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The Professors: We Ain't Crazy, We're Licensed

Dr. Mark Brana, Ph.D MS LCPC, Shameka Green, MS LMFT, Casey Casillas-Nichols, MS LCPC

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Discussing topics related to mental health, success and other real world issues, The Professors explore real-world topics in a down to Earth way. The Professors are adjunct faculty in colleges and mental health professionals with diverse backgrounds and specialties.
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In Between

Evan Center, LCPC, Center Counseling

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Teens aren't kids and they aren't adults; they are in between. This is a podcast for parents of teens and young adults to give you tips, insights, and strategies for parenting during these challenging years. Evan Center, MS, LCPC, of Center Counseling specializes in adolescent development and parenting.
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Hey there, I'm Safrianna Lughna, LCPC, MS, aka the Queer-Spirit Guide, and I've created this podcast for those of you brave enough to walk in the shadows with me. In my travels through spiritual and self-improvement spaces, I've found too many personal development spaces are drowning in toxic positivity. They'll tell you to "just think positive" and "focus on gratitude" while completely ignoring the shadows that are actually running the show beneath the surface. I'm here to offer something d ...
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Welcome to Wellness Rebranded podcast. You’re a woman in mid-life who’s tired of feeling drained, putting everyone else’s needs ahead of your own. You’re tired of battling food or your body, endlessly worrying about what you eat or the number on the scale. You’re done with the wellness fads, quick fixes, and extreme approaches that don’t ever work or last. You’d like tools to help you opt out of toxic diet culture… and shed the societal pressures that make you feel like nothing you do is eve ...
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Feeling like movement would help, but still choosing the couch is more common than we admit. In this episode, the Wellness: Rebranded hosts unpack why so many women want to move their bodies but feel too exhausted, overwhelmed, or mentally drained to do it. The conversation begins by normalizing this experience and naming the difference between phy…
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Episode 14: The Season of Darkness with Camille A. Saunders Welcome to The Shadow Side with Safrianna, where we illuminate what others too often keep hidden in the dark. I'm Safrianna Lughna - licensed therapist, CEO of Living LUNAs, and your guide into the world of shadow work. In this episode, sex and relationships therapist Camille A. Saunders j…
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Have you noticed that fiber seems like the new wellness darling? Almost overnight, influencers, headlines, and health gurus have shifted their focus to a trend called fibermaxxing — complete with daily targets, checklists, and potentially, a whole lot of pressure to “get it right.” Join us as we take a closer look at what fibermaxxing actually is, …
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Rest is not the same as restoration, and your nervous system can feel the difference. If you’re exhausted from “getting through the day,” this conversation is for you. In this episode, Tara, Maria, and Elizabeth unpack the difference between rest, relaxation, and true restoration and why your nervous system desperately needs all three. They explore…
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Breaking the Cycle of Violence with Heartly House - The Shadow Side Ep. 13 Content Warning: This episode discusses intimate partner violence, child abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, and trauma in detail. Please care for yourself while listening. In this essential episode, licensed trauma therapist and domestic violence survivor Safrianna Lu…
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A clearer relationship with food begins with understanding the habits you barely notice. Today’s conversation cuts through confusion and reveals the patterns driving how you eat… often without realizing it. Elizabeth walks Tara and Maria through her seven-question quiz, a simple tool that uncovers your unique eating style and the hidden beliefs sha…
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Losing your voice can become the moment you finally decide to hear yourself. This episode is a raw, vulnerable look at what happens when life forces you to stop, sit down, and re-meet the woman you really are. Maria introduces a new layer of the Wellness: Rebranded movement: sharing real stories from real women. For the first guest in this series, …
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Episode 12: Dating and Trauma with Miran Dalley In this illuminating episode, licensed therapist Safrianna Lughna sits down with Miran Dalley, fellow therapist and owner of Inner Self Healing Center and coach for Healing Hearts Dating, to explore how trauma impacts our dating lives and relationships. Drawing from their professional expertise and pe…
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In this episode of Wellness: Rebranded, we explore one of the most memorable emotional intelligence analogies you’ll ever hear: “Emotions are like farts.” It’s funny, unexpected, and shockingly accurate and it opens the door to a deeper conversation about what emotions really are, why they matter, and how to build a healthier relationship with them…
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What happens when the one holding everything together starts to fall apart? In this episode we’re having a powerful conversation about what it really means to care for others without losing yourself in the process. We’re joined by Andy Schindling, founder and CEO of TCP (The Complete Player) Youth Empowerment and one of our incredible podcast spons…
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Avrohom Leffler, LCSW on Let’s get Real with Coach Menachem, Sunday, November 9, 2025 – Episode #249 Identifying Anxiety — and Kissing It Goodbye:Living a Calm and Mindful Life, Even When Triggered, Because Emotions Aren’t the Enemy
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Episode 11: The Power of Self-Love Vs. Neglect In this deeply personal and timely episode, licensed trauma therapist Safrianna Lughna addresses the critical importance of self-care versus self-neglect during times of collective turmoil. Recording during a period of significant political upheaval in early 2025, Safrianna explores how systems of oppr…
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We’re celebrating three years of Wellness: Rebranded and for the first time ever, we recorded this episode live in front of a studio audience!! We open up the mic to our listeners for a live Q&A about what it really means to unlearn diet culture, build emotional awareness, and redefine wellness on your own terms. You’ll hear real stories from our c…
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Tuvia Blau & Hindy Herman on Let’s Get real with Coach Menachem Sunday November 2, 2025 #248Healing the Divide Between Parents and Children:Rebuilding Trust After Pain, Distance, and Silence: Opening a Heartfelt Conversation for Parents and Adult Children to Understand, Heal, and Reconnect Together
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Today we welcome Ellen Lunay, the founder of Here: A Pop-Up Shop in Annapolis, whose life took a dramatic turn when a routine mammogram in August 2022 revealed breast cancer. At 51, at the same moment she'd just dropped her oldest daughter off at college and was prepping for her fall pop-up shop, Ellen found herself walking through surgery, radiati…
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Recognizing Authoritarian Control - The Shadow Side with Safrianna Ep. 10 Licensed trauma therapist and domestic violence survivor Safrianna Lughna delivers an essential education on recognizing authoritarian control wherever it appears—from intimate relationships to religious organizations, from hobby groups to governmental systems. Drawing on her…
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Halloween is here and so are the overflowing candy buckets, sugar highs, and parental questions about how much is too much. In this episode, Tara, Elizabeth, and Maria have a real, honest conversation about what it looks like to help kids enjoy Halloween candy without guilt, fear, or restriction. You’ll hear personal stories from childhood Hallowee…
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​​If you’ve ever wondered, “Is my teen just moody—or is something deeper going on?” this one’s for you. In this candid conversation, we sit down with Dr. Melissa Wellner, double board–certified adult, child & adolescent psychiatrist and founder of Annapolis Psychiatry, to break down what’s typical vs. concerning, how to start supportive (non-scary)…
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Connect with Ikenna: https://www.ikennagraycounseling.com/ --- The Truth About Hierarchy It's Time to Break Free from Artificial Power Structures! Join licensed trauma therapist Safrianna Lughna and counselor Ikenna as they dive deep into the destructive nature of artificial hierarchies that divide and control our society. In this powerful episode …
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Resources: Content Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence, political violence, and systemic oppression in detail. Connect with Safrianna and find support resources at https://livinglunas.com & https://safrianna.com For crisis support: National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 --- Collective Power and Control - The Shadow Side wit…
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What if your doctor could “prescribe” a nature walk, a museum visit, or coffee with a friend—and it actually improved your health? In this episode, we explore social prescribing, a growing global movement that connects people to non-clinical supports proven to enhance physical, mental, and social well-being. Rebecca (Becky) Hass, certified life coa…
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Ever catch yourself spiraling from “I ate a bagel” to “welp, day’s ruined”? Today Maria and Elizabeth unpack the sneaky thought patterns that mess with our wellness and show you how to call them out, reframe them, and move on with a lot more self-compassion. In this episode, we are diving into why thoughts aren’t facts and how the thoughts–feelings…
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Resources: To Connect with Dr. Matt, visit The Buddha's Medicine: https://www.thebuddhasmedicine.com/ Connect with Safrianna and find support resources at https://livinglunas.com & https://safrianna.com --- The Unhealth Industry - Why Healthcare Keeps Us Sick with Dr. Matt Van Auken Join licensed trauma therapist Safrianna Lughna in a candid conver…
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This episode is brought to you by TCP Youth Empowerment. Every child deserves someone in their corner. To sponsor a child, visit TCP to 44-321 or visit https://www.tcpyouthempowerment.org/ Friendships are one of the most important pieces of our health and wellness puzzle, but in midlife, they can look very different than they did in our 20s or 30s.…
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We all know what we “should” do: move our bodies more, eat in ways that support us, stick to the habits that make us feel better. But actually doing those things consistently? That’s where resistance shows up. In this episode we unpack resistance, such as the excuses, fears, and old belief patterns that can keep us stuck even when we know what we w…
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Connect with Jess Marie: https://www.themerakimethod.net/ --- The Quick-Fix Trap | The Shadow Side with Safrianna Ep. 6 In this eye-opening episode, Safrianna sits down with Jess Marie, a dedicated Vedic counselor and founder of the Merakai Method, to expose the dark side of how ancient healing wisdom gets commodified in modern culture. What You'll…
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The new Fit for TV documentary on The Biggest Loser has us fired up. This reality show wasn’t just “entertainment,” it reshaped diet culture, fitness, and the way we think about bodies in ways that were harmful, abusive, and dehumanizing. In this episode, we’re breaking down why the show was so damaging and what it means for how we approach health …
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What if your workout had nothing to do with the number on the scale—and everything to do with what your body can do? This week we’re joined by Mark Breedon, an online personal trainer who helps women build lasting confidence by getting stronger than they ever imagined. His weight-neutral philosophy shifts the focus away from aesthetics and toward s…
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Karen Foote's business: https://www.moonmagicwellness.com/ and https://rebalancewithreiki.com/ Instagram: @MoonMagicWellness Louise Hay's "You Can Heal Your Life" "Perks of Being a Wallflower" --- Episode 5: Spiritual Awakening With Karen Foote In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Karen Foote, spiritual intuitive healer and massage t…
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AI tools like ChatGPT are everywhere. People are using them for everything from writing workouts and meal plans to getting therapy or relationship advice. But can AI truly replace the role of a trained professional? In this conversation, we explore the pros and cons of using AI for deeply personal, health-related, and emotional needs. We talk about…
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Send us a text The Professors discuss compassion fatigue and its impact on people, not just therapists but people in general as well. The Professors explore coping and managing compassion fatigue with a little humor and seriousness. Support the showBy Dr. Mark Brana, Ph.D MS LCPC, Shameka Green, MS LMFT, Casey Casillas-Nichols, MS LCPC
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Body Positivity, Weight Neutrality, and Health at Every Size… these terms get thrown around a lot, but what do they actually mean? This episode breaks down the often misunderstood concepts. With nuance, personal perspective, and plenty of real-world examples, we unpack the key differences between these movements, and how they show up in both fitnes…
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You can get your signed copy of Safrianna's poetry book, Daddy's Girl, at: https://livinglunas.com/store/p/daddysgirl To purchase on Amazon, head to: https://amzn.to/46cZk3b The Daddy's Girl soundtrack is available at: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9t6DmrQPHrIpkX5Xsz396VupQylkY9AM ---- Episode 4: The Shadow of My Father In this vulnerab…
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What if your workout did more than build muscle—what if it actually rewired your brain? Brad Evans, the creator of Jukestir, joins the podcast to talk all about this unique punching bag that’s changing the way we think about fitness. Originally designed as a fun martial arts tool, Jukestir has evolved into a powerful nervous system training device …
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We’re in an era where GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are everywhere. On TV, in social media feeds, at the doctor’s office, and in everyday conversations. And while these medications may be helpful or even life-changing for some, they’re also bringing up a lot of complicated feelings for many others, especially those who are choosing not …
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