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Episode 91 artwork: CBT, DBT & Renewing the Mind: Practical Tools for Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome & Emotional Regulation w Dr. Lisa Napolitano
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CBT, DBT & Renewing the Mind: Practical Tools for Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome & Emotional Regulation w Dr. Lisa Napolitano

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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…

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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

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…unpack key challenges families face—including cultural stigma, the misuse of labels like autism or ADHD, the reality of co-parenting through high-conflict divorces, and how CBT can be life-changing not just for kids, but for overwhelmed parents. In this episode, we discuss: Why routine and predictability are critical for neurodivergent children How unresolved trauma shows up in parenting and relationships Tools…

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Episode 49
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Mastering DBT: Tammy Berman, LMHC, NCC, on BPD, Emotional Regulation & Healing

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…and wisdom. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Tammy's journey into the mental health field and her passion for DBT The foundational principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) How DBT differs from other therapeutic approaches like CBT Core DBT skills: DEAR MAN, Wise Mind, TIP, and Distress Tolerance Practical ways to apply DBT in everyday life Free and low-cost DBT resources for those seeking support Resources…

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Episode 41
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Helping Teens Thrive: Emotional Regulation, Social Media Pressures, and Parenting Strategies

with Ara Mascarenas, LMHC

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…– Learn More Here Resources for Teens 211 Helpline (Available Nationwide) The Trevor Project – www.thetrevorproject.org Therapy Modalities Mentioned Internal Family Systems (IFS) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Connect with Ara Mascarenas, LMHC Website: Rising Stronger Counseling Instagram: @risingstrongercounseling Phone:…

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Episode 95 artwork: When Shame Meets Healing: Addiction, Faith, & Identity with Therapist Sara Brenker, LCSW
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When Shame Meets Healing: Addiction, Faith, & Identity

with Therapist Sara Brenker, LCSW

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…our minds, bodies, and spirits shapes how we show up for others—and how we heal. In today's episode, I sit down with Sara Brenker, LCSW, a South Florida-based therapist and co-founder of Modern Care Collective, a practice known for its warm, direct, and collaborative approach to healing. Sara has spent years working as an individual therapist, clinical director, and crisis-stabilization specialist. She integrates CBT…

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Episode 57
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Healing from Church Hurt with Neuroscience & Grace: Christian Mental Health Tools That Actually Work​

with Joe Padilla from Mental Health Grace Alliance

Why this matched

…healing and resilience The origin story of Mental Health Grace Alliance The neuroscience behind trauma, anxiety, and the healing power of faith Why the Holy Spirit is more about comfort than conviction CBT, DBT, ACT, and the importance of using the right tool at the right time The dangers of spiritual bypassing and sin-consciousness in church culture The mental health implications of a loving vs. punitive view of God…

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Episode 100 artwork: Faith, Trauma Healing & Mental Health — A Reflection on Purpose and Renewal
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Faith, Trauma Healing & Mental Health — A Reflection on Purpose and Renewal

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…How a quiet stirring during the pandemic became a global mental-health teaching ministry Why she felt called to reach people beyond one-on-one therapy Why evidence-based + Christ-centered conversations matter right now How Psychology & Faith Integrate Scripture as a grounding foundation How neuroscience affirms biblical truth Practical ways IFS, CBT, and somatic tools support emotional and spiritual renewal…

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Episode 125 artwork: How to Heal After Divorce: Grief, Identity Loss & Emotional Recovery with Shirley Barthelemy, MS, LMHC, LPC, CAP
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How to Heal After Divorce: Grief, Identity Loss & Emotional Recovery

with Shirley Barthelemy, MS, LMHC, LPC, CAP

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…Podcast, Diana Rice, LMHC, sits down with divorce recovery specialist Shirley Barthelemy, MS, LMHC, LPC, CAP, to discuss emotional healing after divorce, grief, faith, attachment wounds, people-pleasing patterns, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and practical tools for rebuilding confidence and finding hope again. Drawing from both her professional expertise and personal experience, Shirley shares how her own…

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Episode 102 artwork: When God Makes You Wait: Finding Purpose, Peace, and Emotional Strength When Life Feels Stuck — with Dr. Yolle Pierre
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When God Makes You Wait: Finding Purpose, Peace, and Emotional Strength When Life Feels Stuck —

with Dr. Yolle Pierre

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…and the connection between waiting and abiding The difference between hearing God and listening to God How anxiety, fear, and panic show up in waiting seasons How to navigate forced positivity, spiritual bypassing, and church culture pressures The role of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) in renewing the mind Why some people run from God when they are really running from guilt, shame, and legalism What it means to…

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Episode 87 artwork: Brazilian Mental Health, Immigration Stress & Culturally Competent Therapy with Lidiana Cartolano, LMHC (Bilingual Portuguese Therapist in Florida)
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Brazilian Mental Health, Immigration Stress & Culturally Competent Therapy

with Lidiana Cartolano, LMHC (Bilingual Portuguese Therapist in Florida)

Why this matched

…challenges faced by Brazilians and Portuguese-speaking immigrants, including immigration stress, family role pressures, cultural stigma, OCD, and faith-based misunderstandings. Lidiana also shares practical tools such as TF-CBT, play therapy, sandtray, and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). This conversation also highlights the Brazilian Mental Health Professionals Collective (BMHP)—the first organized…

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Episode 115 artwork: From Trauma to Prison to Purpose with Ranae Van Roekel | Founder of Connecting to Cope
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From Trauma to Prison to Purpose with Ranae Van Roekel | Founder of Connecting to Cope

with Ranae Van Roekel

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…impacts behavior and coping patterns The psychological and emotional realities of life inside prison Rebuilding identity after shame, trauma, and poor choices Emotional regulation and coping skills for healing The role of therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) The importance of accountability, support, and connection in long-term transformation A…

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Episode 122 artwork: Can Christians Have Anxiety? Christian Mental Health, Panic Attacks, Nervous System Healing & Finding Peace with Melissa Fisher, LMHC
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Can Christians Have Anxiety? Christian Mental Health, Panic Attacks, Nervous System Healing & Finding Peace

with Melissa Fisher, LMHC

Why this matched

…hypervigilance, and trauma-driven anxiety? This episode also explores: Christian anxiety and panic attacks Nervous system dysregulation Trauma and emotional healing Church hurt and spiritual abuse High-control religion and guilt Breathwork and neuroscience Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Neuroplasticity and rewiring the brain The mind-body connection Faith and mental health Women's mental health and burnout…

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Episode 121 artwork: How to Heal Betrayal Trauma, Porn Addiction, and Rebuild Trust in Relationships with Brannon Patrick, LCSW & Tyler Patrick, LMFT
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How to Heal Betrayal Trauma, Porn Addiction, and Rebuild Trust in Relationships

with Brannon Patrick, LCSW & Tyler Patrick, LMFT

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…And um I can not take personal your faith and um still allow space for that." And so it's a really healthy stage to to to get to. And yeah, >> some people can be still practicing a religion and be in a stage five. >> Um, but they are somewhat nuanced. They're not they're not stuck in the rigidity of it anymore. >> Well, the black and white thinking. Let's go to CBT now. No, I'm just kidding. >> Yeah. >> Um, so and…

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Episode 123 artwork: Why Do I Keep Repeating the Same Patterns? Childhood Trauma, Emotional Growth & Authentic Relationships with Mark Levinsky, LMHC
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Why Do I Keep Repeating the Same Patterns? Childhood Trauma, Emotional Growth & Authentic Relationships

with Mark Levinsky, LMHC

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…it into uh groupbased uh exercises and activities. So this is just an offshoot of of that work. >> Okay. And and see this is the thing because I'm trying to remember when I was in school because we know that therapists when they're in school they they learn different theories, right? CBT, DBT, all the all the all the things. And then you get parts and then whoever you are as a therapist, you'll you'll cling on to…

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Episode 13
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Breathe in Faith, Rise Above Fear: Your Path to Empowerment

Why this matched

…through Pause App: - Utilizing Pause App for mindfulness and surrendering distractions. - Surrendering to trust in the Lord and letting go of fear. 6. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Tools: - Reality testing, evidence gathering, cognitive restructuring, and behavioral experiments. - Confronting fears with knowledge, understanding, and affirmations. 7. Biblical Foundation for Conquering Fear: - Verses from Psalms…

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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

Why this matched

…on healing religious trauma The New Evangelicals – Community for exvangelicals and deconstructing Christians Mental Health Tools Explained EMDR Therapy: Reprocesses painful memories and rewires your brain's response to trauma IFS (Internal Family Systems): Helps identify, honor, and heal your inner "parts" carrying shame, fear, or spiritual wounding CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy rooted in renewing the mind with…

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Episode 118 artwork: "No Bad Parts"? IFS, CPTSD, Faith & Deep Healing with Lynn Kearney, LMFT
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"No Bad Parts"? IFS, CPTSD, Faith & Deep Healing

with Lynn Kearney, LMFT

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…Practitioner Gottman Institute Educator Former Kaiser Permanente instructor in Couples Communication and MindBody Medicine Trauma-informed relational therapist specializing in body-oriented healing approaches Her training includes: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Brainspotting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Depth Psychology Intimacy from the Inside Out Learn more about Lynn here:…

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Episode 103 artwork: Why Men Struggle With Emotions: Fixer-Type Masculinity, Anger, and Healing w/ Jon Waller, LMHC
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Why Men Struggle With Emotions: Fixer-Type Masculinity, Anger, and Healing

with Jon Waller, LMHC

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…shame. He also serves as an Instructor for The REAL Courses, a weekend personal-development intensive grounded in Adlerian psychology and experiential growth work. Learn more: New River Counseling: https://newrivercounseling.net/ The REAL Courses: https://therealcourses.com/ Mentioned Modalities & Approaches Motivational Interviewing (MI) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Person-centered / Rogers / unconditional…

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