Beyond Well with Sheila Hamilton
by Sheila Hamilton
Beyond 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.
Episodes
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Ep. 324/ Beyond Well Looks Back at Grief. A Revisit with Ivan Maisel
This is a Re-Visit episode.Ivan Maisel is well-known as one of the country's experts on college football. But the terrain of grief was something he'd never explored in-depth until the suicide of his son, Max. Maisel's memoir, 'I Keep Trying to Catch His Eye', gives voice to the hundreds and...
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Ep. 323/ Seasonal Affective Disorder
A revisit with Dr. James Polo. He 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.
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Ep. 322/ It's an Election! You've Got This. Dr. Greg Chasson
Nearly seventy-five percent of all Americans say they are experiencing election related stress. Dr. Greg Chasson is here to help us get through the coming weeks with evidence-based tools for stress reduction.
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Ep. 321/ Ron Artis II, Radical Honesty. A "No Stone" from 2019
No Stone Unturned. Ron Artis II, Radical Honesty.This episode features live musical performances and was recorded in September of 2019.At the time we noted that Ron Artis II was growing into a newly accessible and emotionally acute period of his life. His new album, Love is Love, was a departure...
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Ep. 320/ Mike Schmidt/Seeing Beyond Labels. A No Stone Unturned Re-visit.
This is a "No Stone Unturned Re-Visit episode.It is from 2019.This is a fun episode as it starts with a conversation with one of our Doctors about a "Silent Retreat" she had just experienced.It also has a bit of a political vibe because we talk to Mike Schmidt who at the time was running for...
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Ep. 319/ Dr. Greg Chassen on Politics
There is no shortage of evidence that the political divide in America stresses out Americans. From workplaces to families to the Thanksgiving table, there is internalized stress about how to talk about politics without alienating one another.Dr. Greg Chasson takes on the elephant in the living...
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Ep. 318/ Dr. Greg Chassen Toxic Achievement Culture
Dr. Greg Chassen is an expert on perfectionism and OCD at the University of Chicago.In this episode, Dr. Chasson discusses the inherent pressure families feel to help their children succeed. The pressure begins as early as infancy, when mothers feel compelled to train their babies in utero, and...
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Ep. 317/ Nyna Giles Psychological Suffering Doesn't Discriminate. No Stone Unturned.
A No Stone Unturned episode.Originally Released in June 2019.Nyna Giles exposes the good and bad news about psychological suffering. Psychological suffering doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care who you are, how wealthy your friends are, how beautiful you are, or what circles you run it....
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Ep. 316/ The Link Between Lyme Disease and Suicide. A No Stone Unturned Episode.
A No Stone Unturned Re-Visit.From September 2019.Lyme Disease is the fastest growing infectious disease in the world, eclipsing the HIV/Aids crisis by over 10X. It is now reported in all 50 states and 79 countries. The CDC estimates 400,000 new cases per year, but even that number is thought to…
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EP. 315/ The College Toolbox. Dr. Greg Chasson.
Dr. Greg Chasson provides practical tools for young adults who are entering college. The ages of 18-25 are when a majority of mental illnesses are detected. What can you do to support your mental health now and when you are under intense pressure?
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EP. 314/ Alesia Weiss. Non Paternity Event Advocate
Along with the information genetic testing can provide, it also delivers more questions and confusion. Alesia Weiss's own experience with an over-the-counter DNA kit in 2014 resulted in severe shock when she discovered that the man who’d raised her was not her genetic father. Learning the…
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EP. 313/ What's it like to be a Psychiatrist? Dr. Polo. No Stone Unturned.
A No Stone Unturned Episode.A re-visit from 2020.What's it like to be a Psychiatrist?Dr. Jim Polo has worked as a general physician, a child psychiatrist, an adult psychiatrist, and in a state hospital setting. He's now the Director of Behavioral Health for Cambia Health Solutions. In this…
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Ep. 312/ Dr, Greg Chasson. Navigating Healthcare.
How do you find a therapist once you’ve decided to seek help? And how do you assist young adults who need care when they are away at college? Dr. Greg Chasson provides a critical roadmap for accessing mental health services.
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Ep. 311/ Edan Armas: The Emotional Survival Kit for College. No Stone Unturned.
No Stone Unturned.This 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…
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Ep. 310/ Ken Cervera, A Brush With Death Informed My Life. No Stone Unturned.
A No Stone Unturned episode from 2019.Ken Cervera's openness, his honesty and his path to wellness have all been informed by an immensely isolating period in his late twenties when he attempted to end his life. Ken drove his motorcycle through a Los Angeles intersection straight into an oncoming...
