Podcasts about licensed mental health therapist

In this conversation Cynthia and Dr. Morgan Francis discuss the complexities of body image and its profound impact on mental health. They emphasize the importance of understanding body image beyond eating disorders, highlighting its influence on various aspects of life, including relationships and sexual health. The discussion also covers the role of family dynamics in shaping body image perceptions, the distinction between body neutrality and body positivity, and the unique challenges faced during pregnancy and postpartum. Dr. Francis provides practical advice for improving body image and stresses the importance of therapy and self-compassion in this journey.Takeaways:Body image affects mental health and relationships.Struggles with body image are common and widespread.Body image is shaped by personal experiences and societal influences.Family dynamics play a crucial role in body image perceptions.Body neutrality is a more attainable goal than body positivity for many.Pregnancy and postpartum are vulnerable times for body image issues.Self-awareness and education are critical in addressing body image concerns.Therapy can provide essential support in improving body image.Practicing kindness towards oneself is a vital step in healing.Social media can help individuals realize they are not alone in their struggles.Apply for coaching w/Cynthia:  https://0u8h3wddwmr.typeform.com/StrategyCallDiscover the truth about HA:  click the link to download Cynthia's fact sheet that debunks common myths and misinformation! Website: https://www.periodnutritionist.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/period.nutritionistDr. Morgan Francis is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a Licensed Mental Health Therapist. She is the owner of Scottsdale Premier Counseling, in Scottsdale, Arizona. At her private practice she treats young adults, individuals, couples, and families. Her mission is to break through the mental health shame game. With over 20 years of experience specializing in the treatment of Body Image and Eating Disorders, Dr. Francis can empower you to make peace with your body and food. She is the Mental Health Expert for 12 News Arizona and you can find her on Wellness Wednesdays to discuss all things related to mental health. She has also been a guest on Fox News Phoenix, she has been featured in local and national publication, she is a public speaker and consultant on mental health helping churches, schools, and community organizations. You can work with Dr. Francis by accessing her online courses or attending her webinars. Dr. Francis lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with her three children and husband.https://www.scottsdalepremiercounseling.com/IG: @drmorganfrancis For the full show notes - please visit my website: periodnutritionist.com

Is there anything more important than your child's mental health? In this episode, Maria Winters, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, takes the lead on often-overlooked ways parents can support their kids' emotional well-being.    Maria shares practical strategies to help children navigate their emotions while also making the case that parents need to do the work on themselves first.   In this episode: Why modeling healthy coping strategies is more powerful than any lecture The hidden ways parents pass down emotional struggles without realizing it How to create a home environment that normalizes talking about mental health Why boredom, failure, and distress are actually good for kids The difference between truly listening to your child versus just hearing them   We have a goal to double our podcast downloads by the end of the year, and we need your help! Please consider sharing this episode with a friend or in your group chat, Post about it on social media and Leave us a review—your feedback helps more people find us!   This episode is brought to you by the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. Learn more there:  https://annapolissymphony.org/   Let's connect and keep the conversation going! Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet   Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness   Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

Kim Egel: Licensed Mental Health Therapist: Emotional Blockage (what it is & how to heal) I've been a licensed Marriage Family Therapist with my own private practice for 15 years; working within mental health for 20. My experience as a former semi professional athlete combined with my education has inspired me to create my therapeutic practice around the core principles of whole body wellness. I believe that complete healing involves looking at all aspects of an individuals health; MIND / BODY /SOUL. Link: https://www.kimegel.com/ Donate to support PEG free artist interviews: Support PEG by checking out our Sponsors: Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription. The best tool for getting podcast guests: https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghost Subscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content: https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/ Donate to support PEG free artist interviews: Subscribe to our YouTube  https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRpr PEG uses StreamYard.com for our live podcasts https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6290085463457792 Get $10.00 Credit for using StreamYard.com when you sign up with our link RSS https://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rss

Do you ever feel like you're sacrificing your own well-being to succeed professionally? In today's episode, we dive into a powerful conversation with Robin Houser, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Women's Empowerment Coach, who shares her journey of reclaiming self-worth and prioritizing self-care. Robin opens up about how healing from trauma, shifting her mindset, and investing in her wellness fueled her success, both personally and professionally. We'll discuss how self-care is more than a luxury—it's a foundation for achieving true potential. If you've ever struggled to put yourself first or felt unworthy of investing in yourself, this episode will inspire you to start your own journey to empowerment. Highlights: The hidden barriers to self-care that high-achieving women face, from self-doubt to past trauma. How trauma and unworthiness can impact professional growth and personal wellness. Robin's journey of reclaiming self-worth and prioritizing wellness as a foundation for success. Practical self-care habits for busy professionals to integrate into their daily lives. Shifting from "surviving" to "thriving" through mindset and self-care transformation. Resources + Links: Join our free Facebook Group, Energy Secrets for Business Owners and Professionals, for more content, live coaching, and a kick ass community HERE: https://fitnessproject.kartra.com/page/energysecrets   WANT TO BUILD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE WITHOUT HAVING TO WORKOUT FOR 6+ HOURS / WEEK AND BE ON A TEDIOUS DIET? i.e. Want fitness to fit into your life rather than having to become your life? -- Apply Now to Learn More About How We Can Support You In Your Journey: https://thefitnessproject.us/application/   Check out our client transformations: https://thefitnessproject.us/client-transformations/ Tag us in an Instagram Story with your biggest takeaway  @conquerthedaypodcast   Connect with Lindsey Pickowicz Instagram | @lindseypickowicz Facebook | @lindseykatepickowicz   Connect with Brian Pickowicz  Instagram | @brianpickowicz   Connect with The Fitness Project for Inspiring, Healthy Content Facebook | The Fitness Project Co Instagram | @thefitnessprojectco

Nervous about today's Election? We help you calm your chaos about the election with Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Author Phyllis Leavitt. She discusses the Psychology and Mental Health of America on the eve of the 2024 Election. Phyllis seeks to understand America, the system we are in, and how the psychology of America can be viewed from a Family Systems perspective. The problems of America are discussed, as well as possible solutions we can employ within ourselves to help heal from violence and divisiveness. Phyllis Leavitt has a Masters' Degree in Psychology and Counseling from Antioch University. She co-directed the Parents United sexual abuse treatment program in Santa Fe, New Mexico for two years and then went into private practice full time. Phyllis has treated children, families, couples, and individual adults for 34 years, and has worked extensively with abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics, their aftermath, and some of the most important elements for healing. She has two previous books, A Light in the Darkness and Into the Fire. Her latest book, America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis, published by Morgan James Publishing, explores the roots of divisiveness and violence in America from a psychological point of view, with the goal of bringing the best of what heals relationships and restores us to safety, into national conversation. Phyllis lives with her husband in Taos, NM and is now focusing on writing and speaking.Check out Phyllis and her work here at www.phyllisleavitt.comSocial Media Links:https://www.facebook.com/phyllis.leavitthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOdxqvDK9N421AZ5TTxqUgQhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllis-leavitt-630179255/https://www.instagram.com/phyllis_e_leavitt/https://twitter.com/PhyllisLeavitt2 https://substack.com/@phyllisleavitt1Book on Amazon — “America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis” https://www.amazon.com/America-Therapy-Approach-Healing-Nation/dp/1636983367/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RCWW36ZSEJ9E&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WXEdnJ4geI_MPm1EEMrBnP-XltHP_DsjMBTBJ8VPCGTA798JEUcAXS74aDqim0XEORa9eIEpWk0kZ983Dj-G2y4kP-HsxgZGTS1dX7HKHchvuPwwypEXQnC99ajC27Pwk58mtlL4tVzy35LQvDAdOAPBy7_bilbpzgIRSIVroYzGqKqc7HFfD8v2fbS-WVkF7ZLnKxuA5e2LuY8hpnvCoKFU7rCileAa3Alx7EM0nAE.nBwOi9JzmB6C05on3_MnYI_x0ZUpRx_VwLFlzze_c7w&dib_tag=se&keywords=america+in+therapy&qid=1715267841&sprefix=America+in+Therapy%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1On Barnes and Noblehttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/america-in-therapy-phyllis-e-leavitt-ma/1144110754;jsessionid=50ED3B222E94FE08658574C1D7FE5161.prodny_store01-atgap01?ean=9781636983363Free PDF — The Six Secrets to Repairing Relationships After Conflicthttps://phyllisleavitt.com/wp-content/uploads/The-6-Secrets-To-Repairing-Relationships_-How-to-Reconnect-After-Conflict.pdf Ask Me to Speak at your conference or other eventhttps://phyllisleavitt.com/phyllis-leavitt-speaker/#election #trump #kamalaharris

On this week's episode, I am joined by Diane E. Arnold, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and the author of the brand-new book, 12 Habits for a Sound Mind and a Joyful Life. Diane also runs The Family Collective alongside her family, helping others build stronger relationships after overcoming their own challenges, including her husband's public affair. Diane's journey of healing and redemption has allowed her and her husband to counsel couples through their own struggles, offering wisdom from a place of deep personal experience. We also talk about her husband being diagnosed with stage 4 Colon cancer and how God taught her that perfect love casts out all fear.  Diane's anchor scripture, Jeremiah 33:3, speaks to God's desire for us to call on Him—about everything. In her book, she shares the habits that can transform your mental health and bring joy into your everyday life by drawing closer to God in even the smallest decisions. In today's world, the comparison game and the lack of genuine in-person community make finding our identity in Christ more crucial than ever. Diane dives deep into the process of identity formation and encourages us to become confident in who we are. She shares that when we truly know ourselves and listen to the Holy Spirit, we can make secure decisions without feeling rejected by others. This episode is all about finding balance, strengthening our minds, and living joyfully despite life's challenges. Bio: Diane is a Licensed Professional Counselor with family and marriage counseling specialties. With an expertise in overcoming trauma and betrayal, she's a certified EFT and EMDR therapist. Anchor Verse: Jeremiah 33:3 Connect with Diane: Website: https://www.thefamilycollective.co  ***We love hearing from our listeners! Sharing your thoughts through reviews is a fantastic way to be a part of our podcast family and contribute to the conversation. If you've enjoyed our podcast, leaving a review is quick and easy! Just head to Apple podcasts or wherever you are tuning in and share your thoughts. Your feedback makes a big difference!***

Filthy Rags Outreach Presents: The Impact with Big ChuckSpecial Guest: Adair Hasty-Vannoy of Ellison Coaching and Counseling Tonight's Topic: Embracing Behavioral Health Services in Black CommunitiesJoin Big Chuck tonight as he welcomes Adair Hasty-Vannoy, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist in pursuit of her PhD, to discuss the critical importance of recognizing and embracing behavioral health services within Black communities.Adair will share her insights on:Changing the narrative about mental health in Black communities.The healing potential of therapy and other behavioral health services.Addressing the shortage of Black therapists.Why it's essential for Black individuals to have access to Black therapists.Tune in to this impactful conversation and discover how we can foster mental health and healing in our communities! Date: Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 Time: 8:00pm PST Location: LIVE on Filthy Rags Outreach's Facebook and YouTube Channels. Tomorrow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and www.filthyragsoutreach.orgDon't miss out!For more information, visit http://www.filthyragsoutreach.org

Exercising releases feel good hormones called endorphins, which improve your mood and can also help you de-stress. The more you move your body, the more endorphins you release, which can directly impact your mental health!   Movement has positive impacts in so many areas of life, including your body, your mind, and your overall health.  In this episode, Maria, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Tara, a personal trainer, and Elizabeth, a Registered Dietician and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor share how movement is important in all three of their areas of expertise.   This episode shares tips for adding more movement into your life to feel the positive benefits. It is always important to talk with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.   For more help on this, check out this amazing resource created by the hosts: The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e   Topics in this episode: How your movement is mental health. The reason Maria includes movement in her Emotional Fitness Studio.    How movement directly impacts your mind, body and overall health.  Advice and tips on how to add more movement into your daily life.  Tips for keeping your movement healthy and intentional. Reframe how you think about movement. Download the best resource for practicing self care - The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e Let's connect and keep the conversation going!   Our resources: Get Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wellnessrebranded   Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness   Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com   Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition   What was YOUR takeaway? Share it on socials and don't forget to tag us so we can share it too!   What would YOU like us to discuss? We want to make this show helpful and effective, so reach out and let us know!

Welcome to another profound episode of Grieving Voices, where we explore the emotional intricacies of dealing with loss and healing.Today's guest is Denise Schonwald, a registered nurse turned nationally licensed therapist. With her holistic approach to care that encompasses mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, she offers insights into nurturing both body and mind.In this episode:Discover how Denise transitioned from critical care nursing into mental health support.Understand why honoring commitments is crucial for personal trust and self-care.Learn about the high burnout rates in nursing - especially post-COVID - and how self-care can prevent it.Explore the importance of emotional intelligence in recognizing when you're inflicting suffering on yourself through poor self-care choices.Gain strategies for managing anger effectively without damaging relationships or your own well-being.Delve into people pleasing: why we do it, its impacts on our lives, and how to establish healthier boundaries.Hear about grief's "waiting room" – what keeps us there and how to move forward.Denise's journey from a nurse fascinated by the intricacies of human anatomy to a spiritual teacher and family mediator is nothing short of inspiring. She has woven her experiences into a tapestry that offers comfort and guidance to those navigating emotional turmoil.Through her narrative, Denise uncovers an essential truth: honoring personal commitments is pivotal. When we falter on these promises to ourselves, trust erodes, leaving us vulnerable to self-inflicted suffering. Self-care isn't just about indulgence; it's preventative maintenance for our souls—something Denise has embraced through meditation and mindful practices like Reiki. These practices have been instrumental in managing stress levels after witnessing patients' crises firsthand as a critical care nurse and mental health professional.Denise sheds light on how emotions like frustration are precursors to anger—an emotion many grapple with yet struggle to manage effectively. RESOURCES:Book | Insightful Self-Therapy - Increasing Your Awareness about Mental Health and How to Live a Happier LifeBook | The Four AgreementsSNL Skit | People Pleaser's Support GroupSupport the showThis episode is sponsored by Do Grief Differently™️, my twelve-week, one-on-one, in-person/online program for grievers who have suffered any type of loss to feel better. Click here to learn new tools, grief education, and the only evidence-based method for moving beyond the pain of grief. Would you like to join the mission of Grieving Voices in normalizing grief and supporting hurting hearts everywhere? Become a supporter of the show HERE.

Petey, Sarah and Angelic are leading the Soul Journeys Retreat in Costa Rica from May 12-18, 2024! Join us for 6 days of a transformational mind, body and soul retreat where will you access the wisdom of both the subconscious mind and the somatic body in order to unlock past pain and rewire new mind/body patterns, so that you can feel ultimate freedom, joy, clarity and self-love within you! You can learn more at www.souljourneysretreats.com!Thank you to our advertiser, Dr. Bethany Padgett of Whole Hearted Holistic Solutions Mention “Therapy Unfiltered” and receive a 25% discount on her Mind, Body & Spirit Package. www.wholeheartedlyyours.org TODAY'S EPISODE - the hosts are now the guests!Petey is a Psychotherapist on TLC's newest hit series 90 Day: The Last Resort that premiered on 8/14/2023. She is also a spiritual teacher, coach, public speaker and past-life regression expert trained by Dr. Brian Weiss and author who wants to show you how to access healing at a soul level.Sarah is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist turned Transformational Mindset & Soul Learner Coach, Somatic Psychedelic Facilitator, Yoga Teacher, and a Co-Facilitator of Soul Journeys Retreats with my amazing mom, Petey! Sarah specializes in guiding clients out of anxious mind loops and toxic relationships to self and others through rewiring neural patterns buried deep in the subconscious mind and somatic body. Connect with Petey! www.peteysilveira.com /  @peteysilveira Facebook: www.facebook.com/NewPathwayToHealing Connect with Sarah!  www.heysarahburnett.com / @heysarahburnettLET'S STAY CONNECTED! Soul Journeys Retreats: www.souljourneysretreats.comInsta: @souljourneysretreats Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/souljourneysretreats1Therapy Unfiltered:Insta: @therapyunfilteredpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therapyunfilteredpodcastTODAY'S AFFIRMATIONThrough past-life regression I embrace the wisdom and experiences of my previous incarnations, allowing me to understand and heal in the present moment.TODAY'S ORACLE CARDS: Spirituality and religion. Unrequited love.Wars and battles.Thank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Petey & Sarah are co-hosting the Soul Journeys Couple's Retreat for you & your soul partner May 13-18, 2024 in Costa Rica! You can learn more at https://www.souljourneysretreats.com/LET'S STAY CONNECTED! Petey Website: www.peteysilveira.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peteysilveira Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewPathwayToHealing Sarah Website: www.balanceisthekey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heysarahburnett

Navigating the financial landscape at any stage of life can be daunting. While situations may change, the pressures remain the same, as well as the cultural messages that tell us we need to have more to be more. In this episode, we discover the hidden connection between money and self-worth as we're joined by financial therapist Khara Croswaite Brindle. We tackle the emotional weight of managing money through evolving life chapters, from the youthful skepticism about the value of traditional milestones to the introspective middle age when retirement isn't just a distant concept but a looming reality. Khara introduces us to the empowering practice of conscious spending and challenges the one-size-fits-all approach to success, encouraging a life measured in quality, not just quantifiable assets.Khara also introduces us to the concept of "loud budgeting", which may be the key to unlocking a harmonious financial relationship that allows us to find stability in the ebb and flow of personal finance. Special GuestKhara Croswaite Brindle, MA, LPC, ACS, CFT-I is passionate about turning pain points into possibilities for mental health and financial therapist professionals. She is a TEDx Speaker, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, and Financial Therapist in Colorado. Khara enjoys various roles as a serial entrepreneur, author, professional speaker, professor, and consultant. She is originally from the Pacific Northwest and gets her best ideas walking outside and being around water. When Khara's not writing her next book or supporting fellow professional helpers on their own self-discovery journeys, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, reading, and indulging in gluttonous, gluten-free desserts with her family.To contact Khara or learn more about her services, go to:https://croswaitecounselingpllc.com/

Jenny Matthews, LMFT is a licensed mental health therapist (and former fearful flyer) and the owner of State of Mind Therapy—dedicated to supporting individuals facing anxiety disorders and OCD. Jenny is on a mission to empower people that are navigating overthinking, avoidance, and the persistent grip of anxiety. She specializes in OCD, emetophobia, and those with a fear of flying. She and her husband Justin (a former aviator) have teamed up to lead fear of flying courses in Minnesota to help people gain confidence to fly.  Jenny's therapeutic approach seamlessly blends science-backed strategies with a warm, flexible touch—ensuring that your journey to a peaceful state of mind receives the thoughtful, personalized care it truly deserves.  Learn more about Jenny's work by visiting her website: stateofmindtherapy.com and you can follow her on Instagram @state.of.mind.therapy  Jenny Matthews, LMFT, LADC Mental Health Therapist, State of Mind Therapy  #fearofflying #lovefly #flyingwithoutfear www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta - @loveflyhelp  YouTube - @loveflyteam    Intro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

Need #mentalhealthsupport or #emotionalhealth support, but #talktherapy not your cup of tea? Looking for somthing beyond talk therapy for#anxietyrelief? Listen now to this interveiw with Gunjani Patel Oza, Licensed #MentalHealthTherapist and a Holistic #AnxietyCoach, to understand the transformative potential of #breathwork as we explore the profound effects of #breathworkforanxiety, #TraumaHealing and overall #EmotionalWellness. And best of all, we don't just talk about it! Listen all the way to the end to actually practice a #breathworkmeditation with us and experience for yourself how even short periods of #MindfulBreathing can help regulate the nervous system, release emotional tension, and promote overall wellness by allowing you to #letgo of your mental and #emotionalbaggage and #findinnerpeace, with fun and ease!ABOUT GUNJANI:Gunjani has a passion for helping high performers achieve more and tap into their best version without feeling anxious & overwhelmed. She empowers high-performing heart centered visionaries, and entrepreneurs with high-functioning anxiety, & stress to rewire themselves so they can manifest a life & business they love showing up to every day.Gunjani Patel is a Certified Trauma Informed Transformation Breathwork Practitioner & Holistic Anxiety Coach, Licensed Mental Health Therapist.With a combined 15 years of experience as an EMDR specialist, Gunjani has served thousands of her clients heal their nervous system using her Unleash & Embody Your Peace, Power & Potential framework.Gunjani is the CEO and founder of Consciously Living and holds multiple certifications in trauma-informed & subconscious reprogramming modalities & specialties such as EMDR, Hypnosis, Neuro Linguistic Programming, EFT, Reiki Healing, and a long list of other letters behind her name.Her mission is to impact million high performers living with high-functioning anxiety, stress & chronic symptoms live a life of ease, confidence, and freedom by teaching them to tap into their bodies' wisdom & expand their consciousness.Learn more and connect with Gunjani at: https://www.instagram.com/holisticanxietycoachLink to Gunjani's weekly newsletter:http://tinyurl.com/mr2zk9w7#breathworkfacilitator #breathworktraining #breathworkcoach#breathworkjourney #emotionalhealthsupport #anxietyawareness #anxietytreatment #anxietymanagement #anxietysupport #MindBodyHealing #EmotionalResilience #EmotionalHealing #HolisticWellness #MentalHealthAwareness #InnerPeace #SelfCareRevolution #EmpowermentThroughBreath #HealingJourney #ChooseToBeHappy#BodyMindConnection #PositiveTransformation ____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures.Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Need #mentalhealthsupport or #emotionalhealth support, but #talktherapy not your cup of tea? Looking for somthing beyond talk therapy for#anxietyrelief? Listen now to this interveiw with Gunjani Patel Oza, Licensed #MentalHealthTherapist and a Holistic #AnxietyCoach, to understand the transformative potential of #breathwork as we explore the profound effects of #breathworkforanxiety, #TraumaHealing and overall #EmotionalWellness. And best of all, we don't just talk about it! Listen all the way to the end to actually practice a #breathworkmeditation with us and experience for yourself how even short periods of #MindfulBreathing can help regulate the nervous system, release emotional tension, and promote overall wellness by allowing you to #letgo of your mental and #emotionalbaggage and #findinnerpeace, with fun and ease!ABOUT GUNJANI:Gunjani has a passion for helping high performers achieve more and tap into their best version without feeling anxious & overwhelmed. She empowers high-performing heart centered visionaries, and entrepreneurs with high-functioning anxiety, & stress to rewire themselves so they can manifest a life & business they love showing up to every day.Gunjani Patel is a Certified Trauma Informed Transformation Breathwork Practitioner & Holistic Anxiety Coach, Licensed Mental Health Therapist.With a combined 15 years of experience as an EMDR specialist, Gunjani has served thousands of her clients heal their nervous system using her Unleash & Embody Your Peace, Power & Potential framework.Gunjani is the CEO and founder of Consciously Living and holds multiple certifications in trauma-informed & subconscious reprogramming modalities & specialties such as EMDR, Hypnosis, Neuro Linguistic Programming, EFT, Reiki Healing, and a long list of other letters behind her name.Her mission is to impact million high performers living with high-functioning anxiety, stress & chronic symptoms live a life of ease, confidence, and freedom by teaching them to tap into their bodies' wisdom & expand their consciousness.Learn more and connect with Gunjani at: https://www.instagram.com/holisticanxietycoachLink to Gunjani's weekly newsletter:http://tinyurl.com/mr2zk9w7#breathworkfacilitator #breathworktraining #breathworkcoach#breathworkjourney #emotionalhealthsupport #anxietyawareness #anxietytreatment #anxietymanagement #anxietysupport #MindBodyHealing #EmotionalResilience #EmotionalHealing #HolisticWellness #MentalHealthAwareness #InnerPeace #SelfCareRevolution #EmpowermentThroughBreath #HealingJourney #ChooseToBeHappy#BodyMindConnection #PositiveTransformation ____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures.Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Would you describe the way you feel as you walk through the world as having raw, exposed nerve endings? Or would you say that you just flow through the world able to smoothly transition throughout to day to handle whatever comes your way? In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, talk with Jennifer Agee, a neurotypical mental health professional, about her experience moving through the world as a neurotypical in comparison to the experiences of autistic individuals. Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode: Understand some of the ways allistic neurotypicals might experience small talk, context cues, and pivot in social situations. Identify the ways in which neurodiverse couples communicate and adjust for sensory needs so that both partners can have their needs fulfilled. Hear some personal stories from Patrick, Dr. Neff, and Jennifer about how they experience travel, dating, marriage, and daily life in different ways. We want to give this disclaimer that this episode only highlights the experience of one neurotypical person, but it still gives a glimpse into the unique ways that various neurotypes experience the world. More about Jennifer Agee: Jennifer is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Professional Entrepreneurial Retreat Host and Coach, host of the "Sh*t You Wish You Learned in Grad School" podcast, an internationally known speaker, and owner of Counseling Community, Inc. and Counseling Community KC. Jennifer stepped away from seeing clients in January 2023 and is now focused full time on clinical supervision, strategic business coaching, leading retreats and continuing education. Jennifer is a mental health regional spokesperson for a national healthcare company and pursues entrepreneurial opportunities utilizing her educational and therapeutic training to benefit the community in non "butt in seat" ways. She has a passion for helping therapists not only become excellent clinicians but solid practice owners. Jennifer's Website: https://counselingcommunity.com  Jennifer's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/destination.ce.retreats  Jennifer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counselingcommunity

We're exploring “Noble Poverty” with Khara Crosswaite Brindle, a therapist and certified financial therapist. Khara specializes in guiding mental health providers to liberate themselves from the confines of noble poverty.  Our conversation explores the deep connection between noble poverty and its familiar companion: burnout. Khara emphasizes the critical importance of acknowledging that neglecting your own needs can significantly diminish your ability to offer optimal care to patients and clients. Join us on this journey as we navigate through the landscape of values, boundaries, and the relentless hustle culture, aiming to redefine the narrative around financial well-being for those who dedicate their lives to serving others.  We discuss: "Noble Poverty": Explore the intricate mindset many professionals in the healthcare and helping professions experience, grappling with the conflict between meaningful work and discomfort around financial compensation.   Burnout and Self-Care: Recognize the profound connection between noble poverty and burnout, emphasizing the necessity of prioritizing self-care and addressing one's own needs to provide optimal care to patients and clients.   Redefining Financial Well-being: Khara Crosswaite Brindle offers insights and guidance to reassess the relationship with money, navigating values, boundaries, and challenging the hustle culture prevalent among those dedicated to serving others. So, grab your favorite spot, tune in closely, and prepare to reevaluate your relationship with money alongside Khara Crosswaite Brindle. Khara's Bio: Khara Croswaite Brindle, MA, LPC, ACS, CFT-I is passionate about giving people aha moments that create goosebumps and catalyze powerful action. She is a TEDx Speaker, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, and Financial Therapist in Colorado. Khara enjoys various roles as a serial entrepreneur, author, professional speaker, professor, and consultant. Her greatest joy is engaging driven entrepreneurs, fellow helpers, and perfectionists to move from workaholic to well-balanced with streamlined strategies that fit their busy lifestyles. Khara specializes in helping therapists and financial therapists turn pain points into possibilities through consultation, courses, and supervision. She is originally from the Pacific Northwest and gets her best ideas walking outside and being around water. When Khara's not writing her next book or supporting fellow professional helpers on their own self-discovery journeys, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, reading, and indulging in gluttonous, gluten-free desserts with her family. Find Khara: Website The Burden of Busyness TEDx talk Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Connect With Us: Schedule Strategy Session with Tracy Tracy's LinkedIn Business Page LinkedIn Community Instagram

