The Boost

Conversations with people promoting mental health.

Episode 76: Exploring the Depths of Shame in Mental Health, with Dr. Rob Gent

LINKS TO KNOW 🎟️ 2025 Mental Health Marketing Conference Tickets: MHMarketing.org 🎟️ 2025 CMO Summit Tickets: MHMarketing.org SUMMARY In this conversation, Dr. Rob Gent discusses the importance of integrating mental health with physical health, emphasizing the role of shame, trauma, and family dynamics in mental well-being. He shares insights from his work at Pacific Quest,…

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Episode 75: Innovative Leadership in Mental Health Care, with Amy Alexander

LINKS TO KNOW 🎟️ 2025 Mental Health Marketing Conference Tickets: MHMarketing.org 🎟️ 2025 CMO Summit Tickets: MHMarketing.org SUMMARY In this conversation, Steve Turney and Amy Alexander, CEO of the Refuge Center for Counseling, explore the importance of mental health care, the innovative leadership model at the Refuge Center, and the significance of community impact. They…

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Episode 74: The Age of Intelligence, with Jennifer Christensen

LINKS TO KNOW 🎟️ 2025 Mental Health Marketing Conference Tickets: MHMarketing.org 🎟️ 2025 CMO Summit Tickets: MHMarketing.org SUMMARY In this conversation, Jennifer Christensen, CMO and co-founder of Beacon Media and Marketing, discusses her journey in writing her upcoming book, ‘The Age of Intelligence,’ and how it intertwines with the current reformation brought about by AI….

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Episode 73: Cultivating Joy in Mental Health, with Dr. Jessica Stern

LINKS TO KNOW 🎟️ 2025 Mental Health Marketing Conference Tickets: MHMarketing.org 🎟️ 2025 CMO Summit Tickets: MHMarketing.org SUMMARY In this engaging conversation, Dr. Jessica B. Stern discusses her journey in promoting mental health, the importance of self-care practices, and how to navigate opportunities in a fulfilling way. She emphasizes the significance of saying no to…

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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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