Chubby Therapy Podcast

Chubby Therapy Podcast episodes:

• 11.05.2019

  Ep 48: Let’s get anxious!

  This week I fly solo in an open discussion into anxiety. We cover some basics in the diagnosing process and key things to look for if you feel like you suffer from anxiety like symptoms. Like, share, subscribe and as...

  
• 10.15.2019

  Ep 47: Fix My Teenager ft. Rachel Nanney LPC

  Working with teenagers is not an easy task but then again, neither is parenting them. I’m joined today by Rachel Nanney LPC of Life Works Counseling Center. She does a phenomenal job breaking down some misconceptions in working with teens...

  
• 10.01.2019

  Ep 46: Clean Shaves & Smooth Transitions ft. Alex Rodriguez (Marine Veteran/entrepreneur)

  It’s been a while folks. Thanks for sticking with the show and checking on me, but I’m back after a short hiatus. I was able to overcome Guillain-Barré syndrome and get my dancing legs back. For today’s show, we are...

  
• 07.03.2019

  Ep 45: René the Broken: Part 2 of my Hospitalization

  My official diagnosis was Guillain-Barré and this episode discusses what that means. I also talk about the how I learned to walk again, and I can’t confirm or deny it was due to the frustration of “advocating for my self”. ...

  
• 06.21.2019

  Ep 44: René The Broken: Part 1 of my Hospitalization

  So, I’ve been in the hospital for the past week and I decided to make a podcast while I’m here. It’s intense and honest but I’ve learned some big things from this experience. I hope it helps and as always...

  
• 05.14.2019

  Ep 43: Boundaries 101

  Boundaries is a topic that comes out often in both my personal life and private practice. It’s not something we have a class about, but its something that could possibly save our lives. They can come in different types such...

  
• 04.30.2019

  Ep 42: Finding Power in Words ft Linda Jones

  Sometimes you meet people who you instantly want to know more about. Author, editor, and writing coach Linda Jones fits into that category unequivocally. She’s known as the Writing Doula and the work she does in that role is fueled...

  
• 04.17.2019

  Ep 41: Redemption & Recovery ft. David Hanna

  When this show was being developed, David Hanna was on the short list of guests I eventually wanted to interview. He gave me my first official mental health job and really set the standard of mentorship and supervision in my...

  
• 04.02.2019

  Ep 40: Family Trauma ft. Ashley Cook-Rovira LMFT LPC LCDC

  Trauma is one of my most requested topics to discuss so I called in the big guns with today’s guest Ashley Cook-Rovira LMFT LPC LCDC. She’s an old colleague who got my attention wth her direct and empowering methods in...

  
• 03.19.2019

  Ep 39: Undocumented Therapy ft. Rafael Martinez (PhD candidate and co-creator of the Undocutalks Podcast)

  I have been hyping up this episode for weeks now and I promise it delivers. I’m joined by Undocutalks co-creator and PhD candidate Rafael Martinez. He explains his personal story of coming to this country as an undocumented minor and...

  
• 02.27.2019

  Ep 38: Yoga, Trauma, & Tarot Cards ft. Dr. Evan Bodine (Psychologist)

  The Chubby Therapy cave has temporarily been turned into an infirmary as I battle this cold. Thankfully, I recorded this show a few weeks back and I’m really pumped for this release. Dr. Evan Bodine is a psychologist locally in...

  
• 02.12.2019

  Ep 37: Buy Less Flowers & Have More Intimacy / A Conversation About Sex & Love ft. Pam Smith LPC

  Love is all around us right now and due to our obsession with Valentine’s Day, our romantic relationships are in the spotlight. This week, we are joined by Pam Smith LPC, a therapist located in the DFW area who specializes...

  
• 01.29.2019

  Ep 36: Our Vegan Episode / Diet Culture Sucks ft. Rachael McBride RD LCDC and Malikei Hetherington of Sugar Fang

  Fans of the show will recognize our pal Rachael McBride as our resident Registered Dietician and relationship coach to our bodies. Rachel is able to cut through the diet culture with her passion and we discuss all the new fads,...

  
• 01.15.2019

  Ep 35: Adjustments Aren’t Only Mental ft. Dr. Aanchal Bhatia-Mendoza (Chiropractor)

  It’s our first show of 2019 and we need to do some adjustments. Today we sit down with Dr. Aanchal Bhatia-Mendoza and she explains her work as a Chiropractor. We talk about topics like the relationship between mind and body,...

  
• 01.10.2019

  GOAL Program Recent Tragedy

  For those that have been with me since the relaunch, one of the more popular episodes we had was #29 with Chris Ice on Cultural Mentoring. If you haven't heard the episode, please do. You'll quickly hear his passion for...

  
• 12.18.2018

  Ep 34: Cuffing Season ft. Eboni Harris MA LPC LMFT

  It’s our final episode of 2018! Today we sit down with an old pal Eboni Harris MA LPC LMFT to discuss Cuffing Season. The weather has gotten chilly and you want someone to warm up with, but at what cost?...

