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Dr. Eric A. Zillmer is a Professor of Psychology, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and the Director of the Happiness Lab at Drexel University in Philadelphia.
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Dr. Andrew Neville is a naturopathic doctor and Director of the Clymer Healing Center, where he specializes in treating stress-related conditions, adrenal dysfunction, and chronic fatigue. With decades of clinical experience, his work focuses on helping patients identify and address the root causes of burnout, hormonal imbalance, and nervous system dysregulation.
https://drandrewneville.com/
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Dr. Cocchiola presents internationally on the dynamics of coercive control, educating professionals, advocates, and protective parents about children's lived experiences and the most effective intervention strategies for victims of abuse.She is a therapeutic parenting and divorce/custody coach. A social justice advocate since age 19, she developed The Protective Parenting Program, an evidence-based, attachment-focused therapeutic model designed for parents whose children have been harmed by abusive partners. As both a survivor and protective parent, Dr. Cocchiola brings personal insight to her professional work. She is the author of the children's book Every Moment of Every Day and co-author of FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld. Her TEDx talk with over 1.4 M views, "It is ALL Coercive Control," is available on YouTube.
Website: https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/
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Susi Amendola is an internationally certified yoga therapist, stress management expert, and author of The Centered Heart. With more than 40 years of experience, she integrates yoga and lifestyle medicine to support healing and nervous system resilience. She serves as a National Senior Trainer for the Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program, a Medicare-covered cardiac rehabilitation program focused on reversing heart disease.
In this episode of THERAPY+, Susi explains how yoga can regulate the autonomic nervous system and build resilience to stress. You’ll learn practical, evidence-based tools including breathwork, gentle movement, relaxation, meditation, and imagery that can reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and support long-term mental and physical health.
https://yourcenteredheart.com/
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Dr. Kiki Fehling is a clinical psychologist, author, and Linehan-Board-Certified expert in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Passionate about spreading evidence-based mental health care, Kiki devotes her work to mental health advocacy and public education on emotion regulation, suicide prevention, LGBTQ+ mental health, and the intersection between heart health and mental health. She is the author of Self-Directed DBT Skills: A 3-Month Workbook, DBT Cards for Coping Skills, and the upcoming LGBTQ+ Mental Health Workbook (June 2026). You can find her on most social media platforms @dbtkiki.
Website: https://www.kikifehling.com/
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heartrecoverykiki
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Dr. Rachel Wood has a PhD in cyberpsychology and is a licensed counselor. Her expertise is at the intersection of AI and psychology, including mental health and the future of work and relationships. As the founder of the AI Mental Health Collective, Dr. Wood cultivates a cross-discipline community focused on dialogue and collaboration with clinicians, technologists, researchers, and leaders in responsible and ethical AI. Dr. Wood is passionate about her work as a speaker, workshop facilitator, and strategic advisor.
Websites:
https://www.dr-rachelwood.com/
https://www.aimentalhealthcollective.com/
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Jodi Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner, and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils.
Leveraging her background in nutritional therapy, aromatherapy, functional neurology, and herbalism, Jodi developed proprietary blends of organic and wild-crafted essential oils to support brain-based and systemic healing, especially for individuals struggling with anxiety, insomnia, inflammation, and autoimmunity.
Her journey into essential oils began with her own health challenges involving adrenal fatigue, insomnia, and chronic stress. These experiences led her to explore how oils could bypass conventional metabolic bottlenecks and support the nervous system and brain more directly.
Jodi holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and has held marketing leadership roles at organizations including Microsoft, Time Inc., and U.S. News & World Report. Earlier in her career, she served as a legislative aide on Capitol Hill.
Since founding Vibrant Blue Oils in 2012, Jodi has helped more than 100,000 clients and worked with thousands of practitioners to implement essential oil protocols into clinical and self-care practice. She was recognized as one of the 2024 Enterprising Women of the Year.
She is the author of Essential Oils to Boost the Brain and Heal the Body and Healing with Essential Oils, which synthesize decades of research and clinical experience into actionable resources for brain and body balance.
Jodi is passionate about empowering individuals to reclaim their health and build resilience by integrating plant-based, nervous-system-focused tools into their lives. Her work sits at the intersection of mind-body healing, neuroscience, and integrative wellness.
https://vibrantblueoils.com/
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Dr. David Rakel is Professor and Chair of the Department of Family Medicine & Community Health at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His career has spanned rural family practice, integrative medicine fellowship training at the University of Arizona, and leading the creation of the Integrative Health Program at UW-Madison. He is the author of 11 books — including The Compassionate Connection: The Healing Power of Empathy and Mindful Listening — and is known for bridging rigorous medical science with human connection and holistic care. His work focuses on the “clinician effect,” salutogenic (health-creating) science, and how healing relationships and environments contribute to health outcomes.
