{"podcast":{"title":"Mental Health Today Show | Mental Wellness & Overthinking","slug":"mental-health-today-show-mental-wellness-overthinking-2467","podcast_index_feed_id":2467,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/7a9eb6f1-12aa-47ef-a210-df79b8a0c5f3","website_url":"https://www.mentalhealthtodayshow.com","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2026/5/1/11/231249c1-37cc-4679-ab20-d012deb8bccd_mental_health_today_show_podcast_artwork___7_.jpg","author":"John Cordray, LPC | Overthinking & Mental Wellness Expert","episode_count":213,"summary":"Explore burnout prevention, coping with anxiety, and stress wellness on Mental Health Today Show with John Cordray, LPC. This leading mental health podcast combines expert anxiety coping skills, emotional resilience training, and trauma recovery approaches to help you manage stress and overcome mental barriers. John's licensed counselor expertise offers practical calm techniques, mental rewiring insights, and stress coping strategies that fit busy lifestyles. Perfect for professionals seeking actionable mental health advice and proven strategies for anxiety management.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T22:18:20.578628+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mental-health-today-show-mental-wellness-overthinking-2467"},"episode":{"title":"Fixing Mental Wellness Gaps in Medical Clinics w/Robert Smith, MD","slug":"fixing-mental-wellness-gaps-in-medical-clinics-w-robert-smith-md","published_at":"2026-01-05T17:30:05+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mental-health-today-show-mental-wellness-overthinking-2467/fixing-mental-wellness-gaps-in-medical-clinics-w-robert-smith-md","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mental-health-today-show-mental-wellness-overthinking-2467","url":"https://www.mentalhealthtodayshow.com","audio_url":"https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/4b44f4c6-1a65-4f45-b559-e7a8016c3662/stream.mp3","summary":"Mental health problems often go undetected in doctors' offices, leaving burnout-prone professionals without the mental wellness support they need. Dr. Robert C. Smith reveals why mental wellness gaps in primary care exist, how to recognize early warning signs your doctor might miss, and actionable strategies to advocate for your own emotional wellness and the importance of managing anxiety in medical settings. Discover the systems-level barriers preventing mental health care access, and how busy professionals can break through them. Takeaways: Dr. Smith's journey highlights the importance of mental health in medicine. Medical training often neglects mental health education. Empathy is crucial in doctor-patient relationships. Patients often feel unheard and unsupported in their mental health struggles. Integrating mental health training into medical education is essential. Public involvement is necessary to drive change in healthcare. Mental health issues are the most common health conditions faced by patients. Doctors need to be trained to recognize and address mental health issues. The healthcare system must evolve to include mental health care as a priority. Dr. Smith's book aims to raise awareness about the gaps in mental health care. Dr. Robert C. Smith is a nationally recognized leader in evidence-based mental health care and doctor-patient communication. A University Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at Michigan State University, Dr. Smith developed the first patient-centered method to train medical professionals to build strong partnerships with their patients. Throughout his career, Dr. Smith has been honored with numerous awards, including Master recognition from the American College of Physicians and the George Engel Award for Outstanding Res…","meta_description":"Mental health problems often go undetected in doctors' offices, leaving burnout-prone professionals without the mental wellness support they need. Dr. Rob…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2181,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mental-health-today-show-mental-wellness-overthinking-2467/episodes/fixing-mental-wellness-gaps-in-medical-clinics-w-robert-smith-md/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mental-health-today-show-mental-wellness-overthinking-2467/fixing-mental-wellness-gaps-in-medical-clinics-w-robert-smith-md.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}