Integrative Counseling Podcast

Dr. Heather Rhodes joins Jessie on the podcast to chat about hormones and it's impact on our bodies! Come along for the journey of how so many things can factor into our emotional health. Heather provides a ton of great insight into how we can better understand our bodies and use things like diet and exercise to boost and encourage the more beneficial side of hormones. Click this link to try Instacart and support our podcast in the process.Follow Charleston Integrative on Instagram or FacebookThanks for Listening!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=T7ZPPYCWQ3JZ8)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=T7ZPPYCWQ3JZ8)

Joining Jessie on this week's episode is Amber Weakley. Amber is the Outreach Coordinator for Post Partum Support Charleston, and shares with us the many struggles of PMAD, and the impactful work that PPD Charleston offers to women.  An estimated one in five women women suffer with postpartum depression and anxiety. Some research has this ratio as shocking as one in three who endure maternal mental illnesses. To put this in perspective, that is a staggering 950,000 women in the US alone who will struggle to move into motherhood. PPD Support Charleston is a non-profit organization that exists to provide support and resources to women and their families struggling with maternal mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, and psychosis during and after pregnancy.Click this link to try Instacart and support our podcast in the process.Follow Charleston Integrative on Instagram or FacebookThanks for Listening!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=T7ZPPYCWQ3JZ8)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=T7ZPPYCWQ3JZ8)

In episode 17 of the Tough Mama Podcast, Clare of www.natureandnurture.love shares the importance of  support to the post-partum mom. Clare takes her "lifelong love of learning about empowered health with my wonder and awe of the natural world around us to support and help replenish new parents and families, working with nature's remedies to nurture you." As a new mom, it can be so difficult to find balance and rest after the baby comes. Jessie and Clare discuss taking things slow, and how vital caring for yourself as a mom can better enable you to care for your family! Click this link to try Instacart and support our podcast in the process.Follow Charleston Integrative on Instagram or FacebookThanks for Listening!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=T7ZPPYCWQ3JZ8)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=T7ZPPYCWQ3JZ8)

Bayly Silverman is the owner and founder of "Your Happy Nest": a nanny and babysitting agency that helps families find experienced and loving nannies, household managers and newborn specialists in Atlanta, Augusta, Charleston, and Cincinnati. As a mom to young children herself and a former nanny, she tries to use that experience as both to make the perfect match for families and nannies!In this episode Jessie and Bayly discuss the importance of finding extra support in your mom life, and how beneficial it can be knowing you're not in it alone; no matter the stage of motherhood!Check out Your Happy Nest Click this link to try Instacart and support our podcast in the process.Follow Charleston Integrative on Instagram or FacebookThanks for Listening!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=T7ZPPYCWQ3JZ8)

Aubrey is a 40yo twin mom plus one to an all girl “twirlsquad”. She found herself drowning amongst a sea of postpartum anxiety after years of fertility treatments resulted in a natural pregnancy when the twins were 5mo old. Navigating new mom-life, a new positive result, and a new body- she was left spinning for new ways to connect with others & herself. [Insert a virtual community that changed everything!] She not only shed 30+ pounds, she’s stronger than ever, and has a tribe thick as thighs ;) from all over the world. Now she’s on a mission to help others realize that there’s another way to connect to each other, build community & learn to love the skin you’re in in the process. Because health starts inside and pours over everywhere else! Follow Aubrey @ For the Love of Mom Genes Click this link to try Instacart and support our podcast in the process. Follow Charleston Integrative on Instagram or FacebookThanks for Listening!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=T7ZPPYCWQ3JZ8)

In this episode, certified nurse midwife Jennifer Hirchert joins me to tell her Tough Mama Story. Jen had to overcome many hurdles to reach her goal of breastfeeding past one year, and she has made it to almost two! This is an encouraging story of what a mom can do when she builds a support team for herself and sets her mind to something. You are more powerful than you think, mama!For more information about the Charleston Birth Place, click here. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=T7ZPPYCWQ3JZ8)

Marsha Cayton is a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in a variety of healthcare settings. She is passionate about creating wellness in our healthcare system.After years of practicing in medical and mental health, she noticed that we are relying on medications to treat patients and they continue to get sicker and sicker.She created SEE Alternatives, PLLC as a holistic alternative to the current way our system operates.You can find out more about Marsha and SEE Alternatives Pediatrics by visiting seealternatives.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=T7ZPPYCWQ3JZ8)

