dr. Tracy! Christina opens up about her anxiety and how she has dealt with the anxiety through the different phases of her life. The two discuss everything from anxiety poop, to quitting jobs, to what success looks like for Christina. We can’t wait for you to listen and hear what you think! Please NOTE: This podcast is not therapy, clinical advice or medical advice. This podcast is intended to deliver psychoeducation and s...
Mar 23, 2021•55 min
Trigger Warning: Self-Harm, Eating Disorders Welcome back to The Truth Doctor podcast! This week, Dr. Courtney Tracy speaks with self-love enthusiast and mental health advocate Kenzie Brenna. The two dive into Kenzie’s history with eating disorder and body image issues, and how she is now using her experience to help others. Kenzie talks about the conversations you have on social media, and with yourself, and that they should come from a place of understanding rather than criticism. She also emp...
Mar 16, 2021•59 min
After the last episode of The Truth Doctor podcast, Dr. Courtney Tracy dissects her conversation with Zachery Dereniowski. She takes a deeper look into his formula of vulnerability = relatability = empowerment, and what exactly each of those things mean. Dr. Tracy pulls from examples such as Meghan Markle’s groundbreaking Oprah interview to show what authentic empowerment through vulnerability can look like. We hope you enjoy this episode! PLEASE NOTE: This podcast is not therapy, clinical advic...
Mar 11, 2021•29 min
This week on The Truth Doctor Podcast, Dr. Courtney Tracy speaks with former college drop-out turned motivational speaker, Zachery Dereniowski! He went from a 0.59 GPA in his freshman year of college, to making a comeback with a 4.0 GPA and a 512 MCAT score on his first attempt. Now, by being publicly vulnerable about his experience, he is able to empower students who are in the same position he was. Dr. Tracy and Zach talk about his formula of vulnerability = relatability = empowerment, him for...
Mar 09, 2021•44 min
Following her episode with Jake Goodman, Dr. Courtney Tracy breaks down failure and success. The two are actually very interconnected and have one specific thing in common – they only exist in the mind of the person who is experiencing them. Dr. Tracy delves into how this subjective experience can be determined by expectations that we set for ourselves, and the expectations society lays out for us. PLEASE NOTE: This podcast is not therapy, clinical advice or medical advice. This podcast is inten...
Mar 04, 2021•26 min
On today’s episode, Dr. Tracy talks with 4th-year medical student, MBA, and CEO/Founder of Mental Health Movement Clothing Company, Jake Goodman! He’s a guy with a lot on the go, but he is well on his way to becoming an incredible and influential psychiatrist. Jake and Dr. Tracy talk about how he began his social media journey, his perseverance and success through failure, and how he wants to positively impact the mental health of people on a large scale. Dr. Tracy talks with Jake about what his...
Mar 02, 2021•51 min
Welcome back to The Truth Doctor! In this episode Dr. Tracy breaks down the conversation she had in the last episode with Rachel Brady. Dr. Tracy breaks down the criteria to be diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder and the different levels of substance abuse disorders that exist. If you haven't already, please go listen to our last episode and hear Rachel’s story! PLEASE NOTE: This podcast is not therapy, clinical advice or medical advice. This podcast is intended to deliver psychoeducation ...
Feb 25, 2021•33 min
In this episode Dr. Courtney Tracy sits down with Rachel Brady. Rachel is a reformed party girl who is now making it her mission to raise awareness about living a sober life. Rachel opens up to Dr. Tracy about what led her to addiction and when she finally learned why she was drinking. Rachel explains why she had a fear of getting sober and the concept of a "dry drunk." Dr. Tracy (an addiction specialist) and Rachel have an amazingly impactful and interesting conversation and we can’t wait for y...
Feb 23, 2021•53 min
In this bonus Valentine’s Day episode Dr. Tracy and her husband Max answer all your questions about their relationship and how they navigate life together! PLEASE NOTE: This podcast is not therapy, clinical advice or medical advice. This podcast is intended to deliver psychoeducation and share personal experiences. PLEASE READ If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call a local emergency telephone number or go immediately to the nearest emergency room; for international crisis...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Have you ever dabbled in journaling? Following her episode with Sophie Gray, Dr. Courtney Tracy breaks down introspection. Introspection can be a tricky concept to grasp so Dr. Tracy explains exactly what it is and explores the different forms. In this episode you will also find some journal prompts to help you start your introspection journey! PLEASE NOTE: This podcast is not therapy, clinical advice or medical advice. This podcast is intended to deliver psychoeducation and share personal exper...
