Loading...

PODCAST

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health is a fast-paced podcast featuring candid, 10-minute conversations with leaders across the behavioral health field.Hosted by Timothy Zercher, CEO of A-Train Marketing, each episode dives into what’s actually working in marketing, practice growth, and leadership — with a sharp focus on ethics, sustainability, and smart strategy.Designed for behavioral health providers, practice owners, and executive leaders, Tim Talks delivers real insight from real operators shaping the

health & fitness mental health

All Episodes

10:22

Jennifer Riley – Director of Behavioral Health,...

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/10/08

What does it really take to lead meaningful change in behavioral health? On this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Jennifer Riley, LCSW-R, Director of Behavioral Health at Zucker Hillside Hospital, to discuss the realities of leading teams, improving operations, and navigating transformation in complex healthcare organizations. Jennifer shares how her early exposure to mental health shaped her career, why successful change management goes far beyond implement...

en-us

7:57

Kofee L. Mostella, MACM, LICDC - Owner & CEO,...

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/10/06

What happens when compassion becomes the foundation of how you lead and grow? On this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Kofee L. Mostella, MACM, LICDC, Owner and CEO of FocusCare LLC. Drawing on nearly three decades in counseling and behavioral health, Kofee shares how growing up in Youngstown inspired her commitment to community care. She discusses learning to give herself grace as a leader, hiring for integrity and compassion, building trust within teams, a...

en-us

12:47

Dr. Emily Stampone - Director of Clinical Operations,...

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/10/01

What does clinical quality really look like when an ABA organization begins to scale? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Dr. Emily Stampone, BCBA-D and Director of Clinical Operations at Verbal Beginnings, to explore how ABA providers can move beyond compliance and use meaningful outcomes data to improve care. Emily shares her journey from working directly with children as a technician to overseeing clinical quality across hundreds of clients. She expl...

en-us

10:58

Charlene Kurth - COO, Office Puzzle

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/09/29

In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Charlene Kurth, COO of Office Puzzle, to discuss how technology can help ABA practices operate more effectively while keeping people at the center of care. Charlene shares her journey from psychology and business operations into the behavioral health technology space, and how her experience in SaaS and practice management shaped her approach to supporting ABA providers. They explore why successful technology adoption ...

en-us

11:57

Nicole Stewart - BCBA, ADHD Expert & Behavioral...

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/09/24

Does ABA always need to mean 20, 30, or 40 hours a week? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy Zercher sits down with Nicole Stewart to explore what ABA can look like when providers step outside the traditional model. Nicole shares how she found behavior analysis, why she began questioning the standard high-intensity approach, and how lower-dosage, individualized care can open the door to people who may otherwise go without behavioral support. She shares the story of workin...

en-us

9:34

Nadine Wilches, LCSW, CIMHP - Founder & CEO, MindArch...

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/09/22

What if we could prevent mental health crises instead of waiting for them to happen? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Nadine Wilches, Founder and CEO of MindArch Health, to explore a different approach to mental healthcare: prevention. After 20 years working in behavioral health and crisis care, Nadine began questioning why so many systems focus on responding to crises rather than addressing the conditions that contribute to them. She sha...

en-us

9:50

Dr. Susan Swim – Executive Director, Now I See a...

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/09/22

What changes when mental health care sees the person before the diagnosis? On this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Dr. Susan Swim, Executive Director of the Now I See a Person Institute, along with Christina and Ashley, for a conversation about human connection, dignity, trauma, and alternative approaches to mental health care. Dr. Swim reflects on more than four decades in the field and why her work has increasingly focused on moving beyond labels and path...

en-us

9:43

Meaghan Timko - Chief Operating Officer, Gradual...

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/09/03

What does it take to grow an ABA organization without sacrificing trust, quality, or clinical integrity? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Meaghan Timko, Chief Operating Officer at Gradual Behavioral Health, to discuss the evolution of ABA, the growing accountability facing the industry, and why ethical leadership matters more than ever. Meaghan shares her perspective on building trust with families, payers, and communities, leading with radical cando...

en-us

8:50

Mike Fidgeon - CEO, Hillcrest Family Services

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/09/01

What does it take to lead a behavioral health organization through growth, transformation, and constant change without losing sight of the people you serve? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Mike Fidgeon, CEO of Hillcrest Family Services, to explore the leadership lessons Mike has gained from more than 30 years in behavioral healthcare. Mike shares why mission and financial sustainability aren't competing priorities, how better communication creates s...

en-us

14:00

Landria Seals Green – Founder & CEO, ExcelPrep

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/08/27

What happens when behavioral health organizations start treating their employees as their most important clients? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Landria Seals Green, Founder & CEO of ExcelPrep, to explore what it really takes to build organizations where both the people receiving services and the professionals providing them can thrive. Landria shares the personal experiences that led her to build ExcelPrep, why dignity should be at the center ...

en-us

8:40

Marla Schneider – Founder & CEO, Iridescent Behavior...

