Best Katie Waechter Podcasts (2025)

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EP340: Amy Warshawsky and Betsy Salkind - Coaching with a Twist 28:17

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What happens when coaching meets improv? In this episode, Cathy Sykora speaks with Betsy Salkind and Amy Warshawsky, co-authors of Coaching with a Twist: Improv for Coaches. With backgrounds in health coaching, leadership, somatics, and comedy, Betsy and Amy have created a dynamic and experiential approach to coach training that blends improv exerc…

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Smarter Systems, Better Care: Reimagining Behavioral Healthcare Treatment 37:15

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With more than three decades of leading innovation at the intersection of healthcare and technology, John Trimmer has built a career centered on improving lives through smarter systems of care. He is an accomplished healthcare and technology executive with leadership experience spanning behavioral health, digital health innovation, and venture deve…

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EP339: Extreme Adventures, Inner Stillness: A Holistic Approach to Health and Human Performance 26:15

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In this episode, Cathy sits down with Martyn Stephen Williams — explorer, former Hindu monk, and founder of Antarctic expedition companies — to explore what it means to stretch the boundaries of human potential while cultivating inner peace. From leading expeditions to the North Pole, South Pole, and Mount Everest, to time spent meditating as a mon…

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EP338: Your AI Clone: The Secret to Faster Content, Better Systems, and Program Growth 29:18

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora dives into the transformative power of AI for health coaches. She shares how using AI—specifically a customized AI clone—can help you create content faster, build efficient systems, and finally launch your signature program. Cathy discusses practical ways to train AI to sound like you, use…

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A New Approach to Treating Trauma & PTSD 37:11

15d ago37:11

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Dr. Eugene Lipov is a leading expert in treating post-traumatic stress and the pioneer of using Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) to alleviate PTSD/ PTSI symptoms. Inspired by his own family’s struggles with trauma, he has dedicated his career to restoring hope for those affected. In 2006, he adapted SGB—an FDA-approved procedure since the 1970's for p…

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EP337: AI for Your Wellness Business 45:08

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In this episode, Cathy Sykora delves into how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way wellness and health coaches run their businesses, create programs, and engage clients. She shares her personal experiences—both what's worked and what needs caution—and outlines actionable strategies to leverage AI for operations, content creation, ma…

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EP336: From Trauma to Thriving: Whole-Person Wellness with Restore of Ada 30:03

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In this episode, Cathy Sykora sits down with Dana Hargus, M.Ed., LPC, to explore the science and healing potential behind biofeedback and whole-person wellness. Dana shares how her experience as an educator and mother led her to pursue trauma-informed counseling and EEG neurofeedback, ultimately founding Biofeedback and Counseling, Inc. and the tra…

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The S.A.F.E. Path to Healing Trauma on Watching Mental Health 38:16

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Beth Flory is the Chief Executive Officer of S.A.F.E. House, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence. She holds a master's degree in human resource management and a SHRM-CP designation, which guides her trauma-informed approach to leadership. Beth is passionate about fostering resilience, emotional safety, and empowerment…

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EP335: Katie Waechter - Mental Health Advocacy and the Stories That Unite Us 22:33

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In this episode, Cathy Sykora sits down with mental‑health advocate, writer, and podcaster Katie Waechter. Katie shares how her background in psychology and health informatics shaped her work, and why telling stories—her own and others'—is a powerful way to break stigma. We explore how the conversation around mental health has evolved, the role of …

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EP334: Marci Rossi – The Biggest Mistakes New Coaches Make (And How to Avoid Them) 24:44

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, host Cathy Sykora welcomes strategic business coach Marci Rossi. Marci shares how new coaches often get caught up in perfectionism, tech overwhelm, and behind‑the‑scenes chaos—while neglecting the one thing that actually brings clients: conversations. Drawing on her own pivot from lawyer to entrepreneu…

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EP333: Dr. Tamara Beckford: Supporting Your Clients through Perimenopause, Stress, and Weight Gain 33:36

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora sits down with Dr. Tamara Beckford, a board-certified emergency physician and wellness expert, to explore the complex interplay between perimenopause, stress, weight gain, and hormonal imbalances. Dr. Beckford shares her insights on how smart, successful women often find themselves stuck i…

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Rethinking How We Treat Mental Health in the Community 38:49

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Dr. Ross Ellenhorn is a thought leader on helping individuals diagnosed with psychiatric and substance-use issues recover in their own communities, outside of hospital or residential settings. He is the founder, owner, and CEO of a robust community integration program in the United States and gives talks and seminars as a consultant to mental healt…

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EP332: Lisa Fraley - Legal Templates for Your Wellness Business 32:37

