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When your teen snaps, rolls their eyes, or talks back—do you feel like you're one comment away from losing it?If you're parenting solo, teen attitude can feel constant and personal—like you're failing or losing your relationship. This episode reframes what's actually happening in your teen's brain and in your single-parent family dynamic, so you can respond in a way that lowers conflict without letting the disrespect slide.Understand why teen rudeness is usually dysregulation, not a character flaw—and why common consequences can escalate things.Learn the single-parent intensity factor: why you get the worst of it (and what it means about safety and attachment).Use a 2-step, research-backed response that holds the boundary in the moment and repairs connection afterward.Press play to learn the calm, two-step script you can use the next time attitude hits—so you stay in control, keep your dignity, and protect the relationship.⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here

When Couples Feel Stuck: Breaking the Patterns That Keep You From Healing What do you do when you've tried everything—therapy, groups, individual work—and you still feel stuck? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Kevin Skinner and Maryanne Michaelis, LCSW, explore why couples get trapped in the same relational patterns and, more importantly, how those patterns can change. This episode speaks directly to couples who feel hopeless, exhausted, or unsure whether real progress is possible. You'll learn why feeling stuck is often a signal—not of failure—but of unexamined patterns, unspoken fears, missing structure, or hidden truths.

Alan Gordon is the author of the Way Out, he developed and tested Pain Reprocessing Therapy as an evidence based treatment for Chronic Pain Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership In this engaging conversation, Alan and I delve into the concept of neuroplastic pain, exploring how the brain can misinterpret safe signals from the body as dangerous, leading to chronic pain. One speaker shares their personal journey with chronic pain, highlighting the confusion and frustration that arises from conflicting medical opinions and the realization that many people with structural issues do not experience pain. We talk about pain as a real experience, regardless of its origin, and discuss the importance of understanding the brain's role in pain perception. The conversation also touches on the psychological aspects of pain, including how stress and anxiety can amplify pain sensations, and the significance of addressing these mental factors in pain management. Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell FREE Mental Health Resources: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/free-resources Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger Institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction. And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services. Copyright Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC

The Fear of Aging and Body Image isn't really about wrinkles, weight, or appearance. It's about something much deeper.In this episode, we explore how anxiety around aging and body image issues are often rooted in the fear of rejection and the need for approval. When we believe we're only acceptable if we look a certain way, we begin changing ourselves to feel safe — not authentic.

Breakups can feel emotionally destabilizing—especially in the immediate aftermath, when routines collapse and emotions swing unpredictably. In this episode, Ken Howard, LCSW, CST shares practical, therapist-informed coping strategies specifically for gay men navigating the first difficult weeks after a relationship ends. Learn how to calm the nervous system, manage emotional triggers, and begin stabilizing after loss so healing can gradually take hold.

The benefits of play therapy and animal-assisted therapy are both well established. Engaging in play and spending time with or learning to care for animals can be valuable interventions for children and adults alike. It makes sense, then, that combining these two approaches can be doubly magical. This is exactly what my guest today discovered—entirely by accident—twenty years ago. In the two decades since, Tara Moser has combined her love of animals with her work as a play therapist to help children struggling with a variety of issues. She joined me today to talk about how she stumbled into animal play therapy, how kids make great dog trainers, and the importance of play for all of us. Show notes and transcript at https://colleenpelar.com/157

What does it really mean to own your fertility? In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Jaime Knopman from CCRM Fertility of New York and author of Own Your Fertility, for a candid conversation about egg freezing, fertility preservation, and grief. Dr. Knopman shares what inspired her to write the book, who it's for, and why fertility preservation can be one of the first acts of agency in reproductive health. We unpack common misconceptions about egg freezing. The conversation also turns to a topic often left unspoken: fertility-related grief. Dr. Knopman reflects on how grief shows up when timelines shift and how patients can hold both hope and loss at the same time. This episode is for anyone navigating fertility decisions, questioning timing, or seeking clarity and compassion along the journey. Own Your Fertility is now available on Amazon! Guest: Dr. Jaime Knopman, Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Director of Fertility Preservation for CCRM Fertility of New York Hosts:  Dr. Janet Choi, Chief Medical Officer, Progyny Lissa Kline, LCSW, SVP, Provider and Member Services, Progyny --- For more information, visit Progyny's Education page. This show does not constitute medical advice. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @progynyinc, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more resources.   Music: YH1DOJKVSNXFR8GG (00:00) - Intro (01:58) - Why egg freezing and grief? (02:26) - Fertility preservation and egg freezing (05:06) - What is a good age to freeze eggs? (07:04) - If I freeze my eggs am I losing eggs? (08:55) - Egg freezing and birth control (09:30) - Breast cancer and fertility preservation (10:00) - Grief and family building (13:28) - The role of partners and community in family building (15:06) - Dr Knopman's Book! (16:12) - Fertility benefits create better outcomes (18:22) - Resilience (00:00) - Chapter 13 (00:00) - Chapter 14

In today's Ask Abundance, the newest iteration of my Ask Allison series, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Kim Wheeler-Poitevien, LCSW. We're talking about how to show up online in a way that actually feels like you — without oversharing, following trends you hate, or losing yourself in the process. Together, we unpack why so many therapists freeze when it comes to creating content, what ethical self-disclosure really looks like in a marketing context, and how to build a consistent online presence without turning into someone you don't recognize. We also walk through the concept of content buckets, how to share from a scar instead of a wound, and why social media isn't actually required for a full, thriving practice. If you've been putting off showing up online because it feels cringey or too personal, this conversation will help you find an approach that's grounded, authentic, and actually sustainable. A quick heads-up. The audio quality isn't what we normally aim for, and we appreciate your patience. The insights in this conversation felt too important to keep to ourselves. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Learn more about Kim Wheeler Poitevien, LCSW, & how to work with her here: https://abundancepracticebuilding.simplero.com/About. Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

What's the best path for serving Hashem in our generation? Does it have to be one or the other? Can it be a combination? Host: Rabbi Efrem Goldberg – Rov of Boca Raton Synagogue with Rabbi Daniel Glatstein – Rov of Kehilas Tiferes Mordechai Cedarhurst NY, Renowned lecturer and author – 8:26 with Rabbi Yaakov Danishefsky – Rov Avodas HaLev in Chicago – Mechaber Seforim, LCSW – 28:28 מראי מקומות   

