Talk radio that educates and influences by embracing our similarities and differences, exploring ADHD together, those who have it and those who don't.
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You may have heard the popular saying, "Change you life, change your mind." But if you’ve struggled to create lasting change in your life when it comes to meeting your goals, maybe it’s time to try something new. Every Monday, join change and mindset coaches, Brett Thornhill and Jennie Friedman, as they talk about how to overcome challenges like procrastination, distraction, organization, prioritization and overwhelm. www.technicolormindset.com
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Welcome to My Therapist is Out! An Open Space Therapy Collective Podcast. We are your hub for queer and trans mental healthcare. Each episode therapist and host Renae Johnson, LPCC, ATR-BC, CCTP (they/them), will speak with one of our therapists or LGBTQ+ community member about mental health and building community. To book a free consult call with one of our therapists visit: openspacetherapycollective.com/book-appointment
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Live Beyond ACEs & Toxic Stress Awareness Campaign
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This week, host Renae Johnson (they/them) is joined by ACEs awareness advocates Dr. John Blosnich (he/him) and Juniper Brown (he/they) to explore the importance of understanding and healing from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the long-lasting adverse effects of this toxic stress. In this episode we discuss: Importance of Freedom from Pain…
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Can Therapy Help with Pain During Sex? with Kristen Crowe, LPCC, BC-DMT (they/she)
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This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Kristen Crowe (they/she) explore how pain during sex can be more (or not) than just physical symptoms. Our somatic experience, even during pleasure is uniquely tied to our subconscious, personal history, and relationship dynamics. In this episode we discuss: I’m wondering if there’s something wrong with …
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Growing Past Religious Trauma with Sierra Gruca (she/her)
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This week, host Renae Johnson (they/them) and OSTC therapist Sierra Gruca (she/her) delve into the various ways individuals can experience religious trauma and the complex relationship with spirituality and community that often results. In this episode we answer: If I come from a religious background and I’m queer, do I automatically have a trauma …
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The importance of Person Centered LGBTQ+ informed Chiropractic Care with Dr. Kindra Woo (they/them)
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This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Guest Dr. Kindra Woo (they/them)explore why having a LGBTQ+ informed Chiropractor can improve your treatment outcomes. In this episode we answer:What is person centered care in Chiropractic treatment?Why would a queer and/or trans person have different chiropractic needs?Chiropractic care has a bad reput…
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How to Have Health Open Relationships with Terra Friedman AMFT (she/her)
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This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective therapist Terra Friedman AMFT (she/her) explore the nuts and bolts of how to create healthy open relationships. In this episode we answer:What’s an open relationship? Is it the same as a poly relationship? What kinds of open relationships are there? I don’t think I’m ready f…
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Break Free from Being the 'Mom Friend' & Enrich Your Relationships w/ Sierra Gruca, AMFT (she/ella)
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This week, host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective therapist Sierra Gruca (she/her/ella) explore why you might be stuck in the 'mom friend' role—taking care of everyone else except yourself. In this episode we answer:How do I know when I’m being the mom to my friends? I like caring for people because it’s my way of showing …
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Building Queer Community with Erin Detroit-Vesey (they/she)
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This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and LA Queer Community Builder Erin Detroit-Vesey (they/she) dig into what it really means to build and be in community with your LGBTQ+ peers. In this episode we talk about:Prioritizing principles over personalityHow to find and evolve in communityThe balance of asking for and providing helpWhen to say no t…
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Will my therapist judge me for my BDSM Desires? with Kristen Crowe LPCC, BC-DMT (they/she)
