Whole Self Podcast

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His Job, Her Job: When submission becomes control
What is healthy submission and boundaries in marriage, and when can submission cross the line into control? As a group practice of therapists, we too often see biblical submission used in an unhealthy
Part 1: 5 Types of Narcissists
A re-release of an old episode! In 2022, we did a series called "Know Thy Trauma." Throughout multiple episodes, we discussed trauma and its components: generational trauma, attachment styles, trigger
How Society Puts Men In Boxes- With Guest Matt Owen
Professional counselors Sharon and Kayla are joined by guest Matt Owen, a counselor at the Moore Resilient Group, to discuss the messaging Western culture sends men and what boxes men can be put in as
Pt. 4: Gender Roles and Low Sexual Desire In Married Women
Low sexual desire in married women is a topic we encounter a lot in our counseling office, and is more nuanced than you think. Licensed, professional counselors Sharon Wegman and Kayla Seader discuss
Pop Psychology Part 2
Have you seen tons of posts on social media about narcissists, or people breaking off relationships with "toxic" people? In this episode, Sharon and Mandy break down concepts that have been popularize
Pop Psychology Part 1
Pop psychology can encompass any psychological concept, diagnosis, theory, etc, that has been popularized in mainstream media. You might have seen some of the following terms on social media: narcissi
Chronic Illness and Mental Health
Chronic illness impacts not only our physical health, but our mental health as well. The lifestyle changes, dietary changes, relational changes, and more can lead to feelings of isolation, depression,
Teachers and Trauma
Trauma counselor Cait Beiler and former teacher Mandy discuss the nature of teaching and how it can impact teachers. They talk about vicarious trauma, burnout, and personalizing student behavior. They
A Trauma Therapist’s Take on Student Behavior
In this episode, former teacher Mandy Kaucher and trauma therapist Cait Beiler sit down to discuss student behavior. They identify four main types of student behavior (the disengaged student, the outb
Pt. 3: Boundary Conversations with Your Partner
In the follow up to parts 1 and 2 about the mental load and weaponized incompetence, professional counselors Sharon and Kayla discuss ways to go about talking to your spouse or partner about those top