e-motion wellness podcast

Jason Turner
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Explore the profound intersections of addiction recovery and mental health on the E-Motion Wellness podcast. Delve into personal stories of triumph over adversity, gain valuable insights into mental health education, and discover essential resources for well-being and addiction recovery. Join us on this enlightening journey as we navigate the complexities of mental health while highlighting the importance of holistic wellness and recovery. Tune in to be inspired, educated, and supported on your path towards healing and growth.

  1. 4H AGO

    The Role of the Outsider: Why “Joey the Moron” Might Be the Most Important Voice in Addiction Conversations

    Not everyone in the addiction conversation has lived it—and that’s exactly why this episode matters. In this episode of the e-motion podcast, we break down the role of Joey, better known as “Joey the Moron” from 2 Addicts & A Moron. While his co-hosts bring lived experience in addiction and recovery, Joey represents something just as critical: the perspective of the everyday person trying to understand it all. Joey asks the questions most people are thinking—but don’t say out loud. The uncomfortable ones. The blunt ones. The ones that cut through clinical language and get to what actually makes sense in real life. This conversation explores why addiction recovery needs more than experts and lived experience—it needs translation. It needs curiosity. It needs someone willing to challenge assumptions, call out confusion, and keep the conversation grounded in reality. We get into: Why the “outsider perspective” is essential in addiction and mental health conversationsThe danger of overcomplicating recovery with clinical jargonHow humor and honesty can break down stigma around addictionWhat most people misunderstand about addiction—and why that mattersThe role of curiosity in changing how we approach recovery Joey’s not here to be the expert. He’s here to ask better questions—and that might be exactly what this field has been missing. If you’ve ever felt like addiction conversations don’t make sense, this episode is for you.

    40 min

  2. MAR 31

    Shannon O’Connor, LPC — Adolescents, Authenticity, and the Work That Actually Matters

    Behind every credential is a human being who decided to walk toward the hard conversations instead of away from them. In this episode of Meet the Humans, we sit down with Shannon O’Connor, LPC, who recently earned her full clinical licensure and now leads the adolescent program at e-motion wellness. But this conversation isn’t about letters behind a name. It’s about the path that gets someone there — and what kind of person chooses to work with teenagers when things are messy, emotional, and very real. Shannon talks about the experiences that shaped her, what drew her into counseling, and why working with adolescents requires something most systems forget: genuine presence, patience, and the ability to connect with young people before trying to “fix” them. We explore how culture, family dynamics, and identity influence the way young people see themselves — and why adolescence is one of the most important windows to reshape self-concept, emotional regulation, and resilience. You’ll hear Shannon’s perspective on: • What does earning full licensure actually represent beyond the credential • Why adolescents need authenticity more than authority • How family systems shape the beliefs teenagers carry about themselves • The difference between managing behavior and understanding the nervous system behind it • What gives her hope when working with young people who feel stuck, misunderstood, or written off At e-motion, we believe you deserve to know the humans behind the work. Not just their credentials — but their story, their philosophy, and how they actually show up for people when things get hard. Because transparency isn’t a marketing strategy here. It’s a standard.

