OTR - Achieving Mental Health for Real

Warning: Please be advised that this episode has adult content about young child abuse and an account of attempted suicide. This may contain triggers for some. Matthew F. Stevens, CCTRP, is our guest in this episode. He is the host of EQ Unlocked Podcast on Emotional Intelligence and Nervous System Informed Growth.Matthew and I went through several recovery subjects which included Matts terrible abuse and his other losses, fears, grief and abandonment issues. And I once again got on my high horse. Throughout the show the two of us really connected.Don't miss his techniques to lessen anxiety and other processes of the nervous system in the last part of the show. Matthew goes over the his emotional regulation systems. He builds emotional regulation systems that reduce stress, prevent escalation, and support clear, integrity-based decision-making—through practical systems including Operational Regulation Systems (ORS™), Neuro Advanced Learning Systems (NALS™), and EQ Unlocked. Check out his website in the links below.Matthew is a survivor of many different traumas and challenges, He worked with kids mentoring youth for 20 years as a business owner , who had a loving family and great hopes for the future. He eventually lost everything piece by piece. This episode covers the difficult family history, the kind that leaves marks.It’s a steady, grounded talk with real weight under it. Clean audio, Its a little longer than usual but it moves quickly.Matthew Stevens Sites:Website: https://matthewfstevens.com/Podcast: EQ Unlocked: https://eq.matthewfstevens.comFind your regulation baseline: https://matthewfstevens.com/emotional-regulation-baseline/OTR Sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthPublic Square Community Ko-Fi.com/otrachieving Mail: OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achievingX: https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5QLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Lindsay Stadel is a wife, mother, grandmother, and accomplished entrepreneur who leads four successful companies: Stadel Farms, Inc., S & S Harvesting, LLC, Flinthills Transport, LLC, and TLS Logistics, LLC. Her commitment to mental health advocacy is rooted in personal experience with suicide loss and her own journey through mental health challenges. As an award‑winning author, she uses her writing and her voice to confront stigma and support those struggling with suicidal thoughts. Lindsay is now expanding her work into public speaking to help organizations address mental health with honesty, compassion, and hope.Lindsey’s story isn’t polished or dramatic; it’s the story of someone who kept going when stopping felt easier. This isn’t a lecture, and it isn’t a slogan. It’s a conversation about what survival actually looks like when you’re in the middle of the fire and can’t see anything past the pain. It’s about the part of you that hasn’t had the chance to exist yet — the part that comes after the collapse, after the shame, after the silence. The phoenix doesn’t rise because it’s strong. It rises because it isn’t done.Audio note: This episode was recorded in November, during a stretch when I was still recovering from throat surgery and dealing with some Windows‑side recording issues. You may hear a few rough spots because of that. The next episode, with Matthew Stevens, is the first one using the improved chain and the upgraded studio sound.Lindsay Stadel's Sites:Website: Lindsay Stadel's WebsiteFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindsay.a.coltharp?mibextid=ZbWKwLYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayStadelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaycoltharp79?igsh=czBham40cXo0Y3V2LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-stadel-a70ab2299/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindsaystadel?_t=ZT-8t7gKrgl3yI&_r=1OTR Sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthPublic Square Community Ko-Fi.com/otrachieving Mail: OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achievingX: https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5QLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Most dyslexic professionals grow up believing they’re behind. Coach Willie Blake knows that story from the inside. Diagnosed in first grade, he spent years trying to hide, trying to catch up, and trying to be someone he wasn’t. Eventually, he made a different choice — if he was going to live with dyslexia, he was going to lead with it.Today, Willie is the go‑to high‑performance coach for dyslexic entrepreneurs, creators, and career professionals who are ready to trade self‑doubt for confidence and overthinking for clarity. Through simple, practical frameworks like the 2% Rule and the GPS Goal Method, he helps people take real action even when they’ve felt “behind” their whole life.In this conversation, Willie brings the same mix of heart, humor, and lived experience that’s made him a dynamic speaker on 500+ stages and the host of Light Beyond Limits. We talk about identity, momentum, and what actually helps dyslexic minds move forward. If you’ve ever felt different, stuck, or underestimated — this one will hit home.Willie Blake's Sites:Website: Willie Blake's WebsiteFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillieBlake.Light/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DyslexicAchieversHubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/willieblake_light/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willieblake-light/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@willieblake_lightOTR Sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthPublic Square Community Ko-Fi.com/otrachieving Mail: OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achievingX: https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5QLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Season XI Premiere — Welcome to OTR UniverseToday marks the start of Season XI of OTR – Achieving Mental Health for Real, and the beginning of something larger: the official launch of OTR Universe.OTR Universe is more than a podcast. It’s a connected space built for people who want honesty, clarity, and a real path home to a different kind of life. At the center of this expansion is Public Square — a new community where listeners can find validation, share experiences, and gather information from the program and from each other.For anyone not ready to step into the open, the home site offers a fully anonymous posting option that collects zero personal information:https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthSubmitting an anonymous post at the site above’s Menu item ‘anon post” reveals a password that unlocks a link in the Public Square area, where all current and future benefits will live. Everything remains totally free for at least a full year as new features roll out across 2026. In March, expect the launch of a new blog and a major upgrade in sound quality.And now, the premiere.Featuring Hollywood Composer Chris BoardmanThis episode features the extraordinary Hollywood composer and orchestrator Chris Boardman — a man whose résumé spans some of the biggest films of the last half‑century, including The Color Purple, Die Hard, and Payback. Despite a career filled with accolades, Chris chose OTR as the place to speak openly about his long fight for mental health.Highlights from his careerSix Emmy Awards and 13 nominations for television composition and arrangingAcademy Award nomination for orchestration on The Color PurpleMajor credits across film, television, and records in drama, comedy, animation, and live performanceTrusted collaborator to Quincy Jones, David Foster, Barbra Streisand, Marvin Hamlisch, Julie Andrews, Shirley MacLaine, and many morePlatinum‑selling arranger and orchestrator on multiple charting albumsMember of the jazz group Wishful Thinking, reflecting his roots as a keyboardist and improviserInside the IndustryChris became the person studios called when they needed elegance, complexity, or a musical problem solved fast. Few musicians can move between orchestral, jazz, pop, Broadway, and film score work with the same clarity and emotional precision.This is a premiere you don’t want to miss. Step into OTR Universe, explore the new structure, and continue — or begin — your journey toward achieving mental health for real.Chris Boardman's Sites:SoundBridge Health Website: https://www.soundbridgehealth.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBoardmanMusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chimimimusic/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisboardmanmediagroup/OTR Sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthPublic Square Community Ko-Fi.com/otrachieving Mail: OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achievingX: https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5QLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

