The Intentional Clinician: Psychology, Philosophy, Therapy, & Change

Dr. Peg O'Conner Ph. D is interviewed by Paul Krauss MA LPC about the addiction recovery community, the difficulties with the Christian-centric God that is a part of many Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, how to participate in recovery and understand the concept of a "higher power," etc. Dr. Peg also discusses her personal journey in recovery as well. Dr. Peg O'Conner's book Higher and Friendly Power...

Paul Krauss MA LPC and Joshua Nave MS LMSW discuss power, abuse, control, and gaslighting within relationships (domestic violence), but also within cultural entities, organizations, and society as a whole. The pair define power, abuse, gaslighting and control tactics used by abusers, some of the ways that they use them to keep control in a relationship, and how often times the abusers view them th...

Dr. Bill Howatt, Ph. D. Ed. D stopped by the Intentional Clinician Podcast to speak with Paul Krauss MA LPC about his work helping to improve people's experiences in their workplaces and more.  Dr. Bill Howatt, Ph. D. Ed. D. discuss workplace fairness, stress, burnout, and how companies can actually create a new model of work that reflects the values of workers today. Behavioral scientist Dr. Bill...

Dr. Stephen G. Post Ph. D returns to The Intentional Clinician Podcast, this time to speak about his new book: Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People: How Caregivers can Meet the Challenges of Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Post is an extremely knowledgeable professor, writer, researcher, and advocate. Paul Krauss MA LPC and Dr. Post have a lively discussion about the challenges of aging in those who exper...

Paul Krauss MA LPC chats with author Sheila Vanzile about her new book: MY WATERFALL OF AWAKENING:  HOW LOSS CAN BRING YOU HOME TO THE LIFE YOU WANT A GUIDED JOURNAL     In this interview, Sheila brings her wisdom and special brand of authenticity and honesty to the Intentional Clinician Podcast. Sheila tells some of her story about how she arrived at her own awakening as well as the "fall out" fr...

Dr. Monica Vermani stops by the Intentional Clinician to talk to Paul Krauss MA LPC about her new book A Deeper Wellness (Conquering Stress, Mood, Anxiety, and Trauma). Dr. Monica Vermani was inspired to write this book during the Covid-19 Pandemic as she wanted to give people a low-cost option to help them when they were not in the counseling office, or for people who could not afford psychothera...

Today is an episode where unconventional and "offensive" language is used to be able to make some greater points. Whether you are a man who is wondering about how to work through some of your difficulties in life, or a woman / other person who is wanting to understand "Why do men behave this way" this is the episode for you. Paul Krauss MA LPC meets with David Coates and Corey Kilpack to discuss t...

Paul Krauss MA LPC presents: Family engagement for sustainable recovery when dealing with trauma, and the after effects of trauma Description: This presentation covers how to engage with a family system that has lived through traumatic events or is dealing with current traumatic circumstances. To do this, first, trauma is defined through a scientific and sociological lens; a discussion of how trau...

In this episode, Paul Krauss MA LPC speaks with Brian Bailys of Thrive Peer Support about how a newly expanded Peer Support in Ohio is helping individuals get into treatment and change their lives. Throughout the conversation, Brian discusses how strategic forms of Peer Support programs can help everyone from people coming in to the Emergency Room after an overdose to those struggling with navigat...

In this episode, Vivian James Rigney speaks with Paul Krauss MA LPC of the Intentional Clinician Podcast about the topics of leadership, authenticity, communication, and his experience climbing Mount Everest.  Vivian James Rigney is President and CEO of Inside Us LLC, an executive coaching consultancy operating throughout five continents. He has helped implement leadership development initiatives...

Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews David Fraijo (part 2 of their conversation). David and Paul discuss how to listen to your own intuition, dealing with codependence, difficult family systems, recovery from trauma and the many paths to becoming a healer.  “I’m an indigenous member of the human tribe of the universal nation…and my philosophy is: As I resonate a different energy, I effect people.”- David...

Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews David Fraijo (part 1 of their conversation). David and Paul discuss David’s path of healing through uncomfortable encounters with his own emotions and behaviors. David discusses his personal path toward emotional healing and recovery from self-hatred, while eventually changing his life and working to help others through a healing circle and honest conversations.  “If...

Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Joelle Prevost LCSW about her book "The Conversation Guide: How to Skillfully Communicate, Set Boundaries, and Be Understood." In the interview, Joelle discusses the reasons she wrote this book and how it can help people. Joelle gives the listeners many tidbits during the interview that they can try in conversations themselves. As a former science teacher, Joelle work...

