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Ben Lippen PodcastThe God of JoyJoy that survives sorrow is not a mood; it’s the steady life of Christ in us. We open our Advent series episode on Joy by tracing where joy comes from, why it holds when happiness fails, and how ordinary people can practice rejoicing without faking smiles or denying pain. Our guest, Joey Caldwell, a high school Bible teacher at Ben Lippen, shares a vulnerable story of years-long infertility, heartbreaking loss, adoption, and a slow return from depression and panic. Through it all, a surprising truth emerges: joy never moved, because Jesus never moved.We unpack the co...
2025-12-1627 min
My 2 Bits Florida Gators Football PodcastEpisode #75 Florida versus FSU AnalysisSend us a textBen and Randy break down the satisfying win over the Criminoles and where the Gators had success on both the offensive and defensive sides of the football including Jadan Baugh's record setting performance. We also discuss the great effort the team showed up with for this rivalry game despite it not having an affect on the overall outcome of the season. We wrap up our regular season picks for Keep It or Pitch It and lastly discuss the recent hires of our new head coach Jon Sumrall and new GM David Caldwell.
2025-12-021h 39
Kings Related - A Sacramento Kings PodcastSummer League Recap: Nique Clifford & Maxime Raynaud shine in debut#nbasummer #nba #sacramentokings #kingsnba #niqueclifford #maximeraynaud #devincarter #youtube On this episode of the Kings Related Podcast I recap the summer league debut of rookie Clifford and Raynaud, plus also the bad from Devin Carter as the lead PG, two-way contracts Dylan Caldwell & Isaiah Stevens. Notable mention to Issac Jones, Mason Jones who both played well.Support the channel:youtube.com/@kingsrelatedSocials:Threads: threads.net/@tallskinnybenTikTok: tiktok.com/@tallskinnybenTwitter: twitter.com/tallskinnybenBluesky: bsky.app/profile/tallskinnyben.bsky...
2025-07-1110 min
Reel Beans: A Film and Coffee PodcastThe Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) - Maggie Smith's Masterclass in ManipulationJoin host Benjamin Schneider with guests Casey Haltom and Allen Stafford for a thought-provoking deep dive into The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969), featuring Maggie Smith's Oscar-winning performance as the charismatic and dangerous Edinburgh teacher.We explore Jean Brodie's manipulation of young minds, the film's complex tension between beauty and control, and the surprising connections to Italian Renaissance artist Giotto di Bondone. Based on Muriel Spark's novel and directed by Ronald Neame, this film examines how idealism can shade into fascism—and the lasting impact one teacher can have on impressionable students.We also discuss th...
2025-06-0318 min
First Things First With Dominique DiPrimaKAOS Networkz Ben Caldwell is a Leimert Park Legend for a Reason(Airdate 3/26/25) Ben Caldwell is the community-minded filmmaker, educator, and cultural producer who in 1984 opened KAOS Network, the intergenerational media arts hub that has helped steward Leimert Park Village’s traditions of Black artistry, fellowship, and love. Kaosz Network is best known for it's world-famous hip-hop lab "Project Blowed" which spawned rappers like Aceyalone, Medusa, Freestyle Fellowship and more.https://www.instagram.com/kaosnetworkz/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
2025-03-2741 min
The Boardroom PodcastGet Out and Vote Desoto CountyOn this special episode of the Boardroom Podcast Ben is joint by guest host Katie Ligon at the Desoto County GOTV Rally. Guests include Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann, State Treasurer David McRae, Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gibson, Northern District Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell, Northern District Public Service Commissioner Chris Brown, Radio host Gerard Gilbert. Make sure you get out on vote on November 5th.
2024-10-301h 13The Boardroom PodcastGet Out and Vote Desoto CountyOn this special episode of the Boardroom Podcast Ben is joint by guest host Katie Ligon at the Desoto County GOTV Rally. Guests include Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann, State Treasurer David McRae, Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gibson, Northern District Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell, Northern District Public Service Commissioner Chris Brown, Radio host Gerard Gilbert. Make sure you get out on vote on November 5th.
2024-10-301h 13
Pencils&Lipstick podcastEp 240 Creative Energy and Book Writing with Ben HawkenMy interview today is with debut novelist, Ben Hawken. We chat about creative energy, a life of finding creative outlets and, ultimately, how he took on book writing. You can find out more about Ben on his website at https://www.benhawken.com/You can buy Chandelier here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFNXQSKZJoin me at the Escape the Plot Forest Summit: https://katcaldwell.com/forest-2024Do you want to be an ARC reader of BENDED LOVE? Click here: Click here: https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review-copy/view/181977/bended-loveBended...
2024-10-0700 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyAI Therapy is Already Here: An interview with Dr. Ben CaldwellAI Therapy is Already Here: An interview with Dr. Ben CaldwellCurt and Katie interview Dr. Ben Caldwell about the state of Artificial Intelligence in therapy. We look at the “AI Therapists” that are already working as well as how they are being regulated (or not). We talk about how AI therapy chatbots are being received and likely next steps in innovation. We also explore what “human therapists” can do to protect their practices and address the influx of low cost, always available AI therapy.Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com!In...
2024-10-0743 min
Tradecraft PodcastEPISODE 238 BEN CALDWELLSettle in for a lively talk with Ben Caldwell as we track his creative journey and process, loves, and un-loves. And yes, we talk about his forthcoming THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS UNIVERSE, CARRIE KELLY, Robin comic with Frank Miller.This is a fun one, with one of my favorite creators!* Big Cartel https://bencaldwell.bigcartel.com/* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bencaldwellart/* Twitter https://twitter.com/bencaldwellart* Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ben.caldwell.5205Want to support TRADECRAFT and be awesome...
