Best C Dbt Podcasts (2026)

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Ep. 90 - Christian Spiritual Abuse & Recovery: Story of Abuse, Purity Culture & Freedom 1:09:45

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In this deeply vulnerable episode, Christian therapist Diana S. Rice, LMHC interviews Naghmeh Abedini Panahi about the untold story behind the Save Saeed movement. She reveals how her role as a public advocate concealed the trauma she was enduring, and how she slowly recognized spiritual, emotional, and physical abuse. We discuss how purity culture…

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Dr. Jesse Finkelstein - A DBT Guide to Navigating Stress, Emotions, and Relationships 57:20

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jesse Finkelstein to discuss Real Skills for Real Life, co-authored with Dr. Shireen Rizvi. The book offers a practical, accessible introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), translating a well-established clinical framework into skills that can be applied in every…

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Ep. 89 - Don't Mess With My DNA: Dr. Don Wood on Emotional Concussions, Trauma Healing & Rebooting the Brain 52:53

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On this New Year's Eve episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Dr. Don Wood, PhD, creator of the TIPP (Inspired Performance Program), to explore how unresolved trauma becomes a "high-definition" memory loop and how a 4–5 hour TIPP session plus 30 days of audio can reboot the brain for calm and performanc…

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Ep. 88 - Baker Act, Marchman Act & Guardianship in Florida: A Trauma-Informed Look at Legal Intervention with Attorney Mark Astor 59:02

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Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide, mental health crisis, and involuntary commitment. Need Help Now? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) — available 24/7, free and confidential support. For Florida-specific help, contact 211.org or your local mobile crisis unit. "We are not here to hurt people—we're here to help t…

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Ep. 87 - Brazilian Mental Health, Immigration Stress & Culturally Competent Therapy with Lidiana Cartolano, LMHC (Bilingual Portuguese Therapist in Florida) 1:10:10

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In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS sits down with Lidiana Cartolano, LMHC, M.Ed.—a bilingual Portuguese/English therapist and founder of VIVA Psychotherapy in Boca Raton, Florida. Together, they discuss the unique mental health challenges faced by Brazilians and Portuguese-speaking immigrants…

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Ep. 86 - Somatic Healing & Expressive Arts Therapy for Trauma Recovery with Cathy Williams founder of Intuitive Self 1:14:31

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Summary Feeling numb, burned out, or stuck in your head? In this episode, Cathy Williams, a Movement & Expressive Arts Therapist and founder of Intuitive Self in Melbourne, Australia, shares how somatic therapy, intuitive movement, and expressive arts can help you reconnect with your body, regulate emotions, and release stored trauma. We explore bo…

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Ep. 85 - What Is OCPD? Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder with Darryl Rossignol of The OCPD Foundation 1:06:52

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Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made human! This episode is more than just educational—it's deeply personal. Host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, shares how a YouTube rabbit hole back in 2020 (after someone she loves was diagnosed with OCPD) unexpectedly led her to Darryl Rossignol's videos. Fast-forward five years later—she realized the ma…

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Drs. Robyn Walser & Darrah Westrup - You Are Not Your Trauma 55:13

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! In this episode of Thoughts on Record, we’re joined by Drs. Robyn D. Walser and Darrah Westrup—two of the world’s leading experts in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and trauma treatment. Their new book, You Are Not Your Trauma, offers a compassionate and practical guide to healing that helps readers mov…

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Ep. 84 - Healing Trauma and Addiction in First Responders with Steve Campana, Hanley Foundation First Responder Liaison & Retired EMS Captain 1:04:37

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Hello there, fearfully and wonderfully made human. I'm Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, and the host of The Holistic Counselor Podcast—where faith, science, and holistic healing intersect. Today's episode is especially for first responders—and the loved ones who support them. Whether you serve as police, firefighter, EMS, paramedic, military, n…

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Ep. 83 - The Root Cause of Cancer: Paul Leendertse's 15-Step Real-Self Healing Process for Mind-Body Recovery 1:15:14

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"Cancer has been on my radar for decades," shares host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, who has lost her father, sister, mother, and even a childhood friend to the disease. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Diana sits down with Paul Leendertse, author and founder of the Root Cause Institute, and his wife and co-facilitator Aria Konr…

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Dr. Shirley Hershko - ADHD in Women 37:41

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! In this episode of Thoughts on Record, we sit down with Dr. Shirley Hershko, one of the foremost voices in the understanding of ADHD in girls and women. Her work has been central in challenging long-standing assumptions about how ADHD presents across the female lifespan—from childhood and early adulthood throug…

