17 - LIVE interview with Dr Douglas Carpenter

Our first LIVE interview. If you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at: PolarLifeConsulting.com/live Dr Carpenter is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Michigan. He and his wife, Mary A Carpenter, LMSW are the founders of Insight Counseling Services. Doug has a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology; earned a Master of Science in Counseling and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation from Pace University; and has an Associates of Arts in Theological Studies from Kent Christian College. He has a keen ability to translate academic psychology and sound clinical research into clinic practice and in his writings. He has extensive and therapeutic skills in the area of gender role conflict, shame, sexual abuse and trauma, and chemical and behavioral addictions. He enjoys reading, studying, research, church activities, playing the piano, and spending time with his wife, Mary; two children Dawson and Morgan; his daughter-in-law, Victoria; and his three Cavalier King Charles Spaniels: Louis, Bentley, and Camella. LINKS: https://www.douglascarpenter.com/ - links to Doug's books & media appearances https://www.insightcounselingpc.com/ - links to Doug's counseling services https://www.husbandmaterial.com/ - Husband Material - group where both Doug and I are in leadership as Coaches. **Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victims perspective. Sometimes cursing may be used, but kept at a minimum. Please practice self-care while listening to episodes and feel free to pause if you become triggered while listening. Let me know what you think of the podcast with a rating and a review. Website: ⁠https://www.PolarLifeConsulting.com/⁠ Schedule a free 30-minute Coaching Intro call: ⁠https://calendly.com/polarlifeconsulting/intro-call⁠ Mike’s Story: ⁠https://www.PolarLifeConsulting.com/about⁠