Oh My God I'm a Therapist: Recent Episodes
Dr. Janys Murphy Rising
Oh My God I'm a Therapist is a podcast for therapists, therapists in training, and people that go to therapy. If you have ever been curious about therapy, or the lives of therapists, this podcast is for you! Dr. Janys Murphy Rising is a doctorate-level counselor and licensed counselor in Washington state. Using their two decades of experience as both a therapist and professor, Janys explores common myths about going to therapy, knowing and caring for therapists in your life, and practices that help people to heal. Janys answers questions, explores topics relevant to therapy, and discusses current events that are relevant to mental health. Janys hopes you listen and learn ways that you can support the destigmatization of mental health. Visit www.janysmurphyrising.com for blog, podcast, and course updates, or on IG @dr.janys or @omgimatherapist-Theme song by Scott Holmes.This podcast is for education purposes only and is not a substitute for medical care or individualized mental health counseling. The ideas of this podcast are solely their own, and not meant to speak for the entire profession or other therapy professionals.
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In this episode. Dr. Janys interviews Dr. Tanya Johnson (she/her/ella) a queer, neurodivergent, Cuban-American counselor educator, clinical supervisor, and licensed mental health counselor who was raised as a devout Mormon in Salt Lake City Utah. Dr. Johnson specializes in supervising and mentoring neurodivergent clinicians in private practice and treating religious, existential, and relational trauma in LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent adults.
Dr. Johnson shares about religious trauma through an intersectional feminist lens, addressing relational, cultural, and intergenerational dimensions of religious trauma. She describes how marginalized people in high-control religious and spiritual communities are particularly susceptible to religious trauma as many fundamentalist patriarchal religions adhere to doctrine that condemns their very existence. Counseling people through a crisis of faith requires a multidimensional treatment plan that addresses intrapersonal, interpersonal, community, and cultural factors.
To learn more about Dr. Johnson's practice, visit https://www.evolvecounselingcenter.com/dr-tanya-johnson
If you want to learn more about Colorful Minds Collective, visit
https://www.colorfulmindscollective.com/
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This episode seeks to address the tremendous mis- and under-diagnosing of ADHD in women and gender-diverse folks, most of those who are millennials and Gen X-ers. Bringing awareness to those later diagnosed with ADHD can be especially challenging for many reasons: lack of access to care, and decades of people being told this was a character flaw and not neurodivergence. Dr. Janys uses their own lived experience of being diagnosed with ADHD in mid-life to help further understand and advocate for those who are still questioning or frustrated by lack of access. Resources are available in the show notes.
This episode is not meant to diagnose or replace medical care. I am accepting new patients- please visit my website www.janysmurphyrising.com or email janysmurphyrising@gmail.com
Show notes:
Decades of undiagnosed girls with ADHD in GenX girls created a “lost generation” of women.
https://shannonwatts.substack.com/p/decades-of-undiagnosed-adhd-in-gen
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactive Disorder
https://chadd.org/for-adults/diagnosis-of-adhd-in-adults/
ADDitudes ADHD Expert Podcast
https://additudemag.libsyn.com/
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In this episode, Dr. Janys provides a brief introduction to Motivational Interviewing. The cornerstone of motivational interviewing is empathy, something that counselors strive to both have and convey. This model is helpful for all to know and practice, especially counselors learning to listen actively.
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In part 3 of the EMDR Journey series, Dr. Janys comes full circle and interviews their very own EMDR teacher Stacy Stoddard!
Stacy Lane Stoddard is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in Towson, Maryland. She is the owner of The Counseling Center near downtown Towson and is passionate about her work with individuals, couples, and adolescents. She specializes in trauma, grief, and loss and is a Certified EMDR provider and Approved EMDR Consultant. She conducts EMDR training virtually and across the country.
Stacy shares her own journey of becoming an EMDR therapist and trainer. She also shares what to expect if you are a healthcare practitioner or student seeking basic EMDR training. She and Dr. Janys exchange their thoughts about training students, evidence-based theories, and working with dissociation.
