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Mindfulness for PMDD with DianeBipolar vs. PMDD *and* How to Deal With Post Episode Guilt with Robyn Tamanaha LMFTMessage me with questions or comments!Have you ever said or done something in luteal that left you cringing with guilt and shame?Have you wondered whether you might have bipolar disorder or PMDD or both?Want to know how to tweak your daily routines to help boost your mood?This episode is for you! On it, I chat with Robyn Tamanaha, LMFT, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, based out of California. Robyn specializes in Bipolar Disorder and OCD, and works with clients who have PMDD. She and I t...2024-09-0644 min
Open Mind NightREPLAY: Families and Addiction with Kevin Petersen, LMFTOriginal Air Date: February 6th, 2023Joining me on this episode is my guest Kevin Petersen. Kevin graduated with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University, and he spent three and a half years working at Arapahoe Douglas Mental Health Network as an in-home therapist, case manager, crisis evaluator and outpatient therapist for Child and Family Services. Kevin has also worked part-time for The Bridge House, ADMHN's Acute Treatment Unit, as a Mental Health Technician and Counselor.In 2014, Kevin opened his private practice, Petersen Family Counseling and has since published two bo...2023-09-1129 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Coming out & Being Out and Proud with with Davina Kotulski, Ph.D.Original Air Date: February 3rd, 2023Joining me on this episode is my guest Davina S. Kotulski, Ph.D. Davina is a licensed clinical psychologist, sought after speaker, and award-winning, best-selling author with a thriving private therapy practice in California and Washington and an international life coaching practice. Dr. Davina facilitates workshops and webinars on resilience, self-empowerment, authentic self-expression, past life regression, spiritual growth, and mysticism. Dr. Davina has appeared on Good Morning La La Land, The Sky Life, OK Tested in India, and Wake Up to the Sound of Transformation on KPFK with Michael Bernard Beckwith. She...2023-09-0432 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Disability & Medical Trauma with Jessica Brito, LCSWOriginal Air Date: January 30th, 2023Joining me on this episode is my guest Jessica Brito. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Take Control Therapeutic Services. She obtained her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cal State Fullerton and her Master’s degree in Social Work from USC. She is an Ambassador for Triumph foundation which is an organization that provides outreach to those living with spinal cord injury. She is also the Co-Founder of Read Amigas, a book club dedicated to leading women in self-care. As a Latinx woman living in a wheelchair she wo...2023-08-2825 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Mental Health & Therapist Identity with Helen Garcia, ACSWOriginal Air Date: January 27th, 2023Joining me on this episode is my guest Helen Garcia. She is an ACSW in Los Angeles California. She received her MSW from California State University, Northridge. She is currently a private practice clinician and coordinator for Yellow Chair Collective. Along with her career in therapy, she also has a podcast called Helen's Mindset Strategy podcast. In this episode, we discuss:Helen and Robyn’s experience in therapy as a client and its impact on their professional workHelen's experience with mental health struggleHelen's journey to becoming a therapistInfluences to Hel...2023-08-2128 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Insomnia: Symptoms & Treatment with Martin Hsia, Psy.D.Original Air Date: January 23rd, 2023Joining me on this episode is my guest Martin Hsia. He is a Psychologist in the State of California. He is a Therapist, Supervisor, and Executive Director of the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Southern California, specializing in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Insomnia.In this episode, we discuss,Typical presentations and problems common to InsomniaCauses of InsomniaAttempts people make to combat InsomniaInsomnia and DepressionInsomnia and AnxietyWhat therapy treatment for Insomnia looks likeCBT for Insomnia versus medicationsCBT SoCal Website: https://cbtsocal.com/C...2023-08-1430 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Internal Family Systems with Elisa Martinez, LMFTOriginal Air Date: January 17th, 2023Joining me on this episode is my guest Elisa Martinez. She is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, providing individual online psychotherapy for adults in CA, specializing in helping people break free from anxiety and self-doubt so they can feel empowered, calm and confident.In this episode, we discuss:What is Internal Family Systems (IFS)What is parts workWhat IFS helps with, its ties to perfectionism and comparisonsWhat an IFS therapy session looks likeElisa's website: https://www.elisamartineztherapy.com/Elisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cr...2023-08-0737 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Imposter Syndrome and Comparison with Elisa Martinez, LMFTOriginal Air Date: January 17th, 2023Joining me on this episode is my guest Elisa Martinez. She is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, providing individual online psychotherapy for adults in CA, specializing in helping people break free from anxiety and self-doubt so they can feel empowered, calm and confident.In this episode, we discuss:Comparing ourselves to othersWhat imposter syndrome is and what it looks likeMessages from society, system, and cultureHow it manifests in the workplaceIt’s ties with perfectionismHow therapy can helpElisa's website: https://www.elisamartineztherapy.com/Elisa's Instagram: http...2023-07-3133 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Infertility & Reproductive Trauma with Elaine Gee-Wong, LMFTOriginal Air Date: December 5th, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Elaine Gee-Wong. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Los Altos, CA. She specializes in infertility and has completed the Mental Health Professional Certification from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine as well as a year-long postgraduate course on Counseling for Fertility. She is also a trained Accelerated Resolution Therapy clinician and uses this to help people resolve trauma, including reproductive trauma.In this episode we discuss:Elaine's personal story and why she works with...2023-07-2429 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: EMDR Therapy with Monica Helvie, LMFTOriginal Air Date: December 2nd, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Monica Helvie. She is a licensed marriage family therapist in California and Texas. She is a certified EMDR therapist, a Consultant in Training and is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist. She provides online trauma informed body based interventions to help her clients achieve freedom from their painful past through insight and intention.In this episode we discuss:EMDR: What is it, how it works, what it's good for, what it helps with, clarifying misconceptions, and the difference between being trained...2023-07-1729 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: When your child is experiencing mental illness: Perspective from a parent with Tracey YokasOriginal Air Date: November 21st, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Tracey Yokas. Tracey Yokas creates stuff. When she isn’t writing about mental health and wellness, she can be found playing with paint, glitter, and glue. Art fuels her passion for connection in the community.A former entertainment industry professional, Tracey has an affinity for color-coded art supplies. She is the author of the book, Bloodlines: A Memoir of Self-harm and Healing Generational Trauma, coming 2024.Tracey shares about her family’s journey with mental illness so others will know they are...2023-07-1030 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Young Adult Mental Health & Filial Piety with Allison Ly, LCSWOriginal Air Date: November 14th, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Allison Ly. She is a LCSW based in Los Angeles, CA. She does video therapy for California residents. She is a first generation Asian American born and raised in Los Angeles, California and identifies as Chinese and Vietnamese culturally. She speaks Vietnamese conversationally.In this episode, we discuss:Forming friendships as a young adultRespecting your family without losing yourselfSacrificing self with family, boundaries, putting your needs those firstComparing yourself to others and imposter syndromeExperiencing comparison with family, absorbing that, and then...2023-07-0324 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Men's Mental Health & Codependency with Nick Bognar, LMFTOriginal Air Date: November 12th, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Nick Bognar. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Pasadena, California. Although Nick's clinical focuses are men's issues and codependency, his mission is to help people become who they wish they could be- both in self-acceptance and in leading a more exemplary life. Nick also offers Action Practice Building to clinicians who want to take matters into their own hands and fill their caseloads. Nick is looking forward to meeting you, and is pretty sure that he already likes you.2023-06-2626 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Sport Psychology & Pop Culture Metaphors with Dr. Jason von StietzOriginal Air Date: November 8th, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Dr. Jason von Stietz. He is a clinical and sport psychologist in group practice at CBT Center of Southern California. He specializes in OCD, insomnia, and sport psychology. He has provided team building and mental skills training for collegiate athletes, elite ballerinas, and the US National Sumo Wrestling team. He is a member of the International OCD Foundation's Anxiety in Athletes Task Force and the co-chair of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association's Sport Psychology Special Interest Group. In this episode we d...2023-06-1930 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Mental Health & South Asian Americans with Dr. Neeru BakshiOriginal Air Date: October 12th, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Dr. Neeru Bakshi. She is a board-certified psychiatrist with passion for mental health equity. She has worked in a variety of care settings and has served in leadership positions. Being a South Asian woman, Dr. Bakshi has worked tirelessly to champion culturally informed treatment for South Asians. Note: in our interview she does mention a social media handle, so I’d like to make the correction that the social media influencer she refers to is actually @browngirltrauma not @brownmamatrauma. In this episode, we dis...2023-06-1234 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Couples Therapy with Courtney Shen DeShetler, PsyDOriginal Air Date: October 4th, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Courtney Shen DeShetler. She is a Couples Therapist and Licensed Psychologist based in Orange County, California. She received her Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University and her Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. She is the owner of SoCal Couples Therapy, an online private practice that specializes in working with diverse couples on the brink of divorce, seeking affair recovery, and in the pre-marital/pre-commitment phase of their relationship. Courtney is also a wife...2023-06-0532 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Talking about suicide with Shanni Liang, LCSWOriginal Air Date: September 28th, 2022In this episode we discuss the topic of suicide which may be triggering to some listeners. If you notice that you experience distress while listening to this episode, please pause the episode and draw upon your resources (i.e. coping skills, friends, loved ones). If you need immediate attention, call 911 or go to your local emergency department.Joining me on this episode is my guest Shanni Liang. She is a licensed clinical social worker in New York City. She is a proud Asian American trauma therapist that specializes in EMDR...2023-05-2933 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Neurodiversity with Annie Alpers Ph.D.Original Air Date: September 20th, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Annie Alpers. Annie is a psychologist in San Francisco specializing in OCD and anxiety. She not only treats obsessive-compulsive disorders, including OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, and body-focused repetitive behaviors, but has them herself. Similarly, she both has and treats misophonia, which is a common additional diagnosis for people with OCD. She is passionate about disseminating accurate information about these conditions and about neurodiversity in general to fellow professionals, people who have these conditions, their family and friends, and interested members of the general public. 2023-05-2223 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Trauma and the self-defense mindset with Leslie LewOriginal Air Date: September 13th, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Leslie Lew. She is the Founder of Reclaiming Your Courage, Keynote Speaker and Trauma-informed Self-Defense Coach. She became the “Self-Defense Mama” when she made the decision to become the mother she always needed by breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma. Leslie is a second generation Korean and Chinese American, mother of two and wife. She is a San Francisco native and has been a martial artist for 20 years with a black belt in Tae Kwan Do Hap Kido and Kenpo Karate. Today she is pass...2023-05-1533 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Motherhood grief & postpartum rage with Audrey Schoen, LMFTOriginal Air Date: September 6th, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Audrey Schoen. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Northern California with an exclusively online practice working with adults and couples seeking to create a more connected and congruent life. As a police wife herself, she especially enjoys supporting partners and spouses of law enforcement and first responders. She brings a real-life, even-keeled approach to counseling, coming alongside her clients as they shine light into the dark and challenging places in life.Audrey also provides business coaching support to therapists...2023-05-0829 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Self Advocacy and Trauma Informed Services with Karyn InderOriginal Air Date: August 30th, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Karyn Inder. She is a Model, Mental Health Advocate & Founder of Trauma Tree. Karyn was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder at age 14 along with C-PTSD and Anxiety at age 23. Her advocacy style focuses on empowerment and crisis prevention. In January 2022, she launched Trauma Tree: a website dedicated to identifying safe, accessible & inclusive spaces for anyone living with symptoms of mental health disorders, chronic pain and chronic illness. In this episode, we discuss:Karyn's experience with Bipolar Disorder, BPD, C-PTSD, fibromyalgia, and hospitalizationsWhat i...2023-05-0151 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Identity, Activism, and Asians in Therapy with Harry Au, MSWOriginal Air Date: August 16th, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Harry Au. He is a social worker and therapist who lives on the Indigenous territory of Dish with One Spoon, which is a Wampum Treaty of the Houdenosaunee and Anishinaabe. This is commonly referred to as the city of Toronto, Canada. As a therapist, Harry works with Asians to explore their own unique identities, and pursue the freedom to live the life that they want.In this episode we discuss:Harry's personal experiences in activist and community workThe impact and experience...2023-04-2440 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Misophonia, OCD, BDD, and BFRBs with Annie Alpers Ph.D.Original Air Date: August 23rd, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Annie Alpers. Annie is a psychologist in San Francisco specializing in OCD and anxiety. She not only treats obsessive-compulsive disorders, including OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, and body-focused repetitive behaviors, but has them herself. Similarly, she both has and treats misophonia, which is a common additional diagnosis for people with OCD. She is passionate about disseminating accurate information about these conditions and about neurodiversity in general to fellow professionals, people who have these conditions, their family and friends, and interested members of the general public. 2023-04-2438 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: This is Bipolar with Julie Kraft and Shaley HoogendoornOriginal Air Date: August 8th, 2022Joining me on this episode are Julie Kraft and Shaley Hoogendoorn. Julie Kraft is a Canadian author, artist, and mental health advocate devoted to spreading awareness and shattering stigma. Since her bipolar II diagnosis in 2010, Julie has come to a place of fully embracing her bipolar mind- she credits it with allowing her to live a vibrant and full life. Julie is thrilled to have published her memoir, The Other Side of Me, and a children's book, Tilda Whirl- both in an effort to start the conversation on mental health at all ag...2023-04-1750 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Shame & Invisibility in Asian Americans with Shanni Liang, LCSWOriginal Air Date: June 10th, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Shanni Liang. She is a licensed clinical social worker in New York City. She is a proud Asian American trauma therapist that specializes in EMDR and psychoanalysis which helps adolescents and young women with life transitions and overcoming anxiety, depression and attachment issues that hold them back in life. As a therapist who works with young Asian American women, she has noticed a pattern of perfectionism, pressure to perform and people pleasing until burnout and exhaustion. She teaches women to stop feeling small and...2023-04-1041 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: International Student Mental Health with Sunny Ho, Ph.D.Original Air Date: May 17th 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Yu Chak Sunny Ho, Ph.D. (he/him) is a licensed psychologist and social justice advocate in Seattle, WA. He's mainly working with AAPI-identified individuals, international students, and immigrant population at Interconnections Healing Center, a group private practice in Seattle. He's also an adjunct faculty at the Seattle Pacific University. He's the founder of the Division on International Students and Professionals in Asian American Psychological Association and is heavily involved in American Psychological Association Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) International Section. He obtained his Ph.D...2023-04-0335 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Social Media & Bipolar Disorder with Tiffany RomitoOriginal Air Date: May 4th, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Tiffany Romito. She got her masters degree in special education, is a special education teacher, and writer for bphope magazine for bipolar disorder, and has been featured in Healthline & the National Alliance on Mental Illness’ newsletter. She’s also a mom of 4 boys. In this episode we discuss:Tiffany’s experience with Bipolar Disorder and Substance UseDiagnosis, suicide attempt, hospitalizationPostpartum depressionWhat led Tiffany to become a writerCommunity and support social mediaHandling mental health and mental illness on social media Boundaries on social m...2023-03-2725 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: The 7 Types of Tired with Kimmil Hollis, LMFTOriginal Air Date: April 27th, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Kimmil Hollis, LMFT. Kimmil Hollis, is a Licensed Marriage & Family therapist, She enjoys working with children, teens, and adults who experience depression, anxiety, psychosis, and crisis, and has a passion for seeing people experience emotional healing and freedom through therapeutic techniques. She speaks and facilitates mental wellness workshops at churches while spreading her message about how we must intentionally focus on our mental state because out of it flows the issues of our life. In this episode we discuss: The 7 different ty...2023-03-2032 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Outsourcing Copywriting as Self-Care with Allie LinnOriginal Air Date: April 20th, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Allie Linn. She is a freelance copywriter for therapists. She is a former therapist herself, but after working for 4 years in inpatient psychiatric hospitals and 1 year in an outpatient setting with children and teens with autism, she felt extremely burned out and left the field. She started her own copywriting business to help therapists market themselves to their ideal clients and build brand authority as well as help her stay connected to the field of therapy. In this episode we discuss: Why Allie w...2023-03-1333 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Bipolar Support Club with Monty GhitterOriginal Air Date: April 13th, 2022Joining me on this episode is Monty Ghitter. He has 37 years experience in software engineering, 20 years of experience with bipolar type 1, and founder in the formation of the Bipolar Support Club on Clubhouse. In this episode, we discuss:Monty’s personal journeyAcceptance of treatmentHow the Bipolar Support Club started The power of peer roomsVulnerability and discussions in the bipolar communityCommunity building during the pandemic and times of isolationShame, embarrassment, and validation in mental illnessPositive bipolar traits that need to be seenBipolar Support Club Instagram: @bipolarsupport.clubBipo...2023-03-0632 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & Treatment with Martin Hsia, Psy.D.Original Air Date: March 30th, 2022Joining me on this episode is Dr. Martin Hsia. He is a Psychologist, trainer, and lecturer, specializing in empowering people with OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Insomnia, to reclaim their lives. He supervises therapists and Psychiatry residents in providing Cognitive Behavior Therapy skills and interventions, and is the Clinical Director of CBT SoCal, the CBT Center of Southern California. In this episode we discuss:The difference between OCD and AnxietyDistress and OCDSubtypes of OCD The cycle of OCDThemes in OCDWhy it’s important to understand OCDThe best treatment for OCD is Exposure & Res...2023-02-2742 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: Honoring Stories & Navigating Trauma as a Podcaster // Interview with Randy KimOriginal Air Date: February 21st, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Randy Kim. He is a queer Viet-Khmer American based in the Chicagoland area, original home of the Kickapoo people. Randy is the host and creator of The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast. He is a board member with The National Cambodian Heritage Museum in Chicago, and obtained his Masters in Nonprofit Management at DePaul University. In this episode we discuss:Randy’s experience in education and journalismFrom invalidation to making an impactHow the The Banh Mi Chronicles podcast startedIdentity and invisibilityHonoring guest stori...2023-02-2047 minOpen Mind NightREPLAY: The Highly Sensitive Person and Art Therapy with Marian Formanes, LMFTOriginal Air Date: February 2nd, 2022Joining me on this episode is Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Marian Formanes. In this episode we talk about:What is art therapyWhat art therapy is like for adultsArt therapy during a video therapy sessionWhat is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)The 4 categories of the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)Highly Sensitive Person and jobsHighly Sensitive Person coping skillsHighly Sensitive Person and jobs as an AAPIHighly Sensitive Person and support The positives of being a Highly Sensitive PersonWhat does an art therapy session look likeResources: Website for Marian Fo...2023-02-1334 min
Action Practice BuildingS1Ep12: Show Up As You: A Success Story (With Robyn Tamanaha)“Why in the world would anyone want to go networking?” This episode is a success story. Nick talks with Robyn Tamanaha, LMFT, who created her own playbook for networking and reaped the benefits. When you hear the story of Robyn creating her practice and the phenomenal success she’s experienced, you’re going to want to go out and network right away (or possibly see if Robyn will be your therapist!). Find me on Social Media: Instagram: @actionpracticebuilding Facebook: Action Practice Building 2023-02-0628 minOpen Mind NightFamilies and Addiction with Kevin Petersen, LMFTJoining me on this episode is my guest Kevin Petersen. Kevin graduated with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University, and he spent three and a half years working at Arapahoe Douglas Mental Health Network as an in-home therapist, case manager, crisis evaluator and outpatient therapist for Child and Family Services. Kevin has also worked part-time for The Bridge House, ADMHN's Acute Treatment Unit, as a Mental Health Technician and Counselor.In 2014, Kevin opened his private practice, Petersen Family Counseling and has since published two books: Chronic Hope: Parenting the Addicted Child an...2023-02-0629 minOpen Mind NightComing out & Being Out and Proud with with Davina Kotulski, Ph.D.Joining me on this episode is my guest Davina S. Kotulski, Ph.D. Davina is a licensed clinical psychologist, sought after speaker, and award-winning, best-selling author with a thriving private therapy practice in California and Washington and an international life coaching practice. Dr. Davina facilitates workshops and webinars on resilience, self-empowerment, authentic self-expression, past life regression, spiritual growth, and mysticism. Dr. Davina has appeared on Good Morning La La Land, The Sky Life, OK Tested in India, and Wake Up to the Sound of Transformation on KPFK with Michael Bernard Beckwith. She was also the guest therapist in Episode 3...2023-02-0332 minOpen Mind NightDisability & Medical Trauma with Jessica Brito, LCSWJoining me on this episode is my guest Jessica Brito. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Take Control Therapeutic Services. She obtained her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cal State Fullerton and her Master’s degree in Social Work from USC. She is an Ambassador for Triumph foundation which is an organization that provides outreach to those living with spinal cord injury. She is also the Co-Founder of Read Amigas, a book club dedicated to leading women in self-care. As a Latinx woman living in a wheelchair she works to provide services to diverse people. 2023-01-3025 minOpen Mind NightMental Health & Therapist Identity with Helen Garcia, ACSWJoining me on this episode is my guest Helen Garcia. She is an ACSW in Los Angeles California. She received her MSW from California State University, Northridge. She is currently a private practice clinician and coordinator for Yellow Chair Collective. Along with her career in therapy, she also has a podcast called Helen's Mindset Strategy podcast. In this episode, we discuss:Helen and Robyn’s experience in therapy as a client and its impact on their professional workHelen's experience with mental health struggleHelen's journey to becoming a therapistInfluences to Helen's therapist identityBooks and its impact on men...2023-01-2728 minOpen Mind NightInsomnia: Symptoms & Treatment with Martin Hsia, Psy.D.Joining me on this episode is my guest Martin Hsia. He is a Psychologist in the State of California. He is a Therapist, Supervisor, and Executive Director of the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Southern California, specializing in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Insomnia.In this episode, we discuss,Typical presentations and problems common to InsomniaCauses of InsomniaAttempts people make to combat InsomniaInsomnia and DepressionInsomnia and AnxietyWhat therapy treatment for Insomnia looks likeCBT for Insomnia versus medicationsCBT SoCal Website: https://cbtsocal.com/CBT SoCal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2023-01-2330 minOpen Mind NightInternal Family Systems with Elisa Martinez, LMFTJoining me on this episode is my guest Elisa Martinez. She is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, providing individual online psychotherapy for adults in CA, specializing in helping people break free from anxiety and self-doubt so they can feel empowered, calm and confident.In this episode, we discuss:What is Internal Family Systems (IFS)What is parts workWhat IFS helps with, its ties to perfectionism and comparisonsWhat an IFS therapy session looks likeElisa's website: https://www.elisamartineztherapy.com/Elisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatingcalmconfidence/Open Mind Night website...2023-01-1737 minOpen Mind NightImposter Syndrome and Comparison with Elisa Martinez, LMFTJoining me on this episode is my guest Elisa Martinez. She is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, providing individual online psychotherapy for adults in CA, specializing in helping people break free from anxiety and self-doubt so they can feel empowered, calm and confident.In this episode, we discuss:Comparing ourselves to others What imposter syndrome is and what it looks likeMessages from society, system, and culture How it manifests in the workplaceIt’s ties with perfectionismHow therapy can helpElisa's website: https://www.elisamartineztherapy.com/Elisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatingcalmconfidence/...2023-01-1733 min
Therapists Next Door41 (Part 2): Skinny Jeans, Bipolar Disorder and Guest Robyn TamanahaLicensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. CW: harm/killing of people with mental illnessEpisode summary: Johanna wants to wear onesies. Sarah doesn’t buy skinny jeans. They both discuss the history of Bipolar Disorder. Guest, Rob...2023-01-1600 min
Therapists Next Door41 (Part 1): Skinny Jeans, Bipolar Disorder and Guest Robyn TamanahaLicensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. CW: harm/killing of people with mental illnessEpisode summary: Johanna wants to wear onesies. Sarah doesn’t buy skinny jeans. They both discuss the history of Bipolar Disorder. Guest, Rob...2023-01-0900 minOpen Mind NightInfertility & Reproductive Trauma with Elaine Gee-Wong, LMFTJoining me on this episode is my guest Elaine Gee-Wong. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Los Altos, CA. She specializes in infertility and has completed the Mental Health Professional Certification from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine as well as a year-long postgraduate course on Counseling for Fertility. She is also a trained Accelerated Resolution Therapy clinician and uses this to help people resolve trauma, including reproductive trauma.In this episode we discuss:Elaine's personal story and why she works with clients experiencing infertility What makes infertility a...2022-12-0529 minOpen Mind NightEMDR Therapy with Monica Helvie, LMFTJoining me on this episode is my guest Monica Helvie. She is a licensed marriage family therapist in California and Texas. She is a certified EMDR therapist, a Consultant in Training and is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist. She provides online trauma informed body based interventions to help her clients achieve freedom from their painful past through insight and intention.In this episode we discuss: EMDR: What is it, how it works, what it's good for, what it helps with, clarifying misconceptions, and the difference between being trained in EMDR and EMDR CertifiedTrauma informed therapy2022-12-0229 minOpen Mind NightWhen your child is experiencing mental illness: Perspective from a parent with Tracey YokasJoining me on this episode is my guest Tracey Yokas. Tracey Yokas creates stuff. When she isn’t writing about mental health and wellness, she can be found playing with paint, glitter, and glue. Art fuels her passion for connection in the community.A former entertainment industry professional, Tracey has an affinity for color-coded art supplies. She is the author of the book, Bloodlines: A Memoir of Self-harm and Healing Generational Trauma, coming 2024.Tracey shares about her family’s journey with mental illness so others will know they are not alone and that hope is real...2022-11-2130 minOpen Mind NightYoung Adult Mental Health & Filial Piety with Allison Ly, LCSWJoining me on this episode is my guest Allison Ly. She is a LCSW based in Los Angeles, CA. She does video therapy for California residents. She is a first generation Asian American born and raised in Los Angeles, California and identifies as Chinese and Vietnamese culturally. She speaks Vietnamese conversationally.In this episode, we discuss:Forming friendships as a young adultRespecting your family without losing yourselfSacrificing self with family, boundaries, putting your needs those firstComparing yourself to others and imposter syndromeExperiencing comparison with family, absorbing that, and then comparing self to others which may lead...2022-11-1424 minOpen Mind NightMen's Mental Health & Codependency with Nick Bognar, LMFTJoining me on this episode is my guest Nick Bognar. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Pasadena, California. Although Nick's clinical focuses are men's issues and codependency, his mission is to help people become who they wish they could be- both in self-acceptance and in leading a more exemplary life. Nick also offers Action Practice Building to clinicians who want to take matters into their own hands and fill their caseloads. Nick is looking forward to meeting you, and is pretty sure that he already likes you.In this episode, we discuss:...2022-11-1226 minOpen Mind NightSport Psychology & Pop Culture Metaphors with Dr. Jason von StietzJoining me on this episode is my guest Dr. Jason von Stietz. He is a clinical and sport psychologist in group practice at CBT Center of Southern California. He specializes in OCD, insomnia, and sport psychology. He has provided team building and mental skills training for collegiate athletes, elite ballerinas, and the US National Sumo Wrestling team. He is a member of the International OCD Foundation's Anxiety in Athletes Task Force and the co-chair of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association's Sport Psychology Special Interest Group. In this episode we discuss:What is sport psychologyMental health a...2022-11-0830 minOpen Mind NightMental Health & South Asian Americans with Dr. Neeru BakshiJoining me on this episode is my guest Dr. Neeru Bakshi. She is a board-certified psychiatrist with passion for mental health equity. She has worked in a variety of care settings and has served in leadership positions. Being a South Asian woman, Dr. Bakshi has worked tirelessly to champion culturally informed treatment for South Asians. Note: in our interview she does mention a social media handle, so I’d like to make the correction that the social media influencer she refers to is actually @browngirltrauma not @brownmamatrauma. In this episode, we discuss:Mental Health in South Asian...2022-10-1234 minOpen Mind NightCouples Therapy with Courtney Shen DeShetler, PsyDJoining me on this episode is my guest Courtney Shen DeShetler. She is a Couples Therapist and Licensed Psychologist based in Orange County, California. She received her Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University and her Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. She is the owner of SoCal Couples Therapy, an online private practice that specializes in working with diverse couples on the brink of divorce, seeking affair recovery, and in the pre-marital/pre-commitment phase of their relationship. Courtney is also a wife, mom of two boys, and a child...2022-10-0432 minOpen Mind NightTalking about suicide with Shanni Liang, LCSWIn this episode we discuss the topic of suicide which may be triggering to some listeners. If you notice that you experience distress while listening to this episode, please pause the episode and draw upon your resources (i.e. coping skills, friends, loved ones). If you need immediate attention, call 911 or go to your local emergency department. Joining me on this episode is my guest Shanni Liang. She is a licensed clinical social worker in New York City. She is a proud Asian American trauma therapist that specializes in EMDR and psychoanalysis which helps adolescents and young...2022-09-2833 minOpen Mind NightNeurodiversity with Annie Alpers Ph.D.Joining me on this episode is my guest Annie Alpers. Annie is a psychologist in San Francisco specializing in OCD and anxiety. She not only treats obsessive-compulsive disorders, including OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, and body-focused repetitive behaviors, but has them herself. Similarly, she both has and treats misophonia, which is a common additional diagnosis for people with OCD. She is passionate about disseminating accurate information about these conditions and about neurodiversity in general to fellow professionals, people who have these conditions, their family and friends, and interested members of the general public. In this episode, we discuss:2022-09-2023 min
Books Between SessionsThe Last Cherry Blossom // Author Interview with Kathleen BurkinshawJoining me on this episode is my guest Kathleen Burkinshaw. Kathleen is a Japanese American author, the daughter of a Hiroshima survivor and resides in Charlotte, NC. She’s a wife, mom, and owns a dog who thinks she’s a kitchen ninja. In 2019 Kathleen spoke about her mother’s experience in Hiroshima at the United Nations (NYC) and on UN virtual events for the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing. She most recently spoke at a Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum virtual event in February. Kathleen has presented to middle/high schools around the world for the past 10 years. She now...2022-09-1444 minOpen Mind NightTrauma and the self-defense mindset with Leslie LewJoining me on this episode is my guest Leslie Lew. She is the Founder of Reclaiming Your Courage, Keynote Speaker and Trauma-informed Self-Defense Coach. She became the “Self-Defense Mama” when she made the decision to become the mother she always needed by breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma. Leslie is a second generation Korean and Chinese American, mother of two and wife. She is a San Francisco native and has been a martial artist for 20 years with a black belt in Tae Kwan Do Hap Kido and Kenpo Karate. Today she is passionate about Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu. Her miss...2022-09-1333 minOpen Mind NightMotherhood grief & postpartum rage with Audrey Schoen, LMFTJoining me on this episode is my guest Audrey Schoen. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Northern California with an exclusively online practice working with adults and couples seeking to create a more connected and congruent life. As a police wife herself, she especially enjoys supporting partners and spouses of law enforcement and first responders. She brings a real-life, even-keeled approach to counseling, coming alongside her clients as they shine light into the dark and challenging places in life. Audrey also provides business coaching support to therapists in private practice seeking to find balance...2022-09-0629 minOpen Mind NightSelf Advocacy and Trauma Informed Services with Karyn InderJoining me on this episode is my guest Karyn Inder. She is a Model, Mental Health Advocate & Founder of Trauma Tree. Karyn was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder at age 14 along with C-PTSD and Anxiety at age 23. Her advocacy style focuses on empowerment and crisis prevention. In January 2022, she launched Trauma Tree: a website dedicated to identifying safe, accessible & inclusive spaces for anyone living with symptoms of mental health disorders, chronic pain and chronic illness. In this episode, we discuss:Karyn's experience with Bipolar Disorder, BPD, C-PTSD, fibromyalgia, and hospitalizationsWhat it’s like living with diagnoses now: the...2022-08-3051 minOpen Mind NightMisophonia, OCD, BDD, and BFRBs with Annie Alpers Ph.D.Joining me on this episode is my guest Annie Alpers. Annie is a psychologist in San Francisco specializing in OCD and anxiety. She not only treats obsessive-compulsive disorders, including OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, and body-focused repetitive behaviors, but has them herself. Similarly, she both has and treats misophonia, which is a common additional diagnosis for people with OCD. She is passionate about disseminating accurate information about these conditions and about neurodiversity in general to fellow professionals, people who have these conditions, their family and friends, and interested members of the general public. In this episode, we discuss:2022-08-2338 minOpen Mind NightIdentity, Activism, and Asians in Therapy with Harry Au, MSWJoining me on this episode is my guest Harry Au. He is a social worker and therapist who lives on the Indigenous territory of Dish with One Spoon, which is a Wampum Treaty of the Houdenosaunee and Anishinaabe. This is commonly referred to as the city of Toronto, Canada. As a therapist, Harry works with Asians to explore their own unique identities, and pursue the freedom to live the life that they want.In this episode we discuss:Harry's personal experiences in activist and community workThe impact and experience of being a model minority activistComplexities in...2022-08-1640 minOpen Mind NightThis is Bipolar with Julie Kraft and Shaley HoogendoornJoining me on this episode are Julie Kraft and Shaley Hoogendoorn. Julie Kraft is a Canadian author, artist, and mental health advocate devoted to spreading awareness and shattering stigma. Since her bipolar II diagnosis in 2010, Julie has come to a place of fully embracing her bipolar mind- she credits it with allowing her to live a vibrant and full life. Julie is thrilled to have published her memoir, The Other Side of Me, and a children's book, Tilda Whirl- both in an effort to start the conversation on mental health at all ages. She has contributed to publications for P...2022-08-0850 minOpen Mind NightShame & Invisibility in Asian Americans with Shanni Liang, LCSWJoining me on this episode is my guest Shanni Liang. She is a licensed clinical social worker in New York City. She is a proud Asian American trauma therapist that specializes in EMDR and psychoanalysis which helps adolescents and young women with life transitions and overcoming anxiety, depression and attachment issues that hold them back in life. As a therapist who works with young Asian American women, she has noticed a pattern of perfectionism, pressure to perform and people pleasing until burnout and exhaustion. She teaches women to stop feeling small and start taking up space. In this episode...2022-06-1040 minOpen Mind NightInternational Student Mental Health with Sunny Ho, Ph.D.Joining me on this episode is my guest Yu Chak Sunny Ho, Ph.D. (he/him) is a licensed psychologist and social justice advocate in Seattle, WA. He's mainly working with AAPI-identified individuals, international students, and immigrant population at Interconnections Healing Center, a group private practice in Seattle. He's also an adjunct faculty at the Seattle Pacific University. He's the founder of the Division on International Students and Professionals in Asian American Psychological Association and is heavily involved in American Psychological Association Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) International Section. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa's Counseling Psychology...2022-05-1735 minOpen Mind NightSocial Media & Bipolar Disorder with Tiffany RomitoJoining me on this episode is my guest Tiffany Romito. She got her masters degree in special education, is a special education teacher, and writer for bphope magazine for bipolar disorder, and has been featured in Healthline & the National Alliance on Mental Illness’ newsletter. She’s also a mom of 4 boys. In this episode we discuss:Tiffany’s experience with Bipolar Disorder and Substance UseDiagnosis, suicide attempt, hospitalizationPostpartum depressionWhat led Tiffany to become a writerCommunity and support social mediaHandling mental health and mental illness on social media Boundaries on social media to manage bipolar symptomsHow social media ca...2022-05-0425 minOpen Mind NightThe 7 Types of Tired with Kimmil Hollis, LMFTJoining me on this episode is my guest Kimmil Hollis, LMFT. Kimmil Hollis, is a Licensed Marriage & Family therapist, She enjoys working with children, teens, and adults who experience depression, anxiety, psychosis, and crisis, and has a passion for seeing people experience emotional healing and freedom through therapeutic techniques. She speaks and facilitates mental wellness workshops at churches while spreading her message about how we must intentionally focus on our mental state because out of it flows the issues of our life. In this episode we discuss: The 7 different types of tiredWhat has led to the in...2022-04-2732 minOpen Mind NightOutsourcing Copywriting as Self-Care with Allie LinnJoining me on this episode is my guest Allie Linn. She is a freelance copywriter for therapists. She is a former therapist herself, but after working for 4 years in inpatient psychiatric hospitals and 1 year in an outpatient setting with children and teens with autism, she felt extremely burned out and left the field. She started her own copywriting business to help therapists market themselves to their ideal clients and build brand authority as well as help her stay connected to the field of therapy. In this episode we discuss: Why Allie went from being a inpatient/outpatient therapist t...2022-04-2033 minOpen Mind NightBipolar Support Club with Monty GhitterJoining me on this episode is Monty Ghitter. He has 37 years experience in software engineering, 20 years of experience with bipolar type 1, and founder in the formation of the Bipolar Support Club on Clubhouse. In this episode, we discuss:Monty’s personal journeyAcceptance of treatmentHow the Bipolar Support Club started The power of peer roomsVulnerability and discussions in the bipolar communityCommunity building during the pandemic and times of isolationShame, embarrassment, and validation in mental illnessPositive bipolar traits that need to be seenBipolar Support Club Instagram: @bipolarsupport.clubBipolar Support Club Website: https://bipolarsupport.club/2022-04-1332 minOpen