Best Dr Melissa Parks Podcasts (2024)

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 53 - Connected, Capable and Calm with Emily Vander Velden 53:14

20m ago53:14

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Jeremy is joined this week by the fabulous Emily Vander Velden for a great chat. Emily talks about specializing in EMDR to work with trauma, how being a parent is a juggling act with being a therapist, and shares about getting her recent ADHD diagnosis. Jeremy and Emily talk about self-care, and how holding space for others is such a powerful exper…

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I Hit My Goal - Why Don’t I Feel Happy? 31:10

5h ago31:10

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Us ambitious people LOVE the thrill of working towards something big. Having purpose in our actions. And of course looking forward to that much-desired result at the end. But what happens when all that hard work pays off and instead of fireworks it feels more, well… underwhelming? (As a coach, I can tell you I see this happen ALL THE TIME!) On this…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 52 - Peak Performance with Alyssa Zajdel 54:36

5d ago54:36

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Jeremy is joined this week by Alyssa Zajdel to jump into the world of sports psychology and performance. Jeremy and Alyssa talk about different sports requiring different mindsets, the difference in support that elite athletes can get from club or high school sports, and how it was not fun for student athletes or mental health professionals when CO…

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Ep 11: w/ Dr Nadine Kelly | River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari + lamprey + sponge cities + water engineer + water bugs + river +fish 44:04

10d ago44:04

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For this episode, we’ll be talking with Dr Nadine Kelly from the Department for Environment and Water. Nadine is the current Program Leader of the Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin project, but we’ll actually be talking with her about a different water source – the River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari. We’ll chat about Dr Nadine’s environmental career jour…

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Episode Thirty Nine- Pedaling Through History with "The Bicycle Nomad" Erick Cedeño 1:14:31

10d ago1:14:31

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Cycling is a healthy, low-impact activity that people of all ages can enjoy. Cycling has been proven to improve strength and flexibility, build coordination and balance, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, foster social connection, strengthen the immune system, and enhance cardiovascular health. Human-powered transportation is also fun, chea…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 51 - Open Dialogue with Alita Taylor 59:16

12d ago59:16

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Jeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful Alita Taylor. Jeremy and Alita talk about the shortcomings of the medical model, the secondary trauma of working in a failing system, and Alita shares her expertise about Open Dialogue, a practical and philosophical approach to navigating mental health crises. We also chat about Finnish metal …

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The Pillars of Introverted Leadership with Terrance Lee 45:42

14d ago45:42

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Some might think ‘introverted leader’ is a bit of an oxymoron… However those of us who deeply understand introverts aren’t surprised at all that they excel in this type of role! After doubting his abilities for many years, an unexpected public speaking event set Terrance Lee on a path he could never have imagined. Today he’s an authority on introve…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 50 - Creating Meaning Through Seasonal Rituals with Special Guest Mark Green 55:03

19d ago55:03

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Jeremy is joined this week by author, activist, and poet Mark Green to talk about his new book Round We Dance. Jeremy and Mark talk about the need for a book on how to do rituals, why ritual is so important to the human psyche, and how to approach ritual outside of an organized religious setting. It’s a wide-ranging chat that covers a lot, and the …

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Religious Trauma and Deconstruction with guest therapist Miami Zarauskas 1:02:00

21d ago1:02:00

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You can find Miami and all Kina’s resources here https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support

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Episode Thirty Eight- Healthy Parks for Healthy People with National Parks Service Public Health Director Captain Sara Newman 1:22:00

25d ago1:22:00

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What if we told you that there was a healthcare system of over 400 locations that manages more than 325 million people each year and offers resources that are proven to positively impact every dimension of your health and well-being, with an annual cost (for unlimited visits) of less than $100...if not completely free? Sound too good to be true? Th…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 49 - Existing in a Healthy Ecosystem with Kelsey Philippi 46:10

