The Intentional Clinician: Psychology, Philosophy, Therapy, & Change
Episodes
The Relationship between Trauma and Chronic Pain with Brandon Yuenger [Episode 63]
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the link between trauma and chronic pain? How is physical therapy related to the field of psychology and mental health? How do you help someon...
Hypnosis with a Soul w/ Andrew Henry LPC [Episode 62]
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hypnosis with a Soul is the topic that Paul Krauss MA LPC and Andrew Henry MA LPC discuss on this episode of the Intentional Clinician. Andrew describ...
Intentional Mentoring and Cultivating a Growth Mindset with Dr. Noe Vargas and Tyler Guenette [Episode 61]
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC sits down with Dr. Noe Vargas and Tyler Guenette, BS to discuss Intentional Mentoring and cultivating a growth mindset. Dr. Vargas ...
Self Healing with the Wisdom of Ayurveda with Charles Goodman (Ayurvedic Practitioner) [Episode 60]
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Goodman and Paul Krauss MA LPC sit down for a long-form conversation over a long-distance about Self Healing practices, ancient wisdom, and th...
Empowering People through Mental Health Education and Psychology with Clint Adams [Episode 59]
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Clint Adams about his experiences in the behavioral health world, including his experiences as a police officer, therapi...
What is Trauma-Informed Counseling and What is the Science Behind It? [Episode 58]
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC presents: What is Trauma-Informed Counseling and What is the Science Behind It? In partnership with Acadia Health's online series ...
The Power of Intuition and the Present Moment in Psychotherapy with Andrew Henry MA LPC [Episode 57]
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Henry MA LPC and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss many concepts related to Intuition, Stoicism, the Present Moment and the intersections with the pra...
What is Grief? How do we find peace after a loss? What do we do with the heartache? with Claire Willis, LICSW [Episode 56]
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Willis LICSW joins Paul Krauss MA LPC to discuss the topic of grief and the multifaceted ways in which it effects a person, a family, a communi...
On Trauma, Survivorship, Systems of Oppression, Dissociation, Adaptive Nervous System Responses and how all of this intersects with the past and current reality w/ Morgan Vanderpool LICSW [Episode 55]
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Morgan Vanderpool LICSW draws from their vast experience to talk about trauma-informed awareness in the collective space and within t...
Integrative Solutions for Anxiety with Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA [Episode 54]
03 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to learn about multiple breakthrough methods for dealing with anxiety? You will not want to miss this episode! Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA ch...
Challenges in Addiction Treatment and Substance Use issues, during a worldwide pandemic (Episode 53)
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews three experts on Substance Use issues from a renown treatment Center about the challenges that individuals, families, an...
Masculinity and the Shadow (The Dark Side of Being Male) w/ Adam Nash LPC (Episode 52)
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Nash LPC joins Paul Krauss MA LPC for a discussion on âthe shadowâ and how this concept specifically applies to men. Paul and Adam discuss th...
A Timeless Guide for Our Time: A New Translation of The Bhagavad Gita with Isaac Bentwich M.D. [Episode 51]
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC and Dr. Isaac Bentwich talk about why this ancient sacred Sanskrit scripture (part of Hindu epic Mahabharata) is relevant and usefu...
Overcoming Hoarding Behaviors through Empathetic, Humane, and Ethical Methods w/ Elaine Birchall [Episode 50]
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Hoarding Behavior Expert, Author, Consultant and Therapist Elaine Birchall, MSW, about her work helping people all over...
Pondering the roles of Men, Power, Ego, and other Unanswerable Questions with Remahn Farley [Episode 49]
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC begins this episode of the Intentional Clinician Podcast by giving some background to the discussion that is to take place. Paul re...
Our Album of Original Songs and Stories: Motel (A Conversation with my Brother) [Episode 48]
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode of the Intentional Clinician featuring stories and original songs by Paul Krauss MA LPC and his brother Tim Krauss. In this ...
Exploring Yin Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine Concepts with Stefanie Arend [Episode 47]
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Stefanie Arend about her work teaching Yin Yoga throughout Europe and the world (via the internet). Paul Krauss MA LPC a...
What does âBlack Lives Matterâ mean? (A Panel Discussion) [Episode 46]
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does âBlack Lives Matterâ mean? (A Panel Discussion) Paul Krauss MA LPC hosts a panel discussion on Zoom with 3 of his friends, (Remahn, Chri...
The Loneliness Epidemic and Implications for Mental and Physical Health with J.W. Freiburg [Episode 45]
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Dr. J.W. Freiberg about his work as a Social Psychologist and Lawyer and his expertise on the topic of loneliness. J.W. ...
Exploring the Physiology of Trauma, Mental Health, and Dysautonomia with Dr. Robert Rhoton [Episode 44]
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Robert Rhoton, Psy.D., LPC, D.A.A.E.T.S. and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss the physiology of trauma, a broader definition of trauma and its effects o...
