Best Amanda Fernanda Podcasts (2024)

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Self Compassion & Reparenting with Hannah Mcgrath, LPC 45:23

5M ago45:23

45:23

Gabby and Fern interview our fellow Therapy for Women therapist, Hannah Mcgrath. Hannah shares about how she became a therapist, her history and experience getting her master's degree in divinity and how learning about spirituality and religion has shaped her ideas as a therapist. Hannah shares about how the idea of self compassion and being a frie…

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South Asian Mental Health with Zara Khan, NCC 40:24

5M ago40:24

40:24

Amanda and Fern interview one of our therapists, Zara and she shares about her experience and expertise as a South Asian woman and therapist. She shares with us how mental health is still very stigmatized in Pakistan (where she grew up) and in other countries in South Asia. She shares how valuable it was for her to have a therapist with the same cu…

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Holiday Boundaries with Sam Dalton, LCSW 40:37

6M ago40:37

40:37

Amanda and Fern chat with one of our therapists, Sam about boundaries and the holidays! We discuss the misconceptions and barriers that prevent people from setting boundaries, such as the idea that you need to set them perfectly. We discuss the difficulties with family dynamics, why we tend to so easily fall back into old behavioral patterns when w…

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Therapy for Kids with Becca Adleberg, LPC 29:54

6M ago29:54

29:54

Gabby and Fern interview Becca to talk all about our new therapy practice, Therapy for Kids! Parents, you are going to want to listen to this one. We discuss how you can decipher whether your child is struggling with anxiety or a normal developmental challenge. We dig deep into how anxiety and fears can show up in elementary school children and wha…

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Attachment Styles 101 50:57

7M ago50:57

50:57

Amanda and Gabby interview Fern about attachment. Fern studied attachment in graduate school so she is a wealth of knowledge and breaks down all our questions. First, Fern discusses the history of attachment as a therapeutic orientation, how it stems from childhood and how that impacts adult relationships. We breakdown the different styles of attac…

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Peri-Menopause, Menopause and Mental Health 52:09

7M ago52:09

52:09

Gabby and Fern interview Simone to discuss peri-menopause, menopause and how hormones impact our mental health. We start by discussing how little education we receive about our bodies and how they change throughout our lives, especially as women. We discuss what menopause is by first discussing how puberty, periods, and ovulation work and what happ…

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First Season Wrap Up with Amanda, Fern, & Gabby 47:27

11M ago47:27

47:27

The hosts chat about the first season! Amanda is back from maternity leave and updates everyone on how she has been adjusting to life as a new parent. Fern and Gabby share about how they are doing with their weddings just weeks away! Fern shares about how she made the choice to have children. The hosts talk at length about communication skills with…

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Your 20s are Hard with Julie Belling 44:32

12M ago44:32

44:32

Fern and Gabby sit down with our newest therapist Julie Belling, where we discuss the affect we have seen on adolescents and younger adults from the pandemic. We discussed navigating life transitions that occur during your 20s and how it is not talked about enough, how many changes happen during this timeframe of life, and overall pressure felt to …

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Dealing with Body Changes with Lauren Berardo, LCSW 51:03

12M ago51:03

51:03

Gabby and Fern sit down with eating disorder specialist Lauren Berardo to discuss eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, and body changes. We dip into discussions around pregnancy, IVF, and how both of these can bring up different emotions around our bodies and food. Tips are given on what not to say to those experiencing body changes and…

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Navigating Intimate Partner Violence with Jess Heymann, LSW 53:43

12M ago53:43

53:43

**Trigger Warning we will be discussing Intimate Partner Violence** Gabby and Fern discuss with Jess red flags of intimate partner violence, we define what gaslighting is and give some examples of gaslighting and how to identify if it's happening in your relationships. Jess explains the cycle of abuse. Followed by how can you support a loved one wh…

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What do you want to be when you grow up? Career Counseling with Jess Pinti Dunson, LMHC 56:10

1y ago56:10

56:10

Gabby and Fern speak with our virtual therapist Jess P about career explorations and transitions and how to decide what career and job works best for you when you are feeling burnt out by your current position. Jess shares a variety of techniques she uses with clients when she is supporting them through the process of considering job changes. We al…

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The benefits of Art Therapy with Andrea Juliano, LPC 44:20

1y ago44:20

44:20

Gabby and Fern speak with one of our art therapists, Andrea about using art therapy as an adult. We explore what art therapy entails and how it might be helpful for your therapeutic process during your therapy journey if you are feeling stuck. We also discussed anxiety and the pressures to be on social media and boundaries around social media and w…

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Making & Maintaining Adult Friendships with Melissa Huff Smoldt, LPC 59:56

1y ago59:56

59:56

Amanda and Gabby speak with one our therapists Melissa about friendships, how to make them as an adult and also how to maintain them. We discuss how expectations of friendships are made worse by social media and the importance of communication and advocating for what you want in those relationships. We discuss the importance of having different typ…

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Therapy with Adolescents & Gen Z with Becca Adleberg, LPC 50:34

1y ago50:34

50:34

The hosts speak with one of our adolescent specialists, Becca, about how social media and TikTok is impacting the mental health of adolescents and Gen Z. We discuss the pros and cons of self-diagnosis and trends we have noticed around younger generations and their mental health. Becca discusses how she works with adolescents and their families and …

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Navigating LDS Faith Transitions with Sam Dalton, LCSW 58:43

