The Unfiltered Therapists

It's one thing to feel comfortable enough to share your worries and your joys with your therapist. It's a whole other thing to feel comfortable enough to share those parts of you that no one else gets to see; the embarrassing moments, the traumas you've experienced, the things you're most ashamed of, the parts of you that you worry will be judged most harshly. In this episode, we share some of thi...

In this episode, we're joined by Katrina Serfling, LMHC, NCC, EMDR certified consultant, and supervisor and owner of Human to Human Counseling in Des Moines, IA. Katrina shares her perspective on EMDR, how it's used by therapists, her work with clients, and some personal anecdotes. While EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) has risen in popularity in the past decade, there's good r...

You may have noticed yourself feeling off for the past couple of months, not quite having the energy you normally do or no longer enjoying the activities you used to. You could be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. In this episode, we talk about what we're noticing in our clinical work with clients experiencing SAD this season, as well as some tips for improving or managing symptoms...

In this episode we talk all about mental health in the workplace: the good, the bad, but especially the toxic work environments. We talk about the themes we see with clients in difficult work situations, as well as how to know if the job you're thinking about taking has a healthy (or not) culture. If you're experiencing a toxic work environment, or you're wondering if it's really as bad as you thi...

This episode was a continuation of our previous discussion about athletes and mental health; with some detours along the way :) This episode was a case study on ADHD. If you know, you know! We hope you enjoy it! Where to find us: Facebook The Unfiltered Therapists ( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027 ) Kay Foster, LISW ( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038 )...

In this episode we are joined by our guest, Brittni Reifschneider, psychiatric nurse practitioner and co-founder of Main Street Family Wellness. Brittni is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to medication management and preventative care. You can find Brittni at https://www.mainstreetfamilywellness.com/ or on socials @mainstreetfamilywellness Where to find us: Facebook The Unfiltered Therapists (...

This week we showed up to record without a plan. There were some technical difficulties, sound issues, and some very random questions for each other. What a ride! In the episode, we mentioned several books that we love or have read recently. Here's the list: How to Love Better - Yung Pueblo The Emotionally Absent Mother - Jasmin Lee Cori A Way of Being - Carl Rogers Introduction to Internal Family...

This week we’re checking in about our progress since last episode. As always, we are not doctors and we recommend you speak with your own doctor before starting any new medication or adjusting your exercise/nutrition significantly. Where to find us: Facebook The Unfiltered Therapists ( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027 ) Kay Foster, LISW ( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

This week we're changing things up a bit. We're challenging each other to some self-care activities/ideas to implement so that we can really get into the barriers that clients face when this comes up in therapy. Lots of times we notice that clients don't follow through with their own, or collaborative, ideas or goals to care for themselves so here's to taking a closer look at why that might happen...

We're right in the middle of winter and this is when we start to see an uptick in the winter blues with our clients. In this episode we share more about Seasonal Affective Disorder, or seasonal depression, and what we recommend to make it through without falling into the depths of the season. As always, we're pretty unhinged and totally unfiltered. Enjoy! https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publicatio...

Episode 15: Where Have We Been? It may seem like we fell off the face of the earth...but we're back! We both experienced a ton of professional (and personal) changes since our last episode dropped. But we were itching to get back to the pod, one of our favorite professional outlets. We also discuss some of our future plans for the content we want to cover this year and what you can look forward to...

In this episode, we get into two of our favorite things to talk about: athletics and mental health. As former collegiate athletes, we talk about the impacts of team culture on the mental health of the athletes. This is an ongoing topic of discussion, so there's more to come in future episodes! TRIGGER WARNING: At the beginning of the episode we discuss some statistics related to mental health in a...

Today's episode is a little break from the heavy content we usually cover. We get into some of our favorite things: food, hobbies, books, etc. And of course there's some mental health talk along the way. We hope you enjoy listening to this one as much as we did making it. Where to find us: Facebook - The Unfiltered Therapists Kay Foster, LISW Instagram - @unfilteredtherapists Disclaimer - This pod...

