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Trading Secrets216: ThatFoodieTherapist: Ashley Gersh dives into the business of therapy, the psychology behind break ups and ambiguous loss, and love & money being the two factors of life
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This week, Jason is joined by licensed mental health counselor, entrepreneur, and content creator known by the name ThatFoodieTherapist, Ashley Gersh!
After completing her BS in psychology and Master’s in clinical mental health counseling, Ashley decided to flex her entrepreneurial spirit and start her own practice offering individual and group counseling services, helping navigate the stages of grief triggered by loss of loved ones and ambiguous loss such as breakups, divorce, and estrangement from family. From there, she added the title content creator to her resume by sharing bite sized tips to help heal aft...2025-01-061h 03
Food For ThoughtEp. 31 - Grief: How To CopeIn this episode, host Ashley Gersh shares tips on how to cope with grief and loss as well as how to comfort friends and family with their loss. She shares examples of what to say to someone after they’ve lost a loved one and enforces the notion of listening to your body when making decisions after a loss, like the right time to remove a wedding ring, take down pictures, or how you want to process your grief like going to their grave site, etc. Everyone will have an opinion, don’t let societal expectations or social judgment dictate your...2023-08-0908 minFood For ThoughtEp. 30 - Pelvic Health, Your Nervous System, & Sexual Confidence (Ft. Susan Winograd)Susan Winograd, owner of Pelvicore Rehab, joins Ashley to discuss pelvic health and how to help people overcome bowel, bladder, and sexual problems. Susan and Ashley unpack the connection between our pelvic floor and the nervous system, and Susan debunks myths regarding bladder leakage, noting how what most people think is normal is not actually normal. Together they highlight how pelvic floor dysfunction affects one’s quality of life, confidence, and relationships and offer ways to find relief. Connect with Ashley on social: @thatfoodietherapist Schedule therapy at Ashley’s practice: www.actionashley.com Connect with Susan Winogra...2023-08-0242 minFood For ThoughtEp. 29 - How to Navigate a Toxic Work Environment (Ft. Harry Stone)Harry Stone, most recently a former TikTok employee, joins Ashley to discuss the best ways of navigating toxic workplace environments. He shares nine signs that you’re likely in a toxic workplace and together they discuss whether you should or shouldn’t talk to coworkers about your workplace toxicity, how to manage gaslighting, hierarchical dynamics, and what to do if you’re not getting along with your boss. Harry shares one piece of advice on what he wishes he knew when he was younger and first starting out job hunting. —--------------------------------------------- Connect with Ashley on social: @thatfoodietherapist Schedule therapy at A...2023-07-2631 min
Welcome to WellnessHormones, Hot Flashes, & Healing - Dr. Felice GershDr. Felice Gersh is a board-certified Integrative OB-GYN. She is a globally-renowned expert in women’s health and complex disease management.4:37: In menopause, vaginal walls become paper thin6:45: The Journal of American Medical Association released a statement after the Women's Health Initiative 19:15: Estrogen modulates the immune system21:08: Estrone in fat tissue of breast promotes the acceleration of breast cancer21:21: What causes breast cancer?26:25: Acne, low libido, and weight gain31:30: Dangers of non-stick pots and pans2023-07-211h 06Food For ThoughtEp. 28 - Trauma Bonds (ft. Candice Conroy, LMHC)Candice Conroy, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, joins Ashley Gersh to give some food for thought on trauma bonds. They define what a trauma bond is, the stages of trauma bonding, how to know if you’re in one, how to get out of it, and how to heal from being in a trauma bond. They also define gaslighting, healthy anger, and signs of healthy versus unhealthy relationships. —--------------------------------------------- Connect with Ashley on social: @thatfoodietherapist Schedule therapy at Ashley’s practice: www.actionashley.com Connect with Candice Conroy: @letstalkcounselingandservices / https://www.letstalkcounselingandservices.com/ 2023-07-0548 minFood For ThoughtEp. 