Most people don’t relapse because they’re weak they relapse because the system is broken. In this eye-opening finale with Trish Caldwell, we dismantle the outdated practices still plaguing mental and physical healthcare today. From rushed trauma processing to therapy models designed for the wrong population, Trish breaks down how ego, convenience, and old training can sabotage true healing. Whether you’re a clinician, patient, or loved one this conversation forces all of us to confront the uncomfortable truth: most treatment plans are designed to feel good, not to work. They’re simply coming from an outdated approach that needs to evolve.

Have you ever been told to “just think differently” when you’re feeling triggered? In this enlightening episode of Mind Amendment, we dive deep into the often-misunderstood world of emotional regulation with expert Trish Caldwell as she explains why this common advice can be ineffective and even harmful as we explore the curriculum for Promises that Trish created recognize, regulate, and respond. Discover the science behind emotional responses and learn how our brain’s limbic system can override rational thought during moments of distress.

“The solution isn’t what you reach for in the crisis it’s what you’ve built long before it.” In Part 3 of this eye-opening series with Trish Caldwell, Mind Amendment host Patrick Custer digs deeper into why healing often feels elusive even when we “know what to do.” Trish flips the script on the traditional view of coping skills like deep breathing or journaling as emergency tools. Instead, she argues that these practices only work when they’ve been integrated consistently into daily life, expanding our emotional tolerance long before a trigger ever shows up.

Healing isn’t always a straight line, and sometimes, the very tools meant to help us can keep us stuck. In this powerful first episode of Mind Amendment, we sit down with mental health expert and revolutionary, Trish Caldwell to unpack what’s really missing in traditional approaches to mental health and addiction recovery.