The Lightcast Podcast

The Lightcast Podcast

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  • S2:12 Fear of Being Perceived & Honesty as the Foundation of Intimacy

    On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about how the fear of being perceived can keep us from expressing ourselves and being vulnerable in relationships. I discuss how honesty is the foundation for which true intimacy is built and shared. I shine a light on how fears of rejection or being afraid to experience conflict can not only disconnect us from relationships but also from ourselves.


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      The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention.

      51 min
    • S2:11 Codependency & Responsibility for the Self

      On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about codependency and how it is often a generationally learned behavior adapted from survival. I discuss how the inner child holds the grief and root of this behavioral pattern. I shine light on ways to build a healthier relationship with yourself and others by first taking responsibility for the self.


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        The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention.

        1 hr 2 min
      • S2:10 Disconnection from Emotions & Unmet Needs

        On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I discuss the experience of being disconnected from one's emotions and underlining needs. While normalizing this experience, I talk about the origin of this disconnection and the impact it has on how we relate to our personal and relational needs. I shine a light on how self-compassion can lessen judgment and the view of oneself as “needy.”


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        • Stephanie G. Therapy Website
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          The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention.

          53 min
        • S2:09 Deconstructing Core Beliefs & Rewriting Narratives

          On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I discuss the process of deconstructing core beliefs about the self, emotions, relationships, love, and success. I talk about the impact common core beliefs such as “I am not enough” can have on a person’s emotions and how they live life. I shine a light on how the process of disassembling the old can clear the way for the rewriting of new narratives.


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          • Stephanie G. Therapy Website
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            The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention.

            53 min
          • S2:08 Shadow Work & The Innate Wisdom of the Body

            On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I discuss how the unconscious wounds that we keep in the shadows will find ways of making itself known. Covering topics from self-abandonment to panic attacks. I shine light on the innate wisdom our bodies hold when we listen to our emotions as valuable information.

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              The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention.

              58 min
            • S2:07 The Healing Gifts of Attunement & Play

              On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I discuss how play and attunement in relationships hold incredible healing capabilities. Shining light on how engaging in play can help us heal and reconnect with our inner child. In addition, I talk about how attunement is an essential part of the process by which we form relationships.

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              • Disclaimer

                The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention.

                48 min
              • S2:06 Power of Intentionality & Making Meaning of Life

                On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I discuss the power of observing the intention behind one’s emotional or behavioral reactions. Shining a spotlight on the unconscious wounds that may be driving the ‘why’ that instigates our reactions and hijacks our ability to respond intentionally. Zooming out to the existential ‘why,’ we’ll explore the intention behind our life goals to assist on the natural quest to make meaning of our experience of human existence.

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                • Stephanie G. Therapy Website
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                • Disclaimer

                  The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention.

                  51 min
                • S2:05 The Importance of Self-Love & Judgment as a Mirror

                  On this episode of The Lighcast Podcast, I discuss the importance of self-love and its relationship to extending compassion to others. I shed light on how judgment and criticism act as defense mechanisms against our own insecurities. I also discuss how knee-jerk emotional reactions are opportunities for self-reflection.

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                    The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention.

                    53 min
                  • S2:04 Grief & Love

                    On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I discuss the importance of honoring grief when we experience a significant emotional loss or change. How releasing and surrendering to endings can lead to a transformative experience. I also talk about what grief teaches us about love and life.

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                      The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention.

                      42 min
                    • S2:03 Fear of Vulnerability & Uncomfortable Growth

                      On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I discuss how the fear of vulnerability can impact how much we take up space. I talk about how we can build protective mechanisms to keep us from feeling painful emotions in our bodies. I also talk about how the process of healing can feel like periods of uncomfortable growth.

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                        The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention.

                        57 min

                      About The Lightcast Podcast

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                      Welcome to The Lightcast Podcast! I’m your host Stephanie Gast, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I talk openly about mental health to normalize and cast light on the shadows of the human experience. Tune in for monthly episodes based on themes that intuitively arise for me personally and professionally.