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A behind-the-scenes look at the best tips and techniques from clinicians around the world. This podcast shares practical techniques for a wide range of mental health topics, from parenting to substance use, mindfulness, anxiety, depression and so much more. If you are looking for great mental health advice from experienced therapists & psychologists, you are in the right place! AND... if you are you are a clinician who is looking to learn new techniques, this podcast is right for you, too!Li ...
 
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Michele Mani joins the podcast to talk about self-disclosure. This tool is so often used in therapy, but as you’ll hear in this episode, there is A LOT to unpack about its use. I’m so thankful that Michele came today to share her expertise in ways that will make us all better! My favorite part was her reminder that there’s a difference between psyc…
 
I am so grateful for my guest, Sierra Dator, for coming on the show to talk about the heaviness that our teen girls are experiencing in the last 5 years. Depression and suicide are continually on our radar as mental health professionals - and now...as parents, we must face these hard conversations! Listen as we share our helpful tips for teen depre…
 
Imposter syndrome is a common experience for many people, but when I heard my guest, Kindall Tyson, share her thoughts I was moved to reflect on so many things in a new way. I loved how she shared that "everything is useful" and self-challenging questions like "what are some of the challenges I got through to get here?" can be helpful in small ways…
 
I am so thankful we are talking about ADHD in women this week. It's critical that we take a broader picture of what ADHD is (and isn't) - but especially in women! Danielle Peters joins the podcast again today to chat all things ADHD. I especially loved when she said that we need to "learn with your brain instead of against your brain." BEAUTIFUL! T…
 
I am SO thankful that one of my supervisees is joining me today on the podcast. Her perspective, as a teen, is so helpful for this conversation about differentiating stress and anxiety. Give this brief episode a listen! And, as always, would love to hear from YOU if you have questions or ideas for the next episode! Thanks, friends! www.makewordsmat…
 
Dr. Akua Boateng came back to the podcast to talk about the power of friendship, with a particular bend toward self-compassion and self-inquiry. Her perspective on "you are new at this" when it comes to understanding our place in specific friendships was SO GOOD. In fact, there were so many moments in this episode where I was taking notes for my ow…
 
Dependence is a dirty word in our society. Independence is the “goal”. But what if it’s not? What if that very way of thinking is the thing that keeps us from having healthy attachments and connection in our relationships? My guest, Liz Polinsky, comes on today to help us see that HEALTHY dependence should be our goal in relationships. And better y…
 
Friendship seems like a simple topic. It’s something we all know about because we engage in friendships from a very young age. Yet some friendships are better than others. Why is that?! Join me and my guest, Dr Jerry Novack, as we explore our meanings of friendship and how this seemingly simple topic can get complicated. Wouldn’t it be nice to have…
 
This is the fourth of four episodes that I am calling "Is this normal?" On today's episode, we will explore the ins and outs of pickiness at the dinner table. This episode may have ideas that are different than you would think you'd hear from a psychologist! So buckle up! :) If you have questions or other topics you'd like to hear on "Is this norma…
 
Welcome to Season 3! Are you a New Year’s resolution hater? Or do you get super pumped about setting new resolutions each year? Either way, my guest this week, Dr Michael Alcée, joins the podcast to teach us how to bring the humanness to resolutions and goal setting. He’s a psychology, author, TEDx speaker, musician, and all-around brilliant mind. …
 
This is the third of four episodes that I am calling "Is this normal?" On today's episode, I share thoughts and strategies about worry and anxiety. Tune in for specific things to SAY and NOT SAY when your kid is worrying. From littles to bigs, this episode should have some nuggets for you! :) Also - feel free to email me if you have ideas for futur…
 
Happy End of 2022! I couldn't think of a more appropriate episode to end 2022 with. And better yet... a two-part series... ON MONEY! I am SO grateful for my guest this week, Nicole Liloia. Her inspiring take on how to manage our money "issues" is so good. Part 1 will explore money from the therapist perspective and part 2 will go into money from th…
 
Part TWO of my discussion with Nicole Liloia - money guru AND therapist! Her inspiring take on how to manage our money "issues" is so good. Part 1 explores money from the therapist perspective and part 2 will go into money from the client perspective. You won't want to miss these special episodes! Thank you, Nicole, for sharing your wisdom today! F…
 
This is the second of four episodes that I am calling "Is this normal?" On today's episode, I share thoughts about nightmares and night terrors. Specific things to say to comfort and things not to say in the middle of the night! Here is the link to the episode I mentioned with Kristen! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1032082/10007596 This is also a good…
 
This is first of four episodes that I am calling "Is this normal?" On today's episode, I share thoughts about why children lie and how we can better approach lying behavior in our kiddos. Tune in next week for nightmares/sleep disturbances! Here is the article I referenced in the episode. Why Kids Lie and What Parents Can Do to Stop It | Child Mind…
 
