Purchase this Podcourse here! Neuroplastic symptoms - also known as psychophysiologic or mind-body symptoms - represent a significant portion of clinical presentations, yet they are frequently misunderstood or overlooked in both medical and mental health settings. In this informative and practical Podcourse, which qualifies for one continuing education contact hour, Dr. David Clarke, a pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine, joins me, to explore the prevalence, psychosocial origins, and effe...
Jun 20, 2025•54 min•Ep. 254
If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings . Plus, get your first Podcourse half off. Check out all my Counselor Resources. Coping with Political Stress eBook & Workbook: This 62-page guide is packed with reflection exercises, grounding practices, and strategies to help you manage media consumption and reconnect with your values. You can edit the ebook workbook with your branding and ...
May 28, 2025•28 min•Ep. 253
If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings . Plus, get your first Podcourse half off. Check out all my Counselor Resources. Coping with Political Stress eBook & Workbook: This 62-page guide is packed with reflection exercises, grounding practices, and strategies to help you manage media consumption and reconnect with your values. You can edit the ebook workbook with your branding and ...
May 21, 2025•42 min•Ep. 252
Resources: Coping with Political Stress eBook & Workbook: This 62-page guide is packed with reflection exercises, grounding practices, and strategies to help you manage media consumption and reconnect with your values. You can edit the ebook workbook with your branding and share with your clients. Not a therapist but want the guide, click HERE. Get Deep-Dive Therapist Conversation Framework (Printable PDF) Navigating Politics in Therapy Without Taking Sides : For my fellow therapists, this p...
May 07, 2025•44 min•Ep. 251
In this episode of The Therapy Show , I'm diving into a topic that's been coming up a lot lately — political stress and anxiety and why it feels so personal. I talk about how political events impact not just our thoughts but also our bodies and relationships, and why feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or even outraged by the news is completely normal. I also share practical ways to process these emotions so you can build resilience instead of burning out. If this conversation speaks to you, I’ve crea...
Apr 30, 2025•10 min•Ep. 250
Check out my Coping with Political Stress Ebook Workbook Get Deep-Dive Therapist Conversation Framework (Printable PDF) Navigating Politics in Therapy Without Taking Sides : For my fellow therapists, this printable guide includes 97 essential questions to help you navigate political conversations in sessions with compassion and without taking sides. If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offeri...
Apr 23, 2025•9 min•Ep. 249
Check out my Coping with Political Stress Ebook Workbook If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings . Plus, get your first Podcourse half off. Support the Podcast, Buy Me a Coffee Lately, it feels like political stress is everywhere—from the 24/7 news cycle to social media debates and everyday conversations. In this episode of The Therapy Show, I’m unpacking what political stress really i...
Apr 09, 2025•11 min•Ep. 248
Check out my Coping with Political Stress Ebook Workbook If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings . Support the Podcast, Buy Me a Coffee Learn grounded mental health practices and emotional resilience tools that go beyond mainstream Insta-therapy. Therapist Rose Skeeters shares countercultural insights rooted in truth, family, and faith. I’m thrilled to welcome back my friend and fellow therapist Ros...
Apr 02, 2025•29 min•Ep. 247
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) presents in a wide range of subtypes and intensities—and effective treatment requires skill, sensitivity, and a deep understanding of the underlying mechanisms. In this compelling Podcourse, I’m joined by Dr. Johann D’Souza, a clinical psychologist and OCD specialist, to explore the science and art of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy through the lens of traditional values. This episode contains hypothetical scenarios and examples that some listen...
Mar 26, 2025•58 min•Ep. 246
Check out my Coping with Political Stress Ebook Workbook If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings . Support the Podcast, Buy Me a Coffee Have you ever worried about family estrangement or losing connection with a loved one? More and more people are experiencing estranged parent-child relationships, yet so few talk about how to heal family estrangement—until now. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. J...
Mar 19, 2025•35 min•Ep. 245
Check out my Coping with Political Stress Ebook Workbook If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings . Support the Podcast, Buy Me a Coffee In this episode, I sit down with Marissa Wells, a professional counselor and aging family educator, to discuss the challenges of caring for aging parents and navigating family caregiving. Whether you're part of the sandwich generation, balancing responsibilities bet...
