The Plant of Leadership October 2025
Rooted in radical insight and nurtured by lived experience, The Plant of Leadership is a transformative podcast hosted by Dr. Teranda Knight: consultant, author, and founder of the #neverfeedthebeast/#neverfedthebeast philosophy. Each episode cultivates growth in higher education and behavioral health leadership by exploring systemic challenges, personal resilience, and the metaphors of nature. Through powerful storytelling, scholarly reflection, and unapologetic truth-telling, Dr. Knight empowers leaders to grow beyond the beast and lead with authenticity, equity, and impact. Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, clinical, medical, financial, or compliance advice. While every effort was made to include accurate updates from reputable sources such as federal agencies, peer‑reviewed journals, and public policy announcements, listeners should verify regulatory requirements with their institution’s legal counsel or compliance office. Mention of organizations, policies, or legislation does not imply endorsement. This podcast does not establish a consultant–client or provider–patient relationship. All acronyms are shared out fully to ensure clarity.
Episodes
Get to know "R" in the GROW leadership model. Revolutionize your leadership abilities.
Join Dr. TK on The Behavioral Health Queen podcast for Survival, Strength, and Stigma—a powerful journey from earning her associate’s to a doctorate, overcoming personal health challenges, and exposing the often-overlooked similarities in side effects between alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drugs. Discover three transformative strategies to revolutionize how you advocate for behavioral healthcare, break stigma, and make empowe...
Never Feed the Beast. Work Hard. Stay Peaceful. Lead Boldly.
Welcome to The Behavioral Health Queen Podcast, where higher education meets healing, leadership gets personal, and real conversations spark transformation. Hosted by Dr. Teranda Knight (Dr. TK)—behavioral health strategist, higher ed disruptor, and founder of Never Feed the Beast—this show unpacks what it takes to lead authentically in systems not designed for your brill...
Welcome to The Behavioral Health Queen Podcast with Dr. Teranda Knight, DBH—a show where higher ed leadership meets behavioral science, AI, and systems thinking.
If you're a changemaker, strategist, or educator done with burnout culture, this podcast is your space to reset, rethink, and rebuild. Each episode unpacks bold ideas and practical strategies rooted in Dr. Knight’s signature LEAD, IMPACT, and SCALE frameworks—designed to h...
The Behavioral Health Queen: Behavioral Health Talks with Dr. TK Hosted by Dr. Teranda Knight, founder of Virtually Renowned Consulting Access LLC
Real talk. Real strategy. Real transformation.
If you’re a leader in higher education or behavioral health tired of burnout, bureaucracy, and reactive leadership, this podcast is for you. Dr. TK delivers raw, insightful episodes built around structure, peace, and purpose — not the flu...
College students and their leadership are struggling with more than grades. In this episode of The Behavioral Health Queen Podcast, Dr. Teranda Knight unpacks how anxiety, depression, alcohol, and prescription misuse are quietly undermining student health and success—and what institutions must do about it. A must-listen for leaders in higher ed, student affairs, and behavioral health. They are still at risk and in need of strategy ...
Burnout isn’t about weakness—it’s about systems. In this episode of The Peaceful Leader, Dr. Teranda Knight, DBH, explores how toxic leadership structures and institutional pressures fuel exhaustion in higher education and behavioral health. Learn why peace is not passive, and how to lead with strategy, science, and soul.
Mindset Over Muscle: Leading with Strategy, Science, and Soul is your weekly guide to sustainable leadership in higher education and behavioral health. Hosted by Dr. Teranda Knight, DBH, this podcast challenges hustle culture by blending neuroscience, systems thinking, and soulful strategy. Learn how to lead with clarity, compassion, and courage—without sacrificing your well-being. It's time to lead smarter, not harder.
Are you leading through burnout, chaos, and constant change? You’re not alone — but there is a better way. In this live episode, Dr. TK unpacks 3 major pain points leaders face today and shares real strategies using the LEAD, GROW, and IMPACT frameworks. Plus, get a sneak peek into the upcoming 5 Days to Peace and Power Challenge starting August 18! This free challenge will help you reset your leadership with purpose, peace, and pe...
In this 45-minute episode of The Behavioral Health Queen Podcast, Dr. Teranda Knight, DBH, shares three Peace over Pressure leadership moves and a micro-PDSA plan you can start this week to protect your team’s productivity and improve student outcomes. Learn practical tools, low-cost interventions, and process improvement strategies, plus how to join Dr. TK’s private leadership communities on TikTok and Podbean for deeper coaching ...
In this episode of The Behavioral Health Queen, Dr. Teranda Knight, DBH, explores how integrated health solutions are transforming care by uniting physical and mental health. Discover evidence-based benefits, real-world case studies, and practical steps for leaders and providers. Learn how collaboration, cultural competence, and technology improve outcomes. Tune in for insights, engagement, and a call to action to lead change in mo...
Mixed expectations create real consequences—especially for our health. In this episode of The Behavioral Health Queen Podcast: Behavioral Health Talks with Dr. TK, I unpack how inconsistent demands and unclear standards drive stress, burnout, and poor well-being. Join me as I explore the hidden health costs of mixed messages in leadership and life—and share strategies to build clarity, balance, and peace.
Discover how higher education leaders can transform population health outcomes by addressing prescription drug changes that impact students’ academic, mental, and physical health. Learn strategies, policies, and measurable outcomes that improve access, reduce burnout, and create healthier, more resilient campuses.
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