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Millennial Therapist ClubFeat. Kayla Estenson Williams, MN Attachment Collective & TherapistContact Kayla by visiting her website www.mnattachmentcollective.com or on Instagram @kaylaestensonwellness. The Millennial Therapist Club is a podcast meant to entertain and inform. It should not be considered medical advice nor is it a substitute for mental health care.2024-10-2237 min

Ground and GrowSomatic Practices for Nervous System RegulationLooking for some tools to help you feel regulated? In this episode I talk about how somatic practices, or things that we can do to ground our physical body, are so important for regulating our nervous system. Listen along to learn more about why this is as well as some of my go-to practices! If you enjoyed this episode, I would greatly appreciate a rate and review from wherever you are listening so that I can grow my podcast! Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com ...2023-02-2332 min

Ground and GrowInner Child Work is Long Term WorkWorking through themes related to inner-child work and attachment trauma is a long term process. It can feel so complicated as well as challenging to identify progress overtime. This episode is full of some great reminders for those of you who are in the thick of it! If you enjoyed this episode, I would greatly appreciate a rate and review from wherever you are listening so that I can grow my podcast! Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/k...2023-01-2322 min

Ground and GrowThe Importance of Flexibility in Your GoalsAre your goals ever too rigid to actually be helpful? In this episode, I talk about how to make your goals and intentions more effective by adding flexibility that will support you best. Whether you set goals for the new year, or are just wanting some helpful tips for future goals, this episode is for you! If you enjoyed this episode, I would greatly appreciate a rate and review from wherever you are listening so that I can grow my podcast! Check out my links for more related content: Web...2023-01-0920 min

Ground and GrowThe Holiday Season and InfertilityThe holiday season can be rough for anyone going through fertility struggles. In this episode, I'll share some common experiences as well as what I went through over a couple holiday seasons. Listen along for some validation or to better understand your loved one who may be going through it. If you enjoyed this episode, I would greatly appreciate a rate and review from wherever you are listening so that I can grow my podcast! Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Inst...2022-12-1226 min

Ground and GrowInfertility and Mental HealthInfertility can have a significant impact on our mental health. In this episode, I will talk about some of my own personal experiences as well as some other common experiences relating to infertility and mental health. I will also touch on some ways that we can support our mental health during this time. If you enjoyed this episode, I would greatly appreciate a rate and review from wherever you are listening so that I can grow my podcast! Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com 2022-11-2838 min

Ground and GrowMeditation: Safe Space VisualizationThis meditation is a safe space visualization. Here, we will go through the senses to create a space that feels safe and comforting to you. This can be a great practice for when you are navigating trauma related triggers, feeling dysregulated, or just need some grounding. I hope you enjoy! If you enjoyed today's episode, I greatly appreciate a rate and review from wherever you are listening from! This helps me to reach other listeners and grow my podcast. Thank you! Check out my links for more related content: We...2022-11-1516 min

Ground and GrowBuilding Self-Worth While Healing Attachment WoundsThis episode is a part 2 to the previous episode. In "Attachment Trauma and Not Feeling Good Enough", we talked about why those who experience attachment trauma often struggle with self-worth. In this episode, we will get into some practices that you can bring in to build your sense of self-worth while you are working on healing. If you get a chance, I would greatly appreciate a rate and review from wherever you are listening so that I can grow this podcast! Check out my links for more related content: Web...2022-10-3122 min

Ground and GrowAttachment Trauma and Not Feeling ”Good Enough”In this episode, we will talk about how common self-worth concerns are for those who have experienced attachment trauma as well as why that is. In the next episode, we will discuss some practices you can bting in to support your inherent sense of self-worth. Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness The Beginner's Guide to Creating Your Authentic Practice: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/the-beginners-guide-to-creating-your-authentic-practice Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/soothing-perfectionism-workbook 2022-10-1718 min

Ground and GrowMeditation: Exploring Where to Invest Your Energy In this meditation, we will identify where you are currently placing your energy as well as explore other areas in which you might want to place your energy. We will go through your sensory experiences to identify intentions that feel best for you. Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness The Beginner's Guide to Creating Your Authentic Practice: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/the-beginners-guide-to-creating-your-authentic-practice Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/soothing-perfectionism-workbook 2022-10-0321 min

Ground and GrowLife UpdateI'm coming back from my break with a little life update for you! In this episode I will talk about my experience with maternity leave as well as how I'm feeling about returning back to work. Regular episodes will be returning every other week! Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness The Beginner's Guide to Creating Your Authentic Practice: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/the-beginners-guide-to-creating-your-authentic-practice Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/soothing-perfectionism-workbook 2022-09-1925 min

