Guiding Tides Podcast

Christian Smith
  • 5.0 (7)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Biweekly

Welcome to Guiding Tides, the mental health podcast where Christian Smith, Jessica Kelly, Jeff Chasen, and Mahesh Balan dive into real conversations about mental health, therapy and recovery. 💡 What You’ll Get in This Podcast: ✅ Personal mental health stories from recent wellness center patients (Christian & Jessica) ✅ Expert insights from a licensed therapist (Mahesh Balan) ✅ Inside knowledge of the mental health industry (Jeff Chasen) 🔔 Subscribe now! 💙 If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. Call or text 988(US) for mental health support.

  1. Am I Worth It? The Question That Changes Everything | Facing Therapy

    1d ago

    Am I Worth It? The Question That Changes Everything | Facing Therapy

    What does therapy actually do — and how do you know if you're worth it?In this episode of Guiding Tides, we sit down with Aaron Gilbert, LICSW — founder of Boston Evening Therapy Associates — for one of the most honest conversations about therapy we've had yet.Aaron built BETA 20 years ago out of a simple observation: people needed evening and weekend appointments and couldn't get them. Today it's grown to 40+ licensed clinicians serving all of Massachusetts online and in person. But what Aaron really unpacks in this conversation is something deeper — what therapy is actually for, what makes it work, and what gets in the way.We talk about:The "magic" of therapy — why being truly, fully heard by a non-judgmental person is more powerful than most people realizeHow to find the right therapist (and what to do when it doesn't click)EMDR and DBT — what they are, who they help, and how to research themWhy curiosity is the single most important quality in a therapistWhat "I'm worth it" has to do with whether therapy works at allOnline vs. in-person therapy — the real pros and cons after 5 years of teletherapyHow to drown out the noise and invest in yourselfWhether you've been in therapy for years or are still on the fence, this one will shift how you see it. 🔗 Learn more about Aaron and Boston Evening Therapy Associates: https://bostoneveningtherapy.com📞 (617) 738-1480 | Accepts most major insurance | Online anywhere in Massachusetts—🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every other week Connect with Guiding Tides Podcast: •Subscribe to our channel for more empowering conversations!•Visit our website: ⁠guidingtidesofficial.com⁠ •Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@guidingtidesofficial⁠💬 Drop a comment — what hit home for you?📩 guidingtidespodcast@gmail.com Guest: Aaron Gilbert, Founder, LICSWhttps://bostoneveningtherapy.com/ #MentalHealth #Therapy #GuidingTidesPodcast #FindATherapist #EMDR #DBT #OnlineTherapy #AnxietyTherapy #TraumaTherapy #MentalHealthMatters #TherapyTalk #YouAreNotAlone #MassachusettsTherapy #HealingJourney

    1h 13m
  2. Rewire Your Brain: The Truth About Optimization | Facing Neuro-Restoration with Dr. Lars Landers DC DIBCN DIBE CME

    Jun 1

    Rewire Your Brain: The Truth About Optimization | Facing Neuro-Restoration with Dr. Lars Landers DC DIBCN DIBE CME