2024-08-271h 40
Psych Health and Safety PodcastWhen your job is social media... - with Ben CaldwellIn this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Ben Caldwell, communications coordinator for Rangitīkei District Council. He shares his approach to creating a personality for a local government social media account ("Ben from Comms"), and the value that an engaging social media presence can provide to local government. He talks about the types of psychosocial hazards he experiences in his social media work, and shares suggested strategies for individuals and employers to better protect people who work in social media.
2024-04-0156 min
The Review ReviewSecondhand Lions / Kat's Back! (Guest: Katie Hampton)Message us ANONYMOUSLYThat's right, Katt's back! Nicky Katt that is! Also, Katie Hampton! Now unshackled by the limits of "holiday movies," she brings in her personal choice "Secondhand Lions," (D. Tim McCanlies 2003) Starring Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Haley Joel Osment, and of course, Nicky friggin' Katt. Settle in for summer on the farm with us as we go on about n/a awards, the difficulty of gardening, accents, and the most effective way to beat off four men at the same time, man. Plot: Fourteen-year-old Walter Caldwell's irresponsible mother Mae sends him to live w...
2024-03-211h 53
Read This! Authors Corner100+ Voice for Miss Lou -Connecting Diasporic LiteratureSpecial Program!
Celebrating "Miss Lou" Louise Bennett Coverley
Sponsored by Centenary University and Black Authors Hall of Fame Intercultural Skills Initiative. Prof. Opal Palmer Adisa is the editor of 100+ Voice for Miss Lou and a former director at the Univ. of the West Indies, Mona. Mona. Educates on the Jamaican Nation Language.
Miss Lou's poem and Jamaica's language is brought to life by:
Authors: Andrene Bonner, Faith P. Nelson, and Dawn Forrester Price. Author Vangella Buchanan will introduce to you the cast.
Centenary University, Pres. Dr. Dale Caldwell has made Intercultural Competency its mission.
2024-02-241h 18
Ageless RevivalX~BrokennessThis is the final episode of this Ageless Revival Podcast. We hope that God will allow us to so a podcast in the future that follows up this one, but at the time of this episodes release Ben Caldwell is at Crown College of the Bible. We have been praying and will continue to pray that this podcast is a help to whoever listens. God Bless !
2024-01-2719 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyWant to Fix Mental Health Workforce Shortages? Speed up the Licensing Boards: An interview with Dr. Ben CaldwellWant to Fix Mental Health Workforce Shortages? Speed up the Licensing Boards: An interview with Dr. Ben CaldwellCurt and Katie interview Benjamin E. Caldwell, PsyD, about licensing board inefficiencies leading to incredible delays in folks getting licensed. We talk about the impacts of paperwork processing delays as well the inadequate infrastructure of most licensing boards. We also explore policy and individual options to mitigate or address these problems.Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com!In this podcast episode, we talk about how the mental health workforce shortages are...
2024-01-0843 min
Sounds of BlueSOB 420 - Features: Charlie Daniels, Toy Caldwell, Peter Green, Grace Slick, Drew Zingg, Dr. John, Johnny Rivers, Doug Sahm, Lou Rawls, Mose Allison, Diana Krall, Randy Newman & Clarence Hollimon.Artist Song Album Label NotesTwilight Zone by Marius Constant Wales & Saunders w/Garcia + Twilight Zone Theme w/Howard Roberts guitar TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records + SOB Twilight Zone ThemeRandy Newman Political Science y Randy Newman w/Jimmy Bond's bass & Jim Keltner's drums Sail Away - 1972 Warner Bros. Randy Newman - 80Mose Allison Big Brother by Mose Allison w/Steve Masakowski & Johnny Vidacovich My Backyard - 1990 - Produced by Ben Sidran Blue Note Records Mose Allison - 96Diana Krall Stop This World by Mose Allison w/Anthony Wilson, Robert Hurst & Peter Erskine Li...
2023-12-234h 09
Hello UniverseForest Bathing with Ben PageWe dive in on the immense vulnerability of love, the richness of noticing, and forest bathing with this week’s guest, Ben Page.Find Ben here -www.integralforestbathing.com@integralforestbathingCheck out the delish & effective Magic Mind at https://magicmind.com/universe . Use coupons code UNIVERSE for your discount! Retreat information - https://www.theworkwithtom.com/9-16-march-brazil.htmlEva's instagram: @iamevaliaoBook a discovery call with EvaKyley's Instagram: @kyleycaldwellKyley's free mini-course
2023-12-131h 31Hello UniverseForest Bathing with Ben PageWe dive in on the immense vulnerability of love, the richness of noticing, and forest bathing with this week’s guest, Ben Page.Contact Ben -www.integralforestbathing.com@integralforestbathingEva's instagram: @iamevaliaoBook a discovery call with EvaKyley's Instagram: @kyleycaldwellKyley's free mini-course
2023-12-131h 31
Think Like the TestThink Like the Test 11 - Systems, in Two PartsWhat does it mean to think systemically? And how do you demonstrate systemic thought on an exam?
These questions come from a prior edition of the official handbook for the National MFT Exam. Both questions are derived from the same case vignette.
A couple has been married for 1 ½ years and have a newborn baby. They seek therapy to deal with behavioral problems involving the mother’s three children from a previous marriage. The father angrily says that the children, 9, 12, and 16, mouth back at him and do not respect their mother’s authority. The couple has start...
2023-12-1121 min
The Bizgnus PodcastWhat’s keeping you from really succeeding?• Ben Owen says it could be your inner saboteur
• “In doing the work that was required to see it in myself, I started seeing it in my clients”
(Total Recorded Time is 15:59)
(Dubai, UAE) -- Benjamin Owen says many people are letting an inner enemy hold them back from full success in life and business.
