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AMAEdHub's podcastMissing From Medical Education: LGBTQ+ Curricula - OutTalkSeveral studies conducted by OutCare Health show that health care professionals, including primary care doctors, dementia care specialists, residents, and students across a variety of fields, lack proper LGBTQ+ patient education, training, exposure, and preparedness. This is largely because the health care needs of LGBTQ+ individuals are seldom addressed in medical school curricula in the US. This insufficient knowledge can lead to discrimination from medical personnel and/or subsequent misdiagnosis of patients. In this OutTalk, community leaders and health care professionals talk about the future of medical education and address the need for LGBTQ+ focused curricula for the next...2024-10-1556 min
AMAEdHub's podcastAffirming OB/GYN Care for LGBTQ+ Patients - OutTalkRegardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, regular visits to an OB/GYN are crucial for those with vaginal anatomy, breast tissue, or undergoing hormone therapy. These specialists provide essential services like cancer screenings, STI/STD checks, hormone regulation, family planning, prenatal care, personalized safe sex guidance, and more. Despite approximately 7% of the US population identifying as LGBTQ+, many OB/GYN practitioners lack confidence in addressing their unique needs. This knowledge gap, combined with discrimination, leads to inadequate care and widens health disparities. Studies indicate that LGB individuals face higher rates of pregnancy complications, preterm births, miscarriages, and...2024-10-1549 min
AMAEdHub's podcastAccess to Care For LGBTQ+ Communities: HIV and AIDS - OutTalkWhile great progress has been made in preventing and treating HIV/AIDS, it continues to be a reality and a risk for many people. According to the CDC, in 2021, an estimated 1.2 million people in the United States were living with HIV. LGBTQ+ communities are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDs, with male-to-male sexual contact accounting for 67% of all new HIV diagnoses. Additionally, intersectionality continues to prove disproportional infection rates further. High stigmatization about HIV/AIDS results in fear of testing, lower rates of seeking health care and social support, and lower mental health. In this OutTalk episode, we dive...2024-10-1554 min
AMAEdHub's podcastAccess to Care for LGBTQ+ Communities of Color: Part II Latinx - OutTalkIn this episode, we turn our attention to Latinx communities. It is a stark reality that LGBTQ+ Latinx individuals are three times less likely to possess health insurance and demonstrate significantly lower rates of health care utilization. Latinx LGBTQ+ adults face disparities in mental and physical health such as depression, asthma, and chronic health conditions. These disparities stem from various factors, with one prominent cause being the fear of discrimination or the presence of cultural and language barriers. Studies reveal widespread discrimination experienced by transgender and gender non-conforming people across the board. In this OutTalk, our panelists engage in...2024-10-1549 min
You Need a Counselor PodcastAffirming LGBTQIA+ in Life and Policy with guest John SovecThis week Julie and Chrissa are joined by return guest, John Sovec. John is a nationally recognized expert on the topic of creating affirmative support for the LGBTQ community and is the author of Out: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Kid Through Coming Out and Beyond. He is also the host of OutTalk, a monthly web series for OutCare Health that is dedicated to discussing important topics in LGBTQ+ communities. OutTalk aims to address barriers and gaps in care and services through critical and innovative thinking and education.