    Are you struggling with persistent brain fog, neurological challenges, or a feeling that your brain just isn't working like it used to? In this groundbreaking episode of the Guiding Tides Podcast, we sit down with the brilliant Dr. Lars Landers DC DIBCN DIBE CME from Restorative Neuro to uncover the secrets to rewiring your brain and reclaiming optimal cognitive function. Dr. Landers reveals cutting-edge insights into brain optimization and how we can actively manipulate our neurological systems for better health and performance. This isn't about reinventing the wheel; it's about capitalizing on proven protocols that help the majority of people overcome complex conditions. What You'll Discover: •Post-COVID Brain Fog: Understand the neurological impact of long COVID and strategies for recovery. •Stroke Recovery & Rehabilitation: Learn about innovative approaches to regain function and accelerate healing after a stroke. •Long-Term Lyme Disease: Explore how neuro-restoration can address the debilitating neurological symptoms of chronic Lyme. •Concussion & TBI Recovery: Insights into healing from traumatic brain injuries and concussions. •ADHD & Focus Challenges: Practical ways to improve attention, concentration, and mental clarity. •Anxiety & Depression: How optimizing brain function can significantly impact mood and emotional well-being. Dr. Landers emphasizes that healing is an active process – you earn it, you work for it. This episode provides hope and actionable steps for anyone facing neurological challenges, seeking brain health solutions, or looking to boost cognitive performance.Don't miss this essential conversation that could change how you think about your brain's potential! Connect with Guiding Tides Podcast: •Subscribe to our channel for more empowering conversations! •Visit our website: guidingtidesofficial.com •Follow us on Instagram: @guidingtidesofficial Guest:Dr. Lars Landers DC DIBCN DIBE CME Restorative NeuroWebsite: restorative-neuro.com #BrainOptimization #NeuroRestoration #PostCOVID #LongCOVID #BrainFog #StrokeRecovery #LymeDisease #ChronicLyme #ConcussionRecovery #TBI #ADHD #Anxiety #Depression #MentalHealth #CognitiveFunction #GuidingTidesPodcast #DrLarsLanders #HealthPodcast #Wellness #Neurology #BrainHealth #FunctionalNeurology #RewireYourBrain

    1h 6m

  3. May 18

    The Loss No One Prepares You For | Facing Grief

    In this episode of the Guiding Tides Podcast, we sit down with Josh Smith — a high school senior and soon-to-be graduate — for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had.Josh opens up about losing his mother to suicide at just 15 years old. He shares what it was like to immediately shift into caregiver mode for his younger siblings, suppress his own grief to protect the people around him, and slowly unlearn the people-pleasing and conflict avoidance that took root in the aftermath. He talks about what it means to process trauma not in a straight line, but in waves — and how he’s found purpose, direction, and healing on the other side.We talk about:• Losing a parent to suicide in early adolescence and the immediate aftermath• Taking on a caregiver role as a teenager — and what that costs you emotionally• Suppressing grief and what happens when you bottle it up too long• The grief ball analogy — a counselor’s tool that changed how Josh sees loss• People-pleasing, conflict avoidance, and self-blame after suicide loss• How Josh avoided drugs and alcohol and kept his eyes on the light ahead• Supporting siblings through shared trauma when everyone heals differently• Why Josh is pursuing a career in law enforcement to help others in crisis• Setting healthy boundaries while still showing up for the people you loveThis is the conversation a lot of people need but rarely get to hear. If you’ve ever carried someone else’s pain before your own — this one is for you.If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone. Please reach out to a mental health professional, or in the U.S. call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.—🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every other week💬 Drop a comment — what hit home for you?👍 Like & share to help these conversations reach more people📩 Have a story to share or a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at guidingtidespodcast@gmail.com —FOLLOW GUIDING TIDESInstagram: @guidingtidesofficialTikTok: @guidingtidesofficialEmail: guidingtidespodcast@gmail.com

