The Voice of Hope with Dr. Ken Huey

Dr. Ken Huey
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Join Dr. Ken Huey on The Voice of Hope, where real stories and expert insights meet to inspire healing and transformation. With decades of experience in behavioral health and trauma therapy, Dr. Huey draws from his personal journey and professional expertise to offer practical advice for families, adoptees, and anyone seeking growth. Discover strategies to navigate trauma, build stronger relationships, and embrace hope in every episode. Tune in for thoughtful conversations that uplift and empower.

  1. Jennifer Blanchette, PsyD, LP - Contracted School Psychologist, Falmouth Public Schools

    21H AGO

    Jennifer Blanchette, PsyD, LP - Contracted School Psychologist, Falmouth Public Schools

    What happens when the helpers start running on empty? In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Dr. Jennifer Blanchette, licensed psychologist, consultant, and Contracted School Psychologist at Falmouth Public Schools, for an honest conversation about burnout, trauma, neurodiversity, and the real cost of caring for others. Jennifer shares how her own journey through burnout reshaped her career, why private practice is often more complicated than therapists expect, and what helping professionals need to understand about emotional capacity, work-life integration, and sustainable work. They also explore how modern life, digital overload, and constant sensory input are pushing many professionals to the edge of burnout - and what can actually help. This episode is especially meaningful for therapists, caregivers, educators, and leaders who want to continue serving others without losing themselves in the process. In this episode, you will learn: Why burnout is more than just exhaustionThe hidden business realities of private practiceHow trauma, neurodiversity, and burnout intersectWhy work-life balance may be the wrong goalHow emotional capacity impacts parenting, leadership, and relationshipsWhy it is okay to pivot, change direction, and listen to your bodyA thoughtful and honest conversation about sustainable work, personal limits, and building a life that allows helpers to keep helping.

    17 min
  2. Bryan L. Humphrey – TEDx Speaker, Author & Leadership Consultant

    MAR 10

    Bryan L. Humphrey – TEDx Speaker, Author & Leadership Consultant

    What does it take to move from feeling stuck to living a life of purpose and fulfillment? In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Bryan L. Humphrey, a TEDx speaker, two-time author, mental health professional, and leadership consultant who helps individuals overcome obstacles and build meaningful lives. Bryan shares his powerful personal journey - from struggling with alcohol and failing his professional licensing exam multiple times to discovering purpose through faith, discipline, and personal responsibility. He opens up about the lessons that shaped his mission to help others achieve self-actualization and reduce stress. Together, they explore the traits that drive fulfillment, the leadership mistakes that damage trust, and how shame can hold people back from healing. Bryan also explains why hope isn’t just something you feel - it’s something you build through action. If you’ve ever struggled with failure, questioned your purpose, or wanted to lead others with more compassion and clarity, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why failure can become the catalyst for purposeThe leadership blind spot that destroys trustHow shame forms - and how to release itWhy patience and faith are misunderstood traits of successHow responsibility creates real hope

    16 min
  3. Lew Zeidner – CEO, EOSIS

    MAR 3

    Lew Zeidner – CEO, EOSIS

    In this powerful episode of The Voice of Hope, host Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Dr. Lew Zeidner, CEO of EOSIS (formerly Meridian Behavioral Health), a leading provider of mental health and addiction treatment services across Minnesota. With decades of executive leadership—including roles at Fairview Health Services and M Health Fairview—Lew shares his journey from paramedic and crisis services to transforming complex healthcare systems. He opens up about his "why": ensuring equitable, high-quality care regardless of resources or ability to pay. Lew discusses practical leadership lessons, including bridging vision and execution, managing anxiety as a leader, handling resistance to change, balancing operational efficiency with patient experience, and the promising role of technology and objective outcome measures in behavioral health's future. He also shares an inspiring story of a patient who, after years of chronic addiction and struggle, found recovery and landed his dream job driving a Zamboni—proof that hope endures even in the toughest cases. If you're a clinician, leader, or anyone passionate about mental health and addiction recovery, this conversation offers real-world insights on building better systems and lives. Tune in for bold ideas, empathy-driven strategy, and a reminder that transformation is possible.