Mar 12, 2025•35 min•Ep. 244
Check out my Coping with Political Stress Ebook Workbook If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings (all NBCC approved). I’m so excited to share this conversation with David Diana, the Director of the Lowcountry Mental Health Conference—one of the most unique and inspiring conferences for mental health professionals. In this episode, David takes us behind the scenes of how this conference started and w...
Mar 05, 2025•28 min•Ep. 243
SIGN UP FOR THE JUST THERAPY NEWSLETTER. If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings . Support the Podcast, Buy Me a Coffee Is talk therapy alone really enough to create lasting change? In this episode, I sit down with Susanne Navas , a therapist in residency, to explore why true healing requires more than just conversations —it needs a mind-body approach that integrates movement, sleep, and lifestyle h...
Feb 26, 2025•42 min•Ep. 242
SIGN UP FOR THE JUST THERAPY NEWSLETTER. If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings . Support the Podcast, Buy Me a Coffee Is overprotection making kids more anxious? In this episode of The Therapy Show: Just Therapy Series , I sit down with Dr. Seth Scott to explore how risk-taking, resilience, and digital culture shape today’s children. We discuss why overprotecting kids can actually make them more a...
Feb 18, 2025•32 min•Ep. 241
First responders—police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and emergency room personnel—face unique psychological stressors that extend far beyond trauma exposure. In this insightful Podcourse, I'm joined by Steve Bisson, LMHC, to explore the complexities of first responder mental health and how therapists can effectively support this population. Purchase this Podcourse here! You will gain an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges first responders encounter, including PTSD, acute...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 240
SIGN UP FOR THE JUST THERAPY NEWSLETTER. If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings . Reframe is a science-backed app that helps you reduce or quit alcohol, build healthier habits, and achieve lasting change in just 10 minutes a day. Start your journey now with a free 7-day trial—download Reframe today. (affiliate link) In this episode of the Just Therapy podcast series, I dive into the complex world o...
Feb 06, 2025•45 min•Ep. 239
SIGN UP FOR THE JUST THERAPY NEWSLETTER. If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings . Reframe is a science-backed app that helps you reduce or quit alcohol, build healthier habits, and achieve lasting change in just 10 minutes a day. Start your journey now with a free 7-day trial—download Reframe today. (affiliate link) Support the Podcast, Buy Me a Coffee In this Just Therapy episode, I sit down with ...
Feb 03, 2025•36 min•Ep. 238
SIGN UP FOR THE JUST THERAPY NEWSLETTER. If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings . Reframe is a science-backed app that helps you reduce or quit alcohol, build healthier habits, and achieve lasting change in just 10 minutes a day. Start your journey now with a free 7-day trial—download Reframe today. (affiliate link) Support the Podcast, Buy Me a Coffee In this episode of the Just Therapy Series, I’...
Jan 29, 2025•44 min•Ep. 237
SIGN UP FOR THE JUST THERAPY NEWSLETTER. Find a Conservative Counselor: Conservative Counselors Directory | Reality-based Treatments Worldwide. If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my Podcourses and other continuing education offerings . Reframe is a science-backed app that helps you reduce or quit alcohol, build healthier habits, and achieve lasting change in just 10 minutes a day. Start your journey now with a free 7-day trial—download Reframe today. ...
Jan 24, 2025•32 min•Ep. 236
SIGN UP FOR THE JUST THERAPY NEWSLETTER. Reframe is a science-backed app that helps you reduce or quit alcohol, build healthier habits, and achieve lasting change in just 10 minutes a day. Start your journey now with a free 7-day trial—download Reframe today. (affiliate link) Find a Conservative Counselor: Conservative Counselors Directory | Reality-based Treatments Worldwide. If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my Podcourses and other continuing educa...
Jan 21, 2025•33 min•Ep. 235
In this episode of The Therapy Show, I’m sharing some exciting updates and big changes that I’ve been working on to help you grow professionally and connect with meaningful mental health topics. I’m thrilled to introduce my new podcast series, Just Therapy, which focuses on values-driven mental health conversations about family, faith, and traditional principles. And here’s the best part—it’s now part of The Therapy Show feed, making it easier than ever to access everything in one place. I’ll al...