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This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective therapist Kristen Crowe (they/she) explore how to understand your kink/BDSM desires and explore them in therapy. In this episode we discuss:I am in a BDSM relationship and I tried to talk about it once with my therapist, but they said it reflected a deeper self esteem proble…
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How to Protect Your Mental Health When Being Misgendered with Jenny Nigro, ASW (they/them)
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This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective therapist Jenny Nigro (they/them) explore the different tactics to protect your mental health when you are being misgendered. In this episode we answer:What does being misgendered look/sound like?If you feel comfortable sharing, can you talk a little about your personal jour…
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How to Cope with Burnout with Terra Friedman (she/her)
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Ep 35 How to Cope with Burnout with Terra Friedman (she/her)This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy therapist Terra Friedman (she/her) discuss the reality of what it feels like to be burned out and ways to cope. In this episode we answer:What are the symptoms of burnout? How do you know if it’s happening to you?Who is likely…
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Why you need a poly-friendly therapist with Kristen Crowe LPCC, BC-DMT (they/she)
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Ep 34 Why you need a poly-friendly therapist with Kristen Crowe LPCC, BC-DMT (they/she)This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective Clinical Director Kristen Crowe (they/she) discuss the importance of having a therapist who is knowledgeable about polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, and open relationships. In this episode …
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What is intergenerational trauma? with Jenny Nigro ASW (they/them)
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My Therapist is Out! Podcast - Ep 33 What is intergenerational trauma? with Jenny Nigro ASW (they/them)This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective therapist Jenny Nigro (they/them) discuss what intergenerational trauma is and how it shows up in our lives. In this episode we answer:What is intergenerational trauma and …
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Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community from the Inside Out Swapcast with The Trauma Therapist Podcast
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Ep 32 Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community from the Inside Out Swapcast with The Trauma Therapist PodcastThis week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Guy Macpherson (he/him) from The Trauma Therapist Podcast explore what it truly means to be a queer-informed therapist and why it’s so important. In this episode, we answer:What is queer-informed therapy?W…
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My Therapist is Out! Podcast - 1 Year Anniversary
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This week the My Therapist is Out! and Open Space Therapy Collective teams are taking a break to celebrate our 1 Year Podcasting Anniversary! It’s been an amazing year, with really interesting conversations ranging from dives into Psych Meds to Polyamory to personal stories about their LGBTQ+ life journeys. As I am sitting here reflecting on the pa…
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Finding The Balance Between Dedication and Needing Rest with Artist & LGBTQ+ Community Leader Kia Sisowath (he/him)
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Ep 31 Finding The Balance Between Dedication and Needing Rest with Artist & LGBTQ+ Community Leader Kia Sisowath (he/him) This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Artist & LGBTQ+ Community Leader Kia Sisowath (he/him) unpack the complex process of being a dedicated artist and when you’ve sacrificed too much. In this episode we unpack:Breaking g…
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What are mood stabilizers? with Psych NP Mikey Whited (they/he)
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Ep 30 What are mood stabilizers? with Psych NP Mikey Whited (they/he)This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Psych NP Mikey Whited (they/he) real talk about what “mood stabilizer” medications really do (and don’t do). In this episode we answer:What does a mood stabilizer do? How does it work? Who would benefit from being on a mood stabilizer?I…
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Building Trust as a Creative Leader with Artist Kane Kongppien (he/him)
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My Therapist is Out! Podcast - Ep 29 Building Trust as a Creative Leader with Artist Kane Kongppien (he/him)This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Artist, Dancer, and Creative Leader Kane Kongppien (he/him) explore the depth of what it truly means to build trust and emotional safety with your creative colleagues. In this episode we answer:Wha…
