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Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 106 - Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Countercultural Fascism with Spencer SunshineThis week Jeremy is joined by very special guest Dr Spencer Sunshine, author of Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Countercultural Fascism: The Origins and Afterlife of James Mason's Siege. This delightful book covers some of the lesser known movers and shakers of the Neo-Nazi movement before becoming the online terrorism-loving, capital-building storming movement we know it as today. Spencer’s book looks at James Mason’s progression through numerous Neo-Nazi groups and his connections to countercultural publishers in the music scene in the late 80’s that led to his Neo-Nazi writings getting published and spread, eventually leading to its adoption by terror...2025-07-231h 11

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 105 - What Too Many Therapists Are Getting WrongIn this week’s episode, Jeremy Schumacher vents about systemic and interpersonal failures in the therapy profession, from exploitative 1099 contracts to outdated, trauma-ignoring treatment models. He critiques how therapists perpetuate harm by misdiagnosing trauma, clinging to rigid or blank-slate modalities, and failing to collectively organize for better conditions. Schumacher calls for therapists to improve core competencies around trauma, neurodivergence, and human sexuality—and to stop pretending neutrality is an ethical stance in the face of oppressive systems.As always, Jeremy has all his practice info at Wellness with Jer, and you can find him on Instagram and...2025-07-1656 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 104 - Normalizing Evil: The Overton Window’s Lurch RightIn this episode Jeremy unpacks the Overton Window—a concept describing how public discourse shifts to define what's acceptable—and how it's been deliberately dragged rightward by fascists, religious zealots, and media oligarchs. Jeremy links this political shift to worsening mental health outcomes, especially for marginalized communities, emphasizing how bad-faith actors manipulate both policy and narrative to normalize harm. He draws parallels between political gaslighting and abusive family systems, making a passionate call for mutual aid, media literacy, and pushing the window back toward justice and care.As always, Jeremy has all his practice info at Wellness with...2025-07-0241 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 102 - The System Wasn’t Made For Us with Sara RahnIn this episode of Your Therapist Needs Therapy, Jeremy Schumacher interviews Sara Rahn, a Milwaukee-based trauma therapist and advocate for disability representation in mental health care. Sara shares her personal journey into the field, shaped by her experiences as both a disabled person and a clinician, highlighting the lack of disability awareness in training and practice, and the toll of working within under-resourced systems. The conversation touches on the evolving nature of therapist identity, the importance of community and self-care, and the need for collective resistance in a time of increasing political and systemic threats.You can...2025-06-1843 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 98 - Life Lessons We Don’t Learn in Grad School with Polly SackettJeremy is joined this week by Polly Sackett from Firefly Counseling. Jeremy and Polly talk about her winding path into the mental health field, and how her lived experience, including navigating motherhood, experiencing grief, and discovering somatic practices deeply shaped her therapeutic approach. Together, they reflect on the evolution of the field—from stigma and limited language around mental health to greater accessibility and awareness—while highlighting the importance of authenticity, ongoing learning, and finding joy in nature, movement, and connection.To learn more about Polly and her practice, head over to fireflycounselingmke.com or give her a fo...2025-05-2155 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 96 - Being Present in the Moment with Madeline BushJeremy is joined this week by fellow Milwaukee therapist, Madeline Bush. Jeremy and Madeline explore her journey from early service work to private practice, where she now focuses on adult individuals and couples. Together, they dig into the regional stigma around therapy, the importance of ritual and grounding practices, and how play and mindfulness can shift relational dynamics. The conversation touches on DBT, the healing power of nature, and how relationships are both deeply sacred and gloriously absurd.You can find more info about Madeline and her practice at madelinebushcounseling.com, and she is licensed to see...2025-05-0748 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 95 - Autism, Ableism, and the Authoritarian Idiots: RFK Jr EditionThis week Jeremy rips into the dangerous rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now head of Health and Human Services, calling out his long history of anti-science rhetoric, profiteering from antivax movements, and proposed policies that threaten neurodivergent communities. Jeremy weaves RFK Jr.'s privileged, chaotic upbringing with his disastrous public health record, tying it all into a broader warning about the fascist direction of the current administration. Throughout, Jeremy stresses the urgency of public resistance to policies that dehumanize autistic and neurodivergent people.Autistic Self Advocacy Network StatementJeremy has all his practice info...2025-04-3046 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 94 - Healing Belongs to the People with Bruno LenziJeremy is joined this week by a fellow therapist, community organizer, and honestly one of his favorite humans, Bruno Lenzi. Jeremy and Bruno talk about the power of collaborative and dialogical therapy, community healing, and resisting colonial models of mental health. From massive public therapy circles to revolutionary reading groups and access for people from all socioeconomic statuses, Bruno offers a vision of what mental health can look like when it’s led by the people, not institutions. This conversation blends theory, joy, political urgency, and the importance of tabletop gaming without fascists. We even get to namedrop a fe...2025-04-231h 00

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 93 - Goodbye Church to Goodbye Earl, A Healing Journey with Emily MaynardJeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful Emily Maynard. Jeremy and Emily talk about the journey to doing religious trauma work, the emotional cost of working in broken systems, and why private practice can be both liberating and ethically aligned. They unpack their shared roots in fundamentalist Christianity, the slow burn of deconstruction, and how religious trauma resurfaces in today's political climate. Emily brings wisdom on rebuilding identity, reclaiming ritual, and finding joy in being a human, there’s even a reference to a country song, so you know we cover a lot of ground. You...2025-04-1651 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 92 - Doing Trauma Work in a Traumatizing Society with Emily LapoliceJeremy is joined this week by returning guest Emily Lapolice from Integrative Wellness Therapies. Jeremy and Emily dive into the importance of unlearning harmful narratives around productivity, especially how capitalism and white supremacy have shaped our internalized beliefs about rest and self-worth. They reflect on the challenge of showing up authentically in both personal and professional roles while embracing nuance and imperfection. The conversation emphasizes giving ourselves and others grace, staying grounded in community, laughter, and a commitment to collective healing.Emily is involved in a ton of great work, you can find her on Instagram, and...2025-04-091h 12

