Finding Your Way Through Therapy
Join Steve Bisson, LMHC as he unravels the complexities of therapy and counseling. Engage in straightforward dialogues, enriched with insights from special guests sharing a like-minded perspective. Each episode presents valuable, easy-to-digest information designed to help you perceive therapy, and those who partake in it, in a grounding, relatable manner.
Episodes
200 episodes
E.182 Transforming Stress into Success with Hypnotherapy With Craig Meriwether
What if your mind held the key to your own healing? Join us for an insightful conversation with Craig Meriwether, a seasoned clinical and medical hypnotherapist, as we explore the transformative world of hypnotherapy. Craig sheds light on his v...
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Episode 182
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53:36
E.181 From Traumatic Brain Injury to Expert Therapist - A Healing Journey with Daniel Gospodarek
After enduring a traumatic brain injury, Daniel Gospodarek transformed his life and career, becoming a licensed therapist driven by personal experience and professional expertise. Join us for a compelling conversation with Daniel, owner of Revi...
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Episode 181
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49:45
E.180 Supportive Journeys in Recovery and Beyond
Can the holiday season be truly joyous without the shadow of substance temptation? Join me, Steve Bisson, as we explore the compelling differences between sobriety and recovery—two paths often confused but profoundly distinct. I'll guide you th...
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Episode 180
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14:28
E. 179 Empowering Minds: Erica Curry on DBT, Self-Care for Therapists, and the Healing Power of Connection
Discover the transformative journey of Erica Curry, a former Division 1 athlete who has seamlessly transitioned into a licensed therapist and coach, bringing her unique perspective to the world of mental health. Erica opens up about her passion...
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Episode 179
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56:07
E.178 Finding Balance: Managing Holiday Stress and Political Tensions
Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday hustle and political chatter? Discover how to maintain your sanity and serenity as we navigate the emotional rollercoaster brought on by this election cycle. This episode is your guide to maintaining balance a...
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Episode 178
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15:42
E.177 Breaking Silence: Surviving and Reforming the Troubled Teen Industry
Meg Appelgate, a courageous survivor of the troubled teen industry and co-founder of Unsilenced, joins us to share her profound story of resilience and advocacy. We explore her experiences with institutional abuse and the urgent need for reform...
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Episode 177
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45:03
E.176 Embracing Curiosity and Authenticity: Unlocking Personal and Professional Growth with Stephanie Simpson
What if you could break free from the confines of your own mind and live a more embodied and authentic life? Join us as we welcome back the insightful Stephanie Simpson, who expertly bridges the worlds of coaching and therapy. This episode prom...
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Season 11
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Episode 176
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53:55
E.175 Addressing Stress and Burnout: Mental Health Support for First Responders, Law Enforcement, Police
Join me in a transformative conversation with Kyle Goodknight, a veteran healthcare professional with over three decades of experience as a respiratory therapist and paramedic. We tackle the critical issues of stress and burnout that first resp...
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Episode 175
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52:01
E.174 Overcoming Children's Fear of Dogs: Insights from Stefani Cohen
Unlock the secrets to building a fearless future for your children with our inspiring guest, Stefani Cohen. A true authority in family dynamics and stress-positive parenting, Stefani shares her decades of wisdom and insight into overcoming chil...
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Episode 174
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40:35
E.173 Transforming Stress and Trauma with Somatic Breathwork: Abbie Westgate's Journey
What if you could transform your life by simply changing the way you breathe? Join us for a compelling conversation with Abbie Westgate, a former UK police sergeant who left behind the high-stress world of law enforcement to embrace the healing...
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Season 11
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Episode 173
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52:01
E.172 The Mental Men Discuss The Hybrid Therapy Models And Its Flexibility and Effectiveness
The post-COVID era has brought unprecedented changes to community mental health, and our recurring guests, The Mental Men, are here to share their unique insights! Discover how mental health professionals have navigated the shift from in-person...
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Season 11
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Episode 172
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52:30
E.171 A Career Redefined by First Responder Encounters
What happens when a child and family specialist immerses themselves in the fast-paced world of first responders? Join us to explore the captivating professional journey that began in 1999, where our host's initial role as a crisis team triage c...
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Episode 171
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27:44
E.170 From Paramedic to Creative: Sarah Wayte's Journey with ADHD and Mental Health in Emergency Services
Ever wondered how a paramedic transitions to a creative copywriter and brand photographer? Meet Sarah Wayte, who shares her incredible 20-year journey through the UK ambulance service and her unexpected leap into a new career in Canada. Sarah o...
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Episode 170
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50:16
E.169 Ann Diment on Trauma, Resilience, and the Power of Creativity
What if the key to unlocking your potential lies within the untold stories of your past? On today's episode, we sit down with Ann Diment, a best-selling author and an authority on health, safety, and recovery, as she navigates the complex lands...
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Season 11
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Episode 169
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51:15
E.168 The Rise of Overdoses and the Path Forward With Adrienne Tichy
How has the pandemic reshaped the landscape of addiction and mental health? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Adrienne Tichy, a recovery coach, advocate, international bestseller, and public speaker, who shares her compelling person...
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Season 11
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Episode 168
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48:22
Summer Replay: Navigating Grief and Trauma: Insights from Therapist Gina Moffa And Her Book, Now On Paperback
How do you truly heal when life throws its toughest challenges your way? Welcome back to an incredibly heartfelt and insightful conversation with Gina Moffa, a dedicated grief and trauma-informed therapist based in New York City. Gina introduce...
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Summer Replay: From Guests to Co-Hosts: Our Podcast Evolution
Ever wondered why you feel the need to constantly say yes, even when it drains you? On this special episode of "Finding Your Way Through Therapy," we celebrate our third anniversary and 153rd episode by not only reflecting on our incredible jou...
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Season 11
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14:33
Summer Replay With The Mental Men: Vulnerability and Healing in Modern Therapy
What if the key to transforming your mental health journey lies within the wisdom of experienced therapists? In the premiere episode of season nine of "Finding Your Way Through Therapy," we introduce the "Mental Men" – Andrew Kang, Pat Rice, Dr...
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From Therapy to Podcourses: Navigating Personal Growth and Midlife Transitions with Lisa Mustard in Summer Replay
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Lisa Mustard, an LMFT and coach from South Carolina, as she recounts her journey from starting in therapy in 2006 to pioneering Continuing Education for Therapists through her podcourses. Lisa she...
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59:30
Transformative Therapy: Movement and Mental Wellness With Courtney Romanowski and Audrey Albert-King In Summer Replay
Discover the transformative power of dance movement therapy in our latest episode featuring Courtney Romanowski, our new co-host, and Audrey Albert-King, a licensed mental health counselor and board-certified dance movement therapist. Audrey br...
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From Carpet Cleaning to Comedy: Brad Mastrangelo on Humor, Therapy, and Connection
Ever wondered how a carpet cleaner can become a stand-up comedian? Meet Brad Mastrangelo, who took a leap from carpet cleaning to comedy on a dare at Nick's Comedy Store in Boston. Brad's journey is filled with unexpected turns and lots of laug...
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Summer Replay: High-Stakes Flight: Confronting Crisis and Fear at 30,000 Feet
What happens when a routine flight turns into a high-stakes confrontation at 30,000 feet? On this special episode of "Finding Your Way Through Therapy," I recount a terrifying in-flight incident from March 5th, 2023, where my family and I faced...
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Strategies for Trauma Recovery in First Responders With Hayden Duggan
What happens when the champions of our safety need rescuing? Join us for a profound discussion with Dr. Hayden Duggan, founder of OnSite, as we dissect the mental health challenges faced by first responders. This episode promises to illuminate ...
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Turning Trauma into Strength: Dr. Hayden Duggan on Resilience for First Responders
What if your traumas could become the catalyst for your greatest strengths? Join us on an heartfelt exploration with Dr. Hayden Duggan, a remarkable psychologist and founder of Onsite Academy, as he shares his compelling journey from being a fi...
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42:42
E.158 Balancing Act: A Therapist's Guide to Self-Care and Personal Well-Being
Have you ever wondered how therapists take care of their own mental health while supporting others through theirs? Today, I share my personal journey through the landscape of self-care, especially during the pandemic. I'll reveal the challenges...
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Season 11
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Episode 158
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19:19