J & Courtney's In It Together

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Courtney and J, the hosts of “In it Together”, explore Self-Improvement and Mental Health from a couple’s perspective. Courtney, a retired clinician, brings her professional experience along with her personal journey with childhood trauma. J brings a keen sense of direction and a knack for analyzing. Together for 17 years, they’ve experienced many ups and downs and throughout that time found ways to work through their struggles as a couple and individually.

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    • Mar 30, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 64 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from J & Courtney's In It Together

    Your best will shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 21:01


    In this episode, J and Courtney discuss what it means to "do your best" based on the book, "The Four Agreements". Together, they pull apart the agreement and discuss it at a deeper level. Our best will always shift depending on how we are feeling. Your best today may be different tomorrow. If you're on your healing journey, then this episode will resonate and give you permission to have more compassion and grace on those tough days. TO JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherHealingCommunity?fan_landing=true&view_as=public

    Don't Assume

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 20:43


    In this episode, J and Courtney continue their quest to explore concepts from the book, "The Four Agreements". Together, they share their thoughts and experiences surrounding the concept of not assuming and how assuming will keep you stuck on your healing journey. When we assume, we base what we perceive as fact instead of information to process. TO JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherHealingCommunity?fan_landing=true&view_as=public

    Don't Take It Personal: It isn't about you

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 20:02


    In this episode, J and Courtney discuss the importance of not taking things personally. Courtney, in the hot-seat, again...discusses how this has been one of the most challenging things to overcome. At times, she still struggles with it and is very candid about her journey with learning to let things go and be as they are. Do you struggle with feeling as if everything is a personal attack? Does it feel like even positive constructive feedback hurts? If so, listen to this episode! Remember, we aren't ever alone - we are alone together! TO JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherHealingCommunity?fan_landing=true&view_as=public

    The Words We Use

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 19:47


    J and Courtney are back! It's been a while and they share what they have been up to and what to expect! They get into a conversation about the way in which we speak to ourselves and others - The Words We Use - and how IMPACTFUL our words are. If you're on your healing journey, or just looking to listen to a real, raw, and relatable podcast - this is for you! When we are on our journey, we are often left feeling alone, abandoned, and ore mistreated. It's truly important that we surround ourselves with others who are healing and learning - this way, we build a shared experience that truly adds value to the healing process. TO JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherHealingCommunity?fan_landing=true&view_as=public

    Shame

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 32:29


    In this very special episode, J and Courtney dig deeper into shame. This is a great spin-off episode if you've listened to the one on Shame Vs Guilt AND if you're part of the healing community it went GREAT with the workshop and Newsletter. Shame is a universal emotion that we all have and feel but it can infiltrate our lives and truly prevent us from healing and walking in our authentic footsteps. This episode will help bring you clarity and solutions to working through and becoming stronger. To join the healing community: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public

    Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 27:53


    In this episode, J and Courtney discuss the meaning behind dreams and how you can pull a lot of insight from them. Courtney further discusses how dreams aren't always factual but actually metaphorically represent different parts of your waking life. This is an episode you won't want t sleep on! LINK TO JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public

    Shame vs Guilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 27:18


    In this very interesting episode, Courtney breaks down the deep differences between Shame and Guilt - as they aren't the same. Together, J and Courtney have a discussion that brings to light moments in their own healing journey where shame presented itself. If you're on your healing journey, it's more likely than not that you are harboring deep shame - and that can truly affect your self-worth and your interpersonal relationships. Knowing the difference between shame and guilt will help you claim your life back! If you join the healing community, there's a workshop on July 24th, 2022 at 2 pm EST. Learn all about shame and how to actually start chipping away at it! TO JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    The Cost of Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 30:09


    In this very special episode, J and Courtney discuss the cost of healing. They sit down and together discuss what really happens when you heal. They talk about the things that most people don't realize and explore healing from a whole new perspective. TO join the healing community and get all the goodies from the Newsletter, Zoom calls, Feelings Wheel, Book Club, Workshops, and more CLICK this link: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true Everything that you need to heal is in YOU!

    Feelings vs Emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 34:45


    In this episode, J and Courtney discuss the fundamental differences between feelings and emotions! Most people aren't aware that the two aren't interchangeable - and that in fact, they are completely different. Together, they share their experiences with their own personal struggles while offering key tips to help you start becoming more emotionally aware. *If you want the Feelings Wheel, join the healing community below!* TO JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

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    What Healing Looks Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 33:25


    In this special episode, J and Courtney talk about what healing Really looks like. Together, they talk about the ugly side of healing - and what to truly expect. This is an episode that you won't want to miss! TO JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Disarming others Triggers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 35:46


    In this episode, J and Courtney wrap up the trigger series by learning about how to disarm someone else when they are triggered! This is an episode that you won't want to miss. Both J and Courtney share their experiences with learning to disarm the other when a trigger has presented. TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Disarming your Triggers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 30:19


    This is the second episode in our Trigger Series and it's all about learning how to disarm triggers in yourself. If you haven't listened, we highly recommend listening to that episode before this one! Keep an eye out because the next episode is ALL on helping to disarm another when you notice that they are triggered. TO SUPPORT the PODCAST & Join the In It Together Community, go here: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Triggers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 29:20


    Do you struggle with triggers? Do they pop up out of nowhere and "ruin" your entire mood/day? Do you find yourself struggling to recover after a trigger has occurred? If so, then THIS episode is for you! Together, J and Courtney explore triggers and the underlying reasons behind them. In a moment of vulnerability, Courtney becomes triggered and shares her process of working through it. TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Emotional Regulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 29:11


    If you struggle with managing your emotions and feel like you're triggered ALL THE TIME, then THIS is the episode for you! Oftentimes, we don't even know WHY we are so dysregulated and miss all the signs. Before we know it, we are flying off the handle, yelling, screaming, or shutting down. In this episode, J and Courtney dig into Emotional Regulation while sharing quick tips on how to start becoming more in control. You won't want to miss this! TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Self-Worth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 29:07


    Happy 50th Episode!!! What an amazing milestone! In this very, very special episode, J and Courtney dig deep into the root of self-worth while exploring the many avenues one can take to start seeing their value and rebuilding their self-esteem. TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Love Languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 30:38


    In this very special episode, Courtney and J discuss the topic of love languages. It's a topic we hear ALOT about, but it's also one that doesn't get much spotlight! Together, they discuss the 5 languages of love and how you can start identifying your own and your partner's. The journey to healing is complicated and messy at times, but it's having the knowledge of what you need that makes all the difference. When we know how we NEED to be loved - we can find emotionally available partners and friends - and THIS is how you start loving yourself. TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Intrusive Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 36:04


    Do you struggle with Intrusive Thoughts? IF so, this is the episode for you! You won't want to miss this one! In this episode, Courtney breaks down where Intrusive Thoughts may originate, what they look like, and tips to start working through them. TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Body Doubling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 29:43


    If you ever heard the term, "Body Doubling" and want to know more about it - then this is the episode for you! It's not just in the ADHD community, but we are seeing its positive effects in the trauma-healing community as well. In this episode, I discuss Body Doubling, what it looks like, and how to try it out for yourself. TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Emotional Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 30:45


    In this episode, Courtney & J discuss boundaries - more specifically, personal emotional boundaries. Before you can set boundaries with others, you must know your own. This episode will lay it out for you, help you understand where you need to tighten up and give some tips and tricks on setting them. TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Black Or White Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 31:03


    Do you struggle with Black or White Thinking? Do you find yourself juggling one extreme thought to the next? If you do, then THIS is the episode for you. In this episode, I break down what Black or White Thinking means, where it comes from, how it presents in your life, and how to finally get a grip on it. You won't want to miss this one - I'm in the hot seat, again. TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Reintegrating Your Inner Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 34:39


    In this very special episode, J and Courtney candidly share their journey with reintegrating their inner children while providing a foundation for you to build upon. Together, they discuss creating reintegration plans and what steps you can take to start that journey for yourself. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    ReParenting Your Inner Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 29:19


    In this very special episode, J and Courtney delve deeper into the psyche of the inner child but more importantly discuss how to start healing by learning to reparent yourself. You will walk away with some tools and tricks that will help you start the journey to healing the little version within. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Reacquainting Your Inner Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 33:56


    This is the first Episode in the Inner Child Series. In this episode, Courtney and J discuss what the inner child means and ways to start reconnecting. You won't want to miss this one! TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Secure Attachment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021


    This is the final episode in our Attachment series! In this episode, J and Courtney discuss what secure attachment looks like in oneself as well as how it presents and manifests in a relationship. To Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Self Validation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 27:38


    In this episode, J and Courtney explore Self-Validation and what it REALLY means. Courtney candidly opens up and shares her journey with self-validation and finding the power within herself. SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Anxious + Anxious Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 29:00


    In this episode, J and Courtney discuss the Anxious/Anxious Relationship dynamic. Although rare, this combination is definitely one to explore! Together, they discuss what this duo would look like and ways to help bring functionality and balance to the relationship. To support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Avoidant + Avoidant Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 29:26


    In this episode, J and Courtney break down the Avoidant + Avoidant Relationship! Although rare, it happens and it's a relationship that many don't discuss. J, with Dismissive Avoidance Attachment, shares parts of himself as Courtney touches upon the Fear Avoidant style and how a relationship would look. Together, they discuss ways to work on the relationship and find harmony. If you want to support the podcast, consider supporting us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Parentification Emotional Responsibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 26:46


    In this episode, J & Courtney dig deep into the topic of Parenticicaiton and how that can shape a person to then feel responsible for another person. Together, they explore the topic while sharing bits and pieces from their own journey. Please consider supporting the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true We greatly appreciate all the support!

    Anxious + Avoidant Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 36:14


    In this episode, both J and Courtney candidly shared their struggles and growth as individuals and as a couple with having two different attachment styles. Courtney, once Anxious, and J, once Avoidant, talk about ways to help work through this dynamic.

    Attachment Series: Avoidant/Dismissive

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 30:47


    In this episode, it's J that is now in the hot seat! Together, they discuss the Avoidant/Dismissive Attachment Style and where it was cultivated. They also talk about how it's impacted their relationship along with ways that helped J improve upon it. Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Attachment Series: Anxious Attachment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 33:57


    In this episode, Courtney is put in the hot seat! She and J break down the Anxious Attachment Style while Courtney candidly shares her journey with it. You won't want to miss this one! If you want to support the podcast:https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 31:23


    In this episode, J and Courtney discuss RSD, or Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. If you have OCD, ADHD, BPD, or trauma - then this is the video for you! Courtney brings perspective from a therapuetic standpoint while J seeks further to understand.

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    Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 26:21


    In this episdoe, J and Courtney get candid about how they've recently had to get more balance in life. https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Superwoman Complex

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 35:57


    In this episode, Courtney opens up and candidly shares her fight with the "Superwoman Complex" - a term coined in the 1980's for women who feel like they have to do "Do it all." J brings an analytical approach and together they process through the complex. You won't want to miss this!

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    Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 31:00


    In this episode, J and Courtney discuss happiness from what we think it is, to what it isn't. Together, they explore how happiness is subjective and it truly depends on how we view it. This is one you won't want to miss! To Join the Patreon Family: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast

    Your Body Holds The Score

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 33:46


    In this episode, Courtney shares a very candid experience when her body remembered trauma before she was consciously aware. It was an incredibly powerful experience that other's witnessed before she knew. You won't want to miss this! If you want to be part of the In It Together family through Patreon - here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherPodcast?fan_landing=true

    Life Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 29:37


    In this episode, J & Courtney respond to a listener's request to share their most valuable life advice. You won't want to miss this one.

    Parenting Through Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 29:52


    In this episode, J and Courtney discuss parenting, the different styles, and how trauma can directly interfer with parenting.

    Trauma Bonds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 28:37


    In this epsisode, J and Courtney discuss what a trauma bond is, what leads to getting into one, and how you can identify whether you are in one.

    Q & A Vol. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 28:31


    In this episode, J and Courtney host a special episode dedicated to answering questions from their listeners. You don't want to miss this!

    Processing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 29:13


    In this episode, J and Courtney dig deep into the actions behind processing. They take you from what processing is, through the benefits, and discuss how to implement it into your everyday life.

    Coping with Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 29:33


    In this episode, J and Courtney discuss coping with loss. Courtney gets candid and openly shares her pain with some of her greatest losses. Together, they discuss the grief cycle and how one can support themselves.

    Trauma Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 29:39


    In this episode, J and Courtney discuss trauma and how transforming your grief can change your perspective. Together, they explore trauma and the gifts it gives you.

    Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 28:27


    In this episode, J and Courtney discuss fear and how it manifest in our lives.

    RAD - Reactive Attachment Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 36:17


    In this episode, J and Courtney discuss R.A.D from what it is to some potential causes. Courtney shares, from a mental health perspective, what R.A.D behavior looks like and how it presents in adults.

    Masculinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 38:44


    In this episode, J and Courtney discuss Masculinity with special guest, Jaeson, from TikTok. They discuss Masculinity from different perspectives and seek to redefine it.

    Infidelity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 31:18


    In this episode, we discuss Infidelity from a different perspective.

    Religion & Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 29:22


    In this episode, J and Courtney discuss Religion and Mental Health. Can they coexist, or do they need a separate path?

    Abandonment Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 31:52


    In this episode, we discuss what Abandonment Trauma is, what are some signs, and how to process it. Both J and I share aspects of our own abandonment and how it presents within ourselves and our relationship.

    Q & A Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 47:49


    This is a special Q & A episode where Courtney and J answer the top 10 Ask.Courtney TikTok questions of the week.

    People Are People

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 43:45


    In this episode, we explore familial relationships and the unconditional loyalty we have despite toxicity and our own traumas. We discuss the concept, "People are people", by exploring our own personal relationships, while having a thought provoking conversation.

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