re.think with Dr. David Zierk is the podcast that invites you to challenge the hidden rules shaping your mind and relationships. Through real stories, psychological insights, and powerful tools, Dr. Zierk — clinical psychologist, author of Mind Rules, and relationship strategist — guides you to reframe conflict as a gateway to authentic connection. Because no two people see the world the same way, learning to “re.think” is essential for navigating the messy, beautiful complexity of being hum ...
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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 em ...
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Dr. David Zierk | Mind Rules: Turning Conflict into Connection
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24:57In 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 actionabl…
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Quatiba Davis, BCBA - Leading with Purpose and Compassion in Behavioral Health
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5:27In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, Ken Huey sits down with Quatiba Davis, BCBA, 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 …
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Mike Gurr: Leading with Vulnerability - Trauma, Worthiness, and Hope in Adolescent Mental Health
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26:00In 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 th…
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Episode #13: The Conflict Personality — How You Show Up When Things Get Tense
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14:23In this episode, Dr. David Zierk unpacks what really drives your reactions when tension rises—whether you freeze, fight, fix, or finesse your way through conflict. We all have a conflict personality—a reflex we fall into when emotions run high. But it’s not who you are; it’s the person you become to protect a connection or preserve control. In this…
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Amanda Timonere: Redefining Leadership in Behavioral Health - From Compliance to Compassion
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14:55In 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 intel…
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Episode #12: From Invisible to Valued: Meeting Your Attachment Needs
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26:12In this episode, Dr. David Zierk explores the five core emotional needs—attention, affection, acknowledgment, approval, and applause—that deeply influence our personal and professional relationships. Discover why these attachment needs are essential yet often overlooked, and how unmet needs can lead to insecurity and disconnection. Learn practical …
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Greg Jensen: Transforming Lives Through Connection, Culture & Contribution
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28:46In 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 …
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Tim Thayne, Rebuilding Trust at Home with AI
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24:02Family 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 proce…
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Kristin Mitchell: Leading with Hope for At-Risk Youth | The Voice of Hope Podcast
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Dr. Rhea Fernandes, Psy.D. - Leading with Heart and Strategy in Behavioral Health
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21:55In this episode of The Voice of Hope, host Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Dr. Rhea Fernandes, Psy.D., Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, one of the nation’s leading nonprofit mental health organizations. With over two decades of clinical and leadership experience, Rhea shares her “why,” her lea…
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Episode #11: Rewriting Your Inner Dialogue: From Fear to Confidence
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33:37In Episode 11, "Facing Your Insecurities: From Self-Protection to Self-Awareness," Dr. David Zierk reveals how past experiences of rejection, exclusion, and devaluation create deep-rooted insecurities that silently shape our behaviors, relationships, and leadership styles. Explore the six core types of insecurities and learn practical strategies to…
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Ginger Healy - Trauma-Informed Care, Emotional Regulation & Hope
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26:12In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, host Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Ginger Healy, MSW, LCSW - trauma therapist, author, and Program Director at the Attachment & Trauma Network. Ginger shares her powerful personal and professional journey into trauma-informed care, exploring how attachment trauma impacts children and families, why emotion…
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Episode #10: Fear or Logic? Challenging the Mind’s Default Setting
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19:33In Episode 10, "Mind Rules: Who's Really in Control?" Dr. David Zierk dives into the hidden stories your mind tells to protect you—and how those stories might limit your growth and connection. Drawing from his book, "Mind Rules," he reveals why your mind prioritizes safety over meaningful engagement and offers practical ways to move from protection…
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Julie (Jules) Alvarado - From Foster Care to Trauma-Informed Leadership: Building Emotionally Safe Organizations
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31:03Trauma therapist, executive coach, and international consultant Julie (Jules) Alvarado joins Ken Huey to explore how foster-parenting shaped her leadership, what it takes to build emotionally safe workplaces, and simple practices leaders can use today to regulate and reconnect. Julie shares stories from global consulting (including work across nine…