27 - Embracing Imperfection: Liberating Yourself from PerfectionismIn this episode, host Ashley Gersh discusses why the root of perfectionism is the desire to be accepted. She shares how self-compassion can calm the nervous system down and increase confidence, self-love, and self-acceptance. Tune in to learn how you can be kinder to yourself to better cope with mistakes, disappointment, and life’s inevitable challenges. —--------------------------------------------- Connect with Ashley on social: @thatfoodietherapist Schedule therapy at Ashley’s practice: www.actionashley.com2023-06-2811 minFood For ThoughtEp. 26 - Breaking the Stigma: Men and TherapyJustin Martin, licensed Mental Health Therapist, joins Ashley to discuss why men might not seek therapy, why there’s fear around vulnerability and emotional intimacy, whether men need emotional intimacy as much as physical intimacy, and what they wish people understood about their anger. Justin uses IFS (Internal Family Systems) to make sense of his client’s issues and shares how different parts of ourselves (i.e. you might be a different person at a party than you are at a grocery store) impact us and our relationships. Connect with Ashley on social: @thatfoodietherapist Schedule therapy at Ashley’s practic...2023-06-2136 minFood For ThoughtEp. 25 - Dating Tips from a Millionaire Matchmaker (Ft. Marisa Saks)On this episode of Food For Thought, listen to dating tips from a millionaire matchmaker, Marisa Saks, who was featured as the co-host with Patti Stanger from The Millionaire Matchmaker. Marisa shares her do’s and don’ts, red flags, green flags, and why people should go to therapy to better their relationships. Connect with Ashley on social: @thatfoodietherapist Schedule therapy at Ashley’s practice: www.actionashley.com Connect with Marisa Saks on social: @marisasaks2023-06-1436 minFood For ThoughtEp. 24 - The Best Times of Your Life: Why They Can Be the Worst, and How to Navigate Them In this episode, host Ashley Gersh discusses why the so-called "best times" in our lives, such as starting college, getting married, or landing our dream job, can actually be some of the most stressful and challenging. She explores why these transitions often come with feelings of anxiety and grief and offers insights from renowned speaker and researcher Brene Brown on how to navigate these "fucking first times" (FFTs). Ashley shares Brown's three-step process for managing FFTs: normalize, put it into perspective, and reality check. Tune in to learn how you can reframe your mindset and better cope with life's inevitable...2023-06-0710 minFood For ThoughtEp. 23 - Surviving Entrepreneurship (Ft. Antonio Postorino)Antonio Postorino joins Ashley to give unfiltered food for thought on how to cope with the challenges of entrepreneurship and his journey to starting his own PR company specializing in celebrity and influencer marketing. Antonio shares how his confidence helps him stay on course, why he thinks people should surround themselves with people who are smarter than them, and why networking makes such a difference. Ashley shares why it’s important to anchor yourself with coping skills in moments of social anxiety and vulnerability when networking in the world of entrepreneurship. Together they unpack how the more times you do so...2023-05-3131 minFood For ThoughtEp. 22 - Navigating Divorce (Ft. Mara Bernstein)Mara Bernstein, Divorce Attorney, joins Ashley Gersh to give some food for thought on the red flags in relationships that are ignored in the beginning, but which lead to divorce in the end. They discuss the necessary conversations to have before you get married and Mara highlights the state of Florida’s laws as it relates to finances once you get married. Mara shares the most impactful story she’s heard on what leads to a successful marriage, why pre-nuptials can be protective, why not everyone needs one, and why the most important thing when it comes to a pren...2023-05-2436 min
My Story So FarOld Life, New LifeReturning to society after prison is hard. David and Ashley, two formerly incarcerated people navigating reentry, share stories about self-worth and redemption. David tells the story of how he learned to be a positive influence to those around him during his 34-year incarceration. And Ashley shares a story about the power of choosing what clothes you wear, before and after prison. Remerg, a Denver nonprofit focused on helping people navigate reentry, helped coordinate this episode. Our debut episode was recorded June 2022 at the Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver.