26d ago46:10

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Jeremy is joined for a fascinating conversation by Kelsey Philippi from ERA Wellness. Kelsey shares her journey of becoming a therapist from a background in biology and research before eventually landing in the mental health field, how couples and families exist as their own ecosystems, and how nature helps us to ground, center, and heal. To learn …

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Listen to Your Energy: Trusting Intuition Over Logic in Decision-Making 19:04

30d ago19:04

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Ever felt like doing something ‘crazy’? Something that ‘doesn’t make sense’ or is ‘bad on paper’? Often when we feel like that the energy that’s driving the decision can be just too hard to ignore, and impossible to logic our way out of. And as introverts, learning to trust ourselves when making big changes is vital. This week on The Ambitious Intr…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 48 - Finding Your People with Special Guest Lane Moore 31:41

1M ago31:41

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This week Jeremy is joined by the ultra-talented Lane Moore. Lane is a comedian, actor, author, and musician. Moore is the creator of the hit comedy show Tinder Live, bestselling author of How To Be Alone and You Will Find Your People, the frontperson in the band It Was Romance, and host of the podcast I Thought It Was Just Me on Patreon. Jeremy an…

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The Paradox of Perfection with Chana Ross 34:35

1M ago34:35

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Having high standards is one thing, but if you’re aiming to make everything in your life and work ‘perfect' you're fighting an impossible battle. This week on The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast I interviewed Leadership Coach, Women's Health Advocate and mom of four Chana Ross. She’s sharing her lifelong journey of perfectionism and the practices she’…

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Episode Thirty Seven- Addiction, Running Far, and Doing Hard Things with Ultramarathoner Charlie Engle 1:11:11

1M ago1:11:11

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Addiction is a chronic condition that can affect many dimensions of our lives, including our physical and mental health, relationships, and overall wellness. The two primary forms of addiction are substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. While addiction is most notably associated with substance abuse, humans can also form addictive behavi…

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Ep 10: w/ Dr Sheryn Pitman | Ecological literacy, nature education, how our city got National Park City status 41:50

1M ago41:50

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For this episode, we’ll be talking with Green Adelaide’s Dr Sheryn Pitman. Sheryn completed her PhD in Ecological Literacy, where she explored some of the complex relationships people have with the natural world. For this episode we’ll be diving into Sheryn’s environmental career journey, talk a little about Adelaide’s National Park City status and…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 47 - From Missionary to Religious Trauma Recovery Coach with Kit Weathers 56:34

1M ago56:34

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Jeremy gets the chance to sit down with the delightful Kit Weathers for a neurodivergent chat. We talk about Kit’s journey from pastor’s kid, to missionary, to deconstructing and becoming a sex therapist and religious trauma recovery coach, with some mental health diagnoses sprinkled in. Kit and Jeremy talk about finding the good parts of church ou…

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The Power of Your Personal Brand with Marielle Legair 38:23

1M ago38:23

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If you’re not thinking of yourself as a brand, you may be doing yourself a huge disservice - whether you’re an entrepreneur or an employee. Personal branding goes WAY deeper than colours, fonts and fancy photographs - and this week’s guest Marielle Legair is an absolute expert in the field. Marielle is a Speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice 2023 and LinkedI…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 46 - Getting Creative during Art Therapy with Elise Birch 54:30

2M ago54:30

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Jeremy is joined this week by Elise Birch for an open, authentic chat. Elise shares their unique journey into the mental health field, and the niche areas they focus their practice working with. Jeremy and Elise explore the complexities of art therapy, highlighting its benefits in processing trauma and expressing emotions, even in telehealth settin…

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Neuroplasticity, Habit Change and Saying ‘No’ to People Pleasing with Dr Clare Emma Wild 51:39

2M ago51:39

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Habits are the foundation of success - unless the ones that are deeply ingrained are actually exhausting you. People pleasing became such an automatic response for this week’s podcast guest, Dr Clare Emma Wild, that it became hard for her brain to even recognize she was doing it! Clare is an academically certified and internationally accredited c…

