Whole Minded
Connecting personal mental health stories from everyday people with professional insight and interpretation. The official podcast of the Whole Mind clinic https://www.wholemindtms.com/
Episodes
17 episodes
Healing Depression without Medication: The Science Behind the Power of TMS featuring Dr. Alex Mageno
In this episode, Gavin interviews psychiatrist Dr. Alex Mageno about his path from an early interest in pediatrics to psychiatry, and how he began specializing in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Dr. Mageno explains the difference betwe...
The Morning Tina Woke Up Finally Wanting to Live: Trauma, Misdiagnosis & Miraculous Healing through TMS
In this episode, Gavin interviews Tina Tanner about her lifelong mental health journey shaped by severe childhood abuse, neglect, and early attachment wounds. Tina describes recurring cycles of major depression and hypomanic productivity that l...
Twenty Years Underwater: How Ketamine/Spravato Therapy Helped Dan Colton Finally Find Happiness
In this episode, Gavin sits down with Dan Colton to discuss his extensive battle with depression, spanning more than two decades. Dan shares how his struggle began at the age of 22 following his parents' unexpected divorce, and how it continued...
EMDR for Trauma: Wisdom from Therapist Jordan Zabriskie
In this episode of the Whole Minded podcast, we interview Jordan Zabriskie, LCSW, a therapist at Whole Mind. Jordan shares his background, career journey, and the personal experiences that led him to become a therapist. He discusses the impact ...
Navigating Family Systems During the Holidays: Wisdom from Therapist Judy Ceccherini
In this podcast episode, Judy Ceccherini, a therapist at Whole Mind, discusses her journey into mental health care, sparked by her personal experiences with therapy. Judy elaborates on the connection between homelessness and mental health, and ...
Surviving Suicide Loss - Learning to Grieve with Ansleigh Mikesell
In this episode of the Whole Minded podcast, we hear from Ansleigh Mikesell, a Whole Mind employee who usually works behind the scenes in marketing. Ansleigh shares her deeply personal experiences with grief, particularly focusing on the recent...
The Military and Mental Health - with National Guard Sergeant and TMS Expert, Randall Mendoza
In this special Veterans Day episode of the Whole Minded podcast, we welcome Randall Mendoza, a sergeant in the Utah Army National Guard and a TMS technician at Whole Mind. The episode focuses on mental health issues faced by veterans and activ...
Elise's Journey with Depression and Adult ADHD - A Psychiatrist's Perspective
In this episode, host Gavin Feller interviews Dr. Tom Rayner about ADHD, depression, and their treatments. The episode discusses how regular exercise can be effective in treating depression, similar to antidepressants. Dr. Rainer explains ADHD,...
A Constellation of Challenges - Elise's Journey with Depression & Adult ADHD
This episode details Elise's journey with postpartum depression and ADHD. Elise, an overachiever, faces postpartum depression after her second child, which leads to overwhelming confusion and difficulty managing life's demands. An unplanned thi...
Francis and Bipolar - A Psychiatrist's Perspective
In this episode of 'Whole Minded,' Gavin interviews Tom Rayner about the complexities of bipolar disorder. Their discussion covers the challenges of diagnosing the disorder, the importance of understanding the patient beyond the illness, and th...
Francis and Bipolar
Francis has bipolar disorder, but the condition doesn't define him. Listen to Francis share how he's navigated the challenges of living with bipolar, from work to sleep to relationships.
Tammy's Schizophrenia and Panic Disorder - A Psychiatrist's Perspective
Dr. Tom Rayner and I discuss Tammy's battle with schizophrenia and panic disorder. We explore several questions about the causes and treatments of schizophrenia and panic disorder, including medications and holistic approaches.
When Reality Suddenly Becomes Unreal - Tammy's Life with Schizophrenia and Panic Disorder
Tammy tells the story of her sudden onset of schizophrenia, including her initial refusal to take medications and the process of being admitted to the state hospital against her will. Tammy also describes how she manages panic disorder and...
Melissa's Experience with PTSD - A Psychiatrist's Perspective
Dr. Tom Rayner and I review Melissa's experiences with PTSD, exploring several questions, including: What makes an experience traumatic for one person and not traumatic for another? What's happening in the brain and the body during trauma? What...
Treated with Dignity - Melissa's Experience with PTSD
Melissa opens up about a series of traumatic experiences that led to her developing PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). She talks about the impact it's had on her life, where she is now, and her goals for the future. Melissa's advice for oth...
Ashley's Struggle with Depression: A Psychiatrist's Perspective
Can people with depression simply choose to be happy? What things can you do to improve your mental well being beyond taking medications? Can things like meaningful relationships, exercise, and spirituality really cause chemical changes in th...
Removing the Wall: Ashley's Struggle with Depression and her Breakthrough with TMS
Ashley experienced depression as a teenager and college student but the postpartum depression after having her first son was far more difficult. She tried various medications and other strategies but it wasn't enough. After attempting suicide, ...