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A creative, body-based guide to healing for queer, trans, and gender-expansive readers—somatic tools and expressive arts to feel safer in your body, rewrite your story, and sustain connection. Queer Expressions: Expressive Art and Somatic Therapy Practices for Healing Body Trauma (North Atlantic Books, 2026) is a practical, consent-centered guide to healing body trauma through embodiment and creativity. Drawing on somatic therapy—grounding, breath, orientation, gentle movement—and expressive arts—collage, drawing, clay, movement, music, voice—within a harm-reduction frame of pacing, choice, and safety plans, Wednesdae Reim Ifrach (REAT, ATR-BC, LPC) shares grounded practices, case vignettes, and simple rituals to help you move from shut down or on high alert into steadier, more connected living. The book follows a simple arc: first, feel and steady your nervous system; next, turn those sensations into art and story; and finally, build rituals and relationships that help the changes last—whether you're navigating dysphoria, ED recovery, chronic stress, or nervous system dysregulation. Inside you'll find: Body check-ins (quick prompts to name sensations and needs), short breath & movement practices (1–10 minutes), and sensory prompts (sight/sound/touch/smell/taste) Art invitations (collage, drawing, movement, sound/voice) with step-by-step guidance and safety notes Consent & harm-reduction tools (opt-in/out menus, pacing, crisis planning) to keep the work manageable Community practices & rituals (altar-making, release-writing, witness circles) to anchor change in daily lif A queer-centered lens on healing, embodiment, and creativity Warm, inclusive, and usable on your own or with a therapist, Queer Expressions helps you build a more livable relationship with your body—and a story big enough to hold who you are becoming. Wednesdae Reim Ifrach is a trans/non-binary art therapist and counselor dedicated to providing gender-affirming, trauma-informed care that emphasizes healing-centered engagement, body justice, intersectional social justice, and equitable access to eating disorder treatment. They co-own and operate Rainbow Recovery, offering clinical supervision, consultations, trainings, workshops, counseling, and art therapy services to clients in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. As a full-time professor at Moravian University, Wednesdae teaches mental health counseling, social work, and expressive art courses, inspiring future professionals. Over the past decade, they have led trainings and workshops for organizations such as the American Art Therapy Association, National Alliance for Eating Disorders, and Yale University, among others. Previously, Wednesdae founded the country's first 2sLGBTQIA+ Eating Disorder Program, served on Project HEAL's Board, and presided over the Connecticut Art Therapy Association. They currently co-chair the Health Professionals in Training Program on the GLMA Board. Their expertise addresses LGBTQ+ concerns and trauma, honoring each client's identity. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A creative, body-based guide to healing for queer, trans, and gender-expansive readers—somatic tools and expressive arts to feel safer in your body, rewrite your story, and sustain connection. Queer Expressions: Expressive Art and Somatic Therapy Practices for Healing Body Trauma (North Atlantic Books, 2026) is a practical, consent-centered guide to healing body trauma through embodiment and creativity. Drawing on somatic therapy—grounding, breath, orientation, gentle movement—and expressive arts—collage, drawing, clay, movement, music, voice—within a harm-reduction frame of pacing, choice, and safety plans, Wednesdae Reim Ifrach (REAT, ATR-BC, LPC) shares grounded practices, case vignettes, and simple rituals to help you move from shut down or on high alert into steadier, more connected living. The book follows a simple arc: first, feel and steady your nervous system; next, turn those sensations into art and story; and finally, build rituals and relationships that help the changes last—whether you're navigating dysphoria, ED recovery, chronic stress, or nervous system dysregulation. Inside you'll find: Body check-ins (quick prompts to name sensations and needs), short breath & movement practices (1–10 minutes), and sensory prompts (sight/sound/touch/smell/taste) Art invitations (collage, drawing, movement, sound/voice) with step-by-step guidance and safety notes Consent & harm-reduction tools (opt-in/out menus, pacing, crisis planning) to keep the work manageable Community practices & rituals (altar-making, release-writing, witness circles) to anchor change in daily lif A queer-centered lens on healing, embodiment, and creativity Warm, inclusive, and usable on your own or with a therapist, Queer Expressions helps you build a more livable relationship with your body—and a story big enough to hold who you are becoming. Wednesdae Reim Ifrach is a trans/non-binary art therapist and counselor dedicated to providing gender-affirming, trauma-informed care that emphasizes healing-centered engagement, body justice, intersectional social justice, and equitable access to eating disorder treatment. They co-own and operate Rainbow Recovery, offering clinical supervision, consultations, trainings, workshops, counseling, and art therapy services to clients in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. As a full-time professor at Moravian University, Wednesdae teaches mental health counseling, social work, and expressive art courses, inspiring future professionals. Over the past decade, they have led trainings and workshops for organizations such as the American Art Therapy Association, National Alliance for Eating Disorders, and Yale University, among others. Previously, Wednesdae founded the country's first 2sLGBTQIA+ Eating Disorder Program, served on Project HEAL's Board, and presided over the Connecticut Art Therapy Association. They currently co-chair the Health Professionals in Training Program on the GLMA Board. Their expertise addresses LGBTQ+ concerns and trauma, honoring each client's identity. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

A creative, body-based guide to healing for queer, trans, and gender-expansive readers—somatic tools and expressive arts to feel safer in your body, rewrite your story, and sustain connection. Queer Expressions: Expressive Art and Somatic Therapy Practices for Healing Body Trauma (North Atlantic Books, 2026) is a practical, consent-centered guide to healing body trauma through embodiment and creativity. Drawing on somatic therapy—grounding, breath, orientation, gentle movement—and expressive arts—collage, drawing, clay, movement, music, voice—within a harm-reduction frame of pacing, choice, and safety plans, Wednesdae Reim Ifrach (REAT, ATR-BC, LPC) shares grounded practices, case vignettes, and simple rituals to help you move from shut down or on high alert into steadier, more connected living. The book follows a simple arc: first, feel and steady your nervous system; next, turn those sensations into art and story; and finally, build rituals and relationships that help the changes last—whether you're navigating dysphoria, ED recovery, chronic stress, or nervous system dysregulation. Inside you'll find: Body check-ins (quick prompts to name sensations and needs), short breath & movement practices (1–10 minutes), and sensory prompts (sight/sound/touch/smell/taste) Art invitations (collage, drawing, movement, sound/voice) with step-by-step guidance and safety notes Consent & harm-reduction tools (opt-in/out menus, pacing, crisis planning) to keep the work manageable Community practices & rituals (altar-making, release-writing, witness circles) to anchor change in daily lif A queer-centered lens on healing, embodiment, and creativity Warm, inclusive, and usable on your own or with a therapist, Queer Expressions helps you build a more livable relationship with your body—and a story big enough to hold who you are becoming. Wednesdae Reim Ifrach is a trans/non-binary art therapist and counselor dedicated to providing gender-affirming, trauma-informed care that emphasizes healing-centered engagement, body justice, intersectional social justice, and equitable access to eating disorder treatment. They co-own and operate Rainbow Recovery, offering clinical supervision, consultations, trainings, workshops, counseling, and art therapy services to clients in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. As a full-time professor at Moravian University, Wednesdae teaches mental health counseling, social work, and expressive art courses, inspiring future professionals. Over the past decade, they have led trainings and workshops for organizations such as the American Art Therapy Association, National Alliance for Eating Disorders, and Yale University, among others. Previously, Wednesdae founded the country's first 2sLGBTQIA+ Eating Disorder Program, served on Project HEAL's Board, and presided over the Connecticut Art Therapy Association. They currently co-chair the Health Professionals in Training Program on the GLMA Board. Their expertise addresses LGBTQ+ concerns and trauma, honoring each client's identity. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art

A creative, body-based guide to healing for queer, trans, and gender-expansive readers—somatic tools and expressive arts to feel safer in your body, rewrite your story, and sustain connection. Queer Expressions: Expressive Art and Somatic Therapy Practices for Healing Body Trauma (North Atlantic Books, 2026) is a practical, consent-centered guide to healing body trauma through embodiment and creativity. Drawing on somatic therapy—grounding, breath, orientation, gentle movement—and expressive arts—collage, drawing, clay, movement, music, voice—within a harm-reduction frame of pacing, choice, and safety plans, Wednesdae Reim Ifrach (REAT, ATR-BC, LPC) shares grounded practices, case vignettes, and simple rituals to help you move from shut down or on high alert into steadier, more connected living. The book follows a simple arc: first, feel and steady your nervous system; next, turn those sensations into art and story; and finally, build rituals and relationships that help the changes last—whether you're navigating dysphoria, ED recovery, chronic stress, or nervous system dysregulation. Inside you'll find: Body check-ins (quick prompts to name sensations and needs), short breath & movement practices (1–10 minutes), and sensory prompts (sight/sound/touch/smell/taste) Art invitations (collage, drawing, movement, sound/voice) with step-by-step guidance and safety notes Consent & harm-reduction tools (opt-in/out menus, pacing, crisis planning) to keep the work manageable Community practices & rituals (altar-making, release-writing, witness circles) to anchor change in daily lif A queer-centered lens on healing, embodiment, and creativity Warm, inclusive, and usable on your own or with a therapist, Queer Expressions helps you build a more livable relationship with your body—and a story big enough to hold who you are becoming. Wednesdae Reim Ifrach is a trans/non-binary art therapist and counselor dedicated to providing gender-affirming, trauma-informed care that emphasizes healing-centered engagement, body justice, intersectional social justice, and equitable access to eating disorder treatment. They co-own and operate Rainbow Recovery, offering clinical supervision, consultations, trainings, workshops, counseling, and art therapy services to clients in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. As a full-time professor at Moravian University, Wednesdae teaches mental health counseling, social work, and expressive art courses, inspiring future professionals. Over the past decade, they have led trainings and workshops for organizations such as the American Art Therapy Association, National Alliance for Eating Disorders, and Yale University, among others. Previously, Wednesdae founded the country's first 2sLGBTQIA+ Eating Disorder Program, served on Project HEAL's Board, and presided over the Connecticut Art Therapy Association. They currently co-chair the Health Professionals in Training Program on the GLMA Board. Their expertise addresses LGBTQ+ concerns and trauma, honoring each client's identity. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

