MHVR Bytes

Hey! Welcome to another episode of MHVR Bytes! This episode is a wild ride.Me and Dr. Jessica Stone sat down with the Dr. Howard Gurr, one of the OGs of tech in therapy. He was using the internet for his practice when people still thought AOL was a good idea. Now? He’s helping clients face their fears with virtual reality, and doing it so well they’re done in just a few sessions. We’re talking spiders, planes, public speaking... all handled with a headset and some serious know-how.We get into the juicy stuff:🎧 Why VR therapy isn’t just a gimmick🧠 How it cuts treatment time (and yes, insurance might cover it now)🕹️ The plank story that made Howard say, “Nope, I’m not stepping off”📈 Why so many therapists are still behind on this game-changing techPlus, Dr. Howard shares his vision for the future of mental health, building a worldwide VR therapist directory, and what’s stopping clinicians from diving in.If you’re a therapist, mental health nerd, or just curious about how sci-fi is turning into real life therapy tools, this one’s for you.🎯 Find Dr. Howard Gurr here:👉 VR Therapy Info👉 LinkedInLeave a comment if you’ve ever tried VR or if you’re now seriously considering it. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with that one friend who still thinks tech has no place in therapy.

🎉 Buckle up, friends — today's episode of MHVR Bytes is basically a virtual joyride! 🛼💨 Dr. Adam Baldowski and Dr. Jessica Stone are hanging out with the brilliant, hilarious, and wonderfully sparkly Dr. Rachel Altvater!We’re talking about how a random social media scroll turned into a life-changing career pivot, the fateful moment she met Dr. Stone (it’s giving destiny ✨), and how she became one of the leading voices in digital play therapy and virtual reality magic.Ever wonder if you can form real human connections through a headset? Spoiler alert: YES, you absolutely can — and Dr. Altvater is here to explain the science, the feels, and why your brain thinks your avatar is actually you. 🧠💥Expect lots of laughter, some serious brainy moments, Target shopping sprees gone VR-wild, and behind-the-scenes peeks at the upcoming MHVR book! 📚🚀🎧✨ Ready to level up your brain and your inner child?Hit play now, and don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a (glowing, obviously) review! 🌟💬Let’s make some virtual magic together!#MHVRBytes #PlayTherapy #VirtualReality #DigitalPlayTherapy #TherapyIsCool #MentalHealthMatters #BrainScience #VRMagic #AltvaterAdventures #DrAdamBaldowski #DrJessicaStone #MHVR #HealingThroughPlay #FutureOfTherapy

In this inaugural episode, hosts Dr. Adam Baldowski and Dr. Jessica Stone introduce MHVR Bytes—a podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of virtual reality and mental health. They share the story of how a global group of mental health and tech professionals came together to explore the role of virtual reality in caring for our mental health. Tune in to hear their vision, what listeners can expect in future episodes, and how MHVR Bytes aims to inform, inspire, and connect those interested in virtual reality and mental healthcare.