Got questions about parenting, teenagers, or relationships? Ever wonder why your teen won’t talk to you, or why your relationship feels like hard work lately? Hi, I’m Marie Vakakis—a therapist, mental health educator, and someone who’s been behind the scenes with countless families and couples navigating the ups and downs of real life. This Complex Life is your go-to for relatable insights, practical advice, and real talk about parenting, raising teenagers, and navigating relationships. I’ll ...
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With 1.81 million+ downloads, Selling the Couch is an Apple Top Career podcast for current and future mental health private practitioners who think differently. Psychologist Melvin Varghese interviews successful therapists in private practice about how they built their businesses as well as top entrepreneurs, business/marketing, and social media experts.* You'll learn how therapists get referrals, grow their practices, work through fears, find their enough, and stop "trading time for income. ...
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Getting licensed can open up incredible opportunities, but the exam can seem daunting. Our podcasts make passing more achievable and even fun. Dr Hutchinson and Stacy’s energy and passion for this content will get you motivated and confident. We break things down in understandable ways - no stuffiness or complexity and focus on the critical parts you need so your valuable study time counts. You’ll come away feeling like, “I can do this!” Whether it’s nailing down diagnoses, theoretical appro ...
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NASW Social Work Talks informs, educates and inspires through conversations with experts and exploring issues that social work professionals care about. Brought to you by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
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Editor Lisa Dixon, M.D., M.P.H., and Podcast Editor and Co-Host Josh Berezin, M.D., M.S., discuss key aspects of research recently published by Psychiatric Services (https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/), a journal of the American Psychiatric Association. Tune in to Psychiatric Services From Pages to Practice to learn about the latest mental health services research and why it is relevant. Topics include community-based treatment programs, collaborative care, evidence-based treatment and service ...
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The Practice of Therapy Podcast with Gordon Brewer
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The Practice of Therapy Podcast is here for therapists, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and mental health professionals who want to build, grow, and scale a successful private practice. Hosted by Gordon Brewer, licensed therapist and creator of The Practice of Therapy, this podcast provides practical tools, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to help clinicians with both the business and clinical skills they need at every stage of their practice journey. Whether you’re ju ...
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Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard
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Continuing Education for mental health counselors, licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, and social workers. Get a year of unlimited CE audio courses (aka Podcourses) at a single affordable price with The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard, accredited by NBCC. Designed for flexibility and convenience, Podcourses enable therapists and counselors to engage in learning anytime and anywhere - no need to sit for hours watching recorded trainings. These audio-based ...
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Transgressive is a podcast about all things transgender, genderqueer, non-binary, intersex, and some things sexuality, too! Transgressive aims to make space for the very real lives of trans folks and serves as a platform for storytelling, resource sharing, and activism in its many forms. Every other week, Lindsay and a guest explore topics like coming out, socially and medically transitioning, mental health, loved ones, activism in the current political climate, how cisgender folks can be be ...
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Thoughts on Thoughts is a podcast for people looking to be more self aware, have healthier relationships and to be more fulfilled in life. The podcast is hosted by three therapists who want to share things that they have taught their clients and also things they have put to use themselves that have enriched their lives and made them healthier people. They also hope to have a little fun along the way so if that's what you're looking for, this is the place for you.
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This podcast is the only resource you need to learn how to market and grow your business as a counselor, psychologist, or therapist in private practice. Hosted by John Clarke, a licensed psychotherapist, and private practice consultant, this show is packed with powerful and effective techniques that will allow you to build your practice into exactly what you want it to be. If you want targeted marketing advice from a private practitioner who knows what it takes to build a practice, then you' ...
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Welcome to Talk2Tasha; a Self Care space for over-extended Soulcial Workers to decrease Compassion Fatigue and increase Ca$h Flow as a Life Coach. We chic chat real convos, real issues, talk smack and find solutions to balance our beautiful demanding chaos! #busychics #timeoutspace #unplug # relax # restore #womensupportwomen #socialworker#socialwork #bossup #socialworkermompreneur Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talk2tasha/support
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Insurance Answers is a pro-insurance podcast for social workers, counselors, and psychologists to answer all of your credentialing and billing questions. The information on this podcast is based on the opinions and experiences of Katia Callan, LCSW-C and Danielle Kepler, LCPC in relation to their respective private practices and being paneled with various insurance companies. They are providing information based on the credentialing process, communicating with various companies, and the bill ...
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NACSW produces a monthly podcast currently available only to members (samples to friends). In an effort to make more of our resources available to the general public, however, we are pleased to offer a free full podcast to the general public each quarter. We hope you enjoy what you hear and that you'd consider joining NACSW today.
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Welcome Friends! We are Deanna Silverman, LCSW and Erin Prewitt, Intuitive Life Coach and together we make up the Hilarious Humanitarians podcast. Working as a life coach & Clinical Social Worker in various settings, from the emergency department, and foster care system to marriage and family counseling and inpatient psych facilities, we aim to bring you two unique perspectives on everything from relationships, body image, parenting, to self-care and, mental health. You will hear everything ...
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Empathy Rising: Side Hustles for Therapists in Private Practice
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The Empathy Rising Podcast is the place for therapeutic entrepreneurs who want to evolve beyond the couch. I’m your host, Marissa Lawton. I’m a licensed counselor with a young family and it is my mission to help my fellow therapists recognize the value of their clinical skills in AND out of session. I walk alongside entrepreneurial therapists as they scale their private practices and turn them into thriving businesses. By moving beyond 1:1 work with clients and developing their first online ...
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How can you as a professional therapist be challenged, grow personally and professionally, and find resources and knowledgeable experts that are relevant and enlightening? We think that you will find this and more in our podcast, The Therapist’s Chair. The Therapist’s Chair, with your host Andrew B, attempts to answer the important questions that are relevant to you, the practicing therapist. There are almost unlimited ways in which social services attempts to provide appropriate treatment t ...
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This is the 400th episode of Selling the Couch! It is truly surreal to think back to 2015 and the show’s humble beginnings; reaching this milestone is beyond anything I ever dreamed of 10 years ago. I want to use this milestone to reflect on a few meaningful thoughts about staying the course to reap the quiet rewards. What does it mean to choose de…
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The Future of Friendships: Are We Getting Lonelier?
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Friendships are some of the most important relationships we have, but they’re also one of the easiest to neglect. In this episode of This Complex Life, I’m joined by Steph Clarke, futurist, facilitator, and author of How to Friend, to explore whether we’re really facing a loneliness epidemic, how friendships evolve as we age, and why maintaining me…
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Celebrating 400 Episodes: Private Practice Insights You Can’t Miss | TPOT 400
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I can hardly believe we’ve reached 400 episodes of The Practice of Therapy Podcast! When I started this show back in 2017, my goal was simple: to share resources, lessons, and encouragement for therapists building their practices. Over the years, I’ve learned so much (often the hard way), and I’ve been blessed by the many incredible guests and coll…
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Clinical Approaches to Challenging Boys: Temperament, Executive Functioning, and Family Systems Work with Dr. Timothy Davis | continuing education | Podcourse | parenting |
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PURCHASE THIS PODCOURSE! If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings.Plus, get your first Podcourse half off. In this Podcourse episode, I sit down with Dr. Timothy Davis, a psychologist who has spent his career working with what he calls “ch…
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Send us a text Struggling with setting effective therapy goals? Look no further than the SMART framework, a powerful approach that transforms vague client aspirations into concrete, achievable outcomes. Drawing a clever parallel between the 1960s TV show "Get Smart" and today's clinical practice, this episode unpacks everything therapists need to k…
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399: How to Create a Personal Brand With Authenticity, Heart, and Grace with Adrienne Wilkerson
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Today’s topic strikes fear into the hearts of many clinicians. We are talking about branding, not in the sales-y way that feels icky, but with authenticity, heart, and grace. Whether intentional or not, you have a brand; why not make it one to be proud of? Want to be an influential thought leader? Your personal brand should reflect your heart and c…
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Affairs, Trust, and the Work of Healing After Betrayal
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Affairs can devastate a relationship, leaving couples questioning everything they thought they knew about each other. In this episode of This Complex Life, I sit down with couples therapist Andrea Dindinger to talk about healing after betrayal, the slow process of rebuilding trust, and the courage it takes to move forward. We unpack why affairs hap…
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Kristin Meador | Building a Profitable Private Practice | TPOT 399
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Running a private practice is rewarding, but the financial side can feel overwhelming. That is why I am excited to have Kristin Meador, CPA on the show today. Kristin is not only a Certified Public Accountant but also a Profit First Professional who works closely with therapy practice owners across the country. She is here to take the stress out of…
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Avoidant Personality Disorder Vs. Dependent Personality Disorders
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Send us a text Ever found yourself mixing up avoidant and dependent personality disorders? You're not alone. This episode delivers a crystal-clear framework to distinguish between these commonly confused diagnoses—essential knowledge for passing your licensing exam. Dr. Linton Hutchinson cuts through the complexity to reveal the golden difference: …
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398: What Therapists Get Wrong About Selling Their First Online Course
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Today’s solo episode is the second of a three-part series we call The Therapist’s Path to a Successful Online Course. Today’s focus is on what therapists often get wrong about selling their first online course, considering all the assumptions we make and the misconceptions we hold about online courses. I’m bringing full transparency to today’s topi…
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What Bad Therapy Taught Me About Good Therapy
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Therapy is often described as a safe and healing space, but that’s not always the reality. In this episode of This Complex Life, I sit down with Carrie Wiita, adjunct professor, consultant, and creator of Interpersonal Branding, to explore what bad therapy can teach us about being better therapists and more empowered clients. We talked about what h…
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Suicide, Grief and Connection: An R U OK? Day Conversation
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When suicide is mentioned, the room often goes quiet. The heaviness of the topic shows how much fear and stigma surround it, but also how important it is to talk about. In this solo episode of This Complex Life, I explore the silence around suicide, why the subject feels so confronting, and the impact it has not only on families and communities but…
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Caitlin Rose | New Understandings in Neuroscience For Treating Trauma In Your Practice | TPOT 398
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Have you ever tried to calm yourself down during a panic attack - only to find that the very tools you’ve been taught suddenly don’t work? That was the turning point for Caitlin Rose, a performance neuroscience coach and founder of Build Resilience. Her own struggle with trauma and anxiety led her to uncover a hidden truth: it’s not just about regu…
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Dissociative Fugue: When People Forget Who They Are
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Send us a text Vanishing identities, sudden relocations, and complete memory loss—welcome to the fascinating world of dissociative amnesia with fugue. Ever wonder what happens when someone's mind creates the ultimate escape hatch from unbearable psychological pain? Dissociative fugue represents an extraordinary psychological defense mechanism where…
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How Free Speech Supports Mental Health: Dr. Chloe Carmichael on “Can I Say That?” | self-expression | cancel culture | self-censorship
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🧠 Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide 🗣 Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides. 💬 Solution-Focused Therapy Guide72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT. If y…
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397: Mindful Race Talk: How Clinicians Can Use Language For Conversations That Matter
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Welcome to our fall season of new episodes! After a busy summer of family time and travel, I’m excited to be back with you on the podcast. Today’s conversation is an important one about mindful language in conversations touching on race and culture. Join us! Our Featured Guest Dr. Nathalie Edmond Dr. Nathalie Edmond is a licensed psychologist and t…
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What Therapists Get Wrong (and How We Can Do Better)
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Lessons learned from Very Bad Therapy. The Very Bad Therapy podcast has changed the way I think about therapy and the stories we do and do not tell. This episode is a replay from Inside Social Work with hosts Ben and Carrie. I loved this podcast and I learned so much from listening to it. It speaks to both therapists and non therapists, and it fits…
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Aaron Price | Getting The Most From Your Psychology Today Profile | TPOT 397
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What if the key to filling your private practice isn’t more credentials, certifications, or complicated marketing strategies— but a few simple tweaks to your Psychology Today profile? In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon sits down with Aaron Price, founder of Therapy Profile Pro, to uncover the hidden power of Psychology Today…
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Nicotine Dependence: The Fagerstrom Test and HONC
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Send us a text Nicotine dependence isn't just about willpower—it's a complex physiological and psychological phenomenon that requires sophisticated assessment tools to properly understand and treat. Today we dive into the science behind two gold-standard assessments that every mental health professional should know: the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine…
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Love Over Politics: How to Stay Connected When Family Disagrees with Lisa Mustard | Political Stress | Family Conflict | Family Disagreements
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🧠 Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide 🗣 Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy—without taking sides. 💬 Solution-Focused Therapy Guide72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT. If you…
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ENCORE: How to (Correctly) Pitch Podcasts with Dustin Riechmann
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Today’s session is a conversation about how to navigate guest appearances on podcasts. Whether you have future aspirations to launch a podcast or desire to grow your visibility by appearing on podcasts, this will be a helpful session for you! Podcasting offers possibilities for interesting connections and unimaginable opportunities. Join us to lear…
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The 4 Habits that Predict Relationship Trouble
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Have you ever had a fight with your partner that started over something small but somehow turned into a huge blow up? It’s rarely about the dishes, the bills, or who walked the dog. The way we argue matters more than the content of the fight. In this solo episode, I talk about the four relationship habits that John and Julie Gottman call the “Four …
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Dr. Stephanie Thrower | Why Every Private Practice Needs an AI Strategy (Yes, Even Yours) | TPOT 396
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Have you been wondering how AI fits into the world of therapy and private practice? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Stephanie Thrower—a psychologist, career coach, and AI educator—who’s using tech to help therapists expand their impact, streamline their work, and step into new possibilities beyond one-on-one sessions. We’re talking practical t…
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Send us a text In a therapeutic context, emotional heightening may be used to help a client explore and process their emotions in a safe and supportive environment. Here's an example: Therapist: "Tell me about a recent situation that triggered strong emotions for you." Client: "I had an argument with my partner, and I felt really angry and frustrat…
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How to Choose Continuing Education That Actually Improves Your Therapy Practice with Lisa Mustard | affordable CEUs for therapists | clinical skills | professional development
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If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off. 🧠 Coping with Political Stress (eBook + Workbook)A 62-page editable guide with grounding tools and reflection prompts. Customize and share with clients. Not…
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ENCORE: Why Every Course Creator Should Start A Podcast
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If you have ever considered creating an online course, or if you are already a course creator, you have probably thought a lot about marketing that course. The challenge is how to be thoughtful and creative in marketing your course, which becomes a separate income stream for your business. Starting a podcast is one of the best ways to market your c…
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Why Do We Keep Drifting Apart in Our Relationship
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It doesn’t usually happen with one big fight. Most couples who find themselves feeling distant say it crept up slowly. Busy schedules, kids, work, distractions and one day you realise you’re living more like housemates than partners. In this episode of This Complex Life, I talk about why couples drift apart, what research tells us about disconnecti…
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Dr. Robert Drake (Columbia University, New York) joins Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss a personal reflection looking back at research conducted at Dartmouth in the 1990s looking at mental health, employment, individual placement, and support. Transcript 00:49 Dartmouth in the 1990s 01:59 Failures and successes 04:01 “This was really the greate…
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Linzy Bonham | Private Practice Shame Around Money | TPOT 395
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Most of us didn’t get into therapy because we dreamed of being business owners. We wanted to help people. We wanted to do meaningful work. But somewhere along the way, we realized that to have the freedom and flexibility we crave, we’d need to go into private practice —and that meant running a business. Which meant dealing with money. Enter: panic.…
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Send us a text If you need to study for your national licensing exam, try the free samplers at: LicensureExams This podcast is not associated with the NBCC, AMFTRB, ASW, ANCC, NASP, NAADAC, CCMC, NCPG, CRCC, or any state or governmental agency responsible for licensure.By Dr. Linton Hutchinson
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The Impact of Excessive Screen Time on Youth Mental Health: Research, Risks, and Solutions with Dr. Johann D’Souza | continuing education | podcourse | parenting | social media
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PURCHASE THIS PODCOURSE! If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings.Plus, get your first Podcourse half off. Since 2009, rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidality among young people have risen sharply, and research points to smartphones …
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ENCORE: Leaving Therapy for Coaching with Dr. Corey Wilks
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Today’s session is about leaving psychotherapy for coaching. This transition is one that many therapist colleagues have made, and the reality is that many more are shifting from the field of therapy into coaching. Several major factors play into this decision, and my guest today gives a transparent look at his experience in this transition. Join us…
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Have you ever tried to explain what’s wrong in your relationship, only to be told you’re overreacting, imagining it, or making it up? In this episode of This Complex Life, I’m talking about Cassandra Syndrome, the experience of feeling unheard, dismissed, or invisible in your own reality. While it’s often linked to partners of people with autism, A…
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Rachel Bentley | Why Your Inner Critic Might Be Running Your Private Practice | TPOT 394
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When it comes to leading a private practice, most people focus on strategy, logistics, and profitability. But what if the secret to becoming a better therapist, leader, and human being isn’t outside of you, but inside? In this episode, Gordon Brewer sat down with Rachel Bentley of Next Level Private Practice to explore how Internal Family Systems (…
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When Dream Jobs Fade, Men Redefine Masculinity, and Lived Experience Leads Suicide Prevention
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What if your dream job stopped feeling like a dream? What if suicide prevention strategies missed the voices of those who know it best? And what if modern masculinity was being reshaped right in front of us? In this Weekly Wrap, I explore three powerful stories making headlines in mental health and relationships. From rethinking passion at work, to…
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Send us a text Reflection of meaning refers to the process of summarizing or restating the underlying significance or message of what someone has expressed. It involves capturing the core essence of the speaker's words or actions and conveying it back to them. By reflecting the meaning, a listener demonstrates their understanding and shows that the…
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ENCORE: How To Avoid Information Overload In Your Online Course
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Today’s session is a coaching call, and our main focus is on a struggle that many course creators face. When you are an expert in your course content, how do you find the balance in presenting information without overwhelming your students? I feel sure that every course creator has felt this struggle, so I hope you find today’s call to be helpful. …
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