The Lightcast Podcast

On the final episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about how listening and following the nudges to make a change can lead to a more authentic and satisfying life. I discuss how the more we can fill our own cup the more we can have the inner resources to selflessly give, provide for our communities, and do our part for collective evolution. I share a reflection exercise and questions to invite you to shine a light on what area of your life is calling for you to embrace personal evolution. Stay connected! ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stephaniegtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/stephaniegtherapy⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/stephaniegtherapy⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about how controlling your external world, even when done unconsciously with no malice, can be a tactic to control the discomfort in your inner world. I discuss how control is a protective mechanism that gives you the illusion of safety by avoiding the vulnerability that comes with surrendering into your emotional world. From trying to solve your partner's problems to avoiding difficult conversations, I share a myriad of examples to shine a light on how common it is to unconsciously control in relationships as a way to control the discomfort with your own emotions. Stay connected! ⁠⁠⁠www.stephaniegtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/stephaniegtherapy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/stephaniegtherapy⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about feeling called to change courses in life. I discuss how sometimes we make an identity out of old versions of ourselves, relationships, jobs, and what happens when it no longer feels true to you. Whether we call this change, revelations, midlife crisis, quarter-life crisis, or soul searching, there is an aspect of ourselves wanting to course correct. I shine a light on how to navigate the uncertainty and doubt of forging a new, unknown path. Stay connected! ⁠⁠www.stephaniegtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/stephaniegtherapy⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/stephaniegtherapy⁠⁠ Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about how bravery often feels like fear. I discuss how fear wants to keep us safe in our comfort zone and how challenging it can feel to leap into the unknown. But what happens when everything you want to experience is on the other side of that fear? I shine a light on how we can uncover the wealth of our potential and capabilities when we brave out of our comfort zone into our growth zone. Stay connected! ⁠www.stephaniegtherapy.com⁠⁠ www.instagram.com/stephaniegtherapy ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/stephaniegtherapy⁠ Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about how easy it is to get stuck acquiring more and more knowledge without allowing it to integrate. I discuss how the “healing hustle” of learning more information can be counterintuitive to our growth and healing. I ask many questions to help you reflect on what you've learned and how you are putting it into practice to live by the wisdom you've attained. I shine a light on how you can practice embodying what you've learned to see the changes you want to feel in your life. Stay connected! www.stephaniegtherapy.com www.instagram.com/stephaniegtherapy www.facebook.com/stephaniegtherapy Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about what it means to engage in radical self-acceptance and responsibility. I discuss what it feels like to embrace these empowering concepts and to clarify any misconceptions that fuel more resistance. I shine a light on how to start moving into acceptance from where you can begin to take radical responsibility for your life. Stay connected! ⁠⁠⁠Stephanie G. Therapy Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about how the process of embracing and expressing our authentic self involves a release of what dims our light. I discuss how the protective mechanisms that helped us survive may be the very behaviors that hinder our growth into the expression of our truest self. I shine a light on how depression is often a signal to get our attention and call us back home to ourselves. Stay connected! ⁠⁠Stephanie G. Therapy Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about how perfectionism is often a protective mechanism from feelings of insecurity, inadequacy, and shame. I discuss how the fear of being shamed or rejected develops and how we may protect ourselves from re-experiencing it. I shine a light on how you can start to break the shame cycle and learn to compassionately embrace all of yourself. Stay connected! ⁠Stephanie G. Therapy Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about how listening to your desires can cultivate self-trust and guide you toward deeper life satisfaction. I discuss multiple influences that may contribute to why we block or ignore our desires. I shine a light on how you can start to form a relationship with your desires and how they hold the hidden truth of what you might be longing for. Stay connected! ⁠Stephanie G. Therapy Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about how it can feel scary to trust the vulnerability of joy. I discuss how accessing and cultivating more moments of pleasure is your birthright and an act of rebellion in our society. I shine a light on how glimmers (the opposite of triggers) can spark joy, ease, relaxation, safety, and connection even just for a fleeting moment. Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about how the fear of being perceived can keep us from expressing ourselves and being vulnerable in relationships. I discuss how honesty is the foundation for which true intimacy is built and shared. I shine a light on how fears of rejection or being afraid to experience conflict can not only disconnect us from relationships but also from ourselves. Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about codependency and how it is often a generationally learned behavior adapted from survival. I discuss how the inner child holds the grief and root of this behavioral pattern. I shine light on ways to build a healthier relationship with yourself and others by first taking responsibility for the self. Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I discuss the experience of being disconnected from one's emotions and underlining needs. While normalizing this experience, I talk about the origin of this disconnection and the impact it has on how we relate to our personal and relational needs. I shine a light on how self-compassion can lessen judgment and the view of oneself as “needy.”Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I discuss the process of deconstructing core beliefs about the self, emotions, relationships, love, and success. I talk about the impact common core beliefs such as “I am not enough” can have on a person's emotions and how they live life. I shine a light on how the process of disassembling the old can clear the way for the rewriting of new narratives. Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I discuss how the unconscious wounds that we keep in the shadows will find ways of making itself known. Covering topics from self-abandonment to panic attacks. I shine light on the innate wisdom our bodies hold when we listen to our emotions as valuable information. Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I discuss how play and attunement in relationships hold incredible healing capabilities. Shining light on how engaging in play can help us heal and reconnect with our inner child. In addition, I talk about how attunement is an essential part of the process by which we form relationships. Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I discuss the power of observing the intention behind one's emotional or behavioral reactions. Shining a spotlight on the unconscious wounds that may be driving the ‘why' that instigates our reactions and hijacks our ability to respond intentionally. Zooming out to the existential ‘why,' we'll explore the intention behind our life goals to assist on the natural quest to make meaning of our experience of human existence. Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lighcast Podcast, I discuss the importance of self-love and its relationship to extending compassion to others. I shed light on how judgment and criticism act as defense mechanisms against our own insecurities. I also discuss how knee-jerk emotional reactions are opportunities for self-reflection. Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I discuss the importance of honoring grief when we experience a significant emotional loss or change. How releasing and surrendering to endings can lead to a transformative experience. I also talk about what grief teaches us about love and life. Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

