In this powerful episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey speaks with Alec Stone, Executive Director of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP). With decades of experience in public policy and nonprofit leadership, Alec sheds light on the role of accredited therapeutic programs, their challenges with media and public perception, and how they serve as critical safety nets for youth and families in crisis. From Capitol Hill to clinical care, Alec shares his hard-earned insights on advocacy, policy, and the hope he sees for the future of behavioral healthcare.

Whether you're a parent, clinician, educator, or policymaker, this conversation will inform and inspire.

What if the person you love most is the one hurting you the deepest - and you don’t even realize it?

In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Shannon Petrovich, a licensed clinical social worker, trauma specialist, and author of Out of the FOG Into the CLEAR, to explore the tangled world of toxic relationships, narcissistic abuse, and how trauma distorts our ability to see clearly.

Drawing from over 30 years of clinical experience and the success of her popular YouTube channel Therapist Talks, Shannon breaks down the psychology of trauma bonding, microaggressions, emotional fog, and how to reclaim clarity and peace - even when walking away isn’t easy.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, blamed, confused, or emotionally drained by a relationship, this conversation might just be the start of your breakthrough.

In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey welcomes Julie Beem, Executive Director of the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN), for a deep and moving conversation about childhood trauma, attachment disorders, and what it really takes to foster healing. Julie shares her personal journey from adoptive mother to national advocate, reveals the transformative power of regulation and relationship, and unpacks the myths and realities of trauma-informed care.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a child’s behavior, confused by conflicting diagnoses, or unsure of how to help kids who’ve experienced deep emotional wounds - this episode is for you.

Learn:

• The difference between trauma-informed, trauma-sensitive, and trauma-responsive care
• What gives Julie hope — even in the hardest stories
• Why healing is possible, even if it's non-linear
• How parents, educators, and professionals can become agents of healing

Connect with Julie at attachedtrauma.org