A professional high-performance coach with over 15 years of experience in long-term results-based coaching, Mr. Owen says success begins when one realizes this and then takes steps to surmount it.
“I've...
2023-11-0215 min
Think Like the TestThink Like the Test 10 - When the Test Is WrongExam developers work diligently to produce what they believe to be strong, accurate exams. But just like everyone else, they occasionally make mistakes. What should you do when you read a question and you think, none of these answers sound right?
This question comes from the current edition of the official California LPCC Law & Ethics Exam Plan, available here.
During an initial session, a client tells the counselor that she is currently seeing another counselor. She expresses angry feelings toward the other counselor and would like to get another perspective on her problems. What action...
2023-10-2322 min
Drummers on DrummingBig Fat Five: Jimmy Chamberlin's (The Smashing Pumpkins, Jimmy Chamberlin Complex) Top 5 Influential RecordsThis week’s guest is THE Jimmy Chamberlin. He is a singular player that blends jazz/rock/prog and I was SO curious as to what his top 5 would be; and he did not disappoint. He is, of course, most known for his time with Smashing Pumpkins, but he's also formed his own group, Jimmy Chamberlin Complex, in addition to a supergroup with Pumpkins lead singer Billy Corgan called Zwan. He's performed and recorded with Skysaw, Frank Catalano, and many more…and so…without further ado, I hope you enjoy the five records that helped shape Jimmy Chamberlin into the dr...
2023-09-271h 19Think Like the TestThink Like the Test 9 - Morals and Ethics Are DifferentWhat's your moral framework? That can heavily influence your clinical and ethical decision-making -- but it might not line up well with the approach you're being tested on. This episode is especially true to our title: In deciding right and wrong, to Think Like the Test means to think from a much more rule-based approach than how many clinicians actually work.
This question comes from prior edition of our book Preparing for the 2023 California Clinical Social Work Law & Ethics Exam.
Your client has health insurance, but the insurance carrier is refusing to cover the client’s...
2023-09-1818 minThink Like the TestThink Like the Test 8 - Hollywood, BabyTherapists and reality TV shows are often not a great mix. And yet, it turns out that both of your esteemed hosts have some history with Hollywood. Learn more about how to think about dual-relationship exam questions -- and Ben's dark secret.
This question comes from an older edition of one of our books.
A therapist is concluding short-term treatment with a casting director for a production company that is interested in developing reality television shows about therapists. The client asks whether the therapist might be willing to be considered for one of the company’s...
2023-09-1217 minAgeless RevivalIX~the Bible (Memorizing+Meditating)Join us for this episode as we discuss the second part of the Words of God's application in our lives.
2023-08-1318 min
Inside Running Podcast301: Ben Buckingham | State Running Meets | World Athletics Team Announcement301: Ben Buckingham | State Running Meets | World Athletics Team Announcement
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Ben Buckingham joins in as guest host and chats about his new training setup with On Athletic Club Oceania and its global network, missing World Champs as well as his views on the points-based qualification system, th...
2023-08-081h 52
Very Bad Therapy144. The Shrink Next StateThe vast majority of therapists enter their profession to help other people. Some become therapists to help themselves. Today’s episode features Millie, a client who found a therapist who seemed to good to be true – until the truth set in, months after Millie had left everything behind. Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon community. Today’s episode is sponsored by Ben Caldwell Labs – training, advocacy, books, and additional resources for counselors and therapists. Introduction: 0:00 – 3:43 Part...
2023-08-071h 28
Very Bad Therapy141. "Not All Christians…" (with Josh Foster, LCPC)What is religious trauma, and why do some therapists refuse to work with clients who use that language? In today's episode, Jeremy speaks about his experiences with therapists who felt the need to defend their faith in session, and we are joined by Josh Foster, LCPC to discuss the complicated intersection between evangelical Christianity and ethical psychotherapy. Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon community. Today's episode is sponsored by Ben Caldwell Labs – training, advocacy, books, and additional resources for cou...
2023-07-031h 28Ageless RevivalVIII~The Bible (Reading+Studying)Sorry for the Gap between these episodes. In this episode we will begin talking about the word of God and its affect on your life. We will show why most problems that Christians face is because of a lack of scripture intake.
2023-07-0121 min
Very Bad Therapy139. Politics in the Therapy Room (with Dr. Ben Caldwell)Let's get controversial! Is it a good idea for a therapist to project their own political views onto a client? For today's guest Ruth, the answer is a resounding "no." We hear her story of a therapist who took her political advocacy too far, and Dr. Ben Caldwell rejoins us to explore the ethics of discussing politics in therapy. Plus, how can therapists know if they are trauma-informed enough for their clients? Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon community. T...
2023-06-051h 27Ageless RevivalVII~The Prayer of RequestAsking not only allows for provision in your life but builds your faith as a christian. In this episode we will define and explain the prayer of request.
2023-05-2718 minThink Like the TestThink Like the Test 7 - That’s Not Actually What the Code SaysWhat happens when an ethics question -- produced by the actual test developer -- doesn't actually line up with what the relevant code of ethics says? In today's episode, even the "correct" answer isn't entirely correct. We discuss why, and talk about who you should think of as "the therapist" on exam items.
This question comes from the current California BBS exam handbook for the LPCC Law and Ethics Exam.
Which of the following situations would constitute an unethical dual relationship?
A current client begins to attend an AA meeting where the counselor serves...
2023-05-2215 minThink Like the TestThink Like the Test 6 - Logic ProblemsLogic is one of the most important test-taking skills. If you can rule out even one part of a response choice, you can rule out that entire response choice. In today's question, Carrie ties herself in knots, as many examinees do. Ben explains how to focus your attention to answer complex questions quickly and correctly.