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 90 - Autism Doesn’t Cause Nazi SalutesThis week Jeremy discusses Elon Musk's public persona, arguing that his behavior is not a result of ketamine use or autism but rather his long-standing personality and privilege. He critiques Musk’s exploitation of wealth, right-wing political shift, and mistreatment of employees, partners, and children, tying it to broader issues of power, white supremacy, and capitalism. Jeremy concludes by emphasizing the importance of therapy, accountability, and recognizing the damage caused by unchecked wealthy individuals.Jeremy has all his practice info at Wellness with Jer, and you can find him on Instagram and YouTube. To show your love fo...2025-03-1944 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 89 - Media Complicity in the Christian Nationalist GriftIn this solo episode of Your Therapist Needs Therapy, Jeremy explores the historical and ongoing intersections of Christian nationalism, white supremacy, and the media’s complicity in spreading disinformation, particularly within right-wing spaces. He critiques the lack of accountability for wealthy elites, religious institutions, and corporate-owned media, arguing that these forces manipulate public discourse for profit and political power. Emphasizing the importance of independent journalism and local activism, he encourages listeners to stay informed, engage with their communities, and push back against systemic oppression.I mentioned A Field Guide to White Supremacy in the show, I recommend sn...2025-03-1429 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 88 - It’s Not Christian. It’s Not Nationalism.This week Jeremy talks about the inherent paradox of “Christian Nationalism,” and how that phrase very intentionally doesn’t mean much of anything at all. We also follow some rabbit holes of the Christian Nationalist Crusade and early American versions of this white supremacist movement masquerading around as a patriotic religious undertaking. Racism and the Religious Right: The Origins of the Christian Identity Movement by Michael BarkunWeird Little Guys Podcast hosted by Molly Conger; esp mentioned are the Dennis Mahon episodesBehind the Bastards Podcast hosted by Robert Evans, link is to part on...2025-02-2638 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 87 - Balancing Advocacy and Wellness with Kate SayersThis week Jeremy reconnects with Kate Sayers, a therapist and owner of Safe Space MKE. They discuss Kate's recent certification with WPATH, an organization supporting transgender health, and the importance of advocacy in their profession. The conversation explores the challenges of navigating mental health as LGBTQ+ individuals and clinicians, especially amid political tensions affecting their community. They also reflect on balancing activism with personal well-being, social media's impact, and the significance of finding joy and community as forms of resistance.You can find out more about Kate and her practice at Safe Space Therapies and on Instagram h...2025-02-1930 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 86 - Deconstructing More than Doctrine with Tori Williams DouglassThis week Jeremy Schumacher sits down with Tori Williams Douglass to discuss their journeys through evangelical upbringings, mental health, and deconstruction from rigid religious systems. Tori shares her experiences as a non-binary, neurodivergent person of color raised in predominantly white evangelical spaces and how those intersecting identities shaped her path to becoming an anti-racist educator and advocate. The conversation explores the challenges of breaking free from colonial, capitalist, and christian supremacist ideologies while addressing the necessity of grounding practices like hiking and community engagement for self-care. They also reflect on the importance of learning from marginalized communities to imagine...2025-02-1255 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 85 - A Grounding Conversation with Lilly RischThis week Jeremy is joined by returning guest Lilly Risch to talk about navigating tumultuous political and social climates while maintaining personal and professional balance. They discuss the challenges of managing emotional energy as therapists and the importance of building community, staying grounded, and advocating for shared values like social justice and inclusivity. The episode emphasizes the role of therapy as inherently political and provides actionable insights for fostering resilience through self-care, community connection, and boundary-setting.To learn more about Lilly and her work, head over to www.forwardhealingtherapy.com or check out her socials @forward.healing...2025-02-0537 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 84 - Mental Health in Movies with Kristopher Pollard from Milwaukee FilmJeremy gets the chance to chat with Kristopher Pollard from Milwaukee Film this week. Jeremy and Kristopher talk about the city's vibrant movie scene, Kristopher’s journey into the film industry. They discuss the unique offerings of Milwaukee Film, including curated screenings, festivals, and community engagement. The discussion also explores the evolving portrayal of mental health in films, emphasizing the shift from stigmatizing depictions to more nuanced and empathetic representations. The conversation highlights the role of movies in fostering empathy, cultural understanding, and important social dialogues through both entertainment and thoughtful storytelling.To learn more about Milwaukee Fi...2025-01-221h 06

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 83 - Building Balance with Dawn GiornoThis week Jeremy sits down for a chat with Dawn Giorno, owner of Glass Lake Counseling. They discuss Dawn's journey to becoming a therapist, her passion for working with couples and women in transitional life phases, and her approach to creating a balanced private practice that prioritizes both professional fulfillment and personal well-being. The conversation also explores the challenges of systemic barriers in mental health, the importance of personalized therapy, and the value of self-care and intentionality in both personal and professional contexts.To learn more about Dawn and her work, head over to glasslakemke.com 2025-01-1544 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 82 - Mario Kart Ethics: Luigi and the CEOWe’re back this week with a doozy of an episode! Jeremy takes aim at some lessons learned from current events regarding class consciousness, violence in oppressive systems, and vigilante justice. We look at the different psychological concepts surrounding Luigi Mangione’s *alleged* shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the various cognitive biases that come up during conversations regarding the ethics of what is, and what is not, allowable violence in our modern society. Jeremy has all his practice info at Wellness with Jer, and you can find him on Instagram and YouTube.2025-01-0833 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 81 - Grief and Growth with Tracy KellerThis week Jeremy sits down with Tracy Keller, owner of Firefly Counseling, who shares her unconventional path into mental health, starting with diverse interests like dietetics and art history before finding her niche in therapy. Tracy discusses her specialization in trauma and grief, with a focus on supporting women, teens, and those navigating perinatal challenges, using a tailored, eclectic approach that integrates EMDR and somatic work. She also reflects on the challenges of balancing private practice ownership, motherhood, and self-care, emphasizing the importance of adapting to life’s seasons and building community support.To learn more about Tr...2024-12-0440 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 80 - Thanksgiving Bonus Episode: Turkey, Trump, and TraumaJeremy chats about healthy boundaries with family of origin and how to navigate family gatherings in these trying political times. He covers how chosen family is more important than biology, why this political season may be more emotionally (physically, mentally, spiritually) fraught than previous ones, and how to make your holiday escape hatch (the blog post mentioned). Jeremy also talks about some of the religious trauma of another Trump presidency, and some of the realistic expectations to set when dealing with christian nationalists this holiday season. Useful links:Recovering From ReligionJesus and J...2024-11-2733 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 79 - Immigration and Cultural Identity with Madeleine Doelker BerlinThis week Jeremy gets the chance to chat with Madeleine Doelker Berlin, owner of Wildflower Counseling MKE. Madeleine shares her journey from Germany to the U.S., transitioning from homelessness services to becoming a counselor. She highlights systemic differences in social and mental health services between the two countries, focusing on how structural challenges in the U.S., such as limited social safety nets and resource competition, amplify struggles for both unhoused individuals and providers. Madeleine also discusses the complexities of adult immigration, including cultural misalignment, Midwest norms, and her focus on supporting immigrant women and navigating motherhood through...2024-11-2054 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 78 - Men's Mental Health MonthThis week Jeremy jumps into the topic of men’s mental health issues and explores the unique mental health challenges men face, shaped by cultural norms of masculinity, stigma, and limited resources. We'll discuss how expectations around self-reliance and toughness often prevent men from seeking help and the consequences of this—like substance use, underreported symptoms, and increased stress. Finally, we discuss the importance of role models and positive representation to shift the narrative around men’s mental health, encouraging open conversations and supportive resources tailored to men’s needs.Jeremy has all his practice info at Wellness...2024-11-1342 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 77 - Has AI Already Doomed Us All with Mark HamptonIn this episode, Jeremy Schumacher and guest Mark Hampton discuss the intersections of technology, ethics, and philosophy. Mark shares his background in tech and interest in social constructionism, examining how AI and other technologies impact society and the moral responsibility of technologists. They also explore alternative models for integrating technology with social good, suggesting relational and collective approaches as ways to foster positive societal change.You can check out some of Mark’s work and other cool work being done at the Taos Institute by heading to their website, they have lots of trainings, workshops, and even fr...2024-11-061h 09

