The Mental Health Today Show

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 se...

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 sys...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 psy...

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 fo...

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 t...

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 ...

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 treatmen...

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.

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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 b...

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 o...

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/re...

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 o...

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 ...

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 exe...

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 exce...

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 progra...