Balancing the darkness with the light during the virus outbreak and quarantine with Dr. Karthik Ramanan [Episode 43]
18 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC and Dr. Karthik Ramanan discuss the importance of maintaining mental health during the current quarantine situation due to COVID-19...
Opening Your Heart and Awakening Your Soul to what Matters with Mark Nepo [Episode 42]
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC had the privilege of speaking with Mark Nepo during the time of "Shelter in Place" in April 2020, thanks to the technology of ZOOM....
How to Cope with the Anxiety, Fear, Panic, Frustration, Disruption, and Stress from the Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (And a Meditation Exercise) [Episode 41]
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC talks about how to Cope with the Anxiety, Fear, Panic, Frustration, Disruption, and Stress from the Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Gra...
Men in Therapy: What it means to be a Man and how it affects all of us with Rick Miller LICSWÂ [Episode 40]
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC speaks with Rick Miller LICSW about Men in Therapy: What it means to be a Man, and how perceptions of masculinity have a variety of...
Humanizing the Voices of our Times with Cameron Blake [Episode 39]
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC sits down with singer-songwriter Cameron Blake to discuss songwriting in a way that humanizes the voices and stories of the times w...
Beyond Trauma Recovery: The Awareness Integration Model with Dr. Foojan Zeine [Episode 38]
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond Trauma Recovery: The Awareness Integration Model with Dr. Foojan Zeine. Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Dr. Foojan Zeine about how she develo...
Authentic Masculinity and the Second Half of Life with Adam Nash LLPC [Episode 37]
18 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Adam Nash MA LLPC about his own story of transition to adulthood as they discuss the difficulties of navigating the proc...
On Anxiety, Control, Change, and the Unpredictability of the Future [Episode 36]
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC shares his current thoughts on the concepts of anxiety, control, change, and the unpredictability of the Future. In this solo episo...
Science, Love, and Infinite Mind with Stephen G. Post, PhD [Episode 35]
23 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Stephen G. Post PhD about his life and work as both a leader in the field of science and participant in realm of spiritu...
How to Survive Teen Addiction (alcohol and drugs) with author Andrew Tennison [Episode 34]
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews author Andrew Tennison who tells his real-life story about how he almost lost his son to addiction, how he coped, and ho...
UPDATE: Michigan Counselors Jobs are Saved. HB4325 Passes Unianmously. Listen to the Story.
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Intentional Clinician Podcast, Paul Krauss MA LPC reports on the developments in the state of Michigan which almost led...
URGENT: Michigan moving to stop Counselors from practicing. Michigan to lay off 10,000 LPCs. est 250,000-300,000 patients to lose their counselors (ACTION NEEDED)
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Get involved with the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association now, and read their detailed article on this issue facing LPCs and their patients ...
A National Violence Prevention Hotline: Why and How? [Episode 31]
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simply put, this is the audio recording of the speech âWhy we need a National Violence Prevention Hotlineâ that Paul Krauss MA LPC gave on May 17,...
Podcast Pioneer, Professor, and Psychologist Dr. Dave of Shrink Rap Radio (an interview) [Episode 30]
01 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews "Dr. Dave" (David Van Nuys, Ph.D) about multiple topics including working in the early days of podcasti...
Growing up âBlackâ in the United States, Fear, Empathy, and more with Chris Blount [Episode 29]
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC talks with Chris Blount about his experiences growing up as an African-American male in the United States. Chris discusses his expe...
How to End Self-Criticism with Dr. Karthik Ramanan (plus more on EMDR Therapy) [Episode 28]
20 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC talks with Dr. Karthik Ramanan about his passion for helping individuals end self-criticism. Dr. K shares some of his strategies wi...
Mindfulness Based Self-Compassion with Sivie Suckerman, LMHC [Episode 27]
30 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul Krauss MA LPC talks with Sivie Suckerman about Mindfulness Based Self-Compassion. Sivie discusses how to cultivate the ability t...
An Interview with Kent Dobson (Philosophy, Nature-Based Practices, Self-Discovery, Personal Transformation, etc.) [Episode 26]
25 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Kent Dobson about philosophy, practical applications and practices for self-reflection and exploration,...
What is Trauma-Informed Care and Counseling? What are Trauma Specific Interventions? And Introducing The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids [Episode 25]
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Paul Krauss MA LPC discusses the many aspects of trauma-informed healthcare and trauma-informed counseling. Paul works to addres...
Art, Mental Health, and a Living Philosophy w/ Doug Bale [Episode 24]
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC engages in long-form conversation with Doug Bale, a Phoenix-based artist and musician. They discuss art and mental health and many ...
Learning about Dr. Bruce Perry M.D., Ph.Dâs Neurosequential Model with Randy Webb [Episode 23]
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Randy Webb MA MC LPC LMHC returns to the Intentional Clinician to discuss Dr. Bruce Perry M.D., Ph.Dâs Neurosequential Model. Randy and host, Paul K...
