Carolyn Ross, MD

Shame: The Hidden Predictor of Addiction and Mental Health Outcomes

Alyana — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:34:02 +0000

Shame is a powerful, often hidden predictor of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and substance use, and it can quietly undermine everything from engagement to long-term outcomes in your programs. For treatment centers, treating shame is a strategic lever that affects census stability, staff morale, and the integrity of your brand. Why shame matters for your outcomes Shame is the sense that “there is something wrong with me,” rather than “I did something wrong.” Clinically, it is […]

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Building the Bridge: Why Primary Care Integration Is the Future of Behavioral Health Treatment

Alyana — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:57:20 +0000

The behavioral health industry faces a paradox: demand for services has never been higher, yet treatment facilities struggle with inconsistent census, expensive patient acquisition, and unpredictable referral pipelines. Meanwhile, primary care physicians across the country report the same frustration—they see patients with mental health and substance use disorders every single day, but have nowhere reliable to send them. This disconnect represents one of the most significant gaps in healthcare today. It’s also one of the […]

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Brain Chemistry and Relapse: Using Food to Repair the Addictive Brain with Christina Veselak

Alyana — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:05:29 +0000

Are you or a loved one struggling with chronic relapse, persistent cravings, or anxiety in recovery? This episode is a game-changer. Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross welcomes her longtime friend and expert, Christina Veselak, to dive deep into the often-overlooked biochemical roots of addiction and mental health struggles. Learn how simply changing what and when you eat can eliminate cravings in minutes and dramatically improve long-term sobriety. The “Starving Brain” Theory: Christina explains how years […]

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Making Space for Black Voices: Why It’s the Key to Health Equity for Everyone

Alyana — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:44:33 +0000

I am so thrilled to share this incredible conversation with Dr. Camilla Nonterah where we truly dig into her chapter, “Making Space When Black Voices Speak Their Truth.” If you’ve ever felt confused or frustrated by conversations around race and justice, this episode is for you. We break down the complex issues using simple, clear examples that will change how you view everything—from scientific research to your own workplace! We discuss the shocking reality […]

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Black Scholars Expose Systems Failure: The Intersections of Anti-Blackness and Educational Abandonment

Alyana — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:00:47 +0000

In this vital episode of the Inclusive Minds Podcast, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross welcomes three leading Black academics and co-editors from the book, Anti-Blackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies. They dive deep into their chapter, “Systems Failure. Black Children Left Behind,” providing an unflinching look at how deeply embedded racial bias creates and sustains the devastating School-to-Prison Pipeline. Our experts expose the institutional policies, like Zero Tolerance, and the subtle but destructive psychological bias—known as Adultification—that targets Black girls and […]

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