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What happens when harm comes from within your own community—and silence feels required to survive?In our latest episode,...
04/24/2026

What happens when harm comes from within your own community—and silence feels required to survive?

In our latest episode, Dr. Jennifer M. Gómez joins me to unpack Cultural Betrayal Trauma—a powerful framework for understanding how trauma, racism, and identity collide, and why healing can feel so complicated when systems don’t feel safe.

We talk about:

• Silence and “keeping problems in the house”
• Dissociation, identity, and shame
• When therapy helps—and when it harms
• Radical and everyday paths to healing
• Why hope is the true starting point

This conversation is honest, compassionate, and deeply affirming.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your
podcasts.

📺 Watch the full conversation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXQk5KJ-MQ0&feature=youtu.be

Because when we choose help, we choose life.

04/24/2026

"Cultural Betrayal Trauma: Healing When Harm Comes From Within" with Dr. Jennifer M. Gómez

In this powerful episode of Choosing Help, host Dr. Tracy Stecker sits down with Dr. Jennifer M. Gómez, psychologist at Boston University and creator of Cultural Betrayal Trauma Theory, for a deeply honest conversation about trauma, racism, silence, and healing.

Dr. Gómez explains how violence and abuse within marginalized communities can carry an added layer of betrayal—one rooted in systemic inequality and the pressure to “keep problems in the house.”

Together, Dr. Stecker and Dr. Gómez explore the mental health impacts of cultural betrayal, why traditional help‑seeking can feel unsafe, and what healing can look like both inside and outside of therapy.

This episode is an essential listen for clinicians, advocates, survivors, and anyone seeking to understand trauma through a cultural and social justice lens.

04/17/2026

In this episode of Hatherleigh Behavioral Health’s Clinical Conversations, host Kortney Yasenka, LCMHC sits down with Irish author and journalist Geraldine Walsh, author of "Unraveling Motherhood".

Geraldine shares her deeply personal journey through antenatal anxiety, postnatal depression, and the long process of redefining motherhood beyond societal expectations.

This conversation is especially valuable for behavioral health professionals, public health workers, clinicians, and parents, offering insight into maternal mental health, identity shifts, shame, guilt, boundaries, and sustainable self-care.

Through lived experience and reflection, Geraldine explores what it really means to practice connection over perfection — for ourselves and our children.

📘 Learn more about Geraldine Walsh and her book "Unraveling Motherhood":
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1578269644

04/14/2026

🐕 Helping Wildlife and Ourselves: Insights from Wildlife Rehabber Angela Geraci

From the Choosing Help Podcast with author Tracy Stecker, PhD. 🐕

Learn how wildlife rehabbers like Angela Geraci balance their demanding work with self-care. Discover the challenges and rewards of helping animals and what it means for our own mental health.

As a society, we often overlook the importance of those who help others, especially in the realm of wildlife rehabilitation. In this post, we delve into the insights shared by Angela Geraci, a licensed wildlife rehabber from South Carolina, who not only cares for orphaned wildlife but also navigates the emotional toll that comes with the job. Here’s what you can learn about the dual nature of helping: caring for others while remembering to care for ourselves.

Angela's work as a wildlife rehabber becomes particularly intense during spring, known as baby season. This time of year brings a surge of orphaned animals needing immediate care, which can lead to a chaotic yet fulfilling routine.

Understanding the demands of wildlife rehabilitation helps us appreciate the commitment these professionals make on behalf of vulnerable animals.

Every day can bring unexpected deliveries from animal control officers, with Angela often responding to emergencies at all hours.

Angela shares an example of a night where she was awakened to a call about an injured otter, illustrating the unpredictable nature of her work.

Listen on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

04/10/2026

Join us for an insightful and supportive virtual event with author Geraldine Walsh as we dive deep into the transformative experience of motherhood. 🌟

"Unraveling Motherhood" is a unique exploration of the mental and emotional impact of becoming a mother, providing real conversations and insights on:

✅ Maternal Mental Health
✅ Identity Shift and Redefinition
✅ Vulnerabilities and Emotional Balance
✅ Navigating the Blur of Overwhelming Thoughts

Geraldine Walsh will discuss her own journey with mental well-being, helping you view situations differently and listen to your mind with new clarity.

