Ultimate Potential: A Mental Health Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Tony Mosier and Craig LaMont, founders of Telos Academy and licensed family therapists, discuss with various experts the mental health community especially as it pertains to the youth of our society.
Driven by a passion for helping youth, Brad Matheson fell in love with the concept of mental health support. Despite treatment's importance, many people who need it find it too expensive. Choose Mental Health is a founding organization that has been instrumental in reducing the stigma of mental health issues through education, guidance on accessing resources, and providing scholarships to help pay for treatment. By partnering with third parties, they provide options for families to succeed.
Have you ever wanted the cheat codes for life? Transitioning from treatment to everyday life is a crucial step in the recovery process. Our experts will share valuable tips and insights in this month's podcast. Learn how to navigate life after treatment and continue your mental health journey with Hayley Caddes and Colin MacDonald, from Not Therapy.www.nottherapy.me
"Do the opposite of your instincts". In this month's podcast, Larry Smith, LCMHC, Clinical Director of Geneva Center and Vineyard Primary Care and Assessment, discusses DBT Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and insights. Do you or any of your loved ones want to radically accept and move forward with mindfulness?
Join us, along with Sheriff Juan Figueroa, as we discuss mental health and policy. What needs to be changed, and what is changing regarding mental health in the public arena.
"The best anti-anxiety medicine is good information, and the best antidepressant is connection." Dr. James Palmer speaks on his experience as a child and adolescent psychiatrist in a world full of technology and both good and bad information.
Laurie Laird-Trandum joins us this month to discuss the education system and mental challenges. Why do kids with challenges fall between the cracks in a typical educational environment? How can better the public education system when it comes to children who struggle? Listen in.
Monte Criddle, a Telos founder and family man, discusses with us the subject of the blended family and advice from a therapist who exists in one.
This month: Craig speaks to Elizabeth Berardi about her son Carter, a former Telos student, who passed away due to treatment oversight that resulted in an overdose. Craig and Elizabeth discuss the many failures within the treatment space and what can be done to lift the industry up and become more effective at treating mental illness and addiction.
Kevin Owen is a Licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor at Telos, working in the newest addition to our treatment services Carter House. Kevin has had a long history of substance abuse counseling that directly stemmed from his own personal addiction.
This week, Tony & Craig talk with Kevin about substance abuse, it's stigma, it's hold on youth and solutions to the root causes of addiction. This is enlightening conversation meant for those who struggle, those who know someone struggling and for anyone else.
Steven R. Covey emphasized consistent quality improvement. Mining data is Barry Fell's primary focus as Executive Director. As the Substance Use Disorders landscape has changed over the last few years, the data showed that changes needed to be made to treatment. To learn more about the programs Telos has added, tune in to hear Barry Fell and Craig Lamont's discussion on Substance Use recovery work and what Telos is doing to assist, along with the additional programs designed to help students reach their ultimate potential.
This month we tackle one of the strongest (no pun intended) ways to positively impact your own mental health. Justin Levine is not only a sponsored athlete and the Neurofitness Director at Telos, but he's also a former student. Tune in this week to hear how Justin went from struggling with his mental health in his youth to where he is now, and how physical fitness played its role.
This month, Dr. Ryan Anderson discusses the role of video games on mental health, both positive and negative. We also discuss much more. Tune in and learn!
Kylie Shields is the Director of Life Skills at Telos and works directly with the Life Coaching program at Telos. This month, Craig talks about that program and the benefits of it with Kylie. Listen in.
On this month's episode, Craig interviews Tony on lasting happiness. Tony lays out actual scientific studies on what created lasting happiness. You'll want to listen to this. Take notes.
Many alumni move on to great accomplishments. Many revisit to share their successes. On this months podcast alumni, MattyX shares his music, lyrics and his journey through Telos and beyond.
Alice, a licensed dietitian and mental health counselor in Florida, works with patients with eating disorders. She has helped many families place their children in residential treatment centers, but when it came time to place her child, she found she knew very little about what would come next. Join us in our discussion about the steps in therapy for children and what you might expect along that journey.
