Choosing Help: The Mental Health Podcast with Tracy Stecker, PhD

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Dr. Tracy Stecker speaks with retired New Jersey State Trooper, first responder, therapist, and poet John Muccino. John reflects on responding to the World Trade Center attacks, serving...

Why do so many people struggle to seek help for alcohol use disorder, even when effective treatment is available? In this episode of Choosing Help, Dr. Tracy Stecker is joined by two leading experts in addiction...

In this episode of the Choosing Help Podcast , Dr. Tracy Stecker welcomes clinical social worker and author Amber Jewell to discuss her book Finding Hope . Amber shares insights from her own journey through childhood...

Fear of the dentist is more common than most people realize. In this episode, Dr. Tracy Stecker sits down with dental professionals Angie Thomas, Lisa Bishimi, and Amanda Pendley to explore the causes of dental anxiety...

What if grief isn't something we "get over," but something we learn to carry? In this episode of Choosing Help , Dr. Tracy Stecker speaks with internationally recognized grief expert Dr. Robert Neimeyer about the...

What does it mean to truly grieve? In this episode, Dr. Tracy Stecker welcomes community doula, death literacy advocate, and author Francesca Arnoldy for a powerful discussion about grief, loss, mourning, and healing...

Retired Navy SEAL, endurance athlete, and author Don Mann returns to the Choosing Help Podcast for a powerful conversation about pain, resilience, and personal growth. Together, Dr. Tracy Stecker and Don explore why...

Many people experience suicidal thoughts, but only a small percentage act on them. Why? In this episode of the Choosing Hope Podcast , Dr. Tracy Stecker interviews clinical psychologist and researcher Dr. Keyne Law...

In this heartfelt episode of Choosing Help , Dr. Tracy Stecker welcomes author Nigel Roberts to discuss his memoir, The Leopard in the Moon . After losing both his wife and daughter to the devastating effects of bipolar...

What if anxiety isn’t just emotional—but biological? In this episode of the Choosing Help Podcast , Dr. Tracy Stecker talks with neuroscientist and author Dr. Troy Rohn about the science of anxiety and what’s really...

What does it take to develop the mindset of a Navy SEAL—and how can those lessons help us in everyday life? In this episode of Choosing Help , Dr. Tracy Stecker speaks with retired Navy SEAL Don Mann about the...

<p>Take a moment to pause, breathe, and reconnect.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this bonus episode of Choosing Help, Dr. Autumn Gallegos leads a short, guided mindfulness exercise designed to help you settle your nervous...

<p>What happens to us after trauma—and how do we begin to feel safe again?</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, Dr. Tracy Stecker speaks with Dr. Autumn Gallegos, a psychologist specializing in trauma and mind-body...

<p>Loneliness isn’t just a feeling—it’s a biological condition that can impact everything from your immune system to your ability to heal.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Choosing Help, Dr. Tracy Stecker and Dr...

<p>Laughter isn’t just a reaction—it’s a powerful tool for healing.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Choosing Help, Dr. Tracy Stecker explores the science and soul of laughter with storyteller and former comedian Dee...