Best Erin Skinner Podcasts (2024)

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 59 - Bearing Witness with Kathleen Mack 46:19

22h ago46:19

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Jeremy is joined this week by therapist and end-of-life doula Kathleen Mack. Kathleen describes her lifelong curiosity about people's minds and experiences, stemming from her own mental health struggles and early fascination with human behavior. Kathleen shares how her father’s death influenced her and led her to pursue training as a death doula, w…

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Discovering Your True Age with Epigenetics - Featuring Hannah Went of Tru Diagnostics 52:38

1d ago52:38

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Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of epigenetics with Hannah Went, co-founder of True Diagnostics. Hannah shares her journey from the world of peptides to pioneering epigenetic testing. We explore how these tests, developed in collaboration with prestigious institutions like Harvard, can reveal your true biol…

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SPIDER-MAN 3 with Stephanie Williams! 1:12:26

1d ago1:12:26

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Every hero has a choice, to face the darkness... or be consumed by it. We're swinging through the final Tobey McGuire/Sam Raimi Spider-man with the delightful Stephanie Williams! (creator of webcomics Parenthood Activate, BWIT, Living Heroes) Follow Stephanie on Twitter and Instagram: @steph_i_will Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @TwoOldQueens …

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 58 - Navigating Sexual Shame with Caitlin Weber 51:57

8d ago51:57

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Jeremy is joined this week by fellow licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Sex Therapist, Caitlin Weber. Caitlin Weber discusses her journey into the mental health field and her path to becoming a systems-oriented therapist with a focus on sex therapy. Jeremy and Caitlin discuss the pervasive influence of religious norms on cultural attitudes to…

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SPIDER-MAN 2 with Kyle Kasabian! 1:14:32

13d ago1:14:32

1:14:32

For our new series, we're taking the ultimate spin! We're looking at all of the Spider-Man movies (of the last 20 years, anyway) to figure out which one is the gayest! The tagline to SPIDER-MAN 2 is "This summer a man will face his destiny. A hero will be revealed" Forgets about a hero, we're still holding out for a homo! We're swinging into our se…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 57 - Systems Beings Lab with Naoko Ellis & Derek Gladwin 54:02

15d ago54:02

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Jeremy is joined this week by the dynamic duo of Naoko Ellis & Derek Gladwin from the University of British Columbia where they founded the Systems Beings Lab, a collaborative research collective that tackles the complexity of modern issues. In this episode, Derek and Naoko discuss emerging collaborative spaces in academia to address the climate em…

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SPIDER-MAN with Will & Kevin Hines! 1:23:07

15d ago1:23:07

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For our new series, we're taking the ultimate spin! We're looking at all of the Spider-Man movies (of the last 20 years, anyway) to figure out which one is the gayest! With great power comes great responsibility, so we're starting things off with not just one, but TWO bonafide Spider-Man web heads! They're actors, comedians, milksops, pantywaists, …

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 56 - Cup of Tea Psychiatry with Rachel Jones 58:37

22d ago58:37

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Our first prescriber on the show! Jeremy is joined this week by Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Rachel Jones, owner of Cup of Tea Psychiatry. Jeremy and Rachel talk about her winding path through nursing school and into the psychiatric side of the field, how the for-profit medical model creates an unhealthy environment for both patient…

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GLP-1 Medications: Benefits, Safety, and Thrive's Nutrition Support 21:56

22d ago21:56

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We’re thrilled to announce a brand new episode of the Empowered Nutrition Podcast is now live! 🎉 In this solo episode, our host dives deep into the world of GLP-1 medications, including popular names like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Whether you're already familiar with these medications or hearing about them for the first time, this episode is p…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 55 - Holding Space in the Labyrinth with Jenna Knapp 40:19

29d ago40:19

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Jeremy is joined this week by artist and mental health advocate Jenna Knapp. Jenna is an artist in residence with the labyrinth at the Lynden Sculpture Garden on the north side of Milwaukee. Jeremy and Jenna talk about her mental health journey prior to creating the labyrinth, how and why labyrinths can be so helpful to mental health, and the commu…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 54 - Understanding You with Rachel Beam 51:00

1M ago51:00

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A blast from the past! Jeremy is joined this week by Rachel Beam, owner of Understand You, LLC. Jeremy and Rachel were in the same cohort at Marquette University way back in the day, and Rachel shares her journey in the field up to now opening her own practice. Jeremy and Rachel discuss some of their memories of what grad school did and did not pre…

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The Heart of Nutrition with Amy Myrdal Miller, MS, RDN, FAND 46:37

1M ago46:37

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In this episode of Empowered Nutrition, host Erin Skinner engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Amy Myrdal Miller, a registered dietitian and co-author of the renowned cookbook "Cooking à la Heart." Together, they dive deep into the complexities of food, health, and sustainability, addressing misconceptions, debunking myths, and providin…

