Explore every episode of the podcast Oh My God I'm a Therapist
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| Episode 26- Responding not Reacting | 20 sept. 2025 | 00:25:14 | |
As therapists we don't often view ourselves as leaders. This episode is a reminder that we as therapists have a duty to do no harm. Part of this is sharing knowledge and skills that can help when there is immense suffering playing out in social media, politics and in systems that hurt by "othering." This episode looks at some of the games that are employed by bad actors, and offers ways we can more skillfully stay out of the chaos. In other words, how can we exercise skillful responding rather than reacting? | |||
| Episode 25- Therapy and Tarot | 03 déc. 2024 | 00:24:37 | |
In this episode, Dr. Janys explains how tarot and therapy work together. They discuss what tarot is, respective cultural factors, and theories and concepts in therapy that are enhanced by tarot practice. This episode is dedicated with love to my spiritual sister Pamela Norris. https://www.bloomcounseling.com/events-trainings I highly recommend Danielle with Oak Moon Tarot- https://www.oakmoontarot.com/ And please look up Rachel Pollack's books and decks for more in-depth support of learning tarot. | |||
| Episode 24 Religious Trauma | 16 juil. 2024 | 00:31:01 | |
In this episode. Dr. Janys interviews Dr. Tanya Johnson (she/her/ella) a queer, neurodivergent, Cuban-American counselor educator, clinical supervisor, and licensed mental health counselor who was raised as a devout Mormon in Salt Lake City Utah. Dr. Johnson specializes in supervising and mentoring neurodivergent clinicians in private practice and treating religious, existential, and relational trauma in LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent adults. Dr. Johnson shares about religious trauma through an intersectional feminist lens, addressing relational, cultural, and intergenerational dimensions of religious trauma. She describes how marginalized people in high-control religious and spiritual communities are particularly susceptible to religious trauma as many fundamentalist patriarchal religions adhere to doctrine that condemns their very existence. Counseling people through a crisis of faith requires a multidimensional treatment plan that addresses intrapersonal, interpersonal, community, and cultural factors. | |||
| Episode 23- My ADHD Diagnosis | 19 juin 2024 | 00:28:30 | |
This episode seeks to address the tremendous mis- and under-diagnosing of ADHD in women and gender-diverse folks, most of those who are millennials and Gen X-ers. Bringing awareness to those later diagnosed with ADHD can be especially challenging for many reasons: lack of access to care, and decades of people being told this was a character flaw and not neurodivergence. Dr. Janys uses their own lived experience of being diagnosed with ADHD in mid-life to help further understand and advocate for those who are still questioning or frustrated by lack of access. Resources are available in the show notes.
This episode is not meant to diagnose or replace medical care. I am accepting new patients- please visit my website www.janysmurphyrising.com or email janysmurphyrising@gmail.com Decades of undiagnosed girls with ADHD in GenX girls created a “lost generation” of women. https://shannonwatts.substack.com/p/decades-of-undiagnosed-adhd-in-gen Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactive Disorder https://chadd.org/for-adults/diagnosis-of-adhd-in-adults/ ADDitudes ADHD Expert Podcast | |||
| Episode 22: Motivational Interviewing | 26 janv. 2024 | 00:26:32 | |
In this episode, Dr. Janys provides a brief introduction to Motivational Interviewing. The cornerstone of motivational interviewing is empathy, something that counselors strive to both have and convey. This model is helpful for all to know and practice, especially counselors learning to listen actively. | |||
| Episode 21- EMDR Journey Part 3 | 29 sept. 2023 | 00:36:34 | |
In part 3 of the EMDR Journey series, Dr. Janys comes full circle and interviews their very own EMDR teacher Stacy Stoddard! Stacy Lane Stoddard is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in Towson, Maryland. She is the owner of The Counseling Center near downtown Towson and is passionate about her work with individuals, couples, and adolescents. She specializes in trauma, grief, and loss and is a Certified EMDR provider and Approved EMDR Consultant. She conducts EMDR training virtually and across the country. Stacy shares her own journey of becoming an EMDR therapist and trainer. She also shares what to expect if you are a healthcare practitioner or student seeking basic EMDR training. She and Dr. Janys exchange their thoughts about training students, evidence-based theories, and working with dissociation. Listen here: Check out Stacy's online basic EMDR training- https://www.towsoncounselingcenter.com/emdr Dr. Janys has a new class for healthcare professionals called Ennea-Inquiry. A nine-week course exploring how helping professionals can use the Enneagram system to help themselves and their clients. For more information email janysmurphyrising@gmail.com or sign up here: https://square.link/u/M9W2lgMF | |||
| Episode 20- Family Systems and the Enneagram | 06 août 2023 | 01:02:06 | |
In this episode, Dr. Janys interviews a very special guest- Dale Rhodes. Dale is special to Dr. Janys because he is their Enneagram teacher! In this episode, they apply the lens of the Enneagram to their own family systems. This can serve as an example for listeners of how to move beyond looking at the Enneagram just for the self since we all come from systems you can start to see how your parent's Enneagram type influenced your own development. What fun! | |||
