Erika Shershun, MFT, author of Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook, joins us to discuss healing sexual trauma. Erika is a somatic psychotherapist who specializes in helping sexual trauma survivors reclaim the life they were meant to live. She’s the author of the upcoming Healing Sexual Trauma Guided Journal (March 2025 release), the facilitator of the PESI Sexual Trauma Clinical Training, and the upcoming Sexual Trauma Healing Journal (fall 2024). Her approach to treating trauma is rooted in somatic principles, drawing on neuroscience and integrative modalities like eye movement desensitization (EMDR), energy psychology, parts work, and mindfulness. Erika offers individual online therapy sessions in California, and provides coaching to clients outside of the state. You can contact her at ErikaShershunTherapy.com or subscribe to her mailing list at HealingSexualTrauma.com to receive your free copy of chapter 1 from the Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook.  Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order.   Buy the Book:   New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/445njOE  Amazon - https://a.co/d/ipkzFM3  Barnes & Noble - https://bit.ly/3Q8q7EI  Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3xDSR1M  If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com 

Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD, is an internationally published psychologist and author dedicated to improving relationships. In this engaging discussion, she explores how understanding attachment styles can enhance emotional well-being. Leslie introduces strategies for converting apologies into expressions of gratitude, promoting stronger bonds. Her STEAM framework encourages compassionate self-awareness, helping navigate anxious attachment patterns. Listeners gain insights and actionable resources to foster healthier relationships and personal growth.

Emma Lauer, LCSW, author of DBT Skills for Highly Sensitive People, shares advice for how to handle clients who cry uncontrollably in session. Emma is a therapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, self-harming behaviors, and trauma. Emma is an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)-certified therapist, and has taught at Arizona State University. She currently practices therapy and oversees interns and other staff therapists as clinical supervisor at Find Your Shine Therapy, a group private practice in Tempe, AZ.  Check out the Quick Tip here: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/how-to-handle-clients-who-cry-uncontrollably-in-session/   If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com 

Rebecca E. Williams, PhD, author of Simple Ways to Unwind Without Alcohol, joins us to discuss soothing stress and unwinding without alcohol. Rebecca is a psychologist, wellness expert, and award-winning author. She received her bachelor’s degree from Williams College; her master’s degree from Harvard; and her doctorate with a specialization in clinical psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.   She has enjoyed a twenty-year career as a clinic director with the San Diego VA Healthcare System; was an associate clinical professor in the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego; and maintained an active private practice. She is coauthor of two popular books bridging addiction recovery with the power of mindfulness. The Gift of Recovery is a “pocket coach” designed to strengthen recovery. The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction is a go-to guide for understanding the relationship between moods and substance use. The workbook is now in its second edition and has been translated into multiple languages.  Visit her website at www.mindfulnessworkbook.com.  Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order.  Buy the Book:  New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3W6tAYl  Amazon - https://a.co/d/c4kuEaP   Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1143481464   Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3UpBc77   If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com 

This season we’re excited to introduce mini episodes called Quick Tips for Therapists. Every other Thursday during the season, we’ll release highly focused tips for practicing psychotherapists and other mental health professionals to enhance their therapeutic techniques.  To receive Quick Tips for Therapists emailed right to your inbox twice a month, visit newharbinger.com/quicktips to sign up today.  If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com 

Emma Lauer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and author specializing in DBT skills for highly sensitive individuals, shares insights on emotional resilience. She delves into the concept of 'opposite action' in DBT, teaching listeners how to confront fears. Emma discusses the impact of trauma and sensitivity on emotional regulation, emphasizing self-acceptance and the strengths of being sensitive. She introduces essential skills like mindfulness and distress tolerance, empowering listeners to embrace their emotional experiences as pathways for growth.

Francesca Lynn Arnoldy, author and death doula, discusses the tasks and responsibilities of death doulas, empowering end-of-life experiences, saying goodbye and preparing for major changes, the power of ritual in life's transitions, embracing mortality, and reflections on leaving a death journal and end-of-life preparation.

Psychotherapist and author Nancy Colier, known for her work on mindfulness and emotional well-being, dives into the topic of emotional exhaustion, especially among women. She explores the roots of this phenomenon in selflessness and societal pressures for likability. Colier critiques the self-care industry, arguing it often overlooks genuine needs. Highlighting the journey of self-awareness, she emphasizes the importance of prioritizing authenticity and personal fulfillment over external approval. This enlightening conversation encourages reclaiming one's true desires and needs.

Cortney Soderlind Warren, PhD, ABPP, author of Letting Go of Your Ex, joins us to talk about love addiction. Cortney is a board-certified clinical psychologist; and former tenured associate professor of psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Having won numerous professional awards for her research, Warren is an expert on addictions, eating pathology, self-deception, and the practice of psychotherapy from a cross-cultural perspective. In addition to her academic work, Warren is a speaker, author, and coach with a passion for bringing psychological tools to the public. She earned her doctorate from Texas A&M University after completing a clinical internship at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School in 2006.  Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order.  Buy the Book:  New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3qg1s7K   Amazon - https://a.co/d/8FTOXuq   Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1142213818?ean=9781648480379   Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3YnQh9G   This podcast is edited by Jesse Fankushen.

Ijeoma Nwaogu, PhD, author of Overcoming Imposter Anxiety, joins us to discuss imposter anxiety. Ijeoma has more than fifteen years of experience working in higher education across the United States. She was director of the Multicultural Center at Rice University in Houston, and an adjunct professor at University of Houston. Nwaogu received her doctoral degree in counseling and her master’s degree in college student affairs administration from the University of Georgia. She is the CEO of EVERLEAD, LLC, a leadership coaching and consulting enterprise. Nwaogu is a well-regarded speaker and has led numerous programs, conference sessions, and trainings across the nation on the topic of the imposter experience. During the 2021-2022 term, she delivered keynote talks on overcoming imposter syndrome for Cornell University, Hampton University, University of California, Berkeley, and University of Michigan.  Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order.  Buy the Book:  New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3YjSiDS   Amazon - https://a.co/d/hLfRM0y   Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1141749961   Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3rKDXE0   This podcast is edited by Jesse Fankushen.