Eyewitness to Therapy

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. Worry can masquerade as “being prepared,” but what happens when the prep turns into a nonstop mental movie of everything that could go wrong? We sit down with JC for a one-time, real therapy session as she steps into a new missions job building software tools for Bible translation and scripture engagement. The work excites her....

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. When your parents are physically present but emotionally checked out, it can feel like you’re right back in childhood, waiting to be noticed. We talk with Olivia about the heartbreak of wanting engaged grandparents for her toddler, and the exhaustion of feeling like she has to “babysit” her parents instead of getting support. A...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. For tools and techniques on awareness, forgiveness, and movement visit... https://www.wayofawareness.com/

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. For tools and techniques on awareness, forgiveness, and movement visit... https://www.wayofawareness.com/

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. What are the emotional costs of estrangement, and how do we navigate the murky waters of family dynamics? Join us as Dahlia opens up about her journey through the complex network of sibling relationships and the emotional turmoil that comes with maintaining distance from a volatile family member. With a new job adding to her st...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. What happens when worry becomes an unwelcome lifelong companion? Our guest courageously shares their personal journey of battling worry amidst life's joys and challenges, offering a glimpse into their persistent quest for understanding and effective coping mechanisms. By exploring the intricate dance between stress, contro...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. Have you ever held a mirror to the chaos of your past and seen it reflected in your present? Our latest episode offers just such a journey, as our brave guest opens up about a life tinged with anxiety stemming from a childhood shrouded in turbulence and the rigors of military life. We traverse together through personal chronicl...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. Struggling with feelings of inadequacy, Shelby from Albuquerque, New Mexico, opens up about her journey through trauma and the challenges it has imposed on her daily life. As she bravely recounts her battles with ambition, procrastination, and depression, listeners are drawn into a poignant narrative of resilience and hope. She...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. What if your feelings are not just reactions but essential guides to your emotional well-being? Join us on Eyewitness to Therapy, where we unpack the intricate world of emotions and feelings. This episode reveals how our feelings are immediate, fluid, and shaped by our thoughts and contexts. We explore why blaming external circ...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. Feeling overwhelmed by the constant juggle of work, parenting, and relationship maintenance? You're not alone. Master the essential skills to achieve a balanced life with our latest episode on Eyewitness to Therapy. Join us as our courageous guest shares their heartfelt struggles in managing these overlapping roles and the...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. Ever found yourself trapped in the throes of anxiety, yearning for a moment of peace? Join us as our brave guest opens up about her life, from a tumultuous childhood to the constant battle with anxiety that shaped her adult years. We discuss the unexpected panic attacks that began at 26 and the subsequent changes to her daily r...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. Unlock the secrets to living a more joyful and fulfilling life through the transformative power of Gestalt therapy. Imagine being able to fully experience and accept your feelings without resistance, leading to profound self-awareness and personal growth. In this episode of Eyewitness to Therapy, we promise you'll gain inv...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. Have you ever felt like life's relentless pace is a circus performance, with you as the star juggler? Our guest James certainly has, and in a heart-to-heart, he reveals the emotional toll of managing family, work, and personal ambitions. We traverse his quest for serenity through the chaos, as he aims to shed the title of...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. In this podcast episode, the conversation delves into the complex dynamics between a client and her therapist, highlighting the challenges of communication, understanding, and personal growth within the therapeutic relationship. The client expresses a desire for her therapist to comprehend her actions and the impact on their re...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. My guest presented for therapy with a self-reported struggle with intimacy and vulnerability, particularly in therapeutic contexts, which often leads to prematurely discontinuing therapy. She expressed a disconnect between self-perception and others' perception of her, with a negative self-view especially related to her ro...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. This psychotherapy session focused on the client's self-discovery and growth. The main themes the client is working on include: Developing a sense of self-worth and self-acceptance: The client recognizes an increase in self-esteem and self-understanding, suggesting he's making progress in his personal development. Pre...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. Presenting Problem:  My guest, Tom, reports high levels of stress and is seeking to manage it effectively. Mood and Affect:  Tom’s mood appeared to be tense and distressed as evidenced by his one-word description of his current experience: stress. Summary of Session:  Tom identified his current emotional state as being under si...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. In this therapy session, I failed to push the record button immediately and so we pick up on Olivia expressing her frustration with her parents a couple of minutes into the interview, primarily surrounding their lack of engagement with her and her child… She feels they are not interested in being grandparents and wish they woul...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. During the therapy session, our guest expressed feelings of depression and inadequacy as the provider for his family, primarily due to consistent job loss and recent firing from a cab company. His self-esteem has taken a hit, leading to a negative self-image where he identifies himself as a "fuck up". He also grapples...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. Our guest, Katie, presents a heightened state of curiosity and nervousness about the therapeutic process and its potential outcomes. She describes a general desire to explore her thoughts and emotions but lacks specificity in her goals, possibly indicating uncertainty or difficulty in self-reflection. Katie identified a key cha...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. Introductory music and remarks. For tools and techniques on awareness, forgiveness, and movement visit... https://www.wayofawareness.com/

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. A psychologist interviews an individual who holds a "pro-life" perspective on the issue of abortion. Although "pro-lifers" maintain that "life begins at conception" there is no disputing that a woman is "at choice" when it comes to her body. A woman's body is nobody's business b...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. Pro-Choice or Anti-Abortion? Are these two sides of the abortion issue mutually exclusive or is there a way to include both sides in the conversation? Jamie Thomas shares her journey with abortion and how she came to realize the validity of both sides.  For tools and techniques on awareness, forgiveness, and movement visit... h...

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. A libertarian shares his views on Donald Trump For tools and techniques on awareness, forgiveness, and movement visit... https://www.wayofawareness.com/

Send me a text message to let me know how you feel about this episode. This is my pilot podcast with Bobby Riegert who identifies himself as a Trump supporter. This is his perspective, point of view, and feelings about Donald Trump and the conservative right. For tools and techniques on awareness, forgiveness, and movement visit... https://www.wayofawareness.com/