The Brain People Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish dive into the real problem behind overthinking and why it can keep you stuck in cycles of anxiety, indecision, and mental exhaustion. Overthinking isn’t just “thinking too much” — it’s a pattern that can rob you of peace, clarity, and action.They break down the difference between healthy problem-solving and harmful rumination, explore why your brain keeps looping negative thoughts, and give you practical tools to break free.From understanding the psychology of overthinking to simple, actionable strategies you can use immediately, this episode will help you move from mental paralysis to purposeful living.If you’ve ever felt stuck in your own thoughts, this conversation is for you.—💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#Overthinking #AnxietyHelp #MentalHealth

In this episode, Dr. K'dee Crews sits down with Chef AJ—renowned plant-based chef, bestselling author, and health advocate—to explore her deeply personal journey through food addiction, trauma, and healing.Chef AJ shares how a whole food, plant-based lifestyle transformed not only her physical health but also her mental and emotional well-being. From overcoming obesity and sugar addiction to navigating grief, anxiety, and medical trauma, her story is one of resilience, honesty, and growth.We dive into the connection between trauma and addiction, the role of environment and habits, and the importance of addressing root causes rather than just symptoms. Chef AJ also opens up about her cancer journey, her fears, and the courageous steps she’s taken toward healing—including facing lifelong anxieties and embracing change.This episode is a reminder that healing is a process—and that with the right tools, support, and mindset, transformation is possible.—💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#FoodAddiction #ChefAJ #HealingJourney #MentalHealth

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish discuss how parents can help their children build resilience in a fast-paced, high-stress world. They explore common myths about protecting kids from difficulty, the impact of media and social media on resilience, and practical ways parents can build competence, confidence, character, and emotional coping skills in their children. They also discuss the importance of connection, routine, and helping children find meaning and purpose through contribution and faith.—💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#Parenting #Resilience #MentalHealth

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Dr. K’dee Crews explore how to build trust in a healthy way. They unpack the difference between forgiveness and trust, explain how trauma affects our ability to trust, and share a practical “trust star” tool to help you set boundaries, gather data, and grow safe relationships.—💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#Trust #TraumaHealing #MentalHealth

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish explore the power of forgiveness—why holding on to bitterness harms your mind and body, and how to truly let go. They unpack the REACH model of forgiveness, share real-life stories of healing, and reveal how choosing to forgive can set you free.—💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#Forgiveness #EmotionalHealing #MentalHealth

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Dr. K’dee Crews explore how to make friends with your emotions—showing why all feelings, even anxiety, anger, and sadness, have a purpose. They reveal how emotions communicate and motivate, how thoughts fuel them, and how a simple two-question tool can turn emotions into powerful allies for mental health.—💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#EmotionalIntelligence #AnxietyTools #MentalHealth #Emotions

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish unpack fear—what it really is, why we feel it, and how to face it in healthy ways. They explore the brain’s response to fear, fear conditioning, and practical tools like grounding, reframing, and gradual exposure therapy. Together, they reveal how love, trust, and truth can help us move from fear-driven living to peace-filled confidence.—💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#OvercomingFear #Courage #MentalHealth

In this episode, Dr. K’dee Crews and Amanda Anguish unpack the core belief “I’m not good enough.” They explore how identity (“I am”), moving targets of “enough,” perfectionism/procrastination, comparison, and others’ opinions shape worth—and how to rebuild it on a steadier foundation with practical steps you can start today.—💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#CoreBeliefs #SelfWorth #MentalHealth

In this episode, Amanda Anguish talks with Dr. Roger Seheult, pulmonary, critical care, sleep, and internal medicine specialist, about how sunlight, circadian rhythms, and daily habits shape physical and mental health. Dr. Seheult explains the science behind light exposure, infrared energy, and green spaces, how modern indoor life disrupts our biological clocks, and what simple changes—like morning sun, earlier meals, and outdoor time—can boost mood, immunity, sleep, and longevity.—💻 Additional Resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#Sunlight #RogerSeheult #MentalHealth

