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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 4 months, 2 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 5 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 5 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 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Why OCD Is NOT Just Being “So Organized” 🙅
Episode 17
Despite misinformed pop culture statements, OCD isn’t a punchline—it’s a chronic brain loop that can be incredibly challenging for individuals to receive the care they need. In this episode, Val and …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Help! The Voice in My Head Is… Kind Of a B*tch
Episode 16
If you’ve ever struggled with a rough inner critic, you’re not alone. While the judgments of the world can certainly get in the way of living your best life, we’re often our own worst enemies. But th…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
The One About Adult Friendship 🫂
Episode 15
If you’ve struggled to build or maintain friendships as an adult, you’re not alone – and in this episode, we’ve got you covered!
This episode covers:
02:20 - Tea & Crumpets: Adolescence on Netflix + Li…Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Body Grief & Disability Advocacy with Jayne Mattingly
Episode 14
Today’s episode is so exciting as we have our first guest external to The Gaia Center – the phenomenal Jayne Mattingly.
JAYNE MATTINGLY is a disability advocate and eating disorder helping professiona…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Parasocial Relationships, AKA The Lopsided Bestie Squad 👯♀️
Episode 13
In this week’s episode, Valerie and Emerson are coming at ya live from the corner of a hotel by the Nashville airport thanks to some less than stellar weather before they head to a hypnotherapy train…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
TOO MANY TABS 😶🌫️ The ADHD Episode
Episode 12
Conversations about ADHD (some helpful, some the complete opposite) are practically everywhere in our current world. In this episode, Val and Emerson take a deep dive into what ADHD really is, beyond…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago