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In this episode, host Johanne Schwensen sits down with psychological counsellor Aranja Berkmüller to explore the fascinating and often misunderstood role of kink in the therapy space.
This thought-provoking conversation challenges societal norms and encourages deeper reflection. Johanne and Aranja discuss:
Common misconceptions about kink and its presence in therapeutic settings.The healing potential of exploring power dynamics and psychological layers within kink.Practical ways therapists can create nonjudgmental and supportive spaces for these discussions.Read more about Aranja here: https://www.amplified-humanity.com.
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To celebrate ADHD Awareness month, we're diving into the ADHD brain and the struggles that come with it. In this episode, Johanne speaks with clinical psychologist Anna Bellack, who not only researched ADHD in women for her thesis but also received her own ADHD diagnosis during her studies. Anna provides insight into the neurological workings of ADHD and sheds light on common challenges faced by people with ADHD, including some that often go overlooked. Whether you’re personally affected by ADHD or just curious, this conversation offers a deep and relatable perspective.
Resources
A list of therapists specialising in ADHDThe full Mind Mingles interview with Anne BellackA community space where you can sign up and ask for ADHD adviceA great podcast about the ADHD brain (and beyond) called ADHD Chatter -
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In this episode of our mini-series on dreams, clinical psychologist and dream expert Roland Evans explores how we can better understand our dreams by working with them in altered states of consciousness (ASCs). From naturalistic trance and EMDR to active imagination and hypnosis, Roland looks into how these non-ordinary states of awareness help us access deeper layers of dream meaning that are often inaccessible in waking life. Whether you're new to dreamwork or looking to deepen your practice, this episode offers fascinating perspectives on working with dreams using ASCs.
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In this insightful episode, Johanne sits down with Aranja Berkmüller, an experienced psychological counsellor and death doula, to delve into the world of end-of-life care. Aranja sheds light on the important role of death doulas—what they really do, and what they don’t. With her unique perspective, she shares powerful lessons from her journey, offering a compassionate exploration of death doula work.
Read more about Aranja's work here and in this blog post.
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In this episode, Johanne Schwensen sits down with co-founder of It's Complicated, Jungian psychoanalyst, and author Jakob Lusensky to discuss his new book, C.G. Jung: Face to Face with Christianity - Conversations on Dreaming the Myth Onward. Together, they explore Jung’s complex relationship with Christianity, the process of writing the book, and the deep insights from leading Jungian scholars. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of psychology and spirituality.
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In this episode of Therapy Talk, I sit down with seasoned psychotherapist Vasiliki Loumpa, who brings more than a decade of experience in family therapy. We explore the rewarding and challenging aspects of parental counselling, the transformative approach of non-violent resistance and discuss family therapy's powerful impact on supporting children by empowering their parents. Tune in to discover how this type of therapy can foster healthier family dynamics and provide meaningful support to both parents and children.
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Family Therapy
Breaking free of anxiety
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In this episode, psychologist Valentina Calandra, explores the realms of liberatory psychology and feminist therapy, and what it means to be "queering" therapy. Calandra highlights the interconnectedness of personal and political struggles in therapy, and envisions therapy as a form of activism that supports individual and collective liberation.
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Enveloped in the Therapy Talk podcast, here comes a mini-series about dreams by Roland Evans, and accredited clinical psychologist who has 40 years of experience unlocking the mysteries of dreams.
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In this episode, Eugene Belilovsky, explains what it means to take a holistic approach to mental health counselling, and illuminates the value in integrating health factors, societal influences and concepts such as awareness and alignment in working with wellness.
List of resources can be found here.
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What do friendship and therapy have in common? In this episode, Johanne Schwensen explores this thought-provoking question with fellow psychologist Valentina Calandra. Tune in to discover how the nuanced overlap between these two realms offers insights into boundaries, queering therapy, and the political dimensions of friendship.
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An increasingly popular specialty within the therapy world is psychedelic integration. But what does it mean to engage in psychedelic integration work? Do you need to have experienced a drug-induced trip, and is it legal? These questions are just a few of the many covered when It's Complicated co-founder and psychologist, Johanne Schwensen, speaks with integrative, person-centred therapist and psychedelic integration workshop facilitator, John Sandblom.
Therapists who do psychedelic integration work here.
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Some therapists never fully retire, for the main reason that their profession stays a source of passion and purpose. Roland Evans who joined me for the bi-weekly It's Complicated webinar, Mind Mingles, to talk about his dream work, is one of these therapists. In this episode, which is the raw recording of our Mind Mingles, he gives a peak into what he's learnt from listening to about 20,000 dreams over the past 40 years. Whether you want to learn how to start remembering your dreams, or how to gauge what your dreams are trying to convey, Roland Evans has got you covered in this inspiring interview.
If you have any questions regarding dream work, join this community Dream space.
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In this Therapy Talk episode, family psychotherapist Emonie Carter-Hale provides an engaging overview of systemic therapy, while exploring its application in trauma contexts. She shares her moving story about what it means to be a well-adjusted eldest daughter who went to law school to work with survivors of trauma, and ended up rebelling by becoming a psychotherapist working in an intersectional and holistically trauma-informed manner.
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In this moving conversation, Noémie Gmür reveals how studying history and doing their own podcast was the perfect preparation to becoming a relationship and sex-counsellor. While generously sharing their personal journey, Noémie reflects on the many ways in which being their own guinea pig has helped shape their approach to therapy.
Keep up to date with Noémie's workshops here
Visit our newly established community garden for neurodiversity
Join this open and free Mind Mingles on neurodiversity
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Most therapists like to occasionally explain to their clients how the nervous system plays into the issues at hand, but did you know that there is a body-oriented approach called Somatic Experiencing that has the understanding of humans' survival response at it's core? In this episode, Johanne asks trauma-therapist Ariane Fuechtner to give an overview of how Somatic Experiencing works. She explains just how creative Somatic Experiencing is, why we can't just shake off trauma like other mammals, and much more.
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Join us in exploring the intriguing world of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), explained by Canadian counselor Sadie Smith. Tune in to learn about the enigmatic modality's link to psychedelics, how mandalas are incorporated into the sessions, and the kind of journey a GIM session can take you on.
Sadie's DJ set
Mandala from a GIM session
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What can be done therapeutically if we lack bodily awareness, and feel "too much" or "too little"? In this episode, body psychotherapist Anne Pascale Stein takes us through the foundations of Grindberg Method, accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEPD), and how body therapy can improve our bodily awareness and ability to emotionally regulate.
Blog posts by Anne Pascale Stein.
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In this episode, Johanne delves into the expat experience with counselling psychologist Garima Narwani. As someone who has traversed the globe both in her formative years and adulthood, Garima shares her unique insights into the challenges inherent in a globally mobile lifestyle.
Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on expat therapy and discover how Garima's personal journey has shaped her way of providing meaningful support to third culture individuals navigating the complexities of a nomadic life.
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In her conversation with Fadi Hage, a medical doctor turned therapist, Johanne learns about Gabor Maté's Compassionate Inquiry, how to deal better with one's inner critic, and what concrete ways we can start to incorporate doses of mindfulness practice into our daily lives.
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In this episode, Johanne speaks with trauma therapist Rebekka Lehmann about the realities of secondary trauma and compassion fatigue. They explore the relevance of Rebekka's focus on helping professions, emphasizing the risks of burning out while caring for others. As a bonus, Rebekka will guide listeners through a meditation at the end.
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