  
• 12.04.2018

  Ep 33: Top 10 Ways to Survive the Holidays!

  Holidays can bring up all sorts of emotions. Some, we can handle and use our own skills to manage. While at other times, we struggle, can’t get ourselves out of a rut, and may need some help to get through....

  
• 11.20.2018

  Ep 32: The Fatherhood Roundtable ft. Joseph Robles and John Constante

  One of the best parts of my life is being a dad but, I also know that my experience was different from others. I sat down with two friends, Joseph Robles and John Constante, to openly discuss how we navigate...

  
• 11.06.2018

  Ep 31: Divorce As An Option ft. Dr. Jantel Jordan

  This week’s show is all about Divorce. We sit down with Dr. Jantel Jordan, of Great Life Counseling Center, and she shares with us her expertise in working with couples in addressing this arduous topic. We cover issues leading up...

  
• 10.23.2018

  Ep 30: To For & With: Communicating with Purpose

  Todays episode is a solo show with me and we’re talking about some basic communication tips that could help how you enter into a conversation. Like, share, subscribe, and as always remember of #FeedYourMentalHealth.

  
• 10.09.2018

  Ep 29: Cultural Mentoring ft. Chris Ice of the G.O.A.L. Program

  Today’s show is all about Mentoring. Chris Ice, of the G.O.A.L. Program, shares with us his journey from “service industry all star” to educator/game changer. Chris shares with us his engagement into a community with the intention to give kids...

  
• 09.25.2018

  Ep 28: Preventing The Damage Before It Begins ft. CEO Becky Vance

  Prevention is a word we need to be familiar with if we plan on seeing real change towards substance abuse. Join CEO Becky Vance of Drug Prevention Resources and myself as we discuss how she has dedicate her life to...

  
• 09.18.2018

  Ep 27: North Texas Giving Day & Ticket Winners!

  This a shorty this week friends! Check out what North Texas Giving Day is all about and find out where you’d like to donate on 9/20/2018. Plus! Listen to see if you won the free tickets to go see Veronica...

  
• 09.11.2018

  Ep 26: Finding Growth Through Comedy ft. Veronica Garza

  Today, we are joined by comedian Veronica Garza as we discuss the relationship between Comedy and Mental Health. Veronica discusses how the stage helped in various areas of her life and art. Plus, we have a special ticket giveaway to...

  
• 08.30.2018

  Ep 25: Disconnecting to Cycle ft. Daniel "D-Mex" Diaz-Alcaraz

  This week’s show is an in-depth conversation with a friend who decided to quit his job and follow a dream to cycle all around the world. Daniel “D-Mex” Diaz-Alcaraz discusses what lead to that decision and why it’s so important...

  
• 08.16.2018

  Ep 24: Queer Conversations ft Justyn Smith LPC

  We're back everybody! Join me and Justyn Smith LPC of The Queer Center as we have this extremely candid conversation about his work with the LGBT community. Like, share, subscribe and as always remember to #FeedYourMentalHealth.

  
• 03.08.2018

  Ep 23: Guests, Hosts, & Dialogue ft. Adriana Gil-Wilkerson MS LMFT

  Today we are joined by my old practicum instructor, and Chubby Therapy Alum, Adriana Gil-Wilkerson MS LMFT. I met up with her while we were at the Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Conference and in this conversation, you...

  
• 02.22.2018

  Ep 22: Why so angry? ft. Shannon Purtell LPC

  Anger management isn't all about deep breathing and working on inner peace. It's when you dig deep with a professional like Shannon Purtell LPC and find out a number of different sources of that anger. Check out her program below...

  
• 10.19.2017

  Ep 21: Goal Setting is Annoying but Necessary

  Goals can be a touchy subject. I feel like it’s a term thrown around a lot but not necessarily defined thoroughly. We cannot discuss goals if we don’t talk about motivation to change and of course, how to actually define...

  
• 10.05.2017

  Ep 20: Melanin & Mental Health ft. co-founders Eboni Harris & Eliza Boquin

  When I have great conversation, I get a natural buzz that lasts and makes me feel phenomenal. And, that’s EXACTLY what I got when I left the office of Eboni Harris and Eliza Boquin of Melanin and Mental Health. We...

  
• 08.17.2017

  Ep 19: Anger, Hate, & Dialogue

  Hey all! This is a short episode. Just my personal thoughts of whats been going in the country in the past week. Would love to hear your feedback about it and hope we can begin a dialogue to understand each...

  
• 08.08.2017

  Ep 18: Spark A Conversation ft. Ashley Caballero founder of Sparkle Mental Health Connection

  This marks our most intimately honest episode to date. I sit down with Ashley Caballero, founder of Sparkle Mental Health Connection. If you've followed the show at all, you know I am no stranger to non-profits. We need them and...

