Episodes

  • 1070 - Can the PIECES Mind-Body Approach REALLY Improve Your Mental Health?

    1070 - Can the PIECES Mind-Body Approach REALLY Improve Your Mental Health?
    Jul 7 2025
    [00:00 - 03:45] Introduction to Transdiagnostic Assessment Discussion of how transdiagnostic assessment is gaining recognition. Comparison with older frameworks like motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care. [03:46 - 11:00] Antidepressant Statistics and Issues Insights into the effectiveness of antidepressants for anxiety and depression. Discussion of how antidepressants work and how effective they are based on various studies. [11:01 - 16:00] Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Its Effectiveness Dr. Snipes discusses the results and effectiveness of CBT in managing depression and anxiety. The conversation covers how combining CBT with medications can lead to mixed results. [16:01 - 23:00] Impact of Environment and Relationships on Mental Health How environmental factors and relationships can affect one's mental state. Examples are provided of how external environments can influence internal emotions. [23:01 - 30:00] The "Pieces" Model Explanation Dr. Snipes explains her "pieces" model, emphasizing mind-body integration. Exploration of various dimensions, including physical, emotional, and environmental aspects of treatment. [30:01 - 36:00] Complexity of Symptoms Discussion of how multiple conditions or symptoms can overlap. How improving one area, such as sleep, can positively impact other areas of life. [36:01 - 45:00] Chronic Pain and Mental Health How chronic pain can affect both mental and physical well-being. Dr. Snipes explores the relationship between stress, chronic pain, and mental health symptoms. [45:01 - 53:00] Chronic Stress and the Autonomic Nervous System Detailed discussion on how prolonged stress can disrupt the body's ability to manage stress effectively. How stress influences neurotransmitters and hormones. [53:01 - 58:00] Emotional and Cognitive Interactions Addressing how emotions, behaviors, and thoughts are interconnected. Practical examples are given of how clients can break down symptoms to address them one by one. [58:01 - 66:00] Addressing Sleep, Nutrition, and Physical Health The importance of assessing sleep, nutrition, and other physiological factors in mental health. Dr. Snipes outlines different ways these affect overall well-being and mental clarity. [66:01 - 72:00] Understanding Pain, Trauma, and Their Influence Exploration of how past trauma and physical health issues (like hypothyroidism) overlap with mental health. How to address both physical and emotional components in therapy. [72:01 - 78:00] Summary and Closing Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 1069 - The Dark Truth About How Addiction & Mental Illness Cause ACEs in Kids

    1069 - The Dark Truth About How Addiction & Mental Illness Cause ACEs in Kids
    Jun 27 2025
    00:00:00 Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) 00:03:29 Understanding Basic Human Needs 00:07:10 Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Development 00:10:53 Understanding Types of Child Abuse and Neglect 00:14:37 Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Caregivers 00:18:43 Addiction and Its Legal Implications 00:22:43 Impact of Separation Anxiety and Divorce on Children's Mental Health 00:26:30 The Impact of Inconsistent Care on Child Development 00:30:04 Impact of Control and Anxiety on Child Self-Esteem 00:34:02 Identifying Trauma: Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences 00:37:13 Understanding Trauma and Its Triggers 00:40:59 Understanding ACEs and Substance Abuse 00:44:27 Impact of Vitamin D Deficiency on Health 00:48:05 Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) 00:51:56 Addressing Anxiety and Trust Issues in Children 00:55:22 Impact of Childhood ACEs on Safety and Stability 00:58:58 Understanding Intergenerational Trauma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 1068-Disaster Mental Health: Trauma-Informed Tools for Better Response