    53 min
  4. I'm Not Sick, I'm Struggling | Facing Anxiety

    May 4

    I'm Not Sick, I'm Struggling | Facing Anxiety

    In this episode of the Guiding Tides Podcast, we sit down with aesthetician, makeup artist, and mental health advocate Nicole Treannie for one of our most honest conversations yet.Nicole opens up about a lifetime of navigating anxiety and depression — from the early worries that began as a child of divorce, to health anxiety in her teens, to the breakup in her late twenties that became the perfect storm: a relationship ending, a medication change gone wrong, and a system that finally said enough. She shares what it was like to look high-functioning on the outside while quietly falling apart, why "just suck it up" never worked, and how she finally rebuilt her life one small win at a time.We talk about: • Why therapy at 16 didn't stick — and what actually helped later • Health anxiety, panic attacks, and the physical side of mental illness • Coming off the wrong medication at the worst possible time • What a "bottom" looks like when you're not addicted to anything • Loving someone who doesn't understand anxiety or depression • The line between real mental illness and "champagne problems" • Social media, performative vulnerability, and the people it leaves behind • Why "I got out of bed today" is a legitimate victoryThis is the conversation a lot of people need but rarely get to hear. If you've ever felt like you're failing at being okay — this one is for you.If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone. Please reach out to a mental health professional, or in the U.S. call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.— 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every other week 💬 Drop a comment — what hit home for you? 👍 Like & share to help these conversations reach more people 📩 Have a story to share or a topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at guidingtidespodcast@gmail.com— FOLLOW GUIDING TIDES Instagram: @guidingtidesofficial TikTok: @guidingtidesofficialEmail: guidingtidespodcast@gmail.com#GuidingTidesPodcast #MentalHealth #AnxietyAwareness #DepressionAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #PodcastEpisode #MentalHealthJourney #AnxietyRecovery #TherapyTalk #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthAdvocate #HealingJourney #PodcastersOfYouTube⸻

    1h 28m
  5. She Survived Childhood Abuse & PPD — Here's How She Rebuilt Her Life | Facing Anxiety

    Apr 20

    She Survived Childhood Abuse & PPD — Here's How She Rebuilt Her Life | Facing Anxiety

    What happens when you survive childhood abuse, postpartum depression, AND a career setback — and decide to turn all of it into fuel? Christine Ravesi-Weinstein did exactly that.In this episode of Guiding Tides, Christine opens up about growing up with an emotionally and physically abusive mother, the severe postpartum depression and anxiety she faced after the birth of her children, and the moment she chose to stop being a victim and start rewriting her story. She's now an author, personal trainer, and advocate for "non-scale victories" — the wins that have nothing to do with a number on a scale.What we cover:-Surviving childhood abuse and emotional neglect-Christine's raw experience with postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA)-The decision to stay on Zoloft during pregnancy — and why she doesn't regret it-Breaking generational cycles of abuse as a parent-How writing a letter to her father changed their relationship forever-Leaving a high-paying job to pursue personal training — and why it wasn't a fall from grace-What "non-scale victories" really mean and why they matter for mental health-Cutting ties with a toxic parent and the aftermath💡 Christine's message: "I'm not okay right now — but I'm going to be okay."🎙️ About the Guest:Christine Ravesi-Weinstein is an author, personal trainer helping business professionals, and resilience advocate. 📌 Connect with Christine:Youtube: @RavesiWeinsteinInstagram: trhpersonaltrainingFacebook:TRH Personal TrainingWebsite: https://www.ravesiweinstein.com/ Amazon: https://shorturl.at/teewE📌 Connect with Guiding Tides:▶ Subscribe for new episodes every other week📩 guidingtidespodcast@gmail.com🌐 https://guidingtidesofficial.com/Guiding Tides is a mental health podcast featuring real conversations about therapy, recovery, and the human experience.

    1h 4m
  6. When Crisis Meets Court… What the Justice System Can Do | Facing the System

    Apr 6

    When Crisis Meets Court… What the Justice System Can Do | Facing the System

    What if the people standing in front of a judge… aren’t criminals—but people in crisis who need help? In this episode of Guiding Tides, we sit down with District Court Judge Brian Walsh to unpack what really happens when mental health and addiction collide with the justice system. This conversation breaks down: Why many individuals in court have no criminal historyHow mental health issues are often the root causeWhat actually happens during court-ordered interventionThe role of evaluation, treatment, and aftercareHow the system can help—not just punishAs Judge Walsh explains, sometimes people don’t want help…but they need it anyway. 🎧 WHO THIS IS FOR: Anyone struggling with mental health or addictionFamilies trying to help a loved one in crisisAnyone curious how the justice system actually works in these situations🌊 ABOUT GUIDING TIDES:A mental health podcast focused on real conversations, expert insight, and breaking the stigma around mental health and addiction.

