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Coping with Political Stress eBook & Workbook: This 62-page guide is packed with reflection exercises, grounding practices, and strategies to help you manage media consumption and reconnect with your values. You can edit the ebook workbook with your branding and share with your clients.

Not a therapist but want the guide, click HERE.

Get Deep-Dive Therapist Conversation Framework (Printable PDF) Navigating Politics in Therapy Without Taking Sides: For my fellow therapists, this printable guide includes 97 essential questions to help you navigate political conversations in sessions with compassion and without taking sides.

Get my Solution-Focused Therapy Guide: 72 Questions for Adult Clients + Therapist Prompts: This comprehensive, therapist-designed framework helps you confidently guide clients through strengths-based, forward-looking conversations using the principles of Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). This tool supports adult clients in clarifying what they want, accessing their resources, and taking meaningful steps toward change.

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In this episode of The Therapy Show, I sit down with Yerachmiel Stern, LCSW, Executive Director and CEO of Pesach Tikvah: Door of Hope. Yerachmiel shares his incredible journey from therapist to clinic leader and offers deep insights into building and expanding faith-based mental health clinics. We talk about how his organization serves a primarily Orthodox Jewish community while also supporting diverse underserved populations across New York.

We dive into the nuances of recruiting clinicians who are not only clinically skilled but culturally and generationally attuned to their clients’ needs. Yerachmiel also breaks down the importance of flexible work environments, understanding therapist work styles, and the unique challenges of creating serene, spa-like spaces even within nonprofit settings.

In this episode, Yerachmiel covers:

• How to build faith-based clinics that meet both cultural expectations and clinical standards.

• Strategies for recruiting therapists that match client needs—mirroring, complementary, or culturally resonant opposites.

• The necessity of flexible work models to accommodate faith-based lifestyle norms.

• Addressing generational differences in therapist work styles and expectations (Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z).

• Why recruiting a “blank canvas” can be more effective than chasing credentials alone.

• How to assess interviewees beyond the interview polish to find true potential.

• Building long-term clinician loyalty by investing emotionally and structurally in staff.

• The logistics of serving in-school mental health programs and maintaining outreach across diverse NYC communities.
  
  

If you're a therapist, practice owner, or curious about building faith-integrated mental health services, this episode offers real-world strategies and a refreshing perspective.

Resources:

Coping with Political Stress eBook & Workbook: This 62-page guide is packed with reflection exercises, grounding practices, and strategies to help you manage media consumption and reconnect with your values. You can edit the ebook workbook with your branding and share with your clients.

Not a therapist but want the guide, click HERE.

Get Deep-Dive Therapist Conversation Framework (Printable PDF) Navigating Politics in Therapy Without Taking Sides: For my fellow therapists, this printable guide includes 97 essential questions to help you navigate political conversations in sessions with compassion and without taking sides.

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

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In this episode, I’m so thrilled to welcome back my good friend and incredibly gifted therapist, Jenny Jansen. Jenny shares her inspiring and honest journey from being a fifth-grade teacher to becoming a licensed clinical social worker and certified Adult Chair coach. We dive deep into what it means to live in soul alignment, follow the intuitive nudges, and trust the process of becoming who you're truly meant to be. Our conversation feels just like one of our lunch dates—real, reflective, and full of heart.

Here’s what we cover:

• Jenny’s transition from teaching to therapy and how she navigated her “quarter-life crisis”
• The role intuition and alignment played in building her private practice
• How she discovered the Adult Chair model and why it transformed her work
• The difference between the Child, Adolescent, and Adult Chairs—and how they show up in our lives
• The importance of self-awareness, reparenting, and emotional resilience
• What it really looks like to take a leap of faith professionally and personally
• How therapy can be a creative, relational, and deeply intuitive process
• Tips for anyone thinking about starting their own therapy or coaching practice

Whether you’re a fellow therapist, someone seeking healing, or just curious about personal growth, this episode will leave you feeling encouraged and inspired.

Listen to Jenny's other episode.

The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own licensed mental health provider or medical professional regarding your specific situation.

While I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, and my guests are also professional counselors, the discussions in this podcast are meant to offer general insights and should not be taken as personalized therapeutic advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship with me or any of my guests.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact a mental health professional, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. You can also reach out to a crisis hotline, such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the United States, for immediate support.

Every individual’s journey is unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another. Please use discretion and seek appropriate care as needed.

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm diving into a topic that's been coming up a lot lately — political stress and anxiety and why it feels so personal. I talk about how political events impact not just our thoughts but also our bodies and relationships, and why feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or even outraged by the news is completely normal. I also share practical ways to process these emotions so you can build resilience instead of burning out.

