Ultimate Potential: A Mental Health Podcast

Telos
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  • MENTAL HEALTH
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Tony Mosier and Craig LaMont, founders of Telos Academy and licensed family therapists, discuss with various experts the mental health community especially as it pertains to the youth of our society.

  1. Barry Fell, LCSW | Therapy: A Life-changer, A Lifestyle, Or a Waste of Time

    MAR 2

    Barry Fell, LCSW | Therapy: A Life-changer, A Lifestyle, Or a Waste of Time

    In this episode, we sit down with Barry Fell, author of Therapy: A Life-changer, A Lifestyle, Or a Waste of Time, to unpack one of the biggest questions in modern mental health: does therapy truly transform lives, or has it quietly become just another routine? Barry shares insights from his clinical experience and research, challenging common assumptions about what therapy is supposed to accomplish and who it’s really for. We explore when therapy can be a powerful catalyst for growth, when it risks becoming stagnant, and how individuals can approach the process with intention to get real results. Whether you’re therapy-curious, currently in counseling, or skeptical about the whole idea, this conversation offers a balanced, thought-provoking look at how to unlock genuine progress instead of just going through the motions.Follow Barry on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/fell.barry/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/barryfell.11Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-fell-034183bb/Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Therapy-Life-changer-Lifestyle-Waste-Time-ebook/dp/B0FHC3Q9STLink in our bio or listen on these other platformsYouTube: @officialtelos564 Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/tDGSJSpotify: https://shorturl.at/GfKWp #TelosPodcast #TelosU #TelosAcademy #UltimatePotential #MentalHealthPodcast# TherapyTalk #BarryFell #LifeChanger#PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #EmotionalWellness#MentalHealthMatters #PsychologyConversations

    44 min
  2. Into the Field, Into Themselves: The Life-Changing Impact of Wilderness Therapy

    FEB 2

    Into the Field, Into Themselves: The Life-Changing Impact of Wilderness Therapy

    Welcome back mental health enthusiasts. In this episode of the Telos.org podcast, we sit down with Dr. Will White, founder of Stories from the Field, to explore the powerful connection between mental health and outdoor therapy. With more than 30 years of experience in wilderness therapy and experiential mental health treatment, Will shares firsthand stories from the field that highlight how nature-based interventions help adolescents and young adults build resilience, emotional regulation, and personal responsibility. The conversation examines the evolution of wilderness therapy programs, the science and outcomes behind outdoor mental health care, and why experiential approaches remain some of the most effective tools for treating anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges. This episode is a must-listen for parents, therapists, educators, and anyone interested in the future of adolescent mental health treatment.Follow Will on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/storiesfromthefieldpodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063534825310Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/19rViPH7K7VE1YKAkRmNF0?si=335937200d42449cApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-from-the-field-mental-health-and-the-outdoors/id1769441080Visit his website and podcastWebsite - https://storiesfromthefield.comPodcast - https://storiesfromthefield.com/the-episodesLink in our bio or listen on these other platformsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@officialtelos564/videos Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/tDGSJSpotify: https://shorturl.at/GfKWp #TelosPodcast #WildernessTherapy #OutdoorMentalHealth #ExperientialTherapy#AdolescentMentalHealth #MentalHealthInNature #StoriesFromTheField #TherapeuticOutdoors #NatureBasedTherapy #TelosU #TelosAcademy #UltimatePotential

    40 min

  3. JAN 5

    Letting Go So They Can Grow: A Conversation on Healing Young Adults

    Welcome back mental health enthusiasts. Today we’re joined by Joanna Lilley, a nationally certified counselor, writer, speaker, and founder of Lilley Consulting, a therapeutic consulting practice dedicated to helping emerging adults and their families navigate the often messy transitions of young adulthood. Joanna’s work focuses on supporting young adults — typically ages 18 to 29 — through key life moments like launching into college, taking gap years, coping with mental health and substance challenges, or finding purpose after “unraveling” from traditional expectations. She is also the creator and host of the acclaimed podcast Success is Subjective, where she explores real stories and expert conversations about how life in young adulthood is not linear — and how resilience, perspective, and self-defined success matter more than any prescribed timeline. In today’s conversation, we’ll dive into her unique insights on mental health, the myths of “normal” life paths, and how families and young adults can find strength and direction when life doesn’t go according to plan. Follow Joanna on social media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lilleyconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LilleyConsultingLLC/ Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-lilley-ma-ncc-12546566/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@LilleyConsulting/featured Visit her website and podcast Website - https://lilleyconsulting.com/ Podcast - https://www.successissubjective.org/ Link in our bio or listen on these other platforms Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/tDGSJ Spotify: https://shorturl.at/GfKWp #mentalhealth #thetelosway #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #ultimatepotential #support #JoannaLilley #LilleyConsulting #SuccessIsSubjective

    40 min
  4. The Parallel Process: Growing Alongside Your Adolescent or Young Adult Child in Treatment

    12/01/2025

    The Parallel Process: Growing Alongside Your Adolescent or Young Adult Child in Treatment

    Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re honored to be joined by Krissy Pozatek, a leading voice in adolescent treatment and wilderness therapy. With over fifteen years of experience in the field and a graduate degree in clinical social work from both the Smith College School for Social Work and N.M. Highlands University, Krissy brings a depth of insight that is both compassionate and practical.In this conversation, Krissy dives into her philosophy of empowering youth and young adults to solve their own problems—an approach that fosters resilience, emotional maturity, and authentic growth. Through her work, she helps young people step into their own strength, make meaningful choices, and navigate the challenges of life with greater confidence.Whether you’re a parent, educator, mental health professional, or simply someone interested in the transformative power of therapeutic work, this episode offers wisdom you won’t want to missFollow Krissy on Social MediaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/theparallelprocess/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/parallelprocessGet her book(s) todayhttps://www.parallel-process.com/shop-booksVisit her websitehttps://www.parallel-process.comLink in our bio or listen on these other platformsApple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/tDGSJYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@officialtelos564 #mentalhealth #thetelosway #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #ultimatepotential #support #KrissyPozatek #TheParellelProcess

    48 min
  5. The Wounds That Teach: Turning Pain into Purpose

    11/03/2025

    The Wounds That Teach: Turning Pain into Purpose

    Welcome to the Telos Ultimate Potential podcast, where we explore the heart of healing, growth, and the human experience. In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Karl Jensen, a true legend here at Telos, who has dedicated the last 20 years to helping young people find hope and stability on their mental health journeys. Karl shares his own powerful story of trauma and healing—and how those experiences have shaped his deep compassion and understanding for the students he serves. Together, we’ll explore how Telos’ trauma-informed care approach recognizes that every individual carries their own version of trauma—whether big or small—and how acknowledging that truth changes the way we connect, support, and heal. Join us for an authentic and heartfelt conversation with one of Telos’ most beloved recreational therapists and mentors, as Karl helps us see that healing doesn’t start with fixing—it begins with understanding. Link in our bio or.... LISTEN ON THESE OTHER PLATFORMS: YouTube Apple Podcasts

    50 min
  6. From Parent to Partner: Guiding Families Through Treatment

    10/14/2025

    From Parent to Partner: Guiding Families Through Treatment

    In this episode, we sit down with Erin Schmitt, Parent Liaison, to explore her powerful journey from navigating treatment as a parent to becoming a trusted guide for families walking the same path.With empathy rooted in personal experience, Erin bridges the gap between parents and treatment teams, helping families feel seen, supported, and understood. Her message to parents is simple yet profound: “I’ve been where you are.” That shared understanding builds trust and offers hope, showing families they are not alone in the challenges they face. Erin shares lessons she’s learned, the emotions of stepping into the unknown, and the healing that comes from connection. For parents, caregivers, and anyone touched by the treatment journey, her story is a reminder that recovery and growth are not only possible—they are stronger when walked together.Erin's Recommendations:Christina Buttons Interview The Anxious GenerationLISTEN ON THESE OTHER PLATFORMS:YouTube: @officialtelos564 Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/tDGSJSpotify: https://shorturl.at/GfKWp #thetelosway #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #ultimatepotential #sobriety #ParentLiaison #ErinSchmitt

    31 min
  7. Becoming Me – A Journey Through Sobriety, Struggle, and Self-Discovery.

    09/01/2025

    Becoming Me – A Journey Through Sobriety, Struggle, and Self-Discovery.

    Keldy Zabriskie opens up about his tumultuous, up-and-down journey through depression, anxiety, and identity struggles—ultimately finding success and the person he was always meant to be. In this month’s podcast, Keldy shares his path through substance abuse and mental health challenges—leading to a life devoted to helping others walk similar journeys through his work at Telos’ Carter House. Link in our bio or.... LISTEN ON THESE OTHER PLATFORMS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@officialtelos564/videos Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/tDGSJ Spotify: https://shorturl.at/GfKWp #thetelosway #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #ultimatepotential #sobriety #substanceusedisorder #KeldyZabriskie #TransGender #KeldyZabriskie #TransGender

    56 min
  8. Paris Hilton's Troubled Teen Industry Narrative Doesn't Add UP and Why It Matters.

    08/04/2025

    Paris Hilton's Troubled Teen Industry Narrative Doesn't Add UP and Why It Matters.

    Over the last few years, trauma stories from figures like Paris Hilton have gone viral — shining a light on real pain and igniting a wave of public concern around youth treatment centers. These stories matter, but they’ve also been picked up and amplified by media outlets that thrive on outrage, clicks, and controversy. In this month’s episode, Christina Buttons, an investigative reporter for the Manhattan Institute, joins us to examine the growing gap between emotionally charged narratives and the actual data. While it’s critical to hold bad actors accountable, it's equally important to ask: Are we listening to survivors — or are we letting the media spin trauma into spectacle? Christina breaks down what the numbers really show, how trauma can shape perception, and how ethical treatment centers are working every day to provide safe, meaningful healing. This is a conversation about truth, nuance, and the responsibility to think critically — even when the headlines scream otherwise. Related articles from Christinahttps://manhattan.institute/article/the-radical-movement-to-divest-from-youth-residential-treatmenthttps://www.city-journal.org/article/defending-residential-treatmenthttps://nypost.com/2025/05/31/opinion/dont-by-paris-hiltons-bull-about-the-troubled-teen-industry/Connect with Christina Buttons to learn more about her work and insights. www.buttonslives.com, instagram.com/buttonslives twitter.com/buttonslives, youtube.com/@buttonslives TikTok.com/@buttonslives .LISTEN ON THESE OTHER PLATFORMS: Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/tDGSJSpotify: https://shorturl.at/GfKWp

    40 min
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Tony Mosier and Craig LaMont, founders of Telos Academy and licensed family therapists, discuss with various experts the mental health community especially as it pertains to the youth of our society.

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