Best Becca Megan Podcasts (2024)

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 68 - Mom’s Mental Health Initiative with Casey White 55:09

34m ago55:09

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Jeremy is joined this week by Casey White from the Mom’s Mental Health Initiative (MMHI). MMHI is an organization dedicated to helping birthing persons navigate the many aspects of perinatal health and wellness. Jeremy and Casey discuss the challenges of perinatal mental health, emphasizing the lack of societal support and resources for new mothers…

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SDG 6 | Understanding Grass Carp Spawning Behavior to Enhance Lake Management | Ryan Brown 5:53

1h ago5:53

5:53

How can simulations combat sampling bias? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: Why is timing in spawning behavior important? Using simulations to combat sampling bias and improve data accuracy in lake man…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 67 - Bodacious in the Bedroom with Kendra Hamilton 1:01:41

25m ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Jeremy is joined this week by sex therapist Kendra Hamilton. Kendra shares her journey from working in a sex shop to becoming a certified sex therapist, building a practice and the pros and cons of social media for building a business. Kendra and Jeremy talk about the importance of self-pleasure practices and connecting with one's body to enhance s…

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SDG 6 | Environmental Consciousness Through Musical Composition | Leah Tolofson 7:00

7d ago7:00

7:00

Turning water into music... Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How does Leah transform water data into music? How can music inspired by nitrate and phosphorus levels in water wells highlight environment…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 66 - Neuroqueer Space Personally and Professionally with Tayler Clark 51:55

6d ago51:55

51:55

Jeremy is joined this week by the delightfully authentic Tayler Clark. Tayler and Jeremy talk about how personal and professional boundaries help to show up genuinely for clients, how lived experiences as both neurodivergent and queer allows for more inclusive space in practice, and how helpful it is for clients to talk to someone who gets it. We a…

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SDG 6 | The Story & Dance Behind Two-Story Lakes | Natasha Forrest 7:58

6d ago7:58

7:58

What is a camera dance and how can it symbolize a shrinking lake? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How does Natasha’s camera dance highlight the impact of warming on two-story lakes and fish habitats?…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 65 - Treatment for the Whole Family System with Katie O’Connor 46:46

20d ago46:46

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Jeremy is joined this week by fellow Family Therapy Training Institute alum Katie O’Connor. Katie is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Registered Art Therapist, and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician. We talk about her journey into those specialty areas and the importance of finding the right therapeutic approach for each individual.…

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SDG 6 | Depicting Environmental Research Through Art | Natalie Ford 11:12

25d ago11:12

11:12

What potential do student research projects have? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How does Natalie’s art depict crucial environmental research projects, from microplastic pollution to biodegradable p…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 64 - Headbanging and Humor with Special Guest Luke Severeid 1:04:37

27d ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Throw up the horns as Jeremy interviews standup comedian Luke Severeid this week. Luke has been on the road with “Stand Up that’s Metal AF” cracking jokes about metalheads, the perils of being a bald white guy, and his ADHD diagnosis. Jeremy and Luke talk about neurodivergence, the mental health benefits of metal music, and the importance of findin…

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SDG 6 | The Resilience of Water & the Water Cycle | Laila Smith 8:26

25d ago8:26

8:26

How are water springs an integral part of the water cycle? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How Laila’s art captures the beauty and resilience of Wisconsin Springs and the water cycle Using art to int…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 63 - Competent Care for Marginalized Communities with Dani Falesnik 52:28

1M ago52:28

52:28

Jeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful Dani Falesnik. Jeremy and Dani discuss the importance of understanding neurodivergence in educational and therapeutic settings, emphasizing that traditional systems often fail to accommodate these differences. They highlight the need for more individualized approaches that consider each person…

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SDG 6 | The Significance of Deep Roots | Becca Statz 8:21

1M ago8:21

8:21

Why are deep roots essential for growth? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How Becca’s art highlights the importance of biodiversity and deep roots for ecosystem health Using art to express the need fo…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 62 - QAnon and Religious Conspiracy Theories with special guest Cynane Shay 1:19:02

1M ago1:19:02

1:19:02

First nuclear engineer we’ve had on as a guest! This week Jeremy is joined by the incisive Cynane Shay! Cynane discusses her journey through a rigid, evangelical upbringing and how it shaped her worldview, and how QAnon led to a deconstruction of her beliefs. She explores the influence of Christian nationalism and the prevalence of conspiracy theor…

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SDG 6 | Exploring the Interconnection of Soil and Water Quality | Megan Strautmann 6:56