Try breathwork free: https://www.brendawinkle.com/breathe In this podcast episode, host Brenda Winkle interviews Gunjani Patel, a holistic anxiety coach and trauma-informed breathwork practitioner. Gunjani shares her personal experiences with postpartum anxiety and major life changes, and how these led her to focus on helping women navigate change and uncertainty. She discusses various therapeutic modalities, the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and overcoming perfectionism. Gunjani also explains the concept of post-traumatic growth and how it can be utilized by individuals who have experienced trauma. Here are the takeaways... Embracing Change: Gunjani's personal experience with postpartum anxiety and major life changes led her to specialize in helping women navigate through life's uncertainties with grace. She reminds us that our brains are wired for familiarity, and any change, even positive, can trigger stress responses. Postpartum Anxiety: Gunjani debunked the misconception that postpartum depression or anxiety only occurs immediately after childbirth. She opened up about her struggles, reminding us of the importance of seeking help and addressing our issues. The Power of Therapy: Gunjani shared her transformative journey through therapy, exploring modalities like past life regression, energy work, and EMDR. She emphasized the importance of treating trauma and helping individuals manifest the life they desire. Therapy is a top-down approach. Post-Traumatic Growth: Gunjani introduced the concept of post-traumatic growth, emphasizing the importance of seeking help promptly after trauma to set oneself up for growth and prevent the reinforcement of neural pathways associated with the trauma. Honoring Our Body's Limits: It's important to recognize our body's limits when it comes to healing and personal growth. Listen to your body and gauge your level of distress, here's a gentle reminder that it's okay to approach healing with caution. Bottom-up approaches like breathwork and somatic work are very supportive in healing processes. Non-Negotiable Habits: Gunjani shared her daily practices, including setting an intention for the day and practicing mudras, a hand gesture that activates certain energy points in the body. She guided us through this practice, emphasizing the importance of self-care and setting boundaries. Gunjani's mantra "I am powerfully peaceful" as you practice the mudra. Gift to the Community: Gunjani generously offered a three-part training with an audio-guided meditation called "Breathing Your Way to Emotional Freedom and Elevating Yourself to Your Full Potential." This practice helps regulate the nervous system and can be life-changing when done consistently for 30 days. Access that at https://consciouslyliving.co/freetraining About Gunjani Patel Gunjani Patel is a distinguished Trauma Informed Transformation Breathwork & Holistic Anxiety Coach & an award winning speaker. With over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and EMDR specialist. She empowers successful women leaders who experience high-functioning anxiety & stress. Her guidance helps them navigate uncertainty & change with ease and confidence, informed by her personal journey of navigating anxiety, depression, PSTD, and highly sensitive and dysregulated nervous system, instilling her with profound empathy and insight. Gunjani has assisted thousands of clients in resetting their nervous systems using her 'Unleash & Embody Your Peace, Power & Potential' frameworks. This approach is what she used to overcome her own postpartum anxiety & trauma. By gaining self and emotional mastery using this method, her clients have not only improved their relationship with themselves but also transformed the relationships around them. Gunjani is the CEO and founder of Consciously Living and holds multiple certifications in trauma-informed modalities & subconscious reprogramming techniques including EMDR, Hypnosis, NLP, EFT, and Reiki Healing, among other credentials behind her name. Her mission is to empower millions of high-achieving female leaders to ascend to their highest potential and embody limitless abundance. In doing so, they can awaken to a life filled with ease, confidence, and freedom. Contact Gunjani Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/holisticanxietycoach/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/holisticanxietycoach Website: Https://www.consciouslyliving.co Connect with Brenda Join us for New Moon Ceremony with Breathwork https://www.brendawinkle.com/newmoon Learn More about Yes Academy https://www.brendawinkle.com/yes-academy-course Contact Brenda Website: https://www.brendawinkle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendawinkle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brenda.winkle111 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brendawinkle111 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendawinkle/ Keywords: Brenda Winkle, Gunjani Patel, holistic anxiety coach, trauma-informed breathwork practitioner, postpartum anxiety, major life changes, licensed mental health therapist, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, PTSD, addiction, ADHD, mood disorders, sensitive nervous system, empath, personal and spiritual development, brains wired to seek familiarity, changes as danger, amygdala, stress response, hippocampus, moving to California, financial stressors, self-sabotaging patterns, postpartum depression, power struggles, relationship with husband, subconscious programming, social support, social media, comparison to perfect moms, suicide due to postpartum depression, common blind spot, cognitive therapy, energy body, emotional body, seeking support, subconscious beliefs, vision, action, therapy modalities, past life regression, energy work, EMDR, transformative impact, manifesting desired life, breathwork, post-traumatic growth, trauma during COVID-19 pandemic, resetting and rewiring nervous system, seeking help promptly, talk therapy limitations, emotional intelligence, recognizing body's limits, healing and personal growth, distress level, pushing through pain and discomfort, balance, rest and self-care, epsom salt baths, journaling, calming activities, deep healing approaches, basic emotional needs, compassion, listening to body, working through anxiety, non-negotiable habits, intentional living, mudra practice, setting boundaries, hormonal changes, support during certain times of the month, overcoming people-pleasing, perfectionism, soul's mission, inner work, emotional intelligence, audio guided meditation, regulating the nervous system

After today's episode, head on over to instagram to hear about the latest giveaway. *All information shared in this podcast episode of for informational and educational purposes only. In this weeks episode, Jessica Fowler interviews Khara Croswaite Brindle about her book Understanding Ruptured Mother-Daughter Relationships: Guiding the Adult Daughter's Healing Journey Through the Estrangement Cycle.   1 out of 12 people have an estranged family member so this is an important topic.  Although this book is written for therapists, Khara did share that she wrote it with adult daughters in mind and recognized they to may pick up this book.  We discuss reasons for estrangement and how long it has been around.  Khara shared how this book is about how to support a client who is making their own choice towards estrangement.  In addition, she discusses the estrangement cycle which includes phases of identifying the abuse, questioning, therapy, a relationship rupture, boundaries and then estrangement if that is what the person decides.    Khara shares how she tells the stories of 9 different women throughout the book to share about the estrangement cycle can look and how to support you client. IN THS EPISODE:  (1:48) The background about why estrangement might show up in mother daughter relationships (3:15) The estrangement energy cycle (4:43)  Grief and loss around the relationship and expectations about what the adult daughter thought the relationship would be (7:08) Ways that therapists can support their clients with 24 theraputic tools listed in the book (8:55) Holding space the for the clients and recognizing it is not their fault (9:30) Who this book was written for (11:00) What community members can do (12:25) How people can be supportive to someone   Author: Khara Croswaite Brindle, MA, LPC, ACS, CFT-I is passionate about turning pain points into possibilities for mental health professionals and Financial therapists. She is a TEDx Speaker, Consultant, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Professor, and Financial Therapist in Colorado. She is originally from the Pacific Northwest and gets her best ideas walking outside and being around water. When Khara's not writing her next book or supporting fellow professional helpers on their own self-discovery journeys, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, reading, and indulging in gluttonous, gluten-free desserts with her family. Khara is the author of 6 books. You can connect with Khara on her campsite link or instagram

On today's episode, we're sitting down with our friend, and Perinatal Mental Health-Certified powerhouse, Patience Riley. Patience is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, a foodie, a military spouse, and a mother of two. We'll hear all about how loneliness and isolation played a role in her transition to motherhood, especially with a partner on deployment. Patience is behind some pretty incredible work here at PSI as the Communications Manager of the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color and we are absolutely thrilled to bring you her story.Mentioned in today's episode:Military Support GroupsPerinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color (website)Alliance (Instagram)National Board for Certified CounselorsAnnual PSI ConferencePodcast: Live Like HerBook: Holier Than Thou, Believing BiggerPatience:@whoamama_blog (Instagram + Facebook)LinkedInPinterestYouTube (Mindfulness Tips)https://whoamamas.comInterested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

Cory Clark is a licensed mental health therapist. He worked in sales all through his undergrad and graduate degree and loved it. It wasn't fully until becoming a therapist that he realized the mental and emotional game in sales wasn't being solved as effectively as it could. For the last four years Cory has worked with companies and over 1000 + sales professionals on helping increase performance by mastering the mental and emotional game of sales. Although business is great, he is also a husband and a father of two which is what he is most proud of. ________________ Get The Most Amazing Free Gift Available Anywhere Here: https://bit.ly/freegiftcc Follow Roger on Instagram or TikTok at: roger.comstock

“I never forgot about my time as a K-12 educator.” Dr. Siobhan Flowers Licensed Mental Health Therapist / Higher Ed Professor (Former 7th grade ELA teacher and Lead HS Counselor) https://www.balancedblackeducator.com/ "Black educators are more than just teachers… they are like family." In this enlightening podcast episode, we had the honor of conversing with Dr. Siobhan Flowers, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Higher Ed Professor, who has made it her mission to help Black educators manage and maintain their emotional health and wellness. Dr. Flowers' journey began in the K-12 space, and she never forgot the powerful impact educators can have, especially those who serve as more than just teachers – they become like family. Her experience in a "school within a school" environment, where representation and diversity were lacking, shaped her understanding of the profound influence educators have on students. She recalls her own high school counselor's limitations when it came to college guidance, sparking her passion to bridge the gaps, academically, socially, and emotionally. "Teachers have more power than they realize." Dr. Flowers' path led her to establish a therapy and coaching practice centered on mental and emotional wellness, emphasizing the mind/body connection. Her unique background, growing up in a military family and starting her career in journalism, has fueled her distinctive approach to education. Dr. Flowers recognizes the value of a two-year university and holds multiple advanced degrees in communications and counseling. Her advice to Black educators facing challenges teaching a curriculum that omits history is not just to keep history alive but to find innovative ways to ensure its continued significance. Join us in this episode as Dr. Siobhan Flowers shares her insights, her commitment to representation, and her journey of promoting emotional health and wellness in the education space. Her holistic approach to stress management and well-being highlights the power of intentionality in the field of education.

In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Dr. Peter Gordon, a seasoned Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Certified Life Coach, and Holistic Health and Wellness Coach. Dr. Gordon brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table, making this conversation a must-listen for anyone interested in mental health, personal growth, and well-being. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of mental health within the Black community and the concept of "checking the boxes." Dr. Gordon, an avid mental health advocate, shares his expertise in providing psychodynamic trauma-informed psychotherapy to a diverse range of clients. He offers valuable perspectives and practical strategies for addressing the unique challenges that Black men may encounter on their mental wellness journey. This episode is a powerful exploration of the intersection of mental health, identity, and personal growth. Dr. Peter Gordon's expertise and passion for helping others make it a conversation that you won't want to miss. Tune in and discover new ways to unbox your mind and enhance your mental well-being. Follow Dr. Peter Gordon on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr.petergordon?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liferecreatedpodcast/message