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 76 - Every Little Fiber with Taylor PrellbergThis week Jeremy is joined by dietitian and founder of Every Little Fiber, Taylor Prellberg! Taylor shares how her own experiences with food allergies and a frustrating encounter with a dietitian inspired her to pursue a career in nutrition, emphasizing a holistic approach that integrates mental health with nutritional guidance. They discuss the challenges of working with athletes, the complexities of nutrition misinformation, and the importance of individualized, non-judgmental support for clients, especially those with neurodivergence.To learn more about Taylor and her work, head over to everylittlefiber.com or follow her practice on Instagram. To learn...2024-10-3049 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 75 - Relational Healing and Continuous Growth with Dr. Rolla LewisThis week Jeremy is joined in conversation by Dr. Rolla Lewis, professor emeritus at CSU East Bay and Dean of the Process-Relational Certificate at the Cobb Institute. Jeremy and Rolla explore how personal and therapeutic change is a continuous process, emphasizing that individuals are always "becoming" through their interactions with others. Rolla discusses the importance of process-relational philosophy on the art of connecting with people, the power of narrative, and the role of communal efforts in fostering change, while touching on his own experiences with teaching and consulting. Jeremy and Rolla also get to talk about trees, because trees...2024-10-231h 11

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 74 - Burnout and Career Change with Abby CarncrossThis week Jeremy gets to chat with Abby Carncross from Every Little Fiber. Abby shares her transition from nursing to school counseling before ultimately pursuing professional counseling. They discuss the impact of a personal health crisis, and Abby’s decision to shift careers to better align with her passion for helping others. Abby shares insights on burnout, coping mechanisms, and the challenges of balancing mental health support within school systems and private practice.To learn more about Abby and her work, head over to everylittlefiber.com or follow her practice on Instagram. Check back in a few we...2024-10-1652 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 73 - Social Media Madness with Emily Vander VeldenThis week Jeremy welcomes back Emily Vander Velden to discuss social media and its impact on mental health. They explore the pros and cons of social media, noting how it can provide community support, especially for marginalized groups, but also amplify harmful content like body dysmorphia or misinformation. Both Jeremy and Emily reflect on the balance between using social media responsibly while acknowledging its dangers and its role within larger societal systems.Emily has launched her own private practice since her last episode, and you can find all her info at renewedfocuswi.com. Emily hilariously does not...2024-10-091h 02

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 72 - On an Island with Bria ServossThis week Jeremy is joined by Bria Servoss of Archipelago Counseling. Bria shares her winding journey into the mental health field, which began with aspirations in music and hairdressing before transitioning into therapy. She discusses the intimate, therapeutic nature of hairdressing and her eventual decision to pursue social work during the pandemic, despite facing challenges in academia due to her inquisitive nature. Both Bria and Jeremy reflect on the value of authenticity in therapy, as well as the importance of balancing professional demands with self-care, especially for neurodivergent therapists.You can learn more about Bria and her...2024-10-0257 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 70 - Music, Art & Mental Health: An Open EventThis week Jeremy is joined by Jeremy Zuleger from Radio Milwaukee. The Jeremys give you a sneak peek at the upcoming Music, Art & Mental Health event that is coming up on September 26th, and talk about the true collaboration that took place behind the scenes to make this event a reality. Zuleger shares some of his personal experiences with his own mental health, and talks about how music serves as a universal language for people to process their thoughts and feelings. The Jeremys talk about how healing happens in community, and how mental wellness looks different for everyone. 2024-09-1858 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 69 - Finding Empowerment Within with Patrice Flanagan-MorrisThis week Jeremy is joined by the owner of Empowerment Within, Patrice Flanagan-Morris. Patrice shares her journey into the mental health field, driven by her personal struggles with anxiety and depression. We discuss brain-spotting and the importance of meeting clients where they are in their healing process, especially when working with trauma. Additionally, Patrice reflects on her experiences as a business owner and a mother, balancing personal and professional responsibilities while maintaining authenticity and self-care.To learn more about Patrice and her work, head over to empowermentwithinllc.com, and be sure to check out the upcoming couples...2024-09-1150 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 68 - Mom’s Mental Health Initiative with Casey WhiteJeremy is joined this week by Casey White from the Mom’s Mental Health Initiative (MMHI). MMHI is an organization dedicated to helping birthing persons navigate the many aspects of perinatal health and wellness. Jeremy and Casey discuss the challenges of perinatal mental health, emphasizing the lack of societal support and resources for new mothers, especially those from marginalized communities. Casey highlights the shame surrounding female bodies and the need for better tools and systems that consider diverse experiences. The conversation also touches on the importance of building a supportive community and normalizing discussions about mental health and the pos...2024-08-2155 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 67 - Bodacious in the Bedroom with Kendra HamiltonJeremy is joined this week by sex therapist Kendra Hamilton. Kendra shares her journey from working in a sex shop to becoming a certified sex therapist, building a practice and the pros and cons of social media for building a business. Kendra and Jeremy talk about the importance of self-pleasure practices and connecting with one's body to enhance sexual experiences and overall well-being. We also talk about the need for a balance between intellectual understanding and experiential learning in the field of sex therapy.Kendra has a ton of great content available, including her upcoming Bodacious in...2024-08-141h 01

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 66 - Neuroqueer Space Personally and Professionally with Tayler ClarkJeremy is joined this week by the delightfully authentic Tayler Clark. Tayler and Jeremy talk about how personal and professional boundaries help to show up genuinely for clients, how lived experiences as both neurodivergent and queer allows for more inclusive space in practice, and how helpful it is for clients to talk to someone who gets it. We also talk about how cool therapy dogs are, because obviously. To learn more about Tayler and her work, head over to novamhs.com, or follow on social media on Instagram and TikTok.Jeremy has all his practice...2024-08-0751 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 65 - Treatment for the Whole Family System with Katie O’ConnorJeremy is joined this week by fellow Family Therapy Training Institute alum Katie O’Connor. Katie is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Registered Art Therapist, and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician. We talk about her journey into those specialty areas and the importance of finding the right therapeutic approach for each individual. Katie shares insights into balancing her professional practice with parenting, particularly during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional topics we cover include the evolving dynamics of family therapy, the need for flexibility, community building, and addressing trauma within family systems.To learn more about Ka...2024-07-3146 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 64 - Headbanging and Humor with Special Guest Luke SevereidThrow up the horns as Jeremy interviews standup comedian Luke Severeid this week. Luke has been on the road with “Stand Up that’s Metal AF” cracking jokes about metalheads, the perils of being a bald white guy, and his ADHD diagnosis. Jeremy and Luke talk about neurodivergence, the mental health benefits of metal music, and the importance of finding your people. There are also some hot takes about Nu Metal and hair bands! As always, it’s a very ADHD meandering conversation!Luke is a busy performer, with shows coming up all over the country! Head over to...2024-07-241h 04

