Best Courtney Cates Podcasts (2024)

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Mental Health Communities: "You Can't Heal In An Invalidating Environment" 33:57

12M ago33:57

33:57

Join Dr. Courtney Tracy, aka The Truth Doctor, a licensed psychotherapist and doctor of clinical psychology, as she discusses Seven Aspects Every Mental Health Community Should Have to ensure it's a safe and validating environment. Dr. Courtney discusses recent life events and how her experiences led her to creating her own mental health community …

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BPD vs. ADHD vs. Autism: "Look beneath the labels” 40:21

1y ago40:21

40:21

(cw: suicidality, abuse) Join Dr. Courtney Tracy, aka The Truth Doctor, a licensed psychotherapist and doctor of clinical psychology, as she compares the three diagnoses she's been clinically given over the last ten years as a client. Dr. Courtney discusses what the research says about the relationship between these mental health conditions and mor…

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A Therapist's Late Diagnosis of Autism: "Oh so you're not just a b*tch?" 1:01:34

1y ago1:01:34

1:01:34

(cw: suicidality) Join Dr. Courtney Tracy as she reviews the last two years of her life. Dr. Courtney and her husband, Max, discuss major life changes, new neurodivergent diagnoses, a traumatic pregnancy, and their renewed relationship. We think this episode could help people who have borderline personality, autism, a traumatic history, and/or are …

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Dr. Kristen Casey: The Truth About Sleep and Your Mental Health 46:10

1+ y ago46:10

46:10

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, LAST EPISODE OF THE YEAR. Dr. Kristen Casey is clinical psychologist, author, and content creator. She’s the founder and owner of a private practice and consultation company. Prior to her psychology career, she was an EMT for 5 years. Her clinical training focused on health psychology, which sparked her i…

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Elyce Mandich: The Truth About Suicide, Loss, and Trauma 54:41

1+ y ago54:41

54:41

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, we get deep. This episode is about personal loss and suicidality overall so here is your content notice. I am a therapist, a social worker, a wife, a mom, a relatable human, and so much more. Mental health is extremely important to me because I’ve been there. Maybe not in your shoes, but I have been throu…

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Dr. Sami Pieknik and David Meer: The Truth About Affirming Neurodivergent Mental Health Care 52:40

1+ y ago52:40

52:40

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Our guests are two of the most fun people I’ve had the chance of interviewing: Dr. Sami and David! This episode is all about being neurodivergent. David Meer is a licensed professional counselor located in Scottsdale, Arizona. David has over a decade of experience and provides workshops and consultation s…

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Cate Jonsson: The Truth About Creativity, Art, Writing and Healing Mental Health 49:18

1+ y ago49:18

49:18

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Our guest is Cate Jonsson. Cate is a writer, artist, mother and mental health advocate. In 2017 she published her first collection of poetry as an act of healing through creativity, which lead to being invited to teach writing workshops centered on finding your voice and self expression for youth and wome…

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Patricia Lamas Alvarez: The Truth About Attachment Styles and Relationships 47:45

1+ y ago47:45

47:45

Today’s guest is one of my favorite relationship therapists, Patricia Lamas. Patricia is an LCSW, who owns Securely Coupled Therapy, and provides individual, couples, and sex therapy in both LA and NY. She has worked in a variety of different settings and is trained in IFS, Gottman, Brainspotting, and PACT Level 3. She’s a therapy queen. In this ep…

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Joe Cohen: The Truth About Genetics and Health Optimization 33:39

1+ y ago33:39

33:39

This podcast features the founder of Self Decode as he dives into the true way to optimize your life. Joe Cohen,today’s guest, is the founder of SelfDecode, SelfHacked and LabTestAnalyzer is a thriving speaker and entrepreneur that has been independently researching health and science for over 15 years. Episode Description and Show Notes: In this e…

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Debra Silverman: The Truth About Astrology and Mental Health 35:05