________________________________________Here is a transcript of what's in this episode. Bob talks first , the following will be read by a voiceover.This is an important message for all OTR listeners, and I want to make sure I reach everybody. This is also in the description, but it’s presented verbally next. This will bring everyone up to date on the exciting rebrand starting January 27th at midnight.So, what’s happeningOTR – Achieving Mental Health for Real is heading into a major rebrand on January 27th, where we’re calling the brand OTR Universe — the structure this project was always meant to have.First the new logo, which you may have seen on the social sites.Plus, OTR Universe will be anchored from a brand-new home website, which becomes the listener portal. The entire site gets a full rebuild in the rebrand, including new and updated menu names and functionality, but will still have the links to the popular podcast player as before. The following describes the functionality accessible from the new home main web page:OTR Public Square — the new front doorThis is where people show up, speak freely, and participate.This is a repurpose of the Ki-Fo dot com site currently called Real Plus. The site is design to be for a sponsor site and has places to donate all over the site, I took out all that I could, but to cut corners I needed a ready built site to establish a community posting and message board which will be renamed to Public Square in OTR Universe and accessible from the main home siteI have several objectives with OTR Universe. Mostly to reach listeners to come share your stories and meet others that will validate them, and that’s what it’s all about. Be a part of OTR Universe and achieve mental health for real,To thank you for trying to connect, we will give you free Real Premium for at least a full year to try the benefits and decide if you want to renew for another year for six cents a day. You can activate now by sending an anonymous post addressed to staff or Public Square. Write that you want it for free and you will actually not start the year until all benefits are rolled in one at a time. You will receive each benefit as soon as there rolled out, full details ahead. I just ask you to consider it, so we can form a small healing community. This is my dream but only your courage and support can make it come true.There will be two ways to post to Public Square1, Anonymous PostingZero tracing information. You post. We receive only the post. You can choose to send it to staff only, or you can have it appear on the Public Square post page. This process is not posted live since it’s not tied to the Public Square directly. So, no logon or email needed. It will be transferred to the Public Square post page throughout the day automatically. It’s the only way to do totally anonymous posting.2. Named Live PostingLive interaction with other Public Square users and staff.More features. More connection.Requires free sign up to Ki Fo.com with logon id name and password and any email address. The logon id does not have to be an email address.No obligation. No subscription.You can use a temporary email address and delete that email address after you sign-up — you remain virtually anonymous. It is a little more work, but it gets posted immediately.This process is available today from the home website, the above only details how it will be for the rebrand.Personal NoteI know the community thing is currently not popular and I understand. I felt embarrassed and shame before I first came out with my full name.All I’m saying is you may be carrying this shame weight around too long, it’s really time you shared 101 percent anonymously. You have my word. The podcast app you listen to now takes more info from you. Because anonymous posting takes zero. Let it out, you are not alone. OTR Universe is here. It’s no obligation and everything to gain. Because the power of validation is Real. It’s what I do on the show,Also, if you’re a student in a mental health field or work in mental health, please let me know your there. Its all that I’m asking. Let me know that I’m helping.The PodcastOTR – Achieving Mental Health for Real is still the center of the universe, the show that’s carried the weight from day one — the steady signal everything else orbits is still the same quality that your used to, and then some. Season XI will bring improved sound quality, especially noticeable starting in March. Also, of course, the new logo, a high profile and mission critical guests’ line-up, and a few other surprises.Podcast Scope AdditionsAchieving Mental Health for Real will not only dive into many Mental Health issues which speaks to the internal part of you , but will also take a deep dive into how you navigate the external relationships with family, friends, co-workers and others. This may be solo or panel episodes, instead of a guest format,OTR BlogAnother new product under the Universe is the new OTR blogWe decided the name of the blog in OTR universe will be “Lies From the Tablecloth” which will be a hard hitting monthly always free blog discussing the lies that your family, friends and the rest of society put on you and the scripts that your expected to follow. The blog will especially debunk the myths, stigma, and inherited lies about mental health. It will do this with theory, lived experience, satire and humor. The premier of the blog will be in March.Real Premium is back and is now free for the first yearReal Premium will eventually become a subscription layer, but every benefit is now free for a full year if you activate it.To activate, there are only a couple of ways to let me know. By Anonymous or Named live Posting. Anonymous posting will automatically return a password and link to the benefit drop file. Otherwise, you can send an email to overtherainbowbob@gmail.com titled “Real Premium” and I will send back the drop site benefit file and password,Initial benefits• Early Release – includes the January 27th initial early drop• Bloopers – feel free to ask for the first drop file and passwordComing in 2026• Annotated Transcripts — not just what we said, but why it mattered• Monthly Dispatch — one email, no marketing, just what we’re building and breaking• Verified / Co Authored Badge — a quiet nod that you’re shaping this with us• Suggestion Box (with Teeth) — you pitch it, we respond; if it’s good, we build itYour free year does not start until all initial benefits are live.After the year, you can subscribe to Real Premium to continue benefits. If you do nothing, benefits simply end. No auto subscription. Ever.________________________________________Premium Subscription Details• $1.99/month• Or $22/year• About 6 cents a day• Price never increases once you’re in, unless you leave for more than a year• Once there are five or more subscribers, 5% dividends go back to subscribers(If the price rises for new members, dividends could eventually offset your entire cost)I’ve funded this show myself for all these years because staying free of degrading, morally questionable ads matters. But to keep building, I need help — not charity, but investment. An investment in the show, and in the mission of real mental health.Thank you ahead of time.When Does Rebrand Benefits StartThe rebrand happens at midnight January 27th,The first Early Release drops then too, exclusively inside Real Premium.That is the only access point on rebrand day.The first early release episode will feature my guest Chris Boardman, a genius composer and orchestrator behind major Hollywood films like The Color Purple, Die Hard, and Payback.His accolades include:• Six Emmy Awards and 13 Nominations• Academy Award nomination for The Color Purple• Major credits across films, , and records• Collaborations with Quincy Jones, Barbra Streisand, and Marvin Hamlischan• Platinum selling arranger and orchestrator• Member of the jazz group Wishful ThinkingBoardman is the person studios call when they need elegance, complexity, or a musical problem solved fast. He moves between genres — orchestral, jazz, pop, Broadway, film score — without losing clarity or emotional precision.Chris came to OTR to tell the story of his battle with his Mental Health and to talk about his most meaningful work that emerged from his personal battle with PTSD. Recognizing how his musical storytelling skills could help others face similar struggles, he founded SoundBridge Health to harness music's therapeutic power in combating anxiety, depression and PTSD. What began as his own healing journey has now become his life's purpose - using music as medicine for those who suffer.So get ready for this huge shift to OTR Universe and watch for further detail on the social pages.It’s a can’t miss premiere.You can ask or your free access through the existing “Anon Post” menu item or get a id on KiFo.com free amd follow the Real Plus site as document in the Real Plus and Premium Plus Special Episode on August 28th 2025.Ask for your Real Premium access now and enjoy the launch of the new OTR Universe.This is a repurpose of the Ki-Fo dot com site currently called Real Plus. The site is design to be for a sponsor site and has places to donate all over the site, I took out all that I could, but to cut corners I needed a ready built site to establish a community posting and message board which will be renamed to Public Square in OTR Universe and accessible from the main home siteI have several...

