T-Talk

2024 has arrived folks, and in natural end of year fashion, I’ve been in reflecting mode. In this almost last episode, I share updates about the podcast, myself and my inner and outer work for the upcoming year. I hope the episode gives you something to think about, and a message to hold on to until our paths cross again. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Get the most recent updates on...

How do you find yourself after surviving an intensely traumatic event? One thing people don’t often realize about having PTSD is that it impacts the way in which you see everything, including yourself. Second guessing becomes first  nature and distrust of everything becomes a way of life. But what if the way to overcome the impact of these events was to do the exact opposite; to lean into who you...

They say “money makes the world go ‘round”-and isn’t that annoying? I don’t know about you, but when I'm stressed about money, everything feels amplified, more intense and more urgent. If money problems are impacting your mental health, you’ll want to listen to this episode. Julie Herres owns an accounting firm in which she helps other therapists manage their money-so when it comes to the emot...

If I could describe Arthalia in a word it would be joy.  Not artificial, superficial joy, but one that radiates into you just by being in her presence. I told her she needs to bottle her stuff up and sell it, because I would be first in line to get me some of that feeling. I would have never known in meeting her that less than just one year ago, she suffered a traumatic loss of her husband of 18 y...

Why do we feel so shitty when January roles around?  If the thought of setting a resolution for the new year makes you want to yak, this episode is for you. Today I have tea with Cindi Miller, MS, LMHC who has set out on a mission to eradicate perfectionism and take down the system.  If you are someone who has felt less than after not keeping up with the joneses on social media, or for historicall...

Thinking of the holidays already has me feeling tired and overwhelmed-so I thought I would bring the Self Care Queen in, Yunetta Spring-Smith, to school us on the topic! Yunetta isn’t one of those therapists who just talks about the self care basics, she goes deep!  In this episode, we talk through different perspectives on how to view self care, along with how to actually practice it in a way tha...

If there’s one thing that is often not lacking during family gatherings, it’s unsolicited comments, opinions and advice about how you or others should look and be. There’s also usually a crap ton of food and drinks that get pushed on you and it can be hard to leave these gatherings with a sense of confidence and ease.  Today on T-Talk, I talk with Dr. Breese Annable, eating disorders specialist an...

Ever wonder what makes a certain song stick with you?  Or why you crave certain music at different times in your life?  Today we talk about just that With Andy Freedman, LPC and Music Therapist from Philly! In today’s episode we explore what music therapy is like and who can benefit from it. We talk about how much music acts as a mindfulness agent and social connector that helps all humans find he...

What do you picture when you hear “domestic violence”? If you are like many, you imagine something stereotypical between a husband and wife with kids, and unfortunately so much is missing from that picture. How do you recognize you are in a damaging relationship if you haven’t seen relationships otherwise? Oftentimes, it’s not until you are out of a relationship that you understand that it was har...

What happens when trauma goes unresolved? What if your job requires that you face trauma every single day, multiple times a day? This is what we uncover in today’s episode of T-Talk. Ashley, a paramedic and therapist in training, discusses the hidden struggles of first responders and the need for better mental health support. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Learn why resilience matter...

When I asked my friend Lenora to be a guest on T Talk and she said she wanted to do an episode on the “other” New Kids on The Block, I wasn’t sure if I needed to bust out my boombox and walkman or this would actually connect back to healing! Of course, with the use of this metaphor, she delivered.  In today’s episode, we talk about what she calls the “Unspoken Entourage” of parts that show up afte...

I have to say, one of the coolest things about being a podcast host is meeting so many awesome people and learning about new ways of healing. Today, I got to do just that. Meet Jess Brock-Pitts, a licensed therapist and certified personal trainer. What’s very cool about Jess is that she is helping people recover from trauma not just in therapy, but through weightlifting! That’s right. She is a tra...

In honor of spooky season, I wanted to shed some light on methods of healing that sometimes get judged as “dark”, “mysterious” and sometimes (according to the therapist police of Facebook) “UNETHICAL”! *Cue dark and ominous music along with gasps in the near distance*.  That’s right folks, today on T-Talk we explore the healing ways of the Tarot.  What alternative ways of healing have you found on...