Mind NightObsessive Compulsive Disorder & Treatment with Martin Hsia, Psy.D.Joining me on this episode is Dr. Martin Hsia. He is a Psychologist, trainer, and lecturer, specializing in empowering people with OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Insomnia, to reclaim their lives. He supervises therapists and Psychiatry residents in providing Cognitive Behavior Therapy skills and interventions, and is the Clinical Director of CBT SoCal, the CBT Center of Southern California. In this episode we discuss:The difference between OCD and AnxietyDistress and OCDSubtypes of OCD The cycle of OCDThemes in OCDWhy it’s important to understand OCDThe best treatment for OCD is Exposure & Response PreventionThe power in doing different behaviors and...2022-03-3042 minOpen Mind NightHonoring Stories & Navigating Trauma as a Podcaster // Interview with Randy KimJoining me on this episode is my guest Randy Kim. He is a queer Viet-Khmer American based in the Chicagoland area, original home of the Kickapoo people. Randy is the host and creator of The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast. He is a board member with The National Cambodian Heritage Museum in Chicago, and currently working on his Masters in Nonprofit Management at DePaul University. He is currently working a 3 year fellowship with Healthy Communities Foundation.In this episode we discuss:Randy’s experience in education and journalismFrom invalidation to making an impactHow the The Banh Mi Chron...2022-02-2147 minBooks Between SessionsAdulting with ADHD // Author Interview with Gloria Joy Sherrod, LPCJoining me on this episode is Gloria Joy Sherrod. She is the author of the book, Adulting with ADHD. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has years of experience providing counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to her counseling work, she also provides ADHD coaching services. She is passionate about advocating for equity in education, access to care, and ending mental health stigma. In this episode she discusses: Intro How her book, Adulting with ADHD, came about What the readers could expect from the book What is A...2022-02-1531 minOpen Mind NightThe Highly Sensitive Person and Art Therapy with Marian Formanes, LMFTJoining me on this episode is Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Marian Formanes. In this episode we talk about:What is art therapyWhat art therapy is like for adultsArt therapy during a video therapy sessionWhat is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)The 4 categories of the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)Highly Sensitive Person and jobsHighly Sensitive Person coping skillsHighly Sensitive Person and jobs as an AAPIHighly Sensitive Person and support The positives of being a Highly Sensitive PersonWhat does an art therapy session look likeResources: Website for Marian Formanes, LMFTHighly Sensitive Person...2022-02-0234 minBooks Between SessionsEfren Divided // Author Interview with Ernesto CisnerosJoining me on this episode is Ernesto Cisneros. He is a proud parent, proud teacher, and proud author of the book Efren Divided. In Efren Divided, a 12 year old boy's life is turned upside down when his mom is deported and he is left to fend for himself, take care of his siblings, while his dad takes a second job, with the hope that the mother will be able to return. We discussed how one student led to the creation of the book, how readers can feel valued through storytelling, how Ernesto's personal connections influenced the characters in the...2022-01-0431 minOpen Mind NightTrailerOpen Mind Night is about everything mental health and mental illness related. My hope is to increase the discussion and dialogue about these topics in an authentic and candid way with individuals who live with it, organizations and educational programs who service it, professionals who treat it, and researchers who study it. Stay up to date with new episodes by subscribing on the platform you are listening on and follow us on Instagram @openmindnightpod2022-01-0301 minBooks Between SessionsThe Therapist’s Guide to Being Pregnant // Author Interview with Kara Bolling, LCSW-CJoining me on this episode is Kara Bolling, LCSW-C, who authored the book The Therapist’s Guide to Being Pregnant: A planner, timeline, and guide for therapist parents-to-be. We discuss Kara's personal journey as a mom, therapist, and private practice owner, feeling like you have to do things a certain way as a mom and business owner, how we treat ourselves as our own bosses, and the treatment of pregnant people in America. Instagram.com/karabollinglcswc Facebook.com/karabollinglcswc www.karabolling.com To purchase her book: www.karabolling.com/book Thi...2021-12-0326 minBooks Between SessionsAsian Women Who Boss Up with Sheena Yap ChanJoining me on this episode is Sheena Yap Chan, who authored the book Asian Women Who Boss Up. We discuss Sheena’s experience interviewing Asian women for the book, Asian representation in books and media, myths about Asian women, and the importance of Asians talking about mental health and mental illness. Find out more about Sheena at: https://taplink.cc/Sheena.yap.Chan https://taplink.cc/thetaoofselfconfidence To purchase her book: https://sheenayapchan.com/product/asian-women-who-boss-up-book/ This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak with a prof...2021-10-2836 minBooks Between SessionsMid Year Book Favorites 2021 + GIVEAWAYTO ENTER THE BOOK GIVEAWAY follow Books Between Sessions on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksbetweensessions/ All of the details for the giveaway will be posted on Friday August 13th, 2021 on Instagram. Books Mentioned: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab ACE: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen Pilu of the Woods by Mai Nguyen The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf Chronic Hope: Families & Addiction by Kevin Petersen, LMFT W...2021-08-0916 minBooks Between SessionsLoathe at First Sight // Author Chat with Suzanne Park (Re-Release)(Original Release Date: April 6, 2021) Joining me on this episode is Suzanne Park, who wrote the book Loathe at First Sight. We discuss Suzanne’s experience in the tech industry, including uncomfortable situations she encountered, as well as her research and interviews with men and women in the gaming industry, what it was like to get a tour of a gaming company, and her process and intention with the storylines she creates. Suzanne’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/suzannepark Suzanne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzannepark/ This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you n...2021-07-3044 minBooks Between SessionsChronic Hope: Families and Addiction // Author Chat with Kevin Petersen, LMFTJoining me on this episode is Kevin Petersen, LMFT who wrote the book Chronic Hope: Families and Addiction. We discuss Kevin’s personal story, signs that your loved one is struggling with addiction, what finding a treatment center looks like, and the role of the family system in recovery. Order the book: CLICK HERE The Chronic Hope Institute: https://chronichope.us/ The Chronic Hope Instagram: @thechronichopeinstitute The Chronic Hope Facebook: @chronichopeinstitute The Chronic Hope Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80MGNkNjRjNC9wb2RjYXN0L3J...2021-06-1838 minBooks Between SessionsThe Manna Paradigm Shift // Author Chat with Davina Kotulski, PhDJoining me on this episode is Dr. Davina Kotulski, who wrote the book The Manna Paradigm Shift: Creating the Consciousness of Abundance and Freedom. We discuss how the Manna Mindset can help you create a life of freedom and fulfillment, assist in focusing on the present moment, help to connect with a power greater than fear, break free of mental chains, start saying yes to opportunities, and