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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Hannah Carlsrud, LMHCA about the rising demands of motherhood. Hannah discusses her journey into specializing in perinatal mental health and then we start the conversation by discussing many of the rising demands placed on mothers in our society, how they impact mental health, and how demands have changed over time. Hannah discusses some of the sacrifices moms have to make when it comes to balancing raising children with their other responsibilities, as well as the different roles and identities between moms and dads and how these different roles and identities impact mental health and partner relationships. We also touch on mom guilt - what it is and why so many moms experience it. We round off the conversation by Hannah sharing things moms can do to improve their mental health in the context of the rising demands placed on mothers. Connect with Hannah: Website: www.carlsrudpsychologicalservices.com IG: @carlsrudpsychologicalservices Resources mentioned in this episode: www.postpartum.net www.peps.org Connect with Me: Follow me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@psych.talk.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow me on Threads ⁠⁠⁠@jessicaleighphd⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join my Facebook community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow Through What You Go Through⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ways to Work With Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mind Over Matter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Be a guest on my podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anti-Racism Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro/Outro Music ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Life of Riley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send us a textIn this episode of the Me to We Talk podcast, Elders Conell & Rhonda Holllins, delve into the poignant yet powerful topic of navigating grief and the anger of loss during the holiday season. Our esteemed guest, Dr. Michelle Robinson, author of acclaimed book, “Why Hast the Mighty Fallen” (link), and licensed therapist with extensive experience in both personal and professional realms of grief, shares her insights on transforming loss into a journey of reconnection with God and loved ones. As the festive season, often a time of joy, approaches, those who have lost loved ones may face an overwhelming wave of emotions. Dr. Robinson emphasizes the importance of addressing grief with understanding and compassion. More importantly addressing anger with God after the loss of a loved one—don't worry God can handle your anger.  We begin by acknowledging the stark reality that approximately 2.5 million people die annually in the United States, leaving behind an average of five grieving individuals each. This staggering statistic underscores the widespread nature of grief and the necessity for open discussions and support systems. Learn, throughout the episode, coping strategies for managing grief, particularly during holidays, birthdays, and other significant occasions. Check out this podcast's episode topic chapters;• Understanding the complexities of grief during festive seasons  • Importance of remembering and honoring the loved ones we've lost  • Practical coping strategies to manage grief in daily life  • Acknowledging survivor's remorse and learning to embrace joy  • Communicating openly about grief with family and friends  • The significance of addressing anger & maintaining faith through loss  • Seeking professional support and resources for healing  • Practical steps for reconnecting with one's faith after a loss.Support the show✔️Buy our Book

Ryan Joseph Kopyar, LMHCA, RCC, CPT & CSN—an internationally licensed counselor, men's vulnerability coach and acclaimed author—is a transformational figure in the fields of psychology and personal development. From his own tragic and tumultuous past, Ryan emerged as a beacon of hope for those seeking personal growth and emotional healing. Ryan has authored multiple books, including “Unlock The Power of Your Mind” (2019) and “Big Boys Do Cry” (2024), which reflect his deep understanding of human psychology and his commitment to helping individuals navigate their emotions. He has presented to prestigious organizations like the RCMP in Winnipeg, Canada, and has grown his counseling practice from zero to six figures in just one year. With a unique blend of intense passion, an energizing persona, and a deep connection with his audience, Ryan aims to inspire men on their healing journey. His goal is to help individuals reconnect with their hearts and learn healthy, effective ways of communication within their families. Ryan's impact is felt worldwide as he continues to empower individuals to embrace vulnerability and transform their lives. In his newest book, “Big Boys Do Cry: A Man's Guide to Navigating Emotions and Showing Up More Vulnerable in Relationships,” Ryan provides guidelines and tactical skills men can use for better navigating emotions and expressing wants and needs in a healthy and effective way. Instagram -@ryankopyar Twitter -@ryankopyar Facebook -@ryankopyar

TW: This episode discusses topics such as suicide, anxiety, and depression. Listener discretion is advised.   On today's episode of Wellness Wednesday, we are joined by Bekah Louie, LMHCA, a licensed mental health counselor here in the Seattle area. As an Asian-American female therapist, Bekah understands the importance of cultural sensitivity and inclusion, and strives to create a space for people of all stories and backgrounds to find healing. Her great message for listeners is this: "You're not alone." Tune in as we hear about her own personal story dealing with anxiety, depression, and suicide, her experience growing up in an Asian-American household, her incredible journey toward finding healing, and what led her into mental health counseling work today.   If you are considering suicide, please call the numbers below for immediate help: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988 (Call or Text) King County Crisis Connections: 1-866-4-CRISIS   Considering counseling or want to get in touch with Bekah? Contact her by: Website: https://www.everybreathcounseling.com/ Email: bekah@everybreathcounseling.com   Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