As our kids get older, our parenting (and even individual) identity shifts. We move from being the constant provider to the on-again-off-again supporter. So how do we deal with this change in a healthy way?? This is what today's episode is all about. If you have teens or older children, this episode is for you! And if you have littles, you'll still…
 
My friend and colleague, Lindsay Webster, who is also a school psychologist, joins us this week as we talk all things ADHD. What is it? How do I know? and what can I do about it? I'm grateful for this conversation for many reasons, but mostly because so many people need this information about this condition. This is cross-posted with Kids These Day…
 
As always, thanks for tuning in, folks!! Your support matters more than you know! This podcast is meant to be a resource for the general public, as well as fellow therapists/psychologists. It is NOT meant to replace the meaningful work of individual or family therapy. Please seek professional help in your area if you are struggling. #breakthestigma…
 
Y'all. I have been WAITING for this episode to drop since I recorded it. I haven't been able to get this episode out of my mind. And I am continually STILL fighting to prioritize my own comfort. You will NOT want to miss SO.MUCH.GOOD. from this episode. This is cross-posted with Kids These Days - but just go ahead and listen again if you heard it o…
 
Should therapists stick with "what we've always done"? or should we step out and try new, modern approaches that may be considered "taboo" in some ways? As a scholar-practitioner, I always encourage therapists to stay grounded in research-based approaches - however, I think we can sometimes get laser-focused on our "traditional" ways of doing thera…
 
Dr. Paula Kline is BACK! I always love my time with Dr. Paula because she brings such a depth of understanding people and how we interact with the world. This time, she shares about meaning making for therapists. If you are a therapist/psychologist - this is a MUST LISTEN. But even if you aren't, this is just such a relatable episode for so many re…
 
Burnout affects so many professions (and people!). I am so grateful for my amazingly healing guest today, Maureen Clancy, who joins the podcast to talk about burnout and what we can do about it. You won't want to miss this one! As always, thanks for tuning in, folks!! Your support matters more than you know! This podcast is meant to be a resource f…
 
Y'all. I have been WAITING for this episode to drop since I recorded it. I haven't been able to get this episode out of my mind. And I am continually STILL fighting to prioritize my own comfort. You will NOT want to miss SO.MUCH.GOOD. from this episode. We spend particular attention to our bodies and physical comfort - and how it impacts our overal…
 
Neurodivergent kids and those with complex medical issues can add enormous challenges to parents. My guest this week, Danielle Peters, shares her expertise in helping parents to feel empowered and hopeful as they navigate the challenging days and nights with a child with special needs. I remember thinking it was such a gift for her to share these i…
 
My friend and colleague, Lindsay Webster, joins us this week as we talk all things ADHD. What is it? How do I know? and what can I do about it? I'm grateful for this conversation for many reasons, but mostly because so many people need this information about this condition. As always, thanks for tuning in folks!! Your support matters more than you …
 
"Conflict is inevitable." WOWZA. Take a deep breath and realize that conflict WILL happen in your relationships. It's just about learning how to make conflict work well for you and your friend/partner/spouse. This episode, Rachel Elder, joins the podcast to shares some of the best advice on conflict that I have heard! You won't want to miss her thr…
 
This episode is all about "right-sizing" your life. Who knew that was even a thing?!? Nicole McNelis joins the podcast to share her process for moving through life in a way that honors who we are and what we want our life to be. Her three-step model - A.C.A. - is threaded with self-compassion and practical ways to implement this model in everyday i…
 
This is cross-posted with my other podcast, Things you learn in therapy, because it WAS SO GOOD. My dear friend, Dr. Paula, shares such powerful information that DEBUNKS mindfulness practices, as well as how to tolerate stress in new and meaningful ways. Take some time out today to listen to this episode and be ready to take notes! Her ideas are so…
 
I still get goosebumps when I listen to this episode. This was one of the most powerful and vulnerable interviews I have done where my guest, Lianna Purjes, shared some of the deepest parts of herself as a child of an alcoholic mother. Listen as she shares her truth about feelings growing up with her mother, as well as the constant battle that fami…
 
Neurodivergent kids and those with complex medical issues can add enormous challenges to parents. My guest this week, Danielle Peters, shares her expertise in helping parents to feel empowered and hopeful as they navigate the challenging days and nights with a child with special needs. I remember thinking it was such a gift for her to share these i…
 
Cross listed with my other podcast (Launched about a month ago on Kids These Days...) My guest, the amazing perinatal specialist (and AUTHOR!) - Megan MacCutcheon, shares incredible information that is crucial to better pregnancies, childbirth and post-partum. It can be uncomfortable for all people - even confrontational - when we don't spend time …
 