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Ep. 82 - Ending the Silence: Faith-Based, Age-Appropriate Sex Education to Break Shame & Reclaim Biblical Sexuality with Kristen Miele, M.Ed. 53:36

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Welcome to The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Human. I'm your host, Diana S. Rice, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, and curious soul who's always asking why. This podcast merges faith, psychology, and whole-person healing—helping you feel loved, understood, and equipped …

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Ep. 81 - How An Ethnobotanist Uses Caribbean Herbalism, Bush Tea & Ancestral Plant Wisdom to Heal the Mind and Body w/ Aleya Fraser 54:45

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In this soul-stirring episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP speaks with Aleya Fraser, ethnobotanist, land steward, and author of Caribbean Herbalism: Traditional Knowledge and Modern Herbal Healing. Together, they explore how ancestral plant wisdom, nervous system regulation, and spiritual healing intersect thro…

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Melissa Fulgieri, LCSW - Healing Relational Trauma 54:57

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! In this conversation, we speak with psychotherapist and author Melissa Fulgieri, LCSW about her powerful book Healing Relational Trauma, which offers a deeply human and integrative approach to understanding the ways our early relationships shape who we become. We explore how awareness, compassion, and self-trus…

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Ep. 80 - From Postpartum Pain to Creative Power with Katana Malone – Award-Winning Actress, Author & CEO 1:00:29

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Welcome 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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Ep. 79 - 4KIDS, TBRI® & EPIC Parenting Tools for Trauma Recovery | Meiby Nodarse, LMHC on Healing Through Faith 57:41

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In 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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Patrick Ney - When At the Zoo Watch the Humans 56:44

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Parenting can often feel like a relentless series of checkboxes—milestones to hit, skills to teach, problems to solve. Yet beneath all of this lies something far deeper: the opportunity to cultivate wholeness, authenticity, and love, both in ourselves and in our children. In this episode, When At the Zoo Watch …

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Ep. 78 - Healing Your Money Story — Emotional Spending, IFS, and Financial Peace with Jennifer Schrappe, LPCC-S 45:21

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Ever 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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Ep. 77 - Reclaiming Biblical Sexuality After Trauma & Purity Culture" with Dr. Carol Tanksley, M.D., D.Min. 58:36

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Welcome 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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Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey - Clinical Documentation 57:52

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! 🎙️ Episode Overview Clinical documentation: every therapist’s frenemy. For many mental health professionals, paperwork is one of the most persistent sources of stress—filled with contradictory advice, defensive writing habits, and the ever-present fear of audits or legal scrutiny. Add to that an endless backlog…

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Special Edition Rise Latina Summit: Mind & Body Renovation (Oct 14–16, 2025) 52:45

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Only 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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Ep. 76 - Family Constellation Therapy for Healing Generational Trauma | John Acosta of ZuluOne 53:57

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In 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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Ep. 75 - Suicide Prevention & Cultural Identity | Rest as Resistance w/ Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC, Suicidologist, CTP 1:14:23

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In 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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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 52:23

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In 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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Ep. 73 - From Scarcity to Soul Work: Healing Generational Trauma, Imposter Syndrome, and Career Burnout with Dr. Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D 55:40

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If 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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Dr. Claire Sira & Tom Hudock: Feeling Loved With Adult ADHD 1:03:43

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! In this episode, Dr. Claire Sira and Tom Hudock join me to discuss their new book Feeling Loved with Adult ADHD. We explore how ADHD can quietly undermine even the strongest relationships—and how partners can move from shame and blame to empathy and trust. Together we cover: Emotion dysregulation and its impact…

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Ep. 72 - Hormonal Imbalance & Anxiety in Women: How to Finally Get Answers (Not Just a Pill) w/ Dr. Nancy Beliveau 1:00:56

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Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made humans! In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, sits down with Dr. Nancy Beliveau—Top Doctor of Functional Medicine and founder of the Holistic Wholeness Institute—to unpack the science, emotion, and theology behind hormone health and its profound impac…

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Ep. 71 - Therapist, Mother, CEO: Leading Through Crisis and Cancer with Kristin Mervich, LCSW 1:03:48

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In this deeply moving and empowering episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice sits down with therapist, group practice owner, and therapist-mom coach Kristin Mervich, LCSW. Kristin shares her raw and courageous journey of navigating her son's Stage 4 Neuroblastoma diagnosis while continuing to lead a group practice, raise two y…

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Ep. 70 - Leaving an Abusive Christian Marriage: Legal & Faith-Based Support with Leesha C. Newkirk, JD 1:12:12

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Host: Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP Founder of Through the Valley Therapy + Transformed Mind Consulting & Coaching Creator of The Holistic Counselor Podcast Guest: Leesha C. Newkirk, JD Christian Family Law Attorney | Certified Mediator | Mom of 6 | Advocate for Survivors What We Talk About: What spiritual abuse really looks like in a marriage How the…

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From Depression, Anxiety, & Complex PTSD to Therapy & Peer Recovery | A Mental Health Recovery Story 40:34

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In this powerful mental health & addiction recovery story, Imani shares her journey through complex PTSD, anxiety, and chronic depression. Misdiagnosed in early life and frequently hospitalized, she opens up about living with suicidal ideation and how peer support became her turning point. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: http…

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Ep. 69 - Parenting Neurodivergent Kids Through Divorce & Trauma: Psychological Evaluations, CBT & Cultural Wisdom, w Dr. Staci Weiner 57:07

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Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made human! This episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast is a powerful dive into parenting, psychological evaluations, and how to better support neurodivergent kids—especially in the midst of trauma, divorce, and diagnostic confusion. Diana welcomes Dr. Staci Weiner, a licensed clinical psychologist and certifie…

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Dr. Niko Kukushkin - One Hand Clapping: Rethinking the Human Mind 1:07:21

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! In this conversation, neuroscientist and author Dr. Nikolay Kukushkin joins us to explore some of the deepest questions about the human mind. Drawing from his book One Hand Clapping, Dr. Kukushkin offers a rare synthesis of biology, evolution, and philosophy—challenging us to reconsider not only how the mind wo…

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Ep. 68 - Is It Autism or Trauma? Diagnosing Adults on the Spectrum with Dr. Benson Fox, Psy.D. 57:24

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What does it really mean to be "on the spectrum"—and why are so many adults just now getting diagnosed? In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Diana sits down with Dr. Benson Fox, Psy.D., an Orthodox Jewish psychologist, school counselor, professor, and group leader of Adulting on the Spectrum, to explore the truths, myths, and real-life chal…

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Ep. 67 - Psychiatric Deprescribing & Women's Mental Health: A Holistic Approach with Dr. Amy O'Donnell, M.D. 55:42

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Feeling stuck on psychiatric meds and wondering if there's another way? This episode will change the game. Today I'm joined by Dr. Amy O'Donnell, a brilliant integrative psychiatrist who specializes in psychiatric deprescribing and women's mental health. She's helping clients move from surviving on scripts to thriving in mind, body, and spirit. Amy…

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From Family Trauma, Suicide Loss & Bipolar to Advocacy & Healing | A Mental Health Recovery Story 34:40

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Pulitzer finalist Meg Kissinger shares her powerful mental health & addiction recovery story, reflecting on growing up in a large Irish Catholic family marked by untreated bipolar disorder, depression, and multiple suicides. She opens up about the trauma of silence, the relief and guilt of loss, and how writing helped her heal. A deeply moving expl…

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Ep. 66 - Escaping Spiritual Abuse & Church Trauma: Healing After High-Control Religion w/ Sowania Germain, LMHC-D, PMHC 47:23

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Hello there, fearfully and wonderfully made human—and welcome to another episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast. I'm your host, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS—founder of Through the Valley Therapy and Transformed Mind Consulting & Coaching. Today's guest is the powerful and compassionate Sowania Germain, LMHC-D, PMHC—also known as The Mama …

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Special Episode: When the Unthinkable Happens — Mental Health Support After Tragedy 59:40

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Host: Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, Qualified Supervisor Moderator & Founder: Through the Valley Therapy & Transformed Mind Consulting and Coaching Release Date: July 21, 2025 Event: A live webinar hosted by The Agency Austin, created in response to the devastating Central Texas flood and sudden loss of a beloved colleague in a hit-and-run. Episode E…

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Ep. 65 - Healing Trauma Through Faith: How to Reclaim Identity and Hope with Rebecca Medina Stewart, Author of "SEEN" 1:09:30

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Content Warning: This episode includes sensitive discussions around sexual assault, suicidal ideation, religious trauma, and faith deconstruction. Please listen with care and refer to the support resources listed below if needed. In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS welco…

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Dr. James Cordova - The Mindful Path to Intimacy 59:47

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Clinicians will often hear their clients express deeply felt needs, only to admit they’ve never shared them with their partner—usually due to fear of vulnerability or a defensive, adversarial dynamic that makes intimacy feel unsafe. In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. James Cordova—Professor of Psychology …

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From Suicide Loss, Depression & Grief to Mental Health Awareness | A Mental Health Recovery Story 29:57

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Lisa Sugarman’s mental health & addiction recovery story is rooted in deep grief and quiet strength. In this powerful episode, she shares her experience of losing her cousin, childhood friend, and father to suicide—losses that shaped her life and mission. Lisa opens up about navigating inherited trauma, the shock of learning the truth decades later…

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Ep. 64 - Dr. Corey Keyes on Languishing, Flourishing, and the Mental Health Continuum: Redefining What It Means to Be Mentally Well 1:07:49

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In this powerful conversation, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, sits down with renowned sociologist and author Dr. Corey Keyes — the pioneer who coined the term languishing. If you've ever felt stuck in the fog between burnout and depression but weren't sure how to name it, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Keyes unpacks the groundbreaking Mental …

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Ep. 63 - Why You Crave Junk Food When You're Stressed: The Gut-Brain Link Behind Anxiety & Emotional Eating with Sarah Weiss, RD, LDN, IFNCP 48:52

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Welcome back, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made friend! In this powerful episode, I sit down with functional dietitian Sarah Weiss, founder of Weiss Choices, to explore the often-overlooked connection between food, mood, and emotional well-being. Sarah shares her personal journey of emotional eating, healing her gut, and leaving behind a high-stress c…

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From Postpartum Depression & Anxiety to Healing Through Therapy | A Mental Health Recovery Story 26:29

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This mental health story follows Natasha Williams through her battle with postpartum depression and anxiety. Raised in a home marked by substance abuse and trauma, Natasha shares how therapy helped her break generational patterns and find healing in motherhood. A vulnerable, hopeful story of emotional recovery and growth. Explore mental health trea…

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Ep. 62 - Breaking the Silence: Healing Porn Addiction, Shame, and Identity Loss in High-Functioning Men with Daniel Rubin, LMHC 1:15:14

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In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, sits down with Daniel Rubin, LMHC, LPC, founder of Transcend Wellness IOP, for an unfiltered and deeply healing conversation about men's mental health, emotional isolation, porn addiction recovery, and the impact of unresolved trauma. We explore the hidden …

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Ep. 61 - Overcoming Fear of Success, Burnout, and Money Mindset Blocks as a Faith-Based Therapist or Coach with Laura Long, LMFT, MBA 1:03:36

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In today's soul-stirring episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, sits down with her business coach, the dynamic Laura Long, LMFT, MBA. Together, they dive deep into topics that most entrepreneurs quietly wrestle with: the fear of success, financial mindset struggles (especially for faith-filled women), b…

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From Childhood Abuse & C-PTSD to DBT Recovery & Self-Love | A Mental Health Recovery Story 28:05

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Max shares their mental health & addiction recovery story, opening up about years of childhood physical and emotional abuse, complex PTSD, and the painful decision to go no contact with family. Through DBT and prolonged exposure therapy, Max has reclaimed peace, self-worth, and emotional freedom. If you or someone you know needs support, visit http…

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Dr. Meredith Gansner - Depression, Diagnosis & Digital Culture in Teens 1:04:56

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Digital media is changing the way young people experience—and express—mental health struggles, particularly depression. Child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Meredith Gansner, joins us to discuss themes in her new book Teen Depression Gone Viral. 🔍 Topics We Explore: What inspired Teen Depression Gone Viral an…

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Ep. 60 - Healing Trauma at the Root: EMDR, Addiction, and Shame with Brian Gong, LMHC 53:42

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In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Diana welcomes Brian Gong, LMHC, EMDRIA-Approved Consultant and co-owner of Mangrove Therapy Group, to explore how trauma, shame, and addiction are intricately linked—and how EMDR therapy offers a pathway to healing for even the deepest wounds. Diana first heard Brian speak at the NSU/MSD Strong event i…

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Ep. 59 - Unlocking Self-Healing with Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: A Deep Dive with Dr. Tori Olds 1:03:36

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In this heartfelt and informative episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, your host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, dives into Internal Family Systems (IFS) with the brilliant Dr. Tori Olds—psychologist, educator, singer-songwriter, and co-founder of Deep Eddy Psychotherapy. Diana shares how a single YouTube video titled What is IFS? changed the game for h…

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From Seasonal Depression & Grief to Healing with Ketamine Therapy | A Mental Health Recovery Story 20:14

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Sabra’s mental health story explores the heavy toll of seasonal affective disorder, grief, and depression—and how she found unexpected relief through ketamine-assisted therapy. After struggling with medication side effects and devastating emotional loss, Sabra shares how this newer treatment helped her go from hopelessness to healing. A powerful te…