Website: www.davidrakel.com
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Dr. Catherine Clinton, ND, is a licensed naturopathic physician, quantum biology health educator and author with over 17 years of experience helping individuals overcome complex health issues. She earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at the National University of Natural Medicine, and during medical school began her own journey of healing after being diagnosed with multiple autoimmune conditions and Lyme disease — a journey that inspired her to help others reclaim wellness by understanding the deep connections between our bodies, the environment and energetic biology. Dr. Clinton maintains clinical practice in Eugene, Oregon, publishes peer-reviewed articles, and travels globally to teach healthcare practitioners and wellness seekers how to apply the principles of quantum biology for transformative health.
Website: https://www.drcatherineclinton.com/
Instagram: @dr.catherineclinton
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Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA, is a pioneer in integrative mental and emotional wellness, blending medical, psychological, and holistic approaches to help people heal at the root cause. A licensed naturopathic physician in Arizona with a degree in clinical psychology and EMDR training, Dr. Cain has been featured on the Tamron Hall Show and in publications including Psychology Today, Health Magazine, HuffPost, and Spirituality & Health Magazine.
She is the founder of the Holistic Wellness Collective, a membership program that supports self-healers with practical guidance and community, and has been a guest on popular podcasts such as This Genius Life, Growth Day, and Therapy Jeff. In this episode, Dr. Cain shares her insights on integrative mental health, trauma, and practical strategies for emotional resilience.
Website: www.drnicolecain.com
Instagram: @drnicolecain
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Dr. Ivan Vargas is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame, specializing in the science and treatment of insomnia. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program and the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and earned his PhD in Clinical Science from the University of Michigan.
Dr. Vargas’ research explores the biological and behavioral mechanisms of sleep disorders, including how circadian and ultradian cortisol rhythms affect chronic insomnia. His work, supported by an NIH career development award, also evaluates behavioral interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). In this episode, Dr. Vargas shares insights into the causes of sleep disruption and evidence-based strategies to improve sleep and overall health.
Website: https://sleeplab.nd.edu/
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W. Bryan Hubbard is a seasoned leader and advocate committed to creating, reforming, and improving human systems to accelerate progress for all. With a rich law, public policy, and community engagement background, he has consistently tackled some of society's most pressing challenges.
From leading the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission to driving reforms in disability policy, child support enforcement, Medicaid systems, and judicial responses to mental health and substance use issues, Bryan’s work reflects a deep passion for positive change. His extensive experience includes managing complex organizations, building diverse stakeholder coalitions, organizing impactful events, and crafting innovative policy solutions.
In June 2025, Bryan became the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Americans for Ibogaine. AFI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public education and awareness about ibogaine as a potential therapeutic option for brain injuries, substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Previously, Bryan served as Executive Director of the American Ibogaine Initiative, supported by the REID Foundation. Bryan was also the former Chairman and Executive Director of the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission. Concurrently, he served as Special Counsel to the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control following his tenure as its Executive Director. His leadership extended to roles on the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health, the Kentucky Child Support Guidelines Commission, the Mine Safety Review Commission, and the Recovery Ready Communities Advisory Council under the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy.
Previously, as Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Income Support, Bryan oversaw the state’s Social Security Disability and Child Support Enforcement programs. He led a multidisciplinary research team to develop Social Security Disability in Kentucky: The Evolution of Dependence, 1980-2015. This groundbreaking study inspired a comprehensive reform proposal, which Bryan presented to the White House Domestic Policy Council and the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration.
Before his public service career, Bryan spent 16 years practicing workers’ compensation law, representing major clients such as Walmart, Tyson Foods, and the Tennessee Valley Authority. During this time, he witnessed the early stages of Kentucky’s opioid crisis, shaped by generational poverty, joblessness, and substance use.
Raised in Virginia’s coalfields, Bryan is the proud grandson of two grade-school-educated coal miners—a heritage that fuels his enduring commitment to uplifting communities and advancing equitable solutions.
Website: www.americansforibogaine.org
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Dr. Mirna Nabil is an integrative psychiatrist and clinical nutritionist who bridges the gap between mental health and metabolic wellness. She specializes in women’s mental health, eating disorders, and the role of nutrition in emotional regulation and recovery. Drawing from her training in both psychiatry and nutritional science, Dr. Nabil helps patients heal through evidence-based therapies, lifestyle interventions, and targeted supplementation. She’s also a board-certified bariatric counselor, bringing a whole-person approach to the intersection of body, brain, and behavior.
In this episode, Dr. Nabil shares practical insights and research-backed guidance on how nutrition and supplementation can support mood, focus, and long-term mental well-being.
