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Mona Delahooke, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of experience caring for children and their families. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and a senior faculty member of the Profectum Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting families of neurodiverse children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Delahooke holds the highest level of endorseme...

Michelle Shapiro is an Integrative/ Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC with 8+ years of experience serving over 1000 clients to reverse their anxiety, heal longstanding gut issues and approach weight loss lovingly and in a body-neutral way. Michelle, in her work, aims to bridge the gap for clients between functional nutrition and body positivity. She works with clients one on one in her priv...

Britt Frank, MSW, LSCSW, SEP is a clinician, educator and trauma specialist. She speaks and writes widely about the mental health myths that keep us stuck and stressed. Britt received her  BA from Duke University and her MSW from the University of Kansas, where she later became an award- winning adjunct professor. She is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Level 3  trained in the Internal Fami...

Dr. Holly Richmond is a Somatic Psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), and Certified Sex Therapist (CST). She sits on the Clinical Board of Directors for Dame Products and is the Associate Director of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. This unique combination of credentials enables her to focus on clients’ cognitive processes as well as mind-body health. In addition to teach...

Emmalee Bierly & Jennifer Chaiken are both Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, co-owners of a private therapy practice called The Therapy Group, and co-hosts of the ShrinkChicks Podcast! They believe in being down-to-earth, authentic, and transparent, which they bring both into the room with their clients as well as to their podcast! Their mission is to make therapy more relatable and accessi...

Dr. Wasserman is a licensed clinical psychologist with areas of specialization in posttraumatic stress, intergenerational trauma, and military behavioral health. She is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology. She also co-directs the Jerry Butler Pepperdine Union Rescue Mission Counseling Center, a student training clinic that pro...

Dr. Aliza is a developmental psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with families. After co-founding SeedlingsGroup and the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, she began the Raising Good Humans Podcast to bring the latest research on child development directly to parents. Without having to sift through journals or endless parenting books, Dr. Aliza is empowering parents with the knowledge...

Sarah Bren, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist and mom of two whose passion is helping parents find their inner confidence and raise healthy, resilient kids. Dr. Sarah is the host of the podcast Securely Attached and the creator of the digital course The Authentic Parent: Finding Your Confidence in Parenthood and The Science of Tantrums. She co-founded Upshur Bren Psychology Group in Pelham,...

Sadaf Siddiqi is a psychotherapist and consultant in private practice. She works with people individually, in groups, and through organizations to cultivate change through education, intention, and compassion. Sadaf is also the human behind Being, a digital mental health brand created to normalize emotions that we all experience. You can follow along on her journey to raise awareness and share wel...

Jessica Baum is the owner and founder of the Relationship Institute of Palm Beach. She has an undergraduate degree from Fordham University and holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from South University. As a certified substance abuse specialist, her focus is on chemical abuse, codependency, and anxiety. Jessica is also a certified Imago Therapist (Relationship Modality). Using the I...

As a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced degrees in psychology, education, and nutrition, Dr. Nicole Beurkens is a leading holistic child psychologist. She has dedicated her 25-year career to providing parents with research-based strategies that get to the root of children’s attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior challenges so they can reach their highest potential. She founded and runs a...

Alaya Hertzel Ms. ED is a certified Sex and Relationship coach with a core mission, passion and purpose of empowering and educating people to elevate themselves, their relationships and their sex lives through direction, healing and grace. Her unique approach has helped people  implement desired changes in their lives, level up their relationships, become shame free (and pleasure-full!) sexually,...

Mr. Chazz is an educator by day and a father always! He stormed onto the scene with his honesty and realness as a support for parents worldwide. In today's episode, we will be chatting all about fatherhood and the journey of parenting and how we fit into all of it. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Vincent is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in Encinitas, CA. She is also a yoga teacher, author of True You: A Self-Discovery Journal, and owner of Nourished Wellness Group, a holistic modern mental health practice. She is passionate about integrating the mind and body in clinical treatment. She specializes in working with women struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-est...

Dr. Edith Eva Eger published her NY Times best-selling memoir, The Choice, at the age of 90 in 2017. In 2020, during COVID lockdowns and at the age of 93, she published her Internationally best-selling guidebook, The Gift. Both books are translated into more than 30 languages. She is a survivor of Auschwitz, is a practicing and world-renowned Psychologist, a great-grandmother to seven, and the emb...

Dr. Nicole Thaxton is the co-Founder and Clinical Director of Atlanta Wellness Collective, a holistic counseling and wellness practice located in Acworth and Marietta, Georgia. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Georgia, who has counseled high-achieving individuals and families in private practice since 2016. She is passionate a...

Nina is a wife, mom of 2, nurse and content creator behind @balkanina on social media where she brings women and families together in all seasons of life; leaving them feel less alone. She is a big advocate for respectful parenting, healthy marriage, therapy and self care. Representing the midsize community she encourages women to feel good in what they wear. She is the host of @mamaknowspodcast w...

Dr. Jody Carrington is a renowned psychologist sought after for her expertise, energy, and approach to helping people solve their most complex human-centered challenges. Jody focuses much of her work around reconnection – the key to healthy relationships and productive teams.   A speaker, author, and leader of Carrington & Company, she uses all she has been taught in her twenty-year career as a ps...

Eleanor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the Founder and Clinical Director at Child and Family Therapy Collective based in Nashville, TN, a growing group therapy practice serving children and adolescents. She attended New York University for graduate training, where she trained with leading experts in the treatment of childhood anxiety and disruptive behavior disorders. She complete...

Dr. Kristen Casey is a licensed clinical psychologist and has been in the mental health field for over 10 years. She's an author, social media contributor, and telehealth private practice founder/owner. Prior to her psychology career, she was an EMT for five years. Her clinical training focused on health psychology, which sparked her interest in insomnia, anxiety, and dedication to utilizing modal...

Sasha Heinz, Ph. D., MAPP, Developmental Psychologist, is an expert in Positive Psychology, lasting behavioral change, and the science of getting unstuck. Dr. Heinz has leveraged her academic expertise as a former faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Applied Positive Psychology program to provide her clients with the toolset, skillset, and mindset to transform their lives....

 Maddie Spear, LCSW, is a trauma therapist located in North Carolina who works with children, teens, and young adults. In addition to her work in direct trauma care, Maddie additionally works to bring mental health tips worldwide. With a following of over 200,000 on social media, Maddie strives to eliminate the stigma around mental health and promote healing for all with accessible mental health t...

Author. Speaker. Mental Health Expert and Ph. D. student Jay Barnett is on a mission to empower, inspire, and ignite fire in the minds of men and women across the globe, helping them become their best selves. Jay has been featured on NBC’s Hoda & Jena, The Breakfast Club, Wendy Williams, and Black Enterprise. He has emerged as the voice of mental health in the black community. Former professional...

Dr. Mariel Buqué is a Columbia University-trained Psychologist and intergenerational trauma expert. She provides wellness workshops for mental health and is the author of the upcoming book Break the Cycle, a book focused on healing Intergenerational Trauma. You may find her work at www.drmarielbuque.com and on social media at @dr.marielbuque. Instagram - https://instagram.com/dr.marielbuqueTikTok...

Jake Ernst is a therapist, writer, and creator. Jake helps people make changes in their lives so they can live more creatively and courageously. Through his writing and creative content design, Jake helps people connect to their authenticity so they can deepen their connection with themselves and with others. Jake is the Clinical Director at Straight Up Health, a mental health clinic for young peo...