"Conflict is inevitable." WOWZA. Take a deep breath and realize that conflict WILL happen in your relationships. It's just about learning how to make conflict work well for you and your friend/partner/spouse. This episode, Rachel Elder, joins the podcast to shares some of the best advice on conflict that I have heard! You won't want to miss her thr…
 
I was thrilled to have Dr. Michael Alcee on the show again and he came this time to talk about how OCD is a SUPERPOWER. I really appreciated his take on how to re-conceptualize those obsessions and compulsions in a new way! Listen as he shares such brilliant ideas about the differences between OCD and OCPD, as well as many other nuggets of #thingsy…
 
Teachers are definitely burnt out. We knew this going into doing our research with teachers, but what they shared in our study really knocked our socks off. My friend and colleague, Dr. Josh Tolbert, joins the podcast to share results from our ongoing study on teacher and administrator burnout. Together, we share what teachers specifically told us …
 
This episode is all about "right-sizing" your life. Who knew that was even a thing?!? Nicole McNelis joins the podcast to share her process for moving through life in a way that honors who we are and what we want our life to be. Her three-step model - A.C.A. - is threaded with self-compassion and practical ways to implement this model in everyday i…
 
Neither of us love that we needed to have this conversation, but we hope that this episode empowers powers to have these hard conversations. Listen as my guest, Jacque Tyrrell, shares tips on how to have these hard conversations, as well as answer the hard questions around school shootings. To learn more about Jacque, check out her website! Jacque …
 
There are often so many questions around starting, and engaging, in therapy "correctly." From both the client and therapist perspective!! When should I see someone? Am I doing this right? Am I able to help this person? Is this therapist able to help me? My mentee, and amazing therapist friend, Sunnie Allen, joins me on the show this week to talk al…
 
WE are back!! I can't WAIT to share these episodes with you! We are covering even MORE #thingsyoulearnintherapy this season with some of the BEST experts from around the globe. I am thrilled about the invaluable information that guests share and I hope you will too. Subscribe, like, listen and share!!! Enjoy the season! www.makewordsmatterforgood.c…
 
What a gift it is to interview my dear friend and psychologist, Dr. Paula Kline. This episode will ROCK.YOUR.WORLD. in the VERY BEST WAY! She explores the emotions, how we are always emoting, and ways to help address those big feelings we all experience. Her expertise is clear, yet humanly approachable - and it's why I have selected her episode to …
 
My guest, the amazing perinatal specialist (and AUTHOR!) - Megan MacCutcheon, shares incredible information that is crucial to better pregnancies, childbirth and post-partum. It can be uncomfortable for all people - even confrontational - when we don't spend time talking about things that matter to both the pregnant woman (and her family members!).…
 
SO.... Forgive me, friends. This one got lost in the shuffle! We recorded at the very beginning of summer and I just forgot to send it to the editor. Here's a little teaser for the launch of season TWO - coming in the next couple of weeks!! Thank you, Michèle Mani, for joining me on the podcast and engaging in this conversation about supervision an…
 
This episode was originally produced for the other podcast (Things You Learn in Therapy), but I am sharing it here because it was so good. My guest, Megan MacCutcheon, shares a WEALTH of knowledge about all things related to motherhood/fatherhood - especially during those pregnancy and right-after-birth times! Heard of the "baby blues"? We explore …
 
It is becoming more and more challenging to sort through exactly how to share about the tragedies that happen around us. Whether your child is a toddler or a grown-up, listen as Dr. Beth shares practical steps for talking about school shootings in this brief episode. Thanks for listening! Like, listen, share and comment! :) www.makewordsmatterforgo…
 
Setting boundaries is among the most common #thingsyoulearnintherapy. However, you don't always need a therapist to learn how to set a boundary! This episode, my guest, Tatiana Rojas, joins me to talk all things boundaries. Small boundaries, big boundaries, easy boundaries and hard boundaries...you'll hear about them all! We define what it really m…
 
Teen anxiety/worry can be really challenging to know how to manage. Should I use "tough love" or lean in? Should I be worried? Is this normal? All of these questions are really common for parents whose teens have worry, fear, or anxiety. Listen to this episode as I share some ideas on how to manage hard moments with your teen! www.makewordsmatterfo…
 
When things don't make sense, we often look for "meaning" to cope or better understand the world around us. This episode, my amazing friend and psychologist, Dr. Paula Kline, joins me on the podcast to have DEEP conversation about meaning making. I'll admit, at first, I was both enamored and a little overwhelmed with the "bigness" of these hard que…
 
So this week, you get an EXTRA episode. :) HOORAY!! I just loved hearing my guest, Rachel Elder, share her couples' therapy tips on this episode. She had so many practical and helpful ideas for couples, most of which are easy to try at home today! This episode is for couples who may be newly dating, but also for those who have been together for man…
 
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