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4 mental health experts team up to bring you practical tools for overcoming mental health challenges. More info at TheBrainPeoplePodcast.com

Beautiful Minds Wellness


    • May 5, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 106 EPISODES

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    The Brain People Podcast is an exceptional podcast that delves into the complex world of mental health in a way that is both informative and easily understood. As someone who has struggled with mental health issues, I have found this podcast to be a valuable resource for gaining insight and understanding into my own mind. The hosts of the podcast are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their subject matter, and it shows in the quality of content they produce.

    One of the best aspects of The Brain People Podcast is its ability to pack a wealth of information into short episodes. Each episode is well-structured and concise, providing listeners with practical takeaways that can be applied to their own lives. The hosts have a remarkable talent for breaking down complicated concepts and explaining them in a clear and accessible manner. This makes the podcast incredibly valuable for individuals who may not have extensive knowledge or experience in the field of mental health.

    Another aspect that sets this podcast apart is the diversity of topics discussed. From anxiety and depression to mindfulness and self-care, The Brain People Podcast covers a wide range of subjects related to mental health. This ensures that there is something for everyone, regardless of their specific interests or struggles. Furthermore, the hosts bring on experts in each episode, adding an additional layer of credibility and expertise to their discussions.

    While it is difficult to find any major flaws with this podcast, one minor drawback is its relatively short episode length. While this allows for quick consumption of information, it can also leave listeners wanting more depth on certain topics. However, given the vast amount of ground covered in each episode, it's understandable why longer episodes may not be feasible.

    In conclusion, The Brain People Podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning more about mental health or looking for practical strategies to improve their own well-being. With its knowledgeable hosts, insightful discussions, and wealth of information packed into each episode, this podcast stands out as one of the best resources available in the field of mental health. I highly recommend giving it a listen.



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    Latest episodes from The Brain People Podcast

    104 | Electromagnetic Fields

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 45:55


    In this episode, Dr. Binus and Jonathan Edens have a discussion on what Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) are—and how the frequencies emitted by the electronic devices we use on a daily basis could be effecting our mental health.__

    103 | DBT Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 34:04


    In this episode, Amanda Anguish and Dr. K'dee Crews continue their discussion on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and how to use therapy skills to manage through different emotional triggers.__

    102 | SAM-e

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 39:33


    In this episode, Dr. Binus and Jonathan Edens have a discussion on S-Adenosyl methionine (SAM-e)—and why this molecule/supplement can be an effective alternative to treating depression. __

    101 | Anger Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 43:18


    In this episode, Dr. K'dee Crews and Amanda Anguish have a discussion on anger management and how to practice skills on dealing with bouts of rage and fury.__

    100 | Slow Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 36:15


    In this episode, Jonathan Edens and Amanda Anguish discuss what the concept of slow living is.__

    099 | Psychology of Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 40:12


    In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish discuss the power of persuasion behind the the global marketing industry and how it relates to our mental health.__

    098 | Politics and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 32:08


    In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish discuss the state of our political climate and the deep impacts it can have on our mental health.__

    097 | Complex PTSD Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 42:01


    In this part two of our PTSD series, Dr. Daniel Binus and Dr. K'dee Crews continue their conversation on complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). In this episode, they discuss applicable ways on how to heal from past and current trauma.__

    096 | Complex PTSD Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 43:24


    In this episode, Dr. K'dee Crews and Dr. Daniel Binus discuss what complex post-traumatic stress disorder is (CPTSD), and how it is used to diagnose different kinds of trauma.__

    095 | Melatonin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 46:54


    In this episode, Dr. Binus and Jonathan Edens have a discussion on melatonin—and why this molecule is so important to our sleep and mental health.__

    094 | Mindfulness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 41:52


    In this episode, Jonathan Edens and Dr. K'dee Crews discuss what the concept of mindfulness is and how it can be beneficial in improving awareness in present moment situations.__

    093 | Types of Therapists & Providers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 41:07


    In this episode, Amanda Anguish and Jonathan Edens discuss their roles as mental health providers. In addition, they discuss other occupations in this department and how they contribute to the mental health space.__

    092 | Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 32:43


    In this episode, Amanda Anguish and Dr. Daniel Binus debunk myths about mediation and talk about alternate ways on how to approach mediation.__

    091 | People Pleasing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 50:59


    Are you too nice? Dr. K'dee Crews and Amanda Anguish have a conversation on people pleasing and the effects it has on our relationships with others.__

    090 | Treating Bipolar Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 60:41


    In this episode, Jonathan Edens and Dr. Daniel Binus continue the conversation on the topic of bipolar disorder—discussing wholistic methods on how to treat symptoms of this disorder.__

    089 | Cognitive Process Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 39:14


    In this episode, Amanda Anguish and Dr. K'dee Crews discuss what  Cognitive Process Therapy is and how it used to help people coping with post-traumatic stress disorder.__

    088 | OCD

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 46:35


    Join us as Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish discuss what Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is—as well as therapies to help manage this disorder.__

