Amanda Reedy LCSW - Podcast Details

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Safety First: Tackling Tough Topics with Teens Understanding Teen Mental Health Concerns and Treatment with Amy Rene, LCSWIn this episode, Amanda talks with Amy René, LCSW, about adolescent mental health--particularly anxiety and depression. They discuss signs of mental health concerns, what professional services entail, and how parents can talk about mental health with their teens.Helpful resources: Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD by Eli Lebowitz, PhDLoving Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder by Shari Manning, PhDCognitive Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder by Marsha Linehan, PhDWhat Happened to You? By Bruce Perry, MD, PhDHillside website: www.hside.org*Th...

2025-12-0720 min

Real Life Counseling | by The Counseling Corner ADHD in Real Life: Helping Kids Focus, Thrive, and Feel UnderstoodIn this episode of Real Life Counseling by The Counseling Corner, host Ryan Simpson and Dr. Ernie Reilly, LCSW are joined by child and play therapists Amanda Riendeau, LCSW and Andreina Bello, LMHC to explore the truth about ADHD—what it really is, how it affects kids differently, and what parents can do to support their children.Dr. Ernie explains ADHD as a “high-performance sports car with low-performance brakes,” describing how brain chemistry—especially dopamine processing and prefrontal cortex function—makes focus and regulation more difficult, not impossible. Amanda and Andreina share what ADHD looks like in real thera...

2025-11-241h 00

The Audacious Black Girl Podcast Season 5: Welcome Back & 4 Tips for Embracing New SeasonsSend us a textWe’re back, audacious gals! Season 5 of the Audacious Black Girl Podcast is here, and this season is all about stepping boldly into who you are and navigating life’s transitions with intention and self-trust.In this intro episode, Amanda welcomes you back to the community with love and gratitude, sharing her own reflections on entering a brand-new chapter. She dives into four practical tips for navigating new seasons. Whether it’s a fresh start, a significant life change, or simply a shift in mindset, Amanda reminds listeners that every s...

2025-09-1919 min

Your Traitor Within Your Traitor Within: From Surviving to ThrivingIn today’s powerful episode, Jessica Anne Pressler speaks openly with Amanda Marino, a Certified Intervention Professional, Certified Recovery and Life Coach, international speaker, and the inspiring co-founder of Next Level Recovery Associates.Amanda courageously shares her personal journey, beginning with a childhood scarred by trauma, abuse, and instability. She vividly describes how these early experiences shaped her own internal "traitor," leading to years of harmful coping mechanisms and self-destructive choices.Yet, Amanda’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and profound healing. She discusses her journey through addiction, trauma recovery, moth...

2025-07-2957 min $That\'s Curious$

That's Curious Mrs. Huntington on TeachingAmanda Jenkins, LCSW and Jessica Huntington discuss the multifaceted role of teachers and coaches in today's educational landscape. They explore the emotional and mental toll of teaching, the influence educators have on their students, and the challenges posed by societal expectations and school safety concerns. Jessica shares her insights on the importance of creating a supportive classroom environment, the need for mental health resources for teachers, and the impact of external factors such as gun violence on students' well-being. The conversation concludes with advice for parents on how to collaborate effectively with teachers to support their children's education.

2025-07-221h 00

Deeper Dating Podcast What it's Like For Singles in America: Interview with Dr. Amanda Gesselman [EP 214] The biggest study of the American single experience just came out. In this episode, I interview one of its key authors; Dr. Amanda Gesselman, Director of Sex & Relationship Science at Match and a Research Scientist at the Kinsey Institute. Get ready to hear some really fascinating things about what's happening for single people in America. Sex, love, dating, AI; it's all in this report! Listen For: 4:21 Turning the Tables: Singlehood as Empowerment 9:34 The Emotional Disconnect Between Men and Women 17:56 Intentional Dating The...

2025-07-1149 min $That\'s Curious$

That's Curious Breaking the Cycle of Self-CriticismIn this episode, Amanda Jenkins, LCSW explores self-criticism, where it comes from, why it’s so persistent, and how it holds us back. She unpacks how perfectionism, internalized societal expectations, and evolutionary survival strategies all play a role in fueling that harsh inner voice. Amanda breaks down the difference between shame and guilt and makes a compelling case for self-compassion as the antidote. You’ll hear practical tools for shifting your self-talk, real-life examples, and why modeling self-compassion, especially for kids, might be one of the most powerful things we can do.Follow that's curi...

2025-06-1028 min

Grace, Growth & Business for Women of Color with Amanda Fludd Where Capacity BeginsSend us a textIn a season of pivots, growth, and next-level living, there’s one thing we don’t talk about enough: capacity.You can’t move forward, sustain success, or heal burnout without it. In this episode, we explore what it really means to create space — not just for your business or leadership — but for the life you're called to build.If you’ve been running on autopilot, carrying more than you were designed to hold, and craving a reset — this conversation is your invitation to finally listen. Because real pivots do...

2025-06-0412 min $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy Experiential TherapySend us a textIn this episode, Manda and Ali talk about experiential therapy, that is Experi-ENTIAL, not EXPERIMENTAL (no lobotomies here). We know now that our systems are most keen to learn, change, and grow when engaging tangibly with our feelings through attention and action in the here and now.

2025-05-0351 min $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy The Ladder of SafetySend us a textIn this episode, Manda and Ali discuss the Ladder of Safety, a common concept in trauma therapy. The ladder is all about how we respond physiologically to distress and how to return to a place of "safety."

