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It's Been A Year: Reflections on 2020 with Dwight Hurst | Ep. 40
March 29, 2021
self-care, trauma healing, vicarious trauma
It's Been A Year: Reflections on 2020 with Dwight Hurst | Ep. 40
March 29, 2021
self-care, trauma healing, vicarious trauma

Dwight Hurst and I reflect on the year 2020. It’s been quite the year and we spend some time attempting to make some meaning and share our perspectives on this wild year.

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March 29, 2021
self-care, trauma healing, vicarious trauma
Watsu®: Aquatic Bodywork and Therapy with Hilary Marshall | Ep. 39
February 25, 2021
self-help, therapy, Watsu, bodywork, trauma healing
Watsu®: Aquatic Bodywork and Therapy with Hilary Marshall | Ep. 39
February 25, 2021
self-help, therapy, Watsu, bodywork, trauma healing

Hilary Marshall, LMT and Watsu practitioner discusses the benefits and general experience of participating in a hydrotherapy session.

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February 25, 2021
self-help, therapy, Watsu, bodywork, trauma healing
Craniosacral Therapy with Michael Brightwood | Ep. 38
January 6, 2021
Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing
Craniosacral Therapy with Michael Brightwood | Ep. 38
January 6, 2021
Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing

Michael Brightwood is a Craniosacral Therapy practitioner and shares the science, healing framework and practice of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. With extensive study and practice in psychology, healing arts and craniosacral therapy, Michael brings his decades of experience to this interesting discussion. Michael spans the conversation with discussion on topics such as central nervous systems, quantum physics, resolution, magnetic impulses and healing— to name a few.

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January 6, 2021
Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing
How to Find Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment with Siobhan Morse | Ep. 37
November 9, 2020
Addiction, Recovery, Substance Use
How to Find Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment with Siobhan Morse | Ep. 37
November 9, 2020
Addiction, Recovery, Substance Use

In this episode, Siobhan Morse discusses substance abuse and addiction treatment and gets specific about what people should look for when seeking treatment for oneself or a loved one. Finding the right substance abuse treatment can be daunting and overwhelming and Siobhan provides clear criteria for narrowing down and finding the right treatment options.

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November 9, 2020
Addiction, Recovery, Substance Use
Addiction, Intervention and Recovery During a Pandemic, Part 3 | Ep. 36
October 26, 2020
Addiction, drug abuse
Addiction, Intervention and Recovery During a Pandemic, Part 3 | Ep. 36
October 26, 2020
Addiction, drug abuse
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October 26, 2020
Addiction, drug abuse
Addiction, Intervention and Recovery During a Pandemic, Part 2 | Ep. 35
September 24, 2020
relapse prevention
Addiction, Intervention and Recovery During a Pandemic, Part 2 | Ep. 35
September 24, 2020
relapse prevention

Arthur Westinghouse with Westinghouse Intervention and Family Coaching offers his experience and wisdom on how to think about relapse prevention during a pandemic and during this time of Covid.

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September 24, 2020
relapse prevention
Addiction, Intervention and Recovery During a Pandemic, Part 1 | Ep. 34
August 27, 2020
addiction, relapse prevention, self-isolation
Addiction, Intervention and Recovery During a Pandemic, Part 1 | Ep. 34
August 27, 2020
addiction, relapse prevention, self-isolation
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August 27, 2020
addiction, relapse prevention, self-isolation
Anxiety and Meditation for Calm | Ep. 33
February 23, 2017
anxiety, meditation, stress, calm
Anxiety and Meditation for Calm | Ep. 33
February 23, 2017
anxiety, meditation, stress, calm

Kathleen R. Brennan, LCPC Anxiety comes in different internal experiences and intensities. The more mild anxiety can actually be useful, get us moving and help get things done. As anxiety becomes more intense, it can become more and more daunting to turn down the anxiety volume. The mind, brain and body can all be impacted with this anxious energy, rumination and worry. Discover some of the ways to bring more calm to your life. 

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February 23, 2017
anxiety, meditation, stress, calm
On Being Human and The Guest House | Ep. 32
February 9, 2017
the guest house, emotions, feelings
On Being Human and The Guest House | Ep. 32
February 9, 2017
the guest house, emotions, feelings
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February 9, 2017
the guest house, emotions, feelings
Living Your Passions with Evan Center | Ep. 31
January 26, 2017
#healthyliving, passion
Living Your Passions with Evan Center | Ep. 31
January 26, 2017
#healthyliving, passion

Evan Center, MS, LCPC shares her thoughts on engaging your passions in your everyday. Psychotherapist, business coach, mother, and co-founder of an independent high school,

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January 26, 2017
#healthyliving, passion
The Walking Dead and Trauma | Ep. 30
October 20, 2016
#thewalkingdead, trauma
The Walking Dead and Trauma | Ep. 30
October 20, 2016
#thewalkingdead, trauma

Differentiate different kinds of trauma and learn about the complexity of trauma through the series, The Walking Dead. 

