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The Holistic Counselor podcast is a transformative journey led by me, Diana S. Rice, from Through the Valley Therapy, based out of South Florida. I'm a licensed mental health counselor and certified integrative therapist with a unique perspective. As a BIPOC Christian integrative counselor, I explore non -pathological and faith -centered approaches to mental health. Join this curiosity with me as I share personal insights from my own walk while inviting evidence -based professionals from alt ...
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Our cities are aging - by population, infrastructure, services, and accessibility. What does this mean for the quality of life, at any age?By Curiosity Continuum
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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
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1:07:49In 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
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48:52Welcome 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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Do you believe you’ll be doing the same work 10 years from now? Do you believe that you will be doing the work the same way even 10 months from now? Have you taken a moment to examine your own approaches to your livelihood?By Curiosity Continuum
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Ep. 62 - Breaking the Silence: Healing Porn Addiction, Shame, and Identity Loss in High-Functioning Men with Daniel Rubin, LMHC
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1:15:14In 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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A legendary Nintendo CEO - Satoru Iwata. Who are those men and women that you look up to and why? Brian and I (Josh) look inward a bit and discuss this new book and why we count Iwata-san in that group of people for us. We also talk about how it affects us, our current lives, and how we are moving forward. Buy the Book: Ask Iwata…
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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
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1:03:36In 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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Have you ever traced the fruit of your inspiration back to the individual seeds? Does innovation happen all at once? What still inspires you after many cycles of life?By Curiosity Continuum
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What actually is brainstorming? Have you learned this as a way to organize your thoughts? Join us as we discuss this most essential skill and how we actually iterated on this as we have gone along on our life journey.By Curiosity Continuum
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Ep. 60 - Healing Trauma at the Root: EMDR, Addiction, and Shame with Brian Gong, LMHC
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53:42In 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
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1:03:36In 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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Who do you know that is a great listener? Who do you listen intently to in your life? Whose words are big in your ears? Are you sure you know how to listen well?By Curiosity Continuum
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Ep. 58 - Untwisting Spiritual Abuse: How Scripture Gets Weaponized—and How to Heal with Rebecca Davis, Author & Trauma-Informed Christian Book Coach
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57:32In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana sits down with Rebecca Davis, author of the Untwisting Scriptures series and a trauma-informed Christian book coach. Together, they tackle the painful but necessary topic of spiritual abuse, how Scripture has been twisted to control and silence victims, and what it really means to ex…
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How do you invite other ways of thinking, brought by those who are different than you, into your life to prevent stale water of thought? Similitude and sameness of thinking is an enemy of innovation and collaboration. How are you adapting today for the challenges of tomorrow?By Curiosity Continuum
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Ep. 57 - Healing from Church Hurt with Neuroscience & Grace: Christian Mental Health Tools That Actually Work with Joe Padilla from Mental Health Grace Alliance
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1:05:30In this transformative conversation, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS sits down with Joe Padilla, co-founder of Mental Health Grace Alliance, for a deeply enriching and spiritually grounded discussion on mental health recovery, neuroplasticity, and faith. Joe shares his raw and inspiring personal journey—from homelessness and adversity to minist…
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In the age of Netflix, we can consume all the shows, all at once. But do we miss the opportunity to enjoy a paced sequence of consumption? Do we miss the chance to have conversational currency with others over time?By Curiosity Continuum
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Ep. 56 - Breaking the Stigma: Christian Meditation, EFT & Nervous System Healing with Sandra McLagan, RN from Christ Centered Tribe
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52:18In this deeply enriching episode, Diana is joined by Sandra McLagan, RN—a former nurse educator turned Clinical EFT Practitioner, Christian meditation coach, and founder of Christ Centered Tribe. With 20+ years of experience in the medical field, Sandra has guided women in over 75 countries through Biblical meditation, breathwork, and nervous syste…
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How have you changed as you have gotten older? Do you consider chronological advantages and disadvantages at every stage of your life? What is food, exercise, and habits have moved over time?By Curiosity Continuum
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Ep. 55 - Breaking the Silence: Mental Health, Culture, and Healing in the Haitian Community with Ostin Celestin, Jr., LMHC, LMFT, EMDR Trained, QS
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1:07:06In this compelling episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, engages in a profound conversation with Haitian-American therapist Ostin Celestin, Jr., LMHC, LMFT, EMDR-Trained, DBT-Informed, and Qualified Supervisor. Together, they delve into the complexities of mental health within Haitian and immigrant com…
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How do you perceive time? Does that matter in terms of productivity? How do you meet others in the tension of working together on life and projects?By Curiosity Continuum
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Ep. 54 - He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not… But God Does — Healing Heartbreak, Church Hurt & Identity with Author Sharon Feingold
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59:22Episode Summary: Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made human, to another soul-nourishing episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast! I'm your host Diana from Through the Valley Therapy and Transformed Mind Consulting and Coaching. In this episode, we get real about Christian singleness, internet dating, and the deeper longings of the heart. I sat …
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Do you give your silence as much voice as your words? Do you leave space in between your phrases? How would people describe how you talk?By Curiosity Continuum
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Ep. 53 - Faith-Based Trauma Healing: Rediscover Your Identity in Christ with Kayla Roberts, LMHC, BCCC
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56:00Join host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, as she welcomes special guest Kayla Roberts, LMHC, BCCC, a seasoned faith-based trauma therapist and EMDR specialist. Together, they explore practical ways to integrate faith and psychology for holistic healing, identity restoration, and spiritual freedom. In this insightful conversation, Kayla Roberts…
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The First to Think if It, The Second to Do It
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14:39Does the first person with the idea, win? Have you ever had an idea that was just not right, right now? Why do those who see it second succeed?By Curiosity Continuum
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Ep. 52 - Spiritual Warfare in the Therapy Room: Ethical & Faith-Based Strategies for Christian Counselors with Camille McDaniel, LPC
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1:05:27As Christian therapists, we know that spiritual warfare is real. But how do we navigate it ethically, professionally, and with discernment in the therapy room? In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, I sit down with Camille McDaniel, LPC, to explore the complexities of spiritual warfare in clinical practice. Camille has been a licensed p…
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Do you let your silence speak as loudly as your words? Are you comfortable with silence? Check out Liz Johnson, Brian’s voice coach. Tell her you heard it on this podcast! https://lizjohnsonvoice.com Be sure to check out Roger Love episode with Amy Porterfield here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/online-marketing-made-easy-with-amy-porterfie…
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Ep. 51 - Healing Generational Trauma: EFT Tapping & Mental Health First Aid for Latina Women with Ana Martinez, LMHC
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46:25Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made human, to The Holistic Counselor Podcast, the place for faith-driven, science-backed conversations on mental health and holistic wellness. I’m your host, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, and today, we’re exploring Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT tapping)—a powerful, research-backed method for reducing stress, re…
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Do you overcomplicate things? Who do you know that can clearly and concisely convey thoughts and direction masterfully? Why should we care about such things?By Curiosity Continuum
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Ep. 50 - How Somatic Therapy Heals Trauma & Anxiety: A Deep Dive with Amy Hagerstrom, LCSW
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49:21Welcome back, my fearfully and wonderfully made humans! In this episode, Diana explores the increasingly popular term somatic with expert Amy Hagerstrom, LCSW. Amy specializes in somatic experiencing and the Safe and Sound Protocol, helping adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, and midlife stress. She shares her personal journey, how somatic ther…
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What was once considered “out there imaginings” are today’s commonplace realities for culture and technology. What has sci-fi inspired in curious minds that then turned it into reality? Why do you have the opinion about sci-fi that you do?By Curiosity Continuum
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Ep. 49 - Mastering DBT: Tammy Berman, LMHC, NCC, on BPD, Emotional Regulation & Healing
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49:52In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, welcomes DBT expert Tammy Berman. With over 20 years of experience in mental health, Tammy is a licensed mental health counselor, a National Board-Certified Counselor, a Supreme Court-certified family mediator, a qualified parenting coordinator, an…
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Is apathy bad? Does it have a purpose in today's culture? Think and wonder on today's episode.By Curiosity Continuum
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Ep. 48 - Healing Trauma, Immigrant Mental Health, and the Safe & Sound Protocol with Rosaura Hincapie, LMHC
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49:36In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS sits down with Rosaura Hincapie, LMHC, a bilingual Latina therapist specializing in trauma recovery, nervous system healing, and faith-based counseling. Together, they discuss: The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and how sound therapy can help regulate the ner…
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When you come back to a familiar construct after you have been away or the normal flow has been disrupted, how do you process the return to form? What does the return make you want to do? How does it work for others?By Curiosity Continuum
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Ep. 47 - Grief, Healing & Purpose with Sharon Honeycutt, CEO of Blooming Bean Coffee Roasters & Co-Host of This Beautiful Ugly Podcast
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59:11Welcome back to The Holistic Counselor Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with my dear friend, Sharon Honeycutt, for a raw and heartfelt conversation about grief, healing, faith, mental health, and purpose. Sharon and I first met in the mid-2000s through homeschooling our boys and a business endeavor she had launched. Life took us on dif…
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In Part 2, the guys talk about how a game is really an interactive story, and riff on how basic strategies apply into our daily lives. We ourselves are playing games all the time, whether we realize it or not. It's all just a game...By Curiosity Continuum
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Ep. 46 - From MMA Fighter to Pastor – David Shapiro’s Journey from Army Veteran to Biblical Scholar & Mental Health Advocate
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1:01:40How does an MMA fighter, U.S. Army veteran, and former atheist end up as a pastor, biblical scholar, and mental health advocate? In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, I sit down with David Shapiro, who shares his extraordinary faith journey from skepticism to surrender. Born into an Orthodox Jewish family in New York City, Dav…
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A riff on one out most popular episodes, we talk about how video games work. In Part 1, Josh gives a flyover history of how video games came to be today and begins to touch on how game strategy affects daily life. Isn't everything just a big game? Related episodes: The Lessons of Zelda https://podcast.curiositycontinuum.com/e/the-lessons-of-zelda/ …
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Ep. 45 - Faith, Doubt & Healing: Overcoming Spiritual Crisis with Andrea Lahoud, LMHC, CIMHP
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53:33In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, speaks with Andrea Lahoud, a licensed mental health counselor, EMDR-trained therapist, and certified integrative mental health provider. They discuss spiritual crisis, faith-based resilience, church hurt, religious trauma, and deconstruction, providing practical…
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We are solidly in the 21st century, living with the realities of 20th century learning constructs. What skills are needed to thrive in a knowledge economy in this era? Consider these attributes: Adaptivity Critical thinking Complex communication Self-Education Self-ManagementBy Curiosity Continuum
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Ep. 44 - Navigating Grief & Healing: Finding Meaning After Loss - Solo Minisode
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18:07Grief is unpredictable. One moment, life feels stable, and the next, everything shifts. After losing my mother on February 6th, 2025, I found myself navigating not only the sorrow of loss but also the exhaustion of caregiving and the emotional weight of our complex relationship. In this episode, I open up about my personal journey with grief, traum…
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How do you define something by what it is not? Focusing this way tunes you into the outcomes rather than the possibilities. Why would this be useful?By Curiosity Continuum
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Ep. 43 - Rekindle Love and Build a Christ-Centered Marriage | Kingsley Grant, LMFT, CRC, Author of The Joyful Wife
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41:44Welcome to The Holistic Counselor Podcast! You fearfully and wonderfully made human. I'm your host, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS. In this episode, I’m joined by Kingsley Grant, LMFT, CRC—Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Relationship Coach, author of The Joyful Wife, and host of the Build Your Happier Marriage Podcast. Kingsl…
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Did you receive proper validation as you grew? Where are you looking for that high fidelity feedback loop? How does it impact your life? What does it all mean? Whose words are big in your ears and why?By Curiosity Continuum
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Ep. 42 - Healing Birth Trauma and Navigating Motherhood with Jaquesta Michelle, LCSW
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38:28In this heartfelt episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana speaks with Jaquesta Michelle, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified trauma professional based in South Florida. Jaquesta shares her inspiring journey as a therapist and mother, with a focus on supporting women navigating challenges such as birth trauma, perinatal mood and…
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Do you know how to ask the right questions? Have you become more or less curious as you age? If you don't ask questions, and you already know everything there is to know, please contact us, and you would know how to reach us (ha!). Does your pride stop you from asking? Simon Sinek, author of Start With Why, learns a lot by asking questions.…
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Ep. 41 - Helping Teens Thrive: Emotional Regulation, Social Media Pressures, and Parenting Strategies with Ara Mascarenas, LMHC
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51:12Welcome, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Humans! Join Diana from Through the Valley Therapy and Transformed Mind Consulting and Coaching for an insightful conversation with Ara Mascarenas, LMHC, a bilingual therapist and president of the Mental Health Counselors Association of Palm Beach County. In this episode, Ara shares her expertise in working w…
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Who is someone that complements you well, and you, them? How does trust factor into the level of collaboration? When has a partnership gone sideways, and why did it go that way?By Curiosity Continuum
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Ep. 40 - Healing Trauma and Building Secure Relationships: Insights from War Survivor and Therapist, Goumah Conde, LMFT
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47:06Welcome to 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 and Coaching. This podcast is your space for inspiration, healing, and growth. Remember: You are fearfully and wonderfully made by a loving God who has created you for connection, healin…
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First impressions matter. But, do our base set of assumptions about people need to be examined?By Curiosity Continuum
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