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Lessons from the CouchFrom Perfectionism to Presence: Reflections Between Co-HostsClick here to view the episode transcript.
In this special episode, co-hosts Corina and Mariana step away from guest interviews and sit down for an open conversation with each other. They reflect on the lessons learned throughout the season—from navigating leadership roles to healing from perfectionism—and share how hosting the podcast has changed them both personally and professionally. Together, they explore the power of slowing down, staying grounded in connection, and growing alongside community. This rare co-host chat offers an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the evolution happening off the mic and closes out the season with...2025-04-3041 min
Kapierfehler - Neurodivergenz und Schule89 - NAWI-Prinzip - SOLOFOLGE CorinaDer Teufelskreis ist allzu bekannt: Du erklärst eine Aufgabe, gibst klare Anweisungen – und trotzdem sitzt dein Kind oder dein*e Schüler*in wie versteinert da, fängt nicht an oder verweigert sich komplett. Frustrierend, oder? Aber was, wenn dieses Verhalten gar nicht auf Faulheit oder Trotz beruht, sondern auf einer neurologischen Besonderheit?In dieser Folge tauche ich ein in die Welt der Exekutivfunktionsstörungen, die bei ADHS, Autismus und anderen Neurodivergentenzen häufig vorkommen. Stell dir vor, du müsstest eine 50-Kilo-Metallkugel anschieben, während andere nur eine 1-Kilo-Kugel bewegen – so fühlt es sich für neurodiv...2025-04-2847 min
Equine Connection - The Art of Heart-Centered HorsemanshipHealing Through Connection – Nervous System Regulation for You and Your Horse🌟 How does regulating your nervous system create a calmer, more balanced connection with your horse? 🐎✨ In this transformative episode of Equine Connection - The Art of Heart-Centered Horsemanship, Corina delves into the vital role of nervous system regulation for both humans and horses. Learn how to bring calm and safety into your partnership while fostering trust and healing. 🌿💞 ✨ Highlights You’ll Discover: What Is Nervous System Regulation? Understand how stress and trauma impact your horse’s behavior—and your own. Chillbilly’s Story: Hear how Corina helped her paint gelding heal from attachment wounds by creating a saf...2025-04-2208 min
Equine Connection - The Art of Heart-Centered HorsemanshipEmotional Intelligence with Horses – Building Deeper Connections Through Understanding and Empathy🌟 How does understanding your emotions—and your horse’s—transform your relationship? 🐎✨ In this episode of Equine Connection - The Art of Heart-Centered Horsemanship, Corina explores the transformative power of emotional intelligence. Learn how self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation create stronger, more meaningful bonds with your horse. 🌿💞 ✨ Highlights You’ll Discover: What Is Emotional Intelligence? Discover the five key components of EI and how they apply to horsemanship. Fay’s Story: Hear how a moment of self-regulation shifted Corina’s connection with her sensitive mare, Fay. 🐴✨ Practical Tools to Build EI: Explore simple steps to enhance s...2025-04-1509 minKapierfehler - Neurodivergenz und Schule88 - Helikoptereltern - SOLOFOLGE CorinaIch erkläre, warum der Begriff "Helikoptereltern" eigentlich uns Eltern neurodivergenter Kinder meint und wie wir ihn positiv umdeuten können. Deshalb habe ich die neue "Kapierfehler Helikoptereltern" Community gegründet – ein sicherer Raum für Eltern, die ständig mit Vorurteilen kämpfen müssen.Hier kannst du mehr über die Kapierfehler Helikoptereltern erfahren.Ich beantworte in dieser Folge eure Fragen:• Warum neurodivergente Kinder Schwierigkeiten haben, ein Nein zu akzeptieren – exekutive Dysfunktion, Flexibilitätsprobleme und emotionale Regulation spielen eine große Rolle• Alternativen zum harten Nein – vorwarnen, Optionen anbieten und Gefühle validier...2025-04-1450 min
Lessons from the CouchStanding in Your Truth with Chaazé P. RobertsClick here to view the episode transcript.