He is the clinical consultant for Th...2024-02-0548 min
And Still We RiseTherapist John Sovec on Supporting LGBTQIA+ KidsTherapist John Sovec joins us to discuss how to support LGBTQIA+ kids through the coming out process and beyond. John Sovec is a therapist and coach in Pasadena, California who specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ youth and their families during the coming out process. He is the author of “Out: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Kid Through Coming Out and Beyond” and is a nationally recognized expert on creating affirmative support for LGBTQIA+ youth. More about John:John Sovec Website Buy the Book: Out: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Kid...2023-12-1944 min
Selective HearingOUTJoin me for an enlightening discussion with Therapist John Sovec as we delve into the rewards of parenting and the importance of intentional parenting. John breaks down his book OUT: A Parents Guide to Supporting Your LGTBQIA+ Child and more. During this beautiful conversation, John shares advice and tools to help families better understand and support their children during the coming out process. This impactful episode discusses misconceptions about support, love, and grief. And I even share some of my experiences with navigating differences in my motherhood journey. This is a conversation you want to tune into....2023-11-2035 min
The Lisa ShowPreparing for the End - Caregiving, Part 7Many caregivers feel the approach of inevitable change to their role, and an "end" to the way life looks and feels right now. Lisa is joined by Emilie Campbell, Richard Lui, Barbara Karnes, Elizabeth Miller, and John Sovec to explore the nuances of transitioning to the "after" stage of caregiving, whether that looks like empty nesting, transitioning to residential care, or becoming a "Godspeed Caregiver" following the death of a loved one receiving hospice care.2023-11-0744 min
Queer Business Success With Anne-Marie ZanzalJohn Sovec Pulls Back the Curtain on the Book Writing ProcessJohn Sovec, MA, LMFT, is a nationally recognized expert on creating affirmative support for the LGBTQIA+ community. John is a frequent contributor to numerous publications on providing LGBTQ support, speaks at national conferences, and provides training on LGBTQ competencies for community agencies, schools, and non-profits. In this episode, Anne-Marie talks to John about the process of writing his book "Out: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Their LGBTQ Kid Through Coming Out and Beyond." Anne-Marie and John discuss the book writing process, the challenges and successes of being an author, and the array of feelings that come with parenting a...2023-10-2740 min
The Balanced Parent Podcast164: Becoming a Safe Haven for Your Kids with John Sovec2023-10-1730 min
Life (UN)Closeted: LGBTQ+ Coming Out Stories & Advice for living out and proud!John Sovac - Celebrating National coming Out Day With Support for Parents and TeensFrom bullying to finally accepting their truth as an LGBTQ+ individuals, teens and parents often struggle with the journey and can even think that they are alone. In celebration of National Coming Out Day, we are proving you are not alone. Author and LMFT Psychotherapist, John Sovec shares his new book, "Out: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Kid Through Coming Out and Beyond". Let's celebrate the journey of coming out, regardless of where you are in the journey as a teen or parent.
About John
John Sovec, MA, LMFT is a Psychotherapist based in...2023-10-1143 min
Designer Practice Podcast33. Creating an LGBTQIA+ Affirming Practice with John SovecJohn discusses ways that each of us can create an LGBTQIA+ affirming practice.
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The Designer Practice Podcast and Evas...2023-10-1035 min
Psychologists Off the ClockGrowing Up in Public with Devorah HeitnerIn this age of technology, our children are more exposed than ever before. As parents, it falls upon us to educate and mentor them in responsibly navigating boundaries, identity, privacy, and reputation. For this episode, we bring you Devorah Heitner, who, in her most recent book titled Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in the Digital World, touches on many important strategies for guiding our children to live in a digital world where privacy is nonexistent and judgment is unavoidable. Devorah's book could not have come at a better time and is a tremendously va...2023-08-231h 06Psychologists Off the ClockGrowing Up in Public with Devorah HeitnerIn this age of technology, our children are more exposed than ever before. As parents, it falls upon us to educate and mentor them in responsibly navigating boundaries, identity, privacy, and reputation. For this episode, we bring you Devorah Heitner, who, in her most recent book titled Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in the Digital World, touches on many important strategies for guiding our children to live in a digital world where privacy is nonexistent and judgment is unavoidable. Devorah's book could not have come at a better time and is a tremendously va...2023-08-231h 06
Coming Out + Beyond | LGBTQIA+ StoriesComing Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 4 Episode 18 | John SovecJohn Sovec is a therapist, coach and counselor based in Pasadena, California. He is a nationally recognized expert on creating affirmative support for LGBTQIA+ teens and their families during the coming out process. John is the author of Out: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Kid Through Coming Out and Beyond. He is a frequent contributor to numerous publications on providing LGBTQIA+ support, speaks at conferences nationally, and provides training and consultation on LGBTQIA+ competencies for community agencies, schools, and non-profits. He is a nationally recognized expert on creating affirmative support for LGBTQIA+ adolescents with his work featured o...2023-08-0445 min
The Wondering Mind103: Purposeful Parenting-Learning How to Best Support Your LGBTQIA+ ChildIn today's episode I chat with third time guest John Sovec. John is a speaker, motivator, author, therapist & coach.
