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Rate & Review NowSharlee is the lead host of Behavioral Health Today, and a dedicated behavioral health professional with nearly two decades of experience as a social worker. Holding dual Master’s degrees in Social Work and Trauma-Informed Education, she brings a rich, multifaceted perspective to the conversations she leads—both on her show and in her everyday practice. Currently licensed as a Master’s Level Social Worker in South Carolina and actively pursuing clinical licensure in North Carolina, Sharlee has served communities across both states in roles spanning child protective services, public education, postsecondary education and now as a Renal Social Worker.
A passionate advocate for lifelong learning and holistic well-being, Sharlee has spoken at local and national social work conferences, leading professional development sessions on topics such as self-care, food deserts, and trauma-informed care. She has also provided post secondary instruction on the undergraduate level. Her work is grounded in a strengths-based, open-minded approach, fueled by curiosity and deep empathy for people from all walks of life.
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BHT Bytes – 400 Episodes of Growth: A Celebration of Change & Community – Episode 400
Helping people help people has always been at the heart of what we do, and reaching 400 episodes is only possible because of you, our listeners. In this milestone episode of BHT Bytes, host Peter Fenger and co-host Sharlee Dixon pause to reflect on the journey so far: where we began, how the show has evolved, and the memories that have shaped us along the way. From producing to hosting, from weekly conversations to live summits, the podcast has grown alongside the larger Triad mission to serve the behavioral and mental health community. Whether you’ve been here since episode one or just joined recently, this celebration is about gratitude, growth, and the ongoing mission to help people help people.
View this EpisodeBHT Bytes – 400 Episodes of Growth: A Celebration of Change & Community – Episode 400
Helping people help people has always been at the heart of what we do, and reaching 400 episodes is only possible because of you, our listeners. In this milestone episode of BHT Bytes, host Peter Fenger and co-host Sharlee Dixon pause to reflect on the journey so far: where we began, how the show has evolved, and the memories that have shaped us along the way. From producing to hosting, from weekly conversations to live summits, the podcast has grown alongside the larger Triad mission to serve the behavioral and mental health community. Whether you’ve been here since episode one or just joined recently, this celebration is about gratitude, growth, and the ongoing mission to help people help people.
View this EpisodeHeart-Centered Hypnotherapy & the Path to Emotional Freedom with Judi Vitale – Episode 399
Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy gives the inner child a chance to finally be heard and healed. In this episode, host Sharlee Dixon sits down with Judi Vitale, a writer, speaker, and empowerment coach with more than 30 years of experience helping people discover their inner strength and live authentically. Judi’s horoscopes have been featured in Marie Claire, Redbook, Seventeen.com, and Tarot.com. She is certified by the NCGR Professional Astrologers’ Alliance and combines astrology, mindfulness, and transpersonal coaching in her work. Through workshops, retreats, and private sessions, she helps clients reduce stress, increase productivity, and reconnect with the divine spark within. Together, Sharlee and Judi explore the transformative power of Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy, discussing how this unique approach supports the mind-body connection, heals unresolved trauma, rewrites limiting beliefs, and fosters deep emotional freedom.
View this EpisodeQuiet Rooms, Strong Bonds: Healing Substance-Exposed Infants & Their Families with Tara Sundem – Episode 398
Healing babies begins with healing families. In this episode, host Sharlee Dixon welcomes Tara Sundem, Co-Founder of Hushabye Nursery and a nationally recognized advocate for neonatal wellness. With over 27 years in neonatal nursing—18 as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner—Tara has devoted her career to transforming care for substance-exposed infants and their parents. Specializing in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), she created the HOPPE program at Hushabye Nursery to provide compassionate, trauma-informed support for pregnant women with opioid use disorder. Named a Health Care Hero in 2021, Tara is leading a movement to shift neonatal care from crisis management to family-centered healing. Together, Sharlee and Tara explore the growing crisis of substance-exposed newborns, the barriers families face in traditional healthcare systems, and how Hushabye Nursery’s innovative model reduces reliance on medication, integrates behavioral health care, and nurtures lasting recovery for both babies and parents.
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