This question comes from the current BBS handbook for the California MFT Clinical Exam.
A 25-year-old client initiates therapy with complaints of chronic depression and lack of motivation. The client currently lives with his grandparents, does not have any money, an...
2023-05-1519 minThink Like the TestThink Like the Test 5 - Safety First[Content advisory: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault. Listener discretion advised.]
Crisis management questions will often include multiple answers that are good things to do in the situation described. But there's often a key word in the question that can help you know which of those good options is the right answer.
And speaking of safety, Ben starts asking whether clinical licensing exams actually do the thing they're supposed to do -- assess for safety in independent practice.
This question comes from the current BBS handbook for the California MFT Clinical Exam. ...
2023-05-1518 minThink Like the TestThink Like the Test 4 - Culture as a Distractor[Content advisory: This episode includes discussion of client suicidality. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call 988.]
Exams have been criticized for how they treat information about a client's culture. Resisting stereotyping is an important clinical and test-taking skill, but race weighs more heavily on mental health licensing exams than you might expect.
This question comes from Preparing for the 2019 California Clinical Social Work Law & Ethics Exam. You can find the 2023 edition here.
A therapist is deeply concerned about her young adult client from Central America, who has been gradually weaning...
2023-05-0816 minThink Like the TestThink Like the Test 3 - Stop Should-ing YourselfKey words in a question can often help lead you to the correct answer. In this episode, we discuss some to attend to -- and some that you shouldn't give much weight to.
This question comes from the current California Board of Behavioral Sciences handbook for the LCSW Law & Ethics Exam.
A client discloses that he had a sexual relationship with a previous therapist. The client does not disclose the identity of the former therapist. Which of the following actions should the therapist take to address the legal obligation in this case?
Report the...
2023-05-0817 minAgeless RevivalVI~The Prayer of WorshipWorship is such a vital part of revival, yet so many Christians are missing it. In this episode we will discuss the worship that is contained within your prayer.
2023-05-0620 minThink Like the TestThink Like the Test 2 - Simon SaysRemember the key lesson from childhood games like Simon Says and Mother May I -- always listen carefully to the instructions.
This question comes from Ben Caldwell Labs' program for the California LMFT Clinical Exam. (It's not from one of the full-length mocks, we wouldn't want to give the answer to one of those away.)
An MFT in a community mental health center receives a new client. The client reports that her family is having financial troubles because her husband recently was laid off, and they have been relying on her income from cleaning houses...
2023-05-0119 minThink Like the TestThink Like the Test 1 - To Start, an Easy OneCarrie Wiita and Ben Caldwell talk through a sample question to start our discussion of test-taking skills, and Carrie comes one step closer to an important life goal.
This question comes from an older version of the BBS California LMFT Law & Ethics Exam handbook. It would equally apply to the LPCC and LCSW Law & Ethics exams.
A client initiates therapy for depression following a failed marriage. The therapist finds the client very attractive. Which of the following actions should the therapist take to manage the ethical obligation in this case?
Suppress personal feelings of...
2023-05-0114 min
Beers & Buckets Basketball Podcast78 - NBA Draught ‘23: Tall, Playmaking Point GuardsMight we interest you in three draft prospects that resemble one Ben Simmons? Conner and Dowell talk Jalen Hood-Schifino, Anthony Black, and Amen Thompson.
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2023-04-251h 04Ageless RevivalV~The Prayer of RepentancePrayer consist of many things, but the first thing that should start your prayer is repentance. In this episode we will break down what that means from a Biblical standpoint.
Any questions? Email us at agelessrevival1@gmail.com
2023-04-2321 min
Creative Impact PodcastEpisode 100: Ben Caldwell on Life Transitions and Moving from Grief to HopeWe are celebrating 100 episodes of the Creative Impact Podcast with special guest, Ben Caldwell!!! Ben and I (Rachel) share a bit of our story as a couple, and we chat about Ben’s journey in the arts. He gives us a glimpse into his time as a dancer and dance teacher, and he shares fun and moving stories from his international travels for dance ministry. We also talk about Ben’s transition out of full-time dancing, processing the losses that come with change, and rediscovering hope for the future.Thank you so much for being part of the...
2023-04-181h 03Ageless RevivalIV~Introduction to PrayerIt has been said that the prayer life is the spiritual thermometer of the Christian life. In this episode we will define and apply the concept of prayer.
2023-04-0719 minAgeless RevivalIII~Choosing the Best PT. 2The sin of the Christian is one of the things that hinders Revival. Once that sin has been removed, a change of mind must take place. The Christian must no longer be satisfied with what is just merely good. But must choose to attain the best. The Christian must choose Christ.
2023-03-2519 min
The Wine Show AustraliaBen Caldwell - Winemaker 7 EvesBen is a very interesting bloke who makes superb wines under a number of umbrellas. He and his business partner Mauricio Ruiz Cantu are currently the biggest Aussie exporter to Mexico under their label Juguette... Richo and Ben also chat about Somos wines and more importantly; 7 Eves from the Saint Clar vineyard in Macclesfield (Adelaide Hills). Their low intervention wines are stylish and unpretentious whilst remaining true to their variety and vineyard. But more importantly the flavour is sensational and the price isn't prohibitive. Did i mention the Syrah took the trophy for best wine in show at the 2022...
2023-03-2126 min
Ageless RevivalII~Choosing the Best PT. 1We must understand that the first step to attaining revival is eliminating obstacles that God does not want in our path.
2023-03-1119 min
Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball PodcastEffectively Wild Episode 1978: Sam’s Back, on Substack
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley welcome back former co-host Sam Miller to banter about his return to public baseball writing, his current relationship with baseball, and his new Substack, Pebble Hunting. Then (17:10) Ben, Meg, and Sam talk about a 1913 article about unprecedented events at the ballpark, the cliché about seeing something new at every game, the supreme examples of that phenomenon from any point in baseball history, games they attended, and games they paid attention to, and examples they hope to see in 2023. After that (1:18:27), Ben and Meg talk to WBC Central host Shawn Spradling about the biggest s...