2025-04-2157 min $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy The CAT S22 Flip PhoneSend us a textIn this episode, Manda and Ali explore the "dumb phone" or, more specifically, the "very smart but often misunderstood phone," the CAT S22 Flip Phone, which Ali has been using for almost a year now. We talk about the phone itself but also how technology, in general, has captured our attention away from ourselves and our worlds. Let's talk about pursuing healing within the modern era of social media capitalism.

2025-04-0646 min

Not Your Therapist #15 Where’s the Manual? Navigating Motherhood & Finding Community with Amanda Hofmann, The Wilmington MomSend us a textWhen Amanda Hofmann became a mom in January 2020—just as the world shut down—her life took a wild turn. A seasoned event planner suddenly found herself navigating new motherhood, postpartum anxiety, and total isolation. So what did she do? She strapped her baby into a stroller, started walking the parks of Wilmington, NC… and accidentally created one of the most loved parenting resources in the area: The Wilmington Mom.In this episode, Amanda and I get real about what it actually feels like to become a mom—and how n...

2025-03-3137 min $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy Parts WorkSend us a textIn this episode, Manda and Ali dive into the world of parts-work. Manda breaks down Internal Family Systems (IFS), not just as a therapeutic approach but as a powerful framework for understanding and navigating everyday life.

2025-03-2247 min $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy Wheel Therapy with Jackie and ClaraSend us a textManda and Ali talk with researchers and experiential counselors Jackie and Clara about therapy on wheels, or near wheels, or with wheel-like metaphors.

2025-03-0131 min

Overcoming Adversity S3: Ep. 3 - Parenting Through Recovery: Real Talk with Jessica Ponn, LCSW, CEO Jessica Ponn CoachingJoin hosts Amanda Marino and Sarah Frias on the Overcoming Adversity Podcast, powered by Next Level Recovery Associates, for a heartfelt and relatable conversation with Jessica Ponn, a licensed clinical social worker and parenting coach. Jessica opens up about her journey from therapy to coaching, sharing honest insights and real-life advice for parents supporting adult children through addiction recovery. This episode is filled with laughs, personal stories, and practical tips to help families navigate the tough moments with love, clarity, and resilience. If you're looking for a real talk about parenting, recovery, and everything in between, this one’s fo...

2025-02-2523 min $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy Part 1: Challenge of Choice with Katie AsmusSend us a textPart 1 of 2! We talk with Katie Asmus, founder of the Somatic Nature Therapy Institute, about trauma-informed care in adventure therapy and the healing power of choice.

2025-02-1547 min $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy Part 2: Rites of Passage with Katie AsmusSend us a textPart 2 of 2: We continue our conversation with Katie, founder of the Somatic Nature Therapy Institute, as she guides us through designing our own unique and meaningful ceremonies.

2025-02-1550 min

The Resilient Parenting Podcast Neurodivergence and the 5 Protective Factors with Amanda Mills (Idaho-AEYC)Send us a textKen and Michelle are joined by Amanda Mills Strengthening Families Specialist at the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children to discuss parenting children who are neurodivergent through the lens of the 5 protective factors. Amanda shares valuable information through her strengthening families Specialist lens but also as a mom. RESOURCESIdaho Association for the Education of Young Children:https://www.idahoaeyc.org/family-resources Idaho Parents Unlimited:https://ipulidaho.org/ Idaho Department of Health and...

2025-02-1125 min $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy Creative Psychoeducation with Lindy EnglishSend us a textWe talk with Lindy English, a trauma-informed artist and storyteller, about how to get creative about psychoeducation and engage with healing in daily life in ways that feel authentic, honest, and connected.

2025-02-0146 min $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy The Wilds with Liz HardwickSend us a textWe talk with Liz Hardwick, an expedition guide and integral life coach, about finding healing in wild places.

2025-02-0142 min $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy Ali's WeddingSend us a textWe debrief Ali's Wedding and how leaning toward earnest intentions brings people together, how crying together bonds us, and how to not poop one's pants when it's game time.

2025-02-0138 min $That\'s Curious$

That's Curious Trailer: That's CuriousLife is a whirlwind of beauty, chaos, and sometimes unexpected humor. Join Amanda Jenkins, LCSW and a self-proclaimed, almost pathologically curious human, on That’s Curious. Through candid reflections and thought-provoking conversations with inspiring guests, That’s Curious explores what it means to be human and the experiences that shape us.This podcast is a space for connection, growth, and a deeper understanding of life’s ups and downs and everything in between. From the impact of our upbringing and relationships to the pull of pop culture and the wonder of awe-filled moments, even those wonderfully awkward ones—t...

2024-11-2800 min

The Change Portal What does your body really need? with Amanda ChinkanIn this episode, I speak with Amanda Chinkan on how to begin feeling better mentally and physically with proper nutritian and supplementation. https://amandachinkannutrition.com/

2024-11-1947 min

The Dichotomy Diaries Podcast Let's Chat with Vanessa Reiser, LCSWDear Diary & Listeners, In this exciting Bonus Episode of The Dichotomy Diaries, I interview the beautiful, bad ass, Vanessa Reiser, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from The Big Apple who's got a BOOK coming out soon! (Pre-Order Link Below!) We talk about SO many juicy topics including the connection between narcissistic abuse and cults, the behavior and mindset of narcissists and psychopaths, and dissect the experience of victims down piece by piece. We touch on the confusing role most family members take in (not) warning others about the narcissist in their life. Join us as we break down the challenges...

