The Hanley Effect Podcast - Addiction and Mental Health

<p>What if one of the most powerful tools for healing, emotional regulation, and recovery was something you already do every moment of your life?</p><p>In this episode of The Hanley Effect, we sit down with breathwork expert Jon Paul Crimi, who shares how intentional breathing can transform mental health, release stored trauma, and reconnect us to ourselves.</p><p>With over 26 years in recovery, Jon Paul’s journey, from actor and personal trainer to sober coach and breathwork facilitator, reveals the profound impact of learning how to regulate emotions in healthy, sustainable ways. After discovering breathwork 15 years ago, he experienced a shift so powerful that others immediately noticed—and began seeking the same transformation.</p><p>Together, we explore:</p><ul><li>How breathwork calms the nervous system in real time</li><li>The connection between breathing patterns and emotional states</li><li>Why trauma lives in the body, and how breath can help release it</li><li>The role of discomfort in growth and healing</li><li>How simple breathing techniques can improve relationships, reduce stress, and support recovery</li></ul><p>This episode is both practical and deeply inspiring, offering tools you can use immediately and a new perspective on healing that starts with something as simple as your next breath.</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><ul><li>Breathwork is an accessible, powerful tool for regulating emotions and reducing stress</li><li>Changing your breathing pattern can directly shift your emotional state</li><li>Trauma is often stored in the body and breathwork helps release and integrate it</li><li>Emotional discomfort is often a necessary part of growth and healing</li><li>Self-compassion is essential: “Work hard on yourself, but don’t be hard on yourself”</li></ul><p>About Our Guest</p><p>Jon Paul Crimi is a breathwork facilitator, recovery advocate, and former sober coach with over 26 years of sobriety. After discovering breathwork 15 years ago, he experienced a profound personal transformation that led him to teach others around the world. Known for his energetic and accessible approach, Jon Paul blends science, lived experience, and practical tools to help people regulate emotions, release trauma, and reconnect with themselves. Learn more about Jon Paul’s work at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://breathewithjp.com/">https://breathewithjp.com/</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about Hanley Foundation at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://hanleyfoundation.org">hanleyfoundation.org</a> or call <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="tel:8445024673">844-502-4673</a>.</p>

<p>In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The Hanley Effect, hosts Dr. John Dyben and Dr. Rachel Docekal sit down with Brian Martin, founder and CEO of the Childhood Domestic Violence Association, to explore a deeply overlooked form of trauma: childhood domestic violence.</p><p>Brian shares his personal story of growing up in a home impacted by domestic violence and how, for years, he didn’t even have the language to describe what he experienced. That lack of awareness, he explains, is part of the problem. When we can’t name something, we can’t begin to heal from it.</p><p>This conversation dives into the long-lasting impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), particularly the trauma of witnessing violence between caregivers. Brian explains that even without direct physical abuse, simply being in an environment of unpredictability, fear, and instability can fundamentally shape how a person sees themselves and the world.</p><p>The episode also explores the “10 common negative beliefs” that often develop in individuals who grow up in these environments, beliefs like guilt, shame, unworthiness, and disconnection. These internal narratives can persist into adulthood, influencing relationships, mental health, and even increasing vulnerability to substance use.</p><p>This episode is a must-listen for anyone in recovery, working in mental health, or seeking to better understand how early life experiences shape adult behavior and how healing begins with awareness.</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><ul><li>Childhood domestic violence is one of the least recognized forms of trauma, yet incredibly impactful.</li><li>You don’t need to be physically abused to be deeply affected; witnessing violence is enough.</li><li>Trauma doesn’t disappear with age; “time does not heal all wounds.”</li><li>The brain forms beliefs in childhood before it’s fully developed, and then seeks evidence to reinforce them.</li><li>Many individuals carry persistent negative beliefs like guilt, shame, and unworthiness into adulthood.</li><li>Addiction can be rooted in a search for certainty and emotional stability.</li><li>Healing begins with naming, understanding, and acknowledging these early experiences.</li></ul><p>About our Guest</p><p>Brian Martin is the founder and CEO of the Childhood Domestic Violence Association (CDVA), a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and providing resources for individuals who grew up in homes impacted by domestic violence. Drawing from both personal experience and extensive research, Brian has become a leading advocate for recognizing childhood domestic violence as a distinct and significant form of trauma. Through his work, including his book Invincible: The 10 Lies You Learn Growing Up with Domestic Violence, Brian helps individuals understand the lasting impact of early experiences and guides them toward healing and self-awareness. Learn more at: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cdv.org/">https://cdv.org/</a></p><p></p><p>Learn more about Hanley Foundation at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://hanleyfoundation.org">hanleyfoundation.org</a> or call <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="tel:8445024673">844-502-4673</a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>

