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Here in Session with Dr. Connor McClenahan
by connormcclenahan
If you're like me, you're tired of social media creating artificial boundaries between us and them. Yet we share our most basic desires, fantasies, fears, defenses, and conscious human experience. The more intently we peer outward to understand another, the more we find ourselves looking inward. These conversations are topical dives into specific issues pertaining to psychology, emotion, connection, pain and human potential. Follow along to grow your understanding of yourself and the human experience.
Episodes
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Why You Create the Pain You're Trying to Avoid (And How to Break Free)
Avoiding painful emotions from childhood—like anger, helplessness, or shame—often recreates them in our closest relationships. Through real examples and concepts like introjection and projection (drawing from experts such as Nancy McWilliams and Otto Kernberg), discover how these defense…
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Why Asian Americans Experience Therapy Differently with Dr. Rose So
Dr. Rose So explores the complexities of the Asian American experience in therapy, highlighting cultural nuances, emotional expression, and the expectations of both clients and their families. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding these cultural contexts to bridge gaps in...
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5 Ways Trauma Rewires Your Brain... and How to Heal with McKenzie Laird, AMFT
Trauma is the way our brains hold on to past negative environments. Trauma therapist McKenzie Laird dives into the brain science of trauma, revealing what it is, how it reshapes your mind, and the five key ways it alters your brain. This video also guides you through the healing process, showing...
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Neuroplasticity and Recovery from Trauma - Dan Humphrey
Dan Humphrey, a board-certified neurologic physical therapist at Casa Colina, shares insights on treating stroke, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury. Explore neuroplasticity, functional neurologic disorders, and the mind-body connection in rehabilitation. Learn how personalized goals,...
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EMDR Questions Answered: 7 top questions people are asking about EMDR Therapy - with John Allan Whitacre
Who is EMDR good for? What does an EMDR therapy session look like? Whether you're seeking relief from past trauma, curious about innovative mental health solutions, or eager to understand how this evidence-based method works, this video delivers all the answers you need. Join a trained EMDR...
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Chronic Pain and the Power of Emotional Regulation - Lindsay Mitchell
Discover how Lindsay Mitchell, founder of Vital-Side, turned her struggle with chronic Lyme disease into a powerful journey of healing by unlocking the brain’s remarkable ability to restore physical health. Frustrated by the limits of Western medicine, she reveals why emotional healing is the...
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Why does Trauma Effect Some People and Not Others? - Dr. CONNOR MCCLENAHAN
Trauma can feel like a heavy shadow, but why does it linger for some and lift for others? In this episode, Dr. Connor McClenahan, a licensed clinical psychologist, explains how trauma isn’t just an event—it’s a “template” that shapes how we see the world. As he shares, “Trauma is this idea that...
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How to Heal Anger with Somatic Therapy - Arianne MacBean, LMFT
Somatic therapy helps individuals face challenging emotions like anger and anxiety, and addresses common fears and misconceptions. Learn about the somatic framework for observing and moving through emotions, trusting the body’s wisdom, and building emotional resilience. Perfect for anyone curious...
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AI TherapyBot as Effective as Therapist? The Future of Mental Health Care with Uriah Guilford
In this conversation, Uriah Guilford discusses his journey as a therapist and group practice owner, emphasizing the importance of delegation and automation in therapy practices. The discussion shifts to the role of AI in therapy, exploring its potential benefits and challenges. Uriah shares...
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The Truth about EMDR with Dana Carretta-Stein
Summary This conversation explores EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, its origins, and its effectiveness in treating trauma and other mental health issues. Dana Carretta-Stein explains the process of EMDR, including the importance of bilateral stimulation and the...
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Healing Pelvic Floor Issues with Dr. Rachel Daof
Pelvic floor is an emotional topic. Dr. Rachel Daof of The Pelvic Model explores how emotional factors—such as trauma, shame, or stress—can affect pelvic health, alongside physical causes like childbirth. Dr. Daof also emphasizes a holistic approach, integrating physical therapy with nervous…
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ADHD Brain Mapping with Dr. Giancarlo Licata
ADHD is commonly misunderstood. Learn about the cutting-edge world of brain mapping and neurofeedback with Dr. Giancarlo Licata, founder of Vital Brain Health. Forget the oversimplified ADHD label—here, we reveal how stress and experience rewire your prefrontal cortex and amygdala, driving...
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Attachment Styles: Why your earliest relationships are still impacting your life today
In this episode, we examine the science of attachment styles—fundamental frameworks that dictate how you form and sustain relationships across your life. Rooted in early developmental experiences, these styles (secure, avoidant, anxious, and disorganized) influence your interactions in romantic...
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Choosing a therapist makes all the difference with Dr. Connor McClenahan
When you're looking for a therapist, you're focusing on 3 main things: availability, authenticity, and helpfulness. In this video, Dr. Connor McClenahan, director of Here Counseling, breaks down these essential qualities and explains their role in effective therapy.1. Available: The video...
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Trauma in Young Adults, and How "Vibey" Therapists Aren't Helping - with Dr. Andrea Bailey
Some therapists leave young adults feeling stuck instead of strong. In this episode, Dr. Andrea Bailey tackles the provocative idea of the "vibey therapist"—a feel-good approach that might be doing more harm than good. We explore how this plays out for college students facing societal pressures…
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Harness 3 Brain Areas to Accomplish Your Goals Today
Why do we procrastinate? Why do we lack motivation? How can you leverage your neurology to accomplish meaningful goals? Today I examine the depressive spiral that often underlies this feeling, look at why typical strategies fall short, and explain how your brain can naturally help you stay...
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Therapy 101: 3 Tips Most People don't consider when they start therapy
New to therapy or wondering if it’s right for you? In this episode, Dr. Connor McClenahan from Here Counseling shares the three must-know insights to kickstart your mental health journey. From why your connection with a therapist trumps their resume to the surprising costs of avoiding help, Dr....
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Change that Exhausting Couples Argument - John Allan Whitacre
Are you the pursuer or withdrawer in your relationship? John Allan Whitacre explores the real reasons we blame and check out in our closest relationships. Many couples don't see or change their pattern, and live in constant tension and disconnection, harming their ability to rest, enjoy, and feel...
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Psychology, Urbanism, and my perspective on this podcast
Psychology hasn't always been around, but our desire for healing and growth is constantly evolving. This podcast comes from my desire to connect with other practitioners - therapists, nurses, chiropractors, healers - to learn about our common striving to heal. I'm a licensed psychologist and...
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Heal Depression with Awe - McKenzie Laird
Depression creates a lens that diminishes our view of ourselves. Awe works by broadening and building our view, reconnecting us to the larger world and, simultaneously, our larger self. McKenzie Laird, AMFT provides therapy for depression in Pasadena. *We had technical difficulties with the…
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What is somatic therapy? - Arianne MacBean
Your body is always talking. Create emotional relief by listening to your body's signals. Arianne MacBean is a somatic therapist in Pasadena who came into therapy through her rich career teaching dancing. She talks about her history of teaching dance to veterans, how trauma comes up in the body,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
If you're like me, you're tired of social media creating artificial boundaries between us and them. Yet we share our most basic desires, fantasies, fears, defenses, and conscious human experience. The more intently we peer outward to understand another, the more we find ourselves looking inward. These conversations are topical dives into specific issues pertaining to psychology, emotion, connection, pain and human potential. Follow along to grow your understanding of yourself and the human experience.
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connormcclenahan
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If you're like me, you're tired of social media creating artificial boundaries between us and them. Yet we share our most basic desires, fantasies, fears, defenses, and conscious human experience. The more intently we peer outward to understand another, the more we find ourselves looking inward....
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