We’re looking for people interested in sharing their st...2023-03-2325 min
Worked Up: Navigate the Workplace, Business and Your CareerNavigating Loss with Ashley GershGrief is all-encompassing, affecting our emotions, sleep, physical health, clarity of thought, ability to work efficiently and so much more. Ashley Gersh is a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in grief and depression, and also the host of podcast "Food for Thought". She joins podcast host Jaclyn Beck to discuss navigating loss while being present at work, how to practice self-compassion during difficult times, and how to manage the complexities of job loss and the worry of potentially losing a job.Learn more about Ashley’s practice hereCheck out her podcast “Food for Thou...2023-02-1438 minFood For ThoughtEp. 21 - Single on Valentine’s DayAshley releases a special edition episode, rounding off season one of her show, to celebrate her birthday aka Valentine’s Day. She shares her top 3 dating tips on the day of love for people who are looking for love. If you’re alone and single on Valentine’s Day, this is for you. If you have a birthday on a holiday, this is for you. If you get birthday blues because of the expectations you have from others on your special day, this is for you. Oh, and Ashley’s mom was in cahoots with her producer to surprise her with...2023-02-1414 minFood For ThoughtEp. 20 - BurnoutIn this solo episode Ashley breaks down how to recognize burnout and the ways to prevent it so that you can stay on the right track and accomplish your goals.2023-02-0817 minFood For ThoughtEp. 19 - Are You In The Right Career? (Ft. Jaclyn Beck)Jaclyn Beck, executive consultant and career coach sits down with Ashley to discuss how to know if you’re in the right career, if your distress is just burnout or highlighting the wrong path, and the most important questions to ask yourself to uncover this truth. Jaclyn and Ashley share common signs to know when someone is in the wrong career, what someone can do if they want to pivot career paths, why too many choices are unhelpful, and how your values apply to finding a satisfying and fulfilling career. They discuss how common it is to change careers as...2023-02-0139 minFood For ThoughtEp. 18 - Drugs In The Kitchen (Ft. Marco Morillo)Marco Morillo, private chef, sits down with Ashley to discuss his rise in the food industry and his struggle with addiction to cocaine and alcohol. As a seasoned chef some of his celebrity clients include Madonna, Derek Jeter, José Altuve, Justin Verlander and his wife Kate Upton, golfer Brooks Koepka, and more. Marco shares what his first impression was like of the celebrity chefs he worked with, coining the experience similar to being in a brotherhood or fraternity with pressure to do drugs in order to feel accepted by the chefs and kitchen crew. Marco struggled with addiction for 19 y...2023-01-2545 minFood For ThoughtEp. 17 - How To Know If You’re in the Right RelationshipBrian Howie, host of the #1 dating & relationship podcast in the world, The Great Love Debate, is back on Food For Thought to discuss with Ashley how to know if you’ve found the right partner. Brian shares whether he thinks long distance relationships and your high school sweetheart are the right relationships to be in. Brian shares why asking someone about their job is less important than asking if someone is happy. Brian and Ashley digest questions to ask yourself and your partner when dating to see if you’re on the right path to finding the right person for...2023-01-1829 minFood For ThoughtEp. 16 - Surviving Trauma in Your 20’s with Victoria VesceVictoria joins Food For Thought to talk about how being faced with her mortality and given a second chance at life was a motivating factor to prove herself after surviving a brain tumor. Victoria also shares how losing her mom prompted her move to Florida and how that loss reopened wounds from when she had been in the hospital herself. They discuss how smells can bring back distinct memories, the loneliness that comes from friends not understanding or having gone through similar experiences, and the importance of community from the right people to help you get through dark times...2023-01-1140 minFood For ThoughtEp. 15 - Navigating GriefIf you have lost something significant and meaningful, experienced change, or there is someone in your life with whom you’re estranged or there was no closure, then you are most likely grieving in some capacity for some amount of time. In this episode, two grief therapists sit down to unpack how to know if you’re grieving, what triggers grief, and how it’s related to more than just death (i.e. breakups, end of friendships, family estrangement, chronic illness, etc.). Gina Moffa, Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides expert advice when explaining how grief is an ongoing process, how it...2023-01-0434 minFood For ThoughtEp. 14 - BoundariesIf you’ve ever set a boundary, been on the receiving end of a boundary, or wanted to get better at setting boundaries this episode is for you. Survive the rest of the holiday season with the boundaries survival guide episode. Ready to take action on your own self-growth? Visit my website to schedule a therapy session: www.actionashley.com2022-12-2819 minFood For ThoughtEp. 13 - Letting Go of PerfectionismBrie Mazin, aka FloridaYogaMama on Instagram joins Ashley to discuss why it’s so important to let go of perfectionism. Brie and Ashley discuss Brie’s journey, including the benefits of vulnerability, how to get comfortable being alone when dating, and why moving back home does not make you a failure. Brie opens up about what it’s like letting go of control as a parent and how her kids serve as a mirror to herself motivating her to be a good role model. She shares parenting tips to empower her kids concerning body image issues, how to handle jealou...2022-12-2135 minFood For ThoughtEp. 