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This week Jeremy sits down with Tracy Keller, owner of Firefly Counseling, who shares her unconventional path into mental health, starting with diverse interests like dietetics and art history before finding her niche in therapy. Tracy discusses her specialization in trauma and grief, with a focus on supporting women, teens, and those navigating perinatal challenges, using a tailored, eclectic app...

Jeremy chats about healthy boundaries with family of origin and how to navigate family gatherings in these trying political times. He covers how chosen family is more important than biology, why this political season may be more emotionally (physically, mentally, spiritually) fraught than previous ones, and how to make your holiday escape hatch ( the blog post mentioned ). Jeremy also talks about...

This week Jeremy gets the chance to chat with Madeleine Doelker Berlin, owner of Wildflower Counseling MKE. Madeleine shares her journey from Germany to the U.S., transitioning from homelessness services to becoming a counselor. She highlights systemic differences in social and mental health services between the two countries, focusing on how structural challenges in the U.S., such as limited soci...

This week Jeremy jumps into the topic of men’s mental health issues and explores the unique mental health challenges men face, shaped by cultural norms of masculinity, stigma, and limited resources. We'll discuss how expectations around self-reliance and toughness often prevent men from seeking help and the consequences of this—like substance use, underreported symptoms, and increased stress....

In this episode, Jeremy Schumacher and guest Mark Hampton discuss the intersections of technology, ethics, and philosophy. Mark shares his background in tech and interest in social constructionism, examining how AI and other technologies impact society and the moral responsibility of technologists. They also explore alternative models for integrating technology with social good, suggesting relatio...

This week Jeremy is joined by dietitian and founder of Every Little Fiber, Taylor Prellberg! Taylor shares how her own experiences with food allergies and a frustrating encounter with a dietitian inspired her to pursue a career in nutrition, emphasizing a holistic approach that integrates mental health with nutritional guidance. They discuss the challenges of working with athletes, the complexitie...

This week Jeremy is joined in conversation by Dr. Rolla Lewis, professor emeritus at CSU East Bay and Dean of the Process-Relational Certificate at the Cobb Institute. Jeremy and Rolla explore how personal and therapeutic change is a continuous process, emphasizing that individuals are always "becoming" through their interactions with others. Rolla discusses the importance of process-rel...

This week Jeremy gets to chat with Abby Carncross from Every Little Fiber. Abby shares her transition from nursing to school counseling before ultimately pursuing professional counseling. They discuss the impact of a personal health crisis, and Abby’s decision to shift careers to better align with her passion for helping others. Abby shares insights on burnout, coping mechanisms, and the challenge...

This week Jeremy welcomes back Emily Vander Velden to discuss social media and its impact on mental health. They explore the pros and cons of social media, noting how it can provide community support, especially for marginalized groups, but also amplify harmful content like body dysmorphia or misinformation. Both Jeremy and Emily reflect on the balance between using social media responsibly while...

This week Jeremy is joined by Bria Servoss of Archipelago Counseling. Bria shares her winding journey into the mental health field, which began with aspirations in music and hairdressing before transitioning into therapy. She discusses the intimate, therapeutic nature of hairdressing and her eventual decision to pursue social work during the pandemic, despite facing challenges in academia due to h...

The wonderfully authentic Emily Aleksy from ERA Wellness is back on the podcast for another episode. This go around, we talk about burnout. And it’s a great, meaningful topic that maybe doesn’t get talked about with the depth it requires, so we dive in. But, it’s an ADHD deep dive, so we also talk about placentas, the NFL, late stage capitalism, and birds. Our chat on burnout covers the experienti...

This week Jeremy is joined by Jeremy Zuleger from Radio Milwaukee. The Jeremys give you a sneak peek at the upcoming Music, Art & Mental Health event that is coming up on September 26th, and talk about the true collaboration that took place behind the scenes to make this event a reality. Zuleger shares some of his personal experiences with his own mental health, and talks about how music serve...

