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Toni Talks Therapy

by Toni Aswegan

Time to talk all things THERAPY! If you're human, if you've been in therapy, if you've never been to therapy, if you are in therapy, and if you're a therapist. It's for you! Toni Aswegan is a licensed mental health therapist, somatic trauma therapist, and healing nerd. Together, we'll explore being human, being in therapy, and being in this mess of life together.Find more on Instagram @tonitalkstherapy or at riverbanktherapy.comDirectly support this podcast at: https://anchor.fm/tonitalkstherapy/support**this podcast is not therapy

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Episodes

  1. 29 | Internal Family Systems Therapy with Tyndal Schriener

    Today we are talking IFS! Internal Family Systems therapy. Tyndal Schreiner, MA, LPC is a licensed counselor, a writer, and an advocate who spends her days supporting women in therapeutic work and taking to Instagram to fight mental health stigma with some wit, humor, and a lot of compassion. She...

  2. 28 | Self-Care, Boundaries and Social Justice with Sana Powell

    Today we are talking with Sana Powell! She is an Indian-American licensed professional counselor who is passionate about holistic and culturally-affirming mental health. She enjoys creating inclusive psychoeducational resources and writing about diverse mental health topics. You can find her on...

  3. 27 | EMDR with Melissa Parks

    Today we are talking EMDR with Melissa Parks! Melissa is a licensed therapist in private practice in the state of South Carolina. She has been practicing for 17 years this year and she specializes in working with adults with complex trauma and with couples. She is certified in EMDR and can…

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  4. 26 | Anxious Achieving with Dr. Nicole Thaxton

    Today we are talking with Dr. Nicole Ayers Thaxton. She is is the Co-Founder of Atlanta Wellness Collective, a Licensed Professional Counselor, Online Educator & Speaker. She is passionate about findings in the fields of psychology, mental health, high performance, developmental and generational...

  5. 25 | Radically Open DBT with Lauren Ruth Martin

    We're talking Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT) today! Lauren Ruth Martin is a licensed therapist and owner of Novel Counseling in Tennessee. She is a woo girl gone mild who roots for underdogs and perfectionists. Lauren specializes in chronic depression, unhelpful...

  6. 24 | Routes of Safety with Jake Ernst

    Today we are talking with Jake Ernst (Pronounciation "Earn-st") about the Routes of Safety model, the differences between feeling unsafe and feeling uncomfortable, and how the 5 Love Languages need a trauma-informed reframe. Jake is a writer, educator, and therapist in Toronto, Canada. Jake…

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  7. 23 | Trauma Healing with Danica Harris

    Today we are talking trauma healing with Danica Harris! Danica is a therapist in Dallas, TX who co-owns Empowered Healing Dallas, a private practice where she provides trauma-informed therapy using an interpersonal, social justice, and attachment-based approach. Danica specializes in attachment…

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  8. 22 | Feel Deal Heal with Tiffany Roe

    Today we are talking with Tiffany Roe! Tiffany is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, CEO, entrepreneur, award-winning psychology teacher, & speaker on a mission to make therapy cool. She’s known as the "OG IG" therapist and is out to change the mental health game. Tiffany is revolutionizing…

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  9. 21 | Racial Trauma with Ashley McGirt

    We're back with Season 2! Today's episode features Ashley McGirt, the founder and President of the WA Therapy Fund. She is a psychotherapist, Tedx international speaker, and author. Ashley offers presentations, workshops, group facilitation, and consultation specializing in racial trauma, mental...

  10. 20 | A Year of Meditation: 2020

    366 days! we're almost there! This episode we're talking about my commitment to meditate every single day this year. What a freakin' year to do it! I talk about why I decided to do this, how I stayed motivated, and what impacts I noticed. We also talk about what meditation is and how to get…

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  11. 19 | Perfectionism with Jen Douglas

    Today we are talking PERFECTIONISM with Jen Douglas. If you don't already follow Jen on Instagram, go do it now! She is @drjensf and shares so many useful tips and reminders for us recovering perfectionists. Dr. Jen Douglas is a clinical psychologist, assistant clinical professor at Stanford...

  12. 18 | Seasonal Depression

    Hello, Darkness, my old friend. It's seasonal depression time, folks! Both in the world and in the podcast. Today we're talking about what seasonal depression is, how it differs from major depression, what causes seasonal depression, and what helps alleviate this experience. Mentioned in this...

  13. 17 | Sobriety with Amanda White

    Today we are talking alcohol with Amanda White--sobriety, moderation, how to get sober, resources, and sober curiosity! Amanda E. White is a licensed therapist and the creator of the popular Instagram account @therapyforwomen. She specializes in teaching women how to set boundaries, engage in…

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  14. 16 | Sex Therapy with Mia Fine

    Let's talks about SEX! Mia Fine is our guest this week. We talk about what sex therapy is, why it's important, how your sexual well-being is deeply connected to your overall well-being, and much much more! You can find Mia's podcast with Kia @sexuali.tea , and Kia @pucksaplenty. You can work with...

  15. 15 | Mental Health Stigma with Christina Iglesia

    Let's end mental health stigma! Today we talk with Dr. Christina Iglesia, founder of the #therapyiscool mental health action campaign. We talk about what mental health stigma is, how it shows up, how it impacts us, and various ways we can come together to end stigma and support people with their...

