In this episode Dr. Katie interviews Lexi Reed, founder of The Mind Art Wellness, about why creativity is essential for high-achieving people — especially women in STEM — facing stress and burnout. Lexi shares her own burnout story from the pandemic and how simple, non‑intimidating creative practices helped her nervous system reset. She explains the rationale behind a proactive, forward-facing creative wellness model (her 12‑week Creative Reset), contrasts coaching and group work, and gives tangible exercises—pen-and-paper visual journaling, mandalas, and timed breathing drawings—to help listeners loosen perfectionism, build boundaries, and regain time and joy.

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This episode reframes medicine as a broad, relational practice centered on attending, tending, and care. Dr. Katie contrasts clinical treatment with everyday healing practices—sleep, movement, ritual, grief work, nature, and social connection—and urges listeners to stop treating feelings in isolation. She discusses barriers to seeking care (shame, fear, isolation) and the power of community groups and therapy to witness suffering. Using personal anecdotes and therapeutic perspective, she encourages experimenting with a new internal question: when discomfort arises, ask what needs tending. The takeaway: not everything called medicine heals, and much that heals isn’t in a bottle.

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Full of compassionate guidance, this episode differentiates surrender from giving up: letting go doesn’t ignore pain or tolerate harm, it releases attachment to what no longer serves growth. Drawing on teachings of presentness and Zen-like spacious awareness, the host encourages grieving, thanking, and then setting down the past so new life can emerge. Breakthroughs come when we stop forcing answers and allow silence to reveal them. The episode closes with a calming breathing practice and questions to reflect on: What am I still carrying? Who would I be if I let it go? It’s an invitation to trust the unseen and plant seeds in stillness.

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Dr. Katie explores how a simple convenience—sharing your location—can quietly morph from safety measure into constant surveillance. She explains that technology doesn’t create anxiety but gives it a place to land: a delayed arrival becomes a story spun by our brains, and frequent checking trains us to trust apps more than people. Location sharing can be genuinely helpful—travel safety, co-parenting, or finding each other at events—but when it stands in for trust, it erodes freedom, privacy, and emotional connection. The episode urges listeners to examine their motivations: would losing the feature spark fear, control, or abandonment? Those feelings signal deeper issues to address with honest communication and repair, not just more checking.

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This episode explores the synergy between somatic energy work and talk therapy. Mollie outlines why she prefers clients who are already processing trauma in therapy and how moving stored pelvic energy can desensitize painful emotional responses without erasing memory. The conversation covers accessible first steps — reading Pussy Reclamation, gently moisturizing the vulva, creating safe spaces — plus how reclamation recalibrates the nervous system, enlarges your window of tolerance, and reduces anxiety. Host Dr. Katie contextualizes these practices for listeners, emphasizing boundaries, community, and that healing is remembering rather than becoming someone new.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Katie and guest Lawrence C. Harris explore the deep-seated issue of emotional suppression among men. They discuss how societal pressures and cultural norms teach boys to mask their true emotions, often leading to lifelong emotional baggage. This emotional suppression can manifest in various ways, such as anger, addiction, and workaholism, and affects personal relationships and mental health. The conversation aims to shed light on how these hidden struggles can be acknowledged and addressed, encouraging men to embrace vulnerability as a strength rather than a weakness.

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In the latest episode of the Dealing Healing podcast, Dr. Katie explores the concept of lost arts that are essential for true human fulfillment but have been overshadowed by modern advancements. She discusses the importance of deep listening, creativity, community, and passion as key elements that bring about not just survival but true aliveness. By rediscovering rituals, storytelling, and intuition, Dr. Katie believes we can address the growing epidemic of loneliness and burnout, ultimately leading toward a more connected and meaningful life that values presence over mere productivity.

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This podcast episode features Cameron Allen, a pioneer in neuroscience and neurotherapy, exploring the intersection of technology and brain health. Allen explains the concept of neurotherapy, detailing its potential in treating complex mental health issues. By integrating virtual reality, his work demonstrates how innovative technology can significantly improve outcomes in biofeedback therapy. Allen is committed to making mental health care accessible and affordable, aiming to empower individuals by democratizing healthcare. His insights into nervous system regulation offer a promising perspective on effectively addressing mental wellness challenges through progressive neuroscience applications.

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In this podcast episode, Sol Kennedy, a former Googler and the founder of the Best Interests app, discusses how his personal experiences with divorce inspired him to develop an AI-driven tool for co-parenting. The app focuses on reducing conflict and emotional turbulence in co-parenting relationships, with the ultimate goal of creating a healthier environment for children. Sol reflects on his personal journey and the power of AI in understanding and managing emotional triggers, which can help facilitate more mindful and less reactive communication between divorced parents.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Lee Baucom, a marriage coach, discusses transformative strategies for revitalizing relationships. He introduces the Unpause app, designed as a tool to help couples reconnect by providing structured guidance and reminders. The conversation highlights how one partner can instigate change by altering personal patterns and perspectives. Emphasizing the importance of moving beyond expectations, Dr. Baucom advocates for understanding marriage as a dynamic system. Through the app's exercises and training modules, couples can address the core issue of disconnection and build deeper emotional and physical connections. This approach promotes healthy, sustained changes in relationships.

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