Cheaper Than Therapy with Vanessa and Dené

“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 choices Allow 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 mess Pre-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: @vanessasbennett TikTok: @thecodayoda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631  Connect with Dené: Instagram: @dene.logan TikTok: @dene.logan ------------------------------ 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.

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 life The 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: @cheaperthantherapythepodcast TikTok: @cheaperthantherapypod Connect with Vanessa: Instagram: @vanessasbennett TikTok: @thecodayoda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631  Connect with Dené: Instagram: @dene.logan TikTok: @denelogan 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.

What happens when you don't follow society's expected relationship timeline? In this live coaching session episode, we talk about what it looks like to navigate walking a non-traditional path and taking the road less traveled. Alana opens up about her transformative decisions—whether it's breaking off a long-term relationship, returning to graduate school, or challenging societal norms around marriage and family.🌟 What You'll Gain From This Episode: Empowering Choices: How Alana took charge of her destiny by ending a significant relationship and opting for further education. Learn the dynamics of making such monumental life choices and the freedom that comes from it. Non-Traditional Paths: Feel seen as Alana delves into the loneliness and isolation of choosing a route divergent from her peers—no marriage or kids (yet), but plenty of individual growth. Surrendering to Life: Vanessa and Dené highlight the underestimated power of surrendering to the unknown and embracing life's uncertainties. Get insights into letting go and gaining more in return. Culture & Self-Exploration: Listen in as they dissect the shortcomings of American culture's collective immaturity and the loss of cultural identity through assimilation. Embodied Spirituality: How can spirituality become a lived experience? We talk about connecting with higher powers in day-to-day life, not just in sacred spaces. Defining Stability: Is settling down always the right choice? Challenge your preconceptions as Alana questions the conventional wisdom around long-term relationships and societal 'stability.' *These live coaching sessions are meant for entertainment purposes only and are not to replace therapy.🌐 Dive Deeper Into The Show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cheaperthantherapypodcast  Instagram: @cheaperthantherapythepodcast TikTok: @cheaperthantherapypod 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: @vanessasbennett TikTok: @thecodayoda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631  Connect with Dené: Instagram: @dene.logan TikTok: @dene.logan 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.

Feeling in Process vs Feeling Lost with Dr. Scott LyonsWe were thrilled to have Dr. Scott Lyons on Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast! Dr. Lyons has an innovative approach to his practice, combining holistic psychology with somatic movement and mind-body medicine with embodied education. He founded The Embody Lab, Omala, is host of The Gently Used Human podcast, Creator of Somatic Stress Release, and author of “Addicted to Drama.” Some Big Takeaways from this episode with Dr. Lyons:Somatic Movement vs Embodiment: Recognizing the difference between somatic movement and actual, full embodiment within ourselves, and why that distinction and ability to metabolize and move emotions is so important to our growth.Trauma isn’t Isolated: Trauma is everywhere and can’t necessarily be healed and processed through talking alone (or at all), and the resources to clear trauma and support others should be accessible to all.I’m the Problem, It’s Me: Sometimes the common denominator in the chaos in our own lives is ourselves, and we may “stir the drama to avoid the trauma” as a coping mechanism.🎙This podcast is definitely Cheaper than TherapyConnect with Dr. Scott Lyons:Website Instagram YouTube 🌐 Dive Deeper Into The Show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cheaperthantherapypodcast  Instagram: @cheaperthantherapythepodcast TikTok: @cheaperthantherapypod Connect with Vanessa: Instagram: @vanessasbennett TikTok: @thecodayoda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631  Connect with Dené: Instagram: @dene.logan TikTok: @denelogan 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.

How do you In this Q&A session, we answer a question about the differentiation between burn-out and the feeling that you might be running from something.We talk about:Normalizing the idea that in this life school we were never meant to have “it all figured out” or avoid mistakes at all costsWhy holding adulthood with an awareness of developmental stages tabes some of the emphasis off of our younger years equating to the end of our time if expansion The importance of giving ourselves permission to bring a sense of wonder back into our lives and ask, “but am I having fun?”And so much more!If you love the conversations we’re bringing you as much as we do, please rate and write a review of the podcast so we can get the podcast out to even more people!And, if you want to connect with us personally and deepen your work, we just launched our private online Cheaper Than Therapy Community. Weekly process groups on multiple topics, two live workshops a month, one on one interaction with us and an amazing supportive community. Learn more hereThis podcast is, for sure, Cheaper Than Therapy.------------------------------ Follow Cheaper Than Therapy on Instagram Follow VanessaInstagramTikTokYouTube Follow Dené InstagramTikTok----------------------------- 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.

