On The Couch Podcast

Joe Sanok (host of The Practice of the Practice Podcast) is back talking about his upcoming book, Thursday Is The New Friday. His book launches on Oct 5 (Get it here - https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B096ZJC941?_encoding=UTF8&node=283155&offset=0&pageSize=12&searchAlias=stripbooks&sort=author-sidecar-rank&page=1&langFilter=default#formatSelectorHeader). Joe looks at the rat race and living for the weekend to task as he looks for a better way to improve work-life balance,...

Linda Fisher is a hospital chaplain with the MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She shares her experiences of her team working during the pandemic and what the role of a hospital chaplain is.

Dr. Katherine Ramsland is the Director of the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Program at DeSales University. She writes a regular blog for Psychology Today and has published over 60 books on criminal psychology including Confession Of A Serial Killer and The Mind Of A Murderer.

Lynn Lyons, LICSW (www.lynnlyons.com) is a world-renowned expert on helping parents deal with their children's anxiety. She is the co-author of the book Anxious Kids Anxious Parents and the host of the Flusterclux Podcast (https://luxerecess.com/flusterclux/). She is leading a parenting retreat at Canyon Ranch October 22-24 - Register here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raising-courageous-independent-children-with-lynn-lyons-registration-151590185325?aff=LynnBlog

Keith Miller (www.keithmillercounseling.com) is an LCSW in the MD/DC area and is the host of the Soul of Life Podcast (www.souloflifeshow.com)

Wouldn't it be amazing to buy an RV and just drive off into the sunset?! Well Joe Sanok and his family did just that! Joe is a previous guest from Season 1 Ep. 10 and is the host of the Practice of the Practice podcast (www.practiceofthepractice.com). He and his family chronicled their adventures doing life, school and work from an RV in the Leave To Find Podcast (www.leavetofind.com).

Carrie Cole is the Director of the Love Lab and Director of Research for the Gottman Institute (www.gottman.com). In this episode she discusses important concepts for improving your relationship, what the Gottman Institute is currently researching and how you can get involved, as well as what she focuses on when working with couples.

Azizi Marshall is the CEO and Founder of the Center for Creative Arts Therapy (www.c4creativeartstherapy.com). She has dual degrees in psychology and theater. She and John discuss the creative and expressive arts and how they can help address many issues.

Sue Stuart-Smith (https://www.suestuartsmith.com) is the author of the Well-Gardened Mind, a Sunday Times Bestseller, listed as one of the 37 best books of 2020 by The Times and gardening book of the year by The Sunday Times. She shares about her research, observations and life's work in the space where mental health, plants and nature meet.

Therapist's have lives too! Sometimes they are out for extended periods of time as they get married, have surgery, have children, etc. Often client's can struggle leading up to and during this period of time as they have developed a significant connection and made progress with their counselor. Kara is an LCSW in Maryland who has a private practice and also helps therapists prepare for being out on maternity leave as the author of The Therapist's Guide To Being Pregnant www.karabolling.com

Amanda Patterson is the owner of Caring Therapists of Broward (www.caringtherapistsofbroward.com)

Kristen Ulmer (www.kristenulmer.com) has had a hall of fame career as a big mountain extreme skier. She has since devoted her life to helping others learn how to change their relationship with fear. Through her book, The Art of Fear, and her coaching and speaking engagements she has developed concepts and practices that have helped thousands of people.

Shane Birkel (https://shanebirkel.com) is the host of the Couples Therapy Couch Podcast and discusses his experience as a couples therapist.

Aaron Potratz, LPC is the owner of Discover Counseling (www.discovercounseling.com) and the co-host of the Shrink Think Podcast (www.shrinkthinkpodcast.com). He and John discuss the topic of boundaries and the concept of the Fear Triangle

Coral Sanchez (https://www.coral-counseling.com) is a California-based clinician who specializes in providing services with both the Latinx and First Responder communities.

Ian Laidlaw is the co-host of the Practice Imperfect Podcast (www.practiceimperfectpodcast.com). He and John discuss psychotherapy and the impact that Imposter Syndrome can have.

Sheri van Dijk, MSW is the author of Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life - For Teens, a workbook that teaches DBT skills. She sits down with John Dennis to discuss her workbook and the skills she teaches. www.sherivandijk.com

Dr. Daniel LeGoff is the founder of Lego Based Therapy. It's use in working with those dealing with Autism Spectrum has been groundbreaking! Dr. LeGoff explains how he came to realize the importance of using Legos in teaching social skills and interaction and where his work is at presently.

Lauren Selfridge, LMFT (www.laurenselfridge.com) is the host of the podcast This Is Not What I Ordered. In her personal; and professional life she has worked hard to create a positive space for those dealing with Chronic Illness. Lauren and John discuss what some in the CI community face and ways she recommends for them to cope with their diagnosis.

Jason Boes is the founder and co-owner of Parenting & Family Solutions (www.parentfamilysolutions.com) and has 15+ years of experience working with teens, parents and families. He and John discuss what a lot of families and students face as they have begun to return to college campuses and schools across the country.