Mind On Mental Health

Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health
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The Mind On Mental Health Podcast explores a variety of mental health and substance use related topics in under thirty minutes. Topics such as how to utilize positive coping skills, manage triggers and how to change your thought process are discussed. Each podcast features interviews with therapists and psychiatrists from Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health in Central New Jersey.

  1. JAN 27

    Psycho-Oncology: Depression and the Tyranny of Positivity

    Dr. Kara Buda, Psychologist at Princeton Medical Center’s Cancer Center discusses how cancer can intensify patterns of sadness and depression, and offers strategies to rebuild momentum and emotional strength. She also sheds light on the difference between authentic hope and the pressure to “stay positive” during hardship.   Watch this podcast on YouTube: Psycho-Oncology: Depression and the Tyranny of Positivity

    17 min

  2. JAN 16

    Managing Uncertainty Through a Cancer Diagnosis

    How do we stay steady when life feels uncertain? Dr. Kara Buda, Psychologist from Princeton Medical Center’s Cancer Center explores the role of personal values in building resilience during the cancer journey and offers insight into coping with the unknown.   Watch this podcast on Youtube: https://youtu.be/2wv7UONhefs?si=kbCDjOtNhLKSFjWf

    11 min

  3. JAN 8

    What is Psycho-Oncology?

    “There is no right or wrong way to feel when you are diagnosed with cancer. You are not alone. There is support available and you are worthy of having that support.” Discover the powerful impact of psycho-oncology with Dr. Kara Buda, a psychologist at Penn Medicine Princeton Health Cancer Center’s Psychosocial Oncology Clinic. This eye-opening video reveals how emotional and psychological support can transform the cancer journey, offering hope, strength, and healing beyond medicine. Watch to learn more about the important role mental health plays in cancer care.   Watch this podcast on Youtube: https://youtu.be/2oBhNaXbahg?si=uHKFt3jp53jFYk14

    21 min

  4. 12/08/2025

    Change How You Relate to Anxiety - Not How You Feel

    In this episode, Andy Dean, LCSW, is once again interviewed by his friend and colleague Pete Maclearie, LCSW, Site Director at Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Eatontown location. Andy talks about how he helps clients change the way they relate to their anxiety when it shows up — instead of trying to make it disappear. Andy shares some of his favorite analogies for understanding anxiety treatment and explains why waiting for motivation to strike can sometimes make things worse. If you’ve ever wondered how to approach anxiety in a more workable, compassionate way, this episode is for you.   Change How You Relate to Anxiety — Not How You Feel - YouTube

    16 min

  5. 11/19/2025

    The Two Therapies I Trust Most for Treating Anxiety Disorders

    When it comes to treating anxiety disorders, not all therapies are created equal. In this episode, Andy Dean, LCSW, is interviewed by his friend and colleague Pete Maclearie, LCSW, Site Director at Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Eatontown location. talks about why ACT and ERP have earned a permanent spot in his toolkit — and how they’ve changed the way he works with clients. Expect practical insights, a few personal stories, and a clear explanation of what makes these approaches so powerful.   Watch this video on Youtube:   The Two Therapies I Trust Most for Treating Anxiety Disorders

    18 min

  6. 10/23/2025

    Mistakes I Made in My Anxiety Disorder Recovery (and How You Can Avoid Them)

    In this episode, Andy Dean, LCSW, opens up about his personal journey through anxiety recovery — the well-intentioned strategies that backfired, and the lessons he learned the hard way. Interviewed by his friend and colleague Pete Maclearie, LCSW, Site Director at Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Eatontown location. Andy shares what actually helped him move forward and what he wishes he’d known back then. If you’ve ever tried to “fix” your anxiety only to make it worse, this candid conversation will help you take a kinder, more effective approach to recovery.   To watch the video of this podcast click here:  Mistakes I Made in My Anxiety Disorder Recovery (and How You Can Avoid Them)

    19 min

  7. 10/20/2025

    The Hidden Toll: Trauma and Stress in First Responders

    In this episode of the Mind on Mental Health Podcast, Dr. Michael Bizzarro — Clinical Director of Treatment Services at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health — dives into the daily trauma and high-stakes stress that First Responders face, and how it can take a serious toll on their mental health. He also shares common missteps clinicians make when working with this unique population, and why he feels a deep sense of purpose and gratitude in serving those who serve others.   Watch this podcast on Youtube:  The Hidden Toll: Trauma and Stress in First Responders

    14 min

  8. 09/19/2025

    The Weight of the Badge: A Corrections Officer’s Story

    In this episode of the Mind on Mental Health Podcast, retired New Jersey Corrections Officer and Certified Peer Support Specialist Ken Burkert shares his personal journey through mental health challenges — and how the intense pressures of working in corrections compounded his struggle. Now at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health, Ken opens up about what truly helps First Responders facing similar issues, how leadership is responding to the growing mental health crisis, and why he’s so deeply committed to supporting this community.   Link to Video: The Weight of the Badge: A Corrections Officer’s Story

    21 min
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The Mind On Mental Health Podcast explores a variety of mental health and substance use related topics in under thirty minutes. Topics such as how to utilize positive coping skills, manage triggers and how to change your thought process are discussed. Each podcast features interviews with therapists and psychiatrists from Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health in Central New Jersey.

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  • Creator
    Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Mind On Mental Health