Podcasts about family therapists

Wrestling with your kids. Trash-talking during a pickup game. Screaming through a game of tag. On paper, those look like danger cues, so why do they feel so good? Play is what happens when your safety state and your fight-or-flight mobility switch on at the same time. Here's what's actually happening in your nervous system when you play, why the game changes the moment it moves from the living room to online voice chat, and what it looks like when a kid mobilizes with no safety behind it at all.

Today's very special episode of Positively Uncensored is guest hosted by my good friend, and Marriage and Family Therapist, Janae Davis! Janae is taking you through MAFS S20 episodes 4-6 while I was out of the country, so that when I return this week, we can review the latest batch of episodes together. This batch of episodes made me (Leah) question how the piano man was arguably doing better in his marriage than the rest of the couples???Make sure that if you enjoyed this episode, you support our good friend Janae & you follow her on all platforms after the episode! If you are living in Georgia and in need of a qualified and compassionate Therapist, schedule a session with Janae! Schedule Therapy with Janae: https://doutecounselingservices.as.me/schedule/b72954b8/?calendarIds=8412229Follow Janae on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janaemftVisit Janae's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/janaetipton

Freeze is not the same as shutdown, even though people use the words like they mean the same thing. Shutdown is a limp collapse. Freeze is tense: all the energy to run or fight, with a body that can't move. It's the gas and the brake at the same time, and it's underneath panic, phobias, and that flash of rage that comes out of nowhere. Here's what's actually happening in a freeze, how to come out of one in the moment, and why a long-held freeze has to be thawed slowly rather than forced.

Dana Fonteneau is a former concert cellist and now a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, performance consultant, and founder of WholeHearted Musician™ and Dana Fonteneau Consulting, LLC. I worked with Dana during 2023-24 when she was one of my coaches. She helped me gain clarity of my WHY, who I am as an artist, and learning how mind and body connects.To learn more about Dana's work, visit her website at danafonteneau.com. You can also read her book It's Not (JUST) About the Gig: A Musician's Guide to Creating the Mindset Which Leads to Career Success AND Fulfillment which is available on AMAZON, or Book a Complimentary & Confidential Discovery Session with her.All About Chaowen Ting 

Feel to Heal with Sharyn Nichols  In this first episode on the Second Agreement from Don Miguel Ruiz's The Four Agreements, Sharyn explores the liberating idea that what others say and do is a reflection of their own inner world, not a final truth about who we are. Through relatable examples like being cut off in traffic, receiving a cold email, or feeling rejected by someone's mood, this episode gently unpacks why we so often take things personally and how doing so creates unnecessary suffering. Listeners are invited to begin separating other people's behavior from their own worth. This episode is not about becoming numb or pretending we are not hurt. It is about learning to pause, breathe, and remember that someone else's reaction is not the same thing as our identity. 5 Key Takeaways / Highlights Most emotional suffering comes from the meaning we attach to an event—not the event itself. When someone criticizes you, ignores you, or behaves in a hurtful way, it's easy to create a story about your worth. Learning to separate what actually happened from the story you tell yourself creates greater emotional freedom. Other people's reactions are shaped by their own experiences, beliefs, and wounds. The way someone responds to you is filtered through their personal history, perceptions, fears, and emotional state. While their behavior may affect you, it is not a definitive statement about who you are or your value. Taking things personally often comes from old survival patterns. Many people learned as children to monitor others' moods, facial expressions, and behavior to feel safe. As adults, these adaptations can cause us to assume responsibility for other people's emotions when, in reality, those emotions belong to them. Protect your self-worth without accepting harmful behavior. Understanding that another person's actions come from their own internal world does not mean excusing poor behavior. It means refusing to build your identity or sense of worth around someone else's reactions, criticism, or approval. Pause before reacting and question the story you're creating. When something feels hurtful, ask yourself what actually happened, what meaning you're assigning to it, whether there could be another explanation, and what part of you feels activated. Creating this space helps you respond with greater self-awareness instead of reacting from old emotional patterns.     Feel To Heal: A Guide to Feeling, Healing, and Living from the Truth of Who You Are    Author Sharyn Nichols   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1997615312 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1997615312     ~ More About Feel to Heal with Sharyn Nichols ~  Sharyn Nichols is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Speaker, and Wellness Practitioner with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals create lasting emotional well-being. By combining evidence-based therapy, mindfulness, somatic practices, and Human Design, she empowers clients to regulate their nervous systems, break unhealthy patterns, and cultivate greater self-awareness, resilience, and inner peace. Known for her compassionate, grounded approach, Sharyn creates a safe space for healing, growth, and transformation. She helps clients move beyond stress, emotional overwhelm, and survival mode to build deeper self-trust, healthier relationships, and a life guided by intention rather than reaction. If you're ready to reconnect with your authentic self and experience lasting change, Sharyn will help you discover what's truly possible.    FeelToHeal.com   https://feeltoheal.com/    Email   sharynnichols@feeltoheal.com    YouTube   www.youtube.com/@sharynnicholsFeelToHeal    LinkedIn   www.linkedin.com/in/sharyn-nichols-20526a95/    Instagram   www.instagram.com/feeltohealwithsharyn_    Facebook   www.facebook.com/FeelToHealwithSharyn       TikTok   www.tiktok.com/@sharynnichols   Fell To Heal with Sharyn Nichols: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/feel-to-heal-with-sharyn-nichols/

Why does a small comment from your spouse sometimes set off a reaction that feels way bigger than the moment calls for? Todd Creager, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience, breaks down what's actually happening when your partner triggers you.In this solo episode, Todd explains that the size of your reaction is the clue. When your heart races, your jaw tightens, and you're three steps into an argument before you've decided to have it, it's rarely the grown-up version of you responding. Todd describes a protector — the part that goes on offense with anger, blame, or distance — and an exile, an older wound in you that once felt dismissed, controlled, criticized, or abandoned. He uses a familiar example: a partner forgetting something at the grocery store, and the anger that follows feeling out of proportion to what actually happened.Todd offers a question you can ask yourself mid-fight: how old does this feeling actually feel? That question alone can change a conversation, because it helps you see you're not really fighting your spouse — you're reacting to a moment from long ago that just got pressed again. Todd is careful to note this isn't about excusing a partner's behavior, and it isn't about blaming yourself either. It's about recognizing which part of you is driving the reaction so you can respond instead of react.If you've ever wondered why you overreact to your partner, or why the same argument keeps repeating with more heat than it deserves, this episode gives you a way to slow down and understand what's underneath it.Listen to this episode to learn how recognizing your own triggers can change the way you and your partner talk to each other, and subscribe for more honest, practical guidance from Todd Creager on love, sex, and building the relationship you actually want. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who could benefit and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more couples who are ready to transform their lives.Check out my complete program "From Bickering & Escalating to Connecting & Loving" for more in-depth guidance: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/loving-connecting-masterclassTodd Creager, LCSW, LMFTTodd is a sex expert and therapist in Huntington Beach.  He provides relationship coaching to couples throughout the world and in Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach.  (714) 848-2288.You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at:  https://toddcreager.com  HELPFUL LINKS:Get your FREE copy of Healing Infidelity From The Inside Out https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/heal-infidelity Secrets to a Sexy Marriage:  https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/sexy-marriage-secrets7 Ways to Divorce Proof Your Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/optin-DPYMBe...

In this episode of Spiritually Fierce, I speak with Laura Kosak, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of the forthcoming book Your Guide to AI Companions: Straight Talk from a Therapist.We explore the rapidly emerging intersection of AI and therapy, asking whether AI can truly support emotional wellbeing, what it can and cannot safely do, and how it is already reshaping relationships, spiritual life, and mental health. Drawing on over a decade of clinical experience, Laura shares real-world client stories, explains what therapy actually is, and offers a nuanced view of AI as a tool that can sometimes help but can never replace a therapist or a spiritually grounded guide.In this episode:The conversation ranges from sentience, consciousness, and the unified field, toThe risks of people outsourcing big life decisions to AI, to The urgent need for education and guardrails—especially for teens—so that AI companions don't quietly become unexamined authorities in our emotional and spiritual lives. Laura also introduces the intention behind her book: to restore user agency, offer ethical, practical prompts, and teach people how to think with AI rather than be led by it.About LauraLaura Kosak is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of clinical experience. She holds an MA in Clinical Psychology from Alliant University and has completed rigorous postgraduate studies in the field.  Prior to opening her private practice in 2021, Laura served as an in-house therapist in several schools. She currently works with adults, couples, and families. She is an expert on the impact of AI use on individuals and their relationships. She offers psychotherapy and coaching in both English and Spanish.  Laura is certified in EMDR and Level 2 trained in IFS. She uses a blend of both, alongside multiple somatic practices, to help her clients release old beliefs and experiences to step into the lives they want. She authored a chapter on a spiritually-anchored approach to transformative healing in the edited book IFS-Informed EMDR Therapy: Collaborative and Creative Approaches. Laura is the author of the forthcoming book Your Guide to AI Companions: Straight talk from a therapist. Laura is a graduate of the Level 2 Trainer program. She employs the theory and practices she learned at the Institute to support her clients on their journeys. Laura lives with her husband in the hills of Southern Oregon, USA, surrounded by trees, birds, deer, and the occasional black bear. She is the founder of Know ThySelf Counselling and her coaching practice The Crossliminal Way®. She writes on the intersection of AI and therapy at Crossliminal Minds (Substack: @laurakosak). Connect with Laurawww.LauraKosak.com.https://laurakosak.substack.com/p/therapy-is-not-the-1-use-of-ai?r=32h6dqhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-kosak/

JeaNette Smith is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who authored Side by Side: Supporting a Spouse in Church Service to help couples keep their relationships strong and connected amidst demanding Church callings or busy careers. Her inspiration for the book came early in her career while her husband, Bret, was serving as a bishop, leading her to study how couples can actively grow closer rather than drift apart during intense seasons of service. Over their years together, JeaNette and Bret have put these principles into practice across numerous callings, including three bishoprics, a branch presidency, a stake presidency, and as mission leaders in the Dominican Republic. JeaNette is a frequent contributor to Meridian Magazine and the author of two books on adolescent romance. JeaNette and Bret are the parents of four children and the grandparents of fifteen. They continue to work side by side in their family life and with their grandchildren. Links Side by Side: Supporting a Spouse in Church Service Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights JeaNette explores how couples can navigate demanding Church callings without straining their relationship. Drawing on her personal background supporting her husband across various leadership roles and her professional expertise, JeaNette emphasizes that Church callings should be treated as shared, couple-centered opportunities that strengthen marriages rather than burden them. Key Insights Viewing Callings as a Team Effort: Demanding leadership positions run much smoother and foster deeper connection when couples view the assignment as a joint effort, with the leader using their spouse as a trusted sounding board and counselor. Navigating Confidentiality Wisely: Leaders should refrain from complete emotional isolation; while specific names and details must remain private, sharing emotional burdens, general concerns, and spiritual joys keeps the couple connected and avoids emotional drift. Emotional Availability Matters Most: Marital tension rarely stems from physical absence alone; it arises when leaders become emotionally disengaged and fail to share their inner thoughts and feelings with their spouse. Prioritizing Intentional Connection: Daily practices—such as morning companionship scripture study, short check-ins, or casual dates—help maintain alignment and ensure open channels of communication. Maintaining Appropriate Motives and Boundaries: Spouses must approach confidential insights with pure motives aimed at lifting burdens rather than satisfying curiosity, while leaders must genuinely value their spouse’s wisdom as an equal partner. Prioritizing Personal Self-Care: Spouses and leaders alike must prioritize self-care and personal well-being to avoid resentment and build the capacity needed to serve others effectively. Leadership Applications Integrate Daily Companionship Study: Leaders can establish a daily routine with their spouse to study scriptures, pray, and discuss upcoming ward or stake needs together to invite shared revelation. Share the Emotional Weight Without Oversharing: Leaders can share their personal feelings, fatigue, or spiritual insights with their spouse to process stress safely without revealing confidential names or specific details. Involve Your Spouse in Leadership Activities: Where appropriate, leaders can invite their spouses to attend youth activities, missionary setting-aparts, or stake events together to make service a fun, shared experience. 00:02:00 – Jeanette’s Background Jeanette shares her personal experiences as a bishop’s wife and her professional background as a marriage and family therapist. 00:04:30 – Navigating Marriage and Church Callings Discussion on how church callings can strain relationships and the importance of turning these challenges into opportunities for growth. 00:07:00 – The Importance of Communication Exploration of the need for open communication between spouses regarding church responsibilities and the emotional burdens they carry. 00:09:30 – Confidentiality and Trust Jeanette emphasizes the balance between confidentiality in church leadership and the necessity of sharing feelings and experiences with one's spouse. 00:12:00 – Shared Experiences in Leadership The significance of couples working together in church callings and how it strengthens their relationship. 00:15:00 – Companionship Study Jeanette discusses the practice of companionship study and its benefits for couples in leadership roles. 00:18:00 – Advice for Newly Called Couples Tips for couples newly called to leadership positions on how to navigate their responsibilities together. 00:21:00 – Maintaining Trustworthiness The importance of being a trustworthy spouse and the need to keep confidences regarding ward matters. 00:23:30 – Friendship Dynamics Discussion on the shift in relationships for bishop’s wives and the importance of maintaining friendships outside of church. 00:26:00 – Self-Care for Spouses Jeanette highlights the necessity of self-care for spouses in leadership to better support their partners. 00:29:00 – Emotional Availability Exploration of the difference between physical presence and emotional availability in a marriage. 00:32:00 – Navigating Different Experiences The challenges of reconnecting after church meetings and the importance of sharing spiritual experiences with one another. 00:35:00 – Handling Difficult Situations Jeanette shares a personal story about navigating sensitive situations while maintaining a strong marriage. 00:38:00 – Date Night and Connection The role of date nights in fostering connection and communication between spouses. 00:40:00 – Pure Motives in Communication The importance of having pure motives when discussing church matters and supporting each other. 00:43:00 – Seeking Help and Humility Encouragement for leaders to seek help when needed and to be humble about their struggles. 00:45:00 – Avoiding Judgment The need for spouses to refrain from forming judgments about others in the ward and the importance of compassion. The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Find Leadership Tools, Courses, and Community for Latter-day Saint leaders in the Zion Lab community. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Benjamin Hardy, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. 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Sometimes the body's answer to too much isn't panic, it's the opposite: going quiet, going numb, wanting to disappear. That's shutdown, the bottom of the Polyvagal ladder, and it's where a lot of what gets called depression actually lives. Here's what it feels like from the inside, why your body would ever reach for it, and the slow, gentle way back up. No pushing through, no forcing it.

When your partner shuts down in the middle of a hard conversation, it's easy to read it as punishment — as coldness, stubbornness, or not caring. What if that's almost never what's actually happening?In this episode, Todd Creager — Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 35 years of experience — takes a closer look at stonewalling, one of the patterns John and Julie Gottman identified as a serious warning sign in relationships. Todd offers a different way to understand it, one rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the way protective parts of us learned to manage emotional danger long before our current relationship existed.He explains that stonewalling isn't cruelty. It's a manager — a protective part that decided somewhere along the way that silence was safer than speech. That part didn't develop in response to your spouse. It developed in response to what happened much earlier: a child who was dismissed when they spoke up, shamed when they were vulnerable, or simply never had anyone attuned enough to make expression feel safe.Todd walks through real examples from his practice, including the client who remembers being met with anger as a child for expressing a normal feeling — and the client who has no clear memories of meanness, only an absence of attunement. In both cases, the outcome was the same: the body learned to go quiet.The shift Todd describes — from "why are you doing this to me?" to "what does that part of you need so we can come back to each other?" — is where real repair begins. Not just of the current conflict, but of older wounds the relationship has quietly been carrying.If you or your partner stonewalls, this episode gives you a new framework for understanding what's actually happening, and a starting point for approaching it with less blame and more curiosity.Listen now — and if this work is resonating, visit toddcreager.com to learn more about individual and couples therapy, or explore his self-guided programs. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who could benefit and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more couples who are ready to transform their lives.Check out my complete program "From Bickering & Escalating to Connecting & Loving" for more in-depth guidance: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/loving-connecting-masterclassTodd Creager, LCSW, LMFTTodd is a sex expert and therapist in Huntington Beach.  He provides relationship coaching to couples throughout the world and in Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach.  (714) 848-2288.You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at:  https://toddcreager.com  HELPFUL LINKS:Get your FREE copy of Healing Infidelity From The Inside Out https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/heal-infidelity Secrets to a Sexy Marriage:  https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/sexy-marriage-secrets7 Ways to Divorce Proof Your Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/optin-DPYMBe...

