Dr. Rheeda Walker, a licensed clinical psychologist, professor, and researcher who works and speaks at the intersection of culture, spirituality, & mental health to address the impact of racial tension on well-being joins us to talk about her new book "The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health."

Abby and Jon go behind the headlines to talk about the hot topics of the month.

Abby and Jon speak with expert Peter C. Johnson about relapse prevention - especially during a time of crisis - and why a relapse can be the jarring event that reinforces long-term recovery. 

Abby and Jon break down key lessons in recovery and how to apply them to better living in the time of Covid-19.

Psychiatrist Dr. Himal Mitra joins us to talk about our dreams in the time of a pandemic - why we're having such vivid dreams, what they mean, and the purpose they serve in our overall mental health.

After a short hiatus, Jon and Abby regroup to talk about recovery in the time of Covid-19.

Personal stories of addiction and recovery touch us the most and have the greatest potential to heal and educate. Lynn W. joins us to share her story in the ninth installment of our series "Recovery Stories."

In 2011, Cheryl Juaire lost her son, Corey, to an overdose.  Four years later she started Team Sharing, a support group where parents meet and support one another that has grown from a small group in Massachusetts to several hundred families across the country. Cheryl joins us to share her story.

Jon and Abby go behind the headlines to explore the hot topics of the month.  This week they discuss the rise of alcohol use amongst women, the criteria for assessing substance use disorder, and the benefit of nature (and bird watching!) on our mental health."

Ben Cort, author of "Weed, Inc.: The Truth About the Pot Lobby, THC, and the Commercial Marijuana Industry", joins us to talk about the state of the marijuana today.

Clinical Social Worker and therapist Rebecca Minor joins us to talk about teen gender, sexual identity and transitioning.

Dr. Kimberly Sue, an addiction physician and medical anthropologist, joins us to talk about her new book "Getting Wrecked", an astonishing account of women battling addiction as they cycle through jail, prison, and community treatment programs in Massachusetts.

Sometimes therapists need a therapist. Psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb joins us to talk about her new book "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone", and her own experiences 'on the couch'.

Raina Telgemeier is the author and illustrator of several beloved children's graphic novels including Smile, Drama, Sisters, and Ghosts.  Her latest book, GUTS, is a personal graphic memoir about her struggles as a child with fear and anxiety.  Raina joins us to talk about growing up with anxiety and why she encourages children today to talk about their fears.

Personal Recovery Story #8": Personal stories of addiction and recovery touch us the most and have the greatest potential to heal and educate.  George M. joins us to share his recovery journey in the eighth installment of our series "Recovery Stories."

Actor, comedian and writer George MacDonald joins us to talk about the joys and challenges of the holiday season, and maintaining your sobriety and mental health throughout.

Lynn B. joins us to share her recovery journey in the seventh installment of our series "Recovery Stories."

This week on the Right Mind Media podcast: promising new treatments for depression, including ketamine.  Psychiatrist Dr. Mark Green has been using the drug in his clinic to help people with depression who have been resistant to traditional approaches, and he joins us to explain those traditional treatments and some of the newer methods being used today.

Author and journalist Beth Macy joins us to talk about her best-selling book “Dopesick", which takes us into the epicenter of a national drama that has unfolded over two decades. From the labs and marketing departments of big pharma to local doctor’s offices; wealthy suburbs to distressed small communities in Central Appalachia; from distant cities to once-idyllic farm towns; the spread of opioid addiction follows a tortuous trajectory that illustrates how this crisis has persisted for so long and become so firmly entrenched.

Jon and Abby go behind the headlines to explore the hot topics of the month.  This week they discuss CBD, opioid lawsuits across the country, and the newest character on Sesame Street.

Perfectionism amongst teens, along with anxiety is on the rise, bringing with it a dangerous mix of excessively high personal standards and intense self-criticism. Perfectionism can lead to eating disorders, depression, high blood pressure, self-harm, and thoughts of suicide.  Rachel Merson, Psy.D , Associate Clinical Director of the Child and Adolescent Fear and Anxiety Treatment Program at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University joins us to help navigate teen perfectionism and anxiety.

 After a devastating motorcycle accident, and the half a dozen surgeries that followed, bioethicist Travis Rieder developed a dependance on the drugs essential for his recovery.   What came later was equally painful: acute opioid withdrawal, and the physical and mental agony that comes along with "dope sickness".  Dr. Rieder joins us to talk about his journey, and what he's learned about the medical community's relationship with pain management in the process.

Dr. Sara Lazar is the head of the Lazar Lab at Harvard University where she studies the effect yoga and meditation has on how we think and act.  Dr. Lazar joins us to explain how meditation and yoga impacts - and benefits - the brain.

"Jon and Abby go behind the headlines to explore the hot topics of the month.  This week they tackle teen vaping, substance abuse amongst baby boomers, talking to your kids about drugs, and chocolate (yes, chocolate!)"