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Check out Stacy's online basic EMDR training-
https://www.towsoncounselingcenter.com/emdr
Dr. Janys has a new class for healthcare professionals called Ennea-Inquiry. A nine-week course exploring how helping professionals can use the Enneagram system to help themselves and their clients. For more information email janysmurphyrising@gmail.com or sign up here:
https://square.link/u/M9W2lgMF
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In this episode, Dr. Janys interviews a very special guest- Dale Rhodes. Dale is special to Dr. Janys because he is their Enneagram teacher! In this episode, they apply the lens of the Enneagram to their own family systems. This can serve as an example for listeners of how to move beyond looking at the Enneagram just for the self since we all come from systems you can start to see how your parent's Enneagram type influenced your own development. What fun!
Dale is the owner of Enneagram Portland. He offers mentoring and direction to spiritually, psychologically, and socially oriented people who want to understand themselves and the world in the clearest way possible. Please visit Dale's website for more information about his breadth of work, course, and individual offerings https://www.enneagramportland.com/private-sessions.html
If you are new to the Enneagram you might want to listen to episode 10 of season one "What is the Enneagram." https://ohmygodimatherapist.buzzsprout.com/1929025/11263957
Are you a counselor or in training to be a counselor? Would you like to be part of a consulting group to learn how to use the Enneagram in your therapy practice? Janys is offering this online beginning in October 2023. To learn more email them at janysmurphyrising@gmail.com
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In this episode, Dr. Janys is more than part way done with their training to become an EMDR therapist. She explores some of her gleanings about disassociation, comparing EMDR to Lifespan Integration, learning from another GenX therapist, and ideas to get you started if you want to also explore training, or perhaps explore EMDR in your own therapy. Stay tuned for part three of this series coming soon!
Some resources mentioned in this podcast-
https://www.drjamiemarich.com/
https://www.emdr.com/product/getting-past-your-past-take-control-of-your-life-with-self-help-techniques-from-emdr-therapy/
The body-centered resources are available under bonus episodes 1-9 of this podcast. You can also learn more about EMDR by listening to episode 18.
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Dr. Janys recorded 9 bonus episodes of different body-centered practices. Here she explains that these brief guided practices are for you to help regulate your nervous system, between therapy, for therapy, and also for therapists!
If you like these practices, please share them, like this podcast where you listen, or support the show! Thanks for listening and be well!
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This episode is part nine of a nine-part series of body-centered practices. Dr. Janys originally recorded this as part of a crisis counseling course. Their students kept asking to download it so here it is for anyone and everyone. Body-centered practices can be helpful in gaining resources for calming the nervous system. If you are looking for brief practices for personal use, resourcing for counseling, or for being a counselor- this will be of use to you! Transcript included.
In addition to being a therapist and a professor, Dr. Janys is certified as a yoga instructor and yoga therapist. In addition to using her own experience leading guided body-centered practices, they referenced the readings below to create the body-centered practices series:
Levine, P. (2008). Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program for Restoring the Wisdom of Your Body. Sounds True.
Menakem, R. (2017). My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and Our Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. Central Recovery Press.
Rothschild, B. (2000). The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment. W.W. Norton and Company Inc.
If you like these practices, please share them, like this podcast where you listen, or support the show! Thanks for listening and be well!
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This episode is part eight of a nine-part series of body-centered practices. Dr. Janys originally recorded this as part of a crisis counseling course. Their students kept asking to download it so here it is for anyone and everyone. Body-centered practices can be helpful in gaining resources for calming the nervous system. If you are looking for brief practices for personal use, resourcing for counseling, or for being a counselor- this will be of use to you! Transcript included.
In addition to being a therapist and a professor, Dr. Janys is certified as a yoga instructor and yoga therapist. In addition to using her own experience leading guided body-centered practices, they referenced the readings below to create the body-centered practices series:
Levine, P. (2008). Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program for Restoring the Wisdom of Your Body. Sounds True.
Menakem, R. (2017). My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and Our Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. Central Recovery Press.
Rothschild, B. (2000). The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment. W.W. Norton and Company Inc.
If you like these practices, please share them, like this podcast where you listen, or support the show! Thanks for listening and be well!
