Best Ryan and Julee Barkauskas Podcasts (2024)

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Goodbye for Now, Reflecting with Ryan & Julee 26:24

1y ago26:24

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To anyone who has ever listened to our podcast, thank you for your support. The podcast is taking a hiatus for now and may return in a new form. Today we are reflecting on the state of the podcast and what it has meant to us. We tell a couple of stories and discuss what is next for us. We would love to hear any feedback about what you enjoyed about…

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Communication and Conflict Resolution 1:09:21

1y ago1:09:21

1:09:21

It's back to just your favorites! Julee and Ryan are here this week to discuss their perspectives on communication and conflict resolution. Julee and Ryan share their personal stories and what they've learned to ask for when engaging in conflict. They go over many different rules and strategies in how to manage your own emotions while still playing…

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Dealing with Emotionally Immature People Ft. Lindsay Gibson, PsyD 1:14:04

1y ago1:14:04

1:14:04

Need a guide on how to deal with the immature people in your life? Thank goodness we have Lindsay Gibson with us today! Lindsay is a clinical psychologist and well-published author with a lot of advice on how to deal with the immature parents and people that we might be stuck with. We cover a whole lot in this episode, discussing how the media seem…

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No Cost Cancer Support at Waterford Place Ft. Omar Ramos 1:06:59

1y ago1:06:59

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It's rare in this day and age to hear about healthcare that truly cares, but that is what you'll find at Waterford Place in Aurora, IL. A haven for patients and families fighting cancer, Waterford Place is an institution that our very own Thomas Barkauskas worked with extensively. We have the pleasure of talking to Omar Ramos on this episode, the P…

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How Do We Manage? Ft. Ryan's Boss, Jennifer Menendez 1:09:40

1+ y ago1:09:40

1:09:40

It's Therapy with my Mom and another person from Ryan's world! This week we have the pleasure of talking to Jennifer Menendez, Manager of The Post climbing gym, Ryan's second home, and his part-time job. Jennifer has been working in and managing gyms for years and has developed her leadership methods based on her life experience and years of trial …

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Neuropsychology and Testing Ft. Dr. Brandi Boan 1:05:12

1+ y ago1:05:12

1:05:12

In this episode, Ryan tries to get himself a diagnosis for ADD! We have the incredibly intelligent Dr. Brandi Boan with us today, talking about what it means to be a neuropsychologist and the kind of work and tests that she conducts. Brandi also discusses the unique perspective of being a prescribing psychologist, one of less than 20 in her state! …

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A Conversation on Grief & Loss 1:00:09

1+ y ago1:00:09

1:00:09

It's our 50th episode! Thank you all for being a part of that journey. Today we don't have any extra guests besides our amazing co-host Julee who talks about personal and practical perspectives on grief and loss. Mother of the show and professional counselor of many years, Julee has personally experienced loss in so many ways and wields this now as…

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Gestalt Therapy Ft. Melissa Bennett-Heinz 1:08:15

1+ y ago1:08:15

1:08:15

Stuck in a pattern you can't help but repeat? If you can bring your awareness to it, perhaps then you would have the choice in doing it! Gestalt therapy is about "shape," "form," and "patterns." A licensed Gestalt Psychotherapist like Melissa Bennett-Heinz could be the one to help you piece it all together! Today we discuss the origins and method o…

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The Neuroscience of Parenting and Attachment Ft. Jenifer Freedy 1:07:22

1+ y ago1:07:22

1:07:22

The old ways of raising our kids can be really focused on reacting to their behavior, and not truly supporting what their nervous systems need! Thankfully, we have Jenifer Freedy on the show to help us understand the Neuroscience of Parenting and secure attachment! Jenifer is a brilliant psychotherapist with the knowledge and intention of helping u…

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The Cortina Method and Resolving Trauma Ft. Michael Cortina 57:48

1+ y ago57:48

57:48

Is it time for you to get unstuck or resolve your trauma? Thankfully we have an amazing professional with us this week ready to talk about his own treatment method for helping patients do just that! Michael Cortina is the founder of The Cortina Method, an approach based on neuroscience and brain optimization, which is, "getting the brain to respond…

