Rise Above: a Podcast From Rogers Behavioral Health

About Rise Above: a Podcast From Rogers Behavioral Health

Rise Above: a podcast from Rogers Behavioral Health takes listeners on a journey of education and inspiration as we sit down with mental health and addiction experts and past patients who are changing how the world views mental health and addiction.

Publisher

Rogers Behavioral Health

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Apr 2024

Latest episode

6 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Nov 2026

   Emotional Eating Explained: How Stress, Anxiety, and Food Are Connected

   Why do we reach for snacks when we're stressed, anxious, bored, or overwhelmed? In this episode of Rise Above, host Andy Meddaugh sits down with Kathryn Eddingsaas, clinical dietitian at Rogers Behavioral Health, to explore the science and psychology behind emotional eating. You'll learn the difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger, why food can provide temporary comfort during difficult emotions, and how dopamine reinforces emotional eating habits. Kathryn Eddingsaas also explains when emotional eating is a normal part of life, when it may become a concern, and how it can relate to conditions like binge eating disorder. The conversation covers practical strategies for building a healthier relationship with food, including mindfulness, journaling, self-awareness, and developing alternative coping skills. Listeners will also gain insight into warning signs that may indicate professional support could be helpful. Whether you're struggling with stress eating yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers compassionate, evidence-informed guidance to help you better understand emotional eating and take meaningful steps toward emotional wellness.

2. 

   23 Oct 2026

   From OCD Crisis to Recovery: Marissa’s Story of ERP Therapy and Mental Health Healing

   Many people think obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is simply about cleanliness, organization, or routines. But for Marissa, OCD showed up as relentless intrusive thoughts, overwhelming anxiety, and a constant cycle of seeking certainty. In this episode of Rise Above, Marissa shares her deeply personal journey from experiencing her first OCD symptoms as a teenager to receiving treatment that transformed her life. Marissa discusses what intrusive thoughts really feel like for her, how OCD impacted her relationships and daily life, and why evidence-based treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) became critical tools in her recovery. She also opens up about navigating severe mental health challenges, the importance of a strong support system, and learning to live alongside OCD without letting it take control. Whether you're living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or looking to better understand anxiety disorders and mental health treatment, this conversation offers hope, insight, and practical encouragement for the recovery journey. Click here for more of Marissa's story. (https://youtu.be/gZA2oT3D0M4)

3. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Understanding OCD: Common Subtypes, Intrusive Thoughts, and Effective Treatment

   When most people think of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), they picture excessive cleaning or handwashing. But OCD is far more complex than common stereotypes suggest. In this episode of Rise Above, a Podcast from Rogers Behavioral Health, host Andy Meddaugh sits down with Dr. Andrea Hartman, Regional Clinical Director at Rogers Behavioral Health, to explore the many different ways OCD can present itself. Dr. Hartman explains common OCD themes and subtypes, including contamination OCD, harm OCD, moral and religious scrupulosity, perfectionism, checking behaviors, intrusive thoughts, and reassurance-seeking. She also discusses how OCD symptoms can change over time, why many people experience shame or confusion about their symptoms, and how OCD can affect relationships, work, school, and daily life. Most importantly, she shares why Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD, can help people face their fears, reduce compulsions, and reclaim the lives they want to live. Whether you're living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to better understand this often misunderstood mental health condition, this episode offers practical insights and hope for recovery.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

46

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32