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Beyond Well with Sheila Hamilton

Sheila Hamilton

300 episodes

Beyond Well With Sheila Hamilton is a podcast for people who want to learn tools for living better. Each week, we dive into a different aspect of mental health with our team of psychologists, psychiatrists, and people with lived experience. We cover: anxiety, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, depression, along with many other experiences that are not illness, but can be difficult: grief, relationships, self-esteem, and much more. We’d love to have you here.

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  1. Ep. 227/ Dr Polo. Staying Psychologically Grounded During Economic Downturns and Layoffs

    · 23 min

    Being laid off from work is one of the major traumas an individual can suffer. Our jobs have a profound impact on our financial well-being and sense of security, as well as providing a necessary social support and…

  2. Ep. 226/ Trish Walker/Honey, I’m Just Getting Started

    · 22 min

    Trish Walker turned a pivotal birthday into an opportunity for spiritual growth and self-development. Her bucket list of fifty mind expanding and heart thumping experiences taught Trish the value of reaching beyond our…

  3. Ep. 225 Episode Two, Opportunities and risks of psychedelics

    · 28 min

    Part two of our conversation with Dr. Brian Pilecki on the potential promise of psychedelics in a therapeutic setting. Dr. Brian Pilecki combs the findings of science with compassion and curiosity. He is research the…

  4. Ep. 224 Episode one, Opportunities and risks of psychedelics

    · 14 min

    Oregon has approved the use of psyilocybin in a clinical setting. Within the year, some practitioners will be licensed to guide people through a pcilosybin experience. Dr. Brian Pilecki is one of the psychologists who…

  5. Ep. 223/ Dr. Jenna Dr. Brian... Shame

    · 23 min

    Recorded Pre-Covid Lockdown in January of 2020. First released on Mar 23, 2020 Shame is the most painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior. But, as Dr. Goff and…

  6. Ep. 222/Michelle DeCourcy/Breast Implant Illness

    · 27 min

    Michelle DeCourcy is one of tens of thousands of women who are choosing to have their breast implants removed. After battling leukemia in her thirties, and learning about a type of cancer that is related to breast…

  7. Ep. 221/ Doctors, Do you like the Holidays?

    · 13 min

    Dr. Jenna LeJeune and Dr. Brian Goff talk about navigating the holiday season, and dealing with internal and external stress.

  8. Ep. 220/ Farzana Nayani/DEI and the Critical Role of Employee Resource Groups

    · 16 min

    Farzana Nayani (she/hers), is a recognized DEI specialist, international keynote speaker, and business coach. Of multiethnic Filipina-Pakistani background, Farzana is a passionate advocate for the multiracial…

  9. Ep. 219/Jenn Cassetta/The Art of Badassery

    · 18 min

    Jennifer Cassetta witnessed the attack on the twin towers and, months later, endured a personal attack. Jennifer turned to the wisdom of the dojo and the training and discipline of martial arts to strengthen her body,…

  10. Ep. 218/Dr. Raj, New Hope for People with Depression

    · 18 min

    Dr. Pritham Raj joins Sheila to discuss the newest FDA-approved treatments for depression, including Spravato, ketamine, and a fast-acting anti-depressant. For many people suffering from treatment-resistant depression,…

  11. Ep. 217/ Domi Shoemaker/A Genderflexing Queer Writer Loving Mid-Life

    · 22 min

    Domi Shoemaker identifies most strongly as a "Superfat gender flexing kinky queer writer and seeker of justice." Domi has always known they are different and did not try to "fit in" with the conservative, rigid norms…

  12. Ep. 216/Carolyn Donohoe Marieb, Confronting Substance Use

    · 17 min

    Carolyn Donohoe Marieb already had a busy career and one child when she learned she was pregnant with triplets. The overwhelm she felt led Marieb to lean on alcohol to cope, a familiar crutch for many overstressed…

  13. Ep. 215/Julia Stoops, Returning to our Authentic Self

    · 20 min

    Julia Stoops is an accomplished visual artist who took an extended break to write and publish her first novel. While the writing fulfilled her, the marketing and publicity experience was not what she imagined, and the…

  14. Ep. 214/Karen Karbo, Returning To Our Authentic Selves

    · 25 min

    One of the main components of mental strength is living in congruity with your values and your desires. We are focusing on stories of women who made complex and sometimes controversial decisions in mid-life to turn…

  15. Ep. 213/Dr. Norman Rosenthal, Poetry as Medicine

    · 33 min

    Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal is a world-renowned psychiatrist, public speakinger, and best selling author who is known for his innovative research and inspirational writing. In this interview, Dr. Rosenthal talks about…

  16. EP. 212/ Beyond Well Looks Back at Grief Dr. Jim Polo

    · 19 min

    No two people will experience the same range of emotions during grief. The experience of loss is as unique as our DNA, and any attempt to define its duration, intensity or lasting impact falls short. Dr. Jim Polo…