trusting that things will work out. Download a free chapter of the book at https://themannaparadigmshift.com/ Get Your Free Audio Chapter at https://www.amazon.com/Manna-Paradigm-Shift-Consciousness-Abundance/d...2021-05-0433 minBooks Between SessionsLoathe at First Sight // Author Chat with Suzanne ParkJoining me on this episode is Suzanne Park, who wrote the book Loathe at First Sight. We discuss Suzanne’s experience in the tech industry, including uncomfortable situations she encountered, as well as her research and interviews with men and women in the gaming industry, what it was like to get a tour of a gaming company, and her process and intention with the storylines she creates. Suzanne’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/suzannepark Suzanne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzannepark/ This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak wi...2021-04-0644 minBooks Between SessionsSpecial Roundtable Episode with Renn and Gina from New Suns Box and Author Kiku HughesJoining me on this episode is author Kiku Hughes who wrote the graphic novel Displacement, and Renn and Gina from New Suns Box. We discuss Kiku’s personal story and research, historical and contemporary administration influence, what led to the creation of the book, who the book is intended for, sci-fi and neocolonial, intergenerational trauma and silence, and patterns of racism in the United States. Kiku’s Twitter: @kikuhughes https://twitter.com/kikuhughes New Suns Box Website: newsunsbox.com New Suns Box Twitter: @newsunsbox https://twitter.com/newsunsbox New Suns Instagram: @newsun...2021-03-2742 minBooks Between SessionsThe Rebellious Widow // Author Chat with Jill Johnson-Young, LCSWJoining me on this episode is Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW who wrote the book The Rebellious Widow. We discuss Jill’s personal story, who the book is intended for, grief and loss, hospice, advance directives, and things for therapists to consider when working with survivors. Jill's Book Website: therebelliouswidow.com Jill's Website: jilljohnsonyoung.com Jill's Group Practice Website: www.centralcounselingservices.com Jill's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grieftalker https://www.facebook.com/fridaygriefchat https://www.facebook.com/Riversidedementiasupport https://www.facebook.com/yourpaththroughgrief Jil...2021-03-0941 minBooks Between SessionsAnxiety...I Am So Done With You // Author Chat with Jodi Aman, LCSWJoining me on this episode is Jodi Aman, LCSW who wrote the book Anxiety...I Am So Done With You: A Teen’s Guide to Ditching Toxic Stress and Hardwiring Your Brain for Happiness. We discuss Jodis’ journey as a therapist, how the pandemic has influenced anxiety, how to rewire your brain for happiness, 5 things you need to feel better, and how to change how you think about your anxiety. Jodi’s website: jodiaman.com Jodi’s Twitter: Twitter.com/jodiaman Jodi’s Facebook: facebook.com/jodiamanlove Jodi's Instagram: instagram.com/jodiamanlove 2021-03-0233 minBooks Between SessionsDBT Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Kids and Caregivers // Author Chat with Carol Lozier, LCSWJoining me on this episode is Carol Lozier, LCSW who wrote the book DBT Therapeutic Activities for Kids and Caregivers. We discuss Carols’ journey as a therapist, the difference between adherent and informed DBT, tips for newer therapists working with school aged children and their caregivers, the 4 modules of DBT, and who her book is intended for. Carol’s Private Practice Website: www.carollozierlcsw.com Carol's facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Mrs-Carol-S-Lozier-LCSW-211301895918039 Carol’s Instagram: @clozierlcsw Therapists As Writers Instagram: @therapistsaswriters Clubhouse: @therapistwriter Twitter: @clozierlcsw Linked...2021-02-0928 minBooks Between SessionsWherever You Are: A Memoir of Love, Marriage, and Brain Injury // Author Chat with Cynthia LimJoining me on this episode is Cynthia Lim who wrote the book Wherever You Are: A Memoir of Love, Marriage, and Brain Injury. We discuss the moment when Cynthia’s husband experienced a medical crisis, Cynthia’s experience caregiving for her brain injured husband, the complete experience of caregiving, what helped Cynthia get through caregiving, her grief process, and who her book is intended for. Cynthia’s website: cynthialimwriting.com Cynthia’s Facebook: facebook.com/cynthialimwriting Well Spouse Association: https://wellspouse.org/ Santa Monica College Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program: https://www.smc.e...2021-01-2627 minBooks Between Sessions2021 TrailerI'm excited about the interest this podcast has generated and am looking forward to 2021. I am excited to ring in the 2021 year with a lineup of new and returning guests. In 2021, you can also expect guest interviews from authors of multiple types of book genres. I’d like to let you know about the Books Between Sessions instagram page. If you would like to see extra content, such as videos, Instagram Lives, and IGTV Videos follow the podcast instagram Books Between Sessions. Each month, I go Live and post videos discussing my monthly reading wrap-up and books that c...2020-12-3102 minBooks Between SessionsSelf Help WorkbooksIn this episode I discuss self-help books in the form of workbooks. The books I will be describing are for perfectionism, grief and loss, attachment in relationships, gender identity, and teen depression. 2020-11-3010 minBooks Between SessionsBONUS: Suicide Awareness and Prevention BooksOn this episode I discuss the suicide awareness and prevention books. September is suicide awareness and prevention month, and there are many books that cover this topic. The books I will be briefly describing are memoirs, self-help/workbooks, and education/informational. 2020-09-3008 minBooks Between SessionsA Child Blames Herself for Her Mother's Mental IllnessOn this episode I discuss the book Where the Watermelons Grow by Cindy Baldwin, which is about a child and her experience with being the oldest child of a parent who is living with schizophrenia, including making sense of her mother’s mental illness on her own and her own feelings of self-blame. This book is recommended for ages 8-12 years old. 2020-09-0112 minBooks Between SessionsYou and Your Gender Identity with author Dara Hoffman-Fox, LPCJoining me on this episode is Dara Hoffman-Fox, LPC who wrote the book You and Your Gender Identity: A Guide to Discovery. Dara shares their personal journey and we discuss gender identity, what discovery looks like, components and resources that are helpful, and considerations during the pandemic. You can purchase Dara’s book at discoveryourgenderidentity.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or request it at your local bookstore. 2020-07-1034 minBooks Between SessionsYour Own Path Through Grief with author Jill Johnson-Young, LCSWJoining me on this episode is Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW who wrote the book Your Own Path Through Grief: A Workbook for Your Journey Recovery. We discuss what grief recovery looks like, clarify myths and misconceptions, and how COVID-19 has impacted the grief process. You can purchase Jill’s books through Amazon. Additional information can be found at booksbetweensessions.com2020-06-2632 minBooks Between SessionsThe Shame Factor with Dr. Stephan PoulterJoining me on this episode is Clinical Psychologist Dr. Stephan Poulter who wrote the book The Shame Factor: Heal Your Deepest Fears and Set Yourself Free. We discuss how Dr. Poulter’s book helps readers to get to the core of why they do not feel good about themselves, how shame distorts their view, what triggers shame and what can be done about it. You can purchase the book online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and StephanPoulter.com. 2020-04-2733 min