This workshop by Eunhyey Lok, LMFT, titled “Unresolved Ruptures: Find Healing When Repair is Not Possible,” was recorded on April 11, 2026. The presentation was part of the 2026 conference “Our Flourishing, Our Faith: Navigating Rupture and Repair in Asian American Christian Communities,” presented by the Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary and the Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University. You can learn more about this conference here: https://ourflourishing.org/. What do we do when the ruptures we face have no easy resolution? At both the individual and collective levels, many Asian Americans suffer from deep relational wounds that cannot be repaired because the other party is gone or because interactions with them harm us. When that happens, we are left with emotional hurricanes that disrupt our sense of normalcy and safety, as well as our ability to connect to God, ourselves and those with whom we desire to continue relationship.In our time together, we will seek healing by applying frameworks that help us make meaning of what we are experiencing, learning to be present to our emotions in God's presence, and exploring practices that facilitate healing in the absence of the other party. This workshop will involve optional opportunities for group participation with guidelines for creating safety as we share and listen to one another. Bringing a journal or writing surface is recommended. Eunhyey Lok is a licensed marriage and family therapist, ordained pastor and spiritual director. She has been privileged to work in both therapy and spiritual direction with couples and individuals, particularly leaders in Christian ministry as well as cross-cultural and international NGO workers for 15 years. She provides a space to heal, recover and breathe for those experiencing burnout as they care for others.Eunhyey received her MS MFT from Fuller Seminary. Formerly, she served as Director of Outreach and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at the now closed Asian American Christian Counseling Service. Before that, she worked as the Mobilization Director for Reah International and worked closely with field workers based in North Korea and NE China.You can learn more about her work in therapy at eunhyeylok.com and about giving spiritual direction at direction.eunhyeylok.com.00:00 Workshop Introduction01:28 Framing Unresolved Ruptures02:55 Word Cloud Check In03:47 Trauma Context and Care Gaps07:23 Body First Healing08:18 Nervous System Basics12:26 Personal Rupture Stories15:57 Three Movement Practice19:12 Guided SIIFT Exercise27:11 Sharing and Holding Space28:54 Wrestling With the Why34:44 When Repair Is Not Wise37:31 Holy Week Addendum39:08 Closing BlessingPhoto by Priscilla Du Preez

In this episode of The Unfolding: Presented by The Loveland Foundation Podcast, host Rachel Keener is joined by licensed marriage and family therapist, entrepreneur, and Nebbi founder Nina Westbrook for a conversation about what it means to be "high functioning, low battery."Drawing from her experiences as a therapist, mom, and caregiver, Nina explores the often-overlooked signs of burnout—especially among Black women who are expected to keep going no matter the cost. She explains why real recovery isn't found in quick fixes, but in small, sustainable habits, honest emotional check-ins, and learning to ask for help.Together, Rachel and Nina discuss setting boundaries without guilt, redefining strength, and making mental health support more accessible through tools like Nebbi. Their conversation offers practical insights for anyone trying to care for themselves while caring for everyone else.Listen in for a thoughtful discussion on burnout, self-awareness, and building a more sustainable approach to mental wellness.More about Nina Westbrook:As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, entrepreneur, and advocate, Nina is deeply passionate about erasing the stigma around mental health. She has been featured in The New York Times, Goop, Oprah Daily, BET, ESSENCE, Marie Claire, and SHAPE, and has shared her expertise on TED, The Jennifer Hudson Show, and The Tamron Hall Show.Beyond her clinical work, Nina creates opportunities for connection and reflection. She is the co-founder of Nebbi, a wellness app designed for the emotional grey zone—the space between crisis and wellness where most of us live. Nebbi offers 60-second check-ins using evidence-based tools to support high-functioning individuals in navigating everyday emotional challenges. She is also the creator of the Do Tell! Conversation Card Game, designed to spark meaningful discussions on relationships, intimacy, and self-awareness. Additionally, she hosts the Do Tell Relationship Podcast and the Bene Moments of Mindfulness Podcast, where she offers evidence-based insights on cultivating happiness, personal growth, and deeper human connections. Her shows have featured thought-provoking and candid conversations with esteemed guests, including Gabrielle Union, Kevin Hart, Dr. Ramani Durvasula, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Jennifer Fisher, Malin Åkerman, Kier Gaines, and many more.In addition to her professional endeavors, Nina is a dedicated wife and mother of three, balancing her commitment to family with her mission to support others in their wellness journeys. She also serves on the Advisory Board of The Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation and most recently became a member of the UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital board.–The Unfolding: Presented by The Loveland Foundation podcast is an additional resource not only to the public but also to our therapy fund cohort members. The Loveland Foundation therapy fund and resources are only made possible through support from our community. At The Loveland Foundation, we are committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls. Our resources and initiatives are collaborative and they prioritize opportunity, access, validation, and healing. Since our founding, the Therapy Fund has provided financial support for therapy to over 26,936 Black women, girls, and non-binary individuals across the country.Links:Join The Abundance Collective: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/abundanceSupport the show: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/donorbox/Follow Nina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninawestbrookFollow The Loveland Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelovelandfoundation/Visit the Loveland Foundation's website: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/Support the show

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Joy Berkheimer, Phd, LMFT, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Dating Coach, author, speaker, and Chief Sexologist at The Sexual Wellness Awards. We get into the nitty gritty of relationships, intimacy, sensuality, sex, and the mental load and emotional labour so many women carry in their relationships. I truly loved this juicy conversation, enjoy queens! What we cover: What sensual yoga entails and looks like in practiceWhy women specifically are so often disconnected from their sensualityHow a woman eases into connectionWhat "goddess status" isThe impacts of the mental load and emotional labour women carry in relationshipsAdvice for people who stay too long or who have the same relationship patternWhat intimacy is and what healthy intimacy really looks and feels likeWhy women struggle to enjoy sex even with someone they loveHot, practical tips around sex and intimacyThe exploration of tantric and chakra workConnect with Dr Joy:Instagram: @glowyourgoddessYouTube: Dear Dr JoyWebsite: www.joyberkheimer.comConnect with me:Instagram: @beccnichollsTiktok: @beccanichollsWebsite: www.beccanicholls.comSubscribe to my email listYouTube: BECCAIt would mean the world to me if you would subscribe, rate and review this podcast to help support the show. If you enjoy this podcast, share it on your stories and tag me or share it with a friend. Let's build this community, together! ⚡️

Get your copy of Nikki's book today on Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and through Bookshop.Org, where every purchase supports your local bookstore.Want a sneak peek of Nikki's book? Download a FREE chapter!Tune in to hear from second-time guest, Chanelle Neilson, a certified marriage coach and associate Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping couples reconnect when life has left them feeling more like roommates than partners. Drawing from over a decade of coaching experience and 25 years of marriage, she equips couples with practical tools to strengthen communication, deepen connection, and build lasting intimacy. Connect with Chanelle on Instagram or on her website, and be sure to download your FREE at-home date night idea to help you and your partner deepen your connection today.Support the showFollow Nikki on Instagram and Facebook!  Wanna be on the show or sponsor an episode?  Email your pitch to nikki@youridealmomlife.com. 

Anxiety and anger can feel like opposites, but they are two sides of the same state. Fight or flight is your sympathetic nervous system mobilizing to protect you: flight shows up as anxiety and worry, fight as anger and irritability. This one is about what that state feels like, what it looks like in a person's face, breath, and voice, and why a system built for short bursts can leave you feeling stuck when it stays switched on. Courtney's story picks back up here too, and the day takes a turn.

Feel to Heal with Sharyn Nichols  Words have power—but the most important words are often the ones we speak to ourselves. In this episode of Feel to Heal, we will continue to explore the first of the Four Agreements, Be Impeccable With Your Word, by Don Miguel Ruiz, and discover how our inner dialogue shapes our emotions, relationships, and sense of self-worth. Together, we'll examine how self-criticism, limiting beliefs, and unconscious stories keep us stuck in cycles of shame and fear. You'll learn practical ways to replace judgment with compassion and begin speaking to yourself with honesty, kindness, and integrity. Healing begins with the conversations happening inside your own mind, and this episode will help you make those conversations a place of safety instead of criticism. Feel To Heal: A Guide to Feeling, Healing, and Living from the Truth of Who You Are    Author Sharyn Nichols   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1997615312 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1997615312     ~ More About Feel to Heal with Sharyn Nichols ~  Sharyn Nichols is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California, with over 30 years of experience in mental health and wellness. She offers an integrative approach that blends evidence-based therapy—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—with time-tested mindfulness and meditation practices, somatic tools, and Human Design to support deeper self-awareness and lasting change. Sharyn helps clients recognize signs of stress, regulate their nervous systems, and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. As a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, she also supports the mind-body connection—helping clients feel more grounded, present, and connected to themselves. Known for her warm, compassionate presence, Sharyn creates a safe space where clients can explore their full emotional experience—especially the feelings that tend to get avoided, like frustration, anger, resentment, and grief. Her work supports clients in moving from reactivity and emotional exhaustion toward clarity, self-trust, and a more peaceful relationship with themselves and others. Through her own journey, Sharyn has learned the power of focusing on what's truly within our control—and letting go of what isn't—so life can feel less like survival and more like choice. Are you ready to feel your feelings without being overwhelmed, break old patterns, and live from the truth of who you are? https://www.feeltoheal.com To get more of Fell To Heal with Sharyn Nichols, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/feel-to-heal-with-sharyn-nichols/