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Episode Thirty Six- Prescribing Nature with Canada PaRx Founder Dr. Melissa Lem 1:06:24

2M ago1:06:24

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Nature was the first physician, the first hospital, the first pharmacy, and the first healthcare plan. The scientific community is finally (and formally) proving what we have always known... time in nature makes us healthier. Healthcare systems have been utilizing nature as a form of treatment for decades. One of the gold-standard examples of this …

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 45 - Grief in the Immigrant Experience with Dr Gabby Miniscalco 48:10

2M ago48:10

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Jeremy is joined this week for a great chat by Dr Gabby Miniscalco. During our talk Dr Gabby shares some insights into the immigrant experience and the pressures of conforming to American culture while grappling with her Polish identity, feeling caught in between worlds but not belonging in either. The conversation delves into the trauma and grief …

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Solitude for Success - Rediscovering Your Strengths with Melissa Unsell-Smith 41:43

2M ago41:43

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How often do you TRULY take time alone? While the idea is blissful to most of us introverts it can also be tough to turn inwards and be honest about what you want from life - as today’s podcast guest Melissa Unsell-Smith discovered. Melissa is a serial entrepreneur, 2 x tech founder and most recently the brain behind Catalytic Icon, a community tha…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 44 - Therapists Need Help, Too with Becca Ferguson 58:50

2M ago58:50

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Jeremy is joined this week by the authentic and genuine Becca Ferguson. Becca and Jeremy talk about growing up in conservative households that didn’t talk about mental health, Becca’s horror stories with her own therapy, and getting to a place where she now helps other therapists build the practice of their dreams. It’s a fun chat that covers a lot…

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Polyvagal Theory and Practical Applications with guest Deb Dana 57:19

2M ago57:19

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Today I am interviewing the one and only Deb Dana, one of the major contributors to the theories of the nervous system and somatic healing in therapy. Her website is linked below for those who want to check out more of her work. https://www.rhythmofregulation.com To view Kinas resources, click her linktree: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist --- Supp…

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Quiet and Strong: Productivity the Introverted Way with David Hall 26:48

2M ago26:48

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If you’ve ever felt that traditional productivity rhetoric actually made you less efficient (and way more drained) you’re not alone! When Quiet and Strong founder David Hall dived into the topic he found that it definitely wasn’t catering to introverts. He’s since written a book on the subject and launched a podcast to support introverts in working…

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Episode Thirty Five-Mind, Body, and Soil with Root in Nature 1:19:51

2M ago1:19:51

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Getting our hands dirty is not a new idea. A strong connection to soil has always been critical for human thriving. Around 12,000 years ago, our hunter-gatherer ancestors started transitioning into a farming culture. Growing crops became a reliable and sustainable way to access high-quality food. Besides the nutritional benefits, gardening has been…

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Ep 9 RERUN: w/ Prof Chris Daniels and Brenton Grear + rewilding + platypus + River Torrens + environmental industry + career 28:19

2M ago28:19

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To mark the leap year today (29 Feb), we have a re-run of our most popular episode to date with the leaders Green Adelaide Prof Chris Daniels and Green Adelaide Director Brenton Grear chatting the concept of rewilding in Adelaide, the River Torrens and the dream of reintroducing platypus to the River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari one day soon. Welcome …

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 43 - How to Heal Deeply with David Hayden 55:36

2M ago55:36

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Jeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful David Hayden. Jeremy and David talk about growing up with the desire to help others from an early age, the various chapters of growth therapists go through with their clients, and David’s winding path with different modalities that allow for deeper healing with clients. You can learn more abou…

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Cozy Catch-Up Time: Sharing my Life and Business Updates! 20:34

2M ago20:34

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It’s been far too long since I’ve shared what’s been going on for me personally, and behind the scenes at The Ambitious Introvert® - and the download stats tell me you LOVE these types of episodes! So here’s all the news… Listen in to hear about: What’s happened since I closed all my business programs down last year My anti-industry stance on priva…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 42 - Neurodivergence as a Parent, Practitioner, and Patient with Dr Christine Henry 1:08:59