Chaazé P. Roberts, LMFT, is a licensed therapist with over 16 years of experience at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, where he continues to serve as a clinical lecturer and supervisor. He recently launched his private practice, CPR Counseling, Ltd., and works with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and groups. Chaazé is especially passionate about adolescent and men’s issues, life transitions, and culturally responsive therapy. His global travels and experience with cross-cultural and international clients deeply inform his work, with a particular commitment to serving the African American community.2025-04-0937 min
Equine Connection - The Art of Heart-Centered HorsemanshipThe Resilient Rider – How Horses Teach Us Strength, Grace, and Emotional Recovery🌟 What does it mean to be truly resilient? In this episode of Equine Connection - The Art of Heart-Centered Horsemanship, Corina delves into the powerful lessons horses teach us about resilience—recovering from setbacks, adapting to challenges, and moving forward with courage and grace. 🐎✨ Through heartfelt stories and actionable insights, discover how building resilience can deepen your connection with your horse and transform how you navigate life’s ups and downs. 🌿💖 ✨ Highlights You’ll Discover: What Resilience Means: Learn how horses embody resilience and how we can model their strength and grace. Maks’s Journey of Trust: Hear...2025-04-0809 min
Equine Connection - The Art of Heart-Centered HorsemanshipThe Power of Presence – Showing Up for Your Horse and Yourself🌟 In our fast-paced world, presence is a gift. 🐎✨ In this episode, Corina explores how truly showing up for your horse and yourself transforms connection and creates moments of mindfulness and calm. 🌿💖 ✨ Highlights You’ll Discover: Why presence is the foundation of every meaningful relationship. A story of how being present changed Corina’s interaction with her horse Snowy. 🐴💞 Small shifts to bring mindfulness and presence into your daily life. 🎯 Want to explore your connection? Take our FREE QUIZ: What Kind of Connection Do You Share with Your Horse? 🐴✨ 👉 Follow Corina: 📸...2025-04-0208 min
Lessons from the CouchEmbodied Trust with Jordan DunmeadClick here to view the episode transcript.
Jordan Dunmead (she/they) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Live Oak Chicago, where they provide therapy, supervision, and training for other clinicians. Their work centers on supporting gender-, sexually-, and relationally diverse clients, particularly those navigating sexual trauma and family-of-origin challenges. Jordan is dedicated to creating affirming, trauma-informed spaces that honor identity, lived experience, and healing through an intersectional, anti-oppressive lens.In this episode, Jordan joins Corina and Mariana for a conversation about the evolving nature of therapy and the ways identity shapes both therapeutic...2025-03-1237 min
Equine Connection - The Art of Heart-Centered HorsemanshipRebuilding Trust – Understanding Attachment and Connection with Your Horse🌟 Broken trust isn’t the end—it’s a chance to rebuild something even stronger. 🐎✨ In this episode, Corina dives into attachment theory and how understanding it can help you repair and deepen your connection with your horse. 🌿💞 ✨ Highlights You’ll Discover: The role of secure and insecure attachment in horse-human relationships. A heartfelt story of healing with Corina’s horse Maks. 🐴🌿 Steps to rebuild trust while respecting your horse’s voice. 🎯 Want to learn more? Take our FREE QUIZ: What Kind of Connection Do You Share with Your Horse? 🐴✨ 👉 Follow Cori...2025-03-1110 min
Lessons from the CouchBreaking the Mold with Humza MalikClick here to view the episode transcript.
Humza Malik is a psychotherapist and Founders’ Fellow at Live Oak Chicago. He holds an MA in Social Work from the University of Chicago and specializes in working with LGBTQ+ clients, those exploring cultural upbringing, and identity development. As a queer, transmasculine, neurodivergent and South Asian therapist, Humza integrates holistic practices like tarot and astrology to create a compassionate space for self-discovery.In this episode, Humza joins Corina and Mariana for an honest conversation about the realities of being a mental health professional. He discusses navigating identity an...2025-02-2640 min
Equine Connection - The Art of Heart-Centered HorsemanshipListening Beyond Words – Tuning Into Your Horse’s Intuition🌟 Have you ever wondered if your horse senses your thoughts? 🐎✨ In this episode, Corina explores the magic of intuitive communication and how it can transform your relationship with your horse. Learn to hear what isn’t said and create a deeper, more authentic connection. 💞 ✨ Highlights You’ll Discover: How horses use energy and presence to communicate. A touching story about Corina’s connection with her horse, Faradoxa. 🐴🌿 Practices to quiet your mind and sense your horse’s subtle signals. 🎯 Ready to deepen your connection? Take our FREE QUIZ: What Kind of Connection Do You...2025-02-2509 min
Equine Connection - The Art of Heart-Centered HorsemanshipConsent and Communication: Listening to Your Horse’s VoiceWhat does your horse truly need from you? 🤝 In this episode, Corina explores the powerful concept of consent in horsemanship and how to honour your horse’s voice in every interaction. 🐎💬 Through real stories and practical exercises, you’ll learn how to respect your horse’s boundaries while building trust and mutual respect. 🌟 ✨ Key Takeaways: 💡 The Importance of Consent: Understand why listening to your horse is the foundation of ethical and heart-centered horsemanship. 📖 Personal Story: Corina shares how her first horse, Faradoxa, taught her the value of trusting the horse’s voice and how consen...2025-02-1809 min
Lessons from the CouchLove, Healing & Community with Alissa CatiisClick here to view the episode transcript.
