Best Ethan P. Short Podcasts (2025)

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Melanie Dallas: Leadership, Marketing & Expanding Access in Behavioral Health 16:24

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12h ago16:24

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Join Timothy A. Zercher as he sits down with Melanie Dallas, a seasoned behavioral health leader with nearly 40 years of experience, to explore the challenges and innovations in mental health care. From creating easier access for complex populations to developing community-focused programs for veterans and recovery-friendly workplaces, Melanie shar…

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43.2 The Power of Belief with Kat Cederberg, Part 2 36:49

22h ago36:49

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Join us for Part 2 of my conversation with Kat Cederberg (Power of One LLC), a Psych-K facilitator who discusses her experience as a patient coming off a polypharmacy of psychiatric medications and how deepening her understanding of her own subconscious beliefs and the power of conscious belief allowed her to wean off of medications and dive into a…

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43.1 The Power of Belief with Kat Cederberg, Part 1 38:22

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Join us for Part 1 of my conversation with Kat Cederberg (Power of One LLC), a Psych-K facilitator who discusses her experience as a patient coming off a polypharmacy of psychiatric medications and how deepening her understanding of her own subconscious beliefs and the power of conscious belief allowed her to wean off of medications and dive into a…

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Tim Talks: James Douglas - Coaching ADHD Across Youth and Executive Populations 4:24

8d ago4:24

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with James Douglas, a behavioral health coach specializing in ADHD for both youth and executives. James shares his journey into behavioral health, how he tailors his approach for very different audiences, and his insights on how the conversation around ADHD and mental hea…

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Ethan Protzel - Founder & CEO, Behavior Group: Expanding Access to Care with AI-Powered ABA 7:48

13d ago7:48

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Artificial intelligence is transforming the future of behavioral healthcare — but not by replacing clinicians. Instead, AI is unlocking more time, more accuracy, and more access to care. In this episode, Tim sits down with Ethan Protzel, Founder & CEO of Behavior Group, to discuss: Why recruiting and retaining great clinicians is harder than ever H…

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Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy - Building Trust and Community in Behavioral Health 8:46

15d ago8:46

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In this episode of Tim Talks, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy, an expert in behavioral health community development and business strategy. Brianne shares her journey from working direct care in adolescent residential treatment to leading business development at Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital. They dive deep into the chall…

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Jen Farris - Building Sprout MBC to Serve Underserved Communities 13:55

20d ago13:55

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In this episode, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Jen Farris, founder of Sprout MBC, to explore her journey from a college student unsure of her path to a passionate leader in behavioral health. Jen shares the story of how she got into applied behavior analysis, the challenges of building and growing a behavioral health organization in rural commu…

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42.3 ADHD in America: Real AND Over-Medicated ft. Roman Wyden - Part 3 37:43

22d ago37:43

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Join Renegade Psych as Roman Wyden (ADHD is Over podcast and book) and I delve into Part 3 of the topic of ADHD in America, where we utilize 100x more ADHD medications than the rest of the world's combined average, and the vast majority of the world's overall amphetamine stimulant usage. Roman is motivated by personal experience and found himself a…

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Dr. Sherilyn Duckworth: Turning Personal Struggle into Behavioral Health Advocacy 12:41

23d ago12:41

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In this powerful episode of Tim Talks, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Dr. Duckworth, a public health practitioner and founder of Empowered Solutions, to explore how personal experiences shape professional purpose. From surviving a teenage suicide attempt to building community-focused mental health programs, Dr. Duckworth shares insights on reduc…

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Frankie Wilson – Behavior, Branding, and Client Growth 10:00

27d ago10:00

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Frankie Wilson, a behavioral strategist with a diverse career spanning entertainment, ministry, radio, and behavioral health. Frankie shares how behavior shapes brand, insights from psychology every founder should know, and strategies for growing clients effectively …

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Jim Szyperski, CEO of Acuity Behavioral: How AI is Reshaping Psychiatric Care 14:06

