Things You Learn in Therapy

Send us Fan Mail What if anger could be a messenger, guiding us toward deeper understanding and self-awareness? Listen in today as I share some of the ins and outs of anger, how to manage it more effectively and find meaning in this common but often misunderstood emotion. It's time to take control of your anger and transform it into a powerful ally. But life isn't just about managing ang...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the unique challenges LGBT couples face in family planning in our enlightening conversation with Laurel Roberts-Meese, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  As we celebrate Pride Month, Laurel shares valuable insights on the importance of language and acronyms used in the LGBT community and emphasizes the importance of allies being supportive without overstepping the...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt overwhelmed by the constant changes life throws at you? Discover how to embrace and navigate those ever-present shifts by understanding and taking advantage of the seasons of life. Today, we delve into the importance of being mindful of our own rhythms, energy, and emotions, allowing us to recharge and be ready for whatever life brings our way. Reflect on the current sea...

Send us Fan Mail It's summer! This brief episode shares a bit about what's coming up this summer, including topics for episodes this season and where we are headed this Fall with the podcast.  Each FRIDAY morning, there will be a new episode that drops, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any! Share with others as well! Thank you for listening, friend! It matters, it matters,...

Send us Fan Mail Michele Mani joins the podcast again to continue talking about self-disclosure. Goodness...she is SO BRILLIANT as she shares how to meaningfully lean in to this part of the therapy process. Listeners, I am ever grateful for you and your support! This podcast is meant to be a resource for the general public, as well as fellow therapists/psychologists. It is NOT meant to replace the...

Send us Fan Mail I am so grateful for my guest, Sierra Dator, for coming on the show to talk about the heaviness that our teen girls are experiencing in the last 5 years. Depression and suicide are continually on our radar as mental health professionals - and now...as parents, we must face these hard conversations! Listen as we share our helpful tips for teen depression and suicide. Below are link...

Send us Fan Mail Michele Mani joins the podcast to talk about self-disclosure. This tool is so often used in therapy, but as you’ll hear in this episode, there is A LOT to unpack about its use. I’m so thankful that Michele came today to share her expertise in ways that will make us all better! My favorite part was her reminder that there’s a difference between psychological scars and psychological...

Send us Fan Mail Imposter syndrome is a common experience for many people, but when I heard my guest, Kindall Tyson, share her thoughts I was moved to reflect on so many things in a new way. I loved how she shared that "everything is useful" and self-challenging questions like "what are some of the challenges I got through to get here?" can be helpful in small ways to overcome...

Send us Fan Mail I am so thankful we are talking about ADHD in women this week. It's critical that we take a broader picture of what ADHD is (and isn't) - but especially in women! Danielle Peters joins the podcast again today to chat all things ADHD. I especially loved when she said that we need to "learn with your brain instead of against your brain." BEAUTIFUL! Tune in this w...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Akua Boateng came back to the podcast to talk about the power of friendship, with a particular bend toward self-compassion and self-inquiry. Her perspective on "you are new at this" when it comes to understanding our place in specific friendships was SO GOOD. In fact, there were so many moments in this episode where I was taking notes for my own life! One of my favor...

Send us Fan Mail Dependence is a dirty word in our society. Independence is the “goal”. But what if it’s not? What if that very way of thinking is the thing that keeps us from having healthy attachments and connection in our relationships? My guest, Liz Polinsky, comes on today to help us see that HEALTHY dependence should be our goal in relationships. And better yet, she shares tips on HOW we can...

Send us Fan Mail Friendship seems like a simple topic. It’s something we all know about because we engage in friendships from a very young age. Yet some friendships are better than others. Why is that?! Join me and my guest, Dr Jerry Novack, as we explore our meanings of friendship and how this seemingly simple topic can get complicated.  Wouldn’t it be nice to have one resource that could provide...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 3! Are you a New Year’s resolution hater? Or do you get super pumped about setting new resolutions each year? Either way, my guest this week, Dr Michael Alcée, joins the podcast to teach us how to bring the humanness to resolutions and goal setting. He’s a psychology, author, TEDx speaker, musician, and all-around brilliant mind. For ideas on how to get past the...

Send us Fan Mail Happy End of 2022! I couldn't think of a more appropriate episode to end 2022 with. And better yet... a two-part series... ON MONEY! I am SO grateful for my guest this week, Nicole Liloia. Her inspiring take on how to manage our money "issues" is so good.  Part 1 will explore money from the therapist perspective and part 2 will go into money from the client perspect...

Send us Fan Mail Part TWO of my discussion with Nicole Liloia - money guru AND therapist! Her inspiring take on how to manage our money "issues" is so good.  Part 1 explores money from the therapist perspective and part 2 will go into money from the client perspective. You won't want to miss these special episodes! Thank you, Nicole, for sharing your wisdom today!  For more about Ni...

Send us Fan Mail As our kids get older, our parenting (and even individual) identity shifts. We move from being the constant provider to the on-again-off-again supporter. So how do we deal with this change in a healthy way?? This is what today's episode is all about. If you have teens or older children, this episode is for you! And if you have littles, you'll still appreciate a lot of wh...

Send us Fan Mail My friend and colleague, Lindsay Webster, who is also a school psychologist, joins us this week as we talk all things ADHD. What is it? How do I know? and what can I do about it? I'm grateful for this conversation for many reasons, but mostly because so many people need this information about this condition. This is cross-posted with Kids These Days. As always, thanks for tun...

Send us Fan Mail As always, thanks for tuning in, folks!! Your support matters more than you know! This podcast is meant to be a resource for the general public, as well as fellow therapists/psychologists. It is NOT meant to replace the meaningful work of individual or family therapy. Please seek professional help in your area if you are struggling. #breakthestigma #makewordsmatter #thingsyoulearn...

Send us Fan Mail Y'all. I have been WAITING for this episode to drop since I recorded it. I haven't been able to get this episode out of my mind. And I am continually STILL fighting to prioritize my own comfort. You will NOT want to miss SO.MUCH.GOOD. from this episode. This is cross-posted with Kids These Days - but just go ahead and listen again if you heard it over there the first tim...

Send us Fan Mail Should therapists stick with "what we've always done"? or should we step out and try new, modern approaches that may be considered "taboo" in some ways? As a scholar-practitioner, I always encourage therapists to stay grounded in research-based approaches - however, I think we can sometimes get laser-focused on our "traditional" ways of doing the...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Paula Kline is BACK! I always love my time with Dr. Paula because she brings such a depth of understanding people and how we interact with the world. This time, she shares about meaning making for therapists. If you are a therapist/psychologist - this is a MUST LISTEN. But even if you aren't, this is just such a relatable episode for so many reasons because she always tie...

Send us Fan Mail Burnout affects so many professions (and people!). I am so grateful for my amazingly healing guest today, Maureen Clancy, who joins the podcast to talk about burnout and what we can do about it. You won't want to miss this one! As always, thanks for tuning in, folks!! Your support matters more than you know! This podcast is meant to be a resource for the general public, as we...

Send us Fan Mail Neurodivergent kids and those with complex medical issues can add enormous challenges to parents. My guest this week, Danielle Peters, shares her expertise in helping parents to feel empowered and hopeful as they navigate the challenging days and nights with a child with special needs. I remember thinking it was such a gift for her to share these insights, because too often, we ov...

Send us Fan Mail "Conflict is inevitable." WOWZA. Take a deep breath and realize that conflict WILL happen in your relationships. It's just about learning how to make conflict work well for you and your friend/partner/spouse. This episode, Rachel Elder, joins the podcast to shares some of the best advice on conflict that I have heard! You won't want to miss her three pieces of...

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