    18 min
  4. Damir S. Utrzan, Ph.D., LMFT – President & CEO, Horowitz Health

    FEB 24

    Damir S. Utrzan, Ph.D., LMFT – President & CEO, Horowitz Health

    On this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Damir S. Utrzan, Ph.D., LMFT, President and CEO of Horowitz Health. Damir shares his journey from clinician to executive leader, exploring how personal experiences, adversity, and research have shaped his approach to behavioral health. He dives into the science of resilience, the power of mentorship, and the importance of building sustainable systems that create hope for individuals, families, and communities. From understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to leading with grace, patience, and intentional restraint, Damir provides insight into what it truly takes to drive meaningful impact in behavioral health leadership. Whether you’re a mental health professional, leader, or simply interested in the intersection of science, compassion, and effective leadership, this conversation offers practical wisdom and hope.

    22 min
  5. Christina Camomilli Starkey – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Bright Futures Psychiatry

    FEB 17

    Christina Camomilli Starkey – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Bright Futures Psychiatry

    In this episode of The Voice of Hope with Dr. Ken Huey, we speak with Christina Camomilli Starkey, a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in child and adolescent mental health at Bright Futures Psychiatry. Christina shares her unique perspective shaped by both professional experience and personal journey as a parent navigating the mental health system. We explore the gaps in mental health care for children, the challenges families face during crises, and what meaningful care should look like in inpatient and outpatient settings. Christina also offers actionable insights for communities, schools, and families to better support young people, while sharing a story of hope that keeps her motivated in this challenging field. If you’re a parent, provider, educator, or anyone invested in child and adolescent mental health, this conversation provides clarity, practical guidance, and inspiration.

    18 min
  6. Andie Hollowell – Founder & CEO, Stealth Behavioral Health Venture

    FEB 10

    Andie Hollowell – Founder & CEO, Stealth Behavioral Health Venture

    In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Ken Huey sits down with Andie Hollowell, a clinician-turned-operator and founder leading Stealth Behavioral Health Venture. Andie shares her journey building a next-generation behavioral health platform rooted in integrity and designed to scale with intention. We explore how she develops clinical models, operational systems, and market strategies, while also providing fractional executive leadership through her firm, RivalRising. Andie shares actionable insights on operationalizing culture, aligning teams, and creating scalable, mission-driven organizations. This conversation is packed with wisdom for healthcare leaders, founders, and anyone working to transform behavioral health services.

    23 min
  7. Dr. Tara Chalakani – CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health Group

    FEB 3

    Dr. Tara Chalakani – CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health Group

    In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Dr. Tara Chalakani, CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group and a nationally recognized healthcare executive with more than 30 years of experience in behavioral health leadership. Dr. Tara shares her deeply personal “why,” the winding path that led her into healthcare leadership, and how trauma-informed care became the cornerstone of her work. From ACEs and wounded healers to servant leadership, burnout prevention, and building culture at scale, this conversation is both practical and profoundly human. Together, Ken and Tara explore what it means to lead with vulnerability, advocate for mental health in complex systems, and hold onto hope in a world that desperately needs it. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is possible — and that leadership, at its best, creates space for people to thrive.

    19 min
  8. Gary Garth – Founder & CEO, elev8.io

    JAN 27

    Gary Garth – Founder & CEO, elev8.io

    In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Gary Garth, serial entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of elev8.io, to discuss scaling behavioral health and addiction treatment centers. With 25+ years of experience building high-growth companies and author of Zero to 100 Million Sales Blueprint, Gary shares practical strategies to help treatment operators increase admissions, improve patient outcomes, and create sustainable revenue growth. From creating an admissions playbook to leveraging data and technology, Gary dives deep into the systems, structures, and mindset shifts that make behavioral health centers thrive. He also shares personal insights on why purpose-driven entrepreneurship in this space matters, lessons from multiple business exits, and the common mistakes operators make that can limit impact and profitability. If you’re a clinician, executive, or stakeholder in behavioral health, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you scale smarter and reach more people in need.

    13 min
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Join Dr. Ken Huey on The Voice of Hope, where real stories and expert insights meet to inspire healing and transformation. With decades of experience in behavioral health and trauma therapy, Dr. Huey draws from his personal journey and professional expertise to offer practical advice for families, adoptees, and anyone seeking growth. Discover strategies to navigate trauma, build stronger relationships, and embrace hope in every episode. Tune in for thoughtful conversations that uplift and empower.

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