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Episodes
186. THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS: How to Improve Your Mood & Increase Your Freedom feat. Emma Seppälä
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#186 Today's guest is Emma Seppälä— a best-selling author, Yale lecturer and faculty director of the Yale School of Management’s Women’s Lead...
185. "The WORST Year of My Entire Life!!!" - Responding to Reddit Mental Health Posts Pt. 2!
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#185 In this week's solo episode, I am once again reacting to mental health posts on Reddit! I did a deep-dive on Reddit and am sharing my most *bruta...
184. UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS: Red Flags & Risk Factors in Teen Relationships feat. Eden Garcia-Balis
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#184 Today's guest is Eden Garcia-Balis— a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has over nineteen years of experience in the mental health fie...
183. High-Functioning Depression & Trauma in College Students feat. Judith Joseph, M.D., M.B.A.
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#183 Today's guest is Judith Joseph, M.D., M.B.A.— a board-certified psychiatrist and researcher, Chair of Women in Medicine at Columbia University ...
182. Anxiety 101: What We Do Wrong, How to Cope, and Facing Our Fears feat. Dr. David Rosmarin
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#182 Today's guest is Dr. David Rosmarin— an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and founder of Ce...
181. "Is there something wrong with me?!!" - Responding to Reddit Mental Health Posts
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#181 In this week's solo episode, I react to mental health posts on Reddit! I give my most honest responses to mental health storytimes and share my b...
180. All About ADHD: Symptoms, Misconceptions, Diagnosis, & More feat. Dr. Roberto Olivardia
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#180 Today's guest is Dr. Roberto Olivardia— a clinical psychologist and lecturer at Harvard Medical School and founder of a private practice that s...
179. Gen Z Mental Health: The Role of Families, Friends, Schools, ACEs, & More feat. Dr. Jessica Gomez
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#179 Today's guest is Dr. Jessica Gomez— a bilingual licensed psychologist and executive director of Momentous Institute. Dr. Gomez has over 17 year...
178. MENTAL HEALTH HOT TAKES: Teen Mental Health, Therapeutic Boarding School, Exposure Therapy, & More!
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#178 In this week's solo episode, I discuss my ultimate mental health hot takes! I give my most honest takes on what works and what doesn't when it co...
177. Your Guide to Relationships: How to Build Healthier Connections & Increase Self-Love feat. Jeff Kallil
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#177 Today's guest is Jeff Kallil— a life coach and entrepreneur who helps lead and manage five family businesses. As a life coach, Jeff is deeply d...
176. The Power of DBT: How to Change Your Behaviors & Cultivate Hope feat. Dr. Maddy Ellberger
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#176 Today's guest is Dr. Maddy Ellberger, PhD, LCSW— a licensed clinical social worker and adjunct professor at Columbia University who received he...
175. SELF-INVALIDATION: Why We Judge Ourselves & How To Accept Your Emotions
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#175 In this week's solo episode, I discuss why we invalidate our emotions and the power of self-validating! I share what self-validation is and how i...
174. How to Build Your Emotional Fitness: The 7 Traits You NEED To Succeed feat. Dr. Emily Anhalt
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#174 Today's guest is Dr. Emily Anhalt— a psychologist, emotional fitness consultant, and the CoFounder and Chief Clinical Officer of Coa, the gym f...
173. Food Myths, Fear Foods, & Eating Disorder Treatment feat. Registered Dietitian Amy Dahl, MS, RD
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#173 Today's guest is Amy Dahl, MS, RD— a Registered Dietitian who has been working in the field for 15 years. She has been able to help many patien...
172. BOUNDARIES: How to Set Them and What To Do If Others Reject Them feat. Terri Cole
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#172 Today's guest is Terri Cole— a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essent...
171. Relationship Advice That Will Change Your Life: Improve Your Interpersonal Effectiveness This Holiday Season
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#171 In this week's solo episode, I share advice on how you can improve and maintain your interpersonal relationships this holiday season! I discuss w...
