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Things You Learn in Therapy

Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

A behind-the-scenes look at the best tips and techniques from clinicians around the world. This podcast shares practical techniques for a wide range of mental health topics, from parenting to substance use, mindfulness, anxiety, depression and so much more. If you are looking for great mental health advice from experienced therapists & psychologists, you are in the right place! AND... if you are you are a clinician who is looking to learn new techniques, this podcast is right for you, too!Listen,

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Ep 146: Raising Trustworthy Kids Through Predictable...

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2025/11/14

Send us a text Joined by my friend from Core Essential Values, Leslie Bolser, we dig in to TRUST!! Trust doesn’t arrive with a grand gesture; it’s built in the tiny moments we repeat. We dive into what makes a parent truly dependable and why predictability—not perfection—is the foundation kids need to feel safe, open up, and keep coming back to us when it matters most. If you’ve ever wondered how to start building trust today, we break it down into moves you can use before the next pick...

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Ep 145: Halloween Expectations Made Easy

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2025/10/31

Send us a text Throwback episode! Costumes and candy get all the attention, but the real magic of Halloween starts with a short conversation before you hit the sidewalk. We dive into the simple, practical steps that turn a sugar‑charged night into a calm, safe, and joyful memory: clear candy rules, repeatable safety cues, and manners that make neighbors smile. As a licensed psychologist and parent, I share how to set expectations that stick, reduce meltdowns, and help kids focus on fun withou...

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Ep 144: ADHD Myths, Facts, And Next Steps

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2025/10/24

Send us a text Think focus is just willpower? We challenge that idea with a clear, evidence-based guide to ADHD that bridges home, school, and the doctor’s office. I walk through what changed from ADD to ADHD, why girls and adults are often missed, and how interest-driven attention can make games feel easy while homework feels impossible. You’ll hear why that pattern is normal for an ADHD brain and how to design tasks that are more engaging, structured, and doable. We also get honest about t...

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Ep 142: Maternal Rage: The Message Behind the...

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2025/09/26

Send us a text What if your most explosive moments as a mother aren't failures, but crucial messages your mind and body are sending? Licensed Professional Counselor Nicole McNelis returns to unpack the powerful truth behind maternal rage - that overwhelming anger isn't a character flaw but a rational response to impossible expectations and unmet needs. "Mom rage is not a meltdown, it's a message," McNelis explains, offering a refreshing perspective that removes shame from these difficult exp...

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Ep 142: Hormone Havoc and Honey, We Need to Talk with...

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2025/09/05

Send us a text The silence around menopause and sexuality in midlife is finally breaking. Sex therapist Brooke Bralove returns to the podcast for a candid, informative conversation about what women really experience during perimenopause and menopause—and why suffering should never be the default option. Brooke reveals that even as medical understanding evolves, many healthcare providers remain woefully undereducated about treating menopausal symptoms. Most OBGYNs receive just hours of traini...

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Ep 141: Are You Okay Enough Now? with Barbara...

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2025/08/29

Send us a text What if the most powerful therapy happens not in "safe spaces," but in "brave spaces"? This game-changing conversation with Barbara Sheehan-Zeidler, a licensed professional counselor from Colorado, challenges our fundamental understanding of the therapeutic relationship. Barbara introduces us to the profound concept of brave space through Micky ScottBey Jones's poem, which begins: "Together we will create brave space, because there is no such thing as a safe space." This persp...

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Ep 140: The Double-Edged Sword of Mental Health...

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2025/08/22

Send us a text Have you ever watched a TikTok about ADHD symptoms and thought, "That's totally me!" or found yourself wondering if your social discomfort might actually be diagnosable anxiety? You're not alone. In this thought-provoking conversation with returning guest Dr. Tim Hess, we dive into the increasingly common phenomenon of mental health self-diagnosis. We explore how our success in destigmatizing mental health conversations has led to an unexpected consequence: the transformation ...

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Ep 139: Breaking the Silence: How Modern Men Navigate...

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2025/08/08

Send us a text What happens when traditional masculinity meets modern mental health needs? Dr. Tim Hess, licensed psychologist and Associate Director for Clinical Services at Ball State University's Counseling Center, joins Dr. Beth Trammell to unpack the complex world of men's mental health in this thought-provoking conversation. From the moment Dr. Hess introduces his metaphor of "deciding when to stop yelling at the tsunami and start surfing," listeners are drawn into a nuanced exploratio...

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Ep 138: Are we playing enough? The critical role of...

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2025/08/01

Send us a text The secret to effective child therapy isn't just what happens in the therapist's office – it's who's in the room. Kim Feeney, an Adlerian play therapist, makes a compelling case for why parental involvement isn't optional when healing children's emotional wounds. "Parents are the experts on their child," Kim emphasizes, explaining how Adlerian therapy recognizes that all behavior serves a purpose within family systems. Without understanding a child's family atmosphere, therapi...