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Trust Based Relational Intervention Ft. Dr. Rhonda Johnson 1:00:55

1+ y ago1:00:55

1:00:55

It's TBRI, but it's also family systems and a whole lot more! In this episode we are joined by Rhonda Johnson, the owner of The Center for Counseling and Family Relationships in Fort Worth, Texas. Rhonda shares with us the foundations of TBRI and how it informs her work with play therapy and family systems. We also get to learn and appreciate Rhond…

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A Review of Jonah Hill's "Stutz" Documentary 1:04:07

1+ y ago1:04:07

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It's a special no-guest episode this week as we review the Netflix Documentary, "Stutz." This film was directed by Jonah Hill and we encourage you to watch it before listening to this episode! We discuss the dynamics of Jonah's relationship with his therapist, the "tools" that are explained and suggested, and the philosophies shared. It's a vulnera…

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Treating Personality Disorders Ft. Dr. Greg Lester 1:09:43

1+ y ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Ever had to argue with a Narcissist and not really get anywhere? Sounds like you got caught up in the drama triangle. Thankfully, we have Dr. Greg Lester with us this week to explain how he works with the personality-disordered population, and to give us a better understanding of what is behind their motivations to stir up drama. Dr. Greg Lester is…

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Working with Adolescents and Parenting Techniques Ft. Dr. Beth Plachetka 1:06:31

1+ y ago1:06:31

1:06:31

Dr. Beth Plachetka usually only uses her title on Christmas cards, but that doesn't make her any less qualified to be on our show! Beth is a former educator and school social worker, now working out of her private practice, Safe Harbor Counseling in Sugar Grove. Mother to three and grandmother to nine, Beth followed the path to end up doing exactly…

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Career Coaching & WHY NOT Ft. Karen Rose 1:13:50

1+ y ago1:13:50

1:13:50

Karen Rose never studied how to be inspirational, that doesn't stop her from inspiring us though! Career Coach and MFT Karen Rose joins us this week to talk about her nearly 40 years of experience with career coaching, and how so much of her tenacity was born from her own struggle of trying to get hired as a completely blind person. Karen shares he…

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Therapeutic Humor Ft. Lodge McCammon & Mallori DeSalle 1:06:45

1+ y ago1:06:45

1:06:45

Did you know that therapy can be funny? Well, at least when you're working with two infectiously hilarious people like Lodge McCammon and Mallori DeSalle. Musical educator and mental health counselor duo, Lodge and Mallori, teach us all about how humor can find its way into our mental health and help us take mini "vacations." Through a variety of e…

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Hypnotherapy ft. Hunter Moore 1:15:14

1+ y ago1:15:14

1:15:14

Clinical Hypnotherapist and professional confidante, Hunter Moore, joins us to tell us exactly what those terms mean! Hunter is an amazing professional who is trained in many modalities and explains how this wisdom helps her explore hypnotherapy with her clients. This can often happen in "conversational hypnosis" where one could enter a basic tranc…

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The Nurtured Heart Approach Ft. Howard Glasser 1:12:34

1+ y ago1:12:34

1:12:34

It's a very special episode for Therapy with my Mom, being released on Ryan's birthday! Today we talk to the creator of the Nurtured Heart Approach, Howard Glasser, on the foundation of his style and the journey he took to get here. This approach is all about removing energy from the negative and giving it all to our successes. Julee and Ryan get t…

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Narrative Therapy Ft. Rob Castillo 1:05:53

1+ y ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Can you externalize your problems from yourself? Maybe it would help if you gave it a name. Rob Castillo is our special guest this week, talking us through narrative therapy and how we can apply the tools to almost every problem. We discuss how music and other forms of art can help us connect and communicate our stories when the words are hard to f…

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Art and Experiential Therapy Ft. Valerie Maty 1:08:48

1+ y ago1:08:48

1:08:48

Therapy doesn't have to be all talk. That's what Valerie Maty is here to teach us with her many degrees and experience conducting Art Therapy. Valerie is an accomplished practitioner from Labyrinth Counseling, who helps us understand the use of art and play in therapy. We discuss the many types of mediums you can explore in therapy, how this blends…

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Maternal Mental Health and Postpartum Depression Ft. Robin Withrow 1:08:35

1+ y ago1:08:35

1:08:35

Maternal mental health does not have enough focus and attention, at least that's what our guest Robin Withrow saw and used as inspiration to fill that gap. Robin joins us this week to talk about how we can care for new moms (and dads) and to open up about her own issues with anxiety and postpartum depression. Julee relates much of her own history t…

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Self Love and Body Acceptance Ft. Susan Southerland-Mifsud 1:02:16

1+ y ago1:02:16

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Keeping in line with our last couple of episodes, this week we explore a personal journey of body image and acceptance. Susan Southerland-Mifsud joins us today to talk about her journey of self love and the challenges of losing weight. Susan is the mother of Ryan's girlfriend, Larisa, as well as a wedding planner who gets to see first hand the type…

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Body Image and the Treatment of Eating Disorders Ft. Erica Antonucci 1:06:09

1+ y ago1:06:09

1:06:09

Did you know that eating disorders can be present in every type of body? Often it goes unseen or unmentioned, as the stigma and pressure of society keep an individual from revealing what they are really going through. Luckily we have Erica Antonucci on the podcast this week to talk about body image and how she works with this population that deals …

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Get Unstuck and ACE Your Life! Ft. Dr. Michelle Maidenberg 1:20:12

2y ago1:20:12

1:20:12

The time has come for you to provide yourself with acceptance, compassion, and empowerment. The amazing Dr. Michelle Maidenberg joins us this week to talk about living according to your values and her new book, "Ace Your Life: Unleash Your Best Self and Live the Life You Want." Michelle is an incredible speaker and motivator with countless resource…

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Gaslighting and Emotional Manipulation Ft. Dr. Alan Godwin 1:15:34

2y ago1:15:34

1:15:34

How do you handle those unreasonable people? Or worse, the people or partners in our lives that have a personality disorder that demands someone conform to their toxic needs. Dr. Alan Godwin is here to talk to us about how we can manage to deal with these people, notably how we can try to be drama non-participants in their games. Hosted by: Ryan & …

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New Year Reflection and Meditation 1:01:38

2y ago1:01:38

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Season 2 is here! We kick off the new year and new season with a reflection on our time together over the holidays and share some great stories. After playing catch up we practice a guided meditation led by Julee meant to soothe our nervous systems and check in with the body. We hope you decide to join in on this practice and enjoy it as much as we…

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Obsessive Compulsive Anxiety Disorder Ft. Christina Neff 1:02:54

2y ago1:02:54

1:02:54

It's the Season 1 Finale! In this incredible episode that marks our 30th and the end of the year, we speak to Christina Neff about OCD and the treatment of anxiety disorders in general. Christina helps us examine the effectiveness of exposure in working through our anxieties and how to combat that desire to avoid them. We also discuss intrusive tho…

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Healing Developmental Trauma Ft. Amanda Ann Gregory 56:56

2y ago56:56

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Trauma can be considered both single event and complex. When it is complex you need a trained professional like Amanda Ann Gregory to help you heal. Listen in this week as Amanda teaches us through her experience and writing and helps us begin the healing process of our developmental traumas. We learn how trauma can truly affect everyone differentl…

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Ft. DJ Moran 1:01:09

2y ago1:01:09

1:01:09

It's time to Accept and Commit! This week we speak to DJ Moran, an incredible speaker and practitioner of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. DJ speaks to us about his new book, "Finding your Why and Finding your Way" as we explore the idea of acceptance and mindfulness. It's a truly meaningful episode that we hope you all enjoy! Hosted by: Ryan & J…

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Nutrition and Mental Health Ft. Barb Buzzard 1:07:02

2y ago1:07:02

1:07:02

Your homework after this week's session is to take care of yourself! Barb Buzzard joins us to talk about Nutrition and its role in our mental and general health. We learn what supplements we should be taking and how everything is connected, from the gardens in our stomachs to our brains. Hosted by: Ryan & Julee Barkauskas ---- Follow Ryan on Social…

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Social Anxiety and Bad Therapists Ft. Greg Virgin 1:17:16

2y ago1:17:16

1:17:16

It's story time with our friend Greg Virgin! A former classmate and friend in comedy of Ryan's, Greg joins this week to talk about his struggles with Social Anxiety and how that made some of his extraordinary experiences with therapists so difficult to manage. Revel in the awkwardness and absurdity as we reflect with Greg this week and let us know …

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Feeling Grateful 27:37

2y ago27:37

27:37

Ryan and Julee have a Thanksgiving conversation around gratitude. It's just a short one this week, maybe something you can listen to as you slip into that food coma. We hope that everyone enjoys this time with family or the people most important to them and can find something to be grateful for. Happy Thanksgiving! Hosted by: Ryan & Julee Barkauska…

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Toxic Relationships Ft. Pamela Morgan 1:07:23

2y ago1:07:23

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Relationships can be addicting too, especially the toxic ones. In this week's episode, we talk to Pamela Morgan and get to hear her incredible journey recovering from substance abuse to teaching others about the dangers of toxic relationships. The true danger comes from the wounds within ourselves that if left unhealed, cause us to continue the cyc…

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How to Manage Your ADHD Ft. Tami Curry 1:03:09

2y ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Ryan and our guest Tami Curry swap frustrations and tips in this week's episode, as they talk about the difficulties of living with ADHD. Tami is another incredible LCSW who happened to share an office with Julee. Her expertise on ADHD is truly in-depth as she has been working to treat her own for her whole life! Hosted by: Ryan & Julee Barkauskas …

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Sex and Relationship Therapy Ft. Samantha Tomarchio 1:09:21

2y ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Intimacy issues, consent, somatic work, and cuddle parties?? So much gets covered in this amazing episode with Sex and Relationship therapist Samantha Tomarchio. Samantha shares much of her own story with us as we dive into stigmas and pitfalls around sex and intimacy. We hope you all enjoy this episode and that it brings a little light into your w…

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Caring for the Elderly Ft. Marissa Happ 56:17

2y ago56:17

56:17

It's a population that we should all end up being a part of (If we are lucky)! Caring for the elderly requires a lot of empathy, whether you are working in hospice or as a social worker who just works with more of the older generation. Dr. Marissa Happ is an incredible LCSW and associate professor who talks to us this week about the experience of c…

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Comedy and Therapy Ft. Michele Baci 1:09:27

2y ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Fellow podcaster and funny human, Michele Baci joins the show! This week we get very conversational on all things comedy, family, and how we can hold ourselves accountable to our goals. Michele opens up about her experiences with therapy and what inspired her to start her own podcast called, "Therapy Roulette." Enjoy listening to Michele? Follow he…

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy Ft. Charles Jacob 1:22:04

2y ago1:22:04

1:22:04

Ever heard of DBT? Dialectical Behavior Therapy is an approach often used to treat personality disorders. Charles Jacob, Ph.D. teaches us all about the therapy practice and its differences from CBT. We also discuss mindfulness and inject a healthy dose of pop culture references. It's a great episode all around! Hosted by: Ryan & Julee Barkauskas --…

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Healing Trauma with N.A.R.M. Ft. Brad Kammer 1:05:38

2y ago1:05:38

1:05:38

It's the NueroAffectice Relational Model with Brad Kammer! Brad is an LMFT, LPCC, and co-author of the new book, "The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma." This week Brad gets into some childhood history with Ryan and Julee as they discuss the N.A.R.M. model and explore how they have all healed relationally. Ryan and Julee also take a …

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Fast Media and Hustle Culture Ft. Jessica Cisneros 1:22:52

2y ago1:22:52

1:22:52

The lovely Jessica Cisneros of the podcast, "Talks & Sips" is with us today! Jessica is a self-described hustler, producing her own podcast while maintaining her best work/life balance. This week Ryan and Julee get into the weeds with Jess discussing the impact of hustle culture and toxic media. Listen in as the group covers everything surrounding …

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Working with Dreams Ft. Dr. Bryony Shaw 58:09

2y ago58:09

58:09

Are you ready to join the Dream Whisperers? Dr. Bryony Shaw is our guest this week, discussing her unique path to working as an MFT and her specialty in dreamwork. Bryony talks about the incredible idea of lucid dreaming and the power of dissecting your dream in groups. Interested in learning more from Dr. Shaw or training yourself to incorporate d…

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Treating Addiction Ft. Nicole DeMory 1:07:22

2y ago1:07:22

1:07:22

A very important topic this week, Ryan and Julee speak with Nicole DeMory, LPC, CADC. Nicole is an Admissions Coordinator at Gateway Foundation, a substance abuse treatment organization that helps patients recover from their mental health and substance abuse disorders. Nicole talks about the various programs and continued care offered through Gatew…

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ICU Nursing During Covid Ft. Emily Stivender 56:34

2y ago56:34

56:34

A special guest from Ryan's world once again! ICU nurse and certified empathetic human Emily Stivender joins the podcast this week to talk about her experience working on the frontlines of the pandemic in a Covid Ward. Emily breaks down the difficulty of leaving her emotions in the car when she goes to work, and how she strives to retain empathy fo…

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Burnout and Self Care Ft. Tiffany Green 1:12:22

2y ago1:12:22

1:12:22

We have with us this week a specialist on working with clients experiencing Burnout! What is Burnout? Well, listen to the episode and find out. Tiffany Green tells us about her personal story that led her to choose this specialization and gives us some honest tips about how to practice RADICAL SELF-CARE. Ryan and Julee wrap it up with a separate st…

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Imago Relationship Therapy Ft. Nelly Venturini 1:13:48

2y ago1:13:48

1:13:48

Is Imago Relationship Theory the best strategy for working with couples? It certainly is transformative! Nelly Venturini is our guest this week, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and skilled practitioner of the Imago Dialogue, Nelly shares some amazing success stories from using this strategy and many other tricks to help people repair their marri…

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The Intake Session - Part 2 54:17

2y ago54:17

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A very special episode this week between just mother and son! Ryan and Julee continue the model of an intake session as Julee asks Ryan to dive deeper into his past experiences. As they uncover memories and struggles that Ryan is addressing in his own therapy, he even has the chance to admit something to his mother that he never had before! We hope…

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Autism, Understanding and Appreciating the Spectrum Ft. Kristen Williams 1:04:35

2y ago1:04:35

1:04:35

It's Therapy with a Friend! This week we get to speak to a good friend of Ryan's, Associate MFT and helping professional working with the Autism Spectrum community, Kristen Williams. Kristen teaches us about the unique and sometimes silly approaches to working with children on the spectrum and others with sensory sensitivities. We learn just a litt…

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What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Ft. Lou Hutches 1:11:18

2+ y ago1:11:18

1:11:18

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and master of cognitive behavioral methods Lou Hutches is our guest this week. Lou discusses all of the experiences that led to him becoming a CBT counselor and why he is so confident in its effectiveness across all of his clients. Julee and Lou also share some stories from their time working together at a m…

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The Gottman Method in Couples Therapy Ft. Dr. Michael McNulty 1:03:48

2+ y ago1:03:48

1:03:48

What many consider to be the gold standard in couples therapy, this week we talk to Dr. Michael McNulty, PhD, LCSW, about the Gottman Method in working with couples. Dr. McNulty walks us through his experience using evidence-based models and why he was drawn to the teachings of the Gottman Institute. Ryan and Julee also spend some time playing Fami…

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The Effects of Divorce on the Family System Ft. Larisa (My Girlfriend) 1:19:48

2+ y ago1:19:48

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We have a very special guest this week! We are joined by Larisa (Ryan's girlfriend and future MFT/LPCC) to talk about her experiences with divorce and how she was inspired to pursue a career as a therapist that helps other families through the process. Ryan and Julee also invite Larisa to play family trivia and learn even more about each other. Hos…

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