Behavioral Health Today

You don't just carry the weight of your past; you choose how to carry it forward. Reclaiming your power starts the moment you reframe "I have to" into "I choose to." This week, host Peter Fenger welcomes Larry Freeborg, a veteran corporate marketing leader at 3M and Medtronic, master transformation coach, and author of the deeply impactful new book, Always At Choice. Following a period of heartbreaking grief and loss early in his life, Larry has spent forty years guiding leaders and individuals through their critical pivot points to find both career success and internal alignment. Now 87, Larry embodies his commitment to lifelong learning, demonstrating that hard circumstances never strip away our ultimate agency. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on moving from survival mode to purposeful living, using Larry’s framework to turn trial into strength. For more information about “Always At Choice” by Larry Freeborg, please visit: https://alwaysatchoice.net For more information about Stepping Through the Gate, please visit: https://steppingthroughthegate.com For more information about Larry Freeborg, please visit: https://alwaysatchoice.net/about Connect with Larry on social media: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freeborglarry/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-freeborg/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Larry-Freeborg-Author/61583952046042/

Forget everything you’ve been told about resting and icing your injuries. True recovery isn't a passive waiting game or a one-size-fits-all formula, it is an active, dynamic process rooted in intuition, genetics, and smart, whole-body strategy. In this episode, host Sharlee Dixon sits down with Dr. Victoria Maizes, an internationally recognized leader in integrative medicine, founding executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, professor, and host of the Body of Wonder podcast. Together, they dive into Dr. Maizes’ groundbreaking book, “Heal Faster: Unlock Your Body's Rapid Recovery Reflex”, to dismantle long-held recovery myths like R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) and reveal why traditional treatments like ice and NSAIDs might actually be delaying your healing. Tune in to discover evidence-based, integrative strategies across nutrition, mindset, and nervous system regulation designed to activate your body’s innate healing power, break the cycle of chronic pain, and maintain peak physical vitality. For more information about “Heal Faster: Unlock Your Body’s Rapid Recovery Reflex” by Victoria Maizes, MD, please visit: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Heal-Faster/Victoria-Maizes/9781668046029 Audio versions of this book can be purchased at: https://www.amazon.com/Heal-Faster-Unlock-Recovery-Reflex/dp/B0FCYWS38C For more information about Dr. Victoria Maizes, please visit: https://www.drvictoriamaizes.com Connect with Dr. Maizes on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-maizes-b75a595/ Connect with Dr. Maizes on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/victoriamaizesmd/

Modern parenting hasn't made children safer; it has just burdened them with the weight of adult anxieties. In this episode, host Sharlee Dixon sits down with Dr. Will Dobud. Dr. Dobud is an award-winning researcher, educator, and social worker recognized for his international expertise in youth mental health and clinical excellence. He currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at Charles Sturt University, Australia’s largest social work school, and has a distinguished career practicing across the United States, Australia, and Norway. As the co-author of the new book “Kids These Days,” Dr. Dobud is a leading advocate for "positive deviance," challenging harmful industry fads to create environments where teenagers can truly thrive. Today, I’m joined by Will to explore the "wicked problem" of youth mental health by examining how modern interference, over-medicalization, and the "safety trap" are harming adolescent development, ultimately offering "positive deviance" and a return to risky, independent experience as the keys to truly empowering the next generation. For more information about “Kids These Days” by Will Dobud PhD and Nevin Harper PhD, please visit: https://www.kidsthesedaysbook.com For more information about Dr. Will Dobud, please visit: https://safersociety.org/will-dobud-phd-mswap-bsw/Subscribe to Dr. Dobud on Substack at: https://willdobud.substack.com/?r=33s135&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Connect with Dr. Dobud on social media: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillDobudPhD On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willdobud/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-dobud-5209ab74/ On X: https://x.com/WillDobud

Aging is non-negotiable, but cognitive decline is optional. Your brain isn’t set in stone, it’s a dynamic muscle capable of lifelong transformation. Through targeted lifestyle shifts in sleep, movement, diet, and stress management, you can physically grow your brain, reverse cognitive decline, and build a mind that gets stronger as you get older. In this episode, host Sharlee Dixon sits down with world-renowned neurologist and neuroscientist Dr. Majid Fotuhi. With over 35 years of experience, a PhD from Johns Hopkins, and medical training from Harvard, Dr. Fotuhi is a leading authority on neuroplasticity and Alzheimer’s prevention. His award-winning work has been featured on CNN, NBC News, The Today Show, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Together, they explore the science behind Dr. Fotuhi’s new book, “The Invincible Brain: The Clinically Proven Plan to Age-Proof Your Brain and Stay Sharp for Life”. Dr. Fotuhi unpacks his revolutionary 12-week program, sharing how simple everyday habits, from Mediterranean eating and deep sleep to managing cortisol and even embracing boredom, boost blood flow, spur brain-derived fertilizer, and literally expand the memory center of your brain. For more information about “The Invincible Brain: The Clinically Proven Plan to Age-Proof Your Brain and Stay Sharp for Life” by Dr. Majid Fotuhi, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/Invincible-Brain-Clinically-Proven-Age-Proof/dp/0063435713/ For more information about Dr. Fotuhi, please visit: https://drfotuhi.com For more information about The Invincible Brain App, please visit: https://invincible.drfotuhi.com Connect with Dr. Fotuhi on social media: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_fotuhi/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/majid-fotuhi-md-phd/ On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrFotuhi On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmajidfotuhi

"It’s not a behavioral issue; it’s a regulation issue." When we stop viewing neurodivergent children through the lens of pathology and start listening to their nervous systems, we realize they aren't broken, they're inviting us to awaken. In this episode of our Clinicians Series, where we go behind the therapy door to explore the strategies and approaches that truly transform mental health—host Sharlee Dixon welcomes back Dr. Nicole Dolan. Nicole is a writer, former clinician, and intuitive coach whose work bridges depth psychology, neuroscience, spirituality, and her own lived experience as a mother. Her forthcoming book, “The Art of Chaos”, explores how her world fell apart and how she discovered meaning, resilience, and healing within the mess of trauma, motherhood, and raising a neurodivergent child. Drawing from her background as a clinical director and her transition into holistic family coaching, Nicole helps parents uncover hidden patterns, heal generational wounds, and find strength through conscious parenting. Together, they explore how Nicole bridges clinical psychology, neuroscience, and spirituality to support neurodivergent children and their families. They uncover what traditional clinical models miss, how parents can regulate their own nervous systems to foster deep healing, and how clinicians can develop the skills needed to work effectively with neurodivergent family systems. Join us for an enlightening conversation about moving past boxes and labels toward wholeness, authentic connection, and true systemic healing. For more information about Dr. Nicole Dolan, please visit: https://drnicoledolan.com For more information about Sacred Path Holistic Therapy (sliding-scale therapists), please visit: https://sacredpathholistictherapy.com If you would like to work with Dr. Nicole Dolan, please visit: https://sacredpathholistictherapy.com/work-with-dr-nicole-dolan/ For more information about “In An Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restore Goodness”, by Peter Levine, PhD, please visit: https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/in-an-unspoken-voice/ Connect with Dr. Nicole Dolan on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/drnicoledolan/ Connect with Dr. Nicole Dolan on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-dolan-phd-lmft-338771b1/