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The Heart of the Work: Reflecting on the Journey with Dr. Graham Taylor – Episode 385
The legacy of these 300+ episodes isn’t just insight, it’s connection, courage, and a trail of conversations that mattered. In this special episode, Producer Peter Fenger turns the spotlight toward our very own host of Behavioral Health Today, Dr. Graham Taylor. Over the past five years, Graham has guided listeners through more than 300 episodes, creating space for honesty, healing, and human connection. His voice has become a trusted presence on the show, and his work in the field, whether as a clinician in Honolulu, founder of a nonprofit connecting clients to pro-bono therapy, or developer of test prep programs for aspiring professionals, has touched lives in countless ways. While Graham will be stepping back from his regular role on the podcast, this isn’t goodbye. The door remains open, and we know this won’t be the last time we collaborate. Today, we pause to reflect on the journey so far: the conversations that moved us, the lessons we’ll carry, and the heart behind the work. Join us as we celebrate the impact of this podcast, and the person who's helped shape its soul.
View this EpisodeThe Weightless Cure: Reimagining Mental Health Through Float Therapy with Dr. Katelyn Lehman– Episode 387
Float therapy isn’t an escape—it’s a return: to your body, your breath, and your baseline. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon speaks with Dr. Katelyn Lehman, a pioneering psychologist and founder of Quantum Clinic, a Los Angeles-based wellness center at the forefront of heart-brain coherence and nervous system healing. Recognized by Goop, the LA Times, NBC, and Beverly Hills Times, Dr. Lehman is leading a movement of radical reconnection—bridging science and spirituality to transform how we heal. Her clinic blends floatation therapy, biofeedback, and coherence training to offer powerful, preventative mental health care. Together, we explore her journey from political and cultural psychology to founding Quantum Clinic, the therapeutic power of deep rest, how this model supports trauma recovery and psychedelic integration, and why she believes the future of mental health lies in stillness, safety, and self-awareness.
View this EpisodeBeyond Naloxone: Rethinking Overdose Prevention Through Harm Reduction with Dr. Jorge Petit & Leah Harris – Episode 386
Overdose prevention starts before the crisis, with compassion, planning, and real-world tools that save lives upstream. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Dr. Jorge Petit and Leah Harris from Zero Overdose, a national nonprofit dedicated to preventing overdose deaths through education, empowerment, and harm reduction. Dr. Jorge Petit, Strategy and Development Officer at Zero Overdose, brings over 30 years of experience in community and public psychiatry, advocating for people impacted by mental health and substance use. He has led major initiatives at Coordinated Behavioral Care and Beacon Health Options, and is the founder of Quality Healthcare Solutions. Leah Harris, a Trainer at Zero Overdose, draws on two decades of experience as a speaker and advocate, along with her own lived experience with substance use and recovery. She’s worked with the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, NASMHPD, and PEERS to advance trauma-informed, person-centered approaches. Together, Jorge and Leah introduce the Overdose Safety Planning Specialist Training—a transformative program that equips providers, peers, and loved ones with the skills to assess and reduce overdose risks. Through frameworks, roleplay, and harm reduction strategies, the training empowers people to meet individuals where they are, without shame or stigma.
View this EpisodeThe Heart of the Work: Reflecting on the Journey with Dr. Graham Taylor – Episode 385
The legacy of these 300+ episodes isn’t just insight, it’s connection, courage, and a trail of conversations that mattered. In this special episode, Producer Peter Fenger turns the spotlight toward our very own host of Behavioral Health Today, Dr. Graham Taylor. Over the past five years, Graham has guided listeners through more than 300 episodes, creating space for honesty, healing, and human connection. His voice has become a trusted presence on the show, and his work in the field, whether as a clinician in Honolulu, founder of a nonprofit connecting clients to pro-bono therapy, or developer of test prep programs for aspiring professionals, has touched lives in countless ways. While Graham will be stepping back from his regular role on the podcast, this isn’t goodbye. The door remains open, and we know this won’t be the last time we collaborate. Today, we pause to reflect on the journey so far: the conversations that moved us, the lessons we’ll carry, and the heart behind the work. Join us as we celebrate the impact of this podcast, and the person who's helped shape its soul.
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