    087 | Sleep Hygiene

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 45:22


    Join us as Dr. K'dee Crews and Jonathan Edens continue their discussion on sleep. In this episode, they talk about the importance of good sleep etiquette—as well as tips & tricks to help with effective rest.__

    086 | Overview of DBT

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 36:54


    In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Dr. K'dee Crews give an overview on what Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is. In future episodes, we will provide more details and go deeper into this topic.__

    085 | Life-Threatening Sickness | Johanna Loumber-Altamar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 33:32


    In this special guest episode, Johanna Loumber-Altamar shares her story on how a life-threatening illness changed her life.__

    084 | Q&A #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 37:12


    In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Dr. K'dee Crews discuss questions asked by our views. Please feel free to ask questions in the comments and we will follow up with them in future videos!__

    083 | Hydration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 41:48


    In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Jonathan Edens discuss the importance of staying properly hydrated—and why water is essential to our mental health.__

    082 | Breathing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 44:58


    In this episode, Jonathan Edens and Dr. Daniel Binus discuss the importance of breathing and the benefits to our health.__Additional resources about bipolar and mental illness:

    081 | Toxic People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 37:29


    In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish discuss four common character traits that are useful in identifying toxic behavior.__Additional resources about bipolar and mental illness:

    080 | Mental Health Laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 55:31


    In this special guest episode, Barbara O'Neill and Amanda Aguish discuss what the "7 Mental Health Laws" are.__Additional resources about bipolar and mental illness:

    079 | Emotional Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 29:33


    In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish discuss emotional intelligence and how self-awareness of our emotions effects our daily lives.__Additional resources about bipolar and mental illness:

    078 | Bed Rotting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 37:33


    Join Jonathan Edens and Dr. K'dee Crews as they discuss the popularity of bed rotting, and the pros and cons associated with this trend.__Additional resources about bipolar and mental illness:

    076 | CHOOSE LIFE Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 27:31


    Join us for part two as Dr. K'dee Crews and Dr. Daniel Binus continue their discussion on the acronym CHOOSE LIFE.__Additional resources about bipolar and mental illness:

    075 | CHOOSE LIFE Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 38:40


    In this episode, Dr. K'dee Crews and Dr. Daniel Binus discuss what the acronym CHOOSE LIFE means. They will break down each letter and the mental health principles associated with it. __Additional resources about bipolar and mental illness:

    074 | Healthy & Unhealthy Coping Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 42:29


    In this episode, Jonathan Edens and Amanda Anguish discuss coping habits and the different ways we exhibit these traits both positively and negatively.__Join the new Overcoming Depression & Anxiety online program starting April 2, 2024

    073 | Maintaining Balance and Sanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 33:53


    In todays special guest episode, leadership coach Steve Seay and Dr. Daniel Binus discuss effective ways to establish a balanced lifestyle given the different stressors and responsibilities that we come across in our daily lives.__Join the new Overcoming Depression & Anxiety online program starting April 2, 2024

    072 | From Global Marketer to Life & Health Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 25:33


    In todays special guest episode, life and health coach, Mariola Porras, shares with us her testimony on how she made a life changing decision to quit her successful career as a global marketer for large corporations, and in turn choosing an alternative path to give back by helping others.__Join the new Overcoming Depression & Anxiety online program starting April 2, 2024

    071 | Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 26:32


    In todays episode, Amanda Anguish and Dr. K'dee Crews discuss the importance of sleep, and how effective resting is essential to mental and body health.__Join the new Overcoming Depression & Anxiety online program starting March 5th, 2024

    070 | Dry Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 38:33


    In todays episode, Dr. Daniel Binus and Amanda Anguish discuss the trend of January dry time and the benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle.__Join the new Overcoming Depression & Anxiety online program starting March 5th, 2024

    069 | Marriage & Fighting Fair

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 39:29


    In todays episode, Dr. Jonathan and Edens and Dr. Amanda Anguish discuss different communication methods that we can apply in marriage as it relates to mental health and more.__✨ Click the link for FREE access to Dr. Binus' e-course on Psychiatric Medications - https://beautiful-minds-wellness.teachable.com/p/psychiatric-medications-with-dr-binus

    068 | Finances and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 39:01


    Special guest, Justin Goodwin, shares his experience of how he reached financial freedom by age 39. Tune into a special episode on how he was able to achieve this life long goal, and his tips and tricks on getting there.__✨ Click the link for FREE access to Dr. Binus' e-course on Psychiatric Medications - https://beautiful-minds-wellness.teachable.com/p/psychiatric-medications-with-dr-binus

    067 | Overcoming depression and anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 45:06


    Tune into a special episode of the Brain People Podcast where Jonathan Edens gets the chance to talk with a graduate of IOP, Tanner Sharp. Tanner shares his journey battling depression and anxiety, a traumatic brain injury, and how he was able to turn his mental health journey into helping others around him, working as a life coach himself.__✨ Click the link for FREE access to Dr. Binus's e-course on Psychiatric Medications - https://beautiful-minds-wellness.teachable.com/p/psychiatric-medications-with-dr-binus

