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Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & Overthinking
Hosted by John Cordray, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). The Mental Health Today Show is your top resource for mental wellness, burnout prevention, and overthinking relief. Explore episodes packed with CBT-based anxiety coping skills, emotional resilience strategies, trauma recovery insights, and practical tips for managing common mental health problems, including imposter syndrome and depression. Designed for professionals seeking quick mental therapy insights and anxiety relief, this…
Episodes
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingThe Future of Family and Marriage Therapy w/ Dr. Sandra Espinoza
Dr. Sandra Espinoza, PsyD, LMFT (she/her) is an Associate Professor and Branch Director for the Couple and Family Therapy program at Alliant University (Los…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingHappiness Can Be A Superpower with Sonja Frey
Sonja Olivia Frey is an award-winning author, parenting mentor, lawyer, and trauma-informed coach passionate about personal development, emotional wellbeing…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingHow Clean Water and Hydrogen Can Improve Mental Health w/Greg Hman
Greg carried a suffering he couldn't name from the time he was a small child, an emotional and spiritual pain so heavy that by age ten he had made his first…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingWhat Happens to Grief After The Funeral w/Kelly Edmondson
Kelly N. Edmondson, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, GC-C, is a nurse executive, certified grief counselor, bereaved mother, speaker, and founder and CEO of Timely…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingManaging Adult ADHD In The Entertainment Business w/Mark Steiner
Mark Steiner is the Co-Founder and CEO of GigSalad, the leading online marketplace that has connected over 4 million event planners with entertainers…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingMental Wellness After Cancer: Overcoming Mental Barriers w/Tim McDonald
Mental wellness after a cancer diagnosis goes beyond surviving—it's about processing the psychological trauma that comes with the diagnosis itself. In this…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingTurning Trauma Recovery Into Emotional Resilience w/Machan Taylor
Trauma recovery takes many forms, and for singer Machan Taylor, songwriting and performance became the ultimate healing tool. In this episode, John Cordray…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingManaging Stress And Family Conflicts With Wellness Tips
Managing stress during family conflicts starts with recognizing cognitive distortions, learning wellness tips, and knowing what to say when tensions spike. In…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingGrieving the Unexpected: Emotional Wellness After Loss
Unresolved grief often masquerades as anxiety, burnout, or overthinking for many people. In this episode, host John Cordray explores how coping with loss and…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & Overthinking5-Minute Abstract Mind Reset: Emotional Wellness and Stress Coping w/Jeff Losner
Explore guided abstract drawing with Jeff Losner, founder of An Abstract Mind, to enhance mental wellness and emotional resilience. This episode introduces The…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingBreaking Free From All or Nothing Thinking Patterns
All-or-nothing thinking is a cognitive distortion that keeps high achievers trapped in burnout cycles. In this episode, John Cordray explores how…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingThe Overthinking Paradox: Loneliness and Anxiety Connection
Loneliness and anxiety often trap overthinkers in a cruel paradox that creates mental barriers: you crave connection but fear it. In this episode, John…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingAdolescent Boys and Mental Wellness w/Jarrod Hoffman
Adolescent boys face a hidden anxiety crisis, yet are 3x less likely than girls to seek help. On Mental Health Today Show, John Cordray, LPC, talks with Jarrod…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingAI & Mental Wellness: Can Technology Help Burnout?
Explore how AI and technology can support anxiety management and emotional wellness, without replacing human therapy. In this episode, John Cordray, LPC…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingStress Relief Cooking: Mindful Techniques & Mental Wellness w/Sunita Yousuf
Join Sunita Yousuf on a journey of mindful cooking designed to combat burnout and anxiety. Learn actionable stress coping skills and wellness tips to transform…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingImposter Syndrome: Turning Mental Barriers Into Mental Wellness
Imposter syndrome and high achiever stress create a vicious anxiety loop. In this deep-dive, John Cordray, LPC, reveals the cognitive distortions fueling…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingManaging Anxiety: Calm Techniques and Mental Rewiring w/ Dr. Dhruva Gulur
Dr. Dhruva Gulur presents trauma-informed Mind Hygiene® methods to strengthen anxiety coping skills and emotional resilience. This episode covers CBT…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingOvercoming Financial Anxiety: Mental Wellness Strategies
Financial anxiety can impact your mental wellness profoundly. Learn effective coping skills and cognitive distortion interventions that help reframe stress…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingBreaking the Cycle of Catastrophizing: CBT and Mental Rewiring
Catastrophizing is a powerful cognitive distortion driving anxiety and stress. John Cordray explores CBT techniques and mental rewiring exercises designed to…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingTrue Crime & Anxiety: Lauren Owens Case and Mental Health Insights
This true crime episode examines the Lauren Owens case through the lens of anxiety and stress management. Discover grounding exercises, cognitive reframing…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingOverthinking and Coping with Anxiety: Breaking Free from the Mental Treadmill
In this insightful episode, John Cordray dives deep into the challenges of overthinking and coping with anxiety, a common mental health issue that hinders…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingOverthinking Loops and Anxiety Relief: Cognitive Distortions Explained
Stuck in anxious thought loops? Learn evidence-based cognitive techniques to break overthinking and find relief. John Cordray, LPC, explores how anxiety…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingOnlyFans Model Claims Self-Defense After Boyfriend Dies [True Crime Series]
In this episode of The Mental Health Today Show [True Crime Series], Licensed Professional Counselor John Cordray analyzes the Courtney Clenney case, where the…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingFixing Mental Wellness Gaps in Medical Clinics w/Robert Smith, MD
Mental health problems often go undetected in doctors' offices, leaving burnout-prone professionals without the mental wellness support they need. Dr. Robert…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingKetamine Psychotherapy: Cutting Through Hype & Fear w/Sharon Niv
In this episode, John Cordray interviews Dr. Sharone Niv, a cognitive psychologist and co-founder of Joyous PBC, to discuss the emerging field of ketamine…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingImpacts of Narcissism in Relationships w/ Dr. Anthony Mazzella
In this episode, John Cordray interviews Dr. Anthony Mazzella, a psychoanalyst with over 20 years of experience, to explore the complexities of narcissism…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingCalming Teenage Anxiety w/Sophia Vale Galano, LCSW
In this conversation, John Cordray and Sophia Vale Galano discuss the pressing issue of teenage anxiety, exploring its causes, communication barriers, and the…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingCultural Insights Into Adolescent Mental Health w/Will Dobud, PhD
In this conversation, John Cordray interviews Dr. Will Dobud, a researcher and educator specializing in adolescent mental health. They discuss the cultural…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingLife Coaching For The Stressed-Out Parent w/Shruti Trivedi
In this episode, John Cordray interviews Shruti Trivedi, a certified life coach who specializes in helping working mothers prioritize self-care and find…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingRewiring Trauma Responses Through Critical Memory Integration w/Estefana Johnson
Join us on the Mental Health Today Show as John Cordray welcomes Estefana Johnson, a licensed clinical social worker, to discuss the transformative power of…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingHow To Be Permanently Be Free of Fear, Doubt and Anxiety w/Daniel Packard
In this episode of The Mental Health Today Show, John Cordray and Daniel Packard explore the complexities of mental health, focusing on the root causes of…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingGrowing Younger and Reversing Alzheimer’s w/Ellen Wood
In this episode of the Mental Health Today show, host John Cordray interviews Ellen Wood, a columnist, artist, and author who shares her inspiring journey of…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingDeveloping an Unfair Advantage to Live Your Best Life w/Alex Feinberg
In this conversation, Alex Feinberg shares his journey from aspiring professional baseball player to navigating the high-stress corporate world, ultimately…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & Overthinking3 Toxic Syndromes of Comparison
John Cordray, a Licensed Professional Counselor, explores the pervasive issue of comparison in our lives, highlighting three main syndromes: Imposter Syndrome…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingCreating Psychologically Safe Workplaces w/Ed DeAngelis
Ed DeAngelis is the CEO of EDA Contractors, and he is championing the message of creating a psychologically safe work culture in the construction industry and…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingKetamine Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression w/Dr. Irfan Fauq
In this episode of Mental Health Today Show, Dr. Irfan Fauq dives deep into ketamine therapy as a groundbreaking treatment for treatment-resistant depression…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingTelepsychiatry and Addiction Treatment for Rural America w/Eric Arzubi, MD | Mental Health Today Show