This week Jeremy is joined by the owner of Empowerment Within, Patrice Flanagan-Morris. Patrice shares her journey into the mental health field, driven by her personal struggles with anxiety and depression. We discuss brain-spotting and the importance of meeting clients where they are in their healing process, especially when working with trauma. Additionally, Patrice reflects on her experiences a...

Jeremy is joined this week by Casey White from the Mom’s Mental Health Initiative (MMHI). MMHI is an organization dedicated to helping birthing persons navigate the many aspects of perinatal health and wellness.  Jeremy and Casey discuss the challenges of perinatal mental health, emphasizing the lack of societal support and resources for new mothers, especially those from marginalized communities....

Jeremy is joined this week by sex therapist Kendra Hamilton. Kendra shares her journey from working in a sex shop to becoming a certified sex therapist, building a practice and the pros and cons of social media for building a business. Kendra and Jeremy talk about the importance of self-pleasure practices and connecting with one's body to enhance sexual experiences and overall well-being. We...

Jeremy is joined this week by the delightfully authentic Tayler Clark. Tayler and Jeremy talk about how personal and professional boundaries help to show up genuinely for clients, how lived experiences as both neurodivergent and queer allows for more inclusive space in practice, and how helpful it is for clients to talk to someone who gets it. We also talk about how cool therapy dogs are, because...

Jeremy is joined this week by fellow Family Therapy Training Institute alum Katie O’Connor. Katie is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Registered Art Therapist, and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician. We talk about her journey into those specialty areas and the importance of finding the right therapeutic approach for each individual. Katie shares insights into balancing her prof...

Throw up the horns as Jeremy interviews standup comedian Luke Severeid this week. Luke has been on the road with “Stand Up that’s Metal AF” cracking jokes about metalheads, the perils of being a bald white guy, and his ADHD diagnosis. Jeremy and Luke talk about neurodivergence, the mental health benefits of metal music, and the importance of finding your people. There are also some hot takes about...

Jeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful Dani Falesnik. Jeremy and Dani discuss the importance of understanding neurodivergence in educational and therapeutic settings, emphasizing that traditional systems often fail to accommodate these differences. They highlight the need for more individualized approaches that consider each person's unique needs, especially for marginalized...

First nuclear engineer we’ve had on as a guest! This week Jeremy is joined by the incisive Cynane Shay! Cynane discusses her journey through a rigid, evangelical upbringing and how it shaped her worldview, and how QAnon led to a deconstruction of her beliefs. She explores the influence of Christian nationalism and the prevalence of conspiracy theories, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Je...

This week Jeremy is joined by clinical social worker and co-founder of the Reclamation Collective Kayla Felten. Kayla talks about her journey through deconstruction and starting the Collective, and She emphasizes the importance of non-clinical interventions and community care for individuals dealing with religious trauma and spiritual abuse. The Reclamation Collective aims to provide accessible an...

Jeremy is joined this week by journalist Chrissy Stroop to look at the manufactured moral panic targeting trans people. Jeremy and Chrissy discuss her personal experiences with religious trauma, the intertwining of evangelical Christianity with right-wing politics, and the predictable pattern of moral panics. Chrissy highlights the long-term strategies of the religious right in shaping education a...

Jeremy is joined this week by therapist and end-of-life doula Kathleen Mack. Kathleen describes her lifelong curiosity about people's minds and experiences, stemming from her own mental health struggles and early fascination with human behavior. Kathleen shares how her father’s death influenced her and led her to pursue training as a death doula, where she now helps clients navigate end-of-li...

Jeremy is joined this week by fellow licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Sex Therapist, Caitlin Weber. Caitlin Weber discusses her journey into the mental health field and her path to becoming a systems-oriented therapist with a focus on sex therapy. Jeremy and Caitlin discuss the pervasive influence of religious norms on cultural attitudes towards sex and mental health, noting the lastin...

Jeremy is joined this week by the dynamic duo of Naoko Ellis & Derek Gladwin from the University of British Columbia where they founded the Systems Beings Lab, a collaborative research collective that tackles the complexity of modern issues. In this episode, Derek and Naoko discuss emerging collaborative spaces in academia to address the climate emergency, emphasizing the positive student resp...