You Need a Counselor Podcast

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by returning guest Elizabeth Aguilera. After 30 years in corporate IT, Elizabeth’s job was offshored to India while she was sitting on a beach on vacation. She lost everything that she was desperately holding onto and THAT singular event was the gift that liberated her to find her true calling.  After 6 years helping seniors and overwhelmed Moms in a very ha...

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by return guest Jayden Aubryn. Jayden is a Black, queer, nonbinary psychotherapist, personal trainer, and consultant. They specialize in holistically healing trauma by integrating mental, physical, sexual and spiritual health. They are passionate about increasing accessibility and decolonizing therapy by promoting healing via food, music, movement, and art....

This week on the You Need a Counselor podcast Julie and Chrissa are joined by return guest Lisa Boehm to chat about her new book, Now What? Throughout the conversation we unpack how grief extends far beyond death to include losses like relationships, health, identity, and career changes, and how constant life transitions can leave people overwhelmed with change fatigue. Lisa introduces her RESET f...

This week on the You Need a Counselor podcast Julie is and Chrissa are joined by Katie K May, licensed therapist, author, speaker, and group practice owner. Katie founded Creative Healing, a multi-location teen support center in the Philadelphia area, and wrote the #1 Amazon best-seller You’re On Fire, It’s Fine. With lived experience as a teen who turned to self-harm, Katie is one of only 11 Line...

This week on the You Need a Counselor podcast Julie is and Chrissa are joined by return guest Mariah Hudler.  Throughout the conversation we explore the powerful connection between money, mental health, identity, and nervous system regulation. From financial anxiety and money trauma to job loss, AI-driven career uncertainty, and the pressures of hustle culture, Mariah shares how our “money story”...

This week on the You Need a Counselor podcast Julie is joined by Suzanne Roberts, a trauma-informed coach, consultant, and the author of “It’s Deeper Than That.” Throughout the episode Suzanne shares her approach as a Somatic Coach, helping clients recognize the “brilliant” adaptive strategies their bodies developed for survival - such as dissociation, avoidance, or compliance - and guiding them t...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by return guest Richard D. Waldman, creator of the “Order to Life System” and author of Your Guide to a Better Way of Thinking , for a deeper look into his philosophy on managing thoughts, fears, and personal growth. Through discussions on identity, imagination, and inner peace, Richard emphasizes that we are not our thoughts and encourages listeners to step...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by return guest Liessa Callaghan to explore the growing role of neurodiversity-affirming care in counseling. Drawing from their work in private practice, Liessa shares how psychodynamic therapy can be especially impactful for neurodivergent clients by helping them better understand their inner world, past development, and behavioral patterns. The discussion u...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Naomi Kreske, life coach and founder of Keep Finding You, who shares her work helping women move from survival mode into a life of clarity and purpose. Naomi offers insight into what life coaching looks like in practice—action-oriented, goal-driven sessions that help clients identify what they truly want and build a plan to get there - while also reflectin...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Cheri Timko, a couples therapist and relationship coach. Cheri helps couples avoid roommate syndrome and help them to connect deeply, meet life goals, and find peace and passion together. To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236.  Connect with Cheri Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cheritimko?utm_source=li...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Telana Simpson, a courage coach and author. Telana helps talented individuals have no regrets by finding their authentic voice and taking courageous action. With a background in psychology, retail, and e-commerce, she specializes in overcoming self-consciousness, fear of failure, and conflict—while helping clients set clear, meaningful goals aligned with w...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Faust Ruggiero. Faust is the award winning author of the Fix Yourself Empowerment Series and the new and coming handbook “ The Fix Your Internal Language Handbook" Faust Ruggiero is a psychologist who has been in private practice for over thirty-five years. Before entering private practice, he worked in clinics for deaf children, prisons, nursing home...

This week Julie and Chriss are joined by Holly Bot. Currently an IT Solution Architect at Bot Consulting LLC, Holly found her life tragically detoured in 2010 with a long prison sentence. In this episode we catch up on Holly’s life and her recent experience being wrongfully arrested and held for two months. Holly is an award winning writer, podcaster, biblical counselor, and published author. She...