What if the fight you keep having with your spouse isn't really about dishes, money, or who said what last Tuesday? What if the two of you aren't even fighting each other at all?In this solo episode, Todd Creager — licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and relationship coach with over 30 years of experience working with couples — walks you through a framework he uses with couples every day: the three internal parts that show up in virtually every relationship conflict. Once you can see them, the whole fight starts to make sense.Todd breaks down the Firefighter — the part that attacks, raises its voice, and catalogues every grievance from the last six months. It looks strong, but it's actually operating from fear. Then there's the Manager — the part that goes quiet, pulls back, or tries to smooth everything over. From the outside it looks calm, but inside it's just trying to survive the moment. Underneath both of those protective parts lives what Todd calls the wounded or exiled part — the younger, more vulnerable self that feels unseen, unimportant, unsafe, or like it doesn't belong.Todd shares a real couple he's working with right now: a wife who grew up in a loud household where no one really listened, and a husband who was told as a child he should never have been born. Their fights look like her escalating and him withdrawing — but what's really happening is two wounded parts trying desperately to protect themselves. As Todd puts it, their protective parts are actually making things worse for each other, even when that's the last thing either of them wants.The shift happens when couples stop seeing each other as enemies and start recognizing the parts driving the conflict. That awareness — paired with compassion for your own internal experience — is what makes real repair possible.If you and your partner keep getting stuck in the same cycles, this episode gives you a clear, honest way to look at what's actually going on beneath the surface.Todd works with couples navigating communication breakdowns, intimacy issues, infidelity recovery, and long-standing patterns that feel impossible to move through. If you're ready to work with him directly, visit toddcreager.com to learn more about his couples therapy and coaching services. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who could benefit and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more couples who are ready to transform their lives.Check out my complete program "From Bickering & Escalating to Connecting & Loving" for more in-depth guidance: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/loving-connecting-masterclassTodd Creager, LCSW, LMFTTodd is a sex expert and therapist in Huntington Beach.  He provides relationship coaching to couples throughout the world and in Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach.  (714) 848-2288.You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at:  https://toddcreager.com  HELPFUL LINKS:Get your FREE copy of Healing Infidelity From The Inside Out https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/heal-infidelity Secrets to a Sexy Marriage:  https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/sexy-marriage-secrets7 Ways to Divorce Proof Your Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/optin-DPYMBe...

Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart discuss the concept of restlessness with licensed marriage and family therapist Kristen Mosier. The conversation delves into how restlessness affects personal and professional lives, and Kristen shares insights from her book, "Restless: How to Stop Living an If Only Life." Key themes include identifying and aligning with personal values, the impact of restlessness in relationships, and practical steps for being more present. Kristen also explores how to channel restlessness positively and achieve satisfaction by making value-aligned decisions. This episode is insightful for entrepreneurs and anyone seeking personal growth. Connect with Kristen at https://www.kristenmosierlmft.com/ Get her Book: Restless: How to Stop Living an If-Only Life ---------- Connect with the hosts: •    Ben Kinney: https://www.BenKinney.com/ •    Bob Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/activebob •    Chad Hyams: https://ChadHyams.com/ •    Book one of our co-hosts for your next event: https://WinMakeGive.com/speakers/   More ways to connect: •    Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/winmakegive •     Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://WinMakeGive.com/sign-up •     Explore the Win Make Give Podcast Network: https://WinMakeGive.com/ Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network   00:00 Insights from a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 03:26 Understanding Restlessness and Aligning Life with Personal Values 09:02 The Importance of Singular Focus for Being Present 10:51 Balancing Restlessness and Satisfaction in Personal Growth 16:51 Understanding and Practicing Personal and Business Values 19:24 Understanding Relational Restlessness and Self-Evaluation in Relationships 23:18 Technical Glitches and Bob's Eventful Podcast Experience 25:13 Embracing Acceptance Over Control in Emotional Challenges 29:36 Balancing Personal Growth and Career Focus with ADHD 32:17 Embrace Personal Satisfaction Over Constantly Optimizing Your Life

Are you unsure whether you need therapy, life coaching, spiritual guidance, astrology-informed insight, or a blend of support?In this episode of Live & Be Great, Latonya McDonald, MS, shares her personal story of entering the therapy field, working as a former California Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, and eventually moving into her current lane as a Spiritual Psychological Life Coach.This is not just a textbook breakdown of therapy versus coaching. This is a real conversation about family patterns, mental health stigma, cultural barriers, Black mental health, the importance of culturally aligned support, and why therapy and coaching do not have to be enemies.Latonya talks about why she still believes in therapy, why she now practices life coaching, and how tools like astrology, intuition, emotional pattern awareness, and practical reflection can help people understand themselves more clearly.This episode is especially for anyone who has ever wondered:Do I need therapy or life coaching?What is the difference between clinical care and personal growth support?Can therapy and coaching work together?Why do emotional patterns keep repeating in my life?How do culture, family, stigma, and spirituality shape the way I seek support?Where does astrology fit into self-awareness and personal development?Therapy is clinical care. Coaching is growth support. Both can be valuable, but they are not the same thing.Start here:FAQ: Coaching vs. Therapy, Astrology & Intuitive Guidancehttps://liveandbegreat.com/faq-coaching-vs-therapy-astrologyBook a Free Discovery Sessionhttps://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/LiveBeGreatLLC1@liveandbegreat.com/?ismsaljsauthenabledExplore Individual Coaching / Therapeutic Life Coaching Supporthttps://liveandbegreat.com/individual-coachingStart your Digital Soul Cleanse for emotional and spiritual renewalhttps://liveandbegreat.com/digital-soul-cleanseChapters / Timestamps:00:00:00 — Opening, host introduction, and episode overview00:02:03 — Why Latonya pursued therapy and her family influences00:05:03 — Recognizing generational patterns and environment's role00:09:00 — Natural intuition and “therapist for life” reflections00:15:07 — Challenges and disconnects in the therapy industry00:17:00 — Stigma and stereotypes: “Therapy is for white people”00:21:17 — Transitioning from therapy to life coaching00:24:21 — Key distinctions between therapy and coaching00:32:04 — The role of astrology and intuition in coaching00:37:00 — Honoring intuition and resourcefulness in client work00:42:56 — Why therapy and coaching should not be enemies00:49:06 — The importance of honesty, transparency, and ethical support00:54:18 — Final thoughts, encouragement, and next stepsKey topics in this episode:therapy vs coaching, life coaching, spiritual psychological life coach, Black mental health, mental health stigma, culturally competent support, therapy myths, emotional pattern awareness, astrology in coaching, generational patterns, personal growth, self-awareness, intuitive guidance, therapy for Black women, coaching for clarity and directionImportant note:Live & Be Great offers coaching, astrology-informed insight, intuitive guidance, emotional pattern awareness, and personal growth support. These services are not psychotherapy, medical advice, diagnosis, crisis treatment, or a replacement for licensed mental health care. If you need clinical support, please contact a licensed mental health professional.Emergency & Crisis Resources:If you are in emotional distress, experiencing suicidal thoughts, or need immediate mental health support call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For free 24/7 text-based crisis support in the United States, text HOME to 741741 to reach Crisis Text Line.For domestic violence support in the United States, call 1-800-799-SAFE, chat at thehotline.org, or text START to 88788.For mental health or substance use treatment call 1-800-662-HELP.

