Beyond Well With Sheila Hamilton

Millions of Americans are now taking drugs that were intended to help diabetics for weight management. Dr. Steven Batash is among the world’s leading experts on non-surgical weight loss procedures.  Dr. Batash completed his undergraduate education at Columbia University and received his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine. As a board-certified gastroenterologist, he is currently affiliated with NYU Medical Center, Lenox Hill Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.Dr. Batash discusses the link between weight management and mental health, as well as the impact of the new generation of weight loss drugs on focus, mood, and well-being.

A ReVisit with Author Chris Colin "The Day the Internet Died". Chris Colin is a reporter for the NYTimes the New Yorker, and Wired Magazine. His book OFF, The Day The Internet Died is a comical picture book about a day when all the screens went dark. We all dream about a life free of scrolling or tweeting, but Colin imagines what an analog world might actually look like and why our attachments to our screens has created a new kind of addiction and dependence.

Dr. James Polo talks about the trap of perfectionism and why perfectionists don't always end up more successful in business. How do psychiatrists and psychologists treat perfectionists whose rigidity is beginning to impact their relationships and jobs? Let's get into it!

Courtenay Hameister, author of 'Okay, Fine, Whatever' a humorous look at living with anxiety, joins us for part two of our first program ever. 

Courtenay Hameister kindly agreed to be our first guest on Beyond Well and the episode remains one of our favorites; she is guileless, hilarious, and heartbreakingly real about living with anxiety. It's worth a listen, broken down into two parts.   Courtenay is the author of 'Okay, Fine, Whatever,' a humorous look at living with anxiety.

Andrew Solomon is a New York Times Bestselling author, a regular New Yorker contributor, and a person with clinical depression.Andrew's book, 'The Noonday Demon, An Atlas of Depression' was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and won the 2001 National Book Award. The Noonday Demon's contribution to our understanding not only of mental illness but also of the human condition is stunning, examining depression in personal, cultural, and scientific terms.Drawing on his own struggles with the illness and interviews with fellow sufferers, doctors and scientists, policymakers and politicians, Solomon reveals the subtleties the complexities, and the agony of the disease. ,

Andrea Herron's brilliant guidance for managing workplace mental health issues is one of our favorites. We spend eight to ten hours a day at our workplaces and the people in positions of authority can impact our mental health more than our doctors, friends, even our spouses.This guide for how to navigate human resources and a workplace if you need a mental health break is one you should bookmark or share with friends who are struggling.

Suzanne Anderson and Sheila Hamilton's profoundly intimate and revealing discussion about losing their husbands to suicide. Suzanne is the founder of The Mysterial Woman and a psychologist, coach, leadership consultant and transformational teacher. Her pioneering work helps guide others to awaken to their full feminine and masculine strength.In this interview, Suzanne discusses the story behind, 'You Make Your Path By Walking, a Transformational Field Guide Through Trauma.'

What is manifestation? How does it work, and why has it consumed the attention and energy of millions of young people? Cathleen Beerkins discusses the concept of manifestation and how to use its principles to create better relationships, expand your career, and bring happiness to your life.

If you love someone who is struggling with anxiety and feel helpless to impact their life positively, this episode is for you, with common sense advice and tips to help support the person who suffers from anxiety.

Dr. Jessica Chaudhary joins us to talk about the critical role data analytics can play in determining who might be at risk for suicide and how we might provide support to prevent suicide.

A Wellness Revolution Founder Cathleen Beerkens is urging you to ask these questions of your relationships; is it for a reason, a season or a lifetime? This episode is chocked full of timely advice and tips for anyone navigating a relationship. 

We are undoubtedly in the long tail of Covid, and the mental health challenges that resulted from isolation, loneliness, and the impact of losing loved ones to an international pandemic.But not everyone who is struggling needs psychiatric or psychological help. Many people attempting to cope with personal problems could use the help of a personal health and wellness coach; for help with relationships, weight management, career changes, and financial advice. Cathleen Beerkens, CEO of A Wellness Revolution, discusses when it's the right time to hire a coach versus when you might need to seek psychological or psychiatric care. 

The stomach is often referred to as the second brain, where the majority of our serotonin is made and our other feel good chemicals are created. Kathleen Beerkens talks about the extraordinary new science and age-old wisdom behind the phrase, “We are what we eat.”

The rise in conspiracy theories mirrors the rise in societal fear and anxiety. What can we do when we see others succumbing to conspiracy theories or a cult mentality? Dr. Jim Polo discusses.

Dr. Jim Polo discusses his own experiences as a military physician in the Iraq war and how trauma informs so much of the way we approach work, relationships, and our outlook onlife.?

Cathleen Beerkens is joining the Beyond Well Team of professionals. With an extensive background in nursing, coaching, and degrees in medicine and holistic health, Cathleen brings a holistic mindset to mental well-being and health.In this episode, Cathleen talks about how she transitioned from the "illness industry" to the wellness profession and why she became aware of the importance of embracing her spiritual path as part of her personal development and enlightenment. 

Part two of our conversation with sex therapist and author, Kerry Cohen.

Kerry Cohen is the author of Loose Girl, and Crazy for You: Breaking the Spell of Sex and Love Addiction. Kerry's training as a licensed clinical psychologist and sex therapist is immensely helpful in understanding addictions, compulsions, and the behaviors society deems undesirable.

This episode looks at how Karen Karbo deliberately changed her life to live abroad and how she balances the pull of familial obligations, French paperwork, and a new, expanded way of living in middle age. Karen is an American novelist, non-fiction writer, and journalist. Karbo's three comic novels, Trespassers Welcome Here, The Diamond Lane, and Motherhood Made a Man Out of Me, were each named New York Times Notable Books.