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Gender Identity, Religious Trauma, and the Why behind OSTC Swapcast with Mental Illness Happy Hour
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My Therapist is Out! Podcast - Ep 28 Gender Identity, Religious Trauma, and the Why behind OSTC Swapcast with Mental Illness Happy HourThis week’s episode is a swapcast with the Mental Illness Happy Hour. Host Paul Gilmartin (he/him) interviews Open Space Therapy Collective founder Renae Johnson (they/them) about their personal story and how it led…
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How do you actually ”feel your feelings”? with Terra Friedman AMFT (she/her)
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My Therapist is Out! Podcast - Ep 27 How do you ”feel your feelings”? with Terra Friedman AMFT (she/her)It’s holiday time, are you stuffing your feelings or are you ready to do something different and feel through them!?This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective therapist Terra Friedman explore what it actually means…
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Healing from being rejected by your family with Debbie Whyte (she/her)
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Host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective therapist Debbie Whyte (she/her) explore the healing process from being rejected by your biological family. In this episode we answer:Common reasons someone may experience rejection from their familyTrauma caused by being rejected from your familyCoping strategies for dealing specific…
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Why is my queer relationship mirroring hetero dynamics? with Kristen Crowe (she/they)
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Episode DescriptionMy Therapist is Out! Podcast - Ep 25 Why is my queer relationship mirroring hetero dynamics? with Kristen Crowe LPCC, BC-DMT (they/she)This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective therapist Kristen Crowe (they/she) explore why your queer relationship can end up behaving in heteronormative ways. In th…
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Listener Q&A w/ Jenny Nigro (they) & Terra Friedman (she)
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My Therapist is Out! Podcast - Ep 24 Listener Q&A with Jenny Nigro ASW and Terra Friedman AMFT This week we dive into the questions that you sent in for us! Host Renae Johnson LPCC, ATR-BC, CCTP (they/them) with Open Space Therapy Collective Therapists Jenny Nigro ASW (they/them) and Terra Friedman AMFT (she/her) discuss: Holding Boundaries Explori…
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Ambiguous Grief, Growth, & Community with Bryan Kosarek (he/him)
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Ep 23 Ambiguous Grief, Growth, & Queer Community w/ Bryan Kosarek (he/him) Building a community and chosen family who gets you is one of the most important endeavors of our lifetime. Join us this week as we talk with @Bryan Kosarek, founder of the Unite App. Together we explore: 🧜🏾♂️ Queerness🐟 Ambiguous Grief☃️ Growth Past Family Dynamic Patterns…
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Creativity & Emotional Safety Swapcast: The University Interview with Renae Johnson (they/them)
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We’re switching things up this week! Listen along to Licensed Clinical Counselor, Art Therapist and founder of Open Space Therapy Collective, Renae Johnson, as they interview with a local university looking to use creativity and art practices in their classrooms to enrich the teaching experience. Please enjoy and let us know what you think! Follow …
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What to do When You Don’t Feel Motivated with Kristen Crowe (she/they)
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If you were lazy you would be having more fun! Being unmotivated sucks, no ifs, ands, or buts. Being unmotivated can feel like: 😰 Worthless🔥Depressed 😬 Angry But unmotivated isn’t “just being lazy”. There are a million reasons we feel unmotivated. 👐🏾 Too much change happening at once☄️ No time to focus on what fills your cup⚕ Symptoms from mental o…
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Tell Me, What Exactly are SSRI’s? with Psych NP Mikey Whited (he/they)
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We hear medication terms and names thrown around all of the time. By our friends, social media, even doctors will just suggest something but won’t really take the time to explain. My Therapist is Out and Mikey Whited, Pscyh NP (he/they) are here to help make all that medical jargon really clear for you as we dive into SSRI medication today. SSRIs h…
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Even if you’re just getting clues that you may have a stalker, things can escalate and get very scary. Unwanted phone calls or hang-ups, surprise run-ins, or lots of texts and DMs, and it can quickly turn threatening. If you’re feeling uncomfortable, pay attention! Feelings like: 😰 Hopeless 🔥Irritated or 😬 On edgeCan be signs that something is wron…
