The Counseling Corner

Featuring:  Emy Fernandez, Certified Life Coach and Recruiting Director Hosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description:  As a recruiter and life coach for attorneys, Emy discusses and breaks down with Gabi attorney stress, overwhelm and burnout.  They explain the difference between burning out because of lack of boundaries or whether it's because of the law firm culture.  They explain how many attorneys jump from job to job trying to find the best place but they jump with the same thoughts and feelings therefore it will be difficult to be happy anywhere if they don't address the actual issues of billables, life balance and boundaries. To learn more about Emy you can sign visit her website page at Emy Fernandez, Certified Life Coach. You can also sign up for her email list through the link below where she shares insights and information for attorneys on managing boundaries, stress and life balance 3 Tips to Overcome Overwhelm Today.  And, if you're tired of trying to DIY it, you can schedule a consult by calling her office at 305-445-0477. Resources:  Ascension Global Staffing and Executive Search – https://ascensionsearch.com/ Coral Gables Counseling Center – https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/  

Featuring:  Gabriela Reyes, LMFT, Nicole Herdocia-Oria, LMFT, Cristina Fernandez, Esq., Certified Life Coach Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Description:  This podcast describes how to recognize when we need healing.  Sometimes it's obvious but not always.  We discuss how to incorporate and implement small self love rituals in our lives to move towards personal healing.  We also discuss the one-day Tough Love Retreat Coral Gables Counseling Center has twice a year.  Our next one is on November 19, 2023, and we want to invite everyone to enjoy a day just focusing on healing and loving yourselves. We will have licensed mental health counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, certified coaches, and certified yoga instructors leading groups at the retreat.  They will be presenting then going into break out sessions. We will be closing out the retreat with music and dance.  Information: Tough Love Retreat, Location: Villa Ventiséis, 23550 SW 187th Ave., Homestead, FL 33031Cost: $350/pp and $500/for 2 - Payment plans available To register or for more information you can call our office at 305-445-0477 or you can email us at retreats@coralgablescounseling.com

Featuring:  Sophie Schauermann, LCSW Hosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description:  Gabi and Emy talk to licensed clinical social worker, Sophie Schauermann, who works with sensitive children and their parents.  Sophie describes the traits of sensitive children. She explains the dynamics between the sensitive child and the parents and siblings.  And, she gives us tips on the best ways to live with a sensitive child.  For more information you can visit her website at RootedRhythm.com or email her at sophie@rootedrhythm.com.

Featuring:  Laurel Kilpatrick, MD, Certified Life Coach   Hosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Dr. Kilpatrick, a palliative care physician, discusses with Emy and Gabi the effects of guilt and not being enough for women physicians.  She works with women physicians on managing their brains around their feelings of guilt in a very demanding career so instead they can lead a more fulfilling emotional life.    For more on working with Dr. Kilpatrick, you can visit her website at https://positivespindr.com/

Featuring:  Dawn Goldberg, CPA, Certified Life Coach Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Dawn Goldberg, who coaches accountants on stress and overwhelm, discusses with Emy how mismanaged brains lead to mismanaged time which in turn leads to stress and overwhelm. Putting things on a color-coded calendar is not enough for productivity if we do not actually take action.  This podcast is rich with information on how we can turn our productivity around without the overwhelm. To take The Smarter Accountant Quiz and to get more information on her book The Smarter Accountant, you can visit Dawn's website at https://thesmarteraccountant.com/ To take Dawn's Time Management Personality Quiz discussed on the podcast go to https://thesmarteraccountant.com/personality.quiz/

Title: #91 Diagnosing Prince Harry and Meghan Released: April 6, 2023   Featuring:  Jenny Friedman, LCSW   Hosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT   Description:  With this episode Jenny comes back to diagnose another character with Gabi.  With the release of Harry's book, Spare, and the documentary, we thought it would be a good time to take a psychodynamic view of Prince Harry and Meghan. Below are some of the resources they mention, including a previous podcast we did with Jenny on what psychoanalysis is and another one where we diagnosed Princess Diana with her. Podcast: Diagnosing Princess Diana Podcast: What the heck is Psychoanalysis Spare on Amazon For more information on Gabi and Jenny you can visit their pages below: Jenny Friedman, LCSW Bio Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Bio If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