2024-07-121h 01

The Lost & Found Podcast with Amanda Powers Ep. 36: Recovering Your Identity in Romantic Relationships & Parenthood | Eli WeinsteinEpisode 36: As a parent, have you ever struggled to maintain your own identity outside of "mom", "dad", "caretaker"? It can be hard to let go of your previous life before kids and grow into your new life with kids... but that doesn't mean you have to suffer mentally! This week Amanda talks with Eli Weinstein, LCSW about his counseling practice, struggles with dysregulation in parenthood, his triumphs and challenges in fatherhood, and how to stay connected with yourself and your partner after you become a parent(s). Listen now to find out why "the individual" and "the unit" both...

2024-06-121h 08 $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy The Healing Power of FoodSend us a textHere is a Season 1 bonus episode/ Season 2 teaser where we meet with dear friend and gifted clinician Mimi Fetzer, MSW, to discuss the healing power of cooking and sharing a meal.

2024-05-1242 min

The Resilient Parenting Podcast The 5 Protective Factors with Amanda Mills from the AEYC.Send us a textApril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Join Ken and Michelle as they visit Amanda Mills at the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children. Amanda shares the 5 PROTECTIVE FACTORS to strengthen families. Learn about local and national resources and what you can do right now to strengthen your family and community!Visit: https://www.idahoaeyc.org/about https://www.idahoaeyc.org/family-resources Not in Idaho? Visit: https://www.naeyc.org/resources For additional resources join our Facebook page:

2024-04-1722 min

Recovered-ish Shame, Reparenting & Parenting with Maggie Nick. LCSWIf you struggle with shame and are trying not to pass it on to your children, this is the episode for you! This week I chat with therapist, Maggie Nick LCSW about her experience as a "good girl" the shame that came with that and how this led her on a quest to reparent herself and teach other parents how to break the cycle with their children. In this episode we share about our own shame experiences, how this led to addictions and our eventual recovery and what you can do as a parent to heal your stuff so...

2023-12-1446 min

Therapy for Women Holiday Boundaries with Sam Dalton, LCSWAmanda and Fern chat with one of our therapists, Sam about boundaries and the holidays! We discuss the misconceptions and barriers that prevent people from setting boundaries, such as the idea that you need to set them perfectly. We discuss the difficulties with family dynamics, why we tend to so easily fall back into old behavioral patterns when we are around our families and what you can do to prepare for the upcoming holiday season if you are trying to make a change. Sam gives a hilarious example of crabs in the bucket as a way to...

2023-11-2140 min

Enneagram in Real Life A Guided Tour of Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Amanda Steed, LCSWOn this week’s episode of Enneagram IRL, we meet with Amanda Steed. Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving Texas, Colorado, and Washington through her private practice - Unfolding Collective - Therapy & Consulting. With a mission to facilitate healing and wholeness, Amanda believes in the power of establishing trusting relationships as the cornerstone of therapy.Her therapeutic approach is rooted in trauma-informed care and attachment-focused techniques. Amanda has completed Level One IFS training, is EMDR-certified and an EMDR consultant in training. She trusts these evidence-based modalities to guide her clients through co...

2023-09-261h 26

Colleague Down the Hall Building a Sustainable Private Practice: Adapting to Economic Shifts with Amanda LandryIn another episode of the Colleague Down the Hall podcast, Amanda Landry is joining me to share her expertise in preparing for an economic downturn when you are a therapist in a private practice. We will delve into the topics about managing the financial aspects of a private practice, navigating seasonal fluctuations in client demand, preparing for economic downturns, adapting to changes in the market and client needs, diversifying services to address different populations, understanding the local and global economy's impact on mental health services, and offering practical advice for therapists to be financially and operationally prepared for uncertainties. We w...

2023-08-3144 min $The \$

The "Kelsunn-on-the-Air" Social Work Podcast Ms. Amanda Fludd, LCSW-R with her "31 in 31" Podcast SeriesWe invite you to view and listen to this Special Episode Interview Conducted by Ms. Amanda Fludd, LCSW-R. Ms Fludd is an entrepreneurial Social Worker that celebrated Social Work Month 2023 by producing a marathon series, interviewing “31 Social Workers, In 31 Days”. I was honored to be one of the “31” featured in the series. Look, Listen & Enjoy!!!

2023-06-1513 min

Alison Answers #MissionAwake Unlock Your True Self: Overcoming Abuse, Guilt, and Shame with Amanda KateSend us a textIn this episode, Amanda Kate shares her story of resilience and courage as she navigated her way out of a toxic marriage. She explains how kinesiology helped her to understand her subconscious programming and how she was able to reconnect to her spiritual self. Amanda shares her journey of recovering from being a people pleaser and self-flagellator, and finally finding self-love. Amanda also talks about how to make hard decisions and enforce boundaries in order to show yourself the love and respect you deserve.Amanda Kate is a Kinesiologist, mentor, Archetypal...

2023-05-241h 30 $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy S1E9: TREEFORT PART 3 w/ Small MillionSend us a textM+A sit with Malachi and Ryan from the Portland-based band Small Million. They share their experience creating and listening to music as an act of community, using music to process their emotions, gain higher perspective, and connect with others.

