Beyond Well with Sheila Hamilton – Details, episodes & analysis

Part one of a two part interview with Carlos Tanner, founder of the Ayuaska Foundation.

Carlos Tanner shares his personal journey with ayahuasca and explained how the plant medicine helped him overcome addiction and trauma. He described the scientific properties of ayahuasca and how it can expand sensory awareness to facilitate healing. Carlos discussed the growing interest in alternative medicines like ayahuasca and psilocybin, attributing it to the limitations of modern medical treatments and a greater appreciation for indigenous wisdom. He also highlighted the Foundation's research on the effects of ayahuasca on veterans with PTSD, noting significant improvements in their mental health. The conversation covered the practical aspects of participating in an ayahuasca retreat, including preparation, costs, and potential risks. Carlos emphasized the importance of a holistic approach to healing that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Jen Fisher is a global authority on workplace wellbeing, bestselling author, and founder & CEO of The Wellbeing Team. She made history as Deloitte’s first Chief Wellbeing Officer, where she helped reshape how organizations think about human sustainability, burnout, and thriving at work. A sought-after keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, and host of The WorkWell Podcast, Jen has contributed to Harvard Business Review, Fortune, CNN, and more — and works with leaders around the world to build healthier, more human-centered workplaces.

Dr. Leslie Dobson, an expert on forensic psychology, has spent her career at the intersection of mental health, the legal system, and people who have been accused of crimes and behavior. She studies and attempts to understand people like Nick Reiner, who is accused of murdering his parents.

Dr. Dobson offers timely, salient advice for families living with a violent, aggressive, or disturbed teenager or adult.

Is your child exhibiting significant behavioral changes? Dr. Steven Whiteside joins us to talk about withdrawn kids and teens, and the steps parents can take if a teenager appears at risk of hurting themselves.

Dov Baron has quickly become one of my favorite podcast hosts. With his searing intellect and wide-ranging knowledge, his program allows the curious listener to learn from neuroscientists, philosophers, physicists, and not-so-regular people.Dov is the preeminent expert on Emotional Source Code: the beliefs that give people meaning, drive their actions, and determine results. He is a sought-after speaker and consultant and offers one-on-one coaching for some of the world's greatest business leaders.In this interview, Sheila talks with Dov about his daily practices for well-being, how early trauma formed his bounce-forward mentality and the habits we can all use to improve our performance and durability.  

Dr. Leslie Dobson talks about one of the most dangerous personality disorders; narcissistic abusers. Her advice for singles who believe they may be in relationship with an abuser ranges from how to detect lies to when and how to leave safely. It's a must listen episode with one of the nation’s foremost authorities on dangerous personality types.

Dr. Leslie Dobson talks about the methods she uses to determine whether someone is a psychopath, and she shares survival tactics for people who are involved with a psychopath in relationships or at work.

As the founder and President of the Mindful Consulting Group, Dr. David Sitt specializes in the assessment and treatment of adults with ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders through validated treatment modalities such as CBT and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).Dr. Sitt also advises corporate clients and educational institutions on the varied impacts of technology on productivity, brain functioning, and interpersonal communication. The Mindful Consulting team provides cognitive, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological evaluations for children and adults

Dr David Sitt talks with Sheila about adult onset Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and how adults can learn to work with their brains while minimizing stimulant medication. Dr. Sitt is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City with extensive experience as a therapist, evaluator, and educator.As the founder and President of the Mindful Consulting Group, Dr. Sitt specializes in the assessment and treatment of adults with ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders through validated treatment modalities such as CBT and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).Dr. Sitt also advises corporate clients and educational institutions on the varied impacts of technology on productivity, brain functioning, and interpersonal communication. The Mindful Consulting team provides cognitive, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological evaluations for children and adults

This is a ReVisit we recorded for Dry January in 2022.Many people are curious about what would happen if they stopped their drinking habit. Whether it's one glass of wine, or several cocktails a night, Dry January is gaining in popularity as people test the limits of their personal sobriety. What if you made the one biggest mistake of your life while under the influence? How do you rebuild a life without alcohol in a culture built around drinking? Angela Teuscher's story of drinking while parenting is riveting and serves as a cautionary tale for other parents.