In this episode, we sit down with Kerry — mother, shaman, and newly published author of My Inner Heroine: Exploring Feminine Pain — to explore a life shaped by trauma, awakening, and radical self‑belief. As you can hear in the episode, her wisdom can apply in general to men.Kerry grew up in a single‑mother household in Southern California, navigating isolation, social struggle, and the early pressure to grow up fast. Her path carried her from Hot Dog on a Stick at 14, to studying Chinese and Religious Studies, to a marriage sparked in Tibet, to motherhood, divorce, and a corporate career in compliance. But the turning point came in 2015, when her mother died on Kerry’s 45th birthday — a moment that cracked her life open and forced her to confront the psychic gifts and childhood wounds she had long avoided.What followed was a decade of upheaval and transformation. Kerry speaks candidly about the darkest moments, including a suicide attempt, and the unexpected teachers who helped her rebuild: shamans, psychologists, physicists, yogis, and the men who mirrored her deepest wounds back to her. From a chess champion to decorated fire academy instructors to a former FBI assistant special agent in charge, each relationship became a catalyst for self‑understanding and spiritual expansion.Kerry also shares the profound synchronicities that led her to accept a past‑life identity as Mary Magdalene — a belief that reshaped her understanding of feminine pain, spiritual lineage, and her purpose in this lifetime.This conversation is raw, unfiltered, and deeply human. Kerry brings a rare willingness to go into the places most people avoid — trauma, identity, mysticism, sexuality, and the messy, nonlinear path of healing. Her story is an invitation to anyone carrying emotional wounds to transform them into wisdom, power, and self‑trust.Kerry's Sites:Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2SJZ1B6Website: https://kerryblaser.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerryblaserYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kerryblaserOTR Sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthReal Plus Community Ko-Fi.com/otrachieving Mail: OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achievingX: https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5QLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Welcome to Real 7 the best of 2025 part 2. there is much more information and inspiration left in the second part of of the season. From tackling grief to addressing the seriousness of the eating disorder known as binging. Each episode moves you closer to the tools you need to achieve mental health for real. So, Relax and injoy the last best of till next year.Big Boys Don't Cry - Handling GriefA deeply honest exploration of grief, fear, and the universal reality of losing the people we love. This conversation with Becky McCoy doesn’t shy away from the hard edges; instead, it opens space for tenderness, courage, and the slow work of healing. Becky brings her lived experience as a young widow, her training in spiritual formation, and her trauma informed approach to guide listeners through what it means to suffer, to question, and to keep going. …let’s listen in.Producing Dopamine - A Healthy Alternative— a powerful and eye‑opening conversation with Andy Y. West, who takes us inside her journey from the depths of long COVID and cognitive decline to a full, vibrant recovery by learning to work with the brain’s dopamine system instead of against it. Drawing from her books Planet Dopamine, Dopamine Mountain, and Anhedonia Wastelands, Andy breaks down how dopamine shapes our behavior, why harmful coping mechanisms can feel so compelling, and how intentional, science‑backed habits can retrain the brain toward healthier, sustainable sources of motivation and joy. Together, we explore the neurobiology behind drive, the biochemical loop of self‑harm, and practical tools for rewiring mindset, rebuilding momentum, and lifting ourselves out of depression and anxiety. It’s an energizing, hopeful, and surprisingly fun deep dive into reclaiming our mental health in a world overloaded with negativity — and a reminder that unity, love, and intentional change can reshape everything …let’s listen in.Hi, I'm God - Recovery and Thriving with SchizophreniaWe revisit a conversation with Dale Walsh, a man who has not only lived through schizophrenia but transformed that experience into a source of clarity, purpose, and service. Drawing from his rare “inside‑out” perspective, Dale guides families navigating the realities of serious mental illness, helping them bridge emotional distance and rediscover connection. His LIVELOVE method offers caregivers a way to communicate with compassion while reclaiming their own identity in the process. This segment honors the resilience, honesty, and humanity at the heart of mental health stories — and the power of lived experience to illuminate a path forward.Warrior Mom Rising- Story of Recovery from PTSD using EMDR is Next.We revisit a conversation with Jenn Robb—author, coach, and a mother forged in the fire of her daughter’s anxiety, depression, and trauma. With two decades in acute care medicine and training in functional and integrative approaches, Jenn brings both clinical grounding and lived compassion to the families she serves. Her book Warrior Mom Rising chronicles the moments when she felt lost, overwhelmed, and unsure how to help, yet still kept fighting for connection, clarity, and hope.Just a Person - Living Authentically through ADHD, PTSD, using CMIWe revisit a conversation with Estefana Johnson, who surprised me right out of the gate by describing herself simply as “just a person,” despite a career filled with depth, experience, and impact. Our discussion moved from the power of living as your authentic, unmasked self into her leadership role in launching Critical Memory Integration — a therapeutic model that challenges the idea that talk therapy alone can reach the roots of trauma.With more than two decades in mental health, from residential treatment to medical social work to her current role supporting psychedelic‑assisted therapy research, Estefana brings a rare blend of clinical expertise and human honesty. CMI pushes beneath the surface, helping people uncover and rewrite the unconscious survival strategies that linger long after trauma. This segment captures her clarity, her courage, and her commitment to“Allyship in the Workplace - Help for Neurodivergent and other marginalized groups”In this clip we talk to Dr. Victoria Mattingly about Allyship in the workplace, which is the active practice of using one's privilege and influence to support, advocate for, and create a more equitable and inclusive environment for colleagues from marginalized or underrepresented groups. An example in mental health would be a neurotypical assisting a nuerodivergentDr. Victoria Mattingly is CEO and founder of the workplace inclusion consulting firm Mattingly Solutions. She is a keynote speaker, a published author, a mental health warrior, and passionate about improving human experience at workShe also speaks to organizations and professional associations about how to better support mental health in the workplace.“We're All Goin F^^kin Die (Handling Anxiety, Grief, Death, and Cancer)”We revisit a raw and unfiltered conversation with Zulma Williams, host of Keeping It Real with Zulma the Swearing Therapist. This segment dives straight into the hard places — anxiety, grief, personal demons, and the weight of loss — alongside Zulma’s own story of facing a breast cancer diagnosis at 46.Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Zulma survived abusive relationships, depression, and suicidal ideation before immigrating to the U.S. at 31. She rebuilt her life through education and purpose, earning her Bachelor of Social Work at 46, then returning years later to complete her Master’s and become a licensed social worker. Today she leads Dragonfly Therapy Services, specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression, bringing a lifetime of grit and honesty to her work.This conversation is candid, emotional, and unmistakably real — and yes, Zulma’s trademark colorful language is part of the package. Consider this your heads‑up as you decide how you want to take it in."Transforming Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma through Tapping - Treatment for PTSD and Other Mental Issues”This is a grounded and heartfelt conversation with Amy Vincze, who grew up carrying the impact of childhood trauma after her father left when she was four. That early abandonment shaped years of PTSD, anxiety, and depression, and eventually pushed her to search for tools that could help her understand and calm what was happening inside her. Amy eventually discovered Tapping, a structured technique that helped her manage symptoms and explore the patterns beneath them. In this episode, she walks us through the basics of the practice and how it can support people living with PTSD or other mental health challenges. And as always, exploring painful memories can be intense, so working with a trained counselor can offer safety and support along the way …let’s listen in.“Troubled Teen Programs—for Real: Do they Help or Harm?”A revealing and deeply informed conversation with Dr. Corey Jentry, author of Selling Sanity: The Troubled‑Teen Industry, the Insane Profits, and the Kids Who Pay the Price. A survivor of a troubled‑teen program himself, Corey brings both lived experience and academic rigor, holding a Ph.D. in Political Science from the London School of Economics. He walks us through his own rough upbringing, the program he endured, and the larger system that markets itself as “help” while too often causing lasting harm.Corey makes it clear that not every program is dangerous — but the exceptions are rare, and families deserve to approach these decisions with the same scrutiny they’d use when choosing a college. Today, he works with families, educators, and advocates to identify red flags, protect vulnerable kids, and push for meaningful reform. Beyond his advocacy, Corey is also a strategic leader in healthcare innovation and organizational growth, bringing a wide‑angle view of how systems operate and how they can change.It’s an essential conversation for anyone trying to understand the troubled‑teen industry and the tools we need to keep young people safe …let’s listen in.“Overcoming Binge Eating - Rewiring the Brain”This is a thoughtful and empowering conversation with Amber Abila, who helps women break free from binge eating and overeating by understanding how the brain forms habits around food. After years of struggling with her own relationship with eating — trying therapy, calorie

Creating Spaces with Natalie Bedard (ADHD, PTSD,OCD).We open with Natalie Bedard (NatNat), an Energy Healing Specialist who helps people regulate the nervous system and transform anxiety into empowerment through her brand LiftOneSelf. She’s been featured on multiple podcasts, always reminding us that self‑care is personal and that understanding our own biology is essential.This episode is special because NatNat turns her insight toward me. I open up about the negative voices in my head — the ones many listeners know too well. It gets emotional, and she meets it with compassion, clarity, and spiritual guidance. She offers practical ways to quiet those inner demons, plus a short meditation to help ground the moment.You might want a box of Kleenex. I certainly did. I don’t pretend to have it all together — I’m traveling toward home just like you.Sleep Lists for the SleeplessNext is Helen Sernett, host of the podcast Sleep Lists and a dedicated sleep and wellness enthusiast. Her show uses simple, soothing lists — numerical, chronological, or alphabetical — all designed to help listeners drift off before the episode ends. And if you’re still awake, she offers gentle suggestions to help you settle into sleep. With six episodes per season, quarterly releases, and special holiday editions, there’s always something calming to queue up.We talk about alternative sleep routines for people without traditional schedules — remote workers, flex‑schedule professionals, college students, and retirees — and how daytime napping can support better rest. Good sleep is essential to mental health, and Helen’s podcast may be exactly the natural support you need.Advocacy for Inclusion - Neurodivergent Acceptance into SocietyNext we talk to Khushboo Chabria, a neurodiversity specialist, career coach, and mental health advocate reshaping how workplaces and schools include neurodivergent people. We talk about why ADHD, Autism, and other forms of neurodiversity are not disorders, and why every brain deserves the right accommodation.Khushboo is the coauthor of Neurodiversity for Dummies (including the full ADHD chapter) and leads transformative work through Neurodiversity Pathways at Goodwill of Silicon Valley. Drawing on her therapeutic background, leadership experience, and her own ADHD journey, she brings a powerful, authentic perspective to this conversation.Goodbye Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & PTSD: The Life-Changing Science of Dual-Brain Psychology.Dr. Fredric Schiffer joins me to discuss his groundbreaking new book, Goodbye Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & PTSD: The Life‑Changing Science of Dual‑Brain Psychology. A best‑selling author, psychiatrist, public speaker, and part‑time assistant professor at Harvard, Dr. Schiffer has spent decades studying how early trauma, brain laterality, and emotional patterns shape our mental well‑being. His work explores how the two hemispheres of the brain can function like two competing minds — and how treating the more troubled side can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction.As founder of the Dual‑Brain Psychology Institute, Dr. Schiffer has developed innovative techniques to help people access and heal the wounded part of the mind, including a surprisingly simple method involving something as ordinary as a piece of junk mail. His new book lays out these discoveries and the science behind them, offering a fresh perspective on how unresolved trauma influences our lives and how targeted interventions may support emotional balance.The Truth About Reading with Dyslexia - AI program that teaches Neurodiverse to read effortlesslyLet’s listen to the extraordinary journey of David Chalk — a dyslexic, ADHDer, and lifelong technologist who proves that transformation is possible at any age. After appearing in the documentary The Truth About Reading, where he went from struggling through one book a year to reading twenty a month, David is now giving away his ReadingRoad.ai Beta program for free. His story spans being bullied in school, becoming a commercial airline pilot, building major tech companies, and pioneering early internet video. This episode is not an ad, not monetized, and not sponsored — just a chance to hear a man who refused to quit, and now wants to help others do the same.A Couple of Mental Health Badasses - Talking Bi-Polar, ADHD, MoreIn this episode, I sit down with Justine Rodes, host of the podcast Mentally A Bad Ass, for a raw, unfiltered conversation about mental health. Justine opens up about living with Bipolar II, how she’s learned to manage it, and what it was like growing up with a mother navigating her own mental health challenges. Together, we dig into anger management, ADHD, recovery strategies, and the realities so many people face but rarely talk about openly.From my soapbox, I take aim at how mainstream media continues to overlook neurodivergent accommodations — and why grassroots creators on social platforms are the ones driving real change. It’s a candid, grounded, and necessary dialogue between two people committed to telling the truth about mental health.My Brain is Not Broken, it's Just Different - NueroSpicy, ADHDNext in our series, I sit down with Dr. Kristen Williamson—licensed professional counselor, neurodivergent advocate, and the proud ringleader of a “neurospicy” family. From late-night epiphanies to busting mental health