In 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, the Vatican Dicastery for Integral Human Development called upon the Church to live out its call as a healing community. Today, when one in five Americans lives with mental illness, and one in three report serious loneliness, what does it mean for the Church to be a healing community?Sponsored by the Fiat Program on Faith and Mental Health, this panel considers how the Church can better accompany persons and families living with the experience of mental illness. Drawing from the wisdom of theology, neuroscience, and the practice of pastoral care, our panelists discuss how priests, lay ministers, and all people can strengthen a culture of belonging that both reflects and participates in our sacramental communion within the Body of Christ. Moderated by Beth Hlabse '11, M.S., LMHCA, program director of the Fiat Program on Faith and Mental Health at the McGrath Institute for Church Life.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Join the McGrath Institute and Catholic in Recovery for a discussion with leading thinkers in addiction recovery, psychiatry, and theology. Drawing on their respective experiences in pastoral and psychiatric care, our speakers will address how to understand addiction through a more integrated lens, engaging the wisdom of both faith and science. Our speakers will address practical questions of how priests and parish staff, mental health professionals, and each one of us can draw on the resources of faith and science to support those in our families and communities living with addiction. Moderated by Beth Hlabse '11, M.S., LMHCA, program director of the Fiat Program on Faith and Mental Health at the McGrath Institute for Church Life.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

In 2021, the US Surgeon General issued an advisory on the crisis of mental health among American youth. Rising rates of anxiety, depression, and other forms of mental illness among children and teens have left youth ministers, educators, and parents asking how best to support young people. Drawing on their respective experiences in pastoral and psychological care, our speakers will address how to understand youth mental health through a more integrated lens, engaging the wisdom of both faith and science. Our speakers will address practical questions of how youth ministers, Catholic school administrators and educators, and each one of us can draw on the resources of faith and science to support children and teens living with mental illness. Moderated by Beth Hlabse '11, M.S., LMHCA, program director of the Fiat Program on Faith and Mental Health at the McGrath Institute for Church Life. Join us on Join us Monday, December 18, 2023.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Tim sits down with Sam Leffers, a licensed mental health counseling associate based in Indianapolis, IN who helps clients with a broad variety of psychological ailments, including those suffering from anxiety or depression related to chronic pain. Additionally, he's a runner who “walks the walk” in managing training, life, and his movement practice in the setting of fairly persistent left Achilles issues. Although not a household name in our industry, Sam is a wealth of knowledge- acquired both personally and professionally- and together Tim and Sam dive into topics such as, why “tension” is the root of suffering, physical pain versus suffering, “fixing” someone versus establishing a therapeutic alliance, acceptance strategies, meditation and stimulus/response unpairing, and learning to appreciate and, dare I say “love”, your idiosyncratic movement and psychological compensations. Listen, subscribe, and tell your friends... Contact Sam: https://www.samleffers.com Contact Michelle: https://www.michelleboland-training.com/ Contact Tim: https://www.timrichardt.com/

"As a therapist one of my tasks is to listen to the undercurrent of the story someone is telling. What's being said and what isn't? I've started to do that with the stories I grew up with. When I think back to how women in the Bible were presented to me as a kid, so many of the stories were told in a way to show off their quiet grace and servitude, thoroughly stripping them of the rage or other big emotions any other human would feel in their place. We'll take a closer look at some of those stories and what it means to more fully express parts of who we are." - Kate Creech, MACP, LMHCA

So many things I love speaking about with Lucie Fielding on this podcast! I just heard her this past summer give one of the best keynotes of my life at the AASECT national conference. All about embodied eroticism and the stories our bodies tell. They are the author of Trans Sex, a groundbreaking book for clinical approaches. Lucie Fielding, PhD, MA, LMHCA, Resident in Counseling (she/they) is a queer, non-binary femme, and a therapist practicing in Virginia and Washington. She holds an MA in Counseling Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute (2018) as well as a PhD in French from Northwestern University (2008), where she specialized in erotic literature. Their background in literature attunes them to the many ways that cultural scripts inscribe themselves on our bodies and can inform our embodied erotic lives. In addition to their work as a therapist, Lucie teaches in the Sex Therapy Certificate Program at Antioch University-Seattle. They are the author of Trans Sex: Clinical Approaches to Trans Sexualities and Erotic Embodiments (2021), which was named a finalist for a 2022 Lambda Literary Award (Lammy) in the Transgender-Nonfiction category. You can find out more about Lucie at https://luciefielding.com or follow them on Twitter (@Lucie_Fielding) and Instagram (@sexbeyondbinaries).   Please consider donating to keep this podcast going at natashahelfer.com. Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

