Podcast Episodes

Sex Therapy & Kink with SanTasha Wright-Comer ⛓

Episode 27

Today we have such an exciting episode and a special guest. Santasha Wright-Comer, LMSW, is a Sex-Informed Therapist here The Gaia Center who believes healing and pleasure go hand in hand. A proud wi…

Published on 9 hours ago

Blame It On The Booze: Alcohol in 2025🍸

Episode 26

Alcohol culture is pervasive—and while alcohol isn’t unhealthy for EVERYONE, the discourse can be pretty inescapable. Whether you’ve been alcohol free for years, curious about your relationship with …

Published on 2 weeks ago

Once a Cheater…? The One About Infidelity ❤️‍🩹

Episode 25

In this episode, Valerie and Emerson dive into an always controversial topic: infidelity. They explore what infidelity actually is, statistics, why people cheat, cultural considerations, and the role…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Men’s Mental Health & The Power of Gaming with Sam DiMartino 👾

Episode 24

In this episode, we are excited to dive into all things men’s mental health & the power of gaming with one of The Gaia Center’s team members, Sam DiMartino!

In his clinical work, Sam supports individu…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Bougie, Broke, and on a Budget - The Psychology of Money (Part 1)

Episode 23

Today’s episode is allllll about MONEY HUNNY – how we are influenced to think about the construct of money, financial wellbeing, and balancing all of this in the modern landscape of capitalism and co…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unplugging, Digital Detox, and the Overwhelming Urge to Throw it in the Ocean 🤳🌊

Episode 22

In today’s world, there’s an interesting juxtaposition between constant (and often necessary) use of technology coupled with conversations around unplugging. In this episode, we dive into digital det…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Living Your Activism Series: Ella Magers is a Voice for the Animals

Episode 21

In this episode, we have our first installment of a special new mini series titled Living Your Activism. In this series, we're talking to activists and advocates across a wide variety of missions and…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Turns Out, Talking To Strangers is Healing: The Power of Group Therapy

Episode 20

While the thought of telling a group of strangers about your inner feelings can be scary for many people, group therapy can actually be incredibly powerful. In this episode, we explore the roots of g…

Published on 3 months ago

Help, I’m Spiritually Curious But Existentially Exhausted 🙏🫠

Episode 19

Spirituality, religion, and being “woo-woo” are all hot topics these days – especially here in Nashville!

In this episode, Val and Emerson tackle WTF spirituality actually means, how it differs from r…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Couples Therapy Episode

Episode 18

For many people, hearing “couples therapy” brings up the idea of a relationship being in crisis or on the brink of ending – and while couples therapy can be impactful in those cases, there is so much…

Published on 4 months ago