Psych Talk

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dan Jordan, a licensed professional counselor, who works in higher education and specializes in working with students with hidden disabilities. Dan first describes what a hidden disability is and how students with hidden disabilities face more challenges than students without them. Dan and I discuss the transition to college for students with hidden disabilities, including the key pl...

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with CJ Infantino, an ex-Silicon Valley Engineer turned entrepreneur who shares about his grief so others feel they can to. CJ shares his story with grief after the death of his wife to cancer. He discusses his experience with mental health and therapy before the loss of his wife, as well as what has helped him, personally and professionally, with his grief, with a specific focus on EMDR ...

In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss maternal mental health, from infertility struggles through the postpartum period. I start the episode by defining what "maternal mental health" is and sharing some current statistics. I cover the impact of infertility on mental health, anxiety and depression during pregnancy, taking medication during pregnancy, birth trauma, and hormonal shifts after pregnancy. I discuss a va...

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Laura Glazebook, DPT a physical therapist who specializes in scoliosis and pelvic health. Laura and I start the conversation by discussing how these diagnoses can impact one's mental health and body image. Laura discusses how these diagnoses often are associated with fear of pain, in turn, limiting one's mobility and functioning and discusses how these diagnoses impact va...

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Heather Taylor, PsyD, licensed psychologist specializing in grief. Dr. Heather first discusses her journey to specializing in grief. She then discusses the various ways in which grief can impact us and the spectrum of grief. Dr. Heather discusses the dual processing model, as well as tasks of mourning and processing art, which she utilizes in therapy to help her clients. We then ...

In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Dr. Maike Neuhaus, PhD, psychologist and coach, all about positive psychology. Dr. Maike discusses what positive psychology is and her journey into specializing in positive psychology, specifically the construct of flourishing. Dr. Maike discusses the dual continua model of mental health by Corey Keyes and how mental illness and mental wellbeing are related. We discuss what languish...

In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss the diagnosis of "atypical anorexia". Atypical anorexia is not considered a subtype of anorexia nervosa but, rather, falls under the category of “Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder” in the DSM-5-TR. I discuss the similarities and differences between anorexia nervosa and "atypical" anorexia, as well as the concerns over the diagnosis from many people in the f...

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Rebecca Guidera (she/they), LPC, a therapist specializing in pleasure, intimacy, sex, and relationships. Rebecca defines for listeners what pleasure is, as well as what pleasure-based therapy encompasses. We discuss the exploration of pleasure within ourselves and others and the benefits of pleasure. Rebecca also discusses intimacy, the variety of ways people can be intimate beyond s...

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Allie McQuaid, LCPC, PMH-C all about millennials unlearning from their childhood. Allie is a therapist specializing in moms, but also loves working with millennials (many of whom are moms now). Allie and I discuss the various challenges millennials face when it comes to mental health, as well as many messages and themes millennials are currently working on unlearning from their child...

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Chelsea Myers, podcast host and postpartum mental health advocate. Chelsea discusses her postpartum mental health journey after her first daughter, as well as her birth trauma and postpartum mental health journey with her second daughter. Chelsea discusses the various treatments she tried, what worked for her and what didn't, as well as the supports she relied on throughout her j...

In today's episode of Psych Talk I discussed the concept of "Therapy is political". Many people have the belief that therapists and psychologists should not be political and, rather, be neutral on issues of injustice. I discuss how therapy is innately political and highlight various ethical codes that highlight therapists' ethical duties of justice, service, and advocacy. I discuss what the term "therapy is p...

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Deana Kahle, LMFT about first responder mental health. Deana discusses her journey into specializing with first responders and describes the current landscape of mental health for law enforcement officers and other first responders. We discuss the unique experiences and contributing factors that play a role in first responder mental health and the primary challenges and barriers firs...

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Kelly Minter, LMHC about religious trauma and recovery in the queer community. Kelly shares how she came to specialize in religious trauma and recovery, specifically within the LGBTQIA+ community. Kelly defines what religious trauma is and various ways that it may show up for individuals. She speaks on the unique challenges that LGBTQIA+ individuals face when it comes to religion, as...

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Pam Covarrubias, a podcaster, speaker, and coach, about Calladita Culture. Pam discusses what Calladita Culture is - part of the system that has kept women small, quiet, and unaccomplished - and describes how root of Calladita Culture is Machismo and Marianismo as taught in Latin America. We discuss how these messages are passed down to women and girls of various cultures, the impact...

In today's episode of Psych Talk, I discuss managing suicidal crises, both for mental health clinicians as well as lay people who may be in a situation in which their loved one is suicidal. I define what I mean by a suicidal crisis and discuss warning signs that may indicate a person is experiencing suicidality. I discuss the steps that clinicians may take when a client is actively suicidal, while also highlighting the importan...

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Blakely Hunze-Austin, LPC, NCC about sex therapy. We discuss her journey into becoming a sex therapist, who can benefit from sex therapy, reasons people may seek out sex therapy, and what sex therapy encompasses. We discuss common misconceptions about sex therapy and Blakely provides tips on how to overcome fear and shame about intimacy difficulties and going to sex therapy. We discu...

In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Linda Meier Abdelsayed, LMFT about high achieving women transitioning into motherhood. Linda discusses how she came to specialize in working with high achieving mothers and many challenges that high achieving women face when transitioning into motherhood. We discuss what a "default parent" is and their role, the concept of not feeling like mothers are doing enough, and why...

In today's episode of Psych Talk, I discuss South Carolina House Bill 4624, entitled "Gender Reassignment Procedures". If you are not in South Carolina, I hope you listen to this episode and are able to take something away from it, as 321 anti-transgender bills have already been proposed across the United States in 2024. I give a brief overview of the bill, the problems with the bill, and how it will affect trans indi...

In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Dr. David Rosmarin, PhD, license clinical psychologist at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School Professor, founder of the Center for Anxiety, and author of Thriving with Anxiety: 9 Tools to Make your Anxiety Work for You. Dr. Rosmarin discusses his journey to specializing in anxiety and what led him to publish his recent book. He talks about what anxiety is and how it is different...