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- Episode 274 | Artificial Intimacy with Elizabeth Abbruzza, MA, LMHC, LPC, CCPS
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Elizabeth Abbruzza, licensed therapist, about artificial intimacy. Liz defines for listeners what artificial intimacy is and how she has seen it show up in her clinical practice. We discussed why people are turning to AI for intimacy and connection, the benefits of having an AI companion, as well as the negative consequences of artificial intimacy. Liz shares how these relationships can become confusing or destabilizing for individuals with a trauma history, insecure attachment, or compulsive sexual behaviors. Liz then discusses the Artificial Intimacy Recovery Model, which her practice The Bellevue Trauma Recovery Center has created. We end the discussion by identifying some practical steps individuals can take to start healing from artificial intimate relationships that have caused harm.
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 Liz:
Website: www.thebtrc.com
Website: www.theairm.com
IG: @the.btrc
IG: @the.airm
Email: [email protected]
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Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
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52 min - Episode 273 | Pacific Atrocities: Collective Trauma's Impact on Modern Day with Jenny Chan
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Jenny Chan, co-founder of Pacific Atrocities Education. We start the episode with Jenny discussing what Pacific Atrocities Education is and the inspiration behind the organization. We talk about how western narratives overlook and silence stories from World War II in the Asia-Pacific region and the impact of these stories being overlooked and silenced. We discuss the human cost of collective traumas and how historical trauma informs present day mental health. Jenny discusses why it is important to remember difficult histories and how doing such can aid in our self-growth and resilience. Further we discuss how individuals can heal from historical wounds and what steps we need to take to ensure these tragedies do not happen again.
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 Jenny
Website: www.pacificatrocities.org
Youtube: Pacific Front Untold
IG: @pacificatrocitiesedu
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Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast
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Resources:
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Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
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47 min - Episode 272 | Media Literacy and Mental Health
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month and 6 year anniversary of Psych Talk. In today's solo episode of Psych Talk I discuss media literacy and the impacts on mental health. I start the episode by defining what media literacy is and discuss media literacy education and why it is so important. I discuss the impact of AI on media literacy and the challenges it brings to deciphering real from misleading information. I discuss the impact of media literacy on youth, as well as the relationship between media literacy and mental health. I end the discussion by identifying ways that we can increase our media literacy skills.
Resources:
https://medialiteracynow.org/
https://namle.org/resources/media-literacy-defined/
https://www.projectlooksharp.org/our-approach.php#
https://newslit.org/tips-tools/expand-your-view-with-lateral-reading/
https://www.library.cornell.edu/about/news/getting-your-facts-straight-tips-on-media-literacy/
Sources:
https://arxiv.org/pdf/2401.05749
https://www.europol.europa.eu/cms/sites/default/files/documents/Europol_Innovation_Lab_Facing_Reality_Law_Enforcement_And_The_Challenge_Of_Deepfakes.pdf
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/04/teen-social-use-mental-health
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/research/report/teens-trust-and-technology-in-the-age-of-ai_v2_web.pdf
https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/youth-rely-digital-platforms-need-media-literacy-access-political-information
https://www.closeup.org/media-literacy-is-crucial-for-young-citizens/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1747938X25000685
https://medialiteracynow.org/why-media-literacy-now-supports-digital-wellness-and-media-literacy-in-health-education/
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Resources:
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Intro/Outro Music
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
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35 min - Episode 271 | Talking to Kids About Mental Health with Kendall Concini-Moore
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Kendall Concini-Moore about talking to kids about mental health. Kendall shares some of her own journey with mental health struggles and discusses her book Mom's Cloud and the Beach Adventure and what inspired her to write it. We speak about parenting with mental illness and why it is important to talk to kids about mental health. Kendall shares ways in which we can talk to kids about mental health in a way they understand, as well as how we can lessen the stigma and shame many parents feel about having a mental illness while showing up as a parent. We finish off the discussion with Kendall sharing words of advice and encouragement for parents who are currently struggling with mental illness.
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Connect with Kendall:
IG: @cloudydaychronicles
Website: www.cloudydaychronicles.org
Book: Mom's Cloud and the Beach Adventure
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Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast
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Mind Over Matter
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Resources:
Anti-Racism Resources
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The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting
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Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
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58 min - Episode 270 | Maintaining Weight Loss After Overcoming Food Addiction with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD, Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, NYT Best Selling Author, and Founder and CEO of Bright Line Eating about maintaining weight loss when having a food addiction. Dr. Peirce Thompson shares her own journey with addiction and food addiction and the tools she has used to maintain her own weight loss and overcome her food addiction. We discuss what Bright Line Eating is and what inspired her to create it, as well as her fifth book Maintain: The Three Identity Shifts that Turn Temporary Weight Loss into Lasting Freedom, that comes out in April 2026. We discuss some common misconceptions when it comes to lasting weight loss, as well as mistakes or missteps individuals take when it comes to weight loss. Dr. Peirce Thompson discusses the role mindset plays in lasting weightless and why emotion regulation skills are essential for lasting weight loss in those who struggle with food addiction. Dr. Peirce Thompson directs listeners to the Food Addiction Quiz to help guide them in determining what level of support they may need when it comes to weight loss. We also discuss how weight loss is not a one size fits all approach and people are going to need various levels of support or various strategies to help them based on their individual needs.
