The Notorious MFT

Welcome to TNMFT! In today's episode, we delve into the complex terrain of dysfunctional family relationships. From strained communication to unresolved conflicts, we'll explore the various facets that characterize dysfunction within families. Join me as we navigate the challenges, shed light on common patterns, and discuss things to look out for within the family unit. Stay tuned for insi...

Explore the profound impact of generational trauma in this episode, delving into how experiences and hardships can be transmitted across generations, shaping individuals and communities alike. Uncover the complexities of this phenomenon and its far-reaching implications on mental health, relationships, and societal structures.

Our families of origin (our parents and siblings) are understood to lay the foundation for our cognitive, affective, and emotional development. Families are the very first group to which we belong, they are where we learn how to relate (or not relate) to other people, where we learn to manage conflict, and where we develop patterns of behavior. Of course there are other factors that influence our...

Rock climbing is an activity where participants climb up, down or traverse natural rocks or artificial rock walls.   The goal is to reach the summit or the anchors of a route without falling. As we navigate the world in 2022, we too climb up and down across all "surfaces" and "walls". Our summit looks differently from person to person so at times we need the proper support to climb over...

Dr. Samantha Meyer received her Bachelor’s degree with a major in psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2013. She recently graduated from Palo Alto University with her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2020. She began her clinical work at an outpatient, intensive case management clinic in San Francisco providing group and individual treatment to homeless and low-income ind...

Sue Gauthier-Pin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who specializes in trauma-based integrative expressive arts therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. By providing these experiential-based therapies, Sue offers her clients an outlet to express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences for which they often “have no words.” 

Dr. Brett Furst holds a B.S. in Child and Adolescent Development from The University of California, Davis, an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University, and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has his Doctorate in Psychology from Alliant International University. Dr. Furst is a fully trained, EMDRIA approved, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therap...

"It's all a mindset" LA Native, an Enthusiast helping those in need through his coaching, training and creative writings. He's a Life Coach and Personal Trainer. Elijah pushes his clients past their limiting beliefs to achieve their goals physically and mentally. 

Bipolar I disorder. This involves experiencing manic episodes for 1 week or longer. Some people also experience depressive episodes for at least 2 weeks. You don’t have to have depressive episodes to be diagnosed with bipolar I disorder — one episode of mania is enough for this diagnosis. Bipolar II disorder. This involves experiencing hypomanic episodes for 4 days and depressive episodes for 2 we...

Depression and the intensity of the symptoms may vary from person to person. Also, if you have depression, you might not experience every symptom. If you’ve experienced most of the following symptoms every day over 2 or more weeks, you might meet the criteria for a depression diagnosis:  😓 a persistent feeling of loneliness or sadness  😓 lack of energy  😓 feelings of hopelessness  😓 getting to...

Anxiety Episode 4, PTSD: *About this episode* On today’s episode we cover post-traumatic stress disorder, a form of anxiety. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prolonged, maladaptive reaction to a traumatic experience that is life threatening in nature. The reaction may last many months, years, or decades. Situation such as a car accidents, military combat, natural disaster, or violent phy...

Anxiety Episode 3 OCD: On episode we cover an aspect of anxiety that impacts our thoughts and behaviors. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress. You could try to ignore or stop the obsessi...

Enjoy a brief guided meditation. Play anytime you need some calm/comfort or just some time to yourself. Take a deep breath, hit the play button, and be ready to create your safe place. Thanks for pushing play.

It's normal to feel nervous in some social situations. For example, going on a date or giving a presentation may cause that feeling of butterflies in your stomach. But in social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, everyday interactions cause significant anxiety, fear, self-consciousness and embarrassment because you fear being scrutinized or judged by others. In social anxiety disorder, f...

Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks). These feelings of anxiety and panic interfere with da...

There are some common barriers that may prevent you from taking care of you:  1) You may be defining it in a way that doesn't work for you. 2) You may think that taking care of yourself first means you're being selfish.  3) You may think it's an extravagant experience that's out of reach. 4) You may not know when you need to apply/implement self care.  Resources:  https://www.n...

According to Daniel Goleman a psychologist who helped to popularize emotional intelligence, there are five key elements to developing your EQ. I’ll share a little bit about my thoughts on this topic.  1) Self-awareness  2) Self-regulation  3) Motivation  4) Empathy  5) Social skills  Resources:  https://psychcentral.com/lib/what-is-emotional-intelligence-eq/ https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article...

A brief description of myself and what inspired me to take this podcast journey. Follow me through the ups-and-downs and in-and-outs of self help. Perfectly imperfect, these episodes portray the ongoing curiosity and fascination I have for other people’s journeys and experiences. Let’s get well together. Thanks for pushing play 📲🔊🎧🎤

Intro description: My approach to therapy is short-term and goal-oriented. It is one of many forms of psychodynamic therapy. In this context, I analyze and assesses your experiences and lifestyle. We can dig deeply into early memories and other events that have occurred in your life that may contribute to your current style of living. The nature of the relationship is based on mutual trust and res...