Title: #90 Cholesterol with Alejandra Boker   Featuring:  and Alejandra Boker, MBA, RD, IFNCP   Cohosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT   Description:    In this episode Gabi and Emy host Alejandra Boker, a certified nutritionist and dietician. She is the owner of Functional Bites and has now partnered with a coach and personal trainer and created HealthPod.  An online health membership program.  Alejandra, Emy and Gabi discuss functional nutrition where we get to the root cause of symptoms. They discuss cholestorol health and the best way of handling inflamation.  Alejandra discusses the myths behind eating meat and eggs and she explains label reading in a very simple way.  Alejandra discusses the process in seeing a nutritionist and explains her affordable membership program, HealthPod.  HealthPod consists of onboarding with a questionnaire, lab work and a nutrition and fitness protocol and accountability coach is $299 then a membership fee of $49 which includes an accountability coach.  After a year of membership, a follow up lab is included. For more information on Alejandra Boker, Emy and Gabi at: www.Myhpod.com or text health to 904-922-4597 https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

Title: #89 Retreats and Sex Talk Released: March 2, 2023   Featuring:  Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Nicole Herdocia-Oria, LMFT Cohosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Description:  In this episode Gabi and Nikki discuss their upcoming annual one day retreat, Tough Love.  They share the purpose of the retreat, who it's for and what you will be getting out of it.  They also discuss sex in relationships and that it is one of the topics they will be discussing this year.  If you are interested in joining Gabi and Nikki at the Tough Love retreat it is on March 19.  It is for you regardless of whether you are in a relationship or not.  And, it is also for everyone regardless whether you are having relationship issues or not.  For more information you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477 or email Gabi and Nikki at retreats@coralgablescounseling.com. For more information on Emy, Gabi and Nikki you can visit their pages at:  https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/nicole-herdocia-oria-ms/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com Podcast links mentioned in the show: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/exercise-and-mental-health/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/making-time-for-sex/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/sex-and-health/

Title: #88 Toddler Tantrums Released: February 23, 2023   Featuring:  Erika Fernandez de Castro, LCSW Cohosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Description:    In this episode we discuss a topic we've never discussed in the past.  Navigating the toddler tantrums.  Erika explains how tantrums are a way for toddlers to communicate. How important it is for parents to be on the same page when saying no.  And things you can do to survive the tantrums. If you want to schedule an appointment with Erika Fernandez de Castro, Gabi or Emy, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477. For more on them you can visit their pages below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/erika-fernandez-de-castro/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

Title: #87 Parenting and Social Media Released: February 16, 2023   Featuring:  Veronica L. Sanchez, LCSW Cohosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Description:  We close our Social Media series with Emy and Gabi as they speak with Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Veronica Sanchez.  Veronica has extensive experience working with adolescents and teens.  In this episode they talk about parenting and how difficult and different it can be for everyone.  They debunk myths posted by “so called experts” and other moms.   If you want to schedule an appointment with Veronica Sanchez, Gabi or Emy, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477. For more on them you can visit their pages below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/veronica-lucia-sanchez-lcs https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/  https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

Title: #86 Relationships and Social Media Released: February 9, 2023   Featuring:  Dr. Todd Giardina Cohosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach   Description:  We continue our Social Media series with Emy and Gabi as they speak with Dr. Todd Giardina on Relationships and Social Media.  Dr. Giardina has extensive experience working with women and couples.  Emy, Gabi and Dr. G (as he is referred to) discuss relationships in social media.  They discuss the algorithms and how we can easily be fooled by social media posts.  Not everything is what it seems.  Also, they debunk myths posted by “so called experts” that create posts on purpose to build the shares and likes. If you want to schedule an appointment with Dr. Todd Giardina, Gabi or Emy, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477. For more on them you can visit their pages below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/todd-giardina-ph-d/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