29d ago14:06

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Jim Szyperski, CEO of Acuity Behavioral, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming psychiatric care. Jim shares how his personal connection to mental health led him to build technology-driven solutions for behavioral healthcare. From developing “Nor…

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42.2 ADHD in America: Real AND Over-Medicated, ft. Roman Wyden - Part 2 35:22

29d ago35:22

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Join Renegade Psych as Roman Wyden (ADHD is Over podcast and book) delve into the topic of ADHD in America, where we utilize 100x more ADHD medications than the rest of the world's combined average, and the vast majority of the world's overall amphetamine stimulant usage. Roman is motivated by personal experience and found himself at a crossroads w…

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Tom Telford, CEO of LÉVO - Bringing the “Bio” to the Biopsychosocial Model 25:53

1M ago25:53

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Entrepreneur-turned–mental health leader Tom Telford (CEO, LÉVO) joins Tim to unpack how his wife’s journey to becoming an LMFT led them to build LÉVO -primary mental healthcare focused on the “bio” in the biopsychosocial model. We cover: Tom’s pivot from institutional finance to mental health care The 3 C’s of team-building: Connect, Communicate, …

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42.1 ADHD in America: Real AND Over-Medicated, ft. Roman Wyden - Part 1 33:44

1M ago33:44

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Join Renegade Psych as Roman Wyden (ADHD is Over podcast and book) delve into the topic of ADHD in America, where we utilize 100x more medications than the rest of the world combined in treating ADHD. Roman found himself at a crossroads when his 7-year olds teacher and principal advised his child would need to be treated for ADHD in order to remain…

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Amber Nelms, M.A., BCBA - Leading Triangle ABA with Empathy, Integrity, and Neuroscience 11:04

1M ago11:04

11:04

In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Amber Nelms, Founder & CEO of Triangle ABA, to explore what happens when leadership meets lived experience. Amber shares how her journey as both a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a parent of an autistic child shaped the compassionate, clinician-led model behin…

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Makenzie Sandler: Navigating the Future of ABA Therapy 11:58

1M ago11:58

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In this episode of Tim Talks, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Makenzie Sandler, Chief Strategy Officer at Bright Achievements, to explore the evolving landscape of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Makenzie shares her insights on how ABA therapy is adapting to meet the needs of families, the c…

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Shannon Carr: Leading with Heart in ABA Services 11:23

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41.1 Dr. Short Answers Ask Reddit Mental Health Questions 39:31

1M ago39:31

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Join Connor (YouTube editor) and I as he asks me to answer Reddit's mental health questions. If you're passionate about what we do here at Renegade Psych, we're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support our work, you can! Or not... I'll continue putting out content as long as my other jobs pay the bills. Other things you can do: liking, commenting, …

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Dr. Danielle Taylor: Trauma-Informed Leadership, Innovation, and Growth at Spectrum360 19:09

2M ago19:09

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How do you scale human-centered care without losing your soul? In this candid conversation, Dr. Danielle M. Taylor - Chief Operating Officer at Spectrum360 and Licensed Psychologist—shares how personal experience shaped her leadership, why feedback loops are a non-negotiable, and the practical ways her team uses trauma-informed practices, staff wel…

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Amanda Timonere - Championing Inclusive Leadership in Behavioral Health 6:07

2M ago6:07

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In this episode of Tim Talks, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Amanda Timonere, clinical executive, entrepreneur, and founder of Zenful Collective™. Amanda shares her journey into behavioral health, how she balances executive leadership with client connection, and the role of cultural responsiveness in transforming outcomes. From preventing burn…

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40.1 The Tylenol-Autism Controversy 23:26

2M ago23:26

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Join us as I break down the Tylenol assocation with Autism research that's been a hot topic in the news lately. Don't fall victim to the unilateral takes presented in the media. The research is important, but also does not come close to proving a causation between Tylenol use during pregnancy and the later development of autism. Come appreciate the…

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Quatiba Davis, M.Ed., BCBA, LABA, LBA, IBA - Leading with Excellence in ABA 12:26

2M ago12:26

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In this episode of Tim Talks, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Quatiba Davis, Chief Clinical Officer at ABA Centers and one of the most experienced leaders in applied behavior analysis (ABA). Quatiba shares her journey of building clinical excellence across multiple regions, cultivating strong leaders, balancing data with empathy, and prepari…

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39.2 Keto for Severe Mental Illness with Dr. Matt Bernstein, MD 28:09

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Thanks for joining RP today for Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Matt Bernstein, MD and psychiatrist, whose personal experience with his sons' rapid development of OCD-like symptoms and subsequent failures of traditional psychiatric treatment modalities piqued his curiosity to think outside of the box and explore the high-benefit/low-risk promis…

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Dr. Jessica Osos, PhD, BCBA-D - Building Ethical & Family-Centered ABA Services 9:51

2M ago9:51

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Dr. Jessica Osos, PhD, BCBA-D, to discuss her journey from theater major to clinical leader in ABA. Jess shares insights on: How personal experience shaped her career path Lessons learned translating toilet training research into real-world practice The role of …

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39.1 Metabolic Psychiatry, Ketogenic Diet with Dr. Matt Bernstein, MD 29:23

2M ago29:23

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Thanks for joining RP today for a conversation with Dr. Matt Bernstein, MD and psychiatrist, whose personal experience with his sons' rapid development of OCD-like symptoms and subsequent failures of traditional psychiatric treatment modalities piquing his curiosity to think outside of the box and explore the benefits of a ketogenic diet (low carb)…

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Mikki Schoone, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, IBA - Bringing a Behavior Analyst’s Lens to Domestic Violence & Coercive Control 9:47

2M ago9:47

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Mikki Schoone, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 30 years in human services. Mikki shares her journey from developmental disabilities and child welfare to creating a Domestic Violence Functional Assessment that shines light on coercive control beyond phy…

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Chelsea Freeman-Yates, LISW - Leading with Trauma-Informed Care and Community Collaboration 10:25

2M ago10:25

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In this episode of Tim Talks, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Chelsea Freeman-Yates, LISW, Executive Director of the Lorain County Children and Families First Council. Chelsea shares her journey from school social work to countywide leadership, her philosophy on building trust across organizations, and how she balances direct clinical work w…

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Behavior Is the Brand - with Frankie C. Wilson Jr., Behavioral Strategist 12:30

2M ago12:30

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“Behavior is the brand.” In this quick-hit conversation, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Frankie C. Wilson Jr. to explore how everyday actions shape trust, reputation, and growth. Frankie breaks down why reclaiming your narrative matters (hello, Taylor Swift), how to use the PREVAC principle to replace habits with higher-value behaviors, and…

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Rodrigo Nardi: The Movement in Mental Health - Challenging Traditional Psychiatry with True Psychiatry Network 15:18

2M ago15:18

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In this thought-provoking episode of Tim Talks Podcast, host Timothy A. Zercher is joined by Rodrigo Nardi, Founder of True Psychiatry Network, to discuss the revolutionary approach to psychiatry and mental health. Rodrigo shares his unique philosophy that emotions are signals, not symptoms, and how this perspective has shaped his approach to menta…

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38.1 Can Lithium Supplementation Prevent Alzheimer's, New HARVARD Dementia Study 19:55

2M ago19:55

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Thanks for joining RP for a 2025 clinical research update on Lithium. If you missed it, Harvard just released their findings of a new multi-phase study investigating lithium's potential use in Alzheimer's as a biomarker to predict disease before it becomes clinically obvious, and also its' potential to TREAT ALZHEIMER's (and potentially other forms…

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Scaling ABA with Compassion: Chelsea McAdams, COO of Connections Behavior Planning & Intervention 20:06