Today John shares his insight, perspective and knowledge on the process of supporting #lgbtqia+ youth and their families during the coming out/coming in process. John also shares some details on his brand new book, Out: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your #LGBTQIA+ Kid Through Coming Out & Beyond
We also talk about how sexuality can effect ones mental health, why it's so important for parent's to learn how to listen and support their LGBTQIA+ child as well a...2023-06-2137 min
TILT Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 331: John Sovec on Supporting LGBTQIA+ Differently Wired KidsToday I’m delighted to be bringing to the show a conversation about supporting LGBTQIA+ kids, and I have the perfect guest to explore this topic with, John Sovec, a therapist, author, and nationally recognized expert on creating affirmative support for LGBTQIA+ teens and their families during the coming out process. I wanted to talk with John because these conversations are becoming increasingly prevalent within our neurodivergent communities. During our conversation, John explained what “coming out” means and why it’s such a significant and ongoing event for any LGBTQIA+ person. He also shared his thoughts on the high...2023-06-2039 minTILT Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 331: John Sovec on Supporting LGBTQIA+ Differently Wired KidsToday I’m delighted to be bringing to the show a conversation about supporting LGBTQIA+ kids, and I have the perfect guest to explore this topic with, John Sovec, a therapist, author, and nationally recognized expert on creating affirmative support for LGBTQIA+ teens and their families during the coming out process. I wanted to talk with John because these conversations are becoming increasingly prevalent within our neurodivergent communities. During our conversation, John explained what “coming out” means and why it’s such a significant and ongoing event for any LGBTQIA+ person. He also shared his thoughts on the high...2023-06-2039 minThe Lisa ShowAm I Addicted to My Phone? - Your Life Online, Part 6So many of us wonder if we're on our phones too much. It's easy to turn to social media or other online spaces to numb feelings of anxiety, depression or loneliness, even if we know that it can impact our mental health in the long term. How do we break this cycle? In this episode, Lisa talks with our very own producer Becca Hurley about her experiences with technology addiction. Lisa and the Council of Moms (Ashlynn Allen and Angie King) discuss how to put our phones down and be present with our families, and licensed therapist Dr. John Sovec...2023-06-2034 min
Hypnotize MeHM270 Supporting your Coming Out Child and Yourself with John SovecJoin Dr. Liz for information, tips, and support from John Sovec, author of “OUT: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting your LGBTQIA+ Kid through Coming Out and Beyond.” We talk about: · Who the book is for · How to understand the term “Dead Name” · Exploratory questions that may help you · Understanding the parent who isn’t supportive of their child coming out · How to open up conversations with your child · How to find support for yourself and your child · What to do with a child who doesn’t want to go to a support group 2023-06-0945 min
Light Up The CouchComing Out: A Trauma-Based ExperienceJohn Sovec, LMFT, explains coming out as a potentially trauma-based experience for LGBTQIA+ individuals, including themes like nervous system activation, hypervigilance, and social alienation; John also discusses supportive resources and clinical interventions. Presentation.2023-06-011h 01
The Tonic#283 The Treatment of Cataracts, The Loneliness Crisis, Garden Hacks to Avoid and Dealing With a HerniaWelcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 27 and 28, 2023 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we’ll discuss new innovations in the treatment of cataracts with Dr. Paul Sanghera, whether there is a loneliness crisis with psychotherapist John Sovec, the garden hacks to avoid with organic master gardener Melissa Cameron and dealing with a hernia with sports rehab expert Stacy Irvine2023-05-2755 min
The Jon Dabach ShowSpecial Guest: John SovecJohn Sovec, MA, LMFT is a nationally recognized expert on creating affirmative support for the LGBTQ community. He is the clinical consultant for The Life Group LA, adjunct faculty at Phillips Graduate Institute and guest lecturer at Alliant University, Antioch, Cal State Fullerton, and USC School of Social Work. In December 2019, he was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.John is the author of Out: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Their LGBTQ Kid Through Coming Out and Beyond and has written multiple publications on providing LGBTQ support, speaks at conferences nat...2023-05-2633 min
The Paul Taylor PodcastPriceless Parenting Tips, With Psychotherapist John SovecJohn is a California-based Psychotherapist, who specialises in working with teens and today we discuss the challenges that teens are going through today, and, more importantly, how parents can help them navigate these challenges successfully. You can learn more about John and his services on his website If you child is a member of the LGBTQ community, check out John's other website or purchase his book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-05-191h 00
Beyond Risk & BackJohn Sovec, ”Out: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Kid Through Coming Out and Beyond!”Today on BRAB we are joined by John Sovec, a licensed family and marriage therapist from Pasadena California. "...if you have teenagers...I specialize in helping teens deal with the chaos of adolescence as they discover who they want to be in the world." - https://johnsovec.com/
John talks to us about the anxieties of coming out, even in a stable and supportive environment, and how you can be a true ally to your kid or family member.