What does it take to find calm and confidence during life's most challenging transitions? In this deeply insightful episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with MJ Murray Vachon, LCSW—licensed clinical social worker with nearly 40 years of experience and over 50,000 therapy sessions—to explore practical, story-driven strategies for navigating anxiety, parenting challenges, midlife transitions, and the emotional complexity of modern life.MJ is the creator of the Inner Challenge mental-wellness program, host of the podcast "Creating Midlife Calm" (named Maria Shriver's "Listen of the Week"), and author of "The Power & Pain of Nursing." She shares her deep clinical wisdom translated into actionable coping skills you can use immediately to reduce anxiety, build resilience, and create the calm, confident life you deserve—especially during midlife and major transitions.You can find more from MJ here:Outsmart Your SmartphoneRelated Podcast Episodes (Creating Midlife Calm):• Episode 121: Outsmarting Your Smartphone — The Science and Solutions to Decrease Anxiety & Increase Midlife Calmhttps://pod.fo/e/2ac72f• Episode 122: 3 Proven Coping Skills to Outsmart Your Smartphone, Decrease Anxiety, and Reclaim 2 Hours a Day for Midlife Calmhttps://pod.fo/e/2ac72eAdditional Relevant Episode (Anxiety & Stress):• Episode 204: Feeling Anxious and Stressed? Your Best Midlife Coping Skill Is Already Inside You (October 20, 2025)https://pod.fo/e/3406e7

You can be brilliant in every area of your life and still feel lost in love if you do not know which stage of relationships keeps tripping you up. Hilary breaks relationships into three defining stages and asks a direct question at each one: do you trust yourself here? From choosing the right partner, to staying grounded in the early months, to sustaining a healthy long-term bond, she challenges the idea that love problems come down to luck. If you cannot trust your judgment, your authenticity, or your ability to handle intimacy, the same patterns will follow you into every relationship. She walks through the most common blind spots women have at each stage: ignoring red flags, performing when you really like him, over-functioning or shutting down once things get serious. Most women were never taught the actual skills required to build lasting partnership, yet they assume desire alone is enough. The deeper invitation of this episode is honest self-assessment. Where are you unsteady? Where are you unskilled? And where are you hoping the right man will compensate for something you have not yet strengthened in yourself? Episode Highlights: How to know if your picker is broken The difference between standards and fear Why the early dating stage exposes your deepest insecurities The hidden skills required for long-term partnership How lack of self-trust fuels repeated relationship patterns Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Understanding Relationship Challenges 05:55 The Picking Stage: Trusting Your Choices 12:08 Navigating Early Relationship Stages 16:55 Building a Lasting Relationship: Skills and Confidence ✨ I'm Hilary Silver, LCSW, former psychotherapist turned master coach and founder of Ready for Love. I help high-achieving women show up in love as confidently as they do in their careers.

Aimee Takaya has been guiding transformative movement for over 13 years. First as an international yoga teacher and now as a Hanna Somatic Educator and Transformation Facilitator. She knows from personal experience the power of this modality to resolve chronic tension and pain and unlock your limitless human potential.Through her practice in Hanna Somatics she has overcome debilitating chronic pain/unresolved trauma that used to control her life. Now, she enjoys ease in leadership, entrepreneurship, healthier personal relationships and has better functional mobility than she did as a child!She helps heart-led leaders become actualized in their Somas so they too can enjoy the magical, expansive life they have always dreamed was possible. Connect with Aimee at one of her Somatic Bodywork based retreats, Learn about her Transformative 6 Month Somatic Education program or Listen to the Free Your Soma Podcast at www.freeyoursoma.comIG: @aimeetakayaFB: Aimee TakayaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Thank you to our Sponsors:Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.appArizona Trauma Institute at https://aztrauma.org/

In this episode, we break down why information alone will never create recovery — and how the real transformation happens through implementation and embodiment.If you find yourself constantly searching for answers, watching more videos, reading more books, and still feeling stuck in the anxiety loop, this message is for you.Because recovery isn't about collecting knowledge.It's about closing the gap between what you know and what you actually practice.If you're ready to stop gathering information and start creating real change, check the resources below.

Many gay men feel persistently on edge in today's prolonged climate of political and social uncertainty. In this episode, Ken Howard, LCSW, CST explores how chronic stress affects the nervous system—and what actually helps gay men stay grounded, clear, and emotionally steady when reassurance isn't enough.

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Does your tweener or teen seem to fall apart every March — more conflict, more screen time, more shutdown, more stress?If things feel heavier at home right now, you're not imagining it. March is a predictable stress spike for tweens, teens, and especially single-parent families. The school year is three-quarters done, motivation is low, social drama peaks, and everyone's emotional reserves are depleted.For many families, this shows up as increased screen battles, irritability, missing assignments, communication shutdown, and sometimes even substance use or mental health concerns.The good news? Once you understand the pattern, you can plan for it — and protect your teen's mental health instead of getting caught in constant blowups.Understand why March is the highest stress month for many teens and familiesLearn practical strategies to reduce conflict, screen battles, and emotional shutdownKnow the warning signs that mean it's time to seek additional mental health supportPress play now to learn how to lower the stress in your home this March and protect your teen's mental health before things escalate.⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here

What draws someone back to a relationship they know is hurting them — and what does it take to finally walk away?In this episode, Todd sits down with author and spiritual counselor Stephen Paul Edwards, whose memoir The Venus Fly Trap chronicles one of the most intense, chaotic, and revealing relationships of his life. Named by the woman at the center of it all, the title says everything — and nothing you're quite prepared for.Stephen shares openly about falling hard for a woman he recognized early on as dangerous, and staying anyway. What follows is a candid, often funny conversation about gaslighting, borderline personality disorder (BPD), childhood trauma, and the complicated reality that toxic relationships are rarely all bad.Todd and Stephen dig into why smart, self-aware people end up in relationships that slowly erode their sense of reality, what BPD actually looks like to live alongside, and why the partner on the receiving end often blames themselves.They also explore the current sexual revolution — shifting attitudes around monogamy, sexuality, and identity — and whether polyamory or monogamy can both be done well or badly depending on the people involved.At the heart of it all is the work Todd talks about with clients regularly: facing the parts of ourselves we've spent a lifetime hiding. Stephen's memoir forced him to stop running and look inward — the same work that often marks the difference between a relationship that survives and one that doesn't.If you've ever stayed past the point you should have, this one will feel familiar.Access a free copy of Stephen's bonus book, The Venus Flytrap: Madness and Mayhem here: https://bit.ly/3MvAtAaTo learn more about Stephen's book or access free resources, visit VFT23.com. If this episode brought something up in your own relationship, reach out to Todd at toddcreager.com. Check out my complete program "From Bickering & Escalating to Connecting & Loving" for more in-depth guidance: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/loving-connecting-masterclass 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-secrets 7 Ways to Divorce Proof Your Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/optin-DPYM ...

