The Hanley Effect
The Hanley Effect
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Welcome to the Hanley Effect, a podcast by Hanley Foundation designed to educate, change minds, and save lives. Our goal is to inspire you, showcase our innovations, and change the conversation about addiction and mental health. Join us as we unravel stories of resilience, recovery, and hope.
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This podcast focuses on themes of addiction recovery, mental health, and trauma-informed care. Episodes explore topics such as the complexities of treating older adults, the intersection of spirituality and recovery, and innovative programs like Casa Flores, which supports mothers in recovery. Specific episodes highlight personal recovery journeys, community support mechanisms, and the critical role of family involvement in healing.
Welcome to the Hanley Effect, a podcast by Hanley Foundation designed to educate, change minds, and save lives.
Our goal is to inspire you, showcase our innovations, and change the conversation about addiction and mental health. Join us as we unravel stories of resilience, recovery, and hope.
In this eye-opening episode of The Hanley Effect, hosts Dr. Rachel Docekal and Dr. John Dyben welcome a pioneer in the field of mental and sexual health, Dr. Rachel Needle, for a refreshingly candid and empowering conversation about sex, addiction recovery and mental health. A licensed psychologist, certified sex therapist, educator, and founder of several institutions including Modern Sex Therapy Institutes and Palm Beach University, Dr. Needle brings humor, depth, and expertise to topics that are often stigmatized—including sex, trauma, substance use, and recovery.
Dr. Needle shares her personal journey into the field, shaped by her family’s experience with addiction and her early exposure to women’s health education. She dives into the intersections of sexual health, mental wellness, and substance use disorder, highlighting why open communication is critical for healing and connection.
The conversation also covers:
- The importance of starting sex education early and using proper terminology
- Reframing “sex addiction” and discussing compulsive sexual behavior with nuance
- Why therapists need continued education, mentorship, and self-care
- The power of empathy and advocacy in the mental health space
- Dr. Needle’s popular social series Sex Tip Saturday and how she uses social media to destigmatize difficult topics
Whether you’re a parent, professional, or someone on the path of recovery, this episode offers insight, laughter, and a much-needed push toward normalizing conversations around sexual and mental health.
About Our Guest: Dr. Rachel Needle, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, certified sex therapist, author, educator, and the founder of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes and Palm Beach University. She specializes in trauma, sexual health, substance use disorder, and relationship wellness. Dr. Needle is also known for her engaging and educational social media content and has been featured in national media outlets including Glamour, Men’s Health, and The Washington Post.
Learn more about Dr. Rachel Needle’s work at modernsextherapyinstitutes.com
Discover Hanley Foundation’s programs and resources at hanleyfoundation.org
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