The children we once were will always stay with us. And when we drift back to treasured moments from childhood, we find that our play was a great source of growth. Games, toys, and play-pretends helped us explore the world; they taught us how to interact with others and express our ideas for the first time. In fact, playing was integral to our pers…

When you think of a familiar memory, colors, images, scents and emotions can come to mind. Our imaginations hold the ability to transform even the simplest of experiences into sensorial memories. It is this same creativity that resides at the heart of the therapeutic hour. Inside the confines of the therapy room, we possess the power to recreate im…

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, some words of advice keep coming back around: “Look after yourself”, “self-care first”... Simple, in theory. But how do we truly prioritize our well-being? What can we do to build confidence and strength, and balance out our emotions, when life challenges us? Today’s guest has long grappled with these fu…

Cultures are dynamic and powerful forces that shape our identities and influence our perspectives on the world. They serve as bridges, effortlessly connecting the depth of our heritage with the construction of our futures. But for Asian Americans, the balance between traditional values and modern ideals poses a distinct challenge as they strive to …

If you tune into this podcast every week, you know that we often start our episodes with a moment of reflection. We speak about identity, self-expression, faith, understanding, and deep moments of existential questioning. This moment of connection is what the Art of Listening is all about. It's a collection of voices dedicated to depth talk therapy…

Here is the link I promised to share in the mid-episode pause: https://teriwellbrock.com/request-a-quote/ I loved sitting down with Faust Ruggiero, MS, author and therapist, to learn from his healing wisdom. Please join us as we discuss: Faust’s Fix Yourself empowerment series books his insights on The Process Way of Life actionable steps for heali…

Here is the link I promised to share in the mid-episode pause: https://teriwellbrock.com/request-a-quote/ I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful conversation with Danielle Brazant, speaker, writer, and leadership expert. Please join us as we discuss: Danielle’s personal story of survival and mindset shift from surviving to thriving her empowering insi…

Here is the link I promised to share in the mid-episode pause: https://teriwellbrock.com/request-a-quote/ Such a deep dive with Dr. Constance Scharff, PhD, award-winning and bestselling author, international mental health educator, and badass leader who helps women become empowered to create meaningful change. Please join us as we discuss: Dr. Cons…

Music is an art form that connects us to others, beyond language and culture. It strikes a chord that moves us both physically and emotionally. In this sense, whether we're artists or amateurs, music can be a powerful outlet and refuge for our emotions and experiences. It holds the remarkable ability to facilitate feelings, transformation, and unit…

Here is the link I promised to share in the mid-episode pause: https://teriwellbrock.com/request-a-quote/ I enjoyed this educational discussion with Rick Olderman, licensed physical therapist and chronic pain expert. Please join us as we discuss: Rick’s Fixing You Method for helping people in chronic pain his empowering insights on component vs. sy…

Finding meaning and purpose is an integral part of the human experience, which is why, in psychotherapy, in religion, and in many other areas of our lives, we look for guidance. This universal need for contemplation can be thought of as spirituality. Yet, in the field of psychoanalysis, spiritual thinking is often overlooked, as it departs from tra…

Here is the link I promised to share in the mid-episode pause: https://teriwellbrock.com/request-a-quote/ I learned so very much during this fascinating conversation with the brilliant Dr. J Dunn, Natural Health Practitioner, CEO and founder of My Happy Genes. Please join us as we discuss: Dr. J’s personal story of discovering the impact her geneti…

Here is the link I promised to share in the mid-episode pause: https://teriwellbrock.com/request-a-quote/ Another empowering and incredibly enlightening conversation! This week, Jaime Mahler MS, LMHC, New York-based psychotherapist and mental health educator behind the popular Recollected Self social media brand, joins me on air. Please join us as …

From the first beat of our hearts to our final moments of connection, love weaves its way through every aspect of our lives, guiding and enriching us. This life force goes beyond our conventional understanding of romance. Love is also the bonds we share with our friends, the support and care we receive from our families, and the self-love and compa…

Here is the link I promised to share in the mid-episode pause: https://teriwellbrock.com/request-a-quote/ Wowza! I personally learned so much through J.K. Emezi’s personal story and his empowering work in the porn addiction recovery arena. Please join us as we discuss: his personal story of porn addiction and motivation behind the Porn Reboot Syste…

Here is the link I promised to share in the mid-episode pause: https://teriwellbrock.com/request-a-quote/ I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and learning from Eileen Marder-Mirman, a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor, spiritual healing teacher, and author. Please join us as we discuss: the inspiration behind her book How I Think I Should Be…

Love and belonging are some of the fundamental human needs necessary for survival. But as profound as they are, living with others, resonating with them, and “fitting in” is a delicate balancing act. Our sense of identity is deeply influenced by the acceptance, comfort, or rejection we experience from those around us, but certain aspects of ourselv…