2M ago1:08:59

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Jeremy is joined this week by Dr Christine Henry for an authentic conversation about the many facets of Neurodivergence. Jeremy and Christine talk about getting diagnosed later in life while already working in the field, the intersections of being a mental health professional while advocating as a parent, and how Autism and ADHD have a lot of diagn…

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Episode 31: A Final Episode and Reflections on the Past Year with Dr. Melissa Parks 7:43

3M ago7:43

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“You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.” I was reminded of this quote towards the end of last year and made the incredibly difficult decision to end this podcast. Last year was a challenging year for me with lots of collisions between my personal life and entrepreneur life happening behind the scenes. This podcast was an important source…

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Rest Without Sacrifice: Designing Your Schedule around Your Priorities with Jordan Gill 55:18

3M ago55:18

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Are you clear on your priorities? And, if so, are you protecting your time and energy to really focus on them? Whether you’re a busy exec or an empire-building entrepreneur, it can be all too easy to lose sight of what’s important during the day-to-day busyness of life. This week on the podcast I’m joined by Jordan Gill, founder of Systems Saved Me…

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Episode Thirty Four-Nature and Neuroscience with Dr. Susan A. Masino 1:06:20

3M ago1:06:20

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Just in case it wasn’t clear, humans are complex. How our minds and bodies function together is nothing short of fascinating. One of our favorite aspects of human performance and well-being is the neuroscience behind how we live. Neuroscience is understood to be a multidisciplinary science, one that is focused on the unique structure and function o…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 41 - Religious Trauma in the Workplace with Michelle Moseley 51:41

3M ago51:41

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Jeremy is joined this week all the way from North Carolina by the delightful Michelle Moseley. Jeremy and Michelle discuss their own experiences with religious trauma, and the intersection of religion, patriarchy, and capitalism in the workplace. They also touch on issues such as body image concerns and the challenges of reconnecting mind and body …

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What To Do When You Feel Like You’re Failing 20:42

3M ago20:42

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When you have big goals and dreams and feel like they’re a long way out of reach, it’s hard NOT to get discouraged. The flip side of being ambitious is that we also feel frustrated when we feel like we’re failing (though as I remind my clients we never really are failing - we’re simply getting closer to the dream incrementally!) In this episode I’m…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 40 - Nonordinary Therapy with Amber Kerby 54:19

3M ago54:19

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Jeremy is joined this week by the fabulous Amber Kerby. Jeremy and Amber talk about plain ol’ ordinary therapy, and how and why we as professionals expand our approaches once we’ve spent more time in the field. Nonordinary therapies Jeremy and Amber discuss are Ketamine Assisted Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Psychedelic Integration, along w…

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Self-Care for Autistic Entrepreneurs and Coping with Autistic Burnout with Kelly Redmon Loo 1:23:17

3M ago1:23:17

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In this week’s episode I’m delighted to introduce you to Kelly Redmon Loo, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) specializing in Autism. We dive into how Kelly developed her passion for working with autistic clients, as well as her journey towards being diagnosed as AuDHD (autism and ADHD). We’ll talk about masking and unmasking, ho…

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Sibling Abuse with guest therapist Dr. Amy Meyers 40:48

3M ago40:48

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Amy Meyers, PhD, LCSW is a social work professor at Molloy University and a clinician in NYC where she has maintained a private practice for 30 years. She is an advisory board member to the Sibling Abuse and Aggression Research Advocacy Initiative at the University of New Hampshire and has published and presented nationally about sibling abuse. She…

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Building Brilliance - Using Serious Play® for Success with Amale Ghalbouni 31:31

3M ago31:31

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My inner child is delighted with the topic of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast this week, where I’m joined by Amale Ghalbouni talking all things Serious Play® - and specifically, Lego! Amale is a former strategy and innovation consultant turned executive coach, and founder of The Brick Coach. She’s passionate about experiential play based coaching …