2023-04-3037 min $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy S1E8: TREEFORT PART 2 w/ Joe Hertler and The Rainbow SeekersSend us a textM+A get together with Joe Hertler from Michigan-based band Joe Hertler and The Rainbow Seekers. Joe shares his experience with creating music that honors and celebrates all the experiences of life and shares a song that was therapeutic for him to create.

2023-04-3029 min

Social Workers, Rise!121. Breaking Barriers: Non-Traditional Social WorkThis episode is a little different, you will hear me be interviewed as a guest on the Courage Over Fear Your Tube Channel by Amanda Fludd, LCSW. This was part of her series for Social Work month on what it means fo Break Barriers in Social Work. Amanda Fludd is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Entrepreneur combining her expertise in Psychotherapy and Coaching to create experiences and transformations for her clients. Her life-changing work is done through retreats, group coaching, speaking, and one-on-one sessions. As a Mental Health Expert for over 15+ years, she und...

2023-04-1023 min $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy S1E7: TREEFORT PART 1 w/ The Stone Foxes & Strange LilySend us a textPart one of our Tree Fort Music Fest experience, where Manda and Ali interview musicians about how creating and performing music has been therapeutic for them. In this episode, we talk with Shannon Koehler from The Stone Foxes and Chloe and Jacob from Strange Lily.

2023-04-091h 00 $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy S1E6: GIVING YOUR BODY PERSONHOODSend us a textManda and Ali check in using group processing cards. Manda discusses her 10-year journey of giving her body personhood, from a teenager refusing to say bad things about her body to now treating her body as a whole, an intellectual being with her own story to tell.

2023-03-2744 min $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy S1E5: ASK A THERAPIST w/ Kat Lopez CTRSSend us a textIn this episode, we talk with Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (Rec Therapist) Kat Lopez about her work. She talks with us about how walking and running help her to navigate her toughest emotions.

2023-03-1239 min

Therapy for Women Should I Have Kids? with Leah Wright, LCSWTW: If you are dealing with infertility or trying to conceive we recommend you skip this episode. Leah Wright comes on the podcast today to discuss how to decide if you want to have children. Amanda shares about her experience with how she made the decision and shares about her mental health journey while being pregnant. We also discuss mental health medication if you are pregnant and how to make that choice. Leah specializes in postpartum, fertility and working with parents and she shares her best advice for deciding whether you want to have kids and how she supports...

2023-02-2849 min $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy S1E4: A WALK WITH A VIEWSend us a textJoin us as Manda describes her experience in a sensory deprivation tank. Ali describes her epic Journey over Bonnie Pass in the Wind Rivers. Both learn a valuable lesson about drinking iced coffee during recording.

2023-02-2645 min $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy S1E3: CROSSFITSend us a textManda and Ali discuss how Crossfit has been a therapeutic way to integrate what we have learned about ourselves over the years.

2023-02-1236 min $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy S1E2: SMUTSend us a textManda and Ali do an oracle tarot reading. Manda discusses how reading fiction fantasy erotica post partum kept her connected to her body.

2023-01-2940 min $That\'s My Therapy$

That's My Therapy S1E1: ROCK CLIMBINGSend us a textManda and Ali introduce themselves and name their intentions. Ali discusses how gym climbing has been therapeutic for her.

2023-01-2920 min

A Simple Therapy Podcast: Honest Conversations on Therapy, Mental Health, Healing and Self-Growth A Personal Journey with Chronic Illness with Amanda Pratt, LCSWAmanda Pratt, LCSW, shares her own struggle living with chronic illness and how it has impacted her work as a therapist. We discuss stigma, grief, coping, dealing with doctors, whether acceptance is a myth, and so much more. Connect with Amanda: http://imaginelifetherapy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imaginelifetherapy/ https://www.facebook.com/imaginelifetherapy https://www.tiktok.com/@chronicillnesstherapist Join the Heart-Centered Therapist Community FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/478651669638167 Connect with Sindee on Instagr...

2023-01-261h 07 $One Day You\'ll Thank Me$

One Day You'll Thank Me 109 - Guest Experts: Amanda K. Crowder, LCSW and Juliana Elsworth, LCSW - The Importance of Healthy Communication With Your Co ParentCast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostAnna - teen hostAmanda K. Crowder, LCSW and Juliana Elsworth, LCSW - guest expertsHealthy Communication ---How can you navigate between being a good co parent, but also being respectful of your kids' boundaries?Tara and Anna are really excited for their special guest experts this week, Amanda Crowder, LCSW and Juliana Elsworth, LCSW. Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of North Carolina and the owner of Calming Waters Counseling Services. Her experience comes from working in s...

2023-01-1854 min

The Purple Butterfly Podcast Healing Amid the Nature ft. Animal Therapy with Special Guest Amanda Chils Episode Introduction: It’s time to let the Earth ground you and heal amid nature. Tune in to find out more! Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of The Purple Butterfly Podcast, our guest Amanda Chils walks us through the benefits of therapy in nature and with animals. She talks about the power of animals to step into the metaphor. The conversation goes on to talk about choosing the right therapist for yourself and ends with the importance of boundaries and self-care. Key Takeaways: Animal therapy help...