3M ago20:06

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher is joined by Chelsea McAdams, BCBA and Chief Operations Officer at Connections Behavior Planning & Intervention. Chelsea shares how her team has scaled school-based ABA services with a focus on capacity building, collaboration, and compassion. From balancing quality care with org…

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Leading with Listening: Cassandra Bailey, BCBA & Founder of Grace ABA 12:15

3M ago12:15

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Cassandra Bailey, BCBA and Founder of Grace ABA. With more than 15 years of experience leading clinical teams of over 100 providers, Cassandra shares the leadership principle that has transformed the way she supports her teams - active listening. Cassandra also ope…

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37.3 A Lithium Argument and A Broken Healthcare System with David Cohen, PhD, MSW 44:29

3M ago44:29

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Thanks for joining RP for my series interviewing David Cohen, PhD, MSW, about the state of mental healthcare in the United States today. In Part 3, David and I argue about lithium's therapeutic window (though he does acknowledge the potential benefits of low doses) and we further discuss the broken healthcare system. While David and I agree on most…

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Cortney Harden, LCSW, CMNCS | Integrative Therapy, Nutrition, and Whole-Person Healing 10:27

3M ago10:27

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Cortney Harden, LCSW, CMNCS, founder of Live Aligned Integrative Therapy. Cortney blends psychotherapy, clinical nutrition, and lifestyle medicine into her practice, bringing over 15 years of experience in behavioral health strategy and direct client care. She s…

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Trevor Colhoun, CEO of Trusted Provider Network | Building the Future of Digital Behavioral Health 17:32

3M ago17:32

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Trevor Colhoun, CEO and co-founder of Trusted Provider Network (TPN.health), one of the nation’s fastest-growing digital behavioral health networks. Trevor shares the personal story that inspired him to launch TPN, how his background in finance and technology sh…

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37.2 ADHD is Overdiagnosed/Treated, DSM is invalid with David Cohen, PhD, MSW 39:52

3M ago39:52

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Thanks for joining RP for my series interviewing David Cohen, PhD, MSW, about the state of mental healthcare in the United States today. In Part 2, David and I discuss the over-diagnosis of ADHD and rapid inflation of diagnosis and medication use over the last 20-30 years (the US utilizes 90+% of the world's amphetamines, and the vast majority of a…

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Scaling with Stability: Building Thriving Clinical Teams with Dr. Jeannie Aguilar, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA 8:25

3M ago8:25

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Dr. Jeannie Aguilar - an accomplished clinical and operational leader with over 20 years of experience in healthcare and applied behavior analysis. Dr. Aguilar shares powerful insights on how to scale clinical teams without losing stability, how behavioral scien…

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Victoria Browne - Recruiting Top Talent in Behavioral Health: Leadership, Culture, and Creative Sourcing 12:56

3M ago12:56

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In this episode of Tim Talks, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Victoria Browne, Senior Sourcer and Behavioral Health Physician Recruiter at Family Care Center, to dive into the realities of recruiting in one of the most competitive sectors today. Victoria shares how her team fills clinics across multiple states, the hardest parts of attractin…

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Adam Ventura - Merging AI & ABA: Augmented Intelligence for a More Human Future 13:53

3M ago13:53

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In this episode of Tim Talks, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Adam Ventura - Chairman & Co-Founder of Bueno Ventures and the driving force behind Intraverbal AI - to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) field. Adam shares his journey from selling his first product at age seven, to teaching thousands…

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37.1 Nuances of Medication-Assisted Treatment in Addiction with David Cohen, PhD, MSW 35:53

3M ago35:53

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Thanks for joining RP for my series interviewing David Cohen, PhD, MSW, about the state of mental healthcare in the United States today. In Part 1, David and I discuss the use of medication assisted treatment and David points out that similar chemical substances are treated drastically different by society and government regulators depending on whe…

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Building Communities That Matter with Kelly Baird, COO of the Behavior Technician Association 11:44