    1h 1m

  3. MAR 24

    Kristin Harmon — The First Call, The Moment Everything Starts

    Behind every admission is a human being deciding whether to trust or retreat—and that decision is happening in real time, inside their nervous system. In this episode of Meet the Humans, we sit down with Kristin Harmon, Admissions Specialist and Human Change Guide at e-motion wellness. She’s often the very first point of contact for individuals and families reaching out—and what she does in those first moments has very little to do with paperwork, and everything to do with how people feel. This conversation isn’t about intake forms or insurance verification. It’s about what it actually takes to meet someone at one of the most vulnerable points in their life—and not make it worse. Kristin talks about the experiences that shaped her, what drew her into this role, and why she sees admissions as a clinical responsibility—not a sales function. She breaks down how fear, urgency, and resistance show up all at once, and why most systems mishandle that moment entirely. We explore how the first conversation can either regulate someone enough to take the next step—or reinforce the exact patterns that kept them stuck in the first place. You’ll hear Kristin’s perspective on: • What’s happening physiologically when someone finally reaches out for help • Why traditional admissions processes often increase anxiety instead of reducing it • How presence, pacing, and honesty become tools for regulation • The tension between urgency and readiness—and how to navigate both • What families actually need to hear in those first conversations At e-motion, we believe you deserve to know the humans behind the work. Not just their credentials — but their story, their philosophy, and how they actually show up for people when things get hard. Because transparency isn’t a marketing strategy here. It’s a standard.

    37 min

  4. MAR 17

    Meet the Humans: Dani Diaz — Therapist, Athlete, Creator

    Finding a therapist shouldn’t feel like choosing a stranger off a résumé. In our Meet the Humans series, we introduce you to the real people behind the work at e-motion Wellness — the stories, experiences, and identities that shape how they show up for clients when things get hard. In this episode, we sit down with Dani Diaz, Clinical Therapist at e-motion Wellness. Dani is an LPC, athlete, and creative designer whose path into counseling was shaped long before graduate school. Dani shares how her family history, cultural background, and personal experiences shaped the way she understands identity, belonging, and self-worth. She talks openly about how culture can quietly influence the beliefs we carry about ourselves and the world — sometimes empowering us, sometimes boxing us in. We also explore how Dani integrates the different sides of who she is — therapist, athlete, and creative — into the way she approaches healing and connection with clients. Because therapy isn’t just theory. It’s a human being sitting across from another human being. And the story behind the therapist matters. In this episode we explore: • Dani’s family story and how culture shaped her worldview • What drew her to counseling and becoming an LPC • The influence of identity and family expectations on self-concept • How athletics and creativity influence her approach to therapy • Why authenticity matters in building real therapeutic relationships

    58 min

  5. MAR 10

    Meet the Humans: Casey Cunningham – Precision, People, and the Space Between

    Most people never meet the person responsible for whether a treatment center actually runs with integrity. They meet the therapist. Maybe the founder. Rarely the operator. That changes here. In this episode of Meet the Humans, we introduce Casey Cunningham, our Director of Operations — the man who ensures our mission doesn’t just sound powerful, but performs under pressure. Casey has a rare ability in this field: he transitions seamlessly between hard and soft skills. He can break down systems, budgets, compliance frameworks, and workflow inefficiencies with sharp precision — and then shift gears to lead a difficult conversation with empathy, steadiness, and emotional intelligence. That range isn’t common. And it’s not optional if you actually care about outcomes. In behavioral health, operations is more than logistics. It’s culture. It’s containment. It’s how crises are handled. It’s how standards are upheld when it would be easier — and more profitable — to compromise. In this conversation, we unpack: • Why operational leadership directly shapes client outcomes • How structure creates psychological safety for staff and clients • The hidden tension between business growth and ethical care • What it takes to protect culture as you scale • How Casey’s ability to move between decisiveness and compassion strengthens our mission You’ll hear how he brings clarity without rigidity, accountability without ego, and humanity without chaos. If you’ve ever wondered who ensures the philosophy actually becomes lived experience, this episode pulls back the curtain. Because transparency isn’t a marketing strategy here. It’s a standard.

