Behavioral Health Today

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Welcome to Behavioral Health Today, a podcast by Triad, where we tackle trending topics in behavioral and mental health. The Behavioral Health Today podcast shares unique and relevant topics occurring within our world and communities with a mental health professional perspective.

  1. 18H AGO

    BHT Bytes – Navigating the March 2026 MFT Exam Handbook Changes – Episode 446

    The 2026 National MFT Exam isn't exactly the test you thought you were studying for. While most candidates were focused on the January handbook, a quiet, unannounced revision in March 2026 moved the goalposts while many were already mid-sprint. Whether you’re weeks away from your window or just beginning to map out your licensure journey, understanding this "recalibration" is the difference between passing with confidence and being blindsided by a screen full of surprises. In this episode, Peter Fenger and Sharlee Dixon break down the high-stakes reality of the AMFTRB’s silent update. We dig into the major shifts in domain weighting and why a "typical" study plan might now be missing the mark. We explore the two biggest curriculum additions: the integration of AI in clinical practice and a deeper, more intersectional focus on cultural competency. We tackle the tough questions: Why did the board change the outline without an announcement? How do you pivot your strategy when the website and the handbook don't match? And most importantly, how do you handle the "test anxiety 2.0" that comes when the testing body itself breaks standard protocol?   Follow Behavioral Health Today on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/behavioralhealthtoday/ Follow us on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@behavioralhealthtoday Follow us on Threads at: https://www.threads.net/@behavioralhealthtoday Or watch us live on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOeCMGsF7B2gNBHuWxt-fQ

    25 min

  2. MAY 12

    Soft Hearts & Firm Spines: Redefining ROI as a Ripple of Impact with AmyK Hutchens – Episode 445

    You aren’t broken; you are simply buried. True alignment begins the moment you stop "proving" and start playing. In this episode, Peter Fenger welcomes AmyK Hutchens, an international award-winning speaker and #1 Amazon best-selling author. A former corporate executive who now hits the stage in "fun sneakers," AmyK has delivered over 2,700 presentations worldwide, guiding leaders to trade ego-driven dominance for heart-led presence. She is the author of “GET IT: 5 Steps to the Sex, Salary, and Success You Want”, a guide famous for its "magical phrases" that transform high-stakes conversations. Today, we explore AmyK’s transition from the boardroom to a more spiritual path. We dive into the nature of the ego, the art of unburying your authentic self, and how to lead as the "calmest nervous system" in the room. From practical relationship tools to the physics of joy, this conversation is a roadmap for anyone seeking deeper balance and meaningful connection in everyday life.   For more information about AmyK Hutches and Ignite Brillance, please visit: https://www.ignitebrilliance.com For more information about AmyK’s coaching, please visit: https://www.ignitebrilliance.com/coaching For more information about AmyK’s retreats, please visit: https://www.ignitebrilliance.com/VIP-Retreat If you are interested in keynote speaking, please contact AmyK at: https://www.ignitebrilliance.com/keynote Connect with AmyK on social media: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amykhutchens/ On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shegetsit On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amykhutchens/

    49 min

  3. MAY 5

    Rewired: How High Achievers Break the Burnout Cycle from the Inside Out with Garrett Wood – Episode 444

    The beliefs that once protected you may be the very ones quietly holding you back. And closing that gap? That's where real wellness begins. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Garrett Wood, Executive Well-Being Coach, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Executive Function Specialist, whose 18 years of work with high-performing professionals has taught him one defining truth: sustainable success starts from the inside out. As the founder of Gnosis Therapy, Garrett blends evidence-based coaching, hypnotherapy, and therapeutic techniques to help driven leaders move through burnout, chronic stress, and imposter syndrome without sacrificing their health, relationships, or the life they've worked so hard to build. In this conversation, Garrett pulls back the curtain on his distinctive framework, the 7 Drivers of Mental Wellness, and shares how he helps high achievers rewire limiting beliefs, regulate their nervous systems, and turn burnout into lasting breakthrough.   For more information about Garrett Wood and Gnosis Therapy, please visit: https://www.gnosistherapy.com Learn more about the stages of burnout and breaking through, please visit: https://www.gnosistherapy.com/fromthefield Connect with Garrett on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gnosistherapy/ Connect with Garrett on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/gnosistherapy/ Connect with Garrett on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/GnosisTherapies/

