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

In this powerful episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Tom Telford, CEO and co-founder of LÉVO - a pioneering mind care company reshaping mental health through a systems-based approach. From a background in finance and entrepreneurship to launching a transformative healthcare model, Tom opens up about his own mental health journey, the clinical vision behind LÉVO, and why stories - not just symptoms - matter.

Tom shares deeply personal reflections on ADHD, his wife’s OCD experience, and how genomics, holistic assessments, and compassionate connection are creating better outcomes in anxiety, ADHD, OCD, depression, and more. This is a conversation full of heart, hope, and hard-earned insight—an episode you won’t want to miss.

In this compelling episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Jon Spiesman - executive coach, founder of One Percent Better Leader, and former leader at Monsanto and Bayer - to explore what it really means to lead effectively without losing yourself in the grind.

From confronting brutal truths to redefining success through purposeful growth, Jon shares hard-won insights from a career that spans decades in corporate leadership and coaching. You’ll hear how he helps executives escape the trap of working in their business so they can return to working on it - with intentionality, accountability, and, most importantly, hope.

In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey welcomes Dr. Jack Hinman, co-founder of Engage Young Adult Transitions, for a powerful and deeply practical conversation on how young adults grow - and why it's so hard.

Dr. Hinman brings over two decades of clinical experience to the mic, discussing what really helps young people move toward independence. From the “structured autonomy” at the heart of Engage’s model, to outdoor adventure as clinical intervention, to working with parents who are paralyzed by anxiety - Jack shares not just ideas, but stories of real change.

If you’re a parent, clinician, or professional working with young adults, this episode will offer hope, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose.

In this compelling episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Landon Kirk - executive coach, leadership strategist, and trauma-informed culture-builder. Together, they unpack the critical role of authentic leadership, trauma-informed decision-making, and how to manage burnout in high-emotion environments like behavioral health.

From co-founding Calo Programs to building the Embark “People Machine,” Landon shares lessons learned over two decades of leading with purpose. You’ll hear hard-won insights on balancing empathy with accountability, how to know when it’s time to let a staff member go, and why success - not self-care - is the antidote to burnout.

Whether you're a clinician, entrepreneur, or leader seeking to grow your team (and yourself), this episode is packed with real, practical wisdom.

Topics include:

• Building trust through time and evidence
• The myth of burnout prevention - and what really works
• Why “ACEs attract ACEs” in behavioral healthcare
• Hiring mistakes even top executives make
• Landon's favorite leadership test: “Would you trust them to treat your child?”

Tony Mosier – Building Hope, One Family at a Time

In this powerful debut episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Tony Mosier, co-founder and COO of Telos, a nationally respected residential treatment center. With over 20 years of experience in mental health care, Tony shares the journey that led him from frontline staff to visionary leader, and how Telos helps teens rediscover their “telos”—their ultimate potential.

They discuss:

• The heart behind trauma-informed, relationship-based care
• Why creating the right culture is harder than starting a program
• The messy middle of healing—and why it’s essential
• Advice for families just beginning the treatment journey

Tony’s insights offer clarity, compassion, and hope for anyone walking the path of mental health recovery.