Diary of An Empath by Keresse Thompson, LCSW

In this conversation, Julie Menanno, a licensed therapist and author of the book Secure Love, discusses the importance of secure attachment in relationships. She explains the mission of teaching people how to be emotionally supportive to each other and the need for specific skills to achieve emotional support. The conversation explores common issues in couples, the different attachment styles, and...

Rerun! Sorry all I am sick this week and feel like death, so I was not able to edit this week. But stay tuned for next week as it will be one you do not want to miss!! As a clinical hypnotherapist, past life regression expert, and host of Lifetime Movie Network’s Reincarnation: Past Lives, Damian Bertrand has helped thousands of people over the course of 20+ years discover the miraculous healing p...

In this episode, Keresse Thompson discusses her personal experience with ADHD and how it has affected her life. She highlights the gender differences in ADHD and the lack of research on women and girls. Keresse also explores the misdiagnosis and stigma surrounding ADHD, as well as the complex diagnosis process. She delves into the various symptoms of ADHD, including hyper-focus and internal hypera...

Dr. Michael Greger. He’s a renowned physician, bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker and has also appeared in Netflix documentary “you are what you eat” His groundbreaking work has been pivotal in advocating for a plant-based diet to prevent and treat chronic diseases. As the author of the bestselling book “How Not to Age,” Dr. Greger explores the science-backed strategies to...

In this conversation, Keresse Thompson, LCSW, and Abbey Williams discuss the impact of the mother wound and how it affects adult relationships. They explore the challenges of setting boundaries and going no contact with toxic mothers. They also discuss the importance of breaking cycles and being a better parent to their own children. The conversation touches on body image and appearance, as well a...

Amy is back!!! I had to bring her back for the 3rd time by popular demand! Amy Fiedler is a certified life coach, 3x author, reiki master, Certified Trauma Specialist and Holistic life coach. In this episode we discuss communication, how this is impacted by our childhood, nervous system regulation & how to communicate needs in a healthier way. We dive into so many deep topics in this one! To f...

In this conversation, Keresse Thompson, LCSW, interviews Dr. Mariel Buqué about her mission to make healing tools accessible and break the cycle of trauma. They discuss the impact of collective trauma, the role of the nervous system in trauma responses, and the importance of teaching our bodies to feel safe. They also explore the process of grieving traumatic lineage, breaking up with shame, and t...

Wow what a year!!! Highlighting this years most requested and downloaded episodes! I wanted to highlight so much more, but these were some gems!!!! Happy new year everyone and thank you for the continued support! Guests featured: Preston Smiles https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diary-of-an-empath-by-keresse-thompson-lcsw/id1581907208?i=1000614576489 Rachel Gibler https://podcasts.apple.com/us/...

Sorry all, today is a rerun!! My daughter has the flu and frankly I am too tired to edit. But here is a relevant episode for the upcoming holidays!! Dr. Jaime Zuckerman is a psychologist and an expert in narcissist relationships. She also runs a podcast and is an author of the book " find your calm ". Dr. Zuckerman specializes in the treatment of adults presenting with anxiety, depression, relatio...

Every week, I will be dropping weekly wisdom that will highlight some of my favorite moments in my podcast episodes. Every week I will highlight a different moment in which Little nuggets of wisdom can be given to you. This week, I am highlighting my interview with Dr. Justin Puder, who is a psychologist and content creator who is crushing mental health stigma both on his podcast “drop in with J”,...

Welcome to another episode of "Diary of an Empath." In this insightful conversation, our host delves into the complex world of relationships, gender dynamics, and sexuality with Dr. Kate Balestrieri, a renowned Sex Therapist and consultant for major social media platforms. Dr. Kate, also the host of the podcast "Get Naked with Dr. Kate," shares her expertise on a wide range of topics, challenging...

This is the most important episode I have ever done! Please share this and tag me!! Katherine Bogen is a 4th year PhD student in clinical psychology and a reconstructionist Jewish woman. She works at the intersections of violence prevention and human sexuality research, focusing on the development and robust evaluation of interventions to support sexual trauma survivors in living joyful, consensua...

