On Your Mind

Timothy J. Hayes, Psy.D.
  • 4.7 (15)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Biweekly

What’s on your mind? Are you or a loved one struggling with mental health challenges? Do you have a specific personal or professional interest in mental health? Perhaps you are looking to build mental and emotional resiliency. The On Your Mind podcast by Journey’s Dream brings together professionals in the field who are successfully supporting people through mental health challenges to a place of true and lasting well-being. Here you will find hope and inspiration. You will walk away with practical tools and pathways to innovative, effective solutions. Connect to a community who believes you can be well and will support you moving from a place of fear to a place of opportunity.Every week, our host Timothy J. Hayes, Psy.D, will be joined by practitioners, thought leaders, and experts in the field of mental health who offer solutions, actual next steps, and tangible tools. In addition to professionals, the podcast will feature individuals sharing their own inspirational stories of transformation and recovery. About Journey’s Dream –Anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder, suicide, psychosis, eating disorders, behavioral disorders, trauma. These are just some of the mental health challenges experienced by people of all ages, races, and social classes. The non-profit organization, Journey’s Dream, was founded on the belief that restoring wellness involves more than recovering from symptoms and that mental health challenges can be opportunities for personal transformation. Journey’s Dream is a portal to a world of mental health solutions, including:- Practitioner Network: access to a global network of professional who practice functional medicine and integrative mental health care, and who believe that mental illness can be temporary. – Digital Solutions Portal: a collection of tools, programs, and resources that have been used to bring about mental wellness.- Mentoring Program: a community of skilled mentors and peers who have experienced healing following trauma and mental health challenges.- Public Education: At Journey’s Dream we are passionate about changing the narrative around mental illness; shifting the conversation from one of fear and struggle to one of hope and solutions. This is achieved through the On Your Mind podcast and blog, three books published by our founders and local/national speaking engagements.- Optimal Being Program: The founders of Journey’s Dream have invested more than $1,000,000 of private funding to develop, implement and refine a state-of-the-art, multimedia experience called the Optimal Being® program. About Our Host —-Timothy J. Hayes, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Crystal Lake, Illinois. With 44+ years of experience supporting individuals and families, Dr. Hayes integrates mind/body techniques into a client-friendly model that emphasizes how people possess within themselves the resources necessary to deal effectively with a wide variety of problems and challenges.Through therapy and support groups, Dr. Hayes has helped countless individuals and families. Offering “cutting edge” mental health services, he integrates some of the newest and most effective approaches into a results-oriented therapy style. Dr. Hayes employs such tools as EMDR (trauma reduction technique), Depth Oriented Brief Therapy Training (Coherence Therapy), Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET), the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and the Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (BEST).In addition to his role as therapist and parenting expert, he speaks professionally on a wide variety of topics related to mental health, relationships, and the mind/body connection.

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    21h ago

    Gabrielle Rutten, M.D. - International Trainer, Author, And The Appointed Successor To EFT Founder Gary Craig

    Are you ready to stop managing your stress and start dissolving it? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gabrielle Rutten—a medical doctor, author, and the appointed successor to EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) founder Gary Craig. Join us as we explore the evolution of EFT, moving from the "gold standard" of physical tapping to the  profound, spiritual integration of "Optimal EFT" and the Unseen Therapist. Dr. Rutten shares how to break free from the "garbage" of conditioned thought patterns, sever the link between daily triggers and your sympathetic stress response, and finally step out of the prison of your own mind. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or completely new to energy healing, this conversation offers a bridge between science and soul, proving that true healing is about far more than just treating symptoms—it's about reclaiming your personal peace. What you’ll learn in this episode: The Evolution of EFT: How Gary Craig’s vision expanded from physical tapping to meditation and spiritual connection.Breaking the Loop: Why simply "understanding" your stress isn't enough to stop it, and how to decondition your amygdala.Non-Local Consciousness: Challenging the medical model that says your brain creates your reality.The Power of Forgiveness: Why self-forgiveness is the ultimate tool for personal and world peace. Tune in to discover how you can rewrite your internal narrative and tap into a life of greater balance and emotional freedom.  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the On Your Mind Community today: journeysdream.orgTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube

    51 min
  2. Chelsea Horton - Somatic Coach, Educator, And Founder Of Healing Embodied

