The Science of Psychotherapy

Today we talk to Dr. Evelyn Higgins, a distinguished expert in epidemiology, specializing in substance use disorders and mental health, who holds degrees from the State University of New York and postgraduate studies at Harvard Medical School. She is a certified addictionologist and chiropractor, known for her patent-pending panels in Wired For Addiction® and the Neurotransmitter Reset Program®.  You will find Dr Higgins at the Holistic Recovery Summit - a free summit - you can register here https://bit.ly/SOP-Summit2023 Thanks for listening! Support us by becoming a subscriber to The Science of Psychotherapy Academy! Or you can simply buy us a cup of coffee! Please leave a review! (Reviews are fabulously important to us! On your podcast player you should find an option to review at the bottom of the main page for the podcast - after the list of available episodes) - Here's a link for iTunes. And please subscribe to our show!  You can also find our podcast at: The Science of Psychotherapy Podcast Homepage Or check us out on YouTube If you want more great science of Psychotherapy please visit our website thescienceofpsychotherapy.com Grab a copy of our latest book! The Practitioner's Guide to the Science of Psychotherapy

Jan Winhall, a psychotherapist and author from Toronto, discusses her expertise in trauma and addiction through the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model. She emphasizes the connection between bodily awareness and emotional healing, highlighting the roles of interoception and neuroception. Winhall advocates for integrating practical experiences in therapy to enhance understanding and recovery. She also reflects on the body's inherent wisdom in healing trauma and shares insights about her upcoming presentation at the Holistic Recovery Summit.

Liam O'Mahony, expert in trauma and addiction counselling, discusses the complex relationship between developmental trauma and addiction, emphasizing the storage of trauma in implicit memory. They also explore compulsive caregiving and unmanaged empathy in the field of addiction treatment, highlighting the importance of top-down and bottom-up thinking in complex systems.

We catch up with return guest Stephen Porges as he introduces his son, Seth, who has co-authored a new book called Our Polyvagal World.  You can find out more about the book at Norton... https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324030256 You can also read an excerpt in our magazine here https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/sop-september-2023 Thanks for listening! Support us by becoming a subscriber to The Science of Psychotherapy Academy! Or you can simply buy us a cup of coffee! Please leave a review! (Reviews are fabulously important to us! On your podcast player you should find an option to review at the bottom of the main page for the podcast - after the list of available episodes) - Here's a link for iTunes. And please subscribe to our show!  You can also find our podcast at: The Science of Psychotherapy Podcast Homepage Or check us out on YouTube If you want more great science of Psychotherapy please visit our website thescienceofpsychotherapy.com Grab a copy of our latest book! The Practitioner's Guide to the Science of Psychotherapy

David Sitt, a licensed clinical psychologist from New York City and author of "ADHD Refocused," shares his insights on navigating adult ADHD. He discusses the lack of resources for adults, emphasizing the need for mindset shifts and emotional awareness. Sitt explores the impact of technology, introducing the term 'techno ADHD,' and stresses the importance of mindfulness in managing attention challenges. With personal anecdotes, he highlights strategies and individualized approaches for therapy, making it a relatable and informative conversation.

We talk with Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR, who is an author, public speaker and licensed therapist. She is an AASECT certified sex therapist, hypnotherapist and certified EMDR practitioner with more than 20 years of experience. You can find out more about Edy here https://edynathan.com/ Thanks for listening! Support us by becoming a subscriber to The Science of Psychotherapy Academy! Or you can simply buy us a cup of coffee! Please leave a review! (Reviews are fabulously important to us! On your podcast player you should find an option to review at the bottom of the main page for the podcast - after the list of available episodes) - Here's a link for iTunes. And please subscribe to our show!  You can also find our podcast at: The Science of Psychotherapy Podcast Homepage Or check us out on YouTube If you want more great science of Psychotherapy please visit our website thescienceofpsychotherapy.com Grab a copy of our latest book! The Practitioner's Guide to the Science of Psychotherapy

Rebecca Kase is a licensed clinical social worker and yoga instructor, living in Gig Harbor WA. She is an EMDR Consultant & Basic Trainer, and owner of Kase & CO. She is the author of Polyvagal informed EMDR: A neuro-informed approach to healing. Find out more about Rebecca and her work here https://kaseandco.com/   Thanks for listening! Support us by becoming a subscriber to The Science of Psychotherapy Academy! Or you can simply buy us a cup of coffee! Please leave a review! (Reviews are fabulously important to us! On your podcast player you should find an option to review at the bottom of the main page for the podcast - after the list of available episodes) - Here's a link for iTunes. And please subscribe to our show!  You can also find our podcast at: The Science of Psychotherapy Podcast Homepage Or check us out on YouTube If you want more great science of Psychotherapy please visit our website thescienceofpsychotherapy.com Grab a copy of our latest book! The Practitioner's Guide to the Science of Psychotherapy

We talk to therapist Tanya Cole-Lesnick about the power of group therapy, clearing energetic clutter, and a host of other things within her therapy practice.  You can find out more about Tanya here https://www.tanyacole-lesnick.com/ Thanks for listening! Support us by becoming a subscriber to The Science of Psychotherapy Academy! Or you can simply buy us a cup of coffee! Please leave a review! (Reviews are fabulously important to us! On your podcast player you should find an option to review at the bottom of the main page for the podcast - after the list of available episodes) - Here's a link for iTunes. And please subscribe to our show!  You can also find our podcast at: The Science of Psychotherapy Podcast Homepage Or check us out on YouTube If you want more great science of Psychotherapy please visit our website thescienceofpsychotherapy.com Grab a copy of our latest book! The Practitioner's Guide to the Science of Psychotherapy

Today we talk to Dr. Douglas Weiss, who is a psychologist and the founder of Heart to Heart Counseling Center, which specializes in the treatment of sexual addicts, intimacy anorexics and their spouses. He has counseled with sex addicts and their partners for almost three decades. To find out more about Dr Weiss go to https://www.drdougweiss.com/ Thanks for listening! Support us by becoming a subscriber to The Science of Psychotherapy Academy! Or you can simply buy us a cup of coffee! Please leave a review! (Reviews are fabulously important to us! On your podcast player you should find an option to review at the bottom of the main page for the podcast - after the list of available episodes) - Here's a link for iTunes. And please subscribe to our show!  You can also find our podcast at: The Science of Psychotherapy Podcast Homepage Or check us out on YouTube If you want more great science of Psychotherapy please visit our website thescienceofpsychotherapy.com Grab a copy of our latest book! The Practitioner's Guide to the Science of Psychotherapy

Don St John, Ph.D., is a somatic-relational psychotherapist, workshop leader and author of the award winning book, Healing the Wounds of Childhood. Find Don's book here https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Wounds-Childhood-Culture-Adventure/dp/1665727128/ Thanks for listening! Support us by becoming a subscriber to The Science of Psychotherapy Academy! Or you can simply buy us a cup of coffee! Please leave a review! (Reviews are fabulously important to us! On your podcast player you should find an option to review at the bottom of the main page for the podcast - after the list of available episodes) - Here's a link for iTunes. And please subscribe to our show!  You can also find our podcast at: The Science of Psychotherapy Podcast Homepage Or check us out on YouTube If you want more great science of Psychotherapy please visit our website thescienceofpsychotherapy.com Grab a copy of our latest book! The Practitioner's Guide to the Science of Psychotherapy