The holidays may be a time for joy and connection, but they also bring stress, anxiety, and financial pressure for many people. In this episode, Monica dives into the research behind the emotional toll of the season, from family dynamics to holiday burnout. She explains why the holidays can feel so draining and why it’s okay to acknowledge the challenges ami ... Show More
Nov 19
Structural dissociation: Understanding your personality's survival parts
<p>539. Dissociation is a normal human experience, but when it's outside of normal limits, it can be dysregulating. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson and Alexandra Mejia look at the signs of structural dissociation, the importance of building a baseline of coping skills, and th ... Show More
27m 3s
Nov 12
How can you walk with grief instead of fighting it, with Hilary Bucell
<p>538. Loss is inevitable, but grief is our emotional response to what is gone. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson and psychotherapist Hilary Bucell look at the differences between grief and depression and discuss various forms of loss, including ambiguous loss (like dementia o ... Show More
30m 50s
Nov 5
Seasonal Affective Disorder: How to manage the winter blues
<p>537. You don't have to suffer through the winter months. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at how to create a multi-faceted approach to wellness for SAD. She looks at the importance of regulating your sleep schedule, boosting natural light exposure, and using behaviora ... Show More
13m 23s
May 2024
432: Healing Trauma Through Yoga + Somatic Psychotherapy - With Dr. Arielle Schwartz
<p>This week's episode is the second in the live episodes recorded at Psychotherapy Networker back in March - my guest today is Dr. Arielle Schwartz! We talked about our own healing journeys, how yoga can help trauma survivors with embodiment, integrative therapies, and much ... Show More
43m 4s
Sep 8
497: Finding The Authentic Therapist In You with Stefanie Klein
<p>How can therapists learn to see countertransference as a gift, rather than a problem? This week's guest is Stefanie Klein, LCSW. Stefanie, an SEP and <span>NARM Master Therapist, is the Assistant Training Director for the Complex Trauma Training Center where she is also a ... Show More
56m 25s
Mar 2025
Stress Reduction: 5 Free, Quick, Science-Backed Strategies | Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
<p dir="ltr">A Harvard doctor on how she went from stress patient to stress expert.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.draditi.com/">Dr. Aditi Nerurkar</a> is a Harvard stress expert, and the author of <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Resets-Rewire-Brain-Str ... Show More
1h 6m
Aug 29
Stuck in the Freeze Response? How to convert Toxic Stress into Healthy Action #teamwater
<p>Toxic stress isn’t just having too much to do—it’s getting stuck in the Freeze Response, and this can fuel depression. When overwhelmed by stress, trauma, or global problems, our brain may default to the freeze response—shutting down, avoiding, or numbing out. While this can f ... Show More
14m 58s
Jan 2025
Episode 109: The Silent Crisis: Burnout in the Medical Field
<p>Listen to this latest episode of the podcast cohosted with MohammadAli Jardaly, with Dr. Alaa Rihan, a Family Medicine physician and a scholar, Leading Physician Wellbeing Program with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Burnout affects more than 50% of physicians in th ... Show More
29m 11s
Jul 2025
Perimenopause and Depression: When Hormones Hijack Your Mental Health
What if the sudden mood changes, crushing fatigue, or unexpected anxiety you’re experiencing aren’t just stress or part of getting older, but signs of depression linked to perimenopause? In this episode, ADAA member expert and psychiatrist Dr. Crystal Clark joins host Gabe Howard ... Show More
19 m
Jul 2025
491: Polyvagal Theory Helps Us Weather The Storm Together with Deb Dana
<p>In this episode of Therapy Chat, I interviewed returning guest Deb Dana, LCSW. We explored the profound impact of Polyvagal Theory on emotional regulation and connection. We discussed the importance of co-regulation, the role of nature in fostering a sense of safety, and the s ... Show More
47m 30s
Sep 3
Reset Your Nervous System: Actionable Advice for Stress, Burnout, and Trauma | Linda Thai
<p dir="ltr">An expert trauma therapist offers a master class in resilience.</p> <p><strong> </strong>Linda Thai LMSW is a trauma therapist specializing in cutting-edge brain-and body-based modalities for complex developmental trauma. As an educator, she adeptly communicates on t ... Show More
1h 10m
Mar 2024
423: How Do I Set Boundaries That Stick? With Jules Taylor Shore
<p>Welcome back to Therapy Chat! If you've ever thought, "I know I need to set a boundary, but I don't know how to do it," or "I know what I should do/say, but why can't I seem to make myself do it?" then you'll love this episode. This week's g ... Show More
46m 40s