2023-03-092h 01
Ageless RevivalI~True Revival We have been burdened to make a podcast that addresses a problem in the local church and more specifically a problem in the life of the average Christian. The problem is the absence of revival. This podcast is for discussing what true revival is, how it can be attained, and how it never has to end. The word revival has become a cliche, but our goal is to get back to the biblical definition of revival. Our goal is to be revived in the eyes of God.
2023-02-2519 min
Audio Drama – Life TruthLife Truth Presents: A Clean Fiction Podcast Episode 5- Ben and Sophie episode 1 – Interview with Greg KouklSpoken Movie Project got with us and is allowing us to play their first episode of Ben and Sophie: Woby’s Secret, a great family serial.…
2023-02-201h 01
Life Truth Presents: A Clean Fiction PodcastLife Truth Presents: A Clean Fiction Podcast Episode 5- Ben and Sophie episode 1 – Interview with Greg KouklSpoken Movie Project got with us and is allowing us to play their first episode of Ben and Sophie: Woby’s Secret, a great family serial.…
2023-02-201h 01
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyAddressing Racism in Clinical Licensing Exams: An Interview with Ben Caldwell and Tony RousmaniereAddressing Racism in Clinical Licensing Exams: An Interview with Ben Caldwell and Tony RousmaniereCurt and Katie interview Dr. Ben Caldwell and Dr. Tony Rousmaniere about the problems with the Clinical Licensing exams for therapists. We discuss the recent report from ASWB on their pass rates as well as the concerns about the EPPP2 implementation, the poor predictive validity and utility of these licensing exams, and suggestions for what to do with our licensing processes given these concerns.Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com!In this podcast episode, we...
2023-01-2339 min
Very Bad TherapyBonus: Clinical Licensing Exams Don't Work (with Dr. Ben Caldwell)In the United States, mental health professionals must pass a clinical exam to become licensed in their field. These exams appear to do nothing to make psychotherapy more effective or safe. They are, however, very efficient at furthering structural racism. Dr. Ben Caldwell joins us to make a very compelling, research-based argument for why these clinical exams should be abolished immediately. Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon community. Today's episode is sponsored by Sentio Counseling Center – high-quality, low-fee online the...
2022-11-1458 min
Very Bad Therapy123. Catching Feelings (with Dr. Ben Caldwell)It's not unusual for clients to develop feelings for their therapist. It's also not unusual for therapists to develop feelings for their clients. So why is it such a bad idea for a therapist to share (or act) on those feelings? Today's guest Kate shares a story that illustrates exactly why, and Dr. Ben Caldwell rejoins us to talk about what should happen when clients and therapists develop feelings for one another. Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon community. T...
2022-11-071h 30
Common Sense with Dr. Ben CarsonTragedy and Triumph in America's Inner Cities with Gianno CaldwellOur criminal justice system is broken. Violent crime is up. And people’s lives are being destroyed. Unfortunately, Gianno Caldwell knows this all too well. The political analyst and author's brother, Christian, was killed recently on the streets of Chicago. Hear more about his brother's story, the big issues facing urban communities, and how movements like “defund the police” and BLM only seek to trap people in identity politics. How do we, as a society, face and overcome these complex challenges? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...
2022-08-2947 min
Very Bad Therapy115. What is Bad Therapy, and Who Gets to Provide It? (with Dr. Ben Caldwell)Today's guest Marie shares her thought-provoking story about a preoccupied telehealth therapist, and we drag Dr. Ben Caldwell into another one of our philosophical crises about what constitutes very bad therapy. Is it not following a treatment plan? Having young children show up in session? Ignoring ruptures? Regularly showing up late? And while we're at it, what even is therapy? Who should get to be a therapist during the pandemic? Join us on the struggle bus as we try to parse out issues related to telehealth, laws, ethics, clinical practices, privilege, social systems…and bullshit. Tha...
2022-08-012h 02
Very Bad Therapy110. Patreon Selects: The VBT Guide to Grad School (Part II)We're back with Dr. Ben Caldwell to conclude our thoughts on grad school and the surprising reality that it isn't meant to make you a good therapist. We talk about starting supervision, avoiding moral injury, and most importantly, all the things that graduate education does very well in supporting early-career clinicians. Plus, we share our best advice for anyone getting started in their career in mental health. Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon community. Join ou...
2022-05-231h 14
Very Bad Therapy109. Patreon Selects: The VBT Guide to Grad School (Part I)Dr. Ben Caldwell joins us to discuss everything you need to know about going to school to become a therapist. His most important message? Treat grad school like a convenience store – get in and get out. We explore how to choose a school, how to get the most out of the experience, and where to focus your energy along the way. This episode is for anyone interested in becoming a therapist or for those already in grad school – especially if some of your experiences don't seem to make sense. Thank you for listening. To support the s...
2022-05-161h 16
Very Bad Therapy104. Crises in the Time of Intake (with Dr. Ben Caldwell)When does somebody officially become a client of therapy? And what happens if, before that distinction is made, crises occur and the therapeutic relationship unravels? Our guest Neith shares her experience navigating this scenario, and Dr. Ben Caldwell explains why little of this is clear cut, but some of it is clearly bad. Plus, we introduce a new segment: Is It Bad Therapy? Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon community. Today's episode is sponsored by The Organized Therapist – Social Med...