    1h 5m

  6. MAR 3

    Meet the Humans: Gabby Cortez, LMSW — Recovery, Vulnerability & The Biology of Community

    Choosing a treatment center means trusting strangers with your story, your relapse history, your trauma, your nervous system. That shouldn’t be a blind leap. In this episode of Meet the Humans, we sit down with Gabby Cortez, LMSW and Assistant Director of Operations at e-motion wellness. This isn’t a résumé read-through. It’s a real conversation about recovery, family history, and why authenticity inside a treatment environment is more than a value — it’s biology. Gabby shares her own recovery journey and how growing up around addiction shaped her understanding of resilience, accountability, and connection. She talks about what drew her to social work, how lived experience influences her leadership, and why vulnerability in community settings acts as a nervous system regulator — not a weakness. We break down: • How authenticity builds psychological safety • Why community is a biological intervention in addiction recovery • The role of nervous system regulation in sustainable healing • How lived experience shapes ethical leadership in mental health • What clients actually need from treatment teams Recovery doesn’t happen in isolation. The brain heals in connection. And when vulnerability is modeled from the top down, outcomes change. If you’re considering addiction treatment, supporting a loved one, or working in behavioral health, this episode pulls back the curtain on what makes recovery environments actually work. No corporate polish. No clinical performance. Just humans doing the work.

    57 min

  7. FEB 24

    Meet the Team: Douglas Miller — Investing in a Different Future for Mental Health

    Most people never ask who funds the treatment center they’re walking into. They should. In this episode of our Meet the Team series, we sit down with Douglas Miller — the primary investor who took a real financial risk on the vision that became e-motion Wellness. He’s not a therapist. He’s a businessman. But more importantly, he’s someone who leads with humility, deep compassion for those struggling, and a long-term commitment to doing things the right way. Douglas didn’t just see a business opportunity. He saw the value in a model that challenges traditional therapy by prioritizing physiology, nervous system regulation, measurable outcomes, and ethical alignment over industry norms. He recognized that this approach to mental health and addiction treatment wasn’t just different — it was necessary. In this conversation, we pull back the curtain on something rarely discussed in behavioral healthcare: how ownership, incentives, and financial structure directly shape patient experience and clinical integrity. We talk about: • Why he chose to invest in a disruptive, neuroscience-informed mental health model • The role humility and compassion play in leadership and healthcare entrepreneurship • How mission-driven investment protects treatment quality • The uncomfortable realities of financial misalignment in addiction treatment • Why long-term vision matters more than short-term profit • How values at the ownership level directly influence client outcomes If you care about transparency in addiction treatment, ethical mental health care, innovative therapy models, or how capital influences clinical outcomes, this episode is worth your time. Because when leadership is grounded in humility and compassion, the entire system operates differently. And that difference shows up in the lives of the people we serve.

    48 min

  8. FEB 17

    Meet the Humans: Cian Foley, Therapist at e-motion Wellness

    Finding a therapist is one of the most vulnerable decisions someone can make—and somehow the system treats it like a blind date with a diagnosis. You’re expected to trust a stranger with your nervous system, your story, and your worst moments, often at the lowest point in your life—without ever really knowing who they are. That’s backwards. In this episode, we introduce you to Cian Foley, one of the therapists at e-motion Wellness. Not through a résumé or a clinical bio, but through a real conversation about who he is, how he thinks, and how he actually shows up in the room when the work gets hard. We talk about: Why Cian chose this field—and what almost pushed him away from itHow he works with addiction and mental health without pathologizing normal human struggleWhat traditional therapy often misses, and where it still mattersWhy regulation comes before insightWhat it actually feels like to sit across from him as a client This episode is part of our commitment to transparency in mental health. We don’t believe therapists should be anonymous authority figures behind credentials and buzzwords. We believe connection matters. Safety matters. And you should have a sense of who we are before you ever make the call. No performance. No polish. Just real humans doing real work.

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Explore the profound intersections of addiction recovery and mental health on the E-Motion Wellness podcast. Delve into personal stories of triumph over adversity, gain valuable insights into mental health education, and discover essential resources for well-being and addiction recovery. Join us on this enlightening journey as we navigate the complexities of mental health while highlighting the importance of holistic wellness and recovery. Tune in to be inspired, educated, and supported on your path towards healing and growth.

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  • Creator
    Jason Turner
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2024
  • Show Website
    e-motion wellness podcast