On-Air with Dr. Pete
Tune in to "On Air With Dr. Pete" for weekly candid conversations you won't want to miss. This informative podcast will give an insider's look into mental health & mindfulness - covering topics related to overcoming adversity, daily struggles, high performance, life transitions and so much more. On Air With Dr. Pete will break down mental health matters through headline news & current events to normalize the importance of mental health - offering both practical solutions and the tools needed to live our best lives continually. Hear from other mental health professionals, bloggers, TV personalities, athletes, social media influencers, and entrepreneurs who will shed light on many different topics. The podcast will provide engaging conversations with exciting new content every week and we want to hear from you! Please submit your questions or topic requests by simply filling out the form below. We look forward to an exciting new season of On Air With Dr. Pete - you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube. It's time to get REAL about mental health and put in the work together.
Episodes
Join Dr. Pete every Friday as he shares the very important practice of Zen Meditation. Let's practice presence together. Every Friday, Dr. Pete will offer sitting practice, instruction, and community for beginners and experienced practitioners seeking mindfulness, compassion, and inner clarity.
Dr. Pete is a Zen teacher in the White Plum Asanga lineage, having studied under Robert Kennedy, Roshi. He brings a uniqu...
In this episode of 'On Air with Dr. Pete', Dr. Jennifer Jones-Damis shares her journey as a licensed psychologist and director of CAPS at Rutgers University. She discusses her experiences in trauma psychology, including her time at Rikers Island, and her transition to higher education. Dr. Jones-Damis emphasizes the importance of understanding racial trauma and its impact on individuals, particularly in the ...
For many of us, 2025 was a heavy one. Every year brings its own challenges, but this year, we’re really looking forward to celebrating all that’s good in the world.
And what better way to do that than with a few beloved grandmas?
Join Dr. Pete & Mike Matthews, Founder of the the viral phenomenon taking over the streets of New York City and Worldwide- the Grandma Stand! You might be wondering—what is a Grandma Stand...
Tune in as Dr. Pete & Producer, Leigh Castelli discuss their 2026 goals for On Air With Dr. Pete
We want to hear from you! Please send your show comments and suggestions to hello@leighcastelli.com
This is your year and we want to continue bringing you content you enjoy! Thank you for your continued support of our podcast and Happy New Year!
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🎙️ 2025: A Year of On Air With Dr. Pete
What an incredible year it’s been! Thank you to every listener who tuned in, shared feedback, and helped grow this community. As we look back on 2025, here are just a few of the standout moments and engaging conversations we were honored to bring you on On Air With Dr. Pete:
🧠 Inspirational Guest Stories
Join Dr. Pete and Scott Martin for a remarkable story of strength, resilience, and the power of purpose. Scott is an award-winning soccer coach and educator whose life took an extraordinary turn after surviving a life-threatening illness that resulted in the loss of his hands and feet. Rather than letting adversity define him, Scott has transformed his experience into a mission—becoming a passionate advocate and influ...
Join Dr. Pete & Chris Bingham for an inspirational podcast about the love and loyalty of man's best friend. Chris Bingham is a Federal Police Officer with more than 23 years of service, including 17 years working in K9 operations. He served as K9 Commander for his unit, working with and retiring three canines, all while playing a key role in supporting National Security efforts. He shares his story with his i...
Join Dr. Pete and Lewis Chaney for a little magical mindest reset. Lewis Chaney spent 25 years working in the television industry. He saw the best and worst of humanity and knows a thing or two about dealing with daily stress. He came to a pivotal point in his career and that's when Lewis decided it was finally time to CHOOSE THE GOOD NEWS. Since exiting the television industry, Lewis has made it his life's...
Join Dr. Pete & Catherine Duncan for an enlightening podcast filled with inspiration and spiritual guidance. Catherine Duncan is an integrative spiritual consultant, former trauma and hospice chaplain, and the author of Everyday Awakening. This insightful book explores how to feel more alive each day by truly living in the present- it's a podcast episode you won't want to miss!
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Join Dr. Pete as he interviews a very special guest with an inspirational story. Resilience is a constant theme here at On Air with Dr. Pete and our guest today is no stranger to that. Ken Kunken was a football player at Cornell University in 1970 when he sustained a spinal cord injury during an intense game against Columbia. That one game changed the entire course of his life rendering him a quadripelic paralyzed fro...
Join Dr. Pete as he welcomes an awesome guest today! Troy Horne was an ambitious child with huge goals! He was featured on Star Search, The Sing Off & RENT before becoming an incredible father of 3 and now a three-time best selling author. Troy has had a really fun career fueled by passion and purpose and he's here today to share the highs and lows of his incredible journey.
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Join Dr. Pete as he welcomes his dear friend and trusted former colleague, Dr. Shireen Rizvi to the show. Dr. Rizvi is a licensed clinical psychologist, board certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy otherwise known as DBT & CBT - a very popular topic here at On Air With Dr. Pete. Dr. Rizvi has spent the last 25 years conducting research and training in DBT and spent her early yea...
Tune in to On Air With Dr. Pete for a very special episode!
Today, Dr. Pete pulls back the curtain and introduces his lifelong friend and the talented producer of the podcast, Leigh Castelli. With a background spanning a decade in television production and a thriving photography business in Sunny San Diego, Leigh’s journey is as unique as it is interesting.
Despite being 3,000 miles apart and managing their own busy c...
Join Dr. Pete and Shannon Sauer-Zaval as they discuss all things personality! Dr. Sauer-Zaval is a personality expert, a licensed clinical psychologist, an Associate Professor of Psychology at The University of Kentucky, the creator of BPD Compass & the Founder and Director of Compass Mental Health Training & Consulting. She has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and has given expert TEDX discussions on the p...
Join Dr. Pete & Jeanette Williams, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and The Clinical Director at Deeper Change in New Jersey as they discuss the newly coined term, the "meno-divorce." Meno-divorce is the recent phenomenon amongst middle-aged women where divorce rates are increasing due to perimenopause & menopause.
To learn more about Jeanette and her practice, Deeper Change, click on the lin...
Join Dr. Pete & Manny Hernandez & Elena Soboleva- Founders of the quickly growing, Scream Club of Chicago. Manny & Elena discuss their unique approach to tackling life's stressors and stress relief. Scream Club is rapidly growing and has quickly become known as the global movement for release, community & connection.
Learn more about The Scream Club here:
Join Dr. Pete & Garra Lloyd-Lester-Coordinator, Community and Coalition Initiatives, Suicide Prevention Center of New York as they discuss National Suicide Prevention month. Garra shares his story of hope and continues to raise awareness and take action in suicide prevention. This month serves as a powerful reminder that we must all contribute in looking out for our loved ones and the people in and around our comm...
Join Dr. Pete as he explores the controversial term, "Bedrotting"
Is it rest, retreat or a RED flag? Learn why bedrotting may not be a form of self care despite what TikTok and the internet say ; ) Dr. Pete's goal is always to provide practical solutions on how to create space for intentional rest for your body & mind. Learn how to be more mindful & present every day.
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Tune in to Dr. Pete as he discusses practical tips and tools to build resilience. Watching your children fail or flounder may be difficult, but allowing them the space and room to grow will pay off in the long run. Resilience is something that must be learned and Dr. Pete offers practical solutions on how to do this.
Learn more about Dr. Pete here:
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Join Dr. Pete & Shannon Brady, Founder of TheCollegeMIND and Director of Academic & College Counseling at Brady College Counseling as they discuss the college application process. Shannon is an expert in all things college admissions - receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and now supporting high school students as they embark on their college journeys. Her initiative in founding TheCollegeMIND is a tes...
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