The Mindful Psychology Podcast

92. Somatic Experiencing and Self-Compassion with Joy Johnson Jun 29, 2021

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Joy Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, coach, and author of The Self-Compassion Workbook. She specializes in helping hardworking people, who often take care of everything & everyone else, learn how to take care of themselves and make their amazing work in the world more sustainable and fulfilling.

Learn more at TherapywithJoy.com and Joy-Johnson.com

Find her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapywithjoy/

Find her book anywhere books are sold or on Amazon here: amzn.to/2FqmiJT

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91. Therapy, Yoga, and Nature with Alyssa Pelletier Jun 24, 2021

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Today we are joined by Alyssa Pelletier as we explore Therapy, Yoga, and Nature.

Alyssa Pelletier is a therapist-in-training, virtual assistant, and recovery support specialist based out of Connecticut. Alyssa is studying Marriage and Family Therapy and will be graduating in May of 2022. She hopes to combine her training in yoga and mindfulness with her love for the outdoors to support those suffering from all forms of addiction with holistic, nature-based modalities.

You can connect with Alyssa on Instagram at @alyssaraetherapy, through her website alyssaraetherapy.com or by sending her an email to alyssa@alyssraetherapy.com.

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90. Triggers, Truths, and Opinions Jun 17, 2021

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On today's episode, we are unpacking triggers and truth with regards to opinions. Both our own opinions and those of others can affect us in different ways. Sometimes, we can even be triggered by certain opinions, or form opinions based on triggers. Well, we will be exploring all of that today!

A big part of this episode is the practice of letting our triggers be our teachers. Most importantly, it's about understanding the role of opinions in our lives. For example: do opinions of others make our lives any more or less real? If someone thinks the world of us, does it mean that everyone will? What are our truths?

We'll answer all that and more in this episode.

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89. Your Brain on Trauma with Dr. Megan Johnson Jun 15, 2021

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This week, we are joined by Megan Johnson, Ph.D. Dr. Johnson is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of trauma. She is a staff psychologist at a hospital in Southern California, and also has a private practice in Santa Monica, CA called Woven Together Trauma Therapy, where she works with adolescents and adults treating trauma, mood disorders, and relational distress. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and completed her clinical internship at Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles, where she worked with mentally ill inmates providing diagnostic evaluations, competency restoration, and psychotherapy to address emotional and behavioral disorders in the incarcerated population.

She then completed a post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. In addition to her clinical work, she also launched Traumastery in 2020, an online trauma education platform where she and colleague, Dr. Quincee Gideon, demystify trauma and bring healing practices outside of the therapy room.

Topics covered in this episode:

- What is trauma

- What is the difference between CPTSD and PTSD

- How does trauma affect us?

- What is happening in our brains and nervous system with it comes to trauma?

- How can we learn to heal trauma?

- What are some treatments for trauma and how do they work?

You can find Dr. Megan Johnson at woventraumatherapy.com and on instagram @drmeganjohnson.

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88. How to Forge Your Own Path Jun 10, 2021

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In today's episode, I will be discussing my shift away from social media, some new things going on with the content I'm creating, and diving into the main theme of this episode: How To Forge Your Own Path.

We'll discuss the importance of expressing yourself and what that means. We'll also discuss how to start getting clear about your values and what truly matters to you, in order to help you gain some clarity.

Main take-aways from this episode include: how to handle opinions, how to get clear about what you want to feel, process over destination, creating space for healing, and more.

I want the coming episodes to be a process and be part of a bigger journey. I'll share mine with you, and if you want, you can share yours with me.

We can do it together.

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87. Mental Health in Schools with Jessica Halligan Jun 08, 2021

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Today, we are joined by Jessica Halligan, a School Psychologist based in New York.

In this episode, Jessica will be talking to us about her work as a school psychologist, as well as how school systems can be set up when it comes to dealing with the mental health of their students. We will also be discussing some issues found in the education of mental health, such as a lack trauma-informed trainings and resources for parents and schools.

It's important to note that Jessica cannot speak to every school around the world, and is explaining her experience as a specialist in her field.

You can find Jessica Halligan:

IG: @schoolpsychmind

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86. Finding Alignment in Pursuit and Purpose with Kaya Mindlin Jun 01, 2021

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Today I am joined by Kaya Mindlin. Yoga Educator for 20 years, Kaya Mindlin works with dedicated practitioners and teachers seeking mature knowledge & therapeutic practice. Students from around the world resonate resonate with her mothering approach which threads humor, love, clarity, nurturance and ferocity. She is known for her ability to give traditional teachings in ways that are transformative, experiential and meaningful for real people with real responsibilities and relationships. She is committed to sharing the softer side of yogic practice and to upholding yoga's traditional roots thanks to the blessing of her own teachers. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, Vedic Astrologer Michael Manzella and their children.

In this episode:

- What is Yoga

- What is Vedic Astrology and Counselling

- What are the 4 aims of life, and how can we apply them to our life

- How can these different practices help us in regulating, living, and relationships

- How can pursuit be damaging to us

- How can we find alignment and purpose, whilst still being responsible and holding ourselves accountable

The depths of this conversation are rooted in the teachings that Kaya shares more comprehensively in her Nectar of the Gita program. This offering is for anyone interested in understanding their inner struggles and greatest potential. In this program Kaya guides students on a transformational journey that includes: how every moment of life can be fodder for spiritual growth, how to be in relationship with the divine in everything, and how to cultivate a mind that is available for healing, transformation and illumination.

Nectar of the Gita: https://yogawithkaya.com/the-nectar-of-the-gita/

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You can find Kaya:

https://yogawithkaya.com/ or find her on instagram @KayaMindlin

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85. From Activation To Regulation + Healthy Boundaries May 25, 2021

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to another solo episode! :)

Today, I have included Part 2 of the membership content from last week, to give a an glimpse into what it's like on the inside...

Topics covered during last week's content (Part 1 and Part 2)

- What is trauma?

- What is the difference between the different traumas?

- How do traumatic events affect our brains, bodies, and lives?

- Why do we get triggered or activated in life?

- What is emotional regulation and how can we get there?

- What does it mean to cultivate safety and security? How can we practice that?

- How do we know if we are setting healthy boundaries or if we are avoiding?

- How can we know if we are healing?

and more...

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me. To join the community membership, find the link below! I hope to see you in there.:)

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84. Supporting Underserved Populations + Shifting to Teletherapy with Dr. Kathryn Esquer May 18, 2021

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Today I am joined by Dr. Kathryn Esquer, clinical psychologist, and founder of the Teletherapist Network. Kathryn founded the Teletherapist Network in July of 2020 after practicing teletherapy, alone and at home, for 3 months as a way to connect and support other therapists making the transition to teletherapy. In our conversation Kathryn shares what motivated her to transition to clinical psychology from a prospering career in organizational consulting, how the shift to telehealth services is helping patients find better care, how the Teletherapist Network supports therapists and more!

In this episode: Who is Dr. Kathryn Esquer and what led her to a career in psychology? Why she decided to leave organizational consulting to transition to clinical psychology How the shift to telehealth services are helping patients find better care What are the important things to look for when you're looking for a therapist? What are underserved populations and how does it come to be the case that certain populations are underserved? When is it important to seek support from a licensed therapist? What is the Teletherapist Network and how do they support therapists in the social, business, and professional sides of work? Who can join the Teletherapist Network?

Find Dr. Kathryn:

https://teletherapistnetwork.com/about Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynesquer/

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