The Holistic Counselor
The Holistic Counselor Podcast is where faith, psychology, and whole-person wellness meet. Hosted by Diana S. Rice, a licensed mental health counselor and integrative practitioner based in South Florida, the podcast offers grounded conversations on emotional healing, mental clarity, spiritual growth, and healthier relationships. Episodes feature a range of voices including therapists, physicians, attorneys, pastors, and educators, exploring topics like trauma recovery, nervous system health, boundaries, identity, and anxiety. The podcast aims to reduce stigma, elevate mental-health literacy, and support whole-person transformation.
Episodes
Ep. 115 - From Trauma to Prison to Purpose with Ranae Van Roekel | Founder of Connecting to Cope
What is the connection between trauma and incarceration? Can people truly change after prison? And how do you begin healing from trauma, shame, and past mistakes? In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, sits down with Ranae Van Roekel, founder of Connecting to Cope, to explore the intersection of childhood trauma, emotional regulation, mental health, and the
Ep. 114 - OCD, Intrusive Thoughts, and Religious Anxiety: How Exposure Therapy (ERP) Helps Break the Fear Cycle w/ Meghan Cromie
In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana sits down with Meghan Cromie, LMHC, anxiety specialist and founder of Still Minds Psychology, to explore one of the most misunderstood mental health topics today: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Together, they unpack what intrusive thoughts really are, why they feel so real, and how OCD can quietly take over someone's life—often without
Ep. 113 - Why You Still Feel Stuck After Therapy: Neurofeedback, Chronic Stress & Trauma with Shale Maulana, MPH, LMSW
Have you ever done therapy, read the books, prayed, journaled… and still felt stuck? Still anxious. Still overwhelmed. Still on edge in your own body. In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, sits down with Shale Maulana, MPH, LMSW, a Brooklyn-based therapist and public health professional, to explore a deeper question many people are quietly asking:
Ep. 112 - From Addiction to Purpose: Recovery, Incarceration, Trauma, and Rebuilding Life w/ Andrew Drasen
Hello there, fearfully and wonderfully made humans. In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice sits down with Andrew Drasen, author of A Vision of Hope, to explore the reality of addiction, recovery, incarceration, trauma, relapse, identity, and second chances. Andrew shares his lived experience with substance use, overdose, jail, prison, repeated treatment attempts,
Ep. 111 - Men's Mental Health, Church Hurt, and Nervous System Healing with Sacred Grit's Spiritual Coach, Jason Lyle
Hello there, fearfully and wonderfully made human. In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Jason Lyle, founder of Sacred Grit, spiritual coach, and host of The Sacred Grit Podcast, for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about men's mental health, addiction recovery, church hurt, nervous system regulation, and faith reconstruction.
Ep. 110 - When Words Aren't Enough: How Art Therapy Heals Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships (MBT Explained) | Anna Green, LMHC
In Episode 110 of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Anna Green, LMHC, Chief Clinical Officer at Thrive, to answer questions people are actively searching for, including: What is art therapy (really)? Do you have to be "good at art" for art therapy to help? Why can creativity feel safer than talking about trauma? What is MBT (Mentalization-Based Treat
Ep. 109 - Church Hurt, Religious Trauma & High-Achieving Christian Women: Healing Perfectionism & Burnout in Leadership | Robin Goad, Author & AWS Executive
What happens when a high-achieving woman climbs the corporate ladder—but is still carrying unresolved trauma, religious fear, and deep shame beneath the surface? In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Robin Goad, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) executive, speaker, and author of Girl by Birth. Woman by Fire. to talk about the intersection of trauma
Ep. 108 - Long Covid, Chronic Fatigue, and Anxiety — When the Body Isn't Believed and the Nervous System Suffers | Evan H. Hirsch, MD
Hello there, fearfully and wonderfully made human. In this powerful and deeply human conversation, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC explores what happens when physical illness, nervous system dysregulation, anxiety, and depression collide — especially in a medical system that often minimizes or dismisses symptoms it cannot easily explain. Six years after COVID changed the world, many people are still stru
Ep. 107 - Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Attachment, Cycles, and How Couples Heal with Dr. Marni Feuerman
In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice sits down with relationship expert Dr. Marni Feuerman for a deep, practical conversation about Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—what it is, how it works, and why it has become one of the most researched and effective approaches to couples therapy today. Many people confuse EFT with tapping techniques, but Emotionally Focused Therapy
