Episode 171: Psilocybin Mushrooms for Mental Health with MycoMeditations

Episode 171: Psilocybin Mushrooms for Mental Health with MycoMeditations

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This is a special episode. I was approached by a company called MycoMeditations that wanted to sponsor the podcast. They actually were very persistent and approached me a few times about it because they were really interested in the opportunity to speak with you all. MycoMeditations is a company that hosts retreats in Jamaica that use the psilocybin mushroom, also known as the magic mushroom. It’s an often misunderstood substance that research has shown to be an effective way to reduce the impact of treatment-resistant mental illness such as depression and anxiety.

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August 15, 2019 0

Episode 168: My Counselor Died

Episode 168: My Counselor Died

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Hey, everyone!

This episode is missing some of the normal bells and whistles that you are used to. No intro music. No disclaimers or fancy editing. I am currently out of town and my remote desktop failed me, so I don’t have access to my normal episode template.

In this episode, I take one really good listener question about whether it’s strange to feel upset about their counselor dying and what they can do about comparing future counselors to their last one, since it was a good experience for them.

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July 25, 2019 0

Episode 167: Posttraumatic Growth with Dr. Laura Copley

Episode 167: Posttraumatic Growth with Dr. Laura Copley

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This is a fantastic interview with Dr. Laura Copley, a trauma specialist, who focuses on post-traumatic growth and resilience. We go through many important facts and misconceptions about trauma. We talk about the difference between resilience and post-traumatic growth. We even dive into a couple exercises that people currently contending with trauma reactions can use to start living life on their terms.

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July 18, 2019 0

Episode 161: The Reality of Being a Therapist with Quinn Gee

Episode 161: The Reality of Being a Therapist with Quinn Gee

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This week, I have the amazing Quinn Gee of Magnolia Mental Health back on the show again. She is a “unicorn” in the mental health field. As a black, gay, female therapist, there are many people out there who really benefit from her perspective. She’s also really good at her job. As such, she is BUSY. No, I mean BUSY. She puts my work ethic to shame. Unfortunately, that also comes at the cost of her own well-being, which she is working on.

In this episode, we talk about the realities of being a therapist. We also brainstorm ways that she can take better care of herself for the sake of her own health and for the sake of her clients. It’s a really interesting insider peek at those of us that work in helping professions and I think you will enjoy it.

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June 6, 2019 0