

Cheaper Than Therapy with Vanessa and Dené
Gamut Podcast Network
Vanessa Bennett and Dené Logan are two soul sisters and therapists who connected over their shared love of depth psychology—known as the psychology of the soul. It is a template for diving beneath the surface to examine the complex natures of being human while on the quest for wholeness, including the relationship to spirit. Through their training and lived experiences with depth, yogic psychology, and mindfulness, they developed a passion for supporting others in living their most authentic lives while cultivating a fulfilling and rich relationship with the Self, capital “S.”Every Wednesday, Vanessa and Dené look to demystify, de-stigmatize, and desensitize what goes on both inside the therapy room and in daily life, through soul-provoking conversations with fellow seekers, thought leaders, changemakers, and real people during live coaching sessions as they navigate the hard work it takes to be a human.This podcast is, for sure, Cheaper Than Therapy. Follow Cheaper Than TherapyInstagram: @cheaperthantherapypodcastTikTok: @cheaperthantherapypodYouTube: @cheaperthantherapypodcastConnect with Vanessa:Instagram: @vanessasbennettTikTok: @thecodayodaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631 Connect with Dené:Instagram: @dene.loganTikTok: @denelogan
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Mar 17, 2021 • 34min
Ep 48 Out of the Loop, Into the Body - Live Coaching Session
In this live coaching session with Carly, we talk about the complexities of dating after a divorce. We explore the challenges of meeting someone online during a pandemic, learning to trust ourselves after we’ve experienced a betrayal, how we can make mindful dating a practice for getting to know ourselves better as we get to know others, and how “the loop” going on in our head can be an indication that we need to come back into our bodies. If you love the conversations we’re bringing you as much as we do, please subscribe, rate and write a review so we can get the podcast out to even more people! *These live coaching sessions are meant for entertainment purposes only and are not to replace therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 10, 2021 • 1h 4min
Ep 47 Practicing Embodiment with Mary Beth LaRue
Mary Beth LaRue is a mama, a yoga teacher, a writer, and the creator of Embodied by MB, embodiment based offerings which includes virtual yoga classes, a slow flow teacher training, and an online program of small group coaching for women. Her writing and teachings offer such profound insights for all of us attempting to stay present with ourselves through the pain of uncertainty. Trust us, her personal experience with uncertainty allows her to be a guide for others on this topic. We talk to Mary Beth about how as parents we grieve our children as they grow, the sacred nature of stringing together the small moments, embodiment as a tool for bringing us back as the mind continuously attempts to exit the present moment, and so much more. Mary Beth is an absolute treasure - so wise, introspective, and unbelievably funny! We know you’ll be deeply moved, laughing, and crying throughout this entire conversation right along with us. You can find Mary Beth on IG @marybethlarue or on her website marybethlarue.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 3, 2021 • 42min
Ep 46 Emotionally Armoring Up - Live Coaching Session
In this live coaching session with Elle, we dive into a very real challenge all of us inevitably face at some point in adulthood. We explore how to stay grounded in the truth of who we’re growing into, as we go back to where we came from.We touch on themes like meeting ourselves with compassion when we miss the mark, being aware of the trap of black and white thinking, offensive forms of communication, and how to practice being the witness of our experience.If you love the conversations we’re bringing you as much as we do, please subscribe and leave a written review so we can get it out to even more people!*These live coaching sessions are meant for entertainment purposes only and are not to replace therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 24, 2021 • 55min
Ep 45 Mindful Dating with Melanie Hersch
Melanie Hersch is a psychotherapist turned dating coach who teaches singles how to rewire the unconscious patterns that have been preventing them from having the love they want. Her unique approach blends psychology, spirituality, and energetics to help her clients increase their self esteem, know their worth, and easily attract healthy love into their lives!We talked to Melanie about challenging our limiting beliefs around finding love, how we can bring a sense of lightness to the experience of dating, why Covid has actually had some benefits in terms of the process of meeting someone new, and how you can determine which are the most effective dating apps for you. We had so much fun with Melanie in this episode!You can find Melanie on Instagram at @melaniehersch, or on the web at www.goodatyou.com If you love the conversations we’re bringing you as much as we do, please subscribe, rate and write a review so we can get the podcast out to even more people! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 17, 2021 • 41min