Would you describe the way you feel as you walk through the world as having raw, exposed nerve endings? Or would you say that you just flow through the world able to smoothly transition throughout to day to handle whatever comes your way? In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, talk with Jennifer Agee, a neurotypical mental health professional, about her experience moving through the world as a neurotypical in comparison to the experiences of autistic individuals. Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode: Understand some of the ways allistic neurotypicals might experience small talk, context cues, and pivot in social situations. Identify the ways in which neurodiverse couples communicate and adjust for sensory needs so that both partners can have their needs fulfilled. Hear some personal stories from Patrick, Dr. Neff, and Jennifer about how they experience travel, dating, marriage, and daily life in different ways. We want to give this disclaimer that this episode only highlights the experience of one neurotypical person, but it still gives a glimpse into the unique ways that various neurotypes experience the world. More about Jennifer Agee: Jennifer is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Professional Entrepreneurial Retreat Host and Coach, host of the "Sh*t You Wish You Learned in Grad School" podcast, an internationally known speaker, and owner of Counseling Community, Inc. and Counseling Community KC. Jennifer stepped away from seeing clients in January 2023 and is now focused full time on clinical supervision, strategic business coaching, leading retreats and continuing education. Jennifer is a mental health regional spokesperson for a national healthcare company and pursues entrepreneurial opportunities utilizing her educational and therapeutic training to benefit the community in non "butt in seat" ways. She has a passion for helping therapists not only become excellent clinicians but solid practice owners. Jennifer's Website: https://counselingcommunity.com  Jennifer's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/destination.ce.retreats  Jennifer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counselingcommunity   Transcript PATRICK CASALE: Hey everyone, you are listening to another episode of the Divergent Conversations Podcast. And today we are continuing on our series of our neurotype interviews. And I'm really excited to have Jennifer Agee here today who's an LCPC in Kansas City, and a business coach, and my business partner in retreat planning, and a podcast host, and all the things, owns a group practice out in Kansas City as well. And today's part of the series is going to be neurotype Ask An Allistic, specifically, a neurotypical. And Jennifer and I just spent 30 days traveling together in Europe. And we're going to talk about how that experience was vastly different for both of us. But Megan wanted to have you kind of set the tone per usual and just kind of define terms, and then we can get into it. And Jennifer, thanks for coming on. JENNIFER AGEE: Thanks for having me. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, so there can be some confusion sometimes around neurotypical allistic all these terms. So, allistic is just a non-autistic person. So, last week when we had Dr. Donna Henderson on she was allistic because she's non-autistic. And then a neurotypical would be someone who doesn't identify with any form of neurodivergence. So, now we have Jennifer here, who is both allistic and more specifically, a neurotypical allistic. PATRICK CASALE: Jennifer, what's the first thing we said to you when we got into this room about [CROSSTALK 00:01:31]- JENNIFER AGEE: I don't remember what you said, but I said, "I don't know what is going to happen today but I'm here for it." And you both laughed. MEGAN NEFF: That is just so, like, I would never say that. Or I would never feel that. I wouldn't be say it if I was masking. I would never feel that. And I love that, that it's… So, like, you didn't totally know what was going to happen today but you're just cool, go on with the flow. JENNIFER AGEE: Absolutely. And Patrick knows me well enough, especially, even in traveling with me that that's really me all the time. I really do feel that way. If something happens, I'll pivot, no big deal. If a room's uncomfortable, I can be a little uncomfortable. And one of the things that was super apparent to me when we were traveling together is that we really do walk through the world in wildly different ways of how we experience it. And towards the end, I said, "I just feel like you walk through the world as a raw, exposed nerve ending. And for me, I'm just flowing through the world. And it's very apparent in spending this time together that that's what's happening." MEGAN NEFF: I love that imagery of flowing through the world and Patrick actually brought that into a podcast, which is really interesting because I've used a similar metaphor to describe both my daughter and myself. Like, our nervous system being outside our bodies and the idea of flowing through the world. Gosh, I'm experiencing a little bit of envy right now, that sounds really nice. PATRICK CASALE: I'm going to give you a real-life example of this because it just happened like an hour ago. I was talking to Jennifer. We have a retreat coming up in Portugal in October. And I said, "I'm really concerned that the retreat host is like, not very communicative, he takes about 10 days to respond. My mind goes to like, what are we going to do if this person just keeps our money? We have to refund 30 people." And she's like, "No, we'll just pivot and figure it out." And I'm like… MEGAN NEFF: Whoa. JENNIFER AGEE: And we would, and we would. And here's a part of why, actually, this combination of the way Patrick's brain works and my brain works is a good combination, where I say, "Yeah, we'll just figure it out. Like, we'll pivot, we'll make it awesome. It'll kick ass, it'll be great." And I know that his anxiety is going to be so freaking sky high around it that he will have contacted every person he knows in Portugal he would have made contact somewhere. Like, we would have pulled it out of our butt if we had to, but it's going to be great, it's going to be great. PATRICK CASALE: This is a good example, Megan, of like, what every day together in Europe was like for 30 days where I was, like, struggling so much and I'd be like, "Okay, this is how I'm experiencing today." And Jen would be like, "Oh, I have like, opened my window. And it felt like I was in a Disney movie. And I was really excited to be here. And I slept really well. And I talked to nine people across the street about, you know, various things." And I'm like, "What the hell is happening here? This is so strange." It was a very good glimpse, though. JENNIFER AGEE: It was. I think both of us had a good glimpse into the real way that our behind-the-scenes work in traveling together, for sure. MEGAN NEFF: So, I keep thinking, like, my brain keeps going back to the Big Five. I don't know if either of you are familiar with the Big Five sometimes called the OCEAN. It's actually my favorite tool for understanding personality because it's non-pathologizing. But as I'm sitting here listening to you talk I'm like, kind of seeing your Big Five in my mind. Like, I imagine you'd be very high in openness and very high in extraversion. Have you taken the Big Five? Like, do you know…? JENNIFER AGEE: I haven't taken that assessment, but I am very high in openness and I am very high in extraversion, for sure. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, yeah. Because I'm also like, yes, you're allistic and neurotypical, but I'm also picking up some strong personality traits that would also factor into this. I'm just realizing how complex this conversation is because we're not just talking about neurotype, we're also talking about personality traits. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, there's a lot of nuance, for sure. And I think that it's interesting to see how people move through the world. So, you know, the reason we want to highlight this experience, and I also did not do the disclaimer that we did last week, we just want to just use that disclaimer right now, that again, Megan, and I know that interviewing one person does not speak for an entire population of people. So, disclaimer now entered into the conversation. Megan, specific questions, like, that come up for me when I'm thinking about spending time with neurotypical people, my first immediate thought is always small talk. Like, that's where my mind goes of, like, our absolute, like, visceral physiological reaction to small talk. And then, very often neurotypical conversation, which a lot of small talk is kind of the foundation. So, what are your thoughts around that, Megan? MEGAN NEFF: Oh, me? Wait. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, so I want you to just like expand upon that if you want to. This is where we can explain things like- MEGAN NEFF: Well, I, okay. PATRICK CASALE: …we never knew when to talk over each other, so… MEGAN NEFF: This is always that whenever we have a three-person conversation, this is always like fighting the flow. So, I found this study once. I can't refind it, which bugs me because I really would love the citation. But something about where neurotypical people, allistic people get dopamine from small talk, which gave me so much more compassion because for me it's a very stressful experience, I shut down, I low-key dissociate to get through it. Like, no dopamine. So, yeah, I would be curious to hear a little bit more Jennifer about your experience on small talk? Like, is it pleasurable to you? Like, what is your experience around small talk? Does it depend on who you're doing small talk with or what the topic is? What in your mind is the purpose of small talk? Like, I kind of get it, but like, why do you all do this thing? JENNIFER AGEE: So, for me, it could be positive, negative, or neutral, right? And the way I view small talk, let me make a disclaimer, I understand that as an extrovert I kind of want to get to know everyone and at my base route I do like most people. Genuinely, I think human beings are fascinating, I love spending time with them, all that things. So, I've just got to say that and that might just be my personality. But I kind of look at small talk like going to a cocktail party, and you have like cheese trays out and things, and they have cheeses out that you've never seen before. I know how they cut them into those cute little cubes, right? So, you can have just one and you can see like, do I like that one? If so, I'm going to go back and like load the plate? Or do I not necessarily like that one? And for me, small talk is kind of like those little bits to see do I want more of you or less of you? Are you my people? Are you not my people? Do I want to make a business connection here? Do I feel like you could end up being a friend that I have coffee with? Are you someone that I want to hang out with? Are you someone who… You know, those kinds of things. So, that for me is really a part of the purpose, is I am sampling off the cheese tray so to speak, to see what you're about, who you are, how you present in the world, are you my people or not my people? And it doesn't cost my system if you're not my person or it's not an interesting conversation. And I think maybe that's a part of where the difference is. So, for me, if I'm in a conversation that's not all that interesting, I've actually seen Patrick do the, where you could see this look on his eyes where he gets that, "I got to GTFO." You know? Like, he's looking for the exit. Whereas I could just like, enjoy whatever part of the conversation, find an excuse to leave, and like just get out of it, and it's fine. But I like sampling the cheese tray to always kind of get to know people. MEGAN NEFF: I'm having, first of all, I love the cheese plate butter metaphor so much, but I just had an aha moment. You said, you know, if it's not cheese for me, I can get out of the conversation. That reminds me of that fluid idea. For me, it would be very stressful how do I get out of this conversation? How do I do it without offending them? There'd be an awkward like, "Okay, well I got to go, bye." So, the getting out part is harder for me. And I wonder if that's part of why small talk is not as stressful as you can fluidly enter and leave small talk without it being like this big, "Okay, how do I get into it? How do I get out of it? When do I know when the other person wants out? When do I want out?" JENNIFER AGEE: I think you're right. PATRICK CASALE: I also heard like the compartmentalization ability to say like, is this someone I want to have a business relationship with? Is this someone who falls into the coffee category that could become a friend? In my mind, like, there is no ability to have that interpretation and analyzation in the moment where I'm literally, exactly like Megan said, I'm analyzing everything around me, and picking up on everything around me, and trying to figure out the least stressful way to get out of it. And honestly, it does look like this look, that Jen is describing where I'm like, "I have to get out of here." And I may not do this in a non-abrasive way. Not that that is my intention, but it certainly feels like this thing that has to immediately happen. And that it becomes almost torturous to exist in the conversation the longer it goes on. And I don't have a good filter for like my face. My wife will often say, like, "Patrick, fix your face because it's very obvious." JENNIFER AGEE: So, what's going through your minds when you're having to engage in small talk? Because you're both business professionals like I am. Like, we're in these spaces where it's kind of expected. So, I kind of shared what's going on in my mind as that's happening. How do you guys see it? Like, what's that like for you? MEGAN NEFF: That's a great question. I have kind of curated a life where I actually don't do much small talk. I've created a little island of work. And I've actually thought about that of like, it's kind of weird I don't collaborate with more people. Patrick's probably the, yeah, you're like the only… well, I've got one other person that I do some collaboration with and they're both neurodivergent. Okay, but that's not your question. So, I'm trying to think about the last time I did small talk. It's typically, like, I am thinking about my face, I am thinking about, like, nodding, I am thinking about, what is the point of this conversation? I'm maybe, like, rehearsing ahead of time what my next question will be, so I'm like listening for something to grab on to that they're saying that will like move the conversation forward so there's not an awkward pause. I'm typically not thinking about building connections because for me, if I was like, "Oh, this would be a good coffee person or a good business partner." As soon as I think that it becomes a demand and I want no more demands in my life. So, there's a scale on one of the, like, autism screeners, and it's social motivation. My scale is very elevated. Meaning I have very, very low social motivation. So, there's also like, unless I'm having a really automatic connection, like Patrick and I did when I was on his podcast, I'm not thinking about forwarding the connection. I'm thinking about how to exit. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, and I think that's where these abrupt conversation disruptions come in sometimes. I also think I do a really good job of, like, camouflaging/chameleoning, that's not a word. Acting like a chameleon. MEGAN NEFF: Listen to Megan Anna, you just turned something into a verb. I like it. PATRICK CASALE: Claustrophobic is going to be the one because I still have people asking me about that. JENNIFER AGEE: You made me Google that word. MEGAN NEFF: I read a lot of people, that's going to be like a trend in Google because I made a lot of people Google that word. PATRICK CASALE: I do a good job of picking up on what people are interested in and being able to create conversation off of it, so I can remember being at a job where someone was wearing like a Duke basketball sweatshirt. And I did not like spending time around this person. But I knew that I needed to create conversation with them because of the sake of the workplace. So, my immediate conversation drifted into like, "Oh, Duke, like, how long have you liked them? Like, what's really interesting to you about them?" Because it allowed to create conversation that was not like, "How's your day going? What's the day look like? How's the weather outside?" Like, "Oh, man, how was your sleep?" Like, questions that I don't care about to answer. Like, yes or no questions in, general. And so, I've always been good at that but it comes with a cost. And the thing that I think small talk does for me is, Megan, you made a great point of like rehearsing already, and like anticipating your answers. And that takes a lot of mental energy to then have to sit there, and analyze, and think about what am I going to say? How am I going to respond? And then often when masking in situations that, like, say I go out with my wife's friend who I don't know I'm going to feel more uncomfortable despite being with my wife and I'm probably going to mask more because I'm going to be like head nodding more, and making more eye contact, and trying to stay engaged in the conversation. And if the conversation is of no interest to me, and I know that we're not going to become like, friends or contacts, I want it over with. And sometimes in those scenarios, you can't get out of them. Like, I have to sit and endure in that situation. And I think, Megan, and I want you to speak to this too, and your perspective, but I very quickly and intuitively pick up on who I'm going to connect with and who I'm not going to connect with. And if I'm not going to connect, I have no interest in continuing. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, yeah. And that's why, like, I pick up energy so fast. Oh, I want to ask you about that next Jen, first, like picking up energy, that like within, yeah, probably five seconds I know if I'm going to connect with someone. And it's an energetic, like, either it's there, it's not there. And I feel like I can also register how authentic is this person and if they're not authentic, I feel so psychologically unsafe in their interaction and like, I get disoriented because I can tell there's an incongruency there. Like, I have a really strong reaction to that. But I did just want to piggyback off something you said, Patrick. I totally did that, too. I forgot it. But when I was in hospitals, until I could find like a shared context to connect with someone I didn't know how to enter the conversation. So, I was always doing that too of like, did we go the same universities? I remember, like the doctors I connected with best were ones that like we had gone to the same university, like out East. And once I could find a shared context, I could enter conversation. But outside of that, I'd feel so disoriented, not knowing how to enter the conversation. So, that was just interesting. Yes, Jennifer, picking up other people's energy, is that something you experience? JENNIFER AGEE: Absolutely. But again, I don't think it costs my system if they're not my people, I just re-categorize them in my brain and continue on in the conversation with them in that new category. So, [CROSSTALK 00:17:09]- MEGAN NEFF: This information. JENNIFER AGEE: It's information for me to then I'm making decisions as to what level of investment I'm going to have. I will say, though, a part of my personality, and I don't think this is necessarily neurotypical, but I do think it's more part of my personality, I am way more likely to give people more chances, I'm way more likely to see 1000 different areas of gray as to how someone might have arrived at a conclusion or made a statement, or things like that. And so I know that even in Patrick and I's interaction because he does pick up on patterns and things that I don't pick up on as quickly, I'm more likely to maybe stick in something a little bit longer than he would because his system has already very immediately made a decision whereas mine might have made an initial decision and then I test the theory. But yeah, I definitely pick up on people's energies in the room but then I just re-categorize them and move on. MEGAN NEFF: So, when you talk about picking up energy and then re-categorizing like, is it like infecting you? Like, does it become your energy? Or is it a like a signal. Like, okay, that person has a high tempo, that person has a low tempo. JENNIFER AGEE: I think that has changed as I've gotten older, and I know myself better because I am very intentional about protecting my energy in a way that I didn't know to be when I was younger. And I think that's true with most of us, as we know each other better, you know how to show up in spaces. But I can think of a specific example with another leader in our community who always talked about our friendship. And I did think there was a base of friendship there. I didn't think we were friend friends, but we were kind of like on that road to friendship, for sure. I met them and spent time with them in person. And within the first three minutes, it was very clear I was a business transaction to this person, I was not an actual friend to this person. I felt it immediately, I saw the non-verbals, whatever. And so, although, I felt just some level of disappointment because I thought it was really going to be one thing, my brain immediately re-categorized this person as this is a transactional relationship. So, anything that they did moving forward, I always just saw it in a lens of we're both getting something out of this, not that it's friendship, but we're both finding ways to use each other's skill set to benefit our businesses in some way. And so I didn't harbor as much ill will or resentment whereas I know other people I've had interactions similar and have walked away with a very different experience. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, that. Because I think, for me, like I'd feel like kind of clickbait like, but with a person and I'd feel, betrayal is too strong of a word, but like, I really have a sensitivity to feeling manipulated because I'd way rather someone be like, "Hey, I'm interested in a business collaboration, let's go." But if someone is like, manipulating to get to that, like, yet, for me, that would be a pretty quick cutoff. Whereas I hear the psychological flexibility in your mind, you're like, "Nope, I'll put them in a different bucket, move forward, fluid. We'll move through the world fluidly." JENNIFER AGEE: Mm-hmm (affirmative). And if that person was not able to benefit my business in some way, transactionally, I would have then just kind of completely put them to the side. And I wouldn't have had a problem with that. But yeah, there is that flexibility where, again, I think this goes to I do flow fairly easily in the world and in my relationships. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, yeah. I'm going to backtrack something I just said. Actually, I don't know that I would cut them off. I would explicitly ask them, I would say, "Okay, I'm confused. It seemed like you were pursuing a friendship, but now it seems like this is what you're pursuing. What are we doing here?" And actually, now I just don't really respond to people in my DMs but when people used to… Is slide into my DMs always a sexual connotation? I don't know what I mean. PATRICK CASALE: I think it's the right connotation, yeah. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah. People would slide into my DMs. My kids are going to, like, hate me, they always make fun of me when I try to use like Gen Z language. And want to set up a meeting, I would explicitly ask, like, "What is your intention here?" And I'll still do that. I'll be like, when people want to meet, I'll be like, "Give me a bullet list of your intentions, and then I might consider giving you my time." PATRICK CASALE: That makes sense, though, in a lot of ways. And like, whether I do think that is certainly much more of a neurodivergent trait, but it makes sense when you get bigger and busier. Bigger, like you're a medium-sized influencer at this point in time. You have over 100,000 followers on a social media channel. Like, you have to be intentional about how you kind of structure your responses. But I agree with you Megan, like, I want to know the intentionality immediately, and what I'm getting a lot of, and I fucking hate it. Sorry, for cursing world, I'm doing better, is someone will like DM me- MEGAN NEFF: You don't need to mask here, remember. PATRICK CASALE: Someone will DM me and then they'll say like, they'll immediately send a compliment out, but then immediately follow up with an ask. So, in my mind that feels very inauthentic, that feels very disingenuous, that feels like you're just sending this compliment out so then you can ask your request. I don't respond to those anymore. And I used to respond to all of them. And I just realized, like, I can't. I don't have the energy or capacity. But I like- MEGAN NEFF: I'm happy for that progress, Patrick. I'm so pleased. PATRICK CASALE: I know. Jen makes fun of me because she's like, "Patrick picks up every phone call that comes to his life." [CROSSTALK 00:22:41]- JENNIFER AGEE: Every, every phone call. PATRICK CASALE: … if I was in jail because I you know you wouldn't pickup. JENNIFER AGEE: Yes, absolutely. PATRICK CASALE: I don't do that anymore, though. JENNIFER AGEE: I don't think you'd send me bail money too. So, you'd definitely be on my call list. PATRICK CASALE: I screen more calls than I was screening. But like, I like what you're saying, Megan, about, like, give me exactly what you're asking from me because I think that's really important for us, in terms of, like, no longer masking and no longer trying to always have neurotypical relationships. So, like, just ask me for what you're asking without like all the additional layers and all the additional like fluff that comes with some of the conversation and then I can make a much more informed decision energy-wise and also like intentionality-wise, I think that's important. And something you said before that stood out to me, Megan, is like, the ability intuitively to pick up on energy that feels incongruent, or out of alignment, or I can pick up on artificiality like that. And as soon as I pick up on it, I'm not having this relationship, it's going to get cut off. And I think that's a big difference in what you're saying, Jen, is, like, the ability to flow through the world and categorize in the moment. My ability is like, black white. Like you're either going into the pile of people that I don't care about, or I'm going to really, really like you, and I'm going to really like show up for you. So, there is no middle ground for me in terms of socializing. JENNIFER AGEE: That's actually one of the things I love the most because, like, I'm the only neurotypical in my family, right? And so one of the things- MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, I was going to ask you, like, if you had any connections to neurodivergents. So, you're the only neurotypical in your family. JENNIFER AGEE: Correct, yeah. And I- MEGAN NEFF: Wow, so, like, you're parents to neurodivergent kids? JENNIFER AGEE: Yeah, my husband, my two children, two of my grandchildren have already have diagnoses. And so one of the things, I guess, I totally lost my thought, but- MEGAN NEFF: I'm sorry, I interrupted your flow. JENNIFER AGEE: You're totally fine. Yeah, I do just flow differently in the world. And I think being in a household, oh, I got it back. Okay, so I'm reining it in. Okay, here we go. So, what I love about the neurodivergents in my life is exactly what Patrick said. If I am someone that they love they like really love me, I am super in, they invest in me time, energy, and mutually we do that. Whereas with neurotypical, I think, because we're more used to flowing in and out of each other's lives based on all sorts of different things, including seasons, everyone in my life who is a neurotypical who I'm genuinely friends with, they're a real friend. And I see that not as a privilege because I'm not inflicting anybody's head, especially, one on this podcast. But I do think that I honor that I know that I'm in a space that not everyone gets to go to in their life. Whereas a lot of people get that space with me, they're not in my inner circle, but a lot of people get access to me in a different way. PATRICK CASALE: That's a really important point. I think Jen pointed that out to me, Megan, like, while we were traveling, I was thinking about, like, how many people want access to me, and she made a good point, she was like, "Because you don't give them access. Like, you shut them out, so people want to have more closeness and connection." And in the business world, that's a really strange feeling because it means that people are going to like, try to manipulate you sometimes to have more contact with you. And that's something that I really, really struggle with, as someone who has to be around a lot of people a lot of the time for the work that I do. MEGAN NEFF: I'm having kind of a realization as well, as we're talking, Patrick, of like, you and I are both in positions because of our like platforms and business where people want access to us. So, we have the privilege of being like, give me a bullet list of what you want to talk about. Right, there's a lot of autistic people who are experienced in inverse. Like, I'm very aware of my social motivation is so elevated to where like, I don't want more people in my life. But there's plenty of people who are having the opposite experience of like, I'm really trying to build community and I can't give people a bullet list of what do you want to talk about because it's not like I've got 100 people sliding into my DMs. PATRICK CASALE: For sure. That's a good point. I mean, what do we hear a lot of from, specifically, our autistic listeners and followers is like, loneliness, right? Well, are you trying to revamp the camera? MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, right. Yeah. PATRICK CASALE: I bought Megan the camera that I have and it tracks your motion, so it's not always in alignment. MEGAN NEFF: Oh, my God. PATRICK CASALE: But what we hear a lot of is like loneliness, and disconnection, and the desire to have community, and where can I get more community, in general? So, it's really hard then to say no to requests, say no to demands, have boundaries with energy, and time, and sensory overwhelm because there's such a desire for connection. And I think that is a really good point, Megan, that it definitely is a privilege to be able to say, like, not going to respond to this, or I don't feel like paying attention to the messages, or the emails, or whatever. MEGAN NEFF: That I'm going to put boundaries around how I'm going to engage with you, yeah, yeah. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah. Like your email response is pretty perfect about that. Your automatic response that you have built-in. MEGAN NEFF: Oh, right, you've seen that now. Yeah, see? Building boundaries. PATRICK CASALE: Building boundaries. That's right. Yeah, really, really good point. How about we diverge to another set of questions? So, last week, when Donna was on, we were asking about context, Megan, and like context clues. And what was the example you gave, in terms of context clues? Something about a neighbor conversation? I can't- MEGAN NEFF: Yeah. So, it's, like if someone asks what's your favorite book? And Donna was saying how it would depend who was asking. Like, for me, I'd be like, sifting through trying to figure out like, it'd be so hard because, like, what does the person mean my favorite book, what genre? So, first of all, I just like, can't answer that questions to context-dependent. But what Donna said, which just kind of blew my mind was like, well, if my neighbor asked, I would say this book, if a colleague asked, I would say this book because I know that like, that's kind of what they're asking. And then what Dr. Henderson was saying is how those context cues are all interpreted subcortically. So, like, outside of our, you know, prefrontal cortex, all of the labor that goes into that. I feel like I heard some of that when you were talking about small talk as well. Like, how quickly you're picking things up and then putting them into buckets, if this is a business connection, this is a friendship connection. MEGAN NEFF: I think you're absolutely right. And I'd do the exact same thing. If somebody asked me what book are you reading? It depends on who they are, and what context I'm seeing them, and I immediately know which category I need to go to and which ones I definitely don't tell them that I'm also reading either. PATRICK CASALE: I've heard too much of those. MEGAN NEFF: Oh, so you also know, like, what filter to apply? JENNIFER AGEE: Yes. MEGAN NEFF: Oh, wow. And again, it's this is not like an analytical process, it's intuitive to you. JENNIFER AGEE: It's very intuitive. I don't think about it. And again, this goes back to things that I noticed spending this much time with Patrick is, I see that he has to think about it, I see that he is intentionally filtering things that I am not intentionally having to filter. MEGAN NEFF: Sounds so nice. PATRICK CASALE: I just got like weirdly emotional on that. I don't know why. But, yeah, I think it's exhausting. Megan and I have talked about how exhausting it is to have to constantly like, try and prune information, and categorize it, and place it where it needs to go. And that's probably why like, sorry, that's probably why like, a lot of the times I have this look on my face where I'm like, maybe feels vacant or blank, but it's really just like, really inside my head trying to figure out the scenario, or how to categorize, or compartmentalize, or answer specific questions. So, it's really interesting. Like, I really wish that it would be completely intuitive, or it was just like, "Oh, I know exactly how to respond to this without having to think about how I'm going to respond to this." Sounds nice. JENNIFER AGEE: I don't know any other way. So, you know, our brains are our brains and they just work the way they work, I suppose. But you know, another part of this conversation, and if you don't want to go into this category, we don't have to, but because Patrick is my friend, I have talked to him before about sometimes the different costs to our system just in relationship like with partners and closer friendships and relationships. And in part because I know that it's harder on my spouse's system to do some of the things than it is mine. I find that I very often will default to the highest sensory needs person in the room. So, because I know it will not cost my system as much no matter what we do, really. If I know that if we choose X restaurant, that it's really noisy, or it's this, or it's that, and it's going to probably be uncomfortable for them even though I might really want to go there I won't even bring it up. Like, I make a thousand tiny internal pivots to try to make space comfortable for the people that I love and care about. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, yeah. First of all, I love that. When I work with parents who aren't neurodivergent themselves, that's something I'm often like, encouraging like, because they'll be like, "Why does my kid not want to go to the restaurant with us?" It's like, "Whoa, let's think about their through sensory lens." So, first of all, I just love that you are doing that, that you're thinking through what I would call a sensory lens. But to the other thing that's interesting that I think I hear your analytical brain, right? Like, for me, that's intuitive. Oh, I don't want to go that restaurant. And this is that double empathy problem, you have to analytically think through, okay, is that a high sensory restaurant? What is my spouse's experience going to be about that? And I think that is at the heart of the double empathy, which is, when we're in a cross-neurotype interaction, we're just not going to intuitively understand the other. But you're doing the labor, you're doing the prefrontal cortex labor of thinking through what would this experience be like for the other person? JENNIFER AGEE: Yeah. And full disclosure, I've been with my husband for 30 years. So, I can tell the way his eye slightly moves a lot of times, you know, how that's affecting his system whether he says it or not, you know? And I think proximity is helpful, right? The longer you're with someone, the more you know how to pick up on their non-verbals and can adapt. And I think we all do that for people we love, right? So, I'm sure you both have put yourself in situations that you don't necessarily really want to be in. But you know that your partner would really enjoy it, or it's important to them, or, you know, going out to a Happy Hour with coworkers you don't know or whatever. Like, that's not how you want to spend that day but you love your partner and you make accommodations for it. And I think you know that we just do that. But I have noticed that I'm more aware of the fact that I'm doing it and I think it's because I'm getting older and I'm asking myself the questions like, how much am I doing that? Or how much am I doing that is accommodating other people? Kinds of questions, but I've been more aware of it. And, you know, I've kind of come to the conclusion that I really don't mind like, because I've asked like, do I feel resentful about that? Should this tick me off? You know, and when I thought about it, it doesn't because when my partner is happy and is flowing through the world in a better way, that helps me in our home and in our life low better, too. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, right. Like, you're going to get a more present version of your husband at a lower sensory restaurant, so if your thinking about the quality of the dinner, it's like, okay, I could go here and maybe get the food I want, but I'd have a dissociated husband or depending on if he goes up or down. So, I love how you think through like the nuance of that. And I think this is so important for neurodiverse couples, is a love Esther Perel's work in general with couples. But one thing she talks a lot about with couples work is like the importance of not always looking to our partners to get our needs met. And I think, especially, for the neurotypical spouse, when there's a neurotypical spouse, like, take yourself to the restaurant, go there with a friend. Like, make sure you're getting that need met of like, I love this restaurant and it's a high sensory restaurant. And I think when I see neurodiverse couples get stuck a lot, is they're not giving themselves permission to meet their needs outside of the dyad. And then that resentment builds up. JENNIFER AGEE: Absolutely. PATRICK CASALE: That's a great point. And you know, I'm very thankful that my wife is very intuitive about that, and also analyzes the cost because she knows that if we go somewhere where I'm just very uncomfortable, it's not going to be an enjoyable experience, and it's not my intention. But she also knows, like, there are like six restaurants in town that I will go to consistently. So, if she really wants to have a date night she's like, "Do you want to go to one of these six places?" I'm like, "Yeah, that's fine. Like, that's okay." "Do you want to try this new place that's really loud, or, you know, really crowded, or really busy?" And I'm like, "Not really. No, I don't want to do that." And Megan, you and I have talked about, like family obligations, and familial obligations, and the cost that comes with saying yes sometimes to going, right? Like, my wife's family and my in-laws are big, loud family, and they're wonderful, but it's overwhelming. And the cost that comes with that is something where I will have to kind of give myself months of time to mentally prepare to say, like, "Okay, we're going to go on Christmas Eve, and I'm going to, like, sit in this room for six hours." And like, I know what that means in the long run. And I just think that is an interesting way to put that in perspective, too. MEGAN NEFF: The other thing, and like, I'm feeling the controversy in my chest before I say this. So, I want to give it some context. But you know, after my diagnosis, and, Patrick, we've talked about this on this podcast, like, there were aspects of being autistic I needed to grieve like the limits I have. I think my biggest grief is around my sensory limits because I have such a hard time being present anywhere in the world, outside of nature and my house because I'm shut down, my nervous system shut down. But I've encouraged my spouse, like, you get to grieve this too. And that's tricky for him, that's not intuitive. But like, the other day, a concert came up, and he was like, "You know what, I had a moment of like it'd be nice if, you know, Megan Anna would want to go to something like that with me." And I am encouraging him of like, "You get to grieve that you don't have a spouse who can enjoy concerts with you." So, I think that's a tricky line, but I think it is important, especially, if this is later in life discovery for both partners to process and grieve elements of what it means to be a neurodiverse. And likewise, like, there might be elements where I grieve that my spouse doesn't intuitively get me in the same way that neurodivergent people do. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah. JENNIFER AGEE: I love that you guys are having this conversation. I really do because I just think of how many people that have been in my office over the years, where there's an undercurrent of all of this going on, but in people's politeness are not wanting to hurt their partner's feelings. They don't also own the parts of them that are true that may not feel great to say out loud, and I think healthy relationships gives space for both partners to feel those feelings. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, yeah. And I think that that's important to any couple but especially, in a neurodiverse couple where we are working on that across neurotype, double empathy issue of like, we have got to create space for there to be complex emotions and for us to hold space for our partners to have complex emotions. PATRICK CASALE: That's definitely an episode in the making. I think just having conversations around neurodiverse couples, and partnerships, and communication styles because that's what comes up a lot is missed attunement, and communication, and interpretation of communication. JENNIFER AGEE: That is going to be a huge episode. You all don't even know, buckle up. It is going to be big. I want to compliment you guys, one of the things I really enjoy about your conversations is that you very clearly and articulate the felt experience of being an autistic person walking through the world, where just like you're asking me questions as, you know, ask the neurotypical day, you know, kind of thing, it gives me a peek behind the curtain too, to what's actually happening in your system. And so I just really appreciate and value what you guys are doing. I want you to know that. MEGAN NEFF: Thank you. I'm going to, like, not to totally deflect but I'm going to deflect. First of all, like those words mean a lot, but I also noticed myself retreating with the compliment coming in. How do you experience compliments as a allistic neurotypical? JENNIFER AGEE: I think, for me, how I experience compliments has changed as I've healed my own childhood crap. So, you know, when I was younger, it was definitely not something that I accepted or received. And now when somebody says something nice, I just say, "Thank you." Or I hear all, you know, a lot of times, "Oh, my word, your life looks freaking amazing. Look at all the things you're doing. You know, I just wish I could, you know, have a life like that." And I'll just say, "Thank you. Yeah, it is pretty amazing." And so I can receive it now. But that was not easier when I was younger. And I think that just had more to do with childhood junk than anything else. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, yeah. JENNIFER AGEE: But I'll make my husband stay in there and take it sometimes. I'll just be like, I'll warn him, I'll say, "I'm about to say something nice and you just need to take it." That's exactly what I say. MEGAN NEFF: I love that. PATRICK CASALE: Well, and I can see that being true because that's kind of how our relationship goes sometimes. And two, I could see you retreating Megan. Like, I saw your body like do this. MEGAN NEFF: Even though, like, I loved I loved those words and they genuinely mean a lot. I think it's the positive emotion. And again, this is on the big five, there's a whole facet of positive emotion. It's often low for autistic people. But it's both like, how much we generate positive emotion, but also how we experience it coming toward us. And for me, it can mean a lot but positive emotion coming toward me it feels like a sensory demand. I don't know how else to say it, which is that- JENNIFER AGEE: Because of the titter tat, like, of like a give and take. Like, because I'm saying something nice to you now there's an internal expectation something's supposed to come back. MEGAN NEFF: That's part of it. So, part of it is energetic, just like, but then part of it is I'm supposed to have a nice response to this. And I just typically have an awkward response to compliments. So, also, I guess, there's social demand around and now how do I take this in, and then respond to it? And it's also the like, okay, like, teenage era, it brings me back to like middle school and high school. Like, someone complements your shirt, then you compliment their shoes. Like this exchange. Yeah. JENNIFER AGEE: There's a lot of, you're tapping into something that's completely accurate, which is there's a ton of nuance around relationships, which is where, I think, you know, the two of you would just prefer to cut the bowl and get right to the meat and potatoes. I'm from the Midwest as well. So, like, there's a ton of politeness that goes around conversations because coming- MEGAN NEFF: I grew up in the Midwest, yeah. JENNIFER AGEE: So, coming directly at someone with like, "Hey, saw you messaged me, tell me what you want, what you really, really want. And then like, we'll get out of here." MEGAN NEFF: I love So the Spice Girl reference just there, by the way. JENNIFER AGEE: All right, random brain. But anyway, so if someone came at me that way, I'd be like, "Well, okay, then Mr. so and so." You know? MEGAN NEFF: It will put you off. JENNIFER AGEE: But I know enough now to be like, they're just being direct because they need me to cut to the chase but I will tell you that is a more recent development. And you will be on my suspicious list as to whether or not you go in category, transactional. Like, I'm already starting to make categorizations based on that directness now. I will tell you the first time I met Patrick, and I had already hired him to talk at my first retreat, I told my husband I said, "I don't even know if I should go up and say hello to him based on the look on his face." Like, I'm like, "I don't think this dude likes me at all." Anyway, because he's like, "Well, it's the truth. You tell stories about me, I'm going to tell him about you." Anyway. So, just the way, you know, his presentation and all this stuff is, as soon as he was diagnosed, it was like my brain re-categorize every interaction we had, and I was like, "Oh." And I didn't feel some type of way about them anymore because I understood that was just him being genuine in that moment, his face didn't want to make a fake smile face, which my good Midwestern parts were like, "Put a fake ass smile on, I'm here, come on." You know? So, and he didn't want to, and he didn't. But now that I know that I'm like, okay, he was being genuine in that moment, and my brain re-categorized that. MEGAN NEFF: And this is one of the potential benefits of relational self-disclosure is then we have an accurate narrative to, like, encode those interactions. I got this a lot from my life, too. I think, Patrick, you have too, probably, a lot of autistic people. Like, you seem distant, aloof, like hard to get to know, disinterested. Whereas like, I might be the person in the crowd, like, trying to find someone to make talk with so that I don't awkwardly stand in the corner. But most people are reading me and have read me as disinterested. So, I think it's so helpful then when there's this narrative of like, oh, okay, I understand this interaction, I can categorize it differently now. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, absolutely. That's so spot on. I think those adjectives or description words would be the ones that people would use for me most often. And when I'm connected with people, I'm really connected with them. Like, I can talk, and be very social, and very engaging. But yeah, those would be the words that I think come to the forefront for most people. And I think a diagnosis helps, like you both said, re-categorize, in a way, or at least reshape a perspective, which I think is important, too, if you're open to reframing the perspective, right? Because people can also interpret the diagnosis is like, so what? Like, you're still acting this sort of way. I'm from New York. Like, even if I wasn't autistic, I think there's still a level of directness of being from the Northeast, where like, that is how people communicate. And then moving to the South, were people who are like, "Bless your heart." And like, we got to put all of this fluff into all of the conversations. And I'm like, what is happening here? I don't understand it. So, that's very interesting, you know, in general. But I agree that those are the words that people would describe me with in terms of like, getting to know me socially. And I think that's strange when I am the face of a business where we're hosting people all over the world and if their perception is like, Patrick, is unapproachable, and distant, and really mean, that just doesn't feel great for my brand. But it doesn't seem like that is the case. It just seems like people want to get to know me more because of how distant I present, I guess. I don't know, that's what I'd say. JENNIFER AGEE: I've told you 1000 times it is a part of the key to your success because the, I want to be liked parts of us, freaking love a good aloof person because we're like, "Why don't they like us? Maybe we can…" I mean, like, so all those parts kick in for us, too. I think when we see that we go into all of those spaces within ourselves and yeah, I think it's been a part of your success, to be quite honest. PATRICK CASALE: I appreciate that. MEGAN NEFF: I think it's part of why my spouse married me was because I was like, the aloof in college, right? So, like, that plays really differently. Like, being an autistic girl who was like, hard to get to know, like, in the dating world, that kind of works, actually. JENNIFER AGEE: I could see that. PATRICK CASALE: Can we talk about dating real quick? Because this is something we did not talk about last week and that is something. I just want to check our time too. Do you have your meeting, Megan?   MEGAN NEFF: I don't but I don't know if you all have anything. I also have a couple more questions I would really like to- PATRICK CASALE: Okay, cool. We've got like- MEGAN NEFF: …have conversations on- PATRICK CASALE: …20-ish more minutes, so I am [CROSSTALK 00:49:21]- MEGAN NEFF: Are you okay Jennifer for time? JENNIFER AGEE: I'm good. PATRICK CASALE: Last week I didn't have the same buffer, but so dating, right? You just made a good point, Megan. And we've never talked about dating on this podcast as neurodivergent people. I struggle so much to pick up on social cues. I think I'm better at it now. But during that span of my life, it was really hard. And like if people were interested in me, I definitely did not know. So, if someone came over and just talked to me randomly, or like, put their hand on my leg or like, gave me a certain look, I would just not really be able to absorb that or take that in or make sense of that. I definitely had a lot of those interactions where someone was definitely hitting on me and I was probably like, "Oh, did you need, like, direction somewhere? Or like, do you need recommendations for a restaurant?" And I just, like, got up and walked away. My wife is like, "You definitely missed out on a lot of relationships because the first date." I didn't know she wanted to kiss me. I didn't know. She said, I gave her like an awkward side hug, like, goodbye. I probably like ran the hell out of there. I was like, "I got to go." Anyway, Jennifer and Megan, how do you experience that and picking up on social cues? MEGAN NEFF: Jennifer, I'll let you go first. JENNIFER AGEE: I mean, I picked up on it just fine, and then, look, I think if you're cute enough, and you like the person enough, any stupid line will work is kind of my theory. So, I never had a problem with it. And then based on the cues, I would, again, immediately categorize in my mind, do I see this person as a potential anything? And if the answer is no, I would politely you know, hahaha, and exit the conversation. And if I thought they were a potential, I would lean into it. But I was able to tell and really intentionally make a decision if I was going to navigate that interaction one direction or another. PATRICK CASALE: I'm thinking of a situation right now that while I was in Charlotte, before I moved to North Carolina, with some friends, and a friend of their friend, and she kept putting her leg on my legs while we were sitting at a restaurant, and I kept moving and being like, "Oh, my God, you must need space. Like, you clearly don't have enough space in this booth." Anyway, sorry. JENNIFER AGEE: Yeah. You misread that one. PATRICK CASALE: I misread that one. MEGAN NEFF: Definitely. I hear that a lot. Patrick, that's not been my experience, but I hear that a lot from autistic people, especially, more so, I think, cishet men. Like, just totally missing. And, again, talking like in kind of heteronormative spaces, I wonder if many girls are more subtle in their… Because like, we live in this patriarchal culture where it's typically like, the man is supposed to initiate. So, like, yeah, I didn't really relate to that. Also my dating experience happened in this really weird bubble of evangelicalism. And so my dating experience was more like I get into a really deep kind of philosophical, existential conversation with someone, we end up talking late into the night. Like, it would become pretty clear. And it would start with kind of a emotional intellectual connection, typically. So, I do think that I have had like, I think I interpret all banter as flirting, so I do think I have difficulty and in the workplace, this has confused me when I've had male supervisors, banter with me, of it feels flirtatious, but then I'm, like, confused by that. So, I've definitely had that experience actually work. But it's more, everything feels flirtatious versus nothing feels flirtatious. PATRICK CASALE: It's very interesting. I definitely think we have episodes to do off of some of these conversations because it's just interesting to hear these different perspectives and how we interpret and move through the world. So, Megan was there [CROSSTALK 00:53:53]- JENNIFER AGEE: They're so fascinating. MEGAN NEFF: They really are. Jennifer, well, this is a strong pivot. I don't know if we're done. It seemed that fluid, I have to explicitly ask. PATRICK CASALE: This actually feels more fluid than last week. So, pivot away. MEGAN NEFF: Oh, I'm just saying I'm not fluid. So, I'm like having to explicitly ask, are we done with that conversation? Can I- PATRICK CASALE: Can I transition? MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, sensory, we haven't talked about that. So, I know, we've talked about small talk, we've talked about context cues, what's your sensory experience of the world? JENNIFER AGEE: I literally don't think about it. MEGAN NEFF: I was actually guessing that might be what you say, of just like, because it's like a fish in water not experiencing water. That's so interesting. So, like, you'd have to think about it to think about what your sensory experience is. JENNIFER AGEE: Exactly. And now it's 105 degrees. So, if I go outside, I'm going to have a sensory experience of being hot and uncomfortable. I mean, it's just being a human in the world, right? But in general, I don't filter or anticipate anything in terms of thinking about my sensory needs at all because this is kind of, I hope that didn't make me sound bad. But the truth is, I know my systems got it. So, if I walk into a situation, I know that my system will pivot or adjust in whatever way it needs to, to be okay. So, I just really don't think about it. MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, yeah, that doesn't sound bad. That's like literally one of the core differences is something I talk a lot about is how neurodivergent people have like ice thin window of, like, window of tolerance because we can't take in incoming stressors in our body adapt as easily. Same thing with sensory, you're saying your system can take in new input, and adapt, and be okay. And that is like precisely one of the huge differences between allistic and autistic systems. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, I'm thinking about, like, the one-degree temperature difference that I sometimes need to make me feel more comfortable in my house. And if my wife uses the air fryer, how I can't sleep at night because I can smell the smell of like the air fryer all night, and I'm so uncomfortable, and how I so often default to certain clothing items because of comfort. And it's just amazing how much energy and intention has to go into like sensory soothing, and really having to be really aware and vigilant about it pretty constantly in order to be comfortable. JENNIFER AGEE: So, this is a great example, actually, you mentioning the temperature of how my system, I will just kind of take a lock and just get on with it. So, when we traveled we would often stay in Airbnbs because we packed basically in a backpack for a month, you know? Then we always had to do laundry. He likes it like a freaking icebox. I mean, it was a meat locker in there. I keep my house at 77 degrees. MEGAN NEFF: 77? JENNIFER AGEE: Yeah, and I feel amazing, right? So, at night we'd get in, we'd both kick our shoes off at the door and go to separate rooms. And he would have it set to icebox temperature. And I literally slept with my head under the covers almost every night because I was freaking freezing. But I knew I could wake up and be like, all right, let's go to coffee, you know, it's going to be a good day. And if that affected his sleep, if that affected you know, all of these things, I was thinking of those things, too. I know you made accommodations for me too. But I'm just talking specifically about the being physically comfortable in a space. I was just like, it's not worth it because it's going to cost him sleep, which is going to cost him a lot, lot more the next day. PATRICK CASALE: 77 degrees sounds miserable, first of all. That's what my dad keeps his house at in Florida. I go down there and like, go into an Airbnb, I can't do this. But too, I appreciate that. So, that's a great example of friendships throughout different neurotypes. And being intentional about the things that we know are going to impact the other. And I knew you did that while we were there. Like, I knew you were definitely like Jen is a verbal processor. And I had to tell Jen, like, "If you're going to say all of these things to me every day, I'm going to take them literally. So, if you need me to do something now, then tell me. But if you are just processing your thoughts, please, like, give me context that that's what's happening. Otherwise, the conversation of like, 'Okay, we need to do this, we need to do this, we need to do this.'" And I'm like, "Fuck, are we doing that right now? Like, what's happening?" So, that was very helpful. And also, like, I know, Jen wants to talk in the morning and I am not a morning person. And every morning that we went and got coffee she'd be, like, holding it in, and I could see it in her face where like, I wasn't even talking, I was just like, pointing direction sometimes because I was like, so tired or like, out of it. And I just want to say that I appreciate that, so it was helpful. JENNIFER AGEE: I got you. Thanks for not letting me get run over because he did pull me in a few times when I was distracted by the beauty of the world. PATRICK CASALE: True story. MEGAN NEFF: I just want to say, like, I love kind of, you're all… Oh my gosh, words, do words stop for me after an hour? Is that what's happening? I love your dynamic and I love getting this inside perspective on Patrick of, and I really appreciate seeing your dynamic. I think it's a really wonderful model of what good cross-neurototype friendship. Like, I wanted to say business but it feels and sounds more like a friendship when you all talk. JENNIFER AGEE: It's a friendship that turned into business, for sure. PATRICK CASALE: And it all started with both of us not liking the other person based on certain stereotypes. MEGAN NEFF: Based on the double empathy problem? Was it because of assumptions you were making about each other? PATRICK CASALE: Yes.  JENNIFER AGEE: Yeah, Patrick. PATRICK CASALE: I would talk about what I was assuming on air because it sounds unbelievably discriminatory. JENNIFER AGEE: Yeah, Patrick. PATRICK CASALE: [CROSSTALK 00:59:44] from the Midwest, they're having their first retreat in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. I assume this person is just a terrible human being. I don't want to say associate with this person. Why did I say yes to speak at this event? All the things that are going through my head. And then we met in Hawaii at a conference and like then we spent the next five days together, her and her husband and me and some other friends. And the rest is history. But that was definitely my initial impression, which unfortunately is very often my initial impression is like, I'm already assuming I'm not going to like the person, and I really have to experience them to then change my opinion or perspective. I don't go into a lot of social situations assuming the best, I should say, socially. So, that is a difference in our styles, for sure. JENNIFER AGEE: And I'm the exact opposite. I go into every situation and assume that it's going to be awesome. And if it turns out not to be I just adjust. MEGAN NEFF: I think that's what makes me think you're an EO. Yes, I abbreviate personality assets or factors because the high extraversion, high openness, when you look at personalities, if you were to line up 100 people they are the most optimistic forward thinking people in the world. So, it is interesting to me how well you all gel because that's typically not the autistic person. Like, we're maybe on the other side of the spectrum, often, not always, but… PATRICK CASALE: I think that doing some of these events together that we do, and then having that 30 days…30 days I don't want to travel with anybody, I'm just going to be quite honest. Like, I don't want to travel with my wife for 30 days, I want to travel with anyone by like, halfway through, I was just like, "Oh my God, I'm so done." But it gives you a good glimpse into someone who is very extroverted and optimistic because I think some people in society can also misinterpret that as like, this doesn't feel real, this doesn't feel genuine, this feels really artificial. How can you put this face on every day? I got to see for 30 days that this is just every day. And I thought to myself, "This is wild like that someone can move through the world optimistic all the time." I cannot do that. I feel like I'm optimistic 3% of my life, and that might be generous. So, it was just a very interesting experience. I really wish we would have documented more of it either via writing or video to give different perspectives into the different neurotypes in terms of moving through the world, and traveling, and experiencing all of these places, and transitions, and sensory overload, and stimulation, and everything that went into those 30 days because it was so vastly different. Like, if you can imagine Jennifer in Italy, opening her window, seeing the mountains, and like I imagine there were like bluebirds singing and all sorts of stuff. When I opened my window, my view was of old Italian men arguing with each other every morning. Like, we had very different experiences in every sense of the world. And I almost feel like that is like a good glimpse into actual inner world and inner working. MEGAN NEFF: [CROSSTALK 1:02:46], oh, go ahead. JENNIFER AGEE: Go ahead. MEGAN NEFF: I was going to… Go ahead. JENNIFER AGEE: No, you. MEGAN NEFF: Oh, I was just going to clarify is that because your perception of what your, "I gravitated toward." Was different or because you actually had different… PATRICK CASALE: We actually had very different locations in the hotel we were staying. MEGAN NEFF: Okay. PATRICK CASALE: And she had a really beautiful view. Like, I imagine if I looked at it every day, I also would have been more happy than the vi

