Mental Health

Mental health is not separate from physical health — it is inseparable from it. On Pair-A-Docs, Dr. Sherry Ross and Dr. Tammy Nelson bring the full picture: the neuroscience, the clinical evidence, and the human stories that make these conversations matter.

Mental health affects every aspect of physical wellbeing — from immune function and cardiovascular health to hormonal balance and sexual function. Yet mental health remains stigmatized, undertreated, and misunderstood. On Pair-A-Docs, we bring the leading voices in psychiatry, psychology, and trauma therapy to help listeners understand their own minds and find the support they need.

Questions We Answer

How does mental health affect physical health? The research on the mind-body connection is clear: psychological states directly affect physical health. Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Frank Anderson both discuss the mechanisms and the implications.
What is the relationship between creativity and mental health? Steven Weber discusses the ways the same qualities that fuel creative work can also create vulnerability to depression, anxiety, and addiction.
What does effective treatment for depression and anxiety look like? We discuss the range of evidence-based approaches to mental health treatment, including therapy, medication, and lifestyle interventions.
How does addiction relate to mental health? Addiction is a complex condition with biological, psychological, and social dimensions. We discuss the factors that contribute to it and the approaches to treatment with the strongest evidence.
What is the examined life, and why does it matter for health? The commitment to honest self-reflection — to knowing yourself and living in alignment with your values — has real health benefits. Steven Weber and Dr. Tammy Nelson both explore this.
How can people find mental health support? We discuss how to find a therapist, what to look for in a provider, and what to do if you are not getting the help you need.

Episodes on This Topic

Brooke Burke: Cancer, Body Image, and Coming Back

Entrepreneur, fitness expert, and health advocate Brooke Burke opened up about her experience with thyroid cancer, her relationship with her body, and what it really takes to feel like yourself again after a diagnosis.

Frank Anderson: Trauma, the Body, and Healing

Trauma psychiatrist and IFS (Internal Family Systems) expert Frank Anderson brought a powerful perspective on how trauma lives in the body — and how healing is possible at any age, for anyone.

Gabor Maté: When the Body Says No

World-renowned physician and bestselling author Dr. Gabor Maté joins us for a profound conversation on how trauma, stress, and unmet emotional needs manifest in the body — and what true healing actually looks like.

Jane Seymour: Vitality, Intimacy, and Living Fully

Actress, wellness advocate, and cultural icon Jane Seymour talks about navigating health, vitality, and intimacy at every stage of life — with the kind of honesty only someone who has truly lived it can bring.

Mandy Ingber: Yoga, the Body, and Inner Peace

Celebrity yoga instructor and bestselling author Mandy Ingber joins us to explore the connection between movement, body image, and emotional well-being — and how to find peace in your own skin.

Johan Martinez-Khalilian: The Conversations Men Never Have

Executive coach to pro athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs Johan Martinez-Khalilian joins us to talk about performance, identity, and the real conversations men are never told to have.

Steven Weber: An Examined Life

Best known for his iconic roles in Wings and Once and Again, Steven Weber joins us for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about relationships, mental health, and what it means to live an examined life.

Terri Cole: Boundary Boss

Psychotherapist and author of Boundary Boss, Terri Cole delivers a deeply practical conversation about setting boundaries, breaking codependent patterns, and reclaiming your power in relationships.

Camryn Manheim: Owning Your Identity

Emmy Award-winning actress Camryn Manheim joins us for an honest, powerful conversation about body image, self-acceptance, and what it really means to own your identity — on your own terms.