Things You Learn in Therapy

Send us Fan Mail I still get goosebumps when I listen to this episode. This was one of the most powerful and vulnerable interviews I have done where my guest, Lianna Purjes, shared some of the deepest parts of herself as a child of an alcoholic mother. Listen as she shares her truth about feelings growing up with her mother, as well as the constant battle that family members face when their loved...

Send us Fan Mail Cross listed with my other podcast (Launched about a month ago on Kids These Days ...) My guest, the amazing perinatal specialist (and AUTHOR!) - Megan MacCutcheon, shares incredible information that is crucial to better pregnancies, childbirth and post-partum. It can be uncomfortable for all people - even confrontational - when we don't spend time talking about things that m...

Send us Fan Mail I was thrilled to have Dr. Michael Alcee on the show again and he came this time to talk about how OCD is a SUPERPOWER. I really appreciated his take on how to re-conceptualize those obsessions and compulsions in a new way! Listen as he shares such brilliant ideas about the differences between OCD and OCPD, as well as many other nuggets of #thingsyoulearnintherapy . You can learn...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is all about "right-sizing" your life. Who knew that was even a thing?!?  Nicole McNelis joins the podcast to share her process for moving through life in a way that honors who we are and what we want our life to be. Her three-step model - A.C.A. - is threaded with self-compassion and practical ways to implement this model in everyday interactions and decisi...

Send us Fan Mail There are often so many questions around starting, and engaging, in therapy "correctly." From both the client and therapist perspective!! When should I see someone? Am I doing this right? Am I able to help this person? Is this therapist able to help me? My mentee, and amazing therapist friend, Sunnie Allen, joins me on the show this week to talk all of these things!  As...

Send us Fan Mail WE are back!!  I can't WAIT to share these episodes with you! We are covering even MORE #thingsyoulearnintherapy this season with some of the BEST experts from around the globe. I am thrilled about the invaluable information that guests share and I hope you will too.  Subscribe, like, listen and share!!! Enjoy the season! www.makewordsmatterforgood.com Support the show www.be...

Send us Fan Mail What a gift it is to interview my dear friend and psychologist, Dr. Paula Kline. This episode will ROCK.YOUR.WORLD. in the VERY BEST WAY! She explores the emotions, how we are always emoting, and ways to help address those big feelings we all experience. Her expertise is clear, yet humanly approachable - and it's why I have selected her episode to kick off the second season....

Send us Fan Mail SO.... Forgive me, friends. This one got lost in the shuffle! We recorded at the very beginning of summer and I just forgot to send it to the editor. Here's a little teaser for the launch of season TWO - coming in the next couple of weeks!! Thank you, Michèle Mani, for joining me on the podcast and engaging in this conversation about supervision and safe and effective use of...

Send us Fan Mail Setting boundaries is among the most common #thingsyoulearnintherapy. However, you don't always need a therapist to learn how to set a boundary! This episode, my guest, Tatiana Rojas, joins me to talk all things boundaries. Small boundaries, big boundaries, easy boundaries and hard boundaries...you'll hear about them all! We define what it really means to need to set a b...

Send us Fan Mail When things don't make sense, we often look for "meaning" to cope or better understand the world around us. This episode, my amazing friend and psychologist, Dr. Paula Kline, joins me on the podcast to have DEEP conversation about meaning making. I'll admit, at first, I was both enamored and a little overwhelmed with the "bigness" of these hard questi...

Send us Fan Mail So this week, you get an EXTRA episode. :) HOORAY!! I just loved hearing my guest, Rachel Elder, share her couples' therapy tips on this episode. She had so many practical and helpful ideas for couples, most of which are easy to try at home today! This episode is for couples who may be newly dating, but also for those who have been together for many, many years. Check out thi...

Send us Fan Mail This episode was the most informative episodes I have done on the wellbeing of moms (and dads) around the childbirth period. If you've had a child, or are planning to have a child, this episode will bring to light SO.MANY.THINGS. Megan's expertise in issues around mental wellness and having babies was astounding. You will definitely learn something new, feel better about...