    54 min
  7. She Hit Rock Bottom… Then Rebuilt Her Life | Facing Depression

    Mar 23

    She Hit Rock Bottom… Then Rebuilt Her Life | Facing Depression

    She was living in complete darkness…and it almost cost her everything.In this episode of Guiding Tides, Eevi shares the moment she hit rock bottom — battling depression, anxiety, and a cycle she couldn’t escape — until she was forced to make a choice:Change her life… or lose it.What makes this story different?She didn’t just survive it.She rebuilt everything.This is a raw, emotional conversation about what rock bottom actually feels like, the dangerous patterns most people ignore, and the exact mindset shift that helped Eevi take her life back.If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re silently struggling…you need to hear this.Because the truth is:You don’t have to wait until everything falls apart to change.Eevi Links!InstagramTiktokFacebook ⸻⏱️ In this episode:• The breaking point that changed everything• What depression actually feels like (no filter)• The cycle that keeps people stuck• The mindset shift that saved her life• How to start rebuilding when you feel lost• Why “starting tomorrow” keeps people trappedPod LinksSpotifyApple Podcast ⸻⚠️ If you’re struggling right now — you’re not alone.If you need to talk, the 988 can help. https://988lifeline.org/⸻🎙️ Subscribe to Guiding Tides for real, unfiltered conversations on mental health, growth, and facing what most people avoid.💬 Comment below: What was your turning point?📲 Share this with someone who needs to hear it.Follow us!WebsiteInstagramTikTokSubscribe for more ⸻#Depression #MentalHealth #SelfGrowth #Anxiety #Mindset #Motivation #GuidingTides #Podcast #HealingJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #nobattleswoninbed

    48 min
  8. Panic To Power: Hailey's Healing | Facing Depression

    Jan 19

    Panic To Power: Hailey's Healing | Facing Depression

    Hailey opens up about her journey of finding herself after surviving domestic violence and experiencing multiple losses at a young age. In this episode of Guiding Tides, she shares how trauma impacted her sense of identity and how kickboxing became a powerful outlet for healing, confidence, and reclaiming control over her body and life. This is an honest conversation about survival, resilience, and learning how to choose yourself after everything has tried to take that choice away. Hailey’s story is a reminder that healing isn’t linear, strength can be built, and growth often starts in unexpected places. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence and trauma. Listener discretion is advised. If this episode resonated with you: JOIN THE CONVERSATION👍 Like this video💬 Share your thoughts in the comments (you’re not alone)📌 Subscribe to Guiding Tides for more real conversations about mental health, healing, and personal growth Sharing this episode helps more people feel seen and supported. Website: ⁠guidingtidesofficial.com⁠Instagram: ⁠@guidingtidesofficial⁠TikTok: ⁠@guidingtidesofficial⁠ SUPPORT & RESOURCES If you or someone you know needs help, support is available: National Domestic Violence Hotline (US) 📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 💬 Text START to 88788 🌐 thehotline.org 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US) 📞 Call or text 988 🌐 988lifeline.org RAINN – Sexual Assault Support 📞 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 🌐 rainn.org If you’re outside the U.S., please check local crisis or mental health services in your country.

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5
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

Welcome to Guiding Tides, the mental health podcast where Christian Smith, Jessica Kelly, Jeff Chasen, and Mahesh Balan dive into real conversations about mental health, therapy and recovery. 💡 What You’ll Get in This Podcast: ✅ Personal mental health stories from recent wellness center patients (Christian & Jessica) ✅ Expert insights from a licensed therapist (Mahesh Balan) ✅ Inside knowledge of the mental health industry (Jeff Chasen) 🔔 Subscribe now! 💙 If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. Call or text 988(US) for mental health support.

Information

  • Creator
    Christian Smith
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Christian Smith
  • Show Website
    Guiding Tides Podcast