In this episode, Jonathan Edens and Dr. Daniel Binus examine cannabis and mental health—how it acts on the endocannabinoid system; the realities of dependence; impacts on cognition and insight; links with anxiety, sleep, and psychosis risk; what the pain data really show; and compassionate, evidence-based alternatives for long-term well-being.—💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#Cannabis #Psychosis #MentalHealth

In this episode, Dr. K’dee Crews interviews Vicki Griffin, author, speaker, and wellness educator, who shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma, addiction, and eating disorders. She reveals how hope, faith, nutrition, lifestyle, and resilient thinking can transform brokenness into healing—and how small, daily steps can build habits that last.—💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#HopeAndHealing #VickiGriffin #MentalHealth

In this episode, Dr. K’dee Crews and Amanda Anguish show why boredom is a feature—not a flaw—revealing how small doses boost creativity (convergent thinking), problem-solving, resilience, and true rest, plus simple ways to add healthy “white space” to busy lives.—💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#BoredomBenefits #Creativity #MentalHealth

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus interviews Dr. John Scharffenberg about prevention-first medicine and longevity—covering two-meal days, “useful exercise,” the seven lifestyle risk factors, and integrating faith with health.—💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Jonathan Edens show how to face anxiety and rewire your brain using the DARE method—Diffuse, Allow, Run Toward, Engage—plus the “guard dog” amygdala analogy, graded exposure, and practical tools to channel adrenaline and build resilience.—💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#FacingAnxiety #DAREMethod #MentalHealth

In this episode, Barbara O’Neill returns to share the true remedies for health and happiness. She breaks down the principles of whole-person healing—covering lifestyle, nutrition, thoughts, forgiveness, and faith—and explains how Bible truth, history, science, and common sense all work together for lasting wellness.—💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org

In this episode, Amanda Anguish and Dr. Daniel Binus reveal how true connection and four simple practices—simplicity, slowing, silence & solitude, and Sabbath—can unlock lasting health and happiness for your mind and body.—💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org

In this episode, Jonathan Edens and Dr. K’dee Crews discuss Socratic questioning and how this powerful technique can help us challenge negative thoughts, build cognitive flexibility, and strengthen our mental health.—💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#SocraticQuestioning #ThinkForYourself #MentalHealth

In this episode, Amanda Anguish and Dr. Daniel Binus discuss the differences in traits and characteristics that make us so unique.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth  #therapy  #menvswomen

In this episode, Jonathan Edens and Dr. K'dee Crews discuss what radical acceptance is and why it's an essential part of life.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth  #therapy  #radicalacceptance

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish discuss the topic of shame and how to overcome the feelings and thoughts associated with this.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth  #therapy  #shame #guilt

In this episode, Dr. K'dee Crews and Jonathan Edens have a conversation on vitamins and minerals and their impact on our mental health. __💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness programs, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth #podcast #vitaminsupplements  #vitaminsandminerals #vitamins #minerals

In this episode, Dr. K'dee Crews and Dr. Daniel Binus discuss what dark psychology is: the science of manipulation and mind control.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth  #therapy  #darkpsychology #manipulation #mindcontrol

In this episode, Dr. K'dee Crews and Jonathan Edens discuss different disorders that are associated with depression.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness programs, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth #podcast #depression #depressivedisorders

In this episode, Amanda Anguish and Dr. Daniel Binus have a conversation on psychedelic drugs and whether or not they are an effective method of therapy treatment.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness programs, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth #podcast #psychedelics #hallucination

In this special guest episode, Genesis Villa shares her experience dealing with postpartum depression after having her first child.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness programs, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth #podcast #postpartumdepression #depression

In this episode, Dr. Binus and Jonathan Edens have a discussion on what Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) are—and how the frequencies emitted by the electronic devices we use on a daily basis could be effecting our mental health.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth  #therapy  #electromagneticfields #emf #radiation 

In this episode, Amanda Anguish and Dr. K'dee Crews continue their discussion on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and how to use therapy skills to manage through different emotional triggers.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness programs, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth #podcast #dbt #dialecticalbehaviortherapy

In this episode, Dr. Binus and Jonathan Edens have a discussion on S-Adenosyl methionine (SAM-e)—and why this molecule/supplement can be an effective alternative to treating depression. __💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth  #therapy  #sam-e  #supplements  #depression

