The Counseling Corner

#102 Men and Trauma Nov 21, 2024

Title: #102 Men and Trauma

Released: November 21, 2024

Featuring: Carlos Escanilla, LMHC

Hosted by: Cristina Nicole Fernandez, Esq., LMHC and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Description:

In this powerful episode of The Counseling Corner, Gabi and Titi dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of men and trauma with our guest. Our guest, Carlos Escanilla, LMHC, shares invaluable insights into how societal expectations, cultural norms, and personal experiences shape men’s responses to trauma.

Together, we explore the barriers men face in seeking help, the importance of addressing emotional wounds, and practical steps for healing.

Whether you’re a man navigating your own journey, a loved one supporting someone through trauma, or simply interested in understanding this critical issue, this episode is packed with meaningful perspectives and actionable advice.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Common misconceptions about men and trauma.
The role of societal norms in shaping men’s emotional expression.
How trauma impacts men differently than women.
Why it’s essential to normalize vulnerability for healing.
Practical tips for supporting men through their trauma journey.

Connect With Us:

Follow us on Instagram @coralgablescounselingcenter
Email us your thoughts or questions: [Your Email]
Learn more about Carlos Escanilla, LMHC; Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Cristina Fernandez, Esq., Certified Life Coach

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#101 Breaking Free from Toxic Positivity Nov 07, 2024

Title: #101 Breaking Free from Toxic Positivity

Released: November 7, 2024

Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive into the concept of toxic positivity—the pressure to maintain a positive mindset, even at the cost of denying real emotions. We’ll explore what toxic positivity is, why it can be harmful, and how it differs from healthy optimism. Gabi and Emy discuss the importance of validating your own emotions and how to support others authentically when they’re facing difficult times.

Topics Discussed:

What is Toxic Positivity? Understanding toxic positivity and why it can feel invalidating. Emy and Gabi discuss toxic positivity from the point of view of a licensed therapist and a certified coach.
Signs of Toxic Positivity Recognizing when positivity becomes toxic, from phrases like “just stay positive” to “look on the bright side.”
The Dangers of Suppressing Emotions Why ignoring negative emotions can lead to burnout, anxiety, and more.
Authenticity vs. Positivity How embracing all emotions, including difficult ones, can foster resilience and authentic connections.
Practical Tips for Avoiding Toxic Positivity Simple ways to stay supportive and positive without ignoring real emotions.

Key Takeaways:

Allowing space for all emotions is essential for mental health.
Healthy positivity means recognizing both good and bad emotions, not just “focusing on the good.”
Practicing empathy and validation can help people feel heard and supported.

Quotes from the Episode:

“Be kind to yourself and allowing yourself to feel the moment.” Emy Fernandez, Certified Coach
“Somebody else’s process doesn’t have to be yours.” Gabriela Reyes, LMFT
“Listen Now: Tune in for insights on how to foster a more balanced approach to positivity that empowers you to honor all your feelings and support others effectively.

For more on Gabi and Emy, you can check their pages at

Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

#100 The 100 Foot Wave Jun 09, 2024

Released: June 10, 2024

Featuring: Cristina Fernandez Nicole, Esq., Certified Life Coac

Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Description:

This podcast has been released in celebration of our 100th Episode!

Cristina tells us the story about one of her clients, a high school student, she was coaching to help her transition from high school to college.

In preparing her personal statement, her Client used the documentary “The 100 Foot Wave” as a metaphor for life and her transition from high school to college.

For those of you that are not aware, the "100 Foot Wave" follows the journey of Garrett McNamara, a professional big-wave surfer, as he chases the dream of surfing the biggest wave in the world. The documentary captures McNamara's pursuit of monster waves, focusing on his time in Nazaré, Portugal, known for its massive and dangerous waves. It showcases the physical and mental challenges, the highs and lows, and the relentless determination needed to tackle such extraordinary feats. The documentary also highlights the broader surfing community and the impact of this quest on McNamara's life and those around him.

What this documentary meant for the Client was not surfing, but instead it was about what we do to meet the ultimate challenge.

In this documentary the lessons are not only important for a high schooler transitioning to college but anyone looking to grow and challenge themselves in life that are pursuing a passion, facing challenges and the risks and reward.

And, it's not just about checking the boxes, like the college application was asking her Client to do. Overall, "100 Foot Wave" illustrates that with passion, resilience, and support, one can overcome significant obstacles and achieve extraordinary goals, much like the journey of a high school student striving to achieve their dreams whether it be college or not.

Cristina, Gabi and Emy, share their 100 foot waves. It's not just about a one time big challenge but in life we may constantly be getting over many 100 foot waves. Many life lessons in this episode - enjoy!

For more on Cristina, Gabi or Emy, you can check their pages at

Cristina N. Fernandez, Esq., Certified Life Coach

Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Resources:

https://www.hbo.com/100-foot-wave/season-1

https://www.hbo.com/100-foot-wave/season-2

#99 Pre Wedding Therapy May 09, 2024

Featuring: Dr. Todd Giardina

Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Description:

Join host Emy Fernandez and Dr. Todd Giardina in this episode as they dive into the world of pre-wedding therapy, a powerful tool for engaged couples facing potential challenges. Discover how therapy sessions can help couples tackle communication issues head-on, address concerns, and develop crucial relationship skills. Uncover the pain points that many couples face before tying the knot and explore how pre-wedding therapy can strengthen their bond, enhance understanding, and lay the groundwork for a fulfilling and successful marriage.

For more on Dr. Giardina and Emy, you can check their pages at

Dr. Todd Giardina

Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Resource:

Eight Dates

#98 Why Journaling May 02, 2024

Featuring: Cristina Fernandez, Esq. and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Description:

In this episode of the Why series we look into why journaling. And for this podcast we brought in Cristina Fernandez. In addition to being an attorney, she’s also a certified life coach and certified yoga instructor. She and Gabi will discuss why we should consider taking up journaling and how they use it as a tool with their clients.

Gabi and Cristina discuss how journaling helps organize our thoughts. Emy explains how she has her clients journal about what went well. By remembering things that went well you have the ability to repeat them. They discuss toxic positivity v. negative thoughts.

For more on Cristina, Gabi and Emy you can check their pages at

Cristina Nicole Fernandez, Esq., Certified Life Coach

Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

#97 Why Affirmations and Positive Thoughts Apr 18, 2024

Released: April 18, 2024

Featuring: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Description:

The podcast is the first of our Why Series. Why we do what we do, for example why do we do affirmations, why do we journal, etc.

In this first of the series, Gabi and Emy discuss why affirmations and positive thoughts and the importance of being aware of the thoughts that come through. They discuss the techniques they use with their clients to help them move out of their negative thoughts. They also discuss how thoughts drive our feelings and ultimately our actions and results.

If you have any ideas for future podcasts you can reach out on our instagram: coralgablescounselingcenter

For more on Gabi and Emy you can check their pages below:

Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

#96 Attorney Burnout Apr 07, 2024

Featuring: Emy Fernandez, Certified Life Coach and Recruiting Director

Hosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Description:

As a recruiter and life coach for attorneys, Emy discusses and breaks down with Gabi attorney stress, overwhelm and burnout. They explain the difference between burning out because of lack of boundaries or whether it’s because of the law firm culture.

They explain how many attorneys jump from job to job trying to find the best place but they jump with the same thoughts and feelings therefore it will be difficult to be happy anywhere if they don’t address the actual issues of billables, life balance and boundaries.

To learn more about Emy you can sign visit her website page at Emy Fernandez, Certified Life Coach. You can also sign up for her email list through the link below where she shares insights and information for attorneys on managing boundaries, stress and life balance 3 Tips to Overcome Overwhelm Today.

And, if you’re tired of trying to DIY it, you can schedule a consult by calling her office at 305-445-0477.

Resources:

Ascension Global Staffing and Executive Search – https://ascensionsearch.com/

Coral Gables Counseling Center – https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/

#95 Love Your Way to Healing – Tough Love Retreat Oct 09, 2023

Featuring: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT, Nicole Herdocia-Oria, LMFT, Cristina Fernandez, Esq., Certified Life Coach

Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Description:

This podcast describes how to recognize when we need healing. Sometimes it’s obvious but not always. We discuss how to incorporate and implement small self love rituals in our lives to move towards personal healing.

We also discuss the one-day Tough Love Retreat Coral Gables Counseling Center has twice a year. Our next one is on November 19, 2023, and we want to invite everyone to enjoy a day just focusing on healing and loving yourselves.

We will have licensed mental health counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, certified coaches, and certified yoga instructors leading groups at the retreat. They will be presenting then going into break out sessions.

We will be closing out the retreat with music and dance.

Information:

Tough Love Retreat, Location: Villa Ventiséis, 23550 SW 187th Ave., Homestead, FL 33031Cost: $350/pp and $500/for 2 - Payment plans available

To register or for more information you can call our office at 305-445-0477 or you can email us at retreats@coralgablescounseling.com

#94 Parenting Sensitive Children Jun 15, 2023

Featuring: Sophie Schauermann, LCSW

Hosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Description:

Gabi and Emy talk to licensed clinical social worker, Sophie Schauermann, who works with sensitive children and their parents. Sophie describes the traits of sensitive children. She explains the dynamics between the sensitive child and the parents and siblings. And, she gives us tips on the best ways to live with a sensitive child.

For more information you can visit her website at RootedRhythm.com or email her at sophie@rootedrhythm.com.

#93 On Guilt and Enoughness for Women Physicians May 12, 2023

Featuring: Laurel Kilpatrick, MD, Certified Life Coach

Hosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Dr. Kilpatrick, a palliative care physician, discusses with Emy and Gabi the effects of guilt and not being enough for women physicians. She works with women physicians on managing their brains around their feelings of guilt in a very demanding career so instead they can lead a more fulfilling emotional life.

