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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.
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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 thousands of families who have lost someone to suicide an…
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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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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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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 from the funk and soul fans were accustomed to from…
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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 Multnomah county district attorney with one of the mos…
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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 room: should we even try to bridge the divide?…
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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 continues through college, where many mothers and fat…
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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. Psychological suffering can and will affect us all. Of cour…
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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 be on the low end of the problem. Lyme has been repo…
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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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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 identity of her biological father took four long years of re…
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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 episode, we talk with Dr. Polo about why he chose this s…
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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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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 Health. Edan’s undergraduate career focused on how emotion…
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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 vehicle. Miraculously, both drivers escaped harm. We…
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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 people better manage their minds? In this episode,…
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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 people who are intentionally childless. If you are atte…
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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 focuses on helping people accept the reality of their li…
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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 approaches so, here’s what you could be looking for” I…
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Ep. 305/ No Stone Unturned. Political Season, Stress, the 24 hour news cycle and social media.
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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 Machine on the Right and the 24 hour News cycle is pu…
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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 under control.…
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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 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, emotional, and spiritual) with the Unified Field. When …
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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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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 how to find a skilled practitioner. You can learn mo…
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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 Director of Behavioral Interventions at the University of C…
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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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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 independence has everything you want in a podcast; wisdom, …
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Leigh Brandon is a functional doctor who studies the connection between mental health and the microbiome.
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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. Dobson created "The Friend Cleanse" to help people decide …
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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 bureaucratic chronicling of patient/doctor meetings. Dr. Tr…
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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 saving them to their own personal profiles. What is a s…
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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. In this interview, Dr. Scher discusses the research in…
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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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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: the beliefs that give people meaning, drive their act…
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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 foremost authorities on dangerous personality types.…
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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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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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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 corporate clients and educational institutions on the varie…
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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, and educator. As the founder and President of the Mind…
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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 if you made the one biggest mistake of your life wh…
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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 out more about Dr. Whiteside's work at the Mayo Clin…
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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 tenacious work ethic. How do we acknowledge the pain of p…
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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 undergraduate career focused on how emotion manifests in the b…
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Dr. Stephen Whiteside provides critical information and treatment alternatives for children suffering with anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder.
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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 benefits of exposure therapy.…
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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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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 describe his descent into depression and severe OCD, and ho…
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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 to the holiday period? A beneficial episode for anyon…
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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 evidence-based methods for thinking about our pain d…
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