If this conversation speaks to you, I’ve created resources to help you go even deeper:

• Coping with Political Stress eBook & Workbook: This 62-page guide is packed with reflection exercises, grounding practices, and strategies to help you manage media consumption and reconnect with your values. You can edit the ebook workbook with your branding and share with your clients.

• Not a therapist but want the guide, click HERE.

• Get Deep-Dive Therapist Conversation Framework (Printable PDF) Navigating Politics in Therapy Without Taking Sides: For my fellow therapists, this printable guide includes 97 essential questions to help you navigate political conversations in sessions with compassion and without taking sides.

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

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Other Podcast Episodes on Politics and Mental Health:

Is Politics Messing with Your Mental Health? – 5 Resilience Hacks You Need Now with Lisa Mustard

Powerful Tools to Handle the News Without Anxiety - Build Resilience and Stay Grounded

The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own licensed mental health provider or medical professional regarding your specific situation.

While I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, and my guests are also professional counselors, the discussions in this podcast are meant to offer general insights and should not be taken as personalized therapeutic advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship with me or any of my guests.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact a mental health professional, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. You can also reach out to a crisis hotline, such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the United States, for immediate support.

Every individual’s journey is unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another. Please use discretion and seek appropriate care as needed.

Check out my Coping with Political Stress Ebook Workbook

Get Deep-Dive Therapist Conversation Framework (Printable PDF) Navigating Politics in Therapy Without Taking Sides: For my fellow therapists, this printable guide includes 97 essential questions to help you navigate political conversations in sessions with compassion and without taking sides.

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.

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I'm so glad you're here for another episode of The Therapy Show! After a little spring break getaway with my family (including a visit to the incredible Frida Kahlo exhibit in Richmond—highly recommend!), I’m back and ready to dive into something I hear from so many of you: feeling overwhelmed by the news.

If you’ve ever wanted to just tune it all out, trust me—you are not alone. The nonstop headlines, the urgency, the crises—it can feel like too much for anyone’s nervous system. But today, I’m unpacking why avoiding the news isn’t the long-term solution and how we can build a healthier, more resilient relationship with the world around us.

Together, we’ll explore what happens in your brain and body when the news feels like too much, and I’ll share practical tools to help you stay informed without feeling emotionally drained. I’m pulling some insights straight from my Coping with Political Stress & Anxiety Workbook, including setting media boundaries, choosing calm sources, and reflecting on your emotional responses.

This episode is your invitation to stop running from the noise and learn how to walk through it with intention—building strength, resilience, and clarity along the way.

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Let’s dive in!

The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own licensed mental health provider or medical professional regarding your specific situation.

While I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, and my guests are also professional counselors, the discussions in this podcast are meant to offer general insights and should not be taken as personalized therapeutic advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship with me or any of my guests.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact a mental health professional, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. You can also reach out to a crisis hotline, such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the United States, for immediate support.

Every individual’s journey is unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another. Please use discretion and seek appropriate care as needed.

Check out my Coping with Political Stress Ebook Workbook

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Lately, it feels like political stress is everywhere—from the 24/7 news cycle to social media debates and everyday conversations. In this episode of The Therapy Show, I’m unpacking what political stress really is, how it shows up in our lives, and how we can not only cope—but grow through it.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I’m sharing mental health strategies to help you set healthy boundaries with the news, manage your energy, and stay grounded. Whether you're a therapist, coach, or simply trying to navigate the emotional toll of the current climate, this episode offers real tools to support your well-being.

I talk about self-care, burnout prevention, and how to manage news fatigue without checking out completely. These tips are designed to help you build lasting emotional resilience, regulate your emotions, and protect your peace while staying meaningfully engaged.

I also introduce my new Coping with Political Stress eBook + Workbook—a 62-page, fully editable digital guide packed with journal prompts, reflection exercises, and actionable tools.

Not a therapist but want the Ebook Workbook for your own use? Click here!

The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own licensed mental health provider or medical professional regarding your specific situation.

While I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, and my guests are also professional counselors, the discussions in this podcast are meant to offer general insights and should not be taken as personalized therapeutic advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship with me or any of my guests.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact a mental health professional, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. You can also reach out to a crisis hotline, such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the United States, for immediate support.

Every individual’s journey is unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another. Please use discretion and seek appropriate care as needed.

Check out my Coping with Political Stress Ebook Workbook

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings.

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Learn grounded mental health practices and emotional resilience tools that go beyond mainstream Insta-therapy. Therapist Rose Skeeters shares countercultural insights rooted in truth, family, and faith.

I’m thrilled to welcome back my friend and fellow therapist Rose Skeeters for another powerful conversation—this time as part of the Just Therapy podcast series. This series is all about values-driven mental health, rooted in family, faith, and tradition. Whether you're a therapist or someone seeking real, practical insights, you're in the right place.

