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Behavioral Health Today Podcast
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Our podcast is designed to share unique and relevant topics occurring within our world and communities, and bring them a behavioral and mental health perspective.

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In this episode, host Sharlee Dixon sits down with Dr. Cara McNulty, CEO of Vibrant Emotional Health, the national organization behind the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Listen here: podbean.com/eas/pb-rm4mt... #VibrantEmotionalHealth #988Lifeline
February 7, 2026 at 12:05 AM
When life falls apart, the real work isn’t out there … it’s learning how to come home to your nervous system. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Dr. Nicole Dolan — writer, former clinician, and intuitive coach. Listen here: podbean.com/eas/pb-x5ary... #artofchaos #behavioralhealthtoday
February 3, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Stop chasing vague goals like “being healthier.” Real change starts when you discover your why, shift your mindset, and commit to progress, not perfection. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon, LMSW, MEd sits down with James Thompson, MD. Watch full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8cB...
January 31, 2026 at 12:43 AM
What happened to the idea of staying at one job for 30 years and retiring with a gold watch? Sharlee Dixon is joined by Peter Fenger to unpack the rise of quiet quitting and what it really says about today’s workforce. Listen: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-hxeiq... #burnout #quietquitting
January 27, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Peter Fenger sits down with three powerful storytellers: Chelli Look and filmmaking duo Blue Gerber and Jason Gerber. Their latest documentary, “Dawn Dusk”, captures Chelli’s personal journey with care, beauty, and deep respect for the healing power of art. Listen: podbean.com/eas/p…#dawnduskfilmlm
January 22, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Fear isn’t the enemy, it’s a messenger. And when we learn how to listen, we reclaim our power. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Dr. Vadim Dekhtyar, a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and licensed NLP trainer. Listen here: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-gni37... #conqueringfear #podcast
January 22, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Release is not recovery, unless we build a bridge. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon is joined by Dr. Joshua Hall, FAOAAM, to examine what it truly takes to rehabilitate substance use disorder at the moment people leave incarceration. Listen here: podbean.com/eas/p…#substanceusedisorderer
January 22, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Child sexual abuse thrives in silence, but healing thrives in community. When survivors are seen, supported, and believed, resilience becomes possible. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Chris Yadon from Saprea. Listen: podbean.com/eas/pb-f4234... #CSAAwareness #Saprea #podcast
January 8, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Continuing education is required, but the way we earn it is evolving. Peter Fenger is joined by Sharlee Dixon to explore the growing shift toward podcast-based continuing education (CEs) for mental health professionals. Listen here: podbean.com/eas/pb-e7d5r... #continuingeducation
December 31, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Stop chasing vague goals like “being healthier.” Real change starts when you discover your why, shift your mindset, and commit to progress, not perfection. We're joined by Dr. James Thompson, physician and author. Listen: podbean.com/eas/pb-svzqy... #fearlesswellness #podcast
December 31, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Change one person, change a community, that’s the quiet power behind resilience training. In this episode, Peter Fenger sits down with Andy Pierce, a Master Resilience Expert with a graduate degree in Performance Psychology. Watch full episode here: youtu.be/Td0Mdg8ofNU #resilience #podcast
December 23, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Storytelling isn’t about explaining people, it’s about humanizing them so we can finally see each other. In this episode, Peter Fenger sits down with John Morgan, a filmmaker, social worker, and co-founder of Live Your Purpose Media. Listen here: podbean.com/eas/pb-rvhbu... #LiveYourPurpose
December 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
SchoolPulse is reshaping student mental health by shifting from reactive crisis response to proactive, human-driven outreach. Peter Fenger speaks with Iuri Melo, a licensed therapist with more than 20 years of experience. Listen here: podbean.com/eas/pb-vdjei... #schoolpulse #podcast
December 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Infertility isn’t a failure, it’s a complex story your body is trying to tell, and you deserve someone who listens. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Dr. Gabriela Rosa, renowned fertility specialist. Listen here: podbean.com/eas/pb-x6nnm... #fertility #podcast
December 12, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Change one person, change a community, that’s the quiet power behind resilience training. In this episode, Peter Fenger sits down with Andy Pierce, a Master Resilience Expert. Listen here: podbean.com/eas/pb-cggap... #resilience #ibounceup #podcast
December 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Healing isn’t a rescue moment, it’s a long, supported journey. Survivors deserve time, safety, and people who show up. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Erin Williamson, the Chief Programs & Strategy Officer at Love146. Listen here: podbean.com/eas/pb-dpchi... #Love146 #Podcast
December 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
If 87% of profits come from 5% of gamblers, the game isn’t fair. It’s engineered. In this episode of BHT Bytes, hosts Sharlee Dixon and Peter Fenger take a compelling look at the rapid rise of sports betting and how it’s transforming our culture. Listen here: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-8as6w...
December 2, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Teaching social skills isn’t just about steps, it’s about helping kids understand why connection matters and how to cope when things don’t go as planned. We're joined by Melissa Connor-Santos, M.A., BCBA, MA, BCBA. Watch full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=lel8... #ACT #ABA
November 27, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Safe communities scale care: when people feel protected, they finally feel seen. In this episode, Peter Fenger sits down with Tamar Blue, Founder and CEO of MentalHappy. Listen here: podbean.com/eas/pb-txiix... #mentalhappy #mentalhealth #behavioralhealthtoday
November 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Teaching social skills isn’t just about steps, it’s about helping kids understand why connection matters and how to cope when things don’t go as planned. Sharlee Dixon, LMSW, MEd sits down with Melissa Connor-Santos. Listen: podbean.com/eas/pb-ak59v... #ACT #Podcast #BCBA
November 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Comfort numbs us. Connection heals us. In this episode, Peter Fenger sits down with Mo Edjlali, founder and CEO of Mindful Leader, the world’s largest provider of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training. Listen here: podbean.com/eas/pb-wec84... #mindfulness #podcast
November 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Grief doesn’t shrink, we grow around it. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon, LMSW, MEd sits down with Amy Pickett-Williams, LCSW, a seasoned psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience specializing in grief, trauma, and somatic therapy. Listen: podbean.com/eas/pb-gazyd... #grief #yoga #mentalhealth
November 8, 2025 at 12:32 AM
In this episode of BHT Bytes, hosts Peter Fenger and Sharlee Dixon dive into the world of peer recovery specialists, the unsung heroes of addiction and mental health recovery. Listen here: podbean.com/eas/pb-ve2an... #PeerRecovery #Podcast
November 3, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s about creating habits that feel good, fit your rhythm, and truly stick. In this episode, Peter Fenger sits down with Andrea Leigh Rogers, wellness entrepreneur. Listen: podbean.com/eas/pb-emd7v... #wellness #xtendbarre #behavioralhealthtoday
October 31, 2025 at 11:32 PM
One coached moment can transform a lifetime of connection. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Dr. Alisa Bahl, a clinical psychologist and associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia. Listen here: podbean.com/eas/pb-7g9he... #PCIT
October 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM