Episodes
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In this episode, Becca Post joins Megan to discuss her journey to becoming a therapist and coach for wellness seekers. She discusses the challenges of navigating the twists & turns of life, the importance of building a support network, and the value of asking for help.
Becca's group therapy practice focuses on providing modern tools and personalized models for therapy and aftercare. Becca shares how she started offering coaching to help clients who were transitioning out of therapy and looking for a place to check in and receive accountability. She also discusses her vision for her business, including expanding beyond Utah and training therapists in coaching.
This is a relaxed and FUN conversation! You don't want to miss it.
Takeaways:
Navigating personal and professional transitions can be challenging, but it's important to embrace imperfection and trust the process.
Self-care is crucial for maintaining well-being, and it's essential to prioritize activities that bring joy and help regulate emotions.
Asking for help and building a support network is necessary for personal and professional growth.
Setting boundaries and delegating tasks are key strategies for avoiding burnout and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Transitioning from therapy to coaching can provide clients with more tangible guidance and support after therapy.
After therapy is not the end of the healing journey, but rather a phase where clients can implement what they have learned and receive more direct support.
Coaching can be a space for clients to explore their goals, receive accountability, and leave with skills and homework.
Building a business in the therapy and coaching field requires vulnerability, identity shifts, and the ability to adapt to change.
Training therapists in coaching and offering a holistic approach to healing can help shift the traditional model of therapy and provide more comprehensive support to clients.
More about Becca:
Forward movement requires modern ways of thinking.
Which is why Becca combined her clinical training in psychotherapy models with holistic tools and spiritual practices to create my Forward Model of Change. With a commitment to show up in my humanness so you can too, Becca can offer you permission to shift your patterns and propel yourself forward.
Becca is a Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Therapist and Coach for wholeness seekers, trapped achievers, karmic breakers, family shakers, and emotional feelers, and the founder of Forward Healing, where we offer modern tools + personalized models for Therapy and After-Therapy.
Because we believe in a preventative approach to healing, which means wholeness doesn’t come from a diagnosis.
Find Becca here:
email: [email protected]
IG: @forwardhealing.co
website: https://forwardhealing.co/
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In this conversation, Megan interviews Arielle Pinkston, a licensed marriage and family therapist, about the concept of the 'good girl' and the challenges and experiences associated with it. They discuss the characteristics of the 'good girl' role, including people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, and high standards.
The conversation highlights the importance of self-compassion and explores the root causes of perfectionism and anxiety. The therapists also share their experiences as mothers and how they navigate parenting while prioritizing emotional well-being.
Takeaways
Clients with the 'good girl' role may have defenses around protecting their parents and avoiding discomfort.
Strategies for working with clients in the 'good girl' role can include building awareness, exploring the function of behaviors, and balancing practical tools with sitting with discomfort.
Self-compassion and exploring the root causes of perfectionism and anxiety are critical. Recognizing the need for help is a sign of strength and self-awareness.
Parenting with a focus on emotional well-being involves creating a safe and loving environment for children to express their feelings.
More about Arielle:
Arielle Pinkston, LMFT is a therapist who specializes in anxiety, with a particular focus on helping women who struggle with people-pleasing and perfectionism. She’s a firm believer in a holistic approach to mental health and loves creating a supportive environment for healing and growth. When she’s not being a therapist, she’s a mom to an amazing little guy and a dog. Arielle loves being able to help women feel less anxious and lean into their favorite version of themselves.
You can follow her at the links below:
instagram.com/thatssowell
instagram.com/motherhoodandmatcha
thatssowell.com
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In this episode, Megan interviews Shawne Arceneaux, a somatic visibility coach and business mentor.
Shawne shares her journey from being a nurse to becoming a somatic coach. Shawne & Megan talk about the power of creativity in cultivating a deeper mind/body connection. Shawne's talks through her somatic coaching approach, a bottom-up approach that focuses on connecting with the body's sensations and emotions. She also highlights the impact of her work on her role as a mother and the importance of regulating emotions for both herself and her child. Overall, Shawne's work focuses on helping individuals connect with their bodies and find fulfillment in their lives!
More about Shawne:
Shawne Arceneaux is a somatic visibility coach & business mentor for heart-aligned coaches & healers. She started off as a burnt-out nurse in a crumbling healthcare system. After years of working in the hospital, she decided to leave bedside nursing to pursue a more fulfilling purpose. This led her into the world of somatic/holistic coaching!
She has a rich background of expertise woven from conventional medicine, somatic practices, and deep transformational coaching techniques. She integrates the wisdom of the body into her work, believing that true change and healing only occur when the mind, body, and spirit are all in alignment. In her intuitively-led coaching programs, she offers a safe container for those seeking to unlock their creative potential, embrace their authentic essence, and be seen for the truth of who they are.
Shawne's IG: https://instagram.com/nursecoachshawne Shawne's Website: https://alignwellco.com Follow Megan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/connectwithmegan/Head to Megan's website to learn more: https://connect-with-megan.com/
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In this episode, Megan Walsh interviews Kim Hawley, a holistic sleep coach and owner of Intuitive Parenting, DC. They discuss various topics related to sleep and parenting, including the pressure to find the 'right' way to sleep, the relationship between sleep and parental mental health, creating equitable parenting roles, navigating parental conflicts, maternal gatekeeping and fatherhood involvement, preparing for parenthood, dispelling misinformation about sleep and parenting, and the importance of self-care for parents.
More about Kim:
Kim Hawley, MA, MPH, IBCLC is a Holistic Sleep Coach, Lactation Consultant, Peaceful Parenting Educator, mom, and the host of The Responsive Family Sleep Podcast. She helps tired parents bring together developmental knowledge, sleep science, and their intuition to improve family sleep. Her specialty is holistic, responsive sleep support for babies, toddlers, and nursing families. Kim lives in Capitol Hill, Washington DC with her husband, 2 kids, guide dog, and cat. She loves running, listening to audio books, coffee, chocolate, and wine.
Learn about working with Kim and grab her free, sleep myth busting guide:
https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/
The Responsive Family Sleep Podcast: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/podcast
https://www.instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dc/
https://www.facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdc
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In this episode, Megan interviews Carly Caprioli, a fellow music psychotherapist specializing in analytical music therapy. They discuss the concept of analytical music therapy and how it differs from other forms of music therapy. They also explore the importance of the therapeutic relationship and the role of music in facilitating emotional expression and healing.
In this conversation, Megan and Carly discuss the concepts of transference and countertransference in therapy, particularly in the context of music therapy. They emphasize the importance of self-awareness for therapists and the role of music in facilitating healing and connection. The conversation highlights the power of Beyonce's muisc of course, as well as the overarching power of music and its ability to validate, support, and nurture individuals.
More about Carly:Carly Caprioli, MS, LCAT, MT-BC (she/her/hers) specializes in music psychotherapy and works as a creative arts therapist in a group private practice. Carly also specializes in Analytical Music Therapy (AMT), which is a specific approach to music psychotherapy through exploring the symbolic use of music and therapeutic relationship. She has nine years of experience working with children, teens, and adults of various populations and settings, spending majority of her career working as a pediatric music therapist. Carly also serves as an adjunct professor at Molloy University's undergraduate music therapy program.
Follow Carly here: https://www.instagram.com/tonal_centered_mtbc Follow Megan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/connectwithmegan/Head to Megan's website to learn more: https://connect-with-megan.com/
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In this episode, Megan interviews Kay Miller, a rapid reprogramming coach and intuitive business guide.
Kay shares her journey from being a teacher to helping women transition from a traditional job to owning a soul-led business. She explains the concept of a soul-led business and the importance of mindset work. Kay also discusses her fascinating offering of Akashic Readings and how they can provide anyone important, meaningful guidance and direction. Megan talks about the reading she received from Kay & how it impacted her. This conversation highlights the significance of embracing imperfection and self-care in business and life!
Kay has a special gift for The Art of Imperfection Listeners! Head to https://kaymillercoach.com/resources to download your free Meditation library and Money Mindset Guide to help you overcome challenges and change your money story.
Kay also shared these books to learn more about the Akashic Records if you are interested! Discover Your Soul's Path Through the Akashic Records by Linda Howe Opening the Akashic Records by Maureen St. Germain If you would like your own Akashic Reading for your Soul-led Business you can book that here: Soul-led Strategy Call with KayMore about Kay:
Kay Miller is a Rapid Reprogramming Coach & Intuitive Business Guide for female entrepreneurs transitioning from a traditional job environment into owning their profitable soul-led business.
Kay’s mission is to help women feel aligned and confident getting paid to share their authentic gifts with the world.
She teaches new entrepreneurs how to reprogram subconscious beliefs that cause women to doubt themselves as business owners and block the flow of money. Core beliefs that lead to imposter syndrome, overworking, perfectionism, and under-charging.
She helps women leave the old life behind to create an income, and impact doing what they love on their terms.
Kay’s website: https://kaymillercoach.com/
Follow Kay here: @kaymiller.coach
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Allison Guilbault, a licensed therapist and empowerment coach, joins Megan to talk about a buffet of juicy topics, including trauma, shame, sex, intimacy, confidence & living a passionate, empowered life!
Allison shares her journey from a career in private investigations to her passion for helping women let go of guilt and shame. She discusses the connection between trauma, shame, and sexuality, emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues in therapy. Allison also offers strategies for building confidence and empowerment, including the practice of affirmations and replacing negative self-talk. She highlights the value of both therapy and coaching in supporting individuals on their personal growth journeys. She also talks about living a life of passion and purpose, and how to recognize the difference between pressure and passion. Allison emphasizes the importance of listening to your intuition and provides strategies for dropping into your body to cultivate self-awareness. She also discusses the importance of recognizing anxiety symptoms and offers advice on becoming unstoppable.
