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All Things Private Practice PodcastFLASHBACK — Disclosure & Authenticity = Therapeutic Rapport & SafetyIn this flashback episode, we're not just talking the talk; we're taking a deep dive into personal struggles both therapists and clients face, challenging the stigma around seeking mental health care and embracing our vulnerabilities.I talk with Sandtrice Russell as she opens up about the need for safe spaces and advocacy, particularly for the BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ communities.3 key themes:Vulnerability as a Bridge: Therapists' self-disclosure and openness about personal struggles can build rapport and trust, making it easier for clients to open up and be vulnerable in turn.Authenticity in Practice: Showcasing your...
2025-04-1936 min
Authentically Peculiar with MarciaBeing the Only with Sandtrice Russell, LPCTake a listen as my guest discusses being the only Black in White spaces. We discussed the discomfort, the microaggressions, and ways to empower yourself. Sandtrice shared the Black Student Alliance motto (1) Know thyself (2) Be thyself (3) Express thyself.
Head over to Sandtrice's website UniqueDestiny.org to purchase her recent release Minding My Own Mental Health. Follow her podcast Self-Aware & F*cked Up.
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2024-07-0742 min
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityDiligence Outweighs Mediocrity“If you don't manage your wellness, you will be managing your illness. - Mental Health Counselor, Sandtrice Russell
As we enter the month of April as Stress Awareness Month, let’s have a flip side conversation to prevent this from happening, we have to be more proactive and take charge of our life and destiny. We can apply the principles of “ Diligence Outweighs Mediocrity” D.O.M.s on our finances, health, personal ties, and relationship with God so little stresses do not turn out to be vast stresses later.
2024-04-0400 min
All Things Private Practice PodcastDisclosure & Authenticity = Therapeutic Rapport and SafetyIn this episode, we're not just talking the talk; we're taking a deep dive into personal struggles both therapists and clients face, challenging the stigma around seeking mental health care and embracing our vulnerabilities.I talk with Sandtrice Russell as she opens up about the need for safe spaces and advocacy, particularly for the BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ communities.3 key themes:Vulnerability as a Bridge: Therapists' self-disclosure and openness about personal struggles can build rapport and trust, making it easier for clients to open up and be vulnerable in turn.Authenticity in Practice: Showcasing your true...
2024-03-3033 min
Urbanmommy✨Make Mental Health Great Again ✨ Sandtrice RussellIn this pivotal episode, we sit down with Sandtrice Russel, a licensed therapist with a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding mental health. Together, we delve into an essential and often overlooked conversation about mental well-being within the Black community.
Sandtrice sheds light on the critical issues of depression, anxiety, and trauma that disproportionately affect individuals within the Black community. We also explore the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ community, emphasizing the importance of addressing these often-unspoken struggles.
The podcast discussion doesn't stop at highlighting the problems; we actively seek solutions. Sandtrice offers invaluable insights and practical ways to...
2023-10-2540 min
Authentically Peculiar with MarciaCultural Competence - Sandtrice Russell, LPC, CPCSSandtrice Russell is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Supervisor located in the outskirts of Atlanta, GA. Sandtrices brings a plethora of knowledge from her years of being a professional counselor. Sandtrice discusses cultural competence at an expert level and delivers this wisdom in various formats.
Sandtrice is the proud host of the Self-Aware and *ucked Up podcast that can be found on all platforms.
@treethelpc on all social media platforms
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2023-06-1837 min
Beyond the Picket FenceThe Licensed Professional CounselorIn Episode 33 of Beyond the Picket Fence, Sandtrice Russell LPC, CPCS aka "Tree the LPC" shares her journey from a troubled youth to a professional counselor.This Episode is probably one of my very favorite's. We dig into a trauma filled childhood, troubled juvenile years, a beautifully vulnerable self discovery, a surprise love story, and more. You may be surprised to hear that even therapists need therapists. This is yet, more proof that no one has it "all together" and that's ok!We also discuss the importance of kindness!! It's simple really, love God and love God's people. Sandtrice is...
