The Unfiltered Therapists

It's one thing to feel comfortable enough to share your worries and your joys with your therapist. It's a whole other thing to feel comfortable enough to share those parts of you that no one else gets to see; the embarrassing moments, the traumas you've experienced, the things you're most ashamed of, the parts of you that you worry will be judged most harshly. In this episode, we share some of things that people are most afraid to tell their therapist. And full disclosure, there are a lot of sensitive subjects that come up in this conversation: suicidal/homicidal ideation, self-harm, abuse, substance use, and more. If these are triggers for you, please skip ahead and be sure to prioritize your mental health.Where to find us:FacebookThe Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027)Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038)Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125)Instagram@unfilteredtherapists@hopefulmindstherapyPsychologyTodayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839Our Websiteshttps://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

In this episode, we're joined by Katrina Serfling, LMHC, NCC, EMDR certified consultant, and supervisor and owner of Human to Human Counseling in Des Moines, IA. Katrina shares her perspective on EMDR, how it's used by therapists, her work with clients, and some personal anecdotes. While EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) has risen in popularity in the past decade, there's good reason for that. www.humantohumancounseling.comFind an EMDR therapist in your area: emdria.org and click “find an EMDR therapist” in top right corner.For providers looking to find an EMDR training: https://emdrconsulting.com/training/calendar/Where to find us:FacebookThe Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027)Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038)Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125)Instagram@unfilteredtherapists@hopefulmindstherapyPsychologyTodayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839Our Websiteshttps://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

You may have noticed yourself feeling off for the past couple of months, not quite having the energy you normally do or no longer enjoying the activities you used to. You could be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. In this episode, we talk about what we're noticing in our clinical work with clients experiencing SAD this season, as well as some tips for improving or managing symptoms more effectively.If you'd like more information on SAD, you can check out the first episode we covered it - Episode 16: https://rss.com/podcasts/theunfilteredtherapistspodcast/1865345Where to find us:FacebookThe Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027)Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038)Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125)Instagram@unfilteredtherapists@hopefulmindstherapyPsychologyTodayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839Our Websiteshttps://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

In this episode we talk all about mental health in the workplace: the good, the bad, but especially the toxic work environments. We talk about the themes we see with clients in difficult work situations, as well as how to know if the job you're thinking about taking has a healthy (or not) culture. If you're experiencing a toxic work environment, or you're wondering if it's really as bad as you think it is, this episode is for you!Oprah's Podcast: How to Let Go After Being Let Go https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-let-go-after-being-let-go-with-oprah-and/id1782960381?i=1000730912390All the Cool Girls Get Fired ⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/All-the-Cool-Girls-Get-Fired/Laura-Brown/9781668067451⁠Where to find us:FacebookThe Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027)Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038)Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125)Instagram@unfilteredtherapists@hopefulmindstherapyPsychologyTodayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839Our Websiteshttps://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

This episode was a continuation of our previous discussion about athletes and mental health; with some detours along the way :) This episode was a case study on ADHD. If you know, you know! We hope you enjoy it!Where to find us:FacebookThe Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027)Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038)Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125)Instagram@unfilteredtherapists@hopefulmindstherapyPsychologyTodayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839Our Websiteshttps://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

In this episode we are joined by our guest, Brittni Reifschneider, psychiatric nurse practitioner and co-founder of Main Street Family Wellness. Brittni is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to medication management and preventative care. You can find Brittni at https://www.mainstreetfamilywellness.com/or on socials @mainstreetfamilywellnessWhere to find us:FacebookThe Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027)Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038)Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125)Instagram@unfilteredtherapists@hopefulmindstherapyPsychologyTodayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839Our Websiteshttps://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

This week we showed up to record without a plan. There were some technical difficulties, sound issues, and some very random questions for each other. What a ride!In the episode, we mentioned several books that we love or have read recently. Here's the list:How to Love Better - Yung PuebloThe Emotionally Absent Mother - Jasmin Lee CoriA Way of Being - Carl RogersIntroduction to Internal Family Systems - Richard SchwartzUntamed - Glennon DoyleBittersweet - Susan CainWhere to find us:FacebookThe Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027)Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038)Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125)Instagram@unfilteredtherapists@hopefulmindstherapyPsychologyTodayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839Our Websiteshttps://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

This week we’re checking in about our progress since last episode. As always, we are not doctors and we recommend you speak with your own doctor before starting any new medication or adjusting your exercise/nutrition significantly.Where to find us:FacebookThe Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027)Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038)Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125)Instagram@unfilteredtherapists@hopefulmindstherapyPsychologyTodayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839Our Websiteshttps://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

This week we're changing things up a bit. We're challenging each other to some self-care activities/ideas to implement so that we can really get into the barriers that clients face when this comes up in therapy. Lots of times we notice that clients don't follow through with their own, or collaborative, ideas or goals to care for themselves so here's to taking a closer look at why that might happen. Plus, I (Kay) go down a rabbit hole (cue the ADHD brain) that might be very interesting to you. It definitely was for me. I have been so excited about learning this about myself and the way it's impacted my life. Seriously. This has changed so much for me. If you have ADHD you may be fascinated and want to do your own research. As always, we are not doctors and we recommend you speak with your own doctor before starting any new medication or adjusting your exercise/nutrition significantly. Where to find us:FacebookThe Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027)Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038)Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125)Instagram@unfilteredtherapists@hopefulmindstherapyPsychologyTodayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839Our Websiteshttps://ankenycounselingcenter.com/kay-foster/https://www.hopefulmindstherapy.com/Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

We're right in the middle of winter and this is when we start to see an uptick in the winter blues with our clients. In this episode we share more about Seasonal Affective Disorder, or seasonal depression, and what we recommend to make it through without falling into the depths of the season. As always, we're pretty unhinged and totally unfiltered. Enjoy!https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorderWhere to find us:FacebookThe Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027)Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038)Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125)Instagram@unfilteredtherapists@hopefulmindstherapyPsychologyTodayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-ankeny-ia/953009https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

Episode 15: Where Have We Been?It may seem like we fell off the face of the earth...but we're back! We both experienced a ton of professional (and personal) changes since our last episode dropped. But we were itching to get back to the pod, one of our favorite professional outlets. We also discuss some of our future plans for the content we want to cover this year and what you can look forward to. The following books were mentioned in this episode:Set Boundaries, Find Peace - Nedra Glover TawwabReal Self-Care - Pooja Lakshmin Also, (Kay here) if you are on board with a little book club action here on the pod, please let us know! You know I'm all in! Where to find us:Facebook The Unfiltered Therapists (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555886414027) Kay Foster, LISW (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557148641038)Hopeful Minds Therapy (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554441941125)Instagram @unfilteredtherapists@hopefulmindstherapyPsychologyTodayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kay-foster-now-in-ankeny-ankeny-ia/953009https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jess-ward-polk-city-ia/1127839Disclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital. Contact us: [email protected]

In this episode, we get into two of our favorite things to talk about: athletics and mental health. As former collegiate athletes, we talk about the impacts of team culture on the mental health of the athletes. This is an ongoing topic of discussion, so there's more to come in future episodes! TRIGGER WARNING: At the beginning of the episode we discuss some statistics related to mental health in athletes. The rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation in athletes is highlighted. Where to find us:Facebook pages - The Unfiltered Therapists Kay Foster, LISWInstagram - @unfilteredtherapistsDisclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

Today's episode is a little break from the heavy content we usually cover. We get into some of our favorite things: food, hobbies, books, etc. And of course there's some mental health talk along the way. We hope you enjoy listening to this one as much as we did making it. Where to find us:Facebook - The Unfiltered TherapistsKay Foster, LISWInstagram - @unfilteredtherapistsDisclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

As many of us are finding our new routines this school year, we address the challenges and impacts of mental health on students, parents, and families. We share some tips on how to combat the challenges that come with the school year and possible resources that could be helpful as well. We hope you enjoy this episode! It is important to note that this episode was recorded prior to the recent school shooting in Winder, GA on September 4. Therefore, we did not discuss this event in the episode, but we want to acknowledge it as well. Where to find us:Facebook - The Unfiltered TherapistsKay Foster, LISWInstagram - @unfilteredtherapistsDisclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

On this week's episode we welcome special guest Preston Lovell. Preston is the head coach at Krave Gym in Ankeny and has a lot of background, experience, and education on athletes and training. Today we are chatting about how sports, athletes, the gym, and more all correlates with mental health! Where to find us:Facebook - The Unfiltered TherapistsKay Foster, LISWInstagram - @unfilteredtherapistsDisclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

You asked, we listened! On this episode of the podcast, we discuss boundaries further: personal, professional, social, and family. We give some tangible takeaways you can start to implement in your own life in order to protect your peace. And for those looking for the quote I royally butchered at the end of the episode, here it is: "No is necessary magic. No draws a circle around you with chalk and says, 'I have given enough.'"Where to find us:Facebook - The Unfiltered TherapistsKay Foster, LISWInstagram - @unfilteredtherapistsDisclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

Episode 9: Becoming a therapistAfter a little break, we’re back with guests, Emily Gregory and Taylor McDonald, two therapists entering the field. We discuss their experiences, how they’ve dealt with imposter syndrome, what they wish they would have known, and we all learn more about PITS AND PEAKS! If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to become a therapist, this one’s for you!Where to find us:Facebook - The Unfiltered TherapistsKay Foster, LISWInstagram - @unfilteredtherapistsDisclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

In this episode Jess talks with Sarah Parks, a fellow therapist, all about couples therapy and attachment. Plus a little love for the enneagrams too!Sarah M. Parks, MA, LMHCA, [email protected] @Accepting__Alwayshttps://acceptingalwayspllc.squarespace.com/Resources:Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Lovehttps://a.co/d/faCEtOXEnneagram Testhttps://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-testWhere to find us:Facebook - The Unfiltered TherapistsKay Foster, LISWInstagram - @unfilteredtherapistsDisclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital. Contact us: [email protected]

Spring and early summer have been very busy and full of change for both of us. So we went into this episode with no expectations, wanting to talk about our boundaries as therapists. We explore the challenges of implementing and maintaining boundaries, as well as the benefits of doing so. We share some general expectations for our own boundaries, in addition to what tangible, practical things we do to protect our own peace. Where to find us:Facebook - The Unfiltered TherapistsKay Foster, LISWInstagram - @unfilteredtherapistsDisclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

Part two of our discussion with Jordan Snook, Nurse Manager, and Megan Guge, Nurse Supervisor. We're discussing mental health from a nursing perspective and how that differs from outpatient settings. Megan and Jordan provide a wealth of knowledge about the intersectionality of mental health and nursing care. We take a very big turn and share more about our sports backgrounds and how that has a direct correlation to mental health. Plus, more Dr. Pepper. Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!Where to find us:Facebook - The Unfiltered TherapistsKay Foster, LISWInstagram - @unfilteredtherapistsDisclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

We're joined by Jordan Snook, Nurse Manager, and Megan Guge, Nurse Supervisor at an Inpatient Mental Health unit. We're discussing mental health from a nursing perspective and how that differs from outpatient settings. Megan and Jordan provide a wealth of knowledge about the intersectionality of mental health and nursing care. We get into what it's like to be on the unit, what care gets prioritized, and how to take care of yourself when doing this work.This episode goes off the rails a bit with a guest appearance and Jess' top notch security system. We are truly unfiltered. Enjoy!Where to find us:Facebook - The Unfiltered TherapistsKay Foster, LISWInstagram - @unfilteredtherapistsDisclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

Episode 4: The Ideal Client from a Therapist's PerspectiveWe have a pretty honest conversation about the ideal client, from our therapeutic perspectives. We also identify what the research suggests are the most important aspects of a client presenting for therapy and how that can lead to successful outcomes. This is a don't miss episode if you're wondering how to make the most of your therapeutic journey!Where to find us:Facebook - The Unfiltered TherapistsKay Foster, LISWInstagram - @unfilteredtherapistsDisclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

Episode 3: March MadnessToday's episode is a special one. Kay is joined by her daughter, Israel, to discuss March Madness and girls sports. They covered it all - from the power of women dominating the court to the confidence boost of being an athlete. Plus, her take on strong women who are not only inspiring but also look fabulous while slaying the game! And don't miss her prediction for the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship game. Go Hawkeyes...maybe?Where to find us:Facebook - The Unfiltered TherapistsKay Foster, LISWInstagram - @unfilteredtherapistsDisclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital.Contact us: [email protected]

Episode 2: Finding a good therapistIn this episode, we discuss how you can find a good therapist and what you should be looking for. We also talk about what you can expect from the first couple of sessions and how finding a therapist is a lot like dating - it’s all about the relationship. Where to find us:Facebook - The Unfiltered TherapistsKay Foster, LISWInstagram - @unfilteredtherapistsDisclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital. Contact us: [email protected]

In our very first episode, we (Jess and Kay) introduce ourselves and share some background information about our careers in mental health and our goals for this podcast. We get into upcoming topics we’re excited to discuss in future episodes and guests we’ve lined up. We can’t wait to share more from our own unique, unfiltered perspectives. Where to find us:Facebook - The Unfiltered TherapistsKay Foster, LISWInstagram - @unfilteredtherapistsDisclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital. Contact us: [email protected]

Get a short preview of our first episode right here!Where to find us:Facebook - The Unfiltered TherapistsKay Foster, LISWInstagram - @unfilteredtherapistsDisclaimer - This podcast is not a substitute for therapy services. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For resources and support, call 988. If you are struggling and need immediate mental health support, please seek medical attention at your local hospital. Contact us: [email protected]