Psych Talk

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Rev. Katie O'Dunne, minister, doctoral candidate, and OCD advocate. Katie discusses her journey with OCD, the intersection between faith and OCD, and how she is currently working and advocating to bridge the gap between clinicians/faith leaders to destigmatize evidence-based treatments in diverse faith communities given that stigma around mental health is still very prevalent in faith communities. Katie is also an athlete and we discuss how her athleticism has intersected with her OCD and how she has set a goal to run 50 Ultra Marathons in 50 states to raise awareness for OCD and money for individuals to received evidence-based OCD treatment. Katie also provides words of encouragement for anyone struggling with OCD and really drives home the message that you can still hold on to your faith while seeking out evidence-based treatment for a mental health disorder.

This episode is part 2 of my "OCD Mini Series". Make sure to check out Episode 84 with Dr. Liz McIngvale for more information on OCD.

Connect with Katie:
Instagram: @revkrunsbeyondocd
Website: www.revkatieodunne.com

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International OCD Foundation

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Liz McIngvale, the Director of McLean OCD Institute at Houston, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, and founder of the Peace of Mind Foundation, a non-profit foundation dedicated to OCD. Dr. Liz shares with listeners what OCD is and common misconceptions about OCD. She shares her own story with OCD and how that has led her to her career and advocacy work. Dr. Liz and I discuss evidence-based treatments for OCD, the importance of finding a provider who is specialized in OCD treatment, and how to go about finding that provider. Dr. Liz talks about her non-profit foundation Peace of Mind and shares hope for anyone listening who is struggling with OCD.

This episode is part 1 of my "OCD Mini Series". Make sure to check out Episode 85 with Rev. Katie O'Dunne for more information on OCD.

Connect with Dr. Liz McIngvale:
Instagram: @drlizocd
Website: www.mcleanhouston.org
Foundation: www.peaceofmind.com

OCD Resources:
International OCD Foundation
OCD Challenge

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss athletes and mental health. Exercise (and movement) is known to have beneficial effects on mental health and is often recommended for individuals to increase their mood. However, there is also evidence to suggest that high performance athletes may experience negative mental health consequences due to the unique pressures faced by playing competitive sports. Although mental health is starting to be talked about in athletics, with athletes such as Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and Michael Phelps, athletes are less likely to seek mental health treatment than there no-athletic peers, citing stigma as the biggest barrier to seeking care. In this episode I discuss mental health at the high school, collegiate, and professional sports levels and discuss what steps can be taken moving forward to reduce the stigma of mental health seeking among athletes and better support athletes who are struggling.

Mention in this episode:
Getting Better: Chris Bosh on Anxiety & Becoming a Pro-Athlete
Getting Better: Michelle Kwan on Mental Health, the AAPI Community, & Olympic Pressure

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In today's episode of Psych Talk, I speak with Taira Burns, a licensed professional counselor in Tennessee. Taira is a therapist with ADHD who speaks on her social media platforms about being a therapist with ADHD. Taira shares her journey with ADHD, particularly about being diagnosed as an adult yet being able to reflect on all her symptoms as a child and teen. We discuss the benefits and difficulties of being a therapist with ADHD and have a discussion around the misconception that having a mental health diagnosis prevents someone from being able to go into the field. Taira also happens to be married to a therapist with ADHD as well and she discusses the challenges of having a partner with ADHD and how presentations of ADHD can be very different in individuals. Further, Taira provides words of encouragement for those who have ADHD, particularly those who may want to seek a career in mental health.

Connect with Taira:
Instagram: @taira.burnslpc
TikTok: @tairatalkstherapy

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Sabrina Lynn, a college senior hoping to pursue a doctoral degree in clinical psychology. Sabrina shares her story of overcoming and eating disorder and how her faith helped her in her recovery. Sabrina and I discuss her book Whispers of God: Finding Your Worth and Purpose in Christ, which tells her personal journey through her eating disorder and recovery. We discuss the tools and skills, beyond faith, that helped her through eating disorder recovery and Sabrina provides listeners with advice and inspiration if they are currently going through a similar journey. Additionally, we discuss how Sabrina's experiences have shaped her desired career path.As we do discuss eating disorders in this episode, despite not discussing weight, numbers, or calories, the episode may be triggering to some individuals. Please take care of yourself and skip over this episode if you feel it will be harmful to your mental health. Connect with Sabrina:Instagram: @sabrinalblank & @an.atheletes.apronBuy her book: Whispers of God: Finding Your Worth and Purpose in ChristWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughSponsors & Collaborations:BetterHelpIntro/Outro Music:Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic LicenseAwakening Together, Relaxing into Happiness with William Cooper, M.Th., LPCExperience Awakening....Relaxing into your Being and, therefore, Happiness. William has...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Do therapists go to therapy? Can someone go into the mental health field if they have a mental health diagnosis? Do therapists really use the coping skills they teach in session? In today's episode of Psych Talk I talk all about therapists being human. I address some of the common questions or concerns I hear on social media regarding therapists and becoming a therapist, as well as discuss the human side of therapists. At the end of the day, therapists are just like you. We go to therapy, we make mistakes, we have our own struggles, we grieve, and we have a life outside our job as therapists. My hope for this episode is that it humanizes therapists, gives clients insight into the human side of their therapist, and makes fellow therapists feel less alone. 

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Claire Chewning, a registered dietician and certified intuitive eating counselor, about intuitive eating. Claire first provides listeners with a background of her journey to becoming a dietician and how she got into the intuitive eating space, which was not something explicitly taught to her in school. She describes for listeners what intuitive eating is, highlights some of the guiding principles of intuitive eating, and discusses some misconceptions people have surrounding intuitive eating. Claire and I discuss the relation between food and mental health and how adopting intuitive eating, rather than a restrictive diet, can be beneficial for one's mental health. Claire also provides listeners with information on how they can get started with their intuitive eating journey.

Connect with Claire:
Instagram: @clairechewning
TikTok: @clairechewning
Website: clairechewning.com
Podcast: The Yours Chewly Podcast

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In today's episode of Psych Talk, I talk with Dr. Rebecca Williams a psychologist, award winning writer, and wellness expert. Dr. Williams shares her journey as a psychologist, working in the addiction and mindfulness field, being a professor and supervisor, and her transition into writing full time. Dr. Williams shares her knowledge and expertise in the addiction and mindfulness field and how that led her to write two books The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction and The Gift of Recovery. Dr. Williams shares the process of coming up with an idea, pitching, and publishing her books, as well as her decision to write with a co-author and how to find a co-author that is a good fit for you. Dr. Williams also discusses how to promote and make revenue from and book and provides listeners with tips if they are considering writing a book themselves.

I absolutely loved having this discussion with Dr. Williams because many of my guests so far have been published authors, yet I have never had a discussion on this podcast regarding the journey to getting a book published.

Connect with Dr. Williams:
Website: mindfulnessworkbook.com
The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction
The Gift of Recovery

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Awakening Together, Relaxing into Happiness with William Cooper, M.Th., LPC
Experience Awakening....Relaxing into your Being and, therefore, Happiness. William has...

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Today's episode of Psych Talk was inspired by a theme I was noting across multiple conversations with clients - the desire to not repeat familial patterns. Thus, in today's episode I discuss breaking intergenerational patterns. I start by describing what intergenerational patterns are and discuss intergenerational trauma. I then go on to discuss various intergenerational patterns individuals may want to break for themselves or future generations. I end the episode by discussing how to break intergenerational patterns for yourself, as well as for children, whether it be your own children, children you are close to, or children you work with.

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Dr. Lee Stevens, a licensed psychologist, about affective neuroscience. Affective neuroscience is the study of how the brain communicates and experiences emotions and an area that Dr. Stevens has researched and implemented in his psychotherapy practice. Dr. Stevens recently published a book Affective Neuroscience in Psychotherapy: A Clinician's Guide for Working with Emotions, where he discusses the neuroscientific research behind emotions and how to focus on them in therapy. Dr. Stevens noticed in psychotherapy practice that there was much room for improvement, namely focusing on emotions directly. Many interventions focus on thoughts or behaviors to, in turn, change emotions, yet emotions are typically the thing that bring people to therapy. Through our discussion Dr. Stevens discusses the importance of focusing on emotions directly in psychotherapy, some interventions on how to do so, and affect reconsolidation. Additionally, Dr. Stevens talks about bottom up and top down processing when it comes to emotion.

Connect with Dr. Stevens:
Website: www.drfrancisstevens.com
Purchase Dr. Stevens' Book: Affective Neuroscience in Psychotherapy: A Clinician's Guide for Working with Emotions

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Value Aligned 2021 Journal
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Awakening Together, Relaxing into Happiness with William Cooper, M.Th., LPC
Experience Awakening....Relaxing into your Being and, therefore, Happiness. William has...

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