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Community RoutesEpisode 111: Emotional Gifts and Activation (Joy)Join Sarah, Julie, and Samuel for a joyous episode on joy! What are the benefits? What happens when there's excess? -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the t...2024-11-1934 min

Community RoutesEpisode 109: Emotional Gifts and Activation (Anger and Fear)The positives to anger? The negatives to joy? It may sound strange but understanding both the benefits and limitations to our emotions is life giving. Join Sarah, Julie, and Samuel as they open the series on Emotional Gifts to anger and fear. -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or I...2024-06-1131 min

Community RoutesEpisode 107: Off the Beaten Path with Dr. Stuart Palmer (Part 2)Join Julie and Samuel as they welcome Dr. Stuart Palmer to the show. In Part 1 (Episode 101), Stuart and the crew discussed concepts about psychodynamic therapy. This week we dive into the application of psychodynamic approaches and how to identify it in relationships and in the therapy room. We talk about affects, Jenga, difficult conversations, transference, validation, repair and keeping it curious. You can reach Dr. Stuart at www.slpcounseling.com. -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to sp...2024-03-1243 min

Community RoutesEpisode 103: Trail Mix (Spiritual Mystical Bananas)Alternate Title: Listening to the Body Join Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as they do a trail mix on how to listen to your body and how to check in. Julie gives out some good tips while Sarah and Samuel provide some real world experiences. -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on F...2023-12-1234 min

Community RoutesEpisode 102: Changing SeasonsJoin Samuel, Julie, and Sarah for an episode about the changing seasons, how to stay positive, and how to thrive in unfavorable weather. Check out Samuel and Julie on Guy Macpherson's Trauma Therapist. Check out Steve Dodge's new single: Can't Dodge This -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on...2023-11-2831 min

Community RoutesDeep Breath 31: A Thought about Refocusing and PresenceJoin Samuel as he discusses refocusing, specifically when there is a lot happening. Check out our Holiday Help episodes! 1 2 3 -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for...2023-11-2205 min

Community RoutesEpisode 101: Off the Beaten Path with Dr. Stuart PalmerThis week Julie and Samuel sit down with a very influential Dr. Stuart Palmer. Stuart takes complex concepts about psychodynamic therapy and we connect it to some of the concepts we have been talking about this season. You can reach Stuart at www.slpcounseling.com. -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or...2023-11-0734 min

Community RoutesDeep Breath 30: The Change of the SeasonsJoin Samuel as he observes the ebb and flow that exists within life. (Also bonus poem) -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander...2023-10-3105 min

Community RoutesEpisode 100: We did it! (Not Done Yet)Join Samuel, Julie, and Sarah for our HUNDREDTH episode! We talk old memories, what 100 episodes feels like, and how real life is lived with our community (including you!). Thanks for joining us on this journey so far; we are looking forward to the continued walk together in this adventure called life. -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love...2023-10-2428 min

Community RoutesDeep Breath 29: You are UniqueJoin Samuel as he celebrates our individual perspectives on the world. It's like taking a walk with Samuel and hearing the reflections on his mind, while your heart gets filled up with a dose of authentic encouragement for your day and week. What could be better? -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on...2023-10-1703 min

Community RoutesEpisode 99: Off the Beaten Path with Dr. Rick ButtsSamuel and Julie welcome a familiar friend to the show, Dr. Rick Butts. Rick has been a huge influence on Julie and you'll get to hear how Pia is connected to the group as well. We discuss family of origin work and how to be an authentic author. You can check out more of Dr. Rick Butts at https://www.drrickbutts.com/ and Healing Our Core Issues Institute athttps://www.healingourcoreissuesinstitute.com/ If you are interested in working with a therapist trained in this model, you can check out The Healing Trauma Network at https://www.healingtraumanetwork.n...2023-09-2634 min

Community RoutesEpisode 96: Off the Beaten Path with Jenny HughesJoin Samuel and Julie as they go off the beaten path with licensed clinical psychologist Jenny Hughes. Jenny specializes in the treatment of trauma and PTSD. As a clinician, she practices EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure therapy. Jenny has published a workbook designed for clients to use on their own or with their therapist called the PTSD Recovery Workbook, which can be found on Amazon. Through her clinical work, Jenny has been able to also support helpers and healers through the common experience of vicarious trauma. As the founder of The BRAVE Trauma Therapist Collective, Jenny helps trauma...2023-08-0133 min

Community RoutesEpisode 95: Off the Beaten Path with Nita SweeneyJoin Samuel and Julie as they sit down with the brilliant Nita Sweeney; author, runner, and dog mom. A lot of good discussion is had as they talk about movement and healing, daily mindfulness, and a lot more. Mindfulness coach Nita Sweeney is the bestselling wellness author of the award-winning running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink, and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Her third book, Make Every Move a...2023-07-1840 min

Community RoutesDeep Breath 24: GrowthJoin Samuel for a quick breath of encouragement. Celebrate your resilience! -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo. 2023-07-1104 min

