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- Episode 284 | Resilience & Rebuilding After Grief & Trauma with Todd Maguire
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Todd Maguire, former law enforcement officer with the Queensland Police Service and author. Todd shares his story of trauma and resilience, starting with the unexpected suicide of his partner Karen. We discuss Todd's undercover police work as "Donny", the trauma he endured undercover, and how being undercover allowed him to avoid the suffering he was experiencing in his real life. Todd shares the impact of these traumas on his mental health and wellbeing and the steps he took to finally start to rebuild his life and tap into his resilience in the midst of his trauma and grief. We spoke about his book Donny: An Undercover Cop with a Death Wish and Todd provides words of encouragement to anyone who may be currently struggling with trauma or grief.
Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives.
Connect with Todd:
Website: www. toddmaguire.com.au
Book: Donny: An Undercover Cop with a Death Wish
Facebook: Todd Maguire
IG: todd_author_donny
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Resources:
Anti-Racism Resources
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The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting
Intro/Outro Music
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
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1 hr 2 min - Episode 283 | Eating Disorder Recovery with Lauren Larkin, LMHC
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Lauren Larkin, LMHC about eating disorder recovery. Lauren shares her own journey with an eating disorder and how she came to specialize in eating disorder work. We discuss her workbook, The Eating Disorder Recovery Reset and what inspired her to create it. Lauren discusses some myths when it comes to eating disorder recovery and the concept of ongoing recovery and what it may look like. We discuss lapses in recovery and what relapse prevention may look like. Lauren shares some skills and tools individuals can utilize after a lapse to help them get back on track with their recovery, as well as key tools and supports that are necessary for longevity in eating disorder recovery.
Connect with Lauren:
IG: @itslaurenelarkin
TikTok: @laurenelarkin
YouTube: @laurenelarkin
Workbook: The Eating Disorder Recovery Reset
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Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast
Ways to Work With Me:
Mind Over Matter
LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass
Be a guest on my podcast
Resources:
Anti-Racism Resources
LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources
The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting
Intro/Outro Music
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Music License
59 min - Episode 282 | Moxies: Fostering Growth and Confidence in the Digital Age
In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Juliette Blake, founder of Moxies, a platform designed specifically for girls aged 8-12 that focuses on wellbeing and healthy digital habits. We start the episode off by discussing Moxies and the inspiration behind it. Juliette shares how Moxies is different from other social platforms and discusses the impact of social media on tween girls. We discuss how technology and social media be used for positive growth and engagement, rather than the negativity and harm and how we can foster confidence and emotional support in the digital age among our youth. Juliette speaks to the challenges parents face when it comes to raising kids in this digital age, including parent-child dynamics when it comes to navigating the online world. We end the episode with Juliette sharing one thing parents can do today to help their kids cultivate a healthier relationship with the digital world.
Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives.
Connect with Juliette:
IG: @julietteblake_
IG: @moxiesx
Website: www.joinmoxies.com
LinkedIn: Juliette Blake
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Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast
Ways to Work With Me:
Mind Over Matter
LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass
Be a guest on my podcast
Resources:
Anti-Racism Resources
LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources
The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting
Intro/Outro Music
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Music License
53 min - Episode 281 | Navigating Jealousy, Competition, and Envy in Friendships with Dr. Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD about navigating jealousy, competition, and envy in relationships. Dr. Romanoff first discusses how she came to specialize in relationships and why competition, jealousy, and envy tend to show up in both romantic and platonic relationships. She discusses times where jealousy, competition, or envy may be healthy in relationships and then when jealousy, competition, and envy become problematic in relationships. we discuss some of the negative outcomes of experiencing jealousy, competition, and envy in relationships and ways people can navigate these feelings in their relationships. Dr. Romanoff ends by giving words of advice and encouragement to anyone experiencing feelings of jealousy, competition, or envy in any of their friendships.
Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives.
Connect with Dr. Romanoff:
IG: @drsabrinaromanoff
Website: www.drsabrinaromanoff.com
Connect with Me:
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Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast
Ways to Work With Me:
Mind Over Matter
LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass
Be a guest on my podcast
Resources:
Anti-Racism Resources
LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources
The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting
Intro/Outro Music
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Music License
47 min - Episode 280 | Project55: Improving Workplace Mental Health with Justin Goodman
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Justin Goodman, the co-founder and Managing Director of Project 55, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We start the episode by discussing what Project55 ins and the inspiration behind starting this non-profit. We discuss Project55's mission to educate, equip, and empower and what each of those aspects entails. Justin discusses why improving workplace mental health is so important and the benefits of implementing mental health initiatives in the workplace. We discuss Project55's Mental Health First Responder (MHFR) Training and what it entails. Further, Justin discusses how people can support one another, in the workplace and otherwise, before a crisis becomes unmanageable and some first steps people can take when it comes to improving mental health in the workplace.
Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives.
Connect with Justin:
Website: www.project55.org
LinkedIn: Project55
IG: @proj.55
Connect with Me:
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Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast
Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through
Ways to Work With Me:
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Resources:
Anti-Racism Resources
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The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting
Intro/Outro Music
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
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59 min - Episode 279 | Gender Diversity and Gender Affirming Care with Dr. Diana Sorrentino, PhD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Dr. Diana Sorrentino, PhD, a gender diversity and transgender subject matter expert, author, and host of the Paradoxes of Gender Podcast. Dr. D has spent over 40 years of research studying gender diversity and gender neurobiology and 36 years experience working with over 1000 gender diverse, gender variant, and transgender individuals. She starts the episode talking about how she started in the field and how her work has evolved over the past four decades. Dr. D describes for listeners what gender diversity is and some common misconceptions about gender diverse individuals. We discuss steps individuals can take to better understand gender diversity, especially family members of a loved one who is gender diverse. We discuss gender affirming care, what it entails, and what clinicians often miss when it comes to gender affirming care. Dr. D shares some steps we can take to better approach conversations about gender diversity with clarity, rather than being driven by fear. We end the episode by Dr. D providing words of advice and encouragement for any gender diverse individual who may be currently struggling.
Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives.
Connect with Dr. D:
Website: www.paradoxesofgender.com
Podcast: Paradoxes of Gender
Book: Transgender Families
Email: [email protected]
Resources:
WPATH
WPATH Standards of Care, Version 8
GMLA
OutCare
As Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised As A Girl
Connect with Me:
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Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast
Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through
Ways to Work With Me:
Mind Over Matter
LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass
Be a guest on my podcast
Resources:
Anti-Racism Resources
LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources
The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting
Intro/Outro Music
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Music License
1 hr - Episode 278 | Understanding Your Identity and the Diagnosis Generation with Dr. Jeremy Thompson, MD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Jeremy Thompson, a medical practitioner and former President of the Australian Society for Psychological Medicine. Dr. Thompson talks about his book Understand Your True Identity: Discover the Real You and Enjoy Healthier Relationships and discusses different types of identities, including the "mixed-bag" identity and how it develops. We discuss the "diagnosis generation" and why more people are turning diagnostic labels into personal identities more frequently. We discuss Positive-Centered Psychology and how it helps with the identity crisis many people are facing. Dr. Thompson also discusses steps we can take to ensure that we or those we care about do not turn diagnostic labels into our personal identities.
Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives.
Connect with Dr. Thompson:
Website: www.drjeremythompson.com
Book: Understand Your True Identity
YouTube: Dr. Jeremy Thompson
IG: @drjeremythompson
Connect with Me:
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Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast
Ways to Work With Me:
Mind Over Matter
LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass
Be a guest on my podcast
Resources:
Anti-Racism Resources
LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources
The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting
Intro/Outro Music
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Music License
59 min - Episode 277 | Comfort Cases: Fostering Change One Backpack at a Time with Rob Scheer
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Rob Scheer, founder of Comfort Cases, about the United States foster care system. We start the discussion with Rob sharing his personal experience with the foster care system. We discuss Comfort Cases, a non-profit organization Rob founded, and what inspired him to create it. We discussed the foster care system in the United States and some of the challenges that children and youth in the U.S. foster care system often face. Rob discusses the connection between the U.S. foster care system and mental health and highlights some areas of the U.S. foster care system that he feels need to improve. We end the discussion by highlighting ways individuals can get involved with children and youth in foster care.
Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives.
Connect with Rob:
Website: www.comfortcases.org
IG: @rob_scheer
IG: @comfortcases
Podcast: Fostering Change
Connect with Me:
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Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast
Ways to Work With Me:
Mind Over Matter
LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass
Be a guest on my podcast
Resources:
Anti-Racism Resources
LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources
The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting
Intro/Outro Music
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Music License
46 min - Episode 276 | Conversion Therapy
In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss conversion therapy - interventions alleged to alter same-sex attractions or an individual’s gender expression. I start the episode by defining what "conversion therapy" is and discuss Supreme Court rulings that have brought conversion therapy to news headlines. I discuss tactics used in conversion therapy, as well as what the research says regarding effectiveness and outcomes. I discuss major medical and mental health organizations' positions on conversion therapy, as well as current conversion therapy bans for minors. I highlight criticisms of the recent Supreme Court ruling, as well as discuss ways that individuals can get involved in helping to ban this harmful practice.
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Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast
Ways to Work With Me:
Mind Over Matter
LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass
Be a guest on my podcast
Resources:
Anti-Racism Resources
LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources
The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting
Intro/Outro Music
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Music License
36 min - Episode 275 | Bad Marriage Advice and What To Do Instead with Monica Tanner
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Monica Tanner, relationship and intimacy coach, Certified Relational Life Therapy Practitioner, host of The Secrets of Happily Ever After Podcast, and author about harmful marriage advice and what to do instead. We start the discussion by Monica sharing her story of how she came into this field, as well as discussing her bookBad Marriage Advice: Debunking Myths That Will Make You Miserable and What To Do Instead. Monica shares some common harmful marriage myths and discusses how these myths negatively impact a couple's relationship and each individual's mental health. We discuss effective communication strategies that couples can implement to aid in their relationship, as well as mindset shifts couples can adopt for happier partnership. Monica also shares how couples can repair resentment and rebuild intimacy after a stressful period and how couples can model strong and healthy relationships for future generations.
Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives.
Connect with Monica:
Website: www.monicatanner.com
Podcast: The Secrets of Happily Ever After
Book: Bad Marriage Advice
IG: @monitalksmarriage
Connect with Me:
Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd
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Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast
Ways to Work With Me:
Mind Over Matter
LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass
Be a guest on my podcast
Resources:
Anti-Racism Resources
LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources
The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting
Intro/Outro Music
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Music License
53 min
About Psych Talk
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Psych Talk is a podcast dedicated to motivating, inspiring, and educating listeners on everything psychology and self-growth. Whether you are a mental health professional or student in the social…
science field, are interested in psychology and mindset shifts, or are just interested in gaining skills and knowledge to grow into the best version of yourself, Psych Talk will provide you with knowledge and skills that you can implement in your daily life that add up to make a big impact.
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