Three therapist friends gather to discuss the latest trends, current issues, and therapeutic dilemmas with unscripted laughter and fun.
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Expressive Arts Therapy Podcasts
The Holistic Counselor Podcast is where faith, science, and holistic healing intersect. Hosted by Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS—licensed mental health counselor and certified integrative therapist based in South Florida—this podcast offers a whole-person approach to mental health, trauma recovery, and spiritual growth. Each episode blends evidence-based practices with Christ-centered hope, featuring conversations with psychologists, therapists, doctors, pastors, authors, and holistic p ...
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Join me on Next Level Play Therapy, a podcast for child and adolescent therapists seeking to elevate your play therapy services. Hosted by Cathi Spooner, LCSW, RPT-S, at Renewing Hearts Play Therapy Training. Each episode delves into the nuances of play therapy, exploring innovative techniques, evidence-based practices, and practical strategies for providing exceptional therapeutic experiences. These engaging discussions cover a wide range of topics, including building rapport with children, ...
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Join Purpose Coach Kevin Miller as he conducts deep discussions on personal evolution from his own, curious journey toward greater purpose and deeper fulfillment. Kevin researches and curates the best teachers and guides you may never find, as they are busy teaching in classes, counseling in therapy rooms, researching in labs, and coaching in offices. Go from knowledge to integration at kevinmiller.co *Over 70 million downloads, 300 expert guests, 1,500 episodes...and the journey continues o ...
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Hey guys! I’m Ellie Wiltz and am stoked to know you and to further know myself. For being 21, life’s thrown me various highs and lows already. Like others my age, I am overcoming anxiety, depression, and establishing my value constantly. This is why sangria and I are the best of friends (cheers to dark humor)! Hopefully, I am able to inspire you guys through the story of my life. With love, Ellie. Cover art photo provided by Yoksel Zok on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@yoksel
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Hey, guess what? I'm taking over the podcast. Can you believe it? Cos I can't. I think It's gonna be a real mix of stuff – some quirky, some thought-provoking, and everything in between. Just real conversations and a log of my random thoughts. 🎙️😊
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Art and creativity build identity, self-esteem, purpose, connection and impact. They are an essential tool for improved well-being, mental-health and social change. Through inspiring conversations with artists, scientists and experts, Agathe Westad investigates How and Why art can change our lives. Get moved, inspired and energized. Get ready to look at art, and yourself, differently.
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Are you getting the most out of your voice, either singing or speaking? This show is for anyone who is holding themselves back from a full, free and expressive voice. Whether you're a novice or professional voice user, a singer, actor or presenter, Julia will be joyfully offering you solid technique and mindset shifts to get the very most out of your voice. Julia qualified as a Voice Movement Therapy Practitioner in London in 2000 and has been helping singers and voice professionals for over ...
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The power to speak up and express emotions and feelings is what connects people all across the world. Whether it is through art, music, literature or simple communication, Dr. Sehl has spent over 30 years exploring how emotions shape the many facets of our lives and he is here to share his experiences with you. Using case studies and personal experiences to guide our talks, Therapy for the Heart will serve as a down to earth and authentic approach to psychotherapy with a broad focus on human ...
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Jill discusses creativity and expressive arts in counselling Online UK sandplay therapy courses and 'working creatively with trauma TM' courses www.jillcartertraining.co.uk
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A Couple of Multiples: The Reality of Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder
Drew & Garden System
There’s never a dull moment for hosts, Drew and Garden System, who are a couple that have both been diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. While they are navigating their healing journey, they continue to manage full time careers, raise four teenagers and a house full of pets. Not only do they aim to speak to people who have lived experience with DID and their supporters, but also therapists and anyone who wants to learn more. The podcast talks about Dissociative Identity Disorder in ...
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All I look for is the blue in someone hoping it will turn to purple, then to crimson and then to red, only to revert back to blue. I desperately search for ways to capture this transition. To look for the silver lining in the bittersweet. Poetry comes handy. With the power of expression, one has a chance to self-reflect, the best in us and the worst in us too. Carrying a feeling of impending doom over me all the time, I chose poetry. To express. To vent out. To rant out. To be myself. Poetry ...
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On this podcast, you’ll hear engaging, informative conversations with leading LifeStance Health professionals that will help guide you on your journey to leading a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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A collection of Good Omens fanfiction, performed by Starcatcher Betty
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Join Dr. Megan, founder of Red Bird Mental Health, as she discusses ways of dealing with the obstacles of everyday life.
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In Season 1 of Finding the helpers, we are bringing personal stories of front line staff and families impacted by COVID-19. Our diverse guests will be invited to share their story of being on the front line, and in combination to their story, two expressive art therapists will provide art and creative activities that will support the challenges the individual and their family is facing. These could include ideas for short relaxation techniques to be done on the front line, creative ways to e ...
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Visual art, theatre, film and literature. Segments include: - 'Art Attack' - fortnightly visual arts reviews with Ace Wagstaff and Tai Snaith. - 'Shoot the Messenger' - fortnightly theatre news & reviews with Fleur Kilpatrick. - 'Drawn Out' - monthly chat about comic books and graphic novels with Bernard Caleo. Please email [email protected] for all interview requests. About the Presenter Richard Watts has many years experience working in the arts industry, including five years as the Artisti ...
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The Healthy Project Podcast explores the powerful intersection of health, society, and equity through real conversations with changemakers on the front lines of social impact. Each episode features thought leaders, researchers, and advocates who unpack how social structures — from policy to culture — shape the health of communities. Topics we explore include: Health equity and structural determinants Community-driven research and innovation Lived experiences of marginalized populations Publi ...
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This is the official podcast of the nonprofit organization Cancer Kids First.Through our podcast, we aim to interview those affected by childhood cancer, gather their perspectives, and help others find comfort in their expertise.
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The Healing Power of Expressive Arts Therapy
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28:38LifeStance therapist Anastasia Titova shares how creativity can help people reconnect with themselves, process emotions, and discover new perspectives. She reflects on her journey from psychiatry to expressive arts therapy, her work integrating multiple therapeutic approaches, and her volunteer efforts supporting therapists in Ukraine. The conversa…
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Episode 54: With That in Mind | The Power of Expressive Arts Therapy: A Conversation with Megan Bell
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40:36Join Dr. Meg and special guest Megan Bell as they delve into the world of expressive arts therapy at Redbird Mental Health. Megan Bell shares her expertise and passion for integrating various art forms like visual art, dance, and music into therapeutic practices. Discover the importance of creativity in therapy, the benefits for different age group…
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Ep. 80 - From Postpartum Pain to Creative Power with Katana Malone – Award-Winning Actress, Author & CEO
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1:00:29Welcome back, fearfully and wonderfully made human. I'm Diana, licensed therapist and consultant, and today's episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast is a deeply healing conversation that blends faith, trauma recovery, and creativity with one powerful guest: Katana Malone. Katana is an award-winning actress, filmmaker, educator, poet, and founder…
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3 Common Mistakes Using Family Play Therapy (And What to Do Instead)
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45:30Send us a text 3 Hidden Mistakes Sabotaging Your Family Play Therapy Sessions “Let’s invite the parents in…” Sounds simple, right? But if you’ve ever had a family play therapy session dissolve into chaos—or worse, sit in painful silence—you know it’s anything but simple. Here’s the secret nobody tells you: those messy moments aren’t proof you faile…
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In this special Halloween episode, we chat with LifeStance therapist Ed Collins, author of Fear Itself: The Nature of Fear and Its Value to the Human Race. Together, we dive into what really lies beneath our fears—why we seek out scary experiences, how fear connects to anxiety, and the surprising ways it can help us grow. Ed also shares how fear ha…
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Relational Attachments: Why Are You Attached, Should You Be, And What Is Most Healthy w/ Attachment Expert Jessica Baum
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1:08:14I continue to interest myself with the concept of “attachments.” How and why we attach to anything. In this episode, I’m focusing specifically on relational attachments again.The concept is that in our childhood, we learned how to best attach to our primary caregivers and others. As no parent or caregiver or person is perfect, we have to hypothesiz…
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How Changing "Equity" to "Fairness" Overnight Destroys Community Trust | Dr. Philip Alberti
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39:14What happens when organizations racing to survive suddenly scrub "equity" and "justice" from their websites—without asking the communities they serve? Dr. Philip Alberti, founding director of the AAMC Center for Health Justice, joins host Corey Dion Lewis for a powerful conversation about the real cost of changing language without changing process.…
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What Impact Does Your Attitude On Aging Have Towards Your Literal Aging w/ Yale Professor Dr Becca Levy