2023-04-1952 min
The Empowered Woman - Badass & UnfilteredS10:E3 -For BIPOC People That Don’t Like to be Alone with Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Advocate, & Podcast Host, Sandtrice D. RussellHow do you feel when you're alone? How do you feel about yourself when looking in the mirror? Listen in as Olivia and Sandtrice talk about the importance of BIPOC people seeking therapy. Sandtrice D. Russell is a licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Advocate and Podcast Host. Connect with Sandtrice - https://linktr.ee/UniqueDestinyInchttps://www.uniquedestiny.org/Connect with Olivia - Email - olivia@oliviatmcook.comLink’s and freebies- https://linktr.ee/Oliviatmcook20 minute strategy session - ht...
2023-02-0826 min
Self Aware & F**ked Up PodcastSocial ComparisonIt’s often been said that comparison is the thief of joy and that is especially true in the age of social media.
In this episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, Tree the LPC (Sandtrice Russell) has explores navigating social comparison with Chelsea Bea.
Chelsea Bea is a chairperson for the Phoenix Children's Hospital Heart Center, she runs a non-profit organization that raises money to assist families with their hospital stays, and she is the host of the Beyond the Picket Fence Podcast. Chelsea shares about her personal journey towards self-love, the tr...
2022-10-2940 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastThe Reset ButtonSabbaticals are essential. Sometimes we all need to hit that reset button in order to jump start the next phase of our lives.
In this episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, Tree the LPC (Sandtrice Russell) has an in-depth conversation with Felicia Baxley about her personal journey with depression and anxiety.
Felicia Baxley is an author, a mental health advocate, and the founder of a non-profit organization- the Sain d’Espirit Directive Inc. Felicia is also an upcoming YouTuber who uses her channel Fueling Freedom to help break the stigma of mental he...
2022-10-2232 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastFrom Burnout to BreakthroughIf you don't make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness.
In this episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, Tree the LPC (Sandtrice Russell) has an insightful chat with Kelly Gorham, LPC about her journey towards finding her niche as a counselor, her personal journey with wellness, and her passion for educating others on taking better care of themselves.
Kelly Gorham is a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of the ASA Centre where she specializes in helping clients who are coping with burnout, depression, grief...
2022-10-1540 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastCourse Correction“Rejection is merely a redirection; a course correction to your destiny.” -Bryant McGill-
In this episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, Tree the LPC (Sandtrice Russell) speaks candidly with Olivia TM Cook (Coach Liv) about her personal challenges with the loss of her father, navigating an abusive relationship, and starting over after losing 80% of her belongings during hurricane Michael.
Coach Liv is a Transformational Success Coach and Neurolinguistic Practitioner who specializes in helping professional woman transform their lives.
Coach Liv shares helpful tips for reinventing yourself, using your menstrual cycle to y...
2022-10-0832 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastRelationship TraumaIn this episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, Tree the LPC (Sandtrice Russell) takes a deep dive into marriage therapy with Chantha Yim, MFT about the navigating relationship trauma.
Chantha explores appropriate boundaries within the counseling setting, using heart math to connect with her clients, and navigating the world post Covid-19.
Chantha is a Gottman trained, Marriage and Family Therapist based out of North Carolina.
To connect with Chantha e-mail her at chanthayim752@gmail.com and learn more about her counseling services visit the Meaningful Minds Counseling
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2022-10-0133 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastPreserving your PeaceHe who angers you, controls you. Stop giving your Power away. Preserve your Peace!!!!
In this episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, Tree the LPC (Sandtrice Russell) takes a deep dive into anger management with Carlis H. Hughes, LPC about the associated with unmanaged anger.
Carlis explores the importance of recognizing your triggers, provides some helpful coping strategies for managing anger, and shares the importance of preserving your peace.
Carlis H. Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Anger Management Specialist who works with Veterans and runs her private...
2022-09-2433 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastBreaking the MaskLiving with depression can feel like pure hell, but you are not alone
In this episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, Tree the LPC (Sandtrice Russell) has a powerful, unfiltered conversation with Didi Hairston (The Diva with Depression) about her battle with treatment resistant depression.
Didi speaks candidly about her mental health journey from the perspective of being a mother and mental health advocate with a passion for helping others.
Didi actively advocates for breaking the stigma of mental health and intergenerational trauma for black and brown people via her...
2022-09-1739 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastHome GrownThe greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. (Coretta Scott King)
In this episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, Tree the LPC (Sandtrice Russell) has a Q&A session with District 2 City Council Candidate, Maiya Dowell about the state of mental health services, smart policing, and urban development within the community.
Maiya is a home grown, LaGrange native who is passionate about bringing change to LaGrange. Maiya has experience in working with the education system, legal system, and in community and human service.
2022-09-1033 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastYou are the PrizeSurviving trauma can take a toll on you, especially if you lack the proper tools to navigate life’s intricate challenges. Developing resiliency is critical for youth and young adults who have survived growing up in the foster care system.
In this episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, Tree the LPC has a meaningful discussion with Amnoni L. Myers about the struggles that they faced growing up in the foster care system.
Amnoni discusses their bestselling book, “You are the Prize: Seeing Yourself Beyond the Imperfections of Your Trauma” in which they provide helpful tips for assisting youth...
2022-09-0344 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastMastering the MindLearning to overcome self-doubt and reframe your thoughts can be quite challenging if you lack the necessary tools and resiliency to face life’s challenges- especially if you’re feeling a bit unfulfilled.
In this episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, Tree the LPC has an insightful chat with Geoff Seow about his recovery from addiction and how it allowed him to find his unfulfilled purpose and facilitate growth and change within others.
Geoff discusses his MindAxis Method to life coaching which he has utilized to help millennials across 4 different continents overcome self-doubt, identify their focus areas, and...
2022-08-2729 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastYour Best SelfBecoming the best version of yourself isn’t always easy, in fact it takes a shit ton of exploration, self-reflection, and a commitment to growth.
In this episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, Tree the LPC has an in-depth conversation with Kels about his journey towards self-discovery and self-acceptance.
Kels shares his experience of deciding to transition, overcoming a near fatal car accident, and his battle with homelessness.
Kels is an actor, model, and entrepreneur, best known for his work in “If I was your Girl”, a Coquie Hughes film and te...
2022-08-2039 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastSankofaIt is not taboo to fetch what is at risk of being left behind. While home births are trendy right now, this hasn’t always been the case.
In this episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, Tree the LPC has an insightful chat with Doula Ife Adebowale, owner/founder of Cherishing Life Beginnings. Doula Ife shares a wealth of information on the background and history of doulas, mortality rates of black women who give birth in a hospital setting and connecting with your ancestral roots.
Doula Ife is a doula, childbirth instructor, an...
2022-08-1330 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastLet's talk about SexDoes talking about sex make you feel uncomfortable? For many people talking about sex with their partner can be anxiety provoking. Sex is a taboo topic in many cultures; however, our sexual history shapes how we show up intimately in our relationships.
In this episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, Tree the LPC explores human sexuality with Pontress S. Bailey, LPC, a Certified Sex Therapist. Pontress shares a wealth of information about how to improve your sexual relationship with your partner, the impact that sexual assault can have on intimacy, and how to reduce anxiety during sex.
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2022-08-0633 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastAuthentic SpiritualityDo you live your life from a place of authenticity?
Let’s be real, many of us send our representatives out into the world, but when we’re all alone in our bathroom mirrors, how do we really feel about ourselves?
In this episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, Tree the LPC has an in-depth chat with Pastor Damion S. Hutchins about his experience of growing up as an adoptee, being dropped off at Howard University as a young adult, and his journey towards developing authentic spirituality.
Damion S. Hutchins is a...
2022-07-3047 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastThe Courage to HealWhen it comes to taboo topics in mental health, it doesn’t get any more taboo than child molestation and sexual assault. We live in a country where one in 9 girls and one in 53 boys under the age of 18 experience sexual abuse or assault at the hands of an adult.
In this episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, Tree the LPC has an in-depth chat with Jacquie C. Hamilton about her journey towards healing after coping with her parent’s divorce, experiencing child molestation, and navigating teenage pregnancy. Jacquie also shares helpful tips for navi...
2022-07-2335 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastLove ThyselfLet’s be real, learning to love yourself can be a lifelong journey. Our inner critical voice often tell us the worst things about ourselves.