As we move through the second week of July, the Akashic Records offer a gentle yet powerful reminder:✨ Let go to receive.This week's message isn't about dramatic change or forcing yourself to release everything that no longer serves you. Instead, it's an invitation to create a little more space—within your heart, your mind, your home, and your spirit—for what is quietly trying to emerge.The Records shared the image of opening the door of a bird's cage after a season of healing. While there may be tenderness in letting go, there is also freedom. Every small act of release becomes an invitation for something new to enter.In this episode, we explore:

A new paradigm that honors the wisdom and wholeness of neurodivergent clients. Focusing on autism and what is medically known as ADHD, neurodivergent author Nyck Walsh takes readers on an anti-oppressive, intersectional journey into a new standard of care for neurodivergent clients and their therapists. Whether new to or well-versed in the neurodiversity paradigm, readers will learn how to best support their neurodivergent clients in a way that prioritizes their well-being, honors their self-expertise, encourages their anti-ableist embodiment, and celebrates their joy. Bridging the theoretical with the practical, Walsh's model offers a tangible framework that can be applied on its own or in tandem with other modalities. Neurodivergent Somatics in Therapy (Norton, 2026) is an intimate and engaging guide to providing accessible, liberatory, whole-person care that will benefit clients and therapists of all neurotypes. Nyck Walsh, MA, LPC, (he/they) brings a whole person, anti-oppressive, intersectional, somatic lens to working with Autistic and KCS/VAST (what is commonly known as ADHD) folx. An Autistic and VAST counselor, Nyck is the director of Nyck Walsh Counseling & Training Center and creator of the Neurodivergent Somatics model. He curates reparative experiences for late identified Autistic and VAST folx to connect with their innate wisdom, dismantle ableism, be supported in their challenges, and unpack their lives through their unidentified and misunderstood Neurodivergent (ND) experience. His counselor education programs have created an international following, and both ND and neurotypical counselors alike report feeling deeply validated by his approach. Registration for Public Programs event with Nyck at CIIS on July 16. waHelena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies in the Somatic Psychology program. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychoanalysis

A new paradigm that honors the wisdom and wholeness of neurodivergent clients. Focusing on autism and what is medically known as ADHD, neurodivergent author Nyck Walsh takes readers on an anti-oppressive, intersectional journey into a new standard of care for neurodivergent clients and their therapists. Whether new to or well-versed in the neurodiversity paradigm, readers will learn how to best support their neurodivergent clients in a way that prioritizes their well-being, honors their self-expertise, encourages their anti-ableist embodiment, and celebrates their joy. Bridging the theoretical with the practical, Walsh's model offers a tangible framework that can be applied on its own or in tandem with other modalities. Neurodivergent Somatics in Therapy (Norton, 2026) is an intimate and engaging guide to providing accessible, liberatory, whole-person care that will benefit clients and therapists of all neurotypes. Nyck Walsh, MA, LPC, (he/they) brings a whole person, anti-oppressive, intersectional, somatic lens to working with Autistic and KCS/VAST (what is commonly known as ADHD) folx. An Autistic and VAST counselor, Nyck is the director of Nyck Walsh Counseling & Training Center and creator of the Neurodivergent Somatics model. He curates reparative experiences for late identified Autistic and VAST folx to connect with their innate wisdom, dismantle ableism, be supported in their challenges, and unpack their lives through their unidentified and misunderstood Neurodivergent (ND) experience. His counselor education programs have created an international following, and both ND and neurotypical counselors alike report feeling deeply validated by his approach. Registration for Public Programs event with Nyck at CIIS on July 16. waHelena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies in the Somatic Psychology program. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A new paradigm that honors the wisdom and wholeness of neurodivergent clients. Focusing on autism and what is medically known as ADHD, neurodivergent author Nyck Walsh takes readers on an anti-oppressive, intersectional journey into a new standard of care for neurodivergent clients and their therapists. Whether new to or well-versed in the neurodiversity paradigm, readers will learn how to best support their neurodivergent clients in a way that prioritizes their well-being, honors their self-expertise, encourages their anti-ableist embodiment, and celebrates their joy. Bridging the theoretical with the practical, Walsh's model offers a tangible framework that can be applied on its own or in tandem with other modalities. Neurodivergent Somatics in Therapy (Norton, 2026) is an intimate and engaging guide to providing accessible, liberatory, whole-person care that will benefit clients and therapists of all neurotypes. Nyck Walsh, MA, LPC, (he/they) brings a whole person, anti-oppressive, intersectional, somatic lens to working with Autistic and KCS/VAST (what is commonly known as ADHD) folx. An Autistic and VAST counselor, Nyck is the director of Nyck Walsh Counseling & Training Center and creator of the Neurodivergent Somatics model. He curates reparative experiences for late identified Autistic and VAST folx to connect with their innate wisdom, dismantle ableism, be supported in their challenges, and unpack their lives through their unidentified and misunderstood Neurodivergent (ND) experience. His counselor education programs have created an international following, and both ND and neurotypical counselors alike report feeling deeply validated by his approach. Registration for Public Programs event with Nyck at CIIS on July 16. waHelena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies in the Somatic Psychology program. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

A new paradigm that honors the wisdom and wholeness of neurodivergent clients. Focusing on autism and what is medically known as ADHD, neurodivergent author Nyck Walsh takes readers on an anti-oppressive, intersectional journey into a new standard of care for neurodivergent clients and their therapists. Whether new to or well-versed in the neurodiversity paradigm, readers will learn how to best support their neurodivergent clients in a way that prioritizes their well-being, honors their self-expertise, encourages their anti-ableist embodiment, and celebrates their joy. Bridging the theoretical with the practical, Walsh's model offers a tangible framework that can be applied on its own or in tandem with other modalities. Neurodivergent Somatics in Therapy (Norton, 2026) is an intimate and engaging guide to providing accessible, liberatory, whole-person care that will benefit clients and therapists of all neurotypes. Nyck Walsh, MA, LPC, (he/they) brings a whole person, anti-oppressive, intersectional, somatic lens to working with Autistic and KCS/VAST (what is commonly known as ADHD) folx. An Autistic and VAST counselor, Nyck is the director of Nyck Walsh Counseling & Training Center and creator of the Neurodivergent Somatics model. He curates reparative experiences for late identified Autistic and VAST folx to connect with their innate wisdom, dismantle ableism, be supported in their challenges, and unpack their lives through their unidentified and misunderstood Neurodivergent (ND) experience. His counselor education programs have created an international following, and both ND and neurotypical counselors alike report feeling deeply validated by his approach. Registration for Public Programs event with Nyck at CIIS on July 16. waHelena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies in the Somatic Psychology program. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

As we step into July, the Akashic Records bring a refreshing message of expansion, possibility, and hope.The Records opened with the image of a vast field of wildflowers beneath an endless blue sky—a reminder that sometimes healing isn't about doing more, but about allowing ourselves to see more. This week's energy invites us to widen our perspective, embrace new possibilities, and trust that growth doesn't have to happen all at once.In this episode, we explore the Akashic guidance for the week alongside the astrology of Jupiter's entrance into Leo, a powerful year-long transit that encourages creativity, confidence, authentic self-expression, and stepping into a bigger vision for your life. We also touch on Mercury retrograde in Cancer, Neptune retrograde, and the importance of moving through this season with curiosity rather than urgency.We'll also explore:✨ An oracle card message from The Jewelry Box Oracle