In this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I discuss how the fear of vulnerability can impact how much we take up space. I talk about how we can build protective mechanisms to keep us from feeling painful emotions in our bodies. I also talk about how the process of healing can feel like periods of uncomfortable growth. Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

In this episode of The Lighcast Podcast, I discuss how we forget our innate worthiness due to living in a society that measures our worth based on productivity. I talk about the power of being versus doing; listening rather than fixing. I also share how the core belief “I'm not enough” is often constructed during childhood. Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

In this episode of The Lighcast Podcast, I discuss the importance of tuning into your emotions and trusting your intuition. I talk about how listening to our emotions can help us meet our own needs and live in alignment with our authenticity. I also talk about the cyclic nature of life and how letting go of attachment to endings can make way for new beginnings. Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

In this episode of the Lightcast, we wrap up Season 1 with a reflection of the past 11 episodes. Casting a spotlight on the importance of self-reflection and the art of gentle observation. I share my process of recording the Lightcast and give some topic teasers for Season 2 when I return after a summer break. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

In this part 2 of 2 episode of the Lightcast, we shed light on the topic of Narcissism. Continuing from Part 1, we revisit the origin of narcissism and expand on the impact of having a narcissist within the family. Exposing the narcissistic family cast, unspoken rules, and the impact of Narcissistic parenting on children. Join me as we cast light on the generational cycle of narcissism. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

In this part 1 of 2 episode of the Lightcast, we shed light on the topic of Narcissism. We begin with an introduction to the ego and its defense mechanisms. We then take a look at the spectrum of Narcissism including symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Learning the origin of this misunderstood trait, we expose what's hiding behind the narcissistic mask. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

In this episode of the Lightcast, we shed light on the topic of Suicide. A difficult topic to cover but a crucial one as Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the US. We will learn about the risk factors and warning signs of suicide that may go unnoticed. I will go over some statistics and debunk a few myths associated with suicide to show the importance of helping others get the support and help they need. If you or a loved one are in crisis, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

In this episode of the Lightcast, we shed light on common family roles using main characters from Disney's new animated film Encanto. Discussing what family roles are and why we even take them on in the first place. I share my analysis of the film from a family systems perspective and explain how each character beautifully represented a common family role. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

In this episode of the Lightcast, we shed light on the 5 trauma responses: fight, flight, freeze, flop, and fawn. Taking us back to the primal survival instincts of our ancestors and how they have adapted to the psychological stressors of modern-day. Discussing the impact of this evolutionary response on the body, how it shows up in intimate relationships, and ending with 5 ways to help calm an overactive stress response. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

In this episode of the Lightcast, we shed light on sexuality across the lifespan. Starting with the early sexual development in an infant's first year of life concluding with the unsuspected high libido of older adults. Casting light on taboo topics such as masturbation in young children (and how to respond!) and the high rate of STDs in retirement communities. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

In this episode of the Lightcast, we shed light on Neurodiversity for ADHD Awareness Month. Neurodiversity is a viewpoint that brain differences are normal, rather than deficits. Specifically, we'll be taking a closer look at Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Casting light on common misconceptions and why females often go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. I share a little bit about my own neurodiversity to destigmatize these beautifully misunderstood brains.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

In this episode of the Lightcast, we shed light on the cycle of Intergenerational Trauma. Intergenerational trauma is trauma that gets passed down from one generation to the next. We begin with a brief history of how it was first identified in the children of Holocaust survivors and move to explore how trauma is passed on. More specifically, we will focus on how emotional neglect is commonly passed on from generation to generation. Using a lemonade analogy, and a personal example, I hope to shed light on this cycle and give you an introduction to this vast topic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

In this episode of the Lightcast, we shed light on Attachment Theory. In other words, how our relationship with early caregivers can impact our adult relationships. “Tell me about your relationship with your parents” I believe this therapy cliché is a cliché for a reason. In this episode, we will cover the stages of infant attachment to the 4 adult attachment styles. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of the Lightcast, we shed light on the misunderstood phenomenon of dissociation. Looking at the whole spectrum from the common highway hypnosis to misconceptions around Dissociative Identity Disorder (previously referred to as Multiple Personality Disorder). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of the Lightcast, we cast light on some of the dark history of how LGBTQ+ community has been treated in America and why June is the month of Pride. Visiting as early as 1940's lobotomies to the 1978 creation of the iconic Rainbow flag. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support