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Therapist UnpluggedBalancing Hormones and Mental HealthSend us a textLaurie interviews clinical herbalist Nicole Haglund about how Chinese medicine can help women restore balance to their hormones and nervous systems for better mental health. Nicole explains her journey from disordered eating to becoming an expert in women's health after successfully helping her husband overcome Crohn's disease through natural methods.• Women today are experiencing burnout trying to balance careers, family responsibilities, and personal wellness• Chinese medicine identifies patterns of symptoms rather than treating isolated complaints• Magnesium deficiency is a common underlying cause of anxiety and stress• The nervous system m...2025-07-2239 minTherapist UnpluggedThe hidden benefits of personalized education are changing how students thrive.Send us a textWhat happens when education is completely reimagined around the individual student? Alexandria Armstrong, Director of Admissions at Fusion Academy in Plano, reveals the transformative power of their one-to-one teaching model where every class consists of just one teacher and one student.Alexandria draws from her decade of experience in education and her personal journey as a homeschooled student with ADHD to explain why this revolutionary approach works for students who struggle in traditional settings. She shares how Fusion's holistic methodology addresses not just academics, but emotional wellbeing and social development—creating br...2025-07-2247 minTherapist UnpluggedGuided Meditation for Stress Relief | Narrated by Laurie Poole, LPCSend us a textFeeling overwhelmed? Press play and pause the chaos.In this brief but powerful guided meditation, therapist Laurie Poole walks you through a calming mental reset—designed to help you relax your body, quiet your thoughts, and reconnect with the present moment.Whether you're new to meditation or just need a quick reset, this practice offers a gentle invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and return to yourself.Meditation can help:Reduce stress and anxietyIncrease emotional awarenessImprove focus and claritySupport long-term nervous system regulationLet this be...2025-05-1516 minTherapist UnpluggedProgressive Relaxation for Stress Relief | Guided Practice with Laurie Poole, LPCSend us a textReady to reset your nervous system?In this calming episode, therapist Laurie Poole leads you through a guided Progressive Relaxation practice designed to release physical tension, quiet your mind, and bring your body back to a state of balance.Progressive Relaxation is a simple yet powerful technique that helps reduce stress, improve sleep, and build long-term emotional resilience. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or just need a moment to breathe—this session is your invitation to pause and reconnect.By the end, you’ll feel...2025-05-1508 minTherapist UnpluggedSex After 60: Intimacy, Aging & Desire | Laurie Poole with Sex Therapist Edita RuzgyteSend us a textWhen was the last time you had an honest conversation about sex after 60?In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, host Laurie Poole is joined by sex therapist Edita Ruzgyte for a candid look at aging, desire, and intimacy in later life. They challenge the idea that good sex requires a perfect body and explore how deeper emotional connection can lead to more fulfilling sexual experiences as we grow older.You’ll hear:How to talk about sex and boundaries—at any ageWhat changing bodies mean for intimacyWhy desire does...2025-05-1555 minTherapist UnpluggedWhat Happens When Men Enter the Therapy Room?Send us a textWhat happens when two therapists get real about men in therapy? This candid conversation delivers profound insights about why men struggle with emotions and how therapy can create transformative spaces for authentic expression.Therapists Laurie Poole and Rhett Smith explore how boys receive messages as early as age five that emotions aren't safe to express, creating lifelong patterns that emerge in relationships and personal identity. They candidly discuss the challenges men face developing emotional vocabulary and navigating societal expectations that often leave them feeling inadequate or ashamed. Through powerful clinical examples...2025-04-0252 minTherapist UnpluggedHealing from the Inside Out: Mind-Body Connection with Morgan LewisSend us a textWhat if the key to mental well-being starts in your gut? In this episode, holistic nutrition consultant Morgan Lewis shares her journey from debilitating stomach pain to discovering the powerful link between digestion and mental health.We explore how 90% of serotonin—the "happy hormone"—is produced in the gut, why the vagus nerve plays a crucial role in stress resilience, and how small changes in diet and lifestyle can transform your energy and mood in just days. Morgan also sheds light on the unique digestive challenges