Beyond the Therapy Session

Beyond the Therapy Session

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Beyond the Therapy Session episodes

  • What About Mindfulness

    In this episode, Erin and George have an insightful conversation about mindfulness. They discuss the different definitions of this practice, which can be resumed to the ability to "fully be present". They also touch on the many ways and techniques to practice mindfulness and its benefits. They share their own experience regarding this amazing practice and they both agree that it is life changing.

    28 min
  • The Difference Between Anxiety and Panic Attack
    In today's episode of Beyond the Therapy Session, George and Erin discuss the topic of anxiety. They define anxiety as per the DSM ( Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) and distinguish between generalized anxiety, panic attacks, panic disorders and stress. Erin establishes the identifying symptoms of each, the possible causes of anxiety and what happens when it goes untreated. This episode also covers tools for experiencing relief from anxiety, how to be an appropriate support to a loved one and the role of medication in anxiety management.
    32 min
  • National Couple Appreciation Month with Susan Milstein, PHD

    In order to honor "National Couple Appreciation Month", (April), Erin and George converse with Susan Milstein, PHD who is a Human sexuality Education and Certified Health Education Specialist. Some of the topics they explore include:

    • Why is there no such thing as 'should' "when it comes to sex
    • The nuances between sex and intimacy
    • The importance of changing the script and to keep dating
    • How couple can reengage by leveraging sex-play
    • Sex and technology
    43 min
  • Robin Kempner, SohoMD's Behavioral Health Director, Talks about Trauma
    In this episode, Erin and George talk with the Robin Kempner, SohoMD's Behavioral Health Director. They have an illuminating conversation about trauma, which is not limited to Post Traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD). Robin provides a comprehensive explanation of what trauma is and clarifies the difference between Big "T" and Little "t". She provide great insight into the non talk therapy methods EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and EFT, emotional freedom technique as well as the importance of trauma informed care.
    40 min
  • Improv with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Artist Amaka Orji
    In this episode Erin and George have a fun conversation with the psychiatric nurse practitioner Amaka Orji, who is also an artist. This is in fact a reunion between friends and colleagues reminiscing about the good old days. Amaka shares that she uses her sense of humor within her practice when it is appropriate and how she intends to use her psychiatry nursing background in her script writing. She gives Erin and George a lesson on improv and talks about the production of the comedy short film, in which she stars, Hot Date.
    26 min
  • Functional Medicine with Dr. Bongiorno and Dr. Jospitre
    I In this episode Erin and George have a profound discussion with the naturopathic doctor, author, lecturer Dr. Peter Bongiorno, and the psychiatrist and co-founder of SohoMD Dr. Jacques Jospitre jr.. The two doctors speak about the relationship between naturopathic and allopathic medicine and how they complement each other. They emphasize the importance of uncovering the underlying causes of diseases when treating patients and insist on looking at the many aspects of an individual's life in order to provide the best suited treatments. They conclude that the overall projection of a healing journey is to achieve mental clarity so that one may achieve their dream.
    39 min
  • Conversation with SohoMD's HR Director, Caroline DeFreitas

    In this episode, Erin and George have a candid conversation with SohoMD's HR Director, Caroline DeFreitas. Caroline recounted her early days at SohoMD when only the three of them, her and the doctors (Dr. Jospitre and Dr. Ratush), worked in the Soho office. Caroline discusses the importance of personal mental health and employees' mental health. She talks about who inspires her confidence, the importance of fueling yourself with kind words, helpful HR tools, and tips.

    29 min
  • Conversation with SohoMD's HR Director, Caroline DeFreitas

    In this episode Erin and George have a candid conversation with SohoMD's HR Director, Caroline DeFreitas. Caroline recounts her early days at SohoMD when it was only the three of them, her and the doctors, (Dr. Jospitre and Dr. Ratush). Caroline discusses the importance of personal mental health as well as the mental health of employees. She talks about who inspires her confidence and the importance of words provides some HR tips.

    29 min
  • Sex with Dr. Ratush

    In this episode Erin and George converse with Dr. Edward Ratush, one of the founders of SohoMD to talk about sex. Dr. Ratush talks about the main reason why he specialized in sex therapy. He goes into details about the complex layers a person sex life and touches upon viagra, pornography and intimacy. The discourse ends with fun dose of fact or fiction game.

    31 min
  • Happy New Year 2022!

    In this short episode, Erin and George wish their listeners Happy New Year 2022! They also share some insights as to what is in store for the second season of Beyond the Therapy Session podcast…

    2 min

About Beyond the Therapy Session

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Welcome to Beyond the Therapy Session with Robin Kempner and George Suarez. Robin is SohoMD's Behavioral Health Director and George is our Call Center Manager. In this thought-provoking podcast, we invite mental health experts and other professionals to share their insights, personal stories, and professional expertise. Together, we explore the multifaceted nature of mental health, examining the nuances that often go beyond what happens within the therapy session.