On this episode of the Lift and Make Lighter podcast, we explore the challenges of guiding people through their mental health journeys with LÉVO’s Medical Director, Andrea Beckstrom. Discussing anxiety and ADHD and emphasizing the importance of the biopsychosocial model. The conversation highlights the significance of individualized care, including both medication and non-medication treatments, and the need to follow one's intuition in addressing mental health concerns.

Follow Andrea on Instagram @help.just.one

The Lift and Make Lighter podcast is presented by, LÉVO, a mind care company specializing in comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Our approach includes personalized plans that may involve therapy, responsible medication management, and additional tools to help navigate a path to better mental health.

In this episode of the Lift and Make Lighter podcast, host Tom Telford interviews Ruth Henderson, the owner of Resilient Life Counseling in Farmington. Ruth discusses her company's focus on working with women, trauma, grief, and couples, emphasizing the importance of creating a sacred and supportive space for clients. She explains how trauma and past experiences shape people’s present lives and stresses the significance of acknowledging and validating these feelings in a therapeutic setting. The conversation also explores the challenges and motivations behind being a mental health professional and the entrepreneurial journey of building a successful practice. Ruth highlights the importance of mental health care, reducing stigma, and promoting self-compassion, particularly among women and in Utah's community.

For more information on Resilient Life Counseling, visit: https://www.resilientlifeutah.com/

The Lift and Make Lighter podcast is presented by, LÉVO, a mind care company specializing in comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Our approach includes personalized plans that may involve therapy, responsible medication management, and additional tools to help navigate a path to better mental health.

In this episode, host Tom Telford visits the LÉVO office to speak with Medical Director Andrea Beckstrom and Mind and Strength Counseling founder Lindy Barnard. Andrea and Lindy emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to mental health, particularly in treating eating disorders. Lindy shares her extensive background in mental health and her personal journey with eating disorders, highlighting the need for integrated care involving therapists, dietitians, and medical professionals. They discuss the significance of understanding the mind-body connection and the limitations of toxic positivity, advocating instead for body neutrality. The conversation underscores the critical role of collaborative efforts in achieving better outcomes for those struggling with mental health issues.

For more information on Lyndy and her team at Mind and Strength Counseling, visit https://mindandstrength.net/

The Lift and Make Lighter podcast is presented by, LÉVO, a mind care company specializing in comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Our approach includes personalized plans that may involve therapy, responsible medication management, and additional tools to help navigate a path to better mental health.

Empowering young adults to move forward with renewed confidence and peace.

The Rise & Reframe support group offers a safe, non-judgmental space for young adults who have returned home early from an LDS mission. Whether due to physical, mental, or personal reasons, we understand the weight, thoughts of guilt, and shame that can accompany this decision. Our mission is to lift these individuals by providing emotional support, mental health resources, and community. We do not aim to push anyone back toward or away from the church but to offer tools to help navigate this journey, empowering young adults to move forward with renewed confidence and peace.

For more information, visit: https://levomind.com/rise-and-reframe/

The Lift and Make Lighter podcast is presented by, LÉVO, a mind care company specializing in comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Our approach includes personalized plans that may involve therapy, responsible medication management, and additional tools to help navigate a path to better mental health.

In this episode of Lift and Make Lighter, host Tom Telford sits down with Wade Roberts and Tyler Elmore, founders of Become More. They discuss their journey from personal challenges to creating profound impacts in Cambodia through health, education, and economic development programs. Wade and Tyler share stories of how their unique village-centric model, including initiatives like water filtration, dental care, and the Fat Cow family farms, are transforming lives by lifting communities from extreme poverty. They highlight the pivotal role of cultural sensitivity, local leadership, and sustained involvement in their ongoing success, emphasizing the profound benefits of giving and the ripple effects it creates for both donors and recipients.

For more information on Become More, visit https://becomemorecharity.org/

The Lift and Make Lighter podcast is presented by, LÉVO, a mind care company specializing in comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Our approach includes personalized plans that may involve therapy, responsible medication management, and additional tools to help navigate a path to better mental health.

In this episode of the Lift and Make Lighter podcast, host Tom Telford sits down with Paul Peterson from OCD Anxiety Centers to tackle the stigma around mental health care in Utah and dive deep into the realities of OCD and anxiety.

🧠 Discover how evidence-based exposure therapy is transforming lives, why early intervention is crucial, and how the brain can be rewired to heal. Paul also opens up about his personal and professional journey, sharing insights that will inspire hope and understanding.

Don’t miss this empowering conversation! 🎧 Listen now via the link in bio.

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For more information about Paul and the OCD Anxiety Center visit: https://www.ocdanxietycenters.com/contact-us/

The Lift and Make Lighter podcast is presented by, LÉVO, a mind care company specializing in comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Our approach includes personalized plans that may involve therapy, responsible medication management, and additional tools to help navigate a path to better mental health.

In this episode of the Lift and Make Lighter podcast, host Tom Telford interviews Debbie Gold of Gold Counseling in Utah. Debbie shares her journey from a challenging upbringing in Northern California to leading a significant mental health organization. She discusses her path to addiction recovery, her education, and her extensive career in health and human services, particularly in fostering mental health services for children and adults in Utah. The conversation touches on her family's involvement in mental health services, her husband and children's roles, and the importance of family dynamics in her practice. Debbie emphasizes the need for genuine connection, understanding, and joy in relationships and discusses the challenges couples face in maintaining these elements. They discuss themes such as financial disagreements, the importance of independence, and effective communication in relationships, while also addressing broader societal issues like the stigma around mental health. Debbie stresses the significance of staying grounded and finding joy through life's complexities.
For more information about Debee and Gold Counseling, visit https://goldwellness.com/

The Lift and Make Lighter podcast is presented by, LÉVO, a mind care company specializing in comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Our approach includes personalized plans that may involve therapy, responsible medication management, and additional tools to help navigate a path to better mental health.

In this Lift and Make Lighter episode, host Tom Telford interviews Michael Anderson, LAMFT, where they dive into mental health, parent-child relationships, and the power of connection. Michael shares insights on trauma, anxiety, and the need for safe, non-judgmental spaces for kids. Tune in for a powerful conversation on reducing suffering through self-compassion and connection!

For more information on Michael Anderson, visit https://nbcgutah.com/ @newbeginningscounselinggroup

The Lift and Make Lighter podcast is presented by, LÉVO, a mind care company specializing in comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Our approach includes personalized plans that may involve therapy, responsible medication management, and additional tools to help navigate a path to better mental health.