Dr. Laura Anderson, PhD. is a psychotherapist, trauma resolution coach and consultant, writer and educator specializing in complex and developmental trauma, dynamics of power and control and religious trauma. In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sat down with Dr. Anderson to discuss all things spirituality and religious trauma, and about her book “When Religion Hurts You.”🌟 What You’ll Gain from this Episode:Religion vs Spirituality: Addressing the role of religion and/or religious trauma in your upbringing is a personal spiritual journey that doesn’t have to create anti-religious rhetoric in your life, but helps find a way to feed your soul in a safe and fulfilling wayPatriarchy within The Church: Recognizing that at the root of most religions is the same intention and message, and the patriarchy’s need for control, power, and certainty are what create religious trauma, and that finding safety within religion and spirituality is possibleFinding Internal Safety: A lot of the work done to heal from religious trauma includes learning how to find safety within yourself for the first time, rather than looking to an external source like your parents or The Church🎙 This podcast is definitely Cheaper than TherapyConnect with Dr. Laura Anderson, PhD.:WebsiteInstagramIf you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights!And, for an even deeper dive, check out our newly launched online community, Cheaper Than Therapy Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Check it out here: https://vanessa-bennett-dene-logan.myshopify.com/collections/the-community Connect with Vanessa:Instagram: @vanessasbennettTikTok: @thecodayodaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631 Connect with Dené:Instagram: @dene.loganTikTok: @denelogan------------------------------ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sat down for an IG LIVE to talk about reclaiming the feminine aspects within ourselves, as well as why this is the basis of so much of the relational work that we feel so strongly about as therapists.🌟  Some Big Takeaways from this Episode:Alone Not Lonely: What to do when you know your longing to be in a relationship is rooted in feelings of loneliness Disconnected Partnership: How to navigate whether to stay in a relationship or go when a partner is regularly numbing with weed and social mediaSupport in Relationships: Why it’s a natural desire to be in a relationship with a partner who chooses your side and still has your back whenever a conflict arisesShadow Work and Healing: What it looks like to accept and integrate the shadow parts of ourselves and throw away the notion that we will ever be fully “healed”If you’re called to go deeper into your practice of self understanding and relationships we are gathering for an immersive long weekend in Malibu, CA January 18-21. Come join us in exploring the origin points of the limiting beliefs that may be holding you back, understanding how to begin to step onto the path of trusting ourselves, crafting a vision of what you want your life to look like and practices that can support you in being the creator of this reality. Therapeutic workshops, delicious home cooked meals, and a group of like minded seekers. The perfect way to start off 2024.We hope to see you at Reclaiming the Sovereign Feminine.*link here. Payment plans available*🎙 This podcast is definitely Cheaper than TherapyRemember, we’re therapists, but we’re not your therapists. These coaching sessions, and other episodes, are meant for entertainment purposes only, and are not meant to replace your therapy practice. If you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights!And, for an even deeper dive, check out our newly launched online community, Cheaper Than Therapy Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Check it out here: https://vanessa-bennett-dene-logan.myshopify.com/collections/the-community Connect with Vanessa:Instagram: @vanessasbennettTikTok: @thecodayodaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631 Connect with Dené:Instagram: @dene.loganTikTok: @denelogan------------------------------ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy, we sit down with “Veronica” to discuss how much sharing is too much in friendships and romantic relationships, especially in the early stages. How do you bond and create authentic connections through vulnerability when your past feels like it’s too heavy for others?If you’re interested in joining us for a coaching session, click here.🌟  What You’ll Gain from this Episode:You Are Not What’s Happened to You: It’s easy to fall into the mindset that the things that have happened to you mean something about you and what it means to have a relationship with you, but you have the power to decide who is safe enough to see the vulnerability in your heart and what authenticity looks like for yourself We Attract What We Believe to be True: Remember that you attract into your life what you put out, so having that radical self-acceptance and unconditional love for your full Self will attract others with the same energetic capacity to hold space for the authentic you Fear is not Vulnerability: Be sure you’re motivated by true, authentic, radical self-acceptance, rather than moving from a place of fear where your ego is working overtime to defend you, inadvertently proving your fears to be true by pushing away authentic connections🎙 This podcast is definitely Cheaper than TherapyRemember, we’re therapists, but we’re not your therapists. These coaching sessions, and other episodes, are meant for entertainment purposes only, and are not meant to replace your therapy practice. If you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights!And, for an even deeper dive, check out our newly launched online community, Cheaper Than Therapy Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Check it out here: https://vanessa-bennett-dene-logan.myshopify.com/collections/the-community This episode brought to you by Astrology HubUse Promo Code Therapy15Connect with Vanessa:Instagram: @vanessasbennettTikTok: @thecodayodaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631 Connect with Dené:Instagram: @dene.loganTikTok: @denelogan------------------------------ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Cheaper than Therapy episode is part of a series where we coach one of our listeners through a topic or question. In this coaching session, we sat down with “Spencer” to talk about conquering codependency within romantic relationships, and finding self-worth and sourcing validation from within, rather than external relationships. If you’re interested in joining us for a coaching session, click here.🌟  Some Takeaways from this Episode:Proving Your Worth: Recognizing that you may begin the dating process by going above and beyond in a subconscious effort to find validation and self-worth from this personOvercoming Fears: It’s normal to harbor a fear of being truly seen for who you are, but vulnerability leads to the most authentic and comfortable relationshipsRelease Attachments: Remember that all relationships are temporary, and let that guide your authenticity so you remain honest and open Feeling the Feelings: Learn how to sit in your feelings in a healthy way, so you’re able to validate and express your needs within relationships🎙 This podcast is definitely Cheaper than TherapyRemember, we’re therapists, but we’re not your therapists. These coaching sessions, and other episodes, are meant for entertainment purposes only, and are not meant to replace your therapy practice. If you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights!And, for an even deeper dive, check out our newly launched online community, Cheaper Than Therapy Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Check it out here: https://vanessa-bennett-dene-logan.myshopify.com/collections/the-community This episode brought to you by Astrology HubUse Promo Code Therapy15Connect with Vanessa:Instagram: @vanessasbennettTikTok: @thecodayodaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631 Connect with Dené:Instagram: @dene.loganTikTok: @denelogan------------------------------ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are cis/hetero men biologically programmed to experience a type of “post-sex clarity,” or have both men and women fallen victim to the societal norm of objectifying one another and dealing (or not dealing) with the repercussions later? In this Cheaper than Therapy episode, we discuss a recent episode on Vanessa’s partner, John’s, podcast discussing whether or not men have a biological predisposition that makes them interested in dating a specific woman until immediately after having sex with her. 🌟 Some Takeaways from this Episode:Clarity or Shame: Sitting with yourself to ask the hard question, “Is it really ‘post-sex clarity’ helping you realize you aren’t actually attracted to this person and/or have no emotional connection with them, or is it unconscious shame being brought to the surface because we’ve been conditioned by the societal norm to objectify one another?”Admitting Accountability: Accepting that there may be a subconscious level of manipulating a slightly fabricated connection with the intention of sleeping with a woman, rather than communicating clear intentions throughout If you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights!And, for an even deeper dive, check out our newly launched online community, Cheaper Than Therapy Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Check it out here: https://vanessa-bennett-dene-logan.myshopify.com/collections/the-community This episode brought to you by Astrology HubUse Promo Code Therapy15Connect with Vanessa:Instagram: @vanessasbennettTikTok: @thecodayodaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631 Connect with Dené:Instagram: @dene.loganTikTok: @denelogan------------------------------ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Q&A episode of “Cheaper than Therapy,” a listener finds themself ready to begin dating after a long post-divorce hiatus, but finds themself overwhelmed with worry about choosing “wrong.” We discuss getting vulnerable to find the real information you need when dating, and get real about expectations in relationships.🌟 Big Takeaways from this Episode:Silence the Noise: Sometimes we have too much information and rely on our rational mind to protect ourselves from heartbreak, forgetting that true connection requires authentic vulnerabilityKnowledge is Power: Remember that how you feel physically and emotionally when you’re with a person or activated by a person may sometimes provide more reliable information about compatibility in dating. How are you putting your “book” smarts into practice within these relationships?People Process Information Differently: Speaking hetero-normatively, men and women face separate societal expectations, and usually process vulnerable conversations and experiences differently. Approaching dating with an open mind and grace for one another will help you remember you can’t get it “wrong,” and help you on your journey to authenticity. If you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights!And, for an even deeper dive, check out our newly launched online community, Cheaper Than Therapy Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Check it out here: https://vanessa-bennett-dene-logan.myshopify.com/collections/the-community Connect with Vanessa:Instagram: @vanessasbennettTikTok: @thecodayodaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631 Connect with Dené:Instagram: @dene.loganTikTok: @dene.logan------------------------------ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when you find yourself craving a secure and trusting monogamous relationship but don’t want to contribute to the societal expectations, rooted in patriarchy, that traditionally influence the foundation of relationships? In this Q&A episode of “Cheaper than Therapy,” a male listener writes in, asking, “Where do I go from here?”