Deana Bianco

Soft Parts Podcast

Society EN ↓ 30 episodes

Soft Parts is a podcast about identity, mental health, and all the chaotic, beautiful, and weird in-between phases of life. Therapist Deana Bianco sits down with artists, innovators, and mental health pros to talk anxiety, addiction, self-worth, creativity, and the surprising moments that shape us. Sometimes, she even dives into memoirs with guests to try to make sense of the human experience. Equal parts thoughtful, funny, and strange. Sometimes you’ll laugh, sometimes you’ll cry, and sometimes both.

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Deana Bianco

Episodes

Let’s Talk About Sex Therapy (Part 1): Breaking Stigma and Building Intimacy w/ Jolene Harrelson 06.05.2025 43:08

In this episode of So, What Brings You to Therapy, host Deana Bianco talks with sex therapist Jolene Harrelson about sex therapy, intimacy, and relationship health. Jolene shares her professional journey, dispels common myths about sex therapy, and explains therapeutic approaches that help individuals and couples navigate sexual and relational challenges. The discussion also explores how societal...

Religious Trauma, Body Acceptance, and Self-Compassion w. Kent Thomas 22.04.2025 50:02

In this episode of So, What Brings You to Therapy, Deana Bianco talks with Kent Thomas, MSW, about healing from religious shame, reclaiming body image, and embracing radical self-compassion. Kent shares his journey of leaving behind harmful beliefs and breaking free from religious conditioning and diet culture. They explore strategies for healing, personal growth, and finding joy while navigating...

Losing and Rebuilding Identity: A Conversation w. Genevieve Henderson 15.04.2025 54:40

In this episode of So, What Brings You to Therapy, Deana Bianco talks with therapist Genevieve Henderson, host of What The Hell Do I Do Now?, about identity, self-discovery, and personal growth. They explore how trauma, culture, and relationships shape the way we see ourselves, and what happens when our identity shifts or shatters. Genevieve shares her journey of losing the identity of an athlete...

Understanding Grief: Challenges, Coping, and Healing w. Erica Bertschy 08.04.2025 44:24

In this episode of So, What Brings You to Therapy , Deana sits down with Erica Bertschy founder of EWB Counseling in Denver, Colorado, to explore the complexities of grief and grief counseling. Erica shares her insights on how grief shows up in unexpected ways—and why our society often struggles to acknowledge or support it. Together, they unpack the non-linear and deeply personal nature of grief...

Exploring Creativity and Self-Expression w. Margaret Lee 01.04.2025 1:19:38

In this episode of So, What Brings You to Therapy, Margaret Lee discusses how her mental health journey influences her creative process and artistic expression. She explores the connection between personal insight, empathy, and authentic art, offering listeners a look at how understanding humanity and culture enriches creativity. This conversation highlights the intersection of mental health and c...