More about Allison:Allison is a Licensed Therapist, Empowerment, Confidence & Mindset Coach and International Speaker. She specializes in anxiety, trauma and sex & intimacy, but her true passion is helping people, particularly women, let go of guilt and shame, say goodbye to anxiety and live a life that is lead by passion and purpose, rather than from pressure.
Follow Allison here: https://www.instagram.com/anotefromyourtherapist/ Follow Megan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/connectwithmegan/Head to Megan's website to learn more: https://connect-with-megan.com/
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In this episode, therapist Kelsey Wood joins Megan to discuss her expertise in all things hyper-independence, inner child work & relationships!
Kelsey specializes in hyper-independence and its connection to inner child wounds. She dives deep into the challenges hyper-independent individuals face and how these challenges get activated in relationships. Megan & Kelsey talk through the importance of inner child work as one of the most effective methods to helping hyper-independent inviduals understand why they have a difficult time receiving help, while also talking through strategies to promote the powerful reparenting of oneself. Kelsey offers powerful insights and strategies to create healthier relationships to yourself & to others as an anxious, hyper-independent person.
More about Kelsey: Kelsey Wood has been working as a licensed marriage and family therapist for 12 years. Her work began in community mental health and severe trauma work. Kelsey has owned and run her own private practice working with teens, adults and couples for the past 3 years. Kelsey is a "real" therapist who brings authenticity to her sessions and definitely does not leave her personality at the door. In her free time she reads (a lot), enjoys hiking and spending time with friends nad family. Follow Kelsey here: https://www.instagram.com/teatimetherapist/Follow Megan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/connectwithmegan/
Head to Megan's website to learn more: https://connect-with-megan.com/
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In this conversation, Megan is joined by clinical psychology PhD candidate, Jake Samuels! Megan & Jake discuss the intersection of music, mental health, and racial identity. They reflect on their shared experiences in an a cappella group and the impact of music on their mental well-being. They also explore the importance of showing up imperfectly in relationships and the role of cultural values in supporting healthy racial identity formation. Jake discusses his interest in clinical psychology and the intersection of race, trauma, and mental health. They discuss the future of mental health care, emphasizing the need for diversity and inclusivity in treatment approaches. The conversation touches on the connection between music and trauma work, emphasizing the embodied nature of healing. They offer advice for perfectionists and overachievers, encouraging self-nurturing and pacing oneself. Finally, they discuss the power of embracing imperfection and self-acceptance in therapy. More about Jake: Jake Samuels is a 6th year doctoral candidate at Fordham University's Clinical Psychology PhD program. His research and clinical work focuses on the intersection of race, trauma, and mental health. He is a lifelong New York City resident, a member of the Association of Black Psychologists, a wedding singer with 45 Riots and The Metropolitan Players, and a musical director, vocalist, and arranger in The Current, where he first met Megan! Follow Jake here: https://www.instagram.com/jamuels9/
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In this episode, Megan Walsh interviews Jessica Taylor, licensed therapist, dating coach & group therapy practice owner based in Denver, CO. We talk all things dating & relationships! Jessica shares her personal journey and how she became passionate about helping women navigate the dating world. You will learn a lot about how your attachment style affects your dating experience, what to look out for in dating green flags, creating healthy relationships & navigating conflict in a way that keeps you connected to your partner.
Follow Jessica here:
@your.therapy.bestie
@thrive.counseling.denver
www.thrivecounselingdenver.com
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Join Megan as she chats with Polina Shabarova, emotion processing practitioner and life coach, about the power of sitting with your feelings and activating your internal resources to move through challenging experiences and find peace!
Polina shares practical strategies you can use to help you connect to your mind and body each day to maximize your health & wellness. She shares her personal journey, including what it means to be a Ukranian woman navigating the effects of the war & supporting refugees while living away from her home country.
More about Polina:
Polina Shabarova, emotion processing practitioner and life coach, is a mom of three, an ex-teacher of 15 years and a tea lover. She helps overperforming working moms rediscover their true selves beyond motherhood, for more joy and purpose in life, without burnout and overwhelm.
Polina's FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/resilient.w.hub/?ref=share_group_link
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Join Megan as she updates you on the NEW, updated podcast title, "The Art of Imperfection." Megan tells you about what it was like to give herself permission to reinvent this podcast and dives deep into what it means to be a perfectionist.
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Join Megan as she talks about her belated return to the podcast & why she is incorporating creative consistency as a mindfulness practice to help you stay connected to your current and future selves.
*This episode was released under our former Podcast title, "Create & Bloom."
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Join Megan as she processes her own resistance to creating this episode in real time! Megan offers strategies to cope with your own resistance to creativity and explains why it is totally normal.
*This episode was released under our former Podcast title, "Create & Bloom."
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Welcome to the first episode of Create & Bloom! Join Megan as she tells you exactly why she's starting this podcast, as well as how creativty has shaped the course of her own life.
*This episode was released under our former Podcast title, "Create & Bloom."
