Voices for Mental Health

Conditional Love

In this episode of Voices for Mental Health, we explore the meaning of conditional love from the basic question of what it means, to how it shapes our self-esteem and emotional development. Guest: Dr. Dan Elash. “After years as a psychologist, I believe that it is the responsibility of parents to validate their children. In my experience, we do a mediocre job of it at best. Even with good intentions we often give love conditionally. For others, their goal seems to be keeping their kids from causing them bother or embarrassment,” says Elash. If this sounds all too familiar, this is a must listen to podcast.

Workplace Bullying

Our guest, Andy Regal, a highly accomplished media executive and author of “Surviving Bully Culture: A Career Spent Navigating Workplace Bullying and a Guide for Healing,” joins us to share his powerful story. In this illuminating podcast, Andy describes 💼 The hidden costs of workplace bullying 🧠 Its lasting impact on mental health 💚 And how he turned pain into purpose and advocacy

Inside the Anxious Brain

In this episode, we sit down with Erin Vandermore — a mother, author, licensed therapist, and creator of the Mind Circuit app. Erin uses powerful analogies to explain how neuroscience shapes mental health, EMDR, and trauma recovery. Discover practical ways such as “tapping” to calm anxiety, retrain your brain’s stress response, and cultivate peace from within. Do yourself a favor, and check out this inspiring conversation filled with insight, science, and hope.

Tech with Less Stress : Finding Balance Between Tech, Tension, and Tranquillity.

In this episode of Voices for Mental Health, we sit down with Joseph Melendez, a network systems engineer, yoga instructor, and stress management coach who knows firsthand how technology can both help and hinder our peace of mind. Joseph brings a rare combination of technical know-how and mindful wisdom to help us navigate our digital world with greater ease. From managing daily tech frustrations to setting realistic expectations in a fast-paced, ever-connected world, Joseph shares simple ways to stay calm, focused, and balanced — both online and off. 💻 Discover how to reboot without burnout. 🧘‍♂️ Get the “calm code” behind stress-free tech. 🎧 Tune in now and take a deep breath — help is just a click away.

Overcome Challenges with Confidence

Stop letting regrets hold you back. We all have them. In this episode, renowned coach and former psychologist, Dr. Dan Elash shares practical strategies to help you rise above setbacks and move forward with confidence. Discover why celebrating small wins isn’t just nice—it’s essential. Recognizing progress fuels long-term success and strengthens your ability to keep going, even when life gets tough. As a bonus, Dr. Dan breaks down the science behind “toxic talk”—how negative conversations impact your brain—and offers powerful ways to protect your mental well-being. Plus, he reveals his top six tips for cultivating resilience that you can start using today. Don’t miss this uplifting conversation that will leave you feeling stronger, inspired, and ready to face life’s challenges with resilience.