Alissa Catiis, LCSW, RYT, PMH-C, is a Chicago-based therapist specializing in trauma, perinatal mental health, and the intersection of mental well-being and social justice. With a background in yoga and somatic healing, she integrates body-centered approaches to therapy. Passionate about working with BIPOC and immigrant communities, Alissa brings warmth, cultural humility, and deep expertise to her work. She is a therapist at Live Oak Chicago and a dedicated advocate for mental health accessibility.In this episode, Mariana and Corina chat with Alissa Catiis about her journey in mental...2025-02-1229 min
Equine Connection - The Art of Heart-Centered HorsemanshipThe Key to a Magical Connection with Your Horse ✨ Are you longing for a deeper connection with your horse? 🐎 In this kickoff episode of Equine Connection - The Art of Heart-Centered Horsemanship, Corina shares how heart-centered horsemanship transforms relationships with horses by focusing on your energy, awareness, and willingness to show up authentically. 🌿 ✨ Highlights You’ll Discover: Why the connection you want with your horse starts with you. A personal story of how nervous system regulation transformed Corina’s relationship with her fiery horse, Catch. 🐴💖 A simple practice to help you create trust and calm energy with your horse. 🎯 Curious about your bond with your horse? Take...2025-02-1108 min
Equine Connection - The Art of Heart-Centered HorsemanshipThe Nervous System Connection: How Your Energy Impacts Your Horse Did you know your horse feels your energy before you even touch them? 🌪️➡️🌈 In this episode, Corina dives into the powerful connection between your nervous system and your horse’s behaviour. Learn how to create calmness and safety by managing your own energy. 🐎✨ ✨ Highlights You’ll Discover: How your stress—or calmness—directly impacts your horse. A personal example of how Corina’s horses mirrored her emotional energy. 🐴💞 Practical insights into calming techniques that set the tone for trust and balance. 🎯 Ready to understand your horse better? Take our FREE QUIZ: What Kind of Connection...2025-02-1110 min
Lessons from the CouchNavigating Power, Vulnerability & Change with Jeff LevyClick here to view the episode transcript.
Jeff Levy, LCSW, is a seasoned Chicago-based psychotherapist with over 40 years of experience, beginning as a recreation therapist for youth in foster care and later working with runaway and homeless adolescents. He was the founder of The Wingspan Project, supporting front line staff working in historically underserved and marginalized communities, and co-founder of Live Oak, Inc., which provides psychotherapy and professional training. A former adjunct faculty member at the University of Chicago and University of Illinois at Chicago, Jeff also enjoys blogging, poetry, painting, and photography.In this...2025-02-0340 minKapierfehler - Neurodivergenz und Schule78 - Bildung und Inklusion - wo stehen wir? - Alison & CorinaHast du dich jemals gefragt, wie es ist, im Bildungssystem als "andersartig" wahrgenommen zu werden? Diese Episode von Kapierfehler nimmt dich mit auf eine Reise durch die komplexe Welt der Missverständnisse und Diskriminierungserfahrungen, die neurodivergente Menschen und queere Personen im Bildungssystem erleben. Als Lehrerinnen und spätdiagnostizierte ADHSlerinnen teilen wir unsere persönlichen Erfahrungen und reflektieren, wie die Diagnose unsere Perspektive auf Schulpolitik und Inklusion verändert hat. Gemeinsam beleuchten wir die Gefahren der aktuellen Bildungspolitik und die dringende Notwendigkeit, Vielfalt in Schulen zu fördern.Wir sprechen über die Herausforderungen, die Menschen mit ADHS, Autismus und an...2025-02-031h 38
The People and Culture Success Show30. Modern Manager: Conquering the Five Frustrations of Leadership Book AnnouncementIn today’s dynamic workplace, the demands on managers have never been higher. With technology reshaping business practices, employees feeling stretched thin, and conflicting management advice saturating social media, it’s difficult to know where to turn for help. Managers are typically in their role for 10 years before they receive any training. The shifting expectations placed on managers combined with a lack of training and support create the perfect storm for managers. Host and Leadership Coach Corina Walsh has captured the exact frustrations all managers experience in their role and included them in her new book, Modern Mana...2025-01-2325 min
Lessons from the CouchEmbracing Myself as a Therapist with Misty MajorClick here to view the episode transcript.