  
• 07.20.2017

  Ep 17: This Show is Not About Food (Eating Disorders) ft. Rachael McBride MCN RD/LD LCDC

  I am beyond happy to welcome back episode 3’s guest Rachael McBride MCN RD/LD LCDC as we talk about Eating Disorders. She is a great pal as well as a wealth of information as a Registered Dietician. We discuss common...

  
• 06.22.2017

  Episode 16: PsychoDrama ft. Stephanie Coker LCSW LCDC CDWF

  This episode is an intro into Psychodrama with one of my favorite clinicians I've ever met, Stephanie Coker LCSW LCDC CDWF. Psychodrama is a therapeutic approach that allows the client to physically engage in the counseling process. Stephanie gives us...

  
• 06.08.2017

  Episode 15: Kids Kids Kids ft Lora Kingsley LPC LCDC

  Today, we talk about the kids. I'm joined by an old pal of mine, Lora Kingsley who has a private practice in Southlake, TX with Compassionate Solutions. We discuss her work with children and more importantly her work with...

  
• 05.11.2017

  Episode14: What's with the onion? A systems conversation.

  Since the first day I opened my private practice in February 2017, I've been asked why I chose the onion as my logo. Today we discuss how the onion represents the different systems we live in and how each layer...

  
• 04.26.2017

  Episode 13: Suicide Awareness w/ Foundation 45

  Suicide has been more and more in the news in the past month and we're lucky enough to have an incredible non-profit organization who is doing something about it. This episode, we are joined by Foundation 45. It was created in...

  
• 04.11.2017

  Episode 12: Mind, Body, & Heart - Holistic Therapy ft. Dr. Cheryl Edinbyrd

  Our guest for episode 12 is Dr. Cheryl Edinbyrd! She gives us a great intro into Holistic Therapy approaches and how it differs from traditional therapy. Find out how yoga and eating right can impact your mental health.  You can...

  
• 03.29.2017

  Episode 11: Student Roundtable 1 ft. the Bi-Lingual Practicum Team of Our Lady of the Lake University Houston

  We go back to school with Our Lady of the Lake University Houston! I was proud to sit down with the Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English) Practicum Team and pick their brain about being a psychology student on their way to becoming a...

  
• 03.13.2017

  Episode 10: Making a Rockstar ft. Joey Duenas unloco/Anew Revolution

  This episode we go into the mind of a Rockstar who just so happens to be a family member. Experience the downs and ups that come with being on stage in front of thousands of people in this intimate conversation...

  
• 02.28.2017

  Episode 9: Sexpertise - An Intro to Sex Therapy ft. Dr. Viviana Coles

  So, it's been a while my friends! We're joined today by Dr. Viviana Coles of the Texas Sex Therapy Institute and Texas Relationship Therapy. We discuss what becoming a Certified Sex Therapist means and how it can assist in both individual...

  
• 07.01.2015

  Episode 8: Addicted to Addiction: An Introduction to Substance Use Disorders

  I want you to think of the first word that comes to mind when you hear “addiction.” What was it? Junkie. Drunk. Bum. Waste. Pain. Unless you have some personal history or an awareness of the community, usually the word...

  
• 06.24.2015

  Episode 7: It’s good to be back!

  Wow, it’s been almost two months since I did an episode. Many apologies. This was the one thing people told me NOT to do; always be consistent. And….I FAILED! Well, on this episode you get a little insight into what...

  
• 04.16.2015

  Episode 6: Kathy O’Keefe with WTF – Winning The Fight presents “Not Me”

  As a therapist, one of the things they tell us to avoid is using clichés. I believe the same is true for writers. They tend to lose their meaning and a lot of the time are blocking the person...

  
• 03.17.2015

  Episode 5: Working with kids & Play Therapy featuring Dr. Julie Ballinger & Dr. David Huffman

  Being a parent has been an enlightening experience for me. I do this thing where I like to observe being around other parents, and taking notice of how they are with their kids. Some I envy, and some I do...

  
• 02.11.2015

  Episode 4: PTSD & Service People featuring Dr. Ross Stewart

  Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder , or PTSD as it’s more commonly known, has become a household term. You’ve probably heard about it or even know someone who has experienced it, but few of us really know the impact it has on...

  
• 01.15.2015

  Episode 3: Physical Health v. Mental Health featuring Rachael McBride MCN RD/LD

  As 2015 begins, we all make that ridiculous list of promises: save more money, make better choices in relationships, and of course….GET HEALTHY! So what do we do? We go out, buy new shoes, new work out gear, a...

  
• 12.15.2014

  Episode 2: When to ask for help?

  This is a very common question I get, even when I have been working with someone for a long period of time. And in all honesty, it is one of the hardest questions to answer. I’d love to say that...

  
• 11.24.2014

  Episode 1: Introductions All Around

  Wow everyone, this is it! Welcome to the Chubby Therapy Podcast. I am your host Rene Garcia, and I must say that I am very pumped about this whole world I’m entering into. The idea of starting a podcast has...