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This episode is part one of a nine-part series of body-centered practices. Dr. Janys originally recorded this as part of a crisis counseling course. Their students kept asking to download it so here it is for anyone and everyone. Body-centered practices can be helpful in gaining resources for calming the nervous system. If you are looking for brief practices for personal use, resourcing for counseling, or for being a counselor- this will be of use to you! Transcript included.
In addition to being a therapist and a professor, Dr. Janys is certified as a yoga instructor and yoga therapist. In addition to using her own experience leading guided body-centered practices, they referenced the readings below to create the body-centered practices series:
Levine, P. (2008). Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program for Restoring the Wisdom of Your Body. Sounds True.
Menakem, R. (2017). My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and Our Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. Central Recovery Press.
Rothschild, B. (2000). The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment. W.W. Norton and Company Inc.
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EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, a popular and well-established trauma-informed practice. Dr. Janys takes you through her before, during, and after training experience as an EMDR-approved therapist. In this episode, they describe both their hope and skepticism and vows to practice discernment while being a student.
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In this episode, Dr. Janys talks about why some therapists hug and others do not. If this is something you have wanted to discuss with your therapist, here are some considerations about the therapy relationship, ethics, consent, boundaries, and not doing harm.
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Dr. Janys talks about why it is so hard to schedule with a therapist now. It is estimated that 6 out of 10 providers are currently not seeing new clients, or have a waitlist. In this episode, Dr. Janys shares several ideas of what is causing the problem which they posit that it is not simply that therapists are bad at returning phone calls. She describes how different political and economic factors, and the more significant issue: there is currently a workforce shortage in this industry. They promise that it is not all doom and gloom and there are many ways we collectively can approach making mental health care more accessible.
To find a counselor in your area, try visiting Mental Health Match at www.mentalhealthmatch.com
If you want to advocate or join the local NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) visit https://nami.org/Home
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Dr. Janys talks about two of their passions: astrology and therapy. If you have ever wanted to know how to talk to your counselor about astrology, or are simply curious about basic astrology information then this episode is for you! Have you ever wondered what your big three are, or why your horoscope might not fit your experience? Dr. Janys recommends some books and podcasts to help you on your path to growth and healing.
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Dr. Janys interviews Registered Dietitian Brandi Olden. Brandi is the owner of Creating Peace with Food, and has 20 years of experience helping grown ups and young people heal from disordered eating. Brandi and Janys discuss the historical, cultural, and racial aspects of diet culture, and how neither of us learned about this in graduate school. They also describe the intersection between attachment, eating disorders, and weight bias. Brandi introduces listeners to the diet culture timeline, and shares about her upcoming course, Body Image: a Parents Guide to Embodiment. This episode will give you a better understanding of where diet culture comes from. Here is an introduction to how to peace out of diet culture, and instead move towards empowered eating and accepting bodies of all sizes.
https://dietculturetimeline.com/1900s/
https://creatingpeacewithfood.com/courses
https://shopfatmermaids.com/products/idgaf-about-your-diet-susan-t-shirt-1/
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Dr. Janys talks about how therapists have many theoretical approaches to choose from. She describes how therapists study theories in graduate school, and how this causes undue anxiety. They also share the process of how they chose their own theoretical approach.
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Dr. Janys breaks down self-care for listeners into three parts: attitudes, activities, and affiliations. They review some of the literature on vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue which is often a concern for helping professionals. If you have ever wanted a clear way to take good care of yourself, then this episode is for you!
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In this episode, Dr. Janys shares why they have not been actively producing the podcast and reflects on the podcast so far, and what listeners can expect in terms of timing moving forward. She also shares some of the future topics that listeners can look forward to, including the next episode on self-care, which is essential for everyone during the holidays. Dr. Janys noticed that the enneagram episode was quite popular so they geeked out a little on being a type six.
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Dr. Janys describes the Enneagram for listeners and shares why it is a valuable system for therapy and understanding ourselves and others.
Here is the link to their upcoming workshop The Enneagram Informed Counselor:
https://cascadia-training.com/course/the-enneagram-informed-clinician-2/
And here is Janys being interviewed by Sarajane Case:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cMZ8GaaK0BlPb8Hj4r40i?si=NJYJ81hRS7ytF3f_cg3jMA
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Anger is often considered an undesirable emotion. In this episode, Dr. Janys talks about how anger is both nature and nurture. She also shares some common knowledge as well as research about anger in the therapy field. And they share a process of acknowledging and processing anger to help you live more presently with this emotion.
Links from the episode here:
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-22264123
https://www.apa.org/topics/anger/control
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anger-in-the-age-entitlement/200905/emotional-abuse-why-anger-management-didnt-work
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Dr. Janys talks about how codependency exists even if it is not classified in the DSM-5. She shares her thoughts on an article that claims the concept enables harmful treatment. Dr. Janys discusses why we should all strive to be more conscious of our relationship patterns, and aware of the needs and care of family members and caregivers of people living with substance use disorders.
Here is the link to the article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/08/opinion/codependency-addiction-recovery.html?searchResultPosition=1
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In this episode, Dr. Janys Murphy Rising discusses how you can tell if your therapist is listening. Janys describes how therapists do much more than listen, as well as actively listen. She describes what attending skills look like in therapy, as well as validation, and busts the myth that therapists are just paid listeners. They break down active listening, and mindfulness which is a key part of active listening by being present with another person and engaging one mindfully.
If you like the show, please share or follow where you listen to podcasts. You can also find me on Instagram @omgimatherapist or @dr.janys
Do you have questions about therapy that you would like answered on an upcoming show? Email me at ohmygodimatherapist@gmail.com
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In this episode, Dr. Janys is joined by their colleagues Dr. Stephanie Steinman, a licensed psychologist in Madison, WI, and Caralie Greven, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Tacoma, WA. We discuss what it means to be a therapist, and if we actually do take the advice that we share with our clients.
You can learn more about Dr. Steinman here https://www.psychiatry.wisc.edu/staff/steinman-phd-stephanie/
And Caralie Greven at https://www.catharsiscounseling.org/
If you like the show, please share or follow where you listen to podcasts. You can also find me on Instagram @omgimatherapist
Do you have questions about therapy that you would like answered on an upcoming show? Email me at ohmygodimatherapist@gmail.com
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In this episode, Janys describes what an existential crisis is, as well as the collection of terms that can involve questioning life and its meaning of it, death, and uncertainty. The thoughts that accompany an existential crisis can feel intense and heavy, and at times can lead to more rumination, or being stuck in our own heads.
If you choose to see a therapist and talk about the heaviness of your experience, it is important that they can both help you define and validate your experience. A good therapist will help you explore what triggered the crisis, such as living through a world pandemic. People who experience existential crises may also contemplate suicide. Therefore, it is so important that you address both with your therapist. You can also call your local crisis line, or contact the national suicide at 1-800-273-8255
A therapist will also help you balance both processing the existential crisis while living your life. It is important to remember that you matter and that you are not alone, and that you are not going to feel stuck forever in this crisis of meaning-making.
Theme music by Scott Holmes. Sound Engineering by David Murphy Rising. Cat meows in audio by Mouse, our beloved orange cat.
You can listen to my interview with Carrie Schmitt host of Beautiful Tragedy here about child loss, being a therapist working with grief, and my own experience: https://beautifultragedy.buzzsprout.com/1859821/10270594
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In this episode, Janys shares some of the highlights and lowlights about the field of therapy. If you have ever considered being a therapist, you will want to check out this episode!
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Sound Engineer David Murphy Rising
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In this episode, I break down key features of a trustworthy therapeutic relationship. I talk about feeling welcomed, boundaries, professional disclosure, and I also dive into Erik Erikson's developmental stage of trust versus mistrust.
The card I pulled at the beginning of this episode is from the Nature Nurture deck by artist and healer Marcella Kroll. You can find it on my Instagram account @omgimatherapist
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In this episode, I discuss the importance of seeking help even when you yourself are a helper.
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The show for the therapy curious.
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In the first episode of Oh My God I'm a Therapist, I take a look at the difference between psychoanalysis and relational therapy and try to answer the question: "Are you analyzing me?".
The book mentioned in this podcast is "Between Therapist and Client" by Michael Kahn.
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