Direct Impact

Direct Impact Nation this episode is about inclusion. Andrea explains why everyone can benefit from therapy. Life is full of large and small traumas and therapy can mean the difference between moving forward and stalling under the burden. Find out how mental health providers gather information to better serve you and what to do when the therapeutic relationship is not a good fit! We are all in thi...

You might ask yourself whether a friend, family member, or coworker has a problem with compuslive behavior? Perhaps you want to better understand your diagnosis or that of someone you know. Listen and discover what it means to have a pathological relationship with things like: food, sex, or gambling. Find out how even emotional expression can result in compulsivity. Don’t fear, however, because me...

There was a time that Janet Jackson realized she didn’t have enough, and she made an album about it. Of course, we’re talking about Control! No matter how much you have or want, this episode introduces listeners to the art of discernment. Discerning whether one’s loss of control signifies addictive behavior or relief from a maladaptive coping style takes an objective other. The counseling process...

Validation is a wonderful pat on the back, but Andrea wants the Direct Impact Nation to be wary of developing a compulsive need! Friends, followers, and likes may feel good in the moment, but they can stir you from a grounded place of self-confidence, self-efficacy, and an appreciation of what makes us all unique. Listen up folks, and build a solid foundation from which to grow! Direct Impact with...

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor Alia Carata of Resolve Strategies explains Dialectical Behavior Therapy today. This is your chance to learn about the elements that make up this evidence-based modality. See how it benefits individual and group therapy, and understand what types of groups are right for you or your loved ones. Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Powered by Lightning in a Bottl...

Some of the world’s most treasured stories are about traumatized people reflecting on their experiences and giving back to others. Whether it is what Andrea calls a “Big T” trauma followed by clinical diagnoses like Acute Stress Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or a collection of “Little T” traumas over time, you have fertile ground for transformation. This can be the day your story cha...

Direct Impact Nation, taking a minute and ask yourself what comparisons fuel your decision-making? In this episode, Andrea sharply warns against the dangers of comparison. Listen and ask yourself what mental health symptoms can be traced back to comparing ourselves to others. This episode explains why we must stop running internal races. It is the clarion call to quit orienting your wonderful and...

Direct Impact Nation, today Andrea invites counselor Kelly Long for a deep dive into toxic shame. See how its roots penetrate the family, school, healthcare, and community systems. Understand that toxic shame not guilt lurks behind addiction. You’ve been working hard, but trained professionals can create a safe place for authentic expression. Not sure if you have toxic shame? Andrea clues us into...

In this episode Andrea discusses the Inner Critic with Christine Lucas, a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. Listen as two mental health professionals share their individual perspectives on how to go toe to toe with that critical voice inside one’s self and come out a winner. Andrea and Christine help listeners adopt a powerful and compassionate strategy that is act...

Direct Impact Nation, take a deep breath and find yourself on the bridge between mind and body. Andrea welcomes wellness educator and Certified Emotions Mentor Coach Emily Polonus to the podcast. Like most of us, Emily explains how listening to her body’s cues didn’t come naturally. Find out how Emily moved from unhealthy habits to thriving on intuition. What does she mean by the body’s weather? A...

Direct Impact Nation, your definition of community matters. In this episode Andrea shares what community means to her. Find out how Andrea’s compassionate but honest look at her home town of Savannah,Georgia can help you do the same. Andrea identifies three vulnerable populations in all of our localities and stresses the critical steps necessary to meet their needs. Join us and get clarity on your...

Do you have a worry that you should be further in your healing process? This episode looks at outcome measures. What are they, and how do you know which one is right for you? Andrea explains why having reasonable expectations are so important on the healing journey. Here how your neuropathways are like a “well worn path”. Learn the steps it takes to metaphorically redirect and create new paths. Di...

Direct Impact Nation, are you here? I mean here right now? There is so much power in the present moment. Embracing the present means that your experiences are less weighed down by the past and less rattled by the future. Holding this much power takes practice, and this is your invitation to start. Now. Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Powered by Lightning in a Bottle (LIAB) To join the discussion...

Direct Impact Nation, I do not want you to be held back by one of the sneakiest character defects: Resentment. Once resentment corners you, it changes your motivations. It whispers falsities like hurting others will help you heal. Join me as I share the real roadblocks put up by resentment. See its contagion. Do not be hoodwinked by resentment, and do not be trapped by the avoidance behaviors it s...

Direct Impact Nation, let Andrea introduce you to one of Savannah, Georgia’s leading influencers. As he says, “I like to influence the influencers.” Pastor Kenny Grant is the Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church right here in Andrea’s hometown. How did this former U.S. Marine Drill Instructor go from transforming people into Marines at Parris Island in South Carolina to transforming one congreg...

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When it rains it pours, and this episode asks you to seriously evaluate your umbrella! Andrea identifies how to make sure your support system is specific to your needs. How can you tell when you’ve outgrown your umbrella? This episode clues you into factors that make your support system less effective. Chucking members of your support system that no longer fit the bill is an important part of ever...

Direct Impact Nation, I bet you say this all the time: When it rains it pours! Or how about, “Things come in threes.” In this episode, Andrea looks at the validity of these sayings and asks you to chime in on the subject. Do they feel true, or do you have another tale to tell? Enjoy this anecdotal adventure into how language intersects with our lives. Tell us what factors you think are at play whe...

This episode of Answers with Andrea answers the listener question, “What do you mean when you say “Recovery?” She’s got the answer! Direct Impact Nation, listen and understand the role recovery might play in your lives and how participation in its key elements benefits not only those in active addiction, but anyone working a program toward health and healing. Let this episode meet you where you an...

Meet Janice Ellington, Coordinator for Summit Behavioral Health, a parent company with over 25 mental health and addiction treatment centers across the United States. Listen to Andrea and Janice discuss why addiction can be described in three different ways, and consider the five people in your life that a potential addiction would directly impact. Direct Impact Nation, there are multiple types of...

Come meet Andrea Epting, host of the weekly 20-minute podcast Direct Impact with Andrea Epting! She is a Licensed Professional Counselor who wants to move her impact beyond what’s possible in the 60-hour work week. She has gathered 4 other licensed counselors who also volunteer their time to develop content just for you. Why is worthy of your schedule, your attention, and your enthusiasm? You’ll s...

Come meet Andrea Epting, host of the weekly 20-minute podcast Direct Impact with Andrea Epting! She is a Licensed Professional Counselor who wants to move her impact beyond what’s possible in the 60-hour work week. She has gathered 4 other licensed counselors who also volunteer their time to develop content just for you. Why is worthy of your schedule, your attention, and your enthusiasm? You’ll s...