Summary:Dr. Natalie shares her personal journey through moving, shredding decades of paperwork, and navigating midlife challenges, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, rest, and intentional living during perimenopause. She aims in this episode to quelch the shame we feel when looking back across our lives and realizing how overfunctioning has come at a high cost.Keywords:midlife, perimenopause, self-care, moving, trauma, overfunctioning, regulated nervous system, self-awareness, mental health, personal growthKey topics:Midlife transition and self-awarenessThe significance of rest and self-care during perimenopausePersonal stories of moving and decluttering as a metaphor for life changesTrauma responses and overfunctioning in womenThe importance of creating a sanctuary and setting boundariesTakeaways:Rest is a form of self-love and essential for health during midlife.Decluttering can be a powerful act of self-discovery and healing.Overfunctioning is often a trauma response that comes at a high personal cost.Self-awareness allows for conscious choices that align with one's well-being.Midlife is an opportunity for renewal and creating a life that feels right.Resources & Links to Connect with Dr. Natalie:Learn to Love Your Story Coaching- ⁠⁠⁠https://learntoloveyourstory.com⁠⁠⁠Dr. Natalie's Counseling Practice - ⁠⁠⁠https://nataliemarcounseling.com⁠⁠⁠ If you are in MN, book your free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Natalie. Facebook:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr.nataliemarr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linked In:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@doc.natalie⁠Sound bites"Looking at it in black and white was profound.""Midlife is a miracle, not a crisis.""Choose yourself every day."Chapters00:00 Navigating Life Transitions08:32 The Weight of Paperwork and Memories17:13 The Cost of Overfunctioning23:19 Choosing Yourself in Midlife28:35 Creating a Centered Midlife34:34 Embracing Change and ChoiceDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with ⁠⁠(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://LearnToLoveYourStory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠, ⁠(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://NatalieMarrCounseling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠),⁠ and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources):National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠or CALL 988Crisis Text Line:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.crisistextline.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or Text HOME to 741741

In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Body Justice Podcast, Allyson sits down with Dr. Han Ren, licensed psychologist, author, and children of immigrants specialist, to explore one of the most complex emotional landscapes many of us are facing right now: maintaining relationships with family members whose values have fundamentally shifted, particularly within immigrant and collectivist family systems.In this episode, we discuss:Dr. Han Ren's personal experience navigating a parent's radicalization and what that's meant for their relationshipWhy estrangement and low-contact decisions hit differently in immigrant and collectivist families, and why the grief is so layeredHow nervous system dysregulation, and intergenerational trauma can keep harmful family dynamics in placeThe role of political polarization and MAGA rhetoric in fracturing immigrant family bondsWhat "low contact" actually looks like in practice and how to protect yourself while still showing upIntergenerational trauma, breaking cycles, and raising kids with more emotional literacy than we hadDr. Han Ren's new book, The Hyphenated Life, and what it means to live in the in-between spaces of intersectional identityResources & Links:Host: Allyson Inez Ford, LPCC

As we close out June, the Akashic Records bring a gentle yet deeply healing message:✨ Return to harmony.After months of transformation, release, and powerful energetic shifts, this week invites us to notice where life is naturally seeking greater balance. The Records describe this as a time of rebalancing—an easing of pressure, a softening of old patterns, and a quiet return to wellness.If you've been feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or as though life has been asking a great deal of you, this episode offers a reminder that healing isn't always about doing more. Sometimes it's about allowing what has already begun to settle, integrate, and take root.In this episode, we explore:

Movement and Identity: Multiculturalism, Somatic Awareness and Embodied Code-Switching (Singing Dragon, 2025) is a trauma-informed approach to counselling and bodywork explores the ways in which varying facets of identity and culture manifest in the body, allowing a much more nuanced, person-centred approach to client care. Marcia Bonato Warren, MA, MA, LPC describes how our bodies interpret our identities, often informed by cultural norms, communication styles, trauma, and systems of power and oppression. Therapists and bodyworkers reading this book will have the opportunity to engage personally and professionally, learning to build on their own somatic awareness in order to engage with compassionate curiosity rather than resistance when confronted with identity-based differences. Each section uses the SIA Loop, a mechanism representing three entry-points we use to process information: Sensation, Interpretation, Action, which supports the deeper work offered by the Identity Expression Infinity Loop, where identities are invited to move with strength and skill. These pioneering tools allow readers to examine their own somatic experiences, beliefs, behaviours, and choices, all of which is supplemented with journal prompts and questions. In guiding readers in how to interpret the body's expression of identity, this unique guide maximises the potential of therapists to foster change, increase empathy, and nurture connection through trauma-informed, somatically aware bodywork. Marcia Bonato Warren, MA, MA, LPC is a Somatic Counselor/Body Psychotherapist and Interculturalist with over 10 years of experience in the fields of somatic counseling and education, as well as 15 years of experience in international educational exchange and Native American policy and advocacy. She works with individuals and groups in the areas of cultural awareness, social justice, and intercultural communication through a trauma-informed lens, and is passionate about developing the potential in human beings to embrace diversity through cultural embodiment and the sharing of stories and creativity. Marcia is an enrolled member of the Santa Clara Pueblo (Tewa) in the state of New Mexico, U.S. and is of Brazilian-Italian heritage. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Movement and Identity: Multiculturalism, Somatic Awareness and Embodied Code-Switching (Singing Dragon, 2025) is a trauma-informed approach to counselling and bodywork explores the ways in which varying facets of identity and culture manifest in the body, allowing a much more nuanced, person-centred approach to client care. Marcia Bonato Warren, MA, MA, LPC describes how our bodies interpret our identities, often informed by cultural norms, communication styles, trauma, and systems of power and oppression. Therapists and bodyworkers reading this book will have the opportunity to engage personally and professionally, learning to build on their own somatic awareness in order to engage with compassionate curiosity rather than resistance when confronted with identity-based differences. Each section uses the SIA Loop, a mechanism representing three entry-points we use to process information: Sensation, Interpretation, Action, which supports the deeper work offered by the Identity Expression Infinity Loop, where identities are invited to move with strength and skill. These pioneering tools allow readers to examine their own somatic experiences, beliefs, behaviours, and choices, all of which is supplemented with journal prompts and questions. In guiding readers in how to interpret the body's expression of identity, this unique guide maximises the potential of therapists to foster change, increase empathy, and nurture connection through trauma-informed, somatically aware bodywork. Marcia Bonato Warren, MA, MA, LPC is a Somatic Counselor/Body Psychotherapist and Interculturalist with over 10 years of experience in the fields of somatic counseling and education, as well as 15 years of experience in international educational exchange and Native American policy and advocacy. She works with individuals and groups in the areas of cultural awareness, social justice, and intercultural communication through a trauma-informed lens, and is passionate about developing the potential in human beings to embrace diversity through cultural embodiment and the sharing of stories and creativity. Marcia is an enrolled member of the Santa Clara Pueblo (Tewa) in the state of New Mexico, U.S. and is of Brazilian-Italian heritage. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

As we move through the Solstice portal and enter Cancer season, this week's Akashic Records bring forward a simple but powerful message:✨ Keep your faith in the light.The Records showed the image of a radiant heart—light pouring outward from within—and spoke of greater access to the heart, a spirit of goodwill, and a reminder that growth does not need to be rushed.In a world that often encourages us to maximize every opportunity and treat every supportive moment as our "one chance," this week's guidance invites something different:

What can you do if you and your romantic partner constantly bicker at the crag? How do you speak up if your climbing partner has a totally different risk tolerance than you, and you keep getting in way over your head on climbs because of that mismatch? What if one of your climbing partners dropped you, and you can't quite trust them again? How do you move forward if you've witnessed an accident, and nobody seems to be understanding how the trauma continues to live in your mind and body? We sit down with Dr. Jennifer Dragonette, a Licensed Psychologist, trauma specialist, and Certified Single Pitch Instructor who is a clinical provider for the AAC's Climbing Grief Fund Directory, to explore these questions through case studies of belationships you might find familiar. Dr. Dragonette leverages her expertise in couples therapy and DBT to illustrate where communication and therapeutic tools can help build stronger climbing partnerships and solve friction. If you've ever found yourself in need of a little belationship therapy, this epsiode is the place to start!

As we continue moving through June's theme of empowerment and trusting the direction we're headed, this week's Akashic guidance asks a powerful question:✨ What are you paying attention to?The Records describe this as a time of heightened focus, mental clarity, visualization, and conscious intention. There is strong support right now for becoming more aware of where your energy is flowing—not only your fears or your gratitude, but the influences, thoughts, stories, and possibilities that you are allowing to shape your reality.In this episode, we explore:

