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ZessionsUntangling Mother-Daugher RelationshipsSupport the showConnect with us on Instagram @myzessio or visit our website: https://www.zessio.com.Did you find this information helpful? Support our work here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2177169/support2025-07-251h 05
AdjacentAdjacent with our new friends from ZessionsWelcome Back Y'all! Welcome to Adjacent!We are so thrilled to have this great new connection with two amazing therapists, Mandi and Sapna from Zessions podcast and Zessio. Their passion and insight into helping people with mental health needs is inspiring. It brings hope to an area that at times can feel so hopeless. Make it a priority to listen to their podcast and learn how you can find different resources to meet your needs or the needs of your loved ones.https://zessio.com/zessions/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com...2025-07-0450 min
ZessionsLet's Talk About (Talking About) Sex🎙️ Zessions Episode: Let’s Talk About Talking About SexSex is everywhere — except in the conversations we actually have. Why is that?In this episode of Zessions, we sit down with Zessio Partner and sex therapist Jess Worthington, LMFT, to explore why talking about sex is so hard — and how we can start doing it better. From early childhood messaging to religious shame, from performance anxiety to partnership pressure, we unpack it all.Together, we explore:Why most of us were never taught how to talk about sex — and why that mattersHow childhood mes...2025-06-2754 min
ZessionsDating with Intention: Becoming the Partner You SeekDating with Intention: Becoming the Partner You SeekEpisode Summary:In this lively and insightful conversation, co-hosts (and Zessio Co-Founders) Mandi Roarke, LMFT, and Dr. Sapna Srivastava welcome special guest Dr. Sarah Kyle—licensed therapist, dating coach, and co-host of the podcast Dateable AF. Together, they dive into the complexities of dating with intention, building self-awareness, and becoming "relationship ready."Drawing from both clinical expertise and real-life experiences, they explore how internal work, nervous system awareness, character discernment, and authentic communication can all shape healthier dating experiences—and ultimately lead to m...2025-05-301h 05
ZessionsThe Sound of HealingWhat happens when rhythm, resonance, and psychotherapy meet on the same frequency?In episode 28 of the Zessions Podcast, we sit down with Dave Braham, MS, LMFT-S, a trauma-informed psychotherapist whose work lives at the intersection of healing, performance, and creative expression. As the founder of Sound Mind Austin, Dave is redefining how we understand and integrate sound into therapeutic work.With advanced training in EMDR, clinical hypnosis, and somatic mindfulness, Dave shares how sound isn’t just something we hear — it’s something we feel. We explore how he uses rhythm, music, and sound-based interventions to sup...2025-04-251h 20
ZessionsPreparing for Marriage & Long-Term RelationshipsWhat does it really mean to prepare for marriage or a long-term relationship? In Zessions episode 27, we explore the different phases of commitment, emphasizing that preparation isn’t tied to a specific timeline—it’s about aligning goals, values, and expectations for the future. Whether a couple is a few months in or years together, these conversations help build a strong foundation.Key Discussion Points:Defining "preparing for marriage" – It’s not just about wedding planning but about long-term relationship growth.Relationship phases & timing – When is the right time to start these conversations? (Hint: It depends on...2025-03-281h 03
ZessionsLong-Distance RelationshipsIn Episode 26, join Mandi Roarke, LMFT, and Dr. Sapna Srivastava, with special guest and Zessio Partner Bri Craig, LMFT, as they dive into the challenges and strategies for thriving in long-distance relationships.Highlights:Defining Long-Distance Relationships: How these dynamics apply to romantic and platonic connections.Overcoming Challenges: Communication barriers, managing expectations, and handling separation anxiety.Staying Connected: Tips for using tech, creating shared rituals, and innovative virtual dates.Conflict & Communication: Navigating common cycles, balancing issues with positivity, and using the NERVE framework.Maintaining Intimacy: Creative ways to deepen connection, express gratitude, and plan future visits...2025-02-281h 02
ZessionsSkin-Focused Repetitive BehaviorsOn Zessions episode 25, we are joined by Zessio Partner Stacy Nakell, LCSW, to discuss her area of specialty: Skin-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (SFRBs). If you or someone you know struggles with hair pulling, skin picking, eyelash pulling, or similar behaviors, we hope this conversation offers insight and support.We dive into:🔹 What SFRBs look and feel like🔹 Their connection to OCD and trauma🔹 When SFRBs become harmful and when to seek help🔹 Treatment approaches and whether SFRBs can be cured🔹 Practical strategies for managing and preventing SFRBsJoi...2025-01-3156 min
ZessionsThe Experience of a BreakupIn Zessions episode 24, we are joined by our Partner Bianca Segura, M.A., LMFT, to talk about life after a breakup. Throughout this Zession, we hope you feel a greater sense of community through something that can typically feel isolating. With Bianca, we talk about all things breaking up - from knowing when a breakup is the right step to mourning losses in a breakup to finding yourself throughout the whole process and coming out stronger on the other side.Support the showConnect with us on Instagram @myzessio or visit our website: https://www...2024-10-271h 06ZessionsNavigating Adjustments & Life TransitionsIn Episode 23 of Zessions, Co-Founders Mandi and Sapna delve into the topic of life transitions, exploring how to navigate various changes effectively. This episode offers insights into different types of life transitions, practical strategies for managing change, and personal anecdotes from Sapna and Mandi about their own significant transitional experiences. Our aim is to help you feel more at ease with the concept of life’s evolving stages, equip you with tools to adapt alongside your transitions, and embrace the inevitability of change with confidence.Support the showConnect with us on Instagram @myzessio or vi...2024-09-271h 34
ZessionsBuilding CommunityIn this Zessions episode, we are joined by Zessio's Partner, Paola Ortiz, LMFT, to explore the concept of community and its impact on our lives. Paola delves into what it means to build a supportive network, how connections with others can aid in healing and the various ways we can engage with those around us. She also offers practical ideas for fostering a strong sense of community. If you're looking to prioritize creating a network where you feel safe, loved, and supported, this podcast is a must-listen.Support the showConnect with us on Instagram...2024-08-301h 08ZessionsHow to Have Vulnerable & Productive ConversationsIn this Zessions podcast episode, our Co-Founders Mandi and Sapna discuss how they help their clients in session to have vulnerable and productive conversations in their important relationships. Throughout this Zession, we hope you’ll gain insight into what it means to be vulnerable and how to understand your own emotions to navigate the relationship with yourself and others. Through this podcast, we aim to increase understanding of the potential challenges of being vulnerable along with how to plan for vulnerable conversations: finding the right time and place to have them and how to prepare emotionally to have these co...2024-07-261h 04
ZessionsUnderstanding Addiction & How to Treat ItIn Zessions Episode 20, we dive into the intricacies of addiction with friend and colleague, Kendall Campbell, LMFT. In this episode, Kendall defines what addiction is, different types of addiction, the spectrum it can fall on, and how to pinpoint if you may be struggling with an addiction. This episode may also be extremely helpful for friends and family of someone who may be experiencing addiction, as Kendall talks about how to help and guide those you love, as well as a detailed outline of various resources depending on the resources they may need.To contact Kendall, visit...2024-06-2840 min
ZessionsGetting to Know AnxietyIn Zessions Episode 19, Zessio’s Co-Founders Mandi and Sapna dive into the topic of anxiety. In this episode, we invite you to explore anxiety and how it may be playing a role in your everyday life. Sapna and Mandi talk more about the definition of anxiety, the difference between stress and anxiety, why anxiety may be present in your life, and the purpose that it serves. We hope that through this Zession, you will begin to build a healthier relationship with anxiety and use it to your benefit by utilizing strategies and tools to help put it in the pa...2024-05-311h 09
ZessionsTrauma Informed Care & SuicidalityIn Zessions Episode 18, we are joined by Dr. Gabriela Hurtado Alvarado, Licensed Psychologist and Co-Founder of Prickly Pear Therapy and Training, to discuss trauma-informed care and suicidality. Through this Zession, you can learn about trauma, trauma-informed care, and suicidal ideations. You can also gain an understanding of how to navigate those conversations as a therapist, family member, or friend of a loved one who may be experiencing trauma and suicidal ideations. We hope that this Zession will be helpful for those who have gone through trauma, as well as those who are supporting someone who has experienced trauma.2024-04-261h 15