<p>In this episode of <em>The Hanley Effect</em>, Dr. John Dyben and Dr. Rachel Docekal sit down with strategist, speaker, and digital minimalist Kelsey L. Green to explore the growing impact of technology on our mental health, relationships, and sense of self.</p><p>Kelsey shares her personal journey from burnout and constant connectivity to intentionally redefining her relationship with technology. Through the lens of digital minimalism, she challenges the idea that we need to be “always on” and offers practical ways to create healthier boundaries with our devices, without rejecting technology altogether.</p><p>Together, they dive into the parallels between screen use and addiction, the role of dopamine and compulsive checking, and why so many of us feel out of control with our devices. From “Screen-Free Sundays” to small, realistic habit changes, this conversation offers both insight and actionable tools to help you reclaim your focus, creativity, and connection.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt distracted, overwhelmed, or disconnected despite being constantly plugged in, this episode is for you.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn in This Episode</strong></p><ul><li>What digital minimalism really means (and what it doesn’t)</li><li>How technology impacts dopamine, attention span, and behavior</li><li>Why constant phone use can mirror patterns of addiction and compulsivity</li><li>The hidden ways screens affect relationships and presence</li><li>Simple, practical strategies to reduce screen time and regain control</li><li>Why core values, not just hacks, are key to lasting change</li></ul><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Technology isn’t the problem, unintentional use is</li><li>If you can’t step away from your phone, even briefly, it may signal a deeper issue</li><li>Many apps are designed to trigger dopamine and reinforce compulsive behavior</li><li>Even having your phone nearby can reduce focus and presence</li><li>Small boundaries like putting your phone out of sight can create meaningful change</li><li>True transformation comes from asking: “Who do I want to be in relation to my technology?”</li></ul><p><strong>Episode Highlights</strong></p><p>Kelsey introduces digital minimalism as a values-based approach to technology using tools intentionally while letting go of what doesn’t serve your well-being. The conversation draws powerful parallels between substance use and screen use, highlighting compulsivity, loss of control, and the impact on relationships. Listeners are encouraged to experiment with small steps, like reducing notifications, creating phone-free spaces, or trying a Screen-Free Sunday, to better understand their habits and regain autonomy. Ultimately, this episode is a reminder that the most meaningful parts of life: connection, creativity, presence, and purpose can’t be downloaded.</p><p><strong>About Our Guest</strong></p><p>Kelsey L. Green is a strategist, speaker, and community builder focused on helping people reclaim their focus, creativity, and real-world connection in an increasingly distracted world. Through her work in digital minimalism, she guides individuals and groups in creating intentional relationships with technology so they can live more present, purposeful lives. She is the creator of Summit in Six and How to Build Your Circle, programs designed to foster accountability, creativity, and authentic connection. To learn more visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kelseylgreen.com/">https://www.kelseylgreen.com/</a></p><p>Learn more about Hanley Foundation at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://hanleyfoundation.org">hanleyfoundation.org</a> or call <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="tel:8445024673">844-502-4673</a>.</p>

<p>In this episode of <em>The Hanley Effect</em>, Dr. John Dyben and Dr. Rachel Docekal sit down with psychologist, educator, and author Dr. Annie Brook, Ph.D, LPC, MSME (ISMETA), to explore a groundbreaking perspective on trauma, addiction, and mental health.</p><p>What if the patterns you struggle with today, anxiety, reactivity, disconnection, or even addiction, didn’t start in childhood as you remember it, but before you could think, speak, or form memories at all?</p><p>Dr. Brook specializes in somatic and developmental trauma, helping people uncover how early experiences, including birth and infancy, are encoded in the nervous system and continue to shape behavior, relationships, and emotional regulation throughout life.</p><p>Together, they unpack:</p><ul><li>How pre-verbal and birth experiences influence the brain and body</li><li>Why many patterns are not cognitive and can’t be “talked away”</li><li>The role of the nervous system, brainstem, and survival responses (fight, flight, freeze)</li><li>How early disruptions, like lack of touch, feeding struggles, or medical interventions, can show up decades later</li><li>Why traditional approaches sometimes fall short and what it takes to truly heal</li></ul><p>Dr. Brook shares her own journey of healing after trauma and explains how somatic practices, movement, and awareness can help “update” old survival patterns through neuroplasticity and relational repair.</p><p>This episode offers a deeply compassionate reframe:</p><ul><li>You are not broken.</li><li>Your patterns are adaptations.</li><li>And with the right tools, they can change.</li></ul><p>Whether you're in recovery, a clinician, a parent, or someone seeking deeper self-understanding, this conversation will expand how you think about healing.</p><p><strong>Key Topics &amp; Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Somatic therapy and the body’s role in trauma healing</li><li>Birth trauma and early attachment</li><li>Pre-verbal memory and the brainstem</li><li>Addiction as an adaptation, not a failure</li><li>Nervous system regulation and emotional resilience</li><li>How early unmet needs shape adult behaviors</li><li>Why awareness + sensation = lasting change</li></ul><p><strong>About Our Guest</strong> Dr. Annie Brook, Ph.D., LPC, MSME (ISMETA), is a psychologist, educator, and author specializing in somatic and developmental trauma. As the founder of The Brook Institute and former director of the somatic psychology master’s program at Naropa University, Dr. Brook has spent decades helping individuals and clinicians understand how early experiences—including birth and infancy—shape the nervous system and influence behavior throughout life. Her work integrates neuroscience, movement, attachment science, and applied neuroplasticity to help people move from overwhelm and reactivity toward regulation, resilience, and connection. She is the author of <em>Birth’s Hidden Legacy</em> and is passionate about empowering others with practical tools to heal deeply rooted patterns and rediscover a sense of safety and well-being. Learn more at: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.anniebrook.com/">https://www.anniebrook.com/</a></p><p>Learn more about Hanley Foundation at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://hanleyfoundation.org">hanleyfoundation.org</a> or call <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="tel:8445024673">844-502-4673</a>.</p><p> </p>

<p>In this episode of The Hanley Effect, Dr. John Dyben and Dr. Rachel Docekal welcome Jennifer Goggin, LPC, LMHC, SEP, for a powerful conversation about trauma, healing, nervous system regulation, and the role the body plays in recovery.</p><p>Jennifer shares her personal story of adoption, early separation, and how her own healing journey shaped the work she does today. She explains how somatic therapy helps people process trauma not just through words, but through sensations, regulation, and connection. Together, the conversation explores why trauma often lives in the body, why healing does not begin by diving straight into the hardest memories, and why real human connection remains essential in therapy.</p><p>The episode also touches on the limits of AI in mental health care, the growing impact of technology on the nervous system, and why hope remains central no matter where someone is in their recovery or healing journey.</p><p>This is a meaningful episode for anyone interested in trauma-informed care, addiction recovery, somatic therapy, adoption, nervous system healing, and mental health treatment that addresses the whole person.</p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll hear:</strong></p><ul><li>What somatic experiencing is and how it supports trauma healing</li><li>How trauma can be stored in the body, even before a person has words for it</li><li>Jennifer’s personal story of adoption and how it shaped her understanding of healing</li><li>Why nervous system regulation is foundational in recovery and mental health treatment</li><li>How somatic work can help people process trauma without starting with the most painful memory</li><li>Why the therapeutic relationship cannot be replaced by artificial intelligence</li><li>How screen overload and digital life can impact empathy, stress, and emotional regulation</li><li>Why healing looks different for every person</li></ul><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p>Jen explains that somatic experiencing focuses on helping people build regulation and resilience in the nervous system before revisiting traumatic experiences. Rather than forcing someone to relive the most painful moments first, this approach helps create safety, trust, and internal resources so the body can begin to release what it has been holding.</p><p>Her story also highlights a powerful truth: sometimes the body carries experiences long before the mind fully understands them. Through both her personal healing and professional work, Jen offers a compassionate perspective on trauma, therapy, and the possibility of change.</p><p>One of the most memorable parts of the episode is the discussion around AI and therapy. Jen emphasizes that healing happens in relationship. Eye contact, attunement, presence, and human connection are essential parts of trauma recovery that technology cannot replicate.</p><p><strong>About Our Guest</strong></p><p>Jennifer Goggin is a licensed mental health counselor, licensed professional counselor, and Somatic Experiencing practitioner who helps clients work through trauma, stress, and nervous system dysregulation with a compassionate, body-based approach. Her work integrates clinical expertise, lived experience, and a deep understanding of how healing happens through both insight and connection.</p><p>To learn more about Jennifer and her work, visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://jennifergogginlmhc.com/">https://jennifergogginlmhc.com/</a></p><p>Learn more about Hanley Foundation at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://hanleyfoundation.org">hanleyfoundation.org</a> or call <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="tel:8445024673">844-502-4673</a>.</p>