In this episode, Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Amy Minh Hạnh Corey about her own recovery from self-harm and trauma. Amy also talks about how she works to help others who are struggling with mental health concerns and trauma by telling her authentic story. There is a lot to be learned from Amy during this interview. At only twenty-four years old, TEDx Speaker, Touring Motivational Speaker, Mindset...

Paul Krauss MA LPC has a long-from discussion with Tom Beakbane (Author of How to Understand Everything: Consilience: A New Way to See the World), about many different topics related to the human nervous system and how we experience and perceive the world. Also Discussed: "Bottom Up" way of understanding consciousness, nature of consciousness, polyvagal theory, cellular evolution, tribalism, anxie...

Dr. James Liter, Ph. D. visits the Intentional Clinician Podcast and talks with Paul Krauss MA LPC about depth work in Ecotherapy and Ecopsychology. This is the second episode of the Intentional Clinician where James visits. James introduces his version of facilitated ecotherapy: "Hilltending." Also Discussed:  What is Hilltending? Rooted in depth work, it can be understood as nature based archety...

Author and Surgeon Dr. Michael J. Collins stops by The Intentional Clinician Podcast to speak with Paul Krauss MA LPC about his latest book All Bleeding Stops. The book takes readers to Vietnam at the height of the war, following young doctor Matthew Barrett and his struggle to acclimate to a harsh and violent medical environment. Issues discussed in this episode: Raising awareness of the difficul...

If you want to learn more about what Trauma is, how trauma can impact one's relationships, what collective trauma is and what it can do to a person, and how to recover from trauma, then this episode of the Intentional Clinician podcast featuring special guest Dr. Karol Darsa Psy. D. is for you. Paul Krauss MA LPC and Dr. Darsa pack a great deal of valuable information into this episode, as they ha...

Dr. James Liter, Ph. D. visits the Intentional Clinician Podcast and talks with Paul Krauss MA LPC many aspects of Ecotherapy and Ecopsychology. If you have any interest in how the natural world and ecopsychological concepts intersect, then this episode is a good starting point. Also Discussed: oikos, psyche, logos, relationship to habitat, the unconscious, climate change, eco-grief, How ecotherap...

In this episode, Paul Krauss MA LPC explores multiple approaches to health, including Integrative Cardiology with Dr. Dave Johnson, MD FACC. Dave Johnson, MD is a board-certified cardiologist with over two decades of clinical experience in cardiovascular medicine and one of only a few cardiologists formally trained in integrative medicine. As a result, Dr. Johnson not only recognizes the value of...

This is a discussion not to be missed. Ashley Yost and Mali Jane  (the founders of AM Yoga in Grand Rapids, MI) along with Yoga instructor and Professional Counselor Margie Muñoz LLPC speak with Paul Krauss MA LPC about all things yoga. Along with the discussion about the intersection of the physical and mental health benefits yoga offers, the panel agrees that "Yoga just feels good." Such a state...

This is an interview not to be missed. Dr. Margaret Chisolm, MD stops by The Intentional Clinician podcast to discuss her new book "From Survive to Thrive: Living Your Best Life with Mental Illness" ( Johns Hopkins University Press ). Dr. Margaret Chisolm, MD and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss the evolving state of mental health treatment in the United States. Dr. Margaret Chisolm, MD offers advice on...

If you are someone who suffers from anxiety and you believe you have tried everything--than this is the episode for you! Andrew Henry MA LPC and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss Andrew's new book "Anxiety: When Enough is Enough" at length. In this book, Andrew discusses over 20 ways that you can work on reducing anxiety--whether you work with a therapist or try different skills on your own. If you are i...

Paul Krauss MA LPC discusses the subject of counseling and finding a therapist in Grand Rapids, Kent County, and West Michigan after 4 years of serving the community as a therapist and Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids . Health for Life has also launched The Trauma Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids , specializing in therapists that have additional training in h...

Paul Krauss MA LPC speaks with Peter Whitehouse, MD-PhD and Daniel George, PhD MSc about their new book "American Dementia: Brain Health in an Unhealthy Society." This is a conversation you are not going to want to miss. Dr. Whitehouse and Dr. George are two experts coming together to make a well-researched and passionate argument about rethinking brain health and the current healthcare system thr...