2022-03-071h 27
Very Bad Therapy96. New Therapist, Who Dis? (with Dr. Ben Caldwell)What does it mean if a therapist suddenly changes their behavior? In this episode, Katie shares her experiences with two therapists who made significant adjustments and left her (and Ben and Carrie) confused about what happened. Plus, Dr. Ben Caldwell returns with fantastic metaphors about ethical gray areas and how therapists can adjust their boundaries and clinical style in a compassionate way. Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon community. Introduction: 0:00 – 5:43 Part One: 5:43 – 42:32 Part...
2021-11-221h 30
Direction with David CaldwellFacebook Ads For Your Real Estate Business with Ben LarsonIn this episode of Direction, David and Ben Larson talk about how Ben uses facebook ads to generate opportunities in his real estate business.Ben is a proud owner of ENGEL & VÖLKERS Los Angeles - South Bay, part of an international luxury real estate brand that is well known around the world. He enjoys the opportunity to listen to the needs of each client, guide them with personal attention and conclude with a nurtured relationship. In 1998, Ben graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a BS degree in Finance. After graduating, he went into s...
2021-11-0341 min
Latter-day Peace Studies presents: Come, Follow MeEpisode 74: D&C 124
Shiloh and guest co-host Christopher Hurtado talk about the early Saints’ consistent divine call to create sacred space. Whether in Kirtland, Jackson County, Caldwell County, Daviess County, or Nauvoo, the Saints are instructed to construct a temple in order to perform sacred ordinances or to have revealed sacred things. When, in the New Testament, the Jews asked for a sign of authority for Jesus Christ’s actions in driving out the money changers of the temple, he answered by saying “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” The people, thinking he was talking about the phys...
2021-10-2548 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyWaiving Goodbye to Telehealth Progress: An interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell, LMFTWaiving Goodbye to Telehealth ProgressAn interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell, LMFT about the impacts of rolling back the covid telehealth waivers. Curt and Katie talk with Ben about how the expiration of emergency orders will impact the profession. As a case study, we talk through how the California professional boards and associations are navigating these challenges, including looking at disciplinary action that has caused alarm (although we don’t think it should). We also talk about calls to action to get involved now, so you can shape future policy on telehealth, tele-supervision, and remote work....
2021-10-1839 min
The Nugget Climbing PodcastEP 88: Ben Ditto — Early Climbing and Photography, Dynafit Dangling, and Adventures With the ‘Wild Bunch’Ben Ditto is a professional climber and photographer from Bishop, California. We talked about Ben’s upbringing and early climbing, competing against Chris Sharma and Tommy Caldwell, falling in love with the mountains, Dynafit dangling and near-death experiences, advice for aspiring photographers, The Adventures of the Dodo, and climbing ‘Father Time’ with his wife Katie Lambert. You can learn more about Ben at bendittophoto.comSupport the Podcast:thenuggetclimbing.com/supportBecome a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingShow Notes: thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/ben-dittoNuggets:3:26 –...
2021-09-272h 49
Dark HistoriesThe Many Confessions of Alfred PackerThe North American mineral rushes of the 19th Century saw hundreds of thousands flock to mountains and mines across the continent in search of fame and fortune, from panning for gold to working long, dangerous shifts down poorly run mines, entire industries exploded overnight, sucking in workers from around the world. During the San Juan Silver Rush of the 1870s, one of these workers was a young man named Alfred Packer, an epileptic, military cast-off, who drifted across America looking for his passport to a new life. He had lived a reasonably anonymous existence, until one fateful expedition saw...
2021-09-051h 38Direction with David CaldwellFinding Mentors And Your Vision with Candace Decker"Candace started her real estate career by flipping her first home at 22 years old. She quickly found her passion and drive for the industry and never looked back. Candace has been obsessed with improving the real estate experience & providing high-level service for her clients for the past 10 years. She is extremely dedicated to learning, growing, & helping others. She founded The Decker Group to empower agents & foster personal growth while producing that next-level experience for clients in Southwest Florida. Candace grew up in rural Northern Illinois and loves that Southwest Florida gives her the small-town feel with all t...
2021-06-1538 min
Very Bad Therapy83. Drive-Thru DBT (with Dr. Ben Caldwell)In this episode, our guest Maryellen shares her bad experience with a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) specialist. But was it bad therapy? Was it therapy at all? Dr. Ben Caldwell joins us to share his thoughts on loosely regulated mental health services, and we explore the unfortunately relevant ethics of having sessions with clients while visiting the Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru and getting tattooed. Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon community. Introduction: 0:00 – 5:39 Part One: 5:39 – 45:56 ...
2021-05-241h 32
The Red Patch Boys PodcastBloody Big Episode - April 26th, 2021On this jam-packed episode of the RPB Podcast, Ben (BenMcClellan, @BennyMac34) and Cam (Cambassador, @The_cambassador) are joined by long time RPB member Mike Langevin (Parkdale) to discuss some of his antics over the course of Red Patch Boys history. They are also joined by former TFC captain and current TSN Soccer Analyst Steven Caldwell, to discuss the transition from Europe to MLS, TFC's performance thus far, as well as his campaign with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, which you can donate to here!
You can find more information regarding Red Patch Boys membership, history...
2021-04-261h 22
Notes From The PenEP #78 Culture Wars - Reparations and Gendered SportsBen Shabobbo argues with the captain about some spicy issues.
Pure shit ensues.
2021-03-121h 06
Very Bad Therapy73. Silence in Therapy: What's the Story? (with Dr. Gene Combs)Silence in therapy can feel awkward, helpful, expansive, or even punitive. There is no consensus on its usefulness, but it can certainly contribute to very bad therapy. Ella joins us to share her experience of feeling punished by her therapists' use of silence, and Dr. Gene Combs provides a narrative perspective on silence, sanctity, and power in the therapeutic relationship. Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon community. Introduction: 0:00 – 7:46 Part One: 7:46 – 40:30 Part Two: 4...