Ep. 106 - CIRS (Mold Illness) Symptoms & Nervous System Healing After MS — Christine Ruch, Holistic Transformation Guide
If you've ever been told your labs are "normal" while your body feels anything but, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Christine Ruch, Holistic Transformation Guide, to explore Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), autoimmune illness, and the role of the nervous system in healing—through the lived experience of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Ep. 105 - Single, Sexual, and Saved: Healing Shame, Purity Culture Wounds, and Disenfranchised Grief w Tracy Nallery Fultz, LCSW
Hello there, fearfully and wonderfully made human, and welcome back to The Holistic Counselor Podcast. In Episode 105, I sit down with Tracy Nallery Fultz, a licensed clinical social worker, author, and founder of Heartfelt Needs Counseling and Caring Center, for one of the most honest, clinically grounded, and faith-centered conversations we've had on the show. This episode is for anyone who: L
Ep. 104 - The Truth About Teen Recovery: Family Systems, Stigma, and Getting the Right Level of Care w/ Katie Cousins, MSW
Hello there, fearfully and wonderfully made human. In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Masters-level Social Worker and Certified Life Coach, Katie Cousins, to explore how family systems, recovery, and access to care shape the outcomes of adolescents, young adults, and their families—especially in moments of crisis. Katie brings over a d
Ep. 103 - Why Men Struggle With Emotions: Fixer-Type Masculinity, Anger, and Healing w/ Jon Waller, LMHC
In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, licensed therapist and host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Jon Waller, LMHC, owner of New River Counseling in Fort Lauderdale, to dive deep into men's mental health, modern masculinity, emotional disconnection, and the cultural pressures that shape how men show up in relationships, faith, and everyday life. Together, Diana and Jon unpac
Ep. 102 - When God Makes You Wait: Finding Purpose, Peace, and Emotional Strength When Life Feels Stuck — with Dr. Yolle Pierre
Many people ask the same questions during difficult seasons: What do I do when I'm waiting on God? Why is this taking so long? How do I trust God when nothing is changing? How do I stay grounded when anxiety, comparison, or doubt take over? How do I renew my mind, regulate my emotions, and stay spiritually rooted when I feel stuck? In this episode, licensed therapist and host Diana S. Rice, LMHC,
Ep. 101 - From New Age to R.A.D.I.A.N.T. Faith: Healing, Community & Abundant Living with Lori Bergman, Realtor & Founder of the R.A.D.I.A.N.T. Women's Collective
In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana sits down with Lori Bergman—South Florida Realtor, former fitness and massage professional, Jewish-background believer in Jesus, and founder of the R.A.D.I.A.N.T. Women's Collective, a Christ-centered wellness community for women. Lori shares how God met her after years of depression, New Age practices, and living in a victim mindset—and how
Ep. 100 - Faith, Trauma Healing & Mental Health — A Reflection on Purpose and Renewal
Welcome to Episode 100 of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, hosted by Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, QS — founder of Through the Valley Therapy and Transformed Mind Consulting & Coaching. This Christ-centered, trauma-informed mental health podcast exists to support people navigating trauma, church hurt, anxiety, identity work, nervous system healing, neuroplasticity, and whole-person well-being. This m
Ep. 99 - TMS Explained - A Clear, Compassionate Conversation with PMHNP Jackie Simon
This episode and these show notes are for educational purposes only. They do not constitute medical, psychiatric, psychological, or legal advice. This content does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always consult your own licensed healthcare professional before making decisions about your mental or physical health. Listening to this episode does not create a therapist–client or
Ep. 98 - Healing Latina Health: Gut-Brain Connection, Cultural Food & Hormone Balance with Health Coach, Naihomy Jerez
What if the foods that shaped your childhood could also heal you? In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Naihomy Jerez—Bronx-raised Dominicana, Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and host of Let's Be Healthy Latinas: Holistic Wellness with Sazón y Cultura—to unpack how culture, hormones, and gut health intersect with me
Ep. 97 - Holistic Psychiatry Beyond Big Pharma: Faith, Culture & Informed Care with Dr. Tzvi Furer
In this powerful episode, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Dr. Tzvi Furer, MD, FAPA, DFAACAP, a dual-board-certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist and founder of Palm Tree Psychiatry. Together, they break down myths about psychiatry, explore the importance of deprescribing and informed consent, and discuss how cultural competence and compassion must guide mental-health care. D
Ep. 96 - Talking Politics Without Losing Your Mind—or Your Relationships | Kelsey Blahnik, LCSW-S, Author of The And Way: Assertive Peacemaking in a Divided World
In this powerful conversation, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP—founder of Through the Valley Therapy and Transformed Mind Consulting & Coaching—sits down with Kelsey Blahnik, LCSW-S, clinician, author, and advocate for reconciliation in divided times. Together, they explore the intersection of politics, mental health, and spiritual healing—without taking sides. Kelsey is the author of The And Way:
Ep. 95 - When Shame Meets Healing: Addiction, Faith, & Identity with Therapist Sara Brenker, LCSW
Episode Summary Hello there, fearfully and wonderfully made human. I'm your host, Diana S. Rice, licensed mental health counselor and founder of Through the Valley Therapy and Transformed Mind Consulting & Coaching. Welcome back to The Holistic Counselor Podcast—the space where faith, science, and holistic healing come together for grounded, real conversations about mental health, purpose, and per
Ep. 94 - Marijuana Psychosis, Delta‑8, and Teen Mental Health — What Parents and Clinicians Need to Know with John Puls, LCSW, MCAP
Marijuana today is not the same as it was decades ago. In this critical episode, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, sits down with John Puls, LCSW, MCAP—addiction expert, professor, and co‑founder of Full Life Comprehensive Care—to unpack the rising crisis of THC‑induced psychosis in teens and young adults. Drawing from both professional and personal experience, Diana shares her journey from tee
Ep. 93 - Christian Mom Guilt & Presence: Renewing Your Mind in Christ with Mama Coach Sindy Love
Host: Diana S. Rice — Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida), Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional Guest: Sindy Love — Present Mama Coach, founder of Live Loved Mom, host of the top-10% Live Loved Mom podcast Why listen: New year, fresh grace. If you're a Christian mom battling mom guilt, hurry, hustle, and comparison, this episode blends faith + brain-based tools to help you rene
Ep. 92 - Healing After Domestic Violence & Spiritual Abuse with Anna Marie Lopes, Abuse-Recovery & Post-Traumatic Growth Coach
In this conversation, Anna Marie Lopes—abuse-recovery & post-traumatic growth coach, founder of Brave & Free, and Engagement Director at the Healing & CPTSD Community Hub—shares her journey from witnessing domestic violence and surviving an abusive marriage to building a global community that helps survivors reclaim voice, identity, and freedom. We talk CPTSD vs. PTSD, spiritual abuse, self-advoca
Ep. 91 - CBT, DBT & Renewing the Mind: Practical Tools for Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome & Emotional Regulation w Dr. Lisa Napolitano
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) aren't just "therapist jargon"—they're evidence-based tools you can use today to renew your mind, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and live with more clarity and confidence. In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS talks with Dr. Lisa Napolitano—licensed psychologist, mindfulne
Ep. 90 - Christian Spiritual Abuse & Recovery: Story of Abuse, Purity Culture & Freedom
In this deeply vulnerable episode, Christian therapist Diana S. Rice, LMHC interviews Naghmeh Abedini Panahi about the untold story behind the Save Saeed movement. She reveals how her role as a public advocate concealed the trauma she was enduring, and how she slowly recognized spiritual, emotional, and physical abuse. We discuss how purity culture can mute God-given alarms, why "submit at all cos
Ep. 89 - Don't Mess With My DNA: Dr. Don Wood on Emotional Concussions, Trauma Healing & Rebooting the Brain
On this New Year's Eve episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Dr. Don Wood, PhD, creator of the TIPP (Inspired Performance Program), to explore how unresolved trauma becomes a "high-definition" memory loop and how a 4–5 hour TIPP session plus 30 days of audio can reboot the brain for calm and performance. We unpack emotional concussions, the role of fa
Ep. 88 - Baker Act, Marchman Act & Guardianship in Florida: A Trauma-Informed Look at Legal Intervention with Attorney Mark Astor
Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide, mental health crisis, and involuntary commitment. Need Help Now? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) — available 24/7, free and confidential support. For Florida-specific help, contact 211.org or your local mobile crisis unit. "We are not here to hurt people—we're here to help them. And sometimes, that means telling the hard
Ep. 87 - Brazilian Mental Health, Immigration Stress & Culturally Competent Therapy with Lidiana Cartolano, LMHC (Bilingual Portuguese Therapist in Florida)