2022-11-2739 min

New Earth Visionaries 065: Strengthen the Soul with Katie Parent, LCSWIn today’s episode, I am joined by Katie Parent who shares her perspective on healing and is open and candid about her struggles. Katie is the CEO of Strengthen The Soul, LLC, and the founder of the Empowerment Workshop Event Series. She is a licensed social worker with therapeutic experience working with children and families. Strengthen The Soul was formed through Katie's own holistic healing journey overcoming trauma, loss, and mental illness. Strengthen The Soul specializes in spiritual guidance and holistic healing. Topics/Themes in this episode:Enduring life's greatest challengesMental HealthPath of least ResistanceOverworking and...

2022-10-1051 min

The Purple Butterfly Podcast Emotional Freedom Techniques: Healing Through The Mind & Body with Special Guest Amanda FerratEpisode Introduction: It’s time to stop society from deciding how we treat ourselves. Tune in to find out more! Episode Summary: In today’s episode of The Purple Butterfly, our guest Amanda Ferrat talks about Emotional Freedom Techniques and how they benefit our mental health through physical tapping techniques. We also discuss the toxic hustle culture of the modern day and why it’s important to overcome it. Key Takeaways: EFT tapping helps you work through your past experiences and regulate the emotions that they trigger. If you’re dealing with a medically diagnosed mental health issue, it’s recommende...

2022-09-0417 min

The Change Portal Holistic Healing with Amanda MonnierI connected with Amanda about holistic healing and how our life presented so many signs to show us it was time to shift and heal. You can find Amanda at www.amandamonnier.com

2022-05-3143 min

Flip Your Lid with Kim Honeycutt Emotional Freedom Technique with Amanda FerratFlip Your Lid podcast is dedicated to exploring different therapeutic modalities. In this episode, Kim has the privilege of interviewing Amanda Ferrat who is an advanced Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) practitioner. EFT is an alternative therapeutic method to treat physical pain and emotional distress. Amanda Ferrat is the founder of Value Yourself Counseling. Amanda took the time to share with us about her personal journey to wellness and how EFT tapping allowed her to sail to a whole new level of emotional health which she now professionally offers to her clients. Kim has been curious about EFT tapping for...

2022-05-2556 min

Power Through Healing How to Take Decisive Action with Laura SgroIn this episode Amanda talks with Laura Sgro, LCSW around taking action, overcoming the freeze response, and releasing any anxiety around life decisions.Laura Sgro, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist practicing in Los Angeles, California. She is passionate about hearing people's stories and believes all aspects of wellness should be inclusive, collaborative, and full of compassion. Laura specializes in working with folks who are struggling with relational and attachment trauma, self-compassion, dismantling perfectionism and people-pleasing, and exploring aspects of their identity to work towards greater healing and purpose.Follow Laura on Instagram @laurasgrolcsw...

2022-05-1749 min

Athlete Mindset AthMindset | Athletic Identity With Amanda Banks, Founder of Sports to Suits“What are you outside of sports?”This conversation features Mental Health & Sports Performance Coach, Lisa Bonta Sumii sharing space with Amanda Banks, Founder of Sports to Suits. A company on a mission to help athletes get a career outside of sports.Topics explored in this conversation:transitioning to life after sportsfeeling isolated as a child gymnastnot having an identity outside of your sportfalling back on drugs and alcoholAwareness — as a parent with a child in sportsSupporting our daughtersBody acceptance(Research) From the National Library of Medicine: Athletic Identity in Youth Athletes: A Systematic Review...

2022-05-1538 min

Social Workers, Rise!84. Edge of Life & Suicide InterventionsThis week we speak with Amanda Rowan of the Therapist Development Center about the topic of suicidality and our response, or should we say, LACK of effective response to those who express this to us. More about our Amanda Rowan... Amanda Rowan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder and CEO of the Therapist Development Center. Since 2008, Amanda and her team have helped 55,000+ therapists nation-wide pass their state licensing exams with confidence. Amanda graduated with honors from Dartmouth College where she majored in neuroscience and completed her senior thesis on...

2022-04-1859 min

The Rising Son Podcast TXN CXN - Amanda Paul, LCSW and Self CareThe Texan Connection with Matt Fruge'. In this episode, Dean and Matt host Amanda Paul, LCSW and host of The Audacious Black Girl Podcast. They talk about a wide range of strategies for self-care, including micro-practices, cultural and gender specific conditioning, and even funny TikToks!

2022-04-041h 13

Sunshine and Rainbows Forward In Heels [Jenny Maenpaa LCSW, EdM]Are you an overachieving, burnt out millennial people pleaser? SAME.Grab a notebook and your favorite pen, because our guest today is about to drop some insane knowledge. Amanda and guest, Jenny Maenpaa, dive right on in to one of the most relatable conversations to date. They talk about the people who are "doing everything right" but feel like their world is completely wrong.|FIND JENNY|⋒ Forward In Heels ⋒ Website ⋒ Book |GET SOCIAL|⋒ Instagram ⋒ Website ⋒ Sunshine + Rainbows Insta⋒ "Jumo the Unicorn" Children's Book Series...

2021-12-0633 min

The Audacious Black Girl Podcast EP 34 "Redefining and Getting Clear on Your Boundaries" w/ Kristin Winchester, Therapist and Boundary ExpertSend us a textBoundaries are one of those values that need to consistently be revisited in our lives as roles, situations, and environments are ever-changing. In this episode, I chat with Kristin Winchester, a clinical therapist and boundaries expert about what boundaries look like and how to redefine them to suit who you are in every season you're in. Kristin and I both give our stories about setting boundaries in relationships and in serving others professionally. Topics discussed:Life changes and boundary flexibilityRecognizing when you're doing the mostHonoring the boundaries of ot...

