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This week on the pod, we chat with a freshly licensed (YAY!) counselor about the importance of consistency, play, and support in parenting young children. Lilliana joins us to talk about her approach to playgroups, in which she teaches parents of young kids how to approach emotions, discipline, and fun while enjoying parenthood, and we discuss some of the challenges facing parents in 2026 that mak...

spoiler alert: we LOVE having guests BACK on the pod! Our NJ bestie Meredith is back with a brilliant bonus guest, Lia, to talk about relationship dynamics and nervous system regulation, and how awareness of our body's cues can change everything. Join us as we learn a bit more about somatic work with couples, how to be curious about each other's activations and nervous system responses, an...

We see athletes as strong, healthy, and inspiring. We teach our children that sports are avenues for fun, for exercise, and for meeting new people. What we usually don't see or understand is the weight of maintaining a sport-oriented lifestyle: the pressure, the injuries, the burnout, and the stress. Many athletes struggle to reach out for help or to know when they need some support. Let's...

How do we know when our relationship with food is getting complicated, and when it is rooted deeply in something else? How can someone be self-harming with food, which is something we all need to survive? What are the signs that someone might need more help? Join us and our lovely guest, Chelsea Bruntmyer, a therapist who not only specializes in eating disorder treatment, but who compassionately s...

Mediation outcomes are often dichotomous: a seamless settlement, or a wildly unsuccessful and expensive use of time. Does it have to be that way? Can we flip the script about the purpose of mediation and support people more effectively through this transitional period in their life? Yes-and with safety measures considered as well. Join us and our incredible and innovative guest, Elyse Kennedy, as...

We hear it all the time. "I love my job but..." We all have that feeling at some point, but when is it time to either throw in the towel or set some hard boundaries around your career? How do you know what to do? Is it okay to course correct? Spoiler alert: Yes! Let's talk professional burnout + professional boundaries (and whimsy!).

We all know about the mind-body connection, but how much do you BELIEVE it? Your body remembers the good, the bad, the ugly, the traumatic, and the exciting things about our lives...but when it becomes a symptom that it knows how to do that, we have some work to do. Join us and our fabulous guests, Emily and Stephanie, as they help us understand how to listen to your body, how to trust what it tel...

Being a mom is a dream for so many women. It's something we tend to think about from a young age, and it's a beautiful journey from start to finish. For some, it's a bumpy road, but it's totally doable, albeit full of unexpected surprises and challenges. For others, it's smooth sailing through and through. For others still...it's not what they expected. Join us and our amaz...

The idea of building up your social support system (your "village") can be intimidating and overwhelming, especially if you are in a period of transition in your life. Looking for friends and support can feel isolating, particularly if you're not really in tune with yourself and the things you love anymore. Join us and our fabulous guests as they describe their revolutionary approach...

It's the buzzword of 2026, and it's something that we are seeing more and more of in the relationship space. Let's talk narcissism, with definitions, clarity, and real-world clinical experience with an expert. Join us and our friend Stefanie Sherman, LCPC, who works with survivors of narcissistic abuse at all stages of their recovery journey, as she shares her knowledge about what to l...

Children, teens and mental health are a combination that most people don't want to talk about. The reality is that mental health for school-aged kids and teens needs to be discussed, restructured, and adjusted for the society we are in. It's hard. It's reality. It's common. Join us and our guest Sarah Weaver, LPC, as she shares her professional and personal experiences with mental...

Welcome back to another fabulous guest episode on the pod! As we all know...social media is a complicating factor for many relationships. Add infidelity into the mix, and many couples are left wondering what the next step is....if there is one. Join us and our first Canadian guest as we discuss how social media impacts relationships and trust and how partners can navigate healing (or not) after in...

TW: mention of sexual assault + similar themes This week on the pod, we are joined by trauma therapist Dr. Lesley Goth, who does incredible work with individuals recovering from sexual assault and abuse. Dr. Goth shares her expertise and experience helping people work through the complicated feelings that come with SA, as well as barriers to healing, and ways she addresses recovery and safety in s...

On the pod, we have a bit of a hard-hitting topic today. We are joined by forensic and reproductive psychologist, Dr. Wiyatta Fahnbulleh, who explains the ins and outs of working with families struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, and decision making about their family system. Join us as we pick her brain as a provider who balances medical facts and emotional support with tact and compassio...

In today's episode, we are joined by Nadine Greer, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in long-term couples' counseling. Join us as we pick her brain about prime intervention points, common frustrations in partnerships, and why couples' counseling is often used as a last resort. Trust us on this one- she is a wealth of knowledge on this topic! As always, feel free...

This week on the pod, we have another fabulous guest! Join us and Meredith Reinbold, LCSW to chat about her work in men's mental health, including systemic barriers to therapy uptake by men, some common issues that men are facing today, and how we can encourage guys to turn inward and explore their feelings and behaviors without shame. Check out Meredith + her amazing work here: www.theconnect...

First off....NEW INTRO MUSIC! Thanks to our bestie Julian (@Jul Big Green, Producer and Composer) for the help! Now let's get to it. It's easy to slip under a black cloud and stay there. It's okay to vent and complain (let's be real...we all do it!) but when you regularly spiral and lean heavily on others for support, you can lose sight of what is really bugging you. Let's talk...

This week on the pod, we are joined by author and Marine Corps combat veteran Keith Cole, who graciously shares his experiences with trauma recovery, redemption, and self-awareness. Keith describes his mindset of military discipline and how he came face to face with his most vulnerable self. Join us for a chat about recovery, honesty, and seeking support. For more about Keith, or to explore his bo...

addiction is as stigmatized as much as it is normalized. we're "addicted" to a product and it's fine! we're addicted to a substance and it's not (like, really not). where should we draw the line between loving how something (or someone!) makes us feel, and needing it to make it through the day? when does a "fix" become a problem and not a solution? let's cha...

newbie therapists, listen up! we know. we all had to do it...but here's your crash course into the real-world therapist stuff, so that you're not blindsided when you try to use the sterile and inflexible rules of mock sessions in a real session with a real person and walking out thinking "w-t-f was THAT?"....here's a few things you should know. XOXO.

with everything going on in the world, we wanted to chat with you guys about the pressure we are all under to have an opinion or an obligation towards a certain cause. it's okay to feel strongly about things, but it's also okay to set boundaries around things that you simply do not have the capacity to put on your plate. Let's talk about why it's okay to "care less" somet...

here's to the finale of our trauma series! let's talk about recovery, healing, growth, and all of the things you can do to get to the somewhat-elusive thriving stage of the recovery journey. we have an intro to a theoretical model, some hopeful talk, lessons about why verbiage is important, and our thoughts on what is most critical to your healing journey. Join us, and as always...we'd...

birth is vulnerable, powerful, and unpredictable. Many women find themselves facing a pregnancy and birth experience that they didn't expect, and unfortunately, when that happens, they feel unprepared, disappointed, afraid, and alone. Birth trauma presents in many different ways, and it often changes how a woman sees her motherhood. Let's talk about it (and let's get personal).

there is no pain quite like being blindsided by someone you implicitly trust. most of the time you don't expect them to betray you, but it can shock you to your core even when you know it's coming. Let's talk about it: attachment wounds, fractured trust, and rebuilding your new life. XOXO, gaby and less

Trauma is complex. We know this. We know it has layers. What about the people around you who want to help...but don't know how? What if they never "get it"? In today's episode, we focus on the people who come into our lives after the fact, and sometimes don't quite know how to handle the triggers, the big feelings, and the healing. This one's for you. We know it's har...