Title: #85 Summary of the 2022 Tough Love Retreat & Plans for 2023 Released: February 2, 2023 Featuring:  Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description:  This podcast is about our one-day Tough Love Retreat in a beautiful local venue we held last summer.  Gabi tells us how the retreat was envisioned and how it went.  They also discuss plans for the next one on March 19, 2023.  And, as an added bonus for our audience that would like to create their own retreat, Gabi shares tips on how to create and run your own. To find out more about Tough Love Retreat, you can reach out through retreats@coralgablescounseling.com or calling our office at 305-445-0477. If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

Title: #84 Eating Disorders and Social Media Released: January 26, 2023 Featuring:  Kristen Overholt, LMHC Cohosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description:  We continue our Social Media series with Emy and Gabi as they speak with Kristen Overholt, LMHC on Eating Disorders and Social Media.  As a licensed mental health counselor, Kristen has worked in several different levels of care ranging from outpatient services, in-home therapy, residential and partial hospitalization. She has extensive experience working with clients with disordered eating.  If you want to schedule an appointment with Kristen, Gabi or Emy, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477. For more on them you can visit their pages below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/kristen-overholt-lmhc/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

Title: #83 Kids and Social Media Released: January 19, 2023 Featuring:  Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description:  In this episode Emy and Gabi talk with Vanessa Molina about Kids and Social Media.  Vanessa is completing her practicum as a Mental Health Counselor while working as a Middle School Counselor at a local school. We brought her on because of her experience working with kids.  Gaby, Emy and Vanessa discuss kids and social media. How both kids use social media and how it affects them. If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com And if you want to schedule an appointment with Gabi or Emy, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477. For more on Gabi and Emy you can visit their pages below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

#82 Belief and Social Media Featuring:  Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description:  In this episode Emy and Gabi talk about Belief and Social Media.  They discuss how social media gets the topic of belief wrong.  Social media talks about having belief but it doesn't say how to increase your belief.  Emy and Gabi breakdown how to build belief. Emy has a weekly blog called Coach Thought of the Week with very informative and useful tips on overcoming obstacles.  If you would like to be added to the email list you can email Emy at emy@coralgablescounseling.com If you want to schedule an appointment with Gabi or Emy, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477. For more on Gabi and Emy you can visit their pages below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Title: #81 Self Worth and Social Media Released: January 4, 2023 Featuring:  Lucia Fernandez Silveira, LMFT, Director of Coral Gables Counseling Center Cohosted By:  Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description:  Lucia, Gabi and Emy discuss how social media gets it wrong when it comes to the topic of Self Worth. They discuss how social media gives us the immediate gratification and entertainment.  As a result, the need for immediate gratifiation causes us to no longer be able to sit with our sadness.  They share tips on how you can enjoy social media instead of using it as a tool against you.  They also discuss how giving back helps others as well as us.  And, how helping others helps us build our self worth and humble us. See links below for more information on Lucia, Gabi or Emy.  To work with them you can reach Carolina Navarro, our Intake Coordinator, at 305-445-0477. https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/lucia-fernandez-silveira-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Title: #80 Radical Honesty Released: December 16, 2022 Featuring:  Tiffany Perez, LMHC Cohosted By:  Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach Description:  Tiffany, Gabi and Emy discuss what radical honesty is.  When it's important to be radically honest and when it's best to back away.  They discuss the difference between “little white lies” and honesty. How “little white lies” can create wedges in relationships. They talk about confrontation and the positive and negative effects of confrontation.  They also discuss previous traumas brought into relationships and how important radical honesty can help with these past traumas.  They also discuss whether you should go into relationships immediately fully in trust or if trust is something earned. See links below for more information on Tiffany, Gabi or Emy.  To work with them you can reach Carolina Navarro, our Intake Coordinator, at 305-445-0477. https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/tiffany-n-perez/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Title: #79 Toxic Relationships Released: December 7, 2022 Featuring:  Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description:  In this episode Emy and Gabi talk about Toxic Relationships.  One of Emy's clients requested we do one on this topic.  Gabi gives us red flags in a relationship indicating you may be in a toxic relationship. If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com And if you want to schedule an appointment with either one of them, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477. For more on Gabi and Emy you can visit their pages below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/  

