The Behavioral Corner
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Climate Change Anxiety. The Coming Storm. - Dr. Debbie Sturm
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Debbie Sturm, clinical psychologist and member of The Climate Psychology Alliance of North America, has been among those warning of a looming heal...
HBO’s “Euphoria” vs The Movie Mavens
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The HBO blockbuster series, Euphoria, has been criticized for glamorizing teenage substance abuse. In their review, The Movie Mavens explain why that’...
The Art of Selling | Ken Boggis
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Boggis knows about the art of selling. Twenty-five years and a pandemic have taught him many new ideas on sales and selling and how to avoid the “...
The Black Crisis in Mental Health - Justin Williams, LifeinPA.org
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Covid was a game-changer, nowhere more so than in our minority communities. The issues of substance abuse, mental disorders, and trauma are often over...
Surviving Football Withdrawal -- Anthony Gargano.
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coping with Loss. The loss of football that is. Post Super Bowl withdrawal syndrome is a real thing and sports talk host Anthony Gargano breaks it all...
The Movie Mavens - Grace Shober and Maggie Hunt - Retreat Behavioral Health
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Behavioral Corner sets up shop this time on Hollywood Blvd. Grace Shober and Maggie Hunt from Retreat Behavioral Health look at how substance abus...
Faith and Sobriety - Tom Longenecker, Retreat Behavioral Health
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
God? A Higher Power? What Role does Faith play in Maintaining Sobriety? Tom Longenecker, Retreat Behavioral Health, brings his background in both th...
Sobriety. Helping Others Helps. - Joi Honer, Retreat Behavioral Health
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joi Honer understands that the key to maintaining a sober life lies in helping others do the same. Service is the topic this time on the Behavioral Co...
Conquering Clutter. Beth Lennon, Destination Decluttered.
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Lennon (Destination Decluttered) is a “clutter whisperer,” adept at helping people declutter their homes and often their minds as well. Clean...
Addiction Isn’t a Choice. Compassion is Tipping the Pain Scale.
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning documentary filmmaker Greg Williams has been telling the story of addiction and Recovery for years through his work in “Anonymous Peop...
Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery - Char Talmadge & Becky Dymond
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sadly, the buying and selling of human beings is still a tragic fact of life. Battling the Human Trafficking of women for the sex trade is what Char T...
Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction - Maia Szalzvitz
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Steve Martorano in this captivating episode of the Behavioral Corner as he delves into a crucial conversation with Maia Szalavitz, journalis...
Home For The Holidays - Renny Affoumado & Gloria Gallagher
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Tis the Season to be jolly,” for most, it’s no problem. For others, the holidays can trigger a deep feeling of stress, anxiety, and even depres...
Addiction: Its Cost and the Road Back. Gordy Hiltz
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All stories of addiction and recovery are the same -- except they’re all different, too. Gordy Hiltz shares his story with us this time on the Corne...
Problem Gambling. Know when to hold 'em. Know when to fold 'em.
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Compulsive gambling, it’s a Bad Bet. Josh Ercole, Executive Director, Council on Compulsive Gambling of PA, joins us this time on The Behavioral Cor...
The ABDs of Mood Disorders. Anxiety, Bi-Polar, and Depression.
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on the Behavioral Corner, Tom Longenecker, a clinical supervisor with Retreat Behavioral Health, takes us through the “ups and downs” of...
Kids and Competition. Healthy or toxic? - Brian Hayes
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kids and competition. Is it important to win or just to compete? Brain Hayes is raising AND coaching his sons. He shares his insights with us on man...
Surviving Suicide. The People Left Behind.
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Tinsley-Puma lost both her mother and her husband to suicide. This time on the Corner, she joins us to describe her slow, difficult journey towa...
Veterans. Out of sight. Out of mind?
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PTSD, homelessness, and trauma are just a few of the difficulties facing our service veterans. Brigadier General (Retired) Richard B. Dix joins us to ...
Trauma and PTSD. Veterans and First Responders are often the victims of both. Matthew Marin
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Marin has seen his share of horrors. As a veteran, then as a police officer, Matthew knows the travails, trauma, and PTSD that result. The Beh...
Neuropsychiatric Care and TMS Therapy - Dr. Jonathan Beatty
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jonathan Beatty, Wave Treatment Centers of Philadelphia, is treating addiction in exciting ways. Exploring underutilized therapies for addiction, ...
