HeyJaredChoosing Help with Tracy Stecker, PhD
Hosted by Dr. Tracy Stecker, Choosing Help is a conversation about courage, connection, and the transformative power of asking for support. With each episode, Dr.
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Your Kids Need You: Supporting Fathers Through Divorce with Dr. Eran Magen (opens the original)
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Divorce can leave fathers feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and disconnected from their children. In this episode, psychologist Dr. Eran Magen joins Dr. Tracy Stecker to discuss the unique mental health challenges facing dads during and after divorce, including identity loss, loneliness, depression, and suicide risk. They also explore practical strategies for recovery, maintaining strong relationships with children, building support networks, and creating hope for a healthier future. Key message: Y
9/11 First Responder's Story: Trauma, Service, and Healing (opens the original)
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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 during Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy, supporting fellow officers through trauma, and his own journey with PTSD, burnout, and recovery. Together they discuss resilience, community service, mental health in law enforcement, EMDR therapy, and the importance of finding health
Alcohol Addiction: Recovery, Treatment & Hope (opens the original)
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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 research and treatment: Dr. Stephen Maisto, Professor at Syracuse University and expert in the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders. Dr. Ken Conner, Professor at the University of Rochester Medical Center and expert in substance use disorders, stigma, suicide prevention, a
Finding Hope: Amber Jewell on Trauma, Resilience, and the Power of Healing (opens the original)
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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 trauma, foster care, epilepsy, and healing while exploring practical principles that help people navigate adversity. Together, they discuss accepting life's challenges, building resilience, finding supportive relationships, embracing vulnerability, understanding forgiveness, and cul
Dental Anxiety: Fear, Avoidance, and Overcoming Resistance (opens the original)
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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 and what patients can do to overcome it. The conversation covers fear of pain, embarrassment, financial concerns, traumatic experiences, sensory sensitivities, and the important connection between oral health and overall well-being. Listeners will also learn practical tools for fi
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