myths, her journey is equal parts chaos and joy as she navigates autism, ADHD, and parenting kids who keep her on her toes. Discovering her own neurodivergence in adulthood gave her the clarity—and the mission—to help others embrace their differences and thrive. With humor, personal stories, and practical wisdom, she explores why neurodivergent brains are a workplace superpower, how “chaotic energy” can fuel leadership, and why mental health deserves more hope than gloom. When she’s not counseling or speaking on neurodiversity and DEIB, she’s debating pineapple on pizza, sharpening her meme game, or planning her next adventure. Let’s listen.Meditation for Real - Pathway to HappinessThis is a can't miss. My special guest is Bob Martin a Certified Meditation teacher with an MSW (Master of Social Work) to go with his JD (Juris Doctor). He has helped hundreds redesign their thinking for the life they dream of.Bob is a published author and Professor of Wellness at Elon University, Bob blends Taoist wisdom, brain science, psychology, and humor to tackle everything from breaking free of limiting beliefs to finding clarity and resilience in life’s chaos.In this episode Bob lays out how meditation really works and other great information.That concludes Real 6, the first half of 2025. Because I didn’t want to pull anything out of Real 6, I decided it demands Real 7. That will be coming soon after the New Year to catch you up on all the shows in the original brand.Which means on January 20th, the rebranding of OTR will start at midnight. Early last year I had surgery on my vocal cords, which unfortunately caused a very scratchy throat. Thank you for your patience and support — that is now much improved. Starting in March, new software will vastly improve both host and guest sound.Real Plus is our community concept, and it can only work if you want it to. Currently, anonymous posting is available through the home website at bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealth. Try the “Anon Post” menu feature to post either to the community board or directly to staff. Ask for Real Plus benefits for a year — free, truly free — starting with the early release of the January 20th premiere of Season 11.Mental health will only come through being part of a community like Real Plus, where everyone is equal and can validate each other. And if you post even once, it will give you a free trial of Real Plus benefits for a minimum of one year. The rest is up to you. In Real Plus, everyone is equal no matter how many problems you have.If you think everything sucks and everyone feels kind of lost, community will change that. If you think nobody loves you, you’re wrong — because I do, and everyone in Real Plus does. Give it a shot, because it lives and dies with you. I will keep giving, as OTR will always be commercial‑free and detached from any false doctrine.After a year, you can decide if you want to continue with the benefits or contribute as little as six cents a day, plus a pool dividend. The price is for life and supports the simple goal of ending needless suffering. To be a member you must post at least once to the show, but hopefully as a named member of the community. Anonymous posts will remain unnamed by choice, but can be assigned a reference nickname so you can converse on the community board.I hope you will...

Amber Abila helps women stop binge eating and overeating by rewiring their brains so they can finally feel normal and in control around any food. Over 3% of the US population struggles with binge eating and so many more do so in silence.For years, Amber struggled with her own relationship with food, trying everything from therapy and calorie counting to weight loss coaching. Nothing seemed to work until she discovered, through coaching and psychology, that there was nothing “wrong” with her at all — she simply needed practical brain tools to break free from the cycle.By learning how her unconscious brain was driving habitual eating patterns, Amber began making dramatic shifts in her habits and her life. Now she shares those same evidence‑based tools with others, showing women that freedom from food obsession is possible and that lasting change doesn’t come from more discipline or stricter diets, but from understanding and retraining the brain.In this episode, Amber opens up about her journey, the science behind binge eating, and the strategies that helped her reclaim peace with food. Her mission is clear: to ensure no one feels as alone or broken as she once did, and to empower women everywhere to step into confidence, resilience, and joy in their everyday lives.Amber's Sites:Website: https://theconfidenteater.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amber.abila.77Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconfidenteater_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amberabilaPodcast: Become a Confident Eater: Overcome Overeating, Establish Healthy Eating Habits https://theconfidenteater.org/podcastOTR Sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthReal Plus Community Ko-Fi.com/otrachieving Mail: OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achieving X: https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5QLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Hello and welcome back to, Real, the best of OTR from 2024 as promised. In 2024 the show had a lot of good mental health advice and stories of recoveries to help aid in achieving mental health for real through conventional and holistic methods. Enjoy each episode at the Captivate player by clicking the title link or search the title at your favorite host player (I.e. Apple podcast , Spotify).America in Therapy We start off with the episode America in therapy where we speak with Phyllis E. Leavitt a psychotherapist with over 30 years of working extensively with individual and family dysfunction and abuse. We talk about what’s in her latest book “America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing For A Nation In Crisis”, in which she talks about the urgency needed to bring our whole country to therapy in a way never written about before. Which is critically important if we want to make this world a better place for real. Especially In the times we live in. If we have any hope, then it has to start at home. Here are some clips from the episode America in Therapy.Treating “PTSD/CPTSD Naturally’ A conversation with Kathern Berg, a classical homeopath with over two decades of experience. Kathern shares stories of recovery, her advocacy for health freedom, and her dedication to helping those living with PTSD, CPTSD, c. Let’s step into her testimony and hear how natural approaches can open the door to healing…"                                                                                                Spirituality – A Tool for Mental Health (PTSD, ADHD) In this conversation, Dr. Mark Weisman—known as the Alaska Ulfhednar—shares how spirituality and Norse shamanic traditions can illuminate paths through PTSD, ADHD, and the challenges of modern life. With kindness, intelligence, and deep cultural roots, he shows how faith and heritage can restore hope. Let’s step into that dialogue now…" his Surviving to Thriving – Holistic Approach to Mental Health In this conversation, Laura Giles—a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, shadow worker, and host of Modern Animism Radio—shares how holistic methods and shadow work help us reconnect with nature, release old wounds, and uncover our authentic selves. Living with Tourette Syndrome – One Man’s Story Here we meet Kristof Morrow, a Navy veteran, award‑winning journalist, and author of The Second Sun. From surviving abuse to navigating life with a rare form of Tourette Syndrome, Kristof’s courage shines through his writing, his service, and his resilience. This is a testimony of intelligence, struggle, and perseverance. New Orleans Blues – Teen and Situational Depression, plus NarcolepsyHere we meet Ryan Winter, a French Cajun author whose journey through depression and narcolepsy is shaped by both heredity