Behavioral Health Today

Bringing a mental-health perspective to today's trending topics.

Triad's flagship podcast, 400+ episodes of conversation about clinical practice, policy, and professional well-being. Hosted by Sharlee R. Dixon, LMSW.

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Triad's flagship podcast.

Behavioral Health Today brings a mental health perspective to today's trending topics. Hosted by Sharlee R. Dixon, LMSW, with new conversations every week — covering clinical practice, policy shifts, and what it actually takes to do this work well. 400+ episodes across 15 ongoing categories, downloaded a quarter-million-plus times by clinicians, students, and the curious.

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Sharlee R. Dixon, LMSW

Lead Host, Behavioral Health Today

Sharlee is 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 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 on self-care, food deserts, and trauma-informed care. 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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Episode 448 · Latest

Deconstructing Your Beliefs to Lead from the Heart with Dr. D. Ivan Young

Your greatest leadership value isn't birthed from your perfection, but from your pressure points. The things that broke your heart or kept you up at night are the exact experiences that unlock genuine, durable leadership.

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Five of our latest conversations — leadership, the MFT exam handbook update, anxiety, and what it means to live well.

Episode 447 · May 19, 2026

Living in the Happy Adjacent: When the Perfect Facade Falls Apart with Danielle Diamond

We're conditioned to stand right next to everything we thought we wanted — the money, the status, the life that looks right from the outside — and still feel empty. Real contentment isn't a checklist.

Episode 446 · May 18, 2026

BHT Bytes — Navigating the March 2026 MFT Exam Handbook Changes

The 2026 National MFT Exam isn't exactly the test you thought you were studying for. A quiet, unannounced revision in March 2026 moved the goalposts — here's what changed and what it means for candidates.

Episode 445 · May 12, 2026

Soft Hearts & Firm Spines: Redefining ROI as a Ripple of Impact with AmyK Hutchens

You aren't broken; you are simply buried. True alignment begins the moment you stop "proving" and start playing. Peter Fenger talks with AmyK Hutchens, an international award-winning speaker.

Episode 444 · May 5, 2026

Rewired: How High Achievers Break the Burnout Cycle from the Inside Out with Garrett Wood

The beliefs that once protected you may be the very ones quietly holding you back. Sharlee Dixon sits down with Garrett Wood, Executive Well-Being Coach, on closing that gap.

Episode 443 · April 28, 2026

Worry into Wisdom: The Art of Awakening Through Anxiety with Jake Rubin

We often feel trapped by our fears, yet the "cage" of anxiety has no back. Freedom doesn't require a key — it requires the courage to turn around and walk out of the false beliefs.

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