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora talks with returning guest Lisa Fraley, JD—an attorney, Legal Coach®, and Holistic Lawyer®—about the essential legal protections every health coach needs. Lisa shares her journey from corporate law to becoming a health coach and how she now blends both roles to offer accessible legal suppo…

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EP331: Reversing Chronic Pain with Dr. James Stoxen 37:56

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In this episode, Cathy Sykora sits down with Dr. James Stoxen to explore his revolutionary approach to reversing severe chronic pain without surgery or drugs. Dr. Stoxen shares stories from his work with entertainers and elite athletes, explaining how his Integrated Spring‑Mass Model and Human Spring Approach challenge conventional models of biomec…

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From Toxic Cycles to Abundant Living on Watching Mental Health 31:18

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Lorie Wu is a transformation expert, CEO of Reset Your Mind 1111, and author of "The Emotional Surgeon" who specializes in helping professionals break free from toxic patterns and create abundant lives. She developed her revolutionary mind-body-soul healing methodology that combines NLP, TimeLine Therapy, MindShifting, Human Design, Energy Healing,…

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EP330: Joshua Hale – The Business Side of Coaching 27:25

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In this episode, Cathy Sykora is joined by Joshua Hale, an AI strategist and entrepreneur best known for his 28-Day ChatGPT Challenge. They explore how health coaches and solopreneurs can use AI to streamline their business operations, improve client communication, and better understand their audience. Joshua shares his journey from marketing to AI…

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EP329: Double Your Reach, Double Your Impact: The JV Blueprint for Health Practitioners & Coaches 50:29

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In this solo episode, Cathy Sykora shares the ultimate blueprint for leveraging joint ventures (JVs) to accelerate business growth for health coaches and practitioners. Drawing from over 40 years of experience, Cathy outlines the strategies, structures, and real-world success stories that demonstrate the power of collaboration. From identifying the…

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EP328: Gina Hoots – Respiratory Therapy and Coaching 32:17

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Gina Hoots joins Cathy to explore where respiratory therapy meets health coaching, especially for people living with chronic lung conditions such as COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, and more. With over 30 years' experience in both clinical and community settings, Gina shares how she combines science and compassion in her work. We dive into practical b…

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EP327: Nikia Smith - Breaking Through Burnout 25:15

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In this empowering episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora sits down with Dr. Nikia Smith, a physician-turned-life coach who guides high-achieving women of color out of burnout and back into balance. Dr. Smith shares her personal journey from the exhaustion of a demanding medical career to reclaiming her peace and redefining success. To…

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EP326: Sabrina Osso - Home Should Be Safe—Not Scary 35:26

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In this powerful episode, Cathy Sykora speaks with Sabrina Osso, founder and CEO of OSSO SAFE, about her mission to create violence-free homes, workplaces, and schools. Drawing from her own traumatic upbringing, Sabrina shares how she transformed personal pain into a business dedicated to cultivating respect and safety through the real estate indus…

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EP325: Neuroscience‑Backed Yoga Is Reshaping the Workplace 41:36

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Explore how neuroscience and ancient wisdom converge in corporate well‑being with Bassanti Pathak, CEO and co‑founder of NeuroVeda by Pathak Yoga. Over a decade of experience has shown her the unexpected challenges of integrating yoga into office life, from misconceptions around spirituality to real stress resilience strategies. She shares how brea…

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Mental Health in the Age of AI: Can It Work? 45:16

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Get ready, we’re bringing Bianca McCall to the show! Bianca is a retired professional basketball player, TED Speaker, and mental health expert, and she’s joining us on Watching Mental Health this Wednesday! She is now the host of the Wealth League Podcast and Inventor of ECQO™, the first-ever suite of voice-based conversational AI companions rooted…

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EP324: Jessper Maquindang – No Excuses, Just Miles 28:04

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In this inspiring episode, Cathy Sykora sits down with Jessper Maquindang, a leadership trainer and marathon runner who turned a childhood diagnosis of asthma into a journey of resilience and personal triumph. Jessper shares how he defied early limitations to complete 17 marathons—including ultra and trail races—and how the lessons learned through …

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EP323: Aimee Goodwin - Hope, Healing, and a New Path Forward 26:23

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In this inspiring episode, Cathy sits down with Aimee Goodwin, a certified Life Coach, Emotional Resilience Trainer, and founder of New Hope Wellness. Aimee shares her personal journey from battling undiagnosed Lyme disease for years to becoming a best-selling author of The Mountains We Climb. She opens up about the transformative power of emotiona…

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Finding Joy in the Hustle on Watching Mental Health 34:36

