The Power To Live Foundation Podcast

In this episode of the Power to Live Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Ioana , a psychotherapist, researcher, and lecturer training the next generation of contextual behavioural therapists. Ioana shares her fascinating journey from philosophy and theatre directing into psychology, and how early interests in primatology and evolutionary psychology shaped her worldview. We explore: How Ioana discovered...

In this episode of the Power To Live podcast, host Ryan Blake sits down with Dr. Matt Skinta — clinical psychologist, researcher, and trainer — to explore the healing power of compassion and contextual behavioral therapies (ACT, FAP, and CFT). Dr. Skinta shares his personal and professional journey into psychology, the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ clients, and why cultivating both safety and safenes...

In this episode of the Power To Live podcast, host Ryan Blake is joined by Iden Obahiagbon, a trainee therapist at Power to Live with a powerful story of growing up between cultures and finding her path into psychotherapy. Iden shares her journey from a mixed-heritage upbringing, navigating the stigma and taboos around mental health in Nigerian and West African communities, to becoming a therapist...

September Blues: Returning to School with Heart In this episode of the Power to Live Podcast , Ryan is joined by senior therapist Kelsey Wiemer to explore the “September Blues” — that mix of stress, anticipation, and transition as kids, parents, and teachers return to school. Together, they discuss: Why September feels like such an intense transition month. Common struggles for kids, parents, and...

In this second episode of PTL Power Points, Ryan sits down with PTL CEO and senior therapist Tien Kuei for a live, unscripted therapy session exploring the theme of male loneliness. This powerful session gives listeners a real-time glimpse into Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) in action. Ryan courageously shares his personal experiences of isolation through chronic illness, life-threatening...

Welcome to the Power To Live podcast, where we explore journeys of mental health, healing, and personal growth. In this episode, trainee therapist Mike Hirschkorn shares his inspiring career transition from e-commerce and business into therapy, detailing how his own mental health journey led him to discover Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) and the unique training experience at Power To Live...

In this heartfelt episode, Ryan Blake sits down with Aisha Dixon—mother of three, trainee therapist, and star of the most recent Power To Live Foundation training cohort. Aisha opens up about her unconventional path into therapy, the real-life challenges she faces balancing motherhood and a master's degree, and how Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) has transformed not just her therapeuti...

Welcome to Power Points , the bite-sized companion to The Power to Live podcast. In this episode, we speak with Steve Millar , therapist and creator of a new online course: Interpersonal Mindfulness: Presence and Connection . Steve shares how mindfulness can help us: Reduce stress and feel more at ease Build deeper, more authentic relationships Interrupt unhelpful patterns and create space for bet...

In this episode of the Power to Live Podcast , we sit down with ⁠ ⁠ Steven Millar In this insightful episode of the Power To Live Podcast , Ryan welcomes Steve Millar , a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology whose journey spans philosophy, psychology, and psychotherapy . Steve shares how his early interest in people’s stories and his academic background in philosophy naturally led him into the...

Feeling Seen in Therapy with Kelsey Wiemer In this episode of the Power to Live Podcast , we sit down with ⁠ Kelsey Wiemer , Clinical Director at Power to Live, to explore the power of human connection in therapy. Kelsey shares her journey from teacher to therapist, the importance of trust in the therapeutic relationship, and how feeling truly seen can transform the healing process. We also discus...

Welcome to the Power to Live Foundation Podcast! Here, we explore therapy in all its forms—how to access it, even when finances seem like a barrier, and how to integrate its principles into your life for lasting enrichment. Welcome to Episode 2 - where we interview Soumya Singh, a trainee therapist, who tells us all about her journey from India to becoming a CBT and a FAP therapist and how it help...

Enjoy this teaser trailer for Episode 2 - where we interview Soumya Singh, a trainee therapist, who tells us all about her journey from India to becoming a CBT and a FAP therapist and how it helped her communicate with her father... Soumya Singh - LinkedIn Profile The Power To Live Foundation is a charity committed to breaking down financial barriers to therapy. We believe everyone deserves access...

Welcome to the Power to Live Foundation Podcast! Here, we explore therapy in all its forms—how to access it, even when finances seem like a barrier, and how to integrate its principles into your life for lasting enrichment. We’ll be speaking with therapists and trainee therapists about their personal journeys, their training experiences, and practical elements of therapy that anyone can use in the...