2021-01-041h 24
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyNoteworthy Documentation: An interview with Dr. Ben CaldwellNoteworthy DocumentationAn interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell, LMFT about some basic documentation information as well as updates relevant to the 21st Century Cures Act. Curt and Katie talk with Ben about what to consider when writing your notes including what to include and what should not be included. We look at who can see your progress notes as well as other considerations related to records requests and confidentiality. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Wid...
2020-11-3043 min
Very Bad Therapy68. Misdiagnosing Clients (with Dr. Christine King and Dr. Ben Caldwell)Dr. Christine King experienced three concussions when she was a child. The symptoms of her brain injury were misunderstood and later assumed to be the result of childhood sexual abuse, sending Christine on a pathologized path that took decades for her to undo. We hear her story and also speak with Dr. Ben Caldwell about how therapists can attune to client symptoms, make good referrals, and avoid misdiagnoses when they lack relevant knowledge beyond their scope of practice. Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very...
2020-10-261h 27
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyRage and Client Self-Harm: An interview with Angela Caldwell, LMFTRage and Client Self-HarmAn interview with Angela Caldwell, LMFT on cutting and non-suicidal self-injury. Curt and Katie talk with Angela about the causes of self-harm, the mistakes therapists make in addressing self-harm as well as how to identify reasons behind this harmful coping mechanism and how to identify when suicidality is a risk. We also look at how rage within nice families can lead to self-injury.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm an...
2020-08-3139 min
FloWrestling Radio LiveFRL 522 - Luke Pletcher Hops On To Talk Darrion Caldwell, Will There Be 2020 World ChampionshipsRun of Show 0:00 - Ben’s got to do his taxes 0:01 - The arena the World Championships is supposed to be at is currently a COVID hospital 0:07 - Bellarmine moving up to D1 and will join SoCon 0:10 - Jenna Burkert to the Southeast RTC 0:12 - Update on Bellarmine’s postseason status 0:14 - Luke Pletcher hops on 0:15 - Pletcher breaks down how he got on the card 0:17 - Luke really doesn’t understand how wrestlers can say no to wrestling for money 0:20 - Reac...
2020-07-151h 15
TG Geeks WebcastTG Geeks Webcast Episode 275The Two Gay Geeks 🏳️🌈 have a chat with Steve Warren and Johnnie Ingram, Co-Creators and Executive Producers of the new hit series, We're Here on HBO. We chat about how the concept came in to being how they made this wonderful series about community and being your authentic self. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did.
About Steve Warren and Johnnie Ingram
Steve Warren has been around the entertainment industry for a number of years where he advises several well known clients.
Johnnie Ingram (He/Him/His) is an award winning creative director, unscripted...
2020-05-251h 03
Very Bad Therapy48. In Defense of Bad Therapy (with Angela Caldwell, LMFT)This week's story from Ashley has all the markings of bad family therapy. But did the interventions work? Ashley shares her experience as a teenager in crisis being threatened with inpatient care and alarms on her door, and Angela Caldwell makes us question everything we know about what constitutes good therapy. Is it OK to trick clients if it leads to successful outcomes? Thank you for listening. Support the show by becoming a monthly subscriber on Patreon to receive access to bonus episodes or by making a one-time contribution via PayPal. Show Notes: Donate...
2020-04-1354 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyCOVID-19 Legal and Ethical Updates: An interview with Dr. Ben CaldwellAn interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell about the rapidly changing directives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Curt and Katie interview Ben about telehealth, HIPAA, and all of the efforts of continuity of care during quarantine, shelter-in-place orders. We look at legal, ethical, and clinical responsibilities during these uncertain times. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.Interview with Benjamin Caldwell...
2020-03-3043 min
Very Bad TherapyHow Should Therapists Respond to Coronavirus?An urgent conversation about the role of therapists in doing the most public good during the coronavirus outbreak. Pat Wiita, MD and Farah Zerehi, MS explore the science, needed actions, and social justice implications of the pandemic, and Ben Caldwell, PsyD discusses what you need to know about shifting your practice to telehealth services. Please share this episode anywhere you feel it might make an impact. If you have expertise or information related to the pandemic that you feel is important to share with the psychotherapy community, email us at vbtpodcast@gmail.com. Note: A...
2020-03-1350 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyUnlearning Very Bad Therapy: An interview with Carrie Wiita and Ben FinemanAn interview with Carrie Wiita and Ben Fineman, MFT Trainees and the co-hosts of the Very Bad Therapy podcast. Curt and Katie interview Ben and Carrie about their experience as graduate students and mental health advocates. We look at the short-falls of the educational system as well as the mythologies that stagnate the profession. We talk about how to improve therapy and the training we receive.It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Es...
2020-02-1737 min
Very Bad Therapy21. VBT in History (1920s): Very Bad SupervisionDr. Ben "Manfred" Caldwell joins us in make-believe 1920s Berlin to discuss Max Eitingon and the surprising origins of psychotherapy supervision. We also explore examples of bad supervision, why contemporary supervision appears to have no impact on client outcomes, and what supervisors and supervisees can actually do to make our field better. This is episode three of twelve in our monthly series exploring very bad therapy through the decades. Support Very Bad Therapy on Patreon Show Notes: Does Psychotherapy Supervision Contribute to Patient Outcomes? Considering Thirty Years of Research The Ingredients of Supervisor Failure...
2019-10-0748 min
Talking engagement with Ben LindEpisode 01 - Patrick Caldwell, Head of People @ FundappsReally happy to be bringing you all the very first Episode of Talking Engagement.
