45: Blogging to Reduce Mental Health Stigma

 Episode 45 – With Dr. Samantha Rodman, aka “Dr. Psych Mom” In Episode 45 Therapy Chat host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews a friend, colleague, author of two books and the very popular blog “Dr. Psych Mom,” Dr. Samantha Rodman. Samantha, a clinical psychologist in private practice outside of Annapolis, Maryland and the author of How to Talk to Kids About Your Divorce and the upcoming book 52 Emails to Transform Your Marriage (coming in November 2016), shares how she manages to find time to write in between caring for three young children and running her private practice. She explains that her blog and books offer an opportunity to reduce stigma about seeking help for mental health needs and help people feel less alone. She also shares how blogging helped her become an author of two books. Listen in for this interview with the irreverent Dr. Samantha Rodman! Host Laura Reagan also shares the details of the new trauma therapist community she has created to help trauma therapists be well and continue the work for years to come. As always, please visit iTunes to leave a rating and review and subscribe to Therapy Chat so you will receive the latest episodes as soon as they’re released!  Find Dr. Samantha Rodman online at: http://drpsychmom.com Follow Samantha on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/drpsychmom and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrPsychMom/ Get a free one month trial of Audible.com and receive a free book while supporting Therapy Chat by clicking here: http://audibletrial.com/TherapyChat Laura Reagan recommends Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott, about the process of writing and the creative process in general. Check it out and maybe you can start blogging as prolifically as Dr. Psych Mom! Learn more about Laura Reagan’s Trauma Therapist Community: http://laurareaganlcswc.com/join/ Therapy Chat website: http://therapychatpodcast.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands