Therapy with my Mom
A podcast about mental health and the different approaches to managing your emotional well-being in this crazy world. Therapy with my mom is hosted by Julee Barkauskas (LCSW, CADC, SEP) and her son Ryan Barkauskas (TV and commercial producer, wannabe comedian). Guests will join most weeks to discuss the various disciplines and practices used in therapy as well as dive deep into personal stories and trauma. Get ready to access your emotions and heal your childhood wounds with, "Therapy with my Mom!"
Episodes
56 episodes
Goodbye for Now, Reflecting with Ryan & Julee
To anyone who has ever listened to our podcast, thank you for your support. The podcast is taking a hiatus for now and may return in a new form. Today we are reflecting on the state of the podcast and what it has meant to us. We tell a couple o...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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26:24
Communication and Conflict Resolution
It's back to just your favorites! Julee and Ryan are here this week to discuss their perspectives on communication and conflict resolution. Julee and Ryan share their personal stories and what they've learned to ask for when engagi...
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Episode 55
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1:09:21
Dealing with Emotionally Immature People Ft. Lindsay Gibson, PsyD
Need a guide on how to deal with the immature people in your life? Thank goodness we have Lindsay Gibson with us today! Lindsay is a clinical psychologist and well-published author with a lot of advice on how to deal with the immat...
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Episode 54
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1:14:04
No Cost Cancer Support at Waterford Place Ft. Omar Ramos
It's rare in this day and age to hear about healthcare that truly cares, but that is what you'll find at Waterford Place in Aurora, IL. A haven for patients and families fighting cancer, Waterford Place is an institution that our very own...
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Episode 53
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1:06:59
How Do We Manage? Ft. Ryan's Boss, Jennifer Menendez
It's Therapy with my Mom and another person from Ryan's world! This week we have the pleasure of talking to Jennifer Menendez, Manager of The Post climbing gym, Ryan's second home, and his part-time job. Jennifer has been working in and managin...
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Episode 52
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1:09:40
Neuropsychology and Testing Ft. Dr. Brandi Boan
In this episode, Ryan tries to get himself a diagnosis for ADD! We have the incredibly intelligent Dr. Brandi Boan with us today, talking about what it means to be a neuropsychologist and the kind of work and tests that she conduct...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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1:05:12
A Conversation on Grief & Loss
It's our 50th episode! Thank you all for being a part of that journey. Today we don't have any extra guests besides our amazing co-host Julee who talks about personal and practical perspectives on grief and loss.Mother of the show and p...
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Episode 50
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1:00:09
Gestalt Therapy Ft. Melissa Bennett-Heinz
Stuck in a pattern you can't help but repeat? If you can bring your awareness to it, perhaps then you would have the choice in doing it! Gestalt therapy is about "shape," "form," and "patterns." A licensed Gestalt Psychotherapist l...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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1:08:15
The Neuroscience of Parenting and Attachment Ft. Jenifer Freedy
The old ways of raising our kids can be really focused on reacting to their behavior, and not truly supporting what their nervous systems need! Thankfully, we have Jenifer Freedy on the show to help us understand the Neuroscience of Parenting a...
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Episode 48
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1:07:22
The Cortina Method and Resolving Trauma Ft. Michael Cortina
Is it time for you to get unstuck or resolve your trauma? Thankfully we have an amazing professional with us this week ready to talk about his own treatment method for helping patients do just that!Michael Cortina is the founder of The ...
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Episode 47
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57:48
Trust Based Relational Intervention Ft. Dr. Rhonda Johnson
It's TBRI, but it's also family systems and a whole lot more! In this episode we are joined by Rhonda Johnson, the owner of The Center for Counseling and Family Relationships in Fort Worth, Texas. Rhonda shares with us the foundations of TBRI a...
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Episode 46
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1:00:55
A Review of Jonah Hill's "Stutz" Documentary
It's a special no-guest episode this week as we review the Netflix Documentary, "Stutz." This film was directed by Jonah Hill and we encourage you to watch it before listening to this episode!We discuss the dynamics of Jonah's relations...