Community RoutesEpisode 94: ReEngageThe gang gets together after a long break for Samuel and what it feels like to be back. We discuss reengaging, what that feels like, and some ways to succeed. The poem Sarah shared: Wild Geese You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees For a hundred miles through the desert, repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine. Meanwhile the world goes on. Meanwhile the sun and...2023-07-0529 min

Community RoutesEpisode 90: Trail Mix! Right Brain and Connecting with Your BodyWe've talked about a lot of deep topics lately and the gang felt it was time for a trailmix! Join Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as they discuss right brain questions, how to love yourself, and a little sprinkle of Sarah's connection with horses. Take away what you like best or enjoy it all! -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We...2023-04-2935 min

Community RoutesEpisode 89: Yoga and a Healthy MindJoin Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as we talk about a very inspiring topic...Yoga! Join Sarah and Julie as they share their experiences with yoga and how they have benefited from it. Sarah and Julie talk about their favorite instructor, Adriene. You can find more of Yoga with Adriene here. New to yoga? No worries! Samuel asks a plethora of basic questions to get you started. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about...2023-04-1536 min

Community RoutesEpisode 87: Off the Beaten Path with Rotem BrayerJoin Julie and Samuel as they sit down with EMDR specialist Rotem Brayer. Rotem sheds a lot of light into the significance of EMDR. The gang goes into detail with Rotem about how EMDR can actually reverse the effects of PTSD. Join Samuel as Rotem blows his mind with amygdala and amygdalae, as well as other interesting benefits of EMDR. Check out Rotem's book "The Art and Science of EMDR" that you'll find hitting the shelves in the beginning of April! You can also find Rotem at https://emdr-denver.com/ and https://emdartnscience.com/. ---2023-03-1437 min

Community RoutesEpisode 84: Off the Beaten Path with Shane Ray MartinJoin Samuel and Julie as they discuss a plethora of great topics with the one and only Shane Ray Martin. Shane is a professional negotiator, a "peacemaker" if you will. He's also spent time assisting with the suicide hotline in California, as well as traveling the EU to assist with operations in Ukraine. Julie, Samuel, and Shane seem to find an endless amount to talk about and we cover a lot! You can contact Shane or stay up to date by going to shaneraymartin.com. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please r...2023-01-3138 min

Community RoutesEpisode 81: Healthy Communication and Handling ConflictsJoin the two Richards as they sit down and discuss communication and conflicts within the lens of holidays or large events. We talk specific strategies like anticipating challenges and tuning into your feelings. Sharon Martin was a huge suplier of information on this episode. If you like her work, visit her at https://www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/ --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start...2022-12-2033 min

Community RoutesEpisode 80: Holiday Help Trail MixJoin Sarah, Samuel, and Julie as they take on a trail mix! We talk about our own triggers during the holidays and how to overcome it. Julie and Samuel teaser a future episode about nostalgia. Julie also asks about dread during the holidays and some tools we can use. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear...2022-12-0630 min

Community RoutesEpisode 79: Off the Beaten Path with Myron McGeeDouble Header week! Join Julie and Samuel as they sit down and chat with Myron McGee. We discuss trauma as it relates to families, crime, the Black community and city living. Family Services in Dayton looks to help folks who have been impacted by things like shootings or other traumatic events. Myron goes in depth on some healthy practices for mental health and resources that can support the journey to heal. You can contact Myron at mmcgee@fsadayton.org Shoutout to my Dayton brother Alexander Wells! He has been impactful in the community and has a...2022-11-2833 min

Community RoutesDeep Breath 06: Body Scan to be Fully PresentUse this body scan to help you slow down and check in from head to toe. Increase your body awareness of what is happening in your body to help you feel more grounded and supported. A great practice to do often! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you...2022-11-0107 min

Community RoutesEpisode 77: Finding Regulation in a CrisisThis week the whole gang is here! Last week we talked about crisis, but this week we dive into how to respond to crisis. Sarah tells some personal tales of where crisis can show up in our daily life. We share insight from Lisa Dion that regulation does not have to mean calm. Regulation is being aware, grounded, mindful and connected. We can meet our crisis with this presence of showing up in our whole self. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all t...2022-10-2529 min

Community RoutesDeep Breath 05: Notice the GoodWhat we practice grows stronger and what we focus on becomes our focus. Julie talks about mindfulness and about balance so that we feel grounded in our day to day. Take a moment to enjoy what is around you. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email u...2022-10-1705 min

Community RoutesEpisode 76: Overcoming Crisis and Avoiding the OverwhelmSamuel and Julie sit down to talk about crisis and how to respond. Wouldn't you believe it, but the podcasters of this show have had to work through crisis and overwhelm! Samuel and Julie share their own experiences, as well as how to overcome moments of crisis. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you o...2022-10-1123 min