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 63 - Competent Care for Marginalized Communities with Dani FalesnikJeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful Dani Falesnik. Jeremy and Dani discuss the importance of understanding neurodivergence in educational and therapeutic settings, emphasizing that traditional systems often fail to accommodate these differences. They highlight the need for more individualized approaches that consider each person's unique needs, especially for marginalized communities such as the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent populations, Our conversation also addresses the pitfalls of seeking unique insights from unqualified sources, stressing the importance of proper training and inclusive practices to support vulnerable populations effectively.To learn more about Dani and her work, head over...2024-07-1752 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 62 - QAnon and Religious Conspiracy Theories with special guest Cynane ShayFirst nuclear engineer we’ve had on as a guest! This week Jeremy is joined by the incisive Cynane Shay! Cynane discusses her journey through a rigid, evangelical upbringing and how it shaped her worldview, and how QAnon led to a deconstruction of her beliefs. She explores the influence of Christian nationalism and the prevalence of conspiracy theories, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jeremy and Cynane talk about the intersections of faith, education, and political ideology, highlighting the psychological and societal impacts of a totalistic belief system.You can find Cynane on social media @taking.off.the.ti...2024-07-101h 19

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 61 - Reclaim F*cking Everything with Kayla FeltenThis week Jeremy is joined by clinical social worker and co-founder of the Reclamation Collective Kayla Felten. Kayla talks about her journey through deconstruction and starting the Collective, and She emphasizes the importance of non-clinical interventions and community care for individuals dealing with religious trauma and spiritual abuse. The Reclamation Collective aims to provide accessible and supportive environments for healing and spiritual reclamation through various therapeutic and advocacy initiatives, and Jeremy and Kayla talk about some upcoming events. They also briefly touch on psychedelic therapy, and the importance of avoiding dogma and fundamentalism in healing spaces.To...2024-07-0353 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 60 - The Moral Panic Playbook with Special Guest Chrissy StroopJeremy is joined this week by journalist Chrissy Stroop to look at the manufactured moral panic targeting trans people. Jeremy and Chrissy discuss her personal experiences with religious trauma, the intertwining of evangelical Christianity with right-wing politics, and the predictable pattern of moral panics. Chrissy highlights the long-term strategies of the religious right in shaping education and politics to further their agenda. Jeremy and Chrissy also talk about Project 2025, the right-wing agenda for a potential return to the White House. Make sure to get informed at vote.org and vote the bigots out!You can find more...2024-06-261h 06

