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You Need a Counselor Podcast

You Need a Counselor is a podcast designed for people curious about counseling but who have barriers keeping them from experiencing the benefits of counseling. Our mission is to share stories about counseling good, bad, indifferent and spread the message that everyone can benefit from mental health and behavioral health counseling services. We are on a mission to show you all the reasons why You Need a Counselor!

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00:46:45

Addiction in the Family, with guest Dr. Janelle Martin

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2025/11/02

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Dr. Janelle Martin a licensed counselor, certified IASIS MicroCurrent Neurofeedback provider, and a doctor of functional medicine. She is the founder of The Mind Connection, a holistic mental health practice based in Houston, Texas, where she helps clients heal from trauma, addiction, and emotional dysregulation using an integrative mind-body approach. Janelle is also the author of Losing Her, Finding Us, a powerful memoir chronicling her daughter’s battle

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00:52:32

Building Online Communities, with guest Tenesha Gatson

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2025/10/05

This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by return guest and co-host Tenesha Gatson. In this episode Tenesha shares about the community she is building on TikTok around mental health awareness.To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. Connect with Tenesha:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spice2yurlife?_t=ZT-90DuQgTfhZV&_r=1Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063312425125Instagram:

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00:46:45

Psychodynamic Counseling, with guest Liessa Callaghan

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2025/09/28

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by Liessa Callagnhan, a psychodynamic counsellor in the UK. Liessa works with a wide range of people from many backgrounds, with different presenting problems. What she loves about the work is seeing the positive changes in people: improved self esteem and resilience, and an understanding that they have more inner strength than they realised. Connect with Liessa online: Web: www.perspectivescounsellingservice.co.ukTo start behavioral or mental health services

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00:54:10

When a Friend Steps In, with guest Gunner Vargas

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2025/09/21

Trigger Warning: discussion of SH and SI This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by Gunner Vargas, a former Heart and Solutions BHIS counselor. In this episode we hear from Gunner about his personal mental health experiences and how a phone call to say goodbye to a friend saved his life.To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. Connect with Heart and Solutions online at:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YNYoutube:

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00:51:33

Navigating Complex Trauma, with guest Samantha Bickham

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2025/09/14

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by Samantha Bickham (she/her), a licensed trauma therapist, certified EMDR provider, and founder of Calming Tides Counseling. With over a decade of experience supporting individuals navigating complex trauma, eating disorders, and maternal mental health, Samantha blends somatic approaches, EMDR, and parts work to help clients reconnect with themselves and heal from the inside out. Her work is rooted in body liberation, attachment healing, and a deep belief

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00:48:47

Hormones and Mental Health, with guest Margo Priestly

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2025/09/07

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by Margo Priestly, medical researcher and founder of Hush Hormones, a hormone-supportive wellness brand born from personal experience and professional frustration. After years of being misdiagnosed, her symptoms constantly dismissed as stress or trauma, Margo set out to change the way women are heard, treated, and supported.She’s also a mum of six, including two children she’s raised in the wake of an extremely high-profile criminal case. Her story is raw,

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00:48:48

Marriage and Family Therapy, with guest Mia Barajas

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2025/08/31

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by Heart and Solutions BHIS Supervisor Mia Barajas. During the episode Mia shares her experience obtaining both her bachelors and masters at an accelerated pace, along with her experience growing up in a home with a sibling facing mental health struggles. To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. Connect with Heart and Solutions online at:Spotify:

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00:50:39

Abelism and Stigma in the Medical Field, with guest...

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2025/08/24

Trigger Warning due to discussions of suicide.This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined return guest Christopher Birstler,Christopher has survived multiple suicide attempts while having to navigate through systems filled with abelism and stigma to seek the care and support he needs. He coined the hashtag #SuperAdvocate to describe how advocacy is at the core of his heart. As a survivor of trauma and abuse Christopher boldly proclaims that everyone should at least try therapy with an open mind even if

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00:45:22

Solo Travel, with guests Geleen Antonio and Teresa...

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2025/08/17

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by two return guests, Geleen Antonio and Teresa Carnegie! Geleen empowers women to transform their lives through solo travel. A former neuroscience and healthcare professional, she left the corporate world to explore the globe. Her decade of experience as a digital nomad led to self-discovery, connection, and a deep love for travel.Teresa is a writer and self-publishing coach who first started writing during her own season of pursuing healing. Having

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01:00:48

Brighter Futures, with guest Jessica Tepas

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2025/08/03

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by Jessica Tepas, a successful speaker, writer, entrepreneur, director, executive, and investor. An expert at being a beginner, Jessica is passionate about inspiring and empowering others to move forward into their bright future, even if it's only an inch at a time.Holding a Master's in Biological Sciences, Bachelor's in Marketing, and Minor in British Literature, she recognizes the power of combining art and science to make big things happen. It