170. What to Expect When Texting Crisis Text Line & What Teens Today Are Struggling With feat. Crisis Counselor Ana Tueme
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Ana Tueme, a senior psychology and Spanish double major at Simmons University and volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line with...
169. Dr. Shairi Turner on the Teen Mental Health Epidemic & How Crisis Text Line Can Help
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Dr. Shairi Turner, the Chief Health Officer of Crisis Text Line-- a global nonprofit organization providing free and confidential tex...
168. DBT Crash Course: Key DBT Skills & Dialectics That CHANGED My Life!
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#168 In this week's solo episode, I share some of my favorite DBT skills and dialectics that changed my life! I discuss why DBT is so unique compared ...
167. Teen Mental Health: Stigma, Social Media, & Starting Therapy feat. Dr. Justin Puder
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#167 Today's guest is Dr. Justin Puder— a licensed psychologist who mainly works with teens and young adults around many mental health difficulties ...
166. Amanda E. White on Substance Use in College, Taylor Swift Therapy, & Seeking Help
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#166 Today's guest is Amanda E. White— a licensed therapist and founder of the Therapy for Women Center, a group therapy practice serving clients in...
165. Changing Your Behaviors 101: How to Decrease Problem Behaviors & Increase Wanted Behaviors
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#165 In this week's solo episode, I share some of the psychology behind behavior and explain exactly how you can change your behaviors! I discuss why ...
164. Teenager Therapy's Gael Aitor on Gen Z Mental Health Resources, Starting a Podcast, and How to Feel Less Alone
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#164 Today's guest is Gael Aitor— the creator and co-host of Teenager Therapy—the biggest teen mental health podcast in the world. Teenager Thera...
163. Treating Eating Disorders: How to Get Help & Get Better feat. David Alperovitz (Program Director of Klarman Eating Disorders Center at McLean Hospital)
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#163 Today's guest is David Alperovitz— an assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the curre...
162. 10 Psychology Facts You Should Know: How to Improve Your Outlook and Boost Your Well-Being
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#162 In this week's solo episode, I share some of my favorite psychology facts that you can use to improve your mental health and overall well-being! ...
161. A Parent’s Guide to Teen Mental Health feat. Ann Coleman
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#161 Today's guest is Ann Coleman— a mom, attorney, educator, podcaster, and an advocate for parenting teens. After her son struggled with ADHD and ...
160. Gigi Robinson on Chronic Illness, Social Media Influencers, & Sharing Your Story
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#160 Today's guest is Gigi Robinson— a chronic illness and body positivity advocate, Sports Illustrated Swim Search finalist, speaker, and podcast h...
159. Back to School Advice, Creating School/Life Balance, & My Junior Year Goals - SOLO EP
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#159 In this week's solo episode, I break down my goals for my junior year of college and answer a bunch of your questions! I discuss what my exact go...
158. Your TikTok Therapist on Gen Z Mental Health, Staying Optimistic, and Talking to Your Parents About Your Mental Health
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#158 Today's guest is Leandro Olszanski— a board-certified psychotherapist with 10+ years of experience helping teenagers, adults, and couples navig...
157. Overcoming Loneliness & Isolation as a Teen feat. Dr. Caroline Fenkel
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#157 Today's guest is Dr. Caroline Fenkel— a leader in adolescent mental healthcare with over fifteen years of direct clinical experience working wi...
156. Tracking Your Mental Health: Diary Cards, Bullet Journaling, Apps, & More - SOLO EP
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#156 This week's solo episode is about tracking your mental health! I discuss how tracking your mental health can increase awareness and therefore fac...
155. Are You a Perfectionist?: The 3 Types of Perfectionism & How You Can Achieve Your Goals WITHOUT It feat. Nicole Baker
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#155 Today's guest is Nicole Baker—a life coach specializing in helping perfectionists, a Life Coach Baker podcast host, and a goal-setting speciali...
154. Erin Treloar on Overcoming Anorexia, Silencing off the Eating Disorder "Voice," and Stepping into Self Love
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#154 Today's guest is Erin Treolar—a celebrity health & life coach, meditation teacher and host of the Raw Beauty Talks podcast. We discuss Erin...
