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Educated Parent: Evidence-Based Parenting Tips to Solve Everyday Parenting ProblemsShould You Keep Pushing Your Child to Succeed or Back Off? with Kristin Mervich, LCSWEver wonder how to strike the right balance between pushing your child to succeed and respecting autonomy in children? Today’s episode tackles just that - because knowing whether to step in or take a step back can feel like a balancing act.On this episode, I chat with therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Kristin Mervich about the tricky dilemma high-achieving parents face: when to keep pushing your child to succeed, when to trust autonomy in children, and how guiding a child sometimes means knowing when to back off. We dig into the...
2025-07-0824 min
Happy Thoughts Podcast#51 feat. Kristin Mathes and Kristen Ales 🌊I got to talk with the women of Emerge Surf Therapy and Wilder Wellness, Kristin Mathes and Kristen Ales, about so many different aspects and perspectives on perfectionism!Perfectionism is something we have all experienced as human beings on this planet. On this episode, Kristin, Kristen, and I (three Kristi/ens!) discuss the different ways perfectionism has shown up in our lives and how we've battled, challenged, and found acceptance for it. Perfectionism is just fear in fancy shoes and a mink coat." -Elizabeth Gilbert
2025-07-0333 min
Therapy Tea: Demystifying the Mental Health Profession29. Loving Your Overhead Projector and Keeping Your Dream Alive (ft. Kristin Sharp, LCSW-S)This week Jazmin learned she might have a previously unrealized session number threshold level. We talk about paying attention to one’s own feelings and emotional reactions when working with clients and the lack of education and preparation around termination, which is another skill needed for private practice that we didn’t know we needed. This week we are sharing our conversation with Kristin Sharp who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor in Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a Masters of Science in Social Work...
2025-04-301h 44
Responder ResilienceS4 E47 Clinician’s Guide To Enhancing Your PracticeIn this essential installment of the Clinician's Guide Masterclass, we focus on strategies for clinicians to work effectively with first responders. We will hear from four mental health therapists who have successfully developed practices centered on serving emergency services. Kurt Fuchs, LCSW, Kristin Lewis, LMFT, Bonnie Luft, LPC and Jennifer Spirito, LCSW are members of the Fairfield County Trauma Response Team (FCTRT).Stacy and Bonnie will contribute their insights as they engage with the clinicians’ segments throughout the podcast, providing invaluable insights and best practices to empower you to enhance your own practice. This is an opportunity no...
2024-11-2144 min
Blooming in MotherhoodSelf-Compassion and Psychological Flexibility for a Calmer Motherhood with Kristin Mize | Episode 21Join me for this conversation for growing moms with Kristin Mize, a licensed therapist, motherhood empowerment coach, and mom of three boys.
In this episode, Kristin talks about motherhood has grown her self-compassion, mindfulness, and kindness - and how she supports other mothers to do the same.
We talk about:
❀ Psychological flexibility in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and baby sleep
❀ What Kristin wishes all moms knew when it comes to preparing your mental health for having a baby or adding another baby to your family
❀ How to prepare for birth and be...
2024-10-1440 min
Wilder WellnessWilder Pod UpdatesDid you miss us?? Because we missed you!
Kristen Ales and Kristin Mathes return to the podcast to fill you in after Kristen’s maternity leave. As it turns out they both have been busy nursing new babies! Kristen tells us more about her first few months of motherhood welcoming her daughter into the world and navigating role transitions as a new mother and group therapy practice owner. Meanwhile Kristin Mathes has been in full creative mode launching yet another surf therapy retreat in Costa Rica and full rebrand of her business. They both reflect on both the...
2024-05-2726 min
ADHD reWired534 | Coaches Roundtable - Habits and Routines - S36 Week 4Welcome back to another episode of ADHD reWired! This episode is part of a special series we're calling the Coaches Roundtable, where ADHD reWired Coaches Brian Entler and Kristin Marts join me to discuss what's happening in our coaching and accountability groups each week. This week we're diving into the content from the 4th week of our coaching and accountability groups. This week, we're discussing importance of building strong foundations around habits and routines as an essential precursor to more effective daily and weekly planning. Come join us for our Summer Coaching and Accountability Groups. Take advantage of Early Bird P...
2024-05-2124 min
ADHD reWired532 | S36 W2 Coaches Round TableDescription: In this episode of the Coaches Roundtable, hosted by Eric Tivers, the team gathers to reflect on the progress and insights from Week 2 of their , where we explore the relationship that we have with our ADHD. Listen in to the end to find out which coach says "F*uck You" to their ADHD and why. ADHD Letter Writing Exercise Discussion Eric initiated a discussion about the personal relationship with ADHD and the exercise of writing letters to ADHD. Kristin shared her experiences, emphasizing the therapeutic effects of externalizing her ADHD through writing, and how it helped her come to te...
2024-05-0825 min
ADHD reWired529 | Music to my Ears with Steven Sharp Nelson from the Piano GuysMix together cello, ADHD, and an insatiable need for sushi, and you get Steven Sharp Nelson–one of the most watched musicians in the world! A self-titled “dorky dad”, Steven attributes his hard-earned “unlikely” success story to his unending love for helping people feel the worth of their own soul through music. Name a concert venue–he’s sold it out! Name an iconic place in the world–he’s filmed a music video there with The Piano Guys! His content is watched and streamed over 3 million times every day! He’s performed and spoken to two million people around the world; as much as he...
2024-04-021h 15
ADHD reWired528 | Organizing Differently - with Cas Aarssen from ClutterbugOn today’s episode, Clutterbug’s creator Cas Aarssen joins Eric on the podcast! Cas’s Clutterbug is a home-organizing business which provides education, inspiration, and support to over half a million families worldwide through her YouTube channel, podcast, and various other social media platforms! Cas is also the author of four best-selling books about organization (listed below)! As a self-professed recovering “super-slob”, she discovered that through her own journey with clutter, that organization is not one-size-fits-all! She’s identified four unique organizing styles and developed the Clutterbug method to help individuals discover their type and implement customized solutions that will finally get...
2024-03-261h 04
ADHD reWired527 | Burnout and ADHD - with Dr. Nate PageThis week, Dr. Nate Page joins Eric on the podcast! Nate has many titles, including Ph.D, licensed psychologist, certified group psychotherapist; but his education on burnout has come through his own painful journey with burnout. He began presenting on burnout seven years ago after witnessing the devastating impacts of burnout and compassion fatigue on his own life, the lives of his colleagues, and the lives of his therapy clients. He soon was specializing in individual and group therapy services for healthcare professionals who are caught in the depths of burnout. Nate dedicates a significant portion of his career to pro...
2024-03-1955 minWilder WellnessReplay: Slowing down, avoiding burnout, and creating consistency in your movement practice with Abby Chan, MS, RDNWhile Kristen Ales is out on maternity leave, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the past. These are powerful conversations that we would love for you to hear or are worth listening to again!