12 - Healing After HeartbreakHow do you heal and move forward after a breakup, can you be friends with an ex, how to find closure, and what makes dating despite the messiness and pain of a breakup worth it? Katie Miles, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist joins Ashley to answer those questions and discuss her own experiences with heartbreak. She shares the ice cream analogy her therapist gave her to recognize how dating is just like trying out different flavors of ice cream. Katie and Ashley talk about how just because a relationship might not have been the right fit doesn't mean you...2022-12-1438 minFood For ThoughtEp. 11 - Ola Feroz Swimwear: Swimsuits, Confidence, & The KardashiansJessica Garcia, founder of Ola Feroz Swimwear joins Food for Thought to discuss her journey to entrepreneurship. Her one-of-a kind swimsuits are sought out by celebrities and have been featured on Keeping Up With The Kardashians. She shares how she overcame early business struggles and her ability to persevere through adversity to build a swimsuit empire. She explains how starting her own swim line was the ultimate masters degree on her path to a successful career. Jessica also discusses the anxieties of making it through the off-season and advice she would give to college students who don’t end up...2022-12-0739 minFood For ThoughtEp. 10 - MisophoniaDoes the sound of someone chewing their food, crunching on chips, or even just breathing drive you up a wall? There’s an actual name for this and the condition is called Misophonia. Dr. Gulnora Hundley, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Professor at the University of Central Florida joins Ashley to share about her experience with and the research behind this condition. They discuss common sounds that trigger people, ways to manage the distress, and what the families of those affected can do for support. Dr. Hundley highlights whether it’s something that can...2022-11-3034 minFood For ThoughtEp. 9 - Releasing ExpectationsFor Ashley’s first solo episode she talks about the process of letting go. With Thanksgiving, holiday time, and the new year coming up, people have expectations and feel pressure for what they think their life should look like. But how does someone let go of their expectations in order to find happiness? Ashley introduces the Sedona Method - a process for releasing limiting feelings and beliefs. Life isn’t always fair, but Ashley highlights how we can learn to emotionally let go so that we can give ourselves permission to still bring in joy. Ready to take actio...2022-11-2310 minFood For ThoughtEp. 8 - Bouncing Back From MistakesIren Rainey, NBA player development specialist joins Food For Thought to share about his journey from young professional athlete, to his incarceration, and then to making a name for himself again by working with NBA athletes. Iren opens up about how basketball was an outlet for his grief after the death of his father and how he worked to reestablish his identity after his time in jail. He shares what helped him to not feel defined by his mistakes, how he had to work to build back trust with his mom, and the tools that helped him persevere in...2022-11-1641 min
Get Some! with Marisa SaksEp. 3 - Ready to be therapized?Mental health thearpist, Ashley Gersh, who specializes in grief and ambiguous loss, joins us to explain what she deals with day to day. She gives our listeners advice on tough situations and tips on how to get the playful side in a relationship back. We discuss scheduled sexy time is an do or a don’t and dip into attachment styles, love languages and what a healthy relationship could potentially look like. Check it out and GET SOME! Download, like and share! 🙏🏻 💫 Marisa Saks Follow me on Facebook and Instagram! 🧜🏼♀️ @marisasaks @caviarlifestyles Imdb: http://www.imdb.me/mleighsaks Amazon Influencer Page: Shop here for best deal...2022-11-0926 minFood For ThoughtEp. 7 - Why Is Dating So Difficult?Brian Howie, host of the #1 dating and relationship podcast in the world, The Great Love Debate, sits down with Ashley to debate the reasons that make relationships and dating feel so difficult. Brian draws on his experiences to understand why men and women act the way that they do in relationships and Ashley highlights the therapeutic ways to enhance communication. Brian explains why he thinks people struggle to end relationships and Ashley shares the scientific factors that contribute to why breakups feel so painful. The two debate reasons as to why people think relationships are hard, how to not t...2022-11-0939 minFood For ThoughtEp. 6 - OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)Candice Conroy, licensed mental health counselor, sits down with Ashley as they break down the myths of OCD. Candice shares common scenarios that plague people with OCD and how to overcome them in order to better one's mental health, relationships, and to get back all the time that’s lost to symptoms of OCD. Candice and Ashley discuss how to not enable a family member or friend with OCD as well as the specific treatment and steps one might expect if they seek treatment. Candice shares about the difference between OCD and anxiety and how treating OCD must be ap...2022-11-0245 min
