The Team
Dr. Howard Gluss
Founder
Dr. Howard Gluss is a Clinical Psychologist, Author, Speaker, and Radio and Television host. As a Psychologist, Dr. Gluss's focus has been Psychological Assessment (Neuropsychological, Biopsychosocial and Forensic), Executive Coaching, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. His clinical experience addresses Chronic Illness, Mood / Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders and Obesity, Geriatric and Adolescent Psychology, LGBT Issues, Couples Therapy and Substance Abuse.
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In the media Dr. Gluss has been broadcasting in the U.S. since 2006. Dr. G: Engaging Minds - The Podcast brings insightful conversations with experts and thought leaders to look at our world from a “deeper, more psychological point of view.”
Engaging Minds the TV show (BEOND.TV and KDOC-TV), which began on KABC–AM790 radio in Los Angeles, shares the journeys of extraordinary people who have overcome their addiction struggles to create a life driven by passion. Dr. G shares mental health “touch points” on social media with Walk To Work with
Dr. G, and psychoanalysis of TV and film content with
Dr. G: Entertainment.
Damon Raskin, MD
Leading board certified internist and Diplomate of the American Board
of Addiction Medicine in Pacific Palisades, California.
Addiction Expert
Addiction Expert
Mark Tweddle
Entrepreneur with an obsession for growing sustainable businesses. His superpower is understanding what is needed to make complex
challenges simple.
Business Coach
Linda A. Duke
Long-time art and museum educator
with over 25 years experience
as a facilitator and trainer
of Visual Thinking Strategies
Visual Thinking Strategies
Addiction Expert
John Paul Granillo
Professional artist with deep Hispanic roots in Santa Fe, NM, who shares
his life through his art.
Mural Artist
Melissa Jobe
Creative producer who comes
to Daraknot from a career in graphic design design, the performing arts
and media production
Program Coordinator
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Concepcion Garcia
Somatic Psychotherapist, Curandera, Ceremonial Leader and Dance Leader who brings a body centered approach
to the healing of trauma
and other stress disorders
Somatic Psychotherapist
Addiction Expert
Mimi Shagaga, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in human sexuality,
sex therapy and
neuropsychology.
Clinical Psychologist
Addiction Expert
Scott Edward Smith
Screenwriter, author, dramatist and producer who offers the written word to explore past traumas.
Writing Coach
Addiction Expert
Lynn Ferguson
Scottish storyteller who unpicks, simplifies and clarifies our stories so we get to live the life we wish to, rather
than one dictated by tales
from our past.
Storytelling
Addiction Expert
Elizabeth Olis
CEO of Sunflower Mobile & Medical Clinic who provides quality medical care in a concierge setting.
Nurse Practitioner
Addiction Expert
Joe Dinwiddie
Vocational educator of drystone masonry and organic horticulture based in Santa Fe, NM.
Vocational Training
Addiction Expert
Sammie
A registered ESA who very much enjoys her profession and bonds well with those transforming
their lives.