153. EMOTIONAL VULNERABILITY: How Teenagers Can Understand & Regulate their Emotions!
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#153 Today's solo episode is all about emotional vulnerability in teens! I explain the DBT model of emotions and the biopsychosocial theory as a backg...
152. Healing Your Relationship with Health: Diet Culture, Exercise, Eating Disorders, & More feat Abbie Stasior
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#152 Today's guest is Abbie Stasior— a Columbia University graduate student, soon to be Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and founder of Be About B...
151. YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION GUIDE: How to Write Your Essays, Build Your Resume, & More! feat. Kate Stone
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#151 Kate is an expert college coach and admissions consultant dedicated to unlocking the full potential of young individuals and guiding them toward ...
150. Mental Health in College Q+A: Burnout, Getting Rejected, Stress, & Self-Care
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#150 In today's solo episode, I am answering a bunch of your questions on mental health when applying to college and while attending college! I talk a...
149. How to THRIVE as a College Student aka YOUR ULTIMATE COLLEGE TOOLKIT feat Dr. Olivo & Dr. Seidler
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#149 Today's guests are Dr. Sarah Olivo and Dr. Liz Seidler— two clinical psychologists and hosts of the College is Fine, Everything is Fine podcast...
148. Should You Discuss Mental Health When Applying to College? feat. Emi Nietfeld
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#148 Today's guest is Emi Nietfeld— an author, mental health advocate, and speaker whose works include her 2022 memoir Acceptance and her viral New ...
147. What Every College Student Should Know: Mental Health Do’s and Don’ts feat. The College Psychiatrist
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Dr. Bianca Busch— a board-certified adult and board-eligible child & adolescent psychiatrist who specializes in helping college...
146. How to Stop Rejecting Reality & Avoiding Improvement: Skills You NEED if You’re Struggling
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's solo episode is all about how to maintain your mental health (aka avoid making your mental health WORSE) during times when you're struggling! ...
145. 7 Steps for Getting Better Sleep feat. Nicole Shallow
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Nicole Shallow— a sleep expert, behavior coach, and public speaker who works to help others develop habits that ultimately improve ...
144. Dr. Nicole LePera on Intergenerational Trauma, Anxiety, Ego States, & Advice for Teens
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Dr. Nicole LePera, a clinical psychologist, author, podcaster, and creator of the "Holistic Psychologist" platform that has amassed o...
143. EXPOSURE THERAPY: Exactly How to Reduce Anxiety, OCD, & Avoidance
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's solo episode is all about exposure therapy! We discuss what exactly exposure therapy is, how it works, and who can benefit from it, the four d...
142. ADHD Explained: Advice for Teens & Adults with ADHD feat. Kristen Carder
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Kristen Carder— an ADHD expert, top podcast host, and internationally-recognized mindset coach for adults with ADHD. In this episod...
141. Losing a Loved One to Suicide: What Alexandra Wyman Wants You to Know
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Alexandra Wyman— an author, podcaster, speaker and grief navigator. After losing her husband to suicide, Alexandra wrote The Suicid...
140. Q+A: Trusting Yourself, Willfulness, Advocating for Your Needs, & Building Healthy Relationships
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's solo episode, I am answering a bunch of your questions! I share my tips on how to advocate for your needs with others, why we sometimes loo...
139. A Therapist's Guide to Why We Get Stuck & Ways to Move Forward feat. Britt Frank
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Britt Frank—a licensed psychotherapist, trauma specialist, speaker, award-winning adjunct instructor, and author of The Science of ...
138. How to Survive a Panic Attack - SOLO EP
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's solo episode is all about how to cope when you are experiencing a panic attack or other forms of intense anxiety. We discuss three DBT distres...
137. The Hidden Dangers of Social Media Use: Mental Health Risks for Teens Online & How Parents Can Help feat. Dr. Lisa Strohman
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Dr. Lisa Strohman—an attorney, clinical psychologist, and author who has widely become known for her advocacy and education around ...
