Category Archives: Healing Talk Radio Show

Healing Talk radio show, hosted by Diana Hoffman, explores mental health, therapy topics, research, relationships and psychology subjects.

Martin Tyner Shares a Lifetime Dedicated to Wildlife Rescue

By the age of 13 Martin Tyner was skilled enough at raising orphaned baby birds that the local game warder brought him an orphaned red-tailed hawk to raise–the first of many animals delivered by the game warden.    A few … Continue reading

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The Guardians of Innocence: A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Children from Pornography

   “Mary Muller has written “the most complete, comprehensive work on the subject of protecting children from the dangers of pornography that I have ever read…” –Mark B. Kastleman, author of The Drug of the New Millennium. What are some signs that … Continue reading

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Deborah Livingston on Strand of Pearls

Once in a while we take notice of an individual who has developed the ability to create beauty from ashes, who can take tremendous hardships and turn them into growth and discovery.  Deborah Livingston, whom I will interview this week … Continue reading

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Overcoming Pornography Addiction: “The Language of Recovery”

In the opening pages of his book, The Language of Recovery, Gordon Bruin states  “During the years I have spent in clinical practice, I have never dealt with anyone who feels more emotional torment and suffering than those struggling with … Continue reading

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Joshua Weed–Homosexual, Active LDS, Happily Married to His Wife

In June of this year, Joshua Weed precipitated a major internet controversy when he posted a blog entry stating that he is homosexual (not bisexual–he is attracted only to men) that he is an active member of the LDS church, … Continue reading

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Janene Baadsgaard on Healing From Abuse

    Guest author Janene Baadsgaard talks about her newest book, “Healing From Abuse,” and her own personal experiences of recovery. Janene’s book raises awareness about the nature and prevalence of abuse. The book particularly emphasizes domestic violence and emotional … Continue reading

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Increasing Closeness Through Validating Feelings

I am always looking for books that are outstanding, readable self-help guides that clients and friends can use to progress quickly through commonchallenges. My all time favorite book in this category is Joy and Gary Lundberg’s book,  I Don’t Have to … Continue reading

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Marriage is Ordained of God, but Who Came Up With Dating?

Diana Hoffman, Licensed Professional Counselor, Trauma Specialist and owner of Lightspring counseling Center will interview guest Chas Hathaway about his book “Marriage is Ordained of God—but Who Invented Dating? For young people with traditional values, navigating the dating world in … Continue reading

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Lloyd Dison, Hypnotist, on the Power of the Mind

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What every American needs to Know About Stroke Recovery

Every year 700,000 Americans suffer a stroke every year. Approximately 85% of these individuals survive the stroke, but 75% of stroke victims are left with disabilities ranging from mild to very severe. Disabilities resulting from stroke can have a devastating … Continue reading

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The Cortisol Balance: Why We Need Enough of This Hormone (but not too Much)

According to Michael Cutler MD, guest on this week’s Healing Talk Radio program, a great deal of information, research and public education has focused on the harmful effects of excessively high cortisol levels.   However, there has been significantly less focus … Continue reading

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Interview with Dr. Maggie Phillips on her new book, Freedom From Pain

The link between chronic pain and emotional trauma is a powerful and often-overlooked key to recovery for pain patients. As research on chronic pain continues to unfold, Maggie Phillips (Healing the Divided Self, and Finding the Energy to Heal) and … Continue reading

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From Those “Crazy Alternatives” to “The New Mainstream”: What Research Shows About Holistic Mental Health

This week’s program of Healing Talk will feature an interview with Dr. Jacob Hess.   Dr. Hess is a psychologist, writer, and research director at Utah Youth Village, a nonprofit for abused children and families in crisis.  Dr. Hess has … Continue reading

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Ron Cottle: Transcending Bipolar Disorder

Ron Cottle was a successful businessman and a popular public speaker, receiving numerous awards both for his career achievements and his generous service to the community. Then he developed the symptoms of bipolar disorder, a disabling and serious condition, manifesting … Continue reading

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The Childhood Bipolar Controversy

If your child has been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder within the last fifteen years, get a second  opinion. This is the advice showing up on more and more mental health information sites.   And with good reason. In the years … Continue reading

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Maintaining Closeness in Your Marriage with Guest Host Marilee VanWagenen

This week’s broadcast of the Healing Talk segment of Prime Time Health will feature guest host Marilee VanWagenen, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. After many years of counseling couples, as well as experiencing, nurturing and strengthening her own marriage of 40 … Continue reading

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New Insights into Autism

Autism rates have been rising dramatically for several decades. A recent report published by the CDC shows a 78 % increase over just 8 years, with autism now affecting 1 in every 88 children.  (Prevalence in Autism Studies)  Utah has … Continue reading

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Essential Fathers

Boys need fathers to teach them how to be men. Girls need fathers to affirm their transition into womanhood, and to teach them trust and attachment with a male figure. Both genders need fathers to teach them independence, discipline, self-reliance, … Continue reading

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Welcoming Spirituality into Emotional Healing

In a recent trauma seminar in Salt Lake City a presenter told a story of a cultural practice of spiritual healing. She described a village in which a family had lost an 11 year-old son to illness. The parents were … Continue reading

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Supporting Survivors of Sexual Abuse

  One in four Americans have been victimized by sexual abuse. Girls are more often victimized (one in three females in America have been sexually abused), but the rates for males are only slightly lower, with one in five boys … Continue reading

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