Best Between Us A Psychotherapy Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 48: The Other Side of Symmetry 1:21:44

3d ago1:21:44

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Donna Orange is a foundational figure in the world of intersubjective psychoanalysis. A philosopher-practitioner who carved out her niche as the radical ethicist of the field, she discovered the work of Emmanuel Levinas to provide an alternative to mutuality. His description of the hierarchy of intersubjective space, in which the Other is always pr…

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Forensic Psychotherapy with clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr Stephen Blumenthal 55:44

1d ago55:44

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Forensic psychotherapy is psychotherapy with people who have committed criminal offences. In this episode I talk with clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr Stephen Blumenthal who is registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council and has over thirty years experience in treating people. Stephen started his professional life as a clinical psy…

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Embracing Radical Acceptance and Self-Forgiveness with Chrissy Ames-Cotto 51:27

3d ago51:27

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Imagine growing up with a parent struggling with schizophrenia—how would it shape your life and career choices? Chrissy Ames Cotto, a licensed marriage and family therapist, joins us to share her deeply personal and transformative journey. From her challenging adolescent years to her path of self-healing through therapy, Chrissy's story is a testam…

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Self-sabotage with psychotherapist Ryan Bennett-Clarke 53:38

9d ago53:38

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Did you know that procrastination, risky behaviour, blaming others and even infidelity may be a sign of self-sabotage? There are a host of other symptoms, too. In this, episode 2 or Series 8, I discuss with psychotherapist Ryan Bennett-Clarke why we might self sabotage, what it tells us about ourselves and of course, what we can do about it. If you…

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How to approach fear of conflict/people pleasing with EMDR therapy? 17:23

13d ago17:23

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Serenity asks: I am wondering what the best approach may be to utilize EMDR for fear of conflict and people pleasing concerns. How can se use EMDR therapy to get resolve the dysfunctional behavior/emotions/beliefs. Research on dysfunctional positive affect. Resource to teach clients who can imagine a shield that would protect them from critical sta…

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Baby Loss with Professor Lucy Easthope 1:06:04

16d ago1:06:04

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Welcome to series 8 of Conversations with Annalisa Barbieri. This episode was Professor Lucy Easthope's idea as it’s something she really wanted to talk about and I’m honoured she has trusted me with this delicate subject. In this episode Lucy talks openly about her very personal five baby losses by miscarriage. Lucy is Professor of Practice of Ris…

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Episode 47: Alive and Present 53:39

17d ago53:39

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Lynne Jacobs joins us for our first ever live episode. In 2023, the International Forum for Psychoanalytic Education hosted John in Pasadena to interview Lynne for the conference theme, “…but is it psychoanalytic?” As a therapist with loyalties both in psychoanalysis and gestalt therapy, Lynne has much to say about the use of presence and emotional…

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Fostering Connection and Resilience in Schools: Insights from Dr. Tara Armstead 51:44

17d ago51:44

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Tara Armstead, as she reflects on her 18-year journey in education. Dr. Armstead opens up about her personal battles and how they inspired her to write a book that challenges societal norms and educational practices. You'll learn how her unique perspective and dedication to embracing differences can…

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Special Guest Carol Miles LCSW - What are EMDR Intensives? 34:31

19d ago34:31

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Carol Miles, LCSW, discusses EMDR Intensives and why they are effective. What does the research on intensives say? Discussion on CIPOS resource.By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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How soon is too soon to do EMDR with a client? 20:05

26d ago20:05

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How long do we have to wait before doing EMDR with a client who had a recent traumatic event? Research on the use of EMDR early intervention to prevent PTSD. Using coherent breathing/Heartmath as a resource.By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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Episode 46: Dissociated Dark Sides 1:02:12

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Steven Kuchuck was taught by classical psychoanalysis that his subjectivity was an artifact to bury. However, through his interest in social responsibility he found a relational revolution, and a promising way for therapists to stay more alive in the room. As a dedicated guardian of the contemporary perspective, he speaks with John about the import…

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Balancing Hope and Reality: Dr. Max Kusovitsky on Uncovering Authenticity and Resilience in Therapy 52:10

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Join us on this episode of Hopeology as we sit down with Dr. Max Kusovitsky, a psychoanalyst from the New York/New Jersey tri-state area. Dr. Kusovitsky peels back the layers of psychodynamic therapy, debunking myths about Freudian and Jungian practices, and reveals how modern techniques uncover unconscious thoughts to facilitate genuine healing an…

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How can I get into a specialized niche as an EMDR therapist? 22:04

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Question from a listener: I have a special interest in applications of EMDR for overcoming psychological barriers to medical interventions. I'm curious to learn more about what other people pursue as niche areas of EMDR applications. Research: The effect of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing on fibromyalgia Resource: Healthy Capable Adul…

