“The areas that we struggle with the most, where we feel maybe we’re the hardest on ourselves, or the most stuck… these are actually potentials for really building a strong foundation with your recovery.” [20:47]   In this episode of Women In-Depth, Lourdes speaks with Mari Grande about the Mother Wound and the impact of trauma on Daughters of Critical Mothers. By addressing this trauma clients can break the cycle and turn inward to heal and be soothed.   Mari speaks about the trauma that Daughters of Critical Mothers experience and the ways in which clients and therapists can recognize and begin to address the trauma of the Mother Wound. Listen as Lourdes and Mari discuss the various ways that this trauma can impact women; and how Mari and other therapists work to help their clients to heal.   In this episode you will learn:  Mari’s inspiration for working with Daughters of Critical Mothers and the Mother Wound [4:30] What makes clients who are Daughters of Critical Mothers unique from other clients with trauma [8:40] Indicators that a woman has had a disruptive relationship with her mother [14:10] Considerations for therapists who work with Daughters of Critical Mothers [21:35] Mari’s words of wisdom for Daughters of Critical Mothers [29:01] The numerous resources Mari offers [30:00]    Mari Grande is a New York-based Creative Arts Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Thought Leader, Educator, and Coach. With over 20 years of experience, Mari works with clients to creatively heal their trauma, with particular attention to the Mother Wound. She uses a multi-modal approach incorporating art therapy, guided meditation, and somatic therapy in her practice. Mari has developed many resources, such as courses and modules, to help both men and women to heal from trauma.   Resources:   Mari’s therapy website: https://marigrande.com/; Mari is licensed in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and California.   Mari’s website for courses, programs, modules, and many more resources: https://www.creativehealingintegration.com/   And coming soon, a support group for clinicians who work with Daughters of Critical Mothers.  Click here to learn more!   Related Women In-Depth Episodes:    Episode 21:  Healing the Mother Wound with Bethany Webster    Episode 128:  Healing the Mother Wound:  A Foundation for a Better World

“The areas that we struggle with the most, where we feel maybe we’re the hardest on ourselves, or the most stuck… these are actually potentials for really building a strong foundation with your recovery.” [20:47] In this episode of Women In-Depth, Lourdes speaks with Mari Grande about the Mother Wound and the impact of trauma on Daughters of Critical Mothers. By addressing this trauma clients can break the cycle and turn inward to heal and be soothed. Mari speaks about the trauma that Daughters of Critical Mothers experience and the ways in which clients and therapists can recognize and begin to address the trauma of the Mother Wound. Listen as Lourdes and Mari discuss the various ways that this trauma can impact women; and how Mari and other therapists work to help their clients to heal. In this episode you will learn: <ul> <li>Mari’s inspiration for working with Daughters of Critical Mothers and the Mother Wound [4:30]</li> <li>What makes clients who are Daughters of Critical Mothers unique from other clients with trauma [8:40]</li> <li>Indicators that a woman has had a disruptive relationship with her mother [14:10]</li> <li>Considerations for therapists who work with Daughters of Critical Mothers [21:35]</li> <li>Mari’s words of wisdom for Daughters of Critical Mothers [29:01]</li> <li>The numerous resources Mari offers [30:00]</li> </ul> Mari Grande is a New York-based Creative Arts Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Thought Leader, Educator, and Coach. With over 20 years of experience, Mari works with clients to creatively heal their trauma, with particular attention to the Mother Wound. She uses a multi-modal approach incorporating art therapy, guided meditation, and somatic therapy in her practice. Mari has developed many resources, such as courses and modules, to help both men and women to heal from trauma. Resources: Mari’s therapy website: <a href="https://marigrande.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marigrande.com/</a>; Mari is licensed in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and California. Mari’s website for courses, programs, modules, and many more resources: <a href="https://www.creativehealingintegration.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.creativehealingintegration.com/</a> And coming soon, a support group for clinicians who work with Daughters of Critical Mothers.  Click <a href="https://marigrande.com/clinical-consultation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more! Related Women In-Depth Episodes: <a href="https://lourdesviado.com/21-healing-the-mother-wound-with-bethany-webster/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 21:  Healing the Mother Wound with Bethany Webster</a> <a href="https://lourdesviado.com/21-healing-the-mother-wound-with-bethany-webster/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 128:  Healing the Mother Wound:  A Foundation for a Better World</a>

143: Daughters of Critical Mothers

“[Dissociation] can happen with anything that is overwhelming or intense and I think it is important, especially to those who are highly sensitive, to be aware of because it’s not just perceived danger or a lot of anxiety or stress. It can be something very positive that you actually want.” [9:20]    In this episode of Women In-Depth, Lourdes Viado and Carmen Schmidt Benedetti continue their podcast series on Complex Trauma and Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs). Today’s episode explores the coping mechanism of dissociation, diving into what it is, what causes it, and potentially how to avoid and combat dissociation.     Dissociation is a common coping mechanism for many people, but can be harmful for people who are HSPs and have experienced complex trauma in their lives. Listen as Lourdes and Carmen shed light on the signs of dissociation and possible tools to help keep you present.    In this episode you will learn:    What is dissociation? [3:33]   Why do we experience dissociation? [4:30]   Biological responses that cause dissociation. [9:50]   The continuum of dissociation. [11:35]     How to distinguish between dissociation and anxiety, stress, or overwhelm. [17:15]   Ways to cope with and respond to dissociation. [28:22]     Dr. Lourdes Viado is a psychotherapist for anxious and overwhelmed highly sensitive women in Las Vegas, Nevada.  She is a Myers-Briggs Typology Indicator (MBTI) Certified Practitioner and integrates Jungian psychology, mindfulness, neuroscience, and astrology into her work with clients.  She is also the host of the Women In-Depth Podcast: Conversations about the Inner Lives of Women, which has been downloaded over 450,000x in 107 countries.    Carmen Schmidt Benedetti is a psychotherapist for highly sensitive womxn in Sonoma County, California. She helps them to heal layers of unrecognized childhood trauma and create calm, balance and stability in their life. As a Certified EMDR therapist, Carmen guides adults in reframing their past from an empowered perspective, coming to believe they are ‘good enough’ and their needs and feelings matter    Resources:    Lourdes’ website: https://lourdesviado.com/    Carmen’s website: https://carmenschmidtmft.com/   Pete Walker, Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving 

“[Dissociation] can happen with anything that is overwhelming or intense and I think it is important, especially to those who are highly sensitive, to be aware of because it’s not just perceived danger or a lot of anxiety or stress. It can be something very positive that you actually want.” [9:20]  In this episode of Women In-Depth, Lourdes Viado and Carmen Schmidt Benedetti continue their podcast series on Complex Trauma and Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs). Today’s episode explores the coping mechanism of dissociation, diving into what it is, what causes it, and potentially how to avoid and combat dissociation.   Dissociation is a common coping mechanism for many people, but can be harmful for people who are HSPs and have experienced complex trauma in their lives. Listen as Lourdes and Carmen shed light on the signs of dissociation and possible tools to help keep you present.  In this episode you will learn:  <ul> <li> What is dissociation? [3:33] </li> <li> Why do we experience dissociation? [4:30] </li> <li> Biological responses that cause dissociation. [9:50] </li> <li> The continuum of dissociation. [11:35] </li> </ul> <ul> <li> How to distinguish between dissociation and anxiety, stress, or overwhelm. [17:15] </li> <li> Ways to cope with and respond to dissociation. [28:22] </li> </ul> Dr. Lourdes Viado is a psychotherapist for anxious and overwhelmed highly sensitive women in Las Vegas, Nevada.  She is a Myers-Briggs Typology Indicator (MBTI) Certified Practitioner and integrates Jungian psychology, mindfulness, neuroscience, and astrology into her work with clients.  She is also the host of the Women In-Depth Podcast: Conversations about the Inner Lives of Women, which has been downloaded over 450,000x in 107 countries.  Carmen Schmidt Benedetti is a psychotherapist for highly sensitive womxn in Sonoma County, California. She helps them to heal layers of unrecognized childhood trauma and create calm, balance and stability in their life. As a Certified EMDR therapist, Carmen guides adults in reframing their past from an empowered perspective, coming to believe they are ‘good enough’ and their needs and feelings matter  Resources:  Lourdes’ website: <a href="https://lourdesviado.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lourdesviado.com/</a> Carmen’s website: <a href="https://carmenschmidtmft.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://carmenschmidtmft.com/</a> Pete Walker, Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving

142: HSPs & Complex Trauma Series: What is Dissociation? 