Abby Chan, MS, RDN discusses how to build a movement practice around empowerment and choice, rather than a place of punishment or in pursuit of purely aesthetic goals. Abby helps us explore how we can begin to slow down and shift our focus to how our body FEELS rather than just focusing on numbers, stats, or how our bodies look...
2024-03-1340 min
ADHD reWired526 | February 2024 Live Q&A - with ADHD reWiredJoin the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us live on Zoom, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register! You can also find bonus questions, get full answers from this recording, and get an uninterrupted listening experience of this show on Patreon when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more! Check it all out at adhdrewired.com/Patreon! In this Q&A, you’ll hear tips and discussions about: Personal positive experiences, nuances, and psychology of body doubling The positive effects of being connected vs. bei...
2024-03-121h 15Wilder WellnessReplay: The impact of masking our fears and insecurities with perfectionism, with Joanna Townsend, LCSWWhile Kristen Ales is out on maternity leave, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the past. These are powerful conversations that we would love for you to hear or are worth listening to again!
In this episode, we talk all about how clinging to perfectionism can increase feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. And how we can begin to loosen our grasp on feeling like we need to be perfect all of the freaking time.
In this episode, we also discuss our own relationships with perfectionism and how showing up messy or...
2024-03-0646 min
ADHD reWired525 | Organizing Home - with Kristin KolihaIn this episode, Kristin Koliha joins Eric on the podcast! Kristin, who was diagnosed with ADHD later in life, is a clinical social worker with a background in working with those who also have an ADHD diagnosis. She’s a mom of two kids who also have ADHD and is also a business owner! Kristin works as a coach and educator for those with ADHD who struggle to manage their ADHD homes, working with them to create individualized strategies to help with home keeping. She focuses on mindset shifts, ADHD diagnosis education in the context of home environment, and also focuse...
2024-03-0556 minWilder WellnessReplay: Letting go of our Fantasy BodyWhile Kristen Ales is out on maternity leave, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the past. These are powerful conversations that we would love for you to hear or are worth listening to again!
Want to know one of the most important steps in actually cultivating positive body image and a healthy relationship with food and our bodies? One of the first and most important steps of this process is letting go of the "fantasy body" that we have created in our heads, and rejecting the idea that once we lose weight all of...
2024-02-2830 minWilder WellnessReplay: How to use pleasure as a way to connect with your body and desires with Ally Barnett, LCSWWhile Kristen Ales is out on maternity leave, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the past. These are powerful conversations that we would love for you to hear or are worth listening to again!
Join Kristen Ales and her friend, and fellow therapist Ally Barnett, LCSW as they discuss intimacy, desire, and how pleasure can be a powerful tool to connect with our bodies. In this episode, we discuss how sex and sensuality can actually help you feel more at home in your body and connected to your desires in and out of the...
2024-02-2144 min
ADHD reWired523 | Navigating Conflicts - with Coach Dana CrewsThis week, ADHD reWired welcomes Coach Dana Crews back on the podcast! In this episode, Eric and Dana have a vulnerable and open conversation about navigating conflict, the difference between conflict and disagreements, recognizing emotions, and making space for people we love but may also–at times–disagree with! Find more from Dana: All about Dana at www.adhdrewired.com/coach-dana-crews Second Arrow ADHD Coaching at secondarrowadhdcoaching.com ADHD reWired Episode 498: Will I Ever Be Content? In this episode, you’ll hear discussions and tips about: Is conflict inevitable? What concepts come with conflict? / Thinking about the differences between conflict, disagree...
2024-02-2059 min
ADHD reWired522 | January 2024 Live Q&A - with ADHD reWiredJoin the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us live on Zoom, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register! You can also find bonus questions & answers from past recordings and get an uninterrupted listening experience of this show on Patreon when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more! Check it all out at adhdrewired.com/Patreon! In this Q&A, you’ll hear tips and discussions about: ADHD and long COVID mimicking ADHD symptoms Being a business owner with ADHD and hiring / training processes How inv...
2024-02-1356 minWilder WellnessEMERGE surf retreat to Costa Rica with Kristin MathesOur cohost Kristin Mathes is launching EMERGE, a surf retreat to Costa Rica where she currently lives and is here to tell us all the juicy details about this incredible adventure! Kristin is inspired to share the fun, and joy in surfing with others who are ready to break free from self limiting beliefs and give anxiety space to breathe. This therapeutic and trauma informed surf retreat will offer mindfulness activities and therapeutic workshops to support you in discovering personal freedom and self love through surfing Mother Ocean’s waves. EMERGE is a retreat for first time surfers / beginners who...
2024-02-0740 min
ADHD reWired521 | Trans, Queer, AuDHD, and Transitioning - with Emerson Jordan-WoodIn this episode, Emerson Jordan-Wood joins Eric–in person at ADHD reWired HQ–on the podcast! Emerson is a 27-year-old queer, non-binary, trans human. They are originally from Illinois, but have lived brief stints in Iowa, Texas, and most recently Minnesota! They studied civil engineering at The University of Iowa currently work in non-profit construction. Emerson was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021, and self-diagnosed with autism in 2022! They're also an active Alumni member of ADHD reWired’s coaching and accountability groups! In this episode, you’ll hear experiences, struggles, and discussions about: “Transitions are hard” and transitioning gender identities The overlap of ADHD, diffe...
2024-02-061h 03Wilder WellnessWhat is surf therapy and more on Kristin's journey learning to surf.We are finally sitting down and asking cohost Kristin Mathes, LCSW all of our questions regarding surf therapy - what is surf therapy? how does this relate to therapy work and trauma healing? how in the world did this therapist from Wisconsin learn to surf? and how she plans to partner with a local surf school to offer surf therapy retreats down in Costa Rica.
Kristin explains as a newer surfer how she was drawn to the water and how surfing became a part of her life. She tells us her hopes to share a little bit...
2024-01-3135 min
ADHD reWired520 | Can Micro Habits and Micro Workouts Help - with Jeremy NagelThis week, Jeremy Nagel joins Eric on the show! Jeremy is a neuro-spicy software developer turned startup founder who is slightly obsessed with habits! He likes to start each day with a 2-hour morning routine and sometimes surprises colleagues by busting out a set of pushups during meetings to keep the energy high! When he’s not working on startups, he enjoys cross-country skiing, trail-running, and cycling with his wife. Jeremy also hosts the podcast, “Focus and Chill”, a show about productivity for neurodivergent people! Find more from Jeremy: Check out his website and app at FocusBear.io Find the podcast at...
2024-01-3048 min
Relationship As MedicineWilder Wellness- Somatic Regulation Through Nature & Retreat w/ Kristin Mathes, LCSW & Kristen Ales, LPCThis week, I am so grateful to welcome Kristen Ales, LPC & Kristin Mathes, LCSW of the Wilder Wellness Podcast. Our conversation delves into the power of connection through group experiential work - a topic that we’ve been reflecting a lot on lately. We also explore how we as practitioners learn to let go of old habits, particularly the tendency to push ourselves too hard in not only our own healing journeys but also in our professional lives.