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Episode 45: Grist For The Mill 1:04:49

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Nancy McWilliams is a renowned psychologist with many foundational books to her name. Her work has been particularly groundbreaking to psychoanalytic psychotherapists in reshaping how practitioners all over the world think about diagnosis and personality. In an extensive conversation, she discusses the beginnings of her career, how her personal tra…

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Healing Journeys Beyond Foster Care with A Home Within 41:55

2M ago41:55

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Imagine the profound difference a lifetime of therapeutic support could make for those who've grown up in foster care. That's the mission at the heart of A Home Within, where Emily Yang and Candice Simonds join us to reveal the inner workings of their program. With a network of over 500 volunteer therapists, they've created a sanctuary for healing …

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What prescription drugs interfere with EMDR therapy? 26:09

2M ago26:09

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1) Question of the week: What prescription drugs interfere with reprocessing? 2) Research on the use of EMDR for adults with suicidal ideation. 3) Using the Spiral exercise. Each podcast, we’ll answer the “Question of the Week," do a research review on a study of particular interest in EMDR therapy, and resources we can use. Free resources and adva…

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The client has a crisis every week? 20:31

2M ago20:31

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The client comes in every week with a crisis, and we can’t get to EMDR work. Research demonstrating the effectiveness of kinesthetic bilateral stimulation. Francine Shapiro's light stream visualization for state change and containment.By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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Episode 44: Towards A Plurality 48:50

2M ago48:50

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Mick Cooper is a British existentialist who is most interested in how humanistic psychology can play a role in social change. As a leader in pluralistic psychotherapy, he is wary of the monoliths we espouse even down to the most basic concepts that the relationship is curative. In this week’s episode, he discusses how research has made him more ope…

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Shaping Triumph from Trials: Sam Knickerbocker on Resilience, Financial Freedom, and Legacy Building 47:19

2M ago47:19

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Ever felt like life's throwing more curveballs than you can catch? Tune in as my guest, Sam Knickerbocker, and I discuss the resilience and choices that transform adversity into a foundation for growth. Sam's journey is not just a tale of overcoming; it's a blueprint for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of personal trauma and financial u…

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Client talking too much between sets? 16:29

2M ago16:29

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Do you struggle with clients who talk a lot (too much?) between sets? Research on how EMDR therapy can help clients with tinnitus. Free resource idea!By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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How do I know when to stop a set of BLS? 21:41

2M ago21:41

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Let's talk about the length of sets and how to know when to stop, research on EMDR with depression, and a great resource exercise for your clients!By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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Episode 43: Ace Of Hearts 54:55

2M ago54:55

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For Kj Swanson, an upbringing in Christian purity culture did not metabolize as trauma. It wasn’t until her queer awakening that she realized just how much it aligned with her identity. As an academic working in theology, Kj has always been interested in the heart of matters. This week, she discusses with John the various ways this commitment to me…

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Unveiling Intimacy and Identity in the Therapeutic Space with Christophe Ngo 46:10

2M ago46:10

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Christophe Ngo shares about his journey from struggling with his own sexuality to becoming a compassionate marriage and family therapist specializing in sex therapy, kink, and alternative lifestyles along with the neurodiverse population. Christophe's story is a beacon for anyone grappling with the complexities of identity and the transformative po…

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Calm/safe place won't work for my clients - what now? 25:50

2M ago25:50

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Have you ever had difficulty getting the calm/safe place/state to work for a client? Learn why that sometimes happens, and what to do instead. Interested in group protocols? Research shows they work, even online and during on-going traumatic stress. Where can you find free resources to help clients with calming/soothing? Tune in for the answers to …

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What is the EMDR Maven Podcast? 1:57

3M ago1:57

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Got questions about EMDR therapy? Ask Julie Miller, an EMDRIA-approved trainer, consultant and certified EMDR therapist. Hear about exciting research and how to get EMDR therapy to work for your clients! Got free resources or classes you want to share? Send it all to Julie Miller (jmiller4721@gmail.com) and keep listening!…

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Episode 42: Brothers From Another Good Enough Mother 49:01

3M ago49:01

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For our first guest in years, John speaks with his friend Caleb Williams, a fellow psychotherapist in Seattle. Over dinner, they discuss Caleb’s affinity to the British psychoanalyst Neville Symington, their thoughts on narcissism and the neediness of masculinity. Less of an interview and more a study in the relationship of friend/colleague, John a…

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Hope and Humanity on the Streets of Chicago: Zak Mucha on the Healing Power of Compassion and Connection 49:00

