In this episode, Keresse Thompson discusses anxiety and realistic expectations in dating and relationships. She addresses the challenges of navigating the dating process, managing anxiety, and understanding oneself. Thompson emphasizes the importance of identifying needs and boundaries, managing expectations, and effective communication. She also explores topics such as dealing with rejection, online dating, balancing independence and partnership, recognizing red flags and deal breakers, embraci...
Apr 26, 2024•Ep. 138
In this episode, Keresse Thompson, LCSW discusses 10 ways to get through the end of any relationship. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and accepting your feelings, seeking support, practicing self-care, setting boundaries, reflecting and learning from the relationship, creating a support system, embracing change, taking time for yourself, forgiveness and radical acceptance, and staying positive. These steps can help individuals heal and move forward after the end of a relationship....
Apr 19, 2024•Ep. 137
Dr. Jen Douglas is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine who and is one of the leading experts on perfectionism. Dr. Douglas has worked in the field of mental health since 2008. In this episode we discuss how perfectionism can show up in your life, protocols to implement, the effects of social media, and how it can effect relationships. To get in contact with Dr. Jen: https://www.drjenniferdouglas.com/course-waitlist/ If yo...
Apr 12, 2024•Ep. 136
In this episode of Diary of an Empath, Keresse Thompson discusses various wild and disturbing relationship stories shared by her listeners. The stories include instances of revenge porn, infidelity, addiction, height insecurities, cleanliness issues, and falling for a catfish. Keresse provides her insights and advice on each situation, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, setting boundaries, and prioritizing one's own well-being. Keywords relationships, revenge porn, infidelity, addict...
Apr 05, 2024•Ep. 135
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES! I HAD TO RE-UPLOAD LAST WEEKS EPISODE SINCE THIS WANTED TO DISAPPEAR OFF APPLE PODCAST! Finally a solo episode!! In this episode, I discuss how to know when to leave a relationship. We have all been there, put too much energy into a relationship that was one-sided. But how do you know when you should leave? When should you end a friendship, when should you and a relationship? How to know if you're over thinking versus when a situation is truly toxic. In this episode I dis...
Mar 31, 2024•Ep. 134
Dr. Kim Van Dusan aka the parentologist is a licensed marriage and family therapist and is known on social media for her amazing advice on navigating parenthood as well as hosting her own podcast: the parentologist podcast ! In this episode we discuss: -Spanking -Punishing -Parenting kids with disabilities -When to talk about Sex with kids -Teens -Social Media To follow or contact Dr. Kim: http://theparentologist.com/about/ For more info on my services such as Tarot readings, Astrology & coa...
Mar 22, 2024•Ep. 133
In this conversation, Keresse Thompson interviews Garrain Jones, a bestselling author, international life coach, and sought-after speaker. They discuss Garrain’s wild life story, his time in prison, and the pivotal moments that led him to change directions. Garrain shares the importance of community and the impact of domestication on individuals. He also emphasizes the power of mindset and how changing one's mindset can lead to a completely different life. Overall, this conversation highlights t...
Mar 15, 2024•Ep. 132
Shawn Horn, PsyD holds her doctorate in clinical psychology and is a licensed psychologist, author, host of Inspired Living podcast, YouTuber, and TEDX speaker. In addition to her private practice, she serves as faculty and clinical supervisor at the University of Washington Medical School Psychiatric Residency Program in Spokane Washington. With over two decades of experience in the mental health field she is now bringing the wisdom of the therapy room to you with her online Inspired Living Sch...
Mar 08, 2024•Ep. 131
In this conversation, Colby Rebel, an award-winning international celebrity psychic medium, discusses her background and journey into mediumship. She shares her experiences of feeling different and isolated as a sensitive empath. Colby also talks about how she discovered her psychic abilities and made the decision to pursue mediumship as a career. She provides insights into how she manages and balances her psychic abilities in everyday life. The conversation concludes with a mini mediumship read...
Mar 01, 2024•Ep. 130
In this episode, Keresse Thompson explores the concepts of masculinity and femininity, as well as the emerging term 'toxic femininity'. She discusses the perception of masculinity in high masculine women and the confusion surrounding masculine and feminine energy. Keresse also delves into the topics of internalized misogyny, gender roles, and the impact of the patriarchy on women's rights. She examines toxic femininity in relation to society's expectations and benevolent sexism. Finally, she emp...
Feb 23, 2024•Ep. 129
In this conversation, Julie Menanno, a licensed therapist and author of the book Secure Love, discusses the importance of secure attachment in relationships. She explains the mission of teaching people how to be emotionally supportive to each other and the need for specific skills to achieve emotional support. The conversation explores common issues in couples, the different attachment styles, and the impact of attachment styles on the sex life of individuals. Julie provides insights on how to o...
Feb 16, 2024•Ep. 128
Rerun! Sorry all I am sick this week and feel like death, so I was not able to edit this week. But stay tuned for next week as it will be one you do not want to miss!! As a clinical hypnotherapist, past life regression expert, and host of Lifetime Movie Network’s Reincarnation: Past Lives, Damian Bertrand has helped thousands of people over the course of 20+ years discover the miraculous healing power of finding the hidden truths of our subconscious minds. Damian has helped thousands of people o...
Feb 09, 2024•Ep. 127
In this episode, Keresse Thompson discusses her personal experience with ADHD and how it has affected her life. She highlights the gender differences in ADHD and the lack of research on women and girls. Keresse also explores the misdiagnosis and stigma surrounding ADHD, as well as the complex diagnosis process. She delves into the various symptoms of ADHD, including hyper-focus and internal hyperactivity. Keresse discusses the link between ADHD and trauma, as well as the overlap with other condi...
Feb 02, 2024•Ep. 126
Dr. Michael Greger. He’s a renowned physician, bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker and has also appeared in Netflix documentary “you are what you eat” His groundbreaking work has been pivotal in advocating for a plant-based diet to prevent and treat chronic diseases. As the author of the bestselling book “How Not to Age,” Dr. Greger explores the science-backed strategies to optimize our health as we age gracefully. With a background in general medicine and an unwavering co...
Jan 26, 2024•Ep. 125
In this conversation, Keresse Thompson, LCSW, and Abbey Williams discuss the impact of the mother wound and how it affects adult relationships. They explore the challenges of setting boundaries and going no contact with toxic mothers. They also discuss the importance of breaking cycles and being a better parent to their own children. The conversation touches on body image and appearance, as well as the connection between self-care and parenting. In this conversation, Abbey Williams discusses the...
Jan 19, 2024•Ep. 124
Amy is back!!! I had to bring her back for the 3rd time by popular demand! Amy Fiedler is a certified life coach, 3x author, reiki master, Certified Trauma Specialist and Holistic life coach. In this episode we discuss communication, how this is impacted by our childhood, nervous system regulation & how to communicate needs in a healthier way. We dive into so many deep topics in this one! To follow Amy Fiedler, information on how to work with her and her podcast: www.amyfiedler.com or https:...
Jan 12, 2024•Ep. 123
In this conversation, Keresse Thompson, LCSW, interviews Dr. Mariel Buqué about her mission to make healing tools accessible and break the cycle of trauma. They discuss the impact of collective trauma, the role of the nervous system in trauma responses, and the importance of teaching our bodies to feel safe. They also explore the process of grieving traumatic lineage, breaking up with shame, and the choice to forgive. Dr. Buqué shares advice for preventing trauma from continuing in future genera...
Jan 05, 2024•Ep. 122
Wow what a year!!! Highlighting this years most requested and downloaded episodes! I wanted to highlight so much more, but these were some gems!!!! Happy new year everyone and thank you for the continued support! Guests featured: Preston Smiles https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diary-of-an-empath-by-keresse-thompson-lcsw/id1581907208?i=1000614576489 Rachel Gibler https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diary-of-an-empath-by-keresse-thompson-lcsw/id1581907208?i=1000622569816 Dr. Gladys McCarey ...
Dec 29, 2023•Ep. 121
Sorry all, today is a rerun!! My daughter has the flu and frankly I am too tired to edit. But here is a relevant episode for the upcoming holidays!! Dr. Jaime Zuckerman is a psychologist and an expert in narcissist relationships. She also runs a podcast and is an author of the book " find your calm ". Dr. Zuckerman specializes in the treatment of adults presenting with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, adjustment to chronic medical conditions as well as every day life stressors. To...
Dec 22, 2023•Ep. 120
Every week, I will be dropping weekly wisdom that will highlight some of my favorite moments in my podcast episodes. Every week I will highlight a different moment in which Little nuggets of wisdom can be given to you. This week, I am highlighting my interview with Dr.Justin Puder, who is a psychologist and content creator who is crushing mental health stigma both on his podcast “drop in with J”, his tik tok (almost 1Million followers!) and Instagram. In this episode we discuss the stigma of men...