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

1M ago53:14

53:14

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

2M 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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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 51 - Open Dialogue with Alita Taylor 59:16

2M 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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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 50 - Creating Meaning Through Seasonal Rituals with Special Guest Mark Green 55:03

2M 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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Enhance Digestion with JÜJ Digestive Bitters with Meg Gerber RD LD IFNCP CGN 40:42

2M ago40:42

40:42

Welcome to another episode of the Empowered Nutrition Podcast! In today's conversation, Erin sits down with Meg Gerber, the mind behind JÜJ Digestive Bitters. Dive into the fascinating world of digestive bitters and how they can revolutionize your gut health journey. **Key Takeaways:** - **Introduction to Digestive Bitters**: Learn what digestive b…

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

2M 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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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 48 - Finding Your People with Special Guest Lane Moore 31:41

3M 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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Navigating Alcohol's Impact on Health and Wellness 24:18

3M ago24:18

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In this episode of the Empower Nutrition Podcast, host Erin Skinner shares her personal journey of going alcohol-free for a year and delves into the broader discussion of alcohol consumption, its societal norms, and health implications. Erin discusses the prevalence of alcohol-related issues, including alcohol abuse disorders and associated health …

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

3M 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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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 46 - Getting Creative during Art Therapy with Elise Birch 54:30

3M 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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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 45 - Grief in the Immigrant Experience with Dr Gabby Miniscalco 48:10

3M 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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Empower Your Health: Introducing Thrive Clinic 14:25

3M ago14:25

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Firstly, I'm thrilled to announce that Empowered Nutrition is evolving to better serve your needs. We've been listening to your feedback and have made significant enhancements to our services. Our mission remains the same: to provide accessible and effective healthcare that prioritizes holistic wellness. In line with this vision, we're introducing …

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

4M 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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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 43 - How to Heal Deeply with David Hayden 55:36

4M 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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Hormone Replacement Therapy: Exploring Science and Controversies 43:42

4M ago43:42

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Introduction: In this episode of the Empowered Nutrition Podcast, Dr. Greg Brannon, a pioneer in hormone therapy and preventive health, shares insights into optimizing health through hormone therapy. He discusses the importance of understanding bioidentical hormones, the impact of hormones on various aspects of health, and the role of education in …

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

4M 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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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 41 - Religious Trauma in the Workplace with Michelle Moseley 51:41

4M 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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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 40 - Nonordinary Therapy with Amber Kerby 54:19

4M 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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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 39 - Nature Informed Therapy with Jenn Sowers 54:54

5M 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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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 38 - Divorcing Religion with Janice Selbie 1:02:14

5M 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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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 37 - Intergenerational Trauma and Decolonizing Mental Health with Emily Lapolice 1:12:24

5M 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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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 36 - Queer Survivors of Religious Trauma with Mahrs Schoppman 46:59

5M ago46:59

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Jeremy is joined this week by fellow LMFT Mahrs Schoppman. Jeremy and Mahrs talk about some of the intersectionalities of queerness and religious trauma, why group therapy can be such a powerful tool for healing, and why churches don’t want you to be comfortable in your own skin. For more info about Mahrs’s practice, you can head over to therapywit…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 35 - Gaming in the Therapeutic Workshop with Greg Schoeneck 1:03:56

6M ago1:03:56

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Jeremy is joined this week by fellow nerdy therapist Greg Schoeneck. Greg and Jeremy talk about walk-and-talk therapy and how it helps with trauma, therapeutic tabletop role playing games (like D&D), and how therapy can look different from the sterile, medical model and meet more people where they’re at in their authentic lives. You can learn more …

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 34 - The Importance of Secular Therapy with Dr. Darrel Ray 1:09:49

6M ago1:09:49

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Jeremy is joined this week by founder of the Secular Therapy Project, Dr. Darrel Ray. Jeremy and Darrel talk about the need for secular therapy, how religious groups have changed their approach to therapy over the years, and why activism is so needed to create safe, secular spaces. Dr. Ray talks about some of his previous research on sex and secula…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 33 - The Stormclouds of Depression with Jarod K Anderson 1:08:46

6M ago1:08:46

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Jeremy is joined this week by author, poet and cryptonaturalist Jarod K Anderson. Jeremy and Jarod talk about the stigmas that still exist today around mental health, Jarod’s journey reconnecting to nature, and how we can connect with the magic of the natural world. Jarod shares some poetry, and talks about his upcoming book Something in the Woods …

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 32 - Making Peace with Your Religious Past with Hannah Brents 56:23

6M ago56:23

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This week Jeremy is joined by the theology therapist, Hannah Brents! Hannah and Jeremy talk about the false dichotomy of religious or atheist, how the deconstruction process looks different the longer you’ve been out of organized religion, and how to build community after leaving the church. Hannah has a great course we talk about, check that out h…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 31 - Therapeutic Horse Riding with (Friendly Atheist) Jessica Bluemke 1:23:50

