In Session with Ashley B.

In this episode of Sunflower Movement, Ashley opens up about her personal journey through trauma, parent infidelity, and postpartum depression. She shares how these challenges shaped her path and ultimately led her to discover Brainspotting, a therapeutic approach that has now become her expertise.

Join Ashley as she reflects on how these life-altering experiences have influenced her work and healing process. This raw, honest conversation explores the impact of trauma on mental health and how finding the right tools can lead to transformation.

If you’re struggling with similar challenges, or simply want to learn more about Brainspotting and its profound effects, this episode is for you.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for education & entertainment purposes only. I am a licensed therapist, but unless you have a signed consent form with me, I am not your therapist. This platform is not a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any kind.

Sunflowers bloom in the most unexpected places & they adjust to remain connected to the sun. Metaphorically, I define these sunflower movements as experiences with people, places, and moments where we feel seen, heard, & believed. 

This is Sunflower Movement - a community where people are able to show up authentically. 

Additionally, this podcast is an opportunity to ask, tell, & share anything with me, a licensed therapist & trauma specialist. Together I, along with my guests, will explore a variety of personal stories about mental health, trauma, religious trauma, relationships, nervous system regulation, spirituality, & all that the healing process encompasses.

The link to submit an ask/tell/share anything anonymously:

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Emily Waite is a graduate of Southern Utah University in Anthropology & Criminal Justice. She was born and raised in Utah County and spent 20 years active in the Mormon church. In October of 2023 she left the church and has since been on a journey of deconstructing religion and reconstructing herself. If you are on a similar journey remember that you are not alone.

If you want to join Emily in embracing reconstruction follow @findingsomethinginthenothing or connect with her on LinkedIn @EmilyWaite22.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for education & entertainment purposes only. I am a licensed therapist, but unless you have a signed consent form with me, I am not your therapist. This platform is not a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any kind.

Sunflowers bloom in the most unexpected places & they adjust to remain connected to the sun. Metaphorically, I define these sunflower movements as experiences with people, places, and moments where we feel seen, heard, & believed.

This is Sunflower Movement - a community where people are able to show up authentically. Additionally, this podcast is an opportunity to ask, tell, & share anything with me, a licensed therapist & trauma specialist. Together I, along with my guests, will explore a variety of personal stories about mental health, trauma, religious trauma, relationships, nervous system regulation, spirituality, & all that the healing process encompasses.

The link to submit an ask/tell/share anything anonymously: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyhCIkaICxOy3RG-WuBgfgDzIRwhK0_UjKljIboYjAPkRe1w/viewform

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Disclaimer: Coming on this podcast as a guest will be for entertainment and education purposes only. It will not be a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any kind.

In this episode of the Sunflower Movement, we’re joined by trauma therapist Emily Thomas from Avidity Counseling to explore why your trauma doesn’t have to define your life. Emily shares insights into the power of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and hypnotherapy in healing trauma, releasing limiting beliefs, and finding peace. Together, we discuss reframing painful experiences, discovering resilience, and building a future beyond trauma.

In this special Q&A episode, we’re joined by Licensed Clinical Social Worker Leah Aguirre to tackle your most pressing questions about healing from emotional abuse. Leah draws from her extensive experience to provide thoughtful and practical answers, offering insights into recognizing abuse, setting boundaries, and reclaiming your sense of self.

Welcome to to this episode of Sunflower Movement where I sat down with Licensed Professional Counselor Mellissa Perry to explore the journey of faith deconstruction and its intersections with therapy and embodiment.

Mellissa shares her expertise on navigating the complexities of leaving or reimagining religious beliefs, the emotional impact, and how therapy, especially Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), can offer support. We dive deep into practical tools for healing and reclaiming a sense of self through embodied practices.

Whether you're on your own faith transition journey or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers valuable guidance.

Resources:

- Faith Transition Journal: A helpful resource for those in transition who may not have immediate access to therapy: http://www.amazon.com/dp/b0cdz79s55/

- Faith Transition Group (Arizona): For more information, reach out to Mellissa directly.

Connect with Mellissa Perry, LPC:

- Website: www.inner-compass-counseling.com

- Contact: [email protected]

- Instagram: @mellissaperrytherapyDisclaimer:

This podcast is for education & entertainment purposes only. I am a licensed therapist, but unless you have a signed consent form with me, I am not your therapist. This platform is not a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any kind.

Sunflowers bloom in the most unexpected places & they adjust to remain connected to the sun. Metaphorically, I define these sunflower movements as experiences with people, places, and moments where we feel seen, heard, & believed. This is Sunflower Movement - a community where people are able to show up authentically.

Additionally, this podcast is an opportunity to ask, tell, & share anything with me, a licensed therapist & trauma specialist. Together I, along with my guests, will explore a variety of personal stories about mental health, trauma, religious trauma, relationships, nervous system regulation, spirituality, & all that the healing process encompasses.

The link to submit an ask/tell/share anything anonymously:

In this episode of Sunflower Movement, we sit down with Chelsee Robinson with Mending Minds to have an open conversation therapy and mental health. We dive into the personal and professional nuances of navigating therapy in a predominantly Mormon community, exploring how cultural contexts influence therapeutic relationships and the importance of creating a safe space for all.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for education & entertainment purposes only. I am a licensed therapist, but unless you have a signed consent form with me, I am not your therapist. This platform is not a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any kind.

