Samuel Richards, Julie Richards, Sarah Wakefield

Community Routes

Health EN ↓ 171 episodes

Community Routes is a podcast of conversations with therapists about mental and emotional health. ”Off the Beaten Path” features interviews with the community.

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Samuel Richards, Julie Richards, Sarah Wakefield

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Health

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communityroutes.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jun 9, 2026

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Episodes

Deep Breath 21: Light Stream 30.05.2023

Join Julie in this guided visualization that can be used to energize you, empower you, calm you or soothe you. Human brains love creativity and imagination! Light, colors, sounds, and slow left right bilateral taps can give your nervous system a great reset. It's a practice you can keep coming back to and see how it changes your perspective.  -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please...

Episode 92: Off the Beaten Path with Angela Sillas Green 23.05.2023

Join Julie and Sarah as they sit down with Angela Sillas Green, a licensed professional counselor and trainer. Join Angela as she discusses relationships, mindfulness, being embodied, authenticity, and play therapy! Find more about Angela here ! Other links mentioned: Synergetic Play Therapy StandUP Community Outreach -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spo...

Deep Breath 20: Grounded in Nature 16.05.2023

Join Julie for a Deep Breath of Nature! Julie will guide you along to feel grounded while hiking or taking a walk. -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify ! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at com...

Episode 91: Off the Beaten Path with Timberlee Harris 10.05.2023

Join Julie and Sarah as they sit down with Timberlee Harris, an art therapist from our very own Columbus, Ohio. Timberlee shares about her process in learning about herself through art, reducing the inner critic, and gives practical ideas for finding your flow.  Find more about Timberlee here ! -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify ! We need all the h...

Deep Breath 19: Calm in the Storm 02.05.2023

Julie reminds us how to find the calm in what may feel like a storm. Finding solid ground and finding home base can be the difference maker. Julie talks real physical things you can do to help in those situations. -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify ! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conve...

Episode 90: Trail Mix! Right Brain and Connecting with Your Body 29.04.2023

We've talked about a lot of deep topics lately and the gang felt it was time for a trailmix! Join Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as they discuss right brain questions, how to love yourself, and a little sprinkle of Sarah's connection with horses. Take away what you like best or enjoy it all! -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify ! We need all the help we ca...

Deep Breath 18: Love Your Body 18.04.2023

Join Julie as we appreciate our brain, body and nervous systems in how they work together to help us engage in the world in ways that are meaningful and life giving! This body scan supports us cherishing aspects of being human that we might not always think of! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify ! We need all the help we can get to spread the word...

Episode 89: Yoga and a Healthy Mind 15.04.2023

Join Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as we talk about a very inspiring topic...Yoga! Join Sarah and Julie as they share their experiences with yoga and how they have benefited from it. Sarah and Julie talk about their favorite instructor, Adriene. You can find more of Yoga with Adriene here . New to yoga? No worries! Samuel asks a plethora of basic questions to get you started. --- Our links: https://lin...

Deep Breath 17: Mindfulness 04.04.2023

Mindfulness is present moment awareness without judgment. Create space to notice and pause. Julie shares five things that you can use to develop your mindfulness muscles. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify ! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear fro...

Episode 88: The Heart of Trauma 29.03.2023

Join Julie as she unpacks The Heart of Trauma by Bonnie Badenoch. How are your body and mind connected? How do your conscious and unconscious interact? What does it feel like to live with trauma and how do we heal? Learn about "right brained questions" to tap into your body's answer. Julie drops a lot more on this Unpack That! Follow Bonnie's work here . --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityr...

Deep Breath 16: Expressive Arts 21.03.2023

Join Julie as she takes a deep breath and embraces expressive arts and creativity. How can being creative help your brain? What are ways you can find opportunities for creativity? --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify ! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to...

Episode 87: Off the Beaten Path with Rotem Brayer 14.03.2023

Join Julie and Samuel as they sit down with EMDR specialist Rotem Brayer. Rotem sheds a lot of light into the significance of EMDR. The gang goes into detail with Rotem about how EMDR can actually reverse the effects of PTSD . Join Samuel as Rotem blows his mind with amygdala and amygdalae, as well as other interesting benefits of EMDR. Check out Rotem's book "The Art and Science of EMDR" that you...

Deep Breath 15: Experiencing the Breath 07.03.2023

Join Julie as she talks about experiencing the breath. What do you feel in the moments of breath? How can you feel the breath in your body? Join Julie as she explores this concept with you! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify ! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We wou...

Episode 86: Dissociation 28.02.2023

This week the gang dives into a really interesting discussion about dissociation and how we all frequently use dissociation as a tool.  Wild, right? Julie sheds light on what dissociation looks and feels like, as well as some reasons for why we use dissociation.  --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify ! We need all the help we can get to spread the wo...

Deep Breath 14: Everything Else Can Wait 21.02.2023

Join Mom for a breath about pause and finding the priority in our day to day. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify ! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special T...

Episode 85: Embodiment 14.02.2023

This week the crew discusses embodiment and the importance of feeling present. What is that sensation like? What do different emotions feel like? How can being present help us in the day to day? --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify ! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! W...

Deep Breath 13: Movement 07.02.2023

Sometimes we hold stress and tension in our muscles. We need to move, stretch, and release the tightness. Sometimes we have been moving so much, we need to slow it all down and pause to notice what our body needs to rest, recover, and refuel. Allow this Deep Breath moment to be a check in for your body and an opportunity to listen to what your body needs today! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/com...

Episode 84: Off the Beaten Path with Shane Ray Martin 31.01.2023

Join Samuel and Julie as they discuss a plethora of great topics with the one and only Shane Ray Martin. Shane is a professional negotiator, a "peacemaker" if you will. He's also spent time assisting with the suicide hotline in California, as well as traveling the EU to assist with operations in Ukraine.  Julie, Samuel, and Shane seem to find an endless amount to talk about and we cover a lot! You...

Deep Breath 12: Listening 24.01.2023

Join Julie for a breath as she talks about listening. Two important layers are shared -- how to listen to ourselves and how to listen to others. We can't be present in our relationships if we haven't taken time for ourselves because we would have nothing to give. In the pause, how can you learn to engage and listen? --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spot...

Episode 83: New Year, New Adventures 20.01.2023

Come back to center with us!! Take this reflective look at staying connected, see how your body feels, and having space to be healthy! Reset from the holidays and anticipate with us what's coming up in 2023! Celebrating greater awareness, prioritizing mental health, and get into alignment to heal! We are with you in the journey! You are not alone! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes P...

Deep Breath 11: Don’t Hurry 10.01.2023

Take the opportunity for a pause and a deep breath. Julie goes over ways to slow things down, rest, and reflect. You don't have to push hard. Give yourself permission to regroup. What is best for your mind, heart, and soul today? Notice your surroundings, finding something soothing, beautiful, or peaceful. Find a haven being present, being here now. Release the tension your body has been holding,...

Episode 82: Unpack ”What Happened to You?” 03.01.2023

Join Julie as she deep dives into a book that is absolutely relevant to a lot of our community. Julie talks about some fantastically interesting concepts about how our past impacts our present, creating moments of healing, and building relational safety by being present and attentive. "What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing was written by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winf...

Deep Breath 10: Winter Solstice 27.12.2022

Join Julie for a reflection on winter, a restful and peaceful season, transitioning from darkness to light. What things are you relieved to have gotten through in 2022? What lessons have you learned? How have you gained greater depth, new insight, or looking forward to a clean slate? Nourishment, comfort, and warmth are yours for the taking! Pause before heading into the new year! Transition well....

Episode 81: Healthy Communication and Handling Conflicts 20.12.2022

Join the two Richards as they sit down and discuss communication and conflicts within the lens of holidays or large events. We talk specific strategies like anticipating challenges and tuning into your feelings. Sharon Martin was a huge suplier of information on this episode. If you like her work, visit her at https://www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/ --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityrout...

Deep Breath 09: Authenticity 13.12.2022

Join Julie as she brings a moment of calm in a hectic, busy time of year. What does authenticity look like? How do we live real life, be kind and gentle to ourselves, and understand the limits and beauty of our humanity? --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify ! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start...

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