Mercedes Coffman, LMFT, is a seasoned Marriage and Family Therapist known for her insightful, compassionate approach to emotional healing and relational growth.  Today on the show we discuss how inconsistency can make relationships feel addictive, why chemistry is not always the same as compatibility, how love bombing and emotional highs can dysregulate your nervous system, the difference between emotional unavailability and manipulation, why childhood wounds can cause people to chase the wrong partners, how trauma bonds actually work, why safe love can feel boring at first, and how to rebuild self-trust so you can choose healthier relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a dynamic underneath a lot of disconnected relationships that almost nobody names — and when it collapses, it can quietly erode intimacy. In this episode, I'm joined by Tyler Patrick, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and co-host of the Therapy Brothers podcast, to talk about masculine and feminine energy as a relational dynamic — what it is, how it gets out of balance, and what it takes to restore it after infidelity.Whether you're the betrayed partner who had to harden to survive, or the partner who caused harm and is trying to show up differently, this conversation offers a grounded, non-shaming way to understand what may be happening beneath the surface — and a path toward rebuilding something stronger than what was there before.About today's guest: Tyler Patrick is a licensed marriage and family therapist, speaker, and co-host of the Therapy Brothers podcast. Alongside his brother Brannon Patrick, Tyler helps individuals and couples navigate addiction recovery, betrayal trauma, relationship healing, and emotional wellness through honest, compassionate conversations. With more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field, he's known for his direct, relatable approach and passion for helping people rebuild trust, connection, and wholehearted living.Connect with Tyler: https://therapybrothers.org/choosing-to-stayemail: connect@therapybrothers.orgphone number: (435) 227-5272Facebook: /Therapy.BrosInstagram: @Therapy.BrothersYoutube: /@Therapy.BrothersTherapy Brothers Podcast: TherapyBrothers.orgReclaimed Heart Journey: ⁠https://join.reclaimyourheart.orgRising Son | Men's Retreat: ⁠⁠⁠https://risingson.orgEnjoyed This Episode?If this conversation resonated with you, here are three ways you can support the show:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leave a Review

Safety is the state where life feels workable. Not perfect, just manageable. It's the top of the ladder and the place we're all reaching for, so this episode is about what it actually feels like in your body, what it looks like on someone's face and in their voice, and what it really takes to get there. You'll also meet Courtney, whose story we follow throughout the states from here.

Why Is It Still So Hard to Talk About Sex? | Brainz Podcast with Dr. Linda FraimDr. Linda Fraim, Clinical Health Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist, certified Sexologist, educator, television host, and author, joins the Brainz Magazine podcast for a fascinating conversation on psychology, relationships, sexuality, communication, and holistic healing.In this episode, she shares how an unexpected career journey led her from studying engineering to becoming an internationally recognised psychologist, and why life rarely unfolds according to plan. Drawing on decades of clinical practice, teaching, and public education, Linda explores common misconceptions about mental health, why true wellbeing depends on balancing the mind and body, and how our earliest experiences shape the way we connect with others.The conversation also explores why conflict escalates, practical techniques for turning heated arguments into healthier conversations, the importance of trust and attachment in relationships, and why conversations around sex continue to feel uncomfortable despite living in a world with more information than ever before. Linda also shares insights from her extensive research into the history of sexuality, revealing how attitudes towards intimacy have evolved across different cultures and what those lessons can teach us about relationships today.From the science of attachment to the history of sexuality, this conversation explores the many factors that shape how we love, communicate, and connect with one another.With podcast host Míceál O'KaneEnjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Braden Brown is the Associate Athletic Director for Mental Health at BYU Athletics, where he helps student-athletes navigate both the mental and performance demands of athletics. A Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant (in training), Braden works with athletes on everything from anxiety and relationships to confidence, focus, and performing under pressure. Before joining BYU, Braden spent four years as Director of Mental Performance and Counseling Services at IUPUI, supporting athletes across all 18 Division I programs. He holds a Ph.D. in Medical Family Therapy from East Carolina University, along with degrees from Utah State and BYU. In this episode we discuss the following: Confidence is helpful—but it's not required. We tend to believe that success starts with feeling ready, feeling certain, feeling like we belong. But Braden's story flips that. He didn't feel like he belonged at BYU. He didn't feel like he belonged in the NFL. He didn't even feel like he was “PhD material.” And yet, he showed up anyway. And when he couldn't believe in himself, he leaned on the belief others had in him. Over time, showing up did what confidence couldn't—it built it. There's also something powerful in how Braden reframes our relationship with emotions. Fear, doubt, anxiety—those aren't signals to stop. They're part of being human. And even top performers feel them. The mistake is letting them drive the car. Like the athlete he described—who felt great and performed poorly, then felt terrible and went out and set a national record. Feelings don't determine performance. So the better question isn't, “Do I feel ready?” It's, “What can I commit to—regardless of how I feel?” Who we are today is not who we'll be in three months—but how we show up today determines who we become. Action doesn't follow confidence. More often, confidence follows action.

What if the thing you've been doing to fix your relationship is actually what's keeping it stuck?Most couples hit a wall. You've read the books, planned the date nights, promised to listen better — and somehow you're still in the same spot. More exhausted, more frustrated, and further apart than before. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.In this solo episode, Todd Creager — licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years working with couples — explains why trying harder rarely works, and what's actually happening beneath the surface when your best efforts fall flat.Todd introduces a way of thinking that goes deeper than most couples therapy advice: the idea that we're made up of different parts — and that the real reason relationships stall isn't lack of effort. It's that one part of you is trying to fix things while another part — a wounded, scared, or quietly resentful part — isn't on board. No amount of willpower gets through to that part.He walks through a real couple he's currently working with: a woman who never felt seen as a child and erupts when her husband gets defensive, and a husband who grew up with an aggressive father and shuts down the moment conflict starts. Neither is the villain. Both are being driven by protective parts that took shape long before they ever met.What they're learning — and what Todd wants you to take away — is the difference between a protective relationship and a self-led relationship. A self-led relationship doesn't come from trying harder. It comes from getting curious about the parts of you that keep showing up in the same painful patterns, and learning to lead from a place of clarity, compassion, and genuine connection.This episode won't hand you a quick fix. It will give you a different way of seeing yourself, your partner, and the cycle you keep getting stuck in — and that shift is where real change in a relationship actually begins.If you're in a long-term relationship and feel like you've tried everything, start here.Subscribe to Todd's podcast for honest, practical guidance on the relationship challenges that matter most. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who could benefit and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more couples who are ready to transform their lives.Check out my complete program "From Bickering & Escalating to Connecting & Loving" for more in-depth guidance: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/loving-connecting-masterclassTodd Creager, LCSW, LMFTTodd is a sex expert and therapist in Huntington Beach.  He provides relationship coaching to couples throughout the world and in Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach.  (714) 848-2288.You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at:  https://toddcreager.com  HELPFUL LINKS:Get your FREE copy of Healing Infidelity From The Inside Out https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/heal-infidelity Secrets to a Sexy Marriage:  https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/sexy-marriage-secrets7 Ways to Divorce Proof Your Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/optin-DPYMBe...

Feel to Heal with Sharyn Nichols  Words have power—but the most important words are often the ones we speak to ourselves. In this episode of Feel to Heal, we will continue to explore the first of the Four Agreements, Be Impeccable With Your Word, by Don Miguel Ruiz, and discover how our inner dialogue shapes our emotions, relationships, and sense of self-worth. Together, we'll examine how self-criticism, limiting beliefs, and unconscious stories keep us stuck in cycles of shame and fear. You'll learn practical ways to replace judgment with compassion and begin speaking to yourself with honesty, kindness, and integrity. Healing begins with the conversations happening inside your own mind, and this episode will help you make those conversations a place of safety instead of criticism. Feel To Heal: A Guide to Feeling, Healing, and Living from the Truth of Who You Are    Author Sharyn Nichols   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1997615312 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1997615312     ~ More About Feel to Heal with Sharyn Nichols ~  Sharyn Nichols is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California, with over 30 years of experience in mental health and wellness. She offers an integrative approach that blends evidence-based therapy—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—with time-tested mindfulness and meditation practices, somatic tools, and Human Design to support deeper self-awareness and lasting change. Sharyn helps clients recognize signs of stress, regulate their nervous systems, and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. As a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, she also supports the mind-body connection—helping clients feel more grounded, present, and connected to themselves. Known for her warm, compassionate presence, Sharyn creates a safe space where clients can explore their full emotional experience—especially the feelings that tend to get avoided, like frustration, anger, resentment, and grief. Her work supports clients in moving from reactivity and emotional exhaustion toward clarity, self-trust, and a more peaceful relationship with themselves and others. Through her own journey, Sharyn has learned the power of focusing on what's truly within our control—and letting go of what isn't—so life can feel less like survival and more like choice. Are you ready to feel your feelings without being overwhelmed, break old patterns, and live from the truth of who you are? https://www.feeltoheal.com To get more of Fell To Heal with Sharyn Nichols, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/feel-to-heal-with-sharyn-nichols/

You're getting things done. Answering texts, making dinner, showing up. But underneath it you feel wired and flat at the same time, like you're watching your own life through a foot of glass. That's functional freeze: your gas and your brake pressed at once, and "functional" just means you're still getting through the day while it runs. In this episode I break down what freeze actually is, how it's different from burnout, depression, and shutdown, why the two obvious moves (pushing through and checking out) both backfire, and one small orienting practice you can try today to let the brake come off a little.