A Lifetime at the Piano [Episode 22]
23 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode tells a personal story of my grandfather Wally Kraussâ life at the piano. I am helped by my father, brother, and some home recordings. ...
Reflections on Ten Years of Providing Psychotherapy (Part 2) [Episode 21]
17 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Part Two: Reflections on Ten years of Providing Psychotherapy by Paul Krauss MA LPC. Subtitle: Reflections on my experiences with different...
Reflections on Ten Years of Providing Psychotherapy (Part 1) [Episode 20]
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Paul Krauss MA LPC reflects on his ten years of providing psychotherapy in a variety of contexts and with diverse populations an...
Surviving Human Trafficking and Whatâs Next w/ Joyce Haskett and Jeremy Norwood [Episode 19]
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Joyce Haskett, a survivor of Human Trafficking, shares her honest, raw, gut-wrenching, hopeful, and inspiring story of surviving Huma...
The Story of Francis of Assisi and its relevance to the current zeitgeist w/ Rafe Adams [Episode 18]
15 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Paul Krauss invites Rafe Adams to tell the story of Francis of Assisi. Rafe Adams has a gift for story telling and you are bound to en...
Playing all the Parts with Kelley Stoltz [Episode 17]
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of a series on music, Paul Krauss interviews singer-songwriter Kelley Stoltz. Kelley Stoltz is a prolific artist hailing from San Francis...
Why we need a National Violence Prevention Hotline [Episode 16]
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Paul introduces the idea of having a National Violence Prevention Hotline specifically for individuals who are feeling compel...
What is Gut Psychology? With Dr. Nicole Cain ND, MA [Episode 15]
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Dr. Nicole Cain ND, MA about why what we eat can influence not only our physical health, but our mental well being. Paul...
Trauma Informed Care, Neurobiology, and Modern Integrated Care with Randy Webb [Episode 14]
24 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Randy Webb MA MC LPC LMHC (TRN/HAP EMDR Facilitator, and trainer of Ericksonian Methods, behavioral health topics, and m...
Trauma, PTSD, Recovery from trauma, cultural trauma, EMDR therapy, and other treatments. [Episode 13]
10 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul discusses the topics of trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, EMDR therapy, trauma-informed treatment, recovery from trauma an...
Cultivating a Therapeutic Relationship with Your Mind and Body w/ Benjamin Reisterer [Episode 12]
02 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview therapist, and the creator of the app MetaFi, Benjamin Reisterer, LPC. We discuss learning about oneself, one's emotions,...
Buddhist Psychology as a Science of the Mind w/ Sivie Suckerman [Episode 11]
11 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview Sivie Suckerman, MA LMHC about Buddhist Psychology and its life and clinical applications. We will be discussing the unive...
Poetry Changes Everything with Fable, the Poet [Episode 10]
14 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Intentional Clinician Episode #10 Poetry Changes Everything with Fable, the poet. In this episode, I interview Marcel "Fable" Price, the current P...
From Fragmentation to Wholeness [Episode 9]
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Intentional Clinician Episode #9: From Fragementation to Wholeness In this solo episode, I discuss how our attitudes and personal habits effect th...
Treating Trauma in the Refugee and Immigrant Populations with Dr. Noe Vargas [Episode 8]
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Intentional Clinician Episode #8: Treating Trauma in the Refugee and Immigrant Populations with Dr. Noe Vargas In this episode I talk with Dr. Noe...
Addiction, Recovery, Philosophy, & Mindfulness Pt. 2 [Episode 7]
13 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Intentional Clinician Episode #7: Addiction, Recovery, Philosophy, & Mindfulness with Bryon Sabatino In part 2 of my conversation with Bryon Sabat...
Mindfulness, Recovery, & Philosophy with Bryon Sabatino Pt. 1. [Episode 6]
13 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Intentional Clinician Episode #6: Mindfulness, Recovery, & Philosophy with Bryon Sabatino In part 1 of my conversation with Bryon Sabatino, we dis...
Anger! The what, how, where, and why of it with Mike Speakman [Episode 5]
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Mike Speakman--part two of the conversation. In part 2 of my conversation with Mike Speakman, we discuss ANGER! Seriousl...
How to âdrug-proofâ your child and more with Mike Speakman [Episode 4]
06 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In part 1 of my conversation with Mike Speakman, we discuss how to help âdrug-proofâ your child, how recovery works, and what to do about the drug...
Counseling is an Effective Form of Treatment [Episode 3]
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Intentional Clinician, Episode #3 Counseling is an Effective Form of Treatment. Paul Krauss MA LPC discusses the overwhelming empirical evidence t...
Overcoming Emotional Eating with Karthik Ramanan [Episode 2]
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Intentional Clinician, Episode #2:Â Overcoming Emotional Eating with Karthik Ramanan (Soon-to-be Dr. Ramanan). Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews soon-...
What is Personal Transformation through Counseling? [Episode 1]
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Intentional Clinician, Episode #1:Â Personal Transformation Paul Krauss MA LPC discusses how any person can transform through counseling as well a...