The Choosing Change Podcast

This week, Miriah is joined by Lauren Cohen, LAMFT for a new episode of our mini series: "Questions I Wish I Could Ask My Therapist"! Buckle up for answers to all of the juicy questions you've always wanted to ask, such as: Does your therapist actually self-care? Who is their celebrity crush? And, what's their toxic trait?  We believe that healing is relational, and your therapists are people too!...

This week, Miriah is joined by financial coach and founder of Moneyskope, Alex Marukos, CFA®, CFP®, to discuss one of the hot topics that so many of us grapple with at this time of year... holiday spending pressure! Alex and Miriah dive into questions such as: Why do so many people overspend or feel guilty about holiday shopping? What strategies can people use to manage spending while still mainta...

Miriah herself is in the hot seat for this week's edition of our "Questions I Wish I Could Ask My Therapist" series! In this mini episode, Miriah is interviewed by her dear friend and colleague Amber Pleasants, LPC. Buckle up for answers to all of the juicy questions you've always wanted to ask, such as: Does your therapist actually self-care? Who is their celebrity crush? And, what's their toxic...

This week, Miriah sits down with Lauren Cohen, LAMFT to break down the topic of co-parenting during the holiday season. Miriah and Lauren identify several concrete strategies for successful co-parenting during one of the most hectic times of year, including boundary-setting techniques and methods for communicating with high-conflict people. Miriah and Lauren also explore the benefits of creating a...

This week, Miriah is joined by Sara Silliman, MFT for the first episode of our new mini series: "Questions I Wish I Could Ask My Therapist"! Buckle up for answers to all of the juicy questions you've always wanted to ask, such as: Does your therapist actually self-care? Who is their celebrity crush? And, what's their toxic trait?  We believe that healing is relational, and your therapists are peop...

Miriah sits down with Abby Ponticello Payne, MFT for a conversation about navigating life transitions that coincide with the holiday season. Abby and Miriah discuss the expectations and pressure that often surround the holidays and explore emotions that can arise when a change in the family system impacts ingrained family traditions. This episode dives deep into how the word "should" can come into...

The first episode of the Choosing Change Podcast features our practice founder, Miriah Rutledge, LMFT, as she opens up about her extensive work as a domestic violence advocate and therapist who specializes in working with survivors. Miriah gets vulnerable about her own experience as a survivor of domestic violence, discusses her journey to specializing professionally in this focus area, and shares...