2y ago35:05

35:05

Today’s guest is Debra Silverman. Debra is an Astrologer | Teacher | Psychotherapist and Author. She has developed a unique psychological-spiritual model, combining her expertise in Esoteric (soul-centered) Astrology with her extensive education in Psychology to help those going through major life changes, especially in crisis. This episode gets in…

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Salinas Counseling: The Truth About Generational Trauma and Decolonizing Mental Health 1:10:14

2y ago1:10:14

1:10:14

This is an interesting pod episode listeners. I interview six clinicians from the amazing California therapy practice, Salinas Counseling. Salinas Counseling is run by Rosa Salinas, is located in Redlands, CA, and specializes in providing cultural competence for each and every one of their clients first before diving into clinical interventions. We…

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Tim Frie: The Truth About The Wellness Industry and Men’s Eating Disorders 1:14:02

2y ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Today’s guest and I bonded on social media back in 2020 after he listened to my first few podcast episodes. Tim Frie is an educator, mental health & health equity activist, and doctoral student exploring trauma-informed care and undoing toxic wellness. He is also the founder of Clove Health, a medical communications company that designs inclusive, …

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Chiara Marullo: The Truth About Narcissistic Abuse and Recovery 33:56

2y ago33:56

33:56

As someone with a Cluster B disorder, it can be difficult to talk about the harm that actions resulting from our mental health can cause others. Today’s guest is a survivor of categorical Narcissistic Abuse. Her name is Chiara Marullo, and she is here to help us learn about how to recover from such abuse as a victim and/or a survivor. In this episo…

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Ashley Beaudin: The Truth About Slow Business and Self-Care 45:40

2y ago45:40

45:40

This season we’re really going into the messages I needed to hear when I was on my healing journey and learning from people I would have needed (and still do sometimes) as I was learning to take better care of myself. This conversation I had with today’s guest, Ashley Beaudin, is going to change the way you think about work and business and what it…

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Michael Sanchez: The Truth About Social Media Creation, Burnout, and Mental Health 1:05:25

2y ago1:05:25

1:05:25

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney speaks with today's guest Michael Sanchez. Michael is an incredible TikTok expert who’s been one of the biggest names in business and entrepreneurship when it comes to social media, creators, and the internet for the last 7 years. It’s a helpful episode for anyone who wants to know what it’s …

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Dr. Therese Mascardo: The Truth About Toxic Productivity 46:20

2y ago46:20

46:20

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney sits down with an incredible psychotherapist, Dr. Therese Mascardo. Dr. Mascardo is a Filipina-American Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and the CEO and Founder of Exploring Therapy, wellness community with the mission to help all people live more healthy, free, and connected lives that they a…

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Megan McKernan: The Truth About PTSD, Boundaries, and Authenticity 47:10

2y ago47:10

47:10

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney shares space with a fellow licensed mental health professional who struggles with her mental health, Megan McKernan. Megan is a LCSW in the state of Maryland who owns a practice called Clarity Wellness Solutions. On her website, she says “Everyone has their own trauma. What matters is how we …

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Josiah Sanchez: The Truth About Emotional Awareness and Emotional Intelligence 55:08

2y ago55:08

55:08

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney talks with Josiah Sanchez. Josiah, known as The Perspective Mentor, is the creator of the brand Forgotten Mindset and is a mindset coach for people struggling with motivation, emotional awareness, and their life story. Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: Josiah's ability to f…

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Mollie: The Truth About Borderline Personality Disorder 1:04:51

2y ago1:04:51

1:04:51

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney gets real about her main mental health struggle, Borderline Personality Disorder, with a fellow person with BPD, Mollie. Mollie is the host of the wildly popular BPD-focused podcast, Back From The Borderline, and the creator of the companion Instagram account, @backfromtheborderline. Here is …

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Lauren Dorman: The Truth About Disordered Eating 53:10

2y ago53:10

53:10

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney dives back into the topic of food, body, and eating with registered dietician Lauren Dorman. Lauren brings her clinical experience and gives us even more to focus on when it comes to our nutritional wellbeing! Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: How Lauren’s purpose as a diet…