Released: December 1, 2022 Featuring:  Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description:  In this episode Emy and Gabi talk about Trust issues.  One of Emy's clients requested we do one on this topic.  They discuss the various levels and depths of trust.  Gabi gives her opinion as a marriage and family therapist, where trust issues comes from and how to respond to them. And Emy gives her perception as a coach.  As always, you will be getting rich information from the point of view of a therapist and a coach. If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com And if you want to schedule an appointment with either one of them, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477. For more on Gabi and Emy you can visit their pages below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Released: November 24, 2022 Featuring and Cohosted By:  Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description: In this episode Emy and Gabi talk about Holiday Family Boundaries.  They talk about the stress around the holidays with family gatherings.  They offer tips on how to set your boundaries and what to expect of others.  For more on Gabi and Emy you can visit their pages below.  And to schedule and appointment you can reach out to Carolina Navarro, our Intake Coordinator at 305-445-0477 or email us at info@coralgablescounseling.com https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Featuring: Dr. Todd Giardina Cohosted By: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description:  In this episode, Gabi hosts Dr. Todd Giardina to discuss and learn more about Love Bombing.  What it is and what it looks like.  Dr. Todd Giardina talks about how love bombing from the onset seems great but it's too much all at once. They discuss the warning signs.  Love bombing is manipulation not romance. They also explain the differences between true romancing and love bombing.  Regardless whether you're just starting to date or in a longtime relationship, you will want to listen in. For more on Dr. Todd Giardina and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT you can visit their website pages at the following links: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/todd-giardina-ph-d/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Giardina or Gabi, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

Featuring: Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW Cohosted By: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description:  In this episode, Gaby and Emy host Vicki Carney-Paine as she discusses resilience.  The discussion is how to use resilience to your benefit and not against you.  Vicki discusses how her clients use resilience to still see the beauty of the world despite the difficulties they may be going through. Emy offers a different view of resilience.  Resilience is good as long as you don't use it against yourself or feel pressured by having to be resilient.  Listen in as two therapists and a coach discuss Resiliency around very different points of view. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Vicki, Gabi or Emy, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477. You can visit our website at: coralgablescounseling.com

Featuring: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Cristina Nicole Fernandez, Esq., Transition Coach Hosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach Description:  In this episode, Gabriela Reyes and Cristina Fernandez discuss Tough Love and their upcoming retreat on Tough Love.  In this podcast they share with Emy what Tough Love means to them and how the idea of the retreat came about. The one-day retreat will take place on July 31, 2022, at the botanical gardens of Villa Veintiseis. You can learn more by visiting @toughloveretreat.  And, you can reserve your spot by emailing us at retreats@coralgablescounseling.com or calling our office at 305-445-0477. 

Title: #72 Released: February 10, 2022 Featuring: Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW Hosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach Description:  In this episode, Emy hosts licensed clinical social worker, Vicki Carney-Paine as she discusses burnout.  They thought it was important to discuss this important and prevalent topic in 2022 as we continue going through a 2-year pandemic.  The mental health field is experiencing an overload as they are providing support to their clients.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Vicki or Emy, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

Released: January 27, 2022 Featuring: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach Cohosted By: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description:  In this episode, our two co-hosts, Emy and Gabi, go at it alone discussing Hustling. Emy wanted to talk about Hustling because most people see it as great and if you're not a hustler you're not a mover and shaker.  They discuss the pros and cons of being a hustler. If you would like to read more on Emy and Gabi, you can visit their bios on the following links: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ If you would like to schedule an appointment with Emy or Gabi, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

Released: January 20, 2022 Featuring: Carlos Escanilla, LMHC Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT Description:  In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss Self Esteem with Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Carlos Escanilla. They expand on self-esteem issues between men and women and the similarities and differences. Carlos and our co-hosts dig deep around self-esteem. How do you look and describe yourself to others and, more importantly, to yourself? They also discuss worth and self-love and what it is.  If you would like to read more on Carlos, Gabi, or Emy, you can visit their bios on the following links: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/carlos-escanilla-lmhc/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ If you would like to schedule an appointment with Carlos, Gabi, or Emy, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