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October 20, 2016
#thewalkingdead, trauma
Trauma and the Aftermath | Ep. 29
October 6, 2016
therapy, trauma
Trauma and the Aftermath | Ep. 29
October 6, 2016
therapy, trauma

The aftermath of any kind of trauma can have a significant impact on one's life. Even when one makes it to safety and the trauma is over, the mind, body and braincan experience a storm of post-traumatic stress reactions. In Ep. 29, I discuss trauma, post-traumatic stress and effective therapies.

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October 6, 2016
therapy, trauma
The Daring Way™ with Sally Frau | Ep. 28
September 22, 2016
daringway, shame, vulerability, courage
The Daring Way™ with Sally Frau | Ep. 28
September 22, 2016
daringway, shame, vulerability, courage

Sally Frau, LCSW is sole practitioner and owner of Compatible Counseling Solutions in the Chicago area. As a Certified Daring Way Facilitator, Sally shares the core concepts and what people may experience participating in a Daring Way program.

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September 22, 2016
daringway, shame, vulerability, courage
Healthy and Unhealthy Coping with Dwight Hurst | Ep. 27
September 8, 2016
addictions, coping, dbt, mindfulness
Healthy and Unhealthy Coping with Dwight Hurst | Ep. 27
September 8, 2016
addictions, coping, dbt, mindfulness

Dwight Hurst, an expert in addiction and recovery, joins me for a discussion about healthy and unhealthy coping. We discuss the many forms both healthy and unhealthy coping can take, why people may cope in the way they do and the potential for healing and engaging coping that can make life better.

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September 8, 2016
addictions, coping, dbt, mindfulness
Meditation: Welcoming Change | Ep. 26
August 11, 2016
meditation, guided meditation
Meditation: Welcoming Change | Ep. 26
August 11, 2016
meditation, guided meditation

Change is constant and to resist change often requires a lot of energy. Loosening up that focus and grip of control allows for us to encounter life with more calm. Moving with the waves of change, rather than against them, are two very different pictures. Welcoming change can be similar to moving with and riding the wave of change with which we are presented. We can make adjustments as we tune into the movement and nuances of the wave until our feet land on the ground again.

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August 11, 2016
meditation, guided meditation
Gaming and Addiction: A Conversation with Dr. Jason Hacker | Ep. 25
July 28, 2016
gaming addiction, internet addiction
Gaming and Addiction: A Conversation with Dr. Jason Hacker | Ep. 25
July 28, 2016
gaming addiction, internet addiction

Join us for a conversation with an expert in the world of gaming and internet addiction. Discover how the mind/body/brain are impacted and the assessment and treatment process for gaming addictions.

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July 28, 2016
gaming addiction, internet addiction
Meditation: Knowing Your Truth | Ep. 24
July 14, 2016
guided meditation, meditation, therapy
Meditation: Knowing Your Truth | Ep. 24
July 14, 2016
guided meditation, meditation, therapy

A guided meditation for cultivating and connecting with your intuition, wisdom and truth.

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July 14, 2016
guided meditation, meditation, therapy
Healing After Trauma: 7 Things | Ep. 23
June 30, 2016
trauma, healing
Healing After Trauma: 7 Things | Ep. 23
June 30, 2016
trauma, healing

Ep. 23 discusses some of the healing process after having directly experienced or witnessed trauma.

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June 30, 2016
trauma, healing
Caring for the Caregiver: A Conversation with R. Scott Boots | Ep. 22
June 16, 2016
caregiver, self-care, burnout
Caring for the Caregiver: A Conversation with R. Scott Boots | Ep. 22
June 16, 2016
caregiver, self-care, burnout

Caring for others has its own set of challenges and impacts. Caregivers need caring, too. Hear R. Scott Boots share his personal caregiving experiences and current issues facing caregivers and our healthcare system.

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June 16, 2016
caregiver, self-care, burnout
5 Books for Understanding Mindfulness and Healing | Ep. 21
June 2, 2016
5 Books for Understanding Mindfulness and Healing | Ep. 21
June 2, 2016

Discover 5 Books to add to your reading list that can deepen your understanding around mindfulness and healing.

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June 2, 2016
 
 

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