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Things You Learn in Therapy — 246 episodes

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Ep166: When High Achievement Hides Emotional Burnout

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Ep166: When One More Thing Is Too Much with Jacque Tyrrell

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Ep165: The Healing Fantasy with Jessica Van der Merwe

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Ep164: Who Do You Become When You Scroll? with Nicole McNelis

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Ep 163: Therapy Without Silos with Essence and Emily

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Ep 162: You Can’t Help People for Free If You Want to Keep Helping with Nicole Liloia

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EP 161: If You Can Name It, You Can Handle It with Tatiana Rojas

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Ep 160: Reigniting Desire and Pleasure in Midlife with Brooke Bralove

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Ep 159: Seeing What We Miss in Love with Liz Polinsky

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Ep158: Holding Space: Why Therapy Still Matters with Michele Mani

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Ep157: From ABCs To EQ: Rethinking Kindergarten Readiness

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Ep 156: From Fawning to Self-Trust: Healing Family Wounds with Jessica Van der Merwe

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Ep155: Why Doing Everything for Everyone Leaves You Exhausted and How to Stop with Megan MacCutcheon

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Ep154: Chronic Illness, Ethical Care, And Realistic Boundaries with Destiny Davis and Dr Victoria Rodriguez

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What To Say When Emotions Run High

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Practical Phrases That Build Trust With Kids

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Ep 153: From Telehealth to Moral Injury: How Therapy Is Changing and What Clinicians Need Now with Marie Sloane

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Ep 152: From Timeouts to Teaching Skills: What Works for Kids

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Ep151: From Meltdowns To Meaning: Practical Tools For Preschoolers And Teens

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Rethinking the New Year's resolution with Dr. Michael Alcée

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Ep 150: Enough Already: A Kinder Take on Resolutions

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Day 25 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning

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Day 24 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning

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Day 23 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning

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Day 9 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning

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Day 5 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning

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Day 4 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning

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Day 3 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning

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Day 2 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning

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Day 1 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning

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Ep 149: A birthday miracle: How letting people in led to relief and renewal

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Ep 148: Depression In Kids, Decoded

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Ep 148: How To Respond When Your Teen’s Anxiety Feels Big

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Ep 147: 3 Unhelpful Things We Say to Kids

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Ep 146: Raising Trustworthy Kids Through Predictable Parenting

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Ep 145: Halloween Expectations Made Easy

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Ep 144: ADHD Myths, Facts, And Next Steps

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Ep 143: Maternal Rage: The Message Behind the Meltdown with Nicole McNelis

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Ep 142: Hormone Havoc and Honey, We Need to Talk with Brooke Bralove

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Ep 141: Are You Okay Enough Now? with Barbara Sheehan-Zeidler

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Ep 140: The Double-Edged Sword of Mental Health Labels in the Age of Social Media with Dr. Tim Hess

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Ep 139: Breaking the Silence: How Modern Men Navigate Emotional Challenges with Dr. Tim Hess

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Ep 138: Are we playing enough? The critical role of play across childhood with Kim Feeney

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Finding Your Own Path: What Schools Want Students to Know

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Ep 137: Birds, Bees, and Awkward Conversations: A Parent's Guide with Sierra Dator

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Ep 136: Voice Matters: Turning Your Passion into a Podcast with Phil Quinn

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Ep 135: Mom Guilt? More Like Mom Truth! with Megan MacCutcheon

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Hot, Hungry, and Away from Home: The Party and Vacation Survival Guide

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Ep 134: What If You're Wrong About Your Relationship? with Rachel Elder

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Ep 133: The Trap of Toxic Positivity with Jacque Tyrrell

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Ep 132: Beyond Bad Behavior: Understanding Children's Messages with Jillian Oetting

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Ep131: Navigating the Ebb and Flow of Invisible Illness: How to Support Without Judgment with Dr. Victoria Rodriguez

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Ep 130: You Can't Vacation Your Way Out of Burnout with Laurel Roberts-Meese

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Ep 129: Regulating in an Unregulated World with Marie Sloane

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The Introverted Therapist's Nightmare

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Ep 128: Coming home to a changed self with Kindall Tyson

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Beyond ABCs: The Hidden Skills Your 5-Year-Old Needs

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Ep 127: The Art of Clarity: How Discernment Counseling Helps Couples in Limbo with Lianna Purjes

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Dirty Socks and Good Deeds: Growing Kids Who Step Up

