OTR - Achieving Mental Health for Real

This episode is packed with goodies as we get down to it with our guest Estefana Johnson who shocked me when i asked her to describe herself. She noted that she was "Just a Person" and didn't read off a list of her many accomplishments.

We talked about how you should live as your authentic self and never mask and be your real self.

Later we got into how Estefana is leading the launch of Critical Memory Integration (CMI™), a...

This is a special episode explaining in detail the new changes coming up for OTR, if you want them. We are implementing a community forum and a quarterly blog for all in Real Plus. This is being done for three reasons. First to develop a community around healing from any Mental health condition and thriving. I think it’s important as we grow together to achieve Mental Health for Real. Secondly, to get direct input through a communi...

Meet Jenn Robb—author, coach, wife, and fiercely devoted mom. With over 20 years in acute care medicine and certifications in functional and integrative approaches, Jenn brings both clinical expertise and lived compassion to her work.

She’s the author of Warrior Mom Rising, a raw and powerful account of her journey through her teen daughter’s severe anxiety, depression, and trauma. Through that fire, Jenn discovered that true healin...

Dale Walsh has faced—and transcended—one of the most formidable mental health challenges: schizophrenia. His journey from the depths of psychosis to a place of clarity and purpose informs every aspect of his work. Through his unique "inside-out" perspective, Dale coaches families of individuals living with serious mental illness, helping them bridge emotional gaps and navigate their daily challenges with empathy and strength.

Dale c...

In this compelling conversation, Andy Y. West shares her journey from debilitating long COVID and cognitive decline to full recovery—achieved by hacking the dopamine reward system through intentional, science-backed habits. Drawing from her acclaimed books Planet Dopamine, Dopamine Mountain, and Anhedonia Wastelands, Andy explains how we can retrain our brains to produce dopamine naturally and safely in our life's and replace harmf...

This episode, as Becky Mccoy might say ,is not for the faint hearted. It takes a hard look a everyone's fear, death of our love ones. This is a realty of live that we need to be able to handle and somehow move on. If you are grieving or know someone that is you may find this episode useful on your journey.

Becky L McCoy is an engaging writer and speaker on spiritual formation who helps women who are disillusioned with their faith br...

Juan Espinoza is a veteran, author, and fighter who has overcome extraordinary challenges, from the scars of war both on and off the battlefield, to personal betrayal and heartbreak. With a background that spans military service, personal resilience, and navigating life’s toughest battles, Juan has turned his experiences into powerful lessons about strength, perseverance, and the unbreakable human spirit.

His book "Unbroken: Turning...

This is a can't miss. My special guest is Bob Martin a Certified Meditation teacher with an MSW (Master of Social Work) to go with his JD (Juris Doctor). He has helped hundreds redesign their thinking for the life they dream of.

Bob is a published author and Professor of Wellness at Elon University, Bob blends Taoist wisdom, brain science, psychology, and humor to tackle everything from breaking free of limiting beliefs to findin...

Join me in my interview with Dr. Kristen Williamson—licensed professional counselor, neurodivergent advocate, and proud ringleader of a “neurospicy” family. Her life is a whirlwind of late-night epiphanies, busting mental health myths, and finding joy in the chaos of navigating autism, ADHD, and parenting kids who keep her on her toes. She has always felt like she was dancing to her own beat—but nobody gave her the playlist. It was...

Join the Conversation with Two Badasses in Mental Health Issues

In this episode, I sit down with Justine Rodes, host of the popular podcast Mentally A Bad Ass, for a no-holds-barred discussion about mental health topics.

Justine shares her journey with Bipolar II and how she’s learned to manage it, while also reflecting on her experiences growing up with a mother who faced her own mental health challenges. We dive into a range of imp...

Can it be true? Dyslexic and ADHDer David Chalk claims it's the real deal and I believe him. He is giving his Beta program away free if you sign up, at ReadingRoad.ai.

David was on the documentary "The Truth About Reading" (streaming on TUBI) where he was taught how to read faster and comprehend more. I dare Dyslectics to watch this documentary without crying. He went from reading 1 book a year to reading easily 20 books a month.

Li...

Join me as I talk with Dr. Fredric Schiffer about his new book. Goodbye Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & PTSD: The Life-Changing Science of Dual-Brain Psychology. Dr. Fredric Schiffer is a sought-after public speaker, best-selling author, psychiatrist and part-time assistant professor at Harvard.

Dr. Schiffer has a wealth of experience in psychiatry. He has been studying the relationship between past traumas, cerebral lateral...

This is a important episode. Khushboo Chabria and I have a discussion on the inclusion of Neurodivergents in society, especially in the workplace and education. That neurodiversity, like ADHD and Autism is not a mental disorder. Each person is important and desires accommodations for the type of brain that were born with.

Khushboo Chabria is a dynamic neurodiversity specialist, career coach, and mental health advocate who's reshapi...

Today’s guest is Helen Sernett, host of the podcast Sleep lists. She is a Sleep and Wellness Enthusiast. Her podcast reads a list of items usually in numerical, chronological, or alphabetical order that are all part of the same category. Simple but effective and she hopes no one gets to the end of the show.

If you’re still awake at the end , she suggests some ideas for drifting off to sleep. Helen suggests stringing a few episo...

The episode of Real “The best of OTR – Achieving Mental Health for Real”. Part 4 covers the year 2023. At the end of this year we will have a "Best Of years 2024 and 2025. Stay tuned for a message about moving forward with season ten at the end.

Nicole Kerr's Links from episode titled Deathless -The hope you are looking For" :

Book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Deathless-Near-Death-nce/dp/B0B92CH4KN

Website: https:/...

Meet Natalie Bedard (NatNat) an Energy healing Specialist: Regulating the Nervous System & Relieving Emotional & Mental Pain Transforming Anxiety into Empowerment through her brand LiftOneSelf.

Natalie has been a guest on several podcasts where she spoke about the importance of well-being and self-care. It is crucial to expand our self-awareness and understand our biology.

She believes that everyone is unique, and there is no...

The episode of Real “the best of OTR – Achieving Mental Health for Real”. Part 3 covers the remaining part of 2021 and all of 2022.

There will be a fourth and final Real episode to premier on Christmas day along with all parts of the series live on YouTube and Facebook live.

Here are the websites for all the guests on part 3. Enjoy.

Gigi Langer's Sites (Beating Anxiety, Depression and Addiction with Dr. Gigi Langer's Four Strategi...

Meet Anneke Elmhirst, a very interesting person who deals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I still think the diagnosis of ADHD is wrongly named since you don’t have to be Hyperactive. Also, I believe ADHD is just a different type of brain that has it’s advantages like hyperfocus and thinking out of the box. It is only a disorder from the viewpoint of the neurotypical. Anneke also thinks she has some Autistic ...

Come Join us for the second part of Real “the best of OTR – Achieving Mental Health for Real”. Part 2 picks up the remaining episodes of 2020 and the first part of 2021. This information packed episode brings you practical advice on how you can recover from any mental health conditions.

I like to dedicate this Real series to my guest in 2020 Dr. Allyson Boodram MD (Pediatrician). She died with lung cancer in 2022 caused by the 9/11...