Instagram: @drmirnanabilsaid
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Tammy Sollenberger is a licensed therapist, author, and host of The One Inside: An Internal Family Systems Podcast. A certified IFS therapist, she helps people reconnect with their authentic selves through curiosity and compassion. Tammy’s book, The One Inside: 30 Days to Your Authentic Self, offers a gentle, practical introduction to IFS and guides readers toward greater self-leadership and inner harmony. Through her podcast and teachings, Tammy brings the transformative power of Internal Family Systems to everyday life.
Website: https://tammysollenberger.com/
Instagram: @ifs.tammy
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Jenna Overbaugh is a licensed professional counselor with nearly 20 years of experience specializing in OCD, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. She previously worked at one of the world’s leading residential treatment facilities, where she treated some of the most complex cases of OCD and related conditions. Drawing from both her clinical expertise and her own personal journey with anxiety, Jenna is passionate about making evidence-based tools simple and practical. She is the creator of the OCD and Anxiety Recovery Blueprint, host of the podcast All the Hard Things, and a trusted voice helping people break free from the cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsions.
"All The Hard Things" Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1TxnumKBlC6nFJOkR8NYjc?si=71d2fb6957c1410d
Instagram: @jenna.overbaugh
Website: www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com
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Joe Yurick is a U.S. Army veteran, entrepreneur, and podcaster. He is the founder and co-host of "This Sober Vet Podcast."
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2j2Y8lI0wl1FVo125DKtHn
Instagram: @thissobervetpodcast
Website: https://thissobervet.com/
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Dr. Kibby McMahon is a licensed clinical psychologist, researcher, and co-founder and CEO of KulaMind, a digital mental health company that provides AI-powered support to people caring for loved ones struggling with mental illness or addiction.
Raised in New York by a single mother who faced her own mental health and addiction challenges, Dr. Kibby was inspired by her personal experiences to empower caregivers and family members through evidence-based tools and compassionate guidance.
She received her B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University and earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Duke University, where she trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. Her doctoral research focused on how emotion regulation strategies like mindful breathing, delivered through mobile technology, can enhance empathy and emotional balance.
Dr. McMahon has held research and clinical positions at institutions including Columbia University, the Max Planck Institute, New York Psychiatric Institute, and Weill Cornell Medical Center. She also served as a clinical reviewer at Noom and completed postdoctoral research at Duke’s Center for Misophonia and Emotion Regulation.
KulaMind was born from her realization that caregivers often feel lost when trying to help their loved ones and themselves. The platform offers practical, real-time support through AI-guided coaching, community connection, and psychoeducation.
Dr. Kibby is also the co-host of the podcast “A Little Help For Our Friends”, where she and Jacqueline Trumbull share insights and expert advice for people supporting others through mental health challenges.
https://kulamind.com/
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Dr. James Greenblatt is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience pioneering the field of functional psychiatry. He is the founder of Psychiatry Redefined, an educational platform offering hundreds of hours of training on the biological, nutritional, and environmental factors that impact mental health. Dr. Greenblatt is recognized internationally for his work integrating functional medicine principles into psychiatric care to better address the root causes of depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. He has treated thousands of patients and is a passionate advocate for transforming mental health treatment through science and personalized care.
https://www.psychiatryredefined.org/
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Dr. Daphna Laifenfeld is a pioneering leader in precision medicine and digital health. With a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences from the Technion and postdoctoral training at Harvard, she laid the groundwork in neurobiology and neurodegeneration. She later headed biomarker and diagnostics efforts in top-tier pharma at Teva and Selventa, then served as Chief Scientific Officer at Ibex Medical Analytics, where her team developed AI-driven cancer diagnostics used globally. In 2017, she co‑founded Genetika+ (now NeuroKaire), which deploys a novel “brain‑in‑a‑dish” platform combined with AI to personalize treatment choices in mental health. Today, as CSO and Co‑Founder, Daphna continues to steer breakthroughs in depression care and beyond.
https://www.neurokaire.com/
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Dr. Doug Lehrer is a practitioner of Cellular Resonance Quantum Healing™ (CRQH), a method designed to explore and address underlying factors of chronic illness, trauma, and emotional imbalance. With over 40 years of experience in integrative and energetic medicine, Dr. Lehrer draws on concepts from quantum physics, neuroscience, and holistic health to guide patients toward personal transformation at a cellular level. While CRQH represents an alternative approach outside mainstream medicine, his work aims to empower individuals on their healing journeys and support their pursuit of well-being.
Website: https://cellularresonance.com/
Instagram: @drdouglehrer
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest speaker on this episode are solely those of the guest. The content shared is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice or endorsement.
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