After you listen to this episode, click here 🗣 to tell us your thoughts, leave a voice message or ask a question. Have you ever wondered what Astrology is all about? Maybe you've even looked up where your birthday falls in a newspaper or a magazine. Or whenever Mercury is in retrograde, it messes you up, and you want to know why! If you wish to learn more about astrology, prepare for a life ch...

Today I sit down and have tea with Barbara Beck, an expert who knows first hand what it’s like to be in a relationship with a narcissist. Barb shares her personal story of realizing she was in a relationship with a narcissist despite being a therapist, and how she made her exit. In this episode we cover the spectrum of narcissism across all relationships-partners, friends, parents and co-workers....

How do you manage jealousy in a relationship? How about when you have multiple relationships? Today’s tea is with Kieran Mcmonagle, a radical trans therapist, coach and consultant who holds expertise in many areas, including polyamory and non-monogamy. Per usual, I ask a TON of questions and get schooled in the area of what it means to be in non-monogamous relationship, the role society plays (aga...

October is ADHD awareness month! And what better way to kick off this month’s tea than with THE Neurodivergent Therapist, Jamie Roberts! As someone who struggles with ADHD, I was excited to jump right into ALL of the questions I had-both for myself and for my listeners. Jamie shares her experience in living a majority of her life not knowing that she had both ADHD and Autism. Jamie shares about he...

When you’re working in alignment with yourself, everything becomes joyful.” This is what Andrew describes as his full life shift after attending a psilocybin retreat. Yep, that’s right, we are talking mushrooms and psychedelics on T-Talk!  This week's guest is Andrew Tansil. He is the co-founder of Sayulita Wellness Retreats and also launched a non-profit for Veterans to help them heal from PT...

Have you heard of betrayal trauma? How about taking a polygraph test with your therapist? I bet I have your attention now! This week, I talk with Dr. Jake Porter about helping people heal deep attachment wounds that have come by way of betrayal in a relationship.  Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Learn about therapy intensives and why they are useful. Understand the impact of betrayal...

Are you tired of feeling like you have to tiptoe around trigger warnings when expressing your emotions? Do you feel alone and isolated in your struggle to connect with friends who have not experienced trauma like you have? In this episode, Katherine Lazar, a courageous woman who has navigated the heartbreaking experience of losing a child before birth, shares her inspirational journey of loss, rec...

How do you measure the return on investment when it comes to therapy? How do we end up in therapy? And why do people have to get “all political” when it comes to mental health? Listen to today’s episode and find out! I came across Marvin Toliver’s account on instagram and immediately was drawn in by the boldness of the posts! One of them outright said to budget for therapy like you do for weed, an...

You all know I talk about burnout a LOT on T-Talk and in real life. As a therapist who is supporting people with PTSD and trauma week after week, and supervises many clinicians who do the same, I know it can take an invisible toll on one’s physical and mental wellness. Onel that you don’t realize until one day you wake up and you’ve hit the wall. Dr. Charlie Swenson, DBT Expert & Legend, knows...

Nobody teaches us that happiness is an inside job.  Nobody teaches us that our value is not in solving everyone’s problems or micromanaging everyone’s lives to prevent messes.  If you chronically over-extend, this episode is for you.  If you hesitate to make moves, wondering if “they are going to be ok without you,” - this episode is for you.  Montoyia spills the tea on how she outsourced happines...

**A gentle warning, this episode discusses suicide. If you are feeling vulnerable in this area, please consult with a doctor or mental health professional in your area. Or call one of the Suicide Prevention numbers listed in the resources.**   Loss, grief, death.  None of them are things we can avoid in this life, although we all try to. It’s natural to try to avoid pain and keep the heartaches of...

How do you feel about huge life pivots in your late 30s? They are quite a choice point. You’re not 22 and still landing all the things.  Late 30s, you’re likely decently established, have full-on identity, career, home life and maybe even a family.  But what to do when underneath it all runs a whisper that you are actually not this life anymore, not the same person you were a decade ago? The choic...