Jan 16, 2025•6 min•Ep. 234
Get an exclusive 20% off your first purchase with promo code LISA20 at checkout. Use code LISA for 50% off your first month of Stephanie’s ROGD Repair program (affiliate link). This week I welcome Stephanie Winn, a licensed marriage and family therapist turned consultant and educator, to discuss the complexities of working with families facing gender identity issues. Stephanie shares her journey from practicing therapy to creating the ROGD Repair program, a resource for parents of children exper...
Dec 04, 2024•57 min
Special offer: Yung Sidekick, an automated note-taker for therapists, is offering a special promotion for listeners! Use the code LISA20 to get 20% off your first purchase with Yung-Sidekick. In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Suto, Operations Manager at Aspireship and host of the Teacher Career Coach podcast. We dive deep into the realities of career transitions for therapists facing burnout. Elizabeth shares her personal journey from teaching to becoming an operations manager, providin...
Nov 20, 2024•30 min•Ep. 233
In this encore episode of The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard , we’re revisiting an insightful and timely conversation with Dr. Seth Scott, a professor at Columbia International University. Dr. Scott goes deep into navigating value differences between counselors and clients – a topic that feels particularly relevant given the divisions we often see today. This episode, structured as a Podcourse , is perfect for therapists looking to better understand their own values, avoid imposing them on their...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 232
In this episode of The Therapy Show, I’m thrilled to chat with therapist Ryan Forbes, who brings a unique perspective on working with high-achieving clients. Yung Sidekick, an automated note-taker for therapists, is offering a special promotion for listeners! Use the code LISA20 to get 20% off your first purchase with Yung-Sidekick. Here are some of the key points we dive into: Understanding High-Driven Clients: Ryan shares what he’s learned about the unique challenges faced by wealthy, high-ach...
Nov 06, 2024•30 min•Ep. 230
Check out my Coping with Political Stress Ebook Workbook If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings . Support the Podcast, Buy Me a Coffee In this episode, I’m sharing practical ways to help therapists support clients as they reduce political anxiety and stress during election season. With heightened emotions and constant news cycles, many individuals struggle with uncertainty and tension. Learn how to...
Oct 30, 2024•14 min•Ep. 229
In this episode I’m thrilled to share not one, but two incredible conversations about how AI is changing the game for therapists. First, I sit down with Alexander Anastasin, the founder of Yung-Sidekick, a cutting-edge AI platform designed to help mental health professionals streamline their session notes and reduce administrative burdens. Alex shares how Yung-Sidekick automates progress notes, treatment plans, and more—all while maintaining privacy and HIPAA compliance. Plus, Alex is offering a...
Oct 23, 2024•40 min
In this episode I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Blanchette, host of the Therapist Burnout Podcast , to explore the complex and often challenging process of terminating therapy. Together, we dive into the different types of terminations therapists face, from mutual and unilateral terminations to unexpected endings like client ghosting or client death. Dr. Blanchette shares her personal journey through therapist burnout and discusses strategies for managing these emotional and professional challenges...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 225
In this episode, I’m sharing how I use a little bit of AI—specifically ChatGPT—to help streamline my podcasting and continuing education workflows. I’ll take you behind the scenes and explain how I overcame my initial hesitation and discovered how AI could be a time-saver in my busy schedule. From generating episode descriptions and crafting learning objectives to creating self-study quizzes and formatting references, I’ve found ways to integrate AI that make content creation more efficient, whi...
Oct 04, 2024•15 min•Ep. 224
In this powerful episode, we explore the complex interplay of trauma, identity, and antisemitism with the expertise of Malka Shaw, LCSW. As a seasoned clinical social worker, Malka delves into the concept of identity destabilization and the insidious effects of macro-gaslighting on the Jewish community, especially in the wake of recent global events. Purchase this Podcourse. Malka shares her profound insights on how antisemitism disrupts a person’s sense of self, leading to fragmentation and a l...
Sep 17, 2024•57 min•Ep. 223