The three of us also share our experiences facilitating retreats in nature and the power of connecting in groups. Kri...
2024-01-2451 minWilder WellnessKristen and Kristin reveal their IN and OUTs for the year.We are jumping on the latest instagram trend this week and revealing what’s IN and what’s definitely OUT for us this upcoming year. Kristen and Kristin both get personal on some of their growth edges and what they each are making more space to welcome into their lives. And of course, on the flip side what is getting booted out the door in 2023. Some in’s include: self confidence, boundaries around work, grace in motherhood, mentorship, and movement. And some defining outs are perfectionism, people pleasing, hyper independence, and comparison.
In this episode, we explore:
2024-01-2441 min
ADHD reWired519 | Troubleshooting Changes and Interruptions in Routines - with Skye WatersonIn this episode of ADHD reWired, Skye returns to the show! Skye is an ADHD coach and founder of Unconventional Organization, an international ADHD support service that provides research-backed support to adults with ADHD. She also has years of experience working in adult education and has studied psychology, sociology, and public health. Skye was diagnosed with ADHD as a doctoral candidate before making the decision to leave her candidature to work full time on Unconventional Organization. Find more from Skye: Check out Unconventional Organization at unconventionalorganization.com The ADHD Skills Lab Podcast at unconventionalorganisation.com/theadhdskillslab In this episode, you’ll hear...
2024-01-2347 minWilder WellnessA new look at goal setting with Violetta Znokowski from Expand and ImpactHave you set New Year’s goals that have already failed or overwhelmed by the goals you’ve set? In this episode we are talking with Violetta Znorkowski the founder of Expand and Impact a school of emotional mastery and embodied self- leadership where we are addressing goal setting in a new way. Violetta helps women who are recovering from burnout untangle themselves from hustle culture. She encourages us to continuously check in with the process of working toward our goals and being willing to change direction with our goals. Her approach to goal setting that includes mindfulness and self...
2024-01-171h 05
ADHD reWired518 | It's Your ADHD, B*tch! and Using Humor as a Tool - with Jonathan KidderIn this episode, Eric is joined by Jonathan Kidder! Jonathan is a “kidder”, through and through - bringing comedy through character, as a puppeteer, content creator, and comedian. His big claim to fame is as a puppet character, Busy the Bee, on Waffles + Mochi on Netflix! The L.A. Gay Scene knows Jonathan as Miss Phoenix, The Ultimate Party Foul: Poolside Tarot Card reader by Merman Kidder, and through his party portraits he calls “Kidder-atures”, Kidder makes things fun using the power of personification and character to help him keep track of time! Get the full conversation and an uninterrupted listening exp...
2024-01-1657 minWilder WellnessWhy your new years diet is failing you with Sam BerkowitzIf the diet was meant to work, we wouldn’t need to keep dieting! In this week’s episode we are joined by Sam Berkowitz a registered dietitian who helps individuals untangle their relationship with food to discover a life free of diet culture, guilt, and food rules. Sam takes a health at every size approach using intuitive eating practices. We discuss why dieting and big new years lifestyle changes often fail us rather than the other way around - you failing the diet. We explore alternative approaches to dieting and ways to support your overall wellness in the new...
2024-01-1044 min
ADHD reWired517 | December 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWiredJoin the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! If you want to join us live on Zoom, go to adhdrewired.com/events to register! You can also find bonus questions & answers from past recordings and get an uninterrupted listening experience of this show on Patreon when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more! Check it all out at adhdrewired.com/Patreon! In this Q&A, you’ll hear tips and discussions about: Navigating around responses and emotions, family dynamics during the holidays, and discussions around ADHD and neurodivergence Overestimating our ca...
2024-01-091h 05Wilder WellnessApproaching the new year with intentionKristin and Kristen are catching up after the holiday season and looking toward the new year with intention. We discuss discomfort around the social media highlight reels this week which can both be really fun and inspiring but also contribute to uncomfortable feelings for some regarding shame, not enoughness, or trouble showing up authentically online. We also discuss our plan for approaching the new year with intentions of ease + presence. What it looks like for two goal setters to take a break from goals and lean into intention followed by the HOW we plan to stay in alignment with...
2024-01-0332 min
ADHD reWired516 | ADHD reWired's Coaches Round TableThis week, ADHD reWired Coaches Eric Tivers, Kristin Marts, and Brian Entler get together for the first ever round-table discussion! You’ll hear stories about troubles and tips for how coaches manage their own transitions, how each person leverages the tools in their ADHD toolbelts, the role of novelty, thriving in a crisis, how different times of day affect each coach, and more! Send your suggestions and ideas of what you’d like to hear from the coaches in future Coaches Round Table episodes to support@adhdrewired.com with the subject line, “Round Table” You can hear more from Brian, Kristin, and...
2024-01-0243 min
ADHD reWiredThe Art of a Teaser & Coming Soon: The ADHD Creatives Podcast - with Kristin Marts, LCSW⚠️ Coming soon to your favorite podcast player: The ADHD Creatives Podcast with Coach Kristin Marts, LCSW! Check out more at 🎉 Who is Kristin Marts? The host of The ADHD Creatives Podcast, Kristin Marts, is a multi-talented individual who works as a licensed social work therapist and ADHD coach. She discusses how ADHD affects creativity, drawing from her experience in the arts world. Kristin also shares her journey from being a dancer to becoming a therapist and her passion for working with children and adults with ADHD. She introduces her podcast, which will feature conversations, guests, and entertainment such as parody songs. Kr...
2023-12-2903 minWilder WellnessAddiction Recovery in the outdoors with Matt MatteiniMatt Matteini an avid outdoor enthusiast, climber, surfer, and white water guide. Matt shares his storied battle with addiction and how outdoor recreation has been an avenue for purpose and self discovery on his recovery journey. He shares important elements in addiction recovery from someone who has been in multiple inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. As a therapist and public health social worker, Matt discusses how he uses climbing and outdoor recreation as a coguide with his clients who are also in recovery. Through sharing his own story Matt normalizes relapse as part of the healing process and offers a...
2023-12-271h 15Wilder Wellness2023 reflections and gratitude2023 Reflections and Gratitude
As the 2023 comes to a close, Kristen and Kristin reflect on the year. They are reflecting on the year both personally and professionally. In 2023, they started podcasting together and both expanded their businesses in big ways including retreat guiding, planning, and hiring new employees. Kristen shares reflections on her personal journey as a mother being pregnant while Kristin talks about navigating her first year in business while really connecting with her community down in Costa Rica.
In this episode, we explore:
Kristin speaks on working through the anxiety of stepping o...
2023-12-2026 min
ADHD reWired514 | Introducing The ADHD Creatives Podcast - with Kristin Marts LCSWThis week, get to know Coach Kristin Marts a little more as Eric and Kristin share a one-on-one conversation about the role and importance of creativity in her life, her history in dance and musical theater, her journey through ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups, what sparked her to become an LCSW, and how she became a coach! You’ll also hear about her joy of performing, life as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent mom with neurodivergent kids, and so much more! And, coming soon: Look out for the FULL trailer of The ADHD Creatives Podcast in your favorite podcast player on or bef...
2023-12-1959 minWilder WellnessMindfulness, Movement, and Human Design with Chelsea OrtegaIn this week’s episode we are joined by Chelsea Ortega, an island born surfer, mindfulness mentor, yoga and meditation teacher with a profound story of recovery from Post Traumatic Stress, anorexia, and anxiety. Chelsea shares with us the importance of movement and mindfulness during her recovery. And, the profound impact of Human Design on her healing journey. She describes Human design as the scientific version of astrology that can be used as a tool for understanding and navigating all areas of our lives. Chelsea teaches us about the 5 human design types. Kristen and Kristin find out their human des...
2023-12-181h 10Wilder WellnessReflections from retreat leading in PatagoniaThis week Kristen Ales is back from leading her retreat in Patagonia! She is catching us up on her adventure to the most southern part of the world guiding a group of women on the W trek in Torres del Paine...all while being 7 months pregnant. Kristen gets vulnerable in sharing her personal process on trail, including a scary medical evacuation. We discuss finding empowerment not only in being independent and accomplishing big things - but also recognizing there is empowerment in receiving care and help while still accomplishing big things. Kristen also shares with us one of her...
2023-12-0638 minWilder WellnessFoundations of Wellness for the Holiday Season and beyondLet’s get back to the basics! Because let’s face it, wellness can feel really overwhelming with so many opinions and ideas on what we should be doing in order to be “healthy.” While wellness routines and activities look different from person to person, this week we are discussing the 4 basic foundations including sleep, nutrition, stress management, and social connection as the keys for setting yourself up for success throughout the holiday season and beyond. We discuss the importance of having boundaries around these foundations and how quickly things tend to go ary when we do not. We hope tha...
2023-11-2241 minWilder WellnessRegulating our nervous systems through holiday distress with Shelby LeighThis week we are joined by Shelby Leigh, a somatic trauma specialist. Shelby specializes in complex developmental trauma and supports clients and other practitioners in settling and regulating their nervous systems. She has created a program called Creating Safer Spaces and Creating Safer Healthcare where she focuses on educating and supporting other therapists, medical, and healthcare professionals in trauma informed practices.
Shelby identifies what development trauma actually is, and how it shows up in our minds, behaviors, bodies, and nervous system over time. We discuss why developmental trauma can make returning home or even thinking about the h...
2023-11-1556 minWilder WellnessUnderstanding attachment styles and how you show up in adult relationships with Kristin Mathes, LCSWAre you someone who feels anxious in relationships preoccupied with how your partner feels about you? Or perhaps have difficulty with trust, opening up emotionally, or really committing in relationships. Or maybe you're in a relationship with someone who identifies as such. Regardless, understanding how we show up in adult intimate relationships has a lot to do with understanding our attachment style. This week one of our hosts, Kristin Mathes discussed the 4 main attachment styles: Secure, Avoidant, Anxious, and Anxious/ Avoidant and how our relationships with our primary caregivers early in life have everything to do with how we...
2023-11-081h 00Wilder WellnessShadow work and holistic healing with Dr. Erica MatluckThis week we interview Dr. Erica Matluck, a modern medicine woman who dances between science and spiritual in her practice called Seven Senses. She lets us in on her holistic approach in helping clients achieve balance in all aspects of wellness looking beyond medical or mental health diagnosis. Erica walks Kristen through some of her discomfort around what might sound like more “woo-woo” practices (things like meditation, breath, or body work) that could feel a little edgy for some of those who find comfort in more traditional western or mainstream approaches.
Erica teaches us the basics in Shado...
2023-11-011h 10Wilder WellnessUnderstanding how our menstrual cycle impacts our mood, productivity, and pleasure with Natalie MartinThis episode is for anyone with a menstrual cycle! We are tuning into our forgotten but intuitive knowledge regarding our menstrual cycles - beyond just the days of bleeding. We are exploring the freedom that follows from connecting with our cycle, our moods, needs, desires, and cravings from life.
This week, we are joined by the lovely Natalie Martin, a menstrual cycle and life coach who discusses with us the benefits of cycle tracking + gaining a deeper understanding of our menstrual cycle particularly for women who might be struggling with menstruation issues, hormones, sexuality, pleasure, or recurring p...
2023-10-191h 10Wilder WellnessSpooky and sweet pregnancy talk: Kristen Ales is having a baby!Kristen Ales announces she is pregnant and expecting a baby girl! We could not be more excited to dive into both the spooky and sweet surprises of her pregnancy journey. Kristen talks about what it’s been like to not have a lot of control over what’s happening in her body while it’s been busy making a baby - and how that has been affecting all the other adventures she’s been up to this year! She talks about some big changes in her relationship to her body, food, movement, work, and learning how to ask for help. Kr...
2023-10-1150 minWilder WellnessPublic speaking, retreat planning and experiencing the benefits of stepping out of your comfort zoneThere is nothing more spooky than stepping out of your comfort zone. Usually getting out of your comfort zone includes uncomfortable feelings of anticipation, anxiety, and even panic. These are emotions that most of us don't like to experience on a daily basis. So it makes sense why you might want to play it safe and stick to routines that you know. However, without stepping out of our comfort zone we risk boredom, complacency, and a lack of purpose.
Turns out, there are many benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone, and in...
2023-10-0446 minWilder WellnessThe sneaky self sabotage of Black and White ThinkingAre you someone who is either ALL in or ALL out? Do your projects feel like either a total success or a complete failure? This week we are talking about the sneaky ways our brain gets in our way of success, joy, and balance by labeling experiences, people, and even ourselves in dichotomous boxes such as All good Or All bad, Healthy or Unhealthy, Always or Never. You may not even notice you are doing it! Kristin explains why our brain gets comfortable thinking in black and white and how to get comfortable living in the gray.
In...
2023-09-2741 minWilder WellnessIntuitive Eating: What does it really mean anyways?Do you ever feel that you cannot trust yourself around food? Are you consumed by thinking about food 24/7 or counting the minutes until your next snack? Or maybe you swing between patterns of binging followed by patterns of restricting or arbitrary rule following? This week host Kristen Ales, LPC and disordered eating specialist demystifies the framework and approach to Intuitive Eating. While it can be scary to begin to ask the body what it wants when diet culture has taught us to tune out our intuitive nature and healthy body cues, Kristen helps draw the roadmap to recovery, building...
2023-09-2049 minWilder WellnessDebunking the belief that "thinner is better" with dietitian Shira EvansIn this episode we are getting straight to the facts and hard science around nutrition and high performance activity. We are debunking myths about our body and food that are all around us - sometimes even taught in school! We are joined by the brilliant Shira Evans, MS, RD, CSSD, LD an expert in Sports Nutrition, RED-S, and disordered eating. After many years working as a Sports Dietician for Division-1 universities, Shira now works with individuals in her private practice. For any athlete, outdoor enthusiast, or sports dabbler, Shira helps us spot the difference between what is a “good” athl...
2023-09-1353 minWilder WellnessAn Anti-Diet Approach to Meal Planning with Deanna MichaelsonMeal planning is typically associated with stacks of perfectly organized glass containers, filled with perfectly portioned meals for each day of the week, and each meal consists of a lean protein and leafy vegetables. Not only does this typical way of approaching meal planning seem restrictive, but is also exclusionary and complicated. If meal planning and prepping feels like a stretch for you each Sunday, don't worry you're not alone.
Today we are joined by Deanna Michaelson, owner of Stoked Coaching. In this episode, they help us break down the barriers that overcomplicate the meal planning process...
2023-09-0648 minWilder WellnessPeople pleasing: Why we do it, how it serves us, and how it holds us back.Feeling anxious about how other people view you? Feeling guilty saying no, or speaking your mind? Feeling the need to fix or solve people’s problems in order to feel valuable? Saying yes to too many things and then feeling angry or resentful? You might have some traits of people pleasing, but don’t feel too alarmed because we do too! Kristen and Kristin are talking about their own unresolved people-pleasing tendencies and how it shows up in various aspects of their life. We discuss the roots of people pleasing as an maladaptive coping mechanism and the detrimental impacts peop...
2023-08-3034 minWilder WellnessFreedom and Unsexy truths about Remote Work with Isobel GriffinIf the traditional 9-5 lifestyle freaks you out a little - you’re not alone. Maybe you're considering ditching the 9-5 for something a little more untraditional that allows for more flexibility, time to travel or spend on adventures. After all, working remotely just requires wifi! In this episode, we talk with Isobel Griffin, a copywriter for small adventurous brands who operates her business fully remote. We talk about the glamor and the allure of creating our own schedules, having time flexibility for those mid-day yoga classes, and the freedom to work virtually from anywhere in the world. But an...
2023-08-2350 minWilder WellnessBecoming an Intuitive Athlete with Lo SegalDo you struggle slowing down and taking the time to check in with yourself? Do you have a difficult time knowing what your body needs or wants? Stress, anxiety, unresolved emotions, trauma, and the demands of our daily life can make slowing down feel impossible or sometimes deeply uncomfortable. Today we are joined by Lo Segal Registered Dietitian and Yoga Instructor who shares more about her philosophy and approach to slowing down and tuning in. Lo discusses her challenge as a former Division 1 Athlete and Collegiate Sports Nutritionist where she felt important elements of wellness and personal wellbeing were...
2023-08-1646 minWilder WellnessSee You At The Summit Trip Recap + The Importance of IntegrationSee You At the Summit Trip Recap + the importance of integration
We are catching a breath in this week’s episode and catching up as Kristin comes off trail from her 9 day expedition with See You At the Summit, a therapeutic wilderness expedition designed for teens affected by cancer. Kristin recaps highlights of her experience in the backcountry of Central Oregon guiding a group of teenagers + discusses the most rewarding aspects of facilitating adventure therapy. Kristen and Kristin reflect on the importance of integration from any travel or adventure experience as a way of bringing home the les...
2023-08-0937 min
ADHD reWired495 | July 2023 Live Q&A with ADHD reWired!Join the ADHD reWired Team every second Tuesday of the month for our monthly Live Q&A! Go to adhdrewired.com/events to register so you can join the ADHD reWired Team live on Zoom and ask your ADHD-related questions! In this episode, you’ll get answers to questions about entrepreneurship, getting unstuck, learning from failures, setting boundaries, how coaching can help, systems as an artistic process, and more! You can even get an uninterrupted listening experience of this episode and all ADHD reWired episodes when you become a Patron at $5.00 a month or more by going to adhdrewired.com/Patr...
2023-08-081h 03Wilder WellnessProcessing shame on and off the trail, Leah Chambers LPCIt can be hard to imagine your therapist as a real person with vulnerabilities, insecurities, and their own shame and traumas. But we are in fact very human, and often our own struggles that lead us to becoming therapists.
This week we get vulnerable on the podcast and are joined by Leah Chambers, LPC and fellow ex wilderness therapist, artist, writer, daughter, partner, friend. Leah is passionate about rewriting our shame narratives and becoming the hero of our own story. She opens up about her personal shame story rooted in past relationship infidelity and shares more about...
2023-08-0258 minWilder WellnessFood sensitivities and disordered eating. An interview with one of our favorite dietitians Abby Haeg, MS, RD, LD.In this episode we chat with Abby Haeg, MS, RD, LD a weight inclusive, anti-diet, dietitian nutritionist specializing in unhealthy relationships with food, body image and eating disorders.
The relationship we have with food is personal and often times influenced by food rules we have adopted over time. In her work as a dietitian, Abby does an amazing job of helping her clients unpack the food rules and myths they have adopted over time, and helps her clients create a relationship with food that work for them as individuals. In this episode we all get personal, and s...
2023-07-191h 04Wilder WellnessSee You At the Summit with Heather RoseWhere western medicine meets the mountains. It is often difficult to quantify why and how the wilderness is therapeutic and healing in and of itself. Today we talk with Heather Rose, a deeply passionate wilderness facilitator who has spent the last 20 years finding a way to bridge the gap between wilderness therapy and the medical community in her pursuit in creating See You At the Summit - a program dedicated to teenagers in cancer treatment. With a team of medical providers, wilderness facilitators, therapists, military, researchers, and more, See You at the Summit is launching its second summer summiting...
2023-07-1252 minWilder WellnessThe Eating Expedition with Morgan SinclairPrepare yourself for this mouthwatering episode as we travel along with Morgan Sinclair, an Eating Disorder Dietitian and founder of The Eating Expedition where she hosts food focused trips and experiences around the world. Her goal? To have us celebrating food, culture, and travel. She strives to create experiences where food can be exciting and pleasurable rather than scary or anxiety producing. In this episode she gives us the rich - we’re talking wine, pesto, truffles, balsamic, parmesan RICH details of the itinerary for her upcoming 10 day tour of Northern Italy.
In this episode we discuss:
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2023-07-0554 minWilder WellnessEverywhere is Queer with Charlie SprinkmanHaving spaces + communities where we can show up authentically and still be accepted and appreciated is an essential piece to our sense of belonging and value in the world. Today we talk with Charlie Sprinkman the Founder of Everywhere is Queer - a world wide map for queer owned businesses. His mission is not only to highlight and uplift the voices of the queer community but also to help create access to safe, comfortable, community spaces whether that is within your own hometown or when you’re off adventuring around the world.
In this episode we explore:
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2023-06-2851 minWilder WellnessGet to know Kristen Ales, LPC the founder of Wilder WellnessThis week you will really get to know Kristen Ales, LPC. In this episode we will discuss everything from her accidental start as a therapist, the highs and lows of leading retreats, her past and current relationship with the outdoors, and the freedom that comes from not trying to fit into societal boxes. Kristen currently works remotely from Bend, OR where she works primarily with clients impacted by disordered eating and negative body image. Outside of being a therapist, she spends her time recreating outside, cooking, and finding new ways to express her creativity.