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Ginger Allen is the Chief Joy Officer and founder of Your Medical Liaison, a full-service marketing agency with offices in Las Vegas and Miami. With over 25 years of experience, she helps medical practices grow through joyful, strategic marketing. Ginger is President of the Florida Medical Association Alliance and host of The Functional and Integra…

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EP322: The Biggest Problem in Leadership Today 43:18

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora talks with Kimberly Spencer, a high-performance, trauma-informed coach and founder of CrownYourself.com. Kimberly shares her journey from battling bulimia and finding healing through Pilates to becoming a successful entrepreneur and leadership coach. She dives deep into the core issues fac…

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EP321: How to Keep Your Energy Clean with Colleen McMann 26:03

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In this episode, Cathy talks with Colleen McMann, the founder of Style Rituals, about the importance of energetic hygiene for health coaches and practitioners. Colleen shares how her unique journey from the fashion industry led her to discover her intuitive gifts and embrace the world of energy healing. She offers simple and powerful techniques for…

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EP320: Prevent Obesity & Disease 42:57

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In this episode Cathy sits down with Makheni Zonneveld, a wellness speaker, coach, and author of Healthier and Slimmer, to explore how real food, emotional awareness, and lifestyle changes can reverse chronic illness and support long-term health. After facing a major health crisis, Makheni transformed her life through a plant-based, alkaline-promot…

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Changing the Game in Therapy on Watching Mental Health 42:30

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Andrew P. Darby, LCSW-C, is the Executive Director of Darby Integrative Counseling, a premier psychotherapy group practice serving clients & couples across DC, MD, VA, FL, and CA. Renowned for boutique, deeply personalized care, Andrew and his team integrate EMDR, IFS, mind-body, and advanced trauma work to help clients heal from anxiety, addiction…

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EP319: Lyndsey Byrne - Cognitive Work 44:03

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In this episode, Cathy Sykora welcomes Lyndsey Byrne back to discuss her work as a Cognitive Health Coach, focusing on brain health, dementia prevention, and reversing cognitive decline through the Bredesen Protocol. Lyndsey shares her personal story of helping her mother stabilize Alzheimer's symptoms and explains how this inspired her to dedicate…

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EP318: Become a Practitioner and Business Leader Your Clients Need 26:25

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora sits down with Joanna Sapir, a business strategist for holistic practitioners, to explore how health coaches and wellness professionals can step into leadership and create thriving practices. Joanna shares insights into common pitfalls like the "freelancer trap" and highlights the skills t…

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Man Enough to Take Care of Your Mental Health 34:12

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In this episode of Watching Mental Health, we sit down with stand-up comedian Jeremy H. Flores for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it really means to set boundaries, navigate drinking culture, and care for your mental health as a man. Jeremy opens up about his personal journey and how humor, honesty, and hard conversations have shaped…

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EP317: Empower Your Health: Pain-Free Living with Self-Help Tools 24:04

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In this episode, Cathy Sykora is joined by Ani Papazyan, a Pain Resolution Practitioner with 30 years of experience helping people find relief through science-based techniques and personalized strategies. They discuss the crucial differences between acute and chronic pain, and why understanding this distinction is key to lasting recovery. Ani share…

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EP316: Coaching Clients Who "Know What To Do" But Aren't Doing It 20:56

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Why do so many clients struggle with follow-through despite knowing what to do? In this episode, Cathy Sykora welcomes Esther Avant, a seasoned health coach with nearly two decades of experience, to explore the real reasons behind client inaction. Esther discusses the importance of meeting clients where they are, using empathy and individualized st…

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Does Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Help with Mental Health? 36:33

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In this episode of Watching Mental Health, We will be talking with Dr. Sanghyun Lee, a licensed Oriental Medicine doctor in Nevada and a California acupuncturist since 2015. He has over a decade of experience in acupuncture and herbal medicine, including five years treating patients in psychiatric clinics, as well as in pain management and physical…

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EP315: Patty Cabot Discusses Childhood Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders 28:58

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In this deeply powerful episode, Cathy Sykora sits down with Patty Cabot to talk about her personal journey through eating disorders, stemming from unresolved childhood sexual abuse. Patty shares how her desire to stop fluctuating weight led her to explore a range of therapeutic modalities over a 12-year period. From EMDR and network chiropractic t…

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EP314: Carrie Graham, PhD - How to Build (Healthy) Training Programs 28:39

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Dr. Carrie Graham joins Cathy Sykora to explore the power of strategic, customized training programs rooted in adult learning theory. With a PhD in adult education and a background in healthcare, Dr. Graham shares how business owners can effectively engage learners, reduce overwhelm, and drive implementation by truly understanding their audience. S…

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EP313: Melissa Snow - Networking for Business Growth 25:13

