Your world with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite

What happens when two people who love each other discover they're fundamentally incompatible? This question lies at the heart of countless relationship struggles, yet few address it head-on until it's too late.

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Beatrice welcomes Pastor Jean-Ducarmel Brevil to tackle the taboo subject of character incompatibility in marriage. With candor and wisdom drawn from years of counsel...

Occupational therapy transforms lives through meaningful engagement—a concept Dr. Gus Schlegel embodies with remarkable passion. Drawing from decades of experience and a personal library of over 700 professional texts, Dr. Schlegel reveals how OT extends far beyond clinical treatment into a philosophy that shapes every aspect of life.

The conversation takes us through the fascinating world of doctoral capstone projects, wh...

Cultural humility isn't just a buzzword—it's a transformative force that reshapes how healthcare professionals approach treatment. As Dr. Gus Schlegel shares in this deeply moving episode, a simple moment watching a family eat their traditional meal completely changed her understanding of occupational therapy.

When milestone charts indicated a two-year-old child from an African immigrant family should be learning...

What exactly does an occupational therapist do? Dr. Gus Schlegel takes us on a fascinating journey through this often misunderstood healthcare profession that helps people return to meaningful activities in their daily lives.

Beginning with his own unexpected path into the field through military service during Desert Storm, Dr. Schlegel reveals how occupational therapy's roots stretch back to World War I, when healthc...

Shame lurks beneath the surface of narcissistic behaviors, creating destructive patterns that devastate relationships and emotional wellbeing. In this illuminating conversation, Andrau Charles reveals the psychological mechanisms connecting vulnerability, shame, and narcissistic rage through the lens of depth psychology.

When hidden vulnerabilities are exposed, narcissistic personalities often react with disproportionate f...

The enigmatic world of narcissistic personality disorder unfolds through a thoughtful exploration of what truly separates pathological self-focus from healthy confidence. At the heart of narcissism lies not excessive self-love, but rather a profound redirection of energy inward that prevents genuine connection with others. This psychological phenomenon manifests through grandiosity and a striking absence of empathy that distorts re...

The shadow knows what we hide from ourselves. In this riveting conversation, depth psychologist Andrew Charles returns to unpack the complex relationship between depth psychology, shame, and narcissistic personality disorder—offering insights that transcend popular psychology tropes and internet diagnoses.

Charles guides us through the four essential stages of Jungian psychotherapy: confession, where we acknowledge what we...

Brain disorders are never isolated problems. In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Joseph takes us on a journey through the interconnected landscape of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson's disease, revealing how our brains function as part of a complex bodily system rather than as isolated organs.

The discussion introduces a compelling geographic dimension to Parkinson's risk – the existence of a...

What happens when our brain's natural dopamine production goes awry? Dr. Florenal Joseph takes us deep into the fascinating world of Parkinson's disease and related neurodegenerative disorders in this enlightening conversation about brain health, cutting-edge research, and common misconceptions.

The discussion begins with a compelling look at how substances like alcohol affect our neurological systems. While mode...

Dopamine is the messenger that connects your brain to your body—and in Parkinson's disease, this crucial connection slowly disappears. Dr. Floronal Joseph returns to unpack the devastating progression of this neurodegenerative condition affecting nearly 12 million people worldwide.

Most of us recognize the tremors, but Parkinson's brings a cascade of both physical and psychological challenges. When cells in the s...

The weight of caregiving responsibilities often falls disproportionately on a single person's shoulders. This candid conversation explores the critically important yet frequently overlooked topic of caregiver self-care, offering practical wisdom for those supporting loved ones through illness or aging.

Two healthcare professionals share insights from their years of experience working with caregivers who struggle to ba...

The emotional and physical toll of caregiving remains largely invisible in our society, yet affects millions of Americans who find themselves responsible for aging parents, chronically ill spouses, or disabled children. This powerful conversation exposes the hidden realities of modern caregiving and offers practical guidance for both caregivers and the professionals who support them.

Dementia caregiving presents particular...

Every healthcare professional has likely encountered the silent struggle of caregivers—those dedicated individuals who sacrifice their time, energy, and often their own wellbeing to support loved ones with chronic conditions or disabilities. In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Sheelagh Schlegel draws from her 33 years as an occupational therapist and her extensive work in global health to shed light on the hidden crisis of ca...

Taking care of yourself isn't selfish—it's necessary. When you feel good about yourself, you radiate confidence that nothing can shake. "When your image is together, nothing anyone says is gonna turn your boat over."

This heartfelt conversation explores the multidimensional nature of self-care and its profound impact on mental wellness. From spiritual practices like prayer and Bible reading to physical ...

The journey to better mental health often begins with how we treat ourselves. In this illuminating conversation, Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite welcomes Viodelda Contreras, a nutritionist-turned-beauty entrepreneur with 23 years of experience helping others look and feel their best.

"Self-care is giving the world the best of you instead of what's left of you," quotes Contreras, setting the tone for a thoughtful expl...

"Self-care is giving the world the best of you instead of what's left of you." This profound statement anchors our conversation with Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite about the evolving landscape of mental health awareness and the critical importance of comprehensive self-care.

The stigma surrounding mental health has dramatically decreased in recent years, allowing more open conversations about emotional struggles. Vi...

The silent struggles of maternal mental health take center stage as Dr. Beatrice Hyppolite and Nurse Becca tackle the complex web of barriers preventing women from receiving proper care during pregnancy and postpartum periods.

Mental health stigma creates dangerous misconceptions that individuals with psychological conditions are unpredictable or violent. This harmful stereotype particularly affects new mothers, who often ...

The silent suffering of new mothers experiencing mental health challenges during and after pregnancy remains one of healthcare's most overlooked crises. Nurse Becca, drawing from over a decade of labor and delivery experience, takes us deep into the troubling disparities that determine which mothers receive adequate mental health support and which are left to struggle alone.

Mental health issues during pregnancy and p...

When Dianne Speede witnessed domestic violence affecting both her family member and two close friends, she decided to transform personal pain into purpose. As founder and CEO of Heaven's Horizons Foundation, she's now tackling America's hidden epidemic—one that affects 10 million people annually in the United States alone.

The statistics are staggering: one in four women and one in seven men experience sever...