By Emy Fernandez
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Title: #102 Men and Trauma
Released: November 21, 2024
Featuring: Carlos Escanilla, LMHC
Hosted by: Cristina Nicole Fernandez, Esq., LMHC and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT
Description:
In this powerful episode of The Counseling Corner, Gabi and Titi dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of men and trauma with our guest. Our guest, Carlos Escanilla, LMHC, shares invaluable insights into how societal expectations, cultural norms, and personal experiences shape men’s responses to trauma.
Together, we explore the barriers men face in seeking help, the importance of addressing emotional wounds, and practical steps for healing.
Whether you’re a man navigating your own journey, a loved one supporting someone through trauma, or simply interested in understanding this critical issue, this episode is packed with meaningful perspectives and actionable advice.
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Title: #101 Breaking Free from Toxic Positivity
Released: November 7, 2024
Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT
Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive into the concept of toxic positivity—the pressure to maintain a positive mindset, even at the cost of denying real emotions. We’ll explore what toxic positivity is, why it can be harmful, and how it differs from healthy optimism. Gabi and Emy discuss the importance of validating your own emotions and how to support others authentically when they’re facing difficult times.
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Gabriela Reyes, LMFT
Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach
Released: June 10, 2024
Featuring: Cristina Fernandez Nicole, Esq., Certified Life Coac
Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT
Description:
This podcast has been released in celebration of our 100th Episode!
Cristina tells us the story about one of her clients, a high school student, she was coaching to help her transition from high school to college.
In preparing her personal statement, her Client used the documentary “The 100 Foot Wave” as a metaphor for life and her transition from high school to college.
For those of you that are not aware, the "100 Foot Wave" follows the journey of Garrett McNamara, a professional big-wave surfer, as he chases the dream of surfing the biggest wave in the world. The documentary captures McNamara's pursuit of monster waves, focusing on his time in Nazaré, Portugal, known for its massive and dangerous waves. It showcases the physical and mental challenges, the highs and lows, and the relentless determination needed to tackle such extraordinary feats. The documentary also highlights the broader surfing community and the impact of this quest on McNamara's life and those around him.
What this documentary meant for the Client was not surfing, but instead it was about what we do to meet the ultimate challenge.
In this documentary the lessons are not only important for a high schooler transitioning to college but anyone looking to grow and challenge themselves in life that are pursuing a passion, facing challenges and the risks and reward.
And, it's not just about checking the boxes, like the college application was asking her Client to do. Overall, "100 Foot Wave" illustrates that with passion, resilience, and support, one can overcome significant obstacles and achieve extraordinary goals, much like the journey of a high school student striving to achieve their dreams whether it be college or not.
Cristina, Gabi and Emy, share their 100 foot waves. It's not just about a one time big challenge but in life we may constantly be getting over many 100 foot waves. Many life lessons in this episode - enjoy!
For more on Cristina, Gabi or Emy, you can check their pages at
Cristina N. Fernandez, Esq., Certified Life Coach
Gabriela Reyes, LMFT
Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach
Resources:
https://www.hbo.com/100-foot-wave/season-1
https://www.hbo.com/100-foot-wave/season-2
Featuring: Dr. Todd Giardina
Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach
Description:
Join host Emy Fernandez and Dr. Todd Giardina in this episode as they dive into the world of pre-wedding therapy, a powerful tool for engaged couples facing potential challenges. Discover how therapy sessions can help couples tackle communication issues head-on, address concerns, and develop crucial relationship skills. Uncover the pain points that many couples face before tying the knot and explore how pre-wedding therapy can strengthen their bond, enhance understanding, and lay the groundwork for a fulfilling and successful marriage.
For more on Dr. Giardina and Emy, you can check their pages at
Dr. Todd Giardina
Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach
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Eight Dates
Featuring: Cristina Fernandez, Esq. and Gabriela Reyes, LMFT
Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach
Description:
In this episode of the Why series we look into why journaling. And for this podcast we brought in Cristina Fernandez. In addition to being an attorney, she’s also a certified life coach and certified yoga instructor. She and Gabi will discuss why we should consider taking up journaling and how they use it as a tool with their clients.