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Decolonize Your Health with Guest Lynsi Stevens (she/her) from Crystal Case Apothocary
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Are all the doctor’s telling you that the labs don’t show anything so the pain is in your head? Guest and Head Witch of Crystal Case Apothecary, Lynsi Stevens (she/her) joins Renae to discuss Lynsi’s five year journey of decolonizing her health, chronic health stigmas, and her drive to help others balance their medical needs with their spiritual an…
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What is Asexuality? with Jenny Nigro (they/them)
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On this episode of My Therapist Is Out! we welcome our newest therapist to the podcast, Jenny Nigro! Jenny and Renae dive into asexuality, what it is, the stigmas around it, and more. You won't want to miss this one! Follow us on Social Media at: https://www.instagram.com/mytherapistisout/https://www.instagram.com/openspacetherapycollective/https:/…
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What is Neurodivergence? with Kristen Crowe (she/they)
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On this episode of My Therapist Is Out! Renae Johnson and Kristen Crowe hop on a call to discuss neurodivergence. As two neurodivergent people themselves, they cover a variety of topics ranging from cues that there’s some neurodivergence happening within you to the many different ways neurodiversity shows up in people. Have questions about this top…
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How To Tell Someone You Don’t Have the Spoons to Show Up for Them with Kristen Crowe (they/she)
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If you’re a Millennial or Gen Z you might be asking yourself, “what the hell does it mean to not have the spoons to show up??” 🥄 🥄🥄 Welllll, this episode we’re diving into the “spoon theory” with therapists Kristen Crowe and Renae Johnson. What takes up our spoons mentally, emotionally and physically? Listen along and find out. (P.S. Listening to t…
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How To Take Care of Your Mental Health When Your Identity is Deemed Unprofessional with Debbie Whyte (she/her)
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This week we sat down with therapists Renae Johnson and Debbie Whyte to discuss what it's like when your identity is deemed unprofessional in your workplace. In today's conditioned society, something as simple as someone's natural hair style could be deemed unprofessional. This is definitely a sensitive topic with a lot to cover! Follow along as De…
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How To Respond to Invasive Questions About Your Body and Gender with Kristen Crowe (she/they)
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This week therapists Kristen Crowe and Renae Johnson dive into scripts on how to respond to invasive Q's about your body. This is a huge topic to cover, and we aren't holding back! Society has normalized asking the most atrocious, invasive questions ranging from "what are you?" (in regards to race/ethnicity/gender/etc.) to "have you lost weight?" t…
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How To Know if Your Relationship is Healthy with Debbie Whyte (she/her)
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TW: AbuseNow listen, nobody can create the perfect guidebook for dating. However, there are some serious red flags that can come up within relationships that we're here to call out. Don't worry though this episode isn't all about the red flags- we're talking about the green ones too! Having a hard time recognizing signs and patterns of abuse? This …
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Listener Q & A with Debbie Whyte (she/her) and Kristen Crowe (they/she)
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🥳 Welcome to our very first listener/viewer Q & A!OSTC founder Renae Johnson, collected a handful of questions from ya’ll via our Instagram and TikTok- and we’re answering all of ‘em with the help of therapists Kristen Crowe and Debbie Whyte.✨ We’d love to do more of these in the future so please drop your question in our comments or send it to us …
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Self-care for Coming Out as Poly with Kristen Crowe (she/they)
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We're excited to be back after a short two week break! We're sitting down with OSTC therapist Kristen Crowe to discuss self-care for coming out as poly. Why is it so important? How do you break the stigma around being poly? Listen along to hear what Kristen has to say. Follow us on Social Media at: https://www.instagram.com/mytherapistisout/https:/…
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10 Episodes of My Therapist Is Out! Time for a Break!