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00:56:20

Sudden Wealth Syndrome, with guest Mariah Hudler

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2025/07/27

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by return guest Mariah Hudler, owner of Koru Financial Therapy. In this episode we discuss sudden wealth syndrome and take a critical look at the TV show Schitt’s Creek to discuss the money beliefs seen in the show. Listen to Mariah’s previous episodes

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00:59:35

Radical Acceptance, with guest Ashley Casey

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2025/07/20

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by Ashley Casey, a drug and alcohol counselor and Heart and Solutions board member. Ashley is a 38-year-old mother of 4, Licensed alcohol and drug counselor and a current Graduate student in mental health at Texas A & M. Little of Ashely’s life has been ordinary, from losing her mom to a drunk driver when she was 2 years old to walking through life with loved ones in active addiction, having a child who has experienced psychosis and many hospitalizations

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00:57:22

Boundaries post Burnout, with guest Lisa Boehm

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2025/06/29

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by return guest Lisa Boehm, a speaker, podcaster and author. Lisa was a content mother, wife, and healthcare professional when the unthinkable happened and her 17 year old daughter died in a car accident. Her life quickly became divided into 2 distinct timelines: before and after. Focusing on holding her little family together seemed like the right thing to do, but Lisa lost herself to darkness and suicidal ideation for a while until she allowed herself the

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00:50:49

Boundaries, with guest Alyssa Decker

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2025/06/22

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by return guest Alyssa Decker, a coach for women in high conflict relationships, to talk about boundaries. Pulling on her own experience of being in and then leaving an abusive marriage, Alyssa spends her days helping other women succeed.To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. Connect with Alyssa online at: Monthly challenge: https://peacefulresolve.com/speak-your-truthWeb:

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00:51:20

The Importance of Sleep, with guest Dr. Catherine Darley

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2025/06/15

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by Dr. Catherine Darley, the leader in natural sleep medicine. She combines her knowledge of sleep and circadian disorders with her training as a naturopathic physician to bridge these two fields. She’s treated patients for over 20 years, along with training healthcare providers in sleep medicine. Dr. Darley now focuses on teaching people the sleep skills they need to thrive at home, at work, and have a high quality-of-life. To start behavioral or mental

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00:54:59

Demystifying Bipolar Disorder, with guest Alexis Moore

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2025/06/08

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by Alexis Moore, a BHIS Provider at Heart and Solutions. Alexis has worked with a wide range of ages, from taking care of kids in a daycare, to taking care of old folks nursing homes, to working with youth and teens at a youth shelter! She is currently a BHIS provider through Heart and Solutions, and in the future plans to go back to school to pursue a master’s degree in mental health counseling. In her free time she loves to play with and snuggle her cats!To

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00:53:41

Navigating Narcissistic Abuse, with guest Elizabeth...

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2025/06/01

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by guest Elizabeth Aguilera. After 30 years in corporate IT, Elizabeth’s job was offshored to India while she was sitting on a beach on vacation. She lost everything that she was desperately holding onto and THAT singular event was the gift that liberated her to find her true calling. After 6 years helping seniors and overwhelmed Moms in a very hands-on way, Elizabeth wanted to serve in a different way. She became a certified Life Coach and now helps women

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00:48:02

Emotions and High Performing Women, with guest Caurel...

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2025/05/25

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by return guest and co-host, Caurel Richards. Caurel is a wild-hearted explorer of life and a relentless seeker of truth. She doesn’t just walk through life, she dances, leaps, and sometimes bulldozes her way through it, rewriting the rules with every step. Freedom defines her. Impact drives her. She was born to break molds and ignite change.This insatiable passion for transformation led her to become a Hypnotherapist and Mentor. Through deep, intuitive work,

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00:55:06

Forms of Healing, with guest Jayden Aubryn

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2025/05/11

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by return guest Jayden Aubryn. Jayden is a Black, queer, nonbinary psychotherapist, personal trainer, and consultant. They specialize in holistically healing trauma by integrating mental, physical, sexual and spiritual health. They are passionate about increasing accessibility and decolonizing therapy by promoting healing via food, music, movement, and art.Connect with Jayden Online:Wellness Retreat: https://tiseconsultingandtherapy.com/retreatPatreon:

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00:50:31

Fertility Mindset, with guest Becky Ackerman

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2025/05/04

This week Julie, and Chrissa are joined by Becky Ackerman, a Fertility Mindset Coach. As a “fertility survivor” herself, she helps women who are struggling to get pregnant feel calm, confident, and in control as they navigate their journeys.Connect with Becky Online:Web: https://www.instagram.com/lilyandbeefertilityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilyandbeefertilityTo start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. Connect with Heart and Solutions

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