Talkin' Therapy for Real: Recent Episodes
Stephen Weaver
A podcast about the process, implications, considerations, stigma, needs, and many other concepts and ideas tied to "mental health" therapy.
Today I speak with Shawn Shepherd, Business Developer for Crosswinds Counseling, and his struggles toward healing in his life. Shawn is a former world and national champion at powerlifting, among the many other accomplishments in his life, but it's his path to healing that makes for a fascinating story. Thanks for tuning in and being you.
Shawn can be contacted at shawn.shepherd@crosswinds.org.
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I speak with Jonathan Mayes, MS, LMHC, who is a current therapist and life and leadership coach, on the subject of healing from death and grief in our lives. Jonathan outlines a great way to understand what is needed for healing when a loved one dies.
Jonathan can be contacted at jonathanmayescoaching@gmail.com for any questions, etc.
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I have a conversation with Lauren Warner, D.C., MSAc, L.Ac, about her view of acupuncture, its benefits to emotional and physical health, and much more. Thanks for tuning in, and stay fantastic.
Check out her website at: https://drlaurenwarner.com/
Here is a link to the website Dr. Warner suggests to find an acupuncture practitioner in your area: https://www.nccaom.org/find-a-practitioner-directory/
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I speak on humor and why it may be important in therapy and beyond. You're fun, thanks for being you.
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I discuss burdens, healing and having the courage to address these parts we carry. Thanks for being rad.
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I run you through a meditation or exercise with a part (Internal Family Systems speak) that needs your attention rather than disapproval. Thanks for your patronage!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I talk about doing as you say, not just saying what you say. Or, something like that. Thanks for being so gosh darn and flat-out amazing!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I get the discussion going on Carl Rogers and his core curative conditions for therapeutic encounters. Thanks for tuning into this podcast!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I skim the surface of mental health and how it intersects with physical health considerations like supplementation, diet, exercise and etc. You're so awesome, thanks for being you!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I talk about going with your gut, which appears to be lost on many people these days. Thanks for tuning in, you're fantastic.
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I talk initially on the important subject of identity and some of the ramifications. Thanks for tuning in, you're so you! Keep it up!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I talk about belief and as well drink and eat some stuff, so stay with me. Anyway, belief is so important yet it doesn't get it's due, so let's talk about it. Thanks for your patronage.
The show I speak about is "Amazing Stories" that ran in the 80s and the episode was on season 1 and was episode #5, "The mission." You can actually watch it here!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I talk about how words and how our culture's impact on words shapes how we think and so on. I also include the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis to spice things up. Thanks to you for being spicy awesome!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I speak on power over vs. power with, and some considerations, etc. Thanks muchly.
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Because you gotta have faitha, faitha, faitha! Baby! Today I speak on faith and how it's important to self love, relationships, and so on. I also make connections to the movie "Contact." Thanks for being you, because we can't do this without you.
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I speak about doing nothing and about the possible impacts of this concept. Thanks for being a human of light.
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I talk about why parents should take a hint from The Dog Whisperer about parenting their kids. Thanks for being you, and radiating light into the universe.
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I talk about presence and being in what I call "The Acceptance Zone" and some ways to maybe get there. Thanks for being a light in the universe!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I talk about the concept of accepting influence in a relationship and why this is important. Thanks for your patronage, take care.
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I speak on the prolonging of childhood and how it is enacted in our society versus examples from the past of early adulthood, but I don't go into fixes or effects as much which may come in a later podcast. Thanks for being a light in the universe!
It's episode number 20!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I speak on the subject of how to prepare your first therapy appointment, which came to me after I read this article. Thanks for tuning into the podcast, take care.
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I talk about therapy and the rise in issues like anxiousness and depressed feelings in kids in the school environ due to school policies. This topic was spurred on for me by the article by Peter Gray, Ph.D on Psychology today, find it here. Thanks for tuning in, you rule!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I speak about fear in our society at the present moment and the need for more balance with regard to this subject. Thanks for being so awesome and tuning in!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I tackle the concept of conformity and how not realizing our conformist ways can ultimately be unhealthy in relationships and beyond. Thanks for tuning in to the podcast and take care!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today, I talk about the idea of synchronicity and the connectedness or interconnectedness of our lives and how things present at times if we are attuned or are "listening" to them rather than being caught up in the mundane. Thanks for tuning in to the podcast, you rule.
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I discuss the quantum physics topic of the double slit experiment and how I believe this relates to the field of therapy. Thanks for tuning in!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I examine giving freely of yourself, intention in communication, and responsibility and why they're so important in relationships. Thanks for tuning into the podcast!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I talk a little about internal family systems and the differing "parts" of this really innovative, but not, way of being and way of conducting therapy. Thanks for tuning in!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I briefly hit on the phrases that start with "I feel like ...." and why it may be important to understand its use. Thanks for tuning in!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I talk about punishments and rewards, and some of the explanations of why they're less than desirable to use in motivating people. Thanks for tuning in!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I talk about death and some considerations concerning this important transition in all of our existences. It's important to understand that it can create anxieties in our lives if not addressed. Thanks for tuning in!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I speak on knowing the path and walking the path and the implications of this concept, its meaning in texts and how it's shown in texts, and why it's so important to walk the path. Thanks for tuning in!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experience under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I talk about the first step in conflict that I see that leads to much better outcomes, and no it's not getting to solutions. Thanks for tuning into the podcast!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I talk about being genuine and why this is very important to any relationship. It's also important existentially as the need to belong can outweigh being and expressing who we truly are. Thanks for tuning in!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experience under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I speak on responsibility for and the other side of this, responsibility to and why these concepts or mindsets can be harmful or help us in many ways. Thanks for tuning in!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experience under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I talk about pain and the idea that it is needed in our lives. I talk about some of the implications on therapy and etc. Thanks for checkin' out the podcast!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I continue to discuss communication and focus more today on observations versus evaluations as this is immensely important to understand in relationships. Thanks for stoppin' by!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
Today I talk about communication, but more specifically, the intention behind communication and why altering the way you communicate gets lost on so many people. Remember one word, relentlessness.
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.
In my first podcast make introductions and delve into thoughts on the therapy field and things to consider and etc. Thanks for tuning in!
Steve is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a number of years of experiences under his belt. He works, and has worked, with a wide range of issues and people. He uses existential, internal family systems, compassionate communication and other approaches such as neuroscience and quantum physics to name a few. He's worked in broadcasting, education, journalism and more before coming to the therapy field. He holds master's degrees in both counseling and communication.