This week Julie and Chriss are joined by Holly Bot. Currently an IT Solution Architect at Bot Consulting LLC, Holly found her life tragically detoured in 2010 with a long prison sentence. In this episode we catch up on Holly’s life and her recent experience being wrongfully arrested and held for two months. Holly is an award winning writer, podcaster, biblical counselor, and published author. She...

This week Julie is joined by Ashley Casey, a drug and alcohol counselor and Heart and Solutions board member. Ashley is a mother of 5, Licensed alcohol and drug counselor and a current Graduate student in mental health at Texas A & M. Little of Ashely’s life has been ordinary, from losing her mom to a drunk driver when she was 2 years old to walking through life with loved ones in active addic...

This week Julie and guest co-host Tenesah are joined by Dr. Randall Alifano. Randall has a Ph. D. in clinical psychology and is an Ordained Minister with over 40 years of experience integrating psychology and spirituality in his private practice. He has worked with thousands of people at various stages of their lives, listening to their dreams and aspirations, traumas and confusions, and their des...

This week Julie and guest co-host Maggie are joined by two return guests, Geleen Antonio and Teresa Carnegie!  Geleen empowers women to transform their lives through solo travel.  A former neuroscience and healthcare professional, she left the corporate world to explore the globe.  Her decade of experience as a digital nomad led to self-discovery, connection, and a deep love for travel. Teresa is...

This week Julie and guest co-host Tenesha are joined by Adam J. Wilson, a Mindset and Trauma Coach, speaker, and host of The Hustle & Heal Podcast. In his work he helps high achievers and everyday men heal from within and reset their lives by addressing the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical roots of their struggles. Through powerful storytelling and faith-integrated coaching, Adam equ...

This week Julie is joined by Katie Rössler, a relationship strategist, licensed therapist, and creator of the REBUILD method. The REBUILD method is a transformational relationship alignment program for high-achieving, international couples. She’s the author of two books, host of the Relationship Reset podcast, and has spoken on stages around the world. With over 15 years of clinical and coaching e...

This week Julie and Maggie are joined by Brandon Moore, a certified life coach. Brandon has experience helping individuals cultivate self-awareness and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and purpose. Based in Louisville, KY, he is the founder of MotivatedMinds Consulting, a firm dedicated to leadership development and empowering teams to grow with intention. His coaching philosophy blends pra...

This week Julie is joined by Richard Waldman, author, veteran, pastor, and life coach. Richard created the Order to Life system to help individuals take control of their thinking, manage worry and fear, and live more present, fulfilling lives. Richard is also the author of Your Guide to… A Better Way of Thinking and shares practical strategies for mental clarity and personal growth. Connect with R...

This week Julie and guest co-host Tenesha are joined by Maggie Alton, a Heart and Solutions Therapist to discuss the mental toll of the holiday season and how to prepare. Maggie obtained her Master’s in Social Work through the University of Iowa to complement her experience working in the mental health field. She also has obtained certification in Aging and Longevity Studies through the University...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Lisa Archer, wonder of Holistic Life Coaching with Lisa Marie.  After losing twelve loved ones through death in twenty-two-months, including her niece, her parents, and her twenty-four-year-old son-in-law, Lisa knew if she was going to survive both physically and mentally, she needed help! Seeking different modalities, Lisa was able to create a life of pur...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Dr. Janelle Martin a licensed counselor, certified IASIS MicroCurrent Neurofeedback provider, and a doctor of functional medicine. She is the founder of The Mind Connection, a holistic mental health practice based in Houston, Texas, where she helps clients heal from trauma, addiction, and emotional dysregulation using an integrative mind-body approach. Jan...

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by return guest and co-host Tenesha Gatson. In this episode Tenesha shares about the community she is building on TikTok around mental health awareness. To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236.    Connect with Tenesha: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spice2yurlife?_t=ZT-90DuQgTfhZV&_r=1 Facebook: ht...