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Community RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 111: Emotional Gifts and Activation (Joy)Join Sarah, Julie, and Samuel for a joyous episode on joy!  What are the benefits? What happens when there's excess? -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the t...2024-11-1934 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 38: Restorative MovementTake a deep breath and stretch! This is a great time to feel and listen to your body. Whether you are standing or sitting, join Julie in being mindful while you stretch and take up space. -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes...2024-09-2409 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 109: Emotional Gifts and Activation (Anger and Fear)The positives to anger? The negatives to joy? It may sound strange but understanding both the benefits and limitations to our emotions is life giving. Join Sarah, Julie, and Samuel as they open the series on Emotional Gifts to anger and fear.   -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or I...2024-06-1131 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 36: Attachment to TimeSit down with Julie as she talks about a secure attachment to time, a concept by Linda Tai. Finding that secure attachment to time can come in "small doses that bring healing and life." Make this episode one of those moments! -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you...2024-05-2808 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 107: Off the Beaten Path with Dr. Stuart Palmer (Part 2)Join Julie and Samuel as they welcome Dr. Stuart Palmer to the show.  In Part 1 (Episode 101), Stuart and the crew discussed concepts about psychodynamic therapy. This week we dive into the application of psychodynamic approaches and how to identify it in relationships and in the therapy room. We talk about affects, Jenga, difficult conversations, transference, validation, repair and keeping it curious.  You can reach Dr. Stuart at www.slpcounseling.com. -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to sp...2024-03-1243 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 35: Feeling Body SensationsJoin Julie for this week's episode on slowing down and taking notice of your body. -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells...2024-02-0607 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 34: Welcome the Light! (Attachment)Join Julie as she talks about the new year, welcoming light and warmth, being responsive to our needs and counterbalancing when we notice something...all of that is attachment! -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks...2024-01-1607 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 104: Unpack ”Every Memory Deserves Respect”Join Julie as she unpacks "Every Memory Deserves Respect," an indepth look at EMDR. Julie discusses the book and unpacks the patient and therapists' perspective. Julie has recently gotten EMDR certified and CIT certified through EMDRIA.  She brings that perspective as well. There are some absolute gems in this episode so it's worth a listen! "Unprocessed traumatic memories, frozen in our nervous system, continue to affect how we perceive things, decisions we make, reactions we have, and the beliefs we hold about ourselves and others." -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes 2023-12-2748 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 103: Trail Mix (Spiritual Mystical Bananas)Alternate Title: Listening to the Body Join Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as they do a trail mix on how to listen to your body and how to check in.  Julie gives out some good tips while Sarah and Samuel provide some real world experiences. -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on F...2023-12-1234 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 32: Micro Moments to RefuelJoin Julie for an important talk on being present. How can you find micro moments in your day? Remind yourself it is good to pause.  Find awareness in your times of pause.  -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com 2023-12-0507 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 102: Changing SeasonsJoin Samuel, Julie, and Sarah for an episode about the changing seasons, how to stay positive, and how to thrive in unfavorable weather. Check out Samuel and Julie on Guy Macpherson's Trauma Therapist. Check out Steve Dodge's new single: Can't Dodge This -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on...2023-11-2831 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 101: Off the Beaten Path with Dr. Stuart PalmerThis week Julie and Samuel sit down with a very influential Dr. Stuart Palmer.  Stuart takes complex concepts about psychodynamic therapy and we connect it to some of the concepts we have been talking about this season.  You can reach Stuart at www.slpcounseling.com. -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or...2023-11-0734 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 100: We did it! (Not Done Yet)Join Samuel, Julie, and Sarah for our HUNDREDTH episode! We talk old memories, what 100 episodes feels like, and how real life is lived with our community (including you!). Thanks for joining us on this journey so far; we are looking forward to the continued walk together in this adventure called life. -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love...2023-10-2428 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 99: Off the Beaten Path with Dr. Rick ButtsSamuel and Julie welcome a familiar friend to the show, Dr. Rick Butts. Rick has been a huge influence on Julie and you'll get to hear how Pia is connected to the group as well. We discuss family of origin work and how to be an authentic author.  You can check out more of Dr. Rick Butts at https://www.drrickbutts.com/ and Healing Our Core Issues Institute athttps://www.healingourcoreissuesinstitute.com/ If you are interested in working with a therapist trained in this model, you can check out The Healing Trauma Network at https://www.healingtraumanetwork.n...2023-09-2634 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 28: TeachersJoin Julie as she takes a moment to reflect on the transition back to school and the influential teachers who have impacted our lives. -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting...2023-09-1207 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 98: Unpack That ”Trauma Made Simple”Join Julie as she unpacks a book from one of our favorite guests, Dr. Jamie Marich! Julie unpacks "Trauma Made Simple," which is a guide that covers everything from assessments to things regarding addiction and grief.  