In episode 259, Coffey talks with Meg Delp about workplace mental health, burnout prevention, and how employers can create psychologically safe cultures that support employee wellbeing and performance.  They discuss the growing awareness of workplace mental health and its impact on business outcomes; generational differences in expectations around employee wellbeing and psychological safety; caregiver stress and burnout among younger employees and the sandwich generation; mental health stigma and why employees hesitate to seek support at work; practical manager training strategies for handling mental health conversations appropriately; how frontline supervisors can support employees without becoming therapists; the role of psychological safety in employee engagement and retention; burnout warning signs including exhaustion, irritability, and declining performance; how leadership and HR can model healthy mental health conversations year-round; NAMI's Stigma Free Workplace Initiative and free “You Can Ask” mental health training resources; the importance of employee friendships and trust relationships at work; balancing compassion, performance management, and ADA accommodations in workplace conversations; and how proactive mental health support improves retention, engagement, and organizational culture.  For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP259  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  Meg Delp, PsyD LMFT is the Director of Workplace Mental Health at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) where she leads the StigmaFree Workplace initiative. As an Organizational Psychologist and (retired) Marriage and Family Therapist, Meg brings both clinical and organizational expertise to her work, helping employees and leaders alike understand how to build company cultures that prioritize mental health, connection, and psychological safety. She's passionate about creating workplaces where people feel safe to show up as themselves and supported in caring about one another.  Meg Delp can be reached at: https://stigmafree.nami.org  https://www.linkedin.com/company/nami  https://www.facebook.com/NAMI  https://www.instagram.com/namicommunicate  https://x.com/NAMICommunicate  About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 30 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 29 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.   Learning Objectives: Identify early warning signs of employee burnout and workplace mental health challenges. Apply practical techniques for having supportive, work-focused mental health conversations. Develop workplace strategies that improve psychological safety and employee wellbeing. 

Send us Fan MailThis is a short update from The Connected Wife podcast.In this episode, I'm sharing why I'm taking a break from the podcast and treating this as the close of a season.Over the past several episodes, much of what you've heard here has come from the audio of videos I first shared on The Connected Wife YouTube channel. So while the podcast is pausing for now, the content is not going away.I want to invite you to join me on YouTube, where you can continue getting the same kind of teaching, insight, and husband-heart translation you've been receiving here—plus the visual examples that help make the message even clearer.If this podcast has helped you better understand your husband's inner world, rebuild emotional closeness, or see your marriage differently, I'd love for you to stay connected.Head over to The Connected Wife YouTube channel, subscribe, and keep walking this journey with me there.Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of this season.❤️ Your Next StepSubscribe to The Connected Wife on YouTube so you don't miss the weekly videos that inspired many of these podcast episodes.And if you want a simple resource to help you better understand your husband's heart, grab my free letter:

Some parents find it tough to switch from hyper-involved parenting to a more laissez-afire approach as their kids grow older. How should you manage it? Jonathan askes Richard Hogan, Family Therapist and Author.

Ever notice your thoughts get meaner when you feel bad, and softer when you feel good? That's not a coincidence, and it's not a flaw in you. "Story follows state" means the story in your head comes out of the state your body is in, not the other way around. Once you catch it happening in real time, a dark story starts to lose its grip.

Feel to Heal with Sharyn Nichols  Words have power—but the most important words are often the ones we speak to ourselves. In this episode of Feel to Heal, we explore the first of the Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz, and discover how our inner dialogue shapes our emotions, relationships, and sense of self-worth. Together, we'll examine how self-criticism, limiting beliefs, and unconscious stories keep us stuck in cycles of shame and fear. You'll learn practical ways to replace judgment with compassion and begin speaking to yourself with honesty, kindness, and integrity. Healing begins with the conversations happening inside your own mind, and this episode will help you make those conversations a place of safety instead of criticism. Feel To Heal: A Guide to Feeling, Healing, and Living from the Truth of Who You Are    Author Sharyn Nichols   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1997615312 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1997615312     ~ More About Feel to Heal with Sharyn Nichols ~  Sharyn Nichols is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California, with over 30 years of experience in mental health and wellness. She offers an integrative approach that blends evidence-based therapy—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—with time-tested mindfulness and meditation practices, somatic tools, and Human Design to support deeper self-awareness and lasting change. Sharyn helps clients recognize signs of stress, regulate their nervous systems, and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. As a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, she also supports the mind-body connection—helping clients feel more grounded, present, and connected to themselves. Known for her warm, compassionate presence, Sharyn creates a safe space where clients can explore their full emotional experience—especially the feelings that tend to get avoided, like frustration, anger, resentment, and grief. Her work supports clients in moving from reactivity and emotional exhaustion toward clarity, self-trust, and a more peaceful relationship with themselves and others. Through her own journey, Sharyn has learned the power of focusing on what's truly within our control—and letting go of what isn't—so life can feel less like survival and more like choice. Are you ready to feel your feelings without being overwhelmed, break old patterns, and live from the truth of who you are? https://www.feeltoheal.com To get more of Fell To Heal with Sharyn Nichols, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/feel-to-heal-with-sharyn-nichols/

In this episode of the Holistic Healers Community Podcast, Crystal sits down with fellow Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Jacky Rojas, for an honest and grounding conversation about private practice, consultation, and what it really means to build a career in this field without doing it alone. Crystal shares how their consultation group was formed around the same time she launched her private practice, becoming a consistent source of support, connection, and reflection throughout her journey. What started as a space for case consultation has evolved into something much deeper: A place where both therapists can exhale, process, and show up fully as humans navigating both personal and professional experiences.Together, they explore Jacky's recent decision to step into private practice this year, doing it scared, and the excitement and uncertainty that can come with building something of your own. They talk about the pressure to “niche down,” the challenge of having multiple passions within the field, and how Jacky has found her footing as a relational therapist working with both couples and individuals, as well as specializing in ADHD.This episode also highlights the ways they've intentionally expanded their consultation space beyond case conceptualization, incorporating a therapy-related book club, skills-building, and even moments of creativity and fun (like hosting Jacky's headshot photoshoot in the HHC podcast studio).This conversation is a reminder that therapists need support too, and that when we create spaces to be seen, held, and challenged, we not only grow as clinicians, but as people.If you've ever felt alone in your work, this episode is for you. Have a listen & don't forget to follow the podcast to stay up to date on episodes! You can also leave feedback on the episode over at HHC's Instagram @holistichealerscommunity or find out more about Jacky and how to work with her on her website.IG: @jrojastherapyWebsite: www.jrojastherapy.comMusic credit: Blind Love by TuneTrove

Comments or feedback? Send us a text! What if dissociation isn't a disorder to be feared, but an extraordinary adaptation that once helped a child survive?In this episode of Thoughts on Record, Dr. Pete Kelly speaks with licensed marriage and family therapist Sally Maslansky about her memoir, A Brilliant Adaptation, and her remarkable journey of discovering that much of her childhood was inaccessible to memory. Together, they explore how developmental trauma can fragment identity, why dissociation emerges as a survival strategy, and what it takes to gradually integrate a life story that was once too overwhelming to remember.Drawing on attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and her own lived experience, Sally discusses dissociative identity disorder through a compassionate, evidence-informed lens. The conversation examines concepts such as structural dissociation, "fear without solution," autobiographical memory, and the importance of pacing trauma work. They also explore the central role of the therapeutic relationship, curiosity, embodiment, and emotional safety in fostering healing and integration.Whether you're a mental health professional, someone living with the effects of trauma, or simply interested in how the mind protects itself under overwhelming circumstances, this conversation offers a thoughtful and deeply human perspective on trauma, resilience, and recovery.Guest: Sally Maslansky, LMFTLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author of A Brilliant Adaptation: A Therapist's Journey into the Hidden World of Dissociative Identity Disorder.

This podcast focused on the importance of mental health in families, emphasizing communication, stigma reduction, and support strategies for emotional well-being. Punam interviews Deepali Sansi, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in Mental Health for more than 10 years. You can find her at: deepali-sansi-lmft-44190911b Deepali Sansi has been working at Buckelew Programs for the past four years and brings over a decade of experience in the mental health field. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and currently serves as an Assistant Program Director for the 988 Suicide Prevention Program. She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and has extensive experience treating individuals with depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. Her clinical expertise includes facilitating evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Seeking Safety groups, and Art Therapy. Deepali is deeply passionate about working with families and adults who have experienced trauma, supporting them in building resilience and achieving meaningful recovery. She holds two graduate degrees: a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Delhi, India, and a Master's in Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy from Golden Gate University in San Francisco She comes with strong multicultural competence and experience working with diverse populations, Deepali is committed to helping individuals enhance self-esteem, develop insight, and cultivate healthy relationships that promote lasting and meaningful change.