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1:03:11How will you age? Whether you are in your late twenties, fifties, or late eighties, everyone feels they are getting older. Of course we are chronologically getting older, so is a child, but we view children as growing older and better. Earlier and earlier these days however we view every day getting older as a negative and we expect to be less capa…
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Why Parent Updates Alone Can’t Fix Stalled Play Therapy Progress
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44:43Send us a text 🚨 The Big Miss in Traditional Play Therapy (And Why It’s Holding Back Progress) We talk a lot about helping kids heal using play therapy… But here’s the truth no one wants to say out loud: Most traditional play therapy approaches treat the child like they exist in a vacuum. 👀 Reality check: What kid do you know is paying their own re…
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Ep. 79 - 4KIDS, TBRI® & EPIC Parenting Tools for Trauma Recovery | Meiby Nodarse, LMHC on Healing Through Faith
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57:41In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice sits down with Meiby Nodarse, LMHC—a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and TBRI® Practitioner with 4KIDS of South Florida. Together, they unpack what trauma-informed parenting really looks like and how the Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) and EPIC faith-based t…
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How To Escape Obscurity & Effectively Share Your Message w/ Personal Brand Guru Rory Vaden
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1:06:32In today’s marketplace, it seems the best teachers, trainers, and guides must also become performers. We call it “content creators” and if you’re not devoting half or more of your time on camera or writing and posting memes, you just won’t get any traction. And I find many of the best teachers, trainers, and guides are not naturally the performing …
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Changing Your Identity & Getting Comfortable In Your Own Skin w/ Actor Josh Peck
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58:27I revere people who have made a significant transformation to their identity. We like to celebrate people who have make huge accomplishments out in the world. But people who actually transformed who and how they are are now my heroes. Now my guest has some big, worldy accomplishments, but I invited him onto this podcast because of his personal tran…
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In this episode of From the Couch, we chat with therapist Jordan Parmenter to explore how Korean pop music (K-Pop) goes far beyond catchy beats — it’s shaping identity, connection, and mental health around the world. Jordan shares how discovering BTS helped her embrace her multicultural identity and find a deeper sense of belonging. Together, they …
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Play Therapy with Parents | 5 Essential Tips for Family Play Therapy Sessions
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41:10Send us a text 🚨 5 Signs You Might Be Accidentally Sabotaging Your Play Therapy Progress (and What to Do Instead) If you’re a play therapist who’s tired of getting those frantic mid-week parent calls, texts, or emails saying “nothing is working”—even though you see real progress in the playroom—this week’s free livestream is for you. Here’s the har…
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Ep. 78 - Healing Your Money Story — Emotional Spending, IFS, and Financial Peace with Jennifer Schrappe, LPCC-S
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45:21Ever feel anxious, ashamed, or overwhelmed by money? You're not alone—and it's not just about numbers. In this powerful episode, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, dives into the emotional roots of financial stress with licensed professional clinical counselor and IFS-informed therapist Jennifer Schrappe, LPCC-S. Jennifer co-leads the program Heal Your Mone…
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The Price of the Podcast: The Risk of Public Disclosure & Addressing Misconceptions of Dissociative Identity Disorder
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40:09Drew & Garden System share a deep and personal story of how disclosure and having this podcast affected their personal lives. They discuss the consequences of fear and stigma that people with dissociative identity disorder face. They address system management, switching, and littles and how their systems work together to maintain employment and lea…
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We Choose Our Responses & They Define Our Lived Experience w/ Yale Director of Emotional Intelligence Marc Brackett
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1:16:08“Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.” This is the quote by Holocaust survivor Viktor E Frankl that headlines a new book titled, Dealing With Feeling: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want. The book comes from my guest in this episode,…
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83,000 Lives Lost to Health Inequity: Dr. George Rust | The Healthy Project
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45:5783,000 Americans die needlessly every year due to health inequity and systemic racism in healthcare. Dr. George Rust has spent 40 years fighting health disparities in America's most underserved communities, from migrant farmworker clinics in rural Florida to leading public health initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this powerful conversati…
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Don’t Diagnose Me w/ Mental Health Activist Sarah Fay
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1:15:09We are at an all time high of mental illness diagnoses. Some argue the reason is better diagnostic methods, others because we are just increasing in mental un-health. The discussion in this episode is in regards to the prevalence of mental diagnoses and the impact on individuals. In Brene Brown’s bestselling book, Atlas of the Heart, she outlines 8…
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Is Individual Play Therapy Better Than Family Play Therapy?
