The Andrew Taylor Show: Thriving and Surviving

What is the key to keeping people engaged in addiction treatment? In this episode, Andrew sits down with Alexandra Plante, a behavioral health expert to discuss contingency management. They explore how this evidence-based approach uses rewards and positive reinforcement to improve treatment engagement and retention. Could rewarding healthy behaviors be a key to helping more people stay in treatment and build healthier lives? Together, they unpack misconceptions of rewarding people for treatme...

What if the most powerful tools for mental health aren't found in therapy or in a prescription, but in how you move and what you eat? Licensed clinician Steve Roth joins Andrew to make a compelling case for integrating physical movement and nutrition into therapy, backed by hard science showing that exercise produces brain chemicals even medication cannot replicate. Whether you're a clinician wanting to expand your approach or someone seeking a deeper understanding of the body-mind connection...

Nearly 80% of men over 35 don't have a single close male friend, and the isolation that follows is costing them more than they know. In this episode, Andrew sits down with Thomas McMinn, the founder of Dadhood, a movement built to provide fathers with that missing ingredient: a genuine brotherhood, and explore why male friendships fade, why fear of rejection keeps men from reaching out, and how shared activities can open the door to real connection. Brotherhood isn't a luxury for a dad, it's ...

Description: On this episode of The Andrew Taylor Show, parent coach Beth Hillman shares the raw, personal story of parenting a child through a crisis that led to painful choices. She opens up about moments she felt like a failure, what she learned from navigating shame and uncertainty, and practical, compassionate strategies parents can use when their kids make hard decisions. Honest, hopeful, and actionable — a conversation for any parent facing a crisis. ● Beth Hillman ...

In this episode, Andrew talks with Ronnie Gou of Long Angle, a private community of 7,500 high-net-worth individuals, to explore the hidden side of financial success. From early retirement and identity loss to parenting with wealth and the loneliness that can come with it, this episode dives into the emotional and psychological realities that are rarely discussed. If you’ve ever dreamed of retiring early, wondered how money shapes the family, or struggled with raising resilient kids in a comf...