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/08/25

In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Marla Schneider, Founder and CEO of Iridescent Behavior Support Services, to discuss what it really takes to support individuals with developmental disabilities and the people who care for them every day. Marla shares how a major personal health experience changed the way she sees disability, dignity, and the importance of making people feel seen. She also explains why behavioral support can’t stop with the individual...

en-us

14:19

Dennis "Denny" Morrison, PhD - Chief Clinical...

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/08/11

What does responsible AI actually look like in behavioral health? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy Zercher sits down with Dennis "Denny" Morrison, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer at Eleos Health, to explore how AI can reduce the burden on clinicians without replacing the human side of care. Denny shares his journey from aspiring musician to behavioral health leader, why ambient AI is one of the most promising technologies he has seen in his career, and how organizations ca...

en-us

10:51

Anthony Netkovick – Director of Behavioral Health...

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/08/04

What does it take to build a behavioral health program the right way from the ground up? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy Zercher sits down with Anthony Netkovick, Director of Behavioral Health at OneWell Health Care, to discuss the realities of launching and scaling an ABA program while staying committed to person-centered care. Anthony shares how his journey from special education into behavioral health shaped his leadership philosophy, why celebrating small wins is ...

en-us

11:42

Tyler Krueger, M.S., BCBA – Founder & CEO, SessionABA

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/07/28

What happens when a BCBA with years of clinical experience decides to build the software they always wished existed? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy Zercher sits down with Tyler Krueger, Founder and CEO of SessionABA, to discuss the operational challenges facing independent ABA providers and why better technology can improve both clinical care and workplace culture. Ty shares his journey from clinician and clinical director to software founder, explaining how firsthan...

en-us

7:47

Mina G. Yacoub, PharmD, BCPS – Founder & CEO, Qik...

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/07/23

Patients often leave a healthcare appointment with the right information—but not the understanding they need when questions arise later. In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy Zercher sits down with Mina G. Yacoub, PharmD, BCPS, Founder & CEO of Qik Productions, to discuss one of healthcare's biggest blind spots: what happens after the patient leaves. Drawing on her experience as a pharmacist, Mina shares why patient education shouldn't end at the point of care and how h...

en-us

14:41

Mary O'Connor, MD – Founder & Chief Medical Officer,...

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/07/21

What does it take to transform healthcare without sacrificing quality of care? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Dr. Mary O'Connor, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Vori Health and former Chair of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic Florida, to discuss why the healthcare system must shift toward value-based care. Mary shares why she transitioned from practicing orthopedic surgery to leading healthcare innovation, how telehealth is improving a...

en-us

10:47

Jennifer Couldry, DMA, CHT - Founder & CEO, Soul Echo...

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/07/16

What if healing doesn't always start with words? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Dr. Jennifer Couldry, Founder & CEO of Soul Echo Therapy, to explore the powerful connection between sound, the nervous system, and emotional healing. Jennifer shares how her unique background as an opera singer, technology leader, and clinical sound therapist led her to combine music, neuroscience, hypnotherapy, and subconscious work to help clients navigate trauma...

en-us

9:25

Rachael Cain, M.S., BCBA, LBA - Regional Clinical...

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/07/14

What does it take to build a clinic culture that people actually want to be part of? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Rachael Cain, M.S., BCBA, LBA, Regional Clinical Director at Autism Center of Excellence, to discuss leadership, culture, and the challenges of scaling ABA organizations without losing what makes them special. Rachael shares how understanding individual passions can keep clinicians engaged, why creating fun and joy at work matters jus...

en-us

10:49

Stacey Shook, PhD – Director, Northwest Behavioral...

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/07/09

What does it take to build ABA programs that create lasting independence for learners? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Stacey Shook, PhD, Director of Northwest Behavioral Associates, to discuss what she's learned from more than 25 years in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Stacey shares how delivering services across clinics, homes, schools, and communities leads to better long-term outcomes, why organizational values matter just as much as cl...

en-us

9:50

Jennifer Helten – CEO & Founder, Unique Pathways, LLC

Tim Talks: Behavioral Health ·

2026/07/07

What does it take to grow an ABA organization for more than a decade without losing sight of the mission? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Jennifer Helten, CEO and Founder of Unique Pathways, to discuss the leadership principles that have helped her scale a thriving ABA organization while staying committed to children, families, and meaningful outcomes. Jennifer shares why great leaders should say "not right now" instead of simply "no," how mission-d...

en-us

126 results

Similar Podcasts

Доктор Тройняшкин

Доктор Тройняшкин

Healthy Chat

DR ALI BANIHAMOUR

Dingue ‐ RTS

RTS - Radio Télévision Suisse

Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik

Muscles by Brussels Radio

Dani Taylor