2021-10-1351 min

The Dude Therapist Changing the Face of Beauty w/ Amanda BoothAmanda Booth is an actress, model, and mama based in Los Angeles. She has appeared on network television shows such as Hot In Cleveland, Maron, and Community. Her campaign work includes advertisements for Lancome, Fiat, Hersheys, Target, and Old Navy. Her focus has broadened since becoming a mother in 2014 to a son with Down Syndrome. Amanda is now an ambassador for Changing The Face Of Beauty and Global Down Syndrome Foundation as well as a social media advocate.@Amanda_booth@LifewithMicah If you were moved by this episode and want to give back, b...

2021-10-1037 min

ReClaiming Your Voice Ep.17 Coaching Through...How does attachment & values impact relationships with self and others w/ Amanda Johns, LCSWIn this episodeGuest Amanda Johns, LCSW offers education about the importance of attachment and values.Amanda shares how her core value "authenticity" has guided her on her journey of ReClaiming her voice. Contact info of Amanda Johns, LCSWhttps://heartoftherapy.com/Connect with VernicaAre you ready to reclaim your voice in God through Core Value focused Therapeutic Life Coaching that is Bibilcally based? https://calendly.com/reclaimyv/therapeuticlifecoaching is where you can schedule a 45 minute i...

2021-08-1843 min

Anxiety Simplified - Beyond Traditional Psychology 3 Ways to Shift Shame to Self-compassionJoanne Williams interviews, Amanda Waldron, LCSW, she tells her story of a life experience that shook her faith and now helps her clients as a Licensed MH professional. She's launching a new venture called Hey Amanda! A mentoring program, where anyone can come by video chat who is having doubts about their beliefs in their Christian faith to be listened to and supported. Amanda is a Clinical Social Worker, that works in Grand Rapids, MI where she supports clients around anxiety in life transitions, and distressing life events as a therapist. She shares what she has learned on...

2021-07-1631 min

Worth the Work They're Coming Out: Parenting Your LGBTQ ChildThis week Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW talk with special guest Miranda Fort. She is a parent of a child who has been on a journey of finding authenticity in their identify. Miranda offers insight and wisdom in the challenges that both parent and child may face. She provides real world examples of her experience with her trans child.

2021-06-1536 min

Worth the Work The Return from College: Navigating the Return of Your Adult ChildIn this episode, Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch LCSW, M.Ed, CST discuss how to navigate the shift that occurs in relationships when your child returns home from college. This transition can be exciting, and challenging for both parents, and their adult children. As always Amanda and Ryan bring in clinical and practice insight, and present it with their own brand of humor.

2021-06-0936 min

Worth the Work Relationship Questions Answered, Part TwoIn this episode, Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW, again provide answers to some of the top relationship questions asked on the interwebz. They use their clinical insight to give straight answers, with some humor mixed in.

2021-06-0325 min

Social Workers, Rise!Imposter Syndrome and Building with TDC (Part 2)In this second episode we are talking about how Amanda Rowan, LCSW and founder of Therapist Development Center (TDC) dealt with imposter syndrome. She gives us her confidence boosting tips, and what she has coming up next for the Therapist Development Center. Links Referenced: Pacific Gestalt Institute: http://www.gestalttherapy.org/ The Vow - HBO documentary https://www.hbo.com/the-vow Connect with the Therapist Development Center here: Website: https://www.therapistdevelopmentcenter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Therapist-Development-Center-165079840230713 Twitter: http...

2021-05-3150 min

Worth the Work Exploring Postpartum DepressionDid you know that men can experience postpartum depression? Did you know that postpartum depression can occur months after the birth? In this episode, Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST, talk with Joyce G Cooney, LPC about issues of postpartum depression. Joyce shares her practice insight and experience as it relates to the experience of the "baby blues".

2021-05-2532 min

Worth the Work Top Relationship Questions AnsweredIn this episode Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST answer the top relationship questions asked on the interwebs. They provide real life responses to real life relationship challenges, with solid therapeutic education and insight.

2021-05-1230 min

Worth the Work Why is My Teenager a Toddler Again?In this Episode, Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST explore the relationship between teens and their parents. There are legitimate reasons your teen is acting the way they are, and there are ways you as a parent to strengthen the relationship (or at the very least survive this phase!). Join Ryan and Amanda as they talk about what's normal, what's not developmentally appropriate, and when to seek out support and help from a professional.

2021-04-3035 min

Worth the Work You Want to Do What? Talking To Your Partner about SexIn this episode Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST discuss the importance of clear, open and honest communication with your partner about sex and intimacy. Ryan and Amanda share their clinical insight and even provide an example of direct communication through a role play.This episode contains frank discussion about how to openly talk about sex within partnered relationships. Factual wording is used. Each episode Amanda and Ryan talk about issues related to mental health. They work to reduce the stigma around seeking and getting support. Ryan and Amanda use humor, l...

2021-04-1136 min

Worth the Work What is Love? Five Important Elements of a Healthy RelationshipThis week Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW talk about the keys to a healthy relationship. They discuss the importance of trust, honesty, openness, vulnerability and empathy in relationships. They provide solid descriptions of what these terms means, and how they impact intimacy.

