The Chasing Sanity Podcast

The Chasing Sanity Podcast is a long form conversation of cultural dissection, social commentary and mental health/addiction topics all mixed with some randomness of thought hosted by a professional therapist; each show features relevant expert guests and community members.

Episode 69: The one about Islam 03/31/2020

Episode 69: The one about Islam Derek is joined by Imam Imad Enchassi to have an honest, open and at times difficult conversation about Islam, violence and the story of Imad's life. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/13781894

Episode 68: The one about Staying Right Sized 03/26/2020

Episode 68: The one about Staying Right Sized Derek is joined in studio by life purpose coach and fellow awesome guy, Charles Gosset, to discuss recovery, change, coaching and staying right sized with ego. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/13713689

Episode 67: The one about Attachment and Barriers 03/03/2020

Episode 67: The one about Attachment and Barriers Fellow therapist, OSU alumnus and soon to be Psy D., Amy Newberry, is in studio to talk about reforming policy to change homelessness, overcoming barriers to treatment and therapy with child and adolescents. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/13384712

Episode 66: The one about Anonymity 02/26/2020

Episode 66: The one about Anonymity Friend and recovery advocate Dustin Huckabee is in studio to talk about life, change and anonymity in recovery. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/13312730

Episode 65: The one about Travel and Politics 02/17/2020

Episode 65: The one about Travel and Politics Long time friend and faithful podcast listener Andrew Wells comes in studio to talk current politics and trade travel stories. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/13189235

Episode 64: The one about Scuba 02/10/2020

Episode 64: The one about Scuba Divemaster and friend Chad Bailey joins Derek in studio to tell adventure travel stories and to talk all things scuba. Catch Chad at his dive shop Scuba Savvy. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/13081580

#63-The one about Combat 10/03/2019

#63-The one about Combat Two US combat veterans, Brian Anderson & Travis Taylor, join Derek to discuss their experiences, thoughts and reflections on war, combat and the military soldier. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/11501687

#62 The one about Gymnastics 09/19/2019

#62 The one about Gymnastics Kelly Funderburk is a former national champion gymnast, Olympic gymnast and current commentator for the University of Oklahoma gymnastic program. She currently works with high level athletes to help them transition out of sport and into life. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/11316965

#61-The one about Collegiate Recovery 09/02/2019

#61-The one about Collegiate Recovery Dustin Huckabe is the President of Students in Recovery at the University of Oklahoma. He as a national award winning advocate for collegiate recovery programs, husband, social work student and all around great dude. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/11089727

#60 Porn & Sex-with Josh Nichols 06/19/2019

#60 Porn & Sex-with Josh Nichols Josh Nichols joins the podcast and brings his expertise in discussing pornography and sex addiction in the American culture. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/10210886

#59 Columbine, Climbing, A Cunning Disease 06/12/2019

#59 Columbine, Climbing, A Cunning Disease Derek discusses recent ideas and thoughts on the disease of addiction by recounting several stories that parallel the themes of loneliness, isolation and pain. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/10131433

#58 Dandelions-with Sandra Swenson 06/05/2019

#58 Dandelions-with Sandra Swenson Sandra Swenson, author of The Joey Song: A Mother's Story of Her Son's Addiction, is in studio to discuss her story, her advocacy work and the struggles of being a parent to a struggling child. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/10055438

Episode 57: The one about Living Big 04/20/2019

Episode 57: The one about Living Big Sheri Guyse, owner of Big Bravely and host of 'The Big Bravely Podcast,' joins Derek to discuss overcoming obstacles that prevent you from living your biggest life. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/9468761

Episode 56: The one about Being Enough 04/14/2019

Episode 56: The one about Being Enough Derek is joined by Rebekah Wheeler, current Mrs. Oklahoma International and founder of the 'You are Enough Movement,' to discuss cultures role in body image, self-worth and eating disorders. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/9391319