Lucie Fielding, author of Trans Sex: Clinical Approaches to Trans Sexualities and Erotic Embodiments, joins Sarah and Robin to dive into the concept of erotic embodiment. We explore Mary Poppins as a femme root, learn the term fluidic as an erotic experience, and discuss how the field of sex therapy is breaking out of some of it's puritanical underpinnings through the efforts of practitioners like Lucie (or Dr. Fielding, if you're nasty). Lucie also introduces us to the concept of gender pleasure and how it is taking shape in her work and delivers some expert tips on muffing that blow our minds.This episode is rich with references (links below) from Lucie's intersecting experience as a writer, erotic literary scholar, sex therapist, and pleasure-affirming, somatic practitioner. Lucie Fielding, PhD, MA, LMHCA, Resident in Counseling (she/they) is a white, neurodivergent, queer, trans misogyny affected (TMA) femme, and a therapist practicing in Virginia and Washington (on Monacan lands and unceded Duwamish territory, respectively). They specialize in sex therapy, kink-knowledgeable therapy, 2SLGBTQIA-knowledgeable therapy, sex work-affirming therapy; and they work from narrative, imaginal, and somatic frameworks that honor the (intergenerational) wisdom of the body, promote community-care, and support empowered embodied eroticism. They are the author of Trans Sex: Clinical Approaches to Trans Sexualities and Erotic Embodiments (2021), which was awarded an AASECT Book Award in 2022 (Sexuality Professionals Category) and named a finalist for a 2022 Lambda Literary Award (Lammy) in the Transgender-Nonfiction category.You can find out more about Lucie at https://luciefielding.com or follow them on Instagram (@sexbeyondbinaries)Find us @fuckyeahpod on IG & TikTok or email us your questions, comments, and requests at fyeahpod@gmail.comDorothy Allison https://www.dorothyallison.com/Amber Hollibaugh https://www.dukeupress.edu/my-dangerous-desiresRaechel Anne Jolie https://www.raechelannejolie.com/Ashley Hoskin https://www.ashleyhoskin.ca/rahTuck Malloy https://intrasensual.com/Mira Bellwether "Fucking Trans Women" https://archive.org/details/FuckingTransWomen0/mode/2up"Muffing 101" Tobi Hill-Myer https://www.autostraddle.com/muffing-101/

One of the greatest challenges when dealing with depression is finding the energy and motivation to move in the direction that will support you in feeling better and recovering. Ashly Graff LMHCA offers up some expert advice on how to as Nike says "Just Do It" and some actionable steps to get there. Treating depression is different for everyone and the right way to treat depression is finding what works for you. Ashlyn shares some tips on how to get started and start feeling better.

Kate Willman, MA, LMHCA, HCAR is Associate Therapist at Seattle Anxiety Specialists, PLLC.In this episode of The Seattle Psychiatrist - Interview Series, Amelia Worley and Kate Willman discuss: Kate's journey to become a therapist, her struggle with addiction and subsequent specialization in helping clients with all types of addiction. Additionally, Kate shares her treatment modalities, specifically ACT, and explains the many benefits of writing therapy.* For more information and to access additional free online materials (guides, articles and interviews) check out seattleanxiety.com  and click "Resources."

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so for the rest of this month the Glowing Up team will be doing a series of episodes related to mental health. First up, the girls discuss stigma surrounding mental health in the Latinx community, their journey with mental health, and provide some resources to mental health services. RESOURCES: -National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://nami.org/Home -The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ -Therapy for Latinx: https://www.therapyforlatinx.com/ -It Gets Better: https://itgetsbetter.org/ -Latinx Therapy: https://www.instagram.com/latinxtherapy/ -Camila Pulgar, Ph.D, LMHCA: https://www.instagram.com/salud_mentalhealth/ -Therapy with Abby: https://www.instagram.com/therapywithabby/ -The Miami Therapist: https://www.instagram.com/themiamitherapist/ -Better Now Therapy: https://www.instagram.com/betternowtherapy/ -Josie Rosario, MSEd, LMSW: https://www.instagram.com/josierosarionyc/ -Corazon Counseling: https://www.instagram.com/corazoncounseling/ -Natalie Y. Gutiérrez, LMFT: https://www.instagram.com/nataliegutierrezlmft/ -Alvarado Therapy: https://www.instagram.com/alvaradotherapy/ -Dr. Lisette Sanchez: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lisettesanchez/ SOURCES: -Mental Health America: https://www.mhanational.org/issues/latinxhispanic-communities-and-mental-health -NAMI: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Hispanic-Latinx -NAMI (California): https://namica.org/mental-health-challenges-in-latino-communities/ -Psychology in Oceania and the Caribbean: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-87763-7_16 -Dominican Today: https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2022/04/17/more-than-11000-dominicans-received-mental-health-treatment-during-the-pandemic/ - Follow us on Instagram @glowinguplatina! Email us some love at glowinguplatina@gmail.com. Visit our website: www.glowinguplatina.com. Listen to the official Glowing Up Latina on Apple Music or Spotify. BLAEKER / Tequila Shawty (Instrumental) / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

In this episode, dance/movement therapist Breanna Davis joins us for a conversation about self-care. We explore the role creativity can play in that when we use it to meet our need for well-being and not only for our work. We discuss the importance of re-connecting with our bodies, re-discovering joy in movement, and then put that in practice by coming together to pose, move, and dance virtually. Breanna Davis, MS, R-DMT, LMHCA is a Registered Dance/movement Therapist from Indianapolis, Indiana and has a Master's in Dance/Movement Therapy and is in the process of achieving her Mental Health Counselor License. Through The Andrea Rizzo Foundation, Breanna brought Dance/movement Therapy back to Riley Children's Hospital where she provides therapy services to kids, teens, and caregivers during their hospital stay. Breanna works to help connect others to movement as a way of emotional expression, pain management, coping, and encouraging positive self-esteem and body image. Breanna continues to work as a dance teacher and choreographer. She also is the Director of Mental Health at Dance Education Equity Association, an organization on the quest to make dance spaces for all. You can learn more about Breanna and her work by following her on Instagram @foreverrbrej. A full transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.descript.com/view/5LpPgMnlR1E And be sure to check out us video of us dancing together on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/rdcA-JSZsMk Resources mentioned: The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor. You can get a copy of the book and workbook, as well as learn more about the movement for radical self-love by visiting https://thebodyisnotanapology.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/black-creative-healing/support