women face and why traditional heal...2025-03-1937 minTherapist UnpluggedUnpacking Attachment Styles for Healthier Connections with Courtney StrullSend us a textHow do early experiences shape the way we connect as adults? In this episode, Licensed Professional Counselor Courtney Strull from The Montfort Group unravels the mysteries of attachment styles and their profound impact on mental health, from anxiety to relationship struggles. Through Courtney's insights, we explore how attachment influences issues like depression, anxiety, intergenerational trauma, and how family dynamics influence who we choose as partners.Learn more about the five attachment styles in the How We Love quiz, available at https://howwelove.com/love-style-quiz/Tune in as we share...2025-02-0534 minTherapist UnpluggedGirl Talk: Discovering Identity in a Safe Space for Teenage GirlsSend us a textAdolescence is a time of transition, where peer influence begins to shape identity and self-worth. In this episode, therapist Heather Caballero explores the power of group therapy in providing teenage girls with a safe space to express themselves, navigate societal pressures, and build confidence. Listen to Heather discuss the pressing issues faced by teenagers, including body image, academic pressures, and family dynamics and the importance of open dialogue and support.Join us as we introduce the 10-week Group Therapy Program, "Girl Talk" for girls aged 13-15 and 16-18. Be sure to...2025-01-2921 minTherapist UnpluggedIntimacy and Overcoming Sexual Trauma with Heather Caballero: Part 2Send us a textHave you ever wondered how past experiences shape your present relationships, especially when it comes to something as deeply personal as sexual trauma? In this follow-up to our previous episode, Heather Caballero returns to delve deeper into the intricate ways past experiences shape our present relationships, particularly in the wake of sexual trauma. Drawing inspiration from Gabor Maté’s transformative work, we explore how trauma isn’t just about what happened but how it’s processed, distinguishing between ‘big T’ and ‘small T’ traumas. With expertise and compassion, this episode provides practical insigh...2025-01-0730 minTherapist UnpluggedIntimacy and Overcoming Sexual Trauma with Heather Caballero: Part 1Send us a textWhat holds couples back from true connection? In this episode, sex therapy expert Heather Caballero dives deep into the challenges of intimacy and sexual trauma, offering tools to foster deeper, more fulfilling relationships. From tackling sexual disconnect to empowering therapists with essential skills, Heather sheds light on the often-overlooked dynamics of sexual communication.Discover the dual control model, a framework that unravels the complexities of arousal and inhibition, and explore the concept of arousal non-concordance—where physical responses may not align with desires. Through relatable analogies and expert insights, Heather debunks so...2024-12-1731 minTherapist UnpluggedExploring EMDR Therapy with Gergana MarkovSend us a textWhat if you could navigate the toughest moments of your life without reliving the pain? Join us for an enlightening episode as we welcome Gergana, a seasoned expert in EMDR therapy, who unravels the transformative power of this groundbreaking approach. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has emerged as a beacon of hope for those grappling with trauma, PTSD, and phobias. Through Gergana's thoughtful insights and personal anecdotes, we uncover how EMDR helps shift perceptions and facilitate profound healing by addressing the roots of past traumas without forcing a re-experience of those events.2024-12-0625 minTherapist UnpluggedToxic Traits in DatingSend us a textDating in the modern world comes with its challenges, from missed red flags to navigating toxic traits that can surface in relationships. In this episode, Laurie Poole and Monica Miller discuss the subtle signs of imbalance in dating and how they can erode self-esteem and trust. From bleaching red flags to suppressing intuition, Monica shares intimate anecdotes of self-doubt and boundary violations, offering insights into why recognizing these behaviors early is so important.Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about self-awareness, intuition, and how to prioritize your well-being...2024-11-2028 minTherapist UnpluggedRecovery from heartbreakSend us a textIs there anything more painful than heartbreak? The end of a relationship can plummet us to the depths of grief and sadness in a way that few other experiences ever will. It’s an unavoidable part of life that leaves us feeling truly untethered when it does! Unlike physical pain, the roadmap to recovery isn’t always clear nor is it one size fits all. In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, hosts Laurie Poole and Cory Montfort explore sadness and loss after a break up, share stories about how they’ve coped a...2023-04-0827 min