The Your Life Matters Show Podcast was created to bring honest, meaningful conversations about mental health into the open.
Co-Hosted by Steve Hodgson alongside Indiana Licensed Psychotherapist Dr. Eric L. Davis, the show blends lived experience with professional insight—creating a space where difficult topics can be discussed with compassion, clarity, and respect.
Real stories from real people
Practical mental health education
Compassion-first conversations
Resources and next steps
* Steve Hodgson has been doing this podcast in one form or another for the past 15+ years. Formerly doing the show with his wife Jennifer, Steve has continued on the show into its current format.
* Steve is now retired and living in Florida.
* Steve is a paranormal investigator having been in the field for over 50+ years. He worked with many paranormal groups as well as being the co-founder of Professional Paranormal Investigations which he started with his wife Jennifer.
* Steve is an Ordained Minister.
* Steve is also an accomplished author. He has released 2 of the 3 books of the series, “The Paranormal: Not As Seen on TV”. He is currently finishing the third book and hopes to release it in early 2027.
* Steve is also penning a horror book which he has had running through his head for many many years. He hopes to have that book done by the end of 2027 the latest.
* Steve has never shied away from music. He was born with a natural talent for musical instruments. Even at the age of 6 he was playing piano by ear with no formal lessons.
* As he got older, he began teaching himself how to play guitar and bass. He also taught himself how to play piano and organ. He played so well he was the substitute Church organist at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Greenwich Village in NYC for many years.
* As he grew he attended a JROTC military academy Xavier High School and went on to study at Hunter College and Teikyo Post University in Waterbury, CT. He has his Masters in Psychology and Accounting.
* Over the years Steve played in many bands. Cover bands, Wedding Bands and original rock bands. He wrote his own songs and has released 4 CDs to date.
* For over 17+ years, Steve worked as an internal auditor in NYC for The Provident Loan Society of NY. He later went on to manage medical and chiropractic clinics in PA and CT. While in PA he started Street Smart Inc. which was the web design company he ran for over 25+ years until retirement.
* Back in 2021 Steve was diagnosed with Restrictive Lung Disease an ILD. He currently wears oxygen 24/7 which is why you will always see the cannula (which he lovingly refers to as his dog leash) while he is doing the podcast.
* He is married for over 23+ years to his wife Jenn who is also an RN and works for HCA here in Florida.
* In March of 2025, he teamed with Dr. Eric L. Davis, a long-time friend from Indiana, to bring you the original vision for this show; caring about your health, your body, your mind, as well as your life! These are the things that matter.
* Each week they will discuss in detail about each problem and sometimes bring on guests for the subject they are discussing.
* Dr. Eric L. Davis is the Executive Director of Waypost Counseling and a faculty member at the Indiana University School of Social Work. With more than 25 years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment, he provides therapy from a holistic perspective, integrating mind, body, and spirit to support sustainable recovery. His professional interests include substance use, problem gambling and other addictive disorders, counselor education and supervision, domestic violence and abuse/batterer intervention, trauma-informed care, and forensic social work.
* Dr. Davis holds multiple clinical credentials, including Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC), International Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC-II), Board-Approved Clinical Consultant (BACC), and ICADV-certified Domestic Violence Abuse Intervention Program Facilitator. He earned his Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from Barry University, Master of Social Work (MSW) from Indiana University, and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from the University of Indianapolis, as well as a PhD in Christian Counseling from Louisiana Baptist University. Though Waypost Counseling is a secular organization, Dr. Davis was ordained into ministry in 2009 and is happy to offer Christian counseling upon client request.
* An accomplished author and speaker, Dr. Davis has written The Bible and Addiction Recovery and contributed articles to national publications. He has appeared as a clinical expert on Fox, NBC, CBS, WTHR, Sky News, and other media outlets and has been featured in The Indianapolis Star, USA Today, and The New York Daily News. He regularly presents for the Indiana Office of Court Services and has spoken at conferences, universities, churches, courts, probation departments, hospitals, and treatment centers. He has been a keynote speaker at major professional gatherings, including the Indiana Council on Problem Gambling’s 2023 Fall Conference and Mental Health America of Indiana’s 2024 Mental Health Symposium.
* Dr. Davis is a dedicated advocate for behavioral health. He currently serves on the Boards of Directors of the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Indiana Council on Problem Gambling. He is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and a charter member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He previously served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Mental Health America of Indiana from 2022 to 2024, as well as three terms as the President of the Indiana Credentialing Association on Addiction and Drug Abuse (ICAADA) between 2016 and 2022, during which he played a crucial role in the creation of ICAADA’s Board-Certified in Problem Gambling (BCPG) credential, recognized statewide for professionals specializing in gambling disorders. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Indiana Counseling Association from 2016 to 2021.
* His leadership and service have been recognized throughout the state. In 2015, Governor Mike Pence appointed him to Indiana’s Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Council. Later that same year, he was honored as “Outstanding Abuse Intervention Professional of 2015” by the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, followed by the University of Indianapolis naming him “Outstanding Community Partner of 2016” the following year.
* In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Davis is a professional musician (drums, guitar, bass, and vocals) who enjoys writing, performing, and recording original music.