Rose and I dive deep into the cultural trends impacting mental health today—from Insta-therapy soundbites and boundary-setting overload to the lost art of character development and true emotional resilience. We talk about the rise in narcissistic messaging, the erosion of empathy, and the importance of being grounded in truth, morality, and meaningful relationships.

You’ll hear Rose share her journey from struggling with emotional regulation and borderline personality disorder to living a grounded, spiritually-centered life. She brings so much wisdom to the table, especially for teens and young adults who are seeking something more than what mainstream culture is offering. We also touch on parenting, the role of fathers, social media for teens, and how to help the next generation grow into people of strong character.

This one’s for anyone who’s tired of shallow self-help advice and is ready for a deeper, more meaningful path to mental wellness.

Rose’s website: Online Counseling & Coaching | Thrive: Mind/ Body, LLC

From Borderline to Beautiful Podcast

The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own licensed mental health provider or medical professional regarding your specific situation.

While I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, and my guests are also professional counselors, the discussions in this podcast are meant to offer general insights and should not be taken as personalized therapeutic advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship with me or any of my guests.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact a mental health professional, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. You can also reach out to a crisis hotline, such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the United States, for immediate support.

Every individual’s journey is unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another. Please use discretion and seek appropriate care as needed.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) presents in a wide range of subtypes and intensities—and effective treatment requires skill, sensitivity, and a deep understanding of the underlying mechanisms. In this compelling Podcourse, I’m joined by Dr. Johann D’Souza, a clinical psychologist and OCD specialist, to explore the science and art of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy through the lens of traditional values.

This episode contains hypothetical scenarios and examples that some listeners may find explicit or sensitive. These discussions are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to offend or shock. Listener discretion is advised.

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Dr. D’Souza offers a comprehensive and practical breakdown of how ERP works, how to tailor it to the individual client, and how to apply it across various OCD subtypes—including contamination, harm, scrupulosity, and taboo fears. He also shares how integrating a values-based framework into ERP can build trust with clients and support long-term recovery.

This episode will equip mental health professionals with an in-depth understanding of how to design ERP hierarchies, conduct imaginal exposures ethically and effectively, and overcome treatment barriers like poor insight, family accommodation, and avoidance. You’ll also learn how to use storytelling, mindfulness, and exposure mapping to optimize outcomes and empower clients to become their own therapists.

If you’re a clinician looking to expand your OCD treatment toolkit and appreciate the importance of aligning therapy with client values, this Podcourse is for you.

By listening to this episode, you’ll be able to:

• Develop client-centered exposure and response prevention (ERP) exercises for at least four OCD subtypes, design response prevention strategies for common compulsions, and create effective ERP hierarchies to guide treatment progression.
• Apply principles of graduated exposure and response prevention to optimize client outcomes, while evaluating factors that contribute to less effective treatment, such as family accommodation and overvalued ideation.
• Differentiate between OCD subtypes and assess how ERP can be tailored to address specific obsessional fears, while demonstrating strategies to enhance client adherence and long-term success.

Need continuing education contact hours? If so, then be sure to check out my $5 Podcourses. Check out the other CE courses - Holistic Counseling Bundle, the Art of Breathwork and How to Resolve the Parent Trap!

Learn more about Dr. Johann D’Souza and his work at Values First Therapy.

Please note that The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Always consult with your therapist, doctor, or physician before implementing any suggestions from this show. Lisa Mustard, a licensed marriage and family therapist, provides insights that should not replace medical or psychiatric advice. Your unique situation requires personalized attention from a healthcare professional.

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Have you ever worried about family estrangement or losing connection with a loved one? More and more people are experiencing estranged parent-child relationships, yet so few talk about how to heal family estrangement—until now.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Joshua Coleman, a leading expert on family conflict resolution, to dive deep into why families cut ties, the cultural shifts that have contributed to it, and most importantly, what we can do to rebuild family relationships.

Dr. Coleman shares his personal experience with estranged parents and children, the biggest mistakes people make, and how therapists can navigate difficult family relationships to guide clients toward family reconciliation strategies. We also discuss the role of social media, modern therapy practices, and how shifting generational values impact parent-child estrangement today.

Whether you're a therapist looking for family therapy advice, a parent struggling with no contact with family, or an adult child trying to understand how to fix broken family relationships, this episode is packed with insights and therapy tips for healing family estrangement.

Tune in now to learn the psychology behind family estrangement and how to repair broken relationships.

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The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own licensed mental health provider or medical professional regarding your specific situation.

While I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, and my guests are also professional counselors, the discussions in this podcast are meant to offer general insights and should not be taken as personalized therapeutic advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship with me or any of my guests.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact a mental health professional, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. You can also reach out to a crisis hotline, such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the United States, for immediate support.

Every individual’s journey is unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another. Please use discretion and seek appropriate care as needed.