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🎉 Celebrating 10 episodes of My Therapist Is Out! and taking a little breather to gear up for the next 10! Thank you to anyone who has listened to our show! We are so appreciative of your support!My Therapist Is Out! —> available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube! 🎙️By Open Space Therapy Collective
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Let’s talk About the Importance of Having a Queer-Trans Informed Psych Provider with Mikey Whited (he/they)
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New character unlocked! This week we introduce Psych NP Michael (Mikey) Whited to the OSTC team. Mikey works with queer and trans folks 16+. He will officially be joining us in the summer as a medication consultant, so we're thrilled to have him on to discuss medication management, and the importance of having a queer-trans informed psych provider.…
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How To Be an LGBTQ+ Ally in Your Marketing (Swapcast) with Renae Johnson (they/them) and Isa Gautschi (she/her)
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It's swapcast time! CEO and Founder of OSTC, Renae Johnson, sat down with Isa Gautschi, Marketing Confidence Cheerleader, to chat about how you can incorporate inclusiveness into your marketing. At OSTC, we primarily work with the LGBTQ+ community which means inclusivity matters. Listen along to hear how you can walk the walk and not just talk the …
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How To Tell if You’re in a Trauma Response with Debbie Whyte (she/her)
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Alright ya’ll, this week we’re talking trauma responses. What do they mean? How do you know if you’re in one? What does it look like? How do you get out of it? It’s a heavy one but OSTC Art Therapist Debbie Whyte does her best to keep it light for ya. ✨ Follow us on Social Media at: https://www.instagram.com/mytherapistisout/https://www.instagram.c…
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How Being the “Strong One” Effects Your Mental Health with Kristen Crowe (they/she)
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Asking for help < literally anything else. We get it, asking for help is hard AF! Being called resilient and strong can become exhausting. This week we sat down with OSTC lead therapist Kristen Crowe to discuss how being the “strong one” in your relationships effects your mental health, and the consequences of never asking for help. Follow us on So…
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When Do You Know it’s Time to Go to Therapy? with Debbie Whyte (she/her)
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It’s a new week and we’re sitting down with OSTC Art Therapist Debbie Whyte to ask a burning question on everyone’s mind— When the heck do you know when it’s time to go to therapy?! If you’re considering therapy but need that extra boost to do so, this episode is for you! Follow us on Social Media at: https://www.instagram.com/mytherapistisout/http…
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Staying Busy and Mental Health with Kristen Crowe (they/she)
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This week we welcomed back Kristen Crowe, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & Board Certified Dance Movement Therapist. Kristen shares insight on the need to stay busy and how that links to mental health. If we're constantly doing things, is it possible that we don't want to feel any of the things that might be stored in our bodies or our ps…
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What is Art Therapy? with Debbie Whyte (she/her)
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Andddddddd we’re back! This week we sit down with OSTC Art Therapist, Debbie Whyte, to ask, what in the world is art therapy? Listen along as Debbie shares the magic behind the power of art and how she transitioned from a 20 year long career in Corporate America to the fulfilling world of art & psychology. Follow us on Social Media at: https://www.…
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What’s Dance Movement Therapy? with Kristen Crowe (they/she)
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In our second episode we sit down with Kristen Crowe— Sex Therapist, Dance Movement Therapist & founder of Soul on Fire Dance (a queer, POC and body diversity celebratory dance and burlesque studio located in Santa Ana!) to ask— What IS Dance Movement Therapy? Turns out it’s not intended just for dancers, and sessions with a Dance Movement Therapis…
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Community Care Therapy Model vs. Traditional Therapy Model with Jenny Nigro (they/them)
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In our very first episode we sit down with Open Space Therapy Collective member Jenny and chat about the differences between traditional psychotherapy and community care based psychotherapy. What does that even mean? Listen as we break down the two and hear from Jenny some examples of community care based psychotherapy in action! Follow us on Socia…
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025 - Working With a Reduced Working Memory - Technicolor Mindset
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ADHD is a condition that impacts and impairs all of the executive functions of the brain. However, there is likely no single more impactful executive function impairment than that of Working Memory. It really is like the "RAM" for your brain, and it's impact may be more far reaching than you realize. Click to view: show page on Awesound…
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024-Creating Change Without Abandoning Yourself-Technicolor Mindset
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In our efforts to improve we sometimes feel that we have to completely abandon the person we used to be. In this episode, Jennie and Brett discuss how that's not always the case. Click to view: show page on Awesound
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Happy ADHD Awareness Month! Click to view: show page on Awesound
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022- Beneficial Disruption - Technicolor Mindset
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While disruption can sometimes be uncomfortable in the moment, it is often the very catalyst that is required to create meaningful change. Embracing and re-framing disruption is a powerful strategy discussed by Brett and Jennie in this episode. Click to view: show page on Awesound
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