Things You Learn in Therapy

Send us Fan Mail CROSSOVER EPISODE!! Ready to ignite the spirit of generosity in your children? Dr. Beth Trammell and Leslie Bolser, your hosts from Core Essential Values, are here to guide us along this journey. We share handy tips to nurture and model this value in the youngest members of our families. We highlight how even the smallest gestures, like sharing Skittles, can significantly impact s...

Send us Fan Mail CROSSOVER EPISODE! Are you ready to embark on a journey that redefines gratitude and its importance in our lives? Gratitude isn't merely a verbal expression but an action that can significantly impact our relationships - especially our interactions with our children. Together, we dissect the power of gratitude and share essential tips that can help us as parents inculcate thi...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like playtime with your child is a struggle rather than a joy? Do you grapple with taking a backseat and letting your child lead? This episode might just change your perspective on play. We sit down with child play expert, Colleen Martinez, and take a deep look into the world of child directed play. We share our own initial resistance to this method and how it significan...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a teacher grappling with how to manage challenging behaviors in the classroom, while ensuring recess isn't compromised? Then this conversation is for you. Today, we're joined by the incredible Colleen Martinez, a licensed clinical social worker and an assistant professor at Ramapo College of New Jersey, who is here to empower you with alternative strategies to ma...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how playing with toys can be therapeutic? Prepare to be amazed by my insightful chat with Dr. Colleen Martinez, a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist supervisor. We delve into the heart of play therapy, illuminating the differences in approach between generalists and registered play therapists, while celebrating the significant role of the A...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered how the concept of wholeness, interconnectedness and balance could reshape your daily experiences, or even serve as a tool for teaching children? Join me and Virginia Dearani, a belly dancer and scholar, as we navigate the complexities of wholeness. Together, we tap into the rhythm of life, delving into the essence of balance that manifests in each breath,...

Send us Fan Mail Master the art of setting boundaries in your relationship and personal life with our special guest, Dr. Essence Rivers! Discover the ins and outs of creating healthy boundaries, an essential yet often misunderstood part of maintaining harmonious relationships. We're challenging the traditional view of rules and control; instead, we're exploring the empowering practice of...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how you could transform your traumatic experiences into something positive? That's precisely what Brooke Bralove, an accomplished psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker, demystifies in our in-depth discussion on Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). With a keen focus on healing trauma, Brooke elaborates on ART's remarkable ability to r...

Send us Fan Mail Are you and your partner struggling to communicate about sex and intimacy? Join us as I talk with Elizabeth "Liz" Polinsky, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Liz offers her expertise on navigating conversations about sexual desire, boundaries, and past experiences, while al...

Send us Fan Mail Check out this CROSSOVER episode with Kids These Days! Ever wondered how to teach your child about friendships? Can you imagine a world where children navigate relationships with grace and ease? Discover some insight in our enlightening chat with Leslie Bolser, Curriculum Director for Core Central Values. Drawing from her wealth of knowledge, she takes us on a journey of friendshi...

Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself feeling lost when it comes to engaging your child through play? Perhaps you're wondering how to create a dynamic that nurtures learning while keeping the atmosphere light and fun. As your host, I am thrilled to invite (another) Beth to the show! She is from Days with Gray to share her expertise on transforming everyday routines into playful learning opport...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like a fraud waiting to be discovered? Imposter syndrome can be a frustratingly persistent companion for many of us. Join Kindall Tyson, a seasoned licensed professional counselor and myself as we dissect this phenomenon that affects a staggering 70% of Americans. Together, we unravel how this syndrome doesn't merely stem from internal turmoil, but is significantly...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like life has become one long to-do list, with pleasure and play relegated to the bottom, if at all? Certified sex therapist, Kaya Spicer, joins us to remind us that play and pleasure are not frivolous extras, but essential components of our well-being. This episode takes a deep dive into our societal structure, which often encourages us to sideline joy in favor of work,...

Send us Fan Mail There's no easy way to talk about suicide, but isn't it time we stopped shying away from this challenging topic? We're sitting down with Dr. Rosalie Aldrich, a dear friend, colleague, and expert on suicide, to shed light on this silent epidemic. We delve into her research, discuss how to recognize signs of someone at risk, and broach practical strategies on how we c...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered the unconventional path of becoming a single mother by choice? Join me as I sit down with my dear friend, Dr. Sarah Connolly, to discuss her thought process and journey to embracing single motherhood. Sarah shares some misconceptions about the single mothers by choice community and highlights the importance of intentionality and support networks throughout...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when trauma imprints itself onto your brain? How can we navigate the intricacies of our own healing journey? Join us as we grapple with these questions alongside Jessica Van der Merwe, a highly skilled mental health counselor and certified brain spotting therapist. Our discussion takes us deep into the world of trauma, dissecting its many forms from standalone traumat...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever caught yourself wondering how societal beauty standards affect your daughter's perception of herself? How can we foster open conversations about self-esteem and body image? This episode features teen life coach and advocate Barb, who has been helping girls navigate these challenges since her early adult years. We delve into these questions, discussing the societ...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a brief exploration of the seven medicines to heal collective trauma column by Dr. Thema Bryant's (See link below). Truth, as tough as it may be, is the first step towards healing. We also dive into the boundless joy and rejuvenation that creativity instigates, its stress-alleviating effects, and how it rekindles our connection with our souls. So, whether you&...

Send us Fan Mail  Drawing upon the wisdom of neuroscientist Matthew Walker's book, "Why We Sleep," we delve into the serious consequences of skimping on sleep - anything less than seven hours. Walker's research reveals a strong correlation between disturbed sleep cycles and a host of health issues such as sickness, disease, mood swings, and fatigue. Beyond exposing the dangers...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why our life seems to follow the path of our most powerful thoughts? That's because thoughts hold immense power over our life's direction. This episode is a replay from my other podcast, and I am sharing it here because it is still among the most powerful thoughts I have had as a mother and a person.  As you listen, you will learn about the influence of our e...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt overwhelmed by the emotional, cognitive, and mental labor that so often falls upon women in marriages and families? In this episode posted on my other podcast, my guest, Bria Zolman, and I discuss this invisible load that's all too familiar for many of us. Bria shares her personal journey of shifting this burden in her own home, providing an enlightening perspective...

Send us Fan Mail What if there was a way to identify signs of burnout before it takes a toll on your health and wellbeing? And what if you could arm yourself with strategies to tackle it head-on? That's exactly what we're exploring in our Season 2 replay of this heartfelt conversation with Desiree Argentina, a licensed clinical social worker and an expert on burnout. Desiree helps us dis...

Send us Fan Mail How do you differentiate between comforting yourself and numbing yourself? In this Season 2 replay, we tackle this critical question as well as exploring how to strike a balance in our self-care practices. Victoria reminds us that prioritizing our comfort helps us to be the best version of ourselves - a truth that is undeniable. In a world often prioritizing productivity over well...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine you're in the midst of an emotional conversation, and someone tells you to "calm down" or spews out the worn-out platitude "everything happens for a reason." Does that help? Or does it just pour salt on your wounds? I'm Dr. Beth Trammell, and in today's episode, we'll be digging into why such phrases can do more harm than good, and h...

Send us Fan Mail What if joy could be found in the seemingly mundane, everyday moments of our lives? What if we could shift our perspective and redefine joy, not as an emotion reserved for extraordinary events, but as an intrinsic part of our day-to-day lives? As a licensed psychologist and a professor at Indiana University East, I've had countless conversations about finding happiness and sa...