Anti-Bullying - Center for Safe Schools - Leah Galkowski
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Building a safe, nurturing school environment often begins with stopping bullying. Anti-bullying. This time on the Behavioral Corner.The Behavioral ...
Bear Crawl Marathon - James Boria
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, or what’s a heaven for?" Just ask James Boria.James Boria believes setting limits is goo...
Substance Abuse and the Road to Recovery - Alex Penn
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are many paths back from addiction. This is Alex Penn’s story.The Behavioral Corner Podcast is made possible by Retreat Behavioral Health. Lea...
What is Reiki? Hands that Heal. - Stephanie Palmer
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reiki arrived from Japan almost a century ago. Using the body’s own “energy,” Reiki has been beneficial in stress management, pain relief as wel...
Meditation. Deep Breath In. Long Breath Out. - Dr. Don McCown
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Folks go to college to gain specific skills. At The Center for Contemplative Studies, West Chester University, these include meditation and mindfulnes...
Acupuncture 101. Everything Old is New Again. - Dr. Carla Cassler
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trauma can be treated in many ways, including acupuncture. Join us this time on the Behavioral Corner as we hear from Dr. Carla Cassler from Acupunctu...
What is Crystal Healing? Here are the Stone-Cold Facts - Lauren Blackford
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety, depression, or pain management. Maybe the answer can be found in crystal therapy.The Behavioral Corner Podcast is made possible by Retreat Be...
Back to School. What to expect. How to Prepare.
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Callahan, Chief Nursing Officer from Retreat Behavioral Health, joins us on the Corner with all the COVID-19 related info as the kids get read...
Covid’s Collateral Damage - Reed Alexander
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One day the virus will be gone, but its impact on our mental health will remain. Business Insider journalist Reed Alexander (aka, iCarly’s Nevel Pap...
Ten years and counting. Retreat Behavioral Health’s anniversary. A decade of care, treatment, and recovery.
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Retreat Behavioral Health is ten years old. We celebrate with them with guests Peter Schorr, Maggie Hunt, Samantha Osterlof, and Dave Bontempo. You’...
Anatomy of a Toxic Relationship - Erin Riley
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Riley fell in love…with the wrong man. The next 15 years would be filled with confusion, heartbreak, anger, and betrayal, all fueled by tox...
“Free Britney.” Guardianships. Everything you need to know this time on the Behavioral Corner.
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A pop star’s fans clamor for her freedom from the clutches of a court-appointed guardian. The fallout of the Britney Spears case has shined a light ...
30Amp's Backstage Mental and Health Services. - Andy Hurwitz
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Musicians create music that makes us feel better. But who helps them with their health and well-being? Andy Hurwitz does this through his non-profit 3...
Advice when you find yourself in an emotional hole. Stop digging and get help. - Hadassa Delhomme
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Depression? Anxiety? It’s often helpful when looking for advice to ask someone who’s been there, done that. Hadassa Delhomme is just such a pers...
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment - Ed Mahon
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health and substance abuse treatment are stated priorities of the government in Pennsylvania. How well are they doing? Join us on the Behaviora...
Substance Abuse, Relapse, and Recovery - Donna Howard
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After 17 years sober Donna Howard relapsed. She stumbled but did not fall. Donna shares her story of substance abuse, relapse, and recovery this time ...
Hypnosis. Hype or helpful? - Dr. Steve Eichel
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you think you know about hypnosis, “look into my eyes.” Join us and our guest, Dr. Steve Eichel, board licensed and certified psychologist, for...
LGBTQ+ Issues - Tyrone Best
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For many, coming out to your loved ones is often a difficult decision. For Tyrone Best, our guest this time on the Behavioral Corner, being queer ...
Philadelphia Rock Radio Denny Somach & Anita Gevinson
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The hills are alive with the sound of … As we emerge from over a year without live music, World Music Day arrives. To note this celebration of musi...
What happens after a traumatic event? Often it’s PTSD -- Pat Bondurant
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PTSD. Post-traumatic stress disorder has been a large part of Pat Bondurant’s life and career. Join us on the Behavioral Corner as she tells us her ...
The ABC’s of LSD. Psychedelic Therapy - Kyle Buller
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Buller had a near-death experience that changed the direction of his life. Searching for the meaning of his brush with eternity led him to the fi...
Pat Croce loves a challenge. Cancer may have met its match.