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This episode I interview Dr. Sandra Wilkerson, Licensed Mental Health Therapist about the topic of childhood trauma and how it can impact you as an adult. She provides information on the links between child trauma and current behaviors in an adult. She offers insight on ways to manage your trauma. If you want additional resources to assist you in personal and professional development then visit https://aa-wellnessacademy.thinkific.com/ where you can gain access to quick, interactive, online courses that are designed for you.

Maybe you don't have the ideal relationship with your mom, or maybe you just miss her if she's passed. Becoming a mother, and activating The Mother archetype in us, will trigger our thoughts, feelings and emotions about our relationship with The Mother. Depending on your childhood, you may want to do things differently, but what if resentment to your past comes up? What can you do to mother yourself? How can you move through the grief? Today's episode with Sarah Harmon from The School of MOM (Mothering Oneself Mindfully) is a powerful one! She walks us through why she created the online coaching program The Untethered Mother, the "how" to become the best mother version of yourself, and he perspective on coaching and therapy. Sarah Harmon is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, mindfulness & yoga teacher, wellness expert, and founder of The School of MOM (Mothering Oneself Mindfully) and The Parent Wellness Group. She is passionate about supporting people on their unique wellness and parenting journeys. Learn more about Sarah at www.theschoolofmom.com and www.parentwellnessgroup.com  www.motheroneselfmindfully.com Follow The School of MOM on IG: @the.schoolofmom ___________________________ Connect with our host on IG: @garrettnwood Sign-up for the kozēkozē newsletter here. Follow kozēkozē on IG: @kozekozemama Podcast Instagram for details on past guests: @kozekozepodcast Follow Garrett on TikTok: @kozekozemama GET ON THE WAITLIST FOR THE 2nd ANNUAL FULL CIRCLE FEMININE WELLNESS RETREAT If you like Garrett's voice, check out her meditations here. email garrett: garrettkusmierz@kozekoze.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kozekoze/message