| Trailer- Bonus Episodes 1-9 Body Centered Practices | 30 juin 2023 | 00:01:41 | |
Dr. Janys recorded 9 bonus episodes of different body-centered practices. Here she explains that these brief guided practices are for you to help regulate your nervous system, between therapy, for therapy, and also for therapists! | |||
| Episode 19: EMDR Part Two- The Journey Continues | 30 juin 2023 | 00:32:15 | |
In this episode, Dr. Janys is more than part way done with their training to become an EMDR therapist. She explores some of her gleanings about disassociation, comparing EMDR to Lifespan Integration, learning from another GenX therapist, and ideas to get you started if you want to also explore training, or perhaps explore EMDR in your own therapy. Stay tuned for part three of this series coming soon! | |||
| Body Centered Practice Part Eight- 20's | 28 juin 2023 | 00:03:20 | |
This episode is part eight of a nine-part series of body-centered practices. Dr. Janys originally recorded this as part of a crisis counseling course. Their students kept asking to download it so here it is for anyone and everyone. Body-centered practices can be helpful in gaining resources for calming the nervous system. If you are looking for brief practices for personal use, resourcing for counseling, or for being a counselor- this will be of use to you! Transcript included. Menakem, R. (2017). My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and Our Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. Central Recovery Press. Rothschild, B. (2000). The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment. W.W. Norton and Company Inc. | |||
| Body Centered Practice - Progressive Muscle Relaxation | 28 juin 2023 | 00:05:56 | |
This episode is part nine of a nine-part series of body-centered practices. Dr. Janys originally recorded this as part of a crisis counseling course. Their students kept asking to download it so here it is for anyone and everyone. Body-centered practices can be helpful in gaining resources for calming the nervous system. If you are looking for brief practices for personal use, resourcing for counseling, or for being a counselor- this will be of use to you! Transcript included. Menakem, R. (2017). My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and Our Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. Central Recovery Press. Rothschild, B. (2000). The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment. W.W. Norton and Company Inc. | |||
| Body Centered Practice Part Seven- Putting on the brakes | 28 juin 2023 | 00:03:36 | |
This episode is part seven of a nine-part series of body-centered practices. Dr. Janys originally recorded this as part of a crisis counseling course. Their students kept asking to download it so here it is for anyone and everyone. Body-centered practices can be helpful in gaining resources for calming the nervous system. If you are looking for brief practices for personal use, resourcing for counseling, or for being a counselor- this will be of use to you! Transcript included. Menakem, R. (2017). My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and Our Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. Central Recovery Press. Rothschild, B. (2000). The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment. W.W. Norton and Company Inc. | |||
| Body Centered Practice Part Six- Soothing Your Hands | 28 juin 2023 | 00:05:04 | |
This episode is part six of a nine-part series of body-centered practices. Dr. Janys originally recorded this as part of a crisis counseling course. Their students kept asking to download it so here it is for anyone and everyone. Body-centered practices can be helpful in gaining resources for calming the nervous system. If you are looking for brief practices for personal use, resourcing for counseling, or for being a counselor- this will be of use to you! Transcript included. Menakem, R. (2017). My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and Our Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. Central Recovery Press. Rothschild, B. (2000). The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment. W.W. Norton and Company Inc. | |||
| Body Centered Practice Part Five- Connecting with Discomfort | 28 juin 2023 | 00:04:59 | |
This episode is part one of a nine-part series of body-centered practices. Dr. Janys originally recorded this as part of a crisis counseling course. Their students kept asking to download it so here it is for anyone and everyone. Body-centered practices can be helpful in gaining resources for calming the nervous system. If you are looking for brief practices for personal use, resourcing for counseling, or for being a counselor- this will be of use to you! Transcript included. Menakem, R. (2017). My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and Our Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. Central Recovery Press. Rothschild, B. (2000). The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment. W.W. Norton and Company Inc. | |||
| Body Centered Practice Four- Resourcing | 28 juin 2023 | 00:04:20 | |
This episode is part four of a nine-part series of body-centered practices. Dr. Janys originally recorded this as part of a crisis counseling course. Their students kept asking to download it so here it is for anyone and everyone. Body-centered practices can be helpful in gaining resources for calming the nervous system. If you are looking for brief practices for personal use, resourcing for counseling, or for being a counselor- this will be of use to you! Transcript included. Menakem, R. (2017). My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and Our Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. Central Recovery Press. Rothschild, B. (2000). The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment. W.W. Norton and Company Inc. | |||
| Body Centered Practice Part Three- Humming | 28 juin 2023 | 00:04:43 | |
This episode is part three of a nine-part series of body-centered practices. Dr. Janys originally recorded this as part of a crisis counseling course. Their students kept asking to download it so here it is for anyone and everyone. Body-centered practices can be helpful in gaining resources for calming the nervous system. If you are looking for brief practices for personal use, resourcing for counseling, or for being a counselor- this will be of use to you! Transcript included. Menakem, R. (2017). My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and Our Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. Central Recovery Press. Rothschild, B. (2000). The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment. W.W. Norton and Company Inc. | |||
| Body Centered Practice Series Part Two- Scanning | 28 juin 2023 | 00:05:51 | |
This episode is part two of a nine-part series of body-centered practices. Dr. Janys originally recorded this as part of a crisis counseling course. Their students kept asking to download it so here it is for anyone and everyone. Body-centered practices can be helpful in gaining resources for calming the nervous system. If you are looking for brief practices for personal use, resourcing for counseling, or for being a counselor- this will be of use to you! Transcript included. Menakem, R. (2017). My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and Our Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. Central Recovery Press Rothschild, B. (2000). The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment. W.W. Norton and Company Inc. | |||
| Body Centered Practice Series Part One- Grounding | 28 juin 2023 | 00:06:40 | |
This episode is part one of a nine-part series of body-centered practices. Dr. Janys originally recorded this as part of a crisis counseling course. Their students kept asking to download it so here it is for anyone and everyone. Body-centered practices can be helpful in gaining resources for calming the nervous system. If you are looking for brief practices for personal use, resourcing for counseling, or for being a counselor- this will be of use to you! Transcript included. Menakem, R. (2017). My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and Our Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. Central Recovery Press. Rothschild, B. (2000). The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment. W.W. Norton and Company Inc. | |||
| Episode 18: EMDR Journey Part One | 28 avr. 2023 | 00:23:34 | |
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, a popular and well-established trauma-informed practice. Dr. Janys takes you through her before, during, and after training experience as an EMDR-approved therapist. In this episode, they describe both their hope and skepticism and vows to practice discernment while being a student. | |||
| Episode 17: Do you hug your clients? | 10 avr. 2023 | 00:31:50 | |
In this episode, Dr. Janys talks about why some therapists hug and others do not. If this is something you have wanted to discuss with your therapist, here are some considerations about the therapy relationship, ethics, consent, boundaries, and not doing harm. | |||
| Episode 16: Why Can't I Get in to See a Therapist? | 01 mars 2023 | 00:28:11 | |
Dr. Janys talks about why it is so hard to schedule with a therapist now. It is estimated that 6 out of 10 providers are currently not seeing new clients, or have a waitlist. In this episode, Dr. Janys shares several ideas of what is causing the problem which they posit that it is not simply that therapists are bad at returning phone calls. She describes how different political and economic factors, and the more significant issue: there is currently a workforce shortage in this industry. They promise that it is not all doom and gloom and there are many ways we collectively can approach making mental health care more accessible. | |||
| Episode 15: Astrology and Therapy | 31 janv. 2023 | 00:17:35 | |
Dr. Janys talks about two of their passions: astrology and therapy. If you have ever wanted to know how to talk to your counselor about astrology, or are simply curious about basic astrology information then this episode is for you! Have you ever wondered what your big three are, or why your horoscope might not fit your experience? Dr. Janys recommends some books and podcasts to help you on your path to growth and healing. | |||
| Episode 14: How Do We Peace Out of Diet Culture? | 23 déc. 2022 | 00:37:29 | |
Dr. Janys interviews Registered Dietitian Brandi Olden. Brandi is the owner of Creating Peace with Food, and has 20 years of experience helping grown ups and young people heal from disordered eating. Brandi and Janys discuss the historical, cultural, and racial aspects of diet culture, and how neither of us learned about this in graduate school. They also describe the intersection between attachment, eating disorders, and weight bias. Brandi introduces listeners to the diet culture timeline, and shares about her upcoming course, Body Image: a Parents Guide to Embodiment. This episode will give you a better understanding of where diet culture comes from. Here is an introduction to how to peace out of diet culture, and instead move towards empowered eating and accepting bodies of all sizes.
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| Episode 13: What is your theory? | 12 déc. 2022 | 00:20:51 | |
Dr. Janys talks about how therapists have many theoretical approaches to choose from. She describes how therapists study theories in graduate school, and how this causes undue anxiety. They also share the process of how they chose their own theoretical approach. | |||
| Episode Twelve: How Do I Practice Self-Care? | 29 nov. 2022 | 00:18:21 | |
Dr. Janys breaks down self-care for listeners into three parts: attitudes, activities, and affiliations. They review some of the literature on vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue which is often a concern for helping professionals. If you have ever wanted a clear way to take good care of yourself, then this episode is for you! | |||
| Episode 11: What is the Enneagram? | 05 sept. 2022 | 00:23:09 | |
Dr. Janys describes the Enneagram for listeners and shares why it is a valuable system for therapy and understanding ourselves and others. | |||
| Episode Nine: I am Angry, Now What? | 09 août 2022 | 00:34:08 | |
Anger is often considered an undesirable emotion. In this episode, Dr. Janys talks about how anger is both nature and nurture. She also shares some common knowledge as well as research about anger in the therapy field. And they share a process of acknowledging and processing anger to help you live more presently with this emotion. https://www.apa.org/topics/anger/control | |||
| Episode Eight: What is Codependency? | 18 juil. 2022 | 00:38:24 | |
Dr. Janys talks about how codependency exists even if it is not classified in the DSM-5. She shares her thoughts on an article that claims the concept enables harmful treatment. Dr. Janys discusses why we should all strive to be more conscious of our relationship patterns, and aware of the needs and care of family members and caregivers of people living with substance use disorders. Here is the link to the article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/08/opinion/codependency-addiction-recovery.html?searchResultPosition=1 | |||
| Episode Seven: Are You Listening? | 13 juin 2022 | 00:37:43 | |
In this episode, Dr. Janys Murphy Rising discusses how you can tell if your therapist is listening. Janys describes how therapists do much more than listen, as well as actively listen. She describes what attending skills look like in therapy, as well as validation, and busts the myth that therapists are just paid listeners. They break down active listening, and mindfulness which is a key part of active listening by being present with another person and engaging one mindfully. | |||
| Episode Six: Do You Take Your Own Advice? | 10 mai 2022 | 00:49:30 | |
In this episode, Dr. Janys is joined by their colleagues Dr. Stephanie Steinman, a licensed psychologist in Madison, WI, and Caralie Greven, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Tacoma, WA. We discuss what it means to be a therapist, and if we actually do take the advice that we share with our clients. | |||
| Episode Five: Am I Having an Existential Crisis? | 27 avr. 2022 | 00:35:25 | |
In this episode, Janys describes what an existential crisis is, as well as the collection of terms that can involve questioning life and its meaning of it, death, and uncertainty. The thoughts that accompany an existential crisis can feel intense and heavy, and at times can lead to more rumination, or being stuck in our own heads. If you choose to see a therapist and talk about the heaviness of your experience, it is important that they can both help you define and validate your experience. A good therapist will help you explore what triggered the crisis, such as living through a world pandemic. People who experience existential crises may also contemplate suicide. Therefore, it is so important that you address both with your therapist. You can also call your local crisis line, or contact the national suicide at 1-800-273-8255 A therapist will also help you balance both processing the existential crisis while living your life. It is important to remember that you matter and that you are not alone, and that you are not going to feel stuck forever in this crisis of meaning-making. | |||
| Episode Four: Should I Become a Therapist? | 28 mars 2022 | 00:42:07 | |
In this episode, Janys shares some of the highlights and lowlights about the field of therapy. If you have ever considered being a therapist, you will want to check out this episode! | |||
| Episode Three: Can I Trust You? | 07 mars 2022 | 00:42:39 | |
In this episode, I break down key features of a trustworthy therapeutic relationship. I talk about feeling welcomed, boundaries, professional disclosure, and I also dive into Erik Erikson's developmental stage of trust versus mistrust. | |||
| Episode Two: Who Helps Helpers? | 21 févr. 2022 | 00:29:38 | |
In this episode, I discuss the importance of seeking help even when you yourself are a helper. | |||
| Introducing: Oh My God I'm a Therapist! | 07 févr. 2022 | 00:01:12 | |
The show for the therapy curious. | |||
| Episode One: Are You Analyzing Me? | 07 févr. 2022 | 00:25:09 | |
In the first episode of Oh My God I'm a Therapist, I take a look at the difference between psychoanalysis and relational therapy and try to answer the question: "Are you analyzing me?". | |||