In this episode, Dr. K'dee Crews and Amanda Anguish have a discussion on anger management and how to practice skills on dealing with bouts of rage and fury.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness programs, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth #podcast #anger #angermanagement #rage #fury

In this episode, Jonathan Edens and Amanda Anguish discuss what the concept of slow living is.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth  #therapy  #slowliving

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish discuss the power of persuasion behind the the global marketing industry and how it relates to our mental health.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth  #therapy  #marketing

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish discuss the state of our political climate and the deep impacts it can have on our mental health.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth  #therapy  #politcs #mentalhealth

In this part two of our PTSD series, Dr. Daniel Binus and Dr. K'dee Crews continue their conversation on complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). In this episode, they discuss applicable ways on how to heal from past and current trauma.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth  #therapy  #cptsd #ptsd #trauma

In this episode, Dr. K'dee Crews and Dr. Daniel Binus discuss what complex post-traumatic stress disorder is (CPTSD), and how it is used to diagnose different kinds of trauma.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth  #therapy  #cptsd #ptsd #trauma 

In this episode, Dr. Binus and Jonathan Edens have a discussion on melatonin—and why this molecule is so important to our sleep and mental health.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth  #therapy  #sleep #melatonin #supplements 

In this episode, Jonathan Edens and Dr. K'dee Crews discuss what the concept of mindfulness is and how it can be beneficial in improving awareness in present moment situations.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth  #therapy  #mindfulness #livinginthemoment 

In this episode, Amanda Anguish and Jonathan Edens discuss their roles as mental health providers. In addition, they discuss other occupations in this department and how they contribute to the mental health space.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth  #therapy  #therapist

In this episode, Amanda Anguish and Dr. Daniel Binus debunk myths about mediation and talk about alternate ways on how to approach mediation.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth  #therapy  #meditation

Are you too nice? Dr. K'dee Crews and Amanda Anguish have a conversation on people pleasing and the effects it has on our relationships with others.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness programs, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth #podcast #peoplepleasing

In this episode, Jonathan Edens and Dr. Daniel Binus continue the conversation on the topic of bipolar disorder—discussing wholistic methods on how to treat symptoms of this disorder.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness programs, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth #therapy #podcast #bipolar

In this episode, Amanda Anguish and Dr. K'dee Crews discuss what  Cognitive Process Therapy is and how it used to help people coping with post-traumatic stress disorder.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth #podcast #cbt #cptsd #cpt

Join us as Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish discuss what Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is—as well as therapies to help manage this disorder.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth  #therapy  #ocd  #anxiety 

Join us as Dr. K'dee Crews and Jonathan Edens continue their discussion on sleep. In this episode, they talk about the importance of good sleep etiquette—as well as tips & tricks to help with effective rest.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth #podcast #sleep

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Dr. K'dee Crews give an overview on what Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is. In future episodes, we will provide more details and go deeper into this topic.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth #podcast #dbt

In this special guest episode, Johanna Loumber-Altamar shares her story on how a life-threatening illness changed her life.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth #podcast #infectiousdisease #motivation #overcomingchallenges #resilience #prayer

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Dr. K'dee Crews discuss questions asked by our listeners. Please feel free to ask questions in the comments and we will follow up with them in future videos!__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth #podcast #emotionalintelligence #motivation #insomnia #grief #anxiety

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Jonathan Edens discuss the importance of staying properly hydrated—and why water is essential to our mental health.__💻 Additional resources & Websites:► Medical treatment - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth #podcast #hydration #water 

In this episode, Jonathan Edens and Dr. Daniel Binus discuss the importance of breathing and the benefits to our health.__Additional resources about bipolar and mental illness:💻 Websites:► Medical Treatment for Bipolar - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth #podcast #breathing #deepbreathing #breatheeasy #breathe

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish discuss four common character traits that are useful in identifying toxic behavior.__Additional resources about bipolar and mental illness:💻 Websites:► Medical Treatment for Bipolar - https://www.beautifulmindsmedical.com► Wholistic wellness treatments, mental health education, and more - https://www.beautifulmindswellness.org#mentalhealth #podcast #toxicrelationships #toxicpeople