2021-03-2123 min

Worth the Work Poly, Bi, Mono, Pan: Help! What does it all mean?This week Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST is the special guest! Ryan is a certified Sex Therapist and this episode he shares his knowledge and insight around issues related to sexual identity and relationships. Melissa Moreno, LPC, joins Amanda Johns, LCSW as a special guest co-host. Come join us as we talk about the various terms related to intimate relationships and sexual identity.This episode contains frank discussion around sexual relationships, so listener discretion is advised.

2021-03-1236 min

Worth the Work Work Spouse: The Good, The Bad and the BoundariesIn this episode Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST talk define the term "work spouse". They talk about their own relationship and educate on the positives of having a work spouse, as well as he risks and the importance of boundaries.

2021-02-2434 min

Worth the Work The Deeper Roots: Family of OriginIn this episode Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW sit down with their colleague and friend Ariel Virk, MA to discuss some ways we are impacted by our family of origin. As a first generation biracial female, Ariel brings her unique experience within the collectivistic culture of her family.Each week Ryan and Amanda discuss topics related to therapy and mental health. This season they are focusing on relationships - and not just the intimate ones! Ryan and Amanda are passionate about educating people about therapy and the importance of seeking support when...

2021-02-1134 min

The Audacious Black Girl Podcast The Audacious Black Girl Trailer Season 2Send us a textI am so excited for season 2!! If you're a listener from season 1 when the podcast was Decoding Blackness, welcome back! Thank you for continuing to rock with me! If you're new here, welcome and I am so thankful you found this space! I'm Amanda, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Meditation Teacher/Coach and a Yoga teacher. In this space we have conversations about what it means to be an audacious black girl and what it takes to continue to show up and show out! We'll talk with audacious black girls who are out h...

2021-02-0404 min

Worth the Work The Doula RelationshipThis week Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW talk with Jen Hinds, M.Ed a coach, doula and educator whose focus is on relationships, sexuality and birth. Ryan and Amanda discuss with Jen her role as a doula, specifically during pregnancy, birth and post partum. Jen explores the role of a doula, the importance of education, and how she puts this into practice with her parents. Each week Ryan and Amanda discuss topics related to therapy and mental health. This season they are focusing on relationships - and not just the intimate ones! R...

2021-02-0340 min

Worth the Work Building Intimacy: Couples BoudoirThis episode kicks off Season Two of the 'Worth the Work' podcast!This week Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed. CST talk to Mike Allebach from Allebach Photography about his experience as a boudoir photographer. Ryan, Amanda and Mike talk about how this type of photography can increase not only personal self esteem, but intimacy within partnered relationships. Mike shares his experience, and in what ways he has witnessed the impact on people of seeing themselves unfiltered. Join us as we talk explore how to build intimacy through couples boudoir photography!Each...

2021-01-2736 min

Worth the Work College During CovidThis week marks the final episode of Season 1! Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST, talk about what college during COVID- 19 has been like for students who entered their first year during the pandemic. Amanda's adult daughter, Amber Johns, joins as a special guest. Amber shares her personal experinces as a Senior in High School who graduated at the start of the pandemic, and as a current Freshman, living away from home, at college. Each week Ryan and Amanda discuss topics related to therapy and mental health. Their goal is to educate, often with humor...

2021-01-2034 min

Worth the Work Autism: "I'm not my diagnosis"This week Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST, talk about Autism. Amanda's adult son, Alex Johns, joins as a special guest and someone who has a diagnosis of Autism. Alex answers questions about what it means to have the diagnosis, what school was like and who and what helped him to be successful.Each week Ryan and Amanda discuss topics related to therapy and mental health. Their goal is to educate, often with humor, while working to reduce the stigma around going to therapy and issues of mental health.

2021-01-1232 min

Worth the Work Therapists Avoid Therapy TooThis week Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW talk about what it's like to be a therapist who goes to therapy. They share the fears that therapists have when needing to seek out their own professional support. They share the secret that even therapist sometimes avoid therapy, and get frustrated about having to make changes. Each week Amanda and Ryan discuss topics related to therapy and issues of mental health. They attempt to infuse humor into discussions that are often difficult and work to reduce the stigma around participating in treatment.

2021-01-0534 min

Worth the Work Gosh Darn It You're Worth ItThis week Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW, talk about core messages and the belief that you aren't "good enough". Amanda and Ryan share insight and education as to how core messages are developed, and a strategy to fight back against these negative beliefs about self. Each week Amanda and Ryan discuss topics related to mental health and therapy. They attempt to infuse humor and education into often difficult topics. Their hope is to destigmatize issues of mental health and therapy in order for it to be more accessable to everyone.

2020-12-2229 min

Worth the Work Grief HappensIn this episode, Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW talk about the topic of grief. They provide an overview and discussion on what grief is, what kinds of experiences can cause grief and how culture can impact our expression of grief. At the end, Amanda share's the "Mourners Rights" from the handbook Grief Work: Healing from Loss. This week's episode comes with a warning that this may be a difficult topic for some listeners.Each week Amanda and Ryan discuss topics related to the world of mental health and therapy. They at...

