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Beyond Theory returns for its third season to dive even deeper into the historic breakthroughs shaping our understanding of mental health, trauma, and addiction and the extraordinary stories of the people leading the way.

Beyond Theory Meadows Behavioral Healthcare

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.7 • 45 Ratings

Beyond Theory returns for its third season to dive even deeper into the historic breakthroughs shaping our understanding of mental health, trauma, and addiction and the extraordinary stories of the people leading the way.

    S6 E13: Dr. Kevin McCauley on a Compassionate View of Addiction

    S6 E13: Dr. Kevin McCauley on a Compassionate View of Addiction

    In the season finale of Beyond Theory, we speak with Meadows Senior Fellow Dr. Kevin McCauley about how addiction creates dysfunction in the brain's dopamine-based value/reward system. We also revisit a conversation from last season about fentanyl and the use of CBD.

    • 23 min
    S6 E12: Dr. Claudia Black on Healing the Whole Famly

    S6 E12: Dr. Claudia Black on Healing the Whole Famly

    In this episode, we sit down with Meadows Senior Fellow Dr. Claudia Black as she explains why chronic, ongoing trauma can be very damaging to a child's development and lead to emotional dysregulation. We also have a conversation about why the power of storytelling can be impactful in conveying the emotional truth of traumatic experiences.

    • 24 min
    S6 E11 Dr. Tian Dayton on Experiential Trauma Therapy

    S6 E11 Dr. Tian Dayton on Experiential Trauma Therapy

    In this episode, Meadows Senior Fellow Dr. Tian Dayton discusses why role-playing is a core element of psychodrama and how it helps people externalize inner dynamics to see issues from different perspectives. Later, she explains why it's important for therapists to trust the process and remember to be of service to the client.

    • 23 min
    S6 E10: Dr. Stefanie Carnes on Compulsive and Addictive Sexual Behavior

    S6 E10: Dr. Stefanie Carnes on Compulsive and Addictive Sexual Behavior

    In this episode, MBH Senior Fellow Dr. Stefanie Carnes discusses the controversies surrounding compulsive sexual behavior disorder and its history seeking legitimacy as a diagnosis. She covers the role of complex trauma and attachment issues in driving these behaviors, as well as the need to recognize that women also struggle with compulsive sexuality.





     


     
     

    • 22 min
    S6 E9: Sean Walsh on Leadership in Behavioral Health

    S6 E9: Sean Walsh on Leadership in Behavioral Health

    In this episode we speak with Meadows Behavioral Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Sean Walsh. Listen in as we discuss how our Senior Fellows impact the care we provide, the process that goes into evaluating expansion efforts, and the importance of recovery coaching.

    • 14 min
    S6 E8: Erie Hebert on Resiliency (Part 2)

    S6 E8: Erie Hebert on Resiliency (Part 2)

    In this episode, we conclude our conversation with Erie Hebert who shares details of his challenging upbringing and the other hurdles he overcame before taking the helm of The Meadows Outpatient Center-Austin. Throughout his journey, he displayed incredible resilience that provides a powerful example of overcoming adversity.
     
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Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
45 Ratings

45 Ratings

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Stefanie Carnes

Very helpful podcast by Dr. Stefanie Carnes.
Thanks so so much

catherine renee ,

Jennifer Angier interview was excellent!

Wow, loved listening to the interview with Jennifer Angier-The deeds of Mercy. Compassionate, brilliant, humble, and meaningful.

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Well done!

Looking forward to more.

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