In this episode, I am joined by Andrew Susskind, LCSW who is an author, podcast host and therapist. He specializes in compulsive sexual behaviors. Andrew shares his experience working with clients struggling with these behaviors, his own journey to recovery and brings insight into what we can do to begin normalizing and healing these types of addictive behaviors through vulnerability and trauma work.

Nicole Anavim joins me to discuss her journey as a graduate student entering the field of Marriage and Family Therapy and discusses her experience and growth both personally and professionally.

Jillian Ziesmer, LMFT and LPCC joins me to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on our mental health. Jillian dives into easy to use coping skills that can be used to deal with anxiety or depression that might be coming up for you at this time.

Bill Protzman joins me for a discussion about mental health and music. Bill has built a career around helping his clients find healing and purpose in music. Join us for a discussion on mental health, art, passion and healing.

In this episode, Sandra discussed the unethical aspects of addiction treatment. Sandra explored her experience working in the field and highlights some issues that arise from the lack of regulation in the substance abuse treatment industry.

Episode 40: Sandra discusses commitment phobia and the impact that it has on individuals and relationships. Sandra cover signs that you may be in a relationship with a commitment phobic person and what to do about it.

Episode 39: Robyn Goldberg, a registered dietician to discuss the difference between intuitive vs. mindful eating. Robyn explains how she teaches her client’s tool on intuitive eating and shares some insight on the importance of working with a registered dietician rather than a nutritionist.

Episode 28: Ira Israel joins me for a third interview about the impact of being disconnected as a culture. We dive deep into how connection to self and others is vital to emotional, spiritual and mental health.

Episode 37: Charlene Simpson joins us to share her neuro-feedback can be used in addition to therapy and medication to help decrease a variety of symptoms, both physical and mental.

Episode 36: Sandra the owner of Meridian Counseling and the host of The Guiding Compass shares some of her insights and thoughts about connection, mental health and her new start-up U-Nify!

Episode 35: I meet with my colleague and close friend Kaybe to discuss his journey to sobriety and the importance of building a life worthy staying sober for.

Episode 34: James Morgan who is a psychiatric NP, joins me for a discussion about the stigma related to medications, risk and benefits and dives into the impact on medication on overall quality of life and mental health.

Episode 33: Theo Krzywicki the founder of End Overdose joins me for a discussion about the opioid crisis.

In episode 32, J. Ann Clayton, LCSW discusses the impact of attachment styles and the impact that they have on relationships.

Episode 31: In episode 31 Jodi Aman joins us to discuss how to overcome anxiety and live a happier life. Through humor and warmth, her popular YouTube Channel inspires thousands of people all over the world get rid of fear, expand their consciousness and live with vitality. 

Episode 30: Nichomi Higgins, LMFT joins me in discussing the spiritual, mental and emotional road blocks of taking risks and following your dreams. She shares how to get over fear and manifest your dreams.

Episode 29: In this episode we dive into understanding poly-amorous relationships from a new perspective. Valerie is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with couples in open relationships.

Episode 28: Ira Israel comes back onto the show to share his opinion on relationships and how our cultural dynamics have shifted how we show up in our relationships. Ira offers a unique clinical, spiritual and philosophical perspective on this topic. 

Episode 27: Ashley Graber, LMFT joins me for a discussion about the benefits of meditation and mindfulness. Ashley shares practical ways to in cooperate the practice into your day-to-day life.

Episode 26: Jay Wick, LMFT joins me for an interesting discussion about his journey in recovery and how he helps client's find purpose in their sobriety.