I was pleased to talk with Dr. Eric Arzubi, the CEO and Co-founder of Frontier Psychiatry. We talked about the barriers to access to mental healthcare for…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingHow Limiting Beliefs Are Keeping You Stuck | Mental Health Today Show
Do you ever feel like something is holding you back from reaching your full potential? In this episode, I talk about the powerful impact of limiting beliefs…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingFleeing the Shadow of Her Father's Influence: Author Sally Lee Stewart
Sally Lee Stewart is the author of The Angle of Vanishing Stability: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Self-Discovery. Sally is an elementary education specialist…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingHow Songwriting With Soldiers Is Impacting Veterans: Kevin Reeder
Kevin Reeder, PhD. currently serves as the Program Manager of the Outpatient PTSD Clinic at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. He specializes in…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingTools For Better Mental Health: Erin Moran
Erin Moran is the VP of Clinical Operations and co-owner at Sophros Recovery Originally from New York with a bachelor’s degree in business marketing, Erin…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingTreating Anxiety and Depression Holistically: Dr. Ryan Sultan
In this episode, I am talking with Dr. Ryan Sultan, a psychiatrist specializing in treating anxiety and depression. We talked about a holistic approach to…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingTreatment For Brain Fog Deficiency: Sam Tejada
Sam Tejada, a retired firefighter and paramedic, began his entrepreneurial journey at just 19 years old with the inception of Rescue-101, an esteemed provider…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingMasculinity and Men’s Mental Health: Kristal DeSantis
Kristal DeSantis is a Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional, a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingReducing Work Anxiety and Stress: Catherine Altman Morgan
Catherine Altman Morgan is an award-winning career transition expert who has been coaching clients and colleagues through job and life transitions for more…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingTeens with Anxiety (From a Teen): Quincy Kadin
Throughout my life, I have had an ongoing battle with anxiety. This impacted me for as long as I remember. Whether it was in school, in friendships, or even at…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingOvercoming Trauma Barriers: Joelle Rabow Maletis
CEO and Clinical Supervisor of Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates, Inc. Joelle is a highly acclaimed international speaker, psychotherapist, and trauma expert…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingDerek Price: His Injury Ended His NFL Career (Now He's A CEO)
Dr. Derek Price joined Sierra Tucson as its chief executive officer in January 2023, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from his time spent…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingSamara M. Church: Art Therapy And Creative Expression For Mental Health
Samara is an art therapist and a Creative Life Coach. As an Art Therapist, Samara strives to provide approachable and creative modalities to allow people to…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingJason VanRuler: Accepting Your Past To Move Forward
Jason VanRuler is the author of Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection. He began his career in 2011 and has worked with…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingTransforming Anxiety Into Resilience With Alex Boianghu
On this episode of The Mental Health Today Show Podcast I'm talking with Alex Boianghu about transforming anxiety into resilience. Tools for Emotional…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingPrioritizing Men’s Mental Health With Shawn Lesser
Shawn Lesser isn't just a father of two and a seasoned business leader; he's also a survivor. His recent struggles with anxiety and depression took him through…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingThe Loneliness Epidemic: Psychiatrist Dr. Arpan Waghray
In this episode, Dr. Arpan Waghray, a renowned geriatric psychiatrist and the CEO of Providence's Well Being Trust, sheds light on the pressing issue of the…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingDepression, Grief & Self Acceptance With Arushi Singh
Show Notes About The Guest: Arushi Singh is a trauma-informed counseling psychologist from India. She has a background in psychology and has been working in…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingTurning Pain Into Purpose: Suicide Awareness With Dr. Lena Clark
Dr. Lena G. Clark is the founder and CEO of Miracle Mind Global, LLC, and she is a certified mental health coach. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Clark about…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingExpert Tips for Anxiety, Nausea and Burnout With Ashley Lourens
Ashley currently practices as a mental wellness counselor and mental health speaker. I have worked for various NGOs and International corporate mental health…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingAnxiety Nausea Syndrome: Causes and Strategies
Anxiety Nausea Syndrome: Causes and Strategies. In this episode, I delve into the intricacies of Anxiety Nausea Syndrome, exploring its causes and strategies…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingOvercoming Change, Challenges and Hardships With Micaela Alexander
Micaela Alexander is an executive, consultant, and entrepreneur. She holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from New Mexico State University and a Master’s…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingHow Mental Health Is Becoming More Of A Focus On Dating Sites With Michael Kaye
Michael Kaye is the global head of communication at OkCupid, one of the largest dating apps in the world, which has been around for almost 20 years. Michael is…
Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & OverthinkingNavigating Microaggressions In The Workplace With Dr. Holly Sawyer
Dr. Holly Sawyer is the director of the Masters in Addictions Counseling (MAC) program and an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Counseling and…