What are the needs of those serving in mental health and faith-based helping professions? Professor Kathy L'Heureux (Director of Counseling, Concordia University, Nebraska), Professor Kathleen von Kampen (program director, Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Family Life Education (FLE) graduate programs, Concordia University, Nebraska) and the Rev. Dr. Rick Marrs (Senior Professor of Practical Theology and Licensed Psychologist, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis) join Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming "Rooted & Restored: Soul Care for Those Who Serve" event at Concordia University, Nebraska (CUNE). They discuss their backgrounds and why Professors L'Heureux and von Kampen chose to serve at CUNE, the unique aspects of mental health and faith-based helping professions, the challenges faced by these types of professionals, how this event will care for professionals, and who this event is for. Learn more at cune.edu/news/concordia-nebraska-present-rooted-restored-event and go.cune.edu/rootedrestored26. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Children and teens who experience sensory differences often find it difficult to understand their sensory system and sensory/regulation needs they may be experiencing. Understanding Sensory Differences: A Guidebook for Children and Teens is designed for professionals and parents to work with children to help them understand their sensory system and address any sensory needs. The guidebook offers an overview of sensory differences from a neurodiversity affirming perspective. Neurodiversity affirming constructs are provided and instructions for developing a regulation play time to help address sensory and regulation needs is provided. The guidebook also contains several worksheets and resources specifically designed to help the child or teen explore their questions, feelings, and thoughts about sensory differences. Each worksheet covers a different topic related to gaining awareness about sensory differences (needs and strengths) and helping children and teens better understand what it means to be neurodivergent and sensory different. The guidebook also provides a guide for professionals and parents offering instructions, information, and suggestions for implementing and processing through each worksheet page. Additionally, several sensory different professionals share their lived experience being a neurodivergent child and suggestions for being neurodiversity affirming Dr. Grant is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and Certified Autism Specialist. Dr. Grant completed his education from Missouri State University receiving a B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Counseling. Dr. Grant further received his doctorate degree in Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Grant specializes in Play Therapy techniques with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Dr. Grant also specializes in working with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Autism, Aspergers Disorder and Pervasive Development Disorder) and is the creator of AutPlay Therapy, an autism treatment using Play Therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy and relationship development approaches. Dr. Grant serves as mentor and is a professional board member for The Southwest Autism Network of Missouri and is a contributing writer for the Missouri Autism Report. Dr. Grant is the author of AutPlay Therapy: A Play Therapy Based Approach for Treating Autism Disorders, The Handbook for Parent-Led Social Skills Groups for Children and Adolescents with Autism Disorders, and Play Therapy Techniques for Autism Disorders. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies, in the Somatic Psychology program. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Children and teens who experience sensory differences often find it difficult to understand their sensory system and sensory/regulation needs they may be experiencing. Understanding Sensory Differences: A Guidebook for Children and Teens is designed for professionals and parents to work with children to help them understand their sensory system and address any sensory needs. The guidebook offers an overview of sensory differences from a neurodiversity affirming perspective. Neurodiversity affirming constructs are provided and instructions for developing a regulation play time to help address sensory and regulation needs is provided. The guidebook also contains several worksheets and resources specifically designed to help the child or teen explore their questions, feelings, and thoughts about sensory differences. Each worksheet covers a different topic related to gaining awareness about sensory differences (needs and strengths) and helping children and teens better understand what it means to be neurodivergent and sensory different. The guidebook also provides a guide for professionals and parents offering instructions, information, and suggestions for implementing and processing through each worksheet page. Additionally, several sensory different professionals share their lived experience being a neurodivergent child and suggestions for being neurodiversity affirming Dr. Grant is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and Certified Autism Specialist. Dr. Grant completed his education from Missouri State University receiving a B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Counseling. Dr. Grant further received his doctorate degree in Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Grant specializes in Play Therapy techniques with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Dr. Grant also specializes in working with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Autism, Aspergers Disorder and Pervasive Development Disorder) and is the creator of AutPlay Therapy, an autism treatment using Play Therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy and relationship development approaches. Dr. Grant serves as mentor and is a professional board member for The Southwest Autism Network of Missouri and is a contributing writer for the Missouri Autism Report. Dr. Grant is the author of AutPlay Therapy: A Play Therapy Based Approach for Treating Autism Disorders, The Handbook for Parent-Led Social Skills Groups for Children and Adolescents with Autism Disorders, and Play Therapy Techniques for Autism Disorders. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies, in the Somatic Psychology program. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Where do we get ideas about the lives we want? And, what do we do - and fail to do - about actually getting them? In The Life You Want Adam Phillips uses psychoanalytic and literary approaches to show that we are obsessed by the idea of our lives being ones we want and enjoy rather than merely endure, tolerate or make the most of. Through a series of interlinked essays, Phillips explores the difficulties we have around the whole idea of enjoying - and fashioning - our lives in cultures that insistently promote enjoyment while making it very difficult for so many people. Exploring the personal and political overlap in the issue of our lives, The Life You Want (FSG, 2026) is a profound examination of our ambivalence about enjoyment, and indeed, wanting. Adam Phillips, formerly a principal child psychotherapist at Charing Cross Hospital, London, is a practicing psychoanalyst and a visiting professor in the English department at the University of York. He is the author of numerous works of psychoanalysis and literary criticism, including Missing Out, Unforbidden Pleasures, In Writing, Attention Seeking, On Wanting to Change, On Getting Better, and On Giving Up. He is also the general editor of the Penguin Modern Classics Freud translations and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychoanalysis

Where do we get ideas about the lives we want? And, what do we do - and fail to do - about actually getting them? In The Life You Want Adam Phillips uses psychoanalytic and literary approaches to show that we are obsessed by the idea of our lives being ones we want and enjoy rather than merely endure, tolerate or make the most of. Through a series of interlinked essays, Phillips explores the difficulties we have around the whole idea of enjoying - and fashioning - our lives in cultures that insistently promote enjoyment while making it very difficult for so many people. Exploring the personal and political overlap in the issue of our lives, The Life You Want (FSG, 2026) is a profound examination of our ambivalence about enjoyment, and indeed, wanting. Adam Phillips, formerly a principal child psychotherapist at Charing Cross Hospital, London, is a practicing psychoanalyst and a visiting professor in the English department at the University of York. He is the author of numerous works of psychoanalysis and literary criticism, including Missing Out, Unforbidden Pleasures, In Writing, Attention Seeking, On Wanting to Change, On Getting Better, and On Giving Up. He is also the general editor of the Penguin Modern Classics Freud translations and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Where do we get ideas about the lives we want? And, what do we do - and fail to do - about actually getting them? In The Life You Want Adam Phillips uses psychoanalytic and literary approaches to show that we are obsessed by the idea of our lives being ones we want and enjoy rather than merely endure, tolerate or make the most of. Through a series of interlinked essays, Phillips explores the difficulties we have around the whole idea of enjoying - and fashioning - our lives in cultures that insistently promote enjoyment while making it very difficult for so many people. Exploring the personal and political overlap in the issue of our lives, The Life You Want (FSG, 2026) is a profound examination of our ambivalence about enjoyment, and indeed, wanting. Adam Phillips, formerly a principal child psychotherapist at Charing Cross Hospital, London, is a practicing psychoanalyst and a visiting professor in the English department at the University of York. He is the author of numerous works of psychoanalysis and literary criticism, including Missing Out, Unforbidden Pleasures, In Writing, Attention Seeking, On Wanting to Change, On Getting Better, and On Giving Up. He is also the general editor of the Penguin Modern Classics Freud translations and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Where do we get ideas about the lives we want? And, what do we do - and fail to do - about actually getting them? In The Life You Want Adam Phillips uses psychoanalytic and literary approaches to show that we are obsessed by the idea of our lives being ones we want and enjoy rather than merely endure, tolerate or make the most of. Through a series of interlinked essays, Phillips explores the difficulties we have around the whole idea of enjoying - and fashioning - our lives in cultures that insistently promote enjoyment while making it very difficult for so many people. Exploring the personal and political overlap in the issue of our lives, The Life You Want (FSG, 2026) is a profound examination of our ambivalence about enjoyment, and indeed, wanting. Adam Phillips, formerly a principal child psychotherapist at Charing Cross Hospital, London, is a practicing psychoanalyst and a visiting professor in the English department at the University of York. He is the author of numerous works of psychoanalysis and literary criticism, including Missing Out, Unforbidden Pleasures, In Writing, Attention Seeking, On Wanting to Change, On Getting Better, and On Giving Up. He is also the general editor of the Penguin Modern Classics Freud translations and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

As we step into June, the energy begins to soften, settle, and align.After months of transformation, release, eclipses, powerful Full Moons, and personal growth, the Akashic Records bring a surprisingly simple message this week:✨ You've pointed yourself in the right direction.In this episode, we explore the energy of aligned momentum, trusting your evolution, and recognizing the subtle but meaningful ways your life may already be changing.The Records shared images of carefully planted garden beds and a car traveling steadily down a highway—symbols of forward movement, clarity, and the power of consistent action.We also explore: 

SummaryThis episode explores the challenges faced by the sandwich generation—adults caring for aging parents while managing their own families and careers. Dr. Natalie shares insights on emotional, physical, and financial strains, and offers practical strategies for setting boundaries, seeking support, and prioritizing self-care to navigate this demanding phase of life.Keywordssandwich generation, midlife, caregiving, self-care, boundaries, emotional health, physical strain, financial stress, family dynamics, personal growthKey TopicsStatistics on adult caregivers and gender differencesEmotional and physical toll of caregivingFinancial challenges faced by caregiversThe shift from transactional to relational caregivingStrategies for setting boundaries and seeking supportTakeawaysPrioritize self-care to sustain caregiving capacitySet clear boundaries to protect emotional and physical healthSeek support and resources to avoid burnoutReframe caregiving as an act of self-love and modeling for future generationsRecognize that saying no is a valid and necessary choiceSound bites:"You're not alone in this.""64% report moderate to high emotional strain.""Saying no is a valid and necessary choice."Chapters00:00 Understanding the Sandwich Generation06:22 Financial Strain and Overwork11:19 Setting Boundaries and Self-Care16:39 Modeling Healthy Behaviors for Future GenerationsResources & Links to Connect with Dr. Natalie:Learn to Love Your Story Coaching- ⁠⁠https://learntoloveyourstory.com⁠⁠Dr. Natalie's Counseling Practice - ⁠⁠https://nataliemarcounseling.com⁠⁠ If you are in MN, book your free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Natalie. Facebook:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr.nataliemarr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linked In:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr/⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@doc.natalieDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with ⁠⁠(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://LearnToLoveYourStory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠, ⁠(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://NatalieMarrCounseling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠),⁠ and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources):National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠or CALL 988Crisis Text Line:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.crisistextline.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or Text HOME to 741741

