Therapy, Without the Couch
de Dr Todd Giardina
Managing Trauma via Spirituality, Creativity, and Counseling - with…
Despre acest podcast
A psychologist/therapist/coach offers his take on varied topics including love, sex, relationships, and dating - as well as providing insight and education on mental health, health behaviors and coping skills. He pulls from over 20 years of clinical experience, as well as digesting the clinical research and pop culture moments tied to these issues. Hear about actual clinical cases Dr G deals with on a regular basis and get "free" therapy, without the couch by listening in! (Or get the IRL version at Coral Gables Counseling Center - in person and telehealth options available).
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- Managing Trauma via Spirituality, Creativity, and Counseling - with Alisa Gracheva · 50 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 12Alisa and I discuss her holistic and spiritual approach to treating mental health. We explore artistic and creative avenues to manage mood states. Alisa shares her own trauma…
- Dr Giardina Seeks Help with Disordered Eating - with Kristen Overholt · 57 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 11I speak to one of our resident eating disorder experts about my own journey with faulty beliefs and disordered eating and exercise habits. I want listeners to see that it's one…
- Doula as Translator - Bridging the Mental and the Medical - with Dr Toni Curtis · 1 h 7 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 10Dr Curtis explains to us all what a doula is and how they can guide the birth process. She elaborates on the impact of stress, trauma, and expectations on the delivery process…
- Trauma, Storytelling and Identity - with Simi Krishnan · 52 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 9Simi and I discuss her own trauma narrative and the importance of language and storytelling to shape her view of herself after this experience. We explore her desire to guide…
- Attitude Shifts, Relationships, and Personal Growth - with Kimberly Spencer · 1 h 1 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 8I chat with Kimberly about parenting, coaching, coping, relationships, growth & more! How do you speak to yourself, your partner, your kids...? Kimberly Spencer is a…
- Journey to a Healthier Self, and a Healthier Society - with Alenka of SAHA Collective · 53 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 7We discuss burnout, lifestyle changes toward health and wellness, and what one is willing to sacrifice to achieve one's goals. We also explore alternative, complementary, and…
- Adapting to Life's Issues, Lessons Learned, and Men's Emotions - with Terry Tucker · 51 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 6Terry and I discuss coping with life's hurdles, maintaining a level attitude through core values, and why it's normal for men to have feelings too! Terry Tucker is an author…
- Marital Therapy and Relationship Coaching - with Monica Tanner · 49 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 5I sit down with author and relationship coach Monica Tanner as we discuss the overlap and divergence in our approaches to teaching couples better communication and connection…
- When Mental Health and Legal Issues Collide - with guest Mark Astor · 51 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 4In this episode, I have a conversation with attorney Mark Astor, a nationally recognized behavioral health law attorney with over 30 years of courtroom experience, specializing…
- Relationships, Rituals and RLT - with guest Pavini Moray · 46 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 3I interview guest Pavini Moray, a somatic coach and Relational Life Therapy (RLT) practitioner with a PhD in Somatic Psychology. We discuss relationships, communication skills…
- Boundaries and Circles of Trust · 31 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 2Let's discuss the benefit and the place for boundaries, by defining the circles of trust among circles of friends. We will elaborate on the levels of comfort with people in our…
- The Psychology of Dating · 1 h 6 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 1Here I break down: what affects attraction in relationships, why we're attracted to certain people, how to balance your wants and needs in a partnership, what issues of yours may…
- Women in the World - A Juggling Act · 51 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 23I sit down with Toni Will, sports executive, author, speaker, and leadership coach. She currently serves as the General Manager and Governor of the Kalamazoo Wings, making her…
- Mom Anxiety and Bad Mom Fears · 25 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 22Are you afraid you're a bad mom? Every mom asks this question at some point. Let's explore the common fears and worries, to normalize this experience. You are not alone! You are…
- Shame, Shadow Selves and Repression · 24 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 21I explore the notion of the shadow self, made famous by Jung but known across many cultures. We talk about balancing dark and light, and accepting that all humans have urges and…
- Answers to Six Questions to Get to a Healthier Lifestyle · 29 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 20Here I discuss the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, HOW, AND WHY of healthy lifestyle change. Backed by research and witnessed in my clinical practice, I provide guidance to understand…
- Hormones, Fertility, PPD and More - with guest Dr Paredes · 40 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 19I sit down with OB/GYN Dr Ingrid Paredes to discuss so many factors affecting my women patients - fertility, hormones, mood, PCOS, PPD, perimenopause and more! We discuss how…
- A Psychologist and Psychiatrist Discuss Mental Health - Guest Dr Pati Guiribitey · 36 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 18Psychiatrist Dr Pati Guiribitey joins me to discuss trends in psychiatry and mental health - ADHD, Xanax, Antidepressants - the need for collaboration and therapy alongside…
- Different Therapists, Different Styles, Same Case · 46 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 17I sit down with 3 colleagues to discuss a fictional case from differing perspectives. Myself and Gabriela Reyes both work from an eclectic/integrative theory but with different…
- Attachment Styles, Love Languages And Daddy Issues · 28 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 16I discuss the books "Attached" and "The 5 Love Languages," in the context of finding healthy adult romantic relationships. I will show you that you are not doomed, but must use…