In this episode...
2023-06-2157 minWilder WellnessMeet Kristin Mathes, LCSWIt's time to meet our cohost Kristin Mathes, LCSW!
Kristin takes the spotlight this week as we learn more about her journey to the podcast. From growing up in small town Wisconsin, teaching English as a means to explore the world throughout her early 20s, to today running her own virtual therapy private practice while living down in Costa Rica. Kristin is driven by experiencing the most out of life, and is currently dedicating her time to surfing and learning to speak Spanish. Join us as we explore more about her therapeutic practice and plans to incorporate...
2023-06-1455 minWilder WellnessReturning Inspired, Energized and Welcoming a new Cohost!Did you miss the podcast? Don’t worry friends, the Wilder Wellness Pod is back and better than ever!
In this episode, Kristen Ales returns from a year-long podcast hiatus feeling inspired, renewed, and with an exciting new addition to the podcast, a new cohost! In this episode, we welcome Kristin Mathes, a fellow therapist, and friend, who has been living in Costa Rica for the last year running a virtual therapy private practice and spending her free time surfing and learning Spanish. Listen in as we reflect on our story, talk about our partnership as cohosts, an...
2023-06-0730 min
The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSWS3 Ep37: Moving from Actual Fight/Flight/Freeze to Chronic Migraines with KristinSometimes when we are actually in crisis, we are free of chronic symptoms because the brain and the nervous system are actively engaged in saving our own lives or someone else's. When the crisis is alleviated, however, it is then that many people come down with a chronic condition that holds the space for that long term panic. This is precisely what happened to Kristin. A busy schoolteacher and mom, Kristin was blindsided with a migraine disorder after her firstborn son emerged from years of struggle. She had no idea that her pain was tied to her long term...
2023-05-2648 min
The Our Stories PodcastOur Stories Wellness Podcast: Episode 53- Dr. Kristin HigginsOur Stories is delighted to present a conversation with Dr. Kristin Higgins, MD, Associate Professor and Vice Chair in Clinical Research in Radiation Oncology. In this podcast Dr. Higgins shares her childhood influences that led her to choose a career in health care and cancer; a mom who worked as a pediatric OR nurse and an uncle who died from complications of immune deficiency during the early time of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Self care has been a part of Dr. Higgins life for years, with a habit of daily exercise since college and a commitment to eating well and...
2023-05-2216 min
Why Don't We Talk About This?Talking about Self Harm & Recovery w/ Kristin LightSend us a textWe engage in a very candid discussion of Kristen’s personal experiences surrounding self-harm and recovery as well as where this journey continues.Guest Bio:Kristin Light is a marketing strategist, vintage dance specialist, and award-winning speaker. Her multi-decade eclectic career spans both the boardroom and the ballroom. Co-founder of Refvik & Light Productions, her boldly simplistic marketing strategy launched the event company from literal rubble to multi-six-figure revenue in its first full year. However, as a vivacious showgirl and successful entrepreneur, Kristin was perhaps the last person you’d ex...
2023-04-2555 min
ADHD reWired475 | Meet The Coaches: A Coach's JourneyIn this bonus non-stop episode, Eric is joined by fellow ADHD reWired Coaches: Kat Hoyer and Kristin Marts! You may have heard Kat Hoyer on the podcast before and her journey, first as a coaching group member in season 9 of ADHD reWired’s Coaching & Accountability Groups, to becoming a peer mentor, now an ADHD reWired coach! Want to know more about Kat? We have ADHD reWired podcast episodes with Kat listed below! Then, we have Kristin Marts, who you may have met or heard from in our Live Q&A episodes! But, if you haven’t heard much about Kristin, then this...
2023-03-2547 min
Therapist Uncensored PodcastHarnessing Fierce Self-Compassion to Speak Up & Claim Your Power with Dr. Kristin NeffExplore compassion from its neurological and societal basis through the Dr. Kristin Neff's research writings and current conversations. Embrace self-love using the bravery of showing up as your authentic self.
2022-05-101h 01Wilder WellnessBehind the Scenes of my BurnoutBack after being MIA for 6 weeks, Kristen opens up about experiencing burnout while growing her business. In this episode, Kristen gets candid about her patterns around burnout that she has repeated, again and again, the lessons that she has learned along the way, and states the boundaries she needs to set for herself moving forward.
In this episode Kristen covers:
• Her tendency as an Enneagram 7 is to get bored quickly, move too fast, and over-commit.
• Names how burnout shows up for her and talks about her desire to just say "f*** it" when it co...
2022-05-0227 minWilder WellnessKristen's Journey to Intuitive EatingIn this personal episode, Kristen chats about her own journey to adopting intuitive eating. She dives into different phases of her own disordered eating, and common patterns and behaviors that she has experienced and that you can likely relate to.
In this episode, Kristen gets candid about why viewing food as "fuel" can keep us stuck in disordered eating patterns and how the outdoors played both a positive and not-so-positive role in her recovery journey.
In this episode Kristen covers:
• Kristen's journey to adopting intuitive eating.
• Why viewing food as "fuel" can...
2022-04-2537 minWilder WellnessFinding Purpose and Connection through Adventure Travel with Breanne KiefnerHave you ever thought about running your own adventure travel company because of the impact travel has had on your life? Or returned from a trip feeling totally inspired to make a change in your life or create something new? Travel is one of the most exciting and impactful ways we can deepen our relationship to ourselves and our world.
Breanne Kiefner, founder and CEO of Root Adventures believed that travel is "the best way to connect to yourself, community and world around you is to go to a place of vulnerability. Travel allows us to strip awa...
2022-04-1831 minWilder WellnessBreaking the Binge and Restrict CycleCan't seem to shake feeling out of control around food? Do you wake up feeling remorse about what you ate the night before, only to find yourself bingeing AGIAN later in the day?
You are not alone. This is actually a common cycle that impacts all of us who are prone to restricting or trying to control our food.
Creating a consistent and sustainable relationship with food is not about controlling our bodies, it is about trusting them.
Join Kristen as she gives talks through each step of this cycle and how we ca...
2022-04-1118 minWilder Wellness3 Mindset shift to cultivate a consistent and sustainable relationship with movementThere are many benefits of adopting a sustainable movement practice. Less stress, increased cardiovascular health, and feeling more connected to your body are all major benefits. However, diet culture can often make our relationship with movement more stressful because of all of the expectations and rules we have placed around it.
Creating a consistent and sustainable relationship with movement is NOT about adding more structure and rules to your schedule and routine, it's actually about adopting more flexibility and freedom.
Join Kristen as she gives talks through 3 mindset shifts to adopt when we are ready to en...
2022-04-0519 minWilder WellnessLetting go of the "Fantasy Body"Want to know one of the most important steps in actually cultivating positive body image and a healthy relationship with food and our bodies? One of the first and most important steps of this process is letting go of the "fantasy body" that we have created in our heads, and rejecting the idea that once we lose weight all of our troubles and issues will magically disappear.
Join Kristen as she explores her own experience of letting go of the "fantasy body". She talks about how comparing herself to this "fantasy" kept her from finding joy in h...
2022-03-2932 minWilder WellnessNavigating Wedding Season as a GuestJoin Kristen as she answers listener questions all about how to navigate a busy wedding season as a guest. According to the New York Times in 2022 there will be 2.5 million weddings, which is the most in 30 years!!! For many of us, we will be attending multiple wedding celebrations this year. While weddings can be a blast, they can also come with heightened anxiety, especially when it comes to body image.
In this episode Kristen covers everything from anxiety around:
• body changes
• finding the right dress
• comparison
• seeing ex-partners and friends
2022-03-2225 minWilder WellnessTrusting your Body when it comes to Business with Morgan Sinclaire, MS, RDN, LDWhat do intuitive eating and being an entrepreneur have in common? Turns out, it's a lot more than you might think.
Join Kristen as she chats with Morgan Sinclair, a dietitian turned branding extraordinaire, business coach, strategist, podcast host, and international trip leader. In this conversation, Kristen and Morgan discuss what it really feels like to run your own business. They discuss everything from:
• Giving yourself permission to pivot and change roles and careers.
• The importance of trusting your gut.
• How intuitive eating has been beneficial in being a successful entrepreneur.
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2022-03-1543 minWilder WellnessThe impact of masking our fears and insecurities with perfectionism, with Joanna Townsend, LCSWJoanna talks perfectionism! In this episode, we talk all about how clinging to perfectionism can increase feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. And how we can begin to loosen our grasp on feeling like we need to be perfect all of the freaking time.
In this episode, we also discuss our own relationships with perfectionism and how showing up messy or imperfectly has allowed us to show up as better therapists in our client work and as business owners. We will share with you strategies we both use in our practices to help clients take the first...
2022-03-0845 minWilder WellnessPast student spotlight with AnnahOn this very special episode, Kristen chats with Annah, a member of the Wilder community who has spent the last two years transforming the relationship she has with her body. Annah talks about her experience in the Wilder Wellness Body Image Program, and the Women in Wild Sedona Backpacking Trip. Annah opens up about what her relationship with food and her body was like prior to diving into the work, and where she is now.
On the Pod, We Discuss:
• What led Annah to seek support and what she was experiencing prior to joining the body i...
2022-03-0143 minWilder WellnessBonus: An in depth look into the Wilder Weekend RetreatHave you been thinking about signing up for the Wilder Weekend Retreat? This episode will give you a deeper understanding of the work that we will be doing together over the course of three days.
Ever been curious about running therapeutic adventure-based retreats? This episode will also touch on how Kristen began her career and the path she took along the way!
2022-02-2317 minWilder WellnessHow to use pleasure as a way to connect with your body and desires with Ally Barnett, LCSWJoin Kristen and her friend, and fellow therapist Ally Barnett, LCSW as they discuss intimacy, desire, and how pleasure can be a powerful tool to connect with our bodies. In this episode, we discuss how sex and sensuality can actually help you feel more at home in your body and connected to your desires in and out of the bedroom.
Ally Barnett is a sex therapist who lives and works in Burlington, Vermont, and Jackson, Wyoming. Ally works with individuals who are looking to work through concerns including things like pain, shame, suppression, and control that they...
2022-02-1644 minWilder WellnessBody image, dating and how to stop blaming your bodyJoin host Kristen Ales as she discusses the challenges of dating as someone who is struggling from disordered eating and negative body image. Kristen shares her thoughts around the dangers of putting so much focus on "happily ever after" and how blaming your body for not finding your partner is detrimental to your overall self-esteem, but also in your quest for love.
2022-02-0917 minWilder WellnessDetaching our Worth from our Appearance with Shannon Ricks, LMFTKristen chats with Shannon Ricks, LMFT to chat about how we can begin to detach our sense of worthiness from our appearance. In this episode, we cover why comparing ourselves to other women can feel like a habit we just can shake, the dangers of putting so much emphasis on our appearance as well as tangible tools and exercises Shannon uses with her clients impacted by negative body image.
Shannon Ricks, LMFT is a licensed therapist and the owner of Modern Eve, a Utah-based practice of therapists and dietitians who describe themselves as "irreverent, untucked, registered dietitians...
2022-02-0235 minWilder WellnessBuilding Confidence and Body Trust through Outdoor Adventure with Bethany Cora TaylorJoin Kristen and Bethany Cora Taylor as they discuss how to heal the relationship with food and your body through outdoor adventure. In this discussion, you will learn why saying yes to doing the things that scare you is essential in building confidence and body trust. Here we will dive into the importance of pushing your own boundaries and capacity for discomfort in order to create momentum and change.
Bethany is a Life Empowerment Nutritionist, Outdoor Community Leader, Book Author, and Snack Connoisseur. She founded Iron Soul Trailblazers to lower the barrier of entry to get more...
2022-01-2649 minWilder WellnessSlowing down, avoiding burnout, and creating consistency in your movement practice with Abby Chan, MS, RDNAbby Chan, MS, RDN discusses how to build a movement practice around empowerment and choice, rather than a place of punishment or in pursuit of purely aesthetic goals. Abby helps us explore how we can begin to slow down and shift our focus to how our body FEELS rather than just focusing on numbers, stats, or how our bodies look in athletic wear.
Abby Chan, MS, RDN is a non-diet, weight-inclusive Registered Dietitian who specializes in helping others re-establish their relationship to food, and movement. She is the co-owner of EVOLVE Flagstaff, an integrative facility that focuses...
2022-01-1940 minWilder WellnessFour Strategies to Help you Achieve your goalsJoin host Kristen Ales as she discusses her personal goals for the upcoming year. We will also discuss four strategies that help you achieve your goals, AND give you the sense of freedom to change and shift them in order to best serve you!
These strageteies include:
1. Creating goals that align with your values, and defining your why.
2. Focusing on the systems and daily actions of your goals.
3. Rejecting black-and-white thinking.
4. Creating accountability.
If you are setting new goals and intentions for yourself at any time of...
2022-01-1217 minWilder WellnessStart the New Year connected to your Values with Justine MulliezJoin Kristen as she chats with co-active coach Justine Mulliez all about how we can start the New Year connected to our values and approach this year feeling present and aligned. Kristen and Justine explore how to create sustainable change that actually feels good, by listening to our body's wisdom and knowledge.
Justine is an avid outdoors woman, passionate creative, recovering perfectionist, and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach. Following seven years as a freelance events producer in the European action sports industry, Justine made the shift to coaching thanks to what Brené Brown calls a spiritual awakening or r...