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Amie Jensen: The Truth About Sexual Trauma, CPTSD and Feminine Healing 49:46

2y ago49:46

49:46

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney dives into the personal experience of being a woman who has been sexually assaulted with her guest Amie Jensen. Amie shares what happened, how she got through it, and what it changed in her life and in her relationships. Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: How Amie’s realtor …

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Huyen “Kiki” Vo: The Truth About Living with Physical and Emotional Scars 40:04

2y ago40:04

40:04

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney holds space for an incredibly resilient human being, burn/trauma survivor, and Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: How tall (or short) both Kiki and Dr. Courtney are Kiki’s “Why” as a trauma burn survivor who wants to ‘pay it forward’ The similarities and differences between …

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Tiffany Roe: The Truth About Diet Culture and Intuitive Eating 43:10

2y ago43:10

43:10

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney dives into the depths of diet culture and intuitive eating with the OG IG therapist, Tiffany Roe. Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: Tiffany answers the question of “Why” when it comes to deconstruction and mental health healing What is “diet culture” and “intuitive eating”?…

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Elissa Burdick: The Truth About Mental Health Coaching 45:48

2y ago45:48

45:48

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney dives into the differences between therapy and mental health coaching with an excellent (and super qualified) mental health coach, Elissa Burdick. Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: Elissa describes herself as a human outside of being a mental health coach (ACEs and difficul…

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Kristen Gingrich: The Truth About Being A Therapist with Mental Illness 48:22

2y ago48:22

48:22

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney explores what it means to be a therapist who also has mental health problems with her fellow No-BS therapist, Kristen Gingrich.Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: Kristen and Dr. Courtney bond about being “No-BS” therapists and showing their humanness as professionals Kristen…

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Amanda White: The Truth About Addiction, Sobriety, and Being Sober Curious 45:26

2y ago45:26

45:26

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney explores her clinical expertise with another addiction expert, author and therapist, Amanda E. White. Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: Amanda tells the truth about how she used to lie to her therapists (and why!) What is “sober curious” and when should we investigate if th…

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Katie Miles: The Truth About The "Good Enough" Relationship 48:47

2y ago48:47

48:47

In the first episode of Dr. Courtney Tracy’s relaunched HUMAN First podcast (formerly The Truth Doctor Show), she dives into the topic of relationships with one of her favorite couples therapists from sunny San Diego, Katie Miles. Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: Unique story about how Katie decided to become a therapist after n…

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What to expect during the first year of HUMAN First with Dr. Courtney 12:29

2y ago12:29

12:29

HUMAN First is going to be an amazing podcast for anyone looking for weekly conversations that make them feel better about their life, struggles, dreams, and existence. We are so happy you're here. In this episode, Dr. Courtney introduces herself, explains how the podcast is structured, and how we hope you can get involved! Dr. Courtney's HUMAN Fir…

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Introducing HUMAN First with Dr. Courtney (our new podcast!) 0:59

2+ y ago0:59

0:59

We are so excited to introduce you to HUMAN First with Dr. Courtney!What does it mean to be a human in today’s world? More crucially, what does it mean to be a human first—to experience the truth about your inner experience and how to help yourself before tending to any external needs?The HUMAN First Podcast, hosted by psychotherapist and clinical …

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Pre-HF: season 2 recap & what's next! 41:37

3y ago41:37

41:37

Let's reflect a bit on the last five months of Season Two along with Dr. Tracy. In this episode, Dr. Tracy discusses her favorite episodes of the season, discusses her mental breakdown along with all the changes she went through this season and shares with us all what's next for the best season of The Truth Doctor Show we've made yet! Dr. Tracy goe…

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Pre-HF: what is conscious capitalism? with Nancy Pautsch 52:32

3y ago52:32

52:32

Do you work for a business, own a business or want to start a business? If yes, this episode is for you. In this episode, Dr. Tracy interviews Nancy Pautsch, President and Chief Evangelist of Stakeholder Value at Envision IT, LLC, who discusses Conscious Capitalism and how we can change as a society to better ourselves and others through business. …

