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Join Dr. Ken Huey on The Voice of Hope, where real stories and expert insights meet to inspire healing and transformation. With decades of experience in behavioral health and trauma therapy, Dr. Huey draws from his personal journey and professional expertise to offer practical advice for families, adoptees, and anyone seeking growth. Discover strategies to navigate trauma, build stronger relationships, and embrace hope in every episode. Tune in for thoughtful conversations that uplift and empower.
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In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Mark Alford, Chief Executive Officer at Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program, for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, mental health, and what it really takes to build care systems that serve people well. Drawing from 25 years in healthcare leadership and a personal family connection to addiction and depression, Mark shares what led him into behavioral health and why helping children and families remains so important to him...
What happens when the helpers start running on empty? In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Dr. Jennifer Blanchette, licensed psychologist, consultant, and Contracted School Psychologist at Falmouth Public Schools, for an honest conversation about burnout, trauma, neurodiversity, and the real cost of caring for others. Jennifer shares how her own journey through burnout reshaped her career, why private practice is often more complicated than therapists expect, and ...
What does it take to move from feeling stuck to living a life of purpose and fulfillment? In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Bryan L. Humphrey, a TEDx speaker, two-time author, mental health professional, and leadership consultant who helps individuals overcome obstacles and build meaningful lives. Bryan shares his powerful personal journey - from struggling with alcohol and failing his professional licensing exam multiple times to discovering purpose th...
In this powerful episode of The Voice of Hope, host Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Dr. Lew Zeidner, CEO of EOSIS (formerly Meridian Behavioral Health), a leading provider of mental health and addiction treatment services across Minnesota. With decades of executive leadership—including roles at Fairview Health Services and M Health Fairview—Lew shares his journey from paramedic and crisis services to transforming complex healthcare systems. He opens up about his "why": ensuring equitable, high-qu...
On this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Damir S. Utrzan, Ph.D., LMFT, President and CEO of Horowitz Health. Damir shares his journey from clinician to executive leader, exploring how personal experiences, adversity, and research have shaped his approach to behavioral health. He dives into the science of resilience, the power of mentorship, and the importance of building sustainable systems that create hope for individuals, families, and communities. From understandin...
In this episode of The Voice of Hope with Dr. Ken Huey, we speak with Christina Camomilli Starkey, a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in child and adolescent mental health at Bright Futures Psychiatry. Christina shares her unique perspective shaped by both professional experience and personal journey as a parent navigating the mental health system. We explore the gaps in mental health care for children, the challenges families face during crises, and what meaningful care should loo...
In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Ken Huey sits down with Andie Hollowell, a clinician-turned-operator and founder leading Stealth Behavioral Health Venture. Andie shares her journey building a next-generation behavioral health platform rooted in integrity and designed to scale with intention. We explore how she develops clinical models, operational systems, and market strategies, while also providing fractional executive leadership through her firm, RivalRising. Andie shares actionable i...
In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Dr. Tara Chalakani, CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group and a nationally recognized healthcare executive with more than 30 years of experience in behavioral health leadership. Dr. Tara shares her deeply personal “why,” the winding path that led her into healthcare leadership, and how trauma-informed care became the cornerstone of her work. From ACEs and wounded healers to servant leadership, burnout prevention, and buildin...
In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Gary Garth, serial entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of elev8.io, to discuss scaling behavioral health and addiction treatment centers. With 25+ years of experience building high-growth companies and author of Zero to 100 Million Sales Blueprint, Gary shares practical strategies to help treatment operators increase admissions, improve patient outcomes, and create sustainable revenue growth. From creating an admissions playbook...
In this powerful episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Tyler Norris, Co-Founder and Director of the CEO Alliance for Mental Health and Visiting Scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, for a far-reaching conversation about how hope is built - not just felt. Tyler shares his deeply personal journey from a troubled adolescence to a lifetime of leadership in community health, population well-being, and upstream investment strategies that prevent mental health crises b...