3M ago11:44

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What if success in ABA wasn't about competition—but about collaboration? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Kelly Baird - COO of the Behavior Technician Association, Co-Founder of The ABA Collab, and Founder of BWIBAAD - to talk about how she’s building some of the most mission-driven, community-focus…

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Amber Vaughan - Why Competition is a Fallacy in Behavioral Health 11:13

3M ago11:13

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Is competition in behavioral health real - or just a myth that’s hurting more than helping? In this powerful episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Amber Vaughan, CMO at Cornerstone Healing Center and a fierce advocate for ethical marketing, radical leadership, and meaningful disruption. Amber breaks down wh…

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36.2 From Recovery to Doing What Matters with Norman Curtiss, PA, PharmD 41:12

3M ago41:12

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Join us for Part 2 of the conversation with PharmD and PA, Norman Curtiss. In this episode, we wrap up with Norman's personal journey to becoming a physician's assistant after battling alcohol and Adderall addictions for the better part of a decade. We also discuss failures in the system of mental health, both in clinical practice, as well as the e…

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Deepak Kumar & Naveen Chugh - Building Tech That Behavioral Health Actually Uses 16:33

3M ago16:33

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with co-founders Naveen Chugh and Deepak Kumar, a tech duo who’ve spent 13+ years solving operational challenges in the behavioral health space - from compliance to automation to client engagement. They dive into what it really takes to get clinicians to embrace new …

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Josh Nelson - From Burnout to Business: Growing Ethical ABA Practices with Clarity and Compliance 10:40

4M ago10:40

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Josh Nelson, CXO and co-founder of ABA Impact, to talk about building ABA businesses that are ethical, compliant, and scalable - without sacrificing clinical values. Josh unpacks what he's learned from tens of thousands of conversations with clinician-entreprene…

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36.1 PA's Journey to Recovery with Norman Curtiss, PharmD, PA 41:03

4M ago41:03

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Join us for this conversation with PharmD and PA, Norman Curtiss, on his journey through alcohol and Adderall addictions as a pharmacist to sobriety and going back to school to pursue a new role as a prescribing Physician's Assistant, or PA. We appreciate Norman's willingness to outline and describe his trials and tribulations in life, and how it h…

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From Compliance to Competence: Allyson Wharam on Elevating ABA Training and Supervision 10:05

4M ago10:05

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What if your ABA training systems didn’t just check boxes - but actually built confident, competent clinicians? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Allyson Wharam, M.Ed., BCBA, the founder of Sidekick Learning, to explore how behavioral health organizations can rethink training, supervision, and clin…

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Christina Gravina | Building Autonomy and Respect in ABA for Teens and Adults 8:57

4M ago8:57

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What does it look like when adults with disabilities are given real choice and dignity in their services? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, we sit down with Christina Gravina, M.Ed, BCBA, LABA - founder and CEO of BILT, Inc. - to explore a powerful, people-first approach to ABA and IDD services. Christina shares: Why she started BILT…

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35.2 Eugenics in Psych's Origins Part 2 + Steve Hayes, PhD 44:36

4M ago44:36

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Here, I wrap up with Part 2 of my talk with Dr. Steven C. Hayes, PhD, about the embedded history of eugenics in psychiatry and psychology, way before Nazi-era Germany's Holocaust atrocities. After talking about the history of eugenics in bio-statistics and psychology/psychiatry's origins and legalized sterilization of those deemed 'feeble-minded,' …

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Jeron Trotman | Building Community, Elevating BTs, and Redefining Leadership in ABA 8:31

4M ago8:31

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In this candid and powerful episode of Tim Talks, host Tim Zercher sits down with Jeron Trotman - founder of Black Men in Behavior Analysis, ABAVerzus, the Behavior Technician Association, and co-founder of The ABA Collab. Jeron shares how he's reshaping the ABA landscape through authentic community-building, inclusive leadership, and systemic refo…