00:14] Ken Huey
Welcome and guest introduction

[00:51] Cortney Harden
Gratitude for the opportunity and the value of shared spaces in mental health.

[01:09] Ken Huey
What inspired you to shift from traditional therapy to integrative, whole-person care? What’s your “why”?

[01:23] Cortney Harden
Talks about her journey into ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), personal health experiences, discovering lifestyle medicine, and creating a framework that empowers clients.

[03:11] Ken Huey
You’ve launched programs across states—what’s the first thing you look for when building from scratch?

[03:18] Cortney Harden
Highlights the importance of local partnerships, listening to community needs, and avoiding cookie-cutter approaches.

[04:11] Ken Huey
Talk about moving from evidence-based rigidity to the creativity needed in lifestyle medicine.

[04:21] Cortney Harden
Explains the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, the research backing it, and the creative challenge of tailoring it to each individual’s context and access.

[06:48] Ken Huey
Brian Johnson—the "Don’t Die Guy"—any overlap there?

[07:01] Cortney Harden
Yes, there are similarities and mutual influences in this space; highlights a collective movement toward integrative approaches.

[07:30] Ken Huey
What’s the most overlooked factor in sustainable healing?

[07:34] Cortney Harden
Empowerment. Helping clients lead their own care and equipping them with lasting tools for change.

[08:34] Ken Huey
How do you blend clinical nutrition with therapy in your practice?

[08:40] Cortney Harden
Talks about her certification in clinical nutrition and how gut health, blood sugar, and micronutrients impact mental wellness. The integration has transformed her clinical work.

[09:43] Ken Huey
How has your work changed since writing The Healing Journal?

[09:47] Cortney Harden
Describes how the journal began during the pandemic, unexpectedly became central to her work, and provides a tool for those who can’t access therapy.

[11:23] Ken Huey
Self-care is overused. What does it really mean to you?

[11:31] Cortney Harden
Self-care is living intentionally and aligning decisions with values—not spa days. It’s about sustainability in leadership and modeling healthy habits.

[12:51] Ken Huey
Where do you see tech and AI influencing integrative healthcare?

[12:56] Cortney Harden
Exciting potential, but cautions about ethical safeguards. Tech can improve access and efficiency but needs to maintain high-quality, human-centered care.

[13:48] Ken Huey
What policy shifts do you believe are necessary in care system design?

[14:00] Cortney Harden
Stresses integrated care across physical and mental health, offering behavioral health support at primary care visits, especially for high-risk periods like postpartum.

[15:01] Ken Huey
If you could redesign behavioral healthcare with a magic wand—what’s your first move?

[15:09] Cortney Harden
Train clinicians in lifestyle medicine, integrate care across the full spectrum (including prevention), and build partnerships that support earlier intervention.

[16:48] Ken Huey
What gives you hope—personally or professionally?

[17:14] Cortney Harden
Finding meaning through adversity. Trauma clouds identity, but with space and tools, people can reconnect with their goals, heal, and even transform.

[18:50] Ken Huey
Closing remarks and gratitude.