136. TEEN TREATMENT PROGRAMS: Tips for Parents & Teens on Finding the Right Treatment Program ft. Dr. Justin Mohatt
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Dr. Justin Mohatt— an internationally recognized, double Board-Certified Psychiatrist at Ohana, a program for child and adolescent ...
135. Q+A: Self-Care, School Burnout, Social Media, Seeking Help, & More!
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's solo episode, I am answering a bunch of your questions! I share my tips on avoiding social media addiction, finding a self-care routine, ta...
134. ELLIE ZEILER’s Advice for Teens: Mental Health, Relationships, Confidence, Social Media, & More!
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Ellie Zeiler, an 18 year-old social media influencer, model, actress, and podcaster who boasts almost 11 million followers on TikTok....
133. EATING DISORDERS: Signs, Symptoms, Social Media, & Support Systems feat. Dr. Sam DeCaro
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Dr. Sam DeCaro— a licensed psychologist who provides individual, family, and couples therapy. Dr. DeCaro also served as an Assistan...
132. 10 Coping Skills You NEED to Know - DBT Education
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's solo episode is all about coping skills! I discuss all of my favorite DBT coping skills geared toward tolerating distress and regulating emoti...
131. Why We Struggle with Our Emotions & Ways to Build Emotional Intelligence feat. Jay Fields
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Jay Fields, an educator, coach and author who has taught the principles of embodied social and emotional intelligence to individuals ...
130. Making Goals and Getting Motivated: Easy Ways to Increase Productivity & Achieve Your Ambitions feat. Kate Stone
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Kate Stone, an actress, founder of the HeartSpeak Empowerment School, college coach, and creator of The 30-Day Motivation Text Challe...
129. New Years Resolutions For Your Mental Health: SMART Goals, My 2023 Intentions, + More
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's solo episode is all about new year's resolutions and goals for 2023! I cover why people with anxiety tend to set unrealistic goals, shifting y...
128. Ally Petitti on Anxiety, Health and Childhood Struggles, & Advice for Teens
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Ally Petitti—host of the popular podcast Trying To Figure It Out. On her podcast, Ally discusses toxic friendships, toxic relations...
127. Getting Through Grief: Tips for Processing Grief and Healing Your Heart feat. Sharon Brubaker
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Sharon Brubaker—a certified life coach and credentialed Grief Specialist who has studied grief and healing for over 16 years. Sharo...
126. YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TOOLKIT for the Holiday Season (Navigating Finals Stress, Family Relationships, Seasonal Depression, + Body Image)
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's solo episode is all about managing your mental health during the holidays! I answer your questions on continuing healthy habits over winter br...
125. Tips for Teens: Relationships, College Apps, Finals Stress & More! feat. Talk With Zach
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Zach Gottlieb, who is the 16-year-old founder of Talk With Zach. Talk With Zach is a Gen-Z movement and community that hosts importan...
124. Generational Healing: Nancy Diaz on Identity Struggles & Trauma for Multicultural Women of Color
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Nancy Diaz of Global Citizen Therapy. Nancy provides online therapy and coaching services for multicultural women of color in order t...
123. Q+A: Staying Healthy in College, Eating Habits, Starting Therapy, & More!
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's solo episode I am answering a bunch of your questions! I share my tips on managing disordered eating habits, how to talk to your parents ab...
122. Ending Institutionalized Child Abuse feat. Breaking Code Silence - THE TROUBLED TEEN INDUSTRY
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Bobby Cook, who is on the Breaking Code Silence team. Breaking Code Silence is a nonprofit organization that works to support and upl...
121. Mary's Cup of Tea on Healing Your Body Image through Journaling, Social Media, College, & More!
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Mary Jelkovsky—host of the self-love podcast Mary's Cup of Tea, author of The Gift of Self-Love, and inspirational speaker who help...
120. Mental Health Habits to Decrease Emotional Vulnerability & Sustain Recovery
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's solo episode is all about mental health habits! I discuss how the principles in James Clear's Atomic Habits can be applied to mental health, u...