1M ago6:56

6:56

How can we share sustainable practices with farmers and consumers? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How does Megan’s art highlight the interconnection of soil quality, water quality, and sustainable a…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 61 - Reclaim F*cking Everything with Kayla Felten 53:48

1M ago53:48

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This week Jeremy is joined by clinical social worker and co-founder of the Reclamation Collective Kayla Felten. Kayla talks about her journey through deconstruction and starting the Collective, and She emphasizes the importance of non-clinical interventions and community care for individuals dealing with religious trauma and spiritual abuse. The Re…

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SDG 6 | The Hidden Beauty of Freshwater Lakes | El Ovall 7:40

2M ago7:40

7:40

What aspects of water are often overlooked? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How does El’s art take viewers on an immersive journey through the tiers of a lake? What’s El’s inspiration and connection …

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 60 - The Moral Panic Playbook with Special Guest Chrissy Stroop 1:06:55

2M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

Jeremy is joined this week by journalist Chrissy Stroop to look at the manufactured moral panic targeting trans people. Jeremy and Chrissy discuss her personal experiences with religious trauma, the intertwining of evangelical Christianity with right-wing politics, and the predictable pattern of moral panics. Chrissy highlights the long-term strate…

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SDG 6 | The Yin & Yang of Invasive & Native Habitats | Peyton Schilt 7:22

2M ago7:22

7:22

How does Wisconsin Water Week provide opportunities for artists? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How Peyton’s art highlights the environmental impact of invasive species at Wisconsin Water Week Why c…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 59 - Bearing Witness with Kathleen Mack 46:19

2M ago46:19

46:19

Jeremy is joined this week by therapist and end-of-life doula Kathleen Mack. Kathleen describes her lifelong curiosity about people's minds and experiences, stemming from her own mental health struggles and early fascination with human behavior. Kathleen shares how her father’s death influenced her and led her to pursue training as a death doula, w…

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SDG 6 | Preserving Cultural Identity Through Art | Pachoua Yang 8:55

2M ago8:55

8:55

What does Pachoua Yang's artwork teach you about cyanobacteria? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: Pachoua’s art captures the beauty and complexity of cyanobacteria at the microscopic level Pachoua’s jo…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 58 - Navigating Sexual Shame with Caitlin Weber 51:57

2M ago51:57

51:57

Jeremy is joined this week by fellow licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Sex Therapist, Caitlin Weber. Caitlin Weber discusses her journey into the mental health field and her path to becoming a systems-oriented therapist with a focus on sex therapy. Jeremy and Caitlin discuss the pervasive influence of religious norms on cultural attitudes to…

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SDG 6 | The Environmental Impact of Road Salt on Lakes | Jillian Patterson 7:04

2M ago7:04

7:04

How does art effectively raise awareness about environmental issues? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How Jillian uses art to highlight the negative impacts of road salt on lakes at Wisconsin Water We…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 57 - Systems Beings Lab with Naoko Ellis & Derek Gladwin 54:02

2M ago54:02

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Jeremy is joined this week by the dynamic duo of Naoko Ellis & Derek Gladwin from the University of British Columbia where they founded the Systems Beings Lab, a collaborative research collective that tackles the complexity of modern issues. In this episode, Derek and Naoko discuss emerging collaborative spaces in academia to address the climate em…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 56 - Cup of Tea Psychiatry with Rachel Jones 58:37

3M ago58:37

58:37

Our first prescriber on the show! Jeremy is joined this week by Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Rachel Jones, owner of Cup of Tea Psychiatry. Jeremy and Rachel talk about her winding path through nursing school and into the psychiatric side of the field, how the for-profit medical model creates an unhealthy environment for both patient…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 55 - Holding Space in the Labyrinth with Jenna Knapp 40:19

3M ago40:19

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Jeremy is joined this week by artist and mental health advocate Jenna Knapp. Jenna is an artist in residence with the labyrinth at the Lynden Sculpture Garden on the north side of Milwaukee. Jeremy and Jenna talk about her mental health journey prior to creating the labyrinth, how and why labyrinths can be so helpful to mental health, and the commu…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 54 - Understanding You with Rachel Beam 51:00

3M ago51:00

51:00

A blast from the past! Jeremy is joined this week by Rachel Beam, owner of Understand You, LLC. Jeremy and Rachel were in the same cohort at Marquette University way back in the day, and Rachel shares her journey in the field up to now opening her own practice. Jeremy and Rachel discuss some of their memories of what grad school did and did not pre…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 53 - Connected, Capable and Calm with Emily Vander Velden 53:14

