Podcasts about family therapists

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...

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! ⚡️

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.

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.

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...

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.

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:   

Today on The Marilyn Denis Show, Family Therapist and Friend of the Show, Joe Rich, joins us to talk about what to do when you retire. Plus, Geriatrician and Friend of the Show, Dr. Samir Sinha, gives us tips on how to live a long life, and Ruby stops by for one last Ruby's World.

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

In this episode, Julie and David interview Brad Weaber and Mitchell Plave, a couple who both came out later in life after years of marriage. Brad and Mitchell share their journeys of self-discovery, navigating divorce, co-parenting, and building an authentic life together. They discuss how they use business principles like goal-setting and performance reviews in their relationship, managing different parenting styles, upcoming grandparenthood, and planning for the next chapter of their lives. A candid and inspiring conversation about finding true authenticity and building a thriving partnership.Hosts: Julie Bulitt (Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Family Therapist) and David Bulitt (Divorce & Family Attorney)Guests: Brad Weaber and Mitchell PlaveWebsite: thebulitts.comSocial: @TheBulitts (all platforms)YouTube: Conversations for Couples

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

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/

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

What is acceptance is the requirement for growht? What would life look like if you just stopped trying to fix yourself? That's the question at the heart of this conversation with returning guest Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist who has spent nearly 20 years working with people around eating, body image, and the experience of living in a body.We dig into why self-esteem is a shaky foundation in midlife, when opinions of ourselves rise and fall with every hormonal shift and identity change. Alli's working definition of self-acceptance cuts deeper: choosing to stay with yourself even when shame, judgment, ego, or fear try to pull you away. It's knowing yourself, plus self-compassion, plus the willingness to face reality.The biggest misunderstanding we tackle: acceptance is not resignation. Resignation says "it is what it is, there's nothing I can do." Acceptance says "it is what it is. What's next?" One keeps you stuck. The other creates the conditions for growth.We also do a live, unscripted experiment using my own belly and body image history, which turned into one of the most unexpectedly moving moments I've had on this podcast. Alli also shares news about her new book, My Child Has an Eating Disorder: An Essential Guide for Parents of Kids, Teens, and Adults (Bloomsbury Academic, 2026).Connect with Alli: Website: allispottsdelazzer.com Instagram: @allispottsdelazzerRelated episodes:#57 - Story Session: What this therapist wants you to know about making midlife meaningFULL with Alli Spotts-De Lazzer#141 - Trusting Your Body: Finding Peace Through Grief with Nina Manolson#92 - From Body Grief to Body Acceptance: The Way Forward with Amanda Mittman, RD #109 - The Body Acceptance Mistake That's Keeping You Stuck in the Suck What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!

Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit conversations regarding sex and physical intimacy. It is not suitable for little ears. Please use headphones or save this episode for later if you have children nearby.In this episode of the Married and Connected podcast, host Kameran sits down with Keri Green, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and certified sex therapist, for a highly practical and direct conversation about the realities of physical and emotional connection in marriage.Drawing from their professional expertise and personal experiences navigating divorce and dating, Kameran and Keri tackle the tough, often unspoken challenges couples face. From the impact of "sex sabbaticals" to managing mismatched libidos and performance anxiety, this episode provides actionable, evidence-based tools to help you and your partner build safety, trust, and genuine pleasure in your relationship.Key TakeawaysStaying for the Kids: A candid look at why waiting for the kids to grow up before addressing a fractured marriage often backfires, and why modeling a healthy relationship is paramount.The Danger of "Sex Sabbaticals": Why withholding intimacy as a punishment ultimately hurts both partners and turns spouses into mere roommates.Mismatched Sex Drives: Practical steps for bridging the gap when partners have drastically different desires for the frequency or type of sex, starting with redefining what "sex" actually means.Transitioning from Manager to Lover: How to drop the mental load of household chores and transition into an intimate headspace, including why foreplay actually starts the moment you wake up.Performance Anxiety: Understanding that both men and women experience physical and mental pressure in the bedroom, and how building body confidence and emotional safety counters it.Introducing Novelty: Why spicing up a long-term monogamous relationship doesn't require extreme measures—small, consistent changes in environment or routine make a massive difference.Notable Quotes"Foreplay begins the minute we wake up. Foreplay is anything we do throughout the day to show our partner we love them, we appreciate them, we're attracted to them." — Keri Green"Comfort first, pleasure second. We cannot find pleasure to the point where we want to, where we deserve to in a sexual experience unless we're comfortable." — Keri Green"It takes two people to start a relationship. It only takes one to end it." — Keri Green"The best sex that you can possibly have is with someone where you have so much trust and emotional intimacy and knowing, and not just honesty, but transparency." — KameranConnect with Keri GreenKeri Green is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Sex Therapist practicing in California and Colorado. She helps individuals and couples navigate relational and sexual challenges to build the sex lives they actually want.Website: Keri Green, LMFT, CST | Online TherapyWork with KameranLooking for practical, direct support for your marriage? Kameran provides relationship and marriage coaching focused on evidence-based tools and individual responsibility. Please note: Kameran offers relationship coaching rather than traditional therapy, and services are not eligible for insurance reimbursement.WebsiteVerafy your relationship Join the SKOOL CommunitySupport the show