DO PEOPLE NEED PEOPLE? This episode is a conversation about relationship, honesty, and manipulation based on relationship advice video from Matthias James Barker, LMHCA. RELATION ADVICE's VIDEO IN REFERENCE: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNquC_6BQiP/ About Matthias James Barker, LMHCA: "I'm about helping people move towards, what's meaningful in the midst of hardship. This isn't Therapy" - By @matthiasjbarker and Matthias James Barker's site: https://matthiasjbarker.com GUEST SPEAKER: Dina Pierre, RN, MS HOST: Mimi Pierre --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mpiyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpiyer/support

Tania talks to Megan about the Division of Household Labor Megan Wiebelhaus, LMHCA is a therapist working with teens and adults with ADHD, Autism, high sensitivity, and high intelligence. In her over six years of mental health work, she's: helped teens and adults struggling with addiction, taught classes on assertiveness and self-esteem, supported foster care kids and their caregivers, worked with clients one-on-one in school and camps, and even facilitated a Dungeons & Dragons social skills group! She startedMeganWiebelhausTherapy in 2021.Megan lives in Seattle with her spouse, two children, and her abiding desire for a cat. She likes book clubs, new recipes, smart conversations, public speaking, and finally finding enough time to organize her closet.

In this episode, Jael and Kate discuss the coolest of the cool - the history of creativity, art-making, music and more in history. This episode covers so many topics and it's truly a gem. Tune in to learn about the earliest evidence of creativity in anthropological records, discussions about the desire to create, and theories on how creativity is what kept us alive! Jael Weinberg is a Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate. She operates a therapy private practice - Art Therapy PNW - in Seattle, WA and is Co-Founder of the Creative Dementia Collective. In her private practice, Jael specializes in working with men seeking to decrease shame and increase capacity for vulnerability. In her role with the Creative Dementia Collective, she specializes in legacy work for people living with dementia and their care partners. Jael is passionate about storytelling and utilizes creative expression to support others in telling their story. Learn more about Jael and her practice at her website!

A conversation with Dr. Amanda Leibovitz, PhD, LMHCA, LPC, CMPC a licensed therapist and certified mental performance consultant with a strong calling to empower others with the knowledge, awareness, and skills needed to navigate life on their own terms. She also holds coaching certifications with USA Triathlon, USA Paratriathlon, and USA Cycling and has been coaching endurance athletes since 2012. Her unique blend of experience, education, and training allows her to integrate effective strategies for high performance with proven approaches to mental health counseling to emphasize clients' personal strengths and values as important vehicles for change.We talk about the recent and frequent descriptions of athletes and mental in the media and you'll hear Dr. Leibovitz's position on what she believes represents the full scope of helping athletes, above and beyond demands on time or questions of burnout.We talk about the competitive drive of the athlete to compete and succeed and ways to ensure this drive doesn't manifest itself in counter-productive anti-patterns in the life of the athlete.We talk about social media and social influence. We spend some time on this one because I wanted to get Dr. Leibovitz's professional opinion on a protocol for the athlete on dealing with the 800 pound gorilla of social influence, while driving their social media presence in a productive way.Lastly we talk about her strategy at Epic Wellness + Performance and how coaches can build out their athlete psychology resources for their athletes.About Epic Wellness + Performancehttps://epicwellnessco.com/About Dr. Amanda Leibovitz, PhD, LMHCA, LPC, CMPC https://epicwellnessco.com/about/Epic Twitterhttps://twitter.com/epicwellnesscoEpic Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/epicwellnesscoEpic Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/epicwellnessco/Follow Us:Facebook: https://Facebook.com/EventHorizon.TvTwitter: https://twitter.com/EventHorizonTvInstagram: https://instagram.com/eventhorizon.tvYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/EventHorizonTvSupport Us:https://Patreon.com/Endurancehttps://paypal.me/EnduranceExperience

In today's Coffee Chat I talk with mom and Mental Health Therapist, Carrie Pearson. We chat about all things motherhood from post-partum depression, foster care, Down Syndrome and advocating for your special needs child. Carrie Pearson M.A. LMFTA, LMHCA is a mother, special needs mother and advocate, foster parent, AND Mental Health Therapist. She owns a private practice and loves the flexibility it allows in her motherhood journey. She is working towards a certification in Perinatal Mental Health. The official letters behind her name stand for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate. She has a passion deep in her heart for moms because of her own first perinatal journey. She had a birth diagnosis of Down syndrome with her second bio son, and has a special place in her heart for fellow special needs moms. Her and her husband became foster parents this year and have felt God calling them to grow their family through foster care and adoption. You can follow her social media account on Instagram where she advocates and brings awareness to the public about Down Syndrome. Follow her at Lucas (@light.of.lucas) • Instagram photos and videos

On today's show we welcome Kim Day, LMHCA, CCPS therapist who specializes in relational abuse. For the next three weeks Kim and Amie discuss the different elements of abuse in relationships. We start the discussion today by discussing the importance of awareness. "I spent a lot of time studying addiction and I knew that was a component, but there was this nagging feeling like I was missing something. And it wasn't until I read Lundy Bancroft's book, Why Does He Do That? That I started to put it in this other and make sense of this other picture that I had never seen. It just hadn't really crossed my mind that there was abuse in the relationship." If you are experiencing abuse in your relationship please reach out to someone who is trained to help you navigate your path and healing. Please call 1800-799-SAFE for more information and help with abuse

I had an amazing conversation with Ashley about the Switch from the positive to the negative in most relationships. Here's a little about her : Ashley Elliott, MS, LMHCA oversees the Psychology and Addictions Program at Oakland City University. She and her husband, Chuck, are also coaches who speak and produce video content on topics such as relationships, grief, and spirituality. Learn more about Switch Theory in the context of personal and professional relationships at www.elliottlifecoaching.com/why-people-leave. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justdamie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justdamie/support

So......did you know that the way ADHD symptoms look for females is very different than it looks for males? Yeah, neither did I until my good friend, Carrie Potter, LMHCA started talking to me about it. In today's episode, Carrie joins me (Amy, I'm flying solo on this one!) to share what she has learned about this, the impact that it can have on women when they are able to identify why they are struggling the way they are and how it changes our ability to live as who God calls us to be. We love mental health and feel it is so important to talk about, join us for this fun and educational episode!

In Episode 67 of the Edmonds Moms Room Podcast Dr. Allison is joined by Brielle Hibma, Counselor, MA, LMHCA they discuss the importance of support through adolescence, womanhood and motherhood. How counseling can support you through the transitions in life and where Brielle got her passion for helping others! For more information and to work with Brielle head to https://www.blcounselingandconsulting.com/Music: Good Times by Podington Bear is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.© Chad Crouch(P) Chad CrouchCOMPOSER: Chad CrouchPUBLISHER: Victrola Dog (ASCAP)

Sometimes as parents we get so laser-focused on our kids and their problems that we forget we might benefit from some help of our own. There are often family dynamics that need to be dealt with while a child is struggling with substance use, or while they're in treatment. We need to understand our own traumas, areas of enmeshment, ways we might be contributing to the issues...and none of these are easy to sort out on your own. That's where a therapist can step in.Laura Richer is a therapist, coach, podcaster, and lover of all things mental health. She spent time with me answering all the questions we have about whether or not having a therapist while our child is struggling with substance use or emotional issues will really help. We cover topics like trauma, EMDR, PTSD, hypnotherapy, marriage and relationships - all of it!This episode will be useful to anyone curious about what a therapist might be able to help them with, without even having to see one.Show notes are at www.brendazane.com/hopestream/59This episode is supported by The Stream, an online, pay-what-you-can membership where moms who have kids struggling with substance use focus on their own health, wellness, and sanity - with no judgment, and no distraction because it's not on Facebook.  If you'd like to hang out with me and a bunch of cool moms after the episodes, you can learn more and join us at www.thestreamcommunity.com. The first two weeks are always free, then you pay whatever you can. I'd truly love to see you there.Also, download my free ebook “HINDSIGHT: 3 Things I Wish I Knew When My Son Was Addicted to Drugs

Jessica holds a Master's in Professional Counseling from Western Seminary. She is an LMHCA and LPC intern in private practice working with individuals, teens and couples at Lacamas Counseling in Camas, WA. She specializes in complex trauma, PTSD, and narcissistic abuse recovery. She also works with adult ADHD, anxiety and panic attacks, parenting and relationship conflict. She is a Certified Brainspotting Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and trained in the Gottman Method for couples therapy. Jessica has experience providing trauma-informed counseling for adults in a community health care setting, as well as experience in counseling adolescents, crisis counseling, secondary educational guidance counseling, youth leadership and mentoring at-risk youth. She has experience working cross-culturally, including English as a second language. Jessica landed in Portland, OR seven years ago with her husband and two girls after living abroad in South Africa. When not surviving a pandemic, she can be found traveling and singing karaoke. She believes counseling should always involve humor, creativity, and honesty, and will be the first one to make things awkward so you don't have to. Connect with her: https://lacamascounseling.com/​ https://lacamascounseling.com/counselors/jessica-van-der-merwe/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jessica-van-der-merwe-camas-wa/719706 https://www.portlandtherapycenter.com/therapists/jessica-vandermerwe The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast launched March 30th, 2021. The purpose of the show is to encourage and inspire you to be more courageous in life and to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. It is for those who may be struggling with mental illness, relationship struggles, or seeking clarity and direction in life. People who are interested in personal growth, emotional and spiritual health. Moms and Dads who would like help with their marriage and/or parenting. And people who are interested in how church leaders and mental health providers can work together to care for people. You can connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/sovannpencounseling https://www.facebook.com/CourageCoachingCounselingPodcast/ http://www.sovannpen.com/​​ https://twitter.com/SovannPen​​​​ https://www.anewdaycounseling.org/​​​

