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This episode is sponsored by Berries, an AI-powered documentation tool for mental health professionals. Try Berries for free and use code THERAPYSHOW50 for $50 off your first month.

In this episode, I'm catching up with my friend and fellow therapist, Chris McDonald, to talk about integrating mind-body approaches into therapy and navigating the ups and downs of building a business beyond traditional clinical work.

Chris shares how she incorporates yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, Brainspotting, and parts work to help clients process trauma, grief, and emotional challenges. We also discuss her grief yoga retreats and how movement and somatic practices can support the healing process.

On the business side, Chris opens up about her experiences creating continuing education courses, launching memberships, hosting retreats, and developing additional income streams. She shares what she's learned from the ventures that didn't go as planned and how she's become more intentional about where she invests her time and energy.

Whether you're interested in incorporating somatic practices into your therapy sessions or exploring new opportunities beyond one-on-one counseling, this conversation offers practical insights, lessons learned, and encouragement to keep growing and evolving in your career.

This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace clinical judgment, supervision, consultation, or individualized treatment planning.

This episode DOES NOT qualify for continuing education contact hours.

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm talking about one of those moments almost every therapist has experienced: a client sits down, you ask what they want to focus on, and they say, "I don't know what to talk about today."

I explore what that moment can actually mean, why it doesn't necessarily signal a bad or unproductive session, and how therapists can respond without scrambling to fill the silence or turning the session into a rapid-fire interview.

I also share practical ways to revisit treatment goals, explore what may be happening beneath the surface, use the here-and-now, and recognize when a quiet session may actually be a sign of progress.

I also talk about the importance of not automatically assuming avoidance, how to tell when therapy may need a new focus or a change in frequency, and a simple framework you can use in session: Pause, Review, Explore, Decide.

If you've ever wondered what to do when a client has no obvious agenda, this episode is for you.

I also share information about my newest CE podcourse, When Domestic Abuse Shows Up in Therapy: Recognition, Safety, and Referral, as well as free therapist resources and continuing education opportunities from Berries.

Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses

This episode is sponsored by Berries, an AI-powered documentation tool for mental health professionals. Try Berries for free and use code THERAPYSHOW50 for $50 off your first month. 

This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace clinical judgment, supervision, consultation, or individualized treatment planning.

This episode DOES NOT qualify for continuing education contact hours.

PURCHASE THIS PODCOURSE!

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings.Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

Domestic abuse does not always show up in obvious ways. Sometimes, a client may come into therapy presenting with anxiety, depression, confusion, isolation, diminished self-trust, or difficulty making decisions and the underlying issue may be an unsafe or controlling relationship.

In this Podcourse I'm joined by Jaclyn Fortier, LCMHC, a clinician, practice owner, and former domestic abuse safehouse supervisor. We talk about how domestic abuse can present in outpatient clinical care and what therapists can do when they begin to notice concerning patterns.

Jaclyn and I discuss subtle signs of psychological abuse, coercive control, financial abuse, intimidation, and isolation, as well as how to differentiate healthy relationship conflict from patterns of power and control. We also explore common barriers that may make it difficult for a client to leave an abusive relationship and how clinicians can support safety without pressuring clients to take action before they are ready.

We also cover safety planning, client autonomy, consultation, referral, community resources, and how to recognize when a situation may require support beyond the scope of outpatient therapy.

This episode is designed for mental health professionals who want to feel more prepared when domestic abuse concerns show up unexpectedly in clinical practice.

Learning objectives:

• Identify common psychological, emotional, physical, financial, isolation, intimidation, and coercive-control indicators of domestic abuse that may present in outpatient clinical settings.
• Differentiate healthy relationship conflict and mutual decision-making from patterns that may indicate psychological abuse, coercive control, or domestic abuse.
• Assess client safety concerns and describe common barriers that may affect a client's ability or readiness to leave an abusive relationship.
• Identify appropriate safety-planning, consultation, referral, and community-resource considerations when working with clients who may be experiencing domestic abuse.

You can listen to the educational content for free. If you're a mental health professional and would like to earn continuing education credit and access the accompanying course materials, you can purchase the Podcourse through my Podcourse library.

About Jaclyn Fortier, LCMHC:
Jaclyn Fortier, LCMHC, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, counseling education trainer, and dedicated mental
health advocate specializing in domestic abuse awareness and prevention.

About Lisa:
Lisa Mustard, MPH, EdS, LMFT has worked for a college counseling center, addiction recovery center, and has been working with a military branch for the past 15 years. 

Continuing Education Contact Hours:
Mustard Consulting, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7061. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mustard Consulting, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Completion Requirements:
To obtain your certificate of completion, you must listen entirely to the audio, pass the Podcourse completion quiz, and complete a satisfaction survey.

Refund policy:
No refunds are provided for self-study courses.

Disclosure Statement for Jaclyn Fortier, LCMHC:
Financial: Jaclyn Fortier receives an honorarium from Mustard Consulting, LLC for this speaking engagement.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

Thank you for tuning into The Therapy Show. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode.

What do you do when a client has plenty of insight but still isn't changing?

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm talking about therapy-fluent clients who understand their attachment style, trauma responses, boundaries, and patterns but still feel stuck.

I explore the difference between insight and behavior change, how intellectualization can sometimes keep therapy from moving forward, and practical questions therapists can use to help clients move from understanding to action.

You'll also hear a simple framework for helping clients shift from insight to experience to action.

This episode is sponsored by Berries, an AI-powered documentation tool for mental health professionals. Try Berries for free and use code THERAPYSHOW50 for $50 off your first month. You can also explore their free resources and continuing education for therapists HERE

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FREE quick-reference guide, Political Stress in Therapy: 10 Client-Centered Questions to Use in Session. It includes practical questions to help you move beyond the political headline and explore the emotions, values, boundaries, and next steps underneath a client's distress. 

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace therapy, consultation, supervision, legal advice, or ethical decision-making.

This episode DOES NOT qualify for continuing education.

In this episode, I'm sharing practical ways therapists can make room for political stress in the therapy room without allowing the session to become a debate.

I also created a FREE quick-reference guide, Political Stress in Therapy: 10 Client-Centered Questions to Use in Session. It includes practical questions to help you move beyond the political headline and explore the emotions, values, boundaries, and next steps underneath a client's distress. Download it free here: lisa-mustard.aweb.page/free-political-stress-guide

Politics can affect our clients' sense of safety, identity, belonging, relationships, and hope for the future. I talk about how to move from the headline to its deeper meaning; validate a client's emotional experience without endorsing every opinion; help clients regulate, set boundaries, and take values-aligned action; and notice our own reactions as therapists.

I also address what to say when prospective clients ask where you stand politically and why it is okay for clients to decide they need a therapist who feels like the right fit for them.

For additional support, I mention How to Navigate Politics in Session Without Taking Sides, which offers structured prompts and guidance for ethical, client-centered conversations. I also share my Political Stress Ebook Workbook: Coping Strategies for Therapists, a downloadable, client-facing ebook that therapists can customize and rebrand with their own information.

Whether your clients are doomscrolling, fighting with family, feeling afraid about the future, or overwhelmed by the intensity of the news cycle, I hope this episode offers a grounded, practical way to respond.

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This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace clinical judgment, supervision, consultation, or individualized treatment planning.

This episode DOES NOT qualify for continuing education contact hours.

Explore my 30+ NBCC-approved Podcourses: https://lisamustard.com/podcourses

Get 50% off your first Podcourse here!

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Learn about my coaching services for spouses and families of white collar criminals

When white-collar crime enters a family, the emotional fallout extends far beyond the person facing criminal charges. But are therapists prepared to support the spouses, children, and loved ones caught in the crisis?

In this episode, I'm drawing on my experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist and my personal story as the daughter of someone convicted of a white-collar crime to explore what mental health professionals need to know about working with these families.

I'll discuss the impact of betrayal, grief, shame, and stigma, along with practical clinical considerations for assessment, trauma-informed care, supporting children, and navigating ethical boundaries. I'll also share examples of what therapists should avoid saying and how to support clients without imposing personal judgments about forgiveness, reconciliation, or divorce.

My goal is to help therapists recognize the people behind the headlines and provide thoughtful, compassionate care to families navigating a white-collar legal crisis.

Want to learn more? Listen to my other podcast, White Collar Crime: The Other Sentence, where I explore the emotional and relational challenges facing spouses and loved ones. Learn about my coaching: Work With Me

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace therapy, consultation, supervision, legal advice, or ethical decision-making.

This episode DOES NOT qualify for continuing education.

Listen to White Collar Crime: The Other Sentence on Apple, Spotify, and my website.

Free CE training: Insurance Credentialing (1 NBCC Contact hour)

Free AI Training for Mental Health Pros (1.25 NBCC Contact hours)

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What does it really look like to build something new before you know exactly how it will turn out?

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm taking you behind the scenes as I build a coaching practice for families affected by white-collar crime and grow my new podcast, White Collar Crime: The Other Sentence.

I'm sharing what I'm actually doing to get this work in front of the people who need it, from reaching out to white-collar defense attorneys and pitching myself as a podcast guest to creating resources, refining my message, and getting more comfortable being visible.

I also share two new continuing education opportunities from Berries Academy: a free training on insurance credentialing and The Promise of AI for Mental Health Professionals, which explores how clinicians can use AI responsibly while protecting privacy, ethics, and clinical judgment.

If you've been thinking about launching a new service, podcast, course, coaching offer, or other professional idea, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to have everything figured out before you begin. Sometimes you build the next chapter by taking the first visible step.

Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses

Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators

Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR THE COURSE

Insurance credentialing can feel confusing, especially when you're trying to understand applications, contracts, payer enrollment, effective dates, CAQH, NPIs, and all the steps that come after you're approved.

In this free continuing education course, Donna Haswell, LCSW, Annie Day, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and credentialing and billing expert, and Kym Tolson, LCSW, break down the credentialing process and explain what mental health clinicians need to know to successfully work with insurance in private practice.

You'll learn the differences between credentialing, contracting, and enrollment; what information and documentation to have ready before applying; what to look for in payer contracts; how to think about reimbursement rates and product lines; and how to create an organized system for tracking applications, effective dates, recredentialing, and ongoing payer requirements.