Featuring: Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist  Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss depression with trauma and EMDR specialist, Victoria Carney-Paine.  Although the holidays are a beautiful time of year, they also increase stress and overwhelms.  With this podcast, we hope those in our community experiencing stress find some relief and understanding in this area.  Following is a link to our podcast on Trauma in case it is helpful. https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/trauma/ If you would like to schedule an appointment with Vicki, Gabi or Emy, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

Title: #68 Trauma Released: November 27, 2021 Featuring: Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss trauma with a trauma specialist, Victoria Carney-Paine.  They clear up the misconceptions and confusions around trauma.  Additionally, Vicki defines trauma.  She explains how trauma shows up in many different ways.  We don't have to suffer through a horrific experience in order to define it as a traumatic experience. She also talks about how trauma affects our body physically, not only emotionally.  Meaning trauma can show up as heart disease years later.  Vicki also explains how signs can show up years after experiencing a traumatic experience. A book recommended by both Vicki regarding trauma by Bessel A. van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with Vicki, Gabi or Emy, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist  Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss imposter syndrome with Carlos Escanilla, LMHC.  They discuss how imposter syndrome can keep us from moving forward in our businesses and careers.  Including how we stay away from marketing because of our fear of tooting our own horns.  Carlos shares how his imposter syndrome really kicked in when he began his private practice and how we don't give each other credit.  They also discuss how you can learn from your failures. For more on Carlos Escanilla, LMHC, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at the links below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/carlos-escanilla-lmhc/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ And if you would like to schedule an appointment with any of them, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss self-esteem with Nicole Herdocia Oria, RMFT.  They discuss different types of self-esteem issues, tools they share with their clients, and tips to increase confidence. They also discuss the difference between self-esteem and self-confidence. For more on Nicole Herdocia-Oria, RMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at the links below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/nicole-herdocia-oria-ms/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ And if you would like to schedule an appointment with any of them, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

Featuring: Jenny Freidman, LCSW Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist  Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi dive into diagnosing Princess Diana with Jenny Friedman, LCSW. Jenny gives her perspective as a psychoanalyst.  They discuss spousal abuse, eating disorders, and depression.  Following are links to other episodes where Jenny diagnoses other characters. https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/bridgerton-diagnosing-simon/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/analyzing-and-diagnosing-christian-grey/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/the-joker/ For more on Jenny Friedman, LCSW, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at the links below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/jenny-friedman/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ And if you would like to schedule an appointment with any of them, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss break ups with Carlos Escanilla, LMHC.  They dig in deep around break ups from the female and male perspectives.  They also discuss how break ups are losses and should be treated as such – by grieving the relationship.  Break ups are also an opportunity to learn.   For more on Carlos Escanilla, LMHC, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at the links below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/carlos-escanilla-lmhc/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ And if you would like to schedule an appointment with any of them, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

Featuring: Dr. Todd Giardina Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist Description: In this episode, Dr. Todd Giardina introduces his new Health 360 Assessment.  The 360 approach attempts to look at where his clients are at in correlation with their mental and physical and their environment.   They discuss how work / life balance is difficult to achieve because life is not 50/50. For more on Dr. Todd Giardina, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/todd-giardina-ph-d/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ And if you would like to schedule an appointment with any of them, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

Featuring: Nicole Herdocia-Oria, RMFT Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss making time for sex with Nicole Herdocia-Oria, RMFT.  They dig in deep around intimacy issues, including stopping to make time for sex.  The more time we make time not only for the relationship but also for ourselves, the stress around the relationship also reduces. They also discuss lingerie and body image.  They discuss how sometimes having sex feels like hard work.  Emy adds changing your negative thoughts around it to more positive thinking around it and focusing on the benefits of it instead by looking forward to the sex rather than just focusing on the scheduling. Emy referred to a podcast by Life Coach Maggie Reyes, “The Marriage Life Coach Podcast” episode on Navigating Opposite Sex Drives, link below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marriage-life-coach-podcast/id1497166414?i=1000517690781 For more on Nicole Herdocia-Oria, RMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at the links below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/nicole-herdocia-oria-ms/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ And if you would like to schedule an appointment with any of them, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss creating boundaries with Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW.  They dig in deep not only around personal boundaries but also creating boundaries around work. Vicki explains the difference between showing up to other people and for other people.  They further discuss how the responsibility of creating boundaries falls on each of us.  Others can't do it for us.  They also discuss the importance of just sitting alone and not feel that we constantly have to be doing something.  Additional The Counseling Corner podcasts relative to boundaries: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/boundaries/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/purposeful-parenting-as-a-new-mom/ Emy referred to a podcast by Brooke Castillo of The Life School on being bored.  You can listen to it through the following link: https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/374/ For more on Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at: www.coralgablescounseling.com And if you would like to schedule an appointment with any of them, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