Summary:This episode explores the impact of perfectionism, societal conditioning, and hormonal changes during midlife on women's mental health. Dr. Natalie shares data, personal insights, and practical advice to help women love themselves and navigate this transformative phase with resilience.Keywords:midlife, women, perfectionism, mental health, hormonal changes, self-love, resilience, menopause, societal conditioningKey topics:Perfectionism and its impact on mental healthThe connection between hormonal changes and emotional well-beingSocietal conditioning and self-betrayal in womenPractical steps to cultivate self-love and resilienceSound bites:"Relearn who you are and what you want.""Deserving love even when you screw up.""You do not have to be good."Chapters:00:00 The Burden of Perfectionism in Midlife03:24 Understanding the Mental Health Crisis for Women11:29 The Impact of Hormonal Changes and Medical Misunderstandings28:13 Reclaiming Self-Worth and Breaking Free from Perfectionism36:18 Introduction and Disclaimer37:55 Crisis Resources and SupportResources & Links to Connect with Dr. Natalie:Learn to Love Your Story Coaching- ⁠https://learntoloveyourstory.com⁠Dr. Natalie's Counseling Practice - ⁠https://nataliemarcounseling.com⁠ If you are in MN, book your free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Natalie. Facebook:⁠ ⁠⁠facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ instagram.com/dr.nataliemarr⁠⁠⁠⁠Linked In:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr-psy-d-lp-6a9298147⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@doc.natalie⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources:Mary Oliver's Wild Geese Poem - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45587/wild-geeseWomen's Health Initiative Study - https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/women-s-health-initiativeUnderstanding Perfectionism in Women - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-moment-youth/201911/the-perfectionism-epidemicHormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Information - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/in-depth/hormone-therapy/art-20046372DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with ⁠⁠(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://LearnToLoveYourStory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠, ⁠(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://NatalieMarrCounseling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠),⁠ and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources):National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠CALL 988Crisis Text Line: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.crisistextline.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Text HOME to 741741

This week's energy carries the feeling of movement returning.The Akashic Records described this coming week through the imagery of: ✨ a bird taking flight ✨ and a plane lifting off the runwayThere is a sense that things are beginning to gather momentum now:ideas, plans, creativity, conversations, and new possibilities beginning to coalesce in supportive ways.Not necessarily full arrival.Not yet full cruising altitude.But lift.This episode explores: 

This week's energy invites us to slow down, stay present, and witness our lives as they unfold.As we continue moving through the larger Akashic theme of: 

An essential guide to healing from oppression-based trauma, for everyone left outside of mainstream conversations There are many books on trauma healing that can change people's lives. Yet when queer and trans people, people of color, and all of us living at the margins look for books that reflect our own experiences and that specifically name the oppression we experience as trauma, we're left empty-handed. There's little that speaks to the specific traumas we experience: homophobia, transphobia, institutional injustices, isolation, medical trauma, and discrimination at every turn. We deserve to have ourselves reflected and considered in the world of trauma recovery. In Healing the Oppressed Body: A Therapeutic Guide for Radical Self-Liberation (Penguin, 2026), somatic therapist Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik provides the best tools and approaches to healing trauma and filters them through an anti-oppression lens, making sure they're uniquely impactful for all of us at the margins. In these pages, you'll learn how trauma is stored and processed by our minds and bodies and how we can work with our amazingly flexible brains and nervous systems to create pathways to healing. You'll understand just how and why trauma that occurs in our earliest days can affect us throughout our lives. You'll learn to embrace your Internal Family, making yourself whole. In Healing the Oppressed Body, Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik lovingly offers us the best, most radical solutions to tap into our sources of healing. Along the way, you'll discover tools and techniques for emotional regulation and therapeutic modalities to heal from oppression-based trauma. Whether inside the therapy room or on your own, in the pages of Healing the Oppressed Body, you'll learn how to heal through growing compassion for all parts of yourself and others, finding community support and love, and celebrating the freedom to be your true self.Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik, LCSW, is a psychotherapist specializing in treating OCD, cPTSD, and PTSD, prioritizing women, survivors, and queer and trans folks. She utilizes EMDR, IFS, I-CBT, and ERP to help clients feel safe in the present and come home to themselves. Gutiérrez-Glik is also an EMDRIA-approved consultant for therapists getting certified in EMDR and a regular teacher at Alma, the Trauma of Money(tm), and other mental health organizations. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri, on occupied Osage and Kaskaskia land, with her wife and their child. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychoanalysis

An essential guide to healing from oppression-based trauma, for everyone left outside of mainstream conversations There are many books on trauma healing that can change people's lives. Yet when queer and trans people, people of color, and all of us living at the margins look for books that reflect our own experiences and that specifically name the oppression we experience as trauma, we're left empty-handed. There's little that speaks to the specific traumas we experience: homophobia, transphobia, institutional injustices, isolation, medical trauma, and discrimination at every turn. We deserve to have ourselves reflected and considered in the world of trauma recovery. In Healing the Oppressed Body: A Therapeutic Guide for Radical Self-Liberation (Penguin, 2026), somatic therapist Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik provides the best tools and approaches to healing trauma and filters them through an anti-oppression lens, making sure they're uniquely impactful for all of us at the margins. In these pages, you'll learn how trauma is stored and processed by our minds and bodies and how we can work with our amazingly flexible brains and nervous systems to create pathways to healing. You'll understand just how and why trauma that occurs in our earliest days can affect us throughout our lives. You'll learn to embrace your Internal Family, making yourself whole. In Healing the Oppressed Body, Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik lovingly offers us the best, most radical solutions to tap into our sources of healing. Along the way, you'll discover tools and techniques for emotional regulation and therapeutic modalities to heal from oppression-based trauma. Whether inside the therapy room or on your own, in the pages of Healing the Oppressed Body, you'll learn how to heal through growing compassion for all parts of yourself and others, finding community support and love, and celebrating the freedom to be your true self.Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik, LCSW, is a psychotherapist specializing in treating OCD, cPTSD, and PTSD, prioritizing women, survivors, and queer and trans folks. She utilizes EMDR, IFS, I-CBT, and ERP to help clients feel safe in the present and come home to themselves. Gutiérrez-Glik is also an EMDRIA-approved consultant for therapists getting certified in EMDR and a regular teacher at Alma, the Trauma of Money(tm), and other mental health organizations. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri, on occupied Osage and Kaskaskia land, with her wife and their child. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

An essential guide to healing from oppression-based trauma, for everyone left outside of mainstream conversations There are many books on trauma healing that can change people's lives. Yet when queer and trans people, people of color, and all of us living at the margins look for books that reflect our own experiences and that specifically name the oppression we experience as trauma, we're left empty-handed. There's little that speaks to the specific traumas we experience: homophobia, transphobia, institutional injustices, isolation, medical trauma, and discrimination at every turn. We deserve to have ourselves reflected and considered in the world of trauma recovery. In Healing the Oppressed Body: A Therapeutic Guide for Radical Self-Liberation (Penguin, 2026), somatic therapist Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik provides the best tools and approaches to healing trauma and filters them through an anti-oppression lens, making sure they're uniquely impactful for all of us at the margins. In these pages, you'll learn how trauma is stored and processed by our minds and bodies and how we can work with our amazingly flexible brains and nervous systems to create pathways to healing. You'll understand just how and why trauma that occurs in our earliest days can affect us throughout our lives. You'll learn to embrace your Internal Family, making yourself whole. In Healing the Oppressed Body, Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik lovingly offers us the best, most radical solutions to tap into our sources of healing. Along the way, you'll discover tools and techniques for emotional regulation and therapeutic modalities to heal from oppression-based trauma. Whether inside the therapy room or on your own, in the pages of Healing the Oppressed Body, you'll learn how to heal through growing compassion for all parts of yourself and others, finding community support and love, and celebrating the freedom to be your true self.Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik, LCSW, is a psychotherapist specializing in treating OCD, cPTSD, and PTSD, prioritizing women, survivors, and queer and trans folks. She utilizes EMDR, IFS, I-CBT, and ERP to help clients feel safe in the present and come home to themselves. Gutiérrez-Glik is also an EMDRIA-approved consultant for therapists getting certified in EMDR and a regular teacher at Alma, the Trauma of Money(tm), and other mental health organizations. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri, on occupied Osage and Kaskaskia land, with her wife and their child. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