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Pre-HF: trauma doesn't make you crazy with Crystle Lampitt 40:13

3y ago40:13

40:13

Have you ever experienced trauma? Has anyone ever told you that your actually NOT crazy for having trauma responses and that they are actually something good about you? If you answered yes to the first question and no to the second, then this episode is for you. In this episode, Dr. Tracy speaks with Crystle Lampitt, a licensed therapist, speaker, …

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Pre-HF: can self-help replace therapy? 18:29

3y ago18:29

18:29

Do you follow therapists on social media? Should social media mental health help replace traditional therapy? In this episode, Dr. Tracy looks at the differences between self-help and therapy. As a therapist with 1.7 million social media followers, she has some important things to say about it. Listen to this episode to learn about how self-help an…

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Pre-HF: 3 helpful tips for complaining 31:00

3y ago31:00

31:00

Do you complain a lot? Do you have someone in your life who complains a lot? Did you know there are ways to improve and mature your complaints? In this episode, Dr. Tracy dives into perspectives from professionals found in the New York Times, VeryWellMind and recent clinical research to give you the positives and negatives related to complaining al…

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Pre-HF: 5 minutes to a better life with Dr. Jennifer Wolkin 44:14

3y ago44:14

44:14

This week on the Truth Doctor Podcast, Dr. Courtney Tracy talks to psychologist and mindfulness-meditation practitioner Dr. Jennifer Wolkin! They discuss her book, “Quick Calm,” and how it only takes 5 minutes of mindfulness a day to live a better life. Dr. Wolkin explains how important it is to embrace compassionate curiosity and allow yourself to…

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Pre-HF: i’m having an existential crisis - part 2 41:59

3y ago41:59

41:59

On this week’s episode of the Truth Doctor Podcast, Dr. Courtney Tracy continues her conversation about existential anxiety! She answers questions around the purpose of love, why we live on this planet, why we do our jobs, and who we are if not our thoughts — with 4 other questions discussed in part 1. Her final message is that these questions shou…

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Pre-HF: oops, am i doing it wrong? with Sah D’Simone 48:02

3y ago48:02

48:02

This week on the Truth Doctor Podcast, Dr. Courtney Tracy speaks with spiritual guide, meditation teacher, and transformational speaker Sah D’Simone! The two discuss his journey with spirituality and how he felt he was doing it wrong, his books about living a more happy life, and his TedTalk called “Graduating From Family Trauma.” Sah also shares w…

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Pre-HF: i’m having an existential crisis - part 1 41:43

3y ago41:43

41:43

Welcome back to the Truth Doctor Podcast! This week, Dr. Courtney Tracy talks about existential anxiety. She explains why we question reality, why we question the purpose of life, what it means to be human, and what it means to have thoughts — with more existential questions to be answered in part 2! Dr. Tracy believes we should be taught these thi…

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Pre-HF: Sometimes.. it's time to change. 1:09:47

3y ago1:09:47

1:09:47

On this week’s special episode of The Truth Doctor podcast, Dr. Courtney Tracy takes a step back and lets DiveThru founder Sophie Gray take the reins! Dr. Tracy opens up about her childhood trauma, love and loss, as well as her academic journey in psycho-education. The two chat about substance abuse, building a business, and the importance of chasi…

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Pre-HF: No B.S. Break Down: Physical Anxiety 22:40

3+ y ago22:40

22:40

Trigger Warning: Suicide Anxiety can impact every part of the body. After last week’s episode with Christina Wolfgram, Dr. Courtney Tracy explains that anxiety affects more than just your thoughts and emotions, and can actually control physical symptoms as well – everything from heartbeat and breathing, to libito and bowel movements. This physical …

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Pre-HF: Getting Real About All The Shit (Metaphorical & Literal) with Christina Wolfgram 54:38

3+ y ago54:38

54:38

This week, comedian and content creator Christina Wolfgram sits down with Dr. Tracy! Christina opens up about her anxiety and how she has dealt with the anxiety through the different phases of her life. The two discuss everything from anxiety poop, to quitting jobs, to what success looks like for Christina. We can’t wait for you to listen and hear …

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Pre-HF: The Art of Mindfulness with Kenzie Brenna 58:59

3+ y ago58:59

58:59

Trigger Warning: Self-Harm, Eating Disorders Welcome back to The Truth Doctor podcast! This week, Dr. Courtney Tracy speaks with self-love enthusiast and mental health advocate Kenzie Brenna. The two dive into Kenzie’s history with eating disorder and body image issues, and how she is now using her experience to help others. Kenzie talks about the …

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Pre-HF: The No B.S. Break Down: Vulnerability 29:29

3+ y ago29:29

29:29

After the last episode of The Truth Doctor podcast, Dr. Courtney Tracy dissects her conversation with Zachery Dereniowski. She takes a deeper look into his formula of vulnerability = relatability = empowerment, and what exactly each of those things mean. Dr. Tracy pulls from examples such as Meghan Markle’s groundbreaking Oprah interview to show wh…

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Pre-HF: The Empowerment Formula with Zachery Dereniowski 43:56

3+ y ago43:56

43:56

This week on The Truth Doctor Podcast, Dr. Courtney Tracy speaks with former college drop-out turned motivational speaker, Zachery Dereniowski! He went from a 0.59 GPA in his freshman year of college, to making a comeback with a 4.0 GPA and a 512 MCAT score on his first attempt. Now, by being publicly vulnerable about his experience, he is able to …

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Pre-HF: The No B.S. Break Down: Failure 26:28

3+ y ago26:28

26:28

Following her episode with Jake Goodman, Dr. Courtney Tracy breaks down failure and success. The two are actually very interconnected and have one specific thing in common – they only exist in the mind of the person who is experiencing them. Dr. Tracy delves into how this subjective experience can be determined by expectations that we set for ourse…

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Pre-HF: The Future of Mental Health with Jake Goodman 50:49

3+ y ago50:49

50:49

On today’s episode, Dr. Tracy talks with 4th-year medical student, MBA, and CEO/Founder of Mental Health Movement Clothing Company, Jake Goodman! He’s a guy with a lot on the go, but he is well on his way to becoming an incredible and influential psychiatrist. Jake and Dr. Tracy talk about how he began his social media journey, his perseverance and…

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Pre-HF: No B.S. Break Down: Addiction 33:01

3+ y ago33:01

33:01

Welcome back to The Truth Doctor! In this episode Dr. Tracy breaks down the conversation she had in the last episode with Rachel Brady. Dr. Tracy breaks down the criteria to be diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder and the different levels of substance abuse disorders that exist. If you haven't already, please go listen to our last episode and …

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Pre-HF: Blackout Musings with Rachel Brady 53:18

3+ y ago53:18

53:18

In this episode Dr. Courtney Tracy sits down with Rachel Brady. Rachel is a reformed party girl who is now making it her mission to raise awareness about living a sober life. Rachel opens up to Dr. Tracy about what led her to addiction and when she finally learned why she was drinking. Rachel explains why she had a fear of getting sober and the con…

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Pre-HF: Valentine’s Day Special with Max Tracy 1:07:21

3+ y ago1:07:21

1:07:21

In this bonus Valentine’s Day episode Dr. Tracy and her husband Max answer all your questions about their relationship and how they navigate life together! PLEASE NOTE: This podcast is not therapy, clinical advice or medical advice. This podcast is intended to deliver psychoeducation and share personal experiences. PLEASE READ If you or someone you…

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Pre-HF: No B.S. Break Down: Introspection 26:28

3+ y ago26:28

26:28

Have you ever dabbled in journaling? Following her episode with Sophie Gray, Dr. Courtney Tracy breaks down introspection. Introspection can be a tricky concept to grasp so Dr. Tracy explains exactly what it is and explores the different forms. In this episode you will also find some journal prompts to help you start your introspection journey! PLE…

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