Tonya Lester, LCSW, is the author of Push Back: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself and a Brooklyn-based psychotherapist and writer known for her work with relationships and communication. Her essay “Couples Therapist, Heal Thyself” was published in the Modern Love column in The New York Times, and she has been writing the popular Staying Sane Inside Insanity blog for Psychology Today since 2020. She has been featured as an expert in The Guardian, Newsweek, Well+Good, HuffPo, Fatherly, and the Bumble site The Buzz.   Here she and Dawson cover:   Conflict aversion  Assertiveness Jealousy  Question: “Where do I have resentment and the other person would be surprised?” Value of a script Reciprocity, reliability, and communication  Should partners do therapy together or separately? We don't need to process absolutely everything, we can let some things go Core vulnerabilities: incompetence, unloveable, unworthy Noticing where you overreact A “dread list” of things  If your emotions are getting above a 5, take a break Speaking for your feelings not from your feelings Reframe conflict from what divides us to what brings us closer    For more information about Tonya and her work: https://www.tonyalester.com/   Find host Dr. Dawson Church at: http://dawsongift.com/   To purchase Dawson's latest book, Spiritual Intelligence:  https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/   #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #sq #relationships #communication   

Stay Connected Beyond the Podcast Subscribe to our Substack to get episode updates, event announcements, wellness tips, and personal thoughts from Marnie and Stephanie delivered straight to your inbox. If you love the show and want to support what we're building, consider a paid subscription for $30 annually. Your support helps fund podcast production and allows us to continue bringing you meaningful, high-quality conversations. https://theartoflivingwell.substack.com/ _______________________________________ Chronic pain, anxiety, migraines, and unexplained symptoms often leave people feeling stuck, dismissed, or broken. This episode offers a radically compassionate and science-backed perspective on why pain persists - and how true healing begins by understanding the mind-body connection. In this powerful episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast®, hosts Marnie Dachis Marmet and Stephanie May Potter sit down with psychotherapist, author, and chronic pain expert Nicole Sachs to explore the neuroscience of pain, nervous system dysregulation, and emotional repression. Nicole shares her personal story of healing from debilitating spinal pain and explains why pain is not imagined, emotional, or "all in your head" - but rather a protective response from the brain. Through deep storytelling, real-life examples, and practical tools, this conversation introduces listeners to Nicole's signature practice, JournalSpeak, and offers a hopeful, empowering roadmap for anyone living with chronic pain, anxiety, or persistent health struggles. _______________________________________ What You'll Learn in This Episode: ● Why chronic pain is a protective response from the nervous system ● The difference between acute pain and chronic pain ● Why structural findings on MRIs don't always explain ongoing pain ● How the brain chooses where pain shows up in the body ● What the "emotional reservoir" is and how it overflows ● Why pain often moves locations when the root cause isn't addressed ● How stress, trauma, and perfectionism affect the nervous system ● How journalSpeak is a powerful tool for expressing and processing emotions. ● How meditation supports nervous system regulation ● Why curiosity, compassion, and patience are essential for healing _______________________________________ Noteworthy Quotes from the Episode: ● "Pain is a protective function of the human body." - Nicole Sachs ● "The pain is not emotional - it's the result of your nervous system responding to emotion." - Nicole Sachs ● "Your nervous system is on point. It's doing exactly what it was designed to do." - Nicole Sachs ● "Life is not a choice between what hurts and what doesn't. It's a choice between what hurts and what hurts worse." - Nicole Sachs ● "You are allowed to get curious." - Nicole Sachs ● "You have so much more power over your health than you realize." - Nicole Sachs _______________________________________ Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: 00:00 - Introducing Nicole Sachs and her approach to mind-body healing 05:12 - Discovering Dr. John Sarno and mind-body medicine 08:57 - Emotional stress and physical symptoms explained 17:06 - Structural findings vs root causes of pain 24:59 - Why lack of pain doesn't equal emotional balance 31:20 - Injuries, genetics, and the symptom imperative 37:33 - First steps for people feeling stuck in pain 40:21 - Learning, surrender, and recovery mindset 46:58 - JournalSpeak explained 59:05 - Healing results and long-term freedom from pain 01:07:59 - How to work with Nicole and free resources 01:09:55 - What the art of living well means to Nicole _______________________________________ Our Favorite Wellness Support:

In this episode, Rani Morrison Williams, MS, MSW, LCSW, FACHE, CDE, Chief Diversity and Community Health Equity Officer at the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, shares how her team is addressing social determinants of health through community partnerships and innovative care models. She discusses leading equity-focused initiatives, preparing for Medicaid changes, and demonstrating ROI for non-revenue-generating services in a resource-constrained environment.