Julie covers things like "Has trauma become a buzzword?" and the importance of letting our wounds heal. We just had Jamie on our show! Check out episode 97: Off the Beaten Path with Dr. Jamie Marich and Dr. Steve Dansiger.   -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We...2023-09-0528 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 27: Recovery and Being PresentJoin Julie for some awesome thoughts about bringing yourself to the present moment. -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the...2023-08-3108 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 97: Off the Beaten Path with Dr. Jamie Marich and Dr. Steve DansigerJoin Julie as she welcomes Dr. Jamie Marich (www.jamiemarich.com) and Dr. Steve Dansiger as they discuss trauma, the 12 Steps, recovery, and some great resources to support your healing and growth! Dr. Marich and Dr. Dansiger have a great book coming out soon! Preorder here: https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/trauma-and-the-12-steps-the-workbook-2/ Other GREAT links! www.instituteforcreativemindfulness.com www.dancingmindfulness.com   Now available- Dissociation Made Simple (North Atlantic Books, January 2023) Virtual Book Tour- https://redefinetherapy.com/ For Steve Dansiger: http://www.drdansiger.c...2023-08-2237 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 96: Off the Beaten Path with Jenny HughesJoin Samuel and Julie as they go off the beaten path with licensed clinical psychologist Jenny Hughes. Jenny specializes in the treatment of trauma and PTSD. As a clinician, she practices EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure therapy. Jenny has published a workbook designed for clients to use on their own or with their therapist called the PTSD Recovery Workbook, which can be found on Amazon. Through her clinical work, Jenny has been able to also support helpers and healers through the common experience of vicarious trauma. As the founder of The BRAVE Trauma Therapist Collective, Jenny helps trauma...2023-08-0133 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 95: Off the Beaten Path with Nita SweeneyJoin Samuel and Julie as they sit down with the brilliant Nita Sweeney; author, runner, and dog mom. A lot of good discussion is had as they talk about movement and healing, daily mindfulness, and a lot more.  Mindfulness coach Nita Sweeney is the bestselling wellness author of the award-winning running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink, and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Her third book, Make Every Move a...2023-07-1840 minReal Faith StoriesReal Faith Stories158: "Saying 'YES' to God's Promptings Totally Changed My Life" - Julie RichardsJulie wanted to be a school teacher. At the end of her degree program she was student teaching with someone who told her she had no business working with people, especially children, and would be better off working in a cubicle by herself never interacting with others. As a result, her confidence was decimated. It took her two years after that experience to find a teaching job because she didn't believe in herself. Then she met another teacher who began to pour truth into her. During that time she came to faith in Christ and started saying "Yes" to...2023-06-2935 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 23: ContainerJoin Julie as she talks about a new term this week!  Container is a practice to strategically let something wait for now. It is knowing our limitations so that we don't do too much too fast and re-traumatize ourselves. There are lots of practical things that can serve as a container, but also some more creative ways for hard things to be held -- in time, spaces, and in trusted safe people who walk with us. Give your nervous system some support as you use container to give yourself some extra room to breathe. -- O...2023-06-2711 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 22: Calm Safe PlaceJoin Julie for a new tool to help in those times of overwhelm.  Calm Safe Place is a feeling that gives you strength, peace, comfort.  A Room of Requirement so to speak.  What does that look like for you? How does it change? -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or...2023-06-1408 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 93: Off the Beaten Path with Holly JedlickaJoin Julie, Sarah, and guest Holly Jedlicka and learn about Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) at PBJ Connections. These licensed professionals partner first and foremost with mental health care in their work, with horses as one modality to support the healing and growth of the client. PBJ Connections uses a team approach for all ages and is an LGBTQ+ Affirming Organization.  You can find PBJ Connections here: PBJ Connections -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to s...2023-06-0641 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 21: Light StreamJoin Julie in this guided visualization that can be used to energize you, empower you, calm you or soothe you. Human brains love creativity and imagination! Light, colors, sounds, and slow left right bilateral taps can give your nervous system a great reset. It's a practice you can keep coming back to and see how it changes your perspective.  -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and s...2023-05-3008 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 92: Off the Beaten Path with Angela Sillas GreenJoin Julie and Sarah as they sit down with Angela Sillas Green, a licensed professional counselor and trainer. Join Angela as she discusses relationships, mindfulness, being embodied, authenticity, and play therapy! Find more about Angela here! Other links mentioned: Synergetic Play Therapy StandUP Community Outreach -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to...2023-05-2339 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 20: Grounded in NatureJoin Julie for a Deep Breath of Nature! Julie will guide you along to feel grounded while hiking or taking a walk. -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge...2023-05-1609 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 91: Off the Beaten Path with Timberlee HarrisJoin Julie and Sarah as they sit down with Timberlee Harris, an art therapist from our very own Columbus, Ohio. Timberlee shares about her process in learning about herself through art, reducing the inner critic, and gives practical ideas for finding your flow.  