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Ep. 309/ A talk with Doctors, Do I need therapy? No Stone Unturned.
A No Stone Unturned episode from 2019."A talk with Doctors, Do I need therapy?"We hire personal trainers to help us get in shape, tutors for difficult subjects, and music instructors to learn to master musical instruments. So, why are people reluctant to hire a therapist, a person trained to help...
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Ep. 308/ No Stone Unturned. Jackie Shannon Hollis/A Childless Love Story
Beyond Well No Stone Unturned.A re-visit episode from 2019.People are increasingly unsure about kids, and the US and European fertility rate is at an all time low. According to Pew Research, 1 in 5 people will remain childless. This week, the Beyond Well Team talk about the growing number of…
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Ep. 307/ Dr. Greg Chasson/ Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Dr. Greg Chasson talks about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, or DBT. DBT is a type of talk therapy (psychotherapy). It’s based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), but it’s specially adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely.“Dialectical” means combining opposite ideas. DBT...
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Ep. 306/ No Stone Unturned. Why Therapy.
Doctors Jenna LeJune and Brian Goff.This show aired more than four years ago. We originally titled it “Why Therapy”. But in hindsight we easily could have called it “Why therapy could work for you and what to expect when you get there...Oh, and by the way there are different kinds of therapist...
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Ep. 305/ No Stone Unturned. Political Season, Stress, the 24 hour news cycle and social media.
Doctors 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...
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Ep. 304/ Logan Gore. Mental Health Service Dog.
Logan 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…
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Ep. 303/ Why CBT Works. Dr. Greg Chasson
Dr. 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!
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Cathleen Beerkens/Your Creator Matrix
Cathleen 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,...
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Ep. 301/ Hoarding. Dr. Greg Chasson
Dr. 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.
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Ep. 300/ Hypnotherapy Sheila Wenger
Hypnotherapy 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...
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Ep. 299/ Dr. Greg Chasson/ The Perfectionist at Work
Dr. 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…
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Ep. 298/ Dr. Leslie Dobson/What is Anxiety?
Google 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.
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Ep. 297/ A "No Stone Unturned" Re-visit with Cheryl Strayed
We'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...
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Ep. 296/ Functional Mental Health
Leigh Brandon is a functional doctor who studies the connection between mental health and the microbiome.
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Ep. 295/ Beyond Well Dr Leslie Dobson, Friend Cleanse
Dr. 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.…
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Ep. 294/ Beyond Well/Dr.Elliot Trotter Physician Burnout
Physician, 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...
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Ep. 293/ Dr Leslie Dobson. Pedophiles and Instagram Moms
The 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...
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Ep. 292/ Dr. Bret Scher/Keto and Mental Health
Stanford 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.…
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Ep. 291/ Dr. Steven Whiteside. The Withdrawn Child.
Is 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.
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Ep. 290/ Dov Baron. Emotional Source Code
Dov 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…
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Ep. 289/ Dr. Leslie Dobson/ Narcissistic Abuse
Dr. 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...
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Ep. 288/ Dr. Leslie Dobson/The Psychopaths
Dr. 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.
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Ep. 287/ Dr. Whiteside/Bullying
Dr. 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.
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Ep. 286/ Dr. David Sitt ADHD Part 2
As 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…
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Ep. 285/ Dr. David Sitt ADHD Part 1
Dr 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…
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Ep. 284/ ReVisit with Angela Teuscher. Dry January Mommy Drinking
This 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...
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Ep. 283/ Dr. Stephen Whiteside. Tips for Dealing with Explosive Children
Explosive 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...
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Ep. 282/ Paul Anderson A story of Childhood Trauma to Post Traumatic Bounce
Paul 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...
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Ep. 281/ Re-Visit with Edan Armas. Adulting and The Emotional Survival Kit for College
This 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...
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Ep. 280/ Dr. Stephen Whiteside Part 2
Dr. Stephen Whiteside provides critical information and treatment alternatives for children suffering with anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder.
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Ep. 279/ Dr. Introducing Dr. Stephen Whiteside Part 1
We 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...
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Ep. 278/ Revisit with Dr. Polo on Resolutions and Procrastination
This 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.
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Ep. 277/ Revisit with Lauv for the Holiday
Happy 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…
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EP. 276/ Dr. Christine Gibson. Coping with Holiday Stress and Trauma
Dr. 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…
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EP. 275/ Dr. Afton Hassett. Yes, Pain is in the Brain. Chronic pain reset.
Chronic 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...
About this show
Beyond 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.
Hosted by
Sheila Hamilton