and the hardships of life in New Orleans—including the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. With a career spanning writing, film, and three published books, Ryan shares how his struggles began in adolescence and how he has navigated the challenges ever since. Let’s hear his story now Stand Up to Trauma – Brand Empathy (CPTSD Recovery). Kat Kennan shares her journey of healing from CPTSD and how she turned her experience into advocacy for trauma survivors. Through her organization, Stand Up to Trauma, Kat teaches the power of Brand Empathy while opening conversations about cancel culture, PTSD, and recovery. Let’s hear her testimony now…" Innocence Lost – Family Molestation (PTSD). Krystal Clark shares her story of childhood abuse, the shame that followed, and how it later triggered PTSD. Today, she stands in recovery as an author, blogger, life coach, and public speaker—using her voice to shed light on trauma and resilience. This episode reminds us of the hidden impact of abuse and the importance of breaking silence. Let’s hear Krystal’s testimony now…" Stem Cell Repair Patches for Real? With Darlene Greene, retired Navy commander and co‑author of Become Empowered – Echoes of Grace and Strength. Darlene shares her advocacy for photobiomodulation technology and stem cell repair, exploring whether these methods could help with mental health, Alzheimer’s, and beyond Dreaming Big – Paradigm Shift to a Better Life. Dominika Staniewicz shares her journey from loss and depression to becoming one of the few certified brain coaches in the world. With training in neuroencoding and a holistic approach, she shows how shifting mindset can open new paths through trauma, ADHD, and anxiety. Let’s hear her story…" Eating Disorders – What You Need to Know About Diets. Dr. Cristina Castagnini, a licensed psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist, shares both personal and professional insight into struggles with food, weight, and body image. With 25 years of experience, she explains why eating disorders remain hidden, how social pressures and dieting culture can fuel them, and what healthier perspectives might look like. Successfully Treating ADHD (Also Polyamory Discussed). Anneke Elmhirst shares her experience living with ADHD, reframing it as a different kind of brain with strengths like hyperfocus and creative thinking. She explains how she manages focus and concentration, and offers virtual counseling for neurodivergent clients. In the latter part of the episode, we explore her perspective on polyamory—a lifestyle choice she openly discusses OTR sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthReal Plus Community Ko-Fi.com/otrachieving Mail:           OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achieving  X:    https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5Q LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Meet Dr. Corey Jentry the author of "Selling Sanity: The Troubled-Teen Industry, the Insane Profits, and the Kids Who Pay the Price." A survivor himself with a Ph.D. in Political Science from the London School of Economics, Corey talks about his rough upbringing and his experience at a troubled teen program. He exposes how troubled-teen programs marketed as “help” often cause lasting harm. Corey indicates Millions of our children and there families may be affected by these harmful scams. He's not saying all programs are bad,just that there are the exception not the rule. That you should treat this decision like picking out a college. Dr. Jentry also gives advice if you contact him at his website below for free.Today Cory helps families, educators, and advocates spot red flags, protect kids, and push for real reform—giving listeners the tools to understand and challenge the systems that endanger vulnerable youth.Corey Jentry is a strategic powerhouse at the intersection of healthcare innovation, luxury brand marketing, and organizational leadership. As Founder of The Asclepius Group and Jentry Consulting Services, Corey has spent over seven years architecting transformative growth strategies for clients across healthcare, education, and high-end automotive sectors.Corey’s consulting portfolio includes elevating McLaren Beverly Hills to the #1 sales rank in North America, expanding psychiatric facility occupancy by 80%, and cultivating a 150+ member healthcare network that improved patient outcomes by 40% through AI-powered collaboration Corey's Sites:Websites: https://www.jentryconsultingservices.com/ https://www.coreyjentry.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyrjentry/?trk=public_post_follow-view-profile OTR sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthReal Plus Community Ko-Fi.com/otrachieving Mail:           OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achieving  X:    https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5Q LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Amy Vincze struggled with PTSD from childhood trauma in her family growing up. Her father was an alcoholic who left home when she was just four. This led to her PTSD later in life as she felt her father’s abandonment must be because there was something wrong with her. This led to anxiety, and depression and she believes led to her cancer at just 31.Amy was always fascinated by the complexities of human behavior and driven to uncover the motivations behind people’s actions. This led her to navigate her own struggles. She finally came across Tapping—a transformative tool that not only helped her manage her symptoms but also allowed her to address and release the root causes of her suffering. Through tapping, she unlocked a profound secret: true healing isn’t about masking symptoms; it’s about resolving the patterns that create them.Amy goes over in detail how to use this technique which can make a major difference to someone with PTSD or other mental health conditions.Just a friendly warning, It may be safer to try this with a councilor since stirring up painful events may become an issue if practiced alone.Bloopers can now be accessed anonymously though the podcast's Website https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealth . Just go to the site and click "Anon Post" on the menu on top and leave a post with no logon id, no email , no profile and follow instructions to the full bloopers1.Amy Sites:Website: https://soarwithtapping.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soarwithtappingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soarwithtapping/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-vincze-1a86063/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@soarwithtapping9898TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soarwithtappingOTR sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthReal Plus Community Ko-Fi.com/otrachieving Mail:           OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achieving  X:    https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5Q LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