Kim Haar discusses five of the most common issues she encounters as clients visit her office for counseling.  Note:  Kim is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  Guest information:  www.thereshopehere.com  Our website:  www.oasisnetwork.org

Send us Fan MailIn this mini-series episode, I revisit number six in the top ten most listened-to episodes: my conversation with Laney Rosenzweig, the developer of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) — an evidence-based, eye movement therapy that can resolve the symptoms of PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, and more, often in just one to three sessions.Laney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over three decades of experience and the founder of the Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery, which has trained over 8,000 clinicians worldwide. In this conversation, we explore how ART works, why it is different from EMDR, and why the results can sound too good to be true — until you understand the science behind them.If you have been carrying grief or trauma and feel stuck, this episode offers a genuinely different perspective on what healing can look like.Listen to the original episode: Episode 45 — Laney Rosenzweig | How Trauma Can Be Resolved in Just One Session With ART, and you can find all of Laney's information, including the links to her website, on the same link.If this podcast is helping you, please consider leaving a 5-star review — it helps more people find this content when they need it most.Chapters:00:00 Welcome00:49 Today's episode01:27 Welcome to the Mini Series02:50 Top 10 - Number 603:10 About Laney Rosenzweig03:22 ART - Accelerated Resolution Therapy04:47 Trauma resolved in just one session?!05:15 What is ART?06:18 What resonated with me07:18 Why it resonated with listenersSupport the show

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 opening episode, we explore how emotions are physiological responses in the body, while feelings are the mental interpretations we attach to those experiences. That distinction may sound simple, but it has profound implications for healing, anxiety, relationships, and self-awareness. 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 lays the foundation for the entire series and 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/

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 

Joining us will be Dr. Irene Yaymadjian, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, for an important discussion about mental health, postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, and the challenges many individuals and families face but often struggle to talk about.In light of the recent North Hills family murder-suicide tragedy, we believe it's important to have a thoughtful and educational conversation about mental health, warning signs, available resources, and how families can better support loved ones who may be struggling.Topics include:✔️ Mental health awareness✔️ Postpartum depression✔️ Postpartum psychosis✔️ Warning signs families should know✔️ When and how to seek professional help✔️ Reducing stigma around mental health✔️ Questions from our live audienceThis conversation is intended to inform, educate, and encourage open dialogue about issues that affect countless families.Joining us will be Dr. Irene Yaymadjian, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, for an important discussion about mental health, postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, and the challenges many individuals and families face but often struggle to talk about.In light of the recent North Hills family murder-suicide tragedy, we believe it's important to have a thoughtful and educational conversation about mental health, warning signs, available resources, and how families can better support loved ones who may be struggling.Topics include:✔️ Mental health awareness✔️ Postpartum depression✔️ Postpartum psychosis✔️ Warning signs families should know✔️ When and how to seek professional help✔️ Reducing stigma around mental health✔️ Questions from our live audienceThis conversation is intended to inform, educate, and encourage open dialogue about issues that affect countless families.Join the conversation and share this stream with someone who may benefit from it.General Sponsors:Megeredchian Law

Work exchange is one of those ideas that sounds great in theory but feels impossible once you add kids, a therapy caseload, and two suitcases into the equation. Shannel Busuioc figured out how to make it work anyway.In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Shannel, a Marriage and Family Therapist who left San Francisco in 2023 with her husband and two young kids to build a remote life abroad. She has spent the past three years moving her family through farms in Oregon, coastal towns in Mexico, forest schools in Portugal, and now the mountains of San Miguel de Allende. Work exchange has been one of the tools that made it sustainable, and she breaks down exactly how she approached it with a family in tow.In This Episode, We Explore…How Shannel and her husband planned their first year of family travel.What work exchange actually looks like with young kids.How Workaway works, what the membership costs, and the range of exchanges available around the world.How Shannel sets up a private practice workspace in each new location.Why she sees travel as a therapeutic tool, and the "family internship" philosophy behind how they choose destinations.Connect with Shannel Busuioc:https://www.therapywithshannel.comhttps://www.travelthroughtrauma.orghttps://www.gounpacked.substack.comAre you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected! ➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/Connect with me:www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kymwww.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/www.thetravelingtherapist.comThe Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapistsAlma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians www.helloalma.com/kym