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Episode Summary:Dr. Natalie explores the psychological and physical factors contributing to the rising divorce rates among women in midlife, emphasizing patterns of behavior, stress, and self-awareness. She offers insights into how women can recognize and shift these patterns to improve their relationships and well-being.Keywords:midlife, divorce, women, psychology, self-awareness, patterns, stress, relationships, mental health, self-careKey topics:Statistics on midlife divorce ratesPsychological patterns in women's relationshipsImpact of hormones and stress on midlife womenSound bites:"The average age of divorce is 45.""Women initiate 66% of divorces.""People pleasing patterns are deeply ingrained."Chapters:00:00 Understanding Divorce Statistics and Trends03:23 Psychological Patterns in Midlife Women16:07 Breaking the Cycle of People-Pleasing27:47 Empowering Women to Embrace ChangeResources & Links to Connect with Dr. Natalie:Learn to Love Your Story Course - https://learntoloveyourstory.comDr. Natalie's Counseling Practice - https://nataliemarcounseling.com If you are in MN, book your free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Natalie. Facebook: ⁠⁠facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ instagram.com/dr.nataliemarr⁠⁠⁠Linked In: ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr-psy-d-lp-6a9298147⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠ ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@doc.natalie⁠⁠⁠DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with ⁠⁠(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://LearnToLoveYourStory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠, ⁠(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://NatalieMarrCounseling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠),⁠ and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources):National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠CALL 988Crisis Text Line: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.crisistextline.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Text HOME to 741741

Why does it feel like everyone else can manage their OCD… but you just can't seem to make it stick?   In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Dr. Rachel LaFleur. Together, they unpack the often-missed overlap between ADHD and OCD—and why you might feel stuck in your recovery even when you're doing “everything right.”   Dr. LaFleur opens up about: • Why so many adults—especially women—are missing an ADHD diagnosis • How intrusive thoughts + attention struggles can feed each other • The hidden signs of ADHD that don't look like hyperactivity • Why OCD therapy might not “stick” without addressing ADHD   This conversation also dives into: • The subtle ways ADHD shows up in your daily life (even if you seem “high-functioning”) • Why you might feel motivated but still unable to act • Tools like attention training, structure, and accountability that actually work • The bigger message: you're not failing—your brain may just need a different approach   If you've ever thought: “Why can't I just do what I know helps?” This episode will help you understand what's really going on—and what to do next.   Whether you're navigating OCD yourself or trying to make sense of your own patterns, this episode offers clarity, validation, and practical strategies to help you move forward.  

This week's energy invites you into a powerful moment of transition.You may feel like the path you were on… is beginning to shift.New possibilities may be opening, or something may be slowing down in a way you didn't expect.This is not a setback.This is a threshold.In this episode, we explore the theme of Diverging Paths through: ✨ Akashic guidance for the week ✨ The astrology of a major energetic shift with Uranus moving into Gemini ✨ An oracle message to help you stay grounded in uncertainty ✨ Psychological tools to navigate decision-making and change ✨ A creative reflection to support your next stepsThis energy is part of a larger seasonal theme: 

This week's energy invites a deeper level of trust. Following last week's movement and momentum, the Akashic Records bring a clear message: you are being led forward.Even if you don't fully understand where the path is taking you.In this episode, we explore what it means to trust your instincts and continue moving in the direction you feel drawn toward—especially when you are stepping into new territory and doing things differently than you have before.You may notice:a sense of being guided, even without full claritya pull toward new ways of thinking, choosing, or showing upa feeling of both confidence and uncertainty existing at the same timeBlending Akashic insight, astrology, and grounded psychological tools, this episode supports you in:trusting your intuition without needing to overanalyzenavigating the space between control and surrenderintegrating the momentum of the recent Aries New Moonembodying change in a steady, sustainable wayAs we move into Taurus season, the focus shifts from initiating change… to living inside of it.You are not starting from nothing. You are responding to something already unfolding within you. And this week invites you to trust that.If this episode resonates, you're warmly invited to:✨ Follow Your Heart Magic on your favorite platform✨ Share this episode with someone who may need this message✨ Leave a review to help this space reach more heartsYou can explore more reflections and resources at:yourheartmagic.com—-Your Heart Magic is a podcast where psychology, spirituality, and heart-centered wisdom come together to support emotional healing, self-discovery, and personal transformation. Each episode explores topics like mental health, anxiety, intuitive living, life transitions, and spiritual growth—offering both practical tools and soulful insight to help you move through life with more clarity, peace, and trust in your inner guidance.Featured as one of the Best Heart Energy and Akashic Records Podcasts of 2025 by PlayerFM and ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally by Listen Notes.Dr. BethAnne Kapansky Wright is a Licensed Psychologist, Spiritual Educator, and Akashic Records Reader. She is the author of Small Pearls Big Wisdom, the award-winning Lamentations of the Sea, its sequels, and several books of poetry. Blending clinical expertise with intuitive insight, she offers a holistic approach to healing that honors both the mind and the soul.FIND DR. BETHANNE ONLINE:BOOKS- www.bethannekw.com/booksFACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/drbethannekwINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/dr.bethannekwWEBSITE - www.bethannekw.comCONTACT FORM - www.bethannekw.com/contact

Summary:Dr. Natalie explores the impact of childhood trauma, emotional health, and resilience in midlife. She emphasizes the importance of showing up for oneself, understanding trauma beyond the obvious, and building internal resources for a centered midlife.Keywords: trauma, midlife, emotional health, resilience, childhood experiences, self-worth, connection, coping strategiesKey Topics:Trauma and childhood experiencesThe impact of emotional health in midlifeStrategies for showing up and building resilienceTakeaways:Trauma is not just what happens to us but whether we have resources to manage it.Showing up for yourself daily is crucial for growth in midlife.Connection and empathy are powerful tools for managing emotional distress.Understanding your childhood experiences can inform your midlife health.Self-compassion and small steps are key to navigating midlife challenges.Sound bites:"Being an outsider in childhood can be traumatic""Trauma impacts hormones and physical health""Good days in midlife are moments to cherish"Chapters:00:00 Embracing Midlife Challenges10:30 The Role of Connection in Healing18:58 Strategies for Navigating Midlife21:12 Introduction and Disclaimer22:49 Crisis Resources and SupportResources:Center for the Study of Trauma and Resilience - https://traumaresilience.org/Attachment Theory by John Bowlby - https://www.amazon.com/Attachment-Theory-John-Bowlby/dp/0465026504Therapy for Trauma and Emotional Health - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapistsResources & Links to Connect with Dr. Natalie:Website:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://LearnToLoveYourStory.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ instagram.com/dr.nataliemarr⁠⁠⁠Linked In: ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr-psy-d-lp-6a9298147⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠ ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@doc.natalie⁠⁠⁠DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with ⁠⁠(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://LearnToLoveYourStory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠, ⁠(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://NatalieMarrCounseling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠),⁠ and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources):National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠CALL 988Crisis Text Line: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.crisistextline.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Text HOME to 741741

Dr. LaTisha Bader, an expert in sport psychology and addiction counseling, goes deep with us into the complexities of cannabis use and its effects on mental health and athletic performance. With the rise in legal marijuana use and a growing number of questions about its impacts on health, what do you need to know?With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Bader shares her insights on how cannabis potency has evolved and the implications for athletes and active women. Get the information you need to make informed choices about cannabis use in your life.Why has there been a dramatic increase in cannabis potency?Understand its impact on mental health and athletic performance.The science of endocannabinoid system and how cannabis acts as a "great dysregulator" in the body.And what are the unique effects of cannabis on women, including implications for fertility and menstruation?Dr. LaTisha Bader is a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Addiction Counselor, and Certified Mental Performance Consultant with over 20 years of experience in the mental health and addiction field. She specializes in helping athletes navigate the complexities of substance use and mental health.If you found value in this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Engage with us on social media and share your thoughts on this important topic. Your feedback helps us bring more insightful conversations to the community.Links and Resources:• Clear 30 App • Dr. Bader's Bio and clinical work Join us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20th, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Sign up to Receive The Feisty Women's Performance Newsletter:https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-womens-performance/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performanceVisit the Feisty website at https://feisty.co/ for info on all of our events and podcastsSupport our Partners:Eternal: Get 15% off services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.co/ Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Momentous: Head to https://www.livemomentous.com/ and use promo code PERFORMANCE for up to 35% off your first orderWahoo: Learn more about Wahoo Fitness Products at: Wahoo: Learn more at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

Mental health touches every one of us—but knowing where to begin isn't always easy. In this episode of the Pine Island