Does your teen's phone have more control in your house than you do?If every attempt to set limits turns into a meltdown… if you feel nervous even mentioning screen time… or if your teen seems constantly exhausted, moody, or anxious, you're not alone. Today's phones are designed to keep teens hooked — and their developing brains are especially vulnerable to the pull of constant notifications, social comparison, and late-night scrolling.The good news? You don't have to choose between endless power struggles and giving up entirely. There's a clear, calm way to step back into leadership — without yelling, shaming, or surprise phone grabs.Understand why heavy phone use is directly impacting your teen's sleep, mood, and mental healthLearn a step-by-step “Phone Reset” framework to regain control without damaging your relationshipDiscover practical safeguards and family routines that reduce screen battles and rebuild real connectionPress play now to learn how to protect your teen's mental health, restore calm in your home, and confidently take back leadership around devices.⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here

In the Season 4 Finale (Episode 7) of Hahnacity the Podcast, we're joined by Savannah Kamau and her mother, Tracy Adams—two generations of gymnasts whose shared journey through sport has shaped their identities, their relationship, and the way they now show up for others.Savannah began competitive gymnastics at just six years old, spending a decade navigating the beauty, intensity, and challenges of a sport that brought both pride and hardship. Now a retired gymnast and coach at The Rise Gym, she reflects on how injuries, setbacks, and moments of triumph shaped her resilience and deepened her passion for helping young athletes feel supported and understood. Tracy, a retired gymnast herself, shares the emotional experience of watching her daughter grow through sport—holding space for both the joy and the vulnerability that come with chasing big dreams.Together, they close out Season 4 with an honest conversation about family, identity, healing, and what gymnastics gave them—and what it asked of them. This finale is a reflection on legacy, growth, and the lasting bond between athlete and parent long after competition ends.Work with Joy Hahn Silva Millora: www.instagram.com/with_joy.hs/Work with Laura Hahn-Segundo Collins, LCSW: lcollinslcsw.com, @theathletepsychotherapistMusic by Pathfire: Nathan Collins and Sean TitoneIntro Edited by Ian LevensteinEpisodeEdited by Hahnacity

My guest for this and next week's podcast episodes is Robin Taylor, LCSW, who shares the painful beginnings of her story. Rejected by her father and merely tolerated by her mother, Robin grew up longing for love, attention, and acceptance. Without a clear sense of her worth, she moved from one unhealthy relationship to another, giving her heart to people who brought harm instead of care. Violence, cruelty, and unkindness left deep wounds, and true healing seemed out of reach. Everything began to change when Robin encountered Jesus. Even then, the journey toward understanding her value and learning healthy patterns took time. Through every step, God was quietly at work, bringing transformation, restoration, and redemption. Robin's story is a powerful reminder that our worth is not defined by how others treat us, but by the love God has for us.   Connect with Robin: https://Robin@timetobloom.online/ Standard "Our Time to Bloom" Membership: Sunday Morning "Princess with a Crooked Crown" Live broadcast via the app (8am EST, then available as a recording) Monday's Morning Cup of Grace Devotional Community membership and posts Premium "Our Time to Bloom" Membership Everything above God's Design: Domestic Violence Recovery Class 4 pre-recorded video lessons Workbook 30 day follow up journal 4 live Q and A sessions a month ( available recorded if missed) Messaging The "standard" membership is $10.95 per month The Premium membership that includes the recovery course is $79 I am giving away 5 of these for your listeners with the code: BRFREE The link for the free code is https://withme.so/mytimetobloom?promo_code=BRFREE The link for the app itself is: https://withme.so/mytimetobloom   Scripture Mentioned: 2 Timothy 3:6   To inquire about counseling, email Louise at Louise@louisesedgwick.com.

In this powerful recovery interview, Kyle shares his journey from debilitating OCD, intrusive thoughts, panic, and feeling “broken” — to discovering inner freedom, emotional regulation, and peace.If you've ever felt trapped in the OCD loop, overwhelmed by anxiety, or consumed by intrusive thoughts, this conversation will resonate deeply.

Today's episode focuses on the impacts of ADHD and eating disorders on perinatal mental health. We aim to explore this topic and educate listeners on how these conditions intersect and overlap during life's transitional periods.  Laudan Kermani Gish is a licensed psychotherapist in California, Texas, and Connecticut who also offers coaching to clients worldwide. She specializes in women's health, particularly eating disorders, ADHD, perinatal mental health, and life transitions; she welcomes clients of all genders. She blends trauma-informed and evidence-based modalities to help clients cultivate resilience, strengthen self-worth, and create lives that feel authentic and nourishing. Laudan provides services in both English and Farsi.  Show Highlights: ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that has wide-ranging impacts.  Understanding eating disorders in a general sense Examples of eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) The difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder An increase in ADHD symptoms and eating disorders during the postpartum Simply naming what's happening makes it easier to seek help. The benefit of the ADHD self-reporting assessment and the eating attitudes test The neuroscience of ADHD, anxiety, and depression Compassion is vital for avoiding self-judgment.  Laudan's advice for family members is to use “the sandwich approach” and come from a place of curiosity, not judgment. Laudan's key takeaways from today's conversation Resources:  Connect with Laudan Gish: Website, Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale, and Eating Attitudes Test Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visitcdph.ca.gov. Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773.  There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services. You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms. Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/for information on the grief course.  Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!  If you are a California resident seeking a therapist in perinatal mental health, please email me about openings for private pay clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Eli Weinstein, LCSW about navigating marriage during the parenting years. We kick off the episode by discussing Eli's upcoming book From I Do to We Do: Navigating Marriage Through Parenting Years. We dive into the psychology behind partnership and how kids change the dynamic of a romantic partnership. Eli discusses some of the main stressors couples face when it comes to maintaining their partnership while parenting and some ways partners can improve communication in the face of parenting stress. Beyond communication, Eli shares ways partners can enhance their connection with one another while parenting and how couples find love and laughter through the chaos of parenting.Connect with Eli:Website: www.eliweinsteinlcsw.comInstagram: @eliweinstein_lcswBook: From I Do to We DoConnect with Me:Follow me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@psych.talk.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Threads ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ways to Work With Me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mind Over Matter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Be a guest on my podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anti-Racism Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro/Outro Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Life of Riley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Kevin MacLeod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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ADHD, autism, and eating disorders through the lens of inertia. What if feeling stuck is not laziness, resistance, or lack of motivation? In this conversation, Dr. Marianne Miller speaks with ADHD and neurodivergent-affirming therapist Stacie Fanelli, LCSW, @edadhd_therapist, about how autistic inertia, ADHD hyperfocus, and executive functioning differences shape restriction, bingeing, and symptom cycling. They explore why recovery approaches built on willpower and choice can deepen shame for neurodivergent people and how capacity-aware care offers a different path. Inertia outside of the ED can be a trigger for EDs existentially because of the sense of “stuckness” it creates; then, the ED swoops in and offers a sense of control.  This episode reframes stuckness as a nervous system experience rather than a character flaw and introduces compassionate, liberation-centered recovery grounded in harm reduction, radical acceptance, and real support for neurodivergent healing. Contact Stacie https://www.autonomousmindstherapy.com Related Episodes Recovering Again: Navigating Eating Disorders After a Late Neurodivergent Diagnosis (Part 1) With Stacie Fanelli, LCSW @edadhd_therapist on Apple and Spotify. Recovering Again: Navigating Eating Disorders After a Late Neurodivergent Diagnosis (Part 2) With Stacie Fanelli, LCSW @edadhd_therapist on Apple and Spotify. Minding the Gap: The Intersection Between AuDHD & Eating Disorders With Stacie Fanelli, LCSW on Apple and Spotify.  