In this special edition of The Voice of Hope Podcast, host and CEO of The Hope Group, Dr. Ken Huey, sits down for an intimate conversation about his life story, the traumas he overcame, and the experiences that shaped his approach to leadership, mental health, and helping others. From being adopted at birth and experiencing profound childhood trauma, to building a multi-hundred-million-dollar behavioral health organization, Ken shares the lessons, mentors, and philosophies that guided him. Th...
In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Will White, a trailblazer in outdoor mental health treatment. With over 30 years of experience bridging mental health, adventure therapy, and the healing power of nature, Will shares insights from his career leading wilderness therapy programs, mentoring young adults, and guiding men’s retreats in the White Mountains. Will discusses the evolution of outdoor therapy, common misconceptions about young adults in treatment,...
In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, Dr. Ken Huey talks with Amber Nelms, a passionate entrepreneur and leader, about embracing challenges and leaning into discomfort as a pathway to growth. Amber shares her journey of building a business, making bold choices, and cultivating a collaborative team culture. She offers actionable insights for anyone looking to grow as a leader, overcome isolation at the top, and unlock their full potential. Key Takeaways: How leaning into challenges sha...
In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, Ken Huey sits down with Quatiba Davis, Chief Clinical Officer of ABA Centers, a visionary leader in the field of applied behavior analysis. Quatiba shares her journey from supporting her daughter with a disability to transforming the standards of care for individuals with varying abilities. She dives into the importance of data-driven treatment, building competent and confident clinical teams, and leading with empathy and purpose. Quatiba also dis...
In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, Dr. Ken Huey speaks with Mike Gurr, Chief Clinical Officer at EmotiCare, about how vulnerability, worthiness, and trauma-informed leadership shape the future of adolescent mental health care. Mike shares how his grandmother’s wisdom continues to guide his “why,” why families - not facilities - are at the center of healing, and what Brené Brown’s work on shame and vulnerability has taught him about connection. Together, Ken and Mike explore the mis...
In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Amanda Timonere, a clinical executive, entrepreneur, and founder of Zenful Collective, to explore how the behavioral health industry can transform from systems of survival to systems of support. Amanda shares how her early experiences shaped her purpose, why emotionally intelligent leadership is the cornerstone of sustainable care, and what it means to build trauma-informed, human-centered teams. From uncovering leaders...
In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Ken Huey sits down with Dr. David Zierk, a conflict navigation expert, clinical psychologist, and author of Mind Rules: Who's in Control, You or Your Mind. With over 25,000 counseling hours, 25 years guiding individuals and organizations, and more than a thousand forensic testimonies, Dr. Zierk shares actionable insights on how the mind often works against us, the power of relationship intelligence, and strategies to break destructive patterns in conflict...
In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, Ken Huey sits down with Greg Jensen, founder of Cultivate Institute and Cultiva International. Greg shares his journey from life in the U.S. to creating transformative experiences in Guatemala that empower both local communities and visiting participants. From tackling malnutrition in Mayan communities to teaching visitors how to confront their “internal poverty,” Greg explains the philosophy behind sustainable service, the difference between acut...
Family therapist and Trustyy founder Dr. Tim Thayne joins host Dr. Ken Huey to tackle the hardest part of treatment: coming home. Tim shares why discharge plans often fail, why trust is a fragile currency, and the crucial role of parental unity. He explains how Trustyy’s AI coach helps teens earn back freedoms through an 8-step trust-building process, why 24/7 coaching changes follow-through, what surprises him about teens opening up to AI, and how to balance autonomy and accountability. The ...
In this powerful episode of The Voice of Hope, we sit down with Kristin Mitchell, the Executive Director and Founder of Youth Futures Shelter Homes, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting homeless and at-risk youth in Utah. Kristin shares her inspiring journey from overcoming her own personal challenges to creating a safe haven for teens in need. We discuss the emotional challenges of working with vulnerable youth, her unique approach to leadership, and the importance of staying grounded while n...
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