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 59 - Bearing Witness with Kathleen MackJeremy is joined this week by therapist and end-of-life doula Kathleen Mack. Kathleen describes her lifelong curiosity about people's minds and experiences, stemming from her own mental health struggles and early fascination with human behavior. Kathleen shares how her father’s death influenced her and led her to pursue training as a death doula, where she now helps clients navigate end-of-life issues, grief, and existential questions through a combination of life review, legacy projects, and planning the dying process. This is a really meaningful chat, and a topic that hadn’t been covered in the podcast yet, so check it o...2024-06-1946 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 58 - Navigating Sexual Shame with Caitlin WeberJeremy is joined this week by fellow licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Sex Therapist, Caitlin Weber. Caitlin Weber discusses her journey into the mental health field and her path to becoming a systems-oriented therapist with a focus on sex therapy. Jeremy and Caitlin discuss the pervasive influence of religious norms on cultural attitudes towards sex and mental health, noting the lasting impact these harmful expectations can have on clients. They also emphasize the importance of comprehensive sex education and the ongoing effort to combat sexual shame and misinformation. It’s a very ADHD brain type of chat, and we talk a...2024-06-1251 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 57 - Systems Beings Lab with Naoko Ellis & Derek GladwinJeremy is joined this week by the dynamic duo of Naoko Ellis & Derek Gladwin from the University of British Columbia where they founded the Systems Beings Lab, a collaborative research collective that tackles the complexity of modern issues. In this episode, Derek and Naoko discuss emerging collaborative spaces in academia to address the climate emergency, emphasizing the positive student response and the need for systemic change. They highlight the importance of embracing uncertainty and the interplay of affective, relational, and cognitive dimensions in education and therapy. The conversation underscores the necessity of shifting from traditional, competitive academic models to...2024-06-0554 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 56 - Cup of Tea Psychiatry with Rachel JonesOur first prescriber on the show! Jeremy is joined this week by Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Rachel Jones, owner of Cup of Tea Psychiatry. Jeremy and Rachel talk about her winding path through nursing school and into the psychiatric side of the field, how the for-profit medical model creates an unhealthy environment for both patients and providers, and why building a supportive community of professionals helps to fight off burnout. You can find more about Rachel and her practice at cupofteapsych.com/ or on her Psychology Today profile. Rachel is on Instagram @cupofteapsychiatry and @psych.nurse.sc...2024-05-2958 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 55 - Holding Space in the Labyrinth with Jenna KnappJeremy is joined this week by artist and mental health advocate Jenna Knapp. Jenna is an artist in residence with the labyrinth at the Lynden Sculpture Garden on the north side of Milwaukee. Jeremy and Jenna talk about her mental health journey prior to creating the labyrinth, how and why labyrinths can be so helpful to mental health, and the community building and opportunities for connection that the labyrinth is integral in creating.To learn more about the labyrinth and hours you can check out the Lynden Sculpture Garden website, and to learn more about Jenna and...2024-05-2240 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 54 - Understanding You with Rachel BeamA blast from the past! Jeremy is joined this week by Rachel Beam, owner of Understand You, LLC. Jeremy and Rachel were in the same cohort at Marquette University way back in the day, and Rachel shares her journey in the field up to now opening her own practice. Jeremy and Rachel discuss some of their memories of what grad school did and did not prepare them for, how parenting changed their careers, and then how COVID changed career trajectories again. Rachel also shares her expertise about Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and talks about what self-care looks like for her...2024-05-1551 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 53 - Connected, Capable and Calm with Emily Vander VeldenJeremy is joined this week by the fabulous Emily Vander Velden for a great chat. Emily talks about specializing in EMDR to work with trauma, how being a parent is a juggling act with being a therapist, and shares about getting her recent ADHD diagnosis. Jeremy and Emily talk about self-care, and how holding space for others is such a powerful experience. To learn more about Emily or connect with her, head over to bestselfcc.com/meet-emily. Jeremy has all his practice info at Wellness with Jer, and you can find him on Instagram and...2024-05-0853 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 52 - Peak Performance with Alyssa ZajdelJeremy is joined this week by Alyssa Zajdel to jump into the world of sports psychology and performance. Jeremy and Alyssa talk about different sports requiring different mindsets, the difference in support that elite athletes can get from club or high school sports, and how it was not fun for student athletes or mental health professionals when COVID shut down college campuses. Alyssa shares a wealth of knowledge and lived experience working with athletes, and talks about why perfectionism is often tied to achieving peak performance.To learn more about Alyssa and her practice, head over to i...2024-05-0154 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 51 - Open Dialogue with Alita TaylorJeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful Alita Taylor. Jeremy and Alita talk about the shortcomings of the medical model, the secondary trauma of working in a failing system, and Alita shares her expertise about Open Dialogue, a practical and philosophical approach to navigating mental health crises. We also chat about Finnish metal bands. It makes sense contextually. To learn more about Alita or training in Open Dialogue, head over to her website at opendialoguepacific.com. You can also find several open access publications as both an author and editor here. And be sure to...2024-04-2459 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 50 - Creating Meaning Through Seasonal Rituals with Special Guest Mark GreenJeremy is joined this week by author, activist, and poet Mark Green to talk about his new book Round We Dance. Jeremy and Mark talk about the need for a book on how to do rituals, why ritual is so important to the human psyche, and how to approach ritual outside of an organized religious setting. It’s a wide-ranging chat that covers a lot, and the book is a wonderful resource on how to approach meaning-making rituals in a practical way. To learn more about Mark, you can check out his blog about Atheopaganism, get his pr...2024-04-1755 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 49 - Existing in a Healthy Ecosystem with Kelsey PhilippiJeremy is joined for a fascinating conversation by Kelsey Philippi from ERA Wellness. Kelsey shares her journey of becoming a therapist from a background in biology and research before eventually landing in the mental health field, how couples and families exist as their own ecosystems, and how nature helps us to ground, center, and heal.To learn more about Kelsey, you can head over to erawellnesstherapy.com, or you can check out the calendar to see the next Full Moon Circle that Kelsey talked about during the episode. You can also follow ERA Wellness over on Instagram...2024-04-1046 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 48 - Finding Your People with Special Guest Lane MooreThis week Jeremy is joined by the ultra-talented Lane Moore. Lane is a comedian, actor, author, and musician. Moore is the creator of the hit comedy show Tinder Live, bestselling author of How To Be Alone and You Will Find Your People, the frontperson in the band It Was Romance, and host of the podcast I Thought It Was Just Me on Patreon. Jeremy and Lane talk about how hard it is to make friends as an adult, the importance of chosen family, and the joys and perils of internet culture. It’s a very fun chat from two AD...2024-04-0331 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 47 - From Missionary to Religious Trauma Recovery Coach with Kit WeathersJeremy gets the chance to sit down with the delightful Kit Weathers for a neurodivergent chat. We talk about Kit’s journey from pastor’s kid, to missionary, to deconstructing and becoming a sex therapist and religious trauma recovery coach, with some mental health diagnoses sprinkled in. Kit and Jeremy talk about finding the good parts of church outside of religion, the privileged space religion gets in our society, and the way neurodivergent brains find each other for support. We also talk about sad dad music because Kit’s practice is named in reference to one of my favorite bands...2024-03-2756 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 46 - Getting Creative during Art Therapy with Elise BirchJeremy is joined this week by Elise Birch for an open, authentic chat. Elise shares their unique journey into the mental health field, and the niche areas they focus their practice working with. Jeremy and Elise explore the complexities of art therapy, highlighting its benefits in processing trauma and expressing emotions, even in telehealth settings. They also touch on societal perceptions of art therapy and the importance of valuing creative expression as a means of self-care.To learn more about Elise, head over to moonseedpsych.com.Jeremy has all his practice info at Wellness with...2024-03-2054 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 45 - Grief in the Immigrant Experience with Dr Gabby MiniscalcoJeremy is joined this week for a great chat by Dr Gabby Miniscalco. During our talk Dr Gabby shares some insights into the immigrant experience and the pressures of conforming to American culture while grappling with her Polish identity, feeling caught in between worlds but not belonging in either. The conversation delves into the trauma and grief associated with immigration, the challenges faced by immigrant children, and the lack of support for navigating cultural integration, highlighting the complexities of identity and belonging in immigrant communities. Jeremy and Gabby also share their love of rescue animals, because of course we...2024-03-1348 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 44 - Therapists Need Help, Too with Becca FergusonJeremy is joined this week by the authentic and genuine Becca Ferguson. Becca and Jeremy talk about growing up in conservative households that didn’t talk about mental health, Becca’s horror stories with her own therapy, and getting to a place where she now helps other therapists build the practice of their dreams. It’s a fun chat that covers a lot of difficult experiences and the personal growth that followed.You can find out more about Becca at her website beccafergusonlpc.com and her practice at The Therapy Office, or find her on Instagram and follow...2024-03-0658 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 43 - How to Heal Deeply with David HaydenJeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful David Hayden. Jeremy and David talk about growing up with the desire to help others from an early age, the various chapters of growth therapists go through with their clients, and David’s winding path with different modalities that allow for deeper healing with clients. You can learn more about David and his work at his website, Natural Mind Counseling, and be sure to give him a follow on Instagram.Jeremy has all his practice info at Wellness with Jer, and you can find more media fro...2024-02-2855 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 42 - Neurodivergence as a Parent, Practitioner, and Patient with Dr Christine HenryJeremy is joined this week by Dr Christine Henry for an authentic conversation about the many facets of Neurodivergence. Jeremy and Christine talk about getting diagnosed later in life while already working in the field, the intersections of being a mental health professional while advocating as a parent, and how Autism and ADHD have a lot of diagnostic overlap with religious trauma. We chat about the need for more specialists in the mental health and education fields, and how important it is to keep up with the research in the field.To learn more about Dr Christine’s...2024-02-211h 08

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 41 - Religious Trauma in the Workplace with Michelle MoseleyJeremy is joined this week all the way from North Carolina by the delightful Michelle Moseley. Jeremy and Michelle discuss their own experiences with religious trauma, and the intersection of religion, patriarchy, and capitalism in the workplace. They also touch on issues such as body image concerns and the challenges of reconnecting mind and body after leaving high-control religious environments. To learn more about Michelle and her work, you can check out her website and be sure to give her a follow on Instagram.Jeremy has all his practice info at Wellness with Jer, and y...2024-02-1451 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 40 - Nonordinary Therapy with Amber KerbyJeremy is joined this week by the fabulous Amber Kerby. Jeremy and Amber talk about plain ol’ ordinary therapy, and how and why we as professionals expand our approaches once we’ve spent more time in the field. Nonordinary therapies Jeremy and Amber discuss are Ketamine Assisted Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Psychedelic Integration, along with our mutual starting point of systems therapy. It’s a great chat that covers a lot of ground!To learn more about Amber and her practice, head over to amberkerby.com, or follow her on Instagram at nonordinary.therapy. In addition to the...2024-02-0754 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 39 - Nature Informed Therapy with Jenn SowersIt’s the Wellness with Jenn and Jer episode! Jeremy has the serendipitous chance to sit down with Jenn Sowers for this episode. They talk about what nature informed therapy is and how it helps, the importance of community while working in the mental health field, and ways to reconnect to the natural world in our tech-driven go-go-go society. To learn more about Jenn and her practice, you can check out jennsowers.com or follow her on Instagram for updates and upcoming events like the full moon celebrations! Jenn loves talking about nature informed therapy, and is abl...2024-01-3154 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 38 - Divorcing Religion with Janice SelbieJeremy gets the chance to sit down with religious recovery consultant Janice Selbie this week. Janice is a Registered Professional Counselor and is the founder of the Conference on Religious Trauma (CORT), the host of the Divorcing Religion podcast, and runs the Shameless Sexuality workshop series. Janice and Jeremy talk about how leaving fundamentalism can be so hard, why building community after leaving a church is so important, and some of the cultural shifts around the rise of “the nones” and the need for religious recovery spaces.You can learn more about Janice and her practice at her...2024-01-241h 02