2020-12-1626 min

Worth the Work I Want Your Help, But Not Your SolutionsIn this episode, Ryan Lynch LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns. LCSW talk about what it means to be a "Help, Rejecting, Complainer". They discuss the signs that indicate that you are dealing with a help, reject, complainer, how to know if you might be one, how to deal with the behaviors, and how to get help. Each week Amanda and Ryan talk about topics related to mental health and therapy . They infuse humor in their education, and attempt to demystify and destigmatize the world of therapy.

2020-12-0836 min $One Day You\'ll Thank Me$

One Day You'll Thank Me 23 - Guest Expert: Amanda Crowder, LCSW, Trauma Specialist, Understanding Childhood TraumaHost: Dr. Tara EganCo-host: Anna, teen daughterGuest Expert: Amanda Crowder, Certified Trauma SpecialistToday we are talking with Amanda Crowder (LCSW) about childhood trauma. We want to share this information with clinicians and parents, so we can learn little bit more about it, seeing that it is such a public health issue right now.Trauma is a subjective experience to an objective event, Amanda Crowder says. It's not what you think someone should be feeling or how they should be handling it. It is more about what is going on for...

2020-12-0254 min

Worth the Work You Wanna Know: Questions You Wish You Could Ask Your TherapistThis week, Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST, answer questions you have always wanted to ask your therapist, but may have been too afraid to ask! Amanda and Ryan are not afraid to be transparent and authentic as they try to provide insight into the world of therpy. They live by the belief that no question is a stupid question.Each week Amanda and Ryan share their thoughts on topics related to therapy and issues of mental health. Amanda and Ryan bring humor to their podcast and work to reduce the stigma around t...

2020-12-0135 min

Worth the Work Holiday Expectations: Just Say "No"This week Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW, talk about the ever present holiday expectations, and how to manage them during these different, and often difficult, times. Ryan and Amanda focus on Thanksgiving and things you can do to create a meaningful experience, even it it means it's different than your usual traditional celebration. This week's podcast was recording using zoom, and if you are interested, the audio PLUS video can be found at https://youtu.be/uoUI5feOs7g or the YouTube Channel, Welsh TherapyEach week Amanda and Ryan s...

2020-11-2433 min

Worth the Work Let's Taco Bout It: CommunicationThis week Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST talk about communication and the ways people communiate. They discuss the different types (aggressive, passive aggressive, assertive, and passive) and forms (verbal, non verbal) of communication.Amanda and Ryan use humor to educate of topics related to mental health and therapy. Their hope is to destigmatize the world of therapy and to make the idea safer to those who want to seek out help.

2020-11-1737 min

Worth the Work Experiencing NarcissismIn this episode Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW talk about Narcissistic Personality Disorder, the signs and symptoms of NPD, the term "gaslighting", and the potential impact of being raised with a parent who has a diagnosis of Narcissism. Amanda and Ryan provide education on topics of mental health and that are related to the field of therapy. Amanda and Ryan work to remove the stigma associated with diagnoses and treatment.

2020-11-1034 min

Worth the Work Election 2020 StressIn this episode Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST talk through the stress of the election and how to carve out time for self care. Amanda and Ryan take time each week to talk about topics related to therapy and the world of mental health. They use humor to deal with often difficult topics, and provide insight and education in order to destigmatize issues of mental health.

2020-11-0437 min

Worth the Work What is Trauma?In this epsiode Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW are talking with special guest, and trauma therapist, Melissa Moreno, LPC, CCTP. Melissa explains what Trauma is, how it impacts the body and brain, and how a therapist trained to work specifically with clients impacted by trauma can help. Each week Amanda and Ryan work to educate and destigmatize therapy and issues related to mental health.

2020-10-2735 min

Worth the Work Talking to your Kids About SexIn this episode Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.ed, CST finish up their three part series "Let's Talk About Sex". This week Amanda and Ryan share insight into when and how to talk to your kids about sex. They provide eduation on an often difficult topic, of course, with humor. Join them as they once again work to reduce the stigma around issues of mental health, and therapy.Parental Guidance: This epsiode contains information on the topic of sex and uses proper terminology to discuss the human body. Be mindful if listening with your...

2020-10-2136 min

Worth the Work Safe Sex, Consent and the Hookup CultureThis week, Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST, continue in their series, Let's Talk About Sex. Today the topic is Safe Sex, Consent and the Hookup Culture. They take time to educate on safe sex, the body, issues around consent, and what it means to be part of the hookup culture. They work to again destigmatize the world of sex with humor and clear language. This episode contains frank discussion around issue of sex and sexulity. Parental discretion advised.

2020-10-1332 min

Worth the Work What is Sex TherapyIn this episode Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed and Amanda Johns, LCSW start part one of a three part series: Let's Talk about Sex. Today they are discussing sex therapy, who can go to sex therapy, and how culture plays a part in the way we view sex. They use humor and education to tackle a topic that is often filled with high expectations, misunderstandings, miscommunication, shame and guilt.Content warning: The topic of sex is discussed.

2020-10-0629 min

Worth the Work Living in the New Normal: COVID AnxietyThis week Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed and Amanda Johns, LCSW, talk about the mental health impact of the "new normal" on various populations (College Students, Teachers, Parents, Healthcare Workers and People of Color). Amanda and Ryan both share how they were personally impacted as therapists (and humans!) by the societal changes that COVID-19 brought with it. They attempt to normalize everyone's experience, through the lens of a therapist, with compassion and understanding.This Podcast is not meant to replace therapy and treatment. If you are struggling with an issue, seek out therapy in your area. If...

2020-10-0133 min