Clair Mellenthin, LCSW, RPT-S is a child and family therapist, author and the founder of attachment-centered play therapy. In this episode Clair talks about her experience growing up in a family of eight children and how international travel as a child gave her a unique world view. As a parent of three teenagers, Clair shares from her personal and professional experience about parenting. She talks about what it's like to let yourself be human in the process, how to like your children more and what to do if you and your partner don't always agree on how to parent. 

You can learn more about Clair at:

https://clairmellenthin.com/

Patrick Powers, LAMFT specializes in treating OCD and issues related to sexual identity and shame. In this episode we talk about the things that aren't being talked about. Patrick doesn't shy away from the taboo topics related to sexuality. We unpack what it means to align our sexual templates and sexual values, how sexual shame develops, and the effects of trying to divorce the sexual part of us through compulsive avoidance. 

If you are interested in working with Patrick, you can find him at The EFT Clinics in Millcreek and Lehi, UT.

Nathan Watkins, LMFT gives  a tour of his play therapy room, shares his story including how a climbing accident lead to becoming a therapist and what it's like to be a new father, talks about how to be present with kids so they feel seen, how to play with kids to help them feel empowered, and how to model and teach emotional intelligence to children.

In this episode Ana Marques, LAMFT shares her personal and professional knowledge about trauma. She even does some live IFS therapy with Michelle helping her understand her anxiety. Learn about trauma and how it might be effecting your life as well as how to manage it through therapy with a professional who is the right fit.

Carina Wolf, CSW shares her story of growing up in Brazil, being abandoned as a newborn, adopted, moving to the US, and losing both her parents before the age of 35. Carina has a big heart and is a giver. We talk about how she was able to find herself after all that loss by using boundaries.

Find Carina here: https://theeftclinic.com/carinawolf

or on instagram @carinawolf_therapy

In this episode, Ed Peterson, LCSW tells us his story and addresses topics such as addiction, mid-life crisis, rebellion, narcissism, imposter syndrome, and attachment.

Laura Parry, LCSW is certified in perinatal mental health. In this episode Laura discusses treating women-specific issues including PMAD (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders), explains how understanding your attachment to caregivers and self helps you be a better parent, and recommends some great books and resources. Please see notes below. 

Recommended Resources:

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Linday Gibson

Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Sue Johnson

The Assertiveness Guide for Women by Dr. Julie Hanks

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

PostPartum Support International Warm-Line 1-800-944-4773

Maternalmentalhealth.utah.gov

PPSI national website https://www.postpartum.net/

The mental health field is really busy right now! In this short episode Michelle talks about how to expand 3 common filters when deciding on a therapist to work with that will give you way more options.

Dani Thurman, LMFT works with all ages. In this interview we learn how to release emotional pain by focusing on the body, why it's important your therapist is vulnerable, and how to encourage your loved ones to change.