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 37 - Intergenerational Trauma and Decolonizing Mental Health with Emily LapoliceThis week Jeremy is joined for a wide-ranging chat by the incredibly insightful Emily Lapolice. Jeremy and Emily talk about trauma informed yoga and the Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga program where she is a mentor, facilitator, and trainer. We talk about intergenerational trauma, religious trauma, and decolonizing mental health spaces. We also talk about perinatal mental health, and the various, simultaneous roles we as helpers hold. You can find more information about Emily and her practice at her website Integrative Wellness Therapies, follow her on Instagram, and learn more about TCTSY at traumasensitiveyoga.com Emily offers t...2024-01-171h 12

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 36 - Queer Survivors of Religious Trauma with Mahrs SchoppmanJeremy is joined this week by fellow LMFT Mahrs Schoppman. Jeremy and Mahrs talk about some of the intersectionalities of queerness and religious trauma, why group therapy can be such a powerful tool for healing, and why churches don’t want you to be comfortable in your own skin.For more info about Mahrs’s practice, you can head over to therapywithmahrs.com or follow him on Instagram.Jeremy’s practice info and useful links are all located over at Wellness with Jer. Also, you can check out our merch store now, so that’s...2024-01-1046 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 35 - Gaming in the Therapeutic Workshop with Greg SchoeneckJeremy is joined this week by fellow nerdy therapist Greg Schoeneck. Greg and Jeremy talk about walk-and-talk therapy and how it helps with trauma, therapeutic tabletop role playing games (like D&D), and how therapy can look different from the sterile, medical model and meet more people where they’re at in their authentic lives.You can learn more about Greg and his practice at The Therapeutic Workshop or give them a follow on Instagram for updates.Jeremy and his work is all collected in one helpful place at Wellness with Jer. Subscribe and...2024-01-031h 03

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 34 - The Importance of Secular Therapy with Dr. Darrel RayJeremy is joined this week by founder of the Secular Therapy Project, Dr. Darrel Ray. Jeremy and Darrel talk about the need for secular therapy, how religious groups have changed their approach to therapy over the years, and why activism is so needed to create safe, secular spaces. Dr. Ray talks about some of his previous research on sex and secularism, and we discuss the harms of purity culture for both men and women.You can find the secular therapist directory at Secular Therapy Project, and learn more about some of Dr. Ray’s ongoing work at th...2023-12-271h 09

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 33 - The Stormclouds of Depression with Jarod K AndersonJeremy is joined this week by author, poet and cryptonaturalist Jarod K Anderson. Jeremy and Jarod talk about the stigmas that still exist today around mental health, Jarod’s journey reconnecting to nature, and how we can connect with the magic of the natural world. Jarod shares some poetry, and talks about his upcoming book Something in the Woods Loves You.Jarod has three collections of poetry available now: Field Guide to the Haunted Forest, Love Notes from the Hollow Tree, and the brand new Leaf Litter, all available here. You can find Jarod’s podcast about cryp...2023-12-201h 08

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 32 - Making Peace with Your Religious Past with Hannah BrentsThis week Jeremy is joined by the theology therapist, Hannah Brents! Hannah and Jeremy talk about the false dichotomy of religious or atheist, how the deconstruction process looks different the longer you’ve been out of organized religion, and how to build community after leaving the church. Hannah has a great course we talk about, check that out here! And follow her on Instagram, she posts a ton of great content.All of Jeremy’s practice info and various media endeavors can be found at Wellness with Jer.-----Podcasts about thera...2023-12-1356 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 31 - Therapeutic Horse Riding with (Friendly Atheist) Jessica BluemkeSpecial guest episode! This week Jeremy is joined by one of the co-hosts of the Friendly Atheist Podcast, Jessica Bluemke! Jessica works with the Hanson Center to provide therapeutic horseback riding and related services. Jessica and Jeremy talk about how riding can be so helpful to those with disabilities, how riding a horse mirrors some aspects of somatic therapies, and of course we take the chance to talk about how the religious right is awful for society. Learn more about therapeutic riding services and support opportunities at the Hanson Center here, and follow Jessica on the terribly i...2023-12-061h 23

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 30 - Trauma and Ketamine Assisted Therapy with Laura SkinnerJeremy is joined this week for a fun ADHD conversation by Laura Skinner. Jeremy and Laura talk about trauma and using ketamine to help treatment, how grad school does not prepare therapists for the amount of trauma we see regularly, and how being neurodivergent can show up in the therapy room. To find more from Laura, you can check out her practice here, or follow her on Instagram here.To find more info on Jeremy and his practice, head over to Wellness with Jer, or find him on Youtube and Instagram.-----2023-11-2958 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 29 - Sex, ADHD, and Couples Therapy with Angela SkurtuThis week Jeremy is joined by fellow marriage therapist Angela Skurtu. Jeremy and Angela talk about sex therapy in couples counseling, trauma responses, and neurodivergent parenting. Angela also gives a sneak peek at her upcoming book Becoming Fuckable. It’s a great chat where we cover a lot of ground in a classic ADHD sort of way!Angela has a ton of great resources available. You can find more about her work and her practice at her website, you can get her two books, or find her on YouTube. Seriously, follow her on YouTube, it’s such good...2023-11-221h 02

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 28 - Supporting Athlete Wellness with Melissa PerkinsThis week Jeremy is joined by the head athletic trainer at Illinois-Wesleyan University Melissa Perkins. Jeremy and Melissa go way back, having worked together in college athletics. They talk about the importance of work-life balance in the helping professions, supporting mental health through difficult transitions, and some of the progress and some of the ongoing challenges around athlete mental health. If you are interested in learning about some of the mental health changes happening at the NCAA level, you can learn more here.More info about Jeremy and his practice can be found at Wellness w...2023-11-1558 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 27 - Religious Mind Control with Megan Von FrickenJeremy had the opportunity to chat with the incredibly insightful Megan Von Fricken. Megan and Jeremy talked about the indoctrination tactics of high control religion, the importance of compassion while deconstructing, and how to find community after leaving the church. Megan has a lot of great info on her website, with info on working with her and where you can subscribe to her newsletter and read her blog posts. Her posts on Instagram are deep and concise at the same time, so a great follow there, and you can request to join her private support group on F...2023-11-081h 07

