Genesis Therapy Center

Mike and Hanifa welcome Brian Gold, LCSW and Sara Allen, LCPC for a second episode on the black sheep. They continue to share about their experiences as black sheep. They talk about what emotional cut off is, boundaries and the journey towards healing.  

Mike and Hanifa are joined by two special guests in this episode. Eva and Nolan share about their experiences, as students, during lockdown and shooting drills. They share about the mental and emotional toll experienced by themselves and their peers.

On this episode, Mike and Hanifa spend time recapping 2024. They share about their own journeys with the podcast. They reflect on episodes throughout the year and what is to come for the podcast in 2025.  

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Naomi Effort, LCPC. They talk about what ambivalence is and how it shows up in someone's life. They share scenarios about ambivalence and ways to work through this emotion.

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Nicole Ramel, LCPC and Sara Allen, LCPC. They talk about what religious trauma is and how it impacts individuals. They also share their own experiences with religious trauma.

Mike and Hanifa are joined by their Administrative Office Manager, Samantha Malak. They talk about the holidays and traditions followed in their families. They share about issues that can contribute to stress during the holiday season.  

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Brian Gold, LCSW and a special guest. They discuss what self-compassion is and how it is different from self-love. They talk about their journeys in being compassionate to themselves.  

Trigger warning: blood  Mike and Hanifa welcome back Elizabeth Fritz, LCSW and Mary Leonhardt, LCSW. They discuss school shootings and lockdown protocols within the school system. They also explore coping techniques and talk about the importance of open communication with teachers, students and parents.

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Brian Gold, LCSW and a special guest. They talk about the decision making process in taking medication. The guest shares about his ambivalence and, later, acceptance in seeking a psychiatrist for medication.

Mike and Hanifa welcome back Catherine Fairfield, LCPC. They share about aging and their own journeys into adulthood. They also talk about aging and whether or not it correlates to maturity.  

Mike and Hanifa welcome back Brian Gold, LCSW and Sara Allen, LCSW. They define what the black sheep is and what it signifies. They share about the role they played in their own families and their journey in embracing their identities.  

Mike and Hanifa welcome back Joleen Hartland, LCPC and Terae Tatum, LCPC. They discuss how addiction impacts the family system. They share about roles, rules and resources for family members.  

Mike and Hanifa welcome back Naomi Effort, LCPC. They discuss the ways in which grief and loss shows up in our lives. Furthermore, they talk about the grieving process and their own personal experiences.  

Hanifa welcomes back Jessica Krakowsky, LCPC to the podcast. They discussed what self-love looks like and the obstacles  one can face in this journey.

Mike and Hanifa welcome back Nicole Ramel, LCPC to talk about IVF. Nicole shares more about the emotional, mental toll and current news about IVF in the United States.

*Trigger warning: blood* Mike and Hanifa welcome back Kelsey Dagenais, LCPC and Nicole Ramel, LCPC. Kelsey and Nicole share more about in vitro fertilization (IVF) and describe the emotional, mental, physical and financial demands they experienced.

Mike and Hanifa welcome back Kelsey Dagenais, LCPC and Nicole Ramel, LCPC. Kelsey and Nicole share about in vitro fertilization (IVF) and describe their individual journeys conceiving children.

Mike and Hanifa welcome back Brian Gold, LCSW to talk about men and women as therapy clients. They discuss their own experiences as well as share research based findings. 

Mike and Hanifa welcome guests Stefan, Briana and Bethany to discuss their experience as externs at The Genesis Therapy Center. The externs discuss their journey as students and their plans for the future.

Mike and Ariana welcome back Hanifa Khan, LPC. This episode highlights the end of Ariana's time with The Genesis Therapy Center podcast. They discussed grieving as well as the start of a new beginning for Hanifa. 

Ariana and Elizabeth welcome back Sara Allen, LCPC and Brian Gold, LCSW. They provide the history of the LGBT+ community, changes over the years, reformation and education. 

Mike and Ariana welcome back Joleen Hartland, LCPC, and Naomi Effort, LCPC, to the podcast. This episode highlights the role caregivers have, the impact of the work, and ways to support oneself. 

Mike and Ariana spend time discussing alarming statistics of child abuse in America. Mike vulnerably shares parts of his story and the impact of abuse. Although this episode is heavy, we invite you to take a listen and spread awareness of this critical issue. 

Mike and Ariana welcome back Hanifa Khan to the podcast. In our discussion, Hanifa highlights concerns of trauma related media exposure. She further gives data to support positive correlation between media content and PTSD-like symptoms. 

Mike and Ariana welcome back Jessica Krakowsky and Kelsey Dagnenais. They spend time normalizing challenges faced by today's parents and give their professional takes.