Are the same patterns keeping you stuck? Today's guest is Vienna Pharaon, the best-selling author of The Origins of You and one of the most sought-after Marriage and Family Therapists with nearly twenty years of experience. Our conversation pulls back the curtain on Vienna's book about the 5 origin wounds, what they are, how they manifest during childhood, and the sneaky ways they show up in life, business, and relationships. Vienna walks us through inner healing practices to break old patterns and heal activated wounds at the root. By the end of this episode, you'll have the tools you need to not just expand your healing capacity, but transform your relationships.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Say hello to best-selling author and marriage + family therapy, Vienna Pharaon! 04:20 What are origin wounds + how do they impact the way we show up in life? 09:20 Why we need to address the root of the wound if we want true freedom.  13:15 How the worthiness wound forms during childhood. 21:55 The biggest sign a wound is being reactivated in you. 27:15 What are the symptoms of a belonging wound? 33:10 How to turn a source of pain into a gift. 37:00 What is the prioritization wound? 43:15 How to process + heal childhood wounds as an adult. 49:10 Where do trust and safety wounds come from? 53:40 The benefits of slowing down for high achievers. 58:45 What does deep inner healing actually require from us? 1:05:00 The role of origin wound healing in parenthood. 1:11:20 Celebrating Vienna's Powerhouse moment sharing emotional depth with her 5-year-old son.   RESOURCES + LINKS Learn more about Vienna HERE! Work with Vienna HERE!   Tickets for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event are now LIVE HERE!   FOLLOW Vienna: @mindfulmft Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

What does it mean to be a "gentle rebel" — and how does creativity fit in? In this episode, I talk with Andy Mort of The Haven community about rebellion as openness rather than aggression, why highly sensitive people often need space and safety to access their creative voice, and how creativity is less about the finished product and more about the ongoing process of becoming yourself. We get into the difference between self-soothing and self-expression, the role of constraints in creative work, why unsolicited criticism rarely helps, and how to take a small, honest first step toward reconnecting with what moves you. If you've ever felt like the "should" of creativity has crowded out the joy of it, this one's for you.