Find more about Timberlee here! -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from y...2023-05-1020 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 19: Calm in the StormJulie reminds us how to find the calm in what may feel like a storm. Finding solid ground and finding home base can be the difference maker. Julie talks real physical things you can do to help in those situations. -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can...2023-05-0207 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 90: Trail Mix! Right Brain and Connecting with Your BodyWe've talked about a lot of deep topics lately and the gang felt it was time for a trailmix! Join Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as they discuss right brain questions, how to love yourself, and a little sprinkle of Sarah's connection with horses. Take away what you like best or enjoy it all! -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We...2023-04-2935 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 18: Love Your BodyJoin Julie as we appreciate our brain, body and nervous systems in how they work together to help us engage in the world in ways that are meaningful and life giving! This body scan supports us cherishing aspects of being human that we might not always think of! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from...2023-04-1806 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 89: Yoga and a Healthy MindJoin Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as we talk about a very inspiring topic...Yoga! Join Sarah and Julie as they share their experiences with yoga and how they have benefited from it. Sarah and Julie talk about their favorite instructor, Adriene. You can find more of Yoga with Adriene here. New to yoga? No worries! Samuel asks a plethora of basic questions to get you started. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about...2023-04-1536 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 17: MindfulnessMindfulness is present moment awareness without judgment. Create space to notice and pause. Julie shares five things that you can use to develop your mindfulness muscles. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards...2023-04-0407 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 88: The Heart of TraumaJoin Julie as she unpacks The Heart of Trauma by Bonnie Badenoch. How are your body and mind connected? How do your conscious and unconscious interact? What does it feel like to live with trauma and how do we heal? Learn about "right brained questions" to tap into your body's answer. Julie drops a lot more on this Unpack That! Follow Bonnie's work here. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.2023-03-2940 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 16: Expressive ArtsJoin Julie as she takes a deep breath and embraces expressive arts and creativity. How can being creative help your brain? What are ways you can find opportunities for creativity? --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special...2023-03-2106 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 87: Off the Beaten Path with Rotem BrayerJoin Julie and Samuel as they sit down with EMDR specialist Rotem Brayer. Rotem sheds a lot of light into the significance of EMDR. The gang goes into detail with Rotem about how EMDR can actually reverse the effects of PTSD. Join Samuel as Rotem blows his mind with amygdala and amygdalae, as well as other interesting benefits of EMDR. Check out Rotem's book "The Art and Science of EMDR" that you'll find hitting the shelves in the beginning of April! You can also find Rotem at https://emdr-denver.com/ and https://emdartnscience.com/. ---2023-03-1437 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 15: Experiencing the BreathJoin Julie as she talks about experiencing the breath. What do you feel in the moments of breath? How can you feel the breath in your body? Join Julie as she explores this concept with you! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes...2023-03-0707 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 86: DissociationThis week the gang dives into a really interesting discussion about dissociation and how we all frequently use dissociation as a tool.  Wild, right? Julie sheds light on what dissociation looks and feels like, as well as some reasons for why we use dissociation.  --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or In...2023-02-2829 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 84: Off the Beaten Path with Shane Ray MartinJoin Samuel and Julie as they discuss a plethora of great topics with the one and only Shane Ray Martin. Shane is a professional negotiator, a "peacemaker" if you will. He's also spent time assisting with the suicide hotline in California, as well as traveling the EU to assist with operations in Ukraine.  Julie, Samuel, and Shane seem to find an endless amount to talk about and we cover a lot! You can contact Shane or stay up to date by going to shaneraymartin.com. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please r...2023-01-3138 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 12: ListeningJoin Julie for a breath as she talks about listening. Two important layers are shared -- how to listen to ourselves and how to listen to others. We can't be present in our relationships if we haven't taken time for ourselves because we would have nothing to give. In the pause, how can you learn to engage and listen? --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and...2023-01-2505 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 11: Don’t HurryTake the opportunity for a pause and a deep breath. Julie goes over ways to slow things down, rest, and reflect. You don't have to push hard. Give yourself permission to regroup. What is best for your mind, heart, and soul today? Notice your surroundings, finding something soothing, beautiful, or peaceful. Find a haven being present, being here now. Release the tension your body has been holding, be soothed and nurtured in this moment. You're not alone. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need...2023-01-1006 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 82: Unpack ”What Happened to You?”Join Julie as she deep dives into a book that is absolutely relevant to a lot of our community. Julie talks about some fantastically interesting concepts about how our past impacts our present, creating moments of healing, and building relational safety by being present and attentive. "What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing was written by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.2023-01-0335 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 10: Winter SolsticeJoin Julie for a reflection on winter, a restful and peaceful season, transitioning from darkness to light. What things are you relieved to have gotten through in 2022? What lessons have you learned? How have you gained greater depth, new insight, or looking forward to a clean slate? Nourishment, comfort, and warmth are yours for the taking! Pause before heading into the new year! Transition well. This is a sacred space for stillness, silence, and renewal. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the...2022-12-2706 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 81: Healthy Communication and Handling ConflictsJoin the two Richards as they sit down and discuss communication and conflicts within the lens of holidays or large events. We talk specific strategies like anticipating challenges and tuning into your feelings. Sharon Martin was a huge suplier of information on this episode. If you like her work, visit her at https://www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/ --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start...2022-12-2033 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 09: AuthenticityJoin Julie as she brings a moment of calm in a hectic, busy time of year. What does authenticity look like? How do we live real life, be kind and gentle to ourselves, and understand the limits and beauty of our humanity? --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or...2022-12-1306 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 80: Holiday Help Trail MixJoin Sarah, Samuel, and Julie as they take on a trail mix! We talk about our own triggers during the holidays and how to overcome it. Julie and Samuel teaser a future episode about nostalgia. Julie also asks about dread during the holidays and some tools we can use. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear...2022-12-0630 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 08: Little By LittleJoin Julie as she talks through little steps, taking in the smaller things and steps to get through. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song...2022-11-2907 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 79: Off the Beaten Path with Myron McGeeDouble Header week! Join Julie and Samuel as they sit down and chat with Myron McGee. We discuss trauma as it relates to families, crime, the Black community and city living.  Family Services in Dayton looks to help folks who have been impacted by things like shootings or other traumatic events. Myron goes in depth on some healthy practices for mental health and resources that can support the journey to heal. You can contact Myron at mmcgee@fsadayton.org Shoutout to my Dayton brother Alexander Wells! He has been impactful in the community and has a...2022-11-2833 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 07: AnchorsJoin Julie to find your anchor and stay grounded and in the moment. Use this episode when you feel overwhelmed. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the...2022-11-1506 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 05: Notice the GoodWhat we practice grows stronger and what we focus on becomes our focus. Julie talks about mindfulness and about balance so that we feel grounded in our day to day. Take a moment to enjoy what is around you.  --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email u...2022-10-1705 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 76: Overcoming Crisis and Avoiding the OverwhelmSamuel and Julie sit down to talk about crisis and how to respond.  Wouldn't you believe it, but the podcasters of this show have had to work through crisis and overwhelm! Samuel and Julie share their own experiences, as well as how to overcome moments of crisis. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you o...2022-10-1123 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 04: Letting Go in the WorkplaceJulie takes a moment of pause to reflect on letting go in the workplace; how to step back and realize your boundaries at work.  Sometimes we talk about "Work-Life" balance, but don't have the tools to do so. Julie talks about ways you can step back and listen to yourself.  When Julie brought this idea to us, Sarah and I got excited; this is something a lot of us deal with on a daily basis! As always, reach out and let us know if there is anything else you might want to be covered! --- ...2022-10-0405 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 03: Difficult EmotionsJoin Julie on a brief dive into difficult emotions and how to deal with them. Julie covers a really positive perspective of difficult emotions, even when they feel like a lot. How to conceptualize an emotion in order to observe it. This is definitely a great deep breath to listen to! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love...2022-09-2005 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesWe’re Back!After a brief break, we are back! Get the latest update from Julie herself. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, Alexander Wells for the...2022-09-1306 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 02: Space and Intentional PauseJulie joins us for another Deep Breath and talks about the importance of taking some time as an intentional pause to recharge your day. --- Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, Alexander Wells...2022-05-3104 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 74: Trail Mix, Trigger/Traumas, RepairWelcome! Join the crew as they dive into a couple deep topics...a trail mix specialty! We go over a stumper of a question: How has your past impacted your ability to support? Do you experience your past traumas as fully integrated? Julie drops some awesome thoughts like "We unconsciously repeat what we don't consciously repair." --- Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to...2022-05-2427 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesDeep Breath 01: Taking a Pause to Check InTake a moment out of your day and join Julie for our first ever episode of Deep Breath. Julie sits down with you just for a few moments to talk about taking a pause and a deep breath! --- Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special...2022-05-1803 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 73: Off the Beaten Path with Amanda HerdinaJoin Samuel and Julie as they sit down with Amanda Herdina to talk mental health and creative arts. Amanda founded heArt Studios, an organization dedicated to bringing kids, art, and mental health together.  Amanda talks some of her experiences starting the program, her experiences with the kids, and how mental health and the arts has impacted her life. --- Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to h...2022-05-1133 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 72: Unconscious DynamicsJoin Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as they dive into the fascinating topic of the unconscious. Julie discusses how what we are conscious of is a small amount of what is going on in the mind (the number will surprise you). We dive into a new part of the brain (the thalmus) and discuss its relation with the amygdala. How does this unconscious play a role in our thought processes? How are we allowing the unconscious to open up to us in the moment? What does my unconscious need? Learn all that and more! --- 2022-04-2639 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 70: Trail Mix - Real Life, Real ApplicationsJoin Samuel, Julie, and Sarah for their group thera-I mean "Trail Mix" episode as they discuss a plethora of real life applications. We talk Sarah's boundaries and Samuel's awareness. Was there a boundary that you solidified recently? What was the result? Is there something that you’re becoming more aware of? Something to be curious about? The beauty of trail mix is that you take what is relevant to you. What is your nugget to take away? --- Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the he...2022-03-2222 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 69: Off the Beaten Path with Karen YoungJoin Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as they chat with author and psychologist Karen Young. We have a dedicated episode to Hey Warrior and you might have heard her name mentioned on here in the past. Karen brings her passion for mental health in children. We talk a variety of engaging topics like how we can talk about complex things by starting conversations or how emotions are hard when we feel lonely in them. This is definitely a must-listen-to episode. Make sure you check out Karen's website and her new book! --- Please rate...2022-03-0846 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 68: Unpack That ”Childhood Disrupted”Join Julie as she covers "Childhood Disrupted: How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology, and How You Can Heal" by Donna Jackson Nakazawa. As you can tell, there is a lot to "unpack" here, so this is definitely an episode to check out!   Julie talks about the linkage between our experiences as a child and how that impacts our adulthood. This book is great at linking ACEs and the physical imprint that trauma leaves on our brain. Sit down, enjoy a hot drink, and let Julie unpack "Childhood Disrupted!" --- Reach out a...2022-02-2236 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 67: Walls and Explosions (How to avoid them)In this episode, the crew discusses the real-life applications of uncontrolled boundaries. Will there be a boundary violation or a wall put up? Both of these can keep you out of the window of tolerance; there are better ways to solve your problems. Walk with Samuel, Julie, and Sara as we traverse good mental health together! --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards...2022-02-0833 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 66: BOOM (Boundaries)In our 10th episode we finally revisit boundaries. Boundaries are key for maintaining a healthy mental outlook in your day to day.  Julie says boundaries are "where you end and the world begins." Understanding your limitation is a benefit to yourself and everyone else, even if it means saying "no." We discuss the protective and the containing parts of boundary work so that you can be secure and connected. What is the first step towards healthy boundaries? Can boundaries ever be unhealthy? --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would l...2022-01-2528 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 65: Your BirthrightsI am so excited to publish this episode about our 5 birthrights and a return to Pia Mellody's Model. This episode is critical to understanding the perspective we bring to the table at Community Routes. This whole episode is full of personal breakthroughs for Samuel and Sarah as we tackle some significant topics. What rights are we owed as humans? Where are we wounded? As Julie will cover, "to look at these core issues is not to blame, but to get our story straight."   PS. Check out the graph we talk about on Julie's w...2022-01-1137 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 63: Identifying My Littles (Pia)Join Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as they discuss what it feels like to be in a wounded child, adapted adolescent or a functional adult state.  You might remember our episode on the Window of Tolerance, which comes into play here.  When we are outside of our window, we tend to act like a wounded child or an adapted adolescent.   We go over a couple of different feelings that are associated with each ego state.  --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you c...2021-12-1445 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 62: Unpack That ”Raising Human Beings”Join Julie as she unpacks Ross Greene's book, Raising Human Beings: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child.  While this covers parenting, Julie talks about how this applies to everyone; we all have an inner child to nourish.  Julie goes over our "littles" and a cohesive sense of self.  It's about being able to see and support the person in front of you; not forcing them to be what you want them to be. This is a fantastic episode! Exclusive: Julie also shares her secret note-taking color code (spoilers: orange is a key thought and pink is fav...2021-11-3030 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 60: Secure and Compromised AttachmentPour yourself a hot drink and join Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as they talk about different forms of attachment.  This is commonly talked about in terms of parent-child, but we apply it to other relationships as well.  We answer questions like how do secure attachments differ from compromised attachments? how do attachments impact relationships? What does the inner dialogue sound like in a secure attachment relationship? --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.co...2021-11-0240 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 59: FeelingsThis week join Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as they finally sit down and talk feelings. They ask What are feelings? How do I deal with feelings? How do I feel them? Mr. Rodgers makes a cameo in-spirit.  Feel free to listen to our playlist if you are feeling the Mr. Rodgers vibe. Send us your gratitudes or affirmations and we will share them! --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@g...2021-10-2032 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 57: Being a Healthy HumanJoin us this week for our Season 3 Opener (!!) where Julie, Sarah, and Samuel discuss what it's like to be a healthy human. This includes why we need to "Come back to home base" (grounding, finding health), what we need healed from, and why healing is neccessary. This is a great episode and we are so excited to be back! If you would like a t-shirt, email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com or check out our Facebook! Send us your gratitudes or affirmations and we will share them! --- Reach out...2021-09-2143 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 55: Off the Beaten Path with Patty McClarrenToday Julie and Samuel sit down with an amazing woman, Patty McClarren MSSA, LSW. Patty has the awesome perspective of being an adoptee and a therapist. We talk about triads, constellations, first families, and what language to use with adoptees. We discuss grief and trauma. The conversation is about adoptive families, but this episode is relevant to people and families of all kinds! You can find Patty's practice at cincinnatiridgecounseling.com --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you...2021-02-0946 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 53: Adoption and Other Healing RelationshipsThis week we continue our conversation about adoptive families.  Learning how to approach adoptive relationships is important and can be applied to more than just people who are adopted.  Samuel, Julie, and Sarah dive into how to handle vulnerability, systemic change, and stories of strength. Next episode we will have an exciting guest, finishing our arc on adoptive families.  Be sure to check it out! --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gma...2020-12-1542 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 52: Off the Beaten Path with Robyn GobbelHi neighbors! This week Sarah and Julie sit down and talk with therapist Robyn Gobbel, who focuses on the science behind dysregulation. Julie, Sarah, and Robyn all dive into dysregulation and what happens in the mind at that time. They discuss how regulating children and adults have many similarities. Julie and Robyn take the time to dive into adoption and how dysregulation plays into adoptive families. You can find more information about Robyn at robyngobbel.com --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on...2020-11-2451 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 51: Unpack That - 20 Things Adopted Kids Wish...Julie dives into a book centered around adoptive kids and their parents: 20 Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew by Sherrie Eldridge.  This book covers the thoughts and feelings going through the minds of adopted kids and the relationships that are created around the adoptive family.  Julie covers the complex, layered emotions that a child of adoption could go through. --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Get access to...2020-11-1045 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 49: Off the Beaten Path with Sharon MartinJoin us as Julie and Sarah talk with Sharon Martin, a therapist from California.  Sarah, Julie, and Sharon discuss codependency, self-control, boundaries, healthy relationships and more!  This is definitely a packed episode and Sharon was a treat.  Definitely check out Sharon's blogs and handouts on a variety of mental health topics to support your healing journey. You can check her out at livewellwithsharonmartin.com. --- Get access to bonus content and support the show through Patreon Special Thanks to Julie Richards at jhrcounseling.com. Please reach out by liking us on Fac...2020-10-131h 06Community RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 48: Listener Questions - Emotional Growth and MaturityThis week Julie and Samuel field a listener question about varying degrees of emotional maturity. How can you support someone so they can grow? How can you avoid dependency? How can you monitor your own emotional stability and growth? We talk in depth about all of these questions and more. Episode 50 is coming out soon! Reach out and let us know how you want us to celebrate. Thanks for walking with us! --- Get access to bonus content and support the show through Patreon Special Thanks to Julie Richards at jhrcounseling...2020-09-2946 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 47: Off the Beaten Path with Betsy FaraseyCheck out this weeks episode of Off the Beaten Path, as we interview fellow therapist Betsy Farasey.  