1y ago58:43

58:43

The hosts speak with Sam, who is one of our out-of-state therapists about her experience being raised in the Mormon church and her faith transition process. Sam shares what personally led to her faith transition and that she is still in the process of it and discusses what parts of her faith she has kept, versus what she has walked away from. She s…

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Raising LGBTQ+ Kids with Simone Dougherty, LPC 44:37

1y ago44:37

44:37

The hosts talk to Simone, who is one of our therapists licensed in California & New Jersey. Simone shares about her experience becoming a therapist and what led her to it. She also shares about her journey as a parent after her children came out- she has a daughter who is transgender as well as a son who is gay. She shared about how she coped with …

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Medication Assisted Treatment with Julia Johnston, LMHC 50:51

1y ago50:51

50:51

The hosts talk to one of our therapists based out of Ohio, Julia about her day job where she works as a director of a Medication Assisted Therapy Clinic. We discuss what MAT is, who is a candidate for it, stigma in the substance use community about it and the huge crisis of the opioid epidemic. Julia also discusses her passion for supporting women …

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What do different therapist licenses mean?! And advice we would give our younger selves. 45:15

1y ago45:15

45:15

If you are thinking about becoming a therapist, this is the episode for you! Amanda, Gabby, and Fern break down what the different letters behind their names mean, how to choose what type of therapist you want to be and what grad school to go to. They also discuss why they didn't pursue doctorates. They share how they discovered their niches and po…

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Should I Have Kids? with Leah Wright, LCSW 49:18

1y ago49:18

49:18

TW: If you are dealing with infertility or trying to conceive we recommend you skip this episode. Leah Wright comes on the podcast today to discuss how to decide if you want to have children. Amanda shares about her experience with how she made the decision and shares about her mental health journey while being pregnant. We also discuss mental heal…

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Wedding Planning Anxiety: Our Best Tips 46:23

1y ago46:23

46:23

Both Gabby and Fern are getting married in less than 6 months, so we discuss how planning a wedding can impact your mental health, how to set boundaries around family members, curbing expectations, and ways you can stay present on your wedding day. Amanda shares some of her favorite things she did on her wedding day to reduce anxiety. Follow @thera…

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Amanda White's Story of Recovery + How it Led Her to Create Therapy for Women 42:03

1+ y ago42:03

42:03

Gabby and Fern interview Amanda about how her story of recovery from an addiction and eating disorder, how she decided she wanted to become a therapist and the journey that led her to create Therapy for Women. Follow @therapyforwomencenter on instagram. To book an appointment with one of our therapists (either in person in the Philadelphia area or …

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Sex Therapy With Host Fern Formel, LMFT 47:31

1+ y ago47:31

47:31

Follow @therapyforwomencenter on instagram. To book an appointment with one of our therapists (either in person in the Philadelphia area or in 23 states) visit www.therapyforwomencenter.com Fern's book recommendations: "Come as you are" by Emily Nagoski, "She Comes First" by Ian Kerner and "The Guide to Getting It on" by Paul Joannides…

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Our First Episode! Meet Gabby Salomone, LCSW 40:45

1+ y ago40:45

40:45

Follow @therapyforwomencenter on instagram. To book an appointment with one of our therapists (either in person in the Philadelphia area or in 23 states) visit www.therapyforwomencenter.com Gabby's recommendations for OCD treatment outside of therapy- Free App "NOCD" https://www.treatmyocd.com/; to visit Mark Freeman's youtube channel https://www.y…

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Therapy for Women Trailer 2:28

1+ y ago2:28

2:28

Join licensed therapists, Amanda White, Gabby Salomone and Fernanda Formel each week as we break down therapy topics and answer your questions. Think of us as your therapist friends you wish you had in your back pocket. Friends you could text in the middle of the night and ask... WELCOME TO THE THERAPY FOR WOMEN PODCAST "Is this normal?" "How do I …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Amanda Fernanda Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Therapy for Women

Amanda White

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Self Compassion & Reparenting with Hannah Mcgrath, LPC 45:23

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South Asian Mental Health with Zara Khan, NCC 40:24

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Holiday Boundaries with Sam Dalton, LCSW 40:37

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Therapy for Kids with Becca Adleberg, LPC 29:54

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Attachment Styles 101 50:57

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Peri-Menopause, Menopause and Mental Health 52:09

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First Season Wrap Up with Amanda, Fern, & Gabby 47:27

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Your 20s are Hard with Julie Belling 44:32

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Dealing with Body Changes with Lauren Berardo, LCSW 51:03

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Navigating Intimate Partner Violence with Jess Heymann, LSW 53:43

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What do you want to be when you grow up? Career Counseling with Jess Pinti Dunson, LMHC 56:10

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The benefits of Art Therapy with Andrea Juliano, LPC 44:20

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Making & Maintaining Adult Friendships with Melissa Huff Smoldt, LPC 59:56

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Therapy with Adolescents & Gen Z with Becca Adleberg, LPC 50:34

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Navigating LDS Faith Transitions with Sam Dalton, LCSW 58:43

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Raising LGBTQ+ Kids with Simone Dougherty, LPC 44:37

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Medication Assisted Treatment with Julia Johnston, LMHC 50:51

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What do different therapist licenses mean?! And advice we would give our younger selves. 45:15

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Should I Have Kids? with Leah Wright, LCSW 49:18

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Wedding Planning Anxiety: Our Best Tips 46:23

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Amanda White's Story of Recovery + How it Led Her to Create Therapy for Women 42:03

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Sex Therapy With Host Fern Formel, LMFT 47:31

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Our First Episode! Meet Gabby Salomone, LCSW 40:45

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Therapy for Women Trailer 2:28

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