Ep 44 A Few Steps Back to Leap Forward - Live Coaching Session
In this powerful follow-up coaching session with Jim, we hear about some of the twists his singlehood journey has taken since our last conversation. We talk about codependent tendencies as a form of addiction, how our feelings of ambivalence can be an invitation to surrender, and that the feeling we’ve taken a backslide is actually a fundamental aspect of our growth. If you want to go back and reference Jim’s original session you can find it in Episode 34! If you love the conversations we’re bringing you as much as we do, please subscribe and leave a written review so we can get it out to even more people! *These live coaching sessions are meant for entertainment purposes only and are not to replace therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 10, 2021 • 60min
Ep 43 Expanding Our Minds Through Astrology with Mildred Murillo
If you’ve ever been curious to learn more about astrology, this episode breaks it all down. Mildred Murillo (known to us as Milly) is an Astrologer and Spiritual Coach whose study and knowledge of astrology is based on a Jungian, person-centered approach. She believes that astrology is about guiding her clients to discover the divine wisdom and strength that is within them. We talk with Milly about using our astrological charts as an opportunity to understand what best serves our evolution and as a resource for validating the experience we’re having at any given time. She explains how understanding astrology is an intricate science and it means recognizing how unbelievably held and loved we are in the midst of our journey. Milly’s love and reverence for the work she does is infectious. It is so clear as you listen to her speak that she is doing her soul's work. You can find Milly on Instagram at @astro_consciousness, on the web at astroconsciousness.com, or in her weekly classes in the TAT LAB (tat-lab.com) If you love the conversations we’re bringing you as much as we do, please subscribe, rate and write a review so we can get the midcoast out to even more people! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 3, 2021 • 36min
Ep 42 Recognizing the Real Self - Live Coaching Session
In this live coaching session with Hazel, we talk about how scary it can feel to embrace the power we hold within ourselves, integrating the lessons we’ve learned after a breakup into how we show up in relationships moving forward, and questioning whose voice we’re hearing in our heads once we realize we’ve been the ones holding ourselves back.If you love the conversations we’re bringing you as much as we do, please subscribe and review the podcast so we can get it out to even more people!*These live coaching sessions are meant for entertainment purposes only and are not to replace therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 27, 2021 • 43min
Ep 41 Navigating Impossible Parenting
Vanessa and Dené sit down to talk about some of the most difficult realities parents have faced in the last year.They discuss the trouble with parenting as a course correction for what we longed for in childhood, how to cope with parenting burnout during a pandemic, and identifying where we are in terms of our stress levels so that we can give ourselves a break before we reach our breaking point.If you love the conversations we’re bringing you as much as we do, please subscribe, rate and write a review so we can get the podcast out to even more people! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 20, 2021 • 50min
Ep 40 Embracing our Broken Parts with Taune Lyons
Taune Lyons is an integrative therapist, writer, and coach in the San Francisco, Bay Area. She specializes in intentional relating, sexuality, unraveling our conditioning, and the integration of painful or potent experiences. Taune also teaches one of the most sought after classes in TAT LAB with a focus on attachment styles.We talk with Taune about how we start to reclaim the aspects of ourselves we’ve previously considered broken, the fluid nature of our attachment styles - despite what pop-psychology might suggest, how archetypal imagery can support us in feeling less alone on our journey, and tools we can use for incorporating self-care during extremely challenging times.You can find Taune on IG @taunelyons or on her website taunelyons.comIf you love the conversations we’re bringing you as much as we do, please subscribe, rate and write a review so we can get the podcast out to even more people! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 13, 2021 • 36min
Ep 39 What’s Underneath Feeling Stuck - Live Coaching Session
In this live coaching session with Katie, we talk about how to differentiate between venting and the deeper talking (ie processing) that we do to initiate and continue growth. We also normalize feeling like you’ve outgrown your therapist and discuss how we can tap into a sense of joy and aliveness during these turbulent times.If you love the conversations we’re bringing you as much as we do, please subscribe and review the podcast so we can get it out to even more people!*These live coaching sessions are meant for entertainment purposes only and are not to replace therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


