Olivia Martin and the power of community.

Melissa and Susan sit down with Olivia Martin, therapist at The Grove, to talk about the power of community, authenticity, and movement as a form of healing. Olivia shares her journey from post-grad burnout to rediscovering joy and connection through queer spaces, dance parties, and the creation of Lavender Club—a weekly arts-and-crafts gathering for queer teens. They discuss the challenges and beauty of working with neurodivergent clients, the importance of sober community events, and how movement-based healing—like dancing—can be both research-backed and deeply personal. Olivia also opens up about her inspiration, including her late Uncle Joe, and how honoring her identity has shaped her life and her work as a therapist. Whether you’re looking for new ways to heal, curious about inclusive therapy spaces, or just need a reminder that joy is resistance—this episode is a celebration of all that. Remember that listening to this podcast is not therapy. It might be therapeutic, but it isn’t a replacement for good mental health treatment. We can help with getting you connected with a good therapist. Check out our website.  Grove: A Healing Collective