The presenters also share practical lessons from their own experience helping therapists navigate insurance billing and credentialing, including common mistakes that can delay payment or create problems later.

This course is designed for counselors and other mental health clinicians who are starting, growing, or maintaining an insurance-based private practice.

Earn 1 NBCC continuing education contact hour.

This course is brought to you free of charge by Berries and Bill Like A Boss.

FREE Continuing Education, brought to you by Berries.

In this solo episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes to share a personal and professional update.

I talk about life lately, the growth of The Therapy Show, what I'm continuing to build with Podcourses and continuing education.

I also open up about a deeply personal new project inspired by my family's experience with white-collar crime and my desire to support spouses and families navigating that kind of crisis.

Learn about my coaching services for spouses and families of white collar criminals

Resources:

Explore my 30+ NBCC-approved Podcourses: https://lisamustard.com/podcourses

Get 50% off your first Podcourse here!

Explore my other NBCC CE offerings: https://lisamustard.com/cecourses/

Try Berries AI and save $50 off your first month with code THERAPYSHOW50.

Learn about Berries Annual Plan + FREE continuing education.

FREE CE course! Earn 1.25 continuing education contact hours. The Promise of AI for Mental Health Professionals is available now.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace therapy, consultation, supervision, legal advice, or ethical decision-making.

Connect with Lisa:

Visit lisamustard.com to explore continuing education podcourses, join the CE membership, and access full show notes.

What happens when a licensed clinical social worker walks into an improv class and discovers a powerful clinical tool?

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I sit down with Dr. Juda Alcabes, also known as The Improv Therapist, to explore how improv comedy can be used therapeutically to treat anxiety, build intimacy, strengthen couples' connections, and help clients get out of their heads and into the present moment.

Dr. Juda shares how taking an improv class on a mental health day eventually led him to develop a clinical framework for bringing improv into therapy sessions. Whether you're a clinician curious about adding more play and experiential work into your practice, or someone who has always wanted to try improv, this conversation is insightful, practical, and fun.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How improv can support anxiety treatment
• Why play and spontaneity matter in therapy
• How improv helps clients move from overthinking to experiencing
• The connection between improv, intimacy, and relationships
• Why therapists don't need to be performers to benefit from improv
• How clinicians can thoughtfully integrate unique skills into their work

Dr. Juda Alcabes, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker based in South Florida who specializes in sex and porn addiction. Known as The Improv Therapist, he integrates improv comedy into clinical work with individuals, couples, and groups. He is also a stand-up comedian and improv performer, and he offers consultation for therapists interested in incorporating improv into their own practice.

Resources Mentioned:

The Improv Therapist: theimprovtherapist.com
Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @theimprovtherapist

Explore my 30+ NBCC-approved Podcourses: https://lisamustard.com/podcourses

Get 50% off your first Podcourse here!

Explore my other NBCC CE offerings: https://lisamustard.com/cecourses/

Try Berries AI and save $50 off your first month with code THERAPYSHOW50.

Learn about Berries Annual Plan + FREE continuing education.

FREE CE course! Earn 1.25 continuing education contact hours. The Promise of AI for Mental Health Professionals is available now.

Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians
If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace therapy, consultation, supervision, legal advice, or ethical decision-making.

Connect with Lisa:

Visit lisamustard.com to explore continuing education podcourses, join the CE membership, and access full show notes.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a colleague who could use a little more play in their practice.

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm joined by Dr. Chloe Carmichael, licensed clinical psychologist and author of Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly.

This episode is a portion of a larger continuing education course on free speech, self-censorship, open dialogue, and mental health. Dr. Chloe explores how language supports emotional regulation, problem-solving, self-efficacy, and authentic connection, and how chronic self-silencing may contribute to anxiety, depression, helplessness, groupthink, and weakened social support.

You'll hear Dr. Chloe discuss why open dialogue matters clinically, how self-censorship can impact mental health, and why the ability to speak honestly and listen with resilience is an important part of relational well-being.

This is only a preview of the full course. To access the complete training and earn 1 NBCC continuing education contact hour, click here.

Please note: this course is not included in the podcourse bundle and is available as a separate continuing education course.

The Full Course topics include:

Free speech and mental health
Self-censorship, suppression, repression, and denial
Language, affect labeling, and emotional regulation
Groupthink and the cost of silence
Authentic dialogue and social connection
Clinical tools for speaking up and listening well
The WAIT framework, reflective listening, thought replacement, journaling, and mind mapping

Learn more and access Dr. Chloe's course here.

Looking for affordable continuing education that you can listen to anytime, anywhere? Check out my offerings and get half off your first podcourse here.

Have you ever wondered if starting a podcast could help you grow your practice, build your professional reputation, or share your expertise in a bigger way?

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm talking to therapists, counselors, social workers, coaches, and mental health professionals who have thought about starting a podcast but aren't sure where to begin.

I share what I've learned from my own podcasting journey, including how The Therapy Show evolved into a continuing education platform and how podcasting can help therapists build trust, clarify their message, connect with other professionals, and create a body of work that reflects their expertise.

I also talk honestly about why podcasting is not a quick fix. A podcast works best when it has a clear purpose, a specific audience, and a connection to your larger professional goals.

• Why therapists are drawn to podcasting
• How to clarify your podcast's purpose
• Why your audience matters more than your microphone
• How to choose a format that fits your energy and goals
• Ethical considerations for therapist podcasters
• Common mistakes therapists make when starting a podcast
• How podcasting can support a practice, CE business, coaching offer, or consulting service
• Questions to ask before you hit record

Therapists don't need to start a podcast just because podcasting is popular. But if you have a clear audience, a meaningful purpose, and a realistic plan, podcasting can be a powerful way to build trust, share your expertise, and create new professional opportunities.

Resources mentioned:

Explore my 30+ NBCC-approved Podcourses: https://lisamustard.com/podcourses

Explore my other NBCC CE offerings: https://lisamustard.com/cecourses/

CBT and Adult ADHD Podcourse

Learn more about my consulting services: About Me - Lisa Mustard

Try Berries AI and save $50 off your first month with code THERAPYSHOW50.

Learn about Berries Annual Plan + FREE continuing education.

FREE CE course! Earn 1.25 continuing education contact hours. The Promise of AI for Mental Health Professionals is available now.

Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians
If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace therapy, consultation, supervision, legal advice, or ethical decision-making.

Get 50% off your first Podcourse here!

PURCHASE THIS PODCOURSE!

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings.Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

In this 60-minute NBCC-approved podcourse, I'm joined by Michelle Witte, RP, to explore how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be effectively adapted for adults with ADHD, especially when challenges with executive functioning interfere with insight, follow-through, and real-life change.

We discuss how ADHD often presents beyond the common stereotypes, especially in adults and adolescents who may struggle with time blindness, disorganization, emotional dysregulation, task initiation, and inconsistent follow-through. We also explore why traditional CBT may fall short when it does not account for executive functioning difficulties, and how therapists can modify their approach to better support implementation, accountability, and sustainable progress.

This training supports therapists in recognizing the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns commonly associated with ADHD, understanding how executive functioning deficits affect treatment engagement, and applying practical CBT-based strategies that improve follow-through in everyday life.

Our hope is that you'll walk away with fresh strategies you can integrate into your clinical work right away, and you can also earn one NBCC continuing education contact hour by completing this Podcourse.

🎧 Listen for free, or earn 1 NBCC-approved continuing education contact hour for just $5.

📍 Get 50% off your first Podcourse here!

🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE.🫐

Learning Objectives:

• Differentiate how ADHD presents in adults and adolescents beyond common stereotypes
• Identify common executive functioning challenges (e.g., time blindness, disorganization, task initiation difficulties) that impact treatment
• Apply CBT-based interventions adapted specifically for clients with ADHD
• Utilize practical strategies to improve client follow-through, engagement, and accountability between sessions
• Recognize the role of emotional dysregulation, avoidance, and shame in ADHD and integrate appropriate interventions

About Michelle Witte, RP:
Michelle Witte, RP, is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario and a member of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. She specializes in adapting CBT for adults with ADHD, with a focus on executive functioning and implementation challenges. Michelle has over 15 years of experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and was diagnosed with ADHD at age 40, an experience that informs her clinical work and training.

About Lisa:
Lisa Mustard, MPH, EdS, LMFT has worked for a college counseling center, addiction recovery center, and has been working with a military branch for the past 14 years. Lisa is a lover of all things fitness and health, a podcaster, and coach.

Continuing Education Contact Hours:
Mustard Consulting, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7061. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mustard Consulting, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Completion Requirements:
To obtain your certificate of completion, you must listen entirely to the audio, pass the Podcourse completion quiz, and complete a satisfaction survey.

Refund policy:
No refunds are provided for self-study courses.

Disclosure Statement for Michelle Witte, RP:
Financial: Michelle Witte receives an honorarium from Mustard Consulting, LLC for this speaking engagement.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

Thank you for tuning into The Therapy Show. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode.

In this episode, I'm joined by Kym Tolson, LCSW for an eye-opening conversation about what AI really means for the future of mental health practice. Together, we unpack some of the biggest myths and misconceptions therapists have about AI, including concerns about privacy, ethics, environmental impact, burnout, and whether technology could ever replace the therapeutic relationship.

Kym shares practical ways therapists can begin using AI right now to reduce documentation burden, streamline practice operations, support marketing efforts, and create more sustainable workflows, all while staying clinically grounded and ethically informed.

We also talk about why the future of therapy may require clinicians to lean even more into relational skills, clinical judgment, and authentic human connection.

Plus, we highlight the free 1.25 NBCC-approved CE training available through Berries Academy, where I'm serving as the course administrator and Kym is the presenter.

If AI has felt overwhelming, confusing, or even a little scary, this episode will help you feel informed, empowered, and ready to take the first step.

Other Resources:

FREE CE course! Earn 1.25 continuing education contact hours. The Promise of AI for Mental Health Professionals is available now.

8 Things Every Therapist Should Know About Family Estrangement with Karl Melvin: This 1.5-hour NBCC-approved course gives you a structured, practical framework to confidently assess, conceptualize, and support clients experiencing estrangement without oversimplifying or pathologizing the experience.

🤖 Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians
If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation.

Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses

📍 Get 50% off your first Podcourse here!

Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators

Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

Be sure to join The Scalable Therapist Summit and learn more.

I'm joined by Carolyn Robistow to explore how therapists can move beyond the one-to-one model and create scalable, one-to-many offers like groups, courses, and continuing education.

Carolyn shares how her journey led her to help therapists work less without sacrificing income and how you can start turning your ideas into sustainable, flexible income streams. We talk about how to know if you're ready to scale, common mistakes therapists make when building offers, and a fresh approach to marketing that actually connects with clients.

If you've been craving more freedom, creativity, or impact in your practice, this episode will give you a powerful starting point.

Other Resources:

FREE CE course! Earn 1.25 continuing education contact hours. The Promise of AI for Mental Health Professionals is available now.

8 Things Every Therapist Should Know About Family Estrangement with Karl Melvin: This 1.5-hour NBCC-approved course gives you a structured, practical framework to confidently assess, conceptualize, and support clients experiencing estrangement without oversimplifying or pathologizing the experience.

👉Try Berries for free here 💸Plus get $50 off your first month with code: THERAPYSHOW50

🤖 Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians
If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation.

Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses

Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators

Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Doug Novotny to explore how therapists can better navigate cultural and value differences in therapy without becoming political or losing clinical clarity.

We unpack what "culture" really means (beyond identity labels) and how moral foundations theory can help you understand your clients and yourself, on a deeper level. We also talk about why values are always present in therapy, even when we try to avoid them, and how to work with them ethically and effectively.

Inside this episode, we cover:
✔️ How to navigate cultural differences in therapy sessions
✔️ Why therapists often misunderstand culture (and what to do instead)
✔️ The role of values and morals in clinical work
✔️ How to stay neutral without ignoring what matters
✔️ The difference between validating feelings vs. agreeing with beliefs
✔️ How moral "blind spots" impact therapists and clients

If you've ever felt unsure about how to handle political, cultural, or value-based differences in your sessions, this conversation will give you a practical framework you can start using right away.

🎓 Dr. Novotny also shares his continuing education training on integrating culture and psychology- learn more: Fair For All

Other Continuing Education Resources:

8 Things Every Therapist Should Know About Family Estrangement with Karl Melvin: This 1.5-hour NBCC-approved course gives you a structured, practical framework to confidently assess, conceptualize, and support clients experiencing estrangement without oversimplifying or pathologizing the experience.

FREE CE course! Earn 1.25 continuing education contact hours. The Promise of AI for Mental Health Professionals is available now.

👉Try Berries for free here 💸Plus get $50 off your first month with code: THERAPYSHOW50

🤖 Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians
If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation.

Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses

📍 Get 50% off your first Podcourse here!

Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators

Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

PURCHASE THIS PODCOURSE!

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings.Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

In this 60-minute NBCC-approved podcourse, I'm joined by Michelle Page, PharmD, to explore perimenopause and menopause as neuroendocrine developmental transitions that significantly influence mood, sleep, cognition, stress regulation, relationships, and identity.

We break down the clinical definitions of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, discuss common and underrecognized symptom presentations, and examine how hormonal variability may contribute to new-onset anxiety, mood instability, sleep disruption, and relational strain in midlife clients. We also explore differential diagnosis considerations, interdisciplinary referral thresholds, and practical psychotherapy interventions that remain within scope of practice.

When you purchase this podcourse, you will also receive a Clinical Companion Guide, which includes a structured Menopause-Informed Clinical Formulation Model, differential diagnosis considerations, expanded symptom awareness, and applied case studies to support real-world clinical integration.

This training supports therapists in recognizing menopause-related symptom clusters, differentiating endocrine-driven presentations from primary psychiatric disorders, and collaborating effectively with menopause-informed medical providers.

Our hope is that you'll walk away with fresh strategies you can integrate into your clinical work right away and you can also earn one NBCC continuing education contact hour by completing this Podcourse. Michelle's other Podcourse: Beyond Digestion: How Your Gut Influences Your Mental Health

🎧 Listen for free, or earn 1 NBCC-approved continuing education contact hour for just $5.

Learning Objectives:

• Differentiate perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause and describe their clinical relevance to midlife mental health presentations.
• Identify common and underrecognized psychological, cognitive, sleep-related, and somatic symptoms associated with the menopause transition that may present in psychotherapy.
• Apply a structured Menopause-Informed Clinical Formulation Model to distinguish hormone-related mood and anxiety presentations from primary psychiatric disorders.
• Assess when interdisciplinary referral and menopause-informed medical consultation are indicated, and implement appropriate psychoeducational and relational interventions within psychotherapy scope of practice.

About Michelle Page, PharmD: Michelle Page received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from the University of Connecticut and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Creighton University.  She then went on to complete a pharmacy residency at Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound in Seattle, Washington and also became a Board Certified in Geriatric Pharmacy.  In addition, she has completed several certification programs including diabetes, smoking cessation and medication management.It was her work in geriatrics when she began to become disillusioned with the allopathic medical model and started exploring lifestyle medicine and alternative healing modalities beyond herbs and supplements.  This journey led her to the functional medicine model and its approach to treating the dis-ease found in the body. As a lifelong learner, Dr. Page has a very diverse knowledge base and skill set that includes personal training, nutrition consulting and success coaching. She has written a book, A Girlfriends Guide to Menopause: What to Expect When You're Expecting Menopause. 

About Lisa:  Lisa Mustard, MPH, EdS, LMFT has worked for a college counseling center, addiction recovery center and has been working with a military branch for the past 14 years. Lisa is a lover of all things fitness and health, a Podcaster and Coach.

Continuing Education Contact Hours: Mustard Consulting, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7061. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mustard Consulting, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Completion Requirements: To obtain your certificate of completion, you must listen entirely to the audio, review the Clinical Companion Guide, pass the Podcourse completion quiz and complete a satisfaction survey.

Refund policy: No refunds are provided for self-study courses.

Disclosure Statement for Michelle Page, PharmD,; Financial: Michelle Pages receives an honorarium from Mustard Consulting, LLC for this speaking engagement.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

Thank you for tuning into The Therapy Show. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode.

In this episode, I share a conversation from when I joined Rich Aguila on the Private Practice Practically Podcast. We talk about my journey as a therapist and how the idea for Podcourses came to me while attending a conference and wishing I could learn from great presenters while on the go.

I also discuss what it takes to build a continuing education platform for clinicians, lessons I've learned from podcasting and entrepreneurship, and why I focus on practical skills therapists can immediately use in session.

Mentioned in the episode:

Get 25% off ProCourse Start program. Use the code LISA at checkout to receive your discount. Listen to the interview with Justin Allan Montgomery.

8 Things Every Therapist Should Know About Family Estrangement with Karl Melvin: This 1.5-hour NBCC-approved course gives you a structured, practical framework to confidently assess, conceptualize, and support clients experiencing estrangement without oversimplifying or pathologizing the experience.

👉Try Berries for free here

💸Plus get $50 off your first month with code: THERAPYSHOW50

🤖 Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians
If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation.

Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses

Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators

Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Dahill-Fuchel, LCSW and Executive Director of Counseling in Schools in New York City. Kevin shares how his grant-funded, school-based model embeds licensed therapists directly into public schools to provide individual, group, and family-informed counseling, removing barriers like insurance and increasing access for high-need communities.

We discuss the rise in anxiety and social skill challenges since COVID, the practical interventions his team uses across developmental stages, and how trauma-informed, culturally responsive programming supports students and families.

You can access free mental health activities and resources from Counseling in Schools here:
https://partnersinhealing.counselinginschools.org/activities/

Mentioned in the episode:

8 Things Every Therapist Should Know About Family Estrangement with Karl Melvin: This 1.5-hour NBCC-approved course gives you a structured, practical framework to confidently assess, conceptualize, and support clients experiencing estrangement without oversimplifying or pathologizing the experience.

If you're working with clients who are estranged from parents, adult children, siblings, or extended family or you want to feel more grounded when these cases arise, this episode will give you clarity. And the full training will give you the framework. You can access the course and earn 1.5 contact hours here.

👉Try Berries for free here

💸Plus get $50 off your first month with code: THERAPYSHOW50

🤖 Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians
If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation.

Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses

Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators

Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I sit down with nurse practitioner and entrepreneur Justin Allan Montgomery, founder of ProCourseStart, to talk about something so many of you ask me about - how to create and grow a continuing education business.

Justin shares his journey from working in urgent care and emergency settings to building a multi–seven-figure CE company that allowed him to retire from clinical practice at 39. We talk openly about burnout, the "time-for-money trap," and why so many therapists are looking for new ways to expand their impact and income without leaving the profession they love.

We dive into what actually makes a CE business successful. Justin breaks down the three types of CE models, explains why your value proposition is everything, and shares why building an audience is more important than just posting your course in a few Facebook groups and hoping for sales. We also talk about niching down, creating transformational (not just informational) courses, and how to position your expertise so it truly stands out.

If you've ever thought about turning your clinical experience into a course, or scaling the CE offerings you already have, this episode will give you a bigger vision for what's possible.

Justin has generously offered my listeners 25% off his ProCourse Start program. Just use the code LISA at checkout to receive your discount. 

👉Try Berries for free here

💸Plus get $50 off your first month with code: THERAPYSHOW50

🤖 Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians
If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation.

👉Access the free CE Course Builder here.

Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses

Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators

Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

Please note: This episode is not a Podcourse. To earn continuing education for this topic, you'll need to purchase the course here.

Family estrangement is no longer a fringe issue. It's showing up more frequently in our therapy rooms, our culture, and even in mainstream media. But many clinicians were never formally trained to work with it.

In this episode, I'm joined by therapist, researcher, and author Karl Melvin to explore the clinical complexity of family estrangement and why it requires more nuance than simply labeling it "no contact" or "toxic family." We talk about estrangement as a continuum, the central role of rejection, the layered psychological and relational impacts, generational gaps, stigma, and what therapists may unintentionally miss when supporting clients navigating cutoffs or reconciliation attempts.

Karl shares insights from his research, his book, and years of clinical work, including how to think systemically, stay perspective-neutral, and manage your own family-of-origin bias as a therapist.

This conversation is also a preview of Karl's continuing education training now available inside my learning platform:

"8 Things Every Therapist Should Know About Family Estrangement."
This 1.5-hour NBCC-approved course gives you a structured, practical framework to confidently assess, conceptualize, and support clients experiencing estrangement without oversimplifying or pathologizing the experience.

If you're working with clients who are estranged from parents, adult children, siblings, or extended family or you want to feel more grounded when these cases arise, this episode will give you clarity. And the full training will give you the framework.

You can access the course and earn 1.5 contact hours here.

Learn more about his book, Navigating Family Estrangement, here.

👉Try Berries for free here

💸Plus get $50 off your first month with code: THERAPYSHOW50

🤖 Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians
If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation.

👉Access the free CE Course Builder here.

Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses

📍 Get 50% off your first Podcourse here!

Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators

Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

If you listened to my last episode about creating income by teaching without becoming an influencer and thought, "That sounds great… but when would I actually find the time?",this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I talk honestly about time management for therapists who want to create continuing education, without hustle culture, productivity pressure, or burnout. I break down why "I don't have time" makes complete sense for clinicians, and why the real issue usually isn't time at all, it's structure, energy, and permission.

I explore the difference between clinical energy and creative energy, why waiting for long blocks of free time keeps therapists stuck, and how continuing education can be built in small, realistic containers that actually fit therapist life. I also share why most therapists already have far more teachable material than they realize and why starting smaller than you think is often the key to getting unstuck.

This episode is especially for therapists who feel curious about teaching or creating CE, but overwhelmed by where it would fit, or whether they're "ready" to begin.

Special Promotion: Berries + Free CE Podcourse Bundle (New Annual Customers)

At the beginning of this episode, I shared a limited-time promotion in partnership with Berries.

New customers who purchase the Berries annual subscription plan using my referral link will receive free access to my CE Podcourse Bundle, which includes over 30 hours of NBCC-approved continuing education contact hours, with new podcourses added throughout the year.

A Podcourse is a podcast and an audio course in one - designed for busy clinicians. You can listen on a walk, between sessions, or whenever it fits into your schedule. When you're ready, you log in, complete a short self-study quiz, and download your certificate of completion.

🧾 How to Receive the CE Podcourse Bundle

1. Purchase the Berries annual subscription plan using my referral link. Use code THERAPYSHOW50 to save $50 on the annual subscription plan.

2. Email support at lisamustard.com with:

   • Subject line: Berries CE Bundle

   • The email address you used to sign up for the Berries annual plan

Access to the CE Podcourse Bundle will be provided within 24–48 hours.

⚠️ This offer is available only to new Berries annual subscription customers.

📌 Continuing Education Details

The CE Podcourse Bundle is offered through Mustard Consulting LLC, an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider. Clinicians are responsible for confirming that NBCC CE contact hours are accepted by their state licensing board.

Important: If you discontinue your Berries annual subscription, you will lose access to the CE Podcourse Bundle.

🔗 Full details are available here.

👉Access the free CE Course Builder here.

Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses

Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators

Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

I'm often asked which email service I use. I've been using AWeber for years because it's simple and dependable. If you're stuck comparing platforms, AWeber's Done For You option can help you get started without overthinking the setup. Learn more.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

Many therapists feel a pull to create income outside of the one-to-one therapy model, but feel conflicted about influencer culture, constant posting, or anything that feels misaligned with their professional values.

In this episode, I explore how therapists can diversify their income by teaching, without becoming influencers or leaving the field. I break down why teaching is a natural extension of clinical work, how continuing education fits ethically within scope, and why so many therapists already have teachable expertise without realizing it.

I discuss practical, realistic options for therapists, including continuing education, consultation, digital educational products, and podcast-based learning, and reframe income diversification as an issue of sustainability, not commitment. This episode is especially relevant for seasoned clinicians who want longevity in the profession without hype or hustle culture.

Special Promotion: Berries + Free CE Podcourse Bundle (New Annual Customers)

At the beginning of this episode, I shared a limited-time promotion in partnership with Berries.

New customers who purchase the Berries annual subscription plan using my referral link will receive free access to my CE Podcourse Bundle, which includes over 30 hours of NBCC-approved continuing education contact hours, with new podcourses added throughout the year.

A Podcourse is a podcast and an audio course in one - designed for busy clinicians. You can listen on a walk, between sessions, or whenever it fits into your schedule. When you're ready, you log in, complete a short self-study quiz, and download your certificate of completion.

🧾 How to Receive the CE Podcourse Bundle

1. Purchase the Berries annual subscription plan using my referral link. Use code THERAPYSHOW50 to save $50 on the annual subscription plan.

2. Email support@lisamustard.com with:

   • Subject line: Berries CE Bundle

   • The email address you used to sign up for the Berries annual plan

Access to the CE Podcourse Bundle will be provided within 24–48 hours.

⚠️ This offer is available only to new Berries annual subscription customers.

📌 Continuing Education Details

The CE Podcourse Bundle is offered through Mustard Consulting LLC, an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider. Clinicians are responsible for confirming that NBCC CE contact hours are accepted by their state licensing board.

Important: If you discontinue your Berries annual subscription, you will lose access to the CE Podcourse Bundle.

🔗 Full details are available here.

👉Access the free CE Course Builder here.

Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses

Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators

Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

I'm often asked which email service I use. I've been using AWeber for years because it's simple and dependable. If you're stuck comparing platforms, AWeber's Done For You option can help you get started without overthinking the setup. Learn more.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I chat with Ann Mac Prevost, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in teen anxiety. Ann Mac dives into how anxiety shows up in today's teens, why it's more prevalent than ever, and how parents and therapists can help teens manage it effectively. We also explore the role of family systems, the impact of social media, and practical tools that support emotional growth in adolescents.

In this episode, we cover:

• The most common anxiety presentations in teens today
• Why COVID and smartphones have intensified anxiety in adolescents
• How to know when anxiety crosses from "normal" to "problematic"
• Tips for therapists working with teens and their families
• The importance of involving parents in the therapeutic process
• Helpful frameworks for validating emotions while promoting behavior change
• Practical CBT and exposure strategies that teens can actually use

Whether you're a therapist, parent, or just curious about teen mental health, this conversation is packed with relatable insights and tools you can use right away. 

Connect with Ann Mac.

Links mentioned:

📝 Berries – Therapy Documentation & Clinical Workflow Support
Berries recently launched a new Treatment Plan experience that creates a true "golden thread" between treatment plans and session notes, keeping documentation aligned with real clinical work. They've also added a Patient Letter feature that allows you to generate summaries, instructions, and letters directly from your session notes in just a few clicks.

👉Try Berries for free here

💸Plus get $50 off your first month with code: THERAPYSHOW50

🤖 Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians
If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation.

👉Access the free CE Course Builder here.

Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses

Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators

Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

I'm often asked which email service I use. I've been using AWeber for years because it's simple and dependable. If you're stuck comparing platforms, AWeber's Done For You option can help you get started without overthinking the setup. Learn more.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

At some point in your career as a therapist, the work begins to shift. You may feel a quiet pull to share what you've learned beyond the therapy room but feel unsure what that means or whether you're "qualified" to teach.

In this episode, I explore the transition from clinician to educator and why this identity shift can feel both exciting and uncomfortable. I talk about common myths therapists hold about teaching, ethical considerations, visibility, and how stepping into an educator role doesn't require a new certification or a major career change.

If you're a mid-career or seasoned clinician curious about teaching, mentoring, or continuing education, this episode is an invitation to notice the pull and explore it with clarity and confidence.

Links mentioned:

📝 Berries – Therapy Documentation & Clinical Workflow Support
Berries recently launched a new Treatment Plan experience that creates a true "golden thread" between treatment plans and session notes, keeping documentation aligned with real clinical work. They've also added a Patient Letter feature that allows you to generate summaries, instructions, and letters directly from your session notes in just a few clicks.

👉Try Berries for free here

💸Plus get $50 off your first month with code: THERAPYSHOW50

🤖 Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians
If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation.

👉Access the free CE Course Builder here.

Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses

Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators

Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

I'm often asked which email service I use. I've been using AWeber for years because it's simple and dependable. If you're stuck comparing platforms, AWeber's Done For You option can help you get started without overthinking the setup. Learn more.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

In this episode I sit down with S. Jeff Jones, a therapist, interventionist, coach and author of Rethinking Addiction: The New Family Recovery Solution. Jeff shares how his personal experiences and professional journey led him to develop a new, empowering model for working with families affected by addiction.

We dive into why the traditional addiction framework often falls short—especially when it comes to supporting families—and how shame-based language can actually prevent healing. Jeff explains the difference between enabling addiction and "enabling health," and introduces a practical three-phase coaching model that helps families move from chaos to clarity.

We also explore how therapists can better recognize when addiction is part of the picture (even if it's not the presenting problem), and Jeff offers powerful tools for helping clients separate the essence of their loved one from the addiction itself.

Whether you're a therapist working with individuals or families—or someone supporting a loved one in recovery—this conversation is full of valuable insights, mindset shifts, and hope.

Links mentioned:

Get Jeff's guide to save your family from addiction in the next 90 days for free.

Preorder Jeff's book.

What's New with Berries: Berries now lets you generate a complete, personalized treatment plan in seconds - built from your diagnoses, session notes, and clinical preferences, using customizable templates that match your voice and style. Its powerful "golden thread" ensures your treatment plan and notes stay clinically aligned, continuously informing each other as care evolves. With the new Magic Update feature, your plan updates effortlessly without the need to rewrite from scratch. The result? A streamlined workflow where every session builds on the last, and documentation becomes part of your clinical process - not just another admin task. 

Browse all my NBCC approved Podcourses - just $5 each. Get one CE contact hour.

Build your first CE course (free)

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

In this episode I had a powerful conversation with Dr. Andrew Hartz, a clinical psychologist and founder of the Open Therapy Institute. We explored how politics, values, and therapy are increasingly showing up together in the therapy room and why that matters for both clients and clinicians.

What's New with Berries:
Berries now lets you generate a complete, personalized treatment plan in seconds - built from your diagnoses, session notes, and clinical preferences, using customizable templates that match your voice and style. Its powerful "golden thread" ensures your treatment plan and notes stay clinically aligned, continuously informing each other as care evolves. With the new Magic Update feature, your plan updates effortlessly without the need to rewrite from scratch. The result? A streamlined workflow where every session builds on the last, and documentation becomes part of your clinical process - not just another admin task. 

Key takeaways:

• Therapist bias is a real and growing concern. Many clients feel alienated due to perceived political or ideological leanings of their therapists, often unintentionally communicated through things like pronoun usage or assumptions about worldview.
• Most therapists lean left politically, which can lead to clients self-censoring, feeling misunderstood, or avoiding therapy altogether.
• The Open Therapy Institute (OTI) was created to support therapists who want to offer politically neutral, values-attuned therapy and serve populations that feel underserved, especially those with conservative or centrist views.
• Therapists can grow their practice by learning to work effectively with clients from across the political spectrum. There is high demand and low supply of therapists trained to do this well.
• We discussed the importance of dialectical thinking. This means helping clients (and ourselves) hold multiple perspectives and tolerate ambiguity, especially around politics, religion, and identity.

If you're a therapist who wants to grow in this area or reach more clients who feel left out by traditional therapy, check out Open Therapy Institute, https://opentherapyinstitute.org.

Browse all my NBCC approved Podcourses - just $5 each. Get one CE contact hour.

Build your first CE course (free)

Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide 

Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

Solution-Focused Therapy Guide
72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

I'm breaking down what to do when the Facebook group grind stops working. I share real, practical strategies that I've used myself to market my continuing education Podcourses, without burning out or relying solely on social media.

I talk about:

• Why Facebook posts lose momentum
• How to build a simple email marketing funnel that actually works
• Why partnerships and podcast guesting can open new doors
• The power of searchable, evergreen content
• And how to make it ridiculously easy for someone to buy your course

If you're tired of spinning your wheels, this episode will help you pivot, not panic. Plus, I give you a behind-the-scenes look at how I market my Podcourse bundle, including what didn't work and what finally clicked. Read the blog here.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Browse all the Podcourses

Build your first CE course (free)

Save time with Berries AI:  get $50 off your first month with code THERAPYSHOW50

Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide 

Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

Solution-Focused Therapy Guide
72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

I'm helping you plan your 2026 growth goals in this episode, whether that's continuing education courses, certifications, clinical skills, or supervision. If you're feeling a little unsure about where to focus next year, this is your chance to reflect, regroup, and set a clear, simple direction for your professional development.

I'll walk you through how to identify what actually worked in 2025, choose what's worth your time in 2026, and share a few of my favorite tools that save time and reduce overwhelm - including a note-writing AI I'm loving, and a free CE Course Builder I created just for therapists like you.

In this episode, I cover:

• How to plan CEUs you'll actually enjoy
• Choosing certifications that align with your goals
• Building your skills and setting one focus per quarter
• Tools to streamline your work and free up space to grow

Links mentioned in this episode:

Browse all the Podcourses
Build your first CE course (free)
Save time with Berries AI:  get $50 off your first month with code THERAPYSHOW50

Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide 

Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

Solution-Focused Therapy Guide
72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I share something I've been working on behind the scenes - a free tool I created just for mental health clinicians: the CE Course Builder, a custom GPT designed to help you create and launch your own continuing education courses. If you've ever thought about teaching but felt overwhelmed by the tech, compliance, or where to even start, this tool walks you through it all - step-by-step. 

I also talk about group discounts available for practice owners (email me to discuss offering my CE Podcourses to your clinicians) and invite you to fill out a short survey to help shape future CE content.

If you're ready to move beyond the therapy room and share your expertise, this episode is for you.

Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide 

Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

Solution-Focused Therapy Guide
72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

I'm thrilled to welcome back my good friend and brilliant multi-passionate entrepreneur, Kym Tolson. If you've ever wondered how therapists can use AI to streamline their work, generate new income streams, or simply stop drowning in admin tasks, you're going to love this conversation.

Kym and I dive deep into her newest creation, The Thera AI Hub, a growing collection of over 35 done-for-you AI tools built specifically for therapists. From custom GPTs, to newsletter-building agents, to niche-finding and scalable-offer creators, Kym shows how therapists can reclaim their time, reduce burnout, and finally move toward the ideas they've been sitting on for years.

We also explore the evolving role of AI in mental health care including the big news about Cigna using AI as a first-line support tool, and talk candidly about what this means for the future of our field. Kym shares how therapists can stay relevant, adapt intentionally, and develop specialties AI can't replace.

Plus, she gives us an exciting look at upcoming features inside Berries, the AI-powered therapy note scribe where she serves as Clinical Director. Think smart treatment plans, automatic session summaries, homework suggestions, and even telehealth and EMR capabilities on the horizon.

If you're curious about leveraging AI to enhance your clinical work, build new offers, or simplify your business systems, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical tips, and plenty of "oh wow" moments.

I can't wait for you to listen. Kym always brings so much clarity, creativity, and encouragement. I know you'll walk away with at least one idea you're excited to try.

Links mentioned in the episode: 

Get my CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians for FREE

Thera AI Hub + Clinical AI Club: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/AI-Tools-for-Therapists

AI Newsletter Opt In/Mastering AI Prompts for Therapists: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/Join-AI-Newsletter

AI Powered Private Practice Giveaway: https://kingsumo.com/g/m88558m/ai-powered-practice-giveaway

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm thrilled to chat with Dr. Tobin Richardson, a fellow continuing education creator and the founder of Save the Therapist. We dive into how Tobin combined his passion for narrative podcasting and his background in counselor education to create a unique, story-driven CE platform for therapists. He shares the behind-the-scenes of launching CE courses that actually engage and inspire, why he believes continuing education needs a serious upgrade, and how he's offering these courses completely free thanks to his creative business model.

We also get real about the challenges of building something meaningful, how to market CE content without burning out, and what it's like to cover nuanced, sometimes controversial topics with honesty and integrity. If you've ever thought about creating your own CE content or just want to hear how another therapist is innovating in the field, this episode is for you.

Tune in and get inspired by Tobin's journey and maybe even find your next favorite CE podcast.

Tobin Richardson, EdD, NCC, is a counselor educator with a decade of experience building and delivering innovative educational resources to therapists in both community mental health and large VC-backed provider organizations. Since launching in early 2025, his NPR-style CE platform Save the Therapist has garnered over 4,000 therapists registrants with over 7,000 course completions.

And don't forget! If you're ready to spend less time on notes and more time doing what you love, check out heyberries.com. Use code THERAPYSHOW50 for $50 off your first month with Berries. 

Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide 

Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

Solution-Focused Therapy Guide
72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

In this episode, I'm sharing my recent conversation from Between Sessions with Berries, a podcast created for mental health professionals who want to simplify documentation, fight burnout, and reconnect with their purpose.

Kym Tolson and I dive into my journey from therapist to continuing-education creator, how burnout inspired me to reimagine CE for busy clinicians, and what it takes to blend creativity, courage, and aligned action into your career. We also discuss lessons learned from losing a major podcast sponsor, building confidence through reinvention, and the power of staying curious in the face of change.

If you've ever felt stuck, uninspired, or ready for something new in your professional life, this conversation will encourage you to take the next step - one aligned action at a time.

And don't forget! If you're ready to spend less time on notes and more time doing what you love, check out heyberries.com. Use code THERAPYSHOW50 for $50 off your first month with Berries. 

Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide 

Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

Solution-Focused Therapy Guide
72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

PURCHASE THIS PODCOURSE!

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

In this Podcourse episode, I sit down with Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer, a licensed professional counselor, professor, and director of the PhD program in Counselor Education at Columbia International University. Dr. Stuhlreyer shares how his clinical work, research, and experience leading men's retreats have shaped his approach to understanding and supporting men's mental health.

Together, we explore how therapists can recognize the unique challenges men face such as loneliness, emotional isolation, and the pressure to succeed while also understanding how conflicting cultural messages create cognitive dissonance and emotional distress. Dr. Stuhlreyer offers evidence-based strategies, including attachment-focused and cognitive-behavioral approaches, to help male clients regulate emotions, develop authentic relationships, and align their sense of identity and purpose.

Our hope is that you'll walk away with practical strategies you can integrate into your clinical work right away and you can also earn one NBCC continuing education contact hour by completing this Podcourse.

🎧 Listen for free, or earn 1 NBCC-approved continuing education contact hour for just $5.

Learning Objectives

After completing this Podcourse, participants will be able to:

1. Analyze the unique factors that influence men's mental health needs across diverse social and cultural contexts.

2. Identify common presenting issues and behavioral patterns among men in counseling, including loneliness, avoidance, and compulsive sexual behaviors.

3. Apply evidence-based and relationship-focused counseling strategies to help men address cognitive dissonance, emotional dysregulation, and barriers to healthy attachment.

About Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer: Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer is a Licensed Professional Counselor, professor, and Director of the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program at Columbia International University. He operates a private practice in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he primarily works with men and couples. Dr. Stuhlreyer's work focuses on helping men address loneliness, emotional disconnection, and compulsive behaviors while rediscovering meaning and purpose through authentic relationships and healthy attachment.

About Lisa: Lisa Mustard, MPH, EdS, LMFT, has over 15 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist. She has worked in college counseling, addiction recovery, and with military service members and families. Lisa is passionate about helping therapists grow personally and professionally through innovative and accessible continuing education opportunities.

Continuing Education Contact Hours: Mustard Consulting, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7061. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mustard Consulting, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Completion Requirements: To obtain your certificate of completion, you must listen entirely to the audio, pass the Podcourse completion quiz, and complete a satisfaction survey.

Refund Policy: No refunds are provided for self-study courses.

Disclosure Statement for Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer: Financial: Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer receives an honorarium from Mustard Consulting, LLC for this speaking engagement.

Disclaimer: The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

Connect with Lisa: Website

Thank you for tuning into The Therapy Show. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode

PURCHASE THIS PODCOURSE!

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings.Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

In this Podcourse episode, I sit down with Dr. Timothy Davis, a psychologist who has spent his career working with what he calls "challenging boys." He shares how his background, from academic research to volunteer firefighting, inspired a practical framework that helps parents manage meltdowns, build resilience, and strengthen their connection with their child.

Together, we explore how therapists can support parents in creating effective Emergency Plans, identifying skill deficits in emotion regulation and executive functioning, and applying family systems principles to improve family dynamics.

Our hope is that you'll walk away with fresh strategies you can integrate into your clinical work right away and you can also earn one NBCC continuing education contact hour by completing this Podcourse.

🎧 Listen for free, or earn 1 NBCC-approved continuing education contact hour for just $5.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe how an Emergency Plan supports parents in remaining calm and nonreactive during meltdowns, tantrums, refusals, and other challenging behaviors, and demonstrate how to guide parents in developing Emergency Plans tailored to their child's specific triggers and behavior patterns.
• Explain how challenging behaviors are commonly linked to deficits in emotion regulation and executive functioning rather than willfulness or defiance, and assist parents in identifying specific skills their child needs to strengthen to increase resilience and coping capacity.
• Describe and apply three relational ratios in clinical work with parents.
• Differentiate among the three tools of discipline - punishments, rewards, and coaching—and analyze how each tool requires different levels of trust and goal alignment. Participants will also be able to guide parents in selecting the most appropriate tool for their unique situation.

About Dr. Tim Davis: Dr. J. Timothy Davis is a clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience specializing in child, adolescent, couples, and family therapy. He holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School. He has conducted research on male development at Harvard's renowned Study of Adult Development and served on the faculty of Harvard Medical School for twenty-five years. Dr. Davis's work emphasizes understanding the underlying causes of challenging behavior and equipping parents with proactive strategies to remain calm and connected while they teach their son the skills he needs to face life's challenges with resilience. He's the author of Challenging Boys: A Proven Plan for Keeping Your Cool and Helping Your Son Thrive published by Rowman & Littlefield.

About Lisa:  Lisa Mustard, MPH, EdS, LMFT has worked for a college counseling center, addiction recovery center and has been working with a military branch for the past 14 years. Lisa is a lover of all things fitness and health, a Podcaster and Coach.

Continuing Education Contact Hours: Mustard Consulting, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7061. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mustard Consulting, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Completion Requirements: To obtain your certificate of completion, you must listen entirely to the audio, pass the Podcourse completion quiz and complete a satisfaction survey.

Refund policy: No refunds are provided for self-study courses.

Disclosure Statement for Dr. Tim Davis; Financial: Dr. Tim Davis receives an honorarium from Mustard Consulting, LLC for this speaking engagement.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

Connect with Lisa: Website

Thank you for tuning into The Therapy Show. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode.

🧠 Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide 

🗣 Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.

💬 Solution-Focused Therapy Guide
72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE.🫐

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm joined by psychologist and USA Today bestselling author Dr. Chloe Carmichael to discuss her upcoming book Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly. We dive into the mental health benefits of speaking authentically, from lowering anxiety and calming the brain to building stronger relationships through open dialogue.

Dr. Chloe discusses how naming emotions reduces stress, why mindful self-expression matters, and what therapists can do to navigate political or polarizing conversations without losing neutrality. I also share my own story of learning to use my voice more confidently - even in challenging family conversations.

If you've ever struggled with self-censorship, worried about conflict, or wanted practical tools to model courageous communication in your sessions and personal life, this conversation will encourage and equip you.

Learn more about Dr. Chloe, preorder Can I Say That?, connect on social media.

🧠 Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide 

🗣 Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy—without taking sides.

💬 Solution-Focused Therapy Guide
72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

Have you ever walked away from a family dinner feeling tense, frustrated, or even hurt because of political disagreements? I know I have, and it's not easy. In this episode, I open up about my own experience of clashing with a loved one over politics and how I used the very tools I teach to protect the relationship and my peace of mind.

Together, we'll unpack why family political conflicts feel so emotionally charged. It's rarely just about politics. It's also about family roles, generational differences, shared history, and even our sense of identity and belonging. I'll share practical strategies to help you set gentle boundaries, find common ground, and protect your peace without cutting ties.

I'll also walk you through a simple reflection exercise from my Coping with Political Stress ebook and workbook, and introduce you to the Peaceful Politics AI Companion Guide. This supportive tool is designed for adults over 18 and gives you feedback, self-care strategies, and even helps you practice responses for tough conversations.

And for my fellow therapists, I'll tell you about my Deep Dive Therapist Conversation Framework, a printable resource with 97 essential questions to help you navigate politics in the therapy room without taking sides.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer path toward protecting both your relationships and your peace of mind, even when you don't agree.

Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE.

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

🧠 Coping with Political Stress (eBook + Workbook)A 62-page editable guide with grounding tools and reflection prompts. Customize and share with clients.

Not a therapist but want the workbook? Click here.

🗣 Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session
A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy—without taking sides.

💬 Solution-Focused Therapy Guide
72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

Are you tired of continuing education that feels like a checkbox instead of a meaningful part of your professional growth? In this episode, I share how to choose CE that actually improves your therapy practice and your life.

I cover:

• Why so many CE experiences feel irrelevant or draining.
• The five qualities that make continuing education worth your time.
• How to measure the ROI of CE—whether it helps your clients make breakthroughs, gives you fresh perspectives, or teaches you business skills that grow your practice.
• Practical tips for evaluating your CE options so you invest in trainings that matter.
• The future of CE and why flexibility, relevance, and engagement are key.

I'll also share the story of how attending a conference in Charleston sparked the idea for my Podcourses which are NBCC-approved, podcast-style continuing education you can listen to anywhere. And I'll introduce you to my growing library of CE Courses, designed for therapists who want deeper, more comprehensive learning.

👉 Explore CE Courses and Podcourses here: lisamustard.com

Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE.

Disclaimer: Please note that The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Always consult with your therapist, doctor, or physician before implementing any suggestions from this show. Lisa Mustard, a licensed marriage and family therapist, provides insights that should not replace medical or psychiatric advice. Your unique situation requires personalized attention from a healthcare professional.

PURCHASE THIS PODCOURSE!

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings.Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

Since 2009, rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidality among young people have risen sharply, and research points to smartphones and social media as major contributors. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Johann D'Souza, a clinical psychologist specializing in OCD and anxiety, about what is driving this crisis and how we can respond.

We unpack the four harmful effects of excessive screen time: sleep deprivation, addiction, social isolation, and distraction. We also explore evidence-based solutions that work. From creating phone-free schools to encouraging unstructured play and family screen detoxes, you will hear practical steps parents, therapists, and communities can take to protect youth well-being.

🎧 Listen for free, or earn 1 NBCC-approved continuing education contact hour for just $5.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze research findings to identify the significant decline in youth well-being beginning around 2009 and its global scope. 
• Describe the four primary harmful effects of excessive screen time- sleep deprivation, addiction, social isolation, and distraction - and their impact on mental health.
• Evaluate evidence-based strategies and practical solutions for reducing harmful screen time use in children and adolescents.

About Dr. Johann D'Souza: Dr. Johann D'Souza is a clinical psychologist based in Houston, Texas, specializing in the treatment of anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). He is committed to integrating modern psychological practices with traditional values, ensuring that therapy aligns with each individual's core beliefs.

Dr. D'Souza's academic journey is both diverse and distinguished. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Theology from the University of Dallas, reflecting a strong foundation in spiritual studies. He furthered his expertise with a Master of Arts in General Psychology from Boston University and another Master's in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston, where he was honored with a Presidential Fellowship. He completed his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Houston.

His clinical training includes a predoctoral internship at the Baylor College of Medicine's OCD Specialty Clinic and a postdoctoral fellowship focusing on OCD and related disorders at Psychology Houston. Additionally, Dr. D'Souza serves as a Research Affiliate with The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, underscoring his dedication to advancing mental health research.

In his practice, Dr. D'Souza emphasizes transforming challenges into opportunities for growth. He collaborates with clients to understand their thoughts and emotions, employing scientifically supported strategies to promote peace and focus. His guiding principles include professional excellence, the inherent dignity of human life, the natural complementarity of male and female, and the beauty of chaste love.

Through Values First Therapy, Dr. D'Souza aims to build a network of practices across the U.S. that offer science-based therapy aligned with traditional values, striving to change the world by transforming the field of psychology both professionally and ethically.

Dr. D'Souza's Podcourse on OCD and ERP.

About Lisa: Lisa Mustard, MPH, EdS, LMFT has worked for a college counseling center, addiction recovery center and has been working with a military branch for the past 14 years. Lisa is a lover of all things fitness and health, a Podcaster and Coach.

Continuing Education Contact Hours: Mustard Consulting, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7061. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mustard Consulting, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Completion Requirements:To obtain your certificate of completion, you must listen entirely to the audio, pass the Podcourse completion quiz and complete a satisfaction survey.

Refund policy: No refunds are provided for self-study courses.

Disclosure Statement for Dr. Johann D'Souza; Financial: Dr. D'Souza receives a speaking honorarium from Mustard Consulting LLC.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

Connect with Lisa: Website

Thank you for tuning into The Therapy Show. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode.

🧠 Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide 

🗣 Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy—without taking sides.

💬 Solution-Focused Therapy Guide
72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE.🫐

In this episode, I'm joined by Catrina Drinning-Davis, LPC-S, CCTP, EMDR Certified, and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant. Catrina specializes in working with survivors of domestic violence and provides supervision and support for other therapists doing the same. We talk about how she was called to this work, what makes this population unique and complex to support, and why domestic violence is something every therapist should be equipped to recognize and address.

We dive into:

• How to identify signs of abuse that may not be obvious, like coercion, gaslighting, and digital abuse
• Why survivors often stay in abusive relationships and how we can support them without judgment
• Which trauma-informed modalities work best, including EMDR and person-centered approaches
• What Catrina covers in her new NBCC-approved, on-demand CE course
• Free tools she offers, including worksheets, a monthly support group, and a Facebook community for therapists

Catrina's Free Resources for Therapists & Survivors:

Types of Abuse: https://www.catrinalpcs.com/types-of-abuse-worksheet

Red Flags: https://www.catrinalpcs.com/freebie-red-flags

DV Survivor Workbook ($29): https://www.catrinalpcs.com/relationship-abuse-survivors-workbook

NBCC Approved 3 hour CE on Working with DV Survivors ($49), includes free bonuses: Survivor Safety Plan, Abuse Screening Tool, Self Care Planner for Therapists, https://www.catrinalpcs.com/dv-in-relationships-ce-course

Free Monthly Peer Support Group: https://www.catrinalpcs.com/providers

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16BEPnwzV9/

Disclaimer: Please note that The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Always consult with your therapist, doctor, or physician before implementing any suggestions from this show. Lisa Mustard, a licensed marriage and family therapist, provides insights that should not replace medical or psychiatric advice. Your unique situation requires personalized attention from a healthcare professional.