Misty Major, founder of Journey Within LLC, is a dedicated mental health professional with a rich background in clinical leadership, including her role as the former Clinical Director at Live Oak. Originally from Inglewood, California, Misty earned her graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in Chicago and now practices in Fort Worth, Texas, supporting individuals, families, and couples on their paths to self-discovery and healing. Her therapeutic approach, rooted in flexibility, flow, and a love ethic, emphasizes embracing all aspects of oneself.In this episode, Misty discusses the...2025-01-1544 minKapierfehler - Neurodivergenz und Schule76 - spektrum.support - Anja, Florian & CorinaAuf der Suche nach passenden Therapeut*innen für autistische und ADHS-neurodivergente Menschen stoßen wir oft auf lange Wartelisten und unpassende Angebote. In unserem Gespräch erörtern wir, warum es so wichtig ist, Fachleute zu finden, die nicht nur qualifiziert sind, sondern auch wirklich verstehen, was es bedeutet, selbst betroffen zu sein. Ich habe Anja Lee und Florian Malicke eingeladen, um unser gemeinsames Projekt spektrum.support zu sprechen und wir bringen unsere eigenen Therapieerfahrungen an, um aufzuzeigen, wie wichtig uns als Berater*innen das tiefe Verständnis des Gegenübers ist. Persönliche Herausfo...2025-01-131h 28Kapierfehler - Neurodivergenz und Schule75 - Mobbing in der Schule - SOLOFOLGE CorinaWie erschaffst du ein inklusiveres und sichereres Umfeld für Kinder und Jugendliche?Unter Anderem indem du Mobbing erkennst und bekämpfst. In meiner neuesten Podcast-Episode beschäftige ich mich mit einem Thema, das oft im Schatten steht: Mobbing. Ich beleuchte die systematische psychische und physische Gewalt, die vor allem junge Menschen in ihrer Selbstfindungsphase hart treffen kann. Besonders im Fokus stehen hier neurodivergente Kinder, die aufgrund ihrer speziellen Verhaltensweisen häufig zu leichten Zielen von Mobbing werden. Kinder und Jugendliche, die oft durch Impulsivität oder motorische Unruhe auffallen, können unbeabsichtigt isoliert werden, wenn Lehrkrä...2024-12-1546 minKapierfehler - Neurodivergenz und Schule67 - Lerntrainings, Lernapps und Co - SOLOFOLGE Corina"Lächeln beim Lernen - Spaß am Üben, Erfolg in Klassenarbeiten!""Wie halte ich Ordnung in meinem Schulranzen? Wie kann ich mich konzentriert und fokussiert an eine Aufgabe machen? Welche Rituale helfen mir, Schulaufgaben einfacher und schneller zu erledigen? Das sind Fragen, auf die ... eine Antwort finden werden!""Wir entlasten euren Familienalltag durch leicht umsetzbare Lernmethoden!"All diese verlockenden und einfach erreichbaren Angebote, die versprechen, dass endlich, ENDLICH die Erleichterung in den Familienalltag einkehrt, die wir uns alle so sehr wünschen!Neurodivergente Familien bzw. Eltern neurodivergenter Kinder und Jugendlicher haben einen groß...2024-09-2939 minKapierfehler - Neurodivergenz und Schule56 - ADHS/ASS und Neurodermitis - SOLOFOLGE CorinaGibt es einen Zusammenhang zwischen ADHS/ASS und Neurodermitis?Ich kann dazu nur so viel sagen, als dass es epidemiologische Studien gibt und eine S3 Leitlinie, die auf diesen Zusammenhang hinweisen.Am Ende dieser Folge werde ich detailliert darauf eingehen aber zunächst starte ich diese Folge mit euren Fragen, die mir via E-Mail und Instagram zugeschickt wurden.Ich danke euch für euer Vertrauen und eure Offenheit!!Schick mir eine kleine Textnachricht ❤️ Hol dir mein Dokument für neuroinklusiven Schulunterricht! Ich komme auch an deine Schule und bil...2024-06-021h 18