Patrick is the Head of People at a scale-up called Fundapps. He's written two great articles on LinkedIn called "15 HR lessons from scaling a start-up that you won't read in a book"
We talked about what he's learned during his time at Fundapps in which he's undertaken work in diversity, inclusion and overseen the company headcount more than double.
Pat's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-caldwell/
Fundapps site: https://www.fundapps.co/
2019-09-1336 min
The AAMFT PodcastEpisode 14: Ben Caldwell: Saving PsychotherapyDr. Ben Caldwell is part of the faculty at California State Northridge, an author of five books, and the chair of the Legislative and Advocacy Committee for the California division of AAMFT.In a discussion about advocacy and his thoughts on the MFT profession, Eli and Ben talk about his origin story as an MFT and how he started his work in advocacy. He expresses why advocacy should be important to students and young professionals, and discusses how MFTs can help change the stigma of going to therapy. Lastly, he talks about the biggest changes and trends in the...
2019-09-1252 min
The Laborious HourGlass & Bills & Candy Barking pt. 3A special trilogy of laboriousness as David of Bre starts up his glass shop and warms up an old barn. Ben at BillFixers uses his favorite machine to maximize the ability of BillFixing. And Sarah (almost) finishes a batch of popping chocolate.
2019-07-0600 min
Very Bad Therapy5. Please Don't Tackle Your Clients (with Dr. Ben Caldwell)Therapists are not supposed to tackle their clients*. But what are the ethical limitations in trying to prevent a potential suicide attempt? Today's guest Katherine recounts her experience with a caring clinician who went to extreme lengths to protect her safety, and Dr. Ben Caldwell shares his expertise to help us understand how therapists should manage delicate yet ambiguous situations with clients. *Unless perhaps the client is attempting to physically harm someone else in the room. Perhaps. Show Notes: Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality Disorder) Bellah v. Greenson Dr. Ben Caldwell's Website Saving Psychotherapy...
2019-06-1747 min
Talking Therapy PodcastTalking Therapy Ep 33 Sara Schulting-Kranz on Finding Personal Transformation in NatureSara Schulting-Kranz joins us to talk about her transformation from married mother of three, who one day discovered “my husband is gay,” to life coach helping and leading people on journeys of their own transformation in the Grand Canyon and in the Sierras. Sara talks about the power of nature to heal and the amazing life changes she and her clients have gone through on such incredible treks. She also talks about what it was like to help blind para-olympian Shawn Cheshire hike the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim. Check her out at www.liveboldlycoaching.com. This episode is spon...
2018-10-221h 12Talking Therapy PodcastTalking Therapy Ep. 32 Ben Caldwell Returns on Divorce Rates and Emotional Support AnimalsDr. Ben Caldwell returns to the show to pick a bone with John about a statistic he quoted during our popular Sue Johnson interview. Ben discusses divorce and marriage and its current state in our society. We also touch on the ever emotional subject of Emotional Support Animals and how or if therapists should support their use.
2018-09-251h 13
Please Save Me1.04 Two If By Sea with Georgie CaldwellThrills, chills, and a boatful of spills: television's #1 nonexistent show has it all. Set sail with Sarah and Ben as they recap this week's white-knuckle episode of Chicago Heroes and pick the bookkeeping mind of disgraced city comptroller Patrice Maria Gonzalez (Georgie Caldwell). Rows, columns, numbers, letters...who can keep it all straight?!
2018-06-0400 min
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie VernoyThe Fight to Save Psychotherapy: An interview with Benjamin E. Caldwell, Psy.D. about critical issues in the profession, why people hate us, and how to advocate for changeIt’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices.To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age.Interview with Benjamin E. Caldwell, Psy.D. Dr. Benjamin Caldwell is the author of five books, including Basics of California Law fo...
2018-02-1537 min
Psychotherapy Notes09 - Measurement with Casey MeinsterCasey Meinster, of Hathaway-Sycamores in Pasadena, joins us to talk about measuring outcomes in psychotherapy. Her agency's funding depends on their staff gathering data on every single client, and that is rapidly becoming the norm for larger mental health care providers.
2018-01-2609 minPsychotherapy Notes08 - Measurement, or, When Everyone Is Above Average, No One IsIn two separate studies almost a decade apart, hundreds of mental health clinicians evaluated their own work compared to that of their colleagues. In both studies, *not a single participant* evaluated themselves as being below average. In this episode, we'll talk about why we as therapists and counselors think we're so good, and how measuring outcomes can give you a far more accurate and useful -- if occasionally humbling -- picture.
2018-01-2603 minPsychotherapy Notes07 - Therapy and gender, with Angela CaldwellWe talk with Angela Caldwell (yes, relation) about what men want from their usually-women therapists, and how that knowledge transformed her work with men.
2017-12-0508 minPsychotherapy Notes06 - Psychotherapy's gender gapThe overwhelming majority of therapists are women, and the gender balance in the field is only growing more one-sided. We'll talk about gender in the therapy world, and the impact of having so few men around.
2017-12-0504 minPsychotherapy Notes05 - Public Service Loan ForgivenessWhen it comes to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, rumors of its death have been greatly exaggerated.
2017-12-0503 minPsychotherapy Notes04 - Student loan debt - Two storiesTwo students at a private graduate program. Together they have amassed more than half a million dollars in student loan debt. These are their stories, in their own words.
2017-12-0505 minPsychotherapy Notes03 - Student loan debtWhen educational costs rise but salaries don't, the burden of student loan debt gets tougher and tougher for therapists. On this episode, we discuss just how much of a burden that is.
2017-12-0505 minPsychotherapy NotesLicense Exams with Kim MadsenWe talk with Kim Madsen, the Executive Officer of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, about the mythology surrounding license exams and what she recommends if your test is coming up.
2017-12-0505 min