Community RoutesDeep Breath 04: Letting Go in the WorkplaceJulie takes a moment of pause to reflect on letting go in the workplace; how to step back and realize your boundaries at work. Sometimes we talk about "Work-Life" balance, but don't have the tools to do so. Julie talks about ways you can step back and listen to yourself. When Julie brought this idea to us, Sarah and I got excited; this is something a lot of us deal with on a daily basis! As always, reach out and let us know if there is anything else you might want to be covered! --- ...2022-10-0405 min

Community RoutesDeep Breath 03: Difficult EmotionsJoin Julie on a brief dive into difficult emotions and how to deal with them. Julie covers a really positive perspective of difficult emotions, even when they feel like a lot. How to conceptualize an emotion in order to observe it. This is definitely a great deep breath to listen to! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love...2022-09-2005 min

Community RoutesWe’re Back!After a brief break, we are back! Get the latest update from Julie herself. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, Alexander Wells for the...2022-09-1306 min

Community RoutesSeason 3 UpdateSamuel sits down to give an update on Community Routes. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, Alexander Wells for the logo, and Carrie Stratton...2022-06-2103 min

Community RoutesEpisode 75: The River of Wellbeing (Receptivity and Reactivity)This week we hit the winding ins and outs of the river of wellbeing. We cover how to balance receptivity and reactivity. We talk about getting into a flow and how you can grow and thrive with a mindset like this. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you...2022-06-0722 min

Community RoutesDeep Breath 02: Space and Intentional PauseJulie joins us for another Deep Breath and talks about the importance of taking some time as an intentional pause to recharge your day. --- Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, Alexander Wells...2022-05-3104 min

Community RoutesEpisode 74: Trail Mix, Trigger/Traumas, RepairWelcome! Join the crew as they dive into a couple deep topics...a trail mix specialty! We go over a stumper of a question: How has your past impacted your ability to support? Do you experience your past traumas as fully integrated? Julie drops some awesome thoughts like "We unconsciously repeat what we don't consciously repair." --- Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to...2022-05-2427 min

Community RoutesDeep Breath 01: Taking a Pause to Check InTake a moment out of your day and join Julie for our first ever episode of Deep Breath. Julie sits down with you just for a few moments to talk about taking a pause and a deep breath! --- Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special...2022-05-1803 min

Community RoutesEpisode 73: Off the Beaten Path with Amanda HerdinaJoin Samuel and Julie as they sit down with Amanda Herdina to talk mental health and creative arts. Amanda founded heArt Studios, an organization dedicated to bringing kids, art, and mental health together. Amanda talks some of her experiences starting the program, her experiences with the kids, and how mental health and the arts has impacted her life. --- Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to h...2022-05-1133 min

Community RoutesEpisode 72: Unconscious DynamicsJoin Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as they dive into the fascinating topic of the unconscious. Julie discusses how what we are conscious of is a small amount of what is going on in the mind (the number will surprise you). We dive into a new part of the brain (the thalmus) and discuss its relation with the amygdala. How does this unconscious play a role in our thought processes? How are we allowing the unconscious to open up to us in the moment? What does my unconscious need? Learn all that and more! --- 2022-04-2639 min

Community RoutesEpisode 71: TriggersThis week the team discusses "triggers;" the moments when something in the present brings up a strong memory. We talk about how triggers can be a positive thing and it shows you where work needs to be done. Like a knot in a muscle, it is a spot that needs work and attention. Join the gang as we talk about this and more! --- Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with...2022-04-0530 min

Community RoutesEpisode 70: Trail Mix - Real Life, Real ApplicationsJoin Samuel, Julie, and Sarah for their group thera-I mean "Trail Mix" episode as they discuss a plethora of real life applications. We talk Sarah's boundaries and Samuel's awareness. Was there a boundary that you solidified recently? What was the result? Is there something that you’re becoming more aware of? Something to be curious about? The beauty of trail mix is that you take what is relevant to you. What is your nugget to take away? --- Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the he...2022-03-2222 min

Community RoutesEpisode 69: Off the Beaten Path with Karen YoungJoin Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as they chat with author and psychologist Karen Young. We have a dedicated episode to Hey Warrior and you might have heard her name mentioned on here in the past. Karen brings her passion for mental health in children. We talk a variety of engaging topics like how we can talk about complex things by starting conversations or how emotions are hard when we feel lonely in them. This is definitely a must-listen-to episode. Make sure you check out Karen's website and her new book! --- Please rate...2022-03-0846 min

Community RoutesEpisode 68: Unpack That ”Childhood Disrupted”Join Julie as she covers "Childhood Disrupted: How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology, and How You Can Heal" by Donna Jackson Nakazawa. As you can tell, there is a lot to "unpack" here, so this is definitely an episode to check out! Julie talks about the linkage between our experiences as a child and how that impacts our adulthood. This book is great at linking ACEs and the physical imprint that trauma leaves on our brain. Sit down, enjoy a hot drink, and let Julie unpack "Childhood Disrupted!" --- Reach out a...2022-02-2236 min