Feb 18, 2021•27 min
Trigger Warning: Self-Harm This week on The Truth Doctor Podcast , founder of DiveThru, Sophie Gray joins Dr. Tracy to discuss anything and everything about Sophie’s life and journey. In the episode, Sophie discusses the extreme bullying she faced and how she coped with that trauma by closing herself off and creating a persona that wasn't authentic to her. Sophie says that she then engaged in self-harm and became a bully herself. From there, Sophie started focusing on how others perceived her an...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Do you struggle with forgiveness in general, or are you having a hard time forgiving a specific person or event? In this episode Dr. Courtney Tracy breaks down the concept of forgiveness, and whether or not forgiveness is the right step for you (because we’ll let you in on a secret; you don’t need to forgive). Dr. Tracy discusses how forgiveness has changed her life, what are the factors of forgiveness, and what are the two different ways someone can hurt us. Enjoy the episode! PLEASE NOTE: This...
Feb 11, 2021•28 min
Welcome to The Truth Doctor Show! In this episode our host, Dr. Courtney Tracy, gives us more insight into who she is and how she ended up where she is today. From dealing with bullies as a child and substance abuse as a teen, Dr. Tracy details how and why she decided to become a therapist. We can’t wait for you to listen to this episode and get to know your no nonsense, no bullshit host: Dr. Courtney Tracy! Please NOTE: This podcast is not therapy, clinical advice or medical advice. This podcas...
Feb 09, 2021•52 min
In this episode, Dr. Courtney Tracy discusses a topic known as Shameless Self-Care. She was reflecting on this year and everything that we may have gone through collectively and individually, and perhaps familially, and wondered about how you were all taking care of yourself and if there was any shame connected to the fact that you were, or that you weren’t. If you’ve been feeling shameful because taking care of yourself has been hard this year, this episode may help you. If you’ve been feeling ...
Dec 09, 2020•47 min
In this episode, Dr. Courtney Tracy hosts Dr. Nicole Lepera, known on social media as "The Holistic Psychologist", to discuss how the unconscious plays a role in healing work and reparenting ourselves. Dr. Nicole LePera was trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University and the New School for Social Research. She also studied at the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. As a clinical psychologist in private practice, Dr. Nicole LePera often found herself frustrated by the limitations of t...
Nov 26, 2020•1 hr
In this episode, Dr. Courtney Tracy has her first groundbreaking guest on to discuss how the unconscious plays a role in suicidality. Jazz Thornton is an international mental health advocate who Co-Founded Voices of Hope. Following her own battle with mental illness, Jazz has taken her experiences and uses them to advocate for change around the world, speaking in conferences, events and schools. She directed the award-winning series Jessica's Tree as well as viral video Dear Suicidal Me which ga...
Nov 18, 2020•55 min
In this episode, Dr. Courtney Tracy discusses the process of reparenting using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs when reflecting on areas of our lives that we could, and quite likely should, reparent ourselves. She also discusses what it means to reparent ourselves when it comes to how we should view our parents and ourselves as parents throughout the process. If you feel there are areas of your life that could use some reparenting, this episode is for you. If you feel like your parents, caregivers, c...
Nov 11, 2020•57 min
In this episode, Dr. Courtney Tracy discusses a personal incident that occurred almost two weeks before filming this episode. She was physically assaulted and, after internal and external repair, decided to share her experience with her listeners. She discusses the psychological and physiological symptoms that arose post-assault and shares her beliefs in how human beings should respond to themselves after they experience something so traumatizing. If you have ever experienced physical abuse or a...
Oct 27, 2020•42 min
In this episode, Dr. Courtney Tracy discusses borderline personality disorder and how she has not only experienced many of the symptoms herself in her past, but also how she personally chooses to treat this diagnosis. After several requests to describe why many therapists do not want to work with this diagnosis in individuals, she describes why she chooses to and how it relates to her own personal experiences. If you struggle with borderline personality disorder, this episode may help you. If yo...
Oct 21, 2020•57 min
In this episode, I discuss the subconscious mind and just a couple subconscious mind mechanisms that control our lives, and how this affects us when we’ve had a difficult life. I also discuss ways to help yourself with negative or unhealthy subconscious thought, emotion or behavioral patterns. If you struggle with automatic thoughts, this episode is for you. If you’re curious how the mind works, this course is for you. If you want to know why I named my podcast what I named it, this episode is f...
Oct 14, 2020•51 min