This week's energy feels like a turning point.As I opened the Akashic Records, the word that came through was crescendo—that moment in music where everything has been building… and finally begins to rise.In this episode, we explore what it means to move with that energy in your own life.You may begin to notice: momentum building  clarity returning  areas that once felt stuck starting to shift But this isn't about rushing ahead or forcing change.It's about recognizing that what you're experiencing now is the result of what has already been building beneath the surface.Blending Akashic insight, astrology, and grounded psychological tools, this episode will support you in: trusting your inner sense of direction without overanalyzing  understanding the difference between urgency and aligned action  moving forward without needing perfect clarity  building self-trust through small, intentional steps This week invites you into a new relationship with yourself—one rooted in trust, discernment, and embodied knowing.You are not starting from nothing.You are stepping into something that has already been unfolding within you.If this message resonates, I'd love for you to stay connected.✨ Subscribe or follow Your Heart Magic on your favorite platform ✨ Share this episode with someone who may need it this week ✨ And if you feel called, leave a review—it helps this space reach more heartsFor more reflections and energy updates, you can visit: yourheartmagic.com--Your Heart Magic is a podcast where psychology, spirituality, and heart-centered wisdom come together to support emotional healing, self-discovery, and personal transformation. Each episode explores topics like mental health, anxiety, intuitive living, life transitions, and spiritual growth—offering both practical tools and soulful insight to help you move through life with more clarity, peace, and trust in your inner guidance.Featured as one of the Best Heart Energy and Akashic Records Podcasts of 2025 by PlayerFM and ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally by Listen Notes.Dr. BethAnne Kapansky Wright is a Licensed Psychologist, Spiritual Educator, and Akashic Records Reader. She is the author of Small Pearls Big Wisdom, the award-winning Lamentations of the Sea, its sequels, and several books of poetry. Blending clinical expertise with intuitive insight, she offers a holistic approach to healing that honors both the mind and the soul.FIND DR. BETHANNE ONLINE:BOOKS- www.bethannekw.com/booksFACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/drbethannekwINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/dr.bethannekwWEBSITE - www.bethannekw.comCONTACT FORM - www.bethannekw.com/contact

This week's energy brings a shift from reflection into action—but not in the way you might expect.Instead of fast movement or big leaps forward, the Akashic Records offer a different image: tending a garden.This is a week of: clearing what's been neglected  preparing what's ready to grow  taking small, meaningful steps that support long-term change While Aries energy builds momentum and encourages forward movement, this episode explores how to work with that energy in a grounded, intentional way—so you're not rushing ahead, but actually creating the conditions for sustainable growth.Blending psychology, spirituality, and intuitive insight, we explore: how to recognize the difference between urgency and alignment  why “maintenance energy” is essential for real transformation  how to take action without overwhelm or burnout  simple tools to stay connected to yourself while moving forward You'll also be guided through a reflective practice to help you identify what in your life is ready to be tended, supported, and strengthened.If you've been feeling the pull to move forward—but also the need to slow down and be intentional—this episode will meet you right where you are.--Your Heart Magic is a podcast where psychology, spirituality, and heart-centered wisdom come together to support emotional healing, self-discovery, and personal transformation. Each episode explores topics like mental health, anxiety, intuitive living, life transitions, and spiritual growth—offering both practical tools and soulful insight to help you move through life with more clarity, peace, and trust in your inner guidance.Featured as one of the Best Heart Energy and Akashic Records Podcasts of 2025 by PlayerFM and ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally by Listen Notes.Dr. BethAnne Kapansky Wright is a Licensed Psychologist, Spiritual Educator, and Akashic Records Reader. She is the author of Small Pearls Big Wisdom, the award-winning Lamentations of the Sea, its sequels, and several books of poetry. Blending clinical expertise with intuitive insight, she offers a holistic approach to healing that honors both the mind and the soul.FIND DR. BETHANNE ONLINE:BOOKS- www.bethannekw.com/booksFACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/drbethannekwINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/dr.bethannekwWEBSITE - www.bethannekw.comCONTACT FORM - www.bethannekw.com/contact

Summary:Have you ever found yourself uncontrollably crying? Angry beyond what the situation warrants? Or maybe after years of being an extrovert, you now just want to curl up on the coach and hide from people. Perimenopause is no joke. Dr. Natalie shares her own personal experience of emotional breakdowns during midlife, explores the science behind trauma and hormonal changes, and offers insights into managing these challenges through therapy and self-awareness.Keywords: midlife, trauma, hormones, therapy, emotional health, menopause, childhood experience, stress resilience, self-compassion, mental healthKey topics:Trauma and midlife emotional healthThe impact of childhood experiences on menopauseScience of hormones and stress resilienceTherapeutic approaches for trauma in midlifeSelf-compassion and curiosity in emotional regulationTrauma from childhood can resurface in midlife, affecting emotional health.Hormonal changes in menopause can exacerbate past trauma effects.Therapy and self-awareness are crucial for managing midlife emotional challenges.Understanding your ACE score can help predict health risks in midlife.Practicing curiosity instead of self-criticism fosters self-compassion.Uncovering the Science of Trauma and Hormones in MidlifeHow Childhood Trauma Affects Women in MenopauseSound bites:"Some relationships just have a season for themselves.""I burst into positively never happens.""If it's hysterical, it's historical."Chapters:00:00 Navigating Friendships in Midlife05:59 Emotional Breakthroughs and Self-Compassion12:26 Childhood Trauma and Its Impact on Relationships19:59 The Science of Midlife and Childhood Trauma30:16 Advocating for Your Health in MidlifeResources:Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Questionnaire⁠⁠The Swan Study on Women's Health⁠⁠Self-Compassion Course by Dr. Natalie⁠Resources & Links to Connect with Dr. Natalie:Website:⁠ ⁠⁠https://LearnToLoveYourStory.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ instagram.com/dr.nataliemarr⁠⁠Linked In: ⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr-psy-d-lp-6a9298147⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@doc.natalie⁠⁠DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with ⁠⁠(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://LearnToLoveYourStory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠, ⁠(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://NatalieMarrCounseling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠),⁠ and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources):National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠CALL 988Crisis Text Line: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.crisistextline.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Text HOME to 741741

Meet Dr. Erin Ayala, a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant from Minnesota, specialising in supporting female endurance athletes. With over a decade of research and clinical experience, she's a published author, sought-after speaker, and advocate for mental health in sport. In this episode, Erin shares insights on: Building mental resilience for endurance challenges Strategies for coping with performance pressure and burnout Balancing high-level competition with wellbeing Lessons from her own journey as a competitive cyclist A must-listen for anyone looking to strengthen their mind while chasing big goals. ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Dr Erin - Licensed Psychologist and certified mental performance coach  Being based in the twin cities, Minnesota, USA Her love for working with female athletes Her backstory and being a multi-sport athlete in High School Getting to grad school and starting to get into running  Joining a run club and getting the running bug Working her way up to marathons Meeting her spouse and getting into cycling, triathlons and doing Ironman Moving to Minnesota in 2016  Joining a cycling club and being encouraged to start racing bikes Gravel racing for the past 10 years Growing up in a small, midwestern town. Wanting to look after herself better  Being a workaholic and not prioritising her health or wellness  Stretching herself to thin and not feeling proud of what's going on inside Being very achievement driven Needing to match the internal to external  Being consistent with therapy since undergraduate  Why running and riding can be therapeutic but it can never replace working with a licensed therapist.  Thoughts while running and how they have changed over the years  Being a smoker, waking up coughing and not feeling good Starting running to be healthy and fit again Why it became so much deeper so much quicker  External motivation can only get us so far  The internal motivation is what keeps us going  How running helps her prioritise her "me" time Figuring out the WHY Wanting to get off Strava, not following anyone on it, and not worrying about the social comparison game Getting sucked into the world of social media Starting with your WHY and what does that actually mean  What words do you want people to use to describe you as a person Setting herself up for success  Why her favourite clients are women in their 50s Getting the balance right between going after your goals and managing a relationship  Being supported on her bike adventures, both on and off the road    Doing really long road trips and going back country hiking together  Doing 2 big events per year Planning a race strategy and what the mental side of a race strategy looks like  Nothing new on race day and why the same applies to mental work and mental skills It's never too soon to start.  Doing meditation every day via a free app 3/4 weeks out and getting series about her race goals  Being ready to reassess her goals based upon life circumstances  Taking into account- life - when setting race goals  Life gives us training scores too Tips and tricks while being on the start line to get into the zone. The cognitive piece and psychological piece  Here are my pre-race jitters Feeling anxious at the start line e.g. going to the bathrooms multiple times before the start. Take a deep breath? Breathing  The importance of low and slow breathing and how it helps to balance out the nervous system. The concept of the pain cave  Courtney Dauwalter Taking it to the next level- finishing strong - the final push over the finish line Figuring out - What is the most difficult or most important part of the race? Visualising success…. Toxic positivity  How am I going to respond once the feeling hits? If - then - situation  Responding and dealing with failure and set backs  Letting the disappointment settle in  Reminding yourself that just because you didn't reach your goal didn't mean you are a failure and did anything wrong  Doing everything right and still not hitting your goals  Outcome goals are how we compare to other people  Set process goals and why they are more effective than outcome goals Starting a new podcast with Fiesty Media  Focusing on what she can do The noise on the internet The Feisty Women's Podcast - January 12th 2026 was the launch date - with weekly episodes going forward. Women and sleep and why women are more efficient sleepers than men Focus on the basics Taking on the more taboo topics Book: The Stronger Sex: What Science Tells us about the Power of the Female Body. By Starre Vartan  Sports psychology and why there is so much work to do in this space for women  Research which is specific for women The lack of large scale studies in sports psychology for women How to connect with Erin online  "Skadi"- The Norse Goddess of ice, snow and mountains Words of advice to motivate and inspire other women and girls  Being willing to ask the hard questions around where our expectations are coming from  Why it's ok to make our own rules and break them  Going back to your value system Does leaning into this experience make sense for me?   Social Media Website: www.skadisportpsychology.com  Instagram: @skadisportpsychology @feisty_womens_performance Fiesty Media Podcast: feisty.co/podcasts 

