Welcome to Choosing Help: The Mental Health Podcast hosted by Dr. Tracy Stecker. Here, we examine what the research tells us about mental health, why stigma persists, how treatment works, and what supports real recovery. Through expert interviews, evidence‑based discussions, and accessible explanations, this podcast helps listeners understand the evolving world of mental health care. If you’re looking for clarity, knowledge, and grounded guidance, you’re in the right place.
Choosing Help with Tracy Stecker, PhD
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Welcome to Choosing Help: The Mental Health Podcast hosted by Dr. Tracy Stecker. Here, we examine what the research tells us about mental health, why stigma persists, how treatment works, and what supports real recovery. Through expert interviews, evidence‑based discussions, and accessible explanations, this podcast helps listeners understand the evolving world of mental health care. If you’re looking for clarity, knowledge, and grounded guidance, you’re in the right place.
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Recent Episodes
August 14, 2026
Living Beyond Loss with Dr. Robert Neimeyer: Grief, Meaning, and Resilience
<p>What if grief isn't something we "get over," but something we learn to carry?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <strong>Choosing Help </strong>, Dr. Tracy Stecker speaks with internationally recognized grief expert Dr. Robert Neimeyer about the realities of loss, resilience, and healing.</p><p><br></p><p>Together they explore how grief extends far beyond death, why loss changes our identity, how attachment influences mourning, and what it means to maintain a healthy connection with loved ones after they are gone. Dr. Neimeyer also explains when grief becomes complicated, why avoidance can keep us stuck, and how people can grow through grief rather than simply endure it.</p><p><br></p><p>This thoughtful conversation offers practical wisdom and hope for anyone navigating loss or supporting someone who is.</p>
August 12, 2026
Francesca Arnoldy: Grief, Loss, Compassion, and the Courage to Feel
<p>What does it mean to truly grieve?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Dr. Tracy Stecker welcomes community doula, death literacy advocate, and author Francesca Arnoldy for a powerful discussion about grief, loss, mourning, and healing.</p><p><br></p><p>Francesca shares why grief is "boundless and wild," how everyday losses can prepare us for life's most profound heartbreaks, and what it really means to support someone who is grieving. From practical tools and grief rituals to compassionate listening and navigating suicide loss, this conversation offers guidance for anyone facing loss or walking alongside someone who is.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're grieving a loved one, supporting a friend, or seeking a deeper understanding of loss, this episode provides wisdom, validation, and hope.</p>
July 24, 2026
Navy SEAL Don Mann: Growth Through Discomfort, Purpose, and Mental Resilience
<p>Retired Navy SEAL, endurance athlete, and author Don Mann returns to the Choosing Help Podcast for a powerful conversation about pain, resilience, and personal growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, Dr. Tracy Stecker and Don explore why discomfort is often a prerequisite for growth, how purpose can sustain us through hardship, and the mental strategies that help people overcome adversity. Drawing from Navy SEAL training, endurance sports, survival stories, and personal experience, </p><p><br></p><p>Don shares practical insights on visualization, self-talk, gratitude, embracing challenges, and finding the balance between pushing limits and protecting well-being.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is an inspiring reminder that while pain is a natural part of life, resilience can be learned, strengthened, and practiced.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Don Mann: https://usfrogmann.comLearn more about Choosing Help: https://choosinghelp.com</p><p><br></p>
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