Often we think that parenting is common sense. However, as the world becomes more complex, our parenting knowledge needs to grow with it. At times, the responsibility that goes into raising children can feel overwhelming and can lead to physical, emotional and mental distress when we aren’t properly resourced.

Although parenting has its challenges, there is so much knowledge available to make the journey not only manageable, but deeply fulfilling.

In today’s episode, we are excited to introduce Dr. Stephanie Dueger, PhD, LPC, psychotherapist and parent coach, and to learn from her about ways in which parents can feel more prepared, resourced and fully embrace the process of raising children.

Throughout human history, we have always had a desire to achieve wellness and fulfillment in all aspects of daily life. The ancients may have already uncovered the secret by developing practices and rituals that involve conditioning the body and the mind, and incorporating the spiritual component.

With the impact and extent of damage that trauma, PTSD, anxiety and other similar disorders bring in our lives, what benefits do these practices offer? As providers, could Yoga really be a potent alternative treatment for our patients who are tremendously struggling?

In today’s interesting episode, we are honored to have one of the first to bring the teachings and practices of Ashtanga Yoga into the West, founder of the Amrit Yoga Institute, Gurudev Shri Amritji (Yogi Amrit Desai). We share fascinating conversations all around wellness, fulfillment, the ego, meditation and spiritual awakening through Yoga.

Do you sometimes feel like not doing anything at all on some occasions and just want to sit around doing nothing all day? Then, at a later time, you realize the many hours wasted during that time, so many meaningful tasks could have been accomplished. Why does it seem so hard to teach ourselves discipline and develop the right attitude towards doing more and being more productive?

In today’s inspiring episode, Keith and Will share their experiences about laziness, procrastination and ultimately overcoming these urges through discipline, conditioning one’s mind, and finding your purpose. Join us as we delve deep into this interesting conversation.

Trauma has broken through the very fabric of every society, and this is quite apparent among ancient cultures and societies. We always see a frequent repeat of injustices, wars and unrest, as history has taught us. In today’s times, there really is no difference, apart from scientific and technological advancements.

Human beings, at the very core, yearn for truth, freedom, peace and justice. However, we always seem to fall into an inescapable possibility of cultural and societal failure. Why does this happen? When and where does trauma come in before the likelihood of a system failure? How do we clamp down on social issues that bring us closer to the edge of societal collapse? If trauma is apparent in our society today, how do we put a stop to it and allow for healing to start?

In today’s episode, a renowned speaker, best-selling author, and an expert on addiction, stress and childhood development, Dr. Gabor Maté, joins us for a fascinating and meaningful conversation around the topic of societal and cultural trauma. We discuss topics around social upheavals and unrest, structural racism, its origins, and what we need to do to allow for change to occur in our present day society.

Suffering from PTSD and other related mental illnesses brings so much negative and dark thoughts in all of us that can often lead to severe depression and suicidal tendencies. It’s no surprise that more and more cases of suicide are reported in the news and in all media outlets. This is a huge problem that we see today with an alarming increase throughout the years.

In today’s episode, Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC, shares with us his inspiring story, a transformative journey about suffering from a multitude of diagnosed illnesses with deep suicidal thoughts through healing, and what his valuable life experience has taught him around overcoming mental illnesses and how anyone can achieve it through an integrative model therapy.

Trauma has caused much grief and suffering for a lot of people, and it’s crucial for us, as care providers, to really understand why and how trauma started for each of our patients. There is still a lot to discover and learn when it comes to the conversation around trauma, and thanks to constantly evolving technology, we develop new ways of dealing with these challenges.

With all these technological advancements and methods of treatment available, where does the line end in terms of simply prescribing medicines that don’t really prove very effective in the long run versus opting for an integrative treatment approach? What are the concepts that we need to be aware of regarding the different stages of development in an individual and when the trauma specifically entered? Could that perhaps help us, as providers, choose a much suitable method of treatment?

In today’s episode, we are excited and deeply honored to be joined by a highly influential researcher, psychiatrist and pioneer, Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk. Join us as we immerse in conversation surrounding modern psychiatry and psychotherapy, EMDR therapy, the fascinating data around brain activity in patients suffering from trauma, and a whole lot more.

Not knowing our unique purpose and not realizing what we want to achieve in life may not be very comforting and may often lead us more into developing fear, anxiety and stress over time. While all of these thoughts bombard our minds constantly pushing us closer to the edge, perhaps all it takes is looking at it from a different angle. With all the struggles we face, we might simply need to change the way we think and introduce a new perspective in order to deal with all the stress and challenges that life throws at us.

Valuing ourselves, first and foremost, gives so much of an impact on the way we perceive life in general and how to live it fully. But with this in mind, how exactly do we go about achieving success in all our endeavors? What routines and practices should we implement in our lives that can bring us closer to our personal goals?

Today, we are graciously joined by former CEO of global music and concerts, Live Nation Entertainment Inc., Jason Garner. Join us as we deep dive into the conversation around love, purpose and self-worth despite the struggles in every aspect in our lives from grief to trauma and striking a perfect balance to come out on top.

The revolutionary developments in medication have tremendously brought massive significance in terms of treating our patients who are suffering from a myriad of mental health issues. While this positive force brings so many advantages, it does not yield a 100% efficacy, and worse, it may have led us to be rather too reliant on them, ultimately putting our patients at risk.

As providers, this certainly puts us at a difficult spot, and raises questions and concerns towards our practices and methods of treatment. What modalities can we try to allow healing? Is writing a prescription really effective and necessary? What are the risks involved? Finding the right balance between these could perhaps be the key towards total healing.

In today’s very insightful episode, we are joined by a renowned researcher and leading psychopharmacology expert, Dr. Rakesh Jain. Join us as we tackle advancements surrounding psychopharmacology and weigh the benefits versus risks, treatment alternatives, and interesting concepts that we should know about.