Why doesn't she feel safe with you — even when you're right there next to her? Emotional safety isn't about physical presence. It's about whether your partner's nervous system registers you as a source of calm or a source of threat. In this episode, I sit down with therapist Jessica Da Silva to break down what emotional safety actually looks like in relationships — and why most men are getting it wrong. We explore the hidden dynamics of the anxious-avoidant relationship trap: why anxious partners who seem selfless are often operating from a place of deep selfishness, why avoidant men suffer in silence while being publicly demonised, and how both attachment styles can actually create a "beautiful balance" when both partners take responsibility for their own emotional regulation. You'll learn why taking everything personally is a form of control — not care — and how avoidant partners setting boundaries actually creates MORE safety for the anxious partner, not less. If you've ever been told you're "emotionally unavailable" or feel like you're walking on eggshells trying to make her feel safe, this conversation is for you. Jessica Da Silva is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, attachment coach, and author who helps people break unhealthy relationship patterns by embracing the mindset and habits of secure attachment. Through her work and signature question, "What Would Secure Me Do?"™, Jessica combines clinical insight with real-life experience, proudly sharing her own journey of moving from fearful-avoidant/anxious attachment toward security. Known for her authenticity and transparency, she's passionate about being honest about the messy, human process of healing and helping others build healthier, more aligned relationships. Key Topics: ⭐ Emotional Safety ⭐ Attachment Styles ⭐ Anxious vs Avoidant Dynamics ⭐ Relationship Communication ⭐ Emotional Attunement ⭐ Vulnerability & Intimacy ⭐ Self-Regulation & Boundaries ⭐ Conflict Resolution ⭐ Healthy Relationships ⭐ Self-Awareness & Personal Growth   Connect With David - The Authentic Man: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net Newsletter: https://www.theauthenticman.net/home-subscribe   Connect With Jessica Da Silva: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicadasilva/ Website:https://www.jessicadasilvacoaching.com/ Podcast: Let's Talk Attachments Podcast   RELATE:   

OCD isn’t just about managing symptoms—it’s about understanding the parts beneath them In the third and final part of our OCD series, expert Melissa Mose explores the complexities of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), discussing evidence-based treatments like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can complement traditional approaches. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience, Melissa shares practical strategies for navigating OCD, while highlighting the roles of self-leadership, compassion, and understanding the different “parts” that influence thoughts, fears, and behaviors. “ERP has been shown to be the most effective treatment. Exposures help the brain rewire and learn resilience.” – Melissa Mose  Time Stamps for The Hidden Parts of OCD: ERP, IFS, and Self-Leadership with Melissa Mose (303) 00:12 Introduction to OCD and treatment 02:58 Understanding exposure and response prevention (ERP) 08:13 The role of the therapist in ERP 10:45 Integrating internal family systems (IFS) with ERP 13:30 The impact of shame in OCD 16:09 Differentiating reassurance from compulsions 36:25 Understanding exiled parts in therapy 40:58 Obsessive and compulsive parts: A closer look 43:38 Navigating the helicopter parent dynamic 47:40 Differentiating between anxiety and OCD 55:45 The connection between attachment and OCD About our Guest – Melissa Mose, LMFT Melissa Mose is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Los Angeles since 1995. She has specialized in the treatment of OCD and anxiety since 2011 and currently trains and supervises associates in her group practice. Melissa is also an Internal Family Systems therapist. She is Level 3 trained and Certified and an IFSI-approved clinical consultant. She has served on staff as a PA for multiple Level 1 and Level 2 experiential IFS trainings through the IFS Institute. Melissa's experience as the parent of a child with OCD led her to specialize in the treatment of individuals with anxiety and OCD as well as their families. She is a graduate of the IOCDF's general, pediatric and advanced Behavior Therapy Training Institutes (BTTI) as well as the Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) program and Cognitive-behavioral Intervention for Tics training (CBIT). Her fifteen years of experience prior to that specialization provided a broad foundation of skills and approaches that infuse her integrative approach. With a background in family systems and mindfulness practices, she became driven to find more compassionate and accessible treatment for OCD. Melissa has developed an integrative approach that utilizes an IFS framework to provide evidence-based exposure therapy for OCD. She is an international speaker and educator on obsessive compulsive disorder and its treatment, and she is currently the president of the board of directors of OCD Southern California, an affiliate of the International OCD Foundation. In her role on the board of OCD SoCal advocates for individuals with OCD, hosts speakers' series, trainings, and one of largest virtual OCD conferences worldwide. It is her mission to raise awareness, improve early identification and greater treatment accessibility for individuals with OCD and their families. Resources for The Hidden Parts of OCD: ERP, IFS, and Self-Leadership with Melissa Mose (303) Melissa’s website – Resources & information IFS for OCD Clinician’s Guide – Melissa’s book – Internal Family Systems for OCD: A Clinician’s Guide  www.OCDSoCal.org – Melissa is president of OCD Southern California Beyond Attachment Styles course is available NOW!   Learn how your nervous system, your mind, and your relationships work together in a fascinating dance, shaping who you are and how you connect with others. Online, Self-Paced, Asynchronous Learning with Quarterly Live Q&A’s! Earn 6 Continuing Education Credits – Available at Checkout As a listener of this podcast, use code BAS15 for a limited-time discount.       You are invited!  Join our exclusive community to get early access and discounts to things we produce, plus an ad-free, private feed. In addition, receive exclusive episodes recorded just for you. Sign up for our premium Neuronerd plan!! Click here!!    Get your copy of Secure Relating here!! Please support our sponsors – they keep our podcast free and accessible to all!  A coffee alternative with 4 adaptogenic mushrooms and ayurvedic herbs. With only a fraction of caffeine as a cup of coffee, you get energy without the anxiety, jitters, or crash of coffee Go to mudwtr.com/tu to support the show and use code TU for 15% off

Ever notice your thoughts get meaner when you feel bad, and softer when you feel good? That's not a coincidence, and it's not a flaw in you. "Story follows state" means the story in your head comes out of the state your body is in, not the other way around.

Feel to Heal with Sharyn Nichols  Most people use the words feelings and emotions interchangeably — but understanding the difference can completely change the way you relate to yourself. In this episode, we continue to explore how emotions are physiological responses in the body, while feelings are the mental interpretations we attach to those experiences. You'll learn why emotions naturally move through the nervous system quickly, what keeps emotional suffering going long after the initial reaction, and how confusing feelings with emotions can keep you trapped in repetitive patterns. This episode offers a new framework for understanding your inner world with greater clarity and compassion. In this show, Sharyn Nichols, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and integrative guide, shares grounded psychological insight and nervous-system-informed tools to help listeners better understand emotions, reconnect with themselves, and begin healing from the inside out. Feel To Heal: A Guide to Feeling, Healing, and Living from the Truth of Who You Are    Author Sharyn Nichols   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1997615312 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1997615312     ~ More About Feel to Heal with Sharyn Nichols ~  Sharyn Nichols is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California, with over 30 years of experience in mental health and wellness. She offers an integrative approach that blends evidence-based therapy—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—with time-tested mindfulness and meditation practices, somatic tools, and Human Design to support deeper self-awareness and lasting change. Sharyn helps clients recognize signs of stress, regulate their nervous systems, and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. As a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, she also supports the mind-body connection—helping clients feel more grounded, present, and connected to themselves. Known for her warm, compassionate presence, Sharyn creates a safe space where clients can explore their full emotional experience—especially the feelings that tend to get avoided, like frustration, anger, resentment, and grief. Her work supports clients in moving from reactivity and emotional exhaustion toward clarity, self-trust, and a more peaceful relationship with themselves and others. Through her own journey, Sharyn has learned the power of focusing on what's truly within our control—and letting go of what isn't—so life can feel less like survival and more like choice. Are you ready to feel your feelings without being overwhelmed, break old patterns, and live from the truth of who you are? https://www.feeltoheal.com To get more of Fell To Heal with Sharyn Nichols, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/feel-to-heal-with-sharyn-nichols/

In this episode, we interview Christina King! She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Manhattan Beach, California. She specializes in supporting children, teens, individuals, and families as they navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Her approach is practical, compassionate, and tailored to each client. Website: https://www.christinakingfamilytherapy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinakinglmft/ CultivaTeen Roots helps parents of tweens and teens navigate adolescence with confidence and connection. Through courses, resources, and community support, we give parents practical tools to understand their child's development, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen relationships during these transformative years. Check out our website for more information, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cultivateenroots.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @cultivateenroots and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cultivateenroots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow YourTeen Mag online: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yourteenmag.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/YourTeen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yourteenmag