This episode is all about baby led weaning or, as Julie likes to say, baby led feeding. Julie Mercadante is a speech and language pathologist and owner of Holy City Speech, based in Charleston, SC. She is so good at what she does, so if you have any questions about feeding your little one, reach out to her! Julie has 20 years of experience in this field, and this episode is packed with useful information as you are navigating the waters of feeding baby during the first year. Here are the links from the show...NumNum Pre Spoon Beckman Tri ChewRaising a Healthy, Happy EaterAdventures in VeggielandSupport our Podcast by signing up for InstacartRemember to follow us on Facebook and InstagramSupport the show (https://paypal.me/cicounseling?locale.x=en_US)

There is no question that toxins in the environment interact negatively with our bodies. Dr. Caroline Smythe joins us on today's episode to explain how that occurs and what a person can do in defense. Dr. Smythe is a board certified psychiatrist who practices root-cause psychiatry in Charleston, SC. She believes that the balance of the body’s systems is vital to the balance of one’s mental health and well-being, and what happens in your gut, adrenals, and with your immune system can affect your mood and anxiety level. In her words, "Treating merely one's symptoms can result in only a modest benefit, and can often be an approach that requires treatment indefinitely. However, getting to the root cause and treating the underlying imbalances will oftentimes result in a steady improvement in multiple areas simultaneously." Today's episode is full of resources. I will link to them below. 1. Whole Health Psychiatry - Dr. Smythe's practice2. Envirobiomics - home mold test3, Micro Balance Products - Agar Plates and Laundry Additive4. EWG.org5. Austin Air Filter6. Air Oasis7. I.Q. Air8. Berkey Water Filter9. Great Planes Lab Book Recommendations from this episode:1. Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders - Dr. Kenneth Bock2. Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity - Dr. Neil Nathan

In this episode, I discuss Emotionally Focused Therapy with Diane Arnold, EFT Certified Counselor in Charleston, SC. This episode is very helpful for therapists who would like for information about this type of therapy, and also for couples who are stuck and in search of a type of therapy to try. Here are the links for the resources we mention in this episode. Attachment Theory in Practice: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Individuals, Couples, and FamiliesCreated for Connection: The "Hold Me Tight" Guide for Christian CouplesHold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of LoveThe Family CollectiveDiane's Practice

In this interesting episode, Professional Counselor and Owner of Counsel-Me.com, Jen Rodriguez explains IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Jen's undergraduate work was completed at University of Maryland and she worked as a licensed social worker in Baltimore City. She served children and adults living with HIV and AIDS and worked closely with survivors of human trafficking. Through her graduate studies at Liberty University she worked with victims of intimate partner violence and received licensure as a licensed professional counselor. She received extensive post-graduate training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Brainspotting. She also trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) and is certified through the EMDR International Association. Her passion for counseling comes from my own life experiences and my faith and friendship with God that has guided her to forgiveness, healing, and freedom.For more information about Jen and her practice, visit www.counsel-me.comJen is also available to supervise therapists working toward their LPC licensure, and would be able to most benefit therapists who are interested in learning more about treating trauma related symptoms and using IFS and EMDR in practice. Book recommendations for this episode:Boundaries for Your Soul by Alison Cook & Kimberly MillerSelf Therapy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Healing Your Inner ChildFor therapists interested in learning more about IFS in practice: Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual: Trauma Informed Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, PTSD & Substance Abuse by Frank Anderson, Martha Sweezy, & Richard SchwartzWebsite for information on EMDR and EMDR training for therapists: ://www.emdria.org/

This is the second half of my conversation with Amy Parker Lawson, owner of All is Well Health and Wellness Coaching about how to nurture healthy eaters within the home. Check out Part-One of this conversation here. Book recommendation: The Healthiest Kid in the Neighborhood:Ten Ways to Get Your Family on the Right Nutritional Track - Dr. William Sears

This is part-one of a talk that Amy and I had about how to nurture healthy eaters within the home. In this part, we really dive into the importance of the emotional environment that surrounds the food that we feed our families. Amy Parker Lawson is the Owner of All is Well Health and Wellness Coaching in South Carolina. Follow Amy on Facebook for great recipe ideas and encouraging blog posts, and visit Amy's website to schedule a a coaching session with her so that she can help you create a road map that will enable you to lead your family down the wellness road.

In this episode, my friend Marea Parson and I use a metaphor of a polka dot umbrella to dive into the topics of generational racial trauma and racial inequality in America. Marea is one of my oldest friends, and we are passionate about raising children who live in a society in which the dreams of MLK are realized. We decided that it would be a good idea to tape one of our conversations about race relations in our nation and share it. I encourage everyone to engage in conversations like this one. For more information about Marea Parson, visit her websiteYou can also find her on facebook here and here. Book Recommendations From this episode...Be The Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial ReconciliationBe the Bridge Website - There are tons of great educational resources here

Michael Morris, Professional Counselor and Pastor of Pastoral Support & Development at Seacoast Church, joins me on the podcast to discuss emotionally healthy leadership. He identifies red flags that may help a person realize that they are emotionally unhealthy, and then instructs on specific ways to safeguard ones own emotional health, as they serve the emotional health of others. This is a great episode to share with a person in your life who is in a leadership role, or who has the heart of a helper. We can all take something valuable away from this episode, as we learn to better lead those in our specific spheres of influence. Michael recommends the following books: The Emotionally Healthy Leader by Peter Scazzero Get Your Life Back by John Eldredge Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership by Ruth Haley Barton

In this episode, Madisson, with Strong Worthy Mama, helps us to understand what happens in the body physically during pregnancy and delivery, and how to rehabilitate properly. "Just because it is common, doesn't mean it is normal!" Madisson describes a course she has created to help women bridge the gap to physical wellness after baby and beyond. Madisson is a Physical Therapist turned stay-at-home mom. After birthing her first child, Madisson saw the wide gap between care for a pregnant woman and care for the postpartum woman. She has since gained her Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialty and is working to bridge this gap through education. Madisson has created the company Strong Worthy Mama to be a place to read about postpartum issues and she also offers a postpartum course to prevent common injuries as women return to normal activities. Here are all the links that we mention in the show. Strong Worthy Mama on Facebook Strong Worthy Mama Website Postpartum Program

Dr. Jones and I discuss mood disorders and treatment. One of the main goals of this podcast is to demystify the world of mental health and treatment. In this episode, Dr. Jones and I aim to do just that. Dr Jones was trained in Clinical Psychology at the University of Georgia and completed completed her clinical internship at The Medical University of South Carolina and VA Consortium. She has been licensed by the Board of Examiners in Psychology of the State of South Carolina since 1990. Dr Jones was a tenured professor of psychology from 1988 - 2019 at Charleston Southern University and holds the designation of Professor Emerita of Psychology.For more information about Dr. Jones, visit her at drsusanjones.com or find her on facebookBook Recommendations from Dr. Jones: The Mindful Way Through Depression The Mindful Way Workbook: An 8-Week Program to Free Yourself from Depression and Emotional Distress

Holly is a mom to four children, ages 10 down to 3. She and her husband Matt moved their family to the country about a year ago to start a small homestead where they are currently working on creating their own little piece of clean, sustainable living for their family. Holly has a Bachelors degree in Biology which is where her love of science and medicine was sparked. She is self-educated in holistic medicine after spending several years recovering one of her children from the effects of environmental toxicity. She was also a personal trainer several years before having children.Today she combines her knowledge of physiology, her personal training background and the application of natural practices to serve her clients as she helps them work towards their nutrition and fitness goals. Her desire for each of her clients is to help them reach their goals in a way that includes a balance in both body and mind. You can find Holly on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/holly.t.stier You can find Holly on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/hollystier/?hl=en You can request to be added to her private accountability group here: https://mysite.coach.teambeachbody.com/?coachId=1602435&locale=en_US#contact Book recommendation for this episode - Exercise for Mood and Anxiety:Proven Strategies for Overcoming Depression and Enhancing Well-Being

Our guest, Amy Parker Lawson, owner of All is Well Health and Wellness Coaching discusses what motivated her to move from a career as a critical care nurse into the world of preventative nutritional care. She ends our conversation with some great recommendations of foods that fuel a positive mood. Links from the show...www.charlestonintegrativecounseling.comwww.alliswellhealthandwellnesscoaching.comThis Month's Podcast Sponsor - Island Bloom HerbalsMusic Sponsor - Maddie BroderickBook Recommendation - Anatomy of an Illness By, Norman Cousins