    Jun 23

    Chelsea Horton - Somatic Coach, Educator, And Founder Of Healing Embodied

    Are you stuck in a loop of "thought-feeling fusion," where your anxiety tells you that your racing thoughts are the absolute truth? In our latest episode, we sit down with somatic coach Chelsea Horton, founder of Healing Embodied, to discuss why healing requires more than just talk therapy. Chelsea reveals how to move past the mind-body split and use your innate creativity to transform anxiety into a tool for self-discovery and safety. In this episode, we explore: Anxiety as Creativity: Why your anxious mind is actually a brilliant creative force—and how to redirect that energy toward healing.Beyond the "Talk": Simple somatic techniques to ground yourself when trauma or stress keep you disconnected from your body.Building Safety: How to move away from "thought-feeling fusion" and start trusting your body's wisdom again. Whether you're a practitioner looking to deepen your clinical work or someone ready to get out of your head and into your body, this conversation is your guide to a more grounded, compassionate life. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the On Your Mind Community today: journeysdream.orgTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube

    43 min
  3. Dawna Daigneault - Author Of Understanding Self-Worth: A Guide To Worth-Conscious Theory And Psychotherapeutic Practice

    Jun 16

    Dawna Daigneault - Author Of Understanding Self-Worth: A Guide To Worth-Conscious Theory And Psychotherapeutic Practice

    Ever feel like you’re constantly "working for your worth"? Most of us have internalized stories of unworthiness that shape how we think, feel, and relate to others. But what if your self-worth wasn't something you had to earn, but a birthright you’ve simply forgotten to honor? In this insightful interview, I sat down with therapist and author Dawna Daigneault, author of Understanding Self-Worth: A Guide to Worth Conscious Theory and Psychotherapeutic Practice. We dive deep into why "okayness" isn't enough, how childhood conditioning creates "lost worth stories," and practical, actionable ways to finally reclaim the truth of your inherent value. If you’ve ever struggled with shame or the feeling that you need to do more to be enough, this conversation is for you. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the On Your Mind Community today: journeysdream.orgTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube

    45 min
  4. Ksenia J. Merck On Artist, Architect, And Creative Storyteller

    May 26

    Ksenia J. Merck On Artist, Architect, And Creative Storyteller

    Meet Ksenia J. Merck. For decades, she’s been an esteemed architect, mastering the art of physical structure in large-scale airport design. But Ksenia is also a profound artist and creative storyteller, whose latest project transcends the blueprints of the material world. After experiencing deep personal loss, Ksenia channeled her grief into a mission: posthumously publishing and illustrating her late husband's science fiction novel, Ghost Flower. This isn't just a tale of time travel, aliens, and saving humanity in 2035—it's a testament to a love that transcends time and a powerful tool for healing. Discover how Ksenia used art to navigate her grief journey, find a new purpose, and bring this inspiring, genre-blending story to life. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the On Your Mind Community today: journeysdream.orgTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube

    23 min
  5. Tim McDonald, Author Of The New Book - From Patient To Advocate

    May 5

    Tim McDonald, Author Of The New Book - From Patient To Advocate

    Stage 4 cancer is a devastating diagnosis, but for Tim McDonald, it was the beginning of a powerful mission. In this episode, Tim shares his incredible journey of transforming from a patient told he had no options into a fierce healthcare advocate. Learn how he became the "general manager" of his own care, why mental health is crucial for survivors, and the simple but profound way he handles loss in the advocacy world. This conversation is an essential guide to turning survivorship into impact, just like in his book, From Patient to Advocate: Turning Survivorship into Impact. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the On Your Mind Community today: journeysdream.orgTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube

    33 min
  6. Kristine B. Jensen, LCSW - Author Of Bruised Not Broken: Healing The Shame Of A Troubled Childhood

    Apr 28

    Kristine B. Jensen, LCSW - Author Of Bruised Not Broken: Healing The Shame Of A Troubled Childhood

    Shame stemming from childhood trauma seems impossible to shake off. These are deep wounds that sometimes even time cannot heal, making self-doubt a constant part of your life. Timothy J. Hayes, Psy.D sits down with licensed psychotherapist and certified trauma professional Kristine B. Jensen, LCSW, who discusses how to recognize patterns of shame and finally unlock your most confident self. Looking back to her own battles with poor self-esteem, anxiety, and depression, Kristine explains why it is never too late to experience self-healing and face your trauma. Kristine also breaks down the three most critical elements of genuine forgiveness, how to stop rejecting genuine compliments, and what motivated her to write her book, Bruised Not Broken. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the On Your Mind Community today: journeysdream.orgTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube

    48 min
  7. Christopher Wesley - Fine Artist - Fiction Author - Transformational Coach

    Apr 14

    Christopher Wesley - Fine Artist - Fiction Author - Transformational Coach

    What if the stories you’ve been living aren’t the ones you’re meant to keep? In this powerful conversation, Christopher J. Wesley—fine artist, fiction author, and transformational advisor—shares how transformational storytelling can help people reframe trauma, rewrite identity, and reconnect with their true nature. Drawing from his own lived experiences, he introduces a framework of story, narrative, and mythology to help individuals understand the patterns shaping their lives. Through creative expression, emotional awareness, and intentional identity-building, this episode explores how to move beyond survival mode and create a future rooted in truth, resilience, and self-authorship. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the On Your Mind Community today: journeysdream.orgTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube

    37 min
  8. Jeanette Shaw, Author of Healing Generations: One Breath At A Time

    Apr 14

    Jeanette Shaw, Author of Healing Generations: One Breath At A Time

    Are you ready to break free from pain that you didn't even know you were carrying? Many of us unknowingly bear the emotional and energetic burdens of generational trauma, fear, and unresolved wounds. In this revealing conversation, we talk with creative educator and self-healing practitioner Jeanette  Shaw, the author of the powerful new book, Healing Generations: One Breath at a Time. Drawing on over 30 years of teaching experience and her own journey, Jeanette shares her personal story of healing from profound abuse and the deep-seated thought distortions it created about her self-worth. Discover the essential tools—including the "Forgiveness process" and breathwork—that allowed her to move from denial and physical pain to clarity and self-love. Jeanette’s book offers a pathway to hope and transformation, demonstrating that you are not defined by what happened to you. It's time to stop pushing down the past and start clearing your energy for the generations forward and backwards. Start your healing, one breath at a time. For more information or to request a workshop or an individual session go to www.healingthewholewoman.org. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the On Your Mind Community today: journeysdream.orgTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube

    47 min
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What’s on your mind? Are you or a loved one struggling with mental health challenges? Do you have a specific personal or professional interest in mental health? Perhaps you are looking to build mental and emotional resiliency. The On Your Mind podcast by Journey’s Dream brings together professionals in the field who are successfully supporting people through mental health challenges to a place of true and lasting well-being. Here you will find hope and inspiration. You will walk away with practical tools and pathways to innovative, effective solutions. Connect to a community who believes you can be well and will support you moving from a place of fear to a place of opportunity.Every week, our host Timothy J. Hayes, Psy.D, will be joined by practitioners, thought leaders, and experts in the field of mental health who offer solutions, actual next steps, and tangible tools. In addition to professionals, the podcast will feature individuals sharing their own inspirational stories of transformation and recovery. About Journey’s Dream –Anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder, suicide, psychosis, eating disorders, behavioral disorders, trauma. These are just some of the mental health challenges experienced by people of all ages, races, and social classes. The non-profit organization, Journey’s Dream, was founded on the belief that restoring wellness involves more than recovering from symptoms and that mental health challenges can be opportunities for personal transformation. Journey’s Dream is a portal to a world of mental health solutions, including:- Practitioner Network: access to a global network of professional who practice functional medicine and integrative mental health care, and who believe that mental illness can be temporary. – Digital Solutions Portal: a collection of tools, programs, and resources that have been used to bring about mental wellness.- Mentoring Program: a community of skilled mentors and peers who have experienced healing following trauma and mental health challenges.- Public Education: At Journey’s Dream we are passionate about changing the narrative around mental illness; shifting the conversation from one of fear and struggle to one of hope and solutions. This is achieved through the On Your Mind podcast and blog, three books published by our founders and local/national speaking engagements.- Optimal Being Program: The founders of Journey’s Dream have invested more than $1,000,000 of private funding to develop, implement and refine a state-of-the-art, multimedia experience called the Optimal Being® program. About Our Host —-Timothy J. Hayes, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Crystal Lake, Illinois. With 44+ years of experience supporting individuals and families, Dr. Hayes integrates mind/body techniques into a client-friendly model that emphasizes how people possess within themselves the resources necessary to deal effectively with a wide variety of problems and challenges.Through therapy and support groups, Dr. Hayes has helped countless individuals and families. Offering “cutting edge” mental health services, he integrates some of the newest and most effective approaches into a results-oriented therapy style. Dr. Hayes employs such tools as EMDR (trauma reduction technique), Depth Oriented Brief Therapy Training (Coherence Therapy), Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET), the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and the Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (BEST).In addition to his role as therapist and parenting expert, he speaks professionally on a wide variety of topics related to mental health, relationships, and the mind/body connection.

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  • Creator
    Timothy J. Hayes, Psy.D.
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    218
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 ~ Journey’s Dream ~ All rights reserved ~ www.journeysdream.org
  • Show Website
    On Your Mind

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