The Great Love Debate with Brian HowieGLD 377 - The Art of OverthinkingDo we overthink, underthink, or think just the right amount? "Food For Thought" host Ashley Gersh drops by to talk about how to prepare for a date, why our brains don't always give correct clues, how to interpret mixed signals, what makes a relationship serious, the importance of anxiety, and much, much more! Plus, should you really trust your gut?2022-11-0140 minFood For ThoughtEp. 5 - DCFoodPorn: Relationships and Privacy as an InfluencerJustin Schuble, aka DCFoodPorn, joins Food for Thought and is ready to talk about his dating life. Ashley and Justin reflect on how they first met and bond over being people who connect over deep and meaningful conversations. Justin explains how his choices for privacy and his own journey to understanding his sexuality led him to initially being closed off when discussing his dating life on Instagram. Justin gets vulnerable and discusses how questions from his followers about his dating life used to trigger his own insecurities. The two debate when to be private and when to be vulnerable...2022-10-2631 minFood For ThoughtEp. 4 - Fuck Cancer (Ft. Jill Sinnamon, LMHC)Fuck cancer. It can be hard to have hope with a cancer diagnosis when it impacts all parts of your life, especially relationships when people see you as a walking reminder of mortality. Sometimes we don’t know what to say or even have the words to offer when someone we love is diagnosed with cancer. This week, Jill Sinnamon, a licensed mental health counselor, is here to share her story of when she was diagnosed with breast cancer during graduate school and how she managed to stay resilient during the times when she wanted to break apart. She sh...2022-10-1942 minFood For ThoughtEp. 3 - How to Build a Cookie Company (ft. Michael McGowan) [Live Version]Ashley sits down in the studio for a live, raw conversation with Michael McGowan, COO of Blueprint Cookies, formerly known as Batch, The Cookie Company. Michael talks about the lawsuit that led to the company’s name change. He also speaks about the moment Lizzo and Latto gave Blueprint cookies a big shout out as well as his plans for franchising. He opens up about growing up in a blended Jewish - Italian family, his love of the culinary arts and his journey from chef, to bakery owner, to entrepreneur and now COO of Blueprint Cookies. Finally, he shares why...2022-10-1235 minFood For ThoughtEp. 2 - Top Gun Fighter Pilot, Matthew “Whiz” Buckley, And How Psychedelics can Support Veterans' Mental HealthTrigger Warning: Topics of suicide are discussed during this episode. Ashley and Matthew “Whiz” Buckley sit down to discuss the real story of what happens once a Top Gun Fighter Pilot gets out of the cockpit. Matthew discusses the differences between Top Gun Maverick and actual life as a Top Gun fighter pilot. Matthew shares how his foundation TOPGUN Fighter Foundation uses psychedelics to help veterans combat suicide, and he also shares his own story of how it healed him and three generations after him. Ashley and Matthew explore the mental health implications of psychedelics for depression, anxiety, stress, and...2022-10-0545 minFood For ThoughtEp. 1 - Journey to Podcasting: A conversation with Janine Stella about metaphors and misunderstandingsFor her first episode, Ashley Gersh kicks things off with Janine Stella, host of the podcast: Skulls and Stilettos, where Janine gets to know professional fighters from head to toe. They talk about using metaphors as podcast titles and Janine shares how she relates to being a fighter herself. They also discuss how it feels to be misunderstood, especially in a world where being vulnerable on social media easily opens you up to criticism, and ways to find peace when that happens. Janine also opens up for the first time about what it was like experiencing grief at an...2022-09-2727 minFood For ThoughtLet's have some Food For Thought!Ashley Gersh is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist delivering food for thought on mental health and how to navigate life’s inevitable challenges. Feed your soul to keep growing. Visit www.actionashley.com for more on therapy and self-help.2022-09-1201 min
What She's HavingKaty McCaffreyThis week on “What She’s Having,” Katy McCaffrey, the co-head of Literary at the Gersh Agency, joins Ashley to discuss how Hollywood is searching for the formula to rom-com TV, why Thelma & Louise DID NOT have a happy ending, her love of The Princess Bride, and how her foundation, We For She is trying to change who is telling our favorite stories.If you'd like to submit questions for our guests, DM us @MeetCute on Instagram and @ListenMeetCute on Twitter! You can listen to Meet Cute's newest series, Cruise Ship on Apple Podcasts and Spotify...2021-07-3040 min
Waist Away: The Intermittent Fasting & Weight Loss Podcast#44: Best Supplements for PCOS, Anti-inflammatory herbals for headaches, identifying PCOS symptoms, the fasting mimicking diet and more with Dr. Felice Gersh!On this episode, Chantel talks with Felice Gersh M.D. a certified obstetrician and gynecologist specializing in hormonal management. She is a prolific writer on numerous topics relevant to women’s health, and she is currently writing her first book on PCOS, which is due to be released in the fall! Listen as Chantel and Dr. Gersh talk about everything PCOS and what you can do diagnosis and treat the issue.
Learn more about Dr. Gersh and her book here: http://www.felicelgershmd.com/
Video link: https://youtu.be/uMGD1LCNajE
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LeopoldThe Natural Element #27 on Crackers Radio 18.07.2015After last week’s failed attempt to record the show, I was eager to make up for it and provide another quality show.
Last Saturday’s was all about the progression. The first hour or so is soul drenched, taking you through a bunch of lesser known as well as classic neo soul/hip hop tracks. Things get funkier in the 2nd hour and I get into the mix in the 3rd, laying down some feel good house and disco, including some of my favourite re-edits.
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