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Reclaiming Confidence in Therapy: A Conversation with Valerie Shinbaum
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22:02In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, host Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Valerie Shinbaum, a seasoned psychotherapist with over three decades of experience in the field. Valerie discusses her journey into psychotherapy, her unique approach to healing, and the evolution of the mental health profession over the years. She dives into the importa…
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James Garofalo, Cofounder/CEO, Lokiten Behavioral Health - What People Get Wrong About Trauma
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22:17Army veteran, entrepreneur, artist, and mental health founder James Garofalo joins The Voice of Hope to talk about purpose, post-military transition, and why accelerating evidence-based care matters. James shares hard-won lessons from losing friends to suicide, building two startups (the latest, Lokiten - pronounced “lock it in”), doing field resea…
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Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy - Director of Community and Business Development at Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital
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17:24In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy, Director of Community and Business Development at Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital. With over 20 years in behavioral health, Breanne has worn many hats - starting as a direct care staff member, stepping into leadership, and now building bridges between…
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Cortney Harden: Integrative Therapy, Lifestyle Medicine & Redesigning Behavioral Health
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19:17In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Cortney Harden, LCSW, CMNCS—a behavioral health strategist, integrative psychotherapist, and founder of Live Aligned Integrative Therapy. With over 15 years of experience driving systems-level transformation in mental health and substance use care, Cortney shares her journey from tra…
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Brent Esplin, LMFT - Leading with Hope: Building Trust, Teams, and Treatment for Teens in Crisis
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25:49In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Brent Esplin, LMFT - Executive Director at Oasis Ascent and a seasoned leader in adolescent residential treatment. With more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health, Brent shares his deep passion for working with teens, his collaborative leadership philosophy, and his unique…
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Amy Morgan: Why First Responders Deserve Culturally Competent Mental Health Care
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20:47In this powerful episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Amy Morgan, MSC - a mental health educator, author, and founder of the Center of Training. Amy shares what led her to launch and later sell Academy Hour, why she returned to working with first responders, and the surprising reason traditional therapy often fails them. Togeth…
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Episode #9: Unlocking Relationship Intelligence at Work
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28:04In Episode 9, "Relationship Intelligence: Turning Conflict into Connection," Dr. David Zierk introduces Relationship Intelligence (r.I.Q.), a powerful framework designed to transform workplace interactions and personal relationships. Learn how to recognize unmet needs beneath conflict and replace outdated relational instincts with mutuality, relata…
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Alec Stone - Advocacy, Accreditation, and the Future of Therapeutic Programs
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19:08In this powerful episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey speaks with Alec Stone, Executive Director of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP). With decades of experience in public policy and nonprofit leadership, Alec sheds light on the role of accredited therapeutic programs, their challenges with media and public…
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Out of the FOG and Into the CLEAR with Shannon Petrovich, LCSW, LISAC, BCD - Therapist, Author, and YouTube Creator
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24:08What if the person you love most is the one hurting you the deepest - and you don’t even realize it? In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Shannon Petrovich, a licensed clinical social worker, trauma specialist, and author of Out of the FOG Into the CLEAR, to explore the tangled world of toxic relationships, narcissistic…
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Julie Beem - Healing Childhood Trauma Through Attachment & Advocacy
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22:16In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey welcomes Julie Beem, Executive Director of the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN), for a deep and moving conversation about childhood trauma, attachment disorders, and what it really takes to foster healing. Julie shares her personal journey from adoptive mother to national advocate, reveals the tra…
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Tom Telford | Systems Not Symptoms: Rethinking Mental Health at LÉVO
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24:22In this powerful episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Tom Telford, CEO and co-founder of LÉVO - a pioneering mind care company reshaping mental health through a systems-based approach. From a background in finance and entrepreneurship to launching a transformative healthcare model, Tom opens up about his own mental health journ…
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Jon Spiesman: Leading with Purpose, Scaling with Freedom