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 26 - Deconstruction and Religious Trauma with Dr. Quincee GideonJeremy has the chance to sit down with the tremendously talented Dr. Quincee Gideon this week. Jeremy and Dr. Quincee talk about deconstructing from evangelical fundamentalism, the potential overlap and misdiagnosis of ADHD and/or trauma, and the ongoing process of recovery from religious trauma. You can find more about Dr. Quincee and see her courses and free resources at her website, or give her a follow on Instagram.You can find more info about Jeremy and his practice at Wellness with Jer, and give Jeremy a follow on YouTube and Instagram.-----2023-11-0139 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 25 - The Traumatic Origin Stories of Superheroes with Jason AaronThis week Jeremy is joined by Harvey and Eisner Award winning comic book writer Jason Aaron. Jeremy and Jason talk about themes of belief, worthiness, and religious trauma in his work, why every superhero story has trauma, the intergenerational trauma in Scalped, Southern Bastards, and his run on Thor. We also talk about storytelling in sports and pro wrestling, and why Lucha Underground remains a high point in pro wrestling history. We genuinely nerd out on a lot of topics, and it is a super fun conversation with one of the best comic writers in the world....2023-10-251h 30

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 24 - Showing Up the Way You Want with Melissa ParksJeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful Melissa Parks. We talk about EMDR and trauma work, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples work, and the importance of slowing down and listening to your body. Not going to lie to you sweet listeners, I had some network connectivity issues and Melissa was awesome working through it, but the glitches did hinder some of our conversation. But the convo we had was great, and you can (and should!) give Melissa a follow on Instagram and for more info check out her website!You can find more info about...2023-10-1852 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 23 - Social Construction and Revolutionary Therapy with Sheila McNameeAll guests are special on this podcast, but a very special guest this week with the incredibly insightful Dr. Sheila McNamee. Sheila is the VP and co-founder of the Taos Institute and a true game changer in the field of therapy and postmodern approaches. Sheila and Jeremy talk about her decades spent challenging the assumptions made in the field of mental health, the revolutions still needed to move the field forward, and all the thought-provoking work coming out of the Taos Institute. For Jeremy, the social construction ideology changed the course of his career, so a real dream come...2023-10-1159 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 22 - The Deconstructing Sex Therapist with Halli CarbreyJeremy is joined this week by sex therapist Halli Carbrey. We talk about some of the unique variables each person goes through deconstructing, some of the fear around leaving high control religions, and why sex therapy is so challenging yet super rewarding! It’s a fun romp of a conversation that covers a lot of ground!You can find Halli on Instagram at the deconstructing sex therapistJeremy has all his practice info and other media at Wellness with Jer.-----Podcasts about therapy do not replace actual therapy, and listening to...2023-10-041h 09

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 21 - Neurodivergent Nutrition with Trevor KimJeremy is joined this week by health & nutrition coach Trevor Kim. Trevor is a certified personal trainer, a private chef, and owner of Balance Personalized Nutrition. Trevor and Jeremy talk about why fad diets fail, how to build success in healthy lifestyle changes, and how to work towards healthy eating while having ADHD. We pack a ton of useful information about sports, nutrition, and sleep into this conversation as well!You can check out Trevor’s work here with links for personal or group coaching, and follow him on Instagram @balance.mke.As per usual, Je...2023-09-2759 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 20 - Sex Ed after Purity Culture with Erica SmithJeremy is joined this week by sex educator Erica Smith. Erica runs the excellent Purity Culture Dropout program, and offers individual coaching or professional consultation. Jeremy and Erica talk about how growing up in purity culture is harmful, how the religious right is hypocritical, and why comprehensive sex ed is so important. Another shout-out to rescue animals, because truly they’re the best.You can find Erica’s work here, and follow her on Instagram here.Jeremy’s work and other media can be found at Wellness with Jer.-----Podcasts about...2023-09-2049 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 19 - The Lasting Harm of Purity Culture with Tara McGrathThis week Jeremy has the chance to chat with Tara McGrath. Jeremy and Tara talk about systems work as MFTs (even with individuals!), the oddly uncomfortable realities of going on mission trips as young people, and how long it can take to get purity culture out of your system. You can check out more about Tara and her practice working with post-religious and queer folks here, and can find her on Instagram @theagnostictherapistYou can find out more about Jeremy and his practice at Wellness with Jer.-----Podcasts about therapy d...2023-09-131h 03

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 18 - Student Athlete Mental Health with Kari LewisSports go sports! Jeremy gets the chance to sit down with the director of student athlete mental health at Marquette University, Kari Lewis! Jeremy and Kari talk about some of the unique challenges facing student athletes, some of the harmful stigmas that are perpetuated in athletics, and how important it is for providers to check-in with themselves when working in high-stress settings. You can check out all of the cool work Kari does and support the Golden Eagles at gomarquette.comJeremy and his various media and practice info is at Wellness with Jer.2023-09-0658 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 17 - Mindful Movement after Religious Trauma with Kari FillianThis week Jeremy gets the chance to chat with Kari Fillian. Jeremy and Kari talk about how trauma lingers in the body, how mindful movement like yoga can help, and how setting intentions in structuring our work helps therapists stay healthy. You can find more about Kari and her work here, and find her on Instagram here. Kari is also kicking off a podcast soon, so you can follow that here!You can learn more about trauma informed yoga here!And, as always, Jeremy and his many ventures can be found at Wellness w...2023-08-3056 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 16 - People Pleasing with Gabby MontanaJeremy has a blast this week sitting down with Gabby Montana. Jeremy and Gabby talk about brainspotting as a way to work with trauma, how people pleasing shows up in the therapy room, and how great it is to be a therapist who drops an f-bomb or two. More info about Gabby and her work can be found here, and you can follow her on TikTok or Instagram.Jeremy has all his media and practice info available at Wellness with Jer.-----Podcasts about therapy do not replace actual therapy, and l...2023-08-2351 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 15 - Languaging about Modern Love with Anne Hodder-Shipp, CSEJeremy gets the chance to chat with certified sex educator Anne Hodder-Shipp. Anne is the author of Speaking From the Heart: 18 Languages for Modern Love and an active educator and relationship coach. Jeremy and Anne talk about modern love languages (and some of the problems of other love language models), being neurodivergent in a helping field, and how to navigate the good and the bad of social media. More info about Anne’s work can be found here. You can follow Anne on social media here, and at every1deservessexed. More info about Jeremy and his...2023-08-161h 11

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 14 - Marrying a Therapist with Carrie SchumacherJeremy is joined by his lovely partner, Carrie, to talk about teachers getting burnt out due to lack of support, boundaries after leaving high-control religion, and what it’s like being married to a therapist. Multiple people requested I have my partner on as a guest, so I’m trying to give the listeners what they want, not be nepotistic.You can check out Carrie’s love of thrifting at her Poshmark store. Jeremy has all his blogs and media and contact info at Wellness with Jer.-----Podcasts about therapy...2023-08-091h 06

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 13 - Perinatal Mental Health with Emily AleksyJeremy gets the opportunity to sit down with Emily Aleksy this week. We talk about what perinatal mental health means, how being a neurodivergent parent can be a unique challenge, and how to advocate for yourself in a broken medical system. You can find more info about Emily and ERA Wellness Therapy here. Emily also mentioned the Mom's Mental Health Initiative as a great resource, so be sure to check that out.Jeremy’s practice info is all conveniently located at Wellness with Jer. -----Podcasts about therapy do not replace actu...2023-08-021h 13

