With more than three decades of leading innovation at the intersection of healthcare and technology, John Trimmer has built a career centered on improving lives through smarter systems of care. He is an accomplished healthcare and technology executive with leadership experience spanning behavioral health, digital health innovation, and venture development. As CEO and Co-Founder of OptimaCare360, he is pioneering evidence-based, tech-enabled approaches to substance use treatment and behavioral health access. John believes that healing isn’t just clinical — it’s human. Technology should bring us closer to that truth, not further away. On this episode of Watching Mental Health, we’re talking about rebuilding trust in the American healthcare system, why quality in healthcare means consistency—not complexity, and what’s missing in behavioral healthcare integration.

Dr. Eugene Lipov is a leading expert in treating post-traumatic stress and the pioneer of using Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) to alleviate PTSD/ PTSI symptoms. Inspired by his own family’s struggles with trauma, he has dedicated his career to restoring hope for those affected. In 2006, he adapted SGB—an FDA-approved procedure since the 1970's for pain and circulation disorders—as a breakthrough PTSD/PTSI treatment. A sought-after authority, Dr. Lipov testified in 2010 before the U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, published extensively in leading medical journals, and been featured in major outlets including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fox National News and NBC. On this episode of Watching Mental Health, we are talking trauma, PTSD/PTSI, why science matters when it comes to treating these symptoms, and how advanced brain imaging proves trauma is a biological injury.

Beth Flory is the Chief Executive Officer of S.A.F.E. House, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence. She holds a master's degree in human resource management and a SHRM-CP designation, which guides her trauma-informed approach to leadership. Beth is passionate about fostering resilience, emotional safety, and empowerment—both within her team and among the survivors S.A.F.E. House serves. On this episode of Watching Mental Health, we’re talking trauma. Releasing trauma, managing secondary post-traumatic stress, and living after trauma happens.

Dr. Ross Ellenhorn is a thought leader on helping individuals diagnosed with psychiatric and substance-use issues recover in their own communities, outside of hospital or residential settings. He is the founder, owner, and CEO of a robust community integration program in the United States and gives talks and seminars to mental health agencies, psychiatric hospitals, and addiction programs in the United States and Europe. Today, on Watching Mental Health, we are going to break down his thoughts on community treatment versus inpatient settings, and what’s missing in mental health treatment across the country.

Lorie Wu is a transformation expert, CEO of Reset Your Mind 1111, and author of "The Emotional Surgeon" who specializes in helping professionals break free from toxic patterns and create abundant lives. She developed her revolutionary mind-body-soul healing methodology that combines NLP, TimeLine Therapy, MindShifting, Human Design, Energy Healing, and Bioenergetic Technology. On this episode, we are breaking down how to break from toxic cycles to move into abundant living.

Get ready, we’re bringing Bianca McCall back to the show! Bianca is a retired professional basketball player, TED Speaker, and mental health expert, and she’s joining us on Watching Mental Health this Wednesday! She is now the host of the Wealth League Podcast and Inventor of ECQO™, the first-ever suite of voice-based conversational AI companions rooted in existential psychology and digital wellness. On this episode, we are talking about her latest work, the impact she’s making in the Las Vegas community, and AI and mental health—a hot-button issue these days. It’s going to be a great episode!

Ginger Allen is the Chief Joy Officer and founder of Your Medical Liaison, a full-service marketing agency with offices in Las Vegas and Miami. With over 25 years of experience, she helps medical practices grow through joyful, strategic marketing. Ginger is President of the Florida Medical Association Alliance and host of The Functional and Integrative Medicine Podcast for Providers. She also co-authored the best-selling Everyday Women’s Guide to Doing What You Love. On this episode of Watching Mental Health, we are going to talk about her journey as a female entrepreneur, the mental health challenges she’s overcome, and why it’s so important to do what you love in both life and business.

Andrew P. Darby, LCSW-C, is the Executive Director of Darby Integrative Counseling, a premier psychotherapy group practice serving clients & couples across DC, MD, VA, FL, and CA. Renowned for boutique, deeply personalized care, Andrew and his team integrate EMDR, IFS, mind-body, and advanced trauma work to help clients heal from anxiety, addiction, and relationship challenges. Andrew is a leader in mental health addictions support, and also provides specialized coaching and consulting for professionals and therapy practice owners nationwide.

As co-host of the upcoming “Resilient U” podcast, he’s on a mission to transform how therapy is experienced and on this episode of Watching Mental Health, we will talk about how he is changing the therapy game across the country.