Dec 18, 2023
Welcome to another episode of "Diary of an Empath." In this insightful conversation, our host delves into the complex world of relationships, gender dynamics, and sexuality with Dr. Kate Balestrieri, a renowned Sex Therapist and consultant for major social media platforms. Dr. Kate, also the host of the podcast "Get Naked with Dr. Kate," shares her expertise on a wide range of topics, challenging preconceived notions and shedding light on the intricacies of modern relationships. Highlights from ...
Dec 15, 2023•Ep. 119
This is the most important episode I have ever done! Please share this and tag me!! Katherine Bogen is a 4th year PhD student in clinical psychology and a reconstructionist Jewish woman. She works at the intersections of violence prevention and human sexuality research, focusing on the development and robust evaluation of interventions to support sexual trauma survivors in living joyful, consensual, and fully-embodied intimate lives. Raised in an American Jewish household by the son of a Holocau...
Dec 08, 2023•Ep. 118
Dr. Wendy Walsh’s three-decade career straddles the worlds of media and higher education. Walsh is an award-winning television Journalist is a current Radio Host and Podcaster at KFI AM 640 of iHeartMedia, is the author of three books and thousands of print and digital articles. She was named one of Time Magazine’s Persons of the Year in 2017 after speaking out about harassment at Fox News. She currently teaches in the Psychology department at California State University, Channel Islands. In thi...
Dec 01, 2023•Ep. 117
Every week, I will be dropping weekly wisdom that will highlight some of my favorite moments in my podcast episodes. Every week I will highlight a different moment in which Little nuggets of wisdom can be given to you. This week, lets highlight my episode on boundary setting and trusting your intuition! LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diary-of-an-empath-by-keresse-thompson-lcsw/id1581907208?i=1000547182627 If you like this podcast please leave me a review an...
Nov 29, 2023
FRIENDSHIPS; we all have them, we all need them. But how do you cultivate them? How can you become a better friend? When is it time to walk away from a friendship? How do you make new friendships? These are the questions that I don't deep into with this episode interviewing the amazing Danielle Jackson, renowned friendship coach, publicist, national speaker and educator. You do not want to miss this one! To follow Danielle, information on how to work with her and her podcast: https://www.daniell...
Nov 24, 2023•Ep. 116
In this episode, I discuss the truth behind ghosting with special guest Amy Fiedler. Amy is a certified life coach, 3x author, reiki master, Certified Trauma Specialist and Holistic life coach. We get deep and real about ghosting, how to recognize patterns and what to do if you have been ghosted. For more information on Amy please go to her website www.amyfiedler.com
Nov 17, 2023•Ep. 115
Join us in this captivating episode as we welcome acclaimed author Seema Anand, the brilliant mind behind "The Art of Seduction." Seema's exploration of human desire and intimacy has revealed the timeless craft of seduction, offering insights that enthrall both our senses and intellect.’ Seema Anand's work delves into the subtle nuances of seduction that have fascinated humankind for centuries, making her a sought-after authority on sensuality, relationships, and the art of allurement. In this e...
Nov 10, 2023•Ep. 114
Every week, I will be dropping weekly wisdom that will highlight some of my favorite moments in my podcast episodes. Every week I will highlight a different moment in which Little nuggets of wisdom can be given to you. Amy Fiedler is a certified life coach, 3x author, reiki master, Certified Trauma Specialist and Holistic life coach. We get deep and real about ghosting, how to recognize patterns and what to do if you have been ghosted. For more information on Amy please go to her website www.amy...
Nov 08, 2023
In this episode of "Diary of an Empath, we welcome María-Victoria Albina, a Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Breathwork Meditation Guide. Join us as we delve into the profound insights and transformative wisdom she brings to the table. Key Highlights: 1. Getting to Know María-Victoria: Our guest, María-Victoria, shares her remarkable journey from being a Family Nurse Practitioner to becoming a Master Certified Somatic Life Coach and Breathwork Meditation Guide....
Nov 03, 2023•Ep. 113
In this episode of "Diary of an Empath," we bring you a conversation that's both empowering and enlightening. Our remarkable guest, Shana Singleton, is making waves as a herpes educator, advocate, and a powerhouse with a massive TikTok following. Join us as we delve into Shana's inspiring journey of breaking stigmas and changing lives one TikTok at a time. We explore a wide range of topics, from Shana's background and mission to her personal experience with HSV2 and its impact on her dating life...
Oct 27, 2023•Ep. 112