119. A TEEN'S GUIDE TO THERAPY: Finding a Therapist, Avoiding Red Flags, Unique Challenges, and Breaking Up with your Therapist feat. Shani Tran
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Shani Tran—therapist and author of Dope Therapy who focuses on educating around cultural humility and working with people of color,...
118. Dr. Sasha Heinz on Improving Your Life with Developmental + Positive Psychology Principles
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Sasha Heinz, PhD, MAPP—a developmental psychologist and life coach who is an expert in positive psychology, lasting behavioral chan...
117. How I Get the Most Out of Therapy + Feel Seen in Sessions - SOLO EP
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's solo episode is all about optimizing your therapy appointments! I reflected on my 7 years of therapy and my experiences working with almost as...
116. Lindsey Simcik on Being Okay with Being Single, Using Discipline to Find Freedom, Thriving in the Chaos of College
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Lindsey Simcik—the co-host of Almost 30 and Morning Microdose! Almost 30 is a top 50 lifestyle, wellness, and spirituality podcast,...
115. SUICIDE PREVENTION: What to Expect When Calling 988 + Reasons to Have Hope feat. Adia Fadaei
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING for suicidal ideation and suicide prevention-related languageIn honor of September being Suicide Prevention Month, I am sitting down w...
114. SUICIDE PREVENTION: My Experience, Crisis Survival Skills, + Long-Term Recovery
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING for suicidal ideation + attempt In honor of September being Suicide Prevention Month, today's solo episode is all about my experiences...
113. How to Make New Friends, Overcome Loneliness, + Combat Social Anxiety with Friendship Expert Dr. Marisa Franco
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Dr. Marisa Franco—a psychologist, author, professor, and friendship expert. In this episode, we discuss the untrue beliefs we hold ...
112. Struggling with Depression as a Perfectionist: Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Perfectly Hidden Depression
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Dr. Margaret Rutherford—a psychologist, author, podcast host, and writer! We discuss Dr. Margaret's background in the mental health...
111. What Does Therapy Mean to You? feat. Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins—a Netflix star, producer, content creator, proud Howard University graduate, and the host of Trial...
110. AMA: Habit Tracking, Mental Health Book Recommendations, + Treatment Storytimes - SOLO EP
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's ask me anything/Q+A/advice episode, I am answering your questions about advocating to your parents, knowing what type of therapy is right f...
109. Understanding Depression: Causes, Cognitions, Comorbidity, + Coping Featuring UPenn Professor Ayelet Ruscio PhD
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are going "into the classroom" with my Abnormal Psychology professor, Ayelet Ruscio! Dr. Ruscio's research a the University of Pennsylvania s...
108. Michael Slepian PhD on The Psychology of Secrets + How to Be More Vulnerable
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Michael Slepian—the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Associate Professor of Leadership and Ethics at Columbia University, a recipient...
107. Working Through Difficult Emotions and Suicidal Thoughts feat. Liz + Mollie
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TW for suicidal thoughts ~42 minutes into this episodeToday's guests are Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy, the co-authors of the WSJ bestseller ...
106. Dr. Judy Ho on Why We Self-Sabotage + How to Stop
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is Dr. Judy Ho—a licensed and triple board-certified Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist, a tenured Associate Professor at Pep...
105. Mental Health Advice for College Students: Tips to Master Your Routine, Relationships, Rest, Recreation, and Resources
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's solo episode I am giving you my tips on how to maintain your mental health as a college student! After wrapping up my freshman year at the ...
104. Sleep Deprivation, Insomnia, + Night Routine Tips for Teens feat. Generation Sleepless Authors Heather Turgeon + Julie Wright
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guests are Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright—the psychotherapists, sleep experts, and the authors of The Happy Sleeper and Generation Sleeple...
103. How to Optimize Your Therapy Sessions feat. ShrinkChick's Emmalee Bierly + Jennifer Chaiken
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guests are ShrinkChicks co-hosts and Therapy Group founders Emmalee Bierly, LMFT, and Jennifer Chaiken, LMFT! We dive into how negative therap...
