Brian Ragsdale

Transforming Minds with Dr. Brian Ragsdale

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Hosted by Dr. Brian Ragsdale, Clinical Psychologist Transforming Minds explores the psychology of reinvention, especially for high-functioning, thoughtful adults navigating change. With over 25 years of clinical-counseling experience, Dr. Brian blends humanistic, multicultural, and existential psychology with lived insight to help capable people move from quiet misalignment to intentional clarity. This podcast is for those who: • Appear stable but feel internally unsettled • Are questioning long-held roles, identities, or relationships • Want psychological depth without pathologizing growth...

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Brian Ragsdale

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Jazzing Up Therapy: A New Era of Healing and Inclusion 31.08.2025 6:22

Send us Fan Mail I come to you as a multicultural therapist, a womanist/feminist ally, and someone who brings the depth of psychodynamic thinking, the openness of humanistic practice, and the profound questions of existentialism into my work. You know what fascinates me about therapy? The way it's evolving beyond the traditional "lie on a couch and talk about your childhood" model i...

Do I Need Therapy? Understanding the Basics 24.08.2025 14:31

Send us Fan Mail Your support—whether $3 or $8 a month—goes directly to producing each episode, upgrading equipment, and one day compensating guest speakers. And as a thank-you, you’ll receive a personal email from me—and a shoutout in one of the next episode. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431773/support Welcome to Transforming Minds , I’m Dr. Brian Ragsdale. Today’s episode is for anyone wondering,...

Questions to Ask Therapists and more 17.08.2025 15:40

Send us Fan Mail Your support—whether $3 or $8 a month—goes directly to producing each episode, upgrading equipment, and one day compensating guest speakers. And as a thank-you, you’ll receive a personal email from me—and a shoutout in the next episode. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431773/support Mental health support is not one-size-fits-all. You deserve care that meets you where you are—and who y...

Feelings Aren't Permanent 10.08.2025 24:16

Send us Fan Mail There’s no wrong way to feel. And you don’t have to do anything with your emotions except notice them. There are lots of ways that we can connect · Reflect (“Take 1 minute to journal after this episode…”) · Engage (“DM me your thoughts or tag me with how this landed.”). We are on Facebook, search for Transforming Minds with Dr. Brian. Join my YOUTUBE Channel, search BrianRagsda...

Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt 03.08.2025 19:20

Send us Fan Mail Here are three examples of how fear and self-doubt manifest in life: Career Decisions and Stagnation : Fear of failure or not being “good enough” can prevent someone from pursuing a promotion, starting a new business, or changing careers. This self-doubt often leads to staying in a comfort zone, even if it’s unfulfilling, because the risk of the unknown feels too great. Relations...