  17. EP. 211/ Beyond Well Looks Back at Grief/Ivan Maisel

    · 27 min

    Ivan Maisel is Vice President/Editorial and Senior Writer at on3.com. He has covered college football for nearly four decades, at ESPN, where he served as Editor-at-Large for ESPN College Football 150, Sports…

  18. EP. 210/ Beyond Well Looks Back at Grief/ Cheryl Strayed

    · 51 min

    Cheryl Strayed is a New York Times bestselling author, playwright, and screenwriter. This interview is a must listen for anyone who is also navigating grief and encountering people who cannot hold another person's…

  19. EP. 209/ Beyond Well Looks Back at Grief/ Dr. Goth Dr. Le June, Lois and Rich

    · 26 min

    Dr. Brian Goff and Dr. Jenna LeJeuene join us to talk about the myth of the "five stages of grief."

  20. EP. 208/ Beyond Well Looks Back at BiPolar Disorder/Kimi Culp

    · 35 min

    Kimi Culp is a multi-talented producer, writer, and person living with bipolar disorder. As a creative working in the demanding field of journalism, Culp relied on her hypomania to help her succeed--until she suffered…

  21. EP. 207/ Beyond Well Looks Back at BiPolar Disorder/Dave Dahl

    · 22 min

    Dave Dahl is the face of a multi-billion dollar bread-making company and the marketing genius behind the name, 'Dave's Killer Breads.' Dave isn't a killer, but he has made some pretty bad mistakes that landed him in…

  22. EP. 206/ Beyond Well Looks Back at BiPolar Disorder/Willa Goodfellow

    · 27 min

    Willa Goodfellow's extraordinary run through bipolar disorder may be familiar to others whose diagnosis was missed for many years: incredible highs, devastating lows, a difficulty maintaining relationships, a mercurial…

  23. EP. 205/ Beyond Well Looks Back at BiPolar Disorder/Dr. Polo

    · 26 min

    Dr. James Polo talks about the psychiatric complications of Bipolar Disorder and why it can be so difficult to diagnose and treat. People with bipolar disorder often wait to seek help until they have experienced a…

  24. EP. 204/ Beyond Well Looks Back at Depression/ Andrew Soloman

    · 27 min

    Andrew Solomon is a NYTimes bestselling author, and a thought leader on mental health and well-being. In his widely viewed Ted Speech, Solomon says, "The opposite of depression is not happiness, but vitality, and it…

  25. EP. 203/ Beyond Well Looks Back at Depression/ Lidia Yuknavitch

    · 30 min

    Lidia Yuknavitch is the author of several bestselling books, including her latest 'Thrust' which the Los Angeles Times calls the "Best Book of the Summer." Yuknavitch talks about the power of storytelling to make sense…

  26. EP. 202/ Beyond Well Looks Back at Depression/ Scott Erickson

    · 44 min

    This was one of the first episodes we recorded. Performance artist Scott Erickson describes in intimate detail how mid-life, young children, little sleep, and a desire to feel again led to his creation of the one-man…

  27. EP. 201/ Beyond Well Looks Back at Depression/ Kelly Williams Brown

    · 38 min

    Kelly Williams Brown wrote a bestselling book about adulting and then her life fell apart. In the book, "Easy Crafts for the Insane" Brown talks about how mental illness snuck up on her after divorce, friendship…

  28. Ep. 200/ Beyond Well looks back at Anxiety. The Anxiety Sisters Part 2

    · 29 min

    The Anxiety Sisters (Abs and Mags) bonded in college over their shared difficulty with just about everything that seemed to come easy for other students. Decades later, the two have built a substantial community of…

  29. Ep.199/ Beyond Well looks back at Anxiety. The Anxiety Sisters Part 1

    · 21 min

    The Anxiety Sisters (Abs and Mags) bonded in college over their shared difficulty with just about everything that seemed to come easy for other students. Decades later, the two have built a substantial community of…

  30. Ep.198/ Beyond Well looks back at Anxiety Harris Goldberg

    · 27 min

    Harris Goldberg is a skilled director and writer, and he also lives with debilitating anxiety and OCD. Goldberg's command of the internal parts of our lives that cause us pain and suffering is so evident in his…

  31. Ep.197/Beyond Well Looks Back at Anxiety Laryssa Birdseye

    · 35 min

    Portland-based pop-soul singer-songwriter Laryssa Birdseye is most known for emotionally powerful and sometimes scathing "break-up" songs. But Laryssa has plumbed emotional wreckage and heartache to get to the place…

  32. Bonus Episode/Dr. Raj, BiPolar Depression and TMS

    · 22 min

    Most people with bipolar disorder do not seek care when they are enjoying the perks of hypomania. They seek care when the behaviors of mania have destroyed their relationships, jobs, or careers, or they have sunk into…