This episode explores some heavy topics with Zulma Williams from the podcast "Keeping it Real with Zulma the Swearing Therapists" . I talk to her about my anxiety, demons, worries and more. Which includes handing Death and Grief and how she handled her diagnosis of cancer at age 46. This is raw and real and a can't miss Zulma was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. During her lifetime she struggled with abusive relationships, depression, and suicidal ideation. She immigrated to the US at age 31. At age 42, she started to study for a Bachelor of Social Work and graduated at 46. in December of 2011, two months after graduation she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a lumpectomy and moved back to Argentina for three years. In 2015 she returned to the US and enrolled for the Master of Social Work program at age 50. She completed her internship and became a fully licensed social worker in 2018. She founded Dragonfly Therapy Services and specializes in trauma, anxiety, and depression.A warning: as the title of the episode indicates, Zulma uses colorful language often and is known as the swearing therapist. I thought you should be informed and make your own decision on whether that Is acceptable to youBloopers can now be accessed anonymously though the podcast's Website https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealth . Just go to the site and click "Anon Post" on the menu on top and leave a post with no logon id, no email , no profile and follow instructions to the full bloopers1.Zulma's Sites:Website: https://www.dragonflytherapyservices.net/Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/62zkFh5mzb5mkScrew0HCXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DragonflyTSLVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswearingtherapistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zulma-williams-ab7609214/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theswearingtherapistOTR sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthReal Plus Community Ko-Fi.com/otrachieving Mail:           OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achieving  X:    https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5Q LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Join me as I talk to Dr.Victoria Mattingly about Allyship in the workplace, which is the active practice of using one's privilege and influence to support, advocate for, and create a more equitable and inclusive environment for colleagues from marginalized or underrepresented groups. An example in mental health would be a neurotypical assisting a nuerodivergent Dr.Victoria Mattingly is CEO and founder of the workplace inclusion consulting firm Mattingly Solutions. She is a keynote speaker, a published author, a mental health warrior, and passionate about improving human experience at work She also speaks to organizations and professional associations about how to better support mental health in the workplace. Bloopers are coming to Real plus as a free bonus. So create your account at Ko-Fi.com and follow our community site at: Ko-Fi.com/otrachieving and watch the full bloopers. Victoria Sites:Website: https://www.mattinglysolutions.com/allyshipLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vpmattingly/Podcast https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwWfJs7s7WSiQ_P29FKLnBNJsrBtc0LlsOTR sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthReal Plus Community Ko-Fi.com/otrachieving Mail:           OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achieving  X:    https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5Q LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

This episode is packed with goodies as we get down to it with our guest Estefana Johnson who shocked me when i asked her to describe herself. She noted that she was "Just a Person" and didn't read off a list of her many accomplishments.We talked about how you should live as your authentic self and never mask and be your real self.Later we got into how Estefana is leading the launch of Critical Memory Integration (CMI™), a groundbreaking therapeutic model that dares to ask: What if talk therapy isn’t enough?Estefana Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and experienced trauma therapist with over two decades of experience in mental health. She began her career in 2001 as a Behavioral Health Technician, briefly stepping away in 2005 to teach in Japan. Her diverse background spans multiple roles and settings, including residential treatment for at-risk youth and medical social work.CMI is turning heads in the mental health world by challenging the long-held belief that trauma can simply be desensitized or cognitively reframed. Instead, it dives beneath the surface, helping clients uncover and rewrite the unconscious survival strategies still dictating their lives long after the trauma has passed.She is currently a Dosing Session Monitor at Lighthouse Psychiatry and TMS in Gilbert, Arizona, contributing both to clinical care and research trials exploring the therapeutic use of psychedelics.Real Plus - Before the Show Bob has more detail and how to proceed with the Real Plus OTR Community site. Check it out at: https://www.ko-fi.com/otrachieving Estefana Johnson's sitesOfficial Website: https://arisealliance.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariseallianceinstitute/OTR sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthMail: OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achieving X: https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5QLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

This is a special episode explaining in detail the new changes coming up for OTR, if you want them. We are implementing a community forum and a quarterly blog for all in Real Plus. This is being done for three reasons. First to develop a community around healing from any Mental health condition and thriving. I think it’s important as we grow together to achieve Mental Health for Real. Secondly, to get direct input through a community forum and suggestion box that will make the show what the listener wants. And lastly to grow the show so we can increase our reach and implement better quality sound with just a little revenue. This will put us in a position to reach more people and book any guest we feel will help us. To do this I am implementing a Premium Package as part of Real Plus. The premium Package will have everything in basic Real Plus but so much more as described below and detailed in this short episode. Real Plus Premium – Subscribed AccessUnlock exclusive content, including early access to episodes Annotated Transcripts – not just what we said, but why it mattered.The “Unpolished” Feed – outtakes, false starts, and the moments we almost cut. Produced twice a year Monthly Dispatch – one email, no marketing, just what we’re building, breaking, and rethinking Verified/co-authored Badge – not for clout, just a quiet nod that you are co-authors Suggestion Box (with Teeth) – you pitch it, we respond. If it’s good, we build it. If it’s off, we say why Yearly Dividend – 5% of total earnings redistributed equally to listeners at year-end - So, this gives the advantage to the early subscribers, since the price will never go up no matter what extras we put in. So, if we raise the price over the years your actual value back rises from 5 percent and there is no cap. If the show some how goes viral, you will make more money than you pay for subscription. Potentially much more. . Refunds for dividends -If canceled mid-year, refund begins at end of the month -Refund is prorated based on the yearly rate - Any payment method is eligible -Credit card, Zelle, or other agreed-upon methodCancel Button will be clear and on the first screen. 2 click cancelI am thinking about a co-host for the 2026 season. I will keep you informed.Also, you may have noticed the logo has been changed in Facebook, Instagram and X. The Logo will officially change everywhere on November 1, 2025. Hopefully along with Real Plus. Which changes everything.The implementation of Real plus depends on you. I will have a post on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Please indicate your interest in the program tiers. Please "Like" the post, if you’re in for implementing Real Plus on November 1, Please "Love" or other than like the post, if you’re in for the Premium Package in Real Plus.Or send an email to Overtherainbowbob@gmail.com with the subject "Like" or "Love" and please indicate if you want to receive status updates of the project if we have 5 likes for Real Plus and/or 5 "Loves" for the Premium Package one or both It will be implemented For November 1 sign up and benefits.So the future of OTR is up to you. If we don't implement; I may offer the program at a later date.OTR sites:Real Plus: (coming soon)Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthMail:           OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achieving  X:    https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5Q LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Meet Jenn Robb—author, coach, wife, and fiercely devoted mom. With over 20 years in acute care medicine and certifications in functional and integrative approaches, Jenn brings both clinical expertise and lived compassion to her work.She’s the author of Warrior Mom Rising, a raw and powerful account of her journey through her teen daughter’s severe anxiety, depression, and trauma. Through that fire, Jenn discovered that true healing often doesn’t come from a prescription—it comes from purpose, from community, and from knowing you’re not alone. She wears many hats, but at the center of it all is one driving force: helping women—especially mothers—find strength, hope, and purpose in their hardest seasons. Even though she directs her message to Mothers, this episode talks about different procedures and steps that can be taken by fathers, spouses or any loved one or even just the individual themselves to fight Anxiety and depression, especially PTSD after a traumatic episode. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the techniques discussed in this episode. We also talk about a service dog that can calm and center a person with anxiety and depression.There were times Jenn felt like she was drowning—unsure of how to help her, daughter, what to do next, or even how to take care of herself. She knows the ache of watching her child suffer and feeling completely helpless. and knows the guilt, the self-doubt, and the deep longing for breakthrough.Warrior Mom Rising is a lifeline for moms carrying the invisible weight of their child’s mental health struggles. Through fierce advocacy, faith-filled wisdom, and raw honesty, this guide empowers moms to rise from exhaustion and guilt into strength, purpose, and hope. Whether you’re navigating schools, doctor visits, or late-night worry spirals, Jenn Robb offers the tools, encouragement, and battle-tested strategies you need to advocate fiercely, overcome burnout, and rediscover your own strength.Jenn Robb's sitesBook: A Mom's Battle Plan To Advocate, Overcome, & Thrive Official Website: Jenn Robb's WebsiteFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenn.robb.2025/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriormom_jennrobb/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Warriormom_jennrobb/Threads : https://www.threads.com/@warriormom_jennrobbOTR sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthMail:           OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achieving  X:    https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5Q LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Dale Walsh has faced—and transcended—one of the most formidable mental health challenges: schizophrenia. His journey from the depths of psychosis to a place of clarity and purpose informs every aspect of his work. Through his unique "inside-out" perspective, Dale coaches families of individuals living with serious mental illness, helping them bridge emotional gaps and navigate their daily challenges with empathy and strength.Dale creates a nonjudgmental space for those often referred to as the “forgotten victims of mental illness”—the family members, caregivers, and loved ones who struggle to maintain connection. His method, called LIVELOVE (Learn–Integrate–Validate–Explore / Listen–Observe–Value–Express), offers not only a roadmap for meaningful dialogue, but a chance to reclaim personal identity in the midst of caregiving fatigue.This conversation honors both the pain and resilience that shape mental health narratives—and shines a light on the power of coaching, compassion, and lived experience.Dale Walsh's SitesOfficial Website: http://www.dewlivelove.net/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/dale.walsh.14 Calendly: https://calendly.com/dalecoach55OTR sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthMail:           OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achieving  X:    https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5Q LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

In this compelling conversation, Andy Y. West shares her journey from debilitating long COVID and cognitive decline to full recovery—achieved by hacking the dopamine reward system through intentional, science-backed habits. Drawing from her acclaimed books Planet Dopamine, Dopamine Mountain, and Anhedonia Wastelands, Andy explains how we can retrain our brains to produce dopamine naturally and safely in our life's and replace harmful coping mechanisms like self-harm, anger, alcohol and drugs which many people use to produce dopamine without even knowing why that temporally produces dopamine.We explore:- The neurobiology of dopamine and how it shapes behavior- The cycle of self-harm and its biochemical reinforcement- Tools for rewiring mindset and boosting drive naturallyWe also have a lot o fun in this revealing method of maintaining our levels of dopamine and kick starting our way out of depression and anxiety. To be motivated and happy in a world that exposes too much negativity. Help us change the world through unity and love. And be on the lookout for new and exciting developments for the show coming soon.Andy Y. West's sitesOfficial Website: https://dopaminemountain.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MtDopamine#Instagram: http://instagram.com/dopaminemountainX: http://x.com/mountdopamineYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DopamineMountainLinkedIn: Andy's LinkedInThreads: Andy's Threads Substack: https://substack.com/@dopaminemountainOTR sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthMail:           OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achieving  X:    https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5Q LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

This episode, as Becky Mccoy might say ,is not for the faint hearted. It takes a hard look a everyone's fear, death of our love ones. This is a realty of live that we need to be able to handle and somehow move on. If you are grieving or know someone that is you may find this episode useful on your journey.Becky L McCoy is an engaging writer and speaker on spiritual formation who helps women who are disillusioned with their faith bravely face difficult life circumstances with tenderness. Becky speaks from experience, but is relatable and lighthearted, even when talking about the most challenging and painful moments in life.As a young widow who has processed her own grief, learned to live with anxiety and depression, and adjusted her perspective on what it means to suffer, Becky earned a Masters in Christian Theology and Spiritual Formation and uses these experiences and tools to guide women in discovering gentle, trauma informed ways of being and believing.Becky’s work has been featured in The Mighty, (in)courage, Babble, and other publications and podcasts as well as Great Day Connecticut on the local news channel WFSB. She has taught workshops and led sessions for Hope*Writers, Jeff Goins’ Mastermind Group, and Writer’s Retreat at God’s Whisper Farm as well as presented at local public schools and regional colleges and churches. Becky currently serves the Brian Dagle Foundation, a non-profit for grief support and suicide prevention, as the Communications & Outreach Coordinator, offers training in the QPR suicide prevention method, and hosts the podcast Sucker Punched as well as BRAVE together virtual retreats and live events.Becky Mccoy's Sites:Website: https://beckylmccoy.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beckylmccoyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckylmccoyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckylmccoy/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@beckylmccoyOTR sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthMail:           OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achieving  X:    https://twitter.com/overtherain1bowYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5Q LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adleman/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp