Psych Talk
Psych Talk is a podcast about psychology, self-growth, and mindset shifts. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Rabon, it aims to motivate, inspire, and educate listeners. Episodes offer knowledge and practical skills for mental health professionals, social science students, and anyone interested in personal development. The show focuses on applying psychological concepts to daily life to create meaningful change.
Episodes
Episode 295 | Family Therapy: Navigating Identity, Faith, & Individual Growth with Dr. Brad Reedy, PhD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Brad Reedy, PhD, a psychotherapist, author, speaker, founder of the Finding You Therapy Programs, and host of the Finding You Podcast. Brad discusses his journey into working with families and some of the common issues he see families coming to therapy for. We discuss some ways identity development can cause discord within the family system and
Episode 294 | informed.now: Media Minimalism for Better Mental Health with Kira Shishkin
In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Kira Shishkin, founder and CEO of informed.now a news-by-text service without bias, clickbait, or ads. Kira discusses what informed.now is and the inspirations behind making this news-by-text service. We discuss the primary problems with the news media today and how sensationalist media headlines dysregulate us and trigger high emotions. Kira share
Episode 293 | Ask the Question: Suicide Conversations and Prevention
In today's episode of Psych Talk I bring you a solo episode for National Suicide Prevention Month. In this episode I discuss recent suicide statistics, as well as populations that are at increased risk for suicide. I provide information on what suicidal thoughts are and the spectrum of suicide. I discuss warning signs and risk factors of suicide, while highlighting that not everyone who exhibi
Episode 292 | The Impact of Trauma and Stress on Healing with Sofia Souiri
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Sofia Souiri. She is a mindset and transformation coach and author and hold a postgraduate diploma in psychotherapy and counseling. Sofia shares her journey into coaching and why she is so passionate about the connection between emotional healing and physical wellbeing. We discuss the connection between emotional healing and physical wellbeing and h
Episode 291 | Recklessly Alive: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness with Sam Eaton
In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Sam Eaton, author, speaking and founder of the Recklessly Alive Foundation. Sam shares his own mental health journey, including his experience with suicidality. We discuss the Recklessly Alive Foundation, a suicide prevention organization, and what inspired Sam to create it. We then dive into a discussion about the power of connection in mental hea
Episode 290 | Acting & Advocacy: What "The Pitt" Teaches Us About Mental Health with Cathryn Dylan Ortiz
In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with actress Cathryn Dylan Ortiz about her role in HBO's The Pitt as Brenda Azurmendi and what her role teaches us about mental health. We start the discussion with Cathryn's background, as well as a conversation about how story telling through TV, film, and media impacts real life conversations and prompt real life change. We discuss her role as Brenda Azu
Episode 289 | Offline.now: Finding Healthy Digital Balance with Eli Singer
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Eli Singer, founder of Offline.now, a platform aimed at helping individuals develop healthier relationships with their screens. Eli shares the inspiration for creating Offline.now and writing his book. He discusses the Offline.now Matrix, a practical map for charting digital habits and finding custom strategies that fit. We discuss why digital balan
Episode 288 | Complex PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) with Kaytlyn Gilner, MA
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Kaytlyn Gilner, MA about complex post traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD). Kaytlyn discusses her personal journey with these diagnoses and how she came to specialize in working with clients with complex trauma and PTSD. Kaytlyn defines for listeners what CPTSD is and some signs and symptoms of the disorder. We
Episode 287 | Why High Achieving Women Quietly Undermine Themselves with Dr. Darby Bonomi, PhD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Darby Bonomi, PhD, sport and performance psychologist, about why high achieving women undermine themselves. Dr. Bonomi discusses what a performance psychologist is and her journey into working with high achieving women. We discuss her book Unshrinkable: Why Strong Women Secretly Criticize, Diminish, and Thwart Themselves...and How to Stop and w
Episode 286 | SafeBAE: Sexual Violence Prevention for Teens with Drew Davis, MPH, MPA
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Drew Davis, MPH, MPA, Director of Health Equity & Strategic Initiatives at SafeBAE. Drew discusses what SafeBAE is, the organization's founding and mission. He shares information about sexual violence among teenagers and the importance of putting prevention efforts towards sexual violence in this age group. We discuss the association between
Episode 285 | Play Therapy with Tiffany McCary, LSW
In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Tiffany McCary, LSW about Play Therapy. Tiffany shares what play therapy is, who it is suited for, and how she came to specialize in play therapy. We discuss some common misconceptions about play therapy and some presenting problems play therapy can address. Tiffany shares techniques and strategies used in play therapy, as well as the beneficial ou
Episode 284 | Resilience & Rebuilding After Grief & Trauma with Todd Maguire
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Todd Maguire, former law enforcement officer with the Queensland Police Service and author. Todd shares his story of trauma and resilience, starting with the unexpected suicide of his partner Karen. We discuss Todd's undercover police work as "Donny", the trauma he endured undercover, and how being undercover allowed him to avoid the s
Episode 283 | Eating Disorder Recovery with Lauren Larkin, LMHC
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Lauren Larkin, LMHC about eating disorder recovery. Lauren shares her own journey with an eating disorder and how she came to specialize in eating disorder work. We discuss her workbook, The Eating Disorder Recovery Reset and what inspired her to create it. Lauren discusses some myths when it comes to eating disorder recovery and the concept of ongo
Episode 282 | Moxies: Fostering Growth and Confidence in the Digital Age
In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Juliette Blake, founder of Moxies, a platform designed specifically for girls aged 8-12 that focuses on wellbeing and healthy digital habits. We start the episode off by discussing Moxies and the inspiration behind it. Juliette shares how Moxies is different from other social platforms and discusses the impact of social media on tween girls. We dis
Episode 281 | Navigating Jealousy, Competition, and Envy in Friendships with Dr. Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD about navigating jealousy, competition, and envy in relationships. Dr. Romanoff first discusses how she came to specialize in relationships and why competition, jealousy, and envy tend to show up in both romantic and platonic relationships. She discusses times where jealousy, competition, or envy may be healthy in relation
Episode 280 | Project55: Improving Workplace Mental Health with Justin Goodman
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Justin Goodman, the co-founder and Managing Director of Project 55, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We start the episode by discussing what Project55 ins and the inspiration behind starting this non-profit. We discuss Project55's mission to educate, equip, and empower and what each of those aspects entails. Justin discusses why improving workplace mental
Episode 279 | Gender Diversity and Gender Affirming Care with Dr. Diana Sorrentino, PhD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Dr. Diana Sorrentino, PhD, a gender diversity and transgender subject matter expert, author, and host of the Paradoxes of Gender Podcast. Dr. D has spent over 40 years of research studying gender diversity and gender neurobiology and 36 years experience working with over 1000 gender diverse, gender variant, and transgender individuals. She starts t
Episode 278 | Understanding Your Identity and the Diagnosis Generation with Dr. Jeremy Thompson, MD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Jeremy Thompson, a medical practitioner and former President of the Australian Society for Psychological Medicine. Dr. Thompson talks about his book Understand Your True Identity: Discover the Real You and Enjoy Healthier Relationships and discusses different types of identities, including the "mixed-bag" identity and how it develops.
Episode 277 | Comfort Cases: Fostering Change One Backpack at a Time with Rob Scheer
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Rob Scheer, founder of Comfort Cases, about the United States foster care system. We start the discussion with Rob sharing his personal experience with the foster care system. We discuss Comfort Cases, a non-profit organization Rob founded, and what inspired him to create it. We discussed the foster care system in the United States and some of the chall
Episode 276 | Conversion Therapy
In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss conversion therapy - interventions alleged to alter same-sex attractions or an individual’s gender expression. I start the episode by defining what "conversion therapy" is and discuss Supreme Court rulings that have brought conversion therapy to news headlines. I discuss tactics used in conversion therapy, as well as what the research says regarding effe
Episode 275 | Bad Marriage Advice and What To Do Instead with Monica Tanner
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Monica Tanner, relationship and intimacy coach, Certified Relational Life Therapy Practitioner, host of The Secrets of Happily Ever After Podcast, and author about harmful marriage advice and what to do instead. We start the discussion by Monica sharing her story of how she came into this field, as well as discussing her bookBad Marriage Advice: Deb
Episode 274 | Artificial Intimacy with Elizabeth Abbruzza, MA, LMHC, LPC, CCPS
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Elizabeth Abbruzza, licensed therapist, about artificial intimacy. Liz defines for listeners what artificial intimacy is and how she has seen it show up in her clinical practice. We discussed why people are turning to AI for intimacy and connection, the benefits of having an AI companion, as well as the negative consequences of artificial intimacy. Liz
Episode 273 | Pacific Atrocities: Collective Trauma's Impact on Modern Day with Jenny Chan
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Jenny Chan, co-founder of Pacific Atrocities Education. We start the episode with Jenny discussing what Pacific Atrocities Education is and the inspiration behind the organization. We talk about how western narratives overlook and silence stories from World War II in the Asia-Pacific region and the impact of these stories being overlooked and silenced.
Episode 272 | Media Literacy and Mental Health
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month and 6 year anniversary of Psych Talk. In today's solo episode of Psych Talk I discuss media literacy and the impacts on mental health. I start the episode by defining what media literacy is and discuss media literacy education and why it is so important. I discuss the impact of AI on media literacy and the challenges it brings to deciphering real from misleading
Episode 271 | Talking to Kids About Mental Health with Kendall Concini-Moore
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Kendall Concini-Moore about talking to kids about mental health. Kendall shares some of her own journey with mental health struggles and discusses her book Mom's Cloud and the Beach Adventure and what inspired her to write it. We speak about parenting with mental illness and why it is important to talk to kids about mental health. Kendall share
Episode 270 | Maintaining Weight Loss After Overcoming Food Addiction with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD, Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, NYT Best Selling Author, and Founder and CEO of Bright Line Eating about maintaining weight loss when having a food addiction. Dr. Peirce Thompson shares her own journey with addiction and food addiction and the tools she has used to maintain her own weight loss and overcome
Episode 269 | PTSD in Veterans: Alternative Approaches to Healing with Dr. Charlie Powell, MD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Charlie Powell, former Naval Lieutenant Commander, multi-boarded physician, and founder of Solo Vive about PTSD in veterans. We discuss his documentary Healing Heroes - No Mind Left Behind and the inspiration behind it. We discuss PTSD in veterans and some of the common symptoms and risk factors veterans experience when it comes to PTSD, includi
Episode 268 | When Life Happens: Mindset Shifts to Manage Stress and Build Confidence with Dr. Rachel Goldman, PhD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Rachel Goldman, PhD, licensed psychologist, about stress management, building confidence, and the power of mindset shifts. We discuss her upcoming book When Life Happens: The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence, and Break Free. Dr. Rachel describes what stress is and some common misconceptions about stress. We discuss the r
Episode 267 | Love, Loss, and Living Grief with Jackie Disch
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with author Jackie Disch about grieving the death of a spouse. We discuss her memoir Losing Katy: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Living Grief, which is an account of her experiences surrounding the death of her wife Katy. We discuss things Jackie wishes people knew or understood better when it comes to grief surrounding the death of a spouse, as well as some ch
Episode 266 | REAL Confidence with Simone Knego
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Simone Knego, speaker, author, and podcast host about confidence. We discuss her second book REAL Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go From Unsure to Unshakeable, what it is about and what inspired her to write it. We discuss her journey in becoming so passionate about the topic of confidence and Simone shares her REAL confidence method (Respect yourself, E
Episode 265 | Using ACT and CFT for Burnout Recovery with Shaina Siber, LCSW
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Shaina Siber, LCSW about burnout recovery. Shaina shares her journey into specializing in burnout and burnout recovery and talks about her debut book, Using ACT and CFT for Burnout Recovery: The Beyond Burnout Blueprint. We discuss what burnout is and where burnout can show up outside of work. We discuss the structural and systemic factors that cont
Episode 264 | Antiblackness in Mental Health with Dr. Mazella Fuller, PhD, MSW, LCSW, CEDS-C
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Mazella Fuller, LCSW, clinical advisor to Eating Recovery Center, Duke-trained integrative health coach, clinical consultant for the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and social justice advocate. Dr. Fuller shares her lifelong journey with social justice and how it led her to the work she does today. We discuss racism a
Episode 263 | How Digital Culture Erodes Our Identity with Patricia Martin
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Patricia Martin, cultural analyst, researcher, and speaking about how digital culture erodes our identity. We start the conversation by discussing Patricia's book Will the Future Like You? Reflection on the Age of Hyper-reinvention; what it is about and what inspired her to write it. We discuss how constantly being online erodes our identity and
Episode 262 | Medical Trauma & Chronic Illness with Destiny Davis, LPC, CRC
In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Destiny Davis, LPC, CRC about chronic illness and medical trauma. Destiny shares about her journey into specializing in chronic illness as a therapist and her personal experiences with chronic illness. Throughout the discussion, Destiny defines for listeners what chronic illness is, as well as what medical trauma is. We discuss some examples of typ
Episode 261 | Navigating Marriage in the Parenting Years with Eli Weinstein, LCSW
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Eli Weinstein, LCSW about navigating marriage during the parenting years. We kick off the episode by discussing Eli's upcoming book From I Do to We Do: Navigating Marriage Through Parenting Years. We dive into the psychology behind partnership and how kids change the dynamic of a romantic partnership. Eli discusses some of the main stressors co
Episode 260 | Effective Strategies for High Risk Teens with Katie May, LPC, DBT-LBC
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Katie May, LPC, DBT-LBC about high risk teenagers. Katie discussed her journey in to specializing in working with high risk teens and families and why she is so passionate about this population. Katie defines what a "high risk teen" is and why traditional therapy approaches often do not work with this population. We discussed the most comm
Episode 259 | Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) with William Person
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with William Person, former Team USA Bobsledder and CTE advocate about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). William defines for listeners what CTE is and what he feels is missing from the definition given his work with people who have experienced CTE symptoms. William discusses his personal journey with CTE symptoms from years of bobsledding and the s
Episode 258 | Collective Trauma & Health Equity with Dr. Christy Gibson, MD
In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Dr. Christy Gibson, MD about collective trauma and health equity. Dr. Gibson shares about her journey into specializing in trauma and defines for listeners what trauma is. Dr. Gibson shares the two main trauma responses according to polyvagal theory, as well as defines collective trauma and how it differs and is similar to trauma experienced by an
Episode 257 | Calming Teenage Anxiety with Sophia Vale Galano, LCSW
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Sophia Vale Galano, LCSW about teenage anxiety. Sophia discusses her journey to specializing in teenage anxiety and what led her to publish her book Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Teenager Cope with Worry. Sophia describes some of the common signs and symptoms of anxiety in adolescents, as well as some of the main con
Episode 256 | OCD, ACT, Burnout & mindcomb with Dr. Lesley Kirkpatrick
In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Dr. Lesley Kirkpatrick, board certified psychiatrist and found of mindcomb. We start the discussion with Dr. Kirkpatrick sharing her personal journey with OCD and how she came to specialize in OCD, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and burnout. Dr. Kirkpatrick defines for listeners what OCD is and identifies some subtle signs of OCD. We discuss
Episode 255 | Cultivating Joy in the New Year with SC Perot
Welcome back to Season 6 of Psych Talk!In today's episode I talk to SC Perot about cultivating joy in the new year. She kicks off the episode discussing how she became interested in the topic of joy and defines for listeners what joy is. We discuss some simple, daily practices individuals can implement in their lives to find joy in the new year, as well as ways to cultivate intentional, lastin
Episode 254 | Navigating Grief During the Holidays
In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss navigating grief during the holidays. I start the episode by defining what grief is and various types of grief. I discuss the symptoms of grief and how grief may show up differently during the holidays. I then provide practical steps for navigating grief during the holidays and specifically discuss navigating isolation and loneliness. I provide tips o
Episode 253 | Juvenile Justice, Correctional Reform, & Systemic Change with Gino Titus-Luciano, LMHC, CPC, NCC
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Gino Titus-Luciano, LMHC and founder and CEO of Kokua Mental Health and Wellness Group about juvenile justice, re-entry and correctional reform, and systemic change. Gino starts the discussion by sharing his journey into working with the juvenile justice system, re-entry and correctional reform. We discuss some of the main reasons youth get involved
Episode 252 | Resilient Parenting with Dr. Kate Lund, PsyD
In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Dr. Kate Lund, PsyD, clinical psychologist about resilience and resilient parenting. Dr. Lund first shares about her personal journey of resilience and how she came to specialize in working in this area. She defines for listeners what resilience is and we discuss her recent book Step Away—The Keys to Resilient Parenting. Dr. Lund then describes for
Episode 251 | Overcoming Panic & Panic Attacks with Phil Lane, LCSW
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Phil Lane, LCSW about panic and panic attacks. Phil shares his personal journey with panic attacks and how that inspired him specialize working with those who struggle with panic. We discuss his book Overcoming Panic and Panic Attacks and what inspired him to write it. Phil defines for listeners what a panic attack is and the differences between pa
Episode 250 | Kids These Days: Understanding & Supporting Youth Mental Health with Dr. Will Dobud, PhD, MSW
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Will Dobud, social worker, research, and senior lecturer about youth mental health. Will defines the "Kids these days" effect, which is also the title of his recent book with co-author Dr. Nevin Harper. Will discusses what inspired Nevin and him to write the book, as well as how it stands apart from other books on youth mental health.
Episode 249 | Turning Pain into Purpose with Lawrence Harris
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Lawrence Harris, Youth Empowerment Speaker, entrepreneur, and author about turning your pain into purpose. Lawrence discusses his own history of abuse and being in a dark place, which led him to the career he has today, speaking with youth and young adults. We discuss the struggles of not feeling "good enough", as well as feeling "too
Episode 248 | Hypnotherapy for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) with Kisha Reynolds, C. C. Ht
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Kisha Reynolds, certified clinical hypnotherapist, certified life coach, and author. Kisha shares her personal journey with body focused repetitive behaviors (BRFBs) and how that led her to hypnotherapy and becoming a certified clinical hypnotherapist. Kisha describes why hypnotherapy is, as well as some common misconceptions about hypnotherapy. We
Episode 247 | Using Music to Heal with Dr. Barb Minton, PhD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Dr. Barb Minton, PhD, licensed psychologist about the healing power of music. Dr. Barb starts our discussion by talking about neurofeedback and what neurfeedback can be used for. We then discuss her interest in the intersection of music and neuroscience and how music can impact our physiological and psychological states. Dr. Barb then discusses wha
Episode 246 | PTSD: The Invisible Wound You Can See with Dr. Eugene Lipov, MD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Eugene Lipov, Board Certified Anesthesiologist, Board Certified Pain Physician, and Chief Medical Officer at Stella Center. Dr. Lipov discusses how he came to specialize in the treatment of PTSD and defines what PTSD is. Dr. Lipov is a fierce advocate of changing the name to PTSD to Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) to reduce stigma and enhanc
Episode 245 | The Power of Kindness with Jessie Hansen
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Jessie Hansen, professional speaker, author, and founder of the Kindest Kid in America program. Jessie holds a bachelors degree in psychology, a masters degree in social work, and is currently pursuing her doctorate in social work where her primary research area is school shootings. Jessie starts the episode by discussing the Kindest Kid in America prog
Episode 244 | Youth Suicide
September is National Suicide Prevention month and in today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss youth suicide. I start the episode by briefly discussion National Suicide Prevention Month and World Suicide Prevention Day. I then provide some statistics on youth suicidal behavior and deaths in the United States, spending additional discussion on certain subgroups of youth who are at increased risk
Episode 243 | The Intersection of Eating Disorders and OCD with Elian Beattie, MS, LMHC, LCMHC
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Elian Beattie, LMHC, LCMHC about the intersection between eating disorders and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). We start the episode by defining various eating disorders, as well as what OCD is (and is not). Elian discusses the intersection between eating disorders and OCD and why the two disorders have such high co-morbidity. She discusses some
Episode 242 | The Science of Happiness with Dr. Ashley Smith, PhD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Ashley Smith, licensed psychologist, speaker, and author about the science of happiness. Dr. Ashley starts the discussion by discussing how she got interested in the science of happiness and positive psychology in general. Dr. Ashely defines for listeners what happiness is and discusses the science of happiness and what research say about factor
Episode 241 | Overcoming Mental Roadblocks: Psychology, Mindset, & Hypnosis with Dr. Albert Bramante, PhD
In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Dr. Albert Bramante, psychology professor, certified hypnotist, author, and talent agent, who helps creative professionals overcome mental roadblocks. We start the episode by discussing Dr. Bramante's journey into the entertainment industry and how his skills in psychology and hypnosis aids in his work. We discuss imposter syndrome and why so m
Episode 240 | Body Politics: How Political Systems Impact Beauty Standards
In today's episode of Psych Talk, I discuss the intersection of politics and beauty standards. Prompted by a discussion at work about the rise in eating disorders over the past 5 years and noticing a shift back to the ultra-thin ideals, I decided to dive deeper into this topic to see what I could find. I start the episode by discussing a history of body politics - the practices and policies th
Episode 239 | Transformative Parenting with Todd Sarner, MFT
In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Todd Sarner, MFT about his Transformative Parenting Process. We discuss Todd's journey into specializing in parenting and how he developed his Transformative Parenting Process. Todd discusses why understanding attachment is so important when it comes to parenting, as well as touches on what trauma-informed parenting is. We discuss how many pare
Episode 238 | Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Current Sociopolitical Climate with Jazzmyn Proctor, MS, LGPC, NCC
In this episode of Psych Talk I chat with Jazzmyn Proctor, MS about taking care of your mental health in the current sociopolitical climate. We first discuss Jazzmyn’s journey in mental health, becoming a relational therapist, and what that means. We discuss some of the impacts of the current socio political climate, as well as society in general, on our mental health. Jazzmyn shares how we can b
Episode 237 | The Joy Reset: The Intersection of Trauma and Joy with Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald, PhD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald, a PhD trauma researcher, about the intersection of trauma and joy. Dr. MC discusses how she came to specialize in researching trauma and defines for listeners what both trauma and joy are. Dr. MC discusses some common misconceptions about joy or how it is conceptualize, as well as some ways that trauma impacts joy. We dis
Episode 236 | Psychological Impacts of Bariatric Surgery with Mary-Frances Moore, LMHC, CCTP-II
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Mary-Frances Moore, LMHC, CCTP-II about the psychological impacts of bariatric surgery. Mary-Frances starts the discussion by sharing what got her interested in the psychological impacts of bariatric surgery, what bariatric surgery is, and who is a good candidate for bariatric surgery . She discusses the purpose of a psychological evaluation before
Episode 235 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I provide a brief overview of the history of ACT, its main goals, and what mental health conditions it is effective for. I then discuss the primary goal of ACT, cognitive flexibility, and discuss in depth the opposite of this, cognitive rigidity, and six ways cognitive rigidity may manifest. I then discuss the
Episode 234 | Parenting with ADHD with Justin Gillespie, LMSW-Clinical, ADHD-CCSP
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Justin Gillespie, LMSW-Clinical, ADHD-CCSP about parenting with ADHD. Justin first shares his personal journey with ADHD and how he came to specialize in working with people with ADHD. He then defines what ADHD is, how it presents in adulthood, and some differences between childhood and adult presentations. We then discuss some ways and areas in which A
Episode 233 | Stuttering and Authenticity with Samantha Gennuso, LMFT
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Sam Gennuso, LMFT about stuttering and its connection with authenticity. Sam defines stuttering for listening and shares her personal story as a person who stutters. Sam discusses how stuttering can be a complex trauma and it it impacts one's self-esteem and self-concept. Further, she describes how stuttering relates to authenticity and vulnerab
Episode 232 | Betrayal Trauma with Dr. Jessica Lamar Psy.D, LMHC, LPC, CPTT
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Jessica Lamar about betrayal trauma. Dr. Lamar defines for listeners what betrayal trauma is and how she came to specialize in working with betrayal trauma. Dr. Lamara discusses the symptoms one may experience with betrayal trauma, as well as impacts of betrayal trauma, both on the individual experiencing it and their relationship with the perso
Episode 231 | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with Dr. Kiki Fehling, PhD DBT-LBC
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Kiki Fehling about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dr. Kiki is a DBT-Linehan Board Certified therapist, author, and speaker. We start the episode by discussing Kiki's journey into specializing in DBT. Kiki then goes on to define with DBT is for listeners and walks us through the four modules of DBT (mindfulness, emotion regulation, distr
Episode 230 | LGBTQ+ Couples Therapy with Marley Herrera, LMFT
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Marley Herrera, LMFT about LGBTQ+ couples therapy. Marley first introduces herself and how she came to specialize in LGBTQ+ couples therapy. Marley then goes on to discuss the similarities and differences between couples therapy among queer couples and cis/het couples. We dive into various reasons LGBTQ+ couples may seek therapy and how broader syst
Episode 229 | The Intersection of Neurodivergence and LGBTQ+ Identities
In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss the intersection of neurodivergence, specifically Autism and ADHD, and LGBTQ+ identities. I start the episode by discussing Pride Month, defining neurodivergence, as well as defining the term "neuroqueer". Next, I discuss the intersection between ASD and LGBTQ+ identities, where I discuss statistics about the co-morbidity between the two, th
Episode 228 | Play Based Parenting with Dr. Kim Van Dusen, PsyD, LMFT, RPT
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Kim Van Dusen, PsyD, LMFT, RPT about play based parenting. Dr. Kim shares her journey into specializing in play therapy and parenting work. She defines for listeners what play based parenting is and some strategies used in play based parenting. Dr. Kim discusses some of the benefits of taking a play based parenting approach, including how it hel
Episode 227 | The Good Daughter Syndrome with Katherine Fabrizio, MA, LCMHC
In this episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Katherine Fabrizio, LCMHC, psychotherapist and author of The Good Daughter Syndrome. Katherine defines for listeners what the "Good Daughter Syndrome" is and how it shows up in the mother/daughter dynamic. She talks about the various traps that "good daughters" fall into and why it is so hard for "good daughters" to set bound
Episode 226 | Burnout: Systemic & Cultural Considerations with Dr. Sumi Raghavan, PhD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Sumi Raghavan, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist about burnout. Dr. Sumi starts the episode by discussing her journey into specializing in burnout. She defines what burnout is, with a specific focus on the aspects of cynicism and loss of meaning. Dr. Sumi then goes on to discuss burnout from a systems lens and discusses stressors and circumstances
Episode 225 | Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT) with Elizabeth Abbruzza, MA, LMHC, LPC, CCPS
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Elizabeth Abbruzza, licensed therapist and clinical director of the Bellevue Trauma Recovery Center about Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT). Elizabeth discusses what ETT is, including the four types of brain stimulation ETT uses. She discusses the various presenting problems ETT can be used for, as well as beneficial outcomes she has seen in he
Episode 224 | Autism Acceptance Month
In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss Autism Acceptance Month. I start the episode by discussing the differences between autism awareness and autism acceptance. I then discuss the history of autism, as well as the current diagnostic criteria, including the various levels of support needs. I then discuss the causes of autism, based on the current scientific literature. I discuss the various co
Episode 223 | De-Influencing from "Mommy Culture" on Social Media with Allie McQuaid, LCPC, PMH-C
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Allie McQuaid, LCPC, PMH-C all about "de-influencing" from mommy culture on social media. Allie discusses her journey into leaning into both influencing and "de-influencing" culture on social media and defines for listeners what "de-influencing" is. She discusses reasons why people may want to lean into de-influencing c
Episode 222 | Sex Addiction with Dr. Connie Zollner, PsyD, LMHC, LPC, CCPS, CSAT
In today's episode I chat with Dr. Connie Zollner, licensed therapist, about sex addiction. Dr. Connie starts the episode by discussing her journey into specializing in sex addiction and defines for listeners what sex addiction is. We discuss risk factors for developing a sexual addiction, as well as some warning signs that someone is experiencing a sex addiction. Dr. Connie addresses some of the
Episode 221 | Romantic Relationships in the Postpartum Period with Dr. Melissa Stone, PsyD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Melissa Stone, PsyD about romantic relationships in the postpartum period. We start the episode by Dr. Melissa sharing how she came to specialize in perinatal mental health and why discussing romantic relationships in the postpartum period is so important. We discuss many ways romantic partnerships are changed or challenged in the postpartum period
Episode 220 | Pediatric Chronic Illness & Mental Health
In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss pediatric chronic illness and its relationship to mental health. I start the episode by defining chronic illness, both generally and in children, discuss some common pediatric chronic illnesses, and the prevalence rates. Additionally, I talk about causes of pediatric chronic illness. I then discuss the relation between pediatric chronic illness and mental
Episode 219 | Binge Eating Disorder with Meghan Breen, LCSW
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Meghan Breen, LCSW about Binge Eating Disorder. Meghan defines for listeners what Binge Eating Disorder is, as well as some risk factors for developing Binge Eating Disorder. Additionally, Meghan discusses some of the common misconceptions about Binge Eating Disorder. The bulk of our discussion focuses on the treatment of Binge Eating Disorders, the
Episode 218 | Generational Trauma and Healing in Parenting with Dr. Megan Turner-Cabrera, PsyD, PMH-C
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Megan Turner-Cabrera, PsyD, PMH-C about generational trauma and healing in the context of perinatal mental health and parenting. Dr. Megan starts the discussion by discussing what generational trauma is and how it may show up. We then discuss how people can start recognizing and building awareness of their generational trauma and how generationa
Episode 217 | Dual Diagnosis with Julia Larson, LPC-MH, LAC
In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Julia Larson, LPC-MG, LAC about dual diagnosis. Julia discussed her journey into mental health and what got her interested in working with individuals with dual diagnosis. She defines for listeners what dual diagnosis is (having both a substance use disorder and mental health disorder) and its prevalence. We discuss why the overlap between substanc
Episode 216 | Creating Welcoming Spaces in Therapy with Liz Rhea, LMSW
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Liz Rhea, LMSW about creating welcoming spaces in therapy. Liz defines what a "welcoming space" in therapy is and why it is so important for clinicians to create welcoming spaces. We discuss the role authenticity on the part of the therapist plays in creating a welcoming space, as well as practical steps therapists can take to create a wel
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