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Things You Learn in TherapyEp 127: The Art of Clarity: How Discernment Counseling Helps Couples in Limbo with Lianna PurjesSend us a textWhat happens when one person in a relationship is ready to throw in the towel while their partner wants to keep trying? This emotional standoff creates a relationship limbo that can last for months or even years, preventing healing and growth for both individuals.Therapist Lianna Purjes joins us to explore the powerful tool of discernment counseling - a specialized, short-term intervention created specifically for couples with mixed agendas about their future together. Unlike traditional couples therapy that assumes both partners want to improve the relationship, discernment counseling helps couples gain...2025-05-0940 min
The Big GameNWSL Semifinal Madness: Why Must It Be PKs?The NWSL and USWNT world is always full of excitement and surprises! The USWNT just released their roster for their upcoming friendlies against England and the Netherlands, and this roster has left many fans confused. But we will trust Emma Hayes until she gives us a reason not to we guess! The Washington Spirit knocked out Gotham FC during a 3-0 penalty shootout after a late game equalizer from rookie Hal Hershfelt. The Orlando Pride will be their opponent after the Pride defeated golden boot winner Temwa Chawinga and the KC Current. Lianna and Vienna are split on w...2024-11-2149 min
Broken to Beloved Podcast022: Creating and Validating a Spiritual Abuse Assessment with Lianna ChongCan you really ever know when you’ve experienced spiritual abuse by church leaders and organizations? Victims and survivors are so often manipulated and gaslit that they question their own memories and experiences.This is the work Organizational Psychologist Lianna Chong is setting out to complete. Through her work with the Spiritually Abusive Leadership & Climate Survey, she is hoping to have quantifiable and scientifically validated research and hard data.The survey measures areas like abuse of power, emotional manipulation and abuse, defend and attack (based on DARVO and gaslighting), and psychological safety.This re...2024-11-0535 minThe Big GameCongrats, Emma Hayes on the Ballon d’Or! Now, About Our Advice...Put Ashley Sanchez in! (Don’t worry she listened to us) (And congratulations on the Ballon d’Or) This week Lianna and Vienna are recapping the USWNT international break and the NWSL Summer Cup finale. Yes, the Summer Cup that is wrapping up at the end of October. Lianna and Vienna are highlighting Gotham FC goalkeeper Cassie Miller for Pride on the Pitch. And who else for Pookie of the Week than Emma Sear who has quickly made her mark during her first USWNT appearance. Then, it’s time for the last week of regular...2024-10-3157 minThe Big GamePride on Top, Gotham’s Blowout, & Dancing with the Soccer StarsThis week is full of News You Can Use, most notably is ACFC breaking the league salary cap and being deducted 3 points. This week, Lianna and Vienna are asking the real questions; which NWSL player would do best on Dancing with the Stars? Lianna and Vienna highlight Hannah Betfort for Pride on the Pitch this week, who has had a different path to the NWSL, and is one of this weeks goal scorers! This week’s games were full of exciting goals and saves! Lianna and Vienna chose Esther for Pookie of the Week, for scoring a brace in...2024-10-1040 minThe Big GameYou Do What You Have To Do For +3 PointsThis week has been full of news, including the iconic Christina Sinclair officially announcing her retirement from professional football, and Katie Meyer’s law being signed in California. For Pride on the Pitch, they highlight Orlando Pride defender Carson Pickett, who has paved the way and advocated for more than just LGBT rights! This weeks games were full of exciting goals and saves! Lianna, of course, is partial to Ashley Sanchez’s incredible performance against the Chicago Red Stars. Lianna and Vienna chose Kerolin for Pookie of the Week, for scoring her first NWSL goal since being back from...2024-10-0359 minThe Big GameOrlando Pride vs Everybody: The streak stops here against … Houston?Vienna’s hopes and dreams for Houston are to beat the Orlando Pride and make the whole team Pookie of the Week. We’re manifesting this starting now. Lianna and Vienna’s predictions are a little different this week, meaning Lianna decided to pick the opposite team from Vienna five times... only time will tell who will be correct!Big News You Can Use coming out of this week was the devastating news of Kelley O’Hara being placed on SEI and never seeing her play soccer again. Thank you Kelley for an incredible career and leaving the game bet...2024-09-2644 minThe Big GameThe End of an Era - Alex Morgan RetiresWhere were you when you heard Alex Morgan was retiring? Alex shocked the Women’s Soccer community when she announced just three days before her club game that it would be her last. Talk about biggest News You Can Use ever! For weeks Pride on the Pitch, Lianna and Vienna highlight Anna Heilferty of the Washington Spirit, and the incredible impact she has made in the DC community! Alex Morgan has won many incredible awards throughout her career, and this week her assist in the 13th minute of her final game earned her the very prestigious title of Poo...2024-09-1251 minThe Big GameIf you hate fun, you’re not going to winLianna and Vienna are back to discuss another wild week in the NWSL. For Pride on the Pitch, Lianna and Vienna are highlighting Sinead Farrelly! She has done so much for the NWSL on and off the pitch. A new Pookie was born this week when center back Abby Dalhkemper scored a goal in her first match with Bay FC. Lianna discusses her recent nightmares where golden boot leader, Chawinga, is scoring against her favorite team. Plus, there were some interesting goals this week, including a tough own goal from the San Diego Wave while playing the Washington S...2024-09-0548 minThe Big GameDemure Goals and the Bobblehead DerbyThe NWSL is so back! Vienna and Lianna have lots of News You Can Use this week including roster updates and transfers, and the new NWSL CBA! For Pride on the Pitch, Lianna and Vienna highlight the iconic Megan Rapinoe in honor of the Seattle Reign retiring her jersey number.The NWSL was full of action this weekend! Pookie of the Week is Washington Spirit midfielder who scored the opening goal against the KC Current, and recorded an assist to Trinity Rodman. Then, Lianna and Vienna jump into to previewing the upcoming NWSL matches.Live your...2024-08-2951 minThings You Learn in TherapyEp 106: Embracing Neurodiversity in Relationships: Understanding and Navigating the Unique Dynamics of ADHD and Autism with Lianna PurjesSend us a textDiscover the hidden dynamics of neurodivergence in relationships as licensed clinical social worker, Lianna Purjes, uncovers the profound impact of ADHD and autism on how we connect and communicate with those closest to us. Our conversation isn't your usual relationship talk; it's an eye-opening exploration of brain diversity that challenges the norms and celebrates every individual's unique contribution to human connection. Lianna's expertise shines as we tackle the question: Can the distinct ways neurodivergent individuals perceive the world be seen as superpowers rather than hurdles?Communication can be a minefield, but...2024-08-1639 min