Mental Health Resources and Support: 

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support via phone or chat for people in distress, resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Includes information on finding your local crisis center. Phone: 988 Website: http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.SAMHSA's National Helpline | SAMHSA

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

Have you ever wondered how to take your existing NBCC-approved online trainings and repurpose them into a convenient, evergreen learning format? In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I turn webinars and workshops into Podcourses - podcast episodes that also qualify for continuing education credit.

I'll walk you through my step-by-step process, the tools I use, and what you need to know to meet NBCC requirements while making learning more accessible for busy clinicians.

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

• What a Podcourse is and why it's becoming so popular with therapists

• How to meet NBCC requirements for audio-based continuing education

• The easiest way to adapt your existing trainings into a podcast-friendly format

• My favorite platforms and tools for hosting, quizzes, and certificates (get a free trial of FreshLearn.)

• Simple marketing tips to promote and sell your Podcourses

If you're looking for a smart way to repurpose your content, reach more learners, and create an additional income stream, this episode will show you how to get started.

🎧 Tune in now and learn how to transform your trainings into pod courses that therapists love!

👉 Get your first Podcourse for half off!

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

Coping with Political Stress eBook & Workbook: This 62-page guide is packed with reflection exercises, grounding practices, and strategies to help you manage media consumption and reconnect with your values. You can edit the ebook workbook with your branding and share with your clients.

Get Deep-Dive Therapist Conversation Framework (Printable PDF) Navigating Politics in Therapy Without Taking Sides: For my fellow therapists, this printable guide includes 97 essential questions to help you navigate political conversations in sessions with compassion and without taking sides.

Get my Solution-Focused Therapy Guide: 72 Questions for Adult Clients + Therapist Prompts: This comprehensive, therapist-designed framework helps you confidently guide clients through strengths-based, forward-looking conversations using the principles of Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). This tool supports adult clients in clarifying what they want, accessing their resources, and taking meaningful steps toward change.

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings.Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

Purchase this Podcourse here!

Helping professionals, including students, counselors, and counselor educators, often pour into others while neglecting their own needs. Serving in multiple roles can enhance the lives of clients. However, without consistent self-investment, it can also lead to increased stress, depression, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. Over time, the lack of boundaries and self-care may negatively impact both personal health and professional relationships.

This engaging and metaphor-rich Podcourse offers a systematic approach to developing self-awareness, self-confidence, and sustainable self-care practices. Dr. Jason Branch shares practical tools and powerful insights drawn from his own experience with burnout. His relatable and transformative framework empowers participants to take better care of themselves.

Participants will explore The Gator Life Model, which introduces a mindset shift that helps clinicians move from emotional overexposure to protected, empowered living. They will also learn the ESPM self-care model (Emotional, Spiritual, Physical, and Mental), which provides an actionable strategy for maintaining daily balance.

Through this Podcourse, clinicians will gain greater clarity on their current boundaries, learn how to make intentional self-care deposits, and walk away with tools they can apply immediately to both their professional and personal lives.

Purchase this Podcourse here!

SEE THE FAQ on Podcourses HERE! (scroll to the bottom of the page)

Remember, while you can listen to the show for free, those seeking continuing education credits can purchase them here. 

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the importance of maintaining professional balance and utilize healthy boundaries and daily self-care practices to support personal and clinical sustainability.
• Create a strategic individualized self-care plan to increase self-awareness, self-confidence and self-care.
• Learn practical ways to reduce stress, depression and anxiety related to serving in multiple roles in the counseling profession.

About Dr. Jason Branch:

Dr. Jason Branch has over 20 years of experience in the mental health and counseling profession. Dr. Branch has worked in higher education, community and agency mental health centers, city government, corporate sector, and substance abuse treatment facilities. Dr. Branch is the Founder and CEO of J. Branch and Associates, a virtual clinical group private practice that provides therapy services to adults, adolescents, couples, and families in multiple states (GA, NJ, PA). Dr. Branch is a proud 2016 NBCC Minority Fellowship Program Fellow. 

Dr. Branch is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC), a consultant, and a counselor educator who engages in professional and scholarly work focused on Black male experiences, mentoring, cultural awareness, and increasing the practice of self-care for helping professionals. Dr. Branch obtained a dual degree in psychology and sociology from the University of West Alabama. He completed his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Branch earned his doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from Auburn University. Dr. Branch currently serves as an Associate professor at the California School of Professional Psychology. He resides in San Diego, California with his wife and two children.

About Lisa: Lisa Mustard, MPH, EdS, LMFT has worked for a college counseling center, addiction recovery center and has been working with a military branch for the past 14 years. Lisa is a lover of all things fitness and health, a Podcaster and Coach.

Continuing Education Contact Hours:

Mustard Consulting, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7061. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mustard Consulting, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Completion Requirements:

To obtain your certificate of completion, you must listen entirely to the audio, pass the Podcourse completion quiz and complete a satisfaction survey.

Refund policy: No refunds are provided for self-study courses.

Disclosure Statement for Dr. Jason Branch; Financial: Dr. Jason Branch receives a speaking honorarium from Mustard Consulting LLC.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

Connect with Lisa: Website

Thank you for tuning into The Therapy Show. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode.

Learn more about Dr. Jason Branch and his work at www.DrJbranch.com.

Listen to 3 Parallels Podcast with Dr. Jason Branch: A show where we discover who we were, embrace who we are and make room for who we are becoming. 

Youtube https://m.youtube.com/@3ParallelsPodcast

Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/67uVN099dRZcRqAygVOO6s?si=lACRVD_sSwGDwoD5-zH35w

Podcast Music Playlist (press shuffle, press play, pay attention to the breadcrumbs)  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DCvaDp1wWypO59l1kearH?si=ca1d6c085ae243e9

As you dive into the podcast you now have access to the Gator Scales Journal to assist you in your development of becoming a Gator! Click the link to order your copy today! https://www.amazon.com/Gator-Scales-Journal-Jason-Branch/dp/B0DPXLXZWC

Purchase this Podcourse here!

Neuroplastic symptoms - also known as psychophysiologic or mind-body symptoms - represent a significant portion of clinical presentations, yet they are frequently misunderstood or overlooked in both medical and mental health settings. In this informative and practical Podcourse, which qualifies for one continuing education contact hour, Dr. David Clarke, a pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine, joins me, to explore the prevalence, psychosocial origins, and effective treatment strategies for neuroplastic symptoms.

Through clinical examples, research findings, and actionable therapeutic approaches, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how unresolved emotional conflicts, trauma, and personality traits contribute to chronic, non-structural physical symptoms. Dr. Clarke also outlines simple, accessible methods therapists can use to assess and address these symptoms in their practice—even without extensive medical training.

This course is ideal for mental health professionals seeking to broaden their clinical skills and improve outcomes for clients presenting with unexplained pain, fatigue, and other somatic complaints.

• Describe the prevalence and nature of neuroplastic symptoms.
• Assess the psychosocial causes of neuroplastic symptoms.
• Develop strategies for the successful treatment of neuroplastic symptoms.

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings.Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

Check out all my Counselor Resources.

Coping with Political Stress eBook & Workbook: This 62-page guide is packed with reflection exercises, grounding practices, and strategies to help you manage media consumption and reconnect with your values. You can edit the ebook workbook with your branding and share with your clients.

Not a therapist but want the guide, click HERE.

Get Deep-Dive Therapist Conversation Framework (Printable PDF) Navigating Politics in Therapy Without Taking Sides: For my fellow therapists, this printable guide includes 97 essential questions to help you navigate political conversations in sessions with compassion and without taking sides.

Get my Solution-Focused Therapy Guide: 72 Questions for Adult Clients + Therapist Prompts: This comprehensive, therapist-designed framework helps you confidently guide clients through strengths-based, forward-looking conversations using the principles of Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). This tool supports adult clients in clarifying what they want, accessing their resources, and taking meaningful steps toward change.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

Check out all my Counselor Resources.

Coping with Political Stress eBook & Workbook: This 62-page guide is packed with reflection exercises, grounding practices, and strategies to help you manage media consumption and reconnect with your values. You can edit the ebook workbook with your branding and share with your clients.

Not a therapist but want the guide, click HERE.

Get Deep-Dive Therapist Conversation Framework (Printable PDF) Navigating Politics in Therapy Without Taking Sides: For my fellow therapists, this printable guide includes 97 essential questions to help you navigate political conversations in sessions with compassion and without taking sides.

Get my Solution-Focused Therapy Guide: 72 Questions for Adult Clients + Therapist Prompts: This comprehensive, therapist-designed framework helps you confidently guide clients through strengths-based, forward-looking conversations using the principles of Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). This tool supports adult clients in clarifying what they want, accessing their resources, and taking meaningful steps toward change.

Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE.

In this episode, I sit down with registered dietitian and sports nutrition expert Kristen Zeismer to talk about the critical intersection of mental health and nutrition for therapists and their clients. Kristen unpacks the concept of RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) and explains how therapists can recognize signs of under-fueling and disordered eating - even when it doesn't meet the criteria for a clinical eating disorder. We discuss how diet culture and body image issues can impact therapy sessions and how mindful eating can support both emotional and physical health.

As a therapist myself, I know how important it is to have tools that help us navigate conversations around nutrition, especially when working with teen athletes or clients affected by social media-driven misinformation. Kristen offers valuable tips for integrating holistic health into therapy, including when and how to make appropriate referrals to specialists in sports nutrition or disordered eating.

If you're looking to enhance your practice with insights on nutrition, therapy tools, and supporting client wellness from a truly integrative perspective, this episode is packed with continuing education value.

Connect with Kristen: https://elitenutritionandperformance.com/consult/

The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own licensed mental health provider or medical professional regarding your specific situation.

While I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, and my guests are also professional counselors, the discussions in this podcast are meant to offer general insights and should not be taken as personalized therapeutic advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship with me or any of my guests.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact a mental health professional, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. You can also reach out to a crisis hotline, such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the United States, for immediate support.

Every individual's journey is unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another. Please use discretion and seek appropriate care as needed.

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

Check out all my Counselor Resources.

Coping with Political Stress eBook & Workbook: This 62-page guide is packed with reflection exercises, grounding practices, and strategies to help you manage media consumption and reconnect with your values. You can edit the ebook workbook with your branding and share with your clients.

Not a therapist but want the guide, click HERE.

Get Deep-Dive Therapist Conversation Framework (Printable PDF) Navigating Politics in Therapy Without Taking Sides: For my fellow therapists, this printable guide includes 97 essential questions to help you navigate political conversations in sessions with compassion and without taking sides.

Get my Solution-Focused Therapy Guide: 72 Questions for Adult Clients + Therapist Prompts: This comprehensive, therapist-designed framework helps you confidently guide clients through strengths-based, forward-looking conversations using the principles of Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). This tool supports adult clients in clarifying what they want, accessing their resources, and taking meaningful steps toward change.

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In this episode of The Therapy Show, I sit down with Yerachmiel Stern, LCSW, Executive Director and CEO of Pesach Tikvah: Door of Hope. Yerachmiel shares his incredible journey from therapist to clinic leader and offers deep insights into building and expanding faith-based mental health clinics. We talk about how his organization serves a primarily Orthodox Jewish community while also supporting diverse underserved populations across New York.

We dive into the nuances of recruiting clinicians who are not only clinically skilled but culturally and generationally attuned to their clients' needs. Yerachmiel also breaks down the importance of flexible work environments, understanding therapist work styles, and the unique challenges of creating serene, spa-like spaces even within nonprofit settings.

In this episode, Yerachmiel covers:

• How to build faith-based clinics that meet both cultural expectations and clinical standards.

• Strategies for recruiting therapists that match client needs—mirroring, complementary, or culturally resonant opposites.

• The necessity of flexible work models to accommodate faith-based lifestyle norms.

• Addressing generational differences in therapist work styles and expectations (Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z).

• Why recruiting a "blank canvas" can be more effective than chasing credentials alone.

• How to assess interviewees beyond the interview polish to find true potential.

• Building long-term clinician loyalty by investing emotionally and structurally in staff.

• The logistics of serving in-school mental health programs and maintaining outreach across diverse NYC communities.
  
  

If you're a therapist, practice owner, or curious about building faith-integrated mental health services, this episode offers real-world strategies and a refreshing perspective.

Resources:

🧠 Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide 

🗣 Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy—without taking sides.

💬 Solution-Focused Therapy Guide
72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

Check out all my Counselor Resources. 

🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE.🫐

In this episode, I'm so thrilled to welcome back my good friend and incredibly gifted therapist, Jenny Jansen. Jenny shares her inspiring and honest journey from being a fifth-grade teacher to becoming a licensed clinical social worker and certified Adult Chair coach. We dive deep into what it means to live in soul alignment, follow the intuitive nudges, and trust the process of becoming who you're truly meant to be. Our conversation feels just like one of our lunch dates—real, reflective, and full of heart.

Here's what we cover:

• Jenny's transition from teaching to therapy and how she navigated her "quarter-life crisis"
• The role intuition and alignment played in building her private practice
• How she discovered the Adult Chair model and why it transformed her work
• The difference between the Child, Adolescent, and Adult Chairs—and how they show up in our lives
• The importance of self-awareness, reparenting, and emotional resilience
• What it really looks like to take a leap of faith professionally and personally
• How therapy can be a creative, relational, and deeply intuitive process
• Tips for anyone thinking about starting their own therapy or coaching practice

Whether you're a fellow therapist, someone seeking healing, or just curious about personal growth, this episode will leave you feeling encouraged and inspired.

Listen to  Jenny's other episode.

The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own licensed mental health provider or medical professional regarding your specific situation.

While I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, and my guests are also professional counselors, the discussions in this podcast are meant to offer general insights and should not be taken as personalized therapeutic advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship with me or any of my guests.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact a mental health professional, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. You can also reach out to a crisis hotline, such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the United States, for immediate support.

Every individual's journey is unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another. Please use discretion and seek appropriate care as needed.

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm diving into a topic that's been coming up a lot lately — political stress and anxiety and why it feels so personal. I talk about how political events impact not just our thoughts but also our bodies and relationships, and why feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or even outraged by the news is completely normal. I also share practical ways to process these emotions so you can build resilience instead of burning out.

If this conversation speaks to you, I've created resources to help you go even deeper:

• Coping with Political Stress eBook & Workbook: This 62-page guide is packed with reflection exercises, grounding practices, and strategies to help you manage media consumption and reconnect with your values. You can edit the ebook workbook with your branding and share with your clients.

• Not a therapist but want the guide, click HERE.

• Get Deep-Dive Therapist Conversation Framework (Printable PDF) Navigating Politics in Therapy Without Taking Sides: For my fellow therapists, this printable guide includes 97 essential questions to help you navigate political conversations in sessions with compassion and without taking sides.

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

Support the Podcast, Buy Me a Coffee 

Other Podcast Episodes on Politics and Mental Health:

Is Politics Messing with Your Mental Health? – 5 Resilience Hacks You Need Now with Lisa Mustard

Powerful Tools to Handle the News Without Anxiety - Build Resilience and Stay Grounded

The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own licensed mental health provider or medical professional regarding your specific situation.

While I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, and my guests are also professional counselors, the discussions in this podcast are meant to offer general insights and should not be taken as personalized therapeutic advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship with me or any of my guests.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact a mental health professional, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. You can also reach out to a crisis hotline, such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the United States, for immediate support.

Every individual's journey is unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another. Please use discretion and seek appropriate care as needed.

Check out my Coping with Political Stress Ebook Workbook 

Get Deep-Dive Therapist Conversation Framework (Printable PDF) Navigating Politics in Therapy Without Taking Sides: For my fellow therapists, this printable guide includes 97 essential questions to help you navigate political conversations in sessions with compassion and without taking sides.

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

Support the Podcast, Buy Me a Coffee 

I'm so glad you're here for another episode of The Therapy Show!  After a little spring break getaway with my family (including a visit to the incredible Frida Kahlo exhibit in Richmond—highly recommend!), I'm back and ready to dive into something I hear from so many of you: feeling overwhelmed by the news.

If you've ever wanted to just tune it all out, trust me—you are not alone. The nonstop headlines, the urgency, the crises—it can feel like too much for anyone's nervous system. But today, I'm unpacking why avoiding the news isn't the long-term solution and how we can build a healthier, more resilient relationship with the world around us.

Together, we'll explore what happens in your brain and body when the news feels like too much, and I'll share practical tools to help you stay informed without feeling emotionally drained. I'm pulling some insights straight from my Coping with Political Stress & Anxiety Workbook, including setting media boundaries, choosing calm sources, and reflecting on your emotional responses.

This episode is your invitation to stop running from the noise and learn how to walk through it with intention—building strength, resilience, and clarity along the way.

Not a therapist but want the Ebook Workbook? Click here!

Let's dive in!

The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own licensed mental health provider or medical professional regarding your specific situation.

While I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, and my guests are also professional counselors, the discussions in this podcast are meant to offer general insights and should not be taken as personalized therapeutic advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship with me or any of my guests.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact a mental health professional, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. You can also reach out to a crisis hotline, such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the United States, for immediate support.

Every individual's journey is unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another. Please use discretion and seek appropriate care as needed.

Check out my Coping with Political Stress Ebook Workbook

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

Support the Podcast, Buy Me a Coffee 

Lately, it feels like political stress is everywhere—from the 24/7 news cycle to social media debates and everyday conversations. In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm unpacking what political stress really is, how it shows up in our lives, and how we can not only cope—but grow through it.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I'm sharing mental health strategies to help you set healthy boundaries with the news, manage your energy, and stay grounded. Whether you're a therapist, coach, or simply trying to navigate the emotional toll of the current climate, this episode offers real tools to support your well-being.

I talk about self-care, burnout prevention, and how to manage news fatigue without checking out completely. These tips are designed to help you build lasting emotional resilience, regulate your emotions, and protect your peace while staying meaningfully engaged.

I also introduce my new Coping with Political Stress eBook + Workbook—a 62-page, fully editable digital guide packed with journal prompts, reflection exercises, and actionable tools. 

Not a therapist but want the Ebook Workbook for your own use? Click here!

The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own licensed mental health provider or medical professional regarding your specific situation.

While I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, and my guests are also professional counselors, the discussions in this podcast are meant to offer general insights and should not be taken as personalized therapeutic advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship with me or any of my guests.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact a mental health professional, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. You can also reach out to a crisis hotline, such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the United States, for immediate support.

Every individual's journey is unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another. Please use discretion and seek appropriate care as needed.

Learn grounded mental health practices and emotional resilience tools that go beyond mainstream Insta-therapy. Therapist Rose Skeeters shares countercultural insights rooted in truth, family, and faith.

I'm thrilled to welcome back my friend and fellow therapist Rose Skeeters for another powerful conversation—this time as part of the Just Therapy podcast series. This series is all about values-driven mental health, rooted in family, faith, and tradition. Whether you're a therapist or someone seeking real, practical insights, you're in the right place.

Rose and I dive deep into the cultural trends impacting mental health today—from Insta-therapy soundbites and boundary-setting overload to the lost art of character development and true emotional resilience. We talk about the rise in narcissistic messaging, the erosion of empathy, and the importance of being grounded in truth, morality, and meaningful relationships.

You'll hear Rose share her journey from struggling with emotional regulation and borderline personality disorder to living a grounded, spiritually-centered life. She brings so much wisdom to the table, especially for teens and young adults who are seeking something more than what mainstream culture is offering. We also touch on parenting, the role of fathers, social media for teens, and how to help the next generation grow into people of strong character.

This one's for anyone who's tired of shallow self-help advice and is ready for a deeper, more meaningful path to mental wellness.

Rose's website: Online Counseling & Coaching | Thrive: Mind/ Body, LLC

From Borderline to Beautiful Podcast

The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own licensed mental health provider or medical professional regarding your specific situation.

While I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, and my guests are also professional counselors, the discussions in this podcast are meant to offer general insights and should not be taken as personalized therapeutic advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship with me or any of my guests.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact a mental health professional, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. You can also reach out to a crisis hotline, such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the United States, for immediate support.

Every individual's journey is unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another. Please use discretion and seek appropriate care as needed.