Danita Davis, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Founder of DaKal Wellness Solutions. Danita is passionate about removing the stigma associated with mental wellness, particularly in the African American community. Danita addresses anxiety, depression, life transitions, and self-confidence for women of color and Teens. She is relatable and transparent in her approach to empowering individuals and providing them with the tools necessary to overcome life's challenges. To find out more about Danita Davis, please visit bit.ly/dakalwellness

Barb Hill is a writer and Licensed Mental Health Therapist who is passionate about supporting others in both their navigation of faith and mental health. In 2019, Barb founded Holding Space Counseling, a thriving group practice in Franklin, TN where she works as a trauma therapist as well as oversees and supervises other therapists in their clinical work. Barb calls Tennessee home, and lives in Nashville, TN with her pup Nash. Barb shares her journey to becoming a therapist, how she bridges the gap between faith and mental health, and the universal experience of waiting and all that it evokes in us. “The circumstances of how our waiting unfolds and the fulfillment of our longings unfolds…it all matters. It's not your fault. There's nothing wrong with you.” - Barb Hill Links: Christie's Website Christie's Instagram: @sasssays Barb's Website Barb's Instagram: @barbs_hill Barb's Book Barb's Private Practice  

This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Dr. Morgan Francis! Dr. Morgan is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a Licensed Mental Health Therapist who specializes in the treatment of body image, eating disorders, relationships, sexual health, and grief. Dr. Morgan talks with us about diet culture, how to find body neutrality, and ways we can feel good in our bodies. She normalizes the changes our bodies go through in different seasons, and how we can make healthy changes for our body and mind. Are you struggling with body image issues? Let's talk about it! ——————————————— You can find Dr. Morgan Francis: Instagram: @@DrMorganFrancis Website: www.scottsdalepremiercounseling.com Receive a 20% discount on Dr. Morgan's online course called “Intuitive Eating: Get Your Life Back” by using this code GETYOURLIFEBACK20. Be sure to sign up for Dr. Morgan's FREE Mindful Messages by texting 480-605-1768 where you will get text messages to support your mental health. ——————————————— Instagram @youthemother www.youthemother.com Now Offering 1-on-1 and Group Coaching! Don't forget to grab your FREE guide to sharing the load on the website! The Estrangement Project is going to Costa Rica!! Join us: https://www.trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-maggie--&-abbey--nov-2023

SEASON 02: WICKED GOOD PREGNANCY | EPISODE 04 Two Lives Forever Changed By Surrogacy with Ashleigh Donahue + Emma Swartz Welcome back listeners! We have covered such a wide variety of topics in our Wicked Good Pregnancy series, and today's show is really special. One of our guests today actually reached out to us asking if we could shine a light on surrogacy, and of course the answer was, "yes!" We are thrilled to learn more about this family building option, and to hear from a surrogate and intended parent: two lives forever changed by surrogacy. About Our Guest  EMMA SWARTZ is a North Shore mom who welcomed a baby boy via surrogacy in October 2022. Emma and her husband lost their first born in June of 2020 when she was 27 weeks pregnant, and she went into cardiac arrest. Her son was born while she was unconscious as medical professionals heroically fought to save her life. Emma never met her son, as she spent months in a coma and on life support. Miraculously she survived and after 100 plus days in the ICU, Emma began her healing journey. It was a long road learning how to walk again, regaining her strength and grieving the loss of her son. A year or so later she began IVF, hopeful that she and her husband could make embryos for a surrogate. After 3 rounds of IVF, Emma and her husband were able to transfer their single embryo to a superhero gestational carrier. Emma is currently a stay at home mom, but makes it her life mission to do what she can to make sure this doesn't happen to others, as well as give hope to those who are going through their own struggles with infertility.   ASHLEIGH DONAHUE is a South Shore mama of two amazing little girls, ages 7 and 4. She works as a virtual Licensed Mental Health Therapist. She has completed two surrogacy journeys through Circle Surrogacy and is a Circle Surrogate Mentor and Ambassador. How to Keep in Touch  Follow Ashleigh on Instagram Follow Emma on TikTok What is the Wicked Good Momcast? WHO | The Wicked Good Momcast is hosted by Shannon Gibson + Meghan Block, two local moms with a heart for community and with an undeniable connection that we hope you'll hear through our voices.  WHAT | In each episode, you'll hear from local + national experts in various spheres relevant to parenting, local moms and business owners who you should know about, and special guests! WHERE | You can listen wherever you listen to other podcasts! Please subscribe so you never miss an update! WHEN | New episodes drop the first and third Tuesdays of the month.  HOW | Are you someone we should interview? Is there a topic you want to be sure we cover? Are you a local brand looking to expand your marketing efforts with Boston Moms? Email shannon@bostonmoms.com to chat or share your thoughts – we would love to hear from you! APPLE PODCASTS | iHeart PODCASTS Links We Mentioned (Or Should Have...)

This week's Tip Talk Tuesday with Guest Nancy Dupre, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, we talk about the necessaries of checking up on your mental status as we do our physical.

The Relationship Diversity Podcast celebrates and explores all aspects of relationship structure diversity from soloamory to monogamy to polyamory and everything in between because every relationship is as unique as you are.Episode #037Conversations with Karyn Wittmeyer about Non-MonogamyToday's episode is part of our Conversations series. I am just one voice in this relationship diversity movement.  And it's important to bring more unique perspectives into the conversation.  Today will be talking with Karyn Wittmeyer, a Mental Health and Sex Therapist whose work focuses on non-monogamy. She brings almost a decade of experience into our discussion and offers valuable insight for anyone exploring this relationship structure.A little about Karyn,Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Sex Therapist , Karyn Wittmeyer runs a private practice therapy group. Her work focuses on nonmonogamous and queer individuals and relationships.  She has been a part of the nonmonogamy community and participated in the research community for about a decade.  She recently created a course for people hoping to deepen their relationship skills that brings all her experience together as someone who is nonmonogamous, who has built nonmonogamous community, and who has worked extensively with people in nonmonogamous relationships.Connect with Karyn:www.branchingoutwellbeing.com Check out her Non-Monogamy Program:www.nonmonogamyacademy.comThis is Relationships Reimagined.Join me to be a part of this new paradigm of conscious, intentional and diverse relationships. ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ ✴️ Get Your Free Relationship Diversity Guidewww.relationshipdiversitypodcast.com To schedule a 30-minute clarity call and to get more information about working privately with me, click here.  Connect with me:InstagramTikTokWebsiteGet my book, “Why Do They Always Break Up with Me? The Ultimate Guide to Overcome Heartbreak for Good” Podcast Music by Zachariah Hickman Ad Music by Playsound frSupport the show Please note: I am not a doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or social worker. I am not attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental, or emotional issue, disease, or condition. The information provided in or through my podcast is not intended to be a substitute for the professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. Always seek the advice of your own Medical Provider and/or Mental Health Provider regarding any questions or concerns you have about your specific circumstance.