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43:58Send us a text The norm in play therapy, and the mental health profession in general, is to meet with a child or teen every week for individual counseling sessions and meet with parents as an adjunct to treatment. This format has been around for decades and is the approach taught in most universities. I’ve always been a believer that this isn’t the…
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Taylor-Made Therapy: Music as a Tool for Healing
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16:24Swifties, this one’s for you! In this episode, we sit down with therapists Jessica Snow, Jeanette Miller, and Sharyn Koch to unpack the therapeutic magic behind Taylor Swift’s music. From processing heartbreak to finding strength after loss, the group explores how Taylor’s lyrics can help people navigate emotions like grief, trauma, and anxiety. Th…
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Ep. 77 - Reclaiming Biblical Sexuality After Trauma & Purity Culture" with Dr. Carol Tanksley, M.D., D.Min.
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58:36Welcome back to The Holistic Counselor Podcast! In this raw, redemptive, and research-backed conversation, Diana sits down with Dr. Carol Tanksley—a board-certified OB-GYN, ordained minister, trauma-informed coach, and author—to confront one of the most taboo topics in both clinical and Christian spaces: sex, shame, and spiritual healing. If you we…
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How To Actually Speak With Clarity & Intelligence w/ Communication Expert Michael Chad Hoeppner
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1:17:24By Kevin Miller | YAP Media
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What Is True Influence & How Can You Increase Yours w/ Yale Professor Zoe Chance
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1:10:44Here are three very popular topics that I don't think that many people are really driven by; Sell! Control! Lead! My experience however, is we all desperately want the ability to positively influence other people. We have people we care about. A world we care about. We have ideas and solutions we care about for addressing the pain and suffering in …
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Special Edition Rise Latina Summit: Mind & Body Renovation (Oct 14–16, 2025)
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52:45Only 1 in 3 Latinas struggling with mental health ever get professional help. Stigma, cultural expectations, and lack of bilingual, bicultural care keep too many of us silent. That's why the Rise Latina Summit was created—a free, 3-day online event designed to help Latinas heal anxiety, nurture their health, and transform their lives. In this episo…
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What to Do If Play Therapy Progress is Stalled
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36:27Send us a text If you’re a play therapist – either a newbie, got some experience under your belt, or full on seasoned play therapist – this is bound to happen more than once. To be honest I’ve had this happen so many times, I’ve lost count. You get frantic phone calls, emails, or texts between sessions telling you all the “bad” things your client i…
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Ep. 76 - Family Constellation Therapy for Healing Generational Trauma | John Acosta of ZuluOne
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53:57In this deeply moving conversation, Diana sits down with John Acosta, founder of ZuluOne, to explore the healing power of Family Constellation Therapy and what it means to release what was never ours to carry. After attending his workshop at the 10th Annual South Florida Behavioral Health Conference, Diana knew John's message needed to reach more p…
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Finding Hope: Bethany McClenahan's Journey with NAMI and LifeStance Health
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9:00Bethany McClenahan, President of the Board of Directors for NAMI Greater Kansas City and a practice group manager at LifeStance Health opens up about her personal journey living with mental health conditions and the ways she has turned that experience into impact through both her professional and volunteer roles. She shares NAMI’s mission to foster…
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Supporting the Challenges of Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder
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53:31An unscripted interview: Drew & Garden System discuss supporting the challenges of living with dissociative identity disorder. Topics include disclosure, boundaries, and ideas for those who are supporting loved ones with DID. Thank you to our sponsors: Healing Selves Therapeutics To Life! Counseling Follow us on Instagram: @acoupleofmultiples, @not…
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Preparing Yourself To Survive The Inevitable Huge Losses of Life w/ Screenwriting Teacher Colin Campbell
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1:23:45In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes". Said Benjamin Franklin. What are death and taxes? Arguably, losses. What is trauma and tragedy? I submit they are losses. And I feel we generally go about our lives, day in and day out, trying to avoid losses. Hoping "that doesn't happen to me." And yet, it's going to happen.…
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Theresa, Becky and Bernadette discuss the Tik-Doc dilemma of self-diagnosing through social media, how we as therapists can help field those questions from our clients, and 3 different perspectives of the phenomenon. Bernadette is prepared with questions, Becky has thoughts of pretzels, and Theresa feels noticed. Kind of.…
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The Psychology Of Connecting To Your Authentic Self w/ American Psychological Association President Dr Thema Bryant
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1:00:59Who is the authentic you? Some people feel like they remember being an authentic self at some point, and I feel many never experienced it. But I feel we all long to just be comfortable being us. What does that look like? How does it feel? Following is a conversation I had with Dr Thema Bryant. Thema is a clinical psychologist and professor of psych…
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Should Parents Participate in Play Therapy Sessions?
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40:31Send us a text How many of you have had this happen with play therapy clients (raise your virtual hand in the Comments) – You greet your client in the waiting room and your client looks at you with an eager face and asks, “Can my mom/dad come with us?” 🙄 Or … When you meet with parents for the first time and they ask you why you only meet with thei…
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Balancing Life with Love, Connection, Warmth, and Whimsy
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28:08Therapist Isabella Lombardo joins us to explore her therapeutic philosophy rooted in love, connection, warmth, and whimsy. She reflects on her path through different mental health settings, the role of balance in relationships and daily life, and why we need more than just survival to truly thrive. Isabella also shares how these principles can help…
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Ep. 75 - Suicide Prevention & Cultural Identity | Rest as Resistance w/ Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC, Suicidologist, CTP
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1:14:23In Episode 75 of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS (Through the Valley Therapy & Transformed Mind Consulting and Coaching) sits down with Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC, Suicidologist, CTP, to explore suicide prevention, cultural identity, and rest as resistance. Learn crisis warning signs, immediate next steps, free reso…
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The Force Continuum of Believing In Yourself w/ Texas A&M Prof Wendi Zimmer
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1:13:03I feel we are experiencing a schizophrenic time in our culture where we adamantly believe in our opinions and perspectives, but we have very little true belief in ourselves. We are increasingly insecure and fragile and thus offended and threatened by everything. People seem scared of other people and I’m concerned it belies an innate fear of themse…
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Breaking Sound Barriers: How Teleaudiology Is Advancing Health Equity
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32:53How can families in under-resourced communities access timely, culturally responsive hearing care for infants who are deaf or hard of hearing? In this episode, host Corey Dion Lewis is joined by Pamela Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP, and Dr. Lauren Ramsey to explore the systemic, social, and structural barriers that impact access to early intervention and audio…
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How You Act Trumps All - At Least At First w/ Andy Andrews
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1:05:45As you know I seldom talk about current events on this podcast. But a few years ago I did address one. It was the 2022 Oscars where actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock. I did not see it and didn’t pay much attention, but then I saw a public statement made by Andy Andrews that caught my attention. I’ve known Andy for some time and had him o…
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How Do Play Therapists Decide When to Include Parents in Play Therapy Sessions?