Tara Galeano

“The body never lies and that is the truth.”    In this episode of Women In-Depth, Lourdes Viado speaks with Tara Galeano about the journey of women rediscovering and reconnecting with their bodies. By building a more solid relationship with themselves, women are able to improve the quality of their relationship with others.     Tara focuses not only on sex, but the universal reconnection of women to their bodies, who have so often experienced a disconnection in many ways. Listen as Lourdes and Tara discuss how true intimacy with oneself and, to a degree, selfishness allows women to have more agency over themselves and their bodies.    In this episode you will learn:    Tara’s inspiration for her book [4:42]     What is “true intimacy” [14]   The initial steps in the journey of discovering your body [24]   How trauma is addressed in rediscovering and reconnecting to the body [27:40]   Tara’s words of wisdom [33:05]     Tara Galeano is a sex therapist, sexual empowerment coach, and author of Rediscovering My Body. Tara has been working for over 20 years helping women get their sexy back. From her own experiences and years of professional knowledge, Tara aids women in reconnecting with their bodies and selves as well as reclaiming their own sexuality.    Resources:    Tara’s book Rediscovering My Body is available wherever books are sold.     Tara’s website: rediscoveringmybody.com   9 Week Masterclass, June 15th-August 17th, 2021: For women who want to reconnect to themselves sexually, intimately, and completely but want to space it out over a few weeks. https://rediscoveringmybody.mykajabi.com/rediscovering-my-body-a-9-week-virtual-masterclass    3 Day Virtual Retreat on June 18-20, 2021 A journey to reconnect with yourself and your partner intimately and completely. https://rediscoveringmybody.mykajabi.com/rediscovering-my-body-3%20Day-Virtual-Couples-Solstice-Retreat  

“The body never lies and that is the truth.”   In this episode of Women In-Depth, Lourdes Viado speaks with Tara Galeano about the journey of women rediscovering and reconnecting with their bodies. By building a more solid relationship with themselves, women are able to improve the quality of their relationship with others.   Tara focuses not only on sex, but the universal reconnection of women to their bodies, who have so often experienced a disconnection in many ways. Listen as Lourdes and Tara discuss how true intimacy with oneself and, to a degree, selfishness allows women to have more agency over themselves and their bodies.  In this episode you will learn:  <ul> <li> Tara’s inspiration for her book [4:42] </li> </ul> <ul> <li> What is “true intimacy” [14] </li> <li> The initial steps in the journey of discovering your body [24] </li> <li> How trauma is addressed in rediscovering and reconnecting to the body [27:40] </li> <li> Tara’s words of wisdom [33:05] </li> </ul> Tara Galeano is a sex therapist, sexual empowerment coach, and author of Rediscovering My Body. Tara has been working for over 20 years helping women get their sexy back. From her own experiences and years of professional knowledge, Tara aids women in reconnecting with their bodies and selves as well as reclaiming their own sexuality.  Resources:  Tara’s book Rediscovering My Body is available wherever books are sold.   Tara’s website: <a href="http://rediscoveringmybody.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rediscoveringmybody.com</a> 9 Week Masterclass, June 15th-August 17th, 2021: For women who want to reconnect to themselves sexually, intimately, and completely but want to space it out over a few weeks. <a href="https://rediscoveringmybody.mykajabi.com/rediscovering-my-body-a-9-week-virtual-masterclass" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://rediscoveringmybody.mykajabi.com/rediscovering-my-body-a-9-week-virtual-masterclass</a> 3 Day Virtual Retreat on June 18-20, 2021 A journey to reconnect with yourself and your partner intimately and completely. <a href="https://rediscoveringmybody.mykajabi.com/rediscovering-my-body-3%20Day-Virtual-Couples-Solstice-Retreat" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://rediscoveringmybody.mykajabi.com/rediscovering-my-body-3%20Day-Virtual-Couples-Solstice-Retreat</a>

141: Rediscovering Your Body with Tara Galeano, LPC

“A large part of the work of The Mind-Body Stress Reset is coming to understand how important those sensations that run through your body are - coming to value them. I think we are a culture that overvalues our thinking-self and undervalues our feeling-self.” [51:10]   In this episode, Dr. Lourdes Viado speaks with Rebekkah LaDyne about mind-body somatic approaches. Rebekkah discusses how and why exercising and teaching your body ways to respond to anxiety, stress, and trauma are effective tools for your mind-body well-being.      Listen as Rebekkah emphasizes the importance of the feeling-self and the body as tools for self-regulation for individuals who are not benefiting from practices solely focusing on the thinking-self and the mind.     In this episode you will learn:    Rebekkah LaDyne’s personal and professional inspiration for her book. [3:04]   How the amygdala, mid frontal cortex, and prefrontal cortex function in times of extreme stress, anxiety, and trauma. [11:30]   What a somatic approach is. [22:47]   Different approaches to self-regulation using both mind and body approaches. [27:40]   How to recognize when certain approaches to stress and trauma are unhelpful. [39:20]   What the window of tolerance is and how it can inform which type of therapeutic approach is best suited for you. [46:42]    Rebekkah LaDyne, MS, SEP, is a practicing Somatic Therapist and Researcher and author of The Mind-Body Stress Reset: Somatic Practices to Reduce Overwhelm and Increase Well-Being. Focusing on trauma and dysregulation, Rebecca’s work has centered on wellness of the mind-body in the face of anxiety, stress, as well as overwhelm and development trauma. She earned her Master’s degree from Saybrook University in Mind-Body Medicine and practices mind-body well-being and wellness with the integration of somatic approaches.     Resources:  Rebekkah’s website: www.rebekkahladyne.com or http://www.thismindfullife.info/    The Mind-Body Stress Reset: Somatic Practices to Reduce Overwhelm and Increase Well-Being by Rebekkah LaDyne is available anywhere books are sold. 

“A large part of the work of The Mind-Body Stress Reset is coming to understand how important those sensations that run through your body are - coming to value them. I think we are a culture that overvalues our thinking-self and undervalues our feeling-self.” [51:10]  In this episode, Dr. Lourdes Viado speaks with Rebekkah LaDyne about mind-body somatic approaches. Rebekkah discusses how and why exercising and teaching your body ways to respond to anxiety, stress, and trauma are effective tools for your mind-body well-being.    Listen as Rebekkah emphasizes the importance of the feeling-self and the body as tools for self-regulation for individuals who are not benefiting from practices solely focusing on the thinking-self and the mind.   In this episode you will learn:  <ul> <li> Rebekkah LaDyne’s personal and professional inspiration for her book. [3:04] </li> <li> How the amygdala, mid frontal cortex, and prefrontal cortex function in times of extreme stress, anxiety, and trauma. [11:30] </li> <li> What a somatic approach is. [22:47] </li> <li> Different approaches to self-regulation using both mind and body approaches. [27:40] </li> <li> How to recognize when certain approaches to stress and trauma are unhelpful. [39:20] </li> <li> What the window of tolerance is and how it can inform which type of therapeutic approach is best suited for you. [46:42] </li> </ul> Rebekkah LaDyne, MS, SEP, is a practicing Somatic Therapist and Researcher and author of The Mind-Body Stress Reset: Somatic Practices to Reduce Overwhelm and Increase Well-Being. Focusing on trauma and dysregulation, Rebecca’s work has centered on wellness of the mind-body in the face of anxiety, stress, as well as overwhelm and development trauma. She earned her Master’s degree from Saybrook University in Mind-Body Medicine and practices mind-body well-being and wellness with the integration of somatic approaches.   Resources:  Rebekkah’s website: <a href="http://www.rebekkahladyne.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.rebekkahladyne.com</a> or <a href="http://www.thismindfullife.info/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thismindfullife.info/</a> The Mind-Body Stress Reset: Somatic Practices to Reduce Overwhelm and Increase Well-Being by Rebekkah LaDyne is available anywhere books are sold.

140: Somatic Approaches: Self-Regulation for Mind-Body Well-Being  

This episode of Women In-Depth features Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway, an award-winning psychologist who has conducted extensive research on memory and the brain. In this conversation Dr. Alloway discusses her recent book “Think Like a Girl:  10 Unique Strengths of a Woman’s Brain and How to Make Them Work for You.”     Dr. Alloway has authored 15 books and over 100 scientific articles and has been featured on BBC, Good Morning America, the Today Show, Forbes, Bloomberg, The Washington Post, Newsweek, and many others. She’s also a consultant for documentaries, ABC/NBC and the CW affiliates,  AMC TV, and the World Bank.   Topics discussed in this episode:   Some myths about women’s brains (4:26) How women make decisions under stress (7:07) How sticking your hand in a bucket of ice can help you make a less emotional decision (8:38) The surprising research about the lies women tell (11:10) How the women’s way of thinking is a creative superpower (15:18)    Resources: Tracy’s website: https://www.tracyalloway.com/  Tracy’s book “Think Like a Girl”:  https://www.zondervan.com/p/think-like-a-girl/#purchasenow

This episode of Women In-Depth features Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway, an award-winning psychologist who has conducted extensive research on memory and the brain. In this conversation Dr. Alloway discusses her recent book “Think Like a Girl:  10 Unique Strengths of a Woman’s Brain and How to Make Them Work for You.”   Dr. Alloway has authored 15 books and over 100 scientific articles and has been featured on BBC, Good Morning America, the Today Show, Forbes, Bloomberg, The Washington Post, Newsweek, and many others. She’s also a consultant for documentaries, ABC/NBC and the CW affiliates,  AMC TV, and the World Bank. Topics discussed in this episode:  <ul> <li>Some myths about women’s brains (4:26)</li> <li>How women make decisions under stress (7:07)</li> <li>How sticking your hand in a bucket of ice can help you make a less emotional decision (8:38)</li> <li>The surprising research about the lies women tell (11:10)</li> <li>How the women’s way of thinking is a creative superpower (15:18)</li> </ul> Resources: Tracy’s website: <a href="https://www.tracyalloway.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tracyalloway.com/</a> Tracy’s book “Think Like a Girl”: <a href="https://www.zondervan.com/p/think-like-a-girl/#purchasenow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.zondervan.com/p/think-like-a-girl/#purchasenow</a>