For more on working with Dr. Kilpatrick, you can visit her website at https://positivespindr.com/

#92 Dawn Goldberg on Brain Management and Productivity Apr 30, 2023

Featuring: Dawn Goldberg, CPA, Certified Life Coach

Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Dawn Goldberg, who coaches accountants on stress and overwhelm, discusses with Emy how mismanaged brains lead to mismanaged time which in turn leads to stress and overwhelm. Putting things on a color-coded calendar is not enough for productivity if we do not actually take action. This podcast is rich with information on how we can turn our productivity around without the overwhelm.

To take The Smarter Accountant Quiz and to get more information on her book The Smarter Accountant, you can visit Dawn’s website at https://thesmarteraccountant.com/

To take Dawn’s Time Management Personality Quiz discussed on the podcast go to https://thesmarteraccountant.com/personality.quiz/

#91 Diagnosing Prince Harry and Meghan Apr 06, 2023

Title: #91 Diagnosing Prince Harry and Meghan

Released: April 6, 2023

Featuring: Jenny Friedman, LCSW

Hosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Description:

With this episode Jenny comes back to diagnose another character with Gabi. With the release of Harry’s book, Spare, and the documentary, we thought it would be a good time to take a psychodynamic view of Prince Harry and Meghan.

Below are some of the resources they mention, including a previous podcast we did with Jenny on what psychoanalysis is and another one where we diagnosed Princess Diana with her.

Podcast: Diagnosing Princess Diana

Podcast: What the heck is Psychoanalysis

Spare on Amazon

For more information on Gabi and Jenny you can visit their pages below:

Jenny Friedman, LCSW Bio

Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Bio

If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

#90 Cholesterol with Alejandra Boker Mar 09, 2023

Title: #90 Cholesterol with Alejandra Boker

Featuring: and Alejandra Boker, MBA, RD, IFNCP

Cohosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Description:

In this episode Gabi and Emy host Alejandra Boker, a certified nutritionist and dietician. She is the owner of Functional Bites and has now partnered with a coach and personal trainer and created HealthPod. An online health membership program. Alejandra, Emy and Gabi discuss functional nutrition where we get to the root cause of symptoms. They discuss cholestorol health and the best way of handling inflamation. Alejandra discusses the myths behind eating meat and eggs and she explains label reading in a very simple way.

Alejandra discusses the process in seeing a nutritionist and explains her affordable membership program, HealthPod. HealthPod consists of onboarding with a questionnaire, lab work and a nutrition and fitness protocol and accountability coach is $299 then a membership fee of $49 which includes an accountability coach. After a year of membership, a follow up lab is included.

For more information on Alejandra Boker, Emy and Gabi at:

www.Myhpod.com or text health to 904-922-4597

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

#89 Retreats and Sex Talk Mar 01, 2023

Title: #89 Retreats and Sex Talk

Released: March 2, 2023

Featuring: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Nicole Herdocia-Oria, LMFT

Cohosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Description:

In this episode Gabi and Nikki discuss their upcoming annual one day retreat, Tough Love. They share the purpose of the retreat, who it’s for and what you will be getting out of it. They also discuss sex in relationships and that it is one of the topics they will be discussing this year.

If you are interested in joining Gabi and Nikki at the Tough Love retreat it is on March 19. It is for you regardless of whether you are in a relationship or not. And, it is also for everyone regardless whether you are having relationship issues or not. For more information you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477 or email Gabi and Nikki at retreats@coralgablescounseling.com.

For more information on Emy, Gabi and Nikki you can visit their pages at:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/nicole-herdocia-oria-ms/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

Podcast links mentioned in the show:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/exercise-and-mental-health/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/making-time-for-sex/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/sex-and-health/

#88 Toddler Tantums Feb 22, 2023

Title: #88 Toddler Tantrums

Released: February 23, 2023

Featuring: Erika Fernandez de Castro, LCSW

Cohosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Description:

In this episode we discuss a topic we’ve never discussed in the past. Navigating the toddler tantrums. Erika explains how tantrums are a way for toddlers to communicate. How important it is for parents to be on the same page when saying no. And things you can do to survive the tantrums.

If you want to schedule an appointment with Erika Fernandez de Castro, Gabi or Emy, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

For more on them you can visit their pages below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/erika-fernandez-de-castro/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

#87 Parenting and Social Media Feb 16, 2023

Title: #87 Parenting and Social Media

Released: February 16, 2023

Featuring: Veronica L. Sanchez, LCSW

Cohosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Description:

We close our Social Media series with Emy and Gabi as they speak with Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Veronica Sanchez. Veronica has extensive experience working with adolescents and teens. In this episode they talk about parenting and how difficult and different it can be for everyone. They debunk myths posted by “so called experts” and other moms.

If you want to schedule an appointment with Veronica Sanchez, Gabi or Emy, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

For more on them you can visit their pages below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/veronica-lucia-sanchez-lcs

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

#86 Relationships and Social Media Feb 09, 2023

Title: #86 Relationships and Social Media

Released: February 9, 2023

Featuring: Dr. Todd Giardina

Cohosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Description:

We continue our Social Media series with Emy and Gabi as they speak with Dr. Todd Giardina on Relationships and Social Media. Dr. Giardina has extensive experience working with women and couples. Emy, Gabi and Dr. G (as he is referred to) discuss relationships in social media. They discuss the algorithms and how we can easily be fooled by social media posts. Not everything is what it seems. Also, they debunk myths posted by “so called experts” that create posts on purpose to build the shares and likes.

If you want to schedule an appointment with Dr. Todd Giardina, Gabi or Emy, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

For more on them you can visit their pages below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/todd-giardina-ph-d/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

#85 Summary of the 2022 Tough Love Retreat & Plans for 2023 Jan 29, 2023

Title: #85 Summary of the 2022 Tough Love Retreat & Plans for 2023

Released: February 2, 2023

Featuring: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Description:

This podcast is about our one-day Tough Love Retreat in a beautiful local venue we held last summer. Gabi tells us how the retreat was envisioned and how it went. They also discuss plans for the next one on March 19, 2023.

And, as an added bonus for our audience that would like to create their own retreat, Gabi shares tips on how to create and run your own.

To find out more about Tough Love Retreat, you can reach out through retreats@coralgablescounseling.com or calling our office at 305-445-0477.

If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

#84 Eating Disorders and Social Media Jan 26, 2023

Title: #84 Eating Disorders and Social Media

Released: January 26, 2023

Featuring: Kristen Overholt, LMHC

Cohosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Description:

We continue our Social Media series with Emy and Gabi as they speak with Kristen Overholt, LMHC on Eating Disorders and Social Media. As a licensed mental health counselor, Kristen has worked in several different levels of care ranging from outpatient services, in-home therapy, residential and partial hospitalization. She has extensive experience working with clients with disordered eating.

If you want to schedule an appointment with Kristen, Gabi or Emy, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

For more on them you can visit their pages below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/kristen-overholt-lmhc/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

#83 Kids and Social Media Jan 19, 2023

Title: #83 Kids and Social Media

Released: January 19, 2023

Featuring: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Description:

In this episode Emy and Gabi talk with Vanessa Molina about Kids and Social Media. Vanessa is completing her practicum as a Mental Health Counselor while working as a Middle School Counselor at a local school. We brought her on because of her experience working with kids. Gaby, Emy and Vanessa discuss kids and social media. How both kids use social media and how it affects them.

If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

And if you want to schedule an appointment with Gabi or Emy, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

For more on Gabi and Emy you can visit their pages below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

#82 Belief and Social Media Jan 12, 2023

#82 Belief and Social Media

Featuring: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Description:

In this episode Emy and Gabi talk about Belief and Social Media. They discuss how social media gets the topic of belief wrong. Social media talks about having belief but it doesn’t say how to increase your belief. Emy and Gabi breakdown how to build belief.

Emy has a weekly blog called Coach Thought of the Week with very informative and useful tips on overcoming obstacles. If you would like to be added to the email list you can email Emy at emy@coralgablescounseling.com

If you want to schedule an appointment with Gabi or Emy, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

For more on Gabi and Emy you can visit their pages below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-lmft/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

#81 Self Worth and Social Media Jan 05, 2023

Title: #81 Self Worth and Social Media

Released: January 4, 2023

Featuring: Lucia Fernandez Silveira, LMFT, Director of Coral Gables Counseling Center

Cohosted By: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Description:

Lucia, Gabi and Emy discuss how social media gets it wrong when it comes to the topic of Self Worth. They discuss how social media gives us the immediate gratification and entertainment. As a result, the need for immediate gratifiation causes us to no longer be able to sit with our sadness. They share tips on how you can enjoy social media instead of using it as a tool against you. They also discuss how giving back helps others as well as us. And, how helping others helps us build our self worth and humble us.

See links below for more information on Lucia, Gabi or Emy. To work with them you can reach Carolina Navarro, our Intake Coordinator, at 305-445-0477.

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/lucia-fernandez-silveira-lmft/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

#80 Radical Honesty Dec 16, 2022

Title: #80 Radical Honesty

Released: December 16, 2022

Featuring: Tiffany Perez, LMHC

Cohosted By: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach

Description:

Tiffany, Gabi and Emy discuss what radical honesty is. When it’s important to be radically honest and when it’s best to back away. They discuss the difference between “little white lies” and honesty. How “little white lies” can create wedges in relationships. They talk about confrontation and the positive and negative effects of confrontation. They also discuss previous traumas brought into relationships and how important radical honesty can help with these past traumas. They also discuss whether you should go into relationships immediately fully in trust or if trust is something earned.

See links below for more information on Tiffany, Gabi or Emy. To work with them you can reach Carolina Navarro, our Intake Coordinator, at 305-445-0477.