In today's Ask Abundance, the newest iteration of my Ask Allison series, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Kim Wheeler-Poitevien, LCSW. We're talking about whether it's ethical to market your therapy practice when the world feels like it's constantly on fire. Together, we unpack why this tension is so common, what marketing actually means in moments of collective crisis, and how to show up for potential clients without feeling tone-deaf or exploitative. We also walk through different ways to think about visibility, how to stay aligned with your values, and why letting people know you're available is an essential act of service. If you're holding back on marketing because it feels selfish or wrong, this conversation will help you move forward without guilt or second-guessing. A quick heads-up. The audio quality isn't what we normally aim for, and we appreciate your patience. The insights in this conversation felt too important to keep to ourselves. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Learn more about Kim Wheeler Poitevien, LCSW, & how to work with her here: https://abundancepracticebuilding.simplero.com/About. Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Kelsey Blahnik, LCSW-S is a licensed clinical social worker and qualified supervisor serving Texas and Florida, specializing in trauma, OCD, anxiety, and caregiver burnout. She offers online therapy and supervision through her practice, The And Way™ Therapy, where she uses EMDR, IFS, ERP, and ACT alongside a holistic focus on nervous system regulation and wellbeing. Kelsey is also the author of The And Way: Assertive Peacemaking in a Divided World and mentors clinicians to build values-aligned practices grounded in clarity and compassion. In This EpisodeKelsey's websiteKelsey's book: The And Way: Assertive Peacemaking in a Divided WorldKelsey on IGBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Thank you to our Sponsors:Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.appArizona Trauma Institute at https://aztrauma.org/

After 14 years as a licensed therapist, Hilary walked away from her practice because she stopped believing in the long-term model. Therapy, she argues, is powerful when you are in a true crisis or dealing with real mental illness. It can pull you out of the hole. But once you are stable, why are so many smart, capable women still sitting on the couch week after week talking about the same problems? At some point you have to face the fact that therapy isn't moving you forward. This conversation challenges the culture of endless processing, over-identifying with labels, and outsourcing your clarity to a paid professional. Insight feels good. Validation feels even better. But are you being challenged? Are you building skills? Is there a clear endpoint? Hilary makes the case that awareness without action keeps you looping in the same patterns, and that real evolution requires structure, accountability, and someone strong enough to tell you the truth. The question she leaves you with is simple and a little uncomfortable: are you actually moving forward, or are you just really good at talking about why you are stuck? Episode Highlights: When therapy is absolutely the right tool and when it is not How long-term therapy is actually a problem Why insight alone rarely creates real change The cultural obsession with labels and attachment styles What to look for if you want growth instead of endless processing Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Why I Walked Away From Therapy 03:02 When Therapy Actually Works 06:12 How Therapy Creates Dependence Instead of Self-Trust 11:53 Why Insight Alone Does Not Create Change 15:10 The Problem With Endless Therapy and No Clear Endpoint 17:53 Coaching vs Therapy for Real Personal Growth ✨ I'm Hilary Silver, LCSW, former psychotherapist turned master coach and founder of Ready for Love. I help high-achieving women show up in love as confidently as they do in their careers.

Why does eating still feel impossible for neurodivergent people with long-term eating disorders, even after insight, treatment, and real effort? In this episode, Dr. Marianne Miller explores the hidden sensory, executive functioning, and nervous system friction that causes eating to keep breaking down in daily life. This conversation moves beyond motivation, fear foods, and traditional recovery advice to name the invisible moments when hunger arrives too late, meals require overwhelming cognitive energy, sensory overload interrupts eating, masking replaces body awareness, or a nervous system crash follows nourishment. You'll learn why neurodivergent eating disorder recovery often stalls inside standard treatment models, how chronic eating disorders can reflect adaptation rather than failure, and what actually supports sustainable nourishment for people living with ARFID, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and long-term restrictive or chaotic eating patterns. This episode offers a neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed, and weight-inclusive framework for understanding why eating still feels so hard—and how recovery can begin by reducing friction instead of increasing pressure. If you're searching for realistic eating disorder recovery, support for ARFID in adults, or compassionate care that centers sensory needs and autonomy, this conversation is for you. You can also check out my self-paced, virtual ARFID course or other resources on my website, drmariannemiller.com. Related Episodes Unmasking, Embodiment, & Trust: A Neurodivergent Approach to Eating Disorder Recovery With Dr. Emma Offord @divergentlives via Apple & Spotify. Unmasking in Eating Disorder Recovery: What Neurodivergent People Need to Know About Safety & Healing via Apple & Spotify. Autism & Anorexia: When Masking Looks Like Restriction, & Recovery Feels Unsafe via Apple & Spotify. Recovering Again: Navigating Eating Disorders After a Late Neurodivergent Diagnosis (Part 1) With Stacie Fanelli, LCSW @edadhd_therapist via Apple & Spotify.

In this episode of The Restored Minds Show, Matt explains why people get stuck in the OCD and anxiety loop, why fear keeps self-perpetuating, and why trying to fix the “theme” never truly works.If you've been asking yourself, “Why am I stuck in this loop?” — the answer may not be what you think. Fear isn't something outside of you that needs to be controlled. It's an internal state that must be confronted and released from within.Rather than chasing thoughts, analyzing themes, or trying to eliminate symptoms, this episode explores how projection keeps the loop alive — and how turning inward is the real path to breaking it.

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Is your teen brushing you off, rolling their eyes, or acting like your words don't matter anymore? What if the way you speak to them is the secret to reconnecting?As tweens and teens pull away, many parents stop using loving, affirming language—thinking it's no longer welcome or effective. But in this deeply personal episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, shares why the opposite is true. Backed by personal stories and powerful research, you'll hear how simple words can shape trust, identity, and emotional safety in the teen years.Discover why loving words matter neurologically and emotionally—especially in adolescence.Learn specific, connection-building phrases that truly land with tweens and teens.Hear how to start (even if it feels awkward or unfamiliar) in a way that feels authentic to your parenting style and family history.Listen now to learn how small shifts in the way you speak to your teen can lead to deeper connection, trust, and emotional safety—starting today.⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here

Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter explore one of the most challenging questions faced by people in relationships with partners who demonstrate high conflict behaviors: Is it possible to develop a genuinely mutual and healthy relationship through proper communication techniques and boundary setting, or is managed stability the best achievable outcome?Understanding Relationship Dynamics with High Conflict PartnersThe episode examines the reality that while using specialized communication techniques can help reduce conflict and create more stability, these relationships often remain fundamentally one-sided. The hosts address the emotional toll of being the only partner actively working on relationship improvement and discuss realistic expectations for long-term outcomes.Research indicates that people who exhibit cluster B personality traits commonly demonstrate patterns of domineeringness, vindictiveness, and intrusiveness in relationships. Understanding these patterns helps inform decisions about relationship investment and maintenance.Questions Answered in This EpisodeCan proper communication techniques lead to a truly mutual relationship?What role does counseling play in improving high conflict relationships?How do you approach suggesting counseling to a resistant partner?What are realistic expectations for relationship improvement?When should someone consider leaving versus staying in the relationship?Key TakeawaysSuccess often looks like better containment rather than achieving full mutualityIndividual or couples counseling can help, but finding the right approach is crucialSetting clear limits while maintaining safety is essentialBuilding external support systems helps maintain stabilityPersonal decisions about staying or leaving should be based on realistic expectationsThe episode provides valuable insights for anyone wrestling with difficult relationship decisions, offering both practical tools and a framework for evaluating relationship potential without promising unrealistic outcomes.Additional ResourcesNew Resource for Those Considering Divorce/Separation/Relationship Termination Should I Stay Stay Married or Get Divorced? 1:1 Coaching through an online courseGive your marriage a chance to survive and succeed.Expert PublicationsStop Walking on Eggshells for Partners by Randi Kreger and Bill Eddy, LCSW, JDDating Radar: Why Your Brain Says Yes to "The One" Who Will Make Your Life Hell By Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq., and Megan Hunter, MBASLIC Solutions for Conflict: Setting Limits & Imposing Consequences in 2 1/2 Steps by Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. and Ekaterina Ricci, MDR, MLSPersonal DevelopmentNew Ways for Couples Online Course + Coaching (give your relationship a chance to survive)TrainingContact us for training for your organizationConnect With UsVisit High Conflict Institute: highconflictinstitute.comSubmit questions for Bill and MeganBrowse our complete collection of books and resources in our online store—available in print and e-book formatsFind these show notes and all past episode notes on our websiteWatch this episode on YouTube!Important NoticeOur discussions focus on behavioral patterns rather than diagnoses. For specific legal or therapeutic guidance, please consult qualified professionals in your area. (00:00) - Welcome to It's All Your Fault (00:42) - Healthy Relationships? (04:54) - Two-Way Relationship Potential (08:29) - Counseling (10:30) - Couples Therapy (14:17) - Trying Harder? (15:55) - Personality Disorders (17:28) - Domineeringness, Vindictiveness, Intrusiveness (19:19) - Staying for Stability (25:34) - SLIC Solutions (32:02) - Back to Original Question (35:10) - Wrap Up

Lia shares her journey with invisible grief and family loss as a Millennial. She and Dr. Thema explore ways of coping and healing with collective losses during difficult times and how to reclaim your wellbeing. Lia Mancao, LCSW, is a licensed therapist, writer, and founder of Alyssa Marie Wellness in Los Angeles. Born in the Philippines and raised in an immigrant household, Lia draws from her cultural roots and lived experience to support adults through grief, identity shifts, relationships, and major life transitions. With over 15 years in the field, she centers self-trust, inner child healing, and emotional honesty in her work. She writes about relationships, self-worth, and the realities of being human, with work featured in outlets like The Knot, PopSugar, MindBodyGreen, and Wondermind. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share. Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast info@nextdaypodcast.com

Experience behavior change breakthroughs, neural shifts, lasting results—discover a counterintuitive method to finally break old habits and ignite new ones. In this episode, guest psychotherapist Allison Maida reveals how rewiring your brain can create real, lasting change in health, relationships, and more. If you've struggled to stick with resolutions or wondered why change feels so hard, you won't want to miss this transformative conversation! LET'S TALK THE WALK! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Walking to Wellness Together Facebook GROUP Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Threads Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com   RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) Allyson Maida, Ed.D., LCSW 180: A Counterintuitive Method for Long-Lasting Personal and Professional Change Subscribe to Allyson's blog Whole Life Workshop with Coach Carolyn Get on the waitlist for our next virtual workshop by emailing wellnesswhilewalkng@gmail.com   HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKING How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS Device 1.   Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts). 2.   Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose "search" 3.   Search for "Wellness While Walking" 4.   Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5.   Scroll all the way down to "Ratings and Reviews" section 6.   Click on "Write a Review" (if you don't see that option, click on "See All" first) 7.   Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review! 8.   Thank you! I so appreciate this!   How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer  1.   Visit Wellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in your web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here)  https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/ 2.   Click on "Listen on Apple Podcasts" or "Open the App" 3.   This will open Apple Podcasts and put in search bar at top left "Wellness While Walking" 4.   This should bring you to the show, not a particular episode – click on the show's artwork 5.   Scroll down until you see "Rating and Reviews" 6.   Click on "See All" all the way to the right, near the Ratings and Review Section and its bar chart 7.   To leave a written review, please click on "Write a Review" 8.   You'll be able to leave a review, along with a title for it, plus you'll be able to rate the show on the 5-star scale (with 5 being the highest rating) 9.   Thank you so very much!! OTHER APPS WHERE RATINGS OR REVIEWS ARE POSSIBLE Spotify Goodpods Overcast (if you star certain episodes, or every one, that will help others find the show)  Castbox Podcast Addict Podchaser Podbean   HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : )       DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.     Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!