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Episode Thirty Three-Health Tech Solutions and Mental Wellness with Preventia Founder/CEO Brian Schroeder 1:21:15

3M ago1:21:15

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According to the Global Wellness Institute, mental wellness is “an internal resource that helps us think, feel, connect, and function; it is an active process that helps us to build resilience, grow, and flourish.” By definition, this means that it is more than just the absence of mental illness, which is what we normally lump under the catch-all t…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 39 - Nature Informed Therapy with Jenn Sowers 54:54

3M ago54:54

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It’s the Wellness with Jenn and Jer episode! Jeremy has the serendipitous chance to sit down with Jenn Sowers for this episode. They talk about what nature informed therapy is and how it helps, the importance of community while working in the mental health field, and ways to reconnect to the natural world in our tech-driven go-go-go society. To lea…

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Ep 8: w/ John Zeppel | Town of Walkerville | Becoming a Councillor/Deputy Mayor + environmental passion + building a sustainable home 37:35

3M ago37:35

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For this episode, we’ll be talking to the recently appointed Deputy Mayor of the Town of Walkerville, which is one of SA’s 17 metropolitan councils, and his name is John Zeppel. John runs an ICT business and has a passion for sustainability and the environment. His environmental passion pushed him in the direction to become a Councillor and more re…

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Your Next Step to Success - Therapy, Coaching, Mentorship or Consulting? 23:32

3M ago23:32

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With SO many options available to help you reach your potential, it can be overwhelming to know the type of support is best for YOU. Hiring professionals is a big time, energy and financial investment, so it’s important to make the right choice. As an introvert you want to make sure your energy is being spent for the most ROI. That’s why I’m diving…

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People pleasing as an attachment adaptation 22:03

3M ago22:03

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Just a brief episode of me discussing my thoughts on people pleasing as an attachment based adaptation. Also, weighing in on the “is people pleasing manipulation” debate https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 38 - Divorcing Religion with Janice Selbie 1:02:14

3M ago1:02:14

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Jeremy gets the chance to sit down with religious recovery consultant Janice Selbie this week. Janice is a Registered Professional Counselor and is the founder of the Conference on Religious Trauma (CORT), the host of the Divorcing Religion podcast, and runs the Shameless Sexuality workshop series. Janice and Jeremy talk about how leaving fundament…

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Understanding Compassion Fatigue: Balancing Empathy with Self-Care with Teresa Vozza 34:50

4M ago34:50

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Caring about others is a good thing - until it isn’t. But did you know that over-caring, and using too many of our personal resources worrying about others, can have a detrimental effect on our physical and mental health, and our own performance? On the podcast this week I’m talking to Executive Coach and Leadership Trainer Teresa Vozza about the f…

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Episode Thirty Two-Yoga, Nature, and the World's First Wellness Model with Larissa Hall Carlson 1:15:39

4M ago1:15:39

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Wellness as we know it gained notoriety in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. The writings and leadership of an informal network of US physicians and scholars were pivotal in shaping how we began exploring “holistic” ways of addressing health. The wellness field is built on the foundations of multiple medical, intellectual, and spiritual movements throug…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 37 - Intergenerational Trauma and Decolonizing Mental Health with Emily Lapolice 1:12:24

4M ago1:12:24

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This week Jeremy is joined for a wide-ranging chat by the incredibly insightful Emily Lapolice. Jeremy and Emily talk about trauma informed yoga and the Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga program where she is a mentor, facilitator, and trainer. We talk about intergenerational trauma, religious trauma, and decolonizing mental health spaces. We also…

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Inner Brilliance: Leveraging Your Unique Strengths for Success with Marjan Mahoutchian 40:58

4M ago40:58

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Discovering and understanding your strengths is a pivotal step toward unlocking your full potential. In a world that often emphasises overcoming weaknesses, recognising and harnessing your innate talents helps you to truly ‘Own Your Energy’ as an introvert when it comes to creating your version of success. And in a competitive landscape, where leve…

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