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41:15Send us a text Have you ever had this happen with a play therapy client? You greet your young client in the lobby and your client asks – “Can my mom/dad come with us today?” Or maybe you’re talking with a parent who asks you what you do in their child’s play therapy sessions and why do you only work with their child? Why aren’t they (parents) allow…
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Emotional Connections: AI Chatbots and Human Relationships
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30:30Why are so many people developing emotional attachments to AI? In this episode, we dig into the surprising drivers—like loneliness, curiosity, and even the comfort of psychological safety. We try out a live interaction with Google’s Gemini AI to see these dynamics in action. We’ll unpack both the upsides and the pitfalls of these connections, and c…
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Ep. 74 - Why Black and Brown Girls Are Being Pushed Out of Schools—And How Faith, Trauma Therapy & Awareness Can Change That w/ Dr. LaNette Burgess
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52:23In this powerful episode, Diana sits down with Dr. LaNette Burgess—licensed clinical social worker, school-based therapist, and expert in adolescent mental health—to unpack the unseen struggles of Black and Brown girls navigating school systems, trauma, and cultural expectations. Dr. Burgess shares her journey from witnessing mental illness in a ch…
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Understanding Recovery & 12 Steps for Dissociative Identities: An Interview with Dr. Jamie+ Marich
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1:02:28Drew & Garden System have an illuminating conversation with Dr. Jamie+ Marich on recovery, the 12 step program, and dissociative identity disorder. They touch on important topics such as sponsors, adaptations and language, and considerations needed for recovery. Resources: https://jamiemarich.substack.com/p/does-aa-work Thank you to our sponsors: T…
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Just Breathe - Can We Really Alter Our Physical & Mental States By Doing Breathwork w/ Francesca Sipma
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1:10:45I breathe just to live. I walk to live. I eat, drink, and sleep to live. Is there a benefit to breathing more or differently than necessary? I walk more than necessary for my health and fitness and go so far as to run quite a bit. I don’t eat and drink more for my health but I eat better and drink better. I definitely sleep more than necessary for …
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Rebecca, Bernadette and Theresa introduce themselves, their practice, and their plans for future podcast material. Oh, and they already have plans for a tour (sigh, eye roll).By Rebecca, Bernadette, Theresa
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The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It w/ Professor Ethan Kross
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1:08:51We all know we have an inner voice, whether it speaks out loud, you write letters in your head like I do, or it’s just the constant stream of thoughts and feelings running amok at all times. A frequent directive is to shut the voice up or ignore it. One this is impossible, and two, that voice is there for a reason and the opportunity we all have is…
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Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide, affecting individuals and families across all walks of life. Therapist Jennifer Hudson shares practical insights on how to approach conversations about suicide with empathy and clarity, including how to assess risk factors like intent, plan, and means. She emphasizes the importance of peer support, set…
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What Are the Top Mistakes Play Therapists Make Working with Parents?
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46:06Send us a text Raise your virtual hand and shout YES! if you never make mistakes and you are the perfect play therapist who does everything right all the time. Do you hear those crickets? 🦗🦗🦗 The sound of silent voices, well, except for the crickets. 😂 That’s because no one is perfect. The good news is that we don’t need to be perfect. If you have …
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Ep. 73 - From Scarcity to Soul Work: Healing Generational Trauma, Imposter Syndrome, and Career Burnout with Dr. Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D
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55:40If you've ever asked yourself, "Why do I feel stuck even though I've done everything right?" — this episode is for you. In Episode 73 of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Dr. Jasmine Escalera, a TEDx speaker, former pharmacologist, and transformational career coach for women of color, to dive deep into t…
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Episode 53: With That In Mind | Unmasking ADHD: Debunking Myths and Understanding the Disorder
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56:37Welcome to 'With That in Mind!' In this episode, Dr. Meg and Casey explore ADHD, a condition that affects millions. Whether you're a parent, an adult experiencing symptoms, or simply curious, this episode is for you. They debunk common myths surrounding ADHD, its diagnosis process, and the neurological basis of the disorder. They also highlight the…
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Fawning: Our Appeasing & “Protecting” Others Is Hurting Us All w/ Dr. Ingrid Clayton
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1:15:22We all have a primary pattern of dealing with relational conflict. There are a scant few, in my experience, who do it with health and peace. The rest tend to fall into what psychologists have labeled, Fight, Flight, or Freeze tendencies. I’m not a fighter, and viewed myself as generally freezing in the moment of conflict, masked by thinking I was j…
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