In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS sits down with Lidiana Cartolano, LMHC, M.Ed.—a bilingual Portuguese/English therapist and founder of VIVA Psychotherapy in Boca Raton, Florida. Together, they discuss the unique mental health challenges faced by Brazilians and Portuguese-speaking immigrants, including immigration stress, family role press
Ep. 86 - Somatic Healing & Expressive Arts Therapy for Trauma Recovery with Cathy Williams founder of Intuitive Self
Summary Feeling numb, burned out, or stuck in your head? In this episode, Cathy Williams, a Movement & Expressive Arts Therapist and founder of Intuitive Self in Melbourne, Australia, shares how somatic therapy, intuitive movement, and expressive arts can help you reconnect with your body, regulate emotions, and release stored trauma. We explore body mapping, breathwork, music-supported healing, v
Ep. 85 - What Is OCPD? Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder with Darryl Rossignol of The OCPD Foundation
Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made human! This episode is more than just educational—it's deeply personal. Host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, shares how a YouTube rabbit hole back in 2020 (after someone she loves was diagnosed with OCPD) unexpectedly led her to Darryl Rossignol's videos. Fast-forward five years later—she realized the man behind that life-changing content is now sitti
Ep. 84 - Healing Trauma and Addiction in First Responders with Steve Campana, Hanley Foundation First Responder Liaison & Retired EMS Captain
Hello there, fearfully and wonderfully made human. I'm Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, and the host of The Holistic Counselor Podcast—where faith, science, and holistic healing intersect. Today's episode is especially for first responders—and the loved ones who support them. Whether you serve as police, firefighter, EMS, paramedic, military, nurse, therapist, or teacher—you know the toll tra
Ep. 83 - The Root Cause of Cancer: Paul Leendertse's 15-Step Real-Self Healing Process for Mind-Body Recovery
"Cancer has been on my radar for decades," shares host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, who has lost her father, sister, mother, and even a childhood friend to the disease. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Diana sits down with Paul Leendertse, author and founder of the Root Cause Institute, and his wife and co-facilitator Aria Konrad, to explore the 15-Step Real-Self Healing Proc
Ep. 82 - Ending the Silence: Faith-Based, Age-Appropriate Sex Education to Break Shame & Reclaim Biblical Sexuality with Kristen Miele, M.Ed.
Welcome to The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Human. I'm your host, Diana S. Rice, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, and curious soul who's always asking why. This podcast merges faith, psychology, and whole-person healing—helping you feel loved, understood, and equipped to walk out your God-given purpose. If you're
Ep. 81 - How An Ethnobotanist Uses Caribbean Herbalism, Bush Tea & Ancestral Plant Wisdom to Heal the Mind and Body w/ Aleya Fraser
In this soul-stirring episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP speaks with Aleya Fraser, ethnobotanist, land steward, and author of Caribbean Herbalism: Traditional Knowledge and Modern Herbal Healing. Together, they explore how ancestral plant wisdom, nervous system regulation, and spiritual healing intersect through ritual, relationship with the land, and divine
Ep. 80 - From Postpartum Pain to Creative Power with Katana Malone – Award-Winning Actress, Author & CEO
Welcome back, fearfully and wonderfully made human. I'm Diana, licensed therapist and consultant, and today's episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast is a deeply healing conversation that blends faith, trauma recovery, and creativity with one powerful guest: Katana Malone. Katana is an award-winning actress, filmmaker, educator, poet, and founder of Melanated Scribes Publishing. But more than th
Ep. 79 - 4KIDS, TBRI® & EPIC Parenting Tools for Trauma Recovery | Meiby Nodarse, LMHC on Healing Through Faith
In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice sits down with Meiby Nodarse, LMHC—a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and TBRI® Practitioner with 4KIDS of South Florida. Together, they unpack what trauma-informed parenting really looks like and how the Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) and EPIC faith-based trainings are transforming foster care families and
Ep. 78 - Healing Your Money Story — Emotional Spending, IFS, and Financial Peace with Jennifer Schrappe, LPCC-S
Ever feel anxious, ashamed, or overwhelmed by money? You're not alone—and it's not just about numbers. In this powerful episode, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, dives into the emotional roots of financial stress with licensed professional clinical counselor and IFS-informed therapist Jennifer Schrappe, LPCC-S. Jennifer co-leads the program Heal Your Money Stuff and Calm Your Life, helping individuals un
Ep. 77 - Reclaiming Biblical Sexuality After Trauma & Purity Culture" with Dr. Carol Tanksley, M.D., D.Min.
Welcome back to The Holistic Counselor Podcast! In this raw, redemptive, and research-backed conversation, Diana sits down with Dr. Carol Tanksley—a board-certified OB-GYN, ordained minister, trauma-informed coach, and author—to confront one of the most taboo topics in both clinical and Christian spaces: sex, shame, and spiritual healing. If you were raised in purity culture, survived sexual traum
Special Edition Rise Latina Summit: Mind & Body Renovation (Oct 14–16, 2025)
Only 1 in 3 Latinas struggling with mental health ever get professional help. Stigma, cultural expectations, and lack of bilingual, bicultural care keep too many of us silent. That's why the Rise Latina Summit was created—a free, 3-day online event designed to help Latinas heal anxiety, nurture their health, and transform their lives. In this episode, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS is jo
Ep. 76 - Family Constellation Therapy for Healing Generational Trauma | John Acosta of ZuluOne
In this deeply moving conversation, Diana sits down with John Acosta, founder of ZuluOne, to explore the healing power of Family Constellation Therapy and what it means to release what was never ours to carry. After attending his workshop at the 10th Annual South Florida Behavioral Health Conference, Diana knew John's message needed to reach more people—especially those navigating generational tra
Ep. 75 - Suicide Prevention & Cultural Identity | Rest as Resistance w/ Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC, Suicidologist, CTP
In Episode 75 of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS (Through the Valley Therapy & Transformed Mind Consulting and Coaching) sits down with Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC, Suicidologist, CTP, to explore suicide prevention, cultural identity, and rest as resistance. Learn crisis warning signs, immediate next steps, free resources, and empathy‑driven strategies to challenge
Ep. 74 - Why Black and Brown Girls Are Being Pushed Out of Schools—And How Faith, Trauma Therapy & Awareness Can Change That w/ Dr. LaNette Burgess
In this powerful episode, Diana sits down with Dr. LaNette Burgess—licensed clinical social worker, school-based therapist, and expert in adolescent mental health—to unpack the unseen struggles of Black and Brown girls navigating school systems, trauma, and cultural expectations. Dr. Burgess shares her journey from witnessing mental illness in a childhood friend's family to becoming a fierce advoc
Ep. 73 - From Scarcity to Soul Work: Healing Generational Trauma, Imposter Syndrome, and Career Burnout with Dr. Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D
If you've ever asked yourself, "Why do I feel stuck even though I've done everything right?" — this episode is for you. In Episode 73 of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Dr. Jasmine Escalera, a TEDx speaker, former pharmacologist, and transformational career coach for women of color, to dive deep into the invisible blocks keeping many high-achieving wo
Ep. 72 - Hormonal Imbalance & Anxiety in Women: How to Finally Get Answers (Not Just a Pill) w/ Dr. Nancy Beliveau
Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made humans! In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, sits down with Dr. Nancy Beliveau—Top Doctor of Functional Medicine and founder of the Holistic Wholeness Institute—to unpack the science, emotion, and theology behind hormone health and its profound impact on mental wellness. Dr. Nancy shares her own jou
Ep. 71 - Therapist, Mother, CEO: Leading Through Crisis and Cancer with Kristin Mervich, LCSW
In this deeply moving and empowering episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice sits down with therapist, group practice owner, and therapist-mom coach Kristin Mervich, LCSW. Kristin shares her raw and courageous journey of navigating her son's Stage 4 Neuroblastoma diagnosis while continuing to lead a group practice, raise two young children, and coach fellow therapist-moms on
Ep. 70 - Leaving an Abusive Christian Marriage: Legal & Faith-Based Support with Leesha C. Newkirk, JD
Host: Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP Founder of Through the Valley Therapy + Transformed Mind Consulting & Coaching Creator of The Holistic Counselor Podcast Guest: Leesha C. Newkirk, JD Christian Family Law Attorney | Certified Mediator | Mom of 6 | Advocate for Survivors What We Talk About: What spiritual abuse really looks like in a marriage How the Church often misuses "biblical submission"
Ep. 69 - Parenting Neurodivergent Kids Through Divorce & Trauma: Psychological Evaluations, CBT & Cultural Wisdom, w Dr. Staci Weiner
Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made human! This episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast is a powerful dive into parenting, psychological evaluations, and how to better support neurodivergent kids—especially in the midst of trauma, divorce, and diagnostic confusion. Diana welcomes Dr. Staci Weiner, a licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist, for a deep, practical, and
Ep. 68 - Is It Autism or Trauma? Diagnosing Adults on the Spectrum with Dr. Benson Fox, Psy.D.
What does it really mean to be "on the spectrum"—and why are so many adults just now getting diagnosed? In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Diana sits down with Dr. Benson Fox, Psy.D., an Orthodox Jewish psychologist, school counselor, professor, and group leader of Adulting on the Spectrum, to explore the truths, myths, and real-life challenges of navigating adult life as a neurodivergen
Ep. 67 - Psychiatric Deprescribing & Women's Mental Health: A Holistic Approach with Dr. Amy O'Donnell, M.D.
Feeling stuck on psychiatric meds and wondering if there's another way? This episode will change the game. Today I'm joined by Dr. Amy O'Donnell, a brilliant integrative psychiatrist who specializes in psychiatric deprescribing and women's mental health. She's helping clients move from surviving on scripts to thriving in mind, body, and spirit. Amy and I get real about the limits of traditional ps
Ep. 66 - Escaping Spiritual Abuse & Church Trauma: Healing After High-Control Religion w/ Sowania Germain, LMHC-D, PMHC
Hello there, fearfully and wonderfully made human—and welcome to another episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast. I'm your host, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS—founder of Through the Valley Therapy and Transformed Mind Consulting & Coaching. Today's guest is the powerful and compassionate Sowania Germain, LMHC-D, PMHC—also known as The Mama Therapist. Sowania joins us to share her courageou
Special Episode: When the Unthinkable Happens — Mental Health Support After Tragedy
Host: Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, Qualified Supervisor Moderator & Founder: Through the Valley Therapy & Transformed Mind Consulting and Coaching Release Date: July 21, 2025 Event: A live webinar hosted by The Agency Austin, created in response to the devastating Central Texas flood and sudden loss of a beloved colleague in a hit-and-run. Episode Experts: Dr. Kate Johnson (D.Min., LMHC, QS) —
Ep. 65 - Healing Trauma Through Faith: How to Reclaim Identity and Hope with Rebecca Medina Stewart, Author of "SEEN"
Content Warning: This episode includes sensitive discussions around sexual assault, suicidal ideation, religious trauma, and faith deconstruction. Please listen with care and refer to the support resources listed below if needed. In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS welcomes Emmy Award-nominated journalist and author Reb
Ep. 64 - Dr. Corey Keyes on Languishing, Flourishing, and the Mental Health Continuum: Redefining What It Means to Be Mentally Well
In this powerful conversation, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, sits down with renowned sociologist and author Dr. Corey Keyes — the pioneer who coined the term languishing. If you've ever felt stuck in the fog between burnout and depression but weren't sure how to name it, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Keyes unpacks the groundbreaking Mental Health Continuum model and the five daily "vitamin
Ep. 63 - Why You Crave Junk Food When You're Stressed: The Gut-Brain Link Behind Anxiety & Emotional Eating with Sarah Weiss, RD, LDN, IFNCP
Welcome back, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made friend! In this powerful episode, I sit down with functional dietitian Sarah Weiss, founder of Weiss Choices, to explore the often-overlooked connection between food, mood, and emotional well-being. Sarah shares her personal journey of emotional eating, healing her gut, and leaving behind a high-stress career as a stockbroker to help others reclaim thei
Ep. 62 - Breaking the Silence: Healing Porn Addiction, Shame, and Identity Loss in High-Functioning Men with Daniel Rubin, LMHC
In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, sits down with Daniel Rubin, LMHC, LPC, founder of Transcend Wellness IOP, for an unfiltered and deeply healing conversation about men's mental health, emotional isolation, porn addiction recovery, and the impact of unresolved trauma. We explore the hidden struggles of high-performing men who silently carr
Ep. 61 - Overcoming Fear of Success, Burnout, and Money Mindset Blocks as a Faith-Based Therapist or Coach with Laura Long, LMFT, MBA
In today's soul-stirring episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, sits down with her business coach, the dynamic Laura Long, LMFT, MBA. Together, they dive deep into topics that most entrepreneurs quietly wrestle with: the fear of success, financial mindset struggles (especially for faith-filled women), burnout recovery, and what it really takes to susta
Ep. 60 - Healing Trauma at the Root: EMDR, Addiction, and Shame with Brian Gong, LMHC
In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Diana welcomes Brian Gong, LMHC, EMDRIA-Approved Consultant and co-owner of Mangrove Therapy Group, to explore how trauma, shame, and addiction are intricately linked—and how EMDR therapy offers a pathway to healing for even the deepest wounds. Diana first heard Brian speak at the NSU/MSD Strong event in 2020—two years after the tragic Parkland shootin
Ep. 59 - Unlocking Self-Healing with Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: A Deep Dive with Dr. Tori Olds
In this heartfelt and informative episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, your host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, dives into Internal Family Systems (IFS) with the brilliant Dr. Tori Olds—psychologist, educator, singer-songwriter, and co-founder of Deep Eddy Psychotherapy. Diana shares how a single YouTube video titled What is IFS? changed the game for her personal healing and client work. That video? C
Ep. 58 - Untwisting Spiritual Abuse: How Scripture Gets Weaponized—and How to Heal with Rebecca Davis, Author & Trauma-Informed Christian Book Coach
In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana sits down with Rebecca Davis, author of the Untwisting Scriptures series and a trauma-informed Christian book coach. Together, they tackle the painful but necessary topic of spiritual abuse, how Scripture has been twisted to control and silence victims, and what it really means to experience biblical healing. Rebecca shares her own
Ep. 57 - Healing from Church Hurt with Neuroscience & Grace: Christian Mental Health Tools That Actually Work with Joe Padilla from Mental Health Grace Alliance
In this transformative conversation, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS sits down with Joe Padilla, co-founder of Mental Health Grace Alliance, for a deeply enriching and spiritually grounded discussion on mental health recovery, neuroplasticity, and faith. Joe shares his raw and inspiring personal journey—from homelessness and adversity to ministry, marriage, and the co-creation of one of the mo
Ep. 56 - Breaking the Stigma: Christian Meditation, EFT & Nervous System Healing with Sandra McLagan, RN from Christ Centered Tribe
In this deeply enriching episode, Diana is joined by Sandra McLagan, RN—a former nurse educator turned Clinical EFT Practitioner, Christian meditation coach, and founder of Christ Centered Tribe. With 20+ years of experience in the medical field, Sandra has guided women in over 75 countries through Biblical meditation, breathwork, and nervous system regulation—all anchored in Scripture and the lov
Ep. 55 - Breaking the Silence: Mental Health, Culture, and Healing in the Haitian Community with Ostin Celestin, Jr., LMHC, LMFT, EMDR Trained, QS
In this compelling episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, engages in a profound conversation with Haitian-American therapist Ostin Celestin, Jr., LMHC, LMFT, EMDR-Trained, DBT-Informed, and Qualified Supervisor. Together, they delve into the complexities of mental health within Haitian and immigrant communities, addressing cultural stigmas, intergenera
Ep. 54 - He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not… But God Does — Healing Heartbreak, Church Hurt & Identity with Author Sharon Feingold
Episode Summary: Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made human, to another soul-nourishing episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast! I'm your host Diana from Through the Valley Therapy and Transformed Mind Consulting and Coaching. In this episode, we get real about Christian singleness, internet dating, and the deeper longings of the heart. I sat down with Sharon Dawn Feingold, who I met at a Chr
Ep. 53 - Faith-Based Trauma Healing: Rediscover Your Identity in Christ with Kayla Roberts, LMHC, BCCC
Join host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, as she welcomes special guest Kayla Roberts, LMHC, BCCC, a seasoned faith-based trauma therapist and EMDR specialist. Together, they explore practical ways to integrate faith and psychology for holistic healing, identity restoration, and spiritual freedom. In this insightful conversation, Kayla Roberts shares how trauma impacts identity and how findin
Ep. 52 - Spiritual Warfare in the Therapy Room: Ethical & Faith-Based Strategies for Christian Counselors with Camille McDaniel, LPC
As Christian therapists, we know that spiritual warfare is real. But how do we navigate it ethically, professionally, and with discernment in the therapy room? In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, I sit down with Camille McDaniel, LPC, to explore the complexities of spiritual warfare in clinical practice. Camille has been a licensed professional counselor since 2005 and is the founde
Ep. 51 - Healing Generational Trauma: EFT Tapping & Mental Health First Aid for Latina Women with Ana Martinez, LMHC
Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made human, to The Holistic Counselor Podcast, the place for faith-driven, science-backed conversations on mental health and holistic wellness. I'm your host, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, and today, we're exploring Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT tapping)—a powerful, research-backed method for reducing stress, releasing trauma, and fostering emotional resilience
Ep. 50 - How Somatic Therapy Heals Trauma & Anxiety: A Deep Dive with Amy Hagerstrom, LCSW
Welcome back, my fearfully and wonderfully made humans! In this episode, Diana explores the increasingly popular term somatic with expert Amy Hagerstrom, LCSW. Amy specializes in somatic experiencing and the Safe and Sound Protocol, helping adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, and midlife stress. She shares her personal journey, how somatic therapy transformed her mental health, and practical w
Ep. 49 - Mastering DBT: Tammy Berman, LMHC, NCC, on BPD, Emotional Regulation & Healing
In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, welcomes DBT expert Tammy Berman. With over 20 years of experience in mental health, Tammy is a licensed mental health counselor, a National Board-Certified Counselor, a Supreme Court-certified family mediator, a qualified parenting coordinator, an accredited collaborative professional, and a qual
Ep. 48 - Healing Trauma, Immigrant Mental Health, and the Safe & Sound Protocol with Rosaura Hincapie, LMHC
In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS sits down with Rosaura Hincapie, LMHC, a bilingual Latina therapist specializing in trauma recovery, nervous system healing, and faith-based counseling. Together, they discuss: The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and how sound therapy can help regulate the nervous system Polyvagal Theory and its impact on tr
Ep. 47 - Grief, Healing & Purpose with Sharon Honeycutt, CEO of Blooming Bean Coffee Roasters & Co-Host of This Beautiful Ugly Podcast
Welcome back to The Holistic Counselor Podcast! In today's episode, I'm sitting down with my dear friend, Sharon Honeycutt, for a raw and heartfelt conversation about grief, healing, faith, mental health, and purpose. Sharon and I first met in the mid-2000s through homeschooling our boys and a business endeavor she had launched. Life took us on different journeys, but our shared love for Jesus and
Ep. 46 - From MMA Fighter to Pastor – David Shapiro's Journey from Army Veteran to Biblical Scholar & Mental Health Advocate
How does an MMA fighter, U.S. Army veteran, and former atheist end up as a pastor, biblical scholar, and mental health advocate? In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, I sit down with David Shapiro, who shares his extraordinary faith journey from skepticism to surrender. Born into an Orthodox Jewish family in New York City, David spent years seeking purpose—serving in the mili
Ep. 45 - Faith, Doubt & Healing: Overcoming Spiritual Crisis with Andrea Lahoud, LMHC, CIMHP
In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, speaks with Andrea Lahoud, a licensed mental health counselor, EMDR-trained therapist, and certified integrative mental health provider. They discuss spiritual crisis, faith-based resilience, church hurt, religious trauma, and deconstruction, providing practical guidance for those struggling with doubt. Andrea
Ep. 44 - Navigating Grief & Healing: Finding Meaning After Loss - Solo Minisode
Grief is unpredictable. One moment, life feels stable, and the next, everything shifts. After losing my mother on February 6th, 2025, I found myself navigating not only the sorrow of loss but also the exhaustion of caregiving and the emotional weight of our complex relationship. In this episode, I open up about my personal journey with grief, trauma, and healing. Whether you've experienced loss, a
Ep. 43 - Rekindle Love and Build a Christ-Centered Marriage | Kingsley Grant, LMFT, CRC, Author of The Joyful Wife
Welcome to The Holistic Counselor Podcast! You fearfully and wonderfully made human. I'm your host, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS. In this episode, I'm joined by Kingsley Grant, LMFT, CRC—Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Relationship Coach, author of The Joyful Wife, and host of the Build Your Happier Marriage Podcast. Kingsley shares practical insights for wives to rekindle
Ep. 42 - Healing Birth Trauma and Navigating Motherhood with Jaquesta Michelle, LCSW
In this heartfelt episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana speaks with Jaquesta Michelle, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified trauma professional based in South Florida. Jaquesta shares her inspiring journey as a therapist and mother, with a focus on supporting women navigating challenges such as birth trauma, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and motherhood transitions. Ke
Ep. 41 - Helping Teens Thrive: Emotional Regulation, Social Media Pressures, and Parenting Strategies with Ara Mascarenas, LMHC
Welcome, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Humans! Join Diana from Through the Valley Therapy and Transformed Mind Consulting and Coaching for an insightful conversation with Ara Mascarenas, LMHC, a bilingual therapist and president of the Mental Health Counselors Association of Palm Beach County. In this episode, Ara shares her expertise in working with children, teens, and families. What We Discus
Ep. 40 - Healing Trauma and Building Secure Relationships: Insights from War Survivor and Therapist, Goumah Conde, LMFT
Welcome to The Holistic Counselor Podcast! I'm your host, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS—founder of Through the Valley Therapy and Transformed Mind Consulting and Coaching. This podcast is your space for inspiration, healing, and growth. Remember: You are fearfully and wonderfully made by a loving God who has created you for connection, healing, and purpose. Today's guest is Goumah Conde, a L
Ep. 39 - From Adversity to Resilience: Cultural Identity and Relationships with Dr. Juan Santos
Welcome to The Holistic Counselor Podcast with your host, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS. In this powerful episode, Diana sits down with Dr. Juan Santos, a distinguished mental health professional and podcast co-host, to explore the intersection of cultural identity, resilience, and thriving relationships. About Our Guest: Dr. Juan Santos is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervi
Ep. 38 - Creating a Faith & Wellness Prayer Board for 2025: Align Your Life with God's Purpose
Welcome back to The Holistic Counselor Podcast! In this episode, Diana dives into a topic she's been refining for years: creating a Faith & Wellness Prayer Board. Unlike traditional vision boards, prayer boards are centered on seeking God's will, surrendering plans to Him, and aligning your year with His purpose. Diana shares how she transitioned from cutting out magazine clippings for her fridge
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