    51 min

  4. APR 28

    Worry into Wisdom: The Art of Awakening Through Anxiety with Jake Rubin – Episode 443

    We often feel trapped by our fears, yet the "cage" of anxiety has no back. Freedom doesn't require a key. It simply requires the courage to turn around and walk out of the false beliefs you have been conditioned to hold. In this episode, Peter Fenger sits down with Jake Yanitz Rubin. Jake is a clinical hypnotherapist, teacher, and author of “From Anxiety to Awakening: 11 Insights That Transform Worry into Wisdom and Fear into Freedom”. After years of battling his own anxiety, Jake reached a powerful realization. He discovered that anxiety was not a problem to fix, but a teacher to listen to. That single insight led him on a journey from fear and overthinking toward peace and lasting transformation. Today, he helps others achieve that same shift by offering a fresh and deeply human approach to healing. We are thrilled to welcome Jake to the show to explore his new book. Together, we discuss his invitation to rethink anxiety as a wise guide leading us toward greater clarity, freedom, and inner awakening.   For more information about “From Anxiety to Awakening: 11 Insights That Transform Worry into Wisdom and Fear into Freedom,” by Jake Yanitz Rubin, please visit: https://anxietytoawakening.com To listen to the audiobook version of “From Anxiety to Awakening”, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Awakening-Insights-Transform-Freedom/dp/B0F7J4V5X3 If you are interested in going deeper with Jake's teachings, join the waitlist for the upcoming Anxiety to Awakening course: https://anxietytoawakening.com/courses/ For those looking for a more personal and guided experience, Jake offers one-on-one mentorship to support your journey from anxiety to awakening: https://anxietytoawakening.com/work-with-jake/ For a curated collection of tools, articles, and support around anxiety, visit Jake's resource library: https://anxietytoawakening.com/resources/ Connect with Jake on social media: On Instagram at: https://instagram.com/anxietytoawakening On TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@anxietytoawakening On YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@anxietytoawakening On Facebook at: https://facebook.com/anxietytoawakening

    47 min

  5. APR 21

    Inner Technology: Practical Tools for the Modern Teen Soul with Rafael McMaster – Episode 442

    If thoughts are the language of the mind and emotions are the language of the body, then art is the language of the soul. Creativity is far more than a hobby. It serves as a portal to a state of consciousness where mental obsessions simply cannot survive. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Rafael McMaster. Rafael is a creative director, artist, and youth mental health advocate dedicated to empowering young people through mindfulness, creativity, and emotional resilience. As the founder of Indivisible Arts, he leads a nonprofit that equips youth, especially those facing adversity, with practical tools for self-control and personal growth. After a successful career in the creative industry, including five years as a Creative Executive at Creative Artists Agency, Rafael shifted his focus to community impact. He now develops programs that blend artistic expression with mental wellness. His forthcoming book, “FundaMental Life Tools: Self-Empowering Toolkit for Being”, offers a hands-on guide designed to help teens cultivate emotional well-being and conscious decision-making. We are excited to have Rafael with us today to explore his personal journey and innovative approach to youth mental health. We will discuss the core principles of “FundaMental Life Tools”, and his vision for empowering millions of teens with practical, life-changing skills.   For more information about Indivisible Arts, please visit: https://www.indivisiblearts.org Please donate to support Indivisible Arts: https://www.indivisiblearts.org/donate-2 For more information about Rafael McMaster, please visit: https://www.rafaelmcmaster.com For more information about FundaMental Life Tools: Self-Empowering Toolkit for Being by Rafael McMaster, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/Fundamental-Life-Tools-Self-Empowering-Toolkit/dp/B0F89P3MBL For more information about Stream of Consciousness, please visit: https://streamofconsciousness.life Follow Indivisible Arts on social media: • On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indivisible_arts/ • On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndivisibleArtsSB • On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVP8eNYx58zbFZuBSZj6b8w

    51 min

  6. APR 14

    The Snowball Method: Engineering Exam Success from Test-Day Trauma with Dr. Erica Ligons – Episode 441