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In this episode, Cathy Sykora sits down with Melissa Snow, a Business Relationship Strategist and founder of the Powerful Women Rising Community, to discuss the true power of networking in business growth. Melissa shares her unique approach to networking that emphasizes authenticity, human connection, and integrity over transactional tactics. Throu…

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EP312: Isilay Cabuk: Prioritizing Well-being in a Busy World 14:08

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In this episode, Cathy Sykora is joined by Işılay Çabuk, an executive leadership and personal growth coach with a background in nursing and finance. Işılay shares her journey from Wall Street to coaching, emphasizing how her diverse experiences inform her unique approach to helping clients manage stress and achieve sustainable transformation. She d…

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EP311: Benny Voncken: A Philosophy of Life and Stoicism 33:56

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora is joined by Benny Voncken, co-founder of Via Stoica, to explore the practical and transformative power of Stoicism. Benny shares how this ancient philosophy can be a modern guide to cultivating a calm, resilient, and meaningful life. From his personal journey through hardship to discoveri…

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EP310: Dennis Dowdell The Spirit, Soul, and Body of a Healthy Life 34:52

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Dennis Dowdell joins Cathy Sykora to discuss his extraordinary journey from school bus driver to building a global team of over 250,000 health coaches with Herbalife. At 75, Dennis shares how he's maintained a medication-free, illness-free lifestyle through a balanced approach to body, soul, and spirit. In this conversation, he breaks down the mind…

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From Stuck to Unstoppable: Ilona Pamplona on the Mental Blocks Holding You Back 33:16

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The newest episode of Watching Mental Health will feature Ilona Pamplona, a twice-published author, speaker, and strategist dedicated to helping professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives find clarity and overcome limiting beliefs. With an M.A. in Wellness Coaching, Ilona combines traditional coaching theories with a range of transformative tools …

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EP309: Carole Sawo: The Rise of Human Consciousness 43:48

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In this enlightening episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Carole Sawo, a psychoanalyst, pattern analyst, and energy theorist who shares her profound insights into the human mind, spiritual awakening, and consciousness. Carole discusses how trauma, authenticity, and personal experience shape effective teaching and coaching…

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EP308: Connor McKemey - Mental Health and Self Image 30:23

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In this powerful episode, Cathy Sykora talks with Connor McKemey, a 90% burn survivor, motivational speaker, and founder of Mac Mentality. At just 13 years old, Connor survived a devastating explosion and went on to defy all odds by thriving in athletics, education, and public speaking. Connor shares his journey of mental resilience, the importance…

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EP307: Stephanu Bathurst Holistic Sex and Relationship Healing 26:20

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In this episode, Cathy Sykora chats with Dr. Stephanie Bathurst, a board-certified clinical sexologist and licensed relationship therapist based in Oahu, Hawaii. Dr. Bathurst shares her holistic approach to sex and relationship therapy, integrating mental health, trauma healing, nutrition, and bodywork. From treating libido misalignment to offering…

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Breaking Therapy and Mental Health Care Down to the Basics 35:55

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In this episode of Watching Mental Health, we sit down with Dr. Julie Robinson—licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, PsyD, and founder of Undercover Productions, Inc. and the Las Vegas Therapy Center. With over 26 years of experience at the crossroads of psychology, entrepreneurship, and advocacy, Dr. Robinson shares her unique approach to mental…

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EP306: How Trauma Keeps You From Accomplishment 21:34

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In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Matt about how unresolved trauma can hinder our ability to accomplish goals and find fulfillment. Matt shares his personal experiences with developmental trauma and how early life events can create long-lasting fear responses like fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. They dive into …

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EP305: Jeff Patterson, Meditation, "The Yielding Warrior Method" 35:03

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In this enlightening episode, Cathy Sykora talks with Jeff Patterson about the profound benefits of integrating meditation and martial arts into everyday life. Jeff shares how his journey from boxing to Tai Chi and meditation transformed his life and led him to develop "The Yielding Warrior Method." They dive into the five pillars of meditation pra…

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Talking About Your Mental Health Matters with Ruth Furman 29:23

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Ruth Furman has the curiosity of a journalist, the enthusiasm of a publicist and the strategic mind of a marketing consultant. She is the founder of ImageWords Communications and has lived in Las Vegas since 1999. Her boutique firm has worked with clients across all industries, including health and mental health. Furman immerses herself fully in wo…

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EP304: Corinna and Isabelle Scott: What does it mean to be authentic and how can we get there? 25:37

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In this heartfelt episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora sits down with twin sisters Corinna and Isabelle Scott, the musical duo behind OUR TRUTH. They explore the essence of authenticity, emotional healing, and personal empowerment through the lens of their unique bond and spiritual philosophy. The sisters share how their decade-long …