In this episode of the Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, Tree the LPC has an insightful chat with Cassy E. Gates about their journey towards self love and some of the obstacles that they’ve encountered along the way. Cassy also shares some helpful tips for letting go of toxic situations and tapping into your own self worth.
Cassy is the owner of Xtra Lush, a mobile bartending service that...
2022-07-1638 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastHidden AgendaGrowing up as a black gay kid in the South can be quite traumatizing especially within the black church. It can be extremely challenging to find your own voice when you're constantly being told that being who you are is wrong.
In this episode Tree the LPC speaks with Steven M. Martin, an author, activist, and motivational speaker about his journey towards self-acceptance and his struggle with depression. Steven is known for addressing sexuality in his writings with his bestseller The Evolver and its sequel Reprobated as well as his blog.
To learn more about S...
2022-07-0944 min
Self Aware & F**ked Up PodcastCrisis Hotline BlingNavigating a crisis situation can be a challenging experience for many individuals and helping a friend or family member who is experiencing suicidal ideations, or a psychiatric emergency can be both mentally and emotionally taxing.
In this episode, Tree the LPC speaks with Mercedes Hickman, LCSW, a crisis intervention specialist with over 10 years of experience working for suicide prevention hotlines, about how to assist and advocate for loved ones who are experiencing a crisis. Mercedes shares tips for working with law enforcement, local crisis lines, and ensuring the safety of your friends/family members. Mercedes also shares...
2022-07-0239 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastWalk in your TruthFor many people walking in their truth can be a bit challenging, but it's our purpose that makes us who we are.
In this episode, Tree the LPC speaks with Twyla Wright, an elementary school counselor who recently finished her 15th year in academia, about the challenges of working within the school system, the impact of school shootings on educators and students, and her journey towards living in her truth.
Twyla shares helpful tips for navigating being out in the workplace, strategies that counselors can use to connect with parents, and how parents can advocate for their children within the sc...
2022-06-2546 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastJust Do It, Like NikeIn a world where social media followers, likes, and comments are utilized to measure success, it can be challenging to push towards your passion.
In this week’s episode Tree the LPC speaks with K. Noel Jordan, an author, motivational speaker, life coach, and spiritual leader, about how to become relentless in your pursuit of your goals.
K. Noel shares practical tips for overcoming church hurt, pushing through anxiety and depression, and becoming the best version of yourself.
To learn more about K. Noel Jordan and to purchase his books visit http://www.relent...
2022-06-1838 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastOvercoming NarcissismNarcissism has become a bit of a trending topic over the past several years. We see it on the news and read about it on social media, but how much of it is real and how much of it is fictionalized?
In this episode of Self Aware and F**ked Up, Tree the LPC speaks with Marcia Blane, LPC, a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist who specializes in working with individuals diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). We discuss the differences between someone with NPD and someone who has Narcisstiic traits, how to break free from the influence of...
2022-06-1138 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastSave the Trauma for Yo Mama!!Have you recovered from your childhood trauma?
The truth is recognizing the signs of unresolved childhood trauma in adulthood can be a bit tricky.
In this episode Tree the LPC takes a deep dive into childhood trauma with the incomparable Marcia Blane, LPC, a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. We discuss multiple trauma related topics to include: how to identify the signs of unresolved trauma, the key challenges to working through childhood trauma, and how parents can help their adult children overcome those challenges.
To learn more about Marcia Blane and to purchase her Peculiar...
2022-06-0435 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastSurviving The StormDomestic Violence is such a huge issue in relationships and the world of mental health, but nobody wants to talk about it. Victims are often afraid to leave, family members & friends don't know how to be supportive and mental health providers don't always have the necessary tools to help their clients.
In this episode, Tree the LPC has an honest chat with Dr. Michele Finneran, a licensed professional counselor and author of "Surviving Domestic Abuse: Formal and Informal Supports and Services" about the challenges of overcoming domestic violence, Stockholm syndrome, and how to recognize the signs that y...
2022-05-2835 minSelf Aware & F**ked Up PodcastIntroThis is a brief intro to the Podcast. New Episodes coming weekly. Stay Tuned.
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