2022-01-0544 minWilder WellnessIntroduction to the Wilder Wellness PodcastIn this episode, host Kristen Ales, MA, LPC introduces us to the Wilder Wellness podcast. Here she touches on her own wellness journey as well as the dangers of living in extremes when it comes to food and fitness. Stay tuned in 2022 for more episodes!
2022-01-0112 min
Therapy Chat311: Exploring The Other Side Of Self Compassion with Dr. Kristin NeffWelcome back to Therapy Chat! This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C revisits a previous interview with Dr. Kristin Neff, the researcher and author who has made the concept of Self Compassion familiar to the mainstream. In this interview from earlier in 2021, Dr. Neff explains how women can use the "Mama Bear" energy of Fierce Self Compassion to set boundaries and be kind to themselves and others from a place of authenticity. This is a great episode to listen to as we transition to a new year. Kristin Neff is currently an Associate Professor of Educational...
2021-12-3135 min
The Audacious Black Girl PodcastEP 34 "Redefining and Getting Clear on Your Boundaries" w/ Kristin Winchester, Therapist and Boundary ExpertBoundaries are one of those values that need to consistently be revisited in our lives as roles, situations, and environments are ever-changing. In this episode, I chat with Kristin Winchester, a clinical therapist and boundaries expert about what boundaries look like and how to redefine them to suit who you are in every season you're in. Kristin and I both give our stories about setting boundaries in relationships and in serving others professionally. Topics discussed:Life changes and boundary flexibilityRecognizing when you're doing the mostHonoring the boundaries of othersChanging the trajectory of generational boundary is...
2021-10-1351 min
Therapy Chat283: Fierce Self-compassion with Dr. Kristen NeffWelcome back to Therapy Chat! In this week's episode, host Laura Reagan LCSW-C interviews Dr. Kristin Neff, the researcher and author who has made Self Compassion a familiar concept. Dr. Neff has a new book out this week called Fierce Self Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power and Thrive. In this conversation you will hear: How Fierce Self Compassion differs from the tender Self Compassion we are more familiar with How both fierce and tender Self Compassion are needed Why it is uncomfortable for many women to tap into the f...
2021-06-1827 min
Animal Academy PodcastLiving With and Loving a Pet With Behavioral Problems – A Conversation with Kristin Buller, LCSW & Kelly Ballantyne, DVMWelcome everyone to another episode of the Animal Academy Podcast. The focus of this podcast has been on the many ways that animals make our lives whole and how they add many benefits to our quality of life. But, what if our beloved pet has challenges and we find ourselves faced with difficult choices … Continue reading Living With and Loving a Pet With Behavioral Problems – A Conversation with Kristin Buller, LCSW & Kelly Ballantyne, DVM →
2020-07-0347 min
Mental PodcastArchived: Motherhood and Mental IllnessIn this episode, Seth sits down with good friend, Kristin Randall. Seth and Kristin unpack Kristin's childhood and her history with depression. Kristin provides a voice to parents who may be struggling with mental illness. Through this conversation, Kristin shares her experiences with depression and the challenges that this creates while also raising a child. Seth and Kristin explore the things that have made this journey easy and it is hoped that this will be a support to parents at out there who may be struggling. In light of Covid-19, Seth is now no longer charging access t...
2020-04-0456 min
Tell Me About Your PainHow Do I Manage Chronic Pain In the Wake of Coronavirus?Chronic pain sufferers share their struggles with navigating Coronavirus anxiety. Kristin grapples with feelings of uncertainty, while Bethany has a difficult time cultivating a sense of safety during the global pandemic of Covid-19. Co-hosts Alan Gordon, LCSW (Founder of the Pain Psychology Center) and Alon Ziv help Kristin and Bethany calm their fears, and discuss how these anxieties connect back to the latest research on pain.
2020-03-2125 min
Therapist Uncensored Podcast30 Day Emotional Health Challenge with Sue Marriott LCSW, CGP & Ann Kelley PhD
Sue & Ann laughing at themselves, probably at our bumbling efforts on our 30-day challenge!
Enough theory – it’s time to choose JUST ONE emotional health goal to work on for the next 30 days. Let go of what no longer serves you. Join us for our 30-day emotional health challenge!In this episode,Dr. Ann Kelley and Sue Marriott LCSW CGP are walking the walk. They personally challenge you to pick one thing to work on for the next 30 days – something challenging but within reach.
Show Notes BackstoryIt’s February – this is not a new years resolution...
2020-02-0438 min
Therapist Uncensored PodcastTU108: Judgment of Others & Self-Criticism Explored as a DefenseJudgement says more about the judg-er than the judg-ee. It’s not Judgement – Bad. It’s Judgement-Interesting.
Everybody judges and in truth, we unconsciously evaluate good/bad all the time – both positively and negatively. It’s our brains appraisal system. However unchecked it’s also a very handy interpersonal defense. Today we explore one aspect of insecure functioning, unchecked judgement and harsh self-criticism.
It is just one common insecure pattern to think in absolutes and moral righteousness, and before you judge judgers, those of us who’s favorite flavor is self-criticism and self-judgement please be warned that ha...
2019-11-1521 minTherapist Uncensored PodcastTU108: Judgment and Self-Criticism Unchecked – a Great Interpersonal DefenseJudgment says more about the judg-er than the judg-ee. It’s not Judgement – Bad. It’s Judgment-Interesting.
Everybody judges and in truth, we unconsciously evaluate good/bad all the time – both positively and negatively. It’s our brains appraisal system. However unchecked it’s also a very handy interpersonal defense. Today we explore one aspect of insecure functioning, unchecked judgment and harsh self-criticism.
It is just one common insecure pattern to think in absolutes and moral righteousness, and before you judge judgers, those of us who’s favorite flavor is self-criticism and self-judgement please be warned that harsh scale extends quickly to tho...
2019-11-1521 min
The LDS Women Project PodcastKristin Hodson: LCSW and Certified Sex TherapistKristin Hodson is the founder and executive director of The Healing Group. As a LCSW and Certified Sex Therapist, she specializes in maternal mental health and healthy sexuality. In this interview she discusses issues regarding sexuality that are unique to conservative religious cultures, developing the confidence and skills to talk with our kids about intimacy, how we can better identify and support mothers who might be struggling with postpartum depression, and the importance of seeking out Christlike love and understanding in our relationships with those in the LGBTQ community.
This interview was conducted by Nollie Haws. An e...
2019-02-2447 min
Therapy Chat162: Listener Question + Resources For Connecting With EmotionWelcome to episode 162 of the Therapy Chat Podcast. This week Laura is flying solo to answer a listeners question connecting with emotions that we have previously suppressed and not allowed to come to the surface. Resources:Get a free month and 1 free book while supporting Therapy Chat: www.audibletrial.com/therapychat Kristin Neff's website: www.selfcompassion.org Book: Self Compassion by Kristin Neff Christopher Germer's Mindful Self Compassion website: www.centerformsc.org Book: The Mindful Path to Self Compassion by Chr...
2018-12-0733 min