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Finding Your Own Path: What Schools Want Students to...

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2025/07/28

Send us a text THROWBACK episode! As I re-listened to this episode from my other podcast, I knew I needed to share it again here! As we approach the new school year, there are some really great reminders in this episode. Enjoy! What do teachers and school administrators really want students to know? In this revealing conversation, Dr. Beth Trammell sits down with Katie Preston, a veteran school counselor with more than 14 years of experience and a background in social work. Together, they unp...

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Ep 137: Birds, Bees, and Awkward Conversations: A...

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2025/07/25

Send us a text Have you been putting off "the talk" with your child or teenager? You're not alone—and the consequences of that avoidance might be more significant than you realize. This eye-opening conversation between Dr. Beth Trammell and therapist Sierra Dator tackles the challenging but crucial topic of discussing sex, intimacy, and consent with teenagers. The wisdom shared throughout this episode comes from a place of genuine understanding—both of adolescent development and parental hes...

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Ep 136: Voice Matters: Turning Your Passion into a...

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2025/07/18

Send us a text Ever caught yourself saying, "I should start a podcast"? You're not alone. But between technical hurdles and fears of speaking into the void, many never take that first step. That's why we've brought in podcast editor extraordinaire Phil Quinn to demystify the entire process. Phil peels back the curtain on what truly matters when launching a podcast—and it's not expensive microphones or technical wizardry. "If you've got a laptop with a camera on it and a pair of AirPods, you ...

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Ep 135: Mom Guilt? More Like Mom Truth! with Megan...

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2025/07/11

Send us a text What if you could love your children deeply while admitting you don't always love the phase of parenting you're currently experiencing? This refreshingly honest conversation between Dr. Beth Trammell and maternal mental health specialist Megan MacCutcheon dismantles one of the most pervasive myths of motherhood: that we must cherish and enjoy every moment. The episode begins with Megan sharing a revealing Mother's Day experience where she found herself struggling with her elem...

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Hot, Hungry, and Away from Home: The Party and...

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2025/06/30

Send us a text Playback episode!! I've shared this episode on Kids These Days, but it seems like so perfect to include it again this week! The perfect family vacation often exists only in our minds. As one friend wisely told me, "Vacation with kids isn't really a vacation—it's just life somewhere else." This distinction forms the foundation of our exploration into making family gatherings genuinely enjoyable rather than merely survivable. Success begins with clarity about your true pri...

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Ep 134: What If You're Wrong About Your Relationship?...

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2025/06/27

Send us a text What if the way you've always approached relationships is fundamentally limiting your capacity for true connection? In this eye-opening conversation, psychologist, Dr. Beth Trammell, and licensed mental health counselor, Rachel Elder, challenge conventional wisdom about attachment, offering hope for even the most disconnected couples. Elder, who specializes in relationship therapy through her practice Connected Couples Counseling, introduces a revolutionary framework that help...

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Ep 133: The Trap of Toxic Positivity with Jacque Tyrrell

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2025/06/20

Send us a text "At least you have your health." "It could be worse." "Just stay positive!" These well-meaning phrases might seem helpful on the surface, but as licensed clinical social worker, Jacque Tyrell, and I unpack in this thought-provoking conversation, they often create more harm than healing. Toxic positivity—that pressure to maintain an optimistic outlook regardless of circumstances—has become so normalized that many of us don't recognize when we're perpetuating it. Jackie explains...

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Ep 132: Beyond Bad Behavior: Understanding Children's...

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2025/06/13

Send us a text What if there's no such thing as a bad kid? What if challenging behaviors are simply messages children send when they lack the emotional vocabulary to express themselves? Licensed Professional Counselor Jillian takes us behind the scenes of a behavior modification camp founded in the 1960s that continues to transform lives today. Drawing from five summers working at this unique program and her family background of psychologists, Jillian breaks down the evidence-bas...

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Navigating the Ebb and Flow of Invisible Illness: How...

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2025/06/06

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Ep 130: You Can't Vacation Your Way Out of Burnout...

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2025/05/30

Send us a text What if the life you've carefully constructed is slowly burning you out? Dr. Beth Trammell sits down with licensed therapist Laurel Roberts-Meese for an eye-opening conversation about the reality of burnout – and why that tropical vacation you've been dreaming about won't fix it. "Burnout comes from a pathological pattern of not choosing yourself," explains Roberts-Meese, delivering one of many powerful insights throughout this deeply resonant episode. As someone who specializ...

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Ep 129: Regulating in an Unregulated World with Marie...

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2025/05/23

Send us a text The world feels increasingly chaotic and unpredictable. Global events, endless news cycles, and persistent uncertainty have left many of us stuck in a state of nervous system dysregulation that doesn't seem to subside. Marie Sloane returns to the podcast to share practical wisdom about finding stability when everything around us feels unstable. Marie introduces us to a transformative "bottom-up" approach to managing anxiety. She explains why our typical cognitive strategies of...

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