    066 | Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 34:05


    Welcome back to the Brain People Podcast! As it was recently Thanksgiving, Dr. K'dee Elsen and Dr. Daniel Binus will discuss gratitude. Why should it be cultivated? And how significant is it for our mental health? These are just a couple of the questions that will be answered in this episode. ✨ Click the link for FREE access to Dr. Binus's e-course on Psychiatric Medications - https://beautiful-minds-wellness.teachable.com/p/psychiatric-medications-with-dr-binus

    The Brain People Podcast: 065 | Forgiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 28:14


    Continuing from the last episode, K'dee Crews and Amanda Anguish discuss helpful ways on how to forgive.__✨ Click the link for FREE access to Dr. Binus' e-course on Psychiatric Medications - https://beautiful-minds-wellness.teachable.com/p/psychiatric-medications-with-dr-binus

    064 | Resentment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 31:48


    In this episode, K'dee Crews and Amanda Anguish discuss the harmful impacts of holding resentment towards those in our life circles.__✨ Click the link for FREE access to Dr. Binus' e-course on Psychiatric Medications - https://beautiful-minds-wellness.teachable.com/p/psychiatric-medications-with-dr-binus

    063 | Managing ADHD Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 35:04


    Join Dr. Binus and Dr. Edens as they discuss proactive ways and methods on how to effectively manage A.D.H.D. in  a person's life.__✨ Click the link for FREE access to Dr. Binus's e-course on Psychiatric Medications - https://beautiful-minds-wellness.teachable.com/p/psychiatric-medications-with-dr-binus

    062 | Core Beliefs Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 38:40


    What we believe about ourselves, about others, and about life ends up being the basis for everything else we believe. Join us in this second episode of a two part series on core beliefs. Dr. Binus and Dr. K'dee Elsen will be examining these core beliefs, determining what kinds of beliefs are healthy, and which ones should be left behind. ✨ Click the link for FREE access to Dr. Binus's e-course on Psychiatric Medications - https://beautiful-minds-wellness.teachable.com/p/psychiatric-medications-with-dr-binus

    061 | Core Beliefs Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 28:21


    What we believe about ourselves, about others, and about life ends up being the basis for everything else we believe. In this episode of the Brain People Podcast, Dr. Binus and Dr. K'dee Elsen will be examining these core beliefs, determining what kinds of beliefs are healthy, and which ones should be left behind. ✨ Click the link for FREE access to Dr. Binus's e-course on Psychiatric Medications - https://beautiful-minds-wellness.teachable.com/p/psychiatric-medications-with-dr-binus

    060 | Understanding ADHD Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 31:55


    An estimated 8.7 million adults in the US struggle with ADHD. Join Dr. Binus and Jonathan Edens as they start off this two-part series with an overview of what ADHD really is, and later diving into some important topics related to it. ✨ Click the link for FREE access to Dr. Binus's e-course on Psychiatric Medications - https://beautiful-minds-wellness.teachable.com/p/psychiatric-medications-with-dr-binus

    059 | Compassion Fatigue

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 39:21


    In this week's episode, our beloved brain people will cover an often overlooked symptom in our study of mental health. Join Dr. K'dee Elsen and Dr. Daniel Binus as they discuss compassion fatigue; what is its relevance, how can we define it, and how can we prevent it?✨ Click the link for FREE access to Dr. Binus's e-course on Psychiatric Medications - https://beautiful-minds-wellness.teachable.com/p/psychiatric-medications-with-dr-binus

    058 | Language Around Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 34:07


    In this episode Amanda Anguish and K'dee Elsen highlight the importance of being intentional with our language, especially as it relates to mental health. Learn how our words influence our identity and how language can be used as a catalyst for positive change in ourselves and those around us.✨ Click the link for FREE access to Dr. Binus's e-course on Psychiatric Medications - https://beautiful-minds-wellness.teachable.com/p/psychiatric-medications-with-dr-binus

    057 | Pros and Cons of Supplements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 29:23


    Join Dr. Daniel Binus and Jonathan Edens as they discuss the pros and cons of supplements. This episode takes a dive into the supplement industry as well as provides insights on how supplements can be best used to optimize health.✨ Supplements by Beautiful Minds - https://www.beautifulmindslabs.com/

    056 | Ambiguous Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 34:28


    Tune into this episode of the Brain People podcast where Dr. Daniel Binus joins experiential grief expert Stephanie Sarazin to share her wisdom through her research and own experience with ambiguous grief. ✨ Get to Know Stephanie & Order Your Copy of "Soulbroken" - https://stephaniesarazin.com/

    055 | The Best Supplements for Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 41:31


    Tune in to this episode with Dr. Daniel Binus and Jonathan Edens as they share what supplements are effective for anxiety as well as where you can get them so you too can experience the benefits.  ✨ Mindful Relaxation Supplement - https://www.beautifulmindslabs.com/

    054 | Communication & Conflict Resolution: Improving Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 53:29


    In this episode K'dee Elsen sits down with Jonathan Edens to discuss the importance of effective communication and how it can be used to resolve conflicts.  ✨ Feeling Good Together by David Burns, M.D. - https://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Good-Together-Troubled-Relationships/dp/0767920821

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