Ground and GrowNavigating Our Seasons of LifeIt's normal for our energies and motivations to shift around based on the season of life we are in. Here, I will talk about the different seasons of life that we may experience as well as how we can tune in and hold space for what we need in that season. Update: I will be taking a little pause from the podcast for the next couple months. I look forward to connecting with you when I return! Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com 2022-05-2319 min

Ground and GrowMeditation: Honoring the Complicated Emotions of Boundary WorkBoundary work can be full of complex emotions and experiences. Join me in this meditation to hold space for and honor these experiences through a present and accepting lens. Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness The Beginner's Guide to Creating Your Authentic Practice: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/the-beginners-guide-to-creating-your-authentic-practice Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/soothing-perfectionism-workbook 2022-05-0919 min

Ground and GrowHolding Space for Grief in Our Boundary WorkBoundary work is tough stuff- and it isn't all about getting our needs met in relationships. Often, it's about the boundaries we need to hold for ourselves, which involves a lot of acceptance and grief work. In this episode, I'll talk about the importance of that grief work as well as some ways that we can start holding that space for ourselves. Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness The Beginner's Guide to Creating Your Authentic Practice: https://www.kayl...2022-04-2525 min

Ground and GrowHealing Attachment WoundsThis episode follows up the previous episode on attachment trauma to talk about how we can work on healing our attachment wounds. Here, I go over some foundational steps that can be helpful to take as we are working on healing and growing into healthier attachment. Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness The Beginner's Guide to Creating Your Authentic Practice: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/the-beginners-guide-to-creating-your-authentic-practice Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/soothing-perfectionism-workbook 2022-04-1129 min

Ground and GrowWhat is attachment (complex) trauma?In today's episode, we will talk about attachment trauma, otherwise known as complex or developmental trauma. We will explore this experience and how it often differs from the presentation of PTSD. Stay tuned for the next episode on how we can work on healing these attachment wounds! Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness The Beginner's Guide to Creating Your Authentic Practice: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/the-beginners-guide-to-creating-your-authentic-practice Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/soothing-perfectionism-workbook 2022-03-2832 min

Ground and GrowPerfectionism in Parenting, with Bridget MozinaBridget Mozina (a fellow Minnesota based LMFT) joins us on the podcast today as a therapist who works with children, teens, and their parents. In this episode, we will talk about how perfectionism shows up in parenting, what normal dysregulation looks like in kids, how parents can support their kids through tough emotions, and when therapy can be a useful resource. Where you can find Bridget: Website: www.growandthrivetherapymn.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/growandthrivetherapy Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kayl...2022-03-1448 min

Ground and GrowFinding a Good Fit in the Therapeutic RelationshipFinding a good fit with your therapist makes all the difference! In this episode, I'll talk about some things to consider when searching for a therapist and how to get a feel for if a therapist is a good fit for you. Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness The Beginner's Guide to Creating Your Authentic Practice: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/the-beginners-guide-to-creating-your-authentic-practice Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/soothing-perfectionism-workbook 2022-02-2829 min

Ground and GrowMeditation: Accepting EmotionsThis episode is a meditation on practicing accepting emotions. This practice can be an important one for those of us working on processing our emotions as well as working on our own healing. Join me in this meditation for some grounding, breath work, and tuning into whatever emotions are present. Music: Venkatesanada, by Jesse Gallagher Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness The Beginner's Guide to Creating Your Authentic Practice: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/the-beginners-guide-to-creating-your-authentic-practice ...2022-02-1421 min

Ground and GrowYou Don’t Have to Feel Guilty About Wanting to Make a Comfortable LivingIn this episode, we are going to call out some icky societal messaging. If you ever feel guilty about wanting to make more money, or if you are feeling stuck in an undervalued position, this episode is for you! The Beginner's Guide to Creating Your Authentic Practice: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/the-beginners-guide-to-creating-your-authentic-practice Authentic Practice Coaching Sessions: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/authentic-practice-coaching Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaes...2022-01-3124 min

Ground and GrowCommon Private Practice MythsThis episode is for those of you in private practice or any small business! Here, we will review some common myths (limiting beliefs) and challenge them with some value and goal based perspectives. If you are a health and wellness provider thinking of starting your own private practice, my new Authentic Practice offerings launch today! The Beginner's Guide to Creating Your Authentic Practice: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/the-beginners-guide-to-creating-your-authentic-practice Authentic Practice Coaching Sessions: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/authentic-practice-coaching Check out my links for more related content: 2022-01-1730 min

Ground and GrowQuestioning the 40-hour Work WeekIf the 40-hour work week doesn't feel sustainable to you, you're not alone. In this episode I will talk about how this "norm" is so outdated, why it doesn't work for most of us, and how we can start exploring shifting away from it. Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/soothing-perfectionism-workbook 2022-01-0329 min

Ground and GrowHow to Communicate and Hold BoundariesIn this episode, we will talk about different ways that you can communicate your boundaries as well as follow through with your own boundaries. I'll detail the DEAR MAN skill as well as the importance of respecting your boundaries. Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/soothing-perfectionism-workbook 2021-12-2044 min

Ground and GrowBusting Myths About BoundariesBoundaries are challenging for most of us- mainly due to the societal beliefs about boundaries. In this episode, we will talk about and challenge 5 common myths about boundaries. Hopefully, these challenges can give you a little extra space as you work to hold boundaries for yourself. Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/soothing-perfectionism-workbook 2021-12-0617 min

Ground and GrowMeditation for When You‘re Feeling AnxiousHere is a guided meditation to help you pause and ground when you are feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, or just need a minute to yourself. We will go through some gentle practices with the breath that you get to adjust to suit whatever feels best in your body. I hope this meditation gives you a little bit of grounding in your day. Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/soothing-perfectionism-workbook 2021-11-2213 min

Ground and GrowTake a Break Before You Get Burned OutWhile our society often runs on getting burned out and then taking a break as a recovery necessity, taking breaks to prevent burn out is so much more sustainable for our human selves. In this episode, I will talk about how I recently put this into practice and some indications that we need a pre-burnout break! Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/soothing-perfectionism-workbook 2021-11-0818 min

Ground and GrowYou Don‘t Need to Fit the Societal MoldIn this episode, I'll talk about why it's so normal for us to struggle with fitting into societal norms/expectations, ways that we can explore this for ourselves, as well as ways we can start taking some baby steps into things that feel more authentic for us. Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/soothing-perfectionism-workbook 2021-09-2014 min

Ground and Grow5 Things I‘ve Learned Since Starting My BusinessTo those of you exploring the idea of your own business, or those of you already navigating your own business (therapy related or not)- this one is for you! Here are 5 lessons I've learned since starting my own business. The theme of all of these: to allow myself to be human as I run my business. I hope you enjoy! Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/sooth...2021-09-0626 min

Ground and GrowMeditation: Emotion ExplorationIn this meditation episode, we will explore the emotional experience. Together, we will tune into sensations, thoughts, and interpretations that show up with your emotion. We will also set some intentions for how you can continue to hold space and support this emotional experience. Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/soothing-perfectionism-workbook 2021-08-2319 min

Ground and GrowStrengthening our ”Receiving Boundaries”In this episode I will talk all about "Receiving Boundaries", or the boundaries that help us process and respond to information that is coming in. I'll discuss what these boundaries are, why we need them, and some foundational skills to help you practice them! Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/soothing-perfectionism-workbook 2021-08-0926 min

Ground and GrowIs it actually your crisis?In this episode, we will talk about ways that many of us may jump into crisis mode when someone else is in distress. We will explore why this may show up for us, how we can start to notice this more, and skills that we can practice to honor the boundaries we are allowed to have around others' emotions. Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://kewgroundandgrow.thinkific.com/courses/soothing-perfectionism-workbook 2021-07-2616 min

Ground and GrowYou don’t have to be nice to be compassionateTo all my people-pleasers: tune in. Your compassion gets to have boundaries, and in fact, it's healthy to have boundaries for your compassion. In this episode I will talk about what means to be compassionate, what it means to be nice, how sometimes we are both of these things, and how sometimes it's important to be compassionate without being nice. Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/soothing-perfectionism-workbook 2021-07-1216 min

Ground and GrowMeditation: Pause and Check-inLet's slow it down. So often we are flying from task to task and aren't present in our own experience. This meditation will give you a nice pause to check-in and re-set for the rest of your day. Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://kewgroundandgrow.thinkific.com/courses/soothing-perfectionism-workbook 2021-06-2816 min

Ground and GrowQuestioning the ”Hustle and Grind” LifestyleAre you feeling burnt out with everything on your plate? It's probably because there is just too much on your plate. In this episode, I will talk about how it's common for us to have overly high expectations of ourselves, and that in many ways, society has overly high expectations of all of us humans. We will explore some room for boundaries as well as how to be a little more gentle with yourself in the process. Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com ...2021-06-1427 min

The Cancer CaregiverCaregiver Conversation with Kayla Estenson WilliamsDeep down there is a little part of you that knows you need therapy. If you are a caregiver you can find a million reasons why you don't have the time/can't go. This episode is for everyone who wants to know... * What happens in that first therapy session * How therapy is different than a FB Group or an App. * How to navigate the fear of being judged by friends and family. * The benefits of therapy for caregivers. * How therapy can help you become a...2021-06-0349 min

Ground and GrowSelf-Worth Episode 2: Skills and Practices to Support Self-WorthIn this second episode on self-worth, I will be talking about some skills and practices to help support you in creating space for your self-worth. Refer back to Self-Worth Episode 1 for more on what self-worth is and why so many of us struggle with it. Soothing Perfectionism Workbook: https://www.kaylaestenson.com/soothing-perfectionism-workbook Email: kewellness@kaylaestenson.com Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness/ 2021-06-0226 min

Ground and GrowSelf-Worth Episode 1: What is it and why do I struggle with it?In this first episode on self-worth, I will be talking about what self-worth is and common reasons why so many of us struggle with it. In the next episode- we will get into some practices to support self-worth, so stay tuned! Email: kewellness@kaylaestenson.com Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness/ 2021-05-2521 min

Ground and GrowMorning MeditationWhether you are just starting your day or taking a mindful break in the middle of your day, this meditation can help you connect to a nice focused energy. Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness Website: www.kaylaestenson.com If you enjoyed this episode, I would greatly appreciate a review so that I can connect to more listeners! 2021-04-2810 min

Ground and GrowMeditation for SleepThis meditation is here for some needed sleep support. Whether you're working to set up a good night's rest, or feeling restless and struggling to fall back asleep, this meditation can be a good tool for your sleep routine tool box. Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness Website: www.kaylaestenson.com If you enjoyed this episode, I would greatly appreciate a review so that I can connect to more listeners! 2021-04-2128 min

Ground and GrowWe're Still Navigating a PandemicIn this episode I share some of my thoughts and human experiences as I reflect on this past year in a global pandemic. I'll also talk from a therapist's perspective about why you might feel like you're struggling and ways to balance the tough dialectics in this time. If you enjoyed this episode, please connect! Leave a review and/or check out my links below: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaylaestensonwellness? 2021-03-1547 min

Ground and GrowSelf-Compassion MeditationJoin me in this gentle Self-Compassion Meditation. In this practice, we will focus on our physical comfort, tune into our breath, and connect to self-acceptance of how we show up in the moment. Self-compassion and self-love can be overwhelming topics at times. This practice is intended to be a gentle introduction into these practices. Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness 2021-02-1512 min

Ground and GrowCreating Space MeditationJoin me in this gentle meditation practice centered around creating and honoring space for ourselves. This practice will be focused on the breath and include prompts to connect to this intention in our everyday lives. www.kaylaestenson.com www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness 2021-01-1816 min

Ground and GrowLoving Kindness Meditation for the SelfIn this introductory Loving Kindness or Metta Meditation for the self, we will go over a few compassionate self-affirmations to tap into feelings of safety, grounding, and connection. This can be a great meditation for those needing a pause for self-compassion and is friendly for beginners. Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness Website: www.kaylaestenson.com 2020-06-3015 min

Ground and GrowHow to set boundaries when you struggle with People PleasingThis is a follow up episode from my "People Pleasing" episode. Here, we will talk about why setting boundaries is challenging when we struggle with people pleasing as well as some ways to start practicing boundary setting. Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness Website: www.kaylaestenson.com 2020-05-2232 min

Ground and GrowSkills for Tolerating DiscomfortIn this episode, I review a number of my favorite skills for tolerating discomfort. These are based off of Marsha Linehan's Distress Tolerance Module in DBT. These skills can be useful for any time of distress, and I am uploading this episode at this time specifically to share some tools for tolerating discomfort around the current COVID-19 pandemic. Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: KaylaEstensonWellness 2020-04-1034 min

Ground and GrowIntroduction to the Kayla Estenson Wellness PodcastHello and welcome to the Kayla Estenson Wellness Podcast. Here is a little intro episode, and I look forward to bringing in some new episodes sometime soon. My Website: www.kaylaestenson.com My Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness My Email: kewellness@kaylaestenson.com 2019-11-2202 min