Originally released in 2018, we felt this interview was worth repeating! At a time where sports and athletics are turned upside down due to the pandemic, a silver lining is that it's creating new time and space for both athletes and coaches to learn and become more centered in what is most important and enduring in athletics. In this conversation about the influential position a coach has on an athlete's life and performance, Opal Co-Founder Kara Bazzi LMFT, CEDS and Carter Umhau, LMHCA interview Sally Revere, head Cross Country and Track & Field coach at Lakeside High School in Seattle. Sally offers practical advice on how she addresses food and body concerns on her team, as well as addressing the power of coaching from a whole athlete perspective. Kara and Carter bring in questions about temperament as it relates to sport performance, and how a coach can facilitate a sense of community and joy on their team. If you are a coach or an athlete, you don't want to miss this episode! Sally offers incredible wisdom and inspiration from her 30 years of coaching experience. Resources: Letter to Coaches From a Mental Health Therapist, by Kara Bazzi: http://www.opalfoodandbody.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Letter-To-Coaches.pdf  Compulsive Exercise and Eating Disorders, by Caroline Meyer et al: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/erv.1122/abstract  Perfectionism versus excellence: https://wp.me/a5Br2M-7To    Connect with Opal:  www.opalfoodandbody.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Opalfoodandbodywisdom/ Instagram: @opalfoodandbody Twitter: https://twitter.com/opalfoodandbody?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OpalFoodandBody/videos    Thank you to our team… David Bazzi for editing. Camille Dodson for podcast administrative and social media support. Aaron Davidson for the original music  https://soundcloud.com/diet75/

Michelle Bloom (MA, LMHCA) is an artist, writer, astrologer, tarot reader and psychotherapist in Seattle, WA. Learn more about her and book a session at www.michellebloom.comMatt Trease is a poet, artist, and astrologer living along the lake coast of what is the Duwamish homeland in south Seattle, WA. Find out about him and book a session at www.intransitastrology.com

Michelle Bloom (MA, LMHCA) is an artist, writer, astrologer, tarot reader and psychotherapist in Seattle, WA. Learn more about her and book a session at www.michellebloom.comMatt Trease is a poet, artist, and astrologer living along the lake coast of what is the Duwamish homeland in south Seattle, WA. Find out about him and book a session at www.intransitastrology.com

4/5/19- Larry Nicholas, MA, LMHCA (Psychotherapist) joins me to talk about breaking the stigma around going to therapy. The goal with this podcast is to give people first hand experience with a therapist. People that don't have that familiarity, but might greatly benefit from it. He previews that while we talk everything from technology & depression in 2019, American culture and the role it plays in how we deal with feelings, & much more. If you think you might benefit from Larry, contact him here: http://www.larrynicholas.com/ The Jeremy Mills Podcast Episode #106. Website: www.jeremymillspodcast.com; Twitter: @jeremyjoemills; Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeremymillspodcast; Subscribe, rate, & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, & SoundCloud; Email: jeremymillspodcast@gmail.com

What does your fear tell you about the particularity of your values or desires? Dr. Lexi Giblin, PhD, CEDS talks with host, Carter Umhau, LMHCA about the role of fear in personal growth. Lexi and Carter discuss the Facing Fears therapy group at Opal and why risk-taking matters. Connect with us: theappetite@opalfoodandbody.com www.OpalFoodandBody.com www.facebook.com/Opal https://twitter.com/opalfoodandbody    

In this mini episode, host Carter Umhau, LMHCA--therapist, artist, and writer-- explains the story behind naming The Appetite. Citing a revelation from The Minnesota Starvation Experiment around the differences between hunger and appetite, Carter speaks to how tuning into the specificity of one's appetite translates to a greater appetite for other areas of life.  Links and Resources: www.refinery29.com/minnesota-starvation-experiment https://archive.org/stream/MenAndHunger#page/n1   Connect with us: theappetite@opalfoodandbody.com www.OpalFoodandBody.com www.facebook.com/Opal https://twitter.com/opalfoodandbody  

Today's episode features the story of Sarah Taylor--The Appetite's behind-the-scenes magic-maker! Sarah talks with host Carter Umhau, MA, LMHCA, and explores the story of her own recovery from an eating disorder, sharing about her experiences in treatment and the deeper healing that happened after-the-fact. Considering that every recovery story is so different, Sarah gracefully shares the ways that her own struggles with her body eventually lead her into a life postured toward advocacy for all bodies and a deeper spiritual connection with herself. Links and Resources: Eating in the Light of the Moon by Dr. Anita Johnston http://a.co/h16um7Z   Not mentioned in the podcast but a relevant film about the pressure on students today http://www.racetonowhere.com/   Connect with us: theappetite@opalfoodandbody.com www.OpalFoodandBody.com www.facebook.com/Opal  

