boy meets therapy
boy meets therapy
Podcast Description
Ever wondered how therapy really works? In this podcast, we sit down with licensed therapists to explore the tools they use in modern therapy—breaking them down in a way that’s easy to understand. Along the way, we get to know the clinicians behind the work, uncovering their insights, experiences, and what drives them to help others. Whether you’re curious about therapy, seeking mental health tips, or just love deep conversations, we’d love to have you join us.
Discover the tools of therapy—one conversation at a time.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores a variety of themes related to mental health and therapy, including substance use treatment, trauma-informed care, and the power dynamics in therapy relationships. For instance, episodes like 'Beyond Abstinence' dive into person-centered substance use treatment, while 'Healing Beyond the Surface' addresses trauma and attachment theory, presenting a holistic view of therapeutic practices.
Ever wondered how therapy really works when you take out all the fluff? In this podcast, we sit down with licensed therapists to explore the tools they use in modern therapy, using language you can actually understand. Along the way, we get to know the clinicians behind the work, uncovering their insights, experiences, and what drives them to help others. Whether you’re curious about therapy, seeking mental health tips, or just love deep conversations, we’d love to have you join us.
This is the real conversation you want with a therapist
In this episode of boy meets therapy, host Dustin Oliver is joined by therapist Liz Rhea for an honest and deeply moving conversation about religious trauma and queer identity. Together, they unpack how adverse religious experiences can shape self-worth, relationships, and mental health, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals. Liz shares her clinical insights on the effects of sermons and church environments, while exploring the power of deconstruction, inner child work, and grief processing in healing. This episode offers both personal and therapeutic perspectives on what it means to navigate religious trauma and find safety, self-acceptance, and liberation in therapy.
Whether you’re deconstructing your faith, supporting a loved one, or working through your own trauma, this conversation is a must-listen.
Connect with Liz Rhea:
Instagram: @lizrheatherapy
Website: www.lizrheatherapy.com
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Episode Guide & Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:09 Understanding Religious Trauma
06:13 The Impact of Environment on Trauma
09:07 Experiences of Religious Trauma
12:08 Personal Stories and Reflections
15:10 Navigating Identity and Faith
17:46 Exploring Queer Identity and Community
19:12 The Process of Deconstruction
23:07 Reclaiming Identity and Rituals
24:47 The Impact of Religious Trauma
28:04 Understanding Sin and Identity
31:39 Creating Safe Spaces in Therapy
36:02 Inner Child Work for Queer Individuals
37:12 The Framework of Grief in Healing
Created and Produced by Dustin Oliver
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