Featuring: Lucia Fernandez Silveira, LMFT and Director of Coral Gables Counseling Center Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist In this episode, Lucia discusses her spiritual path from the time she was a toddler to the adult she is today. She discusses with Emy and Gabi her journey questioning her faith.  She shows us how through curiosity, she has come around to the beliefs she has today.  Lucia also talks about her experiences in attending spiritual retreats.  She explains how retreats give her the time and space to focus on herself and her faith that, in the day-to-day, she doesn't have.  Lucia attends spiritual retreats every six months to keep her faith strong and alive. Gabi and Emy also share their experience in their spirituality and faith.  Lucia adds that she has great conversations with people with a variety of spiritual beliefs which also opens her up to be curious. For more on Lucia Fernandez Silveira, LMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/lucia-fernandez-silveira-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ And if you would like to schedule an appointment with any of them, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

In this episode, Courtney Waugh, LMFT, a former athlete herself, discusses athletes' high-level performance and mindset.  She explains what happens mentally to athletes when they are no longer playing.  She discusses how they feel disconnected in life and the necessity of having a plan B. Courtney further explains how you can be someone who not only loves the game but enjoys playing it for fun.  She also discusses the mental difference between the high-performance player and the one that plays for fun.  They also discuss the importance of their clients checking in with themselves on time off, sleep, going out with friends. You can listen to another podcast featuring Courtney where she discusses parallels in Sports and Life at the link below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/parallels-in-life-and-sports/ To learn more about Courtney, Gabi and Emy you can visit their website page at https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/courtney-waugh/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

In this episode, Dr. Giardina discusses with Gabi and Emy knowing when to stay or leave a relationship.  The inspiration for this podcast came from Maren Morris' song, “The Bones.”  Does your relationship have a strong foundation and good bones and is the problem only paint peeling or is the foundation cracked?  Throughout this podcast, they compare the foundation of a house to relationships.  They also talk about how it's important to leave time between relationships to create the space to heal. To learn more about Dr. Todd Giardina, Gabriela Reyes, RMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA Life Coach, you can visit their links below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/todd-giardina-ph-d/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ Following is a link to Maren Morris' song “The Bones” the inspiration for this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvPMVKUI9go

Natalie Ortega takes us through her path of self-discovery in her spirituality.  She was raised in the Catholic faith however, as an adult she reached a crossroads in her faith.  And, so her journey began with the possibility of progression into a faith that she can reconcile with.  Natalie, Lucia, and Emy also discuss Parker J. Palmer's On the Brink Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old.  Each of them gives their perspective on Life, Death, and Spirituality.   Natalie also includes her ideas and notions about faith and doing it her way as she says below: “Specifically, reading On the Brink, allowed me to realize that it was natural if Christianity's Christology didn't square with my thinking, and similarly that it was okay if I took in tenants from other religious beliefs and philosophies and excluded the ones that didn't sit well with me.  And although for decades I was irked that I couldn't quite say that my faith was strong, now I see that whether it is strong or weak is not necessarily the point.  Even if its ebb looks like overturned mountain peaks and its flow is minimal progression, the idea is that embracing the process itself IS the PRIZE. That is the actual “progression”!  For more on Lucia Fernandez Silveira, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach follow the links below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/lucia-fernandez-silveira-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ Resources discussed are: On the Brink Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B4LQW6Z/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 The Book of Joy, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HIO5SK2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Man's Search for Meaning, https://www.audible.com/ep/title-plus/?asin=B002V0QUOC&source_code=GO1GB13305272090NE&device=d&cvosrc=ppc.google.mans%20search%20for%20meaning&cvo_campaign=11779413571&cvo_crid=490211997036&Matchtype=e&ds_rl=1261256&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2tCGBhCLARIsABJGmZ7jzktmm4q5ECMXewxH_GIs3L0wYxUQgkeSlhqR25gSQPAGIcCMwSQaAhpbEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