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Finding Your Rhythm: Lessons from the Pool Lane

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Cooperation: Going Farther Together

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Resilience: The Art of Getting Back Up

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Uniqueness: Learning About Others to Discover Yourself

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Hope Is Not Just Wishing for Pizza

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INAEYC conference and early childhood focal points

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Ep 126: Navigating Mom Rage: Finding Community in Chaos with Nicole and Megan

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Ep125: Nurturing Positive Body Image and Healthy Eating Habits in kids and teens with Christy Tunnell

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Ep 124: Navigating Teacher Support, Coping Skills, and Relationship Dynamics with Desiree Argentina

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Ep123: Exploring Religious Trauma: Insights with Dr. Essence Rivers

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Ep122: Unlocking Effective Clinical Supervision: Insights from Michele Mani

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DEBRIEF Episode: Kaya Spicer

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Ep 121: Therapists in Therapy: Navigating Vulnerability, Self-Care, and Creative Exploration with Marie Sloane

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Rethinking New Year's Resolutions: Embracing Growth with Dr. Michael Alcee

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Day 25: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas Morning

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Day 24: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas Morning

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Day 23: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas Morning

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Day 22: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas Morning

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Day 21: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas Morning

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Day 20: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas Morning

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Day 19: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas Morning

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Day 18: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas Morning

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Day 17: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas Morning

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Day 16: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas Morning

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Day 15: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas Morning

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Day 14: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas Morning

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Day 13: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas Morning

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Day 12: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas Morning

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Day 11: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas Morning

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Day 10: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas Morning

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Day 9: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas morning

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Day 8: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas morning

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Day 7: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas morning

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Day 6: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas morning

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Day 5: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas morning

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Day 4: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas morning

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Day 3: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas morning

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Day 2: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas morning

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Day 1: 25 Days, 25 Ways to a Better Christmas morning

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Ep 120: Strengthening Partnerships in the Early Days of Parenting with Tatiana Rojas

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Ep119: Overcoming Perfectionism to Build Inclusive, Psychologically Safe Environments with Kindall Tyson

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Ep118: Breaking Barriers: Empowering Conversations on Sexual Health with Kaya Spicer

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DEBRIEF: Megan's episode - Building Emotional Resilience and Exploring the Science of Happiness

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Ep117: Navigating Trauma and Emotions: Insights and Tools for Emotional Resilience with Megan MacCutcheon

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Creating a Joyful and Safe Halloween for the Whole Family

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Ep 116: Practical Self-Care in the Age of Social Media with Jacque Tyrell

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DEBRIEF - Maureen Clancy's episode - Embracing Authenticity: Moving Beyond Labels for Personal and Professional Growth

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Ep115: Embracing Imperfections: Therapists Share Their Human Side with Maureen Clancy

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DEBRIEF: Insights and Reflections from Nicole McNellis

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Ep 114: Understanding and Managing Maternal Rage: Insights and Strategies for Mothers with Nicole McNelis

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DEBRIEF episode Chrissy Rife and Substance use treatment

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Ep 113: Unveiling Substance Use Disorders: Diagnosis, Bias, and Recovery Insights with Chrissy Rife

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DEBRIEF - The Art of Therapy with Barbara Sheehan-Zeidler

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Ep 112: Unlocking Healing Through Therapeutic Presence and Play: Insights with Barbara Sheehan-Zeidler

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DEBRIEF Catch up :) Chronic Illness, Teen Vaping, High Conflict Families, and Overcoming Negative self-talk

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Ep 111: Overcoming Negative Self-Talk: Strategies for Cultivating Self-Compassion and Awareness with Laura Sgro

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Ep 110: Navigating Divorce: Co-Parenting and Family Therapy Challenges with Dr. Tara Egan

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Ep 109: Exploring Youth Vaping: Practical Strategies for Parents and Educators with Elisa Worland

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Ep 108: Unpacking Chronic Illness and Medical Trauma: Insights from Victoria Rodriguez

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DEBRIEF episode of Dr. Michael Alcee on Creativity, Empathy, and Emotional Mastery

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Ep 107: Unveiling the Hidden Strengths of OCD: A Compassionate Approach with Dr. Michael Alcée

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DEBRIEF - Lianna Purjes episode on Neurodivergence in relationships

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Ep 106: Embracing Neurodiversity in Relationships: Understanding and Navigating the Unique Dynamics of ADHD and Autism with Lianna Purjes