Gabi and Cristina discuss how journaling helps organize our thoughts. Emy explains how she has her clients journal about what went well. By remembering things that went well you have the ability to repeat them. They discuss toxic positivity v. negative thoughts.
For more on Cristina, Gabi and Emy you can check their pages at
Cristina Nicole Fernandez, Esq., Certified Life Coach
Gabriela Reyes, LMFT
Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach
Released: April 18, 2024
Featuring: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT
Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach
Description:
The podcast is the first of our Why Series. Why we do what we do, for example why do we do affirmations, why do we journal, etc.
In this first of the series, Gabi and Emy discuss why affirmations and positive thoughts and the importance of being aware of the thoughts that come through. They discuss the techniques they use with their clients to help them move out of their negative thoughts. They also discuss how thoughts drive our feelings and ultimately our actions and results.
If you have any ideas for future podcasts you can reach out on our instagram: coralgablescounselingcenter
For more on Gabi and Emy you can check their pages below:
Gabriela Reyes, LMFT
Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach
Featuring: Emy Fernandez, Certified Life Coach and Recruiting Director
Hosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT
Description:
As a recruiter and life coach for attorneys, Emy discusses and breaks down with Gabi attorney stress, overwhelm and burnout. They explain the difference between burning out because of lack of boundaries or whether it’s because of the law firm culture.
They explain how many attorneys jump from job to job trying to find the best place but they jump with the same thoughts and feelings therefore it will be difficult to be happy anywhere if they don’t address the actual issues of billables, life balance and boundaries.
To learn more about Emy you can sign visit her website page at Emy Fernandez, Certified Life Coach. You can also sign up for her email list through the link below where she shares insights and information for attorneys on managing boundaries, stress and life balance 3 Tips to Overcome Overwhelm Today.
And, if you’re tired of trying to DIY it, you can schedule a consult by calling her office at 305-445-0477.
Resources:
Ascension Global Staffing and Executive Search – https://ascensionsearch.com/
Coral Gables Counseling Center – https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/
Featuring: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT, Nicole Herdocia-Oria, LMFT, Cristina Fernandez, Esq., Certified Life Coach
Hosted by: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach
Description:
This podcast describes how to recognize when we need healing. Sometimes it’s obvious but not always. We discuss how to incorporate and implement small self love rituals in our lives to move towards personal healing.
We also discuss the one-day Tough Love Retreat Coral Gables Counseling Center has twice a year. Our next one is on November 19, 2023, and we want to invite everyone to enjoy a day just focusing on healing and loving yourselves.
We will have licensed mental health counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, certified coaches, and certified yoga instructors leading groups at the retreat. They will be presenting then going into break out sessions.
We will be closing out the retreat with music and dance.
Information:
Tough Love Retreat, Location: Villa Ventiséis, 23550 SW 187th Ave., Homestead, FL 33031Cost: $350/pp and $500/for 2 - Payment plans available
To register or for more information you can call our office at 305-445-0477 or you can email us at [email protected]
Featuring: Sophie Schauermann, LCSW
Hosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach
Description:
Gabi and Emy talk to licensed clinical social worker, Sophie Schauermann, who works with sensitive children and their parents. Sophie describes the traits of sensitive children. She explains the dynamics between the sensitive child and the parents and siblings. And, she gives us tips on the best ways to live with a sensitive child.
For more information you can visit her website at RootedRhythm.com or email her at [email protected].
Featuring: Laurel Kilpatrick, MD, Certified Life Coach
Hosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach
Dr. Kilpatrick, a palliative care physician, discusses with Emy and Gabi the effects of guilt and not being enough for women physicians. She works with women physicians on managing their brains around their feelings of guilt in a very demanding career so instead they can lead a more fulfilling emotional life.
For more on working with Dr. Kilpatrick, you can visit her website at https://positivespindr.com/
The podcast currently has 101 episodes available.
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