Community RoutesEpisode 67: Walls and Explosions (How to avoid them)In this episode, the crew discusses the real-life applications of uncontrolled boundaries. Will there be a boundary violation or a wall put up? Both of these can keep you out of the window of tolerance; there are better ways to solve your problems. Walk with Samuel, Julie, and Sara as we traverse good mental health together! --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards...2022-02-0833 min

Community RoutesEpisode 66: BOOM (Boundaries)In our 10th episode we finally revisit boundaries. Boundaries are key for maintaining a healthy mental outlook in your day to day. Julie says boundaries are "where you end and the world begins." Understanding your limitation is a benefit to yourself and everyone else, even if it means saying "no." We discuss the protective and the containing parts of boundary work so that you can be secure and connected. What is the first step towards healthy boundaries? Can boundaries ever be unhealthy? --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would l...2022-01-2528 min

Community RoutesEpisode 65: Your BirthrightsI am so excited to publish this episode about our 5 birthrights and a return to Pia Mellody's Model. This episode is critical to understanding the perspective we bring to the table at Community Routes. This whole episode is full of personal breakthroughs for Samuel and Sarah as we tackle some significant topics. What rights are we owed as humans? Where are we wounded? As Julie will cover, "to look at these core issues is not to blame, but to get our story straight." PS. Check out the graph we talk about on Julie's w...2022-01-1137 min

Community RoutesEpisode 64: Growing Yourself UPJoin us as we chat about growing yourself up and how to cope with various difficulties. We briefly cover the holidays, but feel free to catch up on our earlier "holiday help" episodes! Listen to the episode and we recommend a few. Take care of yourselves! --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, Alexander Wells f...2021-12-2840 min

Community RoutesEpisode 63: Identifying My Littles (Pia)Join Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as they discuss what it feels like to be in a wounded child, adapted adolescent or a functional adult state. You might remember our episode on the Window of Tolerance, which comes into play here. When we are outside of our window, we tend to act like a wounded child or an adapted adolescent. We go over a couple of different feelings that are associated with each ego state. --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you c...2021-12-1445 min

Community RoutesEpisode 62: Unpack That ”Raising Human Beings”Join Julie as she unpacks Ross Greene's book, Raising Human Beings: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child. While this covers parenting, Julie talks about how this applies to everyone; we all have an inner child to nourish. Julie goes over our "littles" and a cohesive sense of self. It's about being able to see and support the person in front of you; not forcing them to be what you want them to be. This is a fantastic episode! Exclusive: Julie also shares her secret note-taking color code (spoilers: orange is a key thought and pink is fav...2021-11-3030 min

Community RoutesEpisode 61: Trail Mix (Sense of Self)We are so excited to introduce our new Trail Mix episodes! Try this at home and pull what you need out of it. We dive into some good questions to spur self-awareness. What are some things you need to work on? What are some things that get you excited? How have I healed thus far? Where do I need further support? We're excited to share other segments, so reach out if you like what you hear! --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on...2021-11-1629 min

Community RoutesEpisode 60: Secure and Compromised AttachmentPour yourself a hot drink and join Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as they talk about different forms of attachment. This is commonly talked about in terms of parent-child, but we apply it to other relationships as well. We answer questions like how do secure attachments differ from compromised attachments? how do attachments impact relationships? What does the inner dialogue sound like in a secure attachment relationship? --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.co...2021-11-0240 min

Community RoutesEpisode 59: FeelingsThis week join Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as they finally sit down and talk feelings. They ask What are feelings? How do I deal with feelings? How do I feel them? Mr. Rodgers makes a cameo in-spirit. Feel free to listen to our playlist if you are feeling the Mr. Rodgers vibe. Send us your gratitudes or affirmations and we will share them! --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@g...2021-10-2032 min

Community RoutesEpisode 58: Nurturing Your Inner ChildThis week the crew discusses the concept of an inner child; someone that needs a place to develop and grow. We discuss how to nurture your inner child in a healthy way and some rights that you have as an individual who has agency. We build on a lot of concepts that we have discussed before, so I recommend you check out our large catalogue of different episodes. What makes you "snap?" How can you grow and develop? Send us your gratitudes or affirmations and we will share them! --- Reach out and...2021-10-0537 min

Community RoutesEpisode 57: Being a Healthy HumanJoin us this week for our Season 3 Opener (!!) where Julie, Sarah, and Samuel discuss what it's like to be a healthy human. This includes why we need to "Come back to home base" (grounding, finding health), what we need healed from, and why healing is neccessary. This is a great episode and we are so excited to be back! If you would like a t-shirt, email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com or check out our Facebook! Send us your gratitudes or affirmations and we will share them! --- Reach out...2021-09-2143 min

Community RoutesSeason 3: We are back!Season 3 starts on September 21st and we're talking about being healthy humans. Make sure to join us then! If you want to get in on some t-shirts, send us an email at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com I cannot wait to talk to you all again, we have a lot in store! Woot! --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Get access to bonus content and...2021-09-0702 min