Athletes Empowered:In Episode 6 of Hahnacity the Podcast, we're joined by Amelia Cline, Abby Spadafora, and Melanie Hunt from Athletes Empowered—former athletes turned advocates who are working to make sport safer, healthier, and more human for the next generation.Drawing from their lived experiences in gymnastics and sport systems, Amelia, Abby, and Melanie share how their personal journeys shaped their commitment to survivor advocacy, education, and meaningful change. From navigating abuse and the complexities of reporting processes, to building peer support programs and pushing for policy reform, they open up about the courage it takes to speak out—and the power of community in healing and accountability.Together, they discuss why safe sport matters, what true athlete empowerment looks like, and how parents, coaches, and athletes can help create environments where young people are seen as human first, athlete second.To learn more, access resources, or connect with Athletes Empowered, visit: https://www.athletesempowered.ca/Work with Joy Hahn Silva Millora: www.instagram.com/with_joy.hs/Work with Laura Hahn-Segundo Collins, LCSW: lcollinslcsw.com, @theathletepsychotherapistMusic by Pathfire: Nathan Collins and Sean TitoneIntro Edited by Ian LevensteinEpisode Edited by Hahnacity

Struggling with ED issues and want practical tips that actually help—not vague advice or just "take a pill"? In this episode, gay men's sex therapist Ken Howard, LCSW, CST shares clear, experience-based strategies for coping with ED, reducing performance anxiety, and staying sexually confident. Learn what makes ED worse, what helps immediately, and how to stop panic, self-monitoring, and pressure from killing arousal.

Ever feel like taking your teen's phone away is the only option—but it always ends in another argument?If you're a single parent trying to set screen time boundaries without becoming the screen time police, this episode offers a better way forward. In a world where AI chatbots and social media are your teen's go-to for support, staying connected requires a shift from control to mentorship.In this episode, you'll discover:How to replace power struggles with digital mentorship so your teen actually listens.Why doing a "do-over" is more powerful than staying calm, and how it models emotional intelligence.How to build connection equity that keeps you as your teen's trusted person when life gets hard.Listen now to learn the practical mindset shifts that will help you stop the screen time battles and start building a deeper bond with your teen—no perfect parenting required.⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here

Author of “Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent's Guide To Helping Your Teenager Cope With Worry”, Sophia Galano, LCSW, joins Bryce Hamilton LSCSW, in this episode... The post Calming Teenage Anxiety with Sophia Galano LCSW appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Many people struggling with scrupulosity, religious OCD, and anxiety believe their suffering is a sign of deep faith.But what if the real issue isn't faith at all?In this episode, I break down the hidden cost of treating fear as faith—and how this misunderstanding keeps people trapped in guilt, reassurance-seeking, compulsions, and chronic inner conflict.

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Wombi Rose from Lovepop, Christina Muller, LSCW from Mind Your Workplace and Alyssa Pettinato from Alinato Events. A Harvard-trained engineer who once designed ships never imagined a $5 pop-up card would spark a multimillion-dollar business—but that's exactly what happened. In this episode, Lovepop co-founder Wombi Rose shares how art, engineering, and human emotion collided to create a brand that helps people say what's hard to put into words. Read more at: https://www.lovepop.com/ People don't burn out from hard work—they burn out when they stop feeling like they matter. Christina Muller, LCSW, is a workplace mental health strategist helping leaders build cultures where people feel seen, valued, and energized to do their best work. Read more at: https://www.christinamuller.com/ Alyssa Pettinato—known as the “Wedding Whisperer”—is the NYC event-planning powerhouse behind Alinato Events, who has orchestrated over 500 unforgettable events and 150 weddings, turning chaos into seamless, jaw-dropping experiences with an artist's eye and an almost scary level of detail. Read more at: https://www.alinato.com/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes. Chapters (00:00:00) - Passage to Profit(00:00:53) - Passage to Profit(00:02:22) - The One Decision That Changed the Direction of Your Business(00:05:09) - The One Decision That Changed the Direction of Your Business(00:07:07) - When You Make the Decision to Give Up on Events(00:09:00) - What Was the One Decision That Most Changed Your Career?(00:11:55) - Love Pop: The Cards That Pop Up(00:14:10) - Valentine's Cards Made in the 3-D(00:17:42) - Car Shield(00:18:41) - Better Health Insurance for You(00:19:41) - Wambi Rose on Her Unique Name(00:22:10) - How Love Pop Made It on Shark Tank(00:24:34) - Meet Wambi Rose and Her Grammy(00:25:40) - Love Pop Cards: One Billion Magical Moments(00:28:06) - AI Use Cases(00:29:06) - How AI Is Helping You Understand Your Business(00:31:00) - How AI is Affecting Gearhart Law(00:32:18) - Solar Exit Hotline(00:36:11) - China vs. The US in Patent Rankings(00:39:06) - What to Do to Make Your Employees Feel More Seen and Appreci(00:45:50) - What is your top priority in the workplace?(00:47:43) - The Impact of Mental Health Programs on Companies(00:48:24) - How to Help Your Employee Get Through Burnout(00:52:03) - The Wedding Planner's Secret to Success(00:55:57) - Have You Designed a Wedding?(00:57:33) - Critiquing Weddings on MIC(01:01:41) - Should Wedding Planner's Get a Percentage Fee?(01:04:15) - Passage to Profit(01:05:29) - A Sense of Human Presence(01:06:41) - 4 Secret of the Entrepreneurial Mind(01:09:12) - Richard Gearhart(01:11:00) - Passage to Profit

In this episode of the Eye Believe Podcast, we're joined by Molly Vocino, LCSW, an oncology social worker at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia.   Molly is passionate about ensuring all people have access to quality healthcare and compassionate support—especially individuals and families navigating serious illness.   In this conversation, she helps patients better understand the types of professionals available to support them throughout their cancer journey and how oncology social workers can play a critical role in care.   Together, we explore: What oncology social workers do and how they support patients and families How to find and access resources, including financial assistance and practical support Why emotional, social, and logistical care are just as important as medical treatment   This episode is a valuable guide for anyone facing cancer who may not know where to turn for help—or what support is available beyond the exam room.