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Ep 105: Exploring Types of Rest: Beyond Sleep for a Balanced Life

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Ep 104: Setting Your Kids Up for School Success: Practical Tips and Strategies

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Ep 103: Harnessing the Power of Confrontation for Personal Development and Effective Communication with Dr. Deborah Miller

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Ep 102: Balancing Dreams and Duties: Tanya Walden on Running a Business While Caring for Aging Parents

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Ep 101: Laughter and Love in the Caregiver's Journey

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Ep 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes: Insights from Things You Learn in Therapy

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Ep 99: Fostering Growth Through Everyday Parenting

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Ep98: Practical Tips for Engaging with Your Teenager

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Ep97: Summer Goal Setting: Practical Advice for a Fulfilling Season with Dr. Beth Trammell

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Welcome to Summer 2024!

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Ep 96: Cultivating Patience: Strategies for Parents and the Power of Empathy with Leslie Bolser and Dr. Beth Trammell

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Ep 95: Unlocking Emotional States with Brain Spotting: A Transformative Journey into Healing and Resilience with Jessica Van der Merwe, LMHC, LPC

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Ep 94: Navigating the Waves of Grief: Comforting and Understanding the Bereaved

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Ep 93: The Surprising Impact of Undivided Attention on Parent-Child Connection

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Ep 92: Unveiling Life's Hidden Lessons: Caffeine, Social Media, and Feminine Product Disposal

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Ep 91: Nurturing Resilience and Independence in Children: A Conversation with School Counselor Katie Preston

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Ep 90: The Impact of Our Words on Children: Rethinking Parental Language

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Ep 89: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence: Strategies for Nurturing Your Child's Character and Communication

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Ep 88: Navigating Teen Social Anxiety: Guidance and Support for Parents

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Ep 87: Turning Passions into Professions: Guiding Teens on the Journey to a Fulfilling Career

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Ep 86: Crafting Stronger Bonds in the Face of Teenage Adversity

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Ep 85: Guiding Young Adults Through the University Experience: Insights into University Counseling Centers with Dr. Tim Hess

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Ep84: Nature's Blueprint for Balance and Connection in Therapy with Dr. Kelly Savery

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Ep83:The Unseen Journey of Grieving Parents and Their Children with Michelle Benyo

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Ep 82: Compassionate Care and the Dance with Suffering with Dr. Nick Lee

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Ep 81: Embracing the Paradox of New Year's Resolutions: A Balanced Approach to Personal Growth with Dr. Michael Alcee

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Ep80: Terrains of Grief and Healing: Unpacking Pregnancy Loss, Infertility, and Maternal Mental Health with Dr. Corie Hess

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Ep79: Overcoming Perfectionism and People-Pleasing: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Growth

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Ep78: Cultivating the Spirit of Generosity in Children: From Sharing Skittles to Meaningful Giving

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Ep77: Fostering Gratitude: Redefining Relationships and Interactions with Our Children

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Ep76: Transforming Relationships Through Child-Directed Play

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Ep75: Harnessing Behavior Strategies to Keep Recess in Schools

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Ep74: Understanding The Magic Of Play Therapy With Dr. Colleen Martinez

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Ep73: Exploring Wholeness: Interconnectedness, Balance, and the Power of Storytelling

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Ep72: Mastering the Art of Setting Boundaries in Relationships with Dr. Essence Rivers

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Ep71: Rewriting Narratives: The Power of Accelerated Resolution Therapy

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Ep70: Navigating Sex and Intimacy in Relationships: A Candid Conversation with Therapist Liz Polinsky

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Ep69: Crossover! Teaching Kids and Teens About Friendships: A Conversation with Leslie Bolser

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Ep68: Exploring the Power of Play: Transforming Routine into Learning Opportunities

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Ep67: Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: Exploring its Root Causes and Overcoming Achievemaphobia

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Ep66: Revolutionizing Well-being: The Power of Play and Pleasure

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Ep65: Breaking the Silence: Understanding Suicide, Intervention Strategies, and the Impact on First Responders

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Ep64: Embracing Single Motherhood by Choice: A Journey of Intention and Support

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Ep63: Exploring Trauma: From Understanding to Healing with Therapist Jessica Van der Merwe

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Ep62: Empowering Teen Girls: Navigating Body Image, Emotional Health, and Fashion Trends

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Exploring Creativity as a Healing Force for Collective Trauma

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Redefining Sleep: The Key to Overall Wellness