3M ago53:14

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Jeremy is joined this week by the fabulous Emily Vander Velden for a great chat. Emily talks about specializing in EMDR to work with trauma, how being a parent is a juggling act with being a therapist, and shares about getting her recent ADHD diagnosis. Jeremy and Emily talk about self-care, and how holding space for others is such a powerful exper…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 52 - Peak Performance with Alyssa Zajdel 54:36

3M ago54:36

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Jeremy is joined this week by Alyssa Zajdel to jump into the world of sports psychology and performance. Jeremy and Alyssa talk about different sports requiring different mindsets, the difference in support that elite athletes can get from club or high school sports, and how it was not fun for student athletes or mental health professionals when CO…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 51 - Open Dialogue with Alita Taylor 59:16

4M ago59:16

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Jeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful Alita Taylor. Jeremy and Alita talk about the shortcomings of the medical model, the secondary trauma of working in a failing system, and Alita shares her expertise about Open Dialogue, a practical and philosophical approach to navigating mental health crises. We also chat about Finnish metal …

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 50 - Creating Meaning Through Seasonal Rituals with Special Guest Mark Green 55:03

4M ago55:03

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Jeremy is joined this week by author, activist, and poet Mark Green to talk about his new book Round We Dance. Jeremy and Mark talk about the need for a book on how to do rituals, why ritual is so important to the human psyche, and how to approach ritual outside of an organized religious setting. It’s a wide-ranging chat that covers a lot, and the …

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 49 - Existing in a Healthy Ecosystem with Kelsey Philippi 46:10

4M ago46:10

46:10

Jeremy is joined for a fascinating conversation by Kelsey Philippi from ERA Wellness. Kelsey shares her journey of becoming a therapist from a background in biology and research before eventually landing in the mental health field, how couples and families exist as their own ecosystems, and how nature helps us to ground, center, and heal. To learn …

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 48 - Finding Your People with Special Guest Lane Moore 31:41

4M ago31:41

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This week Jeremy is joined by the ultra-talented Lane Moore. Lane is a comedian, actor, author, and musician. Moore is the creator of the hit comedy show Tinder Live, bestselling author of How To Be Alone and You Will Find Your People, the frontperson in the band It Was Romance, and host of the podcast I Thought It Was Just Me on Patreon. Jeremy an…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 47 - From Missionary to Religious Trauma Recovery Coach with Kit Weathers 56:34

5M ago56:34

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Jeremy gets the chance to sit down with the delightful Kit Weathers for a neurodivergent chat. We talk about Kit’s journey from pastor’s kid, to missionary, to deconstructing and becoming a sex therapist and religious trauma recovery coach, with some mental health diagnoses sprinkled in. Kit and Jeremy talk about finding the good parts of church ou…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 46 - Getting Creative during Art Therapy with Elise Birch 54:30

5M ago54:30

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Jeremy is joined this week by Elise Birch for an open, authentic chat. Elise shares their unique journey into the mental health field, and the niche areas they focus their practice working with. Jeremy and Elise explore the complexities of art therapy, highlighting its benefits in processing trauma and expressing emotions, even in telehealth settin…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 45 - Grief in the Immigrant Experience with Dr Gabby Miniscalco 48:10

5M ago48:10

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Jeremy is joined this week for a great chat by Dr Gabby Miniscalco. During our talk Dr Gabby shares some insights into the immigrant experience and the pressures of conforming to American culture while grappling with her Polish identity, feeling caught in between worlds but not belonging in either. The conversation delves into the trauma and grief …

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 44 - Therapists Need Help, Too with Becca Ferguson 58:50

5M ago58:50

58:50

Jeremy is joined this week by the authentic and genuine Becca Ferguson. Becca and Jeremy talk about growing up in conservative households that didn’t talk about mental health, Becca’s horror stories with her own therapy, and getting to a place where she now helps other therapists build the practice of their dreams. It’s a fun chat that covers a lot…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 43 - How to Heal Deeply with David Hayden 55:36

6M ago55:36

55:36

Jeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful David Hayden. Jeremy and David talk about growing up with the desire to help others from an early age, the various chapters of growth therapists go through with their clients, and David’s winding path with different modalities that allow for deeper healing with clients. You can learn more abou…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 42 - Neurodivergence as a Parent, Practitioner, and Patient with Dr Christine Henry 1:08:59

6M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

Jeremy is joined this week by Dr Christine Henry for an authentic conversation about the many facets of Neurodivergence. Jeremy and Christine talk about getting diagnosed later in life while already working in the field, the intersections of being a mental health professional while advocating as a parent, and how Autism and ADHD have a lot of diagn…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 41 - Religious Trauma in the Workplace with Michelle Moseley 51:41