We continue our dive into a relevant COVID-19 situation and discuss healthy ways to help your children through the 2020-21 school year.  Check out jhrcounseling.com/cr-blog/betsy-farasey so you can check out Julie's new website, as well as subscribe to new Community Routes episodes. --- Get access to bonus content and support the show through Patreon Special Thanks to Julie Richards at jhrcounseling.com. Please reach out by liking us on Facebook or In...2020-09-1846 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 46: CodependencyHey neighbors!  Samuel here.  My voice is shot, but I'm glad I get a chance to send you this message anyway.  "The crew is back in-person!" We finally met in JHR Headquarters: Worthington, Ohio.   You can feel the energy in the room. I am so excited for y'all to hear our newest episode.  We talk about the buzzword "Codependency" and what it means to have an unhealthy, boundariless relationship.  We also dive into healthy relationship practices and what healthy boundaries look like.  I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do! Check out the episode...2020-09-0356 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 45: Listener Questions about how to Help Someone Who Doesn’t Want TherapyThis week Samuel and Julie tackle a very common listener question: How do you help someone who does not want therapy? If you're missing out on the announcements, check out the information below! --- Get access to bonus content and support the show through Patreon Special Thanks to Julie Richards at jhrcounseling.com. Please reach out by liking us on Facebook or Instagram or emailing us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Please rate us on iTunes! We need all the help we can get to spread the...2020-08-0735 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 44: Off the Beaten Path with LaShanda Sugg Part 1 and 2This week Julie and Sarah continue to speak with podcaster and trauma therapist, La Shanda Sugg. They discuss trauma, its effects, and how systemic problems can create trauma.  They expand on ideas like "Disabilities" or the DSM-5.  La Shanda is a fellow Pia Mellody scholar, so Julie and La Shanda discuss her work as well.  This is a two part episode, combined into a single episode. Please check out LaShanda's podcast The Labors of Love, wherever you stream podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-labors-of-love-podcast/id1495048797   --- Get acce...2020-07-211h 11Community RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 43: Difficult Conversations RevistedThis week we discuss the hard topic of difficult conversations.  With COVID 19 and the Black Lives Matter movement, it's imperative that we learn how to talk with each other.  Samuel shares his experience with Communication Theory, which compliments Julie's mental health studies. We tackle felt safety, as well as some strategies for calming down.  I hope you enjoy this week! --- Get access to bonus content and support the show through Patreon Special Thanks to Julie Richards at jhrcounseling.com. Please reach out by liking us on Facebook or Instagram or ema...2020-07-0748 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 42: Unpack That ”Growing Up Again”Julie unpacks another book: "Growing Up Again" by Connie Dawson and Jean Illsley Clarke.  Dawson and Clarke look at successful parenting techniques and applies them to a child's experience, as well as our own. This is a great resource to understand your own childhood and help facilitate a healthy childhood for your kids.  --- Get access to bonus content and support the show through Patreon Special Thanks to Julie Richards at jhrcounseling.com. Please reach out by liking us on Facebook or Instagram or emailing us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com ...2020-06-3055 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 41: Off the Beaten Path with Shynesha Yoder and Andie Ruggles pt 2This week we continue our talks with activists Shynesha and Andie.  We dive deeper into the goals of the protestors and also start a discussion on a healthy future.  We tackle some pretty deep topics, so buckle up!  Thank you to Shynesha and Andie for being on the show! P.S. The audio quality is a little off because of Zoom.  I have figured out a solution, so it won't be a problem after this series of Off the Beaten Path. Enjoy! --- Get access to bonus content and support the show...2020-06-2440 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 40: Off the Beaten Path with Shynesha Yoder and Andie RugglesIn part one of two, we sit down with two mental health activists who discuss the recent protests over the murder of George Floyd.  What is the best way to keep a healthy mindset? How can mental health practices reduce burnout?  How can children practice good mental health? All of these questions and more on this episode! P.S. The audio quality is a little off because of Zoom.  I have figured out a solution, so it won't be a problem after this series of Off the Beaten Path. Enjoy! --- Get...2020-06-1048 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 39: Off the Beaten Path with Kristen Huyett, Part 2We are so excited to release our second episode with Kristen Huyett, our neurodivergent expert.  We dive into a number of different topics including stimuli regulation, motivation, meditation, and Coronavirus survival.  Check out Kristen's website at storyofshapes.com or email her at storyofshapes@gmail.com   --- Get access to bonus content and support the show through Patreon Special Thanks to Julie Richards at jhrcounseling.com and Constance Gadell-Newton's real estate and legal practice. Please reach out by liking us on Facebook or Instagram or emailing us at com...2020-05-261h 00Community RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 31: BalanceJoin us as we discuss balance and its crucial role in a healthy lifestyle.  We also discuss the importance of balance in recovery, healing, and its implementation into our daily routine. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com S...2020-02-2955 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 30: Off the Beaten Path with Maddie RichardsJoin us this week as Julie and Sarah interview Maddie, a student. We discuss anxiety in schools, what stressors kids have, and how teachers and parents can help. This is a great companion episode to our "Understanding Children's Anxiety" episode!   --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or y...2020-02-1936 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 29: Anxiety in AdultsThis week we cover anxiety in adults when we feel outside our window of tolerance and hyperaroused. We talk about what anxiety can do for us, how to pay attention to our feelings to know what we need, and what it looks like to regulate the excess energy. We also welcome Sarah Wakefield to our Community Routes Team! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start...2020-02-1245 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 28: Off the Beaten Path with Sarah Wakefield pt 2Join us in our discussion with Sarah Wakefield as we unpack perfectionism, a desire to control, and how to find moderation. We consider the powerful aspects of humanity as we welcome vulnerability and authenticity that helps connect us to others. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can...2020-02-0545 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 27: Understanding Children’s AnxietyIn this episode we unpack some of the behaviors we see on the surface when children and adolescents experience anxiety, as well a lot of overwhelming feelings that are stirred up underneath. We give practical phrases to give support as parents or teachers offering a safe space to kids and teens when they are overwhelmed. We look at anxiety through the lens of secure attachment to help co-regulate emotion in this hyperaroused state outside the window of tolerance. "Hey Warrior" and "Hey Awesome" can be found at www.heysigmund.com --- Our links...2020-01-2944 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 26: Listener Questions about Therapy, Stigma, and the Church2020 has been a year of change and progress.  Join us as we try something new this year! In a special preview of our upcoming Patreon release, we take the time to discuss a listener question. Samuel, Julie, and Todd dive into mental health stigmas, as well as faith and familial pressure to leave therapy. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation w...2020-01-1923 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 25: Lisa’s Last Episode, Changes, and the New YearA special episode where Adrianne, Julie, and Samuel all say goodbye to Lisa, who is moving to Iowa.  We discuss change and transformation, as well as good mental health practices to accompany that change.  The New Year brings hope and transition, so we embrace it in this week's episode. Happy New Year!  We'll miss you, Lisa! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation wit...2020-01-121h 12Community RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 24: Off the Beaten Path with Barbara BoucherCome and join us this week on Off The Beaten Path, as we hear from Barbara Boucher, talking about the life-saving impact of acknowledging the value of getting help throughout the lifespan. She winds her way through the seeds of trauma deposited throughout her young life, into young adulthood, and beyond. In the words of Barbara "I like who I am and that's a big deal for me." --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread...2020-01-0531 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 23: Smashing the StigmaIn this episode, we’re ready to ring in the new year, leave stigma behind and create community and safe spaces for healing, validation, and growth! Join us as we smash stigma and look forward in 2020 to clearer vision for mental health and strong support! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or...2019-12-2943 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 22: Off the Beaten Path with Amy TheodorOn this episode, Samuel and Adrianne join Amy Theodor to discuss her experiences as a licensed mental health clinician specializing in PTSD and trauma-related care. She also shares her insights related to organizational leadership and mental health advocacy in our communities, while we emphasize the need to "Smash the Stigma" of mental health and therapy. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with...2019-12-2234 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 21: Holiday Help....GriefIn the conclusion of our holiday arc, we tackle the topic of grief during the holidays. Grief can return in the winter months, so we discuss what grief feels like and how to cope. Join us with special guest, Todd Richards, who shares insights from his own experiences as a pastor. While he holds a masters in counseling, even better you get to hear Samuel with his dad! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the...2019-12-1752 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 13: FeelingsIn this episode we talk about the difference between thoughts and feelings, and how emotions are sensations we feel in the body.  Samuel, Lisa, and Julie dive into what feelings are and how we communicate them. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.p...2019-10-1334 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 12: Off the Beaten Path with Jason WellmanIn this crossover episode, Julie Richards and Adrianne Johnson join Dr. Jason Wellman, as he takes us along his journey of mental health after trauma and creating a safe space for others to share theirs. We discuss the importance of safe support for healing, and how he incorporates this in the leadership of his staff.   --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a c...2019-10-0634 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 10: Off the Beaten Path with Charles Roberts pt 2Part two of a two part series. Dr. Adrianne Johnson, Samuel Richards, and therapist Charles Roberts continue their discussion about recognizing and healing trauma on a more personal level. The team addresses grief reactions to trauma, community engagement, and the necessity of self-care. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram...2019-09-2229 minCommunity RoutesCommunity RoutesEpisode 9: Trauma and the Window of ToleranceSamuel, Julie, and Lisa talk trauma and its effects on the brain and behavior. Julie expands on the polyvagal theory and the gang discusses our Window of Tolerance, as well as our "blue" and "red" responses. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes...2019-09-1532 min