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Ep58: Harnessing the Power of Thoughts

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Ep57: Exploring the Invisible Load: Women's Emotional, Cognitive, and Mental Labor in Relationships

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Ep56: Finding Wellness in the Face of Burnout

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Ep55: Comfort as a Radical Act: Prioritizing Wellbeing and Navigating Medical Trauma

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Ep54: Improving Emotional Communication: Moving Beyond Clichés and Platitudes

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Ep53: Redefining Joy: Finding Happiness in the Everyday Moments

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Ep52: Unlocking the Secret Strengths of Anger and Finding Happiness

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Ep51: Understanding the Joys and Hurdles of LGBT+ Family Life with Laurel Roberts-Meese

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Ep 50: Embracing Life's Seasons: Navigating Change with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

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Welcome Summer 2023

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S3 E10: Self-disclosure PART 2 with Michele Mani

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S3 E9: Tips for talking about teen suicide and depression with Sierra Dator

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S3 E8: All about self-disclosure with Michele Mani Part 1

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S3 E7: Imposter syndrome with Kindall Tyson

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S3 E6: ADHD in Women with Danielle Peters

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S3 E5: Radical self-compassion and self-inquiry with Dr. Akua Boateng

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S3 E4 : Learning what healthy dependence in relationships looks like with Liz Polinsky

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S3 E3 : The what and how of friendships with Dr. Jerry Novack

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S3 E1: To do or not to do the New Year’s resolution with Dr. Michael Alcée

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S2 E17: All things MONEY with Nicole Liloia - Part 2

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S2 E16: All things MONEY with Nicole Liloia - Part 1

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S3 E2 : Creating & maintaining our parenting identity as our kids get older with Marie Sloan

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S2 E15: So much to know about ADHD with Lindsay Webster

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S2 E14: Desiree Argentina

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S2 E13: Self-care through the lens of physical comfort with Victoria Rodriguez

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S2 E12: The "Modern" therapist: Tradition versus taboo with Amanda Kostura

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S2 E11: Making meaning from a therapist's lens with Dr. Paula Kline

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S2 E10: All the ways we are burnt out with Maureen Clancy

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S2 E9: Supporting parents of neurodivergent kids with Danielle Peters

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S2 E8: Rachel Elder's take on CONFLICT in our relationships

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S2 E7: The unfortunate conversations about school shootings with Jacque Tyrrell

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S2 E6: A vulnerable, powerful story about alcoholism with Lianna Purjes

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S2 E5: Things to say (and not say): Pregnancy edition with Megan MacCutcheon

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S2 E4: The superpower that is OCD with Dr. Michael Alcee

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S2 E3: Right-sizing your life with Nicole McNelis

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S2 E2: "Am I doing therapy right?" with Sunnie Allen

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WE.ARE.BACK! Season 2

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S2E1: Mindfulness and Distress Tolerance skills with Dr. Paula Kline

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S1 E22: Supervision and SEUS with Michèle Mani

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S1 E21: The real deal on boundaries with Tatiana Rojas

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S1 E20: Building and maintaining a healthy relationship with Rachel Elder

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S1 E19: Making sense of a world that doesn't make sense with Dr. Paula Kline

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S1E18: Megan MacCutcheon and ALL things prenatal and early years of parenthood

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S1E17: EMDR (+ more) in the therapy room with Dr. Jen Blanchette

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S1E16: Embracing change with Dr. Akua Boateng

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S1E15: Learning to come to yourself from a place of understanding with Nicole McNelis

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S1E14: Anxiety and wellness with Sierra Dator

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S1E13: Communication strategies for every relationship with Jacque Tyrrell

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S1E12: Remembering that your brain believes everything you tell it - with Amanda Kostura

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S1E11: The art of listening and being attuned to others and the world around you with Dr. Michael Alcee

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S1 E10: How your career and your mental health are interconnected - and what to do about it! with Kali Wolken

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S1E9: How humans are like (and can learn from ) TREES! with Dr. Kelly Savery

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S1E8: The journey to recovery, wellness, and wholeness with Christina Rife

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S1E7: When two psychologists talk about things that matter: Jerry "Sunshine" Novack

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S1E5: Tackling the hard conversations - Divorce

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S1E4: Small things that make a big difference at home

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S1E6: When you are around kids...

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S1E3: Grief and the many ways it comes up

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S1E2: The power of the monthly meeting (and so much more!)

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S1E1: A must-listen primer on our nervous system's daily impact

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