6M ago51:41

51:41

Jeremy is joined this week all the way from North Carolina by the delightful Michelle Moseley. Jeremy and Michelle discuss their own experiences with religious trauma, and the intersection of religion, patriarchy, and capitalism in the workplace. They also touch on issues such as body image concerns and the challenges of reconnecting mind and body …

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 40 - Nonordinary Therapy with Amber Kerby 54:19

6M ago54:19

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Jeremy is joined this week by the fabulous Amber Kerby. Jeremy and Amber talk about plain ol’ ordinary therapy, and how and why we as professionals expand our approaches once we’ve spent more time in the field. Nonordinary therapies Jeremy and Amber discuss are Ketamine Assisted Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Psychedelic Integration, along w…

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SDG 6 | Wisconsin Water Week: Networking for Conservation and Change | Grace Hasse, Ally Spang, and Kirsten James 33:14

7M ago33:14

33:14

Why attend Wisconsin Water Week? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How does Wisconsin Water Week provide an opportunity for collaboration, learning, and networking? What workshops and hands-on opportun…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 39 - Nature Informed Therapy with Jenn Sowers 54:54

7M ago54:54

54:54

It’s the Wellness with Jenn and Jer episode! Jeremy has the serendipitous chance to sit down with Jenn Sowers for this episode. They talk about what nature informed therapy is and how it helps, the importance of community while working in the mental health field, and ways to reconnect to the natural world in our tech-driven go-go-go society. To lea…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 38 - Divorcing Religion with Janice Selbie 1:02:14

7M ago1:02:14

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Jeremy gets the chance to sit down with religious recovery consultant Janice Selbie this week. Janice is a Registered Professional Counselor and is the founder of the Conference on Religious Trauma (CORT), the host of the Divorcing Religion podcast, and runs the Shameless Sexuality workshop series. Janice and Jeremy talk about how leaving fundament…

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SDG 6 | Navigating Wisconsin's Waters: Collaborative Strategies for Lake Conservation | Eric Olson 35:51

7M ago35:51

35:51

The innovative strategies behind Wisconsin Water Week: Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How can communities balance self-interest with collective environmental responsibility to effectively manage nat…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 37 - Intergenerational Trauma and Decolonizing Mental Health with Emily Lapolice 1:12:24

7M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

This week Jeremy is joined for a wide-ranging chat by the incredibly insightful Emily Lapolice. Jeremy and Emily talk about trauma informed yoga and the Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga program where she is a mentor, facilitator, and trainer. We talk about intergenerational trauma, religious trauma, and decolonizing mental health spaces. We also…

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Top Ten Horror Movies of 2023 42:11

8M ago42:11

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It's that time of the year. That time where I'm a few days behind everyone else at making my top ten horror movies of the year list. But hey, I'm getting better at it. The year of 2023 brought a very strange slate of horror movies and your ole pale Chris Donovan is ready, willing, and able to run down the lot of em. From killer sloths and pumpkin m…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 36 - Queer Survivors of Religious Trauma with Mahrs Schoppman 46:59

8M ago46:59

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Jeremy is joined this week by fellow LMFT Mahrs Schoppman. Jeremy and Mahrs talk about some of the intersectionalities of queerness and religious trauma, why group therapy can be such a powerful tool for healing, and why churches don’t want you to be comfortable in your own skin. For more info about Mahrs’s practice, you can head over to therapywit…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 35 - Gaming in the Therapeutic Workshop with Greg Schoeneck 1:03:56

7M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Jeremy is joined this week by fellow nerdy therapist Greg Schoeneck. Greg and Jeremy talk about walk-and-talk therapy and how it helps with trauma, therapeutic tabletop role playing games (like D&D), and how therapy can look different from the sterile, medical model and meet more people where they’re at in their authentic lives. You can learn more …

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PHP Horror Quiz Show 2023 1:38:34

8M ago1:38:34

1:38:34

A quiz show to test your horror knowledge. What is this year's Professional Horror Podcast Quiz Show? That's correct. This episode Chris Donovan has brought his friends Megan Pendagast, Carolyn Drake-Coyle, Nichole Cava, and Sean Hogan back to see if they can handle this year's installment of the PHP Quiz Show. He will test their knowledge of found…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 34 - The Importance of Secular Therapy with Dr. Darrel Ray 1:09:49

8M ago1:09:49

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Jeremy is joined this week by founder of the Secular Therapy Project, Dr. Darrel Ray. Jeremy and Darrel talk about the need for secular therapy, how religious groups have changed their approach to therapy over the years, and why activism is so needed to create safe, secular spaces. Dr. Ray talks about some of his previous research on sex and secula…

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