Sunflowers bloom in the most unexpected places & they adjust to remain connected to the sun. Metaphorically, I define these sunflower movements as experiences with people, places, and moments where we feel seen, heard, & believed. 

This is Sunflower Movement - a community where people are able to show up authentically. 

Additionally, this podcast is an opportunity to ask, tell, & share anything with me, a licensed therapist & trauma specialist. Together I, along with my guests, will explore a variety of personal stories about mental health, trauma, religious trauma, relationships, nervous system regulation, spirituality, & all that the healing process encompasses.

The link to submit an ask/tell/share anything anonymously will be included in the show notes:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyhCIkaICxOy3RG-WuBgfgDzIRwhK0_UjKljIboYjAPkRe1w/viewform

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Disclaimer:  Coming on this podcast as a guest will be for entertainment and education purposes only. It will not be a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any kind.

Join us as we explore Mormon generational trauma, unpacking its impact on families and individuals. We also dive into community questions, shedding light on personal stories and shared experiences. A thoughtful discussion on healing, understanding, and moving forward.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for education & entertainment purposes only. I am a licensed therapist, but unless you have a signed consent form with me, I am not your therapist. This platform is not a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any kind.

Sunflowers bloom in the most unexpected places & they adjust to remain connected to the sun. Metaphorically, I define these sunflower movements as experiences with people, places, and moments where we feel seen, heard, & believed. 

This is Sunflower Movement - a community where people are able to show up authentically. 

Additionally, this podcast is an opportunity to ask, tell, & share anything with me, a licensed therapist & trauma specialist. Together I, along with my guests, will explore a variety of personal stories about mental health, trauma, religious trauma, relationships, nervous system regulation, spirituality, & all that the healing process encompasses.

The link to submit an ask/tell/share anything anonymously will be included in the show notes:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyhCIkaICxOy3RG-WuBgfgDzIRwhK0_UjKljIboYjAPkRe1w/viewform

Interested in being a guest on Sunflower Movement?

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If your submissions align with the vision of Sunflower Movement, I will connect to setup a time for you to be a guest on the podcast 🫶

Disclaimer:  Coming on this podcast as a guest will be for entertainment and education purposes only. It will not be a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any kind.

In this episode of the Sunflower Movement Podcast, we sit down with Rashell Stubbs, a Clinical Mental Health Counselor at Silver Lining Equine. 🌻 Learn how she incorporates equine therapy in her practice and the ways it’s changing lives.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for education & entertainment purposes only. I am a licensed therapist, but unless you have a signed consent form with me, I am not your therapist. This platform is not a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any kind.

Sunflowers bloom in the most unexpected places & they adjust to remain connected to the sun. Metaphorically, I define these sunflower movements as experiences with people, places, and moments where we feel seen, heard, & believed. 

This is Sunflower Movement - a community where people are able to show up authentically. 

Additionally, this podcast is an opportunity to ask, tell, & share anything with me, a licensed therapist & trauma specialist. Together I, along with my guests, will explore a variety of personal stories about mental health, trauma, religious trauma, relationships, nervous system regulation, spirituality, & all that the healing process encompasses.

The link to submit an ask/tell/share anything anonymously will be included in the show notes:

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Interested in being a guest on Sunflower Movement?

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In this episode, we sit down with Cheyanne Curtis, a renowned expert in energetic healing and self-empowerment. Cheyanne shares her transformative journey and practical insights on tapping into our innate energy for healing and personal growth.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for education & entertainment purposes only. I am a licensed therapist, but unless you have a signed consent form with me, I am not your therapist. This platform is not a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any kind.

The link to submit an ask/tell/share anything anonymously will be included in the show notes:

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Founder of Brainspotting - Dr. David Grand:

www.brainspotting.com 

Body Based Approaches

-EMDR

-Somatic Experiencing

-IFS

-Neurofeedback

Therapist search engine: psychologytoday.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is for education & entertainment purposes only. I am a licensed therapist, but unless you have a signed consent form with me, I am not your therapist. This platform is not a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any kind.

Sunflowers bloom in the most unexpected places & they adjust to remain connected to the sun. Metaphorically, I define these sunflower movements as experiences with people, places, and moments where we feel seen, heard, & believed. 

This is Sunflower Movement - a community where people are able to show up authentically. 

Additionally, this podcast is an opportunity to ask, tell, & share anything with me, a licensed therapist & trauma specialist. Together I, along with my guests, will explore a variety of personal stories about mental health, trauma, religious trauma, relationships, nervous system regulation, spirituality, & all that the healing process encompasses. 

The link to submit an ask/tell/share anything anonymously:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyhCIkaICxOy3RG-WuBgfgDzIRwhK0_UjKljIboYjAPkRe1w/viewform?usp=sf_link

Interested in being a guest on Sunflower Movement?

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If your submissions align with the vision of Sunflower Movement, I will connect to setup a time for you to be a guest on the podcast 🫶

Disclaimer:  Coming on this podcast as a guest will be for entertainment and education purposes only. It will not be a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any kind.