📍 Date: April 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 11am ET
💻 Platform: Zoom
👏 Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DX7CuxLOQ-6C8HBhBF05uQ

🧡 Hatherleigh Community Call: Unraveling Motherhood 🧡Join us for an insightful and supportive virtual event with author ...
04/08/2026

🧡 Hatherleigh Community Call: Unraveling Motherhood 🧡

Join us for an insightful and supportive virtual event with author Geraldine Walsh as we dive deep into the transformative experience of motherhood. 🌟

"Unraveling Motherhood" is a unique exploration of the mental and emotional impact of becoming a mother, providing real conversations and insights on:

✅ Maternal Mental Health
✅ Identity Shift and Redefinition
✅ Vulnerabilities and Emotional Balance
✅ Navigating the Blur of Overwhelming Thoughts

This book is a motivational toolkit, combining research, personal experiences, and practical processes. Geraldine Walsh will discuss her own journey with mental well-being, helping you view situations differently and listen to your mind with new clarity.

The discussion will cover psychology, include supportive exercises, and touch on journaling to help you feel validated and empowered in your roles. If you've ever felt lost in the complexities, this is for you.

Join us to untangle the experience and find balance.

📍 Date: April 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 11am ET
💻 Platform: Zoom
🎟️ Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DX7CuxLOQ-6C8HBhBF05uQ

💯 In this insightful episode of Choosing Help, Dr. Tracy Stecker is joined by Drs. Ashrafiune and Allan to explore the r...
04/03/2026

💯 In this insightful episode of Choosing Help, Dr. Tracy Stecker is joined by Drs. Ashrafiune and Allan to explore the rising political anxiety many of us face today.

They unpack the polarized “team A vs. team B” mentality fueling fear and division, and introduce practical strategies to manage anxiety and engage in healthier, more productive political conversations.

Key Topics Covered:

• Understanding Political Anxiety: How extreme “all-or-nothing” thinking about opposing political sides creates fear, stress, and emotional distress.
• Managing Anxiety: Expert advice from Dr. Allen on calming political fears and reframing anxious thoughts.
• Breaking the Cycle: Discussion on how media and social platforms amplify polarization and reduce nuance.
• Approaching Political Conversations: Four essential principles — empathy, respect, authenticity, and active listening — to foster meaningful dialogue.
• Testing Your Assumptions: Encouragement to challenge your own beliefs and fears by having open conversations with friends and family, rather than avoiding them.
• When and How to Engage: Insights on recognizing the right time and person for political discussions, and when it’s okay to step back.
• Building Common Ground: Tips on finding shared values and gently persuading others without confrontation.

Whether you’re dreading holiday gatherings or simply want to reduce political tension in your life, this episode offers compassionate, science-based guidance on how to stay connected across divides and lower your stress.

Tune in to learn how to transform challenging political conversations into opportunities for understanding and connection.

💡 Visit www.choosinghelp.com for more resources.

🔊 Listen on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts.

04/02/2026

Can you actually be "addicted" to food?
🍔🍟

In the latest episode of The Gold Standard, Dr. Mark Gold sits down with Dr. Ashley Gearhardt, a leading researcher in the field, to dive into the groundbreaking science of ultraprocessed food addiction.

They pull back the curtain on:

🧠 The biological parallels between processed foods and substance addiction.

🧠 Why "willpower" isn't the whole story when it comes to the modern diet.

🧠 The hurdles we face in getting food addiction recognized and treated.

Whether you're a healthcare professional or just curious about how your brain responds to what you eat, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now on Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

03/26/2026

This episode of the Choosing Help Podcast offers a comprehensive exploration of Stoicism as both an ancient philosophy and a practical psychological tool.

Hosted by Tracy Stecker, PhD and featuring guest Kortney Yasenka, LCMHC the discussion highlights Stoicism’s relevance to mental health, trauma recovery, and everyday challenges, emphasizing personal empowerment through focusing on controllable aspects of life and cultivating virtues.

Practical strategies like the Stoic pause and negative visualization provide actionable methods to integrate Stoic principles. The dialogue also underscores the importance of self-reflection and ethical living as foundations for resilience and well-being.

Through accessible resources and relatable examples, Stoicism emerges as a valuable framework for navigating modern life’s complexities with wisdom and grace.

For more on Tracy Stecker, PhD, please visit www.choosinghelp.com.
For more on Kortney Yasenka, LCMHC and Stoicism, visit www.stoicmoments.com.

03/23/2026

In this episode of The Hatherleigh Behavioral Health Podcast, host Kortney Yasenka, LCMHC speaks with psychologist, researcher, and author Dr. Tracy Stecker, whose new book Choosing Help explores one of the biggest issues in mental health: why people avoid seeking treatment even when they’re struggling.

Dr. Stecker breaks down the well‑documented pattern she’s seen after decades of research and clinical work.

This conversation dives deep into why people resist help, how to talk to loved ones who are hesitant, and what clinicians, families, and communities can do to make mental health support more accessible and less stigmatized.

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