Here is the link I promised to share in the mid-episode pause: https://teriwellbrock.com/request-a-quote/ So very happy to have had the opportunity to sit down with Simon Luthi, CEO, energy medicine practitioner, and death doula. Please join us as we discuss: his personal story of holistic health triumph his role as an energy medicine practitioner …

After a two-month hiatus for a grief journey, I’m back!! Here is the link I promised to share in the mid-episode conversation with Scott Summers: https://teriwellbrock.com/request-a-quote/ I was smiling big time all over again as I edited this interview from September 2023 with writer and creative guide, Jacob Norby. Please join us as we discuss: t…

The field of psychotherapy and analysis is a dynamic space that constantly evolves, and we are all determined to embrace these changes authentically. Over the past 31 years, Gloria Myers Beller and I have been sharing genuine, profoundly authentic conversations. The depth and breadth of our discussions as colleagues and true friends is a big part o…

After a two-month hiatus for a grief journey, I’m back!! Here is the link I promised to share in the mid-episode conversation with Scott Summers: https://teriwellbrock.com/request-a-quote/ I appeared flabbergasted throughout this powerful conversation with Amanda Blackwood, survivor of human trafficking, accomplished artist and author, public speak…

After a two-month hiatus for a grief journey, I’m back!! Here is the link I promised to share in the mid-episode conversation with Scott Summers: https://teriwellbrock.com/request-a-quote/ I thoroughly enjoyed this joyous and brilliant conversation with Dawn Cady, Success Guide, Intuitive, Certified Holistic Therapist, and Owner/Founder of Alleviat…

Among the myriad of beginnings, endings, losses and changes that punctuate our lifetimes, few are as challenging as the act of bidding farewell to a long and rewarding career. Over the years, substantial time, labor, and heartfelt devotion are invested, forging identities and finding purpose. So when the familiarity, the comforting sense of routine…

We are wishing all Art of Listening listeners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as we return with more new episodes in 2024. Stay tuned!By Eileen Dunn

What does it mean to truly know who you are? How do you represent you to you? As we navigate our lives, we find ourselves constructing an identity through expression; assembling a mosaic of behaviors, interests, and beliefs. These characteristics, Johanna Arenaza refers to as 'body, heart and soul.’ Johanna is a practicing psychoanalyst, an award-w…

Knowing others is a fundamental part of our human experience... But it is also an impossible task. And while empathy brings us closer to understanding this ‘otherness’, it still maintains a quality of difference –that those we empathize with are inherently distinct from ourselves. But perhaps there is a space within our minds where we can understan…

The weight of grief descends upon us all at some point in life. It arises from loss, whether of people or parts of ourselves we can no longer recognize. When it comes to the unbearableness of grief, our primal instincts may be to swallow the feelings and push forward. But it is only when we allow the feelings of mourning and embrace what loss means…

I so much enjoyed this enlightening conversation with Antonia, Registered Psychotherapist, Plant Medicine Integration Counselor, Transmuter/Facilitator, Ayurvedic Counselor, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Author, Retreat Facilitator, and is now in training for Plant Medicine Facilitation. Please join us as we discuss: the inspiration behind her book,…

Special Edition: FACEBOOK LIVE with Hilary Bilkis & Joy Hawk I am so excited to share with you this FACEBOOK LIVE episode! Today I welcome Hilary Bilkis of awakening4wellness.com and Joy Hawk of Joy Hawk Nutrition for an enlightening conversation on oxidative stress, activation vs. supplementation, free radicals, and mold toxicity. Welcome to The H…

Since I said it repeatedly in the interview, I’ll write it here, too . . . what an empowering conversation with Marsha Vanwynsberghe, Storytelling NLP Trainer, speaker, publisher, author, and 2X podcaster. Please join us as we discuss: the inspiration behind her book, When She Stopped Asking Why…: A Mother’s Journey Through Teen Substance Abuse … R…

Throughout our lives, in our quest for meaning, we often seek out intellectual pursuits, believing that the more we know, the more we will be able to understand ourselves and the world around us. While education equips us with theoretical knowledge, an excessive emphasis on intellectualism can overshadow the profound growth opportunities pure human…

SPECIAL EDITION EPISODE! I was so very happy to sit down with Angie Vish (pen name Skye Claire), Chartered Professional Accountant and author. Please join us as we discuss: the inspiration behind her books, The Best Bedtime Stories for Stressed-Out Adults (books 1 & 2) her personal story of childhood trauma the launch of her … Read More Read More…

Oh, how my heart (and face) smiled throughout this empowering and enlightening conversation with Geralyn Ritter, executive, author, advocate, speaker, wife and mother. Please join us as we discuss: the compelling story behind her memoir, Bone by Bone: A Memoir of Trauma and Healing her insights on traumatic injuries mindset strategies for surviving…

It was a pleasure to engage in a soulful discussion with Rosie McMahan, counselor/educator, trauma survivor, healing advocate, and author. Please join us as we discuss: the inspiration behind her memoir, Fortunate Daughter: A Memoir of Reconciliation her insights on forgiveness the power of “Optimistic Options” her philosophies on healing advocacy …

Nancy McWilliams is renowned for her immense contributions to the field of Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis. Her career, which spans six decades, has included roles in teaching, private practice, writing, and speaking. Of the many, Dr. McWilliams’ awards and achievements include the Gradiva prize, the Erikson Scholar award, and leadership, scholars…

Such an enlightening joy to converse with Tamara McClintock Greenberg, PsyD, M.S., psychologist, author, speaker. Please join us as we discuss: Tamara’s work as a trauma recovery therapist her insights on anger, dissociation, and hypervigilance the inspiration behind her latest book The Complex PTSD Coping Skills Workbook: An Evidence-Based Approac…

I appreciated this authentic real-life conversation with Becca Ferguson, LPC, real life human being, therapist, and course creator. Please join us as we discuss: Becca’s personal story of growing up in a conservative Christian environment and her journey into autonomy her insights on what it means to be a real life human being working as … Read Mor…

Academia is a critical part of any scientific or medical practice. It provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and research findings that form the foundation of these fields. But in a field like talk therapy, which relies on nuance and circumstance, academia also has its limitations. On the other hand, taking an approach to the practice which blen…

I was blessed to have engaged in a beautiful conversation with Madeline Popelka, writer, trauma survivor, and mental health, and LGBTQ+ advocate. Please join us as we discuss: Madeline’s personal story of PTSD and triumph her insights on trauma recovery the inspiration behind her Instagram page @healingfromptsd the release of her book You’re Going …

I feel grateful to have had the chance to sit down with Suzanne Anderson, psychologist, author, and coach at Mysterial Woman (a term she coined). Please join us as we discuss: Suzanne’s personal story of loss, grief, and triumph her insights on death by suicide the inspiration behind her Mysterial Woman platform the release of … Read More Read More…

On the surface, today’s communication technology may appear as a utopia for human connection. We can message and video call anyone we want at any time we choose, yet in order to embrace these means of communication, true and meaningful human connection must be sacrificed. The value of genuine human-to-human relationships and interactions has never …

This was a beautifully enchanting conversation with classical composer and author, Tina Davidson. Please join us as we discuss: stories on Tina’s creative processes her empowering piece Blue Curve of the Earth her philosophies on trauma recovery, dissociation, and forgiveness the release of her memoir Let Your Heart Be Broken – Life and Music from …

A big THANK YOU to Diane Petrella, MSW, holistic licensed psychotherapist and author, for joining me again on the show to share her brilliant healing insights. Please join us as we discuss: Diane’s empowering wisdom on emotional eating, particularly for trauma survivors her role a psychotherapist specializing in the effects of childhood trauma, emo…

I thoroughly enjoyed learning from the brilliant insights shared by today’s guest, Justin Frandson, Performance Coach, Expert in EMF, author, and founder of Athleticism.com and EMFRocks.com. Please join us as we discuss: Justin’s informative insights on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) his role as an athletic performance coach his empowering philosoph…

Such an amazingly beautiful slumber party conversation with Rachel Awes, psychologist, author, art playgroundist, and clothing ambassador. Please join us as we discuss: Rachel’s role as an art playgroundist her insights on being a clothing ambassador her empowering philosophies on scrumptious self-care a reading from The Relationship Book and so mu…

Happy to share with you my educational and enlightening conversation with Betsy Hill, neuroeducator, author, and mom of 3. Please join us as we discuss: Betsy’s role as a neuroeducator her insights on education and how children learn differently her philosophies on brain plasticity and neuroscience her book Your Child Learns Differently, Now What? …

Such an empowering and enlightening conversation with Kristen Blythe, ancestral healing coach, energy healer, mentor for healing professionals, and founder of Rooted Wisdom Coaching. Please join us as we discuss: Kristen’s personal journey from trauma to healer her beautiful insights on ancestral burdens and clearing those energy ties her philosoph…

I so appreciate deep-dive conversations and sitting with Joshua Cameron, elite trained master healer, was just that! Please join us as we discuss: Joshua’s personal journey from goth identity to becoming a master healer his empowering insights on unprocessed trauma his explanation of the Miracle healing system using meditation as a healing tool and…

I am thrilled to share this positivity-packed conversation with David Essel, Executive Coach, Counselor, and #1 Best-Selling Author. Please join us as we discuss: David’s personal story of addiction, recovery, suicide attempt, and mental health struggles his empowering mission of helping two million people a day what does he mean by “taking charge”…

Happy to share another empowering conversation, this time with Magic Barclay, lead practitioner at Wholistic Health Australia, and host of A Magical Life; Health, Wealth, and Weightloss podcast. Please join us as we discuss: the motivation and health crisis story behind Magic’s transition to wholistic healing her guidance on helping us understand P…