In this episode, Emy and Gabi dig in with Nikki on the benefits of sexual activity, including your mental and physical health. Nikki discusses scheduling sex to make sure it's incorporated into your life. Nikki emphasizes that it's not just about intercourse, but also touching and kissing.  They discuss how body image, no time, no energy, and how other thoughts interfere with our sexual activity. They look at being present in the moment when engaging in sex and intimacy. They end by leaving you with tips and recommendations to work on. This podcast was developed from a blog that Nikki wrote.  Link below https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/the-health-benefits-of-sex/ Gabi brings up a Ted Talk by Esther Perel https://www.ted.com/talks/esther_perel_the_secret_to_desire_in_a_long_term_relationship?language=en To learn more about Nicole Herdocia Oria, Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, and Emy Fernandez, MBA Life Coach, visit their links below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/nicole-herdocia-oria-ms/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/  

In this podcast, Life Coaches, Emy Fernandez and Anastasiya Rusilka discuss life coaching. Anastasiya talks about her practice and working with moms.  Being a mom, she understands her clients. She works with both moms that work inside and outside the home.  Anastasiya talks with Emy about her processes and techniques with her clients.  They discuss how they work with moms on how to say no and put themselves first.  Anastasiya explains how moms go out and buy all the books on parenting. However, if moms don't work on themselves first, then they're not going to be able to help anyone else. If you are not sure what life coaching is, this episode offers a clear picture of it.  Anastasiya and Emy also explain the difference between therapy and life coaching.  This episode is for anyone experiencing obstacles in their lives keeping them from moving forward.  If you are curious whether coaching is for you or not, reach out to our office to schedule a consult. To learn more about Anastasiya and Emy, visit their pages below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/anastasiya-rusilka/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

In this episode returning guest, Courtney Waugh brings in her past as a college basketball player and her present as a therapist and talks about the parallels between life and sports.  They discuss when we're living life in flow is the same as when athletes enter a state of flow when they're playing.  Courtney explains the mental work both in sports and life.  She explains how perfectionism can be more detrimental to us in life and to athletes in sports. They discuss in-depth perfectionism and vulnerability.  How athletes deal with vulnerability when they make mistakes in front of an audience.  Gabi compares it with her experience when she does Yoga and Emy when she plays tennis.  This episode applies to everyone regardless of whether you're an athlete or not.  To work with Courtney, Gabi or Emy you can reach them by calling the office at 305-445-0477. For more information on Courtney, Gabi and Emy you can visit their page at: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/courtney-waugh/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Jenny Friedman joins Gabi and Emy again diagnosing a favorite character, Simon of the popular Netflix Series Bridgerton.  As therapists, Gabi and Jenny discuss Simon's personality and the effects that his father and the Duchess had on him in his development and growth.  His relationship with Daphne, who comes from a large and loving family and her effect on him. Emy throws in her thoughts and ideas looking at it from the point of view of a Life Coach. Visit the links below for more on Jenny Friedman, LCSW; Gabriela Reyes, RMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/jenny-friedman/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/  

The Director of Coral Gables Counseling Center, Lucia Fernandez Silveira, joins Emy and Gabi to talk about how we can reduce our stress by bringing inner peace and love.  We thought we were due for an episode like this not only because we want to observe Valentine's Day but also because the world and our homes are in a state of chaos.  We discuss forgiveness and love and how these things can bring peace into our lives. For more on Lucia, Gabi and Emy you can visit them at: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/lucia-fernandez-silveira-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/    