Community RoutesEpisode 56: Season 2 FinaleHi Neighbors! We wanted to reach out before we ended the season because we miss you all! We also wanted to share some of our favorite episodes and memories from Community Routes. After our 50th episode, we stepped back and thought of ways we could improve the show. We want to take the time to prepare this new stuff, so we are ending the season! Thank you all so much and we will see you soon! We mention our Spotify playlist..check it out! http://bit.ly/comroutes --- Reach out...2021-03-0917 min

Community RoutesEpisode 55: Off the Beaten Path with Patty McClarrenToday Julie and Samuel sit down with an amazing woman, Patty McClarren MSSA, LSW. Patty has the awesome perspective of being an adoptee and a therapist. We talk about triads, constellations, first families, and what language to use with adoptees. We discuss grief and trauma. The conversation is about adoptive families, but this episode is relevant to people and families of all kinds! You can find Patty's practice at cincinnatiridgecounseling.com --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you...2021-02-0946 min

Community RoutesEpisode 54: ”Hey Warrior” by Karen YoungHey neighbors! Life has been a roller coaster the last few weeks, but I wanted to reach out and share my thoughts about "Hey Warrior." It's an awesome book that encourages learning about your amygdala so you can better control your anxiety, depression, or similar body reactions. It says it's a "book for kids," but I found tons of useful tips in here. We are excited to reach out again in the pandemic and will continue to post episodes! Thank you all for your continual support! --- Reach out and start a c...2021-01-1911 min

Community RoutesEpisode 53: Adoption and Other Healing RelationshipsThis week we continue our conversation about adoptive families. Learning how to approach adoptive relationships is important and can be applied to more than just people who are adopted. Samuel, Julie, and Sarah dive into how to handle vulnerability, systemic change, and stories of strength. Next episode we will have an exciting guest, finishing our arc on adoptive families. Be sure to check it out! --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gma...2020-12-1542 min

Community RoutesEpisode 52: Off the Beaten Path with Robyn GobbelHi neighbors! This week Sarah and Julie sit down and talk with therapist Robyn Gobbel, who focuses on the science behind dysregulation. Julie, Sarah, and Robyn all dive into dysregulation and what happens in the mind at that time. They discuss how regulating children and adults have many similarities. Julie and Robyn take the time to dive into adoption and how dysregulation plays into adoptive families. You can find more information about Robyn at robyngobbel.com --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on...2020-11-2451 min

Community RoutesEpisode 51: Unpack That - 20 Things Adopted Kids Wish...Julie dives into a book centered around adoptive kids and their parents: 20 Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew by Sherrie Eldridge. This book covers the thoughts and feelings going through the minds of adopted kids and the relationships that are created around the adoptive family. Julie covers the complex, layered emotions that a child of adoption could go through. --- Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Get access to...2020-11-1045 min

Community RoutesEpisode 50: Life after 50This week we celebrate everything that has happened recently in our lives! All of us have been blessed in different ways, so we practice good self-care and celebrate properly. Samuel has a new job, Sarah bought a house, and Mom celebrates 50 plus a new career. We take time to reflect on the year we've had and how the episodes have flown by. We also take a minute to thank our listeners and read some reviews on-air. Here's to another 50! Special thanks to Lisa and Adrianne! We're thinking of you! --- Get access...2020-10-2733 min

Community RoutesEpisode 49: Off the Beaten Path with Sharon MartinJoin us as Julie and Sarah talk with Sharon Martin, a therapist from California. Sarah, Julie, and Sharon discuss codependency, self-control, boundaries, healthy relationships and more! This is definitely a packed episode and Sharon was a treat. Definitely check out Sharon's blogs and handouts on a variety of mental health topics to support your healing journey. You can check her out at livewellwithsharonmartin.com. --- Get access to bonus content and support the show through Patreon Special Thanks to Julie Richards at jhrcounseling.com. Please reach out by liking us on Fac...2020-10-131h 06

Community RoutesEpisode 48: Listener Questions - Emotional Growth and MaturityThis week Julie and Samuel field a listener question about varying degrees of emotional maturity. How can you support someone so they can grow? How can you avoid dependency? How can you monitor your own emotional stability and growth? We talk in depth about all of these questions and more. Episode 50 is coming out soon! Reach out and let us know how you want us to celebrate. Thanks for walking with us! --- Get access to bonus content and support the show through Patreon Special Thanks to Julie Richards at jhrcounseling...2020-09-2946 min

Community RoutesEpisode 47: Off the Beaten Path with Betsy FaraseyCheck out this weeks episode of Off the Beaten Path, as we interview fellow therapist Betsy Farasey. We continue our dive into a relevant COVID-19 situation and discuss healthy ways to help your children through the 2020-21 school year. Check out jhrcounseling.com/cr-blog/betsy-farasey so you can check out Julie's new website, as well as subscribe to new Community Routes episodes. --- Get access to bonus content and support the show through Patreon Special Thanks to Julie Richards at jhrcounseling.com. Please reach out by liking us on Facebook or In...2020-09-1846 min

Community RoutesEpisode 46: CodependencyHey neighbors! Samuel here. My voice is shot, but I'm glad I get a chance to send you this message anyway. "The crew is back in-person!" We finally met in JHR Headquarters: Worthington, Ohio. You can feel the energy in the room. I am so excited for y'all to hear our newest episode. We talk about the buzzword "Codependency" and what it means to have an unhealthy, boundariless relationship. We also dive into healthy relationship practices and what healthy boundaries look like. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do! Check out the episode...2020-09-0356 min

Community RoutesEpisode 45: Listener Questions about how to Help Someone Who Doesn’t Want TherapyThis week Samuel and Julie tackle a very common listener question: How do you help someone who does not want therapy? If you're missing out on the announcements, check out the information below! --- Get access to bonus content and support the show through Patreon Special Thanks to Julie Richards at jhrcounseling.com. Please reach out by liking us on Facebook or Instagram or emailing us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Please rate us on iTunes! We need all the help we can get to spread the...2020-08-0735 min

Community RoutesEpisode 44: Off the Beaten Path with LaShanda Sugg Part 1 and 2This week Julie and Sarah continue to speak with podcaster and trauma therapist, La Shanda Sugg. They discuss trauma, its effects, and how systemic problems can create trauma. They expand on ideas like "Disabilities" or the DSM-5. La Shanda is a fellow Pia Mellody scholar, so Julie and La Shanda discuss her work as well. This is a two part episode, combined into a single episode. Please check out LaShanda's podcast The Labors of Love, wherever you stream podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-labors-of-love-podcast/id1495048797 --- Get acce...2020-07-211h 11

Community RoutesEpisode 43: Difficult Conversations RevistedThis week we discuss the hard topic of difficult conversations. With COVID 19 and the Black Lives Matter movement, it's imperative that we learn how to talk with each other. Samuel shares his experience with Communication Theory, which compliments Julie's mental health studies. We tackle felt safety, as well as some strategies for calming down. I hope you enjoy this week! --- Get access to bonus content and support the show through Patreon Special Thanks to Julie Richards at jhrcounseling.com. Please reach out by liking us on Facebook or Instagram or ema...2020-07-0748 min

Community RoutesEpisode 42: Unpack That ”Growing Up Again”Julie unpacks another book: "Growing Up Again" by Connie Dawson and Jean Illsley Clarke. Dawson and Clarke look at successful parenting techniques and applies them to a child's experience, as well as our own. This is a great resource to understand your own childhood and help facilitate a healthy childhood for your kids. --- Get access to bonus content and support the show through Patreon Special Thanks to Julie Richards at jhrcounseling.com. Please reach out by liking us on Facebook or Instagram or emailing us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com ...2020-06-3055 min

Community RoutesEpisode 41: Off the Beaten Path with Shynesha Yoder and Andie Ruggles pt 2This week we continue our talks with activists Shynesha and Andie. We dive deeper into the goals of the protestors and also start a discussion on a healthy future. We tackle some pretty deep topics, so buckle up! Thank you to Shynesha and Andie for being on the show! P.S. The audio quality is a little off because of Zoom. I have figured out a solution, so it won't be a problem after this series of Off the Beaten Path. Enjoy! --- Get access to bonus content and support the show...2020-06-2440 min

Community RoutesEpisode 40: Off the Beaten Path with Shynesha Yoder and Andie RugglesIn part one of two, we sit down with two mental health activists who discuss the recent protests over the murder of George Floyd. What is the best way to keep a healthy mindset? How can mental health practices reduce burnout? How can children practice good mental health? All of these questions and more on this episode! P.S. The audio quality is a little off because of Zoom. I have figured out a solution, so it won't be a problem after this series of Off the Beaten Path. Enjoy! --- Get...2020-06-1048 min

Community RoutesEpisode 39: Off the Beaten Path with Kristen Huyett, Part 2We are so excited to release our second episode with Kristen Huyett, our neurodivergent expert. We dive into a number of different topics including stimuli regulation, motivation, meditation, and Coronavirus survival. Check out Kristen's website at storyofshapes.com or email her at storyofshapes@gmail.com --- Get access to bonus content and support the show through Patreon Special Thanks to Julie Richards at jhrcounseling.com and Constance Gadell-Newton's real estate and legal practice. Please reach out by liking us on Facebook or Instagram or emailing us at com...2020-05-261h 00

Community RoutesEpisode 36: Coronavirus, Stress and the BodyThis week we discuss the constant stress of Coronavirus. This stress is a constant buzz, even when we are trying to relax. Julie, Sarah, and Samuel dive into this stress and how to best adapt to the stay-at-home order. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/communityroutespod Our Links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes 2020-05-0639 min

Community RoutesReair: Resilency and AcesHey y'all, Samuel here. I hope you all are doing well and staying healthy! During this pandemic, I think practicing resiliency can be helpful; a huge adjustment, work, kids, and others can be difficult during this time. Take a deep breath and listen to the CR team... This week we discuss the ACES Test and resiliency. ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and what is not included in that list. What else to be on the lookout for and how to cultivate resiliency. ACES: https://n.pr/2mI7UDB Other links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes 2020-03-1730 min

Community RoutesEpisode 31: BalanceJoin us as we discuss balance and its crucial role in a healthy lifestyle. We also discuss the importance of balance in recovery, healing, and its implementation into our daily routine. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com S...2020-02-2955 min

Community RoutesEpisode 30: Off the Beaten Path with Maddie RichardsJoin us this week as Julie and Sarah interview Maddie, a student. We discuss anxiety in schools, what stressors kids have, and how teachers and parents can help. This is a great companion episode to our "Understanding Children's Anxiety" episode! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or y...2020-02-1936 min

Community RoutesEpisode 29: Anxiety in AdultsThis week we cover anxiety in adults when we feel outside our window of tolerance and hyperaroused. We talk about what anxiety can do for us, how to pay attention to our feelings to know what we need, and what it looks like to regulate the excess energy. We also welcome Sarah Wakefield to our Community Routes Team! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start...2020-02-1245 min

Community RoutesEpisode 28: Off the Beaten Path with Sarah Wakefield pt 2Join us in our discussion with Sarah Wakefield as we unpack perfectionism, a desire to control, and how to find moderation. We consider the powerful aspects of humanity as we welcome vulnerability and authenticity that helps connect us to others. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can...2020-02-0545 min

Community RoutesEpisode 27: Understanding Children’s AnxietyIn this episode we unpack some of the behaviors we see on the surface when children and adolescents experience anxiety, as well a lot of overwhelming feelings that are stirred up underneath. We give practical phrases to give support as parents or teachers offering a safe space to kids and teens when they are overwhelmed. We look at anxiety through the lens of secure attachment to help co-regulate emotion in this hyperaroused state outside the window of tolerance. "Hey Warrior" and "Hey Awesome" can be found at www.heysigmund.com --- Our links...2020-01-2944 min

Community RoutesEpisode 26: Listener Questions about Therapy, Stigma, and the Church2020 has been a year of change and progress. Join us as we try something new this year! In a special preview of our upcoming Patreon release, we take the time to discuss a listener question. Samuel, Julie, and Todd dive into mental health stigmas, as well as faith and familial pressure to leave therapy. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation w...2020-01-1923 min

Community RoutesEpisode 25: Lisa’s Last Episode, Changes, and the New YearA special episode where Adrianne, Julie, and Samuel all say goodbye to Lisa, who is moving to Iowa. We discuss change and transformation, as well as good mental health practices to accompany that change. The New Year brings hope and transition, so we embrace it in this week's episode. Happy New Year! We'll miss you, Lisa! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation wit...2020-01-121h 12

Community RoutesEpisode 24: Off the Beaten Path with Barbara BoucherCome and join us this week on Off The Beaten Path, as we hear from Barbara Boucher, talking about the life-saving impact of acknowledging the value of getting help throughout the lifespan. She winds her way through the seeds of trauma deposited throughout her young life, into young adulthood, and beyond. In the words of Barbara "I like who I am and that's a big deal for me." --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread...2020-01-0531 min

Community RoutesEpisode 23: Smashing the StigmaIn this episode, we’re ready to ring in the new year, leave stigma behind and create community and safe spaces for healing, validation, and growth! Join us as we smash stigma and look forward in 2020 to clearer vision for mental health and strong support! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or...2019-12-2943 min

Community RoutesEpisode 22: Off the Beaten Path with Amy TheodorOn this episode, Samuel and Adrianne join Amy Theodor to discuss her experiences as a licensed mental health clinician specializing in PTSD and trauma-related care. She also shares her insights related to organizational leadership and mental health advocacy in our communities, while we emphasize the need to "Smash the Stigma" of mental health and therapy. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with...2019-12-2234 min

Community RoutesEpisode 21: Holiday Help....GriefIn the conclusion of our holiday arc, we tackle the topic of grief during the holidays. Grief can return in the winter months, so we discuss what grief feels like and how to cope. Join us with special guest, Todd Richards, who shares insights from his own experiences as a pastor. While he holds a masters in counseling, even better you get to hear Samuel with his dad! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the...2019-12-1752 min

Community RoutesEpisode 20: Off the Beaten Path with Kristen HuyettThe long-anticipated episode with Special Guest Kristen Huyett! Special guest Kristen Huyett flew in from Oregon to join us on Off the Beaten Path today to talk about ADHD. So much great insight in understanding circular thinking, a difference (not a deficit!) in attention, reducing stigma and increasing support!! Parents of adolescents, spouses married to someone with ADHD, you'll want to check this out! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.2019-12-1048 min

Community RoutesEpisode 19: Holiday Help...Coping SkillsIn this episode of our holiday arc, we talk about coping skills to help us through the dark days of fall/winter and times when our grief feels more painful. Find some extra support for your weary or hurting heart this holiday season! Headspace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_yXe_6mYTA Calm: https://www.calm.com/ --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. ...2019-11-2743 min

