Recorded November 10, 2025

CW: substance use, pregnancy, severe mental illness

This week Taylor Ryan, LCSW joins us to talk about her work in emergency psychiatric services, her experience working with individuals with severe mental illness, and her research on mental health for first-time parents. We go into systems that need to change and the process for getting help for a loved one experiencing a mental health emergency.

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Recorded November 3, 2025

This week Jenny Townsend, LCSW explains some of the services she offers in her practice, including Induced After Death Communication, Reiki, and Walk-and-Talk Sessions. Check out Jenny’s info below!

https://www.jennytownsendlcsw.com

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Recorded October 20, 2025Before you use the words “gaslighting,” “triggered,” or “OCD” in casual conversation, learn what they actually mean with Jess and Courtney, two actual therapists. What pop psychology “therapy speak” words should we define next? References:@igototherapy on InstagramFollow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/ This podcast is not a substitution for therapy and we cannot provide you with therapeutic services or advice via this podcast or social media.