7M ago1:23:50

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Special guest episode! This week Jeremy is joined by one of the co-hosts of the Friendly Atheist Podcast, Jessica Bluemke! Jessica works with the Hanson Center to provide therapeutic horseback riding and related services. Jessica and Jeremy talk about how riding can be so helpful to those with disabilities, how riding a horse mirrors some aspects o…

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The Gut-Metabolism Connection 29:44

7M ago29:44

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Introduction: Frustration with extreme weight loss approaches. Passion for healing metabolism for natural weight regulation. Introduction to Metabolic Endotoxemia (ME) and its link to gut health. Understanding Metabolic Endotoxemia (ME): ME linked to microbiome insult, impacting gut health. Factors include antibiotics, c-section, lack of breastfeed…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 30 - Trauma and Ketamine Assisted Therapy with Laura Skinner 58:56

7M ago58:56

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Jeremy is joined this week for a fun ADHD conversation by Laura Skinner. Jeremy and Laura talk about trauma and using ketamine to help treatment, how grad school does not prepare therapists for the amount of trauma we see regularly, and how being neurodivergent can show up in the therapy room. To find more from Laura, you can check out her practice…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 29 - Sex, ADHD, and Couples Therapy with Angela Skurtu 1:02:57

7M ago1:02:57

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This week Jeremy is joined by fellow marriage therapist Angela Skurtu. Jeremy and Angela talk about sex therapy in couples counseling, trauma responses, and neurodivergent parenting. Angela also gives a sneak peek at her upcoming book Becoming Fuckable. It’s a great chat where we cover a lot of ground in a classic ADHD sort of way! Angela has a ton…

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Why Counting calories Doesn't Work in the Long Term for Weight Loss 15:56

7M ago15:56

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Episode Title: Why Counting Things Doesn't Work in the Long Term for Weight Loss Introduction: Greetings to Empowered Nutrition listeners. Acknowledgment of those who have tried counting macros, carbs, calories, or points for weight control. Introduction to the central theme: the physiological processes affecting appetite, hunger, and cravings. Mai…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 28 - Supporting Athlete Wellness with Melissa Perkins 58:41

7M ago58:41

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This week Jeremy is joined by the head athletic trainer at Illinois-Wesleyan University Melissa Perkins. Jeremy and Melissa go way back, having worked together in college athletics. They talk about the importance of work-life balance in the helping professions, supporting mental health through difficult transitions, and some of the progress and som…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 27 - Religious Mind Control with Megan Von Fricken 1:07:30

7M ago1:07:30

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Jeremy had the opportunity to chat with the incredibly insightful Megan Von Fricken. Megan and Jeremy talked about the indoctrination tactics of high control religion, the importance of compassion while deconstructing, and how to find community after leaving the church. Megan has a lot of great info on her website, with info on working with her and…

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The Harms of Vegetable Oils with Dr. Catherine Shanahan 49:48

8M ago49:48

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Podcast Show Notes About Dr. Cate: Dr. Cate Shanahan, MD, is a renowned physician, best-selling author, and a leading authority in the field of nutrition and wellness. With a trailblazing approach, she challenges conventional nutrition science, advocating for the benefits of traditional fats, meats, and produce while cautioning against the adverse …

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 26 - Deconstruction and Religious Trauma with Dr. Quincee Gideon 39:10

8M ago39:10

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Jeremy has the chance to sit down with the tremendously talented Dr. Quincee Gideon this week. Jeremy and Dr. Quincee talk about deconstructing from evangelical fundamentalism, the potential overlap and misdiagnosis of ADHD and/or trauma, and the ongoing process of recovery from religious trauma. You can find more about Dr. Quincee and see her cour…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 25 - The Traumatic Origin Stories of Superheroes with Jason Aaron 1:30:17

8M ago1:30:17

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This week Jeremy is joined by Harvey and Eisner Award winning comic book writer Jason Aaron. Jeremy and Jason talk about themes of belief, worthiness, and religious trauma in his work, why every superhero story has trauma, the intergenerational trauma in Scalped, Southern Bastards, and his run on Thor. We also talk about storytelling in sports and …

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Optimizing the Gut-Hormone-Detox Axis with Gayatri Saldivar MS, RDN, CLT, IFNCP 44:37

8M ago44:37

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In this episode, dietitian Gayatri discusses the importance of addressing root causes for optimal health. A little bit about Gayatri: Gayatri Saldivar, MS, RDN, CLT, IFNCP is an expert in the art and science of lab-based protocol design to help clients achieve whole-body wellness. Integrating the Kalish method and the science of nutritional genomic…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 24 - Showing Up the Way You Want with Melissa Parks 52:20

8M ago52:20

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Jeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful Melissa Parks. We talk about EMDR and trauma work, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples work, and the importance of slowing down and listening to your body. Not going to lie to you sweet listeners, I had some network connectivity issues and Melissa was awesome working through it, but the gl…

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