John has recently released a book "Out: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Kid Through C...2023-04-0738 minYou Need a Counselor PodcastAffirmative Support, with guest John SovecThis week Julie and Chrissa are joined by John Sovec, MA, LMFT. John is a nationally recognized expert on the topic of creating affirmative support for the LGBTQ community and is the author of Out: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Kid Through Coming Out and Beyond. He is also the host of OutTalk, a monthly web series for OutCare Health that is dedicated to discussing important topics in LGBTQ+ communities. OutTalk aims to address barriers and gaps in care and services through critical and innovative thinking and education.
He is the clinical consultant for Th...2023-04-0348 minThe Lisa ShowFinding the Right Reasons to Exercise - Body Image, Part 8How often do you go out and exercise not because you feel like you have to, or because you feel guilty that it's been too long, but because is was fun? It seems like in our busy lives often the only thing that can get us off of the couch and moving our bodies is the body shame we feel about not doing as much as we should be. But who is determining what exercise "should" look like in our lives? And is that expectation even a healthy one?
In this episode of The Lisa Show's series on Body Image...2023-03-1427 min
The LIEB CASTTeacher 'Manipulated' 5th Grade Student into Changing Gender w/out Parent Consent - WOAHPsychotherapist John Sovec joins us to discuss the NY lawsuit about a teacher manipulating her student to become transgender. 2023-03-1032 minThe Lisa ShowSelf-Care Over Lunch: Being Selfish About Our Mental Health with Dr. John SovecLisa talks with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and longtime friend of The Lisa Show Dr. John Sovec about when we should be selfish about protecting our mental health, and how that selfishness can help us take care of people around us in the long run.2022-11-2516 minThe Lisa ShowEscaping the Downward Spiral of Mental Health - Self Care, Part 9Do you ever feel like your mental health is struggling, but taking time to find a therapist or pay for medication will only make you more stressed? This cycle of not getting the help we need can be isolating, overwhelming, and can take us to some very intense emotional places. Lisa talks with her producer McKay and with the Council of Moms (Ganel-Lyn Condie, Rebecca Bingham, and Ashley Reeves) about their experiences, and gets some suggestions from LMFT Dr. John Sovec about how we can build daily self-care routines that bolster our mental health, as well as tips for when...2022-11-2237 min
The Parenting Reset Show83. Supporting parents of LGBTQ teensTess Connolly LCSW talks with John Sovec MA, LMFT who is a nationally recognized expert on creating affirmative support for LGBTQ teens and their families. They discuss ways we can support our LGBTQ community. John introduces himself and tells us about the work that he does with the LGBTQ community and why he came to be working in this field. John explains the definition of LGBTQ and what it stands for. Tess and John discuss our teens and what parents can do if their child has come out to them. Tess and John talk about parents goi...2022-10-1833 min
Carlos TonightEp. 23: John SovecThis week my guest is John Sovec, a nationally recognized licensed marriage and family therapist who is also an author and has appeared on Bravo, OWN, and FOX sharing his expertise and working with the LGBTQ+ community. We talk about creating affirmative support, depression, substance abuse, and more! Join us! ---Connect with John:www.JohnSovec.comwww.facebook.com/JohnSovecTherapy---Carlos TonightWritten and Produced by Carlos CorreaTheme by Sken Galis---Subscribe to my YouTube Channel:https://www...2022-06-0828 min
The Career Switch PodcastEpisode 13: From Theater to Therapist: Creating space for a new identityOne of the things I’ve learned most throughout all of these conversations on this show has been that in order to make a career change, you have to also re-evaluate your identity. We grow and evolve so much throughout our lives that we actually become different people – so much so that sometimes, making a career change is inevitable.