Regular listener Tam O'Donnell joins us to respond to a previous episode, “How to Eat in a Food-Obsessed World.” Tam brings questions and wonderings around how to provide both structure and freedom for kids around food, and asks the crucial and vulnerable question of, “Can I really trust my body?” The Opal team, including Julie Church, RDN, CEDS, Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS, and Carter Umhau, LMHCA, respond with nutrition science, words of wisdom, and questions that beget more questions. Links and Resources: www.ellynsatterinstitute.org Division of Responsibilities in Feeding: www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/how-to-feed/the-division-of-responsibility-in-feeding/ How to Eat in a Food-Obsessed World: www.opalfoodandbody.com/blog/the-appetite-13-how-to-eat-in-a-food-obsessed-world/   Souper Tomatoes: The Story of America's Favorite Food by Andrew Smith: https://amzn.to/2MLpiPf   Below studies are in reference to Julie statement about binge eaters actually being restrictive Risk Factors for Bulimia Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9193191 Ten-year follow-up of anorexia nervosa: clinical course and outcome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/779234   Connect with us: theappetite@opalfoodandbody.com www.OpalFoodandBody.com www.facebook.com/Opal  

Would you engage yourself differently if you assumed that all the emotions you experienced had something to teach you? Today, Opal: Food+Body Wisdom's Lexi Giblin, PhD, CEDS, and Carter Umhau, MA, LMHCA explore the process of “self-inquiry”--a key tool in Radically Open DBT. Self-inquiry is all about seeking growth rather than trying to fix one's shortcomings. In this episode, Lexi will lean into the strength of her own vulnerability in order to model the process of self-inquiry in action! Links and Resources: The Appetite Episode #02: Introduction to RO DBT https://www.opalfoodandbody.com/blog/appetite-episode-02-introduction-radically-open-dbt/ Radically Open DBT NorthWest Team http://www.rodbtnorthwest.com/ http://www.radicallyopen.net/ Connect with us: theappetite@opalfoodandbody.com www.OpalFoodandBody.com www.facebook.com/Opalfoodandbodywisdom/ www.twitter.com/opalfoodandbody

This episode is all about identity. Opal: Food + Body Wisdom Co-Founders, Lexi Giblin PhD, CEDS, and Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS, and Host Carter Umhau, MA, LMHCA discuss topics of identity development and explore how struggles with disordered eating and body image can sometimes point to a crisis of identity. The Appetite crew shares both from their expertise as clinicians and from personal experience, and Kara brings specific attention to the experience of those that identify as athlete's and what the loss of sport can mean for one's sense of self. Connect with us:   theappetite@opalfoodandbody.com www.OpalFoodandBody.com www.facebook.com/Opalfoodandbodywisdom/ www.twitter.com/opalfoodandbody

In this heartfelt and vulnerable conversation, host Carter Umhau, MA, LMHCA, asks Opal Co-Founders Lexi Giblin PhD, CEDS, Julie Church, RDN, CEDRD, CD, and Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS about who they were when they were younger and how the people that came before them influenced the women and leaders they've become. This episode is released in honor of Mother's Day.  ​ Links: Betty Reid Soskin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Reid_Soskin   Connect with us:   theappetite@opalfoodandbody.com www.OpalFoodandBody.com www.facebook.com/Opalfoodandbodywisdom/ www.twitter.com/opalfoodandbody  

Opal co-founders Lexi Giblin PhD, CEDS, Julie Church, RDN, CEDRD, CD, and Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS, join together with host Carter Umhau, LMHCA to reflect and debrief after a transformative experience at the MUSE Conference--a yearly gathering of movers and shakers to kick off Women's History Month. The Founders explore their role as leaders within the eating disorder community and beyond and share with vulnerability and strength how MUSE spoke to each of them in this particular season of life.  Links and Resources: Muse Website Janna: https://www.facebook.com/Janna.Jihad/ Nadia: https://www.facebook.com/2SunsShamsaan/ Betty Reid Soskin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Reid_Soskin   Connect with us:   theappetite@opalfoodandbody.com www.OpalFoodandBody.com www.facebook.com/Opalfoodandbodywisdom/ www.twitter.com/opalfoodandbody  

In this special bonus episode, our very own host, Carter Umhau, LMHCA, shares her work as a poet, reading five works from her collection. Her writing touches on themes of friendship, birth and grief, being around the table with memorable food, the loss of an old version of life, and passionately enjoying one's self. Opal Co-Founders Lexi Giblin, PhD, CEDS and Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS join the conversation, interviewing Carter about her creative process, why writing is healing, and how the arts fit into therapy. This episode is in honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Resources: www.CarterUmhau.com Carter's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rooneycarter/?hl=en "Free Play" by Stephen Nachmonovitch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ROAKG2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Connect with us: www.OpalFoodandBody.com www.facebook.com/Opalfoodandbodywisdom/ www.twitter.com/opalfoodandbody

Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy has been a big topic on The Appetite...but today RO DBT creator Dr. Thomas Lynch and his wife and colleague Erica Smith Lynch join us for a conversation around its application within eating disorders. Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy--the newest evidence-based treatment targeting disorders of overcontrol (including anorexia, chronic depression, OCD, and autism)--encourages open expression as a way to combat emotional loneliness in those that are typically more emotionally inhibited. In this conversation, Opal Co-Founder Lexi Giblin, PhD, CEDS and Appetite Host Carter Umhau, LMHCA ask about the roots of the modality, how RO DBT thinks about the topic of food in eating disorder treatment, and how understanding your temperament can increase the health of your relationships. Resources: Radically Open DBT's Website: http://www.radicallyopen.net/  Upcoming Introductory Training in Seattle: http://www.opalfoodandbody.com/event/introduction-to-rodbt/ Upcoming Intensive Training in PNW:  http://www.radicallyopen.net/training-events/ro-dbt-intensive-portlandseattle/ The New RO DBT Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XGCP36Z/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Connect with us: www.OpalFoodandBody.com www.facebook.com/Opalfoodandbodywisdom/ www.twitter.com/opalfoodandbody

In this conversation about the influential position a coach has on an athlete's life and performance, Opal Co-Founder Kara Bazzi LMFT, CEDS and Carter Umhau, LMHCA interview Sally Revere, head Cross Country and Track & Field coach at Lakeside High School in Seattle. Sally offers practical advice on how she addresses food and body concerns on her team, as well as addressing the power of coaching from a whole athlete perspective. Kara and Carter bring in questions about temperament as it relates to sport performance, and how a coach can facilitate a sense of community and joy on their team. If you are a coach or an athlete, you don't want to miss this episode! Sally offers incredible wisdom and inspiration from her 30 year coaching experience. Resources: Letter to Coaches From a Mental Health Therapist, by Kara Bazzi: http://www.opalfoodandbody.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Letter-To-Coaches.pdf Compulsive Exercise and Eating Disorders, by Caroline Meyer et al: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/erv.1122/abstract Perfectionism versus excellence: https://wp.me/a5Br2M-7To Connect with us: www.OpalFoodandBody.com www.facebook.com/Opalfoodandbodywisdom/ www.twitter.com/opalfoodandbody

What are the temperamental factors that make a good athlete? Today, Opal Founders Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS, Julie Church, RDN, CEDRD, CD, and Lexi Giblin PhD, CEDS, and host Carter Umhau, LMHCA talk sport and performance, exploring the topic through the Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy lens of “overcontrol.” The Appetite crew discusses how this overcontrolled temperament in athletes might lead to high athletic performance on one hand, but might also be the very thing that leads an athlete to struggle with food, body, and movement. Kara—creator of Opal's Exercise and Sport Program—speaks to the potential these athletes have to increase freedom and flexibility in their relationship with themselves and movement, putting the joy back into sport again. Resources: Compulsive Exercise and Eating Disorders, by Caroline Meyer et al: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/erv.1122/abstract Perfectionism versus excellence: https://wp.me/a5Br2M-7To The Founders: Thirteen women shared one common goal to change sports forever. http://www.thefoundersfilm.com/ Unmatched: Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova were fierce tennis rivals in the 1970s and 1980s, but through it all they forged an unbreakable friendship. http://www.espn.com/30for30/film?page=unmatched Connect with us: www.OpalFoodandBody.com www.facebook.com/Opalfoodandbodywisdom/ www.twitter.com/opalfoodandbody

Erin Harrop is a doctoral student at the University of Washington who uses a Health at Every Size®, anti-oppression, and critical feminist lens to explore the intersection of weight stigma and eating disorders. She joins Julie Church RDN, CEDRD, CD, and Carter Umhau, LMHCA for The Appetite's first interview, in which we talk about fatness, weight stigma, and the necessity of intersectionality when looking at the systems of oppression that inform our understanding of the body and eating disorder treatment.   To see all of Erin's publications: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Erin_Harrop/publications   More Resources: kimberlybgeorge.com The Fat Pedagogy Reader by Linda Bacon et al - https://goo.gl/fJnWqM A User's Guide to White Privilege by Cynthia Kaufman - https://goo.gl/dBxVsH White Supremacy Culture by Tema Okun - https://goo.gl/PJEbVN White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Backpack by Peggy McIntosh - https://goo.gl/NbsK7R Connect with us: www.OpalFoodandBody.com www.facebook.com/Opalfoodandbodywisdom/ www.twitter.com/opalfoodandbody

As a person explores their appetite for life, forgiveness is worth considering. Opal founders Julie Church, RDN, CEDS, CD, Lexi Giblin, PhD, CEDS, and Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS, --along with host and Opal therapist Carter Umhau, LMHCA--discuss what forgiveness looks like within relationships, as well as within a person's relationship to food, to themselves. and to their body. This conversation brings in principles from Radically Open DBT, as well as a good dash of vulnerability from the group. Stick around until the end of the episode to be led by Lexi in a RO DBT mindfulness exercise. More Resources: www.radicallyopen.net/ Connect with us: www.OpalFoodandBody.com www.facebook.com/Opalfoodandbodywisdom/ www.twitter.com/opalfoodandbody