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  • Check out today's episode as we discuss the difference between working to gain value and having value within your humanity. In therapy, many clients believe that they have prove something or themselves or someone else to even value them. Listen in as we talk through what it means to have a steadfast value to build a life from.

    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

  • Check out today's episode as we discuss how addiction and incarceration play into one another. So many people wonder how the addiction crisis will be solved within our criminal justice system. How does it work and how can we help? Listen in to gain a better understanding how we got here and what we can do about it.

    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

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  • Check out today's episode as we discuss how a hyper-focus on self can lead to disastrous mental health. So often we hear about caring for ourselves and preserving the peace we feel like we need. What happens when we go so far that we lose our sense of community? Listen in as we talk through how a focus on self can bring us ruin.

    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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    Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

  • Check out today's episode as we discuss how shame and guilt around addiction can skew someone's view on themselves and their relationship. Well-meaning individuals in early recovery often take on a lifelong expectation to pay for their addiction, causing issues and relapse for everyone involved. Listen in as we break down what debts and healing looks like in recovery.

    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

    Amazon

    Support Bold Lines

    Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

  • Check out today's episode as we discuss how political activism has dramatically shifted psychological treatment. Saying the quiet part out loud, psychology and therapy has been overrun with wild idealist instead of philosophical scientists. Listen in to help break down what can be useful and what is nonsensical fluff.

    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

    Amazon

    Support Bold Lines

    Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

  • Check out today's episode as we discuss how to navigate emotional burnout and relationship management. When we feel overdrawn and in constant emotional debt, we become less of ourselves. Listen in as we walk through an exercise to help you better understand how to use your time and energy well.

    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

    Amazon

    Support Bold Lines

    Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

  • Check out today's episode as we discuss what expectations are for therapy and why expectations for progress may not be met. When someone comes to therapy, they may assume that the therapist is there to fix them; they never can. Listen in to this week's episode as we discuss how healing really comes about in the process of therapy.

    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

    Amazon

    Support Bold Lines

    Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

  • Check out today's episode as we discuss how family dynamics can drastically affect the success of therapy. Not only do families initiate or encourage family for others, they can often be the most impactful force. Listen in as we discuss how families can be either a great support or harm in the process of healing.

    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

    Amazon

    Support Bold Lines

    Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

  • Check out today's episode as we discuss how couples can create issues in a relationship based on unrealistic expectations. Most do not realize it, but the content they view and idolize can affect their understanding of their own partnership. Listen in as we break down how this can happen and how we can counteract it.

    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

    Amazon

    Support Bold Lines

    Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

  • Check out today's episode as we discuss the ways that someone's deep pain and hurt can affect the way that they can be diagnosed. It is incredibly easy to see someone's symptoms and assume that treating them is the answer. Without understanding what is underneath, true healing will never come.

    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

    Amazon

    Support Bold Lines

    Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

  • Check out today's episode as we discuss the new wave of marijuana and THC that is flooding the market and becoming more common. May parents are unaware of just how prevalent and dangerous this shift is. Listen in as we talk about what this shift means and how to help.

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    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

    Amazon

    Support Bold Lines

    Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

  • Check out today's episode as we discuss what it means to suffer well and engage in growth. So many people are unsure whether what they are going through can become meaningful. Listen in to gain a better understanding of what it means to gain hope and meaning in suffering.

    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

    Amazon

    Support Bold Lines

    Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

  • Check out today's episode as we discuss some helpful insights on understanding and interpreting research. We can be bombarded by so many supposed experts that we are told to take at face value. Listen in to gain some skills to interpret research for yourself and come to your own conclusions.

    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

    Amazon

    Support Bold Lines

    Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

  • Check out today's episode as we carefully explore how medication can be a help or hindrance in a process of healing. Some people struggle to take needed medication and some long for a time without it. Listen in as we examine this delicate balance.

    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

    Amazon

    Support Bold Lines

    Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

  • Check out today's episode as I give insight into one of my favorite concepts to teach in therapy. We often don't recognize how our past experiences and pains play into our interactions, causing hurt and distance. Take this opportunity to gain a unique skill to help you and your loved ones grow.

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    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

    Amazon

    Support Bold Lines

    Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

  • Check out today's episode as we look at the differences between sustaining our lives and creating lives worth meaning. Too many people have allowed themselves to be simply functional, without hope of fulfillment in life. Tune in to see how to cross over to the other side of healing.

    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

    Amazon

    Support Bold Lines

    Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

  • Check out today's episode as we talk about different types of trauma and how they show up in our lives. Sometimes trauma is easy to see, sometimes it has affected us in ways we may not recognize. Listen in to hear about how you or someone you love may have been affected by their past.

    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

    Amazon

    Support Bold Lines

    Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

  • Check out today's episode as we explore how the tides of maturity have shifted away from emotional growth and toward immaturity. Many feel that social media has impacted the modern world, but are unsure how. Listen in as we take an honest look at it all.

    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

    Amazon

    Support Bold Lines

    Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

  • Check out today's episode as we look at the difference between mental health issues and a lack of personal responsibility. Sometimes people can confuse what true mental health is with a need for accountability and guidance. Listen in to hear some honest truth about the difference.

    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

    Amazon

    Support Bold Lines

    Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

  • Check out today's episode as we discuss how Attachment Theory can help us make sense of sobriety and the need for connection. Many see addiction of all kinds as something to manage. There is always hope in relationship and accountability.

    Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

    Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

    Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

    Amazon

    Support Bold Lines

    Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

    The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.