Dr. Wendy Walsh’s three-decade career straddles the worlds of media and higher education. Walsh is an award-winning television Journalist is a current Radio Host and Podcaster at KFI AM 640 of iHeartMedia, is the author of three books and thousands of print and digital articles. She was named one of Time Magazine’s Persons of the Year in 2017 after speaking out about harassment at Fox News. She cu...

Every week, I will be dropping weekly wisdom that will highlight some of my favorite moments in my podcast episodes. Every week I will highlight a different moment in which Little nuggets of wisdom can be given to you. This week, lets highlight my episode on boundary setting and trusting your intuition! LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diary-of-an-empath-by-ker...

FRIENDSHIPS; we all have them, we all need them. But how do you cultivate them? How can you become a better friend? When is it time to walk away from a friendship? How do you make new friendships? These are the questions that I don't deep into with this episode interviewing the amazing Danielle Jackson, renowned friendship coach, publicist, national speaker and educator. You do not want to miss th...

In this episode, I discuss the truth behind ghosting with special guest Amy Fiedler. Amy is a certified life coach, 3x author, reiki master, Certified Trauma Specialist and Holistic life coach. We get deep and real about ghosting, how to recognize patterns and what to do if you have been ghosted. For more information on Amy please go to her website www.amyfiedler.com

Join us in this captivating episode as we welcome acclaimed author Seema Anand, the brilliant mind behind "The Art of Seduction." Seema's exploration of human desire and intimacy has revealed the timeless craft of seduction, offering insights that enthrall both our senses and intellect.’ Seema Anand's work delves into the subtle nuances of seduction that have fascinated humankind for centuries, ma...

Every week, I will be dropping weekly wisdom that will highlight some of my favorite moments in my podcast episodes. Every week I will highlight a different moment in which Little nuggets of wisdom can be given to you. Amy Fiedler is a certified life coach, 3x author, reiki master, Certified Trauma Specialist and Holistic life coach. We get deep and real about ghosting, how to recognize patterns a...

In this episode of "Diary of an Empath, we welcome María-Victoria Albina, a Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Breathwork Meditation Guide. Join us as we delve into the profound insights and transformative wisdom she brings to the table. Key Highlights: 1. Getting to Know María-Victoria: Our guest, María-Victoria, shares her remarkable journey from being a Family N...

In this episode of "Diary of an Empath," we bring you a conversation that's both empowering and enlightening. Our remarkable guest, Shana Singleton, is making waves as a herpes educator, advocate, and a powerhouse with a massive TikTok following. Join us as we delve into Shana's inspiring journey of breaking stigmas and changing lives one TikTok at a time. We explore a wide range of topics, from S...

Every week, I will be dropping weekly wisdom that will highlight some of my favorite moments in my podcast episodes. Every week I will highlight a different moment in which Little nuggets of wisdom can be given to you. This week, I am highlighting my interview with Hala Taha aka “The Podcast Princess”, she is the host of the podcast “young and profiting”, and the CEO of YAP MEDIA. She is literally...

Jenan Matari; She Is a 2x award winning Palestinian storyteller, TED x Speaker, and renowned Palestine advocate. In this episode we discuss culture stigmas, breaking down barriers and what it’s like to be a Palestinian Muslim American woman. Jenan discusses why it’s important to learn about Palestinian Culture, the history of Palestine, cultural biases, and the difficulties of being a second gener...

This season of love is blind gives the previous season a run for their money. The amount of drama and toxicity can get anybody dialed in. In this episode, I break down my thoughts and theories on the seasons couples, who is going to say I do and who will say I don't! Follow Keresse on Instagram for more inspiration and updates on future episodes. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on you...

Every week, I will be dropping weekly wisdom that will highlight some of my favorite moments in my podcast episodes. Every week I will highlight a different moment in which Little nuggets of wisdom can be given to you. If you like this podcast please leave me a review and rate! For more info on my services such as Tarot readings please visit my website at www.therapeutichealingbyreese.com Follow m...

Dr. Rollin McCraty, a leading figure in the field of heart-brain communication, emotions, and their profound impact on our lives. He is the Executive Vice President and Director of Research at the HeartMath Institute, a pioneering research organization that explores the fascinating connections between our hearts, brains, and emotions. With over three decades of dedicated research, he has made grou...