Courtney Waugh, LMFT joins Gabi and Emy on this episode to share a tip on creating resolutions by creating a process v. outcome.  They discuss how resolutions are black and white – all or nothing. They discuss behaviors and changing the narrative behind resolutions.  They discuss being flexibility with your resolutions and giving yourself some self compassion rather than being rigid around your resolutions. During this time of year there is a lot of advice out there around resolutions.  This podcast is one more.  But, we invite you to try something a little different than the common advice out there. For more on Courtney Waugh, Gabi Reyes and Emy Fernandez, you can visit them on their pages at: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/courtney-waugh/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

In this episode, Nicole Herdocia-Oria and co-host Gabi, both marriage and family therapists, dive into Coparenting.  They discuss how both parents and step-parents can work together for the benefit of the child/children.  The importance of leaving the children out of the crossfire. They discuss the importance of seeking help from therapists, if necessary, to help facilitate a medium of communication between the parents for the benefit of the children. They advise on how to function if there is a stepparent in the picture. This episode is a candid discussion on a very difficult topic.  One of our listeners, Karen Hicks, from Boise, Idaho, called our office and asked us to do this podcast.  First, we would like to thank her for not only being a loyal listener but also for taking the time to call in. For more information on Nicole Herdocia-Oria, RMFT, Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, and Emy Fernandez, Life Coach, see below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/nicole-herdocia-oria-ms/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Episode 49 Infidelity This episode touches upon the important subject of infidelity.  Lucia Fernandez Silveira, as a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, has worked for over 35 years with couples struggling with infidelity. Join us for a very deep and important discussion in the area of infidelity and sex addiction. Gabi and Lucia discussed the TED Talks by Esther Perel.  Following is a link for more information: https://www.ted.com/speakers/esther_perel Also discussed was author Tarryn Fisher.  Following is a link for more information: www.Tarrynfisher.com For more information on Lucia, Gabi and Emy you can visit their bios through the links below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/lucia-fernandez-silveira-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/  

Although we've done episodes on dating before including one on dating during quarantine, we thought we would do a follow-up episode on dating during Covid. In this episode, Dr. Giardina and Gabi talk about the difficulties of dating in general but magnified because of Covid. They offer insights helpful to everyone not only when you're dating but socializing in general during Covid.  Enjoy! For more on Dr. Todd Giardina see https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/todd-giardina-ph-d/ For more on Gabriela Reyes, RMFT see https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

This episode is about how creating boundaries actually brings people together.  We thought it was important to discuss boundaries as more therapists are doing teletherapy and more people are working from home.  We discuss boundaries between clients and therapists, between clients and coaches, and between the therapists (and coaches) and their families.  When are you a therapist or a coach outside of the office? We hope this episode of The Counseling Corner offers all of you some insights and ideas on how, and especially during this odd time in the world, we can create boundaries between family, friends, and neighbors that won't pull us further apart but instead bring us together. For more on Lucia, Emy and Gabi you can visit their pages below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/lucia-fernandez-silveira-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

Jenny Friedman joins Gabi and Emy once again diagnosing another fictional character, Christian Grey of Fifty Shades of Grey. They explore the world of BDSM.  Gabi is familiar with this world as she has worked with this community in the past and Jenny is a psychoanalyst and between the two they diagnose Christian Grey.  Emy is a Life Coach and she offers her own insight and asks the questions a layperson would as someone outside the world of BDSM. For more on Jenny, Gabi and Emy you can visit their bios at: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/jenny-friedman/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/   You can listen to the podcast that Jenny and Gabi did on psychoanalyzing The Joker at: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/the-joker/

In this episode, Emy, one of the co-hosts of The Counseling Corner and a Life Coach with Coral Gables Counseling Center talks about her work as a Life and Wellness Coach.  Emy works with professionals and entrepreneurs to help them create a happier and more sustainable life while scaling their businesses or careers.  In this podcast, Emy specifically, talks about her work with attorneys. In this podcast, Emy refers to Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy to help with procrastination and time efficiency. https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/162656941X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=eat+that+frog&qid=1603338361&sr=8-1 For the podcast by Emy on Work-Life Balance discussed in this podcast you can visit: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/work-life-balance/ For more on Emy, you can visit her page at https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ Enjoy!