Women In-Depth: Conversations about the Inner Lives of Women

"...A universal path, a divine feminine path and...a universal quest for adventure, for transformation, for self discovery." This is how awardwinning writer, teacher and consultant Janet Lucy, M.A defines the heroine's journey. But why does it matter? In what stages does it occur and how can we identify them? Join us as Janet elaborates on the heroine's journey, discovering one's inner voice and courageously pursuing the path inward.

As the founder and director of Women's Creative Network, Janet facilitates creative and professional development through writing workshops. She is also the author of The Three Sunflowers, a children's book for all ages and the co-author of Moon Mother, Moon Daughter ~ Myths and Rituals That Celebrate a Girl's Coming of Age. Janet holds a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Antioch University and a California Teaching Credential from UC Santa Barbara. She offers individual consulting and counseling, weekly groups and international writing retreats in Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru and Italy.

Look up for an upcoming episode of Women in Depth with Janet Lucy and Terri Allison, Janet's co-author in Moon Mother, Moon Daughter. Learn more and keep up with Janet at: https://www.facebook.com/janetklucy http://www.janetlucyink.com

The Women In-Depth podcast will be taking a one month break from releasing new episodes. I am looking forward to rest and relaxation and time with loved ones. The podcast will be back on schedule the third or fourth week of September. In the meantime, if you haven't heard them yet, here are the top 10 most downloaded episodes of Women In-Depth!

1. Episode 11: Childhood Emotional Neglect: The Invisible Experience with Dr. Jonice Webb 2. Episode 62: After Childhood Emotional Neglect: Healing Your Relationships with Your Partner, Children, & Parents 3. Episode 88: Parenting the Highly Sensitive Child with Julie Bjelland, LMFT 4. Episode 63: Gifts & Challenges of the Highly Sensitive Person 5. Episode 1: Getting to the Heart of Loneliness with Sabrina Santa Clara 6. Episode 76: Set Yourself Free: Cutting Ties with Toxic People with Dr. Ashlee Greer 7. Episode 87: Busyness and the Overscheduled Woman with Yvonne Tally 8. Episode 8: Shadow Work: The Inner Journey with Keri Nola 9. Episode 68: Understanding & Healing Codependency with Sharon Martin, LCSW 10. Episode 85: How Childhood Emotional Neglect Impacts Professional Life with Erika Martinez, PsyD

Michael Gellert is a Jungian psychoanalyst practicing in Los Angeles and Pasadena. He treats individuals and couples and offers a Jungian Writing Workshop.

Michael was formerly Director of Training at the C. G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles and a humanities professor at Vanier College, Montreal. He managed an employee assistance program for the City of New York and has been a mental health consultant for the University of Southern California and Time magazine.

Michael was educated in rabbinic Judaism; studied theology at Loyola College, Montreal; and trained with the renowned Zen master Koun Yamada in Japan for two years.

He is the author of Modern Mysticism and The Fate of America (for which he received a letter of appreciation from Bill Clinton; and which was also given to Barack Obama by one of his advisors). He also authored The Way of the Small which was recognized by The Center for Spirituality & Practice as one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2007.

His new book is The Divine Mind: Exploring the Psychological History of God's Inner Journey.

Julie Bjelland is a licensed psychotherapist and author of several books, including, Brain Training for the Highly Sensitive Person: Techniques to Reduce Anxiety and Overwhelming Emotions.

In addition to her private practice, Julie also developed and teaches innovative online global brain-training courses for the "Highly Sensitive Person" (HSP) trait; is a consultant and supervisor to other therapists; teaches workshops; coaches HSPs globally; and consults with parents regarding their highly sensitive children.

Recognized for her expertise in the Sensory Processing Sensitivity trait, she is a featured guest expert on Dr. Rick Hanson's Foundation of Well-Being Program.

Her passion is helping people live their best lives and thrive. Julie also specializes in working with anxiety, communication training, self-esteem, and the LGBTQQ community.

Julie is an HSP herself and the mother of two highly sensitive children.

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Yvonne Tally is the author of Breaking Up with Busy: Real Life Solutions for Over Scheduled Women. She is an NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) master practitioner, and leads meditation and de-stressing programs for corporations, individuals, and private groups in Silicon Valley.

Yvonne is the cofounder of Poised Inc., a Pilates and wellness training studio, and is the founder of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Scarves, a charity that provides headscarves to cancer patients. She lives in Northern California.

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Sean Fitzpatrick, PhD, LPC, holds master's degrees in religious studies (Rice University) and clinical psychology (University of Houston - Clear Lake) and received his doctorate in psychology through Saybrook University's program in Jungian studies. Sean is a psychotherapist in private practice and has been employed at The Jung Center since 1997. His research interests include the intersection of psychology and spirituality, ethics and the imagination, and vicarious trauma and the self-care needs of helping professionals and social service providers. He is a senior fellow of the American Leadership Forum and serves on the boards of the Houston Museum District Association and the Network of Behavioral Health Providers.

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Erika Martinez, PsyD. is the founder, owner of Envision Wellness in Miami, Florida. A Florida licensed psychologist and certified educator, she specializes in combining her expertise in assessment, trauma, and shame resilience to address a variety of mental health conditions experienced by young professionals and entrepreneurs, such as anxiety/stress, burnout, limiting beliefs, people-pleasing, self-worth, heartbreak, and toxic relationships/codependency.

Dr. Martinez has a passion for helping others cultivate self-awareness and confidence so they can lead achieve happy and meaningful lives that make the world a better place.

For full show notes visit www.womenindepth.com

Julie Bjelland is a licensed psychotherapist and author of several books, including, Brain Training for the Highly Sensitive Person: Techniques to Reduce Anxiety and Overwhelming Emotions.

In addition to her private practice, Julie also developed and teaches innovative online global brain-training courses for the "Highly Sensitive Person" (HSP) trait; is a consultant and supervisor to other therapists; teaches workshops; coaches HSPs globally; and consults with parents regarding their highly sensitive children.

Recognized for her expertise in the Sensory Processing Sensitivity trait, she is a featured guest expert on Dr. Rick Hanson's Foundation of Well-Being Program.

Her passion is helping people live their best lives and thrive. Julie also specializes in working with anxiety, communication training, self-esteem, and the LGBTQQ community.

Julie is an HSP herself and the mother of two highly sensitive children.

For full show notes visit www.womenindepth.com

Alicia Taverner is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (#50414) with a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Communications from the University of La Verne, and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.

Alicia has contributed to several online and print magazines and podcasts, and has a regular spot on a local radio show as a relationship expert.

Alicia specializes in helping women find the calm within the storm of some of the most difficult relationship struggles such as infidelity, divorce, and postpartum anxiety and depression.

She is also a trained Discernment Counselor, and helps couples explore options for continuing their relationship despite some very heavy challenges. She resides in Southern CA with her husband and three children.

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Melissa Divaris Thompson is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in New York City, seeing primarily women in their 20s and 30s, pregnant women, and new moms.

As a holistic and depth-oriented therapist, Melissa's role is to support clients in finding wholeness — mind, body, and spirit — creating more joy, ease, and healthy relationships. She helps clients remember their empowered, authentic voice and "tap back into" their true selves.

Melissa co-founded Honest Mamas to help support women emotionally and spiritually on the motherhood journey.