  33. Ep.196/Beyond Well Looks Back at Anxiety Courtney Hameister

    · 30 min

    Comedic writer Courtenay Hameister takes an unflinching look at her life through the lens of anxiety. This is one of our most listened-to episodes because Courtenay is as real as anxiety, and anyone who has ever been…

  34. Ep. 195/May Music Mental Health Brittani Warrick

    · 33 min

    This month we are revisiting some of our favorite conversations with artists, musicians,, and influencers whose mental health journeys inspire and educate. Brittani Warwick is the niece of the famous Dionne Warwick,…

  35. Ep. 194/May Music Mental Health Storm Large

    · 35 min

    During the month of May, we are revisiting some of our favorite conversations with artists who have come to a place of deep awareness and respect for their mental well-being. Storm Large is an Author, Actress,…

  36. Ep. 193/May Music Mental Health Zak Carothers Portugal the Man

    · 29 min

    This month, we are revisiting some of our favorite conversations with artists whose mental health is pivotal to their music and creative expression. Zachary Carothers is a member of the Grammy Award-winning band…

  37. Ep. 192/May Music Mental Health Israel Nebeker of Blind Pilot

    · 32 min

    During mental health awareness month, we are revisiting some of our favorite interviews with musicians whose mental health stories inspire and transform. Israel Nebeker, lead singer with Blind Pilot talks about the…

  38. Ep. 191/May Music Mental Health Lauv

    · 18 min

    It is #mentalhealthawareness month and we are revisiting some of our favorite conversations with musical artists whose personal mental health challenges, victories and transformations are transformative. Sit back,…

  39. Ep. 190/Todd/What is Treatment Resistant Depression?

    · 17 min

    When a person fails a third or fourth anti-depressant, the chances of success on another round of medication fall to 6.7 percent. And yet many patients whose medications have stopped working are advised to keep trying.…

  40. Ep. 189/Daryl Tol Workplace Wellness

    · 29 min

    Daryl Tol is the Executive Vice President overseeing the One Mind at Work programs. He brings more than twenty years of healthcare leadership to One Mind, where a global coalition of employers and partners is…

  41. Ep. 188/ Psychological Grounding in Wartime 2

    · 21 min

    Dr. James Polo trained at the United States Army War College and has served two tours of duty as a behavioral health care specialist. Dr. Polo's expertise on how to remain psychologically grounded during times of war…

  42. Ep. 187/ Psychologically Grounding in Wartime 1

    · 21 min

    Dr. James Polo trained at the United States Army War College and has served two tours of duty as a behavioral health care specialist. Dr. Polo's expertise on how to remain psychologically grounded during times of war…

  43. Ep. 186/ Andrea Herron, A Manager's Role in Workplace Mental Health

    · 31 min

    Andrea Herron is a seasoned HR Executive, author of "There's an Elephant in Your Office," and host of the HR Scoop podcast. She is a passionate advocate for addressing mental health in the workplace, and bolstering…

  44. Ep.185/ Chris Cumming, Mental Health in the Workplace

    · 23 min

    Chris Cummings is the CEO of WellBeing at Work World, an integrated multi-channel platform to make the wellbeing of the workforce a strategic priority in every organization. In this interview, Chris talks about the…

  45. Ep. 184/ John Harrison, Mental Health in the Workplace

    · 27 min

    John Harrison is the General Manager of WebMd Health Services, where he is instrumental in developing the company's vision to empower organizations and their populations to improve well-being. John has more than 25…

  46. Ep.183/Dr Pritham Raj/Active Recovery TMS

    · 31 min

    Dr. R. Pritham Raj is both an internist and a board-certified psychiatrist. In this interview, he talks about the scientific evidence behind transcranial magentic stimulation, or TMS, an FDA approved therapy that is…

  47. Ep.182/Beyond Well Anxiety Sisters Part 2

    · 29 min

    Abby Greenberg and Maggie Saracheck (Abs and Mags) join Sheila in part two of a conversation about managing anxiety, the benefits and realities of medication management and why belonging to a growing community of…

  48. Ep.181/Beyond Well Anxiety Sisters Part 1

    · 21 min

    Abbie Greenberg and Maggie Saracheck (Abs and Mags) met in college when they struggled with anxiety. Their bond and daily conversations about coping led to a lifelong friendship and a new book-- The Anxiety Sisters…

  49. Ep.180/Beyond Well Yuvi Zalkow

    · 27 min

    Yuvi Zalkow is a writer, novelist, software developer and a man who deals with chronic pain through creativity, setting realistic goals, and loving his interior. This conversation with Yuvi about his new book, 'I Only…

  50. Ep.179/Beyond Well, Kimi Culp, Living Openly with Bipolar Disorder

    · 34 min

    Kimi Culp is a multi-media producer devoted to bringing original ideas and concepts to life online and onscreen. She is also a person who kept her diagnosis of bipolar disorder a secret to all but her closest friends…

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