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. Peirce Thompson
Website: www.brightlineeating.com
Facebook: Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD
Instagram: @brightlineeating
YouTube: Bright Line Eating
LinkedIn: Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD
Food Addiction Quiz: www.foodaddictionquiz.com
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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
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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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57 min - Episode 269 | PTSD in Veterans: Alternative Approaches to Healing with Dr. Charlie Powell, MD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Charlie Powell, former Naval Lieutenant Commander, multi-boarded physician, and founder of Solo Vive about PTSD in veterans. We discuss his documentary Healing Heroes - No Mind Left Behind and the inspiration behind it. We discuss PTSD in veterans and some of the common symptoms and risk factors veterans experience when it comes to PTSD, including Dr. Charlie's own journey with PTSD. We also discuss suicide in veterans and some of the reasons it is so prevalent in this population. Dr. Charlie shares the current "standard" treatment for PTSD and alternative approaches that have been effective in treating PTSD in veterans. We end the episode with Dr. Charlie sharing some words of advice or encouragement for veterans who are struggling with PTSD and their families.
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Connect with Dr. Charlie:
Website: www.healingheroes.com
IG: @healingheroestv
IG: @drcharliepowell
Youtube: Healing Heroes: No Mind Left Behind
Solo Vive
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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
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Be a guest on my podcast
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 1 min - Episode 268 | When Life Happens: Mindset Shifts to Manage Stress and Build Confidence with Dr. Rachel Goldman, PhD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Rachel Goldman, PhD, licensed psychologist, about stress management, building confidence, and the power of mindset shifts. We discuss her upcoming book When Life Happens: The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence, and Break Free. Dr. Rachel describes what stress is and some common misconceptions about stress. We discuss the role our mindset plays in stress and some strategies to manage stress. Dr. Rachel discusses ways to overcome personal and professional setbacks in times of high stress and we touch on the concept of burnout. We end the episode discussing ways to build confidence and resilience in the face of life's challenges.
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. Rachel
Instagram: @drrachelnyc
Website: www.drrachelnyc.com
Book: When Life Happens
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Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast
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Ways to Work With Me:
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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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51 min - Episode 267 | Love, Loss, and Living Grief with Jackie Disch
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with author Jackie Disch about grieving the death of a spouse. We discuss her memoir Losing Katy: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Living Grief, which is an account of her experiences surrounding the death of her wife Katy. We discuss things Jackie wishes people knew or understood better when it comes to grief surrounding the death of a spouse, as well as some challenges, differences, and unique experiences that LGBTQ+ individuals face when it comes to grief related to the death of a spouse. Jackie discusses ripple grief when it comes to experiencing grief and having a chosen family, in addition to what good care and support look like when honoring pronouns, relationship language, and community context. We discuss the many ways in which LGBTQ+ marriages can be validated or erased, at individual, institutional, and systems levels and how validation and visibility change the grief experience. Jackie shares how can one keep showing up and living each day after the death of a spouse and provides words of encouragement for anyone currently struggling with the death of their partner or spouse.
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 Jackie:
Website: www.jackieldisch.com
Books
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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
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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
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51 min - Episode 266 | REAL Confidence with Simone Knego
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Simone Knego, speaker, author, and podcast host about confidence. We discuss her second book REAL Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go From Unsure to Unshakeable, what it is about and what inspired her to write it. We discuss her journey in becoming so passionate about the topic of confidence and Simone shares her REAL confidence method (Respect yourself, Embrace your failures, Ask yourself what you want, Live without limits). We discuss practical strategies to build confidence and self-esteem and things we can do to push through and continue to grow despite our challenges. We also discuss why it is important for individuals to embrace their confidence and the benefits of doing so. We end the episode with Simone offering words of advice and encouragement to those struggling with their confidence.
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 Simone:
Website: www.simoneknego.com
Book: REAL Confidence
Book: The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You
IG: @simoneknego
Podcast: Her Unshakeable Confidence
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The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting
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Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
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53 min - Episode 265 | Using ACT and CFT for Burnout Recovery with Shaina Siber, LCSW
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Shaina Siber, LCSW about burnout recovery. Shaina shares her journey into specializing in burnout and burnout recovery and talks about her debut book, Using ACT and CFT for Burnout Recovery: The Beyond Burnout Blueprint. We discuss what burnout is and where burnout can show up outside of work. We discuss the structural and systemic factors that contribute to burnout, highlighting how it is more than just an individual's problem. We discuss what burnout recovery is, first steps to take in burnout recovery and what systemic and structural factors need to be addressed in burnout recovery. Shaina also shares how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) can be utilized in recovery burnout.
Connect with Shaina:
IG: @affirmmentalhealth
Website: www.affirmmentalhealth.com
Podcast: The Affirming Minds Podcast
Book: Using ACT and CFT for Burnout Recovery: The Beyond Burnout Blueprint
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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
56 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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