Sometimes we prioritize physical health over mental health, if we feel “off” or broken how do you choose a therapist and why? This month Nathan Sellers shares how he helps his clients heal, grow and become. Nathan Sellers, LCSW, is a Master Clinician. For a decade Nathan was Telos' Clinical Director and therapist. Nathan has moved his expertise and genuine care for others to his private practice. To reach Nathan visit his website at nathansellers.org, follow his YouTube channel @nathansellers-heal.grow.become and/or listen to his podcast, The Healing Process.
Hayley Hasselhoff, daughter of David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach, is an American actress and curve model. Hayley is also an advocate of acceptance in fashion, body image and mental health. Hayley's guest appearance on this month's podcast shares her passion for Choose Mental Health, a children's mental health nonprofit and her platform for body image awareness. Her approach to wellness is impacting thousands and can also be seen on her podcast, Redefine You: A Conversation for Wellbeing. Tune in for a mental health treat and learn how mental health is impacting our youth. For more information on Hayley's causes such as the mental health awareness initiative 'Check In With You' and 'Teens Helping Teens', a group which raises funds and awareness for Children's Hospital Los Angeles, visit her podcast, "Redefine You: A Conversation For Wellbeing".
John Hall, Therapist, Director of Research, and Chief Quality Officer discusses PrTMS of peronalized repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and the tremendous improvements our clients have reported. PrTMS is one of several cutting edge treatments that can be an alternative to taking medications and it is building momentum as results become more evident. Listen to the science behind PrTMS and how it can improve anxiety, depression, sleep, concussions, and other mental health condidtions by helping to synchronize the brain in this month's podcast.
Tony Mosier and Craig LaMont speak openly about some practical tips for how to find quality mental health care, Utah’s raised requirements for mental health facilities, and the good that has come from the voices of concern.
A Parent's View - Annie, Mother of a Telos Alum, Speaks To Their Journey Through Treatment
Welcome to the third episode of the Telos podcast, 'Ultimate Potential: A Mental Health Podcast.' Our hosts Craig LaMont CEO, and Tony Mosier, COO, interview Annie, mother of a Telos alum student. Annie speaks about their journey through treatment and shares her advice for those beginning their journey.
We hope the information shared will provide information and insights to parents, individuals and leaders who support those with mental health needs.
For more information on the links shared in the podcast:
IECA Website: https://www.iecaonline.com/
Therapeutic Consulting Association Website: https://www.therapeuticconsulting.org/
How to help your children's mental health through the holidays (pg 14-15): https://issuu.com/activekidsdir.../docs/november_2022_afm_vf
The Anatomy of Peace book: https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Peace.../dp/1626564310
This episode we talk in depth on Barry’s book Consequential Choices: 10 Questions You MUST Ask When Researching Adolescent Treatment. We cover how parents feel when dealing with a child who needs help beyond outpatient therapy and where to go from there.
Welcome to the first episode of the Telos podcast, 'Ultimate Potential: A mental health podcast'. Our hosts Craig LaMont, CEO, and Tony Mosier, COO, both Co-founders of Telos, aim to provide information and insights to parents, individuals, and leaders who support those with mental health needs.
This week's guests are Chris Perkins and Rod Andrus. Chris currently serves as an executive coach and consultant to leaders and organizations in the mental health field. Chris has been serving and leading in the mental health space for thirty-one years in various roles, including division president, regional vice president, CEO of an acute hospital, and executive director of multiple programs across the continuum of care. Chris is passionate about leading and mentoring individuals who want to make a real impact in the mental health field.
Rod is the founder of Bridge House, a very unique mental health treatment program that caters to young adults and adults with many complex needs. Rod's focus has been to eliminate the revolving door of emergency mental health situations that treats the patient rather than their symptoms. The facility is a beautiful home with healing dignity for patients. Rod is a real pioneer in this space.
We hope you will find the podcasts instructive and encouraging!