Things You Learn in Therapy
A behind-the-scenes look at the best tips and techniques from clinicians around the world. This podcast shares practical techniques for a wide range of mental health topics, from parenting to substance use, mindfulness, anxiety, depression and so much more. If you are looking for great mental health advice from experienced therapists & psychologists, you are in the right place! AND... if you are you are a clinician who is looking to learn new techniques, this podcast is right for you, too!Listen, like, and subscribe!
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 192
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Ep70: Navigating Sex and Intimacy in Relationships: A Candid Conversation with Therapist Liz Polinsky
Are you and your partner struggling to communicate about sex and intimacy? Join us as I talk with Elizabeth "Liz" Polinsky, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Clinica…
Ep69: Crossover! Teaching Kids and Teens About Friendships: A Conversation with Leslie Bolser
Check out this CROSSOVER episode with Kids These Days!
Ever wondered how to teach your child about friendships? Can you imagine a world where children navigate relationships with grace a…
Ep68: Exploring the Power of Play: Transforming Routine into Learning Opportunities
Ever found yourself feeling lost when it comes to engaging your child through play? Perhaps you're wondering how to create a dynamic that nurtures learning while keeping the atmosphere …
Ep67: Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: Exploring its Root Causes and Overcoming Achievemaphobia
Ever felt like a fraud waiting to be discovered? Imposter syndrome can be a frustratingly persistent companion for many of us. Join Kindall Tyson, a seasoned licensed professional couns…
Ep66: Revolutionizing Well-being: The Power of Play and Pleasure
Ever feel like life has become one long to-do list, with pleasure and play relegated to the bottom, if at all? Certified sex therapist, Kaya Spicer, joins us to remind us that play and …
Ep65: Breaking the Silence: Understanding Suicide, Intervention Strategies, and the Impact on First Responders
There's no easy way to talk about suicide, but isn't it time we stopped shying away from this challenging topic? We're sitting down with Dr. Rosalie Aldrich, a dear friend, colleague, a…
Ep64: Embracing Single Motherhood by Choice: A Journey of Intention and Support
Have you ever considered the unconventional path of becoming a single mother by choice? Join me as I sit down with my dear friend, Dr. Sarah Connolly, to discuss her thought process and…
Ep63: Exploring Trauma: From Understanding to Healing with Therapist Jessica Van der Merwe
What happens when trauma imprints itself onto your brain? How can we navigate the intricacies of our own healing journey? Join us as we grapple with these questions alongside Jessica Va…
Ep62: Empowering Teen Girls: Navigating Body Image, Emotional Health, and Fashion Trends
Have you ever caught yourself wondering how societal beauty standards affect your daughter's perception of herself? How can we foster open conversations about self-esteem and body image…
Exploring Creativity as a Healing Force for Collective Trauma
This episode is a brief exploration of the seven medicines to heal collective trauma column by Dr. Thema Bryant's (See link below). Truth, as tough as it may be, is the first step towar…
Redefining Sleep: The Key to Overall Wellness
Drawing upon the wisdom of neuroscientist Matthew Walker's book, "Why We Sleep," we delve into the serious consequences of skimping on sleep - anything less than seven hours. Walker's …
Ep58: Harnessing the Power of Thoughts
Ever wonder why our life seems to follow the path of our most powerful thoughts? That's because thoughts hold immense power over our life's direction. This episode is a replay from my o…
Ep57: Exploring the Invisible Load: Women's Emotional, Cognitive, and Mental Labor in Relationships
Ever felt overwhelmed by the emotional, cognitive, and mental labor that so often falls upon women in marriages and families? In this episode posted on my other podcast, my guest, Bria …
Ep56: Finding Wellness in the Face of Burnout
What if there was a way to identify signs of burnout before it takes a toll on your health and wellbeing? And what if you could arm yourself with strategies to tackle it head-on? That's…
Ep55: Comfort as a Radical Act: Prioritizing Wellbeing and Navigating Medical Trauma
How do you differentiate between comforting yourself and numbing yourself? In this Season 2 replay, we tackle this critical question as well as exploring how to strike a balance in our …
Ep54: Improving Emotional Communication: Moving Beyond Clichés and Platitudes
Imagine you're in the midst of an emotional conversation, and someone tells you to "calm down" or spews out the worn-out platitude "everything happens for a reason." Does that help? Or …
Ep53: Redefining Joy: Finding Happiness in the Everyday Moments
What if joy could be found in the seemingly mundane, everyday moments of our lives? What if we could shift our perspective and redefine joy, not as an emotion reserved for extraordinary…
Ep52: Unlocking the Secret Strengths of Anger and Finding Happiness
What if anger could be a messenger, guiding us toward deeper understanding and self-awareness? Listen in today as I share some of the ins and outs of anger, how to manage it more effect…
Ep51: Understanding the Joys and Hurdles of LGBT+ Family Life with Laurel Roberts-Meese
Discover the unique challenges LGBT couples face in family planning in our enlightening conversation with Laurel Roberts-Meese, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As we celebrat…
Ep 50: Embracing Life's Seasons: Navigating Change with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
Ever felt overwhelmed by the constant changes life throws at you? Discover how to embrace and navigate those ever-present shifts by understanding and taking advantage of the seasons of …