139: Harnessing the Unique Strengths of Women's Brains

Arianna Smith

This episode of Women In-Depth features Arianna Smith, EMDR Clinician and Licensed Professional Counselor. She helps Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) and LGBTQ individuals process childhood trauma, recover from abusive relationships, and release the cycle of constant people pleasing.  Based out of Denver, Colorado, Arianna is a psychotherapist by day and copywriter by night and she supports fellow healers to craft the right words that showcase their passion, personality and expertise so they can have a practice filled with dream clients.     Topics discussed in this episode:     Differentiating between an abusive and toxic relationship (5:13)   Common experiences for those in abusive or toxic relationships (16:08)   How prior trauma can make someone more vulnerable to an abusive or toxic relationship (25:54)   “Trauma glasses” and their impact on those who have gotten out of a abusive or toxic relationship (27:38)   The importance of compassion and healing for those who grew up with abuse or trauma (29:35)   The intersection between HSPs and abusive or toxic relationships (32:47)   DOES:: Depth of processing, Overstimulation or Overwhelm, Emotional reactivity or Empathy, Sensing of Subtleties (34:04)   The hope and recovery on the other side of an abusive or toxic relationship (44:14)    The importance of safety, support, and education for those in abusive or toxic relationships (46:30)    Resources:  Arianna’s website: https://quietmooncounseling.com/ National Hotline for Domestic Violence   telephone: 1.800.799.7233  website:  https://www.thehotline.org/ The Relationship Bill of Rights: https://www.morethantwo.com/relationshipbillofrights.html  

This episode of Women In-Depth features Arianna Smith, EMDR Clinician and Licensed Professional Counselor. She helps Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) and LGBTQ individuals process childhood trauma, recover from abusive relationships, and release the cycle of constant people pleasing.  Based out of Denver, Colorado, Arianna is a psychotherapist by day and copywriter by night and she supports fellow healers to craft the right words that showcase their passion, personality and expertise so they can have a practice filled with dream clients.   Topics discussed in this episode:   <ul> <li> Differentiating between an abusive and toxic relationship (5:13) </li> <li> Common experiences for those in abusive or toxic relationships (16:08) </li> <li> How prior trauma can make someone more vulnerable to an abusive or toxic relationship (25:54) </li> <li> “Trauma glasses” and their impact on those who have gotten out of a abusive or toxic relationship (27:38) </li> <li> The importance of compassion and healing for those who grew up with abuse or trauma (29:35) </li> <li> The intersection between HSPs and abusive or toxic relationships (32:47) </li> <li> DOES:: Depth of processing, Overstimulation or Overwhelm, Emotional reactivity or Empathy, Sensing of Subtleties (34:04) </li> <li> The hope and recovery on the other side of an abusive or toxic relationship (44:14)  </li> <li> The importance of safety, support, and education for those in abusive or toxic relationships (46:30) </li> </ul> Resources:  Arianna’s website: <a href="https://quietmooncounseling.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://quietmooncounseling.com/</a> National Hotline for Domestic Violence   telephone: 1.800.799.7233  website:  <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thehotline.org/</a> The Relationship Bill of Rights: <a href="https://www.morethantwo.com/relationshipbillofrights.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.morethantwo.com/relationshipbillofrights.html</a>

138: HSPs:  Healing from Toxic & Abusive Relationships with Arianna Smith, LPC

This episode of Women In-Depth features Dr. Pearl Gregor. Pearl began studying dreams in 1988. By 2015, widowed, retired, and having finished her doctorate, she created her website: www.dreamsalongtheway.com. In December 2018, she published “I, the Woman, Planted the Tree: A Journey through Dreams to the Feminine,” followed by two more books and a memoir.   Topics discussed in this episode:   What is the search for the divine feminine? (3:15) The Myth of Inanna  (5:09) How Pearl’s journey in and out of depression brought her to dreamwork (12:34) How working with myth &amp; archetype helps anchor you (14:38) The work of relearning to hear our inner voice (17:34) How the word “feminine” has been distorted (19:52) Jung’s process for individuation (28:23) Benefits of dreamwork for those in therapy (30:08) Nightmares are an unexamined letter from the self (40:05)    Resources: Pearl’s website: https://dreamsalongtheway.com/author/pearl/  Pearl’s books: https://dreamsalongtheway.com/books/  Carol Crist’s website: https://www.goddessariadne.org/  Daniel Kalsched’s website: https://www.donaldkalsched.com/

This episode of Women In-Depth features Dr. Pearl Gregor. Pearl began studying dreams in 1988. By 2015, widowed, retired, and having finished her doctorate, she created her website: <a href="http://www.dreamsalongtheway.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dreamsalongtheway.com</a>. In December 2018, she published “I, the Woman, Planted the Tree: A Journey through Dreams to the Feminine,” followed by two more books and a memoir. Topics discussed in this episode:  <ul> <li>What is the search for the divine feminine? (3:15)</li> <li>The Myth of Inanna  (5:09)</li> <li>How Pearl’s journey in and out of depression brought her to dreamwork (12:34)</li> <li>How working with myth &amp; archetype helps anchor you (14:38)</li> <li>The work of relearning to hear our inner voice (17:34)</li> <li>How the word “feminine” has been distorted (19:52)</li> <li>Jung’s process for individuation (28:23)</li> <li>Benefits of dreamwork for those in therapy (30:08)</li> <li>Nightmares are an unexamined letter from the self (40:05)</li> </ul> Resources: Pearl’s website: <a href="https://dreamsalongtheway.com/author/pearl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dreamsalongtheway.com/author/pearl/</a> Pearl’s books: <a href="https://dreamsalongtheway.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dreamsalongtheway.com/books/</a> Carol Crist’s website: <a href="https://www.goddessariadne.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goddessariadne.org/</a> Daniel Kalsched’s website: <a href="https://www.donaldkalsched.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.donaldkalsched.com/</a>

137: Dream Journey to the Divine Feminine

This episode of Women In-Depth features Bronwyn Shiffer, LCSW, a psychotherapist from Madison, Wisconsin who works with highly sensitive women struggling with depression. Bronwyn supports women who want to feel more strong, connected and comfortable in their own skin. She has a Masters of Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work and believes that personal transformation is what heals the world.    Topics discussed in this episode:   What it means to be highly sensitive (2:03) How Bronwyn was drawn to working with highly sensitive women (5:52) How depression can mirror the experiences of a highly sensitive person (HSP) (6:52) The importance and value in creating space for grief and depression (8:55) What is depression and how it shows up for HSPs (9:23) The characteristics specific to the HSP brain and their impact on HSPs (15:25) How HSPs feel deeply the full range of emotions and the experience of being human (16:47) The challenges of an HSP in discerning and disentangling from other’s emotions (17:52) The differences in an HSP’s experience of recovering and healing from depression (18:55) The importance of seeking out an HSP-informed therapist when you are a HSP (19:47) Tips to help HSPs manage the trait (27:31) The benefits of being an HSP (37:37)    Resources: Bronwyn’s website: https://www.bronwynshiffertherapy.com/ Bronwyn’s blog post on how to find a therapist:  https://www.bronwynshiffertherapy.com/blog/how-to-find-a-therapist  Bronwyn’s blog post on asking yourself what you need:   https://www.bronwynshiffertherapy.com/blog/self-care-needs  Dr. Elain Aron’s website: https://hsperson.com/  Donna Eden’s website: https://edenenergymedicine.com/ 

This episode of Women In-Depth features Bronwyn Shiffer, LCSW, a psychotherapist from Madison, Wisconsin who works with highly sensitive women struggling with depression. Bronwyn supports women who want to feel more strong, connected and comfortable in their own skin. She has a Masters of Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work and believes that personal transformation is what heals the world.  Topics discussed in this episode:  <ul> <li>What it means to be highly sensitive (2:03)</li> <li>How Bronwyn was drawn to working with highly sensitive women (5:52)</li> <li>How depression can mirror the experiences of a highly sensitive person (HSP) (6:52)</li> <li>The importance and value in creating space for grief and depression (8:55)</li> <li>What is depression and how it shows up for HSPs (9:23)</li> <li>The characteristics specific to the HSP brain and their impact on HSPs (15:25)</li> <li>How HSPs feel deeply the full range of emotions and the experience of being human (16:47)</li> <li>The challenges of an HSP in discerning and disentangling from other’s emotions (17:52)</li> <li>The differences in an HSP’s experience of recovering and healing from depression (18:55)</li> <li>The importance of seeking out an HSP-informed therapist when you are a HSP (19:47)</li> <li>Tips to help HSPs manage the trait (27:31)</li> <li>The benefits of being an HSP (37:37)</li> </ul> Resources: Bronwyn’s website: <a href="https://www.bronwynshiffertherapy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bronwynshiffertherapy.com/</a> Bronwyn’s blog post on how to find a therapist: <a href="https://www.bronwynshiffertherapy.com/blog/how-to-find-a-therapist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.bronwynshiffertherapy.com/blog/how-to-find-a-therapist</a> Bronwyn’s blog post on asking yourself what you need:  <a href="https://www.bronwynshiffertherapy.com/blog/self-care-needs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.bronwynshiffertherapy.com/blog/self-care-needs</a> Dr. Elain Aron’s website: <a href="https://hsperson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hsperson.com/</a> Donna Eden’s website: <a href="https://edenenergymedicine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://edenenergymedicine.com/</a>

136: Depression & the Highly Sensitive Person

In this episode of Women In-Depth, Bridgit Dengel Gaspard, LCSW, shares why, despite preparation, resources, knowledge, and support, we sometimes fail to achieve our goals. While Bridgit specifically discusses being stuck in relation to larger life goals, her work also applies to other ways we are stuck in our lives.    She is the author of “The Final 8th: Enlist Your Inner Selves to Accomplish Your Goals,” and the founder of the New York Voice Dialogue Institute. Bridgit received her MSW from Columbia University and teaches in numerous professional settings, including the Omega Institute. She lives in New York City where she maintains a thriving private practice. You can connect with her through her  website or find her on  Youtube, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.   Topics discussed in this episode:   Inner Selves and the idea of multiple ego states with competing agendas (2:54) The Final 8th: failing inside a victory  (3:29)  Developing a direct relationship with our inner selves (5:06) How our early childhood influences our inner selves (5:35) The gifts of our inner selves (6:08) Using Voice Dialogue to listen and communicate with our inner selves (6:52) How our inner selves to protect us from vulnerability (16:52) The importance of processing grief (18:36) Approaching our inner selves with compassion and curiosity (19:22) Gifts of our hidden selves (23:56) The power of the Blameography Exercise (25:03) The challenge of the double bind or twisted loyalties (28:48) Developing the ability to let go of a goal (30:26) Practicing safe success (33:01)    Resources: Bridgit’s website: http://www.bridgit-dengel-gaspard.com/  Bridgit’s book: The Final 8th: Enlist Your Inner Selves to Accomplish Your Goals Bridgit’s free Voice Dialogue Zoom Shop on the 3rd Thursday of the month: https://www.final8th.com/ 