3M ago49:00

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My latest podcast episode offers an intimate glimpse into the forgotten world of homelessness, as Zak Mucha, a seasoned social worker and psychoanalyst, joins me, Christina McKelvey, to share powerful narratives of resilience. Zak, also the president of the Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis, illuminates the transformative impact of the Assertive Co…

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Episode 41: The Years Between Us 46:07

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In the premiere of season five, our host John Totten checks in with co-producer Mason Neely as they reflect on the last season of Between Us, the hiatus that followed, and the boundaries of the therapeutic purview. In a meandering conversation, John and Mason look inward at their own creative and family lives and forward to the upcoming season, a c…

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Breaking the Chains of Generational Trauma: Lan Nguyen on Healing from Narcissistic abuse and Shame 44:11

3M ago44:11

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I speak with Lan Nguyen, who speaks on the challenges faced by adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorder. Through her experience, we peel back the layers of complex trauma that weave through generations, shining a light on how cultural shame can fuel these disorders. Join our thought-provoking conversation as L…

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Birth Trauma with Kim Thomas, journalist and CEO of The Birth Trauma Association 51:56

4M ago51:56

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This is the final episode in Series 7. It's about birth trauma and I speak with journalist, author and CEO of The BTA, Kim Thomas. We talk about what birth trauma is, what can cause it (we do not go into graphic detail), how it can manifest and how to get help. We discuss the difference between Post Natal Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disord…

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Turning Adversity into Harmony: Chris Firebaugh's Story of Overcoming Cancer 49:08

4M ago49:08

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When life threw a curveball at Chris Firebaugh in the form of stage four melanoma, he caught it and threw it right back. Join us as Chris opens up about the seismic shift that came with his diagnosis, and the unexpected avenues of healing he found along the way. Starting with a casual observation from a friend, Chris's journey through the tribulati…

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Envy with psychotherapist Ryan Bennett-Clarke 56:46

4M ago56:46

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Interviewing Ryan Bennett-Clarke for my Guardian column - about something else entirely - we got talking about envy. And what he had to say fair blew my mind. What is envy? How does it differ from jealously? Where does it come from and how does it manifest? If you've ever left a person feeling like little bits of you have been taken away, well envy…

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Unresolved Grief (adults bereaved in childhood) with psychotherapist Mandy Gosling 48:21

4M ago48:21

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Although unresolved grief can hit us at any stage in our lives, this episode specifically talks about childhood bereavement and the impact it can have on adulthood. My guest is UKCP and BACP registered psychotherapist and researcher Mandy Gosling who, as we shall hear, has personal experience of early bereavement. An early bereavement can lodge - i…

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Harnessing Emotional Health Through REBT: Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis on Rational Thinking, Gratitude, and Hope 55:16

4M ago55:16

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Have you ever stopped to consider how your thoughts influence your emotional well-being? Join me, Christina McKelvy, along with the remarkable Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis, as we delve into the transformative world of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). In a compelling discussion, she shares her profound insights on how this pioneering cognitive ap…

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Shame with clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr Stephen Blumenthal 44:18

4M ago44:18

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Dr Stephen Blumenthal returns (catch him in Series 2 talking about Intimacy and Trust in Series 5) and this time we're talking about shame. What it is, how it differs to humiliation and embarrassment or even guilt. Shame can make people act differently - either because they are avoiding shame or trying to cover up the shame they already feel. Where…

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Why You Can Never Plan Too Much with Professor Lucy Easthope 59:16

5M ago59:16

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Professor Lucy Easthope is a UK expert and advisor on emergency planning and disaster recover. A world authority on recovery and disaster planning and its aftermath. She’s Professor of Practice of Risk and Hazard at the university of Durham and a professor in Mass Fatalities at the university of Bath. Lucy studied law at university and has a master…

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Running Towards Legacy: Jose's Journey of Exploring His Hopi Heritage, Resilience, and Storytelling 51:33

5M ago51:33

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Embark on a journey of cultural immersion and resilience with our latest podcast guest, Jose from the podcast, Finding Arizona. Moving back from the East Coast to the Hopi reservation, Jose's story is a vibrant tapestry of tradition and transformation. His tale is punctuated by the rhythmic beat of running, a legacy of his Hopi heritage, that becam…

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Where to Die (Home, Hospice, Care Home or Hospital) with Dr Kathryn Mannix 1:13:04

5M ago1:13:04

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Where to die? Not everyone gets that choice but you or a loved one might and that choice may be to go home from a hospice or hospital or care home, or go into one. In this sensitively handled but hugely informative episode, I talk again to Dr Kathryn Mannix, palliative care doctor and author of two excellent books: With the End in Mind and Listen. …

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From Displacement to Healing: Tomoko Ella's Resilient Path to Service 51:02