    1068-Disaster Mental Health: Trauma-Informed Tools for Better Response
    Jun 20 2025
    Introduction to trauma-informed disaster mental health: 00:00 Understanding the impact of disasters: 00:33 Discussion on PTSD and CPTSD in trauma triage: 01:11 Emotional reactions and their intensity: 01:42 Retraumatization and its triggers: 02:18 The importance of proximity and safe zones: 03:29 The role of support in the first 12 hours: 05:54 Basic needs and Maslow’s hierarchy during a disaster: 06:59 Stress and the importance of circadian rhythm: 10:59 Loss of housing and its psychological effects: 12:43 Changes in routine and circadian rhythm disruption: 14:22 Hypervigilance and somatic stress responses: 16:09 Loss of connectivity and its impact: 16:47 The role of diet and the gut microbiome: 24:58 Emotional impact: anger, fear, and anxiety: 30:36 The cognitive effects of disaster: 45:26 Managing sleep and emotional stress: 52:50 The importance of social support and empathy: 53:48 Restoring hope and handling traumatic losses: 57:29 Concluding thoughts and questions: 59:53 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 1067-Revealing the Impact of Trauma and Addiction on all the PIECES of Life

    1067-Revealing the Impact of Trauma and Addiction on all the PIECES of Life
    Jun 14 2025
    00:00:00 Understanding Addiction and Trauma 00:03:32 Traumatic Growth and Tornadoes: Finding Safety 00:07:07 Understanding Behavioral Addictions 00:10:45 Understanding Alcohol Consumption and Binge Drinking 00:14:36 Understanding the Addiction Rebound Effect 00:18:23 Understanding Substance Effects on Anxiety and Withdrawal 00:22:29 The Impact of Chronic THC Use on Serotonin Levels 00:26:24 Understanding Trauma's Impact on Mental Health 00:29:59 The Impact of Physical Trauma on Daily Life 00:33:49 Coping with Emotional Trauma from Chronic Illness 00:37:30 The Impact of Genetic Predispositions on Trauma 00:41:13 The Impact of Abandonment and Addiction on Trauma 00:44:54 Understanding Unresolved Grief and Trauma 00:48:31 Impact of Trauma on Stress and Sleep 00:52:03 The Impact of Trauma and Addiction on Relationships 00:55:42 Recognizing and Overcoming Mental Health Challenges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • 1066-Healing Trauma: A New Approach to Personality Disorders

    1066-Healing Trauma: A New Approach to Personality Disorders
    Jun 5 2025
    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Differential Diagnosis of Personality Disorders from a Trauma-Informed Perspective 00:03:07 - Signs of Personality Disorder in Children 00:06:14 - Paranoid Personality Characteristics 00:09:05 - Childhood Trauma and Personality Disorders 00:12:10 - Flat Affect and Chronic Stress 00:15:07 - Schizoid personality and flattened affect in depression 00:18:05 - Autism Spectrum and Schizotypal Personality Disorders 00:21:04 - Avoidant Personality Disorder and Social Anxiety 00:24:03 - Fear of Abandonment and Intimacy 00:27:10 - Dependent Personality Disorder Characteristics 00:30:04 - Antisocial Personality Disorder Characteristics 00:33:06 - Understanding Self-Destructive Behaviors 00:36:17 - Understanding Abandonment and Borderline Personality 00:39:24 - Borderline Personality Characteristics 00:42:27 - Borderline Personality Characteristics 00:45:16 - Understanding Manic Episodes and Personality Disorders 00:48:07 - Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder 00:51:05 - Cultural Influences on Behavior and Perception 00:54:06 - Cultural gender roles and personality traits 00:56:54 - Addiction and Withdrawal Symptoms 00:59:41 - Personality Disorders and Treatment Centers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 1065-How Attachment Trauma Leads to CoDependency & Personality Disorders

