Not Allowed to Die

On this episode Mariska and I discuss how to help clients manage their grief about both the choices of terminating a pregnancy and giving a child up for adoption, as well as how a therapist may decide to disclose if they have been through one of these issues.

In this episode Dan reads two AI generated stories about therapy that he prompted. We also talk about how to use AI in a productive way to study for an exam.

In this brief episode Mariska and I share our thoughts on using AI to get life advice. More importantly we put out the call to ask listeners to write in to dmaiglerlcsw@gmail.com to tell us what kinds of questions you ask AI and how you decide which AI to use.

In this episode Mariska and I talk about several clients who have struggles with finding joy on a day celebrating family and Mothers in particular.

In this episode Mariska and I unpack hard conversations of talking about death with small children and some victories both for former client and the incredible feeling for a therapist when a client breaks through shame and shares their trust.

In this episode Mariska and I talk about what to do when someone you care about has run off a cliff and refuses to look down because they don't want to face reality and drop. How to help them see reality and hopefully have a softer landing.

In this episode Mariska and I discuss helping clients determine if their avoidance of life and issues is a healthy pause or something that might be building negative inertia to becoming their healthiest self.

In this episode Mariska and I are guests on the Mind Matters podcast where hosts Ben and Kabeer ask us questions about managing mental health challenges as a teen, and give us a chance to talk about Paws for Patrick.

In this episode Mariska and I talk about the incredible book Perks of Being a Wallflower and why I'm taking my kids to a museum about lynching for spring break.

In this episode Mariska and I discuss how I decide which clients can do 30 min sessions and also the challenges of collaborating with other providers (eg. couples counselors and psychiatrists).

Once again Mariska published a podcast without listening to make sure it was correct. This is the real episode where Markisa and I vent our frustration about a conservative social worker mischaracterizing trans people as if they are delusional just for existing.

In this episode Mariska and I try to stay professional as we react to a podcast where a social worker implies that being trans is a delusion. Spoiler alert: It's not.

In this episode Mariska and I discuss when therapists need to call their clients out and share hard truths with them, even when we know the clients may not want to hear it.

Mariska and I were guests on the social work bubble podcast to talk about ESAs.

Mariska and I were overjoyed to have Team Maigler Hall of Famer DaMonique back on the show. She works for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in helping to connect children and families with resources. This was a really enlightening conversation about the help DCFS can provide as opposed to the negative cliches that people think of when they hear about Child Protective Services.

In this episode Mariska and I cover some of the ethical challenges a therapist faces when deciding whether or not to report a case to DCFS. I review a situation a young therapist I am supervising shared with me.

This is my segment on the Trevor J. Brown show where we respond to questions from his listeners about mental health challenges or dilemmas. Don't worry, Mariska is still by my side even when I record with Trevor.

Audrey Grunst from Simply Bee and I partnered up to answer some questions about Emotional Support Animals. Mariska wasn't present for this one, which may explain why I may be less than perfect in my delivery. We realized there was one question we didn't answer so we tacked it on at the end.

In this episode Mariska and I talk about the power of taking risks in a therapy session by trusting your therapist with emotional challenges that are hard to talk about.

In this episode Mariska and I discuss how to deal with the odd grief feeling we get when we think we might be experiencing our last time with a place, activity, relationship, etc....

In this episode Mariska and I talk about how different siblings mental health presentation can be, the book No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler, and whether or not we should go out of our way to clean up misunderstandings with friends and co-workers if we were not the one that cause the issue. No Cure for Being Human - Kate Bowler

In this briefest of episodes I share a question raised in my own therapy session about whether my pro-stoicism mindset can have some negative repercussions and lead to creating anxiety. Mariska and I also encourage you to watch the movie Emilia Perez. This is a strange but powerful film which is worth watching but hard to describe without giving too much away.

In this episode Mariska and I reflect on the year gone by and the changes we hope to see in the year to come. We discuss existential angst and the ethics of when therapists should and shouldn't do with "secret" information they learn about their clients from other sources.

Hi, This is an episode of the Trevor J. Brown show which I had the pleasure of being a guest on where we answer listener mental health questions. We will be doing it again in January so you can send questions to me or to Trevor.

In this episode Mariska and I explore some scenarios (getting back into dating while grieving a past relationship, a memorial service for a loved one, birth, graduation, etc...) that people may not feel like they are ready for and how to decide if you should give it more time or take the leap.

2nd attempt to publish this one. In this episode Mariska and I break down what we learned from our Spotify Wrapped, about the podcast and how we will use that to change the pod for 2025. In addition, I talk about how I will have my first therapy session this coming week and how I went about choosing a therapist for myself.

In this episode Mariska and I break down what we learned from our Spotify Wrapped, about the podcast and how we will use that to change the pod for 2025. In addition, I talk about how I will have my first therapy session this coming week and how I went about choosing a therapist for myself.

In this episode Mariska and I discuss the difficulty some of my clients have in recognizing healthy friendships and romantic relationships because most of the relationships they have had thus far were anything but healthy. So we explore some of the things we can look for that are unhealthy and healthy in a variety of different types of connections.

mariska and I address the trust it takes for clients to explore their sexual questions and concerns in therapy without fear of being judged. We tried to put this out on Tues and had tech difficulties so crossing our fingers/Paws for this one.

In this episode Mariska and I reflect on the trust given by clients in therapy who talk about their sexual questions and desires.

