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Episode 186 Practical Strategies For Developing Intuition & Spiritual Gifts: Interview With Janee Paige
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What are some practical strategies for unlocking your intuition and spiritual gifts? How can we begin to trust our intuition and let it help us guide us as clinicians? MEET Janee Paige Janee is a Spiritual Advisor who specializes in Mediumship, Intuition Development, and Energy Healing. Find out more at Goddess Of RJHS and connect with Janee on Ins…
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Episode 185 Breaking Free From A Religious Upbringing & Embracing Spirituality & Your Intuitive Gifts: Interview With Samantha Bell-Walker
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How can you break free from the restraints and judgments of a religious upbringing and begin to embrace your spiritual and intuitive gifts? How can you find your own healing path through spirituality? MEET Samantha Bell-Walker Samantha is an Intuitive, Healer, Psychotherapist, and Coach. She is a bright, bubbly person who loves to help heal others …
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Episode 184 Expanding Your Impact Through Holistic Therapy Intensives: Interview With Leah Barnes
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What are holistic therapy intensives, and how do they differ from traditional therapy sessions? How do holistic therapy intensives address the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being? MEET Leah Barnes Leah Barnes, LCMHCS, is the owner of Ridgeline Counseling and Supervision, PLLC where she provides online therapy…
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Episode 183 Self-Care Practices You Might Not Have Heard Of Part 2: Solo Episode By Chris McDonald
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How can you begin to incorporate unique self-care techniques into your practice? How can you begin to expand your self-care toolkit and elevate your overall well-being? IN THIS PODCAST: In today’s episode, we dive back into some lesser-known self-care practices. We will look at 7 more self-care strategies that you can incorporate into your practice…
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Episode 182 The Role Of Sleep In Holistic Counseling: Interview With Kevin Handley
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How does sleep affect mental and emotional well-being from a holistic perspective? What are the common sleep-related issues clients face, and how do these impact their overall health? MEET Kevin Handley Kevin Handley is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology in Virginia. His private practice focuses on providing Cognitive-Beha…
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Episode 181 The Importance Of Creating An Integrative Clinical Practice Theory & Aligning Unconventional Practices In A Complementary Way: Interview With Tina Vitolo
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Why is integration important in clinical practice? What challenges exist in aligning unconventional practices with conventional therapy? MEET Tina Vitolo Tina Vitolo, LCSW, is a Doctor of Social Work with almost 20 years of experience. Her doctoral dissertation, focusing on Complementary and Alternative Interventions in clinical social work practic…
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Episode 180 Multidimensional Psychiatry & Water Healing: Interview With Elizabeth Nguyen
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What is Multidimensional Psychiatry and how can this integrative approach to mental health help your overall well-being? How can water healing be brought into your mental health practice to provide physical and spiritual healing? MEET Elizabeth Nguyen Elizabeth Nguyen, MD was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her parents were refugees from Vietn…
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Episode 179 Effective Somatic Interventions In Therapy Sessions: Interview With Kim Bevans
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How do you integrate somatic interventions with traditional talk therapy approaches? What are some common misconceptions about somatic therapy, and how do you address them with clients? MEET Kim Bevans Kim Bevans is a body-oriented therapist and Embodiment Expert. Kim received her master's degree from Columbia College Chicago in Dance/Movement Ther…
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Episode 178 Positive Benefits Of Mindful Movement Practices: Interview With Jessica Patching-Bunch
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What is mindful movement and how can you integrate more into your day? What are the positive benefits that these practices offer for both mind and body? MEET Jessica Patching-Bunch JPB is a stress resilience coach on a mission to change the way we understand and approach mental health by providing practical approaches to understanding and managing …
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Episode 177 Empowering Self-Healing: Interview With Ashley James
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How can you begin to heal yourself physically, emotionally, and mentally? What are some practical strategies to guide you on your holistic journey to well-being? MEET Ashley James Her podcast is called Learn True Health with Ashley James where she interviews holistic health experts and doctors of Naturopathic medicine 3 days a week. Through the int…
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Episode 176 Chronic Illness & Holistic Therapy: Interview With Christina Kantzavelos
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How does holistic therapy address the multifaceted aspects of chronic illness, including physical, emotional, and spiritual, to promote healing and well-being? How can practitioners begin to look at their patients with a more holistic view to treat chronic illness? MEET Christina Kantzavelos Christina P. Kantzavelos is a licensed holistic psychothe…