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24:41In this compelling episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Jon Spiesman - executive coach, founder of One Percent Better Leader, and former leader at Monsanto and Bayer - to explore what it really means to lead effectively without losing yourself in the grind. From confronting brutal truths to redefining success through purposeful…
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Dr. Jack Hinman - Building Connection, Resilience, and Autonomy in Emerging Adults
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19:04In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey welcomes Dr. Jack Hinman, co-founder of Engage Young Adult Transitions, for a powerful and deeply practical conversation on how young adults grow - and why it's so hard. Dr. Hinman brings over two decades of clinical experience to the mic, discussing what really helps young people move toward indep…
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Landon Kirk: Trauma-Informed Leadership, People-First Culture & Building Elite Teams
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27:42In this compelling episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Landon Kirk - executive coach, leadership strategist, and trauma-informed culture-builder. Together, they unpack the critical role of authentic leadership, trauma-informed decision-making, and how to manage burnout in high-emotion environments like behavioral health. From …
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Tony Mosier - Co-Founder & COO of Telos | Helping Youth Reach Their Ultimate Potential
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21:49Tony Mosier – Building Hope, One Family at a Time In this powerful debut episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Tony Mosier, co-founder and COO of Telos, a nationally respected residential treatment center. With over 20 years of experience in mental health care, Tony shares the journey that led him from frontline staff to visiona…
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Episode #8: The Power of Pause: Enhancing Team Dynamics with RETHINK
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28:43Dr. David Zierk introduces the powerful re.think framework, designed to transform how leaders and teams approach conflict and communication. By breaking down R.E.T.H.I.N.K., Dr. Zierk provides actionable insights for improving relationships and fostering authentic connections in any workplace scenario. Discover how adopting this mindset can enhance…
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Episode #7: Seeing Clearly: Combating Deception, Distortion, and Delusion on Your Team
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18:06Dr. David Zierk explores the hidden mental biases that disrupt clarity and connection in workplace relationships. Unpacking how deception, distortion, and delusion subtly impact team dynamics, Dr. Zierk provides actionable insights for recognizing and addressing these common psychological pitfalls. Leaders and teams will discover powerful strategie…
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Episode #6: From Skeptic to Dreamer: Balancing Perspectives at Work
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18:11In this episode, Dr. David Zierk delves into the hidden dynamics of mindsets that drive our immediate reactions and interactions. Exploring the continuum from cynicism to dreaming, Dr. Zierk helps leaders and teams identify their default mindsets and understand how these influence collaboration, innovation, and relational dynamics. Discover practic…
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Episode #5: Empathy Unveiled: Avoiding the Dysempathy Trap
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20:52In this episode, Dr. David Zierk explores the profound impact that empathy—and its absence—has on leadership, teamwork, and personal relationships. Introducing the novel concept of "dysempathy," Dr. Zierk explains how missed empathetic opportunities can harm connections and how recognizing and addressing these moments can dramatically improve inter…
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In this episode, Dr. David Zierk introduces a powerful concept that reveals why communication often fails and conflicts deepen, both at work and at home. Unpacking his "Broken X Syndrome," Dr. Zierk explains how strengthening the invisible axes of insight, empathy, skills, and willingness can transform conflict into meaningful connection. Leaders a…
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Do you want to become skilled in relating to others and enhance your leadership style at work and home? It’s about thinking with connection in mind, or “re.think.” This powerful term means “relationship-enhanced thinking.” While thinking is something we naturally do, re.thinking takes some tinkering. To re.think involves a sweeping awareness, unend…
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Episode #2: The Origin of You: How Your Past Shapes Your Connections
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10:43In this episode of the re.think podcast, Dr. David Zierk dives into the fascinating elements that shape who you are, how you interact with others, and how you see the world. Discover the four key components: the genetic gifts you inherit, your upbringing, and your relational history and the power of imagination, which together influence your person…
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Episode #1: The Power of Rethinking: Transforming Conflict into Connection
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13:28Welcome to re.think, the podcast where Dr. David Zierk, clinical psychologist, forensic expert, and author, invites you to pause, reflect, and explore new perspectives on leadership, connection, and personal growth. Drawing on 25 years of transformational experiences, including a profound encounter with a young woman named Madison, Dr. Zierk introd…
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