The Phoenix Effect Podcast:Narrative Therapy in Action

Navigating Childhood Memories & Christmas Disappointments | The Phoenix Effect Join Elle, Kristen, and Dennis on this special Christmas episode of the Phoenix Effect podcast. In this heartwarming session, the trio of narrative-trained therapists delve deep into personal childhood memories, exploring themes of disappointment and emotional complexities around the holiday season. Kristen shares a...

Exploring Faith, Belonging, and Personal Struggles | The Phoenix Effect Podcast Join narrative trained therapists Elle, Kristen, and Dennis in 'The Phoenix Effect' podcast as they dive deep into personal stories of faith, belonging, and the quest for purpose. In this episode, Dennis shares his personal journey from Catholic school to a transformative encounter with a pastor during his college year...

The Phoenix Effect Podcast: Mikayla's Journey Through Truth and Spiritual Evolution Welcome to the Phoenix Effect podcast with Elle, Kristen, and Dennis. In this episode, the hosts interview Mikayla, a therapist and spirituality coach from Crosby, Texas. Mikayla shares her profound journey of grappling with truth and spirituality, from a strict Christian upbringing and challenging family dynamics...

The Phoenix Effect Podcast: Tara's Story of Loss, Healing, and Resilience Join Elle, Kristen, and Dennis on the Phoenix Effect podcast where they interview Tara, a life coach from Wilmington, North Carolina. In this emotional episode, Tara shares her journey through the pain of losing her father to cancer while battling personal and professional challenges. Through her raw and heartfelt narrative,...

Jonathan's Journey: From Numbing to Enlightenment - Phoenix Effect Podcast Join Elle, Kristen, and Dennis in this episode of the Phoenix Effect podcast as they delve into Jonathan's transformative journey. Jonathan, a breathwork facilitator and integrative specialist from Tucson, Arizona, shares his powerful story of moving from a life of substance dependence to mindfulness and self-discovery. Lis...

Facing Anxiety and Depression: Brian Suchetta's Journey | The Phoenix Effect Podcast Join Elle, Kristin, and Dennis in this episode of The Phoenix Effect podcast as they interview Brian Suchetta, a software developer and part-time writer from Boston, MA. Brian shares his powerful story of dealing with anxiety and depression, dating back to his first panic attack at 17. He discusses the therapeutic...

Escaping Religious Trauma: Ryan's Journey from Cult Abuse to Healing | Phoenix Effect PodcastJoin hosts Elle, Kristen, and Dennis on the Phoenix Effect podcast as they delve into the deeply moving story of Ryan, a storyteller and podcaster, who recounts his harrowing 11-year experience within a manipulative and abusive religious cult in Los Angeles. Ryan shares his journey from the initial allure...

In this episode Elle, Kristin, and Dennis process what happened after we stopped recording an unpublished podcast. How are our own styles of relating and wounds showing up with our guests? You are about to find out. #podcasts #therapy #therapistlife #narrativetherapy #triggered To find out more about Elle you can visit: http://courageousstepscounseling.com To find out more about Kristin you can vi...

Is #therapy and #religion a cult? What happens when leaders think they have the corner on #truth? Join hosts Elle, Kristen, and Dennis on the Phoenix Effect Podcast as they explore the nuanced dynamics of power, control, and harm in therapy and religious contexts. Through personal stories and professional insights, they discuss the complexity of finding belonging, purpose, and success while naviga...

The Phoenix Effect Podcast: Exploring Authenticity and Belonging Join Elle, Kristen, and Dennis, three narrative trained therapists, on the Phoenix Effect podcast as they explore profound topics around belonging, authenticity, and the human experience. In this episode, they delve into the challenges and nuances of finding belonging and purpose amid evolving beliefs and personal discovery. They dis...

Exploring #Somatics and #Healing: The Phoenix Effect Podcast Welcome to the Phoenix Effect podcast with therapists Elle, Kristen, and Dennis. In this episode, Elle delves into #somatics and its role in #healing, sharing personal experiences and introducing concepts like #interoception, #proprioception, and #extroception. Discover how listening to our bodies can lead to #embodied transformation and...