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Episode 45
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1:04:07
Treating Personality Disorders Ft. Dr. Greg Lester
Ever had to argue with a Narcissist and not really get anywhere? Sounds like you got caught up in the drama triangle. Thankfully, we have Dr. Greg Lester with us this week to explain how he works with the personality-disordered population, and ...
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Episode 44
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1:09:43
Working with Adolescents and Parenting Techniques Ft. Dr. Beth Plachetka
Dr. Beth Plachetka usually only uses her title on Christmas cards, but that doesn't make her any less qualified to be on our show! Beth is a former educator and school social worker, now working out of her private practice, Safe Harbor Counseli...
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Episode 43
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1:06:31
Career Coaching & WHY NOT Ft. Karen Rose
Karen Rose never studied how to be inspirational, that doesn't stop her from inspiring us though! Career Coach and MFT Karen Rose joins us this week to talk about her nearly 40 years of experience with career coaching, and how so much of her te...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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1:13:50
Therapeutic Humor Ft. Lodge McCammon & Mallori DeSalle
Did you know that therapy can be funny? Well, at least when you're working with two infectiously hilarious people like Lodge McCammon and Mallori DeSalle. Musical educator and mental health counselor duo, Lodge and Mallori, teach us all about h...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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1:06:45
Hypnotherapy ft. Hunter Moore
Clinical Hypnotherapist and professional confidante, Hunter Moore, joins us to tell us exactly what those terms mean! Hunter is an amazing professional who is trained in many modalities and explains how this wisdom helps her explore hypnotherap...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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1:15:14
The Nurtured Heart Approach Ft. Howard Glasser
It's a very special episode for Therapy with my Mom, being released on Ryan's birthday! Today we talk to the creator of the Nurtured Heart Approach, Howard Glasser, on the foundation of his style and the journey he took to get here. This approa...
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Episode 39
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1:12:34
Narrative Therapy Ft. Rob Castillo
Can you externalize your problems from yourself? Maybe it would help if you gave it a name. Rob Castillo is our special guest this week, talking us through narrative therapy and how we can apply the tools to almost every problem. W...
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Episode 38
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1:05:53
Art and Experiential Therapy Ft. Valerie Maty
Therapy doesn't have to be all talk. That's what Valerie Maty is here to teach us with her many degrees and experience conducting Art Therapy. Valerie is an accomplished practitioner from Labyrinth Counseling, who helps us understand the use of...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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1:08:48
Maternal Mental Health and Postpartum Depression Ft. Robin Withrow
Maternal mental health does not have enough focus and attention, at least that's what our guest Robin Withrow saw and used as inspiration to fill that gap. Robin joins us this week to talk about how we can care for new moms (and dads) and to op...
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Episode 36
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1:08:35
Self Love and Body Acceptance Ft. Susan Southerland-Mifsud
Keeping in line with our last couple of episodes, this week we explore a personal journey of body image and acceptance. Susan Southerland-Mifsud joins us today to talk about her journey of self love and the challenges of losing weight. Susan is...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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1:02:16
Body Image and the Treatment of Eating Disorders Ft. Erica Antonucci
Did you know that eating disorders can be present in every type of body? Often it goes unseen or unmentioned, as the stigma and pressure of society keep an individual from revealing what they are really going through. Luckily we have Erica Anto...
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Episode 34
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1:06:09
Get Unstuck and ACE Your Life! Ft. Dr. Michelle Maidenberg
The time has come for you to provide yourself with acceptance, compassion, and empowerment. The amazing Dr. Michelle Maidenberg joins us this week to talk about living according to your values and her new book, "Ace Your Life: Unleash Your Best...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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1:20:12
Gaslighting and Emotional Manipulation Ft. Dr. Alan Godwin
How do you handle those unreasonable people? Or worse, the people or partners in our lives that have a personality disorder that demands someone conform to their toxic needs. Dr. Alan Godwin is here to talk to us about how we can manage to deal...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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1:15:34