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From building a Championship Philadelphia 76er’s basketball team to hunting for buried pirate treasure, Pat Croce has lived an outsized life. Settin...
Cops in America. A hard job gets harder. - Wil Altera
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wil Altera is a career law enforcement officer with a unique perspective on police work. Officer Altera joins us on the Corner this time to explain th...
Peter Schorr & Ken Kosza
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Schorr and Ken Kosza from Retreat Behavioral Health join us on our 50th episode. Our underwriter partners will paint a broad picture highlightin...
“Model Citizen” Author Joshua Mohr
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All stories of substance abuse and recovery are the same, except they’re different. Josh Mohr’s memoir “Model Citizen” proves the point. An ho...
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Bitcoin*
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
*But Were Afraid To Ask Few things can disturb our behavioral health more often than money. Do I have enough? Can I save more? How should I plan for ...
Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Legend Wins in Overtime - Chris Therien
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Philadelphia Flyer Chris Therien joins us this time on The Behavioral Corner. Chris relates his battles on and off the ice and shows us there i...
Keep Calm. We’re talking stress. - Dr. Michele Finneran
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michele Finneran takes stress, in all its varieties, very seriously. Dr. Finneran helps her patients manage stress and has helped many first responder...
History? This time it’s all about “Her Story.” - Kalela Williams
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s called “history” for a reason. The role of women in this story is often slighted, while the role of black women is almost nonexistent.Kalel...
Highs and Lows of Bipolar Disorder - Tanya Ruhl
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all have our “ups and downs.” So does Tanya Ruhl. Only her moods often swing dramatically, from very high to crushingly low. Tanya, Communicati...
Overcoming PTSD through Art - Karmai Alexander
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Karmai Alexander knows first hand the damage trauma can cause. She also knows trauma and its aftermath can be overcome. Karmai found relief from her P...
Nikki Soda loved basketball. Her toughest opponent turned out to be alcohol.
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki Soda had “game.” An elite athlete growing up in a supportive middle-class family, Nikki was the golden girl, a competitor who loved to win. ...
Yoga and Cancer - Suzanne Miller
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cancer arrived in Suzanne Miller’s life with a cruel vengeance. As she and her family dealt with her husband’s diagnosis, Suzanne discovered her o...
DNA Tests, Race, and Ancestors - Wendy Roth
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ads promise to tell “the story of your family” through genetic tracing. The results can be surprising. When it comes to gene tracing or racial...
Racial Disparities in Mental Health Services - Jackie James & Germano Kimbro
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How large is the mental health crisis in general, and how much larger is it in minority communities? These are the questions answered this time on the...
Hip Hop Culture and the Art of the Hustle - TJ Griffin
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When TJ Griffin decided he had something to share with at-risk kids, he didn't look for them to come to him. He went to them, in "the hood.&...
From Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit to struggles with substance abuse AJ Daulerio’s been there, done that.
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the story of Icarus, who flew too high and crashed to earth. So does AJ Daulerio. As the editor of the wildly successful website “Deadsp...
Racism and Social Work - R.A. Sexton
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Issues surrounding race continue to trouble our society, and no group is more aware of this than social workers. Race and racism are often at the cent...
Food Addictions and The 12-Step Program - Dr. Rhona Epstein
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when food becomes an addiction? Nothing good, that’s for sure. But there is help for folks with severe eating disorders, and Dr. Rhona ...
Karl Muehter
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All stories of substance abuse are the same...except they’re different. That’s true for Karl Muehter, our guest on the Behavioral Corner this time...
Dr. Steve Eichel
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are cults merely social groups with unusual beliefs and behaviors, or are they something more complex and dangerous? Dr.Steven Eichel is our guest on ...
Tom Longenecker
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Money,” as the saying goes, “makes the world go round,” right? Can it also be useful in fighting substance abuse? Some people are trying just...
2020, that was the year...
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
30 episodes later. The boys on “The Corner” look back at that “Annus Horribilis,” 2020 and ahead to what we’ll be talking about to hanging o...
Dr. Ted Fallon
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maintaining family harmony can be a tricky business, never more than during the time of COVID. Join us on this edition of the Behavioral Corner with D...
Matt Bloom
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You know you’ve got a gambling problem when you lose the entire wedding budget gambling at your bachelor party. That’s what happened to Matt Bloom...
