The Dr. Joe Show

319 - Small Town Stories, Big Human Truths (with Anne Shaw Heinrich)

Author Anne Shaw Heinrich rejoins Dr. Joe to discuss House of Teeth, the third book in her Women of Paradise County series, exploring storytelling, social justice, poverty, morality, family, and the power of staying curious about other people’s lives!

Preorder your copy of House of Teeth!

318 - A Veteran’s Journey Through Identity, Humor, and Hope (with Dana Caron)

Retired Army veteran, model, and stand-up comedian Dana Caron joins Dr. Joe to share her journey through military service, gender dysphoria, transition, mental health, and the power of humor, kindness, and understanding people different from ourselves!

317 – Emptying the Nest and Finding Joy Again (with Morgan Baker)

Another incredible classmate of Dr. Joe's, author and educator Morgan Baker, joins him to explore how divorce, parenting, empty nesting, and personal reinvention shape our sense of identity, attachment, and joy throughout life’s many transitions!

Get your copy of Emptying the Nest: Getting Better at Goodbyes!

316 - The Power of Respectful Engagement in Education (with Thomas Beuscher)

Celebrating their upcoming 50-year class reunion, classmate Thomas "Boysh" Beuscher joins Dr. Joe to reflect on a 35-year career in international education, exploring how cultural diversity, student independence, and respectful engagement shape trust, connection, and growth in young people!

315 - You Are Enough: Rebuilding Self-Worth in Adolescent Recovery (with Brian Hampton)

Brian Hampton of Youth For Tomorrow joins Dr. Joe to share his journey from adolescent substance use to recovery and advocacy, exploring how self-esteem, faith, and understanding the I-M Approach can help young people feel valued, build resilience, and make small changes that lead to lasting transformation!

Get in touch with Brian by email at brianhampton1980@gmail.com!

314 - Understanding Chronic Pain Through the Brain (with Dr. Mel Pohl)

Dr. Mel Pohl joins Dr. Joe to explore how trauma, chronic pain, and addiction are deeply interconnected, and how innovative approaches like polyvagal theory and pain reprocessing therapy can help patients feel safe, reduce suffering, and reclaim meaningful lives beyond pain!

Learn more about his work and check out his books on his website!

313 - Whole-Person Healing: Blending Western Medicine and Psychedelics (with Stephanie Leopold and Aaron Miles of KNEW)

Nurse anesthesiologist Stephanie Leopold and finance executive Aaron Miles, co-founders of KNEW Integrative Health, join Dr. Joe to share how they are blending Western medicine with psychedelic therapies and holistic practices to transform mental health and addiction care from symptom management into deeper, more sustainable healing!

Learn more about KNEW on their website and check them out on Facebook and Instagram!

312 - The Emotional Side of Money (with Tari K. Vickery)

Author and financial expert Tari K. Vickery joins Dr. Joe to explore how our earliest memories and deepest emotions shape our relationship with money, and why understanding that emotional side is the first step toward true financial wellness!

Pre-order your copy of The Emotional Side of Money: A Roadmap to Financial Wellness!

311 - Reframing Addiction: Genetics, Trauma, and Hope (with Dr. Jan Wiederman)

Dr. Jan Widerman, a pediatrician with over 40 years of experience, joins Dr. Joe to reframe addiction and ADHD as treatable medical conditions rooted in genetics and trauma, and to explore how compassion, understanding, and small biological changes can restore hope and transform lives!

310 - Talking to Kids About Suicide and Terminal Illness (with Dr. Elena Lister)

Dr. Elena Lister returns to guide parents through the hardest conversations; talking with children about suicide, terminal illness, and the tragedies they see in the news, and why honest dialogue is the key to creating safety, connection, and hope.

Link to order Giving Hope: Conversations with Children About Illness, Death, and Loss