 According to researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, employees at high-trust organizations are 50% more productive and report 106% more energy at work compared to those in low-trust workplaces. • Meanwhile, the science of human connection continues to reveal how deeply our conversations shape our biology. Researchers at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute explain that love, trust, attachment, and social bonding are driven by intricate interactions between neurotransmitters, hormones, and neural pathways that influence how we think, feel, collaborate, and lead. Today's guest, Keith Greer, has spent more than four decades helping individuals, families, leaders, and organizations better understand the power of conversation and connection. As an Executive Coach, Family Therapist, Trainer, Speaker, and Podcast Host, Keith brings together neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and leadership development to help organizations create cultures rooted in trust, safety, inclusion, and authentic communication. Holding a Professional Certified Coach (P.C.C.) designation through the International Coach Federation, Keith works across corporate, nonprofit, and family-owned business sectors, helping leaders develop conversational strategies that strengthen relationships, increase engagement, and inspire meaningful performance. His “Conversationally Intelligent Leadership Process” integrates evidence-based practices from Conversational Intelligence®, Psychological Safety, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems Theory. The result is a leadership framework that empowers individuals and teams to communicate with greater empathy, clarity, trust, and authenticity. Keith's work focuses on helping leaders understand that conversations are not simply exchanges of information. They are biological and emotional experiences that can either trigger fear and defensiveness or create safety, collaboration, creativity, and human connection. Through intentional communication practices, organizations can unlock deeper loyalty, stronger cultures, healthier teams, and higher productivity. As the host of The Helping Conversation podcast, Keith continues to share practical tools and neuroscience-based insights designed to help people create safer and more trusting relationships, one conversation at a time.     For more information: https://www.keithgreercoaching.com/ Email: keith@keithgreercoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keltie is joined by therapists and hosts of the ShrinkChicks Podcast, Emmalee Bierly and Jennifer Chaiken, to discuss friendships between moms and women without kids — including their own. Hear them explore: How Jennifer supported Emmalee through postpartum depression and fertility struggles — and why it was actually a good thing Jennifer isn't a mom as well. Your biggest friendship dilemmas with friends who are moms. Why open communication and honesty are the key to navigating different life choices. How to bridge the divide that can occur when one of you has kids and the other doesn't.   About The ShrinkChicks Emmalee Bierly & Jennifer Chaiken are both Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, co-owners of the private therapy practice, The Therapy Group, and co-hosts of the ShrinkChicks Podcast! They believe in being down to earth, authentic, and transparent, which are values they bring both to their practice as well as their podcast! Their mission is to make therapy more relatable and accessible, working to break down that clinical wall. As mentioned in the episode Tune in to hear Keltie on the ShrinkChicks Podcast Find Emmalee and Jennifer on Instagram at:@shrinkchicks @thetherapygrp Their website is thetherapygroup.com Join our upcoming Grow or No Workshhop happening on June 24th. MORE HELP FOR YOUR KIDS OR CHILDFREE DECISION: Start Here: sign up for an upcoming WORKSHOP 

You can't just decide to calm down, sorry to say. The Polyvagal Ladder is a simple metaphor for how your nervous system moves: safety at the top, fight-or-flight in the middle, shutdown at the bottom, one rung at a time. Once you can see which rung you're on, a lot of the reactions you've beaten yourself up over start to make sense, and stop feeling like proof that something's wrong with you.the Polyvagal Current - https://www.stucknotbroken.com/polyvagal-current

My name is Molly Downs-Stoller and I'm a gay, Christian, Marriage and Family Therapist who lives in San Diego with my wonderful wife Sue and our dog Sir Andrew James.  I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Point Loma Nazarene University and a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego. I became a Christian in high school after going to a Southern Baptist youth group and I have been involved with conservative churches up until the day I met my wife. Meeting her totally rocked my world!  For years, I have heard preaching about homosexuality being a sin, however I found myself in love with a woman, and one who loves God. I didn't understand how our amazing love for each other could have been a sin.  Wow…I was completely wrong all of those years and I know without a doubt that God not only loves me but will never leave me. The journey that we walk as LGBTQIA Christians can be a difficult one, however it doesn't have to be a lonely one. I ended up losing my church, my best friend and my goddaughter, however I have never been happier or felt as free as I do now. I needed supportive/affirming friends and an affirming therapist to help me get to the other side of my loss and confusion and now I have the chance to walk alongside others. I have worked in the mental health field for over 15 years and have seen the healing power of faith and therapy.  I became a therapist so I could join others in the difficult stories and experiences in their lives and finding clarity and freedom in those places.  I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma and crisis intervention. I am also Level 2 trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), as well as EMDR. I am so truly blessed to be able to help people sort through what they believe in, how they see God, how they see themselves, and how God sees them.   So let's do this together! Molly's Previous Appearance on GAY with GOD! Connect with Molly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queerlesbiantherapist/   Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lesbiantherapist   Website: https://www.thechristiancloset.com/therapists/2022/2/2/molly-downs-stoller

What happens when "Not Tonight" slowly becomes "Not This Century"? In Episode 227, Dr. Sonia introduced her perspective on why saying "not tonight" can actually protect intimacy by honoring honesty, consent, and authenticity. In this follow-up conversation, she sits down with marriage and family therapist Dr. Kimmery Newsom to explore what happens when "not tonight" becomes a pattern—and how couples can begin finding their way back to connection. Together, they discuss why intimacy often struggles when trust, communication, and emotional safety have been damaged, and why sexual disconnection is often a symptom of something deeper. Because intimacy isn't built through obligation. It thrives through trust. Communication. Vulnerability. Connection. And repair.

You don't decide to beat your heart, take your next breath, or digest your lunch. Something else runs all of that, every second, without checking in with you. That's your autonomic nervous system. This episode breaks down what Polyvagal Theory is in plain language and how it questions the old "sympathetic vs. parasympathetic" idea.

After seven years and nearly 300 episodes, I'm trying something I don't think anyone else is doing: giving you all of my Polyvagal Theory knowledge, directly. And free.Season 2 of the Stuck Not Broken podcast is different from the regular show. It's the full audiobook of my first book, Stuck Not Broken: Book 1 - Trauma & the Polyvagal Paradigm, read chapter by chapter, right here in the feed. No book to buy. No course. Just the whole thing.If you've ever wanted to actually understand your nervous system, what it's doing and why, this is the place to start. By the end of the audiobook, you'll have written a new, simple self-narrative and be ready for the next phase of your unstucking journey. No quick fixes. No hacks. No gimmicks.

What if the stories you tell yourself about your worth, your past, and how you got here aren't the whole truth, and you're still the one holding the pen?This is Episode 1 of the Stuck Not Broken audiobook: Book 1 - Trauma & the Polyvagal Paradigm. We start by questioning the stories you have about yourself and open the possibility of a new one.

"That's bulls***." That was my honest first reaction, back in 2018, to the work I now build my entire career around.In this episode of the Stuck Not Broken audiobook, I invite you to challenge your paradigm:How I came to Polyvagal Theory, and nearly dismissed itWhat a paradigm is, and why you need a new one before the science can landThe urge most of us feel to skip ahead to the fix, and why there isn't one to skip to

Have you ever felt like trading your so-called perfect life for a more authentic one? That's exactly what Jane Garnett did. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly 20 years in practice and the author of the memoir, This Time with Feeling (May 2026). Her work focuses on helping people get unstuck, particularly during life transitions where things look “right” on the outside but don't feel aligned internally.In this episode:That moment when you realize you need to let go of the "perfect life" to have an authentic lifeWhy so many people feel stuck, even when they've done everything “right”How to tell the difference between a phase of discomfort and a life that truly needs to changeOur “inherited scripts” and how they shape the lives and relationships we end up inConnect with JaneWebsite: https://jane-garnett.comBook landing page: https://thistimewithfeeling.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebananajane/YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@thebananajane►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio or Spotify https://tinyurl.com/lfdradio Follow me on Social Media:►Youtube https://tinyurl.com/lfdyoutube ►Website → https://lastfirstdate.com/ ► Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lastfirstdate1► TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@lastfirstdate1►Free Facebook group, Your Last First Date https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate Work with me:►Private coaching: If you're feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with me https://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Group coaching: Join my low-cost/high-value coaching group, the Woman of Value Club https://lastfirstdate.com/the-woman-of-value-club/ Get my books:►Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook  and Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9  and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C