Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Episodes
192 | The Indescribable Moments in Child-Centered Play Therapy
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of the Summer School Series on the Play Therapy Podcast, I delve into the profound insights from Garry Landreth's The Art of the...
191 | Beyond the Diagnosis: How Child-Centered Play Therapy Supports Children with Various Conditions and Diagnoses
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a question from Bailey in Texas about the effectiveness of child-centered play therapy (CCPT...
190 | Summer Breaks in Child-Centered Play Therapy: Strategies for Continuity
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a common issue many of us face every year—how to handle requests from parents to take a break...
189 | The Power of Boundaries in Child-Centered Play Therapy: Managing Separation Anxiety
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Jonathan, whos client wanted to leave the playroom to see her grandmother in th...
188 | Understanding Child Adjustment Through Play: Lessons from The Art of the Relationship and Moustakas' Research
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue our Summer School Series by diving into a unique section from Garry Landreth's The Art of the ...
187 | When Therapy is Cut Short: Understanding the Impact on Stages and Phases
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I respond to a listener question from Terri in Ireland, who is navigating the challenges of a truncated t...
186 | Meeting Children Where They Are: The Power of Child-Centered Play Therapy
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue the Summer School Series by exploring Garry Landreth's Play Therapy: The Art of the Relations...
185 | Unexpected Breakthroughs: Navigating Power Dynamics When a Child Tapes Your Mouth Shut
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I address a question from Holly in Virginia about a challenging play therapy session with a 5-year-old child who has a significant tr...
184 | Unconditional Acceptance: The Heart of Child-Centered Play Therapy
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our summer school series, I delve into a powerful passage from Garry Landreth's "The Art of the Relationship." I explore the concep...
183 | Navigating Child and Adult Therapy Coexistence in a Group Practice: Expectations, Communication, and the 'Why'
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I address a question from an anonymous listener who called in. This listener works in a multi-disciplinary practice where child-cen...
182 | Mastering the 5 Goals of Child-Centered Play Therapy Sessions: From Theory to Practice
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue our summer school series by diving into "A Practical Handbook for Building the Play Therapy Re...
181 | The Addiction We're Ignoring: Screen Time and Child Mental Health
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive deep into a concerning trend in child and adolescent psychotherapy: the use of video games in therapy. I address an email from...
180 | The Power of You: Why Your Personality Matters in Child-Centered Play Therapy
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue our summer school series by diving into the eighth and final principle from Gary Landreth's "I...
179 | Freedom to Be Loud: The Significance of Loud Play in Child-Centered Play Therapy
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode... First of all, I'm thrilled to celebrate a major milestone with you all - the Play Therapy Podcast has reached 300,000 downloads! I'...
178 | The Art of Following: Why Letting Children Lead is Key to Being and Effective Child-Centered Play Therapist
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue our summer school series, diving deep into the principles of effective play therapists as outl...
177 | Q&A Lightning Round #7: Five Questions From Three Listeners Answered
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I dive into a mini lightning round, answering five questions from three different listeners. Before get...
176 | Trusting the Child's Innate Wisdom: Two More Core Principles of Effective Child-Centered Play Therapists
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I continue our summer school series on essential principles for effective play therapists. We explore two key principles from Garry L...
175 | Play Therapy Challenges: From Credentials to Limit-Setting
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I answer questions from Sarah, a school therapist in Florida. Sarah's role as an in-school therapist for a therapeutic unit presents ...
174 | Beyond Techniques: Cultivating the Therapist's Personality for CCPT Success
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue our summer school series on the essential personality characteristics of effective play therap...
173 | Resistance or Control? Responding to 'Don't Talk to Me' Moments in Child-Centered Play Therapy
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I answer a question from Julia in New York about handling situations where a child tells us to "leave them alone" or "don't talk to m...
172 | The Therapist's Self: Unpacking Landreth's Essential Qualities of Effective Child-Centered Play Therapists
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I dive into the essential personality characteristics of effective play therapists. Drawing from Garry La...
171 | The Art of Understanding: Mastering the 'Why' in Child-Centered Play Therapy
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into a question from Ethan in Virginia about understanding the "why" behind a child's behavior in play therapy. As someone who...
170 | Understanding the Foundation: Landreth's 10 Tenets of Child-Centered Play Therapy
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue our ongoing summer school series, focusing on Garry Landreth's "The Art of the Relationship" (...
169 | When a Child's Outbursts are Limited to Home: A Child-Centered Play Therapy Perspective
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I answer a question from Tammy in Canada about a 9-year-old child who is well-behaved in settings like school and sports, but has out...
168 | Mastering Nuances of Reflective Responding in Child-Centered Play Therapy
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I dive into the importance of being attuned and mindful in our play therapy sessions. Today I'm reading from the book A practical ...
167 | How to Handle Runny Noses, Licking, Spitting, and Germs in the Playroom: A Child-Centered Approach
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I address a great question from Carley in Oregon about how to manage germs in the playroom in a child-centered way. Carley asked abou...
166 | CCPT is a Way of Being, Not a Technique: Wisdom from Art of The Relationship
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into the true essence of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) by sharing powerful excerpts from Garry Landreth's seminal book "A...
165 | Q&A Lightning Round #6: Three Questions From Listeners Answered
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this lightning round episode, I tackle three listener questions about child-centered play therapy (CCPT). Cindy from California asked how to respon...
164 | Not Everything is a Theme! Landreth Sets the Story Straight
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm beginning my "Summer School" Series where we are going to go back to the classical texts of child-centered play therapy. In this episode, I ...
163 | Navigating Play Therapy with Siblings: Practical Tips for Child-Centered Play Therapists
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I answer a listener question about working with siblings in play therapy. I share that joint sessions can be beneficial if siblings e...
162 | The "I Wonder" Blunder: Avoid Directive Questioning and Master "I Wonder" Statements and Whispers in Child-Centered Play Therapy
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into the proper use of "I wonder" statements and the whisper technique in child-centered play therapy. I've noticed these skil...
161 | Safe Play: What It Means When a Child Picks the Same Toys Every Time
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I address a great question from Katie in Florida about what to do when kids seem unsure of what to play with in later play therapy se...
160 | Making the Transition: How to Shift from Directive to a Child-Centered Play Therapy Approach
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss how to transition from a directive or eclectic play therapy approach to a fully child-centered play therapy model. I share ...
159 | How Child-Centered Principles Transformed My Art Classroom: Gabby's Transformation Story
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I shared an inspiring email from Gabby, an art teacher in South Africa who has been applying child-centered play therapy principles i...
158 | The Moment It All Clicked: Unexpected Paths to a Career in CCPT
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share some fascinating unofficial data I collected from my email subscribers about their journeys to finding child-centered play th...
157 | Q&A Lightning Round #5: Nine Questions From Listeners Answered
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here are the listeners and topics of questions answered in this episode: Madison from Iowa - Scheduling parent consultations, child taking lots of me...
156 | Special Interview: Dr. Brandy Schumann, Creator of the 2nd Most Important Toy in the Playroom... the "BoA" (AKA "Bobo")
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was my pleasure to interview Dr. Brandy Schumann for today's podcast episode. Dr. Schumann is the creator/owner of the Bag of Air, the best quality...
155 | Overcoming Separation Challenges: A Child-Centered Approach
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I address a therapist's question about working with a 9-year-old boy struggling with severe separation anxiety. The child's anxiety s...
154 | Mastering the Art of Limit-Setting: The Power of the "Pause" in Offering Perfectly Aligned Choices
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we get into the fine details of limit setting in play therapy sessions. I emphasize the importance of the "limit setting pause" – a...
153 | The Inside Track on CCPT Supervision: Why Theoretical Alignment Matters - Part 2 of My Chat with Dr. Jodi Mullen
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I got to sit down with Dr. Jodi Mullen and talk about CCPT supervision. Dr. Mullen is an RPT-S and CCPT-Master and brings decades ...
152 | Special Interview Episode: Dr. Jodi Mullen - Talking Child-Centered Play Therapy and Child Trauma (part 1 of 2)
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I got to sit down with Dr. Jodi Mullen and talk about the world of CCPT, and specifically, Dr. Mullen's specialty of childhood tra...
151 | Understanding and Managing Bathroom Accidents in Child-Centered Play Therapy
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we tackle a sensitive but common issue faced in child-centered play therapy: managing enuresis and encopresis among young clients. I ...
150 | Mastering Limit Setting in Child-Centered Play Therapy: A Deep Dive
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a pause from my planned curriculum to address a crucial skill that many therapists find challenging: limit setting in child-c...
149 | Silence in the Playroom: Navigating Child-Centered Play Therapy with a Selectively Mute Child
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I tackle a nuanced situation shared by Nell from Maryland, a play therapist working with an 11-year-old client who does not speak dur...
148 | Reverse Pandora's Box: Understanding Progress and Regression in Child-Centered Play Therapy
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I start the first episode in a new series on advanced CCPT concepts. Today I'm discussing a metaphor/story that I tell parents dur...
147 | Exploring the Therapeutic Use of Board Games in a Child-Centered Playroom
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I answer a question from Summer in Illinois. She asked about the use of board games in the playroom. As a tool in child-centered...
