The Boost

Conversations with people promoting mental health.

Episode 55: Navigating Mental Health as a College Athlete, with Chelsea Mitchell

SUMMARY In this conversation, Steve Turney speaks with Chelsea Mitchell, a fifth-year senior at Belmont University, about her experiences as a college athlete, the impact of mental health on her life, and the importance of coaching and support systems. They discuss the challenges of navigating college during COVID-19, the resilience required to overcome injuries, and…

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Episode 54: The Role of Creativity in Mental Health, with Mike Brennan

SUMMARY In this conversation, Mike Brennan shares his journey as a creator and communicator, emphasizing the importance of community, gratitude, and the role of play in the creative process. He discusses his experiences with burnout and depression, and how these challenges have shaped his approach to creativity. The dialogue explores the balance between personal fulfillment…

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Episode 54: The Role of Play in Mental Health, with Mike Brennan

SUMMARY In this conversation, Mike Brennan shares his journey as a creator and communicator, emphasizing the importance of community, gratitude, and the role of play in the creative process. He discusses his experiences with burnout and depression, and how these challenges have shaped his approach to creativity. The dialogue explores the balance between personal fulfillment…

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Episode 53: From Trauma to Triumph, with Reggie Ford

SUMMARY In this engaging conversation, Steve Turney and Reggie D. Ford explore the profound impact of mental health on personal growth and resilience. Reggie shares his journey from trauma to triumph, emphasizing the importance of therapy, community support, and understanding adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The discussion highlights the significance of inner child work and the…

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Episode 52: The Unique Path of Recovery, with Matthew Douglas

SUMMARY In this conversation, Steve Turney speaks with Matthew Douglas from ZLD Partners about the intersection of mental health, addiction recovery, and the construction of treatment facilities. They discuss the emotional challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of experience in recovery, and the unique nature of each individual’s recovery journey. Matthew shares insights on the operational…

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Episode 51: Transforming Mental Health Marketing, with Tom Conti and Chris Hassan

SUMMARY In this conversation, Steve Turney hosts Tom Conti and Chris Hassan to discuss the intersection of mental health marketing and addiction treatment. They explore the importance of gratitude, personal connections, and the role of data in creating effective marketing strategies for mental health services. Tom shares insights about his company, Sweet Science Marketing, and…

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Episode 50: The Power of Patient Engagement Tools, with David Henderson

SUMMARY   In this conversation, Steve Turney interviews David Henderson, the Director of Marketing at MEND, a company focused on patient engagement in mental and behavioral healthcare. They discuss the challenges in accessing mental healthcare, the solutions MEND offers, and their approach to marketing in the healthcare industry. David emphasizes the importance of building authentic relationships…

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Episode 49: Resilience and Grit in Entrepreneurship, with Amy Green

SUMMARY Amy Green, CEO and founder of Nashville Collaborative Counseling Center, discusses the growth and success of her company. NCCC has been recognized as one of the 40 fastest growing companies and has made the Inc 5000 list. Amy emphasizes the importance of being validated and recognized for the hard work and impact her company…

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Episode 48: The Opioid Epidemic – A Growing Crisis, with Preston Powell and Paul Aston

SUMMARY In this conversation, Steve Turney interviews Preston Powell and Paul Aston about their work in the mental health industry. They discuss the end overdose golf tournament and event, the work of Webserv, and the launch of Bright Path, a virtual outpatient center. The conversation touches on topics such as gratitude, the opioid epidemic, marketing…

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Episode 47: The Power of Storytelling in Behavioral Healthcare, with Glenn Hadley

SUMMARY SUMMARY Glenn Hadley, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Unlock Health, discusses the importance of mature storytelling in the behavioral healthcare space and the need for marketing parity with physical healthcare. He highlights the opportunity for healthcare systems and behavioral health providers to come together and share their expertise in reaching and engaging patients….

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