  16. 14 | Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy with Emma Knighton

    Today we are interview Emma Knighton (she/they), who is a somatic trauma therapist and psychedelic assisted therapist living and working in Seattle, WA. Emma specializes in working with folks with complex PTSD from childhood abandonment, neglect, and sexual abuse; she utilizes a variety of…

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  17. 13 | Politics and Mental Health with Yolanda Renteria

    We're interviewing Yolanda Renteria about the intersection of politics and mental health. We talk about why therapists are even involved in politics, what impact politics has on our mental health, the specific mental health impacts of Trump, and how to care for our mental health during a…

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  18. 12 | Self-care

    Let's talk SELF-CARE! And no, it is not always "treat yo'self" spa days. We'll add some nuance to what self-care is, how to move through guilt, how to care for yourself if you feel you don't deserve it. Then we'll talk about what self-care can look like on three dimensions: physical health,...

  19. 11 | Intuitive Eating with Edie Stark

    Edie and I talk about: what diet culture is and how it is harmful, weight stigma and fat phobia, Health At Every Size and the ten principles of Intuitive Eating. This is a good one, folks, let's dig in! Follow Edie on Instagram @ediestarktherapy and work with her at EdieStark.com. She is licensed...

  20. 10 | Becoming a Therapist

    We'll talk about: Toni's personal path to becoming a therapist, what to study in college, how to get experience if you don't have a master's degree, choosing between social work, counseling and marriage/family therapy master's programs, where/how to find a job, and some of what it's like to be a...

  21. 09 | Suicide Prevention

    It's a big one, ya'll. This topic is near and dear to my heart. I'll share some thoughts (based on my list 15 years post suicide attempt) for those of you who are currently suicidal. We'll talk about individual suicide prevention: how to recognize risk and warning signs, and how to support…

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  22. 08 | Stress

    What, stress? Never heard of it. Said no one, ever., especially in 2020. In this episode, we'll talk about what stress is, how it impacts your body, how to recognize when stress is present, how to build stress resilience, and tools you can use right now to release stress. Find me on Instagram...

  23. 07 | Journaling

    We'll talk about: the benefits of journaling, how to journal, answer listener questions, and thoughts on overcoming perfectionism in journaling. Find me on Instagram @tonitalkstherapy or at my practice website riverbanktherapy.com Directly support this podcast at…

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  24. 06 | Attachment, Trauma and Telehealth

    We talk about what "attachment," is, how it can intersect with trauma, and how it might impact your experience of virtual therapy. We also discuss things you can do to adjust your virtual therapy process if it does feel disconnecting right now. Find me on Instagram @tonitalkstherapy or at my...

  25. 05 | Virtual Therapy

    Let's talk about online therapy! Whether you're starting therapy virtually, have switched from in-person to virtual sessions, or are a therapist doing virtual sessions--this one's for you! We talk about general tips and tricks about online therapy, along with a note on sweating during online...

  26. 04 | On Trauma-Informed Therapy

    Spoiler alert: kind of! In this episode we talk about: the difference between a trauma therapist and a trauma-informed therapist and how to spot a trauma-informed therapist. Find me on Instagram @tonitalkstherapy or at my practice website riverbanktherapy.com Directly support this podcast at:...

  27. 03 | Getting the most out of therapy

    We'll talk about the nitty gritty of therapy! What do I talk about? How do I open up? What if I feel stuck? How often should I schedule? What if I have therapy on a day I'm feeling fine? These questions answered and more. Find me on Instagram @tonitalkstherapy or at my practice website...

  28. 02 | Starting Therapy

    Unsure how to get started in therapy? This episode will empower you with information to get the process of therapy off the ground! In this episode we talk about: why you might go to therapy, how to find a therapist, what questions to ask a new therapist, different therapist licenses to look for,...

  29. 01 | Perfectionism

    In this episode we talk about: -two ways perfectionism can show up -why perfectionism can be so painful -tools to work with perfectionism -my experience of jumping into podcasting as a perfectionist! -how perfectionism can impact anti-racism work Mentioned in this episode: Brene Brown "The Gifts…

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  30. Trailer (AKA: Is this thing on?)

    A quick intro to Toni and the podcast! Find out more on Instagram @tonitalkstherapy or at www.riverbanktherapy.com

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Time to talk all things THERAPY! If you're human, if you've been in therapy, if you've never been to therapy, if you are in therapy, and if you're a therapist. It's for you! Toni Aswegan is a licensed mental health therapist, somatic trauma therapist, and healing nerd. Together, we'll explore being human, being in therapy, and being in this mess of life together.Find more on Instagram @tonitalkstherapy or at riverbanktherapy.comDirectly support this podcast at: https://anchor.fm/tonitalkstherapy/support**this podcast is not therapy

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Time to talk all things THERAPY! If you're human, if you've been in therapy, if you've never been to therapy, if you are in therapy, and if you're a therapist. It's for you! Toni Aswegan is a licensed mental health therapist, somatic trauma therapist, and healing nerd. Together, we'll explore being...

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