On-Air with Dr. Pete
Tune in to "On Air With Dr. Pete" for weekly candid conversations you won't want to miss. This informative podcast will give an insider's look into mental health & mindfulness - covering topics related to overcoming adversity, daily struggles, high performance, life transitions and so much more. On Air With Dr. Pete will break down mental health matters through headline news & current events to normalize the importance of mental health - offering both practical solutions and the tools needed to live our best lives continually. Hear from other mental health professionals, bloggers, TV personalities, athletes, social media influencers, and entrepreneurs who will shed light on many different topics. The podcast will provide engaging conversations with exciting new content every week and we want to hear from you! Please submit your questions or topic requests by simply filling out the form below. We look forward to an exciting new season of On Air With Dr. Pete - you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube. It's time to get REAL about mental health and put in the work together.
Episodes
72 episodes
Flow Into Fridays -Introduction Into Zen Buddhism & The Four Noble Truths
Join Dr. Pete and he shares his knowledge on Zen Buddhism & The Four Noble Truths. Learn more about Dr. Pete's Zen Practice Here: https://cornerstonemeditationc...
Winning in Life Both On & Off The Field
Join Dr. Pete and Kari DiGiulio -- a highly accomplished Athletic Director at La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad, California as they discuss the highs and lows of sports and evertyhing in between both on and off the field. Kari has more th...
Finding Purpose Later in Life with David McNally
Join Dr. Pete and acclaimed speaker and bestselling author, David McNally as they discuss living in the moment and simply making the best of the life you're living. David has spent his life exploring one big idea: human potential—what’s possibl...
Flow Into Friday ~ Guided Zen Reset
Join Dr. Pete for Flow Into Friday where we will work on simple meditation practices to become comfortable with the quiet, and just learning how to breathe together.Learn more about Dr. Pete's Zen work and brand new meditation center her...
How Two Empty Nesters Sold Almost Everything To Sail The World
Get ready to set sail! Today’s guest joins us all the way from French Polynesia. After raising a family and spending years building their careers, Alison Gieschen and her husband, Dan, made a bold midlife decision: they sold nearly everything t...
Flow Into Friday ~ Zen Buddhism Basics with Dr. Pete
Welcome back to On Air With Dr. Pete! Today's episode will introduce you to "Flow Into Friday's - Tune in every Friday for ZEN BASICS- learning how to roll with the flow and recharge every week with Dr. Pete.Learn more about Dr. Pete and...
From One Bunk Bed To A Global Movement To End Child Bedlessness
Today's episode of On Air with Dr. Pete shares purpose and passion...It all started with a simple idea in 2012. What began as building a few bunk beds in his garage for local children has grown into a national — and internationa...
Two Ears, One Mouth, And Zero Cancel Culture
If you’re interested in thoughtful, high-level conversations about psychology and communication, I highly recommend tuning in to this discussion with Dr. Pete and Dr. Chloe Carmichael.Dr. Chloe is a clinical psychologist, speaker,...
From Chaos To Calm: How A Pro Organizer Builds Systems That Last
Whether it's been your goal to re-organize your life or simply get rid of the excess clutter weighing you down- this episode is for you. Join Dr. Pete & Katie Koentje, The Regional Director for the NEAT Method, a professional organizing com...
Flow Into Friday - Zen Series
Join Dr. Pete every Friday as he shares the very important practice of Zen Meditation. Let's practice presence together. Every Friday, Dr. Pete will offer sitting practice, instruction, and community for beginners and experienced practit...
Breaking Down Racial Trauma, Hope, And Healing with Dr. Jennifer Jones
In this episode of 'On Air with Dr. Pete', Dr. Jennifer Jones-Damis shares her journey as a licensed psychologist and director of CAPS at Rutgers University. She discusses her experiences in trauma psychology, including her time at Rikers Islan...
Grandma's Wisdom on Every Corner with The Viral Grandma Stand
For many of us, 2025 was a heavy one. Every year brings its own challenges, but this year, we’re really looking forward to celebrating all that’s good in the world.And what better way to do that than with a few beloved grandmas?Jo...
Setting 2026 Goals with Producer, Leigh Castelli
Tune in as Dr. Pete & Producer, Leigh Castelli discuss their 2026 goals for On Air With Dr. Pete We want to hear from you! Please send your show comments and suggestions to hello@leighcastelli.comThis is your year and we ...
2025 Recap with Dr. Pete
🎙️ 2025: A Year of On Air With Dr. PeteWhat an incredible year it’s been! Thank you to every listener who tuned in, shared feedback, and helped grow this community. As we look back on 2025, here are just a few
How A Quad Amputee Rebuilt Purpose Through Sport -The Scott Martin Story
Join Dr. Pete and Scott Martin for a remarkable story of strength, resilience, and the power of purpose. Scott is an award-winning soccer coach and educator whose life took an extraordinary turn after surviving a life-threatening illness that r...
How Dogs Teach Us About Purpose, Loyalty, And Choosing To Fight
Join Dr. Pete & Chris Bingham for an inspirational podcast about the love and loyalty of man's best friend. Chris Bingham is a Federal Police Officer with more than 23 years of service, including 17 years working in K9 operations. He served...
Making Good News with Lewis Chaney: Magic, Mindset, And Stress Relief
Join Dr. Pete and Lewis Chaney for a little magical mindest reset. Lewis Chaney spent 25 years working in the television industry. He saw the best and worst of humanity and knows a thing or two about dealing with daily stress. He came to ...
Spiritual Awakening with Catherine Duncan
Join Dr. Pete & Catherine Duncan for an enlightening podcast filled with inspiration and spiritual guidance. Catherine Duncan is an integrative spiritual consultant, former trauma and hospice chaplain, and the author of Everyday Awakening. ...
From Ivy League Injury To Lifelong Acceptance - Reflections of a Remarkable Life with Ken Kunken
Join Dr. Pete as he interviews a very special guest with an inspirational story. Resilience is a constant theme here at On Air with Dr. Pete and our guest today is no stranger to that. Ken Kunken was a football player at Cornell University in 1...
From Broadway To Bestsellers: A Journey Of Grit, Family, And Purpose with Troy Horne
Join Dr. Pete as he welcomes an awesome guest today! Troy Horne was an ambitious child with huge goals! He was featured on Star Search, The Sing Off & RENT before becoming an incredible father of 3 and now a three-time best selling author. ...
Radical Acceptance & Real Life Skills with Dr. Shireen Rizvi
Join Dr. Pete as he welcomes his dear friend and trusted former colleague, Dr. Shireen Rizvi to the show. Dr. Rizvi is a licensed clinical psychologist, board certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy otherwise ...
Dr. Pete Introduces His Producer and Lifelong Friend, Leigh Castelli
Tune in to On Air With Dr. Pete for a very special episode! Today, Dr. Pete pulls back the curtain and introduces his lifelong friend and the talented producer of the podcast, Leigh Castelli. With a bac...
Personality Traits & Otroverts Explained with Dr.Shannon Sauer-Zavala
Join Dr. Pete and Shannon Sauer-Zaval as they discuss all things personality! Dr. Sauer-Zaval is a personality expert, a licensed clinical psychologist, an Associate Professor of Psychology at The University of Kentucky, the creator of BPD Comp...
Untangling “Meno-Divorce”: Choice, Change, & Capacity in Midlife Relationships
Join Dr. Pete & Jeanette Williams, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and The Clinical Director at Deeper Change in New Jersey as they discuss the newly coined term, the "meno-divorce." Meno-divorce is the recent phenomenon amongst mi...