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/tiffany-n-perez/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

#79 Toxic Relationships Dec 07, 2022

Title: #79 Toxic Relationships

Released: December 7, 2022

Featuring: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Description:

In this episode Emy and Gabi talk about Toxic Relationships. One of Emy’s clients requested we do one on this topic. Gabi gives us red flags in a relationship indicating you may be in a toxic relationship.

If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

And if you want to schedule an appointment with either one of them, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

For more on Gabi and Emy you can visit their pages below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

#78 Trust Issues Dec 01, 2022

Released: December 1, 2022

Featuring: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Description:

In this episode Emy and Gabi talk about Trust issues. One of Emy’s clients requested we do one on this topic. They discuss the various levels and depths of trust. Gabi gives her opinion as a marriage and family therapist, where trust issues comes from and how to respond to them. And Emy gives her perception as a coach. As always, you will be getting rich information from the point of view of a therapist and a coach.

If you want to request that we do a podcast on a specific topic, feel free to reach out to us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

And if you want to schedule an appointment with either one of them, you can reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

For more on Gabi and Emy you can visit their pages below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

#77 Holiday Family Boundaries Nov 24, 2022

Released: November 24, 2022

Featuring and Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life and Executive Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Description:

In this episode Emy and Gabi talk about Holiday Family Boundaries. They talk about the stress around the holidays with family gatherings. They offer tips on how to set your boundaries and what to expect of others.

For more on Gabi and Emy you can visit their pages below. And to schedule and appointment you can reach out to Carolina Navarro, our Intake Coordinator at 305-445-0477 or email us at info@coralgablescounseling.com

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

#75 Love Bombing Aug 19, 2022

Featuring: Dr. Todd Giardina

Cohosted By: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Description:

In this episode, Gabi hosts Dr. Todd Giardina to discuss and learn more about Love Bombing. What it is and what it looks like. Dr. Todd Giardina talks about how love bombing from the onset seems great but it’s too much all at once. They discuss the warning signs. Love bombing is manipulation not romance. They also explain the differences between true romancing and love bombing. Regardless whether you’re just starting to date or in a longtime relationship, you will want to listen in.

For more on Dr. Todd Giardina and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT you can visit their website pages at the following links:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/todd-giardina-ph-d/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Giardina or Gabi, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

#74 Resilience Aug 12, 2022

Featuring: Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW

Cohosted By: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Description:

In this episode, Gaby and Emy host Vicki Carney-Paine as she discusses resilience. The discussion is how to use resilience to your benefit and not against you. Vicki discusses how her clients use resilience to still see the beauty of the world despite the difficulties they may be going through. Emy offers a different view of resilience. Resilience is good as long as you don’t use it against yourself or feel pressured by having to be resilient. Listen in as two therapists and a coach discuss Resiliency around very different points of view.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Vicki, Gabi or Emy, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

You can visit our website at: coralgablescounseling.com

#73 Tough Love May 23, 2022

Featuring: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Cristina Nicole Fernandez, Esq., Transition Coach

Hosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach

Description:

In this episode, Gabriela Reyes and Cristina Fernandez discuss Tough Love and their upcoming retreat on Tough Love.

In this podcast they share with Emy what Tough Love means to them and how the idea of the retreat came about.

The one-day retreat will take place on July 31, 2022, at the botanical gardens of Villa Veintiseis.

You can learn more by visiting @toughloveretreat. And, you can reserve your spot by emailing us at retreats@coralgablescounseling.com or calling our office at 305-445-0477.

#72 Burnout Feb 10, 2022

Title: #72 Released: February 10, 2022

Featuring: Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW

Hosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach

Description:

In this episode, Emy hosts licensed clinical social worker, Vicki Carney-Paine as she discusses burnout. They thought it was important to discuss this important and prevalent topic in 2022 as we continue going through a 2-year pandemic. The mental health field is experiencing an overload as they are providing support to their clients.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Vicki or Emy, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

#71 Hustling Jan 27, 2022

Released: January 27, 2022 Featuring: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach

Cohosted By: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Description:

In this episode, our two co-hosts, Emy and Gabi, go at it alone discussing Hustling. Emy wanted to talk about Hustling because most people see it as great and if you’re not a hustler you’re not a mover and shaker. They discuss the pros and cons of being a hustler.

If you would like to read more on Emy and Gabi, you can visit their bios on the following links:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Emy or Gabi, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

#70 Self-Esteem Jan 20, 2022

Released: January 20, 2022

Featuring: Carlos Escanilla, LMHC

Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT

Description:

In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss Self Esteem with Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Carlos Escanilla. They expand on self-esteem issues between men and women and the similarities and differences. Carlos and our co-hosts dig deep around self-esteem. How do you look and describe yourself to others and, more importantly, to yourself? They also discuss worth and self-love and what it is.

If you would like to read more on Carlos, Gabi, or Emy, you can visit their bios on the following links:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/carlos-escanilla-lmhc/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Carlos, Gabi, or Emy, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

#69 Depression Dec 11, 2021

Featuring: Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW

Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist

Description:

In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss depression with trauma and EMDR specialist, Victoria Carney-Paine. Although the holidays are a beautiful time of year, they also increase stress and overwhelms. With this podcast, we hope those in our community experiencing stress find some relief and understanding in this area.

Following is a link to our podcast on Trauma in case it is helpful.

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/trauma/

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Vicki, Gabi or Emy, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

#68 Trauma Nov 27, 2021

Title: #68 Trauma

Released: November 27, 2021

Featuring: Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW

Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist

Description:

In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss trauma with a trauma specialist, Victoria Carney-Paine. They clear up the misconceptions and confusions around trauma. Additionally, Vicki defines trauma. She explains how trauma shows up in many different ways. We don’t have to suffer through a horrific experience in order to define it as a traumatic experience. She also talks about how trauma affects our body physically, not only emotionally. Meaning trauma can show up as heart disease years later. Vicki also explains how signs can show up years after experiencing a traumatic experience.

A book recommended by both Vicki regarding trauma by Bessel A. van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Vicki, Gabi or Emy, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

#67 Imposter Syndrome Nov 04, 2021

Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist

Description:

In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss imposter syndrome with Carlos Escanilla, LMHC. They discuss how imposter syndrome can keep us from moving forward in our businesses and careers. Including how we stay away from marketing because of our fear of tooting our own horns. Carlos shares how his imposter syndrome really kicked in when he began his private practice and how we don’t give each other credit. They also discuss how you can learn from your failures.

For more on Carlos Escanilla, LMHC, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at the links below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/carlos-escanilla-lmhc/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

And if you would like to schedule an appointment with any of them, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

#66 Self Esteem Oct 21, 2021

Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist

Description:

In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss self-esteem with Nicole Herdocia Oria, RMFT. They discuss different types of self-esteem issues, tools they share with their clients, and tips to increase confidence. They also discuss the difference between self-esteem and self-confidence.

For more on Nicole Herdocia-Oria, RMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at the links below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/nicole-herdocia-oria-ms/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

And if you would like to schedule an appointment with any of them, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

#65 Diagnosing Princess Diana Oct 16, 2021

Featuring: Jenny Freidman, LCSW

Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist

Description:

In this episode, Emy and Gabi dive into diagnosing Princess Diana with Jenny Friedman, LCSW. Jenny gives her perspective as a psychoanalyst. They discuss spousal abuse, eating disorders, and depression. Following are links to other episodes where Jenny diagnoses other characters.

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/bridgerton-diagnosing-simon/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/analyzing-and-diagnosing-christian-grey/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/the-joker/

For more on Jenny Friedman, LCSW, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at the links below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/jenny-friedman/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

And if you would like to schedule an appointment with any of them, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

#64-Break Ups Sep 23, 2021

Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist

Description:

In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss break ups with Carlos Escanilla, LMHC. They dig in deep around break ups from the female and male perspectives. They also discuss how break ups are losses and should be treated as such – by grieving the relationship. Break ups are also an opportunity to learn.

For more on Carlos Escanilla, LMHC, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at the links below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/carlos-escanilla-lmhc/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

And if you would like to schedule an appointment with any of them, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

#63-Health 360 Assessment Sep 16, 2021

Featuring: Dr. Todd Giardina

Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist

Description:

In this episode, Dr. Todd Giardina introduces his new Health 360 Assessment. The 360 approach attempts to look at where his clients are at in correlation with their mental and physical and their environment.

They discuss how work / life balance is difficult to achieve because life is not 50/50.

For more on Dr. Todd Giardina, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/todd-giardina-ph-d/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

And if you would like to schedule an appointment with any of them, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

#62-Making Time for Sex Sep 09, 2021

Featuring: Nicole Herdocia-Oria, RMFT

Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist

Description:

In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss making time for sex with Nicole Herdocia-Oria, RMFT. They dig in deep around intimacy issues, including stopping to make time for sex. The more time we make time not only for the relationship but also for ourselves, the stress around the relationship also reduces.

They also discuss lingerie and body image. They discuss how sometimes having sex feels like hard work. Emy adds changing your negative thoughts around it to more positive thinking around it and focusing on the benefits of it instead by looking forward to the sex rather than just focusing on the scheduling.

Emy referred to a podcast by Life Coach Maggie Reyes, “The Marriage Life Coach Podcast” episode on Navigating Opposite Sex Drives, link below:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marriage-life-coach-podcast/id1497166414?i=1000517690781

For more on Nicole Herdocia-Oria, RMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at the links below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/nicole-herdocia-oria-ms/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

And if you would like to schedule an appointment with any of them, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

#61-Creating Boundaries Sep 02, 2021

In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss creating boundaries with Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW. They dig in deep not only around personal boundaries but also creating boundaries around work.

Vicki explains the difference between showing up to other people and for other people. They further discuss how the responsibility of creating boundaries falls on each of us. Others can’t do it for us.

They also discuss the importance of just sitting alone and not feel that we constantly have to be doing something.

Additional The Counseling Corner podcasts relative to boundaries:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/boundaries/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/purposeful-parenting-as-a-new-mom/

Emy referred to a podcast by Brooke Castillo of The Life School on being bored. You can listen to it through the following link: https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/374/

For more on Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at: www.coralgablescounseling.com

And if you would like to schedule an appointment with any of them, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

#60: Curiosity Around Spirituality Aug 26, 2021

Featuring: Lucia Fernandez Silveira, LMFT and Director of Coral Gables Counseling Center

Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist

In this episode, Lucia discusses her spiritual path from the time she was a toddler to the adult she is today.

She discusses with Emy and Gabi her journey questioning her faith. She shows us how through curiosity, she has come around to the beliefs she has today.

Lucia also talks about her experiences in attending spiritual retreats. She explains how retreats give her the time and space to focus on herself and her faith that, in the day-to-day, she doesn’t have. Lucia attends spiritual retreats every six months to keep her faith strong and alive.

Gabi and Emy also share their experience in their spirituality and faith. Lucia adds that she has great conversations with people with a variety of spiritual beliefs which also opens her up to be curious.

For more on Lucia Fernandez Silveira, LMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can visit their pages at:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/lucia-fernandez-silveira-lmft/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

And if you would like to schedule an appointment with any of them, you can reach our Intake Coordinator, Carolina Navarro, at 305-445-0477.

Sports Psychology Jul 30, 2021

In this episode, Courtney Waugh, LMFT, a former athlete herself, discusses athletes' high-level performance and mindset. She explains what happens mentally to athletes when they are no longer playing. She discusses how they feel disconnected in life and the necessity of having a plan B. Courtney further explains how you can be someone who not only loves the game but enjoys playing it for fun. She also discusses the mental difference between the high-performance player and the one that plays for fun. They also discuss the importance of their clients checking in with themselves on time off, sleep, going out with friends.

You can listen to another podcast featuring Courtney where she discusses parallels in Sports and Life at the link below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/parallels-in-life-and-sports/

To learn more about Courtney, Gabi and Emy you can visit their website page at

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/courtney-waugh/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

58. When to Stay and When to Leave Jul 22, 2021

In this episode, Dr. Giardina discusses with Gabi and Emy knowing when to stay or leave a relationship. The inspiration for this podcast came from Maren Morris’ song, “The Bones.” Does your relationship have a strong foundation and good bones and is the problem only paint peeling or is the foundation cracked? Throughout this podcast, they compare the foundation of a house to relationships.

They also talk about how it’s important to leave time between relationships to create the space to heal.

To learn more about Dr. Todd Giardina, Gabriela Reyes, RMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA Life Coach, you can visit their links below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/todd-giardina-ph-d/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Following is a link to Maren Morris’ song “The Bones” the inspiration for this podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvPMVKUI9go

Episode 57 Journey into Spirituality Jun 25, 2021

Natalie Ortega takes us through her path of self-discovery in her spirituality. She was raised in the Catholic faith however, as an adult she reached a crossroads in her faith. And, so her journey began with the possibility of progression into a faith that she can reconcile with.

Natalie, Lucia, and Emy also discuss Parker J. Palmer’s On the Brink Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old. Each of them gives their perspective on Life, Death, and Spirituality.

Natalie also includes her ideas and notions about faith and doing it her way as she says below:

“Specifically, reading On the Brink, allowed me to realize that it was natural if Christianity’s Christology didn’t square with my thinking, and similarly that it was okay if I took in tenants from other religious beliefs and philosophies and excluded the ones that didn’t sit well with me. And although for decades I was irked that I couldn’t quite say that my faith was strong, now I see that whether it is strong or weak is not necessarily the point. Even if its ebb looks like overturned mountain peaks and its flow is minimal progression, the idea is that embracing the process itself IS the PRIZE. That is the actual “progression”!

For more on Lucia Fernandez Silveira, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach follow the links below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/lucia-fernandez-silveira-lmft/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Resources discussed are:

On the Brink Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B4LQW6Z/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

The Book of Joy, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HIO5SK2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Man’s Search for Meaning, https://www.audible.com/ep/title-plus/?asin=B002V0QUOC&source_code=GO1GB13305272090NE&device=d&cvosrc=ppc.google.mans%20search%20for%20meaning&cvo_campaign=11779413571&cvo_crid=490211997036&Matchtype=e&ds_rl=1261256&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2tCGBhCLARIsABJGmZ7jzktmm4q5ECMXewxH_GIs3L0wYxUQgkeSlhqR25gSQPAGIcCMwSQaAhpbEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Episode 56 Sex and Health Jun 22, 2021

In this episode, Emy and Gabi dig in with Nikki on the benefits of sexual activity, including your mental and physical health.

Nikki discusses scheduling sex to make sure it’s incorporated into your life. Nikki emphasizes that it’s not just about intercourse, but also touching and kissing. They discuss how body image, no time, no energy, and how other thoughts interfere with our sexual activity. They look at being present in the moment when engaging in sex and intimacy.

They end by leaving you with tips and recommendations to work on.

This podcast was developed from a blog that Nikki wrote. Link below

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/the-health-benefits-of-sex/

Gabi brings up a Ted Talk by Esther Perel

https://www.ted.com/talks/esther_perel_the_secret_to_desire_in_a_long_term_relationship?language=en

To learn more about Nicole Herdocia Oria, Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, and Emy Fernandez, MBA Life Coach, visit their links below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/nicole-herdocia-oria-ms/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Episode 55 Life Coaching Moms with Anastasiya Rusilka Jun 11, 2021

In this podcast, Life Coaches, Emy Fernandez and Anastasiya Rusilka discuss life coaching. Anastasiya talks about her practice and working with moms. Being a mom, she understands her clients. She works with both moms that work inside and outside the home. Anastasiya talks with Emy about her processes and techniques with her clients. They discuss how they work with moms on how to say no and put themselves first. Anastasiya explains how moms go out and buy all the books on parenting. However, if moms don’t work on themselves first, then they’re not going to be able to help anyone else.

If you are not sure what life coaching is, this episode offers a clear picture of it. Anastasiya and Emy also explain the difference between therapy and life coaching. This episode is for anyone experiencing obstacles in their lives keeping them from moving forward. If you are curious whether coaching is for you or not, reach out to our office to schedule a consult.

To learn more about Anastasiya and Emy, visit their pages below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/anastasiya-rusilka/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Episode 54 Parallels in Life and Sports May 27, 2021

In this episode returning guest, Courtney Waugh brings in her past as a college basketball player and her present as a therapist and talks about the parallels between life and sports. They discuss when we’re living life in flow is the same as when athletes enter a state of flow when they’re playing. Courtney explains the mental work both in sports and life. She explains how perfectionism can be more detrimental to us in life and to athletes in sports.

They discuss in-depth perfectionism and vulnerability. How athletes deal with vulnerability when they make mistakes in front of an audience. Gabi compares it with her experience when she does Yoga and Emy when she plays tennis. This episode applies to everyone regardless of whether you're an athlete or not.

To work with Courtney, Gabi or Emy you can reach them by calling the office at 305-445-0477.

For more information on Courtney, Gabi and Emy you can visit their page at:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/courtney-waugh/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Episode 53 Bridgerton - Diagnosing Simon May 05, 2021

Jenny Friedman joins Gabi and Emy again diagnosing a favorite character, Simon of the popular Netflix Series Bridgerton. As therapists, Gabi and Jenny discuss Simon’s personality and the effects that his father and the Duchess had on him in his development and growth. His relationship with Daphne, who comes from a large and loving family and her effect on him.

Emy throws in her thoughts and ideas looking at it from the point of view of a Life Coach.

Visit the links below for more on Jenny Friedman, LCSW; Gabriela Reyes, RMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/jenny-friedman/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Peace and Love Feb 15, 2021

The Director of Coral Gables Counseling Center, Lucia Fernandez Silveira, joins Emy and Gabi to talk about how we can reduce our stress by bringing inner peace and love. We thought we were due for an episode like this not only because we want to observe Valentine's Day but also because the world and our homes are in a state of chaos. We discuss forgiveness and love and how these things can bring peace into our lives.

For more on Lucia, Gabi and Emy you can visit them at:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/lucia-fernandez-silveira-lmft/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Episode 51 Resolutions - Process v. Outcome Jan 15, 2021

Courtney Waugh, LMFT joins Gabi and Emy on this episode to share a tip on creating resolutions by creating a process v. outcome. They discuss how resolutions are black and white – all or nothing. They discuss behaviors and changing the narrative behind resolutions. They discuss being flexibility with your resolutions and giving yourself some self compassion rather than being rigid around your resolutions.

During this time of year there is a lot of advice out there around resolutions. This podcast is one more. But, we invite you to try something a little different than the common advice out there.

For more on Courtney Waugh, Gabi Reyes and Emy Fernandez, you can visit them on their pages at:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/courtney-waugh/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Coparenting Dec 24, 2020

In this episode, Nicole Herdocia-Oria and co-host Gabi, both marriage and family therapists, dive into Coparenting. They discuss how both parents and step-parents can work together for the benefit of the child/children. The importance of leaving the children out of the crossfire. They discuss the importance of seeking help from therapists, if necessary, to help facilitate a medium of communication between the parents for the benefit of the children.

They advise on how to function if there is a stepparent in the picture.

This episode is a candid discussion on a very difficult topic. One of our listeners, Karen Hicks, from Boise, Idaho, called our office and asked us to do this podcast. First, we would like to thank her for not only being a loyal listener but also for taking the time to call in.

For more information on Nicole Herdocia-Oria, RMFT, Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, and Emy Fernandez, Life Coach, see below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/nicole-herdocia-oria-ms/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Infidelity Dec 16, 2020

Episode 49 Infidelity

This episode touches upon the important subject of infidelity. Lucia Fernandez Silveira, as a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, has worked for over 35 years with couples struggling with infidelity.

Join us for a very deep and important discussion in the area of infidelity and sex addiction.

Gabi and Lucia discussed the TED Talks by Esther Perel. Following is a link for more information:

https://www.ted.com/speakers/esther_perel

Also discussed was author Tarryn Fisher. Following is a link for more information:

www.Tarrynfisher.com

For more information on Lucia, Gabi and Emy you can visit their bios through the links below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/lucia-fernandez-silveira-lmft/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Dating During COVID Dec 08, 2020

Although we’ve done episodes on dating before including one on dating during quarantine, we thought we would do a follow-up episode on dating during Covid.

In this episode, Dr. Giardina and Gabi talk about the difficulties of dating in general but magnified because of Covid.

They offer insights helpful to everyone not only when you’re dating but socializing in general during Covid. Enjoy!

For more on Dr. Todd Giardina see https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/todd-giardina-ph-d/

For more on Gabriela Reyes, RMFT see https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

Boundaries Nov 02, 2020

This episode is about how creating boundaries actually brings people together. We thought it was important to discuss boundaries as more therapists are doing teletherapy and more people are working from home. We discuss boundaries between clients and therapists, between clients and coaches, and between the therapists (and coaches) and their families. When are you a therapist or a coach outside of the office?

We hope this episode of The Counseling Corner offers all of you some insights and ideas on how, and especially during this odd time in the world, we can create boundaries between family, friends, and neighbors that won’t pull us further apart but instead bring us together.

For more on Lucia, Emy and Gabi you can visit their pages below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/lucia-fernandez-silveira-lmft/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

Diagnosing Christian Grey with Jenny Friedman, LCSW Oct 28, 2020

Jenny Friedman joins Gabi and Emy once again diagnosing another fictional character, Christian Grey of Fifty Shades of Grey.

They explore the world of BDSM. Gabi is familiar with this world as she has worked with this community in the past and Jenny is a psychoanalyst and between the two they diagnose Christian Grey. Emy is a Life Coach and she offers her own insight and asks the questions a layperson would as someone outside the world of BDSM.

For more on Jenny, Gabi and Emy you can visit their bios at:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/jenny-friedman/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

You can listen to the podcast that Jenny and Gabi did on psychoanalyzing The Joker at:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/the-joker/

Episode 45 Life Coaching for Attorneys Oct 22, 2020

In this episode, Emy, one of the co-hosts of The Counseling Corner and a Life Coach with Coral Gables Counseling Center talks about her work as a Life and Wellness Coach. Emy works with professionals and entrepreneurs to help them create a happier and more sustainable life while scaling their businesses or careers. In this podcast, Emy specifically, talks about her work with attorneys.

In this podcast, Emy refers to Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy to help with procrastination and time efficiency.

https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/162656941X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=eat+that+frog&qid=1603338361&sr=8-1

For the podcast by Emy on Work-Life Balance discussed in this podcast you can visit: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/work-life-balance/

For more on Emy, you can visit her page at https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Enjoy!

Episode 44 Screen Time Oct 14, 2020

Verónica, a third-time visitor to The Counseling Corner, talks to Emy and Gabi about kids and screen time. Verónica has seen with her clients, a spike in issues related to extensive use of screen time, and her concern led us to do this podcast for parents.

Screen time, in general, has always been an issue but now with the Pandemic, the issue has been exacerbated.

In addition to Verónica and Gabi discussing issues they’ve seen come up with their adolescent clients; they also offer tips on things you, as a parent, can do to curb the screen time not only for the kids but also for the parents.

For more on Verónica Lucía Sanchez see the link below:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/veronica-lucia-sanchez-lcsw/

The following are additional podcasts by Verónica:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/coming-out/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/first-babies-the-ups-and-downs/

Episode 43 Keeping Love Alive In Long Term Relationships Oct 08, 2020

As Marriage and Family Therapists, both Courtney Waugh and Gabi discuss, how to keep love alive in long-term relationships and Emy, as a Life Coach, shares some of her life experiences.

They discuss, how it all starts with respect, communication, and kindness.

How doing the “little” things for each other are really “big” things and make a big difference in the relationship.

Both Courtney and Gabi discuss issues coming up now with their clients.

They discuss vulnerability and Brené Brown’s Netflix documentary The Call to Courage.

This episode works for anyone that is in a relationship or is looking to go into a relationship.

For more information on Courtney Waugh, LMFT visit:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/courtney-waugh/

For more information on Gabriela Reyes, RMFT visit:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

For more information on Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach visit:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/

Tapping Sep 29, 2020

Mirta Pont, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified in EMDR, joins us again at The Counseling Corner with another technique for treating Trauma.

Today’s topic is Tapping. Mirta explains how this technique is very beneficial for treating single incident trauma events in a very short period of time. It’s a great technique to use on frontline personnel, including firefighters, police, medical personnel. It’s a technique that anyone can learn how to use. We thought this topic was very appropriate now considering many of our friends, family, and colleagues are going through difficult times right now.

For more information on Mirta Pont, you can visit her at https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/mirta-pont-lcsw/

You can listen to Mirta’s podcast on EMDR here: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/podcasts/everything-emdr/

You can read more on EMDR and trauma treatment by going to some of Mirta’s blogs here:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/emdr-a-brief-overview/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/recognizing-ptsd-symptoms/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-what-is-it/

In this episode, Mirta refers to Laurel Parnell’s book, https://www.amazon.com/Tapping-Step-Step-Activating-Stimulation/dp/1591797888/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Laurel+parnell&qid=1601351542&sr=8-1

Men and Vulnerability Sep 16, 2020

In this episode, Gabi and Emy talk to Carlos Escanilla, about men, emotions, vulnerability, and mental health. They discuss there are more women than men in the area of mental health and that Carlos is always the one bringing up the uncomfortable topic about feelings when he’s with his guy friends.

They discuss that women and men have their language. Also, how boys grow up being told not to cry. Gabi and Carlos, both therapists, do some role-playing. Emy and Gabi try in this episode to understand men through Carlos.

This episode has great information or everyone regardless of who you are.

The following are links to the blogs and podcasts discussed in this episode.

Blog by Carlos Escanilla, LMHC

Modern Man's Man

Blog by Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach

Men are Clearly From Mars

Podcast by Nicole Herdocia Oria, RMFTI and Gabriela Reyes, RMFTI

Perfect Timing

Podcast by Jaden Navarro and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach

Middle School With Jaden Navarro

Child Obesity Sep 09, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Gabriela Garrote, a pediatrician with Gables Pediatrics, discusses child obesity with Emy and Gabi. In this rich episode, Dr. Garrote explains how she works with parents and children on developing good eating habits from a very early age.

She also shares statistics and information on child obesity. Dr. Garrote also includes tips on how to discuss food with your kids and how to handle mealtime with “picky” eaters. This episode is great for parents with kids of any age.

See Dr. Garrote's contact information below:

Dr. Gabriela Garrote

Gables Pediatrics (Doral Office), 2000 NW 87 Ave, Suite 212, Doral, FL 33172, 305-444-6882

Gables Pediatrics (Coral Gables Office), 358 San Lorenzo Avenue, Suite 3230, Coral Gables, FL 33146, 305-444-6882

@gablespediatrics and @dr.garrote

Following are the resources Dr. Garrote mentioned:

Healthychildren.org American Academy of Pediatrics’ parenting website. It has great evidence-based information for parents but the Nutrition information is in the section on “Healthy Living.”

Choosemyplate.gov This is a great nutrition resource for parents. It teaches parents how to make healthy choices for their kids and has a great tool for teaching portion sizes. It even has an App “MyPlate.”

Episode 39 Healthy Body - Healthy Home Aug 31, 2020

Gabi and Emy interview guest, Eileen Durfee on healthy bodies and healthy homes. Eileen Durfee is an inventor, who founded Creatrix Solutions LLC during her “journey to recover from her own allergies and environmental chemical sensitivities.”

Before starting her journey to improving her health, she was a residential real estate developer. This experience led her to understand toxic home environments and has created solutions for decreasing home toxins and health optimization.

In this episode, Gabi and Emy explore with Eileen health issues and the connection of having a healthy home with a healthy body.

Join us to learn inexpensive changes you can make to improve both your health and your home environment.

Following are links and resources that Eileen Durfee has provided.

https://www.amazon.com/Your-Bodys-Many-Cries-Water/dp/0970245882

https://gohealthynext.com/hair-analysis-information/

https://gohealthynext.com/healthy-home-tips/

https://gohealthynext.com/air-purification-products/

https://gohealthynext.com/breathe-safe/

https://gohealthynext.com/test-strips/

https://gohealthynext.com/healthy-salt-by-creatrix-solutions-2-oz/

https://gohealthynext.com/health-benefits-of-near-infrared-saunas/

Audio Files on different subjects

https://gohealthynext.com/nutritional-balancing-show-americanewsnet/

Videos on Hair Analysis

https://youtu.be/FSuNe2IBCcU

https://youtu.be/vGIpGalBVac

https://youtu.be/UVj5lGLkbv0

Testimony:

https://youtu.be/j__aiRWFn78

https://youtu.be/QTDN1pOsw3M

Episode 38 - Perfect Timing Jul 06, 2020

Gabi and Nicole Herdocia-Oria, MFT dive into the perfect timing conundrum for big life events. When is the right time for life events like dating, marriage, and babies? How do we work through the anxieties driven up by pressure from others – and ourselves.

They discuss issues that come up with partners. Gabi talks about her own experiences as a 30-year-old and no current partner. How to deal with the “Where are the babies?”, “Where is the ring?”, “Where is the boyfriend?” questions.

Nikki, as a young mother of two, discusses the pressures of feeling like she has to have more kids and how these pressures in life never end. They also discuss how they also contribute to the “Where’s the ring?” and “Where’s the baby?” discourse.

This episode is for you wherever and whoever you are in your life. And, wherever you are, you will recognize the perfect timing conversation between Gabi and Nikki.

Both Nikki and Gabi are therapists at Coral Gables Counseling Center and they both work with individuals and couples. Also, Nikki works with couples on parenting issues. You can visit their pages on our website at:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/gabriela-reyes-rmfti/

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/nicole-herdocia-oria-ms/

Self Harm Jun 22, 2020

In this difficult episode, Gabi interviews Kristen Overholt, LMHC regarding self-harm. Kristen has worked extensively with clients suffering from self-harm. She has a background in full-time residential treatment centers. Before joining Coral Gables Counseling Center Kristen worked with Oliver Pyatt, an eating disorder treatment center.

As therapists, Kristen and Gabi explore what self-harm entails. What it is and what it isn’t. The population that it covers. They also discuss how parents can talk with their kids about self-harm. What are the signs?

This episode was a learning process for both me (Emy) and Gabi. Hopefully, you too will learn from Kristen, as we did.

If you suspect one of your loved ones may be purposefully inflicting harm on themselves, you can schedule an appointment with Kristen Overholt for a consultation, by calling our office at 305-445-0477.

What the Heck is Psychoanalysis Anyway? May 25, 2020

In this episode, our co-host and Marriage Family Therapist, Gabi Reyes, leads the conversation with Jenny Friedman, LCSW, also from Coral Gables Counseling Center and Dr. Eugenio Duarte, Psychoanalyst and Clinical Psychologist.

We decided it would be good to do an episode on psychoanalysis because there is so much confusion as to what exactly it is and the difference between psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. Both Jenny Friedman and Dr. Duarte are trained in Psychoanalysis.

For more information on Jenny Friedman, you can visit her page on our website at:

https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/jenny-friedman/

If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment with her you can do so by calling our office at 305.445.0477.

Additionally, you can get more information on Dr. Duarte by visiting his website at: www.eugenioduartephd.com where you can learn more about him and his practice. He can be reached at 305.494.2616.

Dating, Quarantining and Everything Else in a Pandemic May 05, 2020

In this episode Gaby interviews a friend of hers, Dani, a social media strategist, that lives in Brooklyn and works in Manhattan.

They both discuss quarantining, dating and everything else LIFE two young women are going through while living in a pandemic.

One from Miami and the other from Brooklyn.

ENJOY!

34. Quarantined at Home with Gabi and Emy Apr 20, 2020

Hi there again! We’ve been gone a few weeks while we learn how to podcast during Covid. We figured out how to do it – even if it’s just a bit scrappy.

Gabi and Emy are respecting social distancing by recording from their respective homes.

In this episode Gabi as a Marriage and Family therapist and Emy as a Life and Wellness Coach offer tips from the mental health, wellness and life perspectives.

Emy discussed a video by Glennon Doyle that was posted by a friend of hers on Facebook, Christian de la Huerta of Soulful Power and an expert on breathwork. Below is the link to Glennon Doyle’s video and a link to Soulful Power.

https://www.facebook.com/glennondoyle/videos/879022195857087/UzpfSTEzNzQ5MDUwMzE6MTAyMTYwNzcwNDMyMjM1ODk/?epa=SEARCH_BOX

https://soulfulpower.com/

Gabi commented on a video that a friend of hers did on children arts and crafts she was doing with her kids. And she also talked about Dr. Gonzalez, a doctor of physical therapy and what he and his wife are doing for date night. Below are the Instagram links.

@teachingtinyhumansabcs

@parc.pt

We hope this podcast proves helpful.

Stay safe and until next time, from our home to yours,

Gabi and Emy

Coming Out Mar 09, 2020

In this episode, Veronica Sanchez, LCSW and Gabi discuss “coming out.” They describe the wrong way and the right way to come out from both point of views, the person coming out and who they’re coming out to.

Although Veronica and Gabi discuss this topic as mental health providers, Veronica also speaks from personal experience.

This episode is for anyone that is caught between the LGBT and non-LGBT community, or just has a friend or family member they want to understand more.

Yoga - an Introduction Feb 17, 2020

Love Is Not Enough Feb 03, 2020

In this episode host Gabi and Dr. Todd Giardina discuss how although love is important in a relationship and it’s exciting and it’s great…it’s not enough because you need to use your head in addition to your heart.

Listen in as they teach you how to bring logic into your relationship to make it more long-lasting.

Coping With Holiday Stress Dec 23, 2019

Gabi and Emy, the co hosts of The Counseling Corner, partner up once again to record. This time they talk about coping with the holiday stress from a wellness coach’s perspective and a mental health professional’s perspective.

Listen in as they take turns giving simple tips and information on coping with the end of the year holiday stress.

Work Life Balance Dec 16, 2019

In this episode 29, Gabi and Emy, the two co-hosts, discuss work life balance and the traps that the illusion of “work life balance” creates. They offer some ideas on how to set up a “work day balance” instead by planning your day and having the freedom to make adjustments to you day so it doesn’t feel so off scale.

Emy discusses how she’s learning how to say no by getting on Marie Forleo’s “no train.” Emy explains how women attorneys have a problem of over promising and over delivering instead of under promising and over delivering. So they end up scheduling unrealistic deadlines.

Resources discussed by Emy:

“Everything is Figureoutable” by Marie Forleo: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Figureoutable-Marie-Forleo/dp/0525534997

Marie TV https://www.marieforleo.com/marietv/

Brook Castillo podcast The Life Coach School

Music and Mental Health Dec 09, 2019

Gabi and one of our new therapists, Carlos Escanilla, LMHC, record a fun episode as Carlos brings his guitar into the recording room.

Carlos, a therapist by day and musician by night, discusses how he uses music in therapy. Gabi, whose family are actors, musicians and radio show host enjoys herself with Carlos as they explore music and its therapeutic uses.

At the end of this episode, we have a nice surprise for our listeners so listen through to the end.

Middle School with Jaden Navarro Dec 02, 2019

Do you remember what it was like your first day of school and especially – the first day of middle school?

Go back down memory lane as Emy sits with her grandson, Jaden Navarro as he describes his first day of middle school and how he feels now, 4 months later. This episode is great whether or not you have a middle schooler because Emy goes in depth about life in general with Jaden. She explores her grandson’s life in school, they talk about girls in middle school, video games, bullying, and even how a boy of 12 destresses and decompresses in the 21st century. Hint: very much like adults do.

Sit down and listen to the golden nuggets coming from the mouth of a babe for a lesson in life.

Enjoy!

The Joker Nov 25, 2019

Jenny Friedman, LCSW, joins Gabi as they diagnose Arthur Fleck, child, adolescent and adult. Listen in as they describe each of his symptoms. At the end you’ll find yourself feeling sorry for Arthur Fleck and understanding and sympathizing with him. Regardless whether you have seen the movie The Joker or not, you’ll enjoy how these two therapists give life to this character.

Dating Apps Nov 18, 2019

Dr. Todd Giardina joins Gabi again - this time discussing dating apps. Listen in as a psychologist and a therapist discuss dating through dating apps. Regardless of your age, this episode is for you if you’re out in the dating jungle.

If you like this podcast and want more, Gabi and Dr. Giardina co facilitate a women’s group, Pretty Tough. You can call 305-445-0477 to reserve a seat.

Help Parenting? Nov 11, 2019

Today Ricardo Sardiña, LMHC, sits with Gabi and they discuss the ins and outs of parenting. Ricardo, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, has experience working with adolescents and is also experienced in counseling parents. Ricardo worked with the difficult juvenile detention and foster care system.

Ricardo discusses his experiences not only counseling parents and adolescents but also how he raises his own kids.

This is a great episode for all parents raising kids, regardless of age.

First Babies Nov 04, 2019

In this episode, Veronica Sanchez, LCSW from Coral Gables Counseling Center joins us as she recounts her experience as a new mom of twins and all the happiness but also the trials of not only being a new mom but a new mom of twins. As she shares with Gabi, her purpose in doing this podcast is so that new moms that may be struggling with a new born, don’t feel alone. For them to know that issues they may be struggling with are the norm and not the exception.

This episode is not only for new moms and for moms-to-be so they know “what to expect when they’re expecting,” but also for families so they know how to navigate around a new mom.

For more on new moms and their families you can visit the link below where Emy sits with Dr. Cristina Anderson on postpartum depression.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-counseling-corner/id1466301689?i=1000444478251

Exercise and Mental Health Oct 28, 2019

In today’s episode, co-host Gabriela Reyes, MFT dives in with Dr. Alexander Gonzalez, Doctor of Physical Therapy, into the benefits of exercise and our mental health. Dr. Gonzalez, is the owner and founder of PARC – Premier Athletic Rehab Center - explains the true role of a physical therapist – and it’s not what you think.

This episode is for all of us, not just those of us that are currently under the care of a mental health provider.

You can visit the PARC website for more information at parcpt.com

Following are the programs and hours of operation:

PARC Runclub: Mondays 6:45 PM

PARC HIIT workouts:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:00 AM

PARC yoga for athletes:

Tuesdays 7:30 PM

Physical therapy hours:

Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Dancing Through Cancer Oct 21, 2019

This is a very, very different podcast than our usual. Today we have a family on the podcast telling their story of their experiences as cancer survivors and as caregivers. Lucia Fernandez Silveira, LMFT and Director of Coral Gables Counseling Center, was a caregiver for both her daughter, Cristina and her sister Emy.

Cristina Nicole Fernandez, Esq., is a Family Lawyer and the Divorce Coach here at the Coral Gables Counseling Center and Lucia’s daughter. Emy Fernandez, is the co-host of The Counseling Corner and the Life and Wellness Coach at the Center. Both Cristina and Emy are cancer survivors. Also, Emy was a caregiver for their mother, who was also diagnosed with cancer at the same time that Cristina was.

Listen in as they share their story and their tips on how they overcame this very difficult time. You will want to not only listen in but also share this episode with family and friends who may be going – or went - through cancer or lived through it as a caregiver.

P.S. – tissue mandatory – not optional!

For more talk about cancer and caregiving check out the following blogs written by Emy:

The Journey by Emy Fernandez

Journey to Me by Emy Fernandez

When Life Throws You Lemons by Emy Fernandez

Resource: Emy Fernandez facilitates a free Cancer Support Group in our office, Coral Gables Counseling Center, 2600 South Douglas Road, Suite 1003, Coral Gables, FL 33134 on the last Thursday of every month. From 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Thrivers (or people in treatment) and from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Survivors. Call 305-445-0477 to reserve your seat.

Normalizing Therapy Oct 14, 2019

For this episode we did something a little different. One of our clients, Jessica, volunteered to be on this podcast. She wants to “normalize therapy” as she puts it. She feels therapy is something everyone should do.

Jessica, sat with Gabriela Reyes (Gabi), The Counseling Corner co-host and a therapist herself here at Coral Gables Counseling Center. Being on both ends of therapy, Gabi has conducted a wonderful and fun, yes fun, interview with Jessica, as they explore therapy.

If you’ve ever been on the fence whether to see a therapist or not, this episode is for you. It’s an honest look inside the therapy room from both a client and a therapist perspective.

Enjoy!

Ketamine and Mental Health Therapy Oct 07, 2019

May Nuñez, M.S., LMHC of Ketamine Health Centers joins the cohost of The Counseling Corner, Gabriela Reyes, MFT of Coral Gables Counseling Center. They discuss the use of Ketamine infusions in the treatment of mental health disorders such as suicidal ideation, depression, OCD, PTSD and trauma in conjunction with talk therapy. In this episode, May not only explains the admission process, procedure and treatment, but she also gives case examples. She also describes in detail the staff that makes up Ketamine Health Centers. Finally, May also explains how she and the rest of the staff at Ketamine Health Centers, work together with the patients’ therapists to bring the best possible continuum of care to patients.

Ketamine Health Centers also has a podcast called The Infusion Room. You can listen to it on Itunes and most other podcast platforms.

For more information or to schedule an appointment for an assessment, you can contact Ketamine Health Centers at: 305-856-9442. They are located in Coral Gables/Miami, Orlando, West Palm Beach and Weston. Check out Ketaminehealthcenters.com.

Eating Disorder Part 2 Sep 30, 2019

After recording the first Eating Disorder podcast with Lisa Jimenez, LMHC, our in house eating disorder expert, we realized we needed to prepare a part 2 episode regarding treatment. For this one, in addition to Lisa, we have brought in Terina Lopez, LMHC another eating disorder expert. Terina has extensive experience working with the eating disorder community. Although this episode is regarding treatment, we started it off by answering questions that were sent to us by our community.

Bio - Terina Lopez, MS, LMHC

Terina Lopez is a bilingual therapist who works with adolescents and adults to address challenging circumstances. She enjoys working with college aged individuals who struggle with identity development, peer difficulties and adjustments to new academic and social settings. Her primary therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral therapy. She incorporates creative interventions and psychodynamic approaches.

Her areas of specialty include eating disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship issues & identity development. She is past President of the International Association of Eating Disorders, Miami chapter (IAEDP). She is enthusiastic and compassionate and enjoys collaborative work with her clients as they shift towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

She can be reached at:

301 Almeria Ave Suite 220 Coral Gables, Florida 33134 (305) 547-8761

Following are the resources discussed in this podcast.

Alliance Eating Disorder Group 18+

International Association of Eating Disorder Professional (IAEDP) Iaedp.com

Career Coaching with Dinah Ruiz Sep 23, 2019

In this Episode Dinah Ruiz, MBA, Career Coach, joins host Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life and Health Coach, as she explains what career coaches do. Dinah explains the importance of “branding” yourself to companies by improving your LinkedIn profile and creating a resume that attracts potential employers. They discuss how companies use artificial intelligence to sort through resumes. She explains the personality testing and how companies use them in their hiring process. Whether you are a company seeking to hire or you are seeking to be hired, this episode is for you. Dinah has worked for companies as a Human Resources Director for many years and walks us through the hiring process of companies.

For more from Dinah, following is a blog she recently wrote. http://www.coralgablescounseling.com/blog/back-to-school-is-like-new-year-s

Psychoeducational Testing - When It's Needed Sep 16, 2019

For those of you wondering whether your child needs to be tested, this episode is for you. Cristina Olaechea, a Licensed School Psychologist, gives us signs to look for in our children to determine whether there may be a need to consider testing. She also describes how she works not only with the child and parents but also with the school to meet the needs of the child. Cristina Olaechea describes her testing techniques and how she educates the parents on how to use the testing results to their child’s advantage.

Domestic Abuse Sep 09, 2019

For this episode we switch it up a bit. Instead of Gabriela Reyes, MFT, hosting this episode, as she usually does, Cristina Nicole Fernandez, Esq., Divorce Coach, interviews Gabi on her work in the area of domestic abuse. They discuss how men are also victims of domestic abuse and how men react differently than women when it comes to reporting the abuse. Cristi speaks to when she encounters domestic abuse as a Family Law lawyer and how she handles those situations. This episode examines domestic abuse from the perspective of a mental health provider and a family law lawyer.

Mindfulness and Mental Health Sep 02, 2019

Mirta Pont, LCSW and Certified EMDR therapist joins us again with Gabriela Reyes, MFT as they discuss the use of mindfulness techniques in mental health therapy, including the use of EMDR techniques.

Imposter Syndrome Aug 26, 2019

We are very excited to introduce in this episode, Dr. Anne Rothenberg, Child Psychologist. She and Gabriela Reyes, MFT, discuss imposter syndrome, common among psychologists and mental health therapists. They discuss the various instances where the thoughts of fraud and imposter syndrome come up. Dr. Rothenberg gives tips on how to overcome your negative thoughts as a clinician to be able to serve people without your thoughts interfering with your service to others. They discuss how as you reach “expert” level, you never feel that you know enough.

Dr. Rothenberg facilitates a group for mental health providers on imposter syndrome. She can be contacted at Dr. Anne Rothenberg on Facebook.

This podcast was sponsored by our referral partner, Acadia Healthcare.

Acadia Healthcare’s team of Treatment Placement Specialists (TPS) is a free resource dedicated to finding the best treatment options for families and individuals struggling with behavioral health concerns such as trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions, chronic pain, and eating disorders. With access to clinically-driven programs across the country, our Treatment Placement Specialists act as advocates, keeping in mind the personal, clinical, financial / insurance, and spiritual needs of each client as well as any geographic preferences. You can learn more and reach your local Treatment Placement Specialist by going to www.treatmentplacementspecialists.com

Additionally, in the following podcast Kasey Stark discusses how Acadia Healthcare and its Treatment Placement Specialists nationwide work closely with clients and their families to find the right treatment option. Acadia Healthcare with Kasey Stark

Kasey Stark, MSW, CAP

Acadia Healthcare - Treatment Placement Specialist

Cell: 954-673-8868

Email: Kasey.Stark@acadiahealthcare.com

Website: www.treatmentplacementspecialists.com

Divorce Aug 19, 2019

In this episode, Divorce Coach and Family Law lawyer, Cristina Nicole Fernandez and Gabriela Reyes, MFT, discuss the difficulties of divorce. They also discuss working your way through your anger and moving forward into a new life. They discuss how the different decisions you make while you go through a divorce can impact your future life and the drain it can have not only financially but also mentally and physically. Cristina Fernandez, discusses different alternatives rather than a long drawn out divorce. While Cristina looks at it from the legal perspective, Gabriela looks at it from the mental health perspective.

Cristina Nicole Fernandez and Gabriela Reyes, will be co facilitating a 12 week workshop beginning September 4 working with both women and men as they go through their divorce process.

This podcast was sponsored by our referral partner, Acadia Healthcare.

Acadia Healthcare’s team of Treatment Placement Specialists (TPS) is a free resource dedicated to finding the best treatment options for families and individuals struggling with behavioral health concerns such as trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions, chronic pain, and eating disorders. With access to clinically-driven programs across the country, our Treatment Placement Specialists act as advocates, keeping in mind the personal, clinical, financial / insurance, and spiritual needs of each client as well as any geographic preferences. You can learn more and reach your local Treatment Placement Specialist by going to www.treatmentplacementspecialists.com

Additionally, in the following podcast Kasey Stark discusses how Acadia Healthcare and its Treatment Placement Specialists nationwide work closely with clients and their families to find the right treatment option. Acadia Healthcare with Kasey Stark

Kasey Stark, MSW, CAP

Acadia Healthcare - Treatment Placement Specialist

Cell: 954-673-8868

Email: Kasey.Stark@acadiahealthcare.com

Website: www.treatmentplacementspecialists.com

Relationships - Love and War Aug 12, 2019

In this episode clinical psychologist, Dr. Todd Giardina and Gabriela Reyes, MFT, discuss fighting in relationships. They discuss how although fighting happens in relationships, how to do so while maintaining respect for your partner. Additionally, they discuss how to be selective on what you’re willing to settle for. Finally, Dr. G gives tips on setting fighting “rules” easing the path into and out of the relationship Love and War. This podcast is not only great for couples in relationships but also for anyone that is in any type of relationship.

Interested in other podcasts and blogs regarding relationships? Follow the links below:

Relationships-“What’s Love Got To Do With It”

The Relationship Equation

This podcast was sponsored by our referral partner, Acadia Healthcare.

Acadia Healthcare’s team of Treatment Placement Specialists (TPS) is a free resource dedicated to finding the best treatment options for families and individuals struggling with behavioral health concerns such as trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions, chronic pain, and eating disorders. With access to clinically-driven programs across the country, our Treatment Placement Specialists act as advocates, keeping in mind the personal, clinical, financial / insurance, and spiritual needs of each client as well as any geographic preferences. You can learn more and reach your local Treatment Placement Specialist by going to www.treatmentplacementspecialists.com

Additionally, in the following podcast Kasey Stark discusses how Acadia Healthcare and its Treatment Placement Specialists nationwide work closely with clients and their families to find the right treatment option. Acadia Healthcare with Kasey Stark

Kasey Stark, MSW, CAP

Acadia Healthcare - Treatment Placement Specialist

Cell: 954-673-8868

Email: Kasey.Stark@acadiahealthcare.com

Website: www.treatmentplacementspecialists.com

Acadia Healthcare with Kasey Stark Aug 05, 2019

Kasey Stark, MSW, CAP, Treatment Placement Specialist - Acadia Healthcare and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage Family Therapist have an in-depth discussion about treatment programs and their role in assisting individuals struggling with behavioral health and addiction. In particular, they discuss substance abuse, signs to be aware of if a friend or family member has a substance use disorder, and how treatment centers can provide the help they need for a life of recovery. Additionally, they discuss how mental health providers can work closely with programs, like those in Acadia Healthcare’s network, to not only have their loved ones assessed and set up with a personalized treatment plan, but also to coordinate post-treatment care. Acadia Healthcare’s team of Treatment Placement Specialists (TPS) is a free resource dedicated to finding the best treatment options for families and individuals struggling with behavioral health concerns such as trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions, chronic pain, and eating disorders. With access to clinically-driven programs across the country, our Treatment Placement Specialists act as advocates, keeping in mind the personal, clinical, financial / insurance, and spiritual needs of each client as well as any geographic preferences. You can learn more and reach your local Treatment Placement Specialist by going to www.treatmentplacementspecialists.com If you or someone you know is struggling with from a behavioral health issue or addiction, this podcast is for you.

Kasey Stark, MSW, CAP Acadia Healthcare - Treatment Placement Specialist Cell: 954-673-8868 Email: Kasey.Stark@acadiahealthcare.com Website: www.treatmentplacementspecialists.com

Eating Disorders Jul 29, 2019

Lisa Jimenez, LMHC and Emy Fernandez, Life and Health Coach explore everything eating disorder. Lisa, our in-house expert on eating disorders, and Emy discuss the various types of eating disorders, symptoms, signs to look for and getting help. They dive into whether the addiction is gender specific and the causes. They look into the social stigmas of eating disorders, the shame and isolation and finally, prognosis. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, this podcast is for you.

Check the following links to our blogs for further reading and information by Lisa Jimenez, LMHC, Courtney Waugh, LMFT, Emy Fernandez, Life and Health Coach.

http://www.coralgablescounseling.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?PostID=1027663&A=SearchResult&SearchID=9552868&ObjectID=1027663&ObjectType=55

http://www.coralgablescounseling.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?PostID=775174&A=SearchResult&SearchID=9552857&ObjectID=775174&ObjectType=55

http://www.coralgablescounseling.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?PostID=982881&A=SearchResult&SearchID=9552857&ObjectID=982881&ObjectType=55

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Dating Jul 22, 2019

In this episode, our two co-hosts, Gabriela Reyes, MFT and Emy Fernandez, Life and Health Coach, team up to explore dating from both a 30 year old and a 60 year old’s point of view. Gabi dives into what dating looks like today and Emy what it was like when she was in the dating scene 40 years ago and then again 20 years ago after her divorce. This is a fun and interesting podcast as they talk and laugh about how hard dating is – regardless of your age. Emy also shares her experience dating as a single mom of three. No matter, your age or gender, you will find this episode resembles an experience you, a family member or a friend has had out there in the dating jungle!

Below are blogs written by Gabriela Reyes, MFT, Dr. Todd Giardina and Ricardo Sardiña, LMHC that you’ll find interesting:

http://www.coralgablescounseling.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?PostID=775130&A=SearchResult&SearchID=9543386&ObjectID=775130&ObjectType=55

http://www.coralgablescounseling.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?PostID=1014374&A=SearchResult&SearchID=9543394&ObjectID=1014374&ObjectType=55

http://www.coralgablescounseling.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?PostID=1031714&A=SearchResult&SearchID=9543410&ObjectID=1031714&ObjectType=55

Subscribe: Are you subscribed to our podcast? If not, we encourage you to do so. You will be hearing from psychologists, psychotherapists and coaches on interesting topics such as relationships, health and wellness, career, phobias, fears, trauma, attachment issues, women’s issues and children development among other topics.

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Postpartum Depression Jul 15, 2019

Dr. Cristina Anderson, Clinical Psychologist and expert in all things babies and toddlers, discusses with Emy Fernandez, Life and Health Coach, Postpartum Depression and attachment issues. They explore the different levels of postpartum depression and its effect on attaching with your “kiddos” as Dr. Anderson calls her “clients.” They also discuss the partners or spouses and how they come into the picture when a mother delivers. Whether you’re parents-to-be, parents, grandparents, friends or family, this episode is for you because they also examine the assistance a support group can offer.

Subscribe: Are you subscribed to our podcast? If not, we encourage you to do so. You will be hearing from psychologists, psychotherapists and coaches on interesting topics such as relationships, health and wellness, career, phobias, fears, trauma, attachment issues, women’s issues and children development among other topics.

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Positivity Jul 08, 2019

Listen in as Nicole Herdocia-Oria, Marriage and Family Therapist and Emy Fernandez, Life and Health Coach, discuss Positivity. They discuss the importance of staying positive in both your personal and business life and tips to use when feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. They offer examples of what your responses can be when caught in difficult situations. Regardless of whether you’re trying to manage a household, manage a team, or improve your relationships – this podcast is for you.

Following are blogs written by Nicole Herdocia-Oria and Dr. Michelle Gonzalez regarding love and staying positive:

http://www.coralgablescounseling.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?PostID=1030505&A=SearchResult&SearchID=9537623&ObjectID=1030505&ObjectType=55

http://www.coralgablescounseling.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?PostID=1026110&A=SearchResult&SearchID=9537647&ObjectID=1026110&ObjectType=55

http://www.coralgablescounseling.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?PostID=946770&A=SearchResult&SearchID=9537647&ObjectID=946770&ObjectType=55

Subscribe: Are you subscribed to our podcast? If not, we encourage you to do so. You will be hearing from psychologists, psychotherapists and coaches on interesting topics such as relationships, health and wellness, career, phobias, fears, trauma, attachment issues, women’s issues and children development among other topics.

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It's Not a Diet - It's a Lifestyle Jul 01, 2019

In this episode, Emy Fernandez, Life and Health Coach and Gabriela Reyes, MFT, discuss overcoming diet addictions and making weight loss more sustainable so you only have to do it once. They also discuss how it’s not only about the foods we eat but also the way we think about food and exercise. Emy gives tips on how to incorporate small action items everyday in order to live a healthier lifestyle. Gabi talks about her experience when she did Emy’s program a few years back. Emy also discusses how the thinking around weight loss is more important than even the foods we eat. She also introduces the core elements to weight loss. Emy shares that she doesn’t have a maintenance plan. Whatever you do to lose weight is the same to keep the weight off. Learn how important it is to keep your thoughts positive around weight loss in order to have positive results.

Check the following links to our blogs for further reading and information on weight loss, taking action by increasing your actions by 1% every day and other wellness tips.

http://www.coralgablescounseling.com/blog/are-men-really-from-mars-and-women-really-from-venus

http://www.coralgablescounseling.com/blog/improving-by-1

http://www.coralgablescounseling.com/blog/wrapping-your-head-around-weight-loss

College and Mental Health Jun 24, 2019

This episode is for you whether you’re going off to college for the first time or you’re already a college student. Join us as Lisa Jimenez, LMHC and Gabriela Reyes, MFT, Coral Gables Counseling Center’s therapists, reminisce about their college days. They discuss common struggles, pitfalls, triggers and the do’s and don’ts they want to pass on to you.

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Everything EMDR Jun 17, 2019

In Episode 3 Emy discusses EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing with EMDR Certified expert, Mirta Pont, LCSW. Mirta discusses if and when EMDR is appropriate when working with a client and the different techniques. She also defines symptoms or events and how EMDR can help clients and gives some life examples.

Subscribe: Are you subscribed to our podcast? If not, we encourage you to do so. You will be hearing from psychologists, psychotherapists and coaches on interesting topics such as relationships, health and wellness, career, phobias, fears, trauma, attachment issues, women’s issues and children development among other topics.

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Relationships - "What's Love Got To Do With It" Jun 10, 2019

In this episode, Dr. Todd Giardina, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Gabriela Reyes, MFT, discuss and dive deep into relationship questions. We will hear from the perspective of a man who has been with the same woman over 26 years and from the opposite perspective of a single woman who is out in the trenches dating. Regardless of what your current relationship status is, this episode is for you.

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