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Backseat Driver
by Ascent Health and Wellness
A new podcast with Niki Bennett, LCSW (aka the 'Backseat Driver'), practicing psychotherapist who works with clients young and old. Jump in the drivers seat and listen in as Niki and her guests boil down years of experience to help you improve your life and relationships. New episodes published a few times each month. Contact us at [email protected].
Episodes
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26 - Al Carraway on loving yourself, even in the hard, unwanted and unexpected.
Al Carraway is the author of the best-selling books, “Wildly Optimistic,” “More Than the Tattooed Mormon,” and “Cheers to Eternity!” She has spent the last 10 years traveling worldwide, inspiring others to love life, even through difficult times. Her passion is to tell everyone that happiness...
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25 - Nikki Harmon on how divorce doesn't define your destiny
In Nikki’s own words, "I lived a fluffy cloud life...until I didn't." She grew up in a happy family and experienced people as mostly good and life as mostly wonderful. When she learned, as a young mother of two, that her husband had a serious drug problem, her world began to crumble. It was after...
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24 - Seth King on humor & hard things (anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation).
Today’s guest is Seth King, who describes himself as “Just a dad with good handwriting trying his very best.” I have been to Seth’s local comedy improv show, “The Sock Puppets” and have followed his instagram account for the past couple of years, where I have been wildly entertained by his antics…
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23 - Sharie Owyoung on turning obstacles into opportunities
Being born with one hand has never stopped Sharie from accomplishing her goals. From playing the violin and piano to mastering incredible hairstyles and working in a factory making bath bombs or conquering her fears by learning to swim as an adult, Sharie never stops learning, growing and...
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22 - Mary Martin on learning to dance in the rain
Mary Martin is an extraordinary example of turning tragedies into triumphs. Listen in, as she shares her heartbreaking story of being diagnosed with a debilitating disease at the height of her dancing career and how she has learned to deal with the obstacles that she faces every day. Her story…
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21 - Kirk Voss LMFT, on attachment needs and effective communication
Kirk Voss is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Since 2006, he has worked with individuals, couples and families to heal and address a variety of emotional and relational issues. Kirk believes that what often brings clients to therapy is their loss of balance - clients either desire to...
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20 - Richard Paul Evans NY Times bestselling author on writing your own story
*PARENTAL GUIDANCE: Santa spoiler included as part of one of Richard's stories!* Each of us has a story. Most contain common features - adventure, some sort of crisis, a struggle, learning, growth and ultimately, triumph over adversity. Just last week, I took on a challenge to write my...
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19 - Breakin’ up is hard to do (with Niki Bennett and Mark Yamada)
In this episode, the backseat drivers discuss the difficult and sometimes painful process of decision making. Don’t miss the crucial ending, and don’t worry, Backseat Driver is here to stay. More episodes coming soon! You can connect with Niki Bennett at https://www.ascentcoachingandtherapy.com/...
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18 - Niki Bennett and Mark Yamada on screen time addictions and other ways we numb emotion
Even therapists need therapy! Have you ever wondered if your therapist has a therapist? Have you ever wanted to listen in on one of their sessions? Now's your chance! Listen in as Mark counsels Niki on breaking her addiction to the small screen and then Niki counsels Mark on breaking his…
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17 - Anna McKeown (actress, mom and original creator of 'Essentialism') on Essentialism
By simplifying and organizing your life to include what is essential and eliminating what is not, you can create a life that is built around meaning and purpose. Join the Backseat Drivers, Niki and Mark, for a discussion with Anna McKeown and learn more about Essentialism and how you can apply it...
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16 - Martin Frey (Entrepreneur and Guinness World Record Holder) on building mental strength to climb the seven summits and sail the seven seas
Is adversity an affliction or could it be an investment? To make life more fulfilling, you have to challenge yourself. World Record holder Martin Frey is the first person to climb the Seven Summits and also to sail the Seven Seas. Join the Backseat Drivers as we chat about how to summit your own...
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15 - A.J. Jacobs NY Times bestselling author on embracing change
You often hear about changing your thoughts which then helps change your actions. Did you know that you can also change your behavior which can change your mind? A.J. Jacobs is a renowned journalist and author. Through his own human guinea pig experiments, he embarks on lifestyle changing...
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14 - Richard Ostler on no agenda love: understanding differences by listening, learning and loving.
Everyone wants to be treated with kindness, respect, and love. Differences and diversity stir interest and curiosity in some, while others react with fear and anger. Only real understanding and accurate knowledge can dispel fear, heal wounds, and build bridges of inclusion. Everyone can make a...
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13 - Peggy and Art Hannaman share their love story of surfing and the seven brothers
Have you ever considered that love and happiness are not only good feelings, but a lifestyle? Listen in as Peggy and Art Hannemann tell their story of how a little burger shop with humble beginnings can be your guide to a happy life. It’s not just what you do but how you do it. In 2009 on a whim,...
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12 - Niki and Mark on how clients can be our best teachers and often enrich our lives.
Therapists are ordinary people too. We worry about being good enough to help our clients. We keep learning as we go and reflect on the insights that arise from listening to our guests. We often record our reflection conversations but usually don’t release these recordings. But we felt that this…
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11 - Annette Klingler on choosing joy while accepting loss
How do you find the will to keep going when everything you lived for is taken away? In an instant, Annette lost everything that was important to her. What do you do when it feels like you have nothing left; when you don't even know where to start? Listen to Annette's inspiring story of creating...
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10 - Sarah Thomas on overcoming OCD
OCD can take over your life. You may not be able to choose what you feel, but you can always choose how you’re going to react to it. Sarah shares how she faces her obsessions and compulsions and manages living with OCD. Join the backseat drivers (Niki and Mark) for a conversation with Sarah…
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9 - Jimmy Donahoo on forgiveness and re-writing your story
We’ve all made mistakes and done things that we regret. Most of the time things to fade into the past And they don’t become part of our story. What happens when one of those mistakes continues to come up again and again and becomes hard to let go. What happens when you’ve grown and changed...
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8 - Fiona Solis on childhood sexual abuse, divorce, disordered eating, recovery and resilience (updated)
Do you know anyone who has overcome challenge after challenge after challenge only to become better each time? Fiona Solis is one of those people. She is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, has coped with an eating disorder, the divorce of her parents and moving to a new place and culture and...
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7 - Dr. Taylor Hartman on core motives, behaviors and personality
We all love personality tests... especially when they reveal truths about us or someone we know. Most are based on the behaviors we observe. What if there was a way to go deeper and understand the core motives that drive behaviors (both good and bad) and create our personalities? Would you take...
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6 - Ryan Allen on facing fears and finding courage to live an authentic life
Have you ever found yourself at a point where, despite all of your efforts, your life just isn't working? Today's guest, Ryan Allen, describes a point in his life where he was numbing out instead of turning in. Using exercise, drugs, sex, fashion, vanity, pornography, and you-name-it practices to...
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5 - Niki and Mark on letting go of pain and suffering
Have you been hurt by someone or something that you just can't let go? We know that holding on to hurt and pain really only hurts us and that the best thing to do is to forgive and move on but that is so much easier said than done! How do you let go of pain and suffering and move on? Hop into the...
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4 - John McConnell on the masks we wear
We all have to wear a mask at times. In some situations, we need these masks to protect us. At other times, these masks keep us from experiencing deep connection with ourselves and others. What mask (or masks) do you wear? And... are they supporting your highest and best self? What is the mask…
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3 - Masaki Yamada on being a calm in the storm
Masaki Yamada (also know as Mark) was born in Japan; listen in as he recounts his family's journey to the US, overcoming racial intolerance and learning to remain calm in the eye of the storm. This episode is a result of your questions asking how we know each other and what our stories are; we...
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2 - Niki Bennett on anxiety, depression and joy
Listeners asked how we know each other and what our stories are; we recorded an episode on this topic a few months ago as a practice recording with no intent to ever publish it. By popular demand, here it is (apologies for some of the poor audio)! We hope you enjoy it. And... THANK YOU your...
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1 - Father's Day is... complicated
Father's day is an opportunity to honor those who brought us into this world. Some want a closer relationship but have no idea where to start. Others want nothing to do with their fathers because of past hurt and pain. In this episode, Mark and Niki provide ideas to improve one of the most...
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A new podcast with Niki Bennett LCSW (aka the 'Backseat Driver'). Niki is a practicing psychotherapist who works with clients young and old. Jump in the drivers seat and listen in as Niki and her guests boil down years of experience to help you improve your life and relationships. Join the ride…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A new podcast with Niki Bennett, LCSW (aka the 'Backseat Driver'), practicing psychotherapist who works with clients young and old. Jump in the drivers seat and listen in as Niki and her guests boil down years of experience to help you improve your life and relationships. New episodes published a few times each month. Contact us at [email protected].
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Ascent Health and Wellness
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A new podcast with Niki Bennett, LCSW (aka the 'Backseat Driver'), practicing psychotherapist who works with clients young and old. Jump in the drivers seat and listen in as Niki and her guests boil down years of experience to help you improve your life and relationships. New episodes published a...
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