🌟 What You’ll Gain from this Episode:Collective Shifts: An in-depth discussion about society’s new desires within relationships and what we want in a partner, as well as the generational societal norms that we are moving away from as a collectiveLoneliness is Human: Validation that it’s necessary to give yourself grace and hold space for feelings of loneliness and sadness, while staying true to Self and not settling back in to patriarchy-based societal expectations, simply to be in relationshipFulfillment from Self: A loving reminder that searching for partnership as a means to fulfillment will not work, and you must fully lean into creating the best life for your authentic Self, to truly find that securityQuotable moment: “I think the fact that we are alone is always an illusion, really, anyway. We are connected to one another, that is the larger truth, even when we are sitting by ourselves. We are still all one with the universal energy that vibrates and emanates through and as us.” - Dené LoganIf you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights!And, for an even deeper dive, check out our newly launched online community, Cheaper Than Therapy Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Check it out here: https://vanessa-bennett-dene-logan.myshopify.com/collections/the-community Connect with Vanessa:Instagram: @vanessasbennettTikTok: @thecodayodaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631 Connect with Dené:Instagram: @dene.loganTikTok: @dene.logan------------------------------ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“When you have the clarity of your essence - who you are, what you stand for, what you believe in, and then also your ambition distilled in a way that sticks, in a way that you remember it, you can call it in and call upon it whenever you need” - Bonnie WanBonnie Wan is an author and a speaker as well as Partner and Head of Brand Strategy at the world renowned advertising agency, Goodby Silverstein Partners. Alongside her new book, The Life Brief, Bonnie helps people live with greater clarity, creativity, and courage by teaching them how to write “creative briefs” for their lives.Some big takeaways from this episode:Perceived selfishness is good: it’s okay to sit with yourself and ask what you want, even if it feels selfish and/or uncomfortable Our partnerships are most vulnerable in transition: when we’re faced with new life milestones we bring a period of transition into our lives that shines a spotlight on cracks in our relationships, forcing us to make conscious, intentional choicesAllow yourself to get messy: acknowledge that our society puts pressure on women to hustle and be perfectionists, but courage, creativity, joy, and so many other things are found in the messPre-Order “The Life Brief” HereWebsiteInstagramIf you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights!And, for an even deeper dive, check out our newly launched online community, Cheaper Than Therapy Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Check it out here: https://vanessa-bennett-dene-logan.myshopify.com/collections/the-community Connect with Vanessa:Instagram: @vanessasbennettTikTok: @thecodayodaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631 Connect with Dené:Instagram: @dene.loganTikTok: @dene.logan------------------------------ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this live coaching session, they talk about reconnecting with our inner child and breaking codependent patterns. They discuss tools for embracing the feminine principle and addressing codependency. They explore the speaker's desire for parenting and fear of being left. They delve into addictive behavior in relationships and the importance of riding the waves of emotion. They emphasize the importance of having an anxiety toolkit and express gratitude for the supportive community.

Our Soul’s Evolution with Amanda WalshAmanda Pua Walsh, M.S., is the CEO & Founder of Astrology Hub, an online platform for astrological guidance and education reaching hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. She’s the creator of the top-rated Astrology Hub Podcast, with over 5 million downloads to date. The insights from her first astrology reading illuminated a path forward for Amanda. She found hope, clarity and direction - inspiring her to create a platform that makes finding high-quality astrologers for readings and astrological education and guidance accessible to the masses.🌟 Some Big Takeaways from this Conversation with Amanda Walsh:Astrology Meets Therapy: The process of finding an astrologer that resonates personally can feel similar to finding the right therapist Healing the Soul: Astrology can break down the process of our Soul’s evolution in a way that can be unbelievably healing and cultivate a sense of self-acceptance Navigating Life’s Transits: A breakdown of what we can expect during various transits during various periods in our lifeThe Universe and Astrology: Astrology provides a framework for the invitation that the Universe is giving us toward the evolution of our soul, and how our society tends to pathologize a lot of what equates to us turning away from that invitation🎙This podcast is definitely Cheaper than Therapy✨Click here for a pdf of the life transits Amanda discusses in the episode✨PLUS, Cheaper than Therapy listeners can use the promo code THERAPY15 for 15% off an astrology reading at AstrologyHub.com.Connect with Amanda Walsh:**Brandon - insert the links listed in current description**🌐 Dive Deeper Into The Show:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cheaperthantherapypodcast Instagram: @cheaperthantherapythepodcastTikTok: @cheaperthantherapypodConnect with Vanessa:Instagram: @vanessasbennettTikTok: @thecodayodaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631 Connect with Dené:Instagram: @dene.loganTikTok: @denelogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.