In today's coaching session with Rachel, we unpack how to navigate the waters of whether or not it’s time for a relationship to end. We dive into: How to negotiate when it feels like the fundamental needs of you and your partner we hitting up against one another That sometimes in an attempt to preserve a relationship, we end up doing a great deal of unintended emotional harm to one another  Why sometimes the brave step is surrender when we’ve been fighting for something to the point of exhaustion  Why the sensations in our body can be a profound way to get reacquainted with our truth when we’re accustomed to having our truth defined by someone else  And so much more!*These live coaching sessions are meant for entertainment purposes only and are not to replace therapy.If you love the conversations we’re bringing you as much as we do, please rate and write a review of the podcast so we can get the podcast out to even more people!And, if you want to connect with us personally and deepen your work, we just launched our private online Cheaper Than Therapy Community. Weekly process groups on multiple topics, two live workshops a month, one on one interaction with us and an amazing supportive community. Learn more hereThis podcast is, for sure, Cheaper Than Therapy.------------------------------ Follow Cheaper Than Therapy on Instagram Follow VanessaInstagramTikTokYouTube Follow Dené InstagramTikTok----------------------------- 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.

In today's episode, we explore a question about transitioning from a romantic to a platonic relationship.We talk about  How rarely we acknowledge how difficult a role it is to be the one who takes the first step to end things when a relationship has expired  How the end of a relationship - while incredibly painful - can also be the birthplace of a new season of creating possibilities around who we’re becoming  Why we as a society can benefit from normalizing relationships reaching an expiration point without requiring a specific “reason” for something coming to an end And so much more!If you love the conversations we’re bringing you as much as we do, please rate and write a review of the podcast so we can get the podcast out to even more people!And, if you want to connect with us personally and deepen your work, we just launched our private online Cheaper Than Therapy Community. Weekly process groups on multiple topics, two live workshops a month, one on one interaction with us and an amazing supportive community. Learn more hereThis podcast is, for sure, Cheaper Than Therapy.------------------------------ Follow Cheaper Than Therapy on Instagram Follow VanessaInstagramTikTokYouTube Follow Dené InstagramTikTok----------------------------- 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.

In today's episode, we explore the idea of what authentic reciprocity looks like in relationships and how we move away from relationships that are based on giving in an attempt to get something in return. We talk about: How resentment can be a barometer that indicates when and where our codependent tendencies are being activated The idea that we entitled to anything from a partner being based on the ownership templates we’ve all been raised with How often we over-give our time, effort, and energy to others into others hoping they’ll give the same back to us in return, and why the answer us to pull back some of that energy and begin putting into ourselves. How over-functioners can reframe resentment into an opportunity to step into their own growing edge with vulnerability.  If you love the conversations we’re bringing you as much as we do, please rate and write a review of the podcast so we can get the podcast out to even more people!And, if you want to connect with us personally and deepen your work, we just launched our private online Cheaper Than Therapy Community. Weekly process groups on multiple topics, two live workshops a month, one on one interaction with us and an amazing supportive community. Learn more hereThis podcast is, for sure, Cheaper Than Therapy.------------------------------ Follow Cheaper Than Therapy on Instagram Follow VanessaInstagramTikTokYouTube Follow Dené InstagramTikTok----------------------------- 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.

Sarah Ezrin is an author, world-renowned yoga educator, content creator, and mama based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sarah loves guiding people along their wellness and parenthood journeys. Her words, classes, and social media are supportive, healing spaces where people can feel seen and heard.We sat down with Sarah to talk about: The unbelievably common sense of identity loss that early parenthood brings to the surface and how parenting can be an invitation to start cultivating a new sense of who we want to be in this life. The need to understand and work with energy management as parents when we start to feel ourselves in the space of overwhelm. The deficit we face as a society that has normalized a nuclear family system that has made parenting feel incredibly depleting and isolating. The spiritual aspect of parenting and why the yoga of parenting is about so much more than being on a yoga mat. We took away so many potent nuggets of information from this conversation with Sarah and we know you will too! Connect with Sarah:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeIf you love the conversations we’re bringing you as much as we do, please rate and write a review of the podcast so we can get the podcast out to even more people!And, if you want to connect with us personally and deepen your work, we just launched our private online Cheaper Than Therapy Community. Weekly process groups on multiple topics, two live workshops a month, one on one interaction with us and an amazing supportive community. Learn more here.------------------------------ Follow Cheaper Than Therapy on Instagram Follow VanessaInstagramTikTokYouTube Follow Dené InstagramTikTok----------------------------- 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.