As many of us are finding our new routines this school year, we address the challenges and impacts of mental health on students, parents, and families. We share some tips on how to combat the challenges that come with the school year and possible resources that could be helpful as well. We hope you enjoy this episode! It is important to note that this episode was recorded prior to the recent schoo...

On this week's episode we welcome special guest Preston Lovell. Preston is the head coach at Krave Gym in Ankeny and has a lot of background, experience, and education on athletes and training. Today we are chatting about how sports, athletes, the gym, and more all correlates with mental health! Where to find us: Facebook - The Unfiltered Therapists Kay Foster, LISW Instagram - @unfilteredtherapis...

You asked, we listened! On this episode of the podcast, we discuss boundaries further: personal, professional, social, and family. We give some tangible takeaways you can start to implement in your own life in order to protect your peace. And for those looking for the quote I royally butchered at the end of the episode, here it is: "No is necessary magic. No draws a circle around you with chalk an...

Episode 9: Becoming a therapist After a little break, we’re back with guests, Emily Gregory and Taylor McDonald, two therapists entering the field. We discuss their experiences, how they’ve dealt with imposter syndrome, what they wish they would have known, and we all learn more about PITS AND PEAKS! If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to become a therapist, this one’s for you! Where to f...

In this episode Jess talks with Sarah Parks, a fellow therapist, all about couples therapy and attachment. Plus a little love for the enneagrams too! Sarah M. Parks, MA, LMHCA, SUDPT Parks.sarahM@gmail.com IG @Accepting__Always https://acceptingalwayspllc.squarespace.com/ Resources: Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love https://a.co/d/faCEtOX...

Spring and early summer have been very busy and full of change for both of us. So we went into this episode with no expectations, wanting to talk about our boundaries as therapists. We explore the challenges of implementing and maintaining boundaries, as well as the benefits of doing so. We share some general expectations for our own boundaries, in addition to what tangible, practical things we do...

Part two of our discussion with Jordan Snook, Nurse Manager, and Megan Guge, Nurse Supervisor. We're discussing mental health from a nursing perspective and how that differs from outpatient settings. Megan and Jordan provide a wealth of knowledge about the intersectionality of mental health and nursing care. We take a very big turn and share more about our sports backgrounds and how that has a dir...

We're joined by Jordan Snook, Nurse Manager, and Megan Guge, Nurse Supervisor at an Inpatient Mental Health unit. We're discussing mental health from a nursing perspective and how that differs from outpatient settings. Megan and Jordan provide a wealth of knowledge about the intersectionality of mental health and nursing care. We get into what it's like to be on the unit, what care gets prioritize...

Episode 4: The Ideal Client from a Therapist's Perspective We have a pretty honest conversation about the ideal client, from our therapeutic perspectives. We also identify what the research suggests are the most important aspects of a client presenting for therapy and how that can lead to successful outcomes. This is a don't miss episode if you're wondering how to make the most of your therapeutic...

Episode 3: March Madness Today's episode is a special one. Kay is joined by her daughter, Israel, to discuss March Madness and girls sports. They covered it all - from the power of women dominating the court to the confidence boost of being an athlete. Plus, her take on strong women who are not only inspiring but also look fabulous while slaying the game! And don't miss her prediction for the NCAA...

Episode 2: Finding a good therapist In this episode, we discuss how you can find a good therapist and what you should be looking for. We also talk about what you can expect from the first couple of sessions and how finding a therapist is a lot like dating - it’s all about the relationship. Where to find us: Facebook - The Unfiltered Therapists Kay Foster, LISW Instagram - @unfilteredtherapists Dis...

In our very first episode, we (Jess and Kay) introduce ourselves and share some background information about our careers in mental health and our goals for this podcast. We get into upcoming topics we’re excited to discuss in future episodes and guests we’ve lined up. We can’t wait to share more from our own unique, unfiltered perspectives. Where to find us: Facebook - The Unfiltered Therapists Ka...