A wonderful example of this is my latest guest, John Sovec, a therapist and coach who works with clients on career transitions, goal setting, and motivation. After a thirty-year career in theater and managing entertainment for a large corp...2022-03-2737 min
Dance Careers: UnfilteredA Balance of Hustle, Drive + Dreams - with John Sovec LMFTY'all know I love speaking about the psychology behind the biz, too. The insightful John Sovec, who is a former dancer turned therapist, joins me in this important episode to discuss the importance of attitude and positive energy within the entertainment field. We talk about how to support yourself emotionally and the importance of supporting your friends and colleagues. He explains how this can help you be the best version of yourself when you walk into the audition room. Super. important. stuff!MNTR MGMTWebsite@mntr.mgmt@justinementerJohn S...2022-03-2126 min
What Are You Sporting About?Ep. #75–John Sovec, MA- Therapist & Coach on managing the Holiday Blues by setting boundaries with Sivonnia DeBarros, Protector of AthletesJohn Sovec is a therapist, coach and counselor with a private practice in Pasadena California who works with clients on career transitions, goal setting, and motivation. He is the clinical consultant for The Life Group LA, adjunct faculty at Phillips Graduate Institute and guest lecturer at Alliant University and USC School of Social Work. He is also a member of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
John is the author of multiple publications, an internationally recognized speaker, and maintains a private practice. He is a respected trainer and presenter in the corporate, educational and non-profit sectors with...2021-12-2030 min
What Are You Sporting About?Ep. #75–John Sovec, MA- Therapist & Coach on managing the Holiday Blues by setting boundaries with Sivonnia DeBarros, Protector of AthletesJohn SovecJohn Sovec is a therapist, coach and counselor with a private practice in Pasadena California who works with clients on career transitions, goal setting, and motivation. He is the clinical consultant for The Life Group LA, adjunct faculty at Phillips Graduate Institute and guest lecturer at Alliant University and USC School of Social Work. He is also a member of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.John is the author of multiple publications, an internationally recognized speaker, and maintains a private practice. He is a respected trainer and presenter in the corporate, educational and...2021-12-1730 min
Heard That With Marisa PodcastEpisode 63: Handle With CareWhile the holidays are supposed to be a joyful time, for many, it is extremely difficult. Therapist, Speaker, Author & Coach, John Sovec returns to the show and offers some great advice for those seeing friends & family, dealing with grief, a strained relationship with a family member, and how to decline an invite to the festivities (gasp!).2021-12-1547 min
The Wondering Mind62: Hope For The Holidays with John Sovec M.A, LMFTIn today's episode I chat with returning guest John Sovec. With the holidays right around the corner John reassures us that there is still hope for the holidays even if it’s a stressful, anxious and or lonely time.
In this fun and festive conversation you will learn tools to manage the stressors and challenges of the holidays, how to say NO in a kind way when you need to and mean it, and be able to breathe and enjoy the holidays on your own terms.
In this episode you will:
🎁Learn how to pr...2021-12-0845 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants Season 3: John Sovec, LFMT Part 2𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙫𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚
We continue our conversation with therapist John Sovec. We talk about more viable tools to check in with where you are mentally , Nutrition and its connection to mental health and busting the myth that dancers feel alone in struggling in mental health issues. John gives us his go to resources for mental health management and touches on how to bring richness and depth to your career as a dancer.
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IG: @johnsovectherapy2021-08-0633 min
Dancing Around Elephants PodcastDancing Around Elephants Season 3: John Sovec, LFMT Part 1𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
This is such a timely conversation as we witness the 2021 Olympics in Japan and the conversations around mental health. I talk with Therapist and Coach John Sovec, who talks about how his career in theater fueled his passion to pursue his second career: therapy and coaching. He talks about the controversial but common place practice of dancing through injuries against your better judgement, rediscovering your power as a performer to shape the accepted narratives in your career and gives us amazing tools to reframe the power dynamic in the dance world to put you- the dancer - first.
https://johnsovec.com/
IG: @johnsovectherapy2021-07-3032 min
Movement GuidanceJohn SovecThis week on Movement Guidance we have John Sovec! He had a very long and successful career in many aspects of the dance and entertainment industry. He has since transitioned to working as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He is also a regular author for Huffington Post, Medium, and Good Therapy. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @movementguidance2021-06-3030 min
Chaos to Peace with Conny: clearing the clutter and getting organized in your space, files and finances - with a spiritual twist76. Celebrating Pride Month with John SovecI am very excited to welcome John Sovec back to the podcast to celebrate Pride Month with all of us. I coulnd't have had a better guest. This is an important episode, I want to become a better ally and help with awareness so others can become better allies too. If you find value in what John and I are talking about, please share it with your family and friends. Because if you find value in it, they will too ❤️John is therapist, coach and counselor and also a nationally recognized expert on the co...2021-06-0738 min