Send us Fan Mail "Therapy doesn’t change the memory, rather it changes the way the memory is stored." YES! I am so thankful for my guest this week, Dr. Jen Blanchette, and her expertise in EMDR. But I was also enamored with her integration of whole-body wellness and how she uses that in the therapy room. This episode is FULL of so many #thingsyoulearnintherapy! Dr. Jen Blanchette , a lic...

Send us Fan Mail Have you wondered why the pandemic continues to change us all so much?? Feel like you can't take ONE.MORE.CHANGE.?  This episode with Dr. Akua Boateng will inspire and strengthen  you. Realizing that our reactions to social distancing is about so much more than just the physical distance - Dr. Boateng clarifies all of this and what to do about it! Listen, like, and share! Dr....

Send us Fan Mail Ever made negative comments about yourself or thought you were a terrible person after making a simple (or not so simple) mistake??  This episode is an AMAZING reminder of how to show self-compassion - in the same light that we give compassion to other people. My guest, Nicole McNelis, shared some really helpful tips that you can use today! Nicole McNelis is a licensed mental heal...

Send us Fan Mail Anxiety is a part of life for many of us. Today, my guest describes the difference between "Big A anxiety" and "Little A anxiety". If you are person who has anxiety (either regularly or from time to time), you will want to hear what my new friend, Sierra Dator, has to say about it. Also - if you have a young woman in your life, you will want to check out her MA...

Send us Fan Mail In relationships, communication is EVERYTHING. This episode, communication guru, Jacque Tyrrell shares VERY practical strategies for how to communicate well - including arguing well! She has acronyms and "playlists" and references to football that will keep you engaged and able to remember her tips during your next conflict. This episode has so many #thingsyoulearninther...

Send us Fan Mail Your brain will always listen to what you tell it. WHAT?!?!  This was exactly the reframe I needed during this episode!  There were SO MANY things in this episode I want you all to hear. It was so powerful to hear her take on how to stop automatic negative thoughts and the tangible ways we all get stuck (and out of our stuckness!).  Check this episode out!! And be sure to check ou...

Send us Fan Mail In a world where listening deeply continues to be a challenge for most of us, this episode is a great reminder of the power of listening both widely and deeply. We also explore the meaning (and impact) of being an introvert, extrovert, and ambivert. And if you have never heard of the "highly sensitive person" - you will want to hear our discussion about that!  Dr. Michae...

Send us Fan Mail One of the "emerging trends" of 2022 (in response to the COVID-19 pandemic) include women's issues in the workplace. Today, my friend and fellow therapist, Kali Wolken, joins me to talk about career issues and how they overlap with mental health issues. We focus on specific ways women can better support themselves (and other women!).  We also talk about stepping awa...

Send us Fan Mail What do you get when you have two psychologists, talking about mental wellness??  You get THIS EPISODE! We talk everything from traumatic growth to male/female expectations (as they relate to emotions especially!) to "how did we get here?" discussions. Jerry's background in the services, as well as coaching/fitness/wellness, is evident in his overall style and is su...

Send us Fan Mail The road to recovery is very personal. It can be long and treacherous; or shorter and smoother. This episode, I invited Christina Rife to share her expertise in working with people in recovery. We explore specific ideas within the substance use world, as well as strategies that she uses in her therapy room - while also sharing some of her own experiences. Here is a bit more about...

Send us Fan Mail When I first connected with Dr. Kelly Savery, I thought, "I already love this." :)  I have always felt a connection to trees. I have trees all over my house, around my house. I find myself pondering and wondering about things when I'm with trees. And frankly, I just thought I was WEIRD. lol Well...along came Dr. Kelly Savery. And she shares the MOST amazing ways we...

Send us Fan Mail This episode covers a wide range of helpful tips for anyone who is around kids or parents. As a parent myself, I found myself taking notes about things that I know I can use in my own house! Listen in as Lianna Purjes shares about #thingsyoulearnintherapy. Lianna is a former special education teacher turned clinical social worker. Lianna specializes in treating neurodivergent kids...

Send us Fan Mail I have found my professional twin! A fellow psychologist who loves kids, loves parents, loves helping, and loves sharing small ways that can make a big difference with parents and kids. This conversation with Krysten Taprell, aka The Therapist Parent , was so exciting because it brings real-life therapy skills into the living room. Listen in as she shares her advice for sleep, dre...