5M ago51:02

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Imagine being uprooted from your homeland as a child, thrust into an entirely new culture without the ability to communicate. This was the reality for Tomoko, whose heartfelt journey from Japan to the United States unfolds before us. Joining us as she shares her narrative of culture shock, adjustment, and the power of resilience. Her experiences ar…

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The Healing Power of Shared Stories: Kiki Walter on Mental Health and the Art of Personal Narrative 44:41

6M ago44:41

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This interview with Kiki Walter is both heart retching and uplifting, one that explores the intimate corridors of the personal narrative and its therapeutic impact. Kiki, the editor behind Medium publications such as The Memoirist, Age of Empathy, and Black Bear, shared her experience with her mental health journey, revealing how her dance with dep…

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Embracing Life's Journey: Brittian Rivington on Blended Families, Resilience, and Financial Empowerment 47:14

6M ago47:14

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Have you ever wondered if the family you're born into is the only one that can shape your life? Brittian Rivington Blackman joins us to share his heartwarming journey through the twists and turns of being part of a blended, military family, and how this experience grounded him. Growing up in the small town of Snowflake, Arizona, Brittian's life was…

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Announcement! 1:13

7M ago1:13

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We are going to be taking a break for December. In the meantime, listen to past episodes, leave reviews, share episodes, buy me a coffee...and have a wonderful holiday season. See you in 2024! Information on where you can find us. Support the Show. Follow us on Instagram: @hopeologypodcast and the host @writerchristinamckelvy To support the show, g…

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Navigating Cultural Identity and Mental Health: The Journey of Dr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck 48:26

8M ago48:26

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Navigating the complex intersection of cultural identity and mental health can be a challenging journey. Listen to our fascinating conversation with esteemed psychologist, Pauline Yeghnazar Peck, MA, MMFT, PhD as she unearths the often hidden struggles and victories of the decolonization therapy movement. Dr. Yeghnazar Peck shares her personal expe…

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From Addiction to Redemption: The Extraordinary Story of Jamie Hairston 50:01

8M ago50:01

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Addiction grips your life and drowns you in turmoil, but you find a lifeline in a place least expected – the military. Meet Jamie Hairston, a living testament to the power of transformation and resilience. Jamie takes us on her journey from a life marred by meth addiction, through her time in the military, to her career transition into writing. Thi…

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What makes a 'real' relationship with psychotherapist Joanna Harrison 43:28

9M ago43:28

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Not what makes a relationship real vs fantasy or made up, but the nubbins of relationships, the reality. Many people seem unprepared for what a real relationship looks and feels like, and this might be because of how they are portrayed on TV and on social media where many times it's only the polar opposites which are show: either people talking abo…

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Discovering Hope and Healing in the Sobriety Journey: A Conversation with Sonia 44:20

9M ago44:20

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Have you ever wondered about the powerful role community plays in the journey of sobriety? Our enlightening conversation with Sonia, founder of Everbloom, shines a revealing light on this often overlooked factor. Sonia's personal journey of recovery from alcohol dependence, fraught with challenges, highlights the critical role of a robust support s…

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Managing the In-Laws with psychotherapist Hannah Sherbersky 56:06

9M ago56:06

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The in-laws, long the butt of jokes but in reality rich fodder for my Guardian mail bag. Of course, none of us think of ourselves as troublesome in-laws, but maybe we are? In this episode I talk to psychotherapist and CEO of the association for family therapy and systemic practise. Hannah has been a family and couples psychotherapist who has worked…

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Difficult Conversations Around Suicide with consultant psychiatrist in psychotherapy Dr Jo Stubley 1:05:40

9M ago1:05:40

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Talking about suicide is never easy, yet it's essential. In this difficult episode both Dr Stubley and I bring personal experiences to the conversation in the hope that it might facilitate your own conversations. Dr Jo Stubley is a consultant psychiatrist in psychotherapy and leads the adult section of the trauma service at the NHS Tavistock Centre…

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A Deep Dive into Pregnancy and Childbirth Through the Lens of Theatre with Lillian Isabella 44:02

9M ago44:02

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What if the theatre had the power to not only entertain, but to also enact change on societal norms ? Welcome to a riveting conversation with Lillian Isabella, a remarkable Cuban-American playwright, actor, and the first playwright with the rare disorder Phenylketonuria (PKU). Our dialogue explores Lillian's latest play, Primordial, a documentary t…

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The Psychology of Money with psychotherapist Chris Mills 40:45

9M ago40:45

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Why do some people find it so hard to talk about money? And whilst it's not a romantic thing to bring up it's absolutely essential if you're thinking of buying a property with someone or moving in with someone. As Chris says if it's difficult to bring up at the beginning of the relationship it's a whole lot harder to bring up at the end when things…

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