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Episode 175 Finding Balance Through Hemp Wellness: Interview With Sarah Payne
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What is hemp wellness and how can it help you achieve mental, emotional, and physical balance? How can you incorporate hemp-derived products into your self-care routine? MEET Sarah Payne Sarah Payne spends her days in the classroom as a fourth-grade teacher, and her evenings juggling the extracurriculars of her two young children, quality family ti…
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Episode 174 Cultivating Calm, Connection, and Community in 2024: Interview With Jaclyn Fortier
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How can prioritizing holistic healing and connection create an environment where you and your clients feel empowered and connected? How can integrating many holistic modalities foster a sense of community? MEET Jaclyn Fortier Jaclyn Fortier is the Clinical Director and Founder of Carolina Counseling Wellness Associates. She designed two commercial …
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Episode 173 Self-Care Practices You Might Not Have Heard Of: Solo Episode By Chris McDonald
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How can incorporating lesser-known self-care practices, such as forest bathing or sound baths, contribute to elevating overall well-being compared to more conventional methods? How can we begin to change our mindset of what self-care is and begin to incorporate more of it into our daily routines? IN THIS PODCAST: In today’s episode, we will look at…
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Episode 172 The Ethics of Integrating AI into Holistic Private Practice: Interview With Kym Tolson
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Episode 171 Extending Your Reach | Building A Dream Online Course: Interview With James Marland
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Episode 170 How To Start Teaching Clients Breathwork: Solo Episode By Chris McDonald
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What is breathwork and how can you begin utilizing this modality with clients? How can incorporating breathwork into sessions benefit physical health, mental well-being, and emotional resilience? IN THIS PODCAST: In today’s episode, I will discuss how you can integrate breathwork into your practice. I will share with you the benefits of breathwork …
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Episode 169 Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga & Story Work For Healing In Holistic Counseling: Interview With Jenna Little
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Episode 168 The Chiron Effect | Healing Our Core Wounds Through Astrology, Empathy & Self-Forgiveness: Interview With Lisa Tahir
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Episode 167 The Intersection of Functional Medicine, Nutrition, & Mental Health: Interview With Amanda Larson
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Episode 166 5 Things You Can Optimize On Your Website to Get More SEO Traffic: Interview With Daniel Fava
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Episode 165 Mindset Mastery | Breaking Free From The Fear Of Failure In Your Private Practice: Interview With Dr. Priscilla Hidalgo
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Episode 164 How The Brain Constructs Recurrent Emotional Difficulties – How EmRes® Can Resolve These Disruptive Emotional Patterns: Interview With Cedric Bertelli
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Episode 163 ENCORE The Best Of HCP | Managing The Stigma Of Holistic Counseling: Interview With Janis Cohen
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Episode 162 Redefining Self-Care For Female Mental Health Clinicians With The 4 C's Approach: Interview With Dr. Melissa Tiessen & Dr. Karen Dyck
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Episode 161 Bridging The Gap Between Spirituality & Mental Health: Interview With Janee Paige
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Episode 160 ENCORE The Best Of HCP | The Inward Facing Journey: Interview With Joe Gilbert
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Episode 159 How To Step Up Your Holistic Game: Solo Episode By Chris McDonald
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Is your holistic journey getting stagnant? How can you stay attuned to your needs and make intentional choices that align with your overall well-being? IN THIS PODCAST: In today’s episode, I will discuss how you can reignite your holistic game, both personally and professionally. I’ll also go into detail on some reflection questions to ask yourself…
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Episode 158 ENCORE The Best Of HCP | Trauma-Informed Yoga: Interview With Kristine Weber
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Episode 157 Unlocking Wisdom | Animal Messages, Spirit Guides, & Spiritual Symbols: Interview With Brandi Reinhardt
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Episode 156 Transcending Realms | Understanding Energy, Space Clearing & Spirituality, Interview With Neal Bakshi
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How does the energy in our surroundings affect our well-being? How can we begin to recognize how we respond to our environment both physically and emotionally? MEET Neal Bakshi Neal Bakshi has dedicated his life to uncovering the true nature of consciousness. He guides founders, executives, and professionals across Gen X, Y, and Z to step into thei…
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Episode 155 Why You Should Get Training If You Want To Offer Yoga In Holistic Counseling Sessions: Holistic Short By Chris McDonald
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How can you protect yourself and your clients when integrating yoga into your holistic counseling sessions? What are the ethical considerations and training needed to safely offer this modality in sessions? In this holistic short, I will discuss the importance of ongoing training when using yoga in your holistic practice and the risks of not comple…