In this episode of Women In-Depth, Bridgit Dengel Gaspard, LCSW, shares why, despite preparation, resources, knowledge, and support, we sometimes fail to achieve our goals. While Bridgit specifically discusses being stuck in relation to larger life goals, her work also applies to other ways we are stuck in our lives.  She is the author of “The Final 8th: Enlist Your Inner Selves to Accomplish Your Goals,” and the founder of the New York Voice Dialogue Institute. Bridgit received her MSW from Columbia University and teaches in numerous professional settings, including the Omega Institute. She lives in New York City where she maintains a thriving private practice. You can connect with her through her <a href="http://www.bridgit-dengel-gaspard.com/about-bridgit.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> website</a> or find her on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rI-3kWE-o9s0dHQLX6UZQ/videos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Youtube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bridgitdengelgaspard/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bridgit.dengelgaspard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/BridgitGaspard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. Topics discussed in this episode:  <ul> <li>Inner Selves and the idea of multiple ego states with competing agendas (2:54)</li> <li>The Final 8th: failing inside a victory  (3:29) </li> <li>Developing a direct relationship with our inner selves (5:06)</li> <li>How our early childhood influences our inner selves (5:35)</li> <li>The gifts of our inner selves (6:08)</li> <li>Using Voice Dialogue to listen and communicate with our inner selves (6:52)</li> <li>How our inner selves to protect us from vulnerability (16:52)</li> <li>The importance of processing grief (18:36)</li> <li>Approaching our inner selves with compassion and curiosity (19:22)</li> <li>Gifts of our hidden selves (23:56)</li> <li>The power of the Blameography Exercise (25:03)</li> <li>The challenge of the double bind or twisted loyalties (28:48)</li> <li>Developing the ability to let go of a goal (30:26)</li> <li>Practicing safe success (33:01)</li> </ul> Resources: Bridgit’s website: <a href="http://www.bridgit-dengel-gaspard.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bridgit-dengel-gaspard.com/</a> Bridgit’s book: The Final 8th: Enlist Your Inner Selves to Accomplish Your Goals Bridgit’s free Voice Dialogue Zoom Shop on the 3rd Thursday of the month: <a href="https://www.final8th.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.final8th.com/</a>

135: The Final 8th: Inner Selves & Getting Unstuck

In this episode of Women In-Depth, Lourdes Viado  &amp; Carmen Schmidt Benedetti continue their podcast series on Complex Trauma and Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs).  Today they discuss where our anxiety comes from and why it matters.   Dr. Lourdes Viado is a psychotherapist for anxious and overwhelmed highly sensitive women in Las Vegas, Nevada.  She is a Myers-Briggs Typology Indicator (MBTI) Certified Practitioner and integrates Jungian psychology, mindfulness, neuroscience, and astrology into her work with clients.  She is also the host of the Women In-Depth Podcast:  Conversations about the Inner Lives of Women, which has been downloaded over 350,000x in 96 countries.   Carmen Schmidt Benedetti is a psychotherapist for highly sensitive womxn in Sonoma County, California. She helps them to heal layers of unrecognized childhood trauma and create calm, balance and stability in their life. As a Certified EMDR therapist, Carmen guides adults in reframing their past from an empowered perspective, coming to believe they are ‘good enough’ and their needs and feelings matter   Topics discussed in this episode:   The relationship between anxiety and trauma and the HSP trait (1:45) The importance of understanding the different types of anxiety and the brain in order to reduce anxiety (4:38) Cortex-based anxiety (5:49) Some times for reducing cortex-cased anxiety (9:23) Amygdala-based anxiety (10:49) Differences between amygdala-based and cortex-based anxiety (20:56) Some tips for reducing amygdala-based anxiety (25:52) Treating the root of anxiety versus treating the symptoms of anxiety (30:04) How the HSP trait impacts understanding and healing from anxiety and trauma (33:14)    Resources: Carmen’s website: https://carmenschmidtmft.com/  “Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry” is available on Amazon or your favorite independent bookseller    Related Episodes:  https://lourdesviado.com/124-complex-trauma-and-the-highly-sensitive-person/   https://lourdesviado.com/127-complex-trauma-in-the-highly-sensitive-person/   https://lourdesviado.com/132-tools-for-the-highly-sensitive-person/

In this episode of Women In-Depth, Lourdes Viado  &amp; Carmen Schmidt Benedetti continue their podcast series on Complex Trauma and Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs).  Today they discuss where our anxiety comes from and why it matters. Dr. Lourdes Viado is a psychotherapist for anxious and overwhelmed highly sensitive women in Las Vegas, Nevada.  She is a Myers-Briggs Typology Indicator (MBTI) Certified Practitioner and integrates Jungian psychology, mindfulness, neuroscience, and astrology into her work with clients.  She is also the host of the Women In-Depth Podcast:  Conversations about the Inner Lives of Women, which has been downloaded over 350,000x in 96 countries. Carmen Schmidt Benedetti is a psychotherapist for highly sensitive womxn in Sonoma County, California. She helps them to heal layers of unrecognized childhood trauma and create calm, balance and stability in their life. As a Certified EMDR therapist, Carmen guides adults in reframing their past from an empowered perspective, coming to believe they are ‘good enough’ and their needs and feelings matter Topics discussed in this episode:  <ul> <li>The relationship between anxiety and trauma and the HSP trait (1:45)</li> <li>The importance of understanding the different types of anxiety and the brain in order to reduce anxiety (4:38)</li> <li>Cortex-based anxiety (5:49)</li> <li>Some times for reducing cortex-cased anxiety (9:23)</li> <li>Amygdala-based anxiety (10:49)</li> <li>Differences between amygdala-based and cortex-based anxiety (20:56)</li> <li>Some tips for reducing amygdala-based anxiety (25:52)</li> <li>Treating the root of anxiety versus treating the symptoms of anxiety (30:04)</li> <li>How the HSP trait impacts understanding and healing from anxiety and trauma (33:14)</li> </ul> Resources: Carmen’s website: <a href="https://carmenschmidtmft.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://carmenschmidtmft.com/</a> “Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry” is available on Amazon or your favorite independent bookseller  Related Episodes: <a href="https://lourdesviado.com/124-complex-trauma-and-the-highly-sensitive-person/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://lourdesviado.com/124-complex-trauma-and-the-highly-sensitive-person/</a> <a href="https://lourdesviado.com/127-complex-trauma-in-the-highly-sensitive-person/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://lourdesviado.com/127-complex-trauma-in-the-highly-sensitive-person/</a> <a href="https://lourdesviado.com/132-tools-for-the-highly-sensitive-person/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://lourdesviado.com/132-tools-for-the-highly-sensitive-person/</a>

134: HSPs & Complex Trauma Series:  Where Does Your Anxiety Come From?

Listen in as therapists, coaches, writers, and other experts explore the inner lives of women: their struggles, fears, hopes, &amp; dreams.  This podcast is about cultivating a conversation around the uncomfortable, uncertain, and unknown aspects of a woman's experience.Through interviews and stories, Lourdes Viado, PhD, MFT goes beneath the surface and takes a deeper look at relationships, motherhood, self-acceptance, authenticity, aging, healing, suffering, loss, and other areas connected to  the emotional and psychological well-being of women. We will be exploring conversation around the entire experience of being a woman, with all its different aspects.

Absolutely love being a fan and also guest on this wonderful podcast. Lourdes is a phenomenal host who really knows how to dig deep into conversation! Thank you!

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Listen in as therapists, coaches, writers, and other experts explore the inner lives of women: their struggles, fears, hopes, &amp; dreams. This podcast is about cultivating a conversation around the uncomfortable, uncertain, and unknown aspects of a woman's experience. Through interviews and stories, Lourdes Viado, PhD, MFT goes beneath the surface and takes a deeper look at relationships, motherhood, self-acceptance, authenticity, aging, healing, suffering, loss, and other areas connected to the emotional and psychological well-being of women. We will be exploring conversation around the entire experience of being a woman, with all its different aspects.

Women In-Depth:  Conversations about the Inner Lives of Women

Bethany Webster

Today’s show features Bethany Webster - a writer, transformational coach, international speaker and what you could call a "midwife of the heart." Her work is focused on helping women heal the Mother Wound so that they can step into their divine feminine power and potential. She coaches successful women on how to heal the Mother Wound so that they can make a quantum leap in their impact and leadership. Bethany is the author of the forthcoming book "Healing the Mother Wound: Move Beyond What Your Mother Never Gave You and Become the Woman You're Meant to be." You can read the full show notes at www.lourdesviado.com

Today’s show features Bethany Webster - a writer, transformational coach, international speaker and what you could call a "midwife of the heart." Her work is focused on helping women heal the Mother Wound so that they can step into their divine feminine power and potential. She coaches successful women on how to heal the Mother Wound so that they can make a quantum leap in their impact and leadership. Bethany is the author of the forthcoming book "Healing the Mother Wound: Move Beyond What Your Mother Never Gave You and Become the Woman You're Meant to be." You can read the full show notes at <a href="http://www.lourdesviado.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lourdesviado.com</a>

21: Healing the Mother Wound with Bethany Webster

Welcome to the podcast! Today I am delighted to be joined by Dr. Jonice Webb.   Dr. Webb has been a licensed psychologist since 1991, and has worked in a variety of different settings over the course of her career, including a psychiatric emergency service and substance abuse programs.  She has been the Director of several large outpatient clinics.  For the past eight years, she has been enjoying her private practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, specializing in the treatment of couples and families.  Dr. Jonice Webb has been interviewed on NPR and over thirty radio shows across the United States and Canada about the topic of her book, Emotional Neglect, and has been quoted as a psychologist expert in the Chicago Tribune. She writes the popular Childhood Emotional Neglect Blog on PsychCentral.com.  Over two decades of practicing psychology, Dr. Webb gradually started to see a factor from childhood which weighs upon people as adults.  This factor is extremely subtle.  In fact, it’s so difficult to see that it goes virtually unnoticed while it quietly saps a person’s joy in life, causing him or her to struggle with self-discipline, or to feel disconnected and unfulfilled.  Dr. Webb gave a name to this invisible factor from childhood.  She calls it Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN).™   Full show notes available at - https://lourdesviado.com/womenindepth/

Welcome to the podcast! Today I am delighted to be joined by Dr. Jonice Webb.   Dr. Webb has been a licensed psychologist since 1991, and has worked in a variety of different settings over the course of her career, including a psychiatric emergency service and substance abuse programs.  She has been the Director of several large outpatient clinics.  For the past eight years, she has been enjoying her private practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, specializing in the treatment of couples and families.  Dr. Jonice Webb has been interviewed on NPR and over thirty radio shows across the United States and Canada about the topic of her book, Emotional Neglect, and has been quoted as a psychologist expert in the Chicago Tribune. She writes the popular Childhood Emotional Neglect Blog on <a href="http://PsychCentral.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PsychCentral.com</a>.  Over two decades of practicing psychology, Dr. Webb gradually started to see a factor from childhood which weighs upon people as adults.  This factor is extremely subtle.  In fact, it’s so difficult to see that it goes virtually unnoticed while it quietly saps a person’s joy in life, causing him or her to struggle with self-discipline, or to feel disconnected and unfulfilled.  Dr. Webb gave a name to this invisible factor from childhood.  She calls it Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN).™  Full show notes available at - <a href="https://lourdesviado.com/womenindepth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lourdesviado.com/womenindepth/</a>

Episode 62: After Childhood Emotional Neglect: Healing Your Relationships with Your Partner, Children, & Parents

Gina Abbeduto

Gina Abbeduto has been in the helping professions for the last 20 years, working as a psychotherapist and teaching psychology. Her work as a therapist revolves around the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives. After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Law &amp; Society from Purdue University in 1995, she completed my Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Benedictine University in 1998. Since that time, she has practiced in various settings, including a psychiatric hospital, community mental health center, partial hospitalization programs, and private practice. She also taught undergraduate psychology at Benedictine University and graduate psychology at Lewis University and facilitated training programs for Job Corps in Joliet, Illinois. With her move from Chicago at the end of 2011, she brought fourteen years of expertise with effective, non-pathologizing models such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, mindfulness-infused models which offer clients the gift of embracing the power to change and create new meaning in their lives.

Gina Abbeduto has been in the helping professions for the last 20 years, working as a psychotherapist and teaching psychology. Her work as a therapist revolves around the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives. After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Law &amp; Society from Purdue University in 1995, she completed my Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Benedictine University in 1998. Since that time, she has practiced in various settings, including a psychiatric hospital, community mental health center, partial hospitalization programs, and private practice. She also taught undergraduate psychology at Benedictine University and graduate psychology at Lewis University and facilitated training programs for Job Corps in Joliet, Illinois. With her move from Chicago at the end of 2011, she brought fourteen years of expertise with effective, non-pathologizing models such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, mindfulness-infused models which offer clients the gift of embracing the power to change and create new meaning in their lives.

80: Internal Family Systems: Parts In Parenting with Gina Abbeduto, LCPC, C-IFST

Ashlee teaches highly sensitive empathetic women to live a "hell yes" life where they leave the shoulds behind. Her clients learn to live a passion-filled, turned-on, lit-up life where everything is possible, and to connect with their own intuitive genius. She helps her clients stop prioritizing other people's opinions; to give themselves permission to go after their own desires; to be deeply self-expressed, self-confident, and vibrant; and to release the limiting beliefs that have made them feel selfish or self-centered for putting themselves first in the past. She has her Ph.D. in psychology, is powerfully psychic, and has over a decade of experience helping hundreds of people transform to feeling passionate, vibrant, fulfilled, and joyful.  Full show notes available at www.lourdesviado.com 

Ashlee teaches highly sensitive empathetic women to live a "hell yes" life where they leave the shoulds behind. Her clients learn to live a passion-filled, turned-on, lit-up life where everything is possible, and to connect with their own intuitive genius. She helps her clients stop prioritizing other people's opinions; to give themselves permission to go after their own desires; to be deeply self-expressed, self-confident, and vibrant; and to release the limiting beliefs that have made them feel selfish or self-centered for putting themselves first in the past. She has her Ph.D. in psychology, is powerfully psychic, and has over a decade of experience helping hundreds of people transform to feeling passionate, vibrant, fulfilled, and joyful. Full show notes available at <a href="http://www.lourdesviado.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lourdesviado.com</a>

76: Set Yourself Free: Cutting Ties with Toxic People

Jonice Webb

My guest today is Dr. Jonice Webb, a clinical psychologist in private practice in Lexington, MA, specializing in work with couples and families. She has been featured on NPR and on many radio shows and online magazines. She’s here to deepen our understanding of what childhood emotional neglect (CEN) really is. It’s really about what DIDN’T happen, and even though it can be subtle and invisible, CEN has a tremendous impact on many individuals. Our conversation will cover how CEN shows up and how we can begin the healing process. Join us! You can read the full show notes and access all the links and resources at www.lourdesviado.com

My guest today is Dr. Jonice Webb, a clinical psychologist in private practice in Lexington, MA, specializing in work with couples and families. She has been featured on NPR and on many radio shows and online magazines. She’s here to deepen our understanding of what childhood emotional neglect (CEN) really is. It’s really about what DIDN’T happen, and even though it can be subtle and invisible, CEN has a tremendous impact on many individuals. Our conversation will cover how CEN shows up and how we can begin the healing process. Join us! You can read the full show notes and access all the links and resources at <a href="http://www.lourdesviado.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.lourdesviado.com</a>

11: Childhood Emotional Neglect:  The Invisible Experience with Dr. Jonice Webb

Erika Martinez

Erika Martinez, PsyD. is the founder, owner of Envision Wellness in Miami, Florida. A Florida licensed psychologist and certified educator, she specializes in combining her expertise in assessment, trauma, and shame resilience to address a variety of mental health conditions experienced by young professionals and entrepreneurs, such as anxiety/stress, burnout, limiting beliefs, people-pleasing, self-worth, heartbreak, and toxic relationships/codependency. Dr. Martinez has a passion for helping others cultivate self-awareness and confidence so they can lead achieve happy and meaningful lives that make the world a better place. For full show notes visit www.womenindepth.com

Erika Martinez, PsyD. is the founder, owner of Envision Wellness in Miami, Florida. A Florida licensed psychologist and certified educator, she specializes in combining her expertise in assessment, trauma, and shame resilience to address a variety of mental health conditions experienced by young professionals and entrepreneurs, such as anxiety/stress, burnout, limiting beliefs, people-pleasing, self-worth, heartbreak, and toxic relationships/codependency. Dr. Martinez has a passion for helping others cultivate self-awareness and confidence so they can lead achieve happy and meaningful lives that make the world a better place. For full show notes visit <a href="http://www.womenindepth.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.womenindepth.com</a>

85: How Childhood Emotional Neglect Impacts Professional Life with Erika Martinez, PsyD

Anne Strauss

My guest on the podcast this week is Anne Mcarthy Strauss, Anne has been writing since she penciled The Princeton Street News, a weekly report on the lives of her Long Island, New York neighbors, at age ten. Today, she is a versatile novelist, writer, interviewer, researcher and public relations pro who focuses on shelter, alternative healthcare, technology and women’s fiction. After majoring in Journalism at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Anne pursued a career in corporate public relations and freelance writing. She is the author of A Medical Affair (Booktrope 2013) and The Passion Thief (Booktrope 2014). Anne lives in Saratoga Springs, New York, with her husband and their two unconditionally loving Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. She is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) She appeared on HBO in the film Hard Times: Lost on Long Island (Blowback Productions, 2010). When not writing, she’s likely to be hiking, kayaking, painting, crafting, swimming, or spending time with her dogs. You can read the full show notes at www.lourdesviado.com

My guest on the podcast this week is Anne Mcarthy Strauss, Anne has been writing since she penciled The Princeton Street News, a weekly report on the lives of her Long Island, New York neighbors, at age ten. Today, she is a versatile novelist, writer, interviewer, researcher and public relations pro who focuses on shelter, alternative healthcare, technology and women’s fiction. After majoring in Journalism at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Anne pursued a career in corporate public relations and freelance writing. She is the author of A Medical Affair (Booktrope 2013) and The Passion Thief (Booktrope 2014). Anne lives in Saratoga Springs, New York, with her husband and their two unconditionally loving Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. She is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) She appeared on HBO in the film Hard Times: Lost on Long Island (Blowback Productions, 2010). When not writing, she’s likely to be hiking, kayaking, painting, crafting, swimming, or spending time with her dogs. You can read the full show notes at <a href="http://www.lourdesviado.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lourdesviado.com</a>

26: Women Who Stay In Unhappy Marriages with Anne Strauss

James Hollis

Today my guest is James Hollis, Ph. D, Dr. Hollis was born in Springfield, Illinois, graduated from Manchester University in 1962 and Drew University in 1967. He taught Humanities for 26 years in various colleges and universities before retraining as a Jungian analyst at the Jung Institute of Zurich, Switzerland (1977-82).  He is presently a licensed Jungian analyst in private practice in Washington, D.C.  He served as Executive Director of the Jung Educational Center in Houston, Texas for many years and now is Executive Director of the Washington Jung Society. He is a retired Senior Training Analyst for the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts, was first Director of Training of the Philadelphia Jung Institute, and is Vice-President Emeritus of the Philemon Foundation.   Additionally, he is a Professor of Jungian Studies for Saybrook University of San Francisco/Houston. He lives with his wife Jill, an artist and retired therapist, in Washington, DC.  Together they have three living children and eight grand-children.  He has written a total of fourteen books and over fifty articles.  The books have been translated into Swedish, Russian, German, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Portuguese, Turkish, Italian, Korean, Finnish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Farsi, Japanese, Greek, Chinese, and Czech. Full show notes available at - lourdesviado.com/womenindepth

Today my guest is James Hollis, Ph. D, Dr. Hollis was born in Springfield, Illinois, graduated from Manchester University in 1962 and Drew University in 1967. He taught Humanities for 26 years in various colleges and universities before retraining as a Jungian analyst at the Jung Institute of Zurich, Switzerland (1977-82).  He is presently a licensed Jungian analyst in private practice in Washington, D.C.  He served as Executive Director of the Jung Educational Center in Houston, Texas for many years and now is Executive Director of the Washington Jung Society. He is a retired Senior Training Analyst for the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts, was first Director of Training of the Philadelphia Jung Institute, and is Vice-President Emeritus of the Philemon Foundation.   Additionally, he is a Professor of Jungian Studies for Saybrook University of San Francisco/Houston. He lives with his wife Jill, an artist and retired therapist, in Washington, DC.  Together they have three living children and eight grand-children.  He has written a total of fourteen books and over fifty articles.  The books have been translated into Swedish, Russian, German, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Portuguese, Turkish, Italian, Korean, Finnish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Farsi, Japanese, Greek, Chinese, and Czech. Full show notes available at - <a href="lourdesviado.com/womenindepth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lourdesviado.com/womenindepth</a>

Episode 40: The Secrets Men Carry with James Hollis, PhD

Sharon Martin

Welcome to the podcast! Today I am delighted to be joined by Sharon Martin, LCSW. Sharon is a licensed psychotherapist, writer, speaker, and media contributor on emotional health and relationships. Her psychotherapy practice in San Jose, CA specialises in helping individuals overcome codependency and perfectionism,  and learn to accept and love themselves.    Sharon started her career as a psychotherapist working with the neediest members of our community  -- those struggling with addiction, mental illness, homelessness, legal and family problems.     With 20 years of experience counseling and studying human behavior and mindset, Sharon created a personal development website that provides  self-improvement tools using positive psychology, mindfulness, self-compassion, and healthy habits.     Full show notes available at - lourdesviado.com/womenindepth

Welcome to the podcast! Today I am delighted to be joined by Sharon Martin, LCSW. Sharon is a licensed psychotherapist, writer, speaker, and media contributor on emotional health and relationships. Her psychotherapy practice in San Jose, CA specialises in helping individuals overcome codependency and perfectionism, and learn to accept and love themselves.   Sharon started her career as a psychotherapist working with the neediest members of our community -- those struggling with addiction, mental illness, homelessness, legal and family problems.    With 20 years of experience counseling and studying human behavior and mindset, Sharon created a personal development website that provides  self-improvement tools using positive psychology, mindfulness, self-compassion, and healthy habits.   Full show notes available at - <a href="lourdesviado.com/womenindepth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lourdesviado.com/womenindepth</a>

Episode 68: Understanding & Healing Codependency with Sharon Martin, LCSW

“We all have blind spots. We all have pitfalls and life terms. Part of the therapy process is about gaining insight and awareness of what those traps and what those lenses are and seeing that this is a recurrent theme that happens for you in your life.” (24:49)   Introduction: Some people look like they truly have it all. Great job, great family, and the drive to keep moving toward success. Oftentimes, in those who look like they have it all together, they are actually coping with a personality trait called rejection sensitivity. On the surface, rejection sensitivity looks like intrinsic motivation and perfectionism. The deeper you go, rejection sensitivity looks like isolation, anxiety, and intensity.  In this episode, I talk with Dr. Jared DeFife about rejection sensitivity. Together, we talk about where this personality trait originates, what it looks like, and how people can work with rejection sensitivity rather than allowing it to have control over every action and relationships. Jared also shares insight into the role that rejection sensitivity plays in his own life, and why blending insight and awareness of this trait is essential to learning to thrive professionally and interpersonally. Take a listen to learn about how to turn rejection sensitivity into a superpower-like trait and improve the lens through which you see the world along the way. About Dr. Jared DeFife: Dr. Jared DeFife is a clinical psychologist in private practice. He’s also an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and Behavioral Science at the Emory University School of Medicine. Jared is passionate about helping “intense” people integrate interpersonal and personality-focused therapies drawing from schema-focused and mentalization-based therapies into their lives. Some Questions I Ask:  What is rejection sensitivity? (3:34) How does rejection sensitivity show up in a personality? (7:35) How can someone determine if they have rejection sensitivity? (19:47) How can someone work with rejection sensitivity rather than let it take over their lives? (23:06) How can people learn more about this trait? (35:37)  In This Episode, You Will Learn:  How people develop rejection sensitivity. (5:16) Why high rejection sensitivity often gets mislabeled as narcissism. (13:43) How rejection sensitivity differs from high sensitivity. (22:30) How schema therapy approaches taking action on high rejection sensitivity. (28:44) How rejection sensitivity exposes various modes within the personality. (31:00)  Resources:  Rejection Sensitivity Questionnaire Don’t Take it Personally! by Elayne Savage Reinventing Your Life by Jeffrey E. Young Brené Brown Jared’s Website

“We all have blind spots. We all have pitfalls and life terms. Part of the therapy process is about gaining insight and awareness of what those traps and what those lenses are and seeing that this is a recurrent theme that happens for you in your life.” (24:49) Introduction: Some people look like they truly have it all. Great job, great family, and the drive to keep moving toward success. Oftentimes, in those who look like they have it all together, they are actually coping with a personality trait called rejection sensitivity. On the surface, rejection sensitivity looks like intrinsic motivation and perfectionism. The deeper you go, rejection sensitivity looks like isolation, anxiety, and intensity.  In this episode, I talk with Dr. Jared DeFife about rejection sensitivity. Together, we talk about where this personality trait originates, what it looks like, and how people can work with rejection sensitivity rather than allowing it to have control over every action and relationships. Jared also shares insight into the role that rejection sensitivity plays in his own life, and why blending insight and awareness of this trait is essential to learning to thrive professionally and interpersonally. Take a listen to learn about how to turn rejection sensitivity into a superpower-like trait and improve the lens through which you see the world along the way. About Dr. Jared DeFife: Dr. Jared DeFife is a clinical psychologist in private practice. He’s also an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and Behavioral Science at the Emory University School of Medicine. Jared is passionate about helping “intense” people integrate interpersonal and personality-focused therapies drawing from schema-focused and mentalization-based therapies into their lives. Some Questions I Ask: <ul> <li>What is rejection sensitivity? (3:34)</li> <li>How does rejection sensitivity show up in a personality? (7:35)</li> <li>How can someone determine if they have rejection sensitivity? (19:47)</li> <li>How can someone work with rejection sensitivity rather than let it take over their lives? (23:06)</li> <li>How can people learn more about this trait? (35:37)</li> </ul> In This Episode, You Will Learn: <ul> <li>How people develop rejection sensitivity. (5:16)</li> <li>Why high rejection sensitivity often gets mislabeled as narcissism. (13:43)</li> <li>How rejection sensitivity differs from high sensitivity. (22:30)</li> <li>How schema therapy approaches taking action on high rejection sensitivity. (28:44)</li> <li>How rejection sensitivity exposes various modes within the personality. (31:00)</li> </ul> Resources: <a href="http://www.midss.org/content/rejection-sensitivity-rs-adult-questionnaire-rsq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rejection Sensitivity Questionnaire</a> <a href="https://www.queenofrejection.com/dtip.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don’t Take it Personally! by Elayne Savage</a> <a href="http://www.schematherapy.com/id202.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reinventing Your Life by Jeffrey E. Young</a> <a href="https://brenebrown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brené Brown</a> <a href="https://www.jareddefife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jared’s Website</a>

111: Understanding Rejection Sensitivity

“The way I can get love is by being what other people need me to be. Being the good girl. Being the one that is quiet, the one that is well behaved …”  Welcome to this week’s episode of Women In Depth! Today we speak with Dr. Ashlee Greer, who is gracing us with a second visit after appearing on episode 76. In this episode Dr. Greer enlightens us to the idea of control and co-dependency; something she believes about 80% of our culture, particularly women, suffer from. Dr. Greer teaches highly-sensitive, empathetic women to live a “hell yes!” life. Her clients learn that the hero they’ve been waiting for is them. We can change. And beyond these ideas, she teaches her clients about boundaries, sacrifice, expectations, and soon in her new book she discusses “affectionate non-attachment.” Ashlee Greer has her Ph.D. in psychology, is powerfully psychic, and has over a decade of experience helping hundreds of people transform to feeling passionate, vibrant, fulfilled, and joyful. To keep up with Dr. Ashlee Greer: https://www.ashleegreer.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4UPDzBse1kbQrw-YuLF9Q https://www.facebook.com/ashlee.greer.1111

“The way I can get love is by being what other people need me to be. Being the good girl. Being the one that is quiet, the one that is well behaved …” Welcome to this week’s episode of Women In Depth! Today we speak with Dr. Ashlee Greer, who is gracing us with a second visit after appearing on episode 76. In this episode Dr. Greer enlightens us to the idea of control and co-dependency; something she believes about 80% of our culture, particularly women, suffer from. Dr. Greer teaches highly-sensitive, empathetic women to live a “hell yes!” life. Her clients learn that the hero they’ve been waiting for is them. We can change. And beyond these ideas, she teaches her clients about boundaries, sacrifice, expectations, and soon in her new book she discusses “affectionate non-attachment.” Ashlee Greer has her Ph.D. in psychology, is powerfully psychic, and has over a decade of experience helping hundreds of people transform to feeling passionate, vibrant, fulfilled, and joyful. To keep up with Dr. Ashlee Greer: <a href="https://www.ashleegreer.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ashleegreer.com/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4UPDzBse1kbQrw-YuLF9Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4UPDzBse1kbQrw-YuLF9Q</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ashlee.greer.1111" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ashlee.greer.1111</a>

105: Everyday Codependency

Welcome to the podcast! Today I’m very excited to be joined by April Snow, a psychotherapist in San Francisco, California who wants to help you heal your past wounds, embrace your true self and begin to thrive again.  In an effort to survive the struggles of early life or cope with present-day stressors, we often become disconnected from ourselves, needs and innate internal resources. We also may lack connection and nurturance during these difficult times, making them even more challenging to navigate.  April's own journey towards emotional healing and growth has come most easily through safe connections with another. By offering a compassionate and supportive atmosphere suited specifically to your needs, she aims to be that safe place for you to explore your deepest feelings without judgement.   April helps her clients explore these areas of deep suffering or disconnection; their current impact; and how the impact prevents them from living fully. April truly believes that when we can begin to feel, we can finally begin to heal. Full show notes available at - https://lourdesviado.com/womenindepth

Welcome to the podcast! Today I’m very excited to be joined by April Snow, a psychotherapist in San Francisco, California who wants to help you heal your past wounds, embrace your true self and begin to thrive again.  In an effort to survive the struggles of early life or cope with present-day stressors, we often become disconnected from ourselves, needs and innate internal resources. We also may lack connection and nurturance during these difficult times, making them even more challenging to navigate.  April's own journey towards emotional healing and growth has come most easily through safe connections with another. By offering a compassionate and supportive atmosphere suited specifically to your needs, she aims to be that safe place for you to explore your deepest feelings without judgement.   April helps her clients explore these areas of deep suffering or disconnection; their current impact; and how the impact prevents them from living fully. April truly believes that when we can begin to feel, we can finally begin to heal. Full show notes available at - <a href="https://lourdesviado.com/womenindepth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lourdesviado.com/womenindepth</a>

Episode 53: Understanding the Highly Sensitive Person with April Snow

Welcome to the podcast! Today I am delighted to be joined by Julie Bjelland, LMFT.   Julie specializes in working with the highly sensitive person (HSP), anxiety, couple's communication, self-esteem, and the LGBTQ community.   Her passion and expertise is in neuroscience and determining how to successfully train the brain so people can live their best lives. Her most recent book Brain Training for the Highly Sensitive Person: Techniques to Reduce Anxiety and Overwhelming Emotions, has received beautiful reviews from world-renowned psychologists Tara Brach, PhD, Rick Hanson, PhD, and Ted Zeff, PhD.   As a licensed psychotherapist in California, Julie enjoys working with clients in her private practice and continues to expand her work by developing online brain-training courses; coaching the highly sensitive person globally; supervising interns; serving as a consultant to mental health professionals; working with parents of highly sensitive children; and serving on the advisory council for global sensitive leaders.   Julie loves her work and uses her deeply intuitive and empathetic abilities to truly connect with clients and students and to support them in getting to know and celebrate their authentic selves. It’s beautiful to be a part of the change that helps people live remarkably better lives.   Full show notes available at - lourdesviado.com/womenindepth

Welcome to the podcast! Today I am delighted to be joined by Julie Bjelland, LMFT.   Julie specializes in working with the highly sensitive person (HSP), anxiety, couple's communication, self-esteem, and the LGBTQ community.   Her passion and expertise is in neuroscience and determining how to successfully train the brain so people can live their best lives. Her most recent book Brain Training for the Highly Sensitive Person: Techniques to Reduce Anxiety and Overwhelming Emotions, has received beautiful reviews from world-renowned psychologists Tara Brach, PhD, Rick Hanson, PhD, and Ted Zeff, PhD.   As a licensed psychotherapist in California, Julie enjoys working with clients in her private practice and continues to expand her work by developing online brain-training courses; coaching the highly sensitive person globally; supervising interns; serving as a consultant to mental health professionals; working with parents of highly sensitive children; and serving on the advisory council for global sensitive leaders.   Julie loves her work and uses her deeply intuitive and empathetic abilities to truly connect with clients and students and to support them in getting to know and celebrate their authentic selves. It’s beautiful to be a part of the change that helps people live remarkably better lives.  Full show notes available at - <a href="lourdesviado.com/womenindepth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lourdesviado.com/womenindepth</a>

Episode 63: Gifts & Challenges of the Highly Sensitive Person

Julie Bjelland

Julie Bjelland is a licensed psychotherapist and author of several books, including, Brain Training for the Highly Sensitive Person: Techniques to Reduce Anxiety and Overwhelming Emotions. In addition to her private practice, Julie also developed and teaches innovative online global brain-training courses for the “Highly Sensitive Person” (HSP) trait; is a consultant and supervisor to other therapists; teaches workshops; coaches HSPs globally; and consults with parents regarding their highly sensitive children. Recognized for her expertise in the Sensory Processing Sensitivity trait, she is a featured guest expert on Dr. Rick Hanson’s Foundation of Well-Being Program. Her passion is helping people live their best lives and thrive. Julie also specializes in working with anxiety, communication training, self-esteem, and the LGBTQQ community. Julie is an HSP herself and the mother of two highly sensitive children. For full show notes visit www.womenindepth.com

Julie Bjelland is a licensed psychotherapist and author of several books, including, Brain Training for the Highly Sensitive Person: Techniques to Reduce Anxiety and Overwhelming Emotions. In addition to her private practice, Julie also developed and teaches innovative online global brain-training courses for the “Highly Sensitive Person” (HSP) trait; is a consultant and supervisor to other therapists; teaches workshops; coaches HSPs globally; and consults with parents regarding their highly sensitive children. Recognized for her expertise in the Sensory Processing Sensitivity trait, she is a featured guest expert on Dr. Rick Hanson’s Foundation of Well-Being Program. Her passion is helping people live their best lives and thrive. Julie also specializes in working with anxiety, communication training, self-esteem, and the LGBTQQ community. Julie is an HSP herself and the mother of two highly sensitive children. For full show notes visit <a href="http://www.womenindepth.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.womenindepth.com</a>

88: Parenting the Highly Sensitive Child with Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Resilience

“Safety primes neuroplasticity: a sense that as you move through this, you’re okay and you’re safe.”  Introduction:   When was the last time that you experienced letdown, hurt, or even a traumatic event?   How did you rebuild yourself and your life after the event?   A significant part of the human condition is experiencing negativity in our environment, then that energy infiltrates itself into the brain. Brains tend to have a negativity bias. This means that one negative response from another person has more power over our minds than all the positive interactions within that same relationship. Whenever this happens, life and relationships must be rebuilt, no matter how small or large the damage was.   This is resilience. While resilience is largely an innate skill, it’s still possible to build it and strengthen it through various exercises and strategies.   In this episode, Linda Graham talks about how to build and strengthen resilience. She shares some deep insight into the wiring and functioning of the brain when stimulated with negativity, and how to learn to bounce back. Linda also shares how therapists and non-therapists alike can implement various strategies, mindsets, and somatic tools to refine the skill of resilience as well.   Take a listen to Linda’s thoughtful and practical strategies, tips, and tools to bouncing back into life.   About Linda Graham:  Linda Graham is a psychotherapist and award-winning author. She is passionate about guiding people on reliable paths of personal growth, self-transformation, and building relationships. Her professional specialty areas include helping reverse the impact of stress and trauma, cultivate mindful awareness, and ultimately recover a sense of resilience. Within her private practice, she integrates modern neuroscience, mindfulness practices, and relational psychology into her international trainings on resilience and wellbeing.   Some Questions I Ask:     How would you define resilience? (4:59)   How does our brain’s capacity to respond to stressors become derailed? (6:53)   Why is it difficult to develop resilience? (12:00)   How can we address the brain’s negativity bias? (19:05)   What are the 3 Levels of Disruption, and 5 Intelligences? (21:20)   Where should someone start with finding relief and building resilience? (27:10)  In This Episode, You Will Learn:     Why individuals respond differently to the same stressors. (4:23)   Where an individual’s resilience originates and how to install new circuitry that increases the capacity for resilience. (7:22)   How resilience is strengthened through post-traumatic growth. (15:41)   How somatic tools help calm the mind and enter back into a space of resilience. (17:10)   How practicing positivity shifts the functioning of the brain into more receptivity and resilience. (19:14)   What therapists can integrate into their practices from Linda’s book. (29:13)  Resources:   Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster by Linda Graham  Bouncing Back by Linda Graham  Linda’s Website 

