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Episode 77 artwork: Reclaiming Biblical Sexuality After Trauma & Purity Culture" with Dr. Carol Tanksley, M.D., D.Min.
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Reclaiming Biblical Sexuality After Trauma & Purity Culture" with Dr. Carol Tanksley, M.D., D.Min.

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…

Episode 75 artwork: Suicide Prevention & Cultural Identity | Rest as Resistance w/ Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC, Suicidologist, CTP
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Suicide Prevention & Cultural Identity | Rest as Resistance

with 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…

Episode 74 artwork: Why Black and Brown Girls Are Being Pushed Out of Schools—And How Faith, Trauma Therapy & Awareness Can Change That w/ Dr. LaNette Burgess
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Why Black and Brown Girls Are Being Pushed Out of Schools—And How Faith, Trauma Therapy & Awareness Can Change That

with 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…

Episode 73 artwork: From Scarcity to Soul Work: Healing Generational Trauma, Imposter Syndrome, and Career Burnout with Dr. Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D
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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…

Episode 69 artwork: Parenting Neurodivergent Kids Through Divorce & Trauma: Psychological Evaluations, CBT & Cultural Wisdom, w Dr. Staci Weiner
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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…

Episode 67 artwork: Psychiatric Deprescribing & Women's Mental Health: A Holistic Approach with Dr. Amy O'Donnell, M.D.
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Psychiatric Deprescribing & Women's Mental Health: A Holistic Approach with Dr. Amy O'Donnell, M.D.

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…

Episode 66 artwork: Escaping Spiritual Abuse & Church Trauma: Healing After High-Control Religion w/ Sowania Germain, LMHC-D, PMHC
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Escaping Spiritual Abuse & Church Trauma: Healing After High-Control Religion

with 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…

Episode 65 artwork: Healing Trauma Through Faith: How to Reclaim Identity and Hope with Rebecca Medina Stewart, Author of "SEEN"
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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 63 artwork: Why You Crave Junk Food When You're Stressed: The Gut-Brain Link Behind Anxiety & Emotional Eating with Sarah Weiss, RD, LDN, IFNCP
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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…