The Boost

Conversations with people promoting mental health.

Episode 72: Transforming Lives Through Mental Health, with Janet McDonald

LINKS TO KNOW 🎟️ 2025 Mental Health Marketing Conference Tickets: MHMarketing.org 🎟️ 2025 CMO Summit Tickets: MHMarketing.org SUMMARY In this engaging conversation, host Steve Turney and guest Janet McDonald, CEO of OnSite, explore the significance of mental health as a fundamental human right rather than a mere necessity. They discuss OnSite’s innovative approaches to mental…

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Episode 71: Navigating Mental Health in Creative Professions, with Brandon Triola

LINKS TO KNOW 🎟️ 2025 Mental Health Marketing Conference Tickets: MHMarketing.org 🎟️ 2025 CMO Summit Tickets: MHMarketing.org SUMMARY In this conversation, Steve Turner and Brandon Triola delve into the intersection of mental health and creativity, discussing the challenges faced by creative professionals in the age of artificial intelligence. Brandon shares his personal journey, emphasizing the…

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Episode 70: Authentic Marketing for Therapists, with Anna Walker

LINKS TO KNOW 🎟️ 2025 Mental Health Marketing Conference Tickets: MHMarketing.org 🎟️ 2025 CMO Summit Tickets: MHMarketing.org SUMMARY In this conversation, host Steve Turney and guest Anna Walker discuss the intersection of AI marketing strategies and the unique needs of therapists. They explore the importance of marketing for therapists, the significance of authentic voice in…

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Episode 69: Mental Health Awareness, Agency, and Events, with Steve Turney

LINKS TO KNOW 🎟️ 2025 Mental Health Marketing Conference Tickets: MHMarketing.org 🎟️ 2025 CMO Summit Tickets: MHMarketing.org 👕 Mental Health Advocate T-Shirts + More: Readytoadvocate.com SUMMARY In this episode, Steve Turney discusses the significance of Mental Health Awareness Month, emphasizing the evolution of conversations around mental health. He highlights the importance of moving from mere…

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Episode 68: Navigating Complex Healthcare Systems, with Dr. Ronya Green

SUMMARY In this engaging conversation, Dr. Ronya Green discusses her journey as a family medicine physician and the founder of Care Nexus, a platform designed to integrate behavioral health into primary care. She shares insights on the importance of addressing both physical and mental health, the role of AI in reducing clinician burnout, and the…

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Episode 67: Exploring Mental Health Journeys, with Laura Lyn Donahue

Click here to purchase Laura Lyn’s latest book, Who Do You Think You Are?: a memoir SUMMARY In this engaging conversation, Laura Lynn Donahue shares her personal journey through mental health, the writing process of her memoir ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’, and the complexities of codependency. The discussion highlights the importance of self-discovery,…

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Episode 66: The Power of Storytelling, with Nathan Morgan

SUMMARY In this engaging conversation, Nathan Morgan discusses the importance of mental health, storytelling, and personal growth. He shares his journey of self-discovery, the impact of therapy, and the significance of creating safe spaces for authentic conversations. The discussion emphasizes the power of vulnerability in storytelling and how it fosters connection and trust in both…

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Episode 65: Authentic Healthcare Marketing, with Brandon Edwards

SUMMARY In this conversation, Brandon Edwards, CEO of Unlock Health, discusses the importance of mental health and healthcare marketing. He shares insights on his journey into healthcare, the mission of Unlock Health, and the integration of managed care with marketing strategies. Brandon emphasizes the need for authentic healthcare marketing in a post-truth era, where trust…

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Episode 64: Navigating Mental Health Entrepreneurship, with Dan King

SUMMARY In this conversation, Dan King from Fireside Strategic discusses the intersection of mental health and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of empathy in business partnerships. He shares insights on the unique challenges faced in the mental health sector, the role of culture in investment, and the dynamics of selling mental health practices. The discussion highlights…

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Episode 63: The Magic of Therapy, with John B. Midgely

SUMMARY In this engaging conversation the host Steve Turney and co-host Sarah Weyh explore the intersection of magic and mental health with guest John B. Midgley, a magician and mental health clinician. They discuss the importance of mental health education, the therapeutic approaches that blend magic with therapy, and how magic can create cognitive shifts…

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