“Safety primes neuroplasticity: a sense that as you move through this, you’re okay and you’re safe.”  Introduction:   When was the last time that you experienced letdown, hurt, or even a traumatic event?   How did you rebuild yourself and your life after the event?   A significant part of the human condition is experiencing negativity in our environment, then that energy infiltrates itself into the brain. Brains tend to have a negativity bias. This means that one negative response from another person has more power over our minds than all the positive interactions within that same relationship. Whenever this happens, life and relationships must be rebuilt, no matter how small or large the damage was.   This is resilience. While resilience is largely an innate skill, it’s still possible to build it and strengthen it through various exercises and strategies.   In this episode, Linda Graham talks about how to build and strengthen resilience. She shares some deep insight into the wiring and functioning of the brain when stimulated with negativity, and how to learn to bounce back. Linda also shares how therapists and non-therapists alike can implement various strategies, mindsets, and somatic tools to refine the skill of resilience as well.   Take a listen to Linda’s thoughtful and practical strategies, tips, and tools to bouncing back into life.   About Linda Graham:  Linda Graham is a psychotherapist and award-winning author. She is passionate about guiding people on reliable paths of personal growth, self-transformation, and building relationships. Her professional specialty areas include helping reverse the impact of stress and trauma, cultivate mindful awareness, and ultimately recover a sense of resilience. Within her private practice, she integrates modern neuroscience, mindfulness practices, and relational psychology into her international trainings on resilience and wellbeing.   Some Questions I Ask:   <ul> <li> How would you define resilience? (4:59) </li> <li> How does our brain’s capacity to respond to stressors become derailed? (6:53) </li> <li> Why is it difficult to develop resilience? (12:00) </li> <li> How can we address the brain’s negativity bias? (19:05) </li> <li> What are the 3 Levels of Disruption, and 5 Intelligences? (21:20) </li> <li> Where should someone start with finding relief and building resilience? (27:10) </li> </ul>In This Episode, You Will Learn:   <ul> <li> Why individuals respond differently to the same stressors. (4:23) </li> <li> Where an individual’s resilience originates and how to install new circuitry that increases the capacity for resilience. (7:22) </li> <li> How resilience is strengthened through post-traumatic growth. (15:41) </li> <li> How somatic tools help calm the mind and enter back into a space of resilience. (17:10) </li> <li> How practicing positivity shifts the functioning of the brain into more receptivity and resilience. (19:14) </li> <li> What therapists can integrate into their practices from Linda’s book. (29:13) </li> </ul>Resources:   <a href="https://lindagraham-mft.net/resilience/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster by Linda Graham</a> <a href="https://lindagraham-mft.net/new-book-bouncing-back/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bouncing Back by Linda Graham</a> <a href="https://lindagraham-mft.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Linda’s Website</a>

110: Recovering Resilience

Sharon Cohen

Today my guest is Dr. Sharon Cohen, Ph.D. Sharon is a Relationship and Love Consultant in Newport Beach, California. She specializes in rational communication strategies and the social dynamics of men and women. Her primary mission is to help women gain the skills to attract and keep long-lasting love. A sub-set of that mission is to get women inspired to attract the love they desire. Her expertise and life experiences spark awareness and prompt change in her clients. Using an educational and action-oriented program, Dr. Sharon’s clients see their interactions and relationships in a whole new light. With this new-found awareness, her clients free themselves from their past mistakes in their dating, relationships, and life so they can now relax into love. Dr. Sharon graduated from UCLA (B.A. in Sociology; Business and Administration concentration), USC (Master in Social Work; Families and Children concentration) and the University of Texas at Austin (Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D., School of Social Work). For full show notes, head to lourdesviado.com/womenindepth

Today my guest is Dr. Sharon Cohen, Ph.D. Sharon is a Relationship and Love Consultant in Newport Beach, California. She specializes in rational communication strategies and the social dynamics of men and women. Her primary mission is to help women gain the skills to attract and keep long-lasting love. A sub-set of that mission is to get women inspired to attract the love they desire. Her expertise and life experiences spark awareness and prompt change in her clients. Using an educational and action-oriented program, Dr. Sharon’s clients see their interactions and relationships in a whole new light. With this new-found awareness, her clients free themselves from their past mistakes in their dating, relationships, and life so they can now relax into love. Dr. Sharon graduated from UCLA (B.A. in Sociology; Business and Administration concentration), USC (Master in Social Work; Families and Children concentration) and the University of Texas at Austin (Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D., School of Social Work). For full show notes, head to <a href="lourdesviado.com/womenindepth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lourdesviado.com/womenindepth</a>

Episode 34: Advice for Dating and Keeping a Healthy Love Relationship with Dr. Sharon Cohen

Rebecca Wong

My guest today is Rebecca Wong, a relationship therapist, consultant, and speaker. She’s also the creator of Connecfulness, a research-based practice encouraging people to explore and embrace every aspect of humanity. Today’s topic is the need to be seen, heard, understood, and accepted. It’s something we both fear and desire. Rebecca is launching a podcast very soon, and she currently lives in the Hudson Valley with her husband, daughters, and furry family members. Join us! You can read the full show notes and access all the links and resources at www.lourdesviado.com

My guest today is Rebecca Wong, a relationship therapist, consultant, and speaker. She’s also the creator of Connecfulness, a research-based practice encouraging people to explore and embrace every aspect of humanity. Today’s topic is the need to be seen, heard, understood, and accepted. It’s something we both fear and desire. Rebecca is launching a podcast very soon, and she currently lives in the Hudson Valley with her husband, daughters, and furry family members. Join us! You can read the full show notes and access all the links and resources at <a href="http://www.lourdesviado.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.lourdesviado.com</a>

17: The Practice of Being Seen with Rebecca Wong, LCSW

Nicolle Zapien

My guest today is Dr. Nicolle Zapien, a psychotherapist, certified sex therapist, and college professor from San Francisco. Our topic today is an important one because it affects so many people. We’re discussing the experience of infidelity in relationships. Join us!   You can read the full show notes at www.lourdesviado.com.

My guest today is Dr. Nicolle Zapien, a psychotherapist, certified sex therapist, and college professor from San Francisco. Our topic today is an important one because it affects so many people. We’re discussing the experience of infidelity in relationships. Join us! You can read the full show notes at <a href="http://www.lourdesviado.com." rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.lourdesviado.com.</a>

18: Crossing the Line: How an Extramarital Affair Begins with Nicolle Zapien, PhD, MFC

Today’s show features, Sharon Martin. Sharon is a licensed therapist, counselor, and mental health and wellness writer based in San Jose, CA. She has spent 20 years providing counseling, therapy, and clinical supervision. Sharon has built a specialized private practice that reflects her belief that you matter and you can love yourself, heal, be empowered, speak your truth, and create a life you love. Listen for Sharon’s incredible insights on life, well-being and much more! You can read the full show notes at www.lourdesviado.com

Today’s show features, Sharon Martin. Sharon is a licensed therapist, counselor, and mental health and wellness writer based in San Jose, CA. She has spent 20 years providing counseling, therapy, and clinical supervision. Sharon has built a specialized private practice that reflects her belief that you matter and you can love yourself, heal, be empowered, speak your truth, and create a life you love. Listen for Sharon’s incredible insights on life, well-being and much more! You can read the full show notes at <a href="http://www.lourdesviado.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lourdesviado.com</a>

22: Overcoming People Pleasing with Sharon Martin, LCSW

Marilyn Steele

Welcome to the podcast! Today I’m delighted to be joined by Dr. Marilyn Steele. Marilyn grew up in Hawaii, a land of great beauty and native wisdom where life is deeply intertwined with nature and its rhythms. She still considers Hawaii, a place alive with the sacred feminine, her soul home. She visits as often as possible. Marilyn’s career began with education, and progressed to psychology, art, writing and speaking.  Marilyn completed her Masters of Education from The Raskob Institute in 1979 and worked with gifted adolescents with learning disabilities.  She later returned to school for her Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA, concentrating on female psychology and the evolution of consciousness. During her career as a Jungian psychologist, Marilyn also taught at graduate schools and provided continuing education for psychotherapists on the topics of female psychology and re-visioning the self.  Click here for past presentation topics, here for current programs, and here for a current Curriculum Vitae. In 2013, Marilyn published her first book: The Wild Feminine: Stories to Inspire and Embolden.  She is enjoying her home in Northern California and her return to painting. Full show notes available at - http://lourdesviado.com/womenindepth

Welcome to the podcast! Today I’m delighted to be joined by Dr. Marilyn Steele. Marilyn grew up in Hawaii, a land of great beauty and native wisdom where life is deeply intertwined with nature and its rhythms. She still considers Hawaii, a place alive with the sacred feminine, her soul home. She visits as often as possible. Marilyn’s career began with education, and progressed to psychology, art, writing and speaking.  Marilyn completed her Masters of Education from The Raskob Institute in 1979 and worked with gifted adolescents with learning disabilities.  She later returned to school for her Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA, concentrating on female psychology and the evolution of consciousness. During her career as a Jungian psychologist, Marilyn also taught at graduate schools and provided continuing education for psychotherapists on the topics of female psychology and re-visioning the self.  Click here for past presentation topics, here for current programs, and here for a current Curriculum Vitae. In 2013, Marilyn published her first book: The Wild Feminine: Stories to Inspire and Embolden.  She is enjoying her home in Northern California and her return to painting. Full show notes available at - <a href="http://lourdesviado.com/womenindepth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lourdesviado.com/womenindepth</a>

Episode 39: Soul Song: Awakening the Wild Feminine with Dr. Marilyn Steele

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