This week we have honored celebrity psychotherapist @Janie Lacy. Janie and Elle went to school together back in the day, and Janie graciously agreed to share her story of why she does what she does, and how she does it. #traumatherapist #trauma #somatics #mindbodyconnection #therapy #celebritytherapist The Power of Sharing Your Story: Overcoming Trauma and Finding Freedom In this episode of the Ph...

Join Elle, Kristen, and Dennis as they dive deep into a heartfelt conversation with Megan, a life and swim coach from Northeast Indiana. Megan shares her personal journey with #anxiety, starting from childhood fears and progressing to becoming a coach who helps others manage stress and achieve their goals. This episode explores themes of #belonging, purpose, and the impact of #childhood experience...

You didn't get #anxiety because there is something fundamentally flawed about you. In this episode Elle unpacks how anxiety is tied to our stories and how #generationaltrauma plays a part. Unpacking Anxiety: Understanding Its Roots and Reactions In this episode of the Phoenix Effect podcast, narrative trained therapists Elle, Kristen, and Dennis explore the distinctions between anxiety and fea...

Finding Healing Through Storytelling | The Phoenix Effect Podcast Welcome to The Phoenix Effect podcast with Elle, Kristen, and Dennis. In this episode, we interview Anastasia, a Polish-born storyteller who shares her journey from toxic relationships and trauma to finding healing and purpose through storytelling and community. Learn about her Facebook group 'Expose,' where people share the...

The Phoenix Effect Podcast: Exploring Styles of Relating and Childhood Impact Welcome to today's episode of the Phoenix Effect Podcast with Elle, Kristen, and Dennis, where we delve into the stories and psychological insights that shape our lives. We discuss the concept of 'styles of relating,' and how our childhood experiences influence our present-day interactions. Reflecting on Nath...

What is it like after a story engagement? Listen in as Nathan processes what it was like to engage a story. What things came up? What did he do with that? What were the take aways? Exploring Vulnerability and Connection with Nathan Key | The Phoenix Effect Podcast Join narrative-trained therapists Elle, Kristen, and Dennis on The Phoenix Effect Podcast as they delve into the depths of human experi...

For years it has been touted that if you want well-adjusted children you should prioritize family dinners. This ritual gives children a sense of stability, connection, and nourishment. Let's be real. Not all our memories at the dinner table are moments of connection and flourishing. In this episode we hear from Nathan on a story from the family dinner table. Uncovering Childhood Struggles and...

In this episode Elle goes through what it means and does not mean to Honor Your Parents. To learn more about Elle you can visit: https://www.courageousstepscounseling.com and to follow her on social media she can be found at: therapy with_elle on instagram and TikTok

Our biggest parenting fails come from unprocessed pain in our past. So what do we do about it? Elle explains in this episode why we have parenting fails and how to make repairs with your kids. To learn more about Elle visit: https://www.courageousstepscounseling.com and she can be found on social media at: therapy with_elle on instagram and tiktok

In this episode, podcast host Elle explains how story work and story groups change your brain and provide a unique path to seeing the changes you want in your life. To learn more about Elle visit: https://www.courageousstepscounseling.com and to find on social media locate therapy with_elle on instagram and TikTok

Meet the creators of the app Datability. The only dating app created to welcome people to disclose and connect with information on their disabilities. Listen to the story of why they needed to make the app, and the impact it is having on the dating world. #disability #datability #datingapps #datingonline

Ray Ball, therapist, colleague, and friend to podcast host Elle, Kristin, and Dennis joins us to process what he is learning as he completes his certification in Narrative Focused Trauma Care with the Allender Center. Ray discusses his search for belonging as an Irish Australian in North Carolina, burnout as a therapist, longing for connection, and his wrestle with shame for desiring. To get in to...

Podcast hosts from The Worst Church Ever share their journey of creating a new community on YouTube when their personal beliefs changed. You can watch The Worst Church Ever on their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WorstChurchEver You can find out more about Elle at: https://www.courageousstepscounseling.com You can find out more about Kristin at: https://www.kristinboscaljon.com

Vanessa Sadler, podcast host, Allender fellow, Enneagram practitioner, and Spiritual Director joins us to tell her story of growing up biracial in Kentucky. We all had a lot to learn from Vanessa. To learn more about Vanessa, visit: https://www.abidinginstory.com To learn more about Elle, visit: https://www.courageousstepscounseling.com To learn more about Kristin, visit: https://www.kristinboscal...