On this special episode of #BlackMenCryToo as well as in celebration of #LoveDay ,we sat down with a beautiful #BlackLove Couple Eryca & Talib from @afrosandaudio We discussed the importance of foundation within partnerships and the impact it has on the longevity and success of relationships. First, let's start by defining what we mean by "foundation." In the context of relationships, a foundation refers to the underlying principles, values, and beliefs that guide the interaction between partners. It's about building a strong bond based on mutual trust, respect, and communication. A strong foundation is critical for the success of any partnership, as it sets the tone for how partners will approach challenges, make decisions, and grow together. Without a solid foundation, partners may find themselves constantly at odds, lacking trust and struggling to find common ground. So, how can couples build a strong foundation in their partnerships? 1. Establish open communication: Communication is key in any relationship, and it's important for partners to have open and honest conversations about their expectations, goals, and needs. 2.Share similar values and beliefs: Having shared values and beliefs can provide a strong foundation for a relationship, as it helps to establish a common understanding of what is important to each partner. 3. Practice trust and mutual respect: Trust and mutual respect are the building blocks of any healthy relationship. It's important for partners to be honest with one another and to avoid behavior that could damage the trust they have built. 4. Take time to invest in the relationship: Building a strong foundation takes time and effort from both partners. It's important to set aside time to connect with each other and to work on strengthening the relationship. Lastly, you can join The Love Unlocked Experience on 2.18 led by a Gottman Level 3 Licensed Mental Health Therapist https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-unlocked-the-v-day-experience-tickets-506606011217?aff=efbneb #BlackMenCryToo is an invitation for men of color to feel safe to share their truth and unpack their hurt. This space was created as an invitation for black men to feel empowered to share their truth and know its okay that they can cry too --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackmencrytoo2020/support

Did you know that not all Therapists are the same? In Episode 39 "The Truth About Therapy" we talked about what to expect when going to Therapy. And now that you're ready to find your own Therapist, another question arises. How do you know which Therapist and Therapeutic technique best suits your needs? Today we're joined again by Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Professional Counselor Misty Seybert as she breaks down FIVE common Therapy styles. She explains what they are, who they are best suited for, plus the different ways they can be used together to help you reach optimal healing and improved mental health. Therapy Techniques discussed today: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Person-Centered Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization Response (EMDR) Bonus: Play Therapy with Role Play, Art, and Music for Kids Resources mentioned: Her Bold Faith 31-Day Guided Journal by Desirae Ofori - bit.ly/herboldfaith Therapy 101: A Brief Look at Modern Psychotherapy Techniques and How They Can Help by Jeffrey C. Wood and Minnie Wood To connect with Misty Seybert you can email her at MLSeybert@gmail.com To connect with Desiraé Ofori across the web: www.campsite.bio/desiraeofori or email Desirae.Ofori@gmail.com

About the Episode Dr. Sarah Williams is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Private Practice Owner, and Homeschool Mental Health Consultant. A Mom of Twins that are now 17, she is devoted to improving the Mental Health outcomes of Homeschool families. In addition to private consultation Dr. Sarah is a Health Expert for CBS Affiliate TV Networks, Podcast, and Radio on the topics of Mental Health, Stress, Grief, Trauma, and Education. I'm so thrilled to have recorded this episode with the amazing Dr. Williams. She talks about the benefits of homeschooling for both kids and parents. And as a mother of neurodiverse children, she echoes my thoughts about the benefits for our children. As a clinician, she shares some really valuable ideas for what to do for improved mental health in the homeschooling environment. You can find Dr. Williams on her website https://www.drsarahw.org/. Be sure to sign up to her free masterclass: Self Help for Managing Trauma, Stress, Grief, and Burnout. And to follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamdrsarahwilliams/ For bookings, coaching, or consultations send an email to: drsarah@drsarahw.org Support for Working Homeschool Moms Please visit Support for Working Homeschool Moms on my website. You'll find all the ways I can support you on your journey. Sponsor for the Episode Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? I'm thrilled to introduce our favourite math curriculum to you. CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy's 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way! The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a “test”. Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice of a friendly teacher together with a practical assessment. This three-pronged attack makes learning so much easier and more effective. Even students who struggled with math are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly. Visit www.ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. Or take advantage of this fantastic special! Visit https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free.

Barb Hill is a writer and Licensed Mental Health Therapist who is passionate about supporting others in both their navigation of faith and mental health.In 2019, Barb founded Holding Space Counseling, a thriving group practice in Franklin, TN where she works as a trauma therapist as well as oversees and supervises other therapists in their clinical work. Barb calls Tennessee home, and lives in Nashville, TN with her pup Nash.Barb's debut book, Seasons of Waiting: An Invitation to Hope, is a 52-week devotional that releases with Tyndall House. in this weekly devotional, licensed therapist and fellow "waiter" Barb Hill comes alongside you as a compassionate guide to validate the disorienting experience of waiting. As you journey through each season together, something transformative happens -- you begin to see God, yourself, and your waiting differently. This transformation reorients your heart and mind so you can embrace a more fruitful way of waiting: one that empowers you to live wholeheartedly. Learn more by visiting Barb's Website: https://barbhillauthor.comDWELLDwell is my favorite app I discovered in 2022! Get 10% off a year and 30% off a lifetime subscription to the Dwell Bible app! Follow this link! https://dwellapp.io/foreternityTALK ABOUT: Awana's new resource TALK ABOUT is an easy to use subscription resource for child discipleship. If you want to have more intentional conversations with your children about the Bible and their faith check out www.talkaboutdiscipleship.com today! Use the code "ETERNITY" for one month free!WORK FROM WORTH COURSE:Ready to clarify your calling in your personal and professional life?  Work from worth with us! Click here to learn more and purchase the course course today! 

Dr. Morgan Francis is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a Licensed Mental Health Therapist. She is the owner of Scottsdale Premier Counseling and specializes in the treatment of body image, eating disorders, relationships, sexual health, and grief. Her mission is to break through the mental health shame game. Dr. Morgan is a mother to three children and resides in Scottsdale, Arizona with her husband of eleven years. Dr. Morgan shares the story of her brother's tragic death at just 20 years old and how grieving his loss impacts her life and the work she does today. We also talk about body grief, self-compassion, what we can do to break food and body cycles for our kids, how we unpack the feelings that are beneath our desire to be thin.  “If we really want to help our children, we have to start with ourselves. We cannot expect our children to be body confident if we are insecure and dieting our bodies away. It won't work.” - Dr. Morgan Francis Links: Christie's Website Christie's Instagram: @sasssays Dr. Morgan's Website Dr. Morgan's Instagram: @drmorganfrancis Mindful Messages (text messages from Dr. Morgan) 10 Ways To Gain Body Confidence Dr. Morgan's Courses: Bye Bye Body Blame & Loving Yourself Through Loss Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating By Christy Harrison The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor The Maintenance Phase Podcast Previous Sass Says Shows Mentioned: Ep 111 Jessi Jean

Today I have Karyn on the podcast. She is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and a Sex Therapist who focuses on non-monogamous and queer relationships and individuals. We talk all about her experiences with non-monogamy, what the biggest misconceptions are, and how to handle jealousy in relationships. We also talk about what new relationship energy is, and how it really creates a lie in your head. We also discuss the dynamics of jealousy in relationship and ways to break down where its stemming from. I loved her tips on how to move forward when trust is being broken, and how to journal your feelings and reflecting. Connect with Karyn here Join my free Facebook group here MERCH HERE Connect with me on Instagram & Twitter and TikTok please follow/like/subscribe/rate. Thank you for listening to this podcast! ENJOY!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jenay-leger/support

The long awaited episode we've been dying to record/share. We had the chance to sit down with a Licensed Mental Health Therapist & she did not disappoint. Najlah was a joy to sit with & we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. See below all websites mentioned on this episode. Psychologytoday.com Innopsych.com Cliniciansofcolor.org ——————————————————— IG: @uncomfortablegrowthpodcast Email: Uncomfortablegrowthpodcast@gmail.com Intro/Outro Music:

Welcome to Wellness: Rebranded! You're here to make lasting changes in your approach to health and fitness!  But so far all you've gotten is conflicting advice: Carbs are evil!  Only eat during certain hours! Go hard at the gym or go home! Morning workouts increase metabolism! If you're stressed, do some more yoga! Just relax. It makes no sense because it's SENSELESS.    What you're looking for is sound advice that actually enhances your well-being.    In the Wellness: Rebranded podcast, we're the healing trio here to help you consider what's healthy and what's "wellness culture run amok".   I'm Elizabeth, Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating counselor, here to help you shift your focus from losing weight to elevating your well-being with a peaceful approach to food and nutrition.    I'm Maria, Licensed Mental Health Therapist - here to support you with prioritizing your emotional well-being, as well as expanding a caring relationship with yourself.    And I'm Tara, Personal Trainer- and I love working with people just like you, to help you get strong and embrace your inner badass. Watching my clients' confidence spike after lifting something heavy is my jam!    Together we're here to help you challenge diet culture, hustle culture, and toxic positivity as we redefine what it means to care for your health.    We know you're tired, overwhelmed, and sick of hearing what you can, can't, should, and shouldn't be doing.    You're ready to ditch the impossible standards, forgo the latest wellness fads and turn inward toward genuine health-promoting self-care.    Get ready to tune into your body, and feel empowered around food and health as you nurture your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.  So grab your water bottle and forget the rules. It's time to rebrand your health and wellness journey. Let's rebrand wellness together! Elizabeth, Maria, & Tara Let's connect and keep the conversation going! Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com  Instagram:@tara_de_leon_fitness   Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC www.thecoachingtherapist.com Instagram: coaching_therapist FB: MWcoachingtherapy   Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN www.elizabethharrisnutrition.com FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritioncoachingwithRDNElizabeth Instagram: Elizabeth Harris @elizabeth_harris_rd Freebie: 5-day mini-course, How to Break Up With Dieting For Good: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/how-to-break-up-with-dieting-for-good

Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with Andrea Rodriguez LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Latina, Honduraña, wife, daughter, sister, business owner, entrepreneur, treatment focus on PTSD, trauma, intergenerational trauma, depression. Follow us @LatinalyPodcast on instagram for all the best content and podcast updates! Email us at latinalypodcast@gmail.com for any sponsorship opportunities. Tune in next week for an episode all about goals, and how to actually achieve them.

Most of us would say that we don't enjoy waiting. It can be very uncomfortable, frustrating, and even nerve-wracking! Because of this, we often miss the gift that is there to be discovered in the waiting. Our guest today is Barb Hill, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and author of Seasons of Waiting. Whatever kind of season of waiting you're in, listen in to today's conversation as we dig into what we can learn from embracing waiting and how waiting seasons can transform our lives for the better.Show Notes: https://enjoycowellness.com/podcasts/barb-hill-28/Pre-Order Start From Joy Today: https://enjoycowellness.com/book/

On this podcast, host Lauren Wolfe shares wisdom from working as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist for more than 20 years with children, adolescents and families. This podcast contains topics on parenting, mental health, self care, personal growth and more! Using humor and vulnerability, Lauren keeps it real as she tells stories from her own experience as a therapist, mom and perfectly imperfect human who's just doing her best. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Connect to leave comments or ask questions at: yourzenfriendpod@gmail.com or @yourzenfriendpod on instagram. Learn more about Lauren Wolfe and her counseling services @ LaurenCounseling.com.

Author of the upcoming book "Refresh: The Journey to Find Peace" book launches in October 2022, I talk to Gary "Trey" Taylor, LCSW from Virginia. We discuss his transition into full time entrepreneurship as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist. We discuss finding the balance of family, working, raising a new born. We also discuss his upcoming book, Gary touches a lot of the grief and loss his has suffered in recent years and reflects on his life in social work. You can find Gary on Instagram @Retro_gt Follow the Podcast on Instagram @TheSocialWorkRantsPodcast and Twitter @SocialWorkRants The Social Work Rants Podcast has launched new merch. Go to www.triumphthroughpain.myshopify.com for hoodies and t-shirts. Check out my poetry book "Triumph Through Pain: How To Maximize Your Full Potential During Hard Times". https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6H1D3ZT Get your tickets for Latinx in Social Work book launch on October 5th in NYC. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latinxe-in-social-work-volume-ii-official-book-launch-tickets-400821346437

Awe Genge, I am back with the second episode of the series ' Men's mental health' consists of two parts. This is a two part series focusing on Men's mental health and in this episode I sat with Michael King Jr. He is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Inspirational Speaker, Author. He works to help men win against anger & anxiety. Through therapy he strategizes with you to create a winning recovery action plan. Mr. King provides Solutions Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness based stress reduction for Anxiety, Depression and PTSD. My motto is "Men need self care too". Mr.King enjoys family time, creating wellness content, playing the Steeldrums, sunsets and a cool breeze on the beach. All social medias: its_MikeKing for wellness content. They can also find information about my new book Tribe of Men, available now on Amazon, Kobo and Ingramspark --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asekho-toto/message

Sarah Harmon is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, mindfulness & yoga teacher, wellness expert and founder of The School of MOM (Mothering Oneself Mindfully) and Postpartum Wellness Group. She is passionate about supporting moms on their unique wellness journey with a holistic approach to mind and body wellness. In this episode we discuss: What the practice of Mothering Oneself Mindfully means. The creation of her postpartum wellness group and the need for accessible perinatal mental health resources for mothers. How she helps moms become more aware and more mindful.  The programs and services the School of Mom offers. The challenges / successes she's encountered as a small business owner.  Learn more about Sarah and her resources for moms at: School of Mom and Postpartum Wellness Group . Download her FREE Invisible Birth Bag Checklist .  Resources mentioned in this episode: Unbound: A Woman's Guide to Power by Kasia Urbaniak Nurture by NAPS - Newborn & Parenting Support Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/  Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/ Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motherhood-village-podcast/id1487274178   

Latrice is someone who I connected with in Afros & Audio. We met during the pandemic and were finally able to meet in person last year at podcast movement. She is a licensed mental health therapist and I am glad to have her on the podcast. She started her career with counseling with the military and also had a private practice. I am thankful to have had her on the podcast to share space to raise awareness about mental health. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

Welcome guest, Sarah Harmon, (back) to the podcast! Sarah is a fellow girl mom, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, founder of The School of Mom and Postpartum Wellness Group, and invaluable resource regarding mental health and well being. Discussed in this episode: -Parenting oneself -Mindfullness -Self compassionate -Self doubt -Parenting -Mom guilt -Self shame -Mental Health School of Mom Program: https://www.theschoolofmom.com/momprogram22 ** If you are interested in seeing an experienced mental health clinician (who is also a mom), please reach out to hello@postartumwellnessgroup.com Follow us on IG @nurturebynaps.

The negative emotions that can result from the loss of a loved one, or a job, or even a divorce come out differently in everyone. Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Author, Justin Campbell, joins me to discuss why it is important to really experience and get in touch with those emotions so that they don't process in ways that could cause physical harm to the body. He'll be sharing (at least) 3 things that can help us learn to navigate through the grieving process.You'll hear how you can intentionally grieve while giving yourself permission to do it around your “new normal” life.  He'll tell us what the stages of grief look like, how to wipe out irrational thoughts, why bargaining can slow us down, and how to embrace acceptance. Justin explains how you can be a better listener to a grieving friend and what questions to ask to help them move through it. He'll reveal the best time to approach the handling of a loved one's possessions. And you'll hear about the roles that guilt and forgiveness play in the healing process. Only YOU know how long it will take for YOU to process your grief, and Justin says that there is no magic formula. But his advice can help you to honor memories in a healthy way so that you aren't incapacitated when likely triggers come up.  Links:The Body Keeps the ScoreHo'oponopono PracticeConnect with Justin Campbell:Instagram - @mightllcwebsite - www.mightllc.comConnect with Jayna Swan:www.jaynaswan.comInstagram @jayna.swanSatisfy Your SexyThe Modern-Day GentlemanAsk Your Question on the Weekly Hotline:Hotline Booking Link