Episode 55: The one about Treatment Culture 04/06/2019

Episode 55: The one about Treatment Culture Julie Branham, Executive Director of Avenues Recovery Center, joins Derek to talk about healthy treatment center culture, leadership, the Sanctuary model and other relevant addiction and recovery topics. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/9293798

Episode 54: The one about Nothing and Everything 03/24/2019

Episode 54: The one about Nothing and Everything Fellow therapist and friend Matt Pierce returns to discuss life and solve the world's mysteries. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/9116897

Episode 53: The about Philosophy 03/18/2019

Episode 53: The about Philosophy Hugh Benson, retired professor of philosophy, joins Derek in studio to discuss culture, education and lessons from the ancients. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/9053597

Episode 52: The one about Overland 03/10/2019

Episode 52: The one about Overland Friend and overland adventurer, Michael Hyden, joins Derek in studio to talk about the great outdoors. You can see more about overlanding on his YouTube, Facebook and Instagram @alloveroverland /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/8943929

Episode 51: The one about Grief 03/04/2019

Episode 51: The one about Grief Therapist and funeral home VP, Marla Cole, joins Derek to discuss aging, death denial, dying and grief. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/8863163

Episode 49: The one about Race and Culture 02/09/2019

Episode 49: The one about Race and Culture Ernest Odunze joins Derek for an amazing discussion on the nuances of life. They dive deep into several topics including white privilege, blackface, abortion, education and the Church's role in community. Ernest is the Director of Community Engagement at Restore OKC, a Pastor at Frontline Church, father, husband and all around good dude. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/8581037

Episode 48: The one about Women Entrepreneurs 02/03/2019

Episode 48: The one about Women Entrepreneurs Derek is joined by special guest Audrey Stevens, woman, entrepreneur and founder of Oklahoma City Women's Networking Social. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/8502578

Episode 47: The one about Helping the Inmates 01/28/2019

Episode 47: The one about Helping the Inmates Kyle Barkley joins Derek in studio to discuss his work at Turn Key Health, a medical and behavioral health clinic housed inside the Oklahoma County Jail. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/8419406

Episode 46: The one about a Pastor's Journey 01/18/2019

Episode 46: The one about a Pastor's Journey Jeremy Freeman stops by the pit to discuss his family's journey through loss and trauma. Follow their most recent experience at calebs-hope.com /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/8311772

Moment of Sanity: Time 01/18/2019

Moment of Sanity: Time Take a moment to reflect. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/8300849

Episode 45: The one about Neurofeedback 01/12/2019

Episode 45: The one about Neurofeedback Chris Neal, professional therapist, joins Derek to discuss the benefits that Neurofeedback can provide to people struggle with certain emotional difficulties. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/8233406

Episode 44: The one about Fitness 01/05/2019

Episode 44: The one about Fitness Derek is joined by fitness professional Erika Oliveira, owner/founder of 413 Fitness, to talk all things fitness including diet trends, competitive body building and even fat shaming. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/8144801

Moment of Sanity: Influence 01/03/2019

Moment of Sanity: Influence Ring in the new year with five minutes of reflection. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/8115689

Episode 43: The one about the Human Condition 12/29/2018

Episode 43: The one about the Human Condition Derek is again joined by big brother Josh; they've had many campfire conversations about life and culture....this one got taped. Join them on a journey to discover the human condition, remember Marvel hero Stan Lee and introduce a new segment called, Chop-Chop. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/8074154

Episode 42: The one about Surviving Trauma 12/23/2018

Episode 42: The one about Surviving Trauma Special guest Terri Talley joins Derek to share her personal account of the Oklahoma City Bombing, discuss surviving trauma and learning to thrive through resiliency during dark stress. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/8025047

Episode 41: The one about Being All In 12/15/2018

Episode 41: The one about Being All In Derek is joined by Sherry Klein and Peyton Brown to discuss commitment to change, over coming fear and pursuing goals as well as have a few great laughs. /episode/index/show/chasingsanity/id/7930244

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