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 12 - Creating Safe Spaces with Kate SayersThis week Jeremy is joined by the fantastic Kate Sayers. Jeremy and Kate talk about the difference between being trauma-informed and actually specializing in trauma work, navigating self-care when external circumstances limit your coping skills, and the “figure it out as you go” approach to finding a niche in the mental health field. You can find out more about Kate and her practice at Safe Space Therapies and on Instagram here.Jeremy has all his practice info and other media at Wellness with Jer.-----Podcasts about therapy do not re...2023-07-261h 01

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 11 - Walking in the Woods with Erin JonesJeremy is joined this week by the very awesome, very genuine Erin Jones. Erin and Jeremy meander through topics of trauma in the LGBTQ+ community, how the future generations are coping with a world on fire, and how nature helps to regulate the central nervous system. Also, some love to rescue pets of all shapes and sizes!You can find more info about Erin’s practice at her Psychology Today listing.You can learn more about and donate to the Trevor Project here.And as always, Jeremy and his various pursuits can be fo...2023-07-1958 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 10 - Coercive Control with Chris Shelton, MScSpecial Guest Episode!!!! Jeremy gets to talk about cults with coercive control expert and ex-scientologist Chris Shelton, MSc! We talk about Xenu, the small ways that cults can exert big control, and the importance of critical thinking skills! Chris has an awesome, resource-filled website along with his tremendous YouTube channel. Chris also hosts the Sensibly Speaking Podcast. Scientology: A to Xenu is available at your preferred book seller, as well as out on audiobook.Jeremy has all his practice info and other media at Wellness with Jer.-----Podcasts about therapy d...2023-07-121h 31

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 09 - The Lazy Brain with David TeachoutThis week’s guest is David Teachout. Jeremy and David have a wide-ranging chat that includes topics on how going to Bible college can make you leave the faith, how deconstruction doesn’t require people to rebuild their identity, and believe it or not, some good examples of therapy in pop culture!David’s practice info can be found at https://www.lifeweavings.com/, which also includes a bunch of great, free resources. And be sure to check out his photography page, our conversation flew by so fast we didn’t even get to talk about it!Jer...2023-07-051h 09

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 08 - Somatic Smorgasbord with Erica LimaJeremy is joined this week by Erica Lima to talk about leaving high-control religions, how trauma is stored in both the body and the brain, how somatic work addresses trauma, and which coast has better oceans. More info on Erica and her practice can be found at Sunset Trauma Therapy.Your fearless host Jeremy has all his info at Wellness With Jer.-----Podcasts about therapy do not replace actual therapy, and listening to a podcast about therapy does not signify a therapeutic relationship. If you or someone you kn...2023-06-2844 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 07 - “Making Friends with Monsters” with special guest Sandra L RostirollaSpecial Guest Episode!!! Jeremy gets the chance to sit down with Sandra L Rostirolla, author of Making Friends with Monsters, to talk about the book, how to talk with young people about mental health, and how intergenerational trauma can affect families. Also, we talk about TimTams, because they’re awesome. You can find all of Sandra’s works at https://slrostirolla.com/books/.Jeremy has all his practice info and other media at Wellness with Jer.-----Podcasts about therapy do not replace actual therapy, and listening to a podcast about thera...2023-06-211h 13

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 06 - Nerding Out about Postmodern Therapy with Kelly LoftisThis week’s guest is Kelly Loftis, and the neurodivergent vibes are strong in this episode! Jeremy and Kelly talk about all sorts of topics, like postmodern therapy styles, how practicing paganism is pretty similar to practicing mindfulness, and how getting diagnosed with ADHD later in life affected us in different ways. You can find more info about Kelly and her practice at https://www.kellyloftis.com/. The book Kelly recommended is Making Friends with Monsters, and that may be a bit of a spoiler for a future special guest episode!!!!As always, Je...2023-06-141h 04

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 05 - The Burnout is Real with Lilly RischThis week Jeremy is joined by Lilly Risch to talk about the effects of burnout, how the mental health field may take advantage of young professionals, and how helpful it is to stop intellectualizing everything.For more info about Lilly and her practice, check out Forward Healing Therapy or find her page on Psychology Today.Jeremy’s practice info and other media can all be found at Wellness with Jer. -----Podcasts about therapy do not replace actual therapy, and listening to a podcast about therapy does not signify a t...2023-06-071h 04

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 04 - Going International with Kelsey HoffThis week Jeremy is joined by Kelsey Hoff to nerd out about how cool it is to do existential work around deconstruction, some ins-and-outs of international practice, and different ways to cultivate work-life balance! And more, because there is no staying on topic for this podcast!Kelsey can be found at https://findyourwaycounselling.com/ and on Instagram @findyourway_counselling Jeremy has practice info, blogs, and other media at https://wellnesswithjer.com/-----Podcasts about therapy do not replace actual therapy, and listening to a podcast about therapy does not signify a t...2023-05-3158 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 03 - Out of the Baptist Box with Kit MorganThis week's guest is Kit Morgan! Kit and Jeremy have a wide-ranging conversation about religious indoctrination, the importance of getting an accurate diagnosis, and the highs and lows of TV therapists! And more, classic neurodiverse brains vibing on a bunch of topics!Be sure to follow Kit on Instagram @kitmorgantherapyAll of Jeremy's media and practice information can be found at https://wellnesswithjer.com/-----Podcasts about therapy do not replace actual therapy, and listening to a podcast about therapy does not signify a therapeutic relationship. If y...2023-05-241h 12

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 02 - Internal Family Systems with Forest BenedictThis week Jeremy is joined by Forest Benedict to talk about how religion often harms sexuality, Internal Family Systems, psychedelics, and more!Find out more about Forest and his work at https://forestbenedict.com/ or follow him on Instagram @forestbenedictlmftFind more mental health information, weekly blogs, and social media for Jeremy at https://wellnesswithjer.com/-----Podcasts about therapy do not replace actual therapy, and listening to a podcast about therapy does not signify a therapeutic relationship. If you or someone you know is in crisis pl...2023-05-1756 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy 01 - Melissa HaleMelissa Hale, LCSW wildstonewellness.com || Jeremy Schumacher, MA, LMFT wellnesswithjer.comPodcasts about therapy do not replace actual therapy, and listening to a podcast about therapy does not signify a therapeutic relationship. If you or someone you know is in crisis please call or text the nationwide crisis line at 988, or text HELLO to 741741. The Trevor Project has a crisis line for LGBTQ+ young people that can be reached by texting 678678. 2023-05-1049 min

Your Therapist Needs TherapyYour Therapist Needs Therapy IntroWelcome to Your Therapist Needs Therapy!-----Jeremy Schumacher, MA, LMFT wellnesswithjer.comPodcasts about therapy do not replace actual therapy, and listening to a podcast about therapy does not signify a therapeutic relationship. If you or someone you know is in crisis please call or text the nationwide crisis line at 988, or text HELLO to 741741. The Trevor Project has a crisis line for LGBTQ+ young people that can be reached by texting 678678. 2023-05-0501 min