What if the most controlling relationship you've ever heard of isn't happening in a compound somewhere, but behind closed doors in an ordinary home? In this episode, Renee sits down with Rachel Bernstein, one of the country's leading cult interventionists and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience. Together they unpack one of the most eye-opening parallels in psychology: the stunning overlap between cult tactics and covert narcissistic relationships. If you've ever felt like you needed permission to exist in your own relationship — this episode will explain why. In this conversation, you'll discover: - Why a marriage or partnership can function as a "cult of two" - How covert narcissists use the same mind control techniques as cult leaders - Why intermittent gratification is just as addictive as gambling — and keeps you trapped - Why leaving feels like abandonment — and why that feeling is by design - How to start trusting your own inner voice again after years of gaslighting Rachel has worked with the Department of Justice, appeared in the Starz documentary Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult and Netflix series Unwell and How to Become a Cult Leader, and has likely spoken with more cult survivors than anyone in the history of her field. This is one of those conversations that makes everything suddenly make sense. Find Rachel at RachelBernsteinTherapy.com and on her podcast, IndoctriNation. Ready to take the next step in your healing? Visit www.covertnarcissism.com THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY RENEE SWANSON, COVERT NARCISSISM PODCAST, AND CNG LIFE COACHING, AS WELL AS ANY GUEST CONTRIBUTORS INCLUDING RACHEL BERNSTEIN LMFT, IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE USED FOR DIAGNOSIS PURPOSES AND NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL CARE. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE. THIS MATERIAL DISCUSSES NARCISSISM AND CULTIC CONTROL IN GENERAL. RENEE SHARES STORIES FROM HER PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AS WELL AS FROM THOSE SHE HAS TALKED WITH FOR SEVERAL YEARS. HER MATERIAL DOES NOT CLAIM THAT ANY SPECIFIC PERSON HAS NARCISSISM AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO REFER TO ANY SPECIFIC PERSON AS HAVING NARCISSISM. PERMISSION IS NOT GRANTED TO LINK TO OR REPOST THIS MATERIAL TO SUPPORT AN ALLEGATION OR SUPPORT A CLAIM THAT ANY SPECIFIC PERSON IS A NARCISSIST. THAT WOULD BE AN UNAUTHORIZED MISUSE OF THE MATERIAL AND INFORMATION PROVIDED. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ask David: Help! Relentless Anger! Nothing Works! Is Freedom of Speech a "Need?" Hosts: Kevin Cornelius, LMFT Dr. David Burns Guest: Dr. Rhonda Barovsky Today I am thrilled to be working with our new host for the Feeling Good Podcast, Mr. Kevin Cornelius, a dear friend and brilliant therapist who works as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at the Feeling Good Institute in Mt. View, California. Today, Keven starts a multi-podcast trial as our new host to find out how he likes the new position, and how you, are audience feel. It will be hard for anyone to fill Rhonda's shoes, of course, but Kevin brings his own combination of warmth, charm, and brilliance to the show. I hope you like the new show! Let us know what you think! Today, we address three questions: Question #1: How do you deal with a "relentlessly angry" patient who does not respond to the five secrets of effective communication? Question #2: How can I deal with a patient who may have been triggered by my phone call when I had to change l a scheduled session? Question #3: Zach asks if freedom of speech is a "want" or a "need." Hi David and Kevin: I have cleared my schedule so I can be there to support Kevin in his first podcast,. I have two questions for the Ask David podcast: 1.) How do you handle a "relentlessly angry" patient? By that I mean, one of your patient's is upset with you, you respond with a skillful 5-secrets response and yet they continue being angry with you, even screaming at you for 30 minutes. David's comment: The discussion of this excellent question got a little heated, as David pointed out that in his experience, when people say "I tried the Five Secrets and it didn't work," 100% of the time they did not actually do a skillful job with the Five Secrets. David asked for the familiar format: What is ONE thing the (angry) patient said, and what, EXACTLY, did you say next? Put this on a Relationship Journal and you will be able to spot your errors right away. David reports that this format does tend to anger people who don't want to have to examine their own role in a relationship problem. The idea that they may have botched the Five Secrets appears to be deeply disturbing, hence the heated discussion today. 2.) How do you handle what is happening "in the here and now" immediate moment, the here and now, with your patient? For example, I had to change an appointment with a patient, she became really angry, and then cancelled her next appointment. One of my colleagues suggested that my patient might have felt triggered when I cancelled the appointment. My colleague suggested I talk to her about what happened when I asked her to change the appointment because if she felt abandoned by me she might have the same experience with other people. How would I bring up what is happening in our relationship with my patient, that they may also experience in other relationships? I could probably think of a few more, Rhonda 3) Dear Dr. Burns, Hello. I hope this message finds you well. I'm writing to ask you a question that has been on my mind. You have mentioned before that freedom of speech is an important part of your value system. I'm curious about how you would frame it psychologically: do you see freedom of speech more as a want, or as a need? Relatedly, for people living in non-democratic countries, do you think it is still possible to achieve a high level of happiness without freedom of speech? I would greatly appreciate your thoughts when you have the time. Thank you very much for your work and for sharing your perspectives. Warm regards, Zack David's Comment: This led to a lively discussion and a consensus on our panel today. We decided that freedom of speech is a great thing, and a strong want, but not a "need." David added: "I am certain that you can find happiness by focusing on the things most important to you, but no one can be happy all the time. We desperately WANT, but definitely do not NEED, freedom of speech. Of course, you can say, "we need it to have a fully functioning democracy," and that is true, but it true by definition. Kevin, Rhonda, and David thank you for listening today. Again, let us know what you think! Let Us Know What You Think of This Episode Please use this link to take a very brief survey and share your opinion with us about this episode Contact Information Kevin Cornelius, LMFT is a Level 5 Certified Master TEAM-CBT Therapist and Trainer and the Clinical Director of Feeling Good Institute--Silicon Valley. He specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and insomnia. You can reach Kevin at kevin@feelinggoodinstitute.com and visit his website at www.tools4change.me. Dr. Rhonda Barovsky is a Level 5 Certified TEAM-CBT Master Therapist and Trainer and specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Check out her website: www.feelinggreattherapycenter.com. You can reach Dr. Burns at david@feelinggood.com. Feeling down in these turbulent times? Take a ride on our Feeling Great app. Feeling Great feels wonderful! You owe it to yourself to feel GREAT! Give the Greatest Gifts of ALL--Love and Happiness!