When it comes to love why do we find things so difficult? Drawing on over forty years of candid and surprising conversations with his patients, Stephen Grosz asks, what gets in the way of our falling in love? And what must we do to stay there?In the intimate space of the consulting room, we meet the woman who can't post her wedding invitations but then, decades later, can't decide whether to get divorced; the friendship group that explodes when an adulterous affair begins; and the man whose partner's death is almost too much to bear.As an analyst, Grosz's unerring ability is to locate what ails the heartsick. As a writer, he elegantly shows how we can deploy the agonies of love as tools for understanding.The labour of love is the work of a lifetime but in finally learning to see ourselves and our world clearly, we find we are truly ready to love one another. Stephen Grosz is a practicing psychoanalyst - he has worked with patients for more than forty years. Born in America, he was educated at the University of California, Berkeley, and at Oxford University, and now lives in London. His Number One Sunday Times bestseller, The Examined Life, has been translated into more than thirty languages. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychoanalysis

When it comes to love why do we find things so difficult? Drawing on over forty years of candid and surprising conversations with his patients, Stephen Grosz asks, what gets in the way of our falling in love? And what must we do to stay there?In the intimate space of the consulting room, we meet the woman who can't post her wedding invitations but then, decades later, can't decide whether to get divorced; the friendship group that explodes when an adulterous affair begins; and the man whose partner's death is almost too much to bear.As an analyst, Grosz's unerring ability is to locate what ails the heartsick. As a writer, he elegantly shows how we can deploy the agonies of love as tools for understanding.The labour of love is the work of a lifetime but in finally learning to see ourselves and our world clearly, we find we are truly ready to love one another. Stephen Grosz is a practicing psychoanalyst - he has worked with patients for more than forty years. Born in America, he was educated at the University of California, Berkeley, and at Oxford University, and now lives in London. His Number One Sunday Times bestseller, The Examined Life, has been translated into more than thirty languages. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this week's Akashic Energy Update, we move into a more receptive phase—a space that invites slowing down, listening inward, and allowing clarity to emerge before taking action.If you've been feeling the urge to move forward but also sensing hesitation, pause, or uncertainty, this episode offers a grounded and compassionate perspective on why that might be happening—and how to work with it rather than against it.This is a moment to receive before you move.Blending psychology, spirituality, and intuitive insight, this episode explores how to navigate the tension between wanting clarity and learning to trust your timing. Together, we'll look at how receptivity is not passivity—but an active, meaningful part of growth and alignment.✨ In this episode, we explore: what it means to be in a receptive phase  how to work with uncertainty without forcing clarity  the emotional experience of “in-between” moments  why slowing down supports deeper alignment  how to trust your inner timing and guidance You'll also be guided through supportive mental health tools to help regulate the nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and create space for clarity to naturally unfold—along with a gentle creative prompt to help you integrate the message in your own way.This episode may support you if you are: feeling uncertain about your next step  navigating a transition or period of waiting  experiencing anxiety, overthinking, or internal pressure  learning to trust yourself and your timing more deeply  craving a softer, more intuitive approach to growth If you're in a space where things feel unclear, unfinished, or still forming—this episode is here to meet you there.Tune in next week for a new episode to support and empower your light.--Your Heart Magic is a podcast where psychology, spirituality, and heart-centered wisdom come together to support emotional healing, self-discovery, and personal transformation. Each episode explores topics like mental health, anxiety, intuitive living, life transitions, and spiritual growth—offering both practical tools and soulful insight to help you move through life with more clarity, peace, and trust in your inner guidance.Featured as one of the Best Heart Energy and Akashic Records Podcasts of 2025 by PlayerFM and ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally by Listen Notes.Dr. BethAnne Kapansky Wright is a Licensed Psychologist, Spiritual Educator, and Akashic Records Reader. She is the author of Small Pearls Big Wisdom, the award-winning Lamentations of the Sea, its sequels, and several books of poetry. Blending clinical expertise with intuitive insight, she offers a holistic approach to healing that honors both the mind and the soul.FIND DR. BETHANNE ONLINE:BOOKS- www.bethannekw.com/booksFACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/drbethannekwINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/dr.bethannekwWEBSITE - www.bethannekw.comCONTACT FORM - www.bethannekw.com/contact

There are times in our lives when things feel stirred up— when thoughts, emotions, insights, and changes all seem to be moving at once.And then… there are moments like this.Moments where everything begins to settle.In this week's Akashic energy update, we explore a quieter, more subtle phase of growth—one of integration, inner reorganization, and allowing things to gently fall into place.If you've been feeling unclear, in-between, or like things aren't moving as quickly as you'd like, this episode offers a different perspective: What if something important is already happening beneath the surface?In this episode, I share:✨ The energetic theme of “settling” and how it may be showing up in your life ✨ Why this phase is essential for emotional processing, clarity, and nervous system integration ✨ A grounded mental health perspective on slowing down, reducing pressure, and allowing insight to form naturally ✨ A creative reflection prompt to help you explore what is shifting and rearranging within youThis is not a week for forcing answers or rushing forward.It's a space for letting things land.For trusting the process.For allowing a new pattern to quietly emerge.Let the glitter settle. Let the pieces find their place.And trust that something meaningful is taking shape within you.une in next week for a new episode to support and empower your light.--Your Heart Magic is a podcast where psychology, spirituality, and heart-centered wisdom come together to support emotional healing, self-discovery, and personal transformation. Each episode explores topics like mental health, anxiety, intuitive living, life transitions, and spiritual growth—offering both practical tools and soulful insight to help you move through life with more clarity, peace, and trust in your inner guidance.Featured as one of the Best Heart Energy and Akashic Records Podcasts of 2025 by PlayerFM and ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally by Listen Notes.Dr. BethAnne Kapansky Wright is a Licensed Psychologist, Spiritual Educator, and Akashic Records Reader. She is the author of Small Pearls Big Wisdom, the award-winning Lamentations of the Sea, its sequels, and several books of poetry. Blending clinical expertise with intuitive insight, she offers a holistic approach to healing that honors both the mind and the soul.FIND DR. BETHANNE ONLINE:BOOKS- www.bethannekw.com/booksFACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/drbethannekwINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/dr.bethannekwWEBSITE - www.bethannekw.comCONTACT FORM - www.bethannekw.com/contact

In this episode, we explore how to navigate anxiety, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm while learning to trust your inner guidance and reconnect with your natural sense of flow.Blending psychology, spirituality, and intuitive insight, this episode offers gentle yet powerful tools to help you calm your nervous system, move through uncertainty, and find a deeper sense of inner peace. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or in the middle of change, this conversation will support you in softening into the process and rediscovering your inner compass.Together, we'll explore how anxiety can be a doorway into self-awareness, how to work with your emotions instead of against them, and how to begin trusting yourself in a more grounded, compassionate way.This episode may support you if you are:navigating a life transition or period of uncertaintyfeeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in overthinkinglearning how to trust your intuition and inner voiceseeking emotional healing and a more peaceful way of beinga highly sensitive or empathic person looking for grounding tools✨ In this episode, we explore:how to calm anxiety and regulate your nervous systemhow to trust yourself and your inner guidanceemotional healing through self-compassion and awarenessnavigating change and finding closureintegrating spirituality and mental health in everyday lifeIf you've been craving a softer, more intuitive way to move through life—this episode is here to meet you exactly where you are.This is a space where psychology meets spirituality, and where your heart, mind, and soul are all invited into the healing process.Tune in next week for a new episode to support and empower your light.--Your Heart Magic is a podcast where psychology, spirituality, and heart-centered wisdom come together to support emotional healing, self-discovery, and personal transformation. Each episode explores topics like mental health, anxiety, intuitive living, life transitions, and spiritual growth—offering both practical tools and soulful insight to help you move through life with more clarity, peace, and trust in your inner guidance.Featured as one of the Best Heart Energy and Akashic Records Podcasts of 2025 by PlayerFM and ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally by Listen Notes.Dr. BethAnne Kapansky Wright is a Licensed Psychologist, Spiritual Educator, and Akashic Records Reader. She is the author of Small Pearls Big Wisdom, the award-winning Lamentations of the Sea, its sequels, and several books of poetry. Blending clinical expertise with intuitive insight, she offers a holistic approach to healing that honors both the mind and the soul.FIND DR. BETHANNE ONLINE:BOOKS- www.bethannekw.com/booksFACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/drbethannekwINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/dr.bethannekwWEBSITE - www.bethannekw.comCONTACT FORM - www.bethannekw.com/contact