102. High School, College Apps, Dating, Podcast Growth, + More feat. The Girly Girl Podcast's Carmen Applegate
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Carmen Applegate—the host of The Girly Girl Podcast! In this episode, we answer all your questions about high school, content creat...
101. Auschwitz Survivor Dr. Edith Eger on Living in the Present, Uncertainty, Suppressed Emotions, and Inner Dialogues
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Dr. Edith Eger—a psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, dancer, and holocaust survivor. At 16 years old, Edith and her fa...
100. My Top 10 Mental Health Tips from 100 Episodes + 4 Years of Depression Recovery
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 100—can you believe it?!? I asked you guys on Instagram what you wanted to hear to celebrate and the majority said a solo episode. So, here ...
99. ACNE 101 feat. CLEARSTEM Founders Danielle Gronich + Kayleigh Christina
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guests are CLEARSTEM Skincare founders Danielle Gronich (owner of the acclaimed San Diego Acne Clinic and known as The Acne Guru™) and Kayle...
98. Whitney Goodman, LMFT on Toxic Positivity, Invalidation, + What Happens When We Suppress Emotions
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whitney Goodman, LMFT is the radically honest psychotherapist behind the hugely popular Instagram account @sitwithwhit, the author of Toxic Positivity...
97. truth x She Persisted: A Roundtable Discussion on Vaping, Teen Nicotine Use, and Quitting Substances as a Young Adult
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Truth Initiative is America's largest nonprofit public health organization dedicated to a future where tobacco and nicotine addiction are things of th...
96. Eileen Kelly on DBT at McLean, Her Treatment Takeaways, + the Day-to-Day of Living in a Mental Hosptial
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eileen Kelly is the host of Going Mental and the founder of KILLER AND A SWEET THANG (KAAST)—an online comprehensive resource for young people to di...
95. 5 Skills to Regulate Your Emotions, Decrease Emotional Vulnerability, + Build Your Life Worth Living
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's solo episode is all about the emotion regulation module of DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy). I dive into everything you need to know to de...
94. Staying Healthy in College: Managing Sleep, Stress, Exercise, Nutrition, Substances, and More feat. Jill + Dave Henry
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guests are Jill and Dave Henry—high school coaches and the authors of The Greatest College Health Guide! We sit down to discuss everything y...
93. Manifesting Your Mental Health feat. Efia Sulter
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Efia Sulter—a mindset and manifestation coach and the host of The Manifest Edit! Efia's passion is helping ambitious women create t...
92. Reclaiming Your Life and Identity After Trauma + PTSD feat. Michele Rosenthal
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Michele Rosenthal—a Certified Professional Coach, Board Certified Trauma and PTSD Hypnotist, Licensed Master Practitioner of Neuro-...
91. Why You're Experiencing Anxiety + A Therapist's Advice on How to Cope feat. Tara Bixby
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Tara Bixby—a therapist, anxiety coach, and host of the Courageously.u Podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into anxiety. Tara and...
90. Crisis Survival 101: Coping Skills, SUDs Scores, + My Recommendations
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's solo episode is all about crisis survival! In this episode we dive deep into how to survive a crisis—whether that's extreme anxiety, anger, ...
89. Bailey Stanworth on Social Media + Mental Health: Societal Influence, Creating Boundaries, + Virtual Vulnerability
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Bailey Stanworth—founder of PLAY digital, co-host of What Day is It?, and a self-proclaimed accidental influencer! In this episode,...
88. The Neuroscience of PTSD, Traumatic Experiences, and Emotion Regulation feat. Madeline Bailey
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Madeline Bailey—she holds an M.S in Neuroscience from Tulane University and has a B.S. in Psychology from the University of North C...
87. Being the CEO of Your Life: Developing Leadership Skills, Taking Ownership, + Support Systems feat. Sarah Hernholm
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Sarah Hernholm—a former elementary school teacher turned entrepreneur and the founder of WIT. WIT (Whatever It Takes) works with t(...