146 | 6 Takeaways from "Filial Therapy Using Child Parent Relationship Therapy"
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I continue the discussion into the child-centered filial approach within play therapy. I recently conduct...
145 | Navigating the First Session: Achieving the "Touchstone Story" Goals with a Child-Centered Approach
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Marian in Ireland regarding the Touchstone story, a method sometimes used in in...
144 | Filial Therapy: Understanding Goals for Parents, Children, and Therapists
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I cover the goals of filial therapy. I'm focusing primarily on the Child-Parent Relationship Training (CP...
143 | Q&A Lightning Round #4: 5 Questions From Listeners Answered
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lightning Round Q&A #4! - Four listeners contacted me with five questions, so here we go with Lightning Round #4. I'm so grateful to you and your in...
142 | From Playroom to Home: Integrating Filial Therapy into Practice
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into filial therapy, continuing our exploration of working with parents and families. Filial therapy, derived from the Latin...
141 | Understanding Children's Battle Scenes: Insights into Repetitive Play in Therapy
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we dive into a question from Ariana about children's consistent play themes of battles and fights in therapy sessions. Ariana shar...
140 | Client vs Customer and Delivering Value: Redefining Parent Relationships in Play Therapy
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I'm going to take one more week to drive home the most important concept in engaging parents in the play ...
139 | Transformation Stories: How Child-Centered Play Therapy Changes Lives
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I deviate from our usual schedule to share an inspiring email from a listener named Nathan. His e...
138 | Collaborating with Schools: Communicating with Teachers as a Play Therapist
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss effective strategies for communicating with schools as a play therapist. It's important to understand that school personnel...
137 | Decoding Screen-Influenced Play: Insights for Play Therapists
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I delve into a question from Batsheva about how to distinguish between play that stems from a child's imagination versus play influen...
136 | Parent Talk: Balancing Transparency and Confidentiality in Play Therapy
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Play Therapy Podcast, I tackle a critical issue: how to communicate with parents while keeping confidentiality intact. Drawing ...
135 | Rethinking Credentials and Embracing Expertise
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I address a question from Margaret in Indiana regarding credentialing for play therapy. Margaret, like many others, expressed concern...
134 | Equipping Parents: Communicating Strategies for Dealing with Child Behavior
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I look into the intricacies of helping parents navigate problematic behaviors exhibited by their children...
133 | I Don't Use Case Conceptualization, But If I Did...
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Alexa in Texas about case conceptualization. Alexa, soon to be an RPT, seeks gu...
132 | Unlocking Parental Resistance: 6 Reasons and Strategies for Overcoming
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we delve into the topic of engaging resistant parents, a common frustration among child-centered play therapists. From discussions...
131 | Q&A Lightning Round #3: 4 More Questions From Listeners Answered
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lightning Round Q&A #3! - Four listeners contacted me with 5 topics of questions, so here we go with Lightning Round #3. Thank you to Jess for calli...
130 | Structured Conversations: The Five-Week Parent Consultation Strategy
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the importance of setting up structured meetings with parents in child-centered play therapy. A best practice that we have ...
129 | Q&A Lightning Round #2: 7 More Questions From Listeners Answered
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lightning Round Q&A #2! - I've gotten emails saying you like the lightning round format, and the downloads support that opinion, so here we go with Li...
128 | Enhancing Outcomes: Effective Communication with Parents in Play Therapy
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss the importance of involving parents in the child-centered play therapy process. While parental ...
127 | Q&A Lightning Round #1: 7 Questions From Listeners Answered
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I get caught up on questions that listeners have emailed to me. So put your seatbelt on and hang on for the lightning round of Q&A. H...
126 | Unpacking Play Therapy Themes: A Key to Effective Parent Engagement
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we dive into the practical application of understanding and using play therapy themes, which have been a ...
125 | Sexual Curiosity Theme in Play Therapy
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss the theme of "sexual curiosity" in child-centered play therapy. This is the last of the sexuali...
124 | Sexual Talk Theme in Play Therapy
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I take on the theme of "sexual talk" in child-centered play therapy. I emphasize the importance of recogn...
123 | Why Child-Centered Play Therapy Works for Every Child: The Evidence to Navigate Skepticism
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I address a question from Barbara in California about how to explain to others that child-centered play therapy can work for any chil...
122 | Sexual Behaviors Directed At The Therapist Theme In Play Therapy
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I delve into the challenging theme of sexual behaviors directed at the therapist in play therapy sessions. This difficult subject can...
121 | SMART Goals and Child-Centered Play Therapy: How to Bridge the Gap in a School Setting
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I respond to a question from Emery in New Jersey, a school-based child-centered play therapist, about setting therapeutic goals in a ...
120 | Sexualized Activity Theme In Play Therapy
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the challenging topic of sexualized play themes in child-centered play therapy. I discuss how children may act out sexua...
119 | Toy Takers!: Setting Limits On Children Taking Toys Home
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I respond to a question from Stacy in Colorado about children taking toys from the playroom. Stacy describes a situation where a girl...
118 | Failure Theme In Play Therapy
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we explore the theme of failure in play therapy sessions. I dive into the nuances of failure play and how...
117 | Tackling "Boredom": Exploring the Deeper Meanings Behind a Child Saying That Play Therapy Is Boring
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I respond to a question from Yanna in Massachusetts about how to handle a child who says play therapy is boring. Yanna also expressed...
116 | Mastery/Competence Play Theme In Play Therapy
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're diving into the category of mastery and competence play by looking at Mastery Theme play. This is where kids engage in activiti...
115 | Hugs And I Love You's: Responding to Children's Affection
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a significant question from Tammy in rural British Columbia and I received a similar question f...
114 | Exploratory Theme in Play Therapy
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we begin the final category of themes—exploration and mastery. It's been incredible to witness your ent...
113 | To Clean or Not to Clean: The Role of Playroom Cleanup in Child-Centered Play Therapy
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I answered questions raised by two listeners, Meredith and Katarina, about the role of cleaning up toys at the end of a play therapy ...
112 | Escape Play Theme In Play Therapy
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the fifth theme within the safety play category: Escape Play. This particular theme marks a shift from the previous one...
111 | Building Trust: The Key to Engaging Parents in Play Therapy
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I address a crucial question from Bethany in Mississippi about how to handle corporal punishment in her community where it's still pr...
110 | Rescue Play Theme In Play Therapy
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I delved into rescue play, which happens to be the fourth of the five safety play themes. Rescue play is often intertwined wit...
109 | Decoding Chaotic/Messy Play: Embracing A Child's Emotional Expression
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I discuss a question by Emma in Georgia about managing messy play in therapy sessions. Emma describes a c...
108 | Danger Play Theme In Play Therapy
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we explore the concept of danger as a safety play theme in the playroom. So we will dive into the nuances...
107 | Highlights From My 60 Minute Conversation With Dr. Garry Landreth
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Garry Landreth doesn't do "interviews" anymore, but I had the opportunity to speak with him on the phone for a whole hour last month. Of course, t...
106 | Protection Play Theme in Play Therapy
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're delving into the theme of Protection Play, the second segment within the safety play themes. It's crucial to distinguish Protec...
105 | Child-Centered Healing: Trauma Processing in the Playroom
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Marisol, a newcomer to play therapy, who's working in a community impacted by a...
104 | Containing Play Theme In Play Therapy
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I start into the category of safety play by focusing on the first theme: containing play. I explore the five themes under safety play...
103 | When Kids Want Out: Strategies For Play Therapists When Kids Try To Leave The Session Early
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, I answer an email from Nell in Maryland. Nell asks what to do when a child wants to leave the play therapy session ear...
102 | Sorting Play Theme In Play Therapy
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we wrap up our exploration of the Control and Safety themes with a focus on 'sorting play.' I share an anecdote from my graduate scho...
101 | Therapist Dilemma: What To Do When A Child Falls Asleep In Session
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I addressed a question from a listener, Kianna in Pennsylvania, who is in an internship and recently inherited a playroom. She's work...
100 | Mess-Making Play Theme in Play Therapy
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I dive into the theme of mess making play in child-centered play therapy. Mess making play is when a chil...
99 | From Meltdowns to Milestones: Supporting Parents and Children in Play Therapy
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I respond to a question from Kaylee in Georgia regarding how to support parents in child-centered play therapy. It's crucial to prepa...
98 | Cleaning Play Theme In Play Therapy
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I'm excited to explore the cleaning play theme. As a child-centered play therapist, I've observed various...
97 | The Art Of Not Answering: Remaining Child-Centered When Children Ask Questions In The Playroom
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a common concern from our listeners: how to handle children's questions during play sessions wh...
96 | Instability Theme In Play Therapy
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we're diving into the theme of instability. It's a theme that often partners up with others, like good ve...
95 | How To Stay True To Child-Centered Play Therapy With Teens And Tweens
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, we dive into a question raised by three listeners: Nneka from England, Anna from Canada, and Grace from C...
94 | Bridge-Building Play Theme In Play Therapy
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I explore the world of bridge building play, a theme within the broader category of control and safety. B...
93 | Tuning In: The Power Of Tone Of Voice In Play Therapy
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I delve into a topic of the power of tone of voice in play therapy. A listener from Maryland named Batshe...