In this episode Mariska and I take you through how I have been coping with physical (aka somatic) manifestations of anxiety and ways to reason through them.

This episode is being released on election day 2024 and we know we will likely have several days to several weeks of uncertainty ahead of us. In this episode Mariska and I discuss some concrete techniques of dealing with all sorts of uncertainty you may be facing in your life.

In this episode Mariska and I discuss and recommend the incredible documentary Will and Harper on Netflix. Watch Will & Harper | Netflix Official Site We wish every person who had questions about Trans people would watch this. Warning it will trigger a lot of feelings, many of them sad and distressing, but very much worth a watch. We also reference Nanette: Watch Hannah Gadsby: Nanette | Netflix Official Site This one can be much more triggering so make sure you are in a good mind state when/if you watch it. and Stutz: Watch Stutz | Netflix Official Site This is just an incredible doc about the power of therapy and relationship when it is done correctly. and finally for some silly fun we recommend The Spitballers Podcast: Spitballers Podcast – The funniest comedy podcast of all time. – A funny podcast by three buffoons who make another successful podcast.

In this episode Mariska and I break down some of the hidden benefits of self sabotage and putting ourselves in a position where things may explode.

In this episode Mariska and I discuss the challenge of advocating for issues you care about when that will lead to potentially revealing your political bias to clients. How to think about making sure clients still feel safe with you if they do not agree with your political world view. As the episode title makes clear, Mariska and I are concerned about Trump and the impact of MAGA meanness on society. We feel that this is not just a political issue but a mental health issue, but we also feel uneasy about taking such an open stance knowing that it will alienate some people.

In this episode Mariska and I break down some thoughts from a conversation I had with two young clinicians during their supervision about how to handle it when a client is sharing their story in explicit detail.

In this episode Mariska and I vent our frustrations about the street harassment and difficulty with accepting no for an answer that many of our female clients have been dealing with lately.

Mariska and I debate whether or not to let clients believe in a flat earth world.

In this episode Mariska and I explore why one of my clients keeps unblocking and reconnecting with the guy who assaulted her.

In this episode Mariska and I explore if I am addicted to fantasy football and when people have an unhealthy connection to objects or even the ways they view themselves.

Mariska and I recently listened to the audio book version of the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. We give you a bit of a summary and my thoughts on some of the authors points.

In this episode Mariska and I discuss the potential for a person to get become overly dependent on their pet. I know it sounds shocking but Mariska insists it is possible. I also mention my new group for therapists helping neurodivergent clients negotiate relationships: Therapists Helping Neurodivergent Clients Navigate Relationships | Forum (joinforum.com)

In this episode Mariska and I talk about judgement. When we judge and how we our tendency to compare ourselves can impact how we view the end of a relationship.

Mariska often wonders if she is on the Autism spectrum, or if she is just anxious and has some sensory issues. In this episode we start off talking a bit about service animals and then we discuss some things to think about when we are talking about possibly being neuro atypical.

Mariska and I discuss our troubles with procrastination and some tips to get you moving.

In this episode Mariska and I reflect upon a fantastic opportunity we had to debrief and plan with a family as they discussed intimate partner violence and how to think about it with regard to the past and the future. I also reference a cool opportunity for veterans to attend a sacred soldier retreat which introduces different modalities into healing from the folks at psychex: Home | Sacred Soldier Finally I remind people who are interested in working with me on the college search process that they can sign up here: Anxiety Free College Planning for Families of 11th-12th Graders | Forum (joinforum.com)

In this episode Mariska and I reflect on feelings of worthiness and how we can give off subtle cues that we don't think much of ourselves. I throw in a plug for my group on Forum: Anxiety Free College Planning for Families of 11th-12th Graders | Forum (joinforum.com)

In this episode Mariska and I push through my sinus infection to talk about how it feels when a client flakes out on a session and how many of my clients are dealing with a lack of sexual connection before their marriage has even started.

Trevor has Mariska and I on his podcast to talk answer listener questions about dealing with knowing about a parent's affair how to pick the right college and more.... Here is a link to his podcast: The Best Of The Trevor J. Brown Show — Inherent Dream If you want to work with me in the group for parents of 11th and 12th graders seeking to take the anxiety out of the college search here is the link to that: Anxiety Free College Planning for Families of 11th-12th Graders | Forum (joinforum.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-j-maigler/message

In this episode we talk about Father's Day and how it feels for those (like Mariska) who do not have a relationship with their father. We also discuss the back door benefits of hating your body and how that can "protect" you from taking risks. At the end you get a plug for my group starting 8/4/24 for parents of juniors and seniors entering the college process: https://app.joinforum.com/partnergrouppage/anxiety-free-college-planning-for-families-of-11th-12th-graders-gpid1800 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-j-maigler/message

Mike Overlie of Authentic Mike (dogsandmen.com) Took me through a coaching session so I reflect on that, and the harrowing challenge of being a professional providing therapy when your dog releases toxic gas (sorry Mariska but the people need to know!) Also, I announce a group I am running for parents of 11th and 12th graders on college planning starting 8/4/24. Spread the word! • Group Name: Anxiety Free College Planning for Families of 11th-12th Graders  • Link:  https://app.joinforum.com/partnergrouppage/anxiety-free-college-planning-for-families-of-11th-12th-graders-gpid1800 I hope to see you there! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-j-maigler/message