The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast
The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast
Podcast Description
Are you curious about what happens behind closed doors in therapy sessions? The Self Care*apist podcast pulls back the curtain on the therapeutic process, offering valuable insights for both mental health professionals and anyone interested in the human condition. Each episode features in-depth interviews with expert therapists who share their specialized approaches, techniques, and wisdom gained from years of clinical practice.The Self Care*apist podcast serves as a unique professional development resource for therapy interns and clinicians at all experience levels while also providing powerful healing insights for listeners navigating their own mental health journeys. By exploring the nuanced work of EMDR consultants, trauma specialists, and perinatal mental health experts, this podcast creates a rare opportunity to witness therapeutic approaches that are typically hidden from view. Hosted at lorainmoorehead.com
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various mental health topics, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and innovative therapeutic approaches. For instance, episodes feature in-depth discussions with experts like Dr. Kiki Fehling on DBT's relevance for LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as insights into Traumaplay therapy with Paris Goodyear-Brown, showcasing how therapeutic relationships can foster healing for children and caregivers.
A podcast for therapists and mental health pros; real talk, clinical tools, and self-care in under an hour. You’ll leave every episode with something you can apply with your clients today.
The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast is your go-to space for therapists, interns, and lifelong students who want both professional growth and personal resilience.
Hosted by Lorain Moorehead, LCSW, EMDR Certified Consultant, Clinical Supervisor, and ASU Faculty Associate, this show blends evidence-based practice with therapist-to-therapist conversations that pull back the curtain on real clinical work.
You’ll hear about:
- Trauma treatment, EMDR, DBT, CBT & specialty care
- Supporting neurodivergent and marginalized communities
- Perinatal mental health, supervision hacks, and practice-building
- Self-care for therapists and emotional clarity for clients
New episodes every other Wednesday: education in under an hour.
If you’ve been searching for one of the best new podcasts, self-help podcasts, or podcasts for therapists and mental health, this is the show that connects learning with action.
In this insightful conversation, Dr. Hillary Hurst Bush discusses her collaboration with Dr. Ellen Braaten on the Motivation Mindset Workbook, an extension of the book Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less. The discussion delves into the concepts of aptitude, pleasure, and practice, exploring how these elements interact to influence motivation in children and teens. Dr. Bush shares personal anecdotes and professional insights, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual motivations and the role of family and societal expectations.
Takeaways
- Motivation is not a fixed trait; it ebbs and flows.
- Aptitude, pleasure, and practice are interconnected.
- The Motivation Mindset Workbook aims to make motivation accessible.
- Understanding individual motivations is crucial for growth.
- Family and societal expectations can impact motivation.
- Pleasure should be genuine and not just an escape.
- Overscheduling can hinder exploration and motivation.
- Mismatch in expectations can be mistaken for lack of motivation.
- Values and gratitude can guide motivation and pleasure.
- Motivation is fluid and can change over time.
Sound bites
Motivation is not a fixed trait. Aptitude is a muscle, not fixed. Pleasure should be genuine. Mismatch, not lack of motivation. Values guide motivation and pleasure. Motivation is fluid and changeable. Family expectations impact motivation. Understanding motivations is crucial. Overscheduling hinders motivation. Motivation Mindset Workbook insights.
Chapters:
00:00:00 – Introduction to Motivation Mindset*
An overview of the Motivation Mindset Workbook
00:03:00 – Aptitude, Pleasure, and Practice
Exploring the core concepts that drive motivation in children and teens.
00:09:00 – Personal Insights and Experiences
Dr. Bush shares personal stories and professional insights on motivation.
00:15:00 – Family and Societal Expectations
Discussing the impact of family and societal pressures on motivation.
00:21:00 – The Fluidity of Motivation
Understanding how motivation can change and adapt over time.
Resources Mentioned:
Range– David Epstein
Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less– Ellen Braaten
The Motivation Mindset Workbook– Ellen Braaten & Hillary Hurst Bush
The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast is a biweekly conversation with Lorain Moorehead, LCSW a therapist in private practice. With guests ranging from expert psychologists, therapists, researchers and authors, each episode offers a deep dive and keeps listeners from intern to advanced supervisor in mind while dropping gems and aha moments for everyone who loves to learn! If you love learning and want to keep track of some future learning opportunities, grab your learning map here!
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