    Success on the EPPP requires a structured "Snowball" effect rather than luck. By layering information and building community, you transform a debilitating and isolating process into a manageable path to licensure. In this episode, Peter Fenger sits down with Dr. Erica Ligons. Erica is a licensed clinical psychologist, founder of Crush That Exam, and owner of Vilago Psychology. After overcoming her own ADHD, severe test anxiety, and a history of struggling with standardized exams, she passed the psychology licensing exam with a score far above the requirement and began helping others do the same. She launched her coaching work in 2019 to bring equity, structure, and confidence to overwhelmed test takers. Using her signature Snowball Study Method, Dr. Ligons helps students and professionals master content, calm anxiety, and truly crush their exams. I am excited to have Erica with me today to break down how test anxiety impacts performance, why traditional studying often fails anxious learners, and how coaching and mindset shifts help people study smarter and rebuild their confidence.   For more information about Crush That Exam, please visit: https://www.crushthatexam.com If you would like to join a free Q&A session, view upcoming events here: https://www.crushthatexam.com/events Discover what other test-takers are saying about Crush That Exam and their program: https://www.crushthatexam.com/testimonials If you are an employer or organization that would like to become a partner, please visit: https://www.crushthatexam.com/employers-programs Connect with Crush That Exam on social media: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crushthatexam/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crush-that-exam/ On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CrushThatExam On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crushthatexam

    58 min

  7. APR 7

    The Ethics of Growth: Helping Therapists Navigate the Google Ads Minefield with John Sanders – Episode 440

    Stop relying on the dreaded service page. A generic list of specialties is not a marketing strategy; it is a deterrent. If you want a potential client to trust you with their deepest secrets, you must provide a page that actually speaks their language. In this episode, Peter Fenger sits down with John Sanders, the founder and CEO of RevKey. John leads a specialized digital advertising agency that helps mental health professionals grow their practices through ethical, data-driven Google Ads. Since launching RevKey as a solo operation in 2018, he has built a dedicated team of ten focused on delivering measurable results rather than marketing fluff. John is a trusted voice at leading industry conferences and podcasts, known for helping therapists navigate HIPAA sensitive environments and avoid the common traps of wasted ad spend. Today, we explore his unique approach to practice growth, covering everything from effective website strategies and essential metrics to the latest trends in the mental health space.   For more information about RevKey, please visit: https://www.revkey.com/podcasts Learn more about Google Ads for Therapists & Group Practices: https://www.revkey.com/google-ads-for-therapists See how clinets have worked with RevKey: https://www.revkey.com/google-ads-case-studies Connect with RevKey on social media: Connect on Instagram: http://instagram.com/revkeyads/ Connect on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revkey/ Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revkeydigital

    47 min

  8. MAR 31

    Sticky Labels: The Rise of the Diagnostic Age with Dr. Alastair Santhouse– Episode 439

    A diagnostic label should be a flashlight that helps you find your way, not a cage that defines who you are allowed to be. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Dr. Alastair Santhouse, a consultant neuropsychiatrist at London’s Maudsley Hospital with nearly 30 years of clinical and leadership experience. From treating complex physical-mental health intersections to serving at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Dr. Santhouse has spent his career at the front lines of human distress. He is the author of “Head First” (2021) and his timely new work, “No More Normal: Mental Health in an Age of Over-Diagnosis” (2025). Together, we explore the modern "diagnostic creep" and the risks of over-medicalizing the natural spectrum of human experience. Dr. Santhouse offers a vital perspective on how psychiatry can pivot to better serve those with severe illness while restoring personal agency and a healthier societal understanding of what it means to be "normal."   For more information about “No More Normal: Mental Health in an Age of Over-Diagnosis” by Dr. Alastair Santhouse, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/No-More-Normal-Mental-Over-Diagnosis-ebook/dp/B0DB14K81B For more information about Dr. Alastair Santhouse, please visit: https://www.alastairsanthouse.com For more information about Alastair’s other books, please visit: https://www.alastairsanthouse.com/author

    40 min
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Welcome to Behavioral Health Today, a podcast by Triad, where we tackle trending topics in behavioral and mental health. The Behavioral Health Today podcast shares unique and relevant topics occurring within our world and communities with a mental health professional perspective.

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  • Creator
    Triad
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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    Behavioral Health Today

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