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WhateverWorks
by Talia Singer
A podcast exploring all of the weird and wonderful types of therapies out there meant to soothe us and help us grow. Each episode will explore a different type of therapy and how it worked for my guest.
Episodes
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WhateverWorks S3E5: Beyond the Bars
I have an extraordinary story to share with you. You can read the full details of this incredible story on the National Registry of Exonerations website. In 1989 in New York State a 15-year-old girl was sadly found raped and murdered on a November day after going missing during the school day.…
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WhateverWorks S3E4: EMDR
Cathy's journey to therapy after a long series of traumas was guided by her Christian faith. EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a technique that has been found to be highly effective for survivors of trauma; the challenge that Cathy posed to her therapist was reprocessing so...
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WhateverWorks S3E3: EFT Tapping
American poet, Andrea Gibson said, "When your heart is broken, you plant seeds in the cracks and you pray for rain" Heartbreak, especially romantic heartbreak can be such an intense experience that it causes physical symptoms. It is only logical then that Devorah would find healing in the...
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WhateverWorks S3E2: Narrative Therapy
There are certain stories that we tell ourselves about events in our life that seem to pop up in our minds at the most inconvenient times. Maybe it's that embarrassing time in gym class, a 'sorry' that was meant to be said but never said, or a breakup that went awry. These little novelas of…
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WhateverWorks S3E1: Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
WhateverWorks is back for season 3 and we've gone international! This season we bring you stories of therapy from the United Kingdom, Israel, the United States, and of course our home base in Canada. Episode 1 will take you on a trip through Helena's experience with psychedelic-assisted...
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WhateverWorks S2E5 Relational Therapy
When Victoria thought about dating she never thought it could so greatly be impacted by her early childhood relationships with her parents or caregivers. It was by chance she began seeing a relational therapist who helped her explore her emotional life through the relationships she holds dear as...
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WhateverWorks S2E4 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Shannon invites me into her experience with something we may all be feeling right now, health anxiety. Through the use of cognitive restructuring exercises, Shannon was able to apply learned skills to distorted thoughts directed at her health and wellbeing. Hear how her learned skills have helped...
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WhateverWorks S2E3 Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Alex recalls a moment of revelation with a past abusive relationship that was unearthed in therapy. He describes the non-judgmental and gentle way his therapist spoke to him, always bringing his awareness to his body. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy was a way in which he could reprocess his...
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WhateverWorks S2E2: Gestalt Therapy
Brandon speaks with me his experience with Gestalt Therapy; a therapy that centers on the present state of body and mind. Brandon explores the client-therapist dynamic and through acknowledging the present, growing together through their shared experience. For more information on Gestalt Therapy,...
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WhateverWorks Season 2 Episode 1: Group Art Therapy
Welcome back! Season 2 is back with great stories of unique and interesting psychotherapies told from the perspective of the person who experienced positive change. This season we're sponsored by the JaneApp! I'm dropping episode 1 early before the rest of the episodes coming out this month. I...
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WhateverWorks S1E5: Psychodrama
For the final episode of Season 1 of WhateverWorks, I wanted to cover a group therapy method; Psychodrama. Denise and I have been friends for about 15 years. In that time she's always inspired me with her experiences in psychodrama. Psychodrama is an action-method, expressive arts therapy, that...
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WhateverWorks S1E4: The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music
Kathleen, a musician and music therapist, shared with me a piece she wrote about her experience of safety and hope when she participated in a workshop on the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM). This style of therapy uses carefully curated pieces of music that are chosen to evoke a…
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WhateverWorks S1E3: Psychoanalysis
Gloria didn't set a goal of curing her lifelong symptoms of IBS when she first decided to go to therapy, but that is exactly what happened when she went to see a psychoanalyst. Psychoanalysis is often taught as a history lesson in the study of psychology with no indication that it's a viable…
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WhateverWorks S1E2: OEI
Fatima talks about her decision to try Observed Experiential Integration (OEI) therapy after experiencing a home invasion. OEI is based on the neurological principals of our body's response to stress. Essentially, Fatima was able to reprocess her trauma using this very sensory style of therapy.…
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WhateverWorks Season 1 Episode 1: Sand Tray Therapy
Sam tells me about the unexpected moment she stood up to her mother with the guidance of her therapist. Sand Tray or Sand Play therapy is a type of expressive arts therapy that uses sand to represent the vastness of our unconscious mind. In her therapy, Sam was able to recreate a complex and...
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WhateverWorks Trailer
What makes for good therapy? Is it the therapist or the type of therapy? Perhaps it's the most affordable option out there. Or maybe it's an unexpected and profound moment with a skilled helper. Join me as I talk to people who've experienced these moments with sometimes unusual and unconventional...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does WhateverWorks have?
WhateverWorks currently has 17 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is WhateverWorks about?
A podcast exploring all of the weird and wonderful types of therapies out there meant to soothe us and help us grow. Each episode will explore a different type of therapy and how it worked for my guest.
How often does WhateverWorks release new episodes?
WhateverWorks has 17 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to WhateverWorks?
You can listen to WhateverWorks on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts WhateverWorks?
WhateverWorks is created and hosted by Talia Singer.
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