    1065-How Attachment Trauma Leads to CoDependency & Personality Disorders
    May 29 2025
    00:00:00 - Trauma and Personality Disorders 00:05:12 - Caregivers and Inconsistency 00:10:31 - The Effects of Disregulated Stress Response System 00:15:59 - Anxious Attachment Styles 00:21:29 - The Impact of Chaos on the Family Unit 00:26:53 - Fear of Emotional Intimacy 00:32:12 - The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences 00:37:35 - Attachment and Trust Issues 00:42:51 - Insecure Attachment and Emotional Disregulation 00:48:07 - Personality Disorders and Their Behaviors 00:53:23 - Reflecting on Childhood Experiences 00:58:40 - Mitigating Distress and Empowerment 01:03:57 - Helping People Learn Healthy Boundaries and Attachment 01:09:17 - Evaluating Relationships and Behaviors 01:14:29 - Understanding People-Pleasing and Trust Issues 01:19:38 - The Inability to Feel Love and Apathy in HPA Axis Disregulation. 01:24:41 - Audio Journaling and Self-Reflection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • 1064-Uncovering the Power of Total Family Intervention

    1064-Uncovering the Power of Total Family Intervention
    May 22 2025
    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Overview of Total Family Intervention 00:02:18 - Empathy and Interventions for Mental Health Issues 00:04:44 - The Importance of Interventions for Mental Health 00:06:52 - The Importance of Interventionists with Adequate Training 00:09:09 - Effects of Addiction on Family Dynamics 00:11:27 - Involving the Whole Family in Interventions 00:13:44 - Impact of Addictive Behaviors on Family Members 00:16:00 - Impact on Loved Ones of Addiction and Mental Health Disorders 00:18:11 - Challenges of understanding bipolar disorder 00:20:21 - Total Family Intervention Steps 00:22:22 - The Initial Contact in an Intervention 00:24:28 - Educating about Interventions 00:26:33 - Developing Hope Through Intervention 00:28:47 - Motivating factors for interventions 00:33:07 - Involuntary Commitment for Addiction and Mental Health Issues 00:35:18 - Managing Stress and Setting Boundaries 00:37:43 - Screening for Addiction and Mental Health Issues 00:39:49 - Making a Plan for Change 00:42:01 - Initial Placement for Treatment 00:44:08 - Overcoming barriers to seeking treatment 00:46:25 - Impact of Behavior on Relationships 00:48:42 - Handling objections in interventions 00:50:51 - Effective Intervention Strategies 00:53:09 - Moving Forward towards Treatment 00:55:23 - Empowering Patients through Follow-Up 00:57:26 - The Importance of Intervention Timing 00:59:47 - On-Demand CEUs for Podcast Viewers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 1063-You did what? Avoiding Common Ethical Violations in Counseling

    1063-You did what? Avoiding Common Ethical Violations in Counseling
    May 13 2025
    Chapters: 00:00:00 - Applying ethical principles to common violations 00:00:57 - The Four Pillars of Ethical Mental Health Services 00:01:51 - Ethical Decision-Making Process 00:02:45 - Ethical dilemmas in counseling: Sexual relationships with clients 00:03:35 - Dating Clients and Unchecked Feelings 00:04:45 - The Four Windows of Awareness 00:05:31 - Boundaries and Self-Care 00:06:30 - Breach of Confidentiality 00:07:22 - Maintaining Client Confidentiality in Conversations 00:08:31 - Confidentiality and Privacy Concerns 00:09:27 - Confidentiality Breach in Credit Card Transactions 00:10:21 - Providing Private Entrances and Exits for Clients 00:11:15 - Protecting Identifiable Information 00:12:10 - Redacting Personal Information 00:13:11 - Update to CFR 42 Part Two 00:14:00 - Changes to CFR 42 Part Two 00:14:46 - The Importance of Confidentiality and Disclosure 00:15:46 - Working with Psychotic Episodes and Schizophrenia 00:16:39 - Treating Eating Disorders in Children 00:17:36 - Careful Child Advocacy Center Interviews 00:18:31 - Unethical Billing Practices in Tele Mental Health 00:19:26 - Understanding Co-Insurance in Healthcare Billing 00:20:20 - Addressing Unethical Behavior and Personal Issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins