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Shrinks Who DrinkMaggi Colwell, MS, ATR-BC, LPATToday's guest is Maggi Colwell, MS, ATR-BC, LPAT, a Licensed Professional Art Therapist. We talk about art therapy, how it can help a client and how it intersects with Jungian psychology. We also talk about what "Shadow work" is and what we can learn from Carl Jung’s Red Book. You can contact Maggi here.
https://columbusarttherapy.com/
2026-02-0358 min
Shrinks Who DrinkMary Kacaba, CCHTToday's guest is Mary Kacaba, CCHT, has over 32 years’ experience as a hypnotherapist. She has attained the highest level of education within the field of hypnotherapy as a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. We talk to Mary about how she uses hypnotherapy to help clients with issues from addiction, smoking cessation, weight control, sleep disorders, pain management and forgiveness. You can contact Mary here. https://resourceswithin.com/
2026-01-2751 min
Shrinks Who DrinkPaul HigginsToday's guest is Paul Higgins, an old friend of Amita's, who joins us to talk about how he discovered and became a practitioner of Transcendental Meditation and how it is different from other forms of meditation.
Here are some links for more information about TM.
Transcendental Meditation Technique – Official Website - This site offers links to studies conducted on the benefits of TM and it has resources to help interest people find a teacher or a public lecture about TM.
Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation - A terrific book about the roots of Transc...
2025-11-2347 min
Shrinks Who DrinkDr. Sasha Reiisi, Ed.D, LPCCToday's guest is Dr. Sasha Reiisi, Ed.D, LPCC, who joins us to talk about individual and family therapy and working with children and adults so they can gain deeper self-awareness, enhance their emotional resilience.
You can contact Sasha here.
2025-11-2339 min
Shrinks Who DrinkMary Vicario, LPCC-SToday's guest is Mary Vicario, LPCC-S who joins us to talk about Trauma-responsive care and developing neuroscience based approaches to working with and supporting people who have experienced trauma.
You can contact Mary here.
2025-11-2343 min
Empathy Unbound: Embrace Your SuperpowerEmbracing Emotional Freedom: Insights from a Seasoned Therapist with a Cross-Cultural PerspectiveEmbracing Emotional Freedom: Insights from a Seasoned Therapist with a Cross-Cultural PerspectiveThis episode features a deeply engaging conversation with Amita Ghosh, a seasoned therapist from Cincinnati, who brings over 25 years of experience in helping individuals and couples break free from unhelpful patterns. Specializing in EMDR therapy, anxiety counseling, couples counseling, weight loss coaching, and EMIA therapy, the therapist shares her compassionate, client-centered approach focused on fostering emotional freedom and resilience. With a unique background growing up in India and a Western education, she offers rich insights into the fusion of Eastern and Western therapeutic...
2025-11-1258 min
Pete Vs Anxiety!!!!!Bridging East and West: Amita Ghosh on Mindfulness and HealingIn this episode of Pete vs. Anxiety, host Pete welcomes Amita Ghosh, a seasoned psychotherapist and coach, to explore the integration of Eastern and Western psychological practices. Amita shares her journey from India to the U.S., blending mindfulness, yoga, and cognitive psychology to offer a unique approach to mental health. Discover how mindfulness can transform anxiety and learn about the healing power of Eastern philosophies. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that challenges conventional mental health paradigms.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pete-vs-anxiety--6084228/support.]headover to the new...
2025-09-0250 min
Shrinks Who DrinkDr. Gloria VanderhorstToday's guest is Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst, PhD. who joins us to talk about evidence-based methods to support emotional healing, relational growth, and long-term resilience in life. She also talks about her journal book "The 3 Rs of Growth and Change" which is available on Amazon.
You can contact Gloria here: https://drvanderhorst.com/
2025-09-0250 min
Shrinks Who DrinkShane JacobToday's guest is Shane Jacob, a Professional Horseman, who joins us to talk about being a coach for parents and teens and his program, Stable Living, which equips teens with tools to lower stress, increase confidence, and practice healthier decision making.You can contact Shane here.
2025-07-2130 min
Shrinks Who DrinkDr. Kristen WilliamsonToday's guest is Dr. Kristen Williamson, PhD. who joins us to talk about working with clients and being a cheerleader for late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults while navigating with her own neurodivergent diagnosis.
You can contact Kristen here.
2025-07-2033 min
Shrinks Who DrinkDr. Betsy HolmbergToday's guest is Dr. Betsy Holmberg, PhD. who joins us to talk about dealing with life changes, negative self-talk, overthinking, and the default mode network (DMN).
2025-07-2034 min
Shrinks Who DrinkNicole RichardsonToday's guest is Nicole Richardson who joins us to talk about life, choosing different careers, how people are connecting, and working with couples.
2025-07-2048 min
Shrinks Who DrinkDr. Albert BramanteToday's guest is Dr. Albert Bramante, PhD. who joins us to talk about life, visualization and how he's worked with actors and other clients to help them to more confident in everything they do.
2025-07-2034 min
Shrinks Who DrinkA Talk With Dr. Bruce ChalmerToday's guest is Dr. Bruce Chalmer, PhD. who joins us to talk about life, psychology, relationships, and how he's used experience to author 3 books.
2025-05-2139 min
The Elisha ShowHealing from the Root: Bridging Eastern Wisdom and Western Psychology with Amita GhoshGuest: Amita Ghosh, Psychologist & Integrative Mental Health Expert
Episode Summary:
In this profound episode, Ambassador Elisha sits down with the remarkable Amita Ghosh, a seasoned psychologist whose journey from India to the United States has uniquely positioned her to blend Eastern philosophy with Western psychological practice.
With over three decades of experience in mental health, Amita shares her evolution from working with youth to becoming a specialist in adult therapy, trauma, and couples counseling.
Her deep respect for Indian philosophy and holistic healing has...
2025-04-0819 min
Mind Over MatterThe True Essence of Mental Strength: Balancing Resilience & Spirituality with Amita Ghosh
What does it truly mean to be mentally strong? Is it just about pushing through challenges, or is there a deeper, more balanced approach? In this enlightening episode of Mind Over Matter, host Anya sits down with psychology expert Amita Ghosh, who bridges the gap between Eastern spirituality and Western psychology. Amita shares why mental toughness isn't just about discipline but about balance, mindset, and inner wisdom.
Discover why some people thrive under pressure while others struggle, how spirituality fosters resilience, and why the ability to respond rather than react is key to emotional mastery. Amita also...
2025-03-1525 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeBridging Eastern & Western Approaches to Mental Health with Amita Ghosh | Healthy Mind, Healthy Life PodcastIn this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Amita Ghosh, a psychotherapist and retreat leader specializing in blending Eastern philosophy with Western psychology. With over 30 years of experience, Amita shares how modern mental health approaches often focus on symptom management, whereas ancient Eastern traditions prioritize deep healing at the source.
They discuss the importance of mindfulness, breathwork, and Ayurvedic principles in mental well-being, and how these practices can be integrated into Western therapeutic methods for lasting transformation. If you’ve ever wondered whether talk therapy alone is enough or if tr...
2025-03-1423 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeBridging Eastern & Western Approaches to Mental Health with Amita Ghosh | Healthy Mind, Healthy Life PodcastIn this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Amita Ghosh, a psychotherapist and retreat leader specializing in blending Eastern philosophy with Western psychology. With over 30 years of experience, Amita shares how modern mental health approaches often focus on symptom management, whereas ancient Eastern traditions prioritize deep healing at the source.
They discuss the importance of mindfulness, breathwork, and Ayurvedic principles in mental well-being, and how these practices can be integrated into Western therapeutic methods for lasting transformation. If you’ve ever wondered whether talk therapy alone is enough or if tr...
2025-03-1423 min
Shrinks Who DrinkIntroducing Myself With Help From Dr. Ingrid EdwardsStarting my "Shrinks Who Drink" Podcast with the help of my wonderful friend, Dr. Ingrid Edwards.
2025-02-2431 min
Direction Not PerfectionEpisode 77: Making Your Behaviors Your Goals - with Clinical Psychologist, Amita GhoshSend a text for comments or topics ideas! Today I am excited to bring you an interview with psychologist Amita Ghosh. Amita and I both worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital in the weight management center. Looking to broaden the scope of her counseling to help a larger variety of clients she started Resolve Counseling and Consulting, LLC. She now specializes in Couples Counseling, EMDR for Trauma, Anxiety and Depression, and Weight Loss through Mindfulness. Amita is also a certified yoga instructor and she helps clients with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques. Make your behaviors your g...
2020-06-2647 min