Fergie Carey and Patrick Iselin
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fergie Cary and Patrick Iselin are in the “people business.” As owners/ operators of several restaurants and legendary Philadelphia pubs, they are...
Liz Spikol
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Liz Spikol joins us on the Behavioral Corner this time. Liz has a fantastic story of her battles with mental illness over the years and her eve...
Grace Shober and Maggie Hunt
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You know the song....” It’s the most wonderful time of the year.”? It’s in all those car commercials. Sometimes it’s even true. The holidays...
Vito Baldini
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So when stuff is not going the way it ought to, what can we do about them? How does change happen? That's what we're going to be talking abo...
Rodney Thorne
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Veterans Day is reserved yearly to honor the nation's veterans. But there's more to it than merely thanking them for their service. Rodney T...
Bill Stauffer
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Stauffer spent a lifetime advocating for substance abuse sufferers, and he hasn't allowed the pandemic to get in his way. Bill's with u...
Govan Martin, III
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Well, some good news on the Behavioral Corner this time, the year 2020 is almost over. As this nasty year runs its course, we're going to take a ...
Tim Whitaker
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Whitaker is the Executive Director of The Mighty Writers. They're an organization that teaches kids to write. So, what does writing have to d...
Melissa Callahan
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Callahan, Chief of Nursing for Retreat Behavioral Health, joins us this week on the Corner with a “state of the pandemic “ report. Where a...
Will Erdman
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will Erdman has battled his way through substance abuse more than once. His story can be a lesson for anyone else caught in the grip of addiction. Wil...
Lauren Sisler
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a 3 AM phone call shatters all your illusions of a happy family life? Lauren Sisler, a sports journalist, received such a call and ...
Sara Thomson
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As National Recovery Month continues, we’re joined on the Behavioral Corner by Sara Thompson of the S.E. Pennsylvania Council. Sara describes the co...
Rebecca B.
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All stories of substance abuse and recovery are the same, except they’re different as well. Each is unique in its way, and Rebecca B is with us this...
Philadelphia Eagles Broadcaster Merrill Reese
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's September on the Behavioral Corner. We'll be wearing jackets pretty soon. Football looms as well. The question is, does it matter? Is f...
Darnell Hinton
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Darnell Hinton didn’t wait for someone else to show him how to make a difference. He just did it; with his iPhone, a handful of friends, and $42, he...
Clayton Ruley
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“First, do no harm.” This motto has been the foundation of medical care for millennia, but what about “harm” that’s already happening? How...
Katie Newman
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Newman is a member in good standing of the millions of people who have struggled with and eventually overcome substance abuse. She’s proof tha...
Kathryn Thomas
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you go from hunting submarines as a Navy helicopter pilot to instructing prison inmates in yoga? It’s an interesting story alright and our gu...
Philadelphia Phillies Director of Fun & Games, John Brazer
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Brazer may have the coolest job in the world. He’s the Director of “Fun & Games“ for the Philadelphia Phillies. What’s that like duri...
Phil Anastasia
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the coronavirus pandemic threatens to keep our schools closed this fall we take a look at whether the virus will dim the lights of Friday night.On ...
Jenny Delacruz
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When things go bump in the night how often have you heard a small voice ask “ mommy, can I sleep with you tonight?” When Jenny Delacruz heard her ...
Joi Honer
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joi Honer, Senior Director of Alumni and Community Engagement for Retreat Behavioral Health. She joins us with her insights into substance abuse and t...
Honorable John F. White, Jr.
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hon. John White, Jr. has spent the better part of his entire life in service to his community. That work continues in his role as President/CEO of The...
Melissa Callahan
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Callahan has, in a sense, been preparing for a pandemic her entire professional life. As Chief Nursing Officer at Retreat Behavioral Health, s...
Talking Eagles, Phillies, and COVID-19 with Ray Didinger
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being a sports fan can be many things; joyous, desperate, miserable, and transcendent. But how important is watching sports to our mental well being? ...
Bruce Warren
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Warren has loved music ever since he can remember. He also believes in his soul that music can heal. As program director for Philadelphia's...
Peter Schorr
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Schorr has devoted his life to providing people with quality healthcare in both the addiction and mental health areas. As founder, President a...
Electric Factory Concerts Promoter Larry Magid
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
PT Barnum has nothing on Larry Magid. As one of the nation’s premier concert promoters Larry has sold more tickets and brought more people together ...