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Episode 154 The Adult Chair Model & How To Integrate With Other Holistic Counseling Modalities: Interview with Jenny Jansen
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Episode 153 Inner Critic | The Role Of Inner Work In Both Personal Development & Communal Healing: Interview with Andrew Lang
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Episode 152 Practice Energy Healing In Integrity | The Joy Of Offering Your Gifts In Holistic Counseling Legally & Ethically: Interview with Midge Murphy
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Episode 151 Incorporating Horses Into Mental Health & Wellbeing Experiences: Interview with Amanda Graham
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Episode 150 Psychotherapeutic Reiki and Holistic Counseling: Interview with Jodi Silverman
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Episode 149 Mindful Moments On The Go | Quick Tips To Bring Ease Into Your Day: Holistic Short By Chris McDonald
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How can you stay present, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being throughout the day? How can you begin incorporating mindfulness as well as other self-care strategies into your daily routine? In this holistic short, I will discuss some quick ways that you can incorporate mindfulness into your day and the importance of starting your day …
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Episode 148 The Power Of Polyvagal Theory & Holistic Counseling: Interview with Gabrielle Juliano-Villani
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How To Overcome Money Anxiety In Your Holistic Private Practice: Interview with Linzy Bonham
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Episode 146 Body Mind Medicine | The Tensegrity Medicine Holistic Approach: Interview with Kelly Clancy
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Episode 145 Why You Should Integrate Holistic Modalities Into Your Clinical Sessions: Solo Episode By Chris McDonald
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What are the benefits of integrating different holistic modalities into sessions? How can a more comprehensive care approach be beneficial for both clients and healthcare professionals? IN THIS PODCAST: In today’s episode, I will discuss how utilizing more holistic modalities can benefit you and your clients in session. Traditional therapy vs. holi…
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Episode 144 Unveiling The Transformative Power Of Somatic Practices In Holistic Therapy: Interview with Maira Holzmann
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Episode 143 How To Incorporate Astrology & Other Pagan Practices Into Trauma & Holistic Therapy: Interview with Vanessa Holliman
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Episode 142 What Are Akashic Records & Strategies To Align With Your Incarnated Purpose: Interview with Heather Ivany
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Episode 141 Discover How To Help Clients Heal Through Parts Work, Inner Child Work & The Adult Chair Model: Interview with Jenny Jansen
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What is the Adult Chair model and how can this therapeutic framework help individuals achieve emotional and psychological well-being? How can you begin your personal growth by integrating different aspects of yourself? MEET Jenny Jansen Jenny Jansen is a Licensed Independent Social Worker of Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and Certified Adult Chair® Ma…
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Episode 140 Deconstruction & Reconstruction Of Faith | How Trauma Intersects With Our Spirituality: Interview with Dawn Gabriel
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What is the deconstruction and reconstruction of faith? How can you begin to reevaluate your beliefs in order to transform your faith and heal from trauma? MEET Dawn Gabriel Dawn Gabriel is the founder and CEO of Authentic Connections Counseling Center, a group practice consultant, and host of Faith Fringes podcast. She is passionate about helping …
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Episode 139 You Are Not Too WooWoo: Holistic Short By Chris McDonald
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How can you be more open about embracing certain holistic practices? Can fear hold you back from fully sharing your holistic knowledge with others? In this holistic short, I will discuss the common fears that therapists have when sharing holistic practices and ways to overcome them and fully embrace your holistic journey. Connect With Me Instagram …
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Episode 138 Self-Care Strategies For Mental Health Therapists | Nurturing Your Well-Being: Solo Episode By Chris McDonald
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How can you be a more effective practitioner by prioritizing self-care? What are some self-care strategies that are specific for mental health therapists that you can begin utilizing today? IN THIS PODCAST: Why do you need to prioritize self-care as a therapist? 2:00 Why Do You Need To Prioritize Self-Care As A Therapist? The impact of vicarious tr…
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Episode 137 The Professional Counselors' Role With Climate Change & The Importance Of Ecowellness: Interview with Lauren Hawkins
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How does climate change impact our mental health? As a counselor, what role do you play in addressing eco-wellness issues with your clients in session? MEET Lauren Hawkins Lauren Hawkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and Colorado. She works primarily with individuals who have experienced trauma and the LGBTQ+ community. Lauren …
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