In today's Ask Abundance episode of the podcast, the newest iteration of my Ask Allison series, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Kim Wheeler-Poitevien, LCSW. We're talking about how to raise your fees without damaging the referral relationships that helped you build your practice. Together, we unpack why this fear is so common, what referral sources actually expect when your rates change, and how to communicate fee increases with clarity and confidence. We also walk through different ways to approach raises, how to stay aligned with your values, and why protecting your own sustainability is an essential part of ethical practice. If you're full, undercharging, and worried that raising fees will burn bridges, this conversation will help you move forward without panic or guilt. A quick heads-up. The audio quality isn't what we normally aim for, and we appreciate your patience. The insights in this conversation felt too important to keep to ourselves. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Learn more about Kim Wheeler Poitevien, LCSW, & how to work with her here: https://abundancepracticebuilding.simplero.com/About. Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Bria Wannamaker, MA, LPC, is a licensed psychotherapist and founder of Bria Wannamaker Psychotherapy, where she offers trauma-informed, attachment-centered therapy for adults navigating anxiety, grief, relationship pain, and life transitions.She blends somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, and compassionate insight to help clients deepen self-understanding, strengthen resilience, and build more authentic relationships. Bria also offers workshops, training, and community education to support emotional literacy and healing beyond the therapy room.https://www.briawannamakerpsychotherapy.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Thank you to our Sponsors:Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.appArizona Trauma Institute at https://aztrauma.org/

You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today's episode is for the good kids—and the adults they became. I got to sit down with Maggie Nick, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, therapist and founder of Camp Lovable, whose new book, Good Kids: Why You Suffered in Silence and How to Break the Cycle, dives into what it really means to be a “good kid”—and how that label can come with a cost. We explored the nervous system responses behind compliance, how shame shows up for people-pleasers, and what happens when kids feel like they can't have needs. Maggie brings such warmth and clarity to topics like fawning, neuroception, boundaries, and the grief that can come with realizing how early we learned to silence ourselves. We also talk about raising our own kids in this awareness—how to stand beside them, not against them when they struggle—and what it looks like to break the cycle while still parenting with boundaries. If you've ever been the “easy one,” or you're raising a kid who gets praised for never rocking the boat… this one's for you. Alright folks, let's dive in. Connect with Maggie: Instagram: @maggiewithperspectacles Website: maggienick.com  Order the book: Good Kids: Why You Suffered in Silence, and How to Break the Cycle Podcast: Coming Summer 2026! Connect with us: Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew  Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!  Website: seedandsew.org Credits: Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell Co-host: Rachel Lounder Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Epi 12Welcome back to The Cutting Edge Podcast with host Mel featuring Dr. Omar E. Beidas, MD, FACS (plastic surgeon) and Ashlyn Douglass Barnes, LCSW (therapist and post weight loss patient). In this episode of our Fear Series, we tackle one of the biggest hurdles before body contouring and plastic surgery after major weight loss: the fear of the unknown and the fear of regret.You'll hear what regret actually looks like in real life (hint: it's far less common than the fear of it), how unrealistic expectations can fuel anxiety, why “post op blues” can happen even when everything is going well, and what you can do before surgery to feel grounded, prepared, and confident. We also talk about how people treat you differently in a smaller body, how confidence can impact relationships, and why choosing the right procedure (and the right provider) matters if you want results you won't second guess.If you're researching tummy tuck, skin removal surgery, body contouring after weight loss, 360 lipo, breast lift or breast augmentation, or you're navigating the mental side of transformation, this one is for you.Watch nextIf you're new here, start the Fear Series from the beginning and then work your way through the topics in order for the full picture.What you'll learn in this episode• Why fear of regret is more common than actual regret• The top reasons people feel regret after plastic surgery (and how to avoid them)• How swelling, pain, recovery fatigue, and needing help can trigger “blues”• How to set realistic expectations for healing and final results• Why non invasive “skin tightening” options usually do not solve loose skin after major weight loss• How weight stability affects long term results• How body changes can shift attention, confidence, and relationships• How to choose the right procedure and avoid “internet validation” traps• What board certification and proper training really mean in aestheticsChapters0:18 Intro and Fear Series focus: fear of the unknown1:07 Fear of regret vs actual regret3:07 What plastic surgery means after major weight loss4:19 Post op blues, swelling, recovery expectations6:19 Surgery day realities and “the flip” discussion12:21 Picking the wrong procedure and online trends14:20 Beware unqualified aesthetic providers15:18 Loose skin facts after major weight loss18:04 Fear of social judgment and relationship changes21:46 How people treat you differently after weight loss27:47 Chasing perfection vs unrealistic expectations31:27 The viral “RGB implant” moment and internet misinformation35:26 Implant sizing and why many people wish they went bigger39:53 Weight stability, timing, and how surgeons “read” readiness44:49 Fear of regret and decision making stylesFeatured expertsDr. Omar E. Beidas, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonFellowship trained in plastic surgery after massive weight lossInstagram: @drbodycontouringAshlyn Douglass Barnes, LCSWTherapist and plastic surgery patient after major weight lossInstagram: @ashlynchange4life2012Host: MelHost of Our Sleeved Life Podcast and Creator of Just Be You AwardsInstagram: @oursleevedlifepodcastWebsite: https://www.oursleevedlifepodcast.comDisclaimerThis episode is for education and support only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your surgeon and healthcare team for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 Leah Marone, LCSW, is a seasoned therapist, keynote speaker, and wellness consultant with over 20 years of clinical experience and more than 20,000 therapy sessions across three continents.She helps leaders and “people-pleasers” learn to support others without self-abandoning, using her hallmark framework Support, Don't Solve™ to guide teams, organizations, and individuals toward resilience, boundaries, and authentic self-care.In This EpisodeLeah's websiteLeah on IGBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Thank you to our Sponsors:Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.appArizona Trauma Institute at https://aztrauma.org/