Community RoutesReair: Off the Beaten Path with Sarah WakefieldHey all, Samuel here. We had some technical issues getting this week's episode, so enjoy one of my favorite interviews! We instead release CR10 next week. Thanks for listening! Find everything here! https://linktr.ee/communityroutes 2019-11-2427 min

Community RoutesEpisode 18: Off the Beaten Path with Brittani Orr In this crossover episode, we invite you to join us as we explore Brittani's story. She talks about working through the pain and loss of her divorce and scaling new heights as a single mom of four while finishing school. She has taken her pain and sadness and was able to write a book through the eyes of her youngest daughter. Brittani's book is set to be released in July 2020; we'll keep you updated on its release. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need a...2019-11-1727 min

Community RoutesEpisode 17: Holiday Help...Dealing with Difficult Friends and FamilyThis week we started an arc on the upcoming holidays and how to stay balanced around difficult people. We tied in our episodes of emotions and boundaries because they are so helpful to keep us grounded. We also work through some different scenarios and discuss the stress of family gatherings. Remember your self-care through the holidays too! --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a...2019-11-1037 min

Community RoutesEpisode 16: Off the Beaten Path with Montana SchopierayJoin us to hear Montana Schopieray share about the impact of suicide and the importance of being open to talk about mental health issues in your home. We talk about vulnerability in sharing honest emotions and cultivating safe support. Samuel chomps at the bit to discuss activism. (Chicago teachers were victorious! Yay!) --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We w...2019-11-0341 min

Community RoutesEpisode 15: BoundariesIn this episode, we talk about walls and boundary violations, and how to develop a secure sense of self through mutual respect. We also explore functional boundaries from recovery guru Pia Mellody and Terry Real. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at...2019-10-2741 min

Community RoutesEpisode 14: Off the Beaten Path with Eric DoernhoeferIn this crossover episode, with Off the Beaten Path, Samuel, Lisa, and Eric launch into conversation about the journey of his fitness career and the impact it has had on mental health. Eric shares about some of what life was like growing up, and the value of being an extrovert, with many transitions in his younger years, and telling of how a year spent in Sweden changed his perspective on the landscape of his life. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the...2019-10-2035 min

Community RoutesEpisode 13: FeelingsIn this episode we talk about the difference between thoughts and feelings, and how emotions are sensations we feel in the body. Samuel, Lisa, and Julie dive into what feelings are and how we communicate them. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.p...2019-10-1334 min

Community RoutesEpisode 12: Off the Beaten Path with Jason WellmanIn this crossover episode, Julie Richards and Adrianne Johnson join Dr. Jason Wellman, as he takes us along his journey of mental health after trauma and creating a safe space for others to share theirs. We discuss the importance of safe support for healing, and how he incorporates this in the leadership of his staff. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a c...2019-10-0634 min

Community RoutesEpisode 11: ACES and ResilienceThis week we discuss the ACES Test and resiliency. ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and what is not included in that list. What else to be on the look out for and how to cultivate resiliency. ACES: https://n.pr/2mI7UDB --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram...2019-09-2930 min

Community RoutesEpisode 10: Off the Beaten Path with Charles Roberts pt 2Part two of a two part series. Dr. Adrianne Johnson, Samuel Richards, and therapist Charles Roberts continue their discussion about recognizing and healing trauma on a more personal level. The team addresses grief reactions to trauma, community engagement, and the necessity of self-care. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram...2019-09-2229 min

Community RoutesEpisode 9: Trauma and the Window of ToleranceSamuel, Julie, and Lisa talk trauma and its effects on the brain and behavior. Julie expands on the polyvagal theory and the gang discusses our Window of Tolerance, as well as our "blue" and "red" responses. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes...2019-09-1532 min

Community RoutesEpisode 8: Off the Beaten Path with Charles Roberts pt 1Part 1: In this episode, Dr. Adrianne Johnson interviews therapist Charles Roberts about his work with personal trauma and healing. Charles defines trauma, and the team discusses how to recognize emotional trauma stored in the body. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod...2019-09-0731 min

Community RoutesEpisode 7: Music/Polyvagal TheoryIn this episode we talk about how music impacts our nervous system, our mood, and helps us process our emotions. Playlists connect us to others and remind us of memories. Polyvagal Theory informs us of how music shifts our autonomic nervous system. Playlist: http://bit.ly/commroutes --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear f...2019-08-3130 min

Community RoutesEpisode 6: Off the Beaten Path with Beth McElhenyIn this third episode of Off the Beaten Path, Dr. Adrianne Johnson talks with guest Beth McElheny, a counseling student at Wright State University. Beth speaks candidly about coping with stressors, her struggle with postpartum depression, and the importance of seeking help to cope with trauma. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on...2019-08-2428 min

Community RoutesEpisode 5: The ”Routes” of Community RoutesRoutes -- The finale to our three part series for mental health. We're talking about the importance of movement and being in process, pacing, and balance on our journeys. --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks t...2019-08-1728 min