From Both Sides Of The Couch: Self-Awareness, Psychology & Mindfulness for Women

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  You Don’t Have to Do It Alone: The Power of Community 07.09.2026 26min

  Hey friend — if you’ve been trying to figure everything out on your own, this is your permission slip to reach out. Being seen, heard, and practicing with others can change how you feel about yourself in the simplest and deepest ways. It’s not about becoming dependent; it’s about growing more honest and brave together. Try saying one tiny thing out loud to someone safe this week and notice what happens. If today's episode resonated with you, I'd love to stay connected. To register for my Free Webinar “How to Know What You Need When Everyone Needs Something From You Why capable, driven women lose touch with their own needs—and how to reconnect with yourself, trust yourself, and make more intentional choices Choose either  Tuesday September 8th 10:00 AM EST Register for 9/8 Here Or  Thursday Sep 24, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register for 9/24 Here Ready to join?  Join my Group Coaching Membership for Women called Resilient and Restored: https://drlauriebruce.com/resilientandrestored 🌿 Take the "How Connected Are You?" Quiz Discover how connected you are to yourself and receive personalized insights to help you begin reconnecting with greater awareness and intention. Take the quiz: https://drlauriebruce.com/quiz 🤍 Join My Free Community Continue the conversation inside our free Skool community, where you'll find encouragement, practical resources, and a supportive group of women who are learning to live with greater presence, self-trust, and intention. Join here: https://www.skool.com/resilient-and-restored-8441/about   About the Podcast From Both Sides of the Couch is hosted by Dr. Laurie Bruce, a licensed clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. Each week, Dr. Laurie blends psychological insight, mindfulness, and real-life conversations to help women cultivate greater self-awareness, strengthen self-trust, and create lives that feel more grounded, intentional, and fulfilling.
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  You Know What to Do — So Why Don’t You Do It? 01.09.2026 26min

  Hey friend — ever know exactly what would help but still can’t seem to do it? You’re not lazy, and this episode gently explains why knowledge alone isn’t enough and how that gap actually shows up in your life. Think tiny, repeatable practices: pausing before you say yes, stretching while you dry your hair, or taking two quiet minutes. These small moments add up and help your brain learn a new way of being without overhauling your whole life. No pressure, just curiosity and compassion — try one tiny thing today and notice what happens. To register for my Free Webinar: How to Know What You Need When Everyone Needs Something From You. Why capable, driven women lose touch with their own needs—and how to reconnect with yourself, trust yourself, and make more intentional choices Choose either  Tuesday September 8th 10:00 AM EST https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Sym24VhESKeo2oEx6_8ilQ   Thursday Sep 24, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/emCI1FsrSoGbSfyYFTMWow Ready to join?  Join my Group Coaching Membership for Women: Resilient and Restored https://drlauriebruce.com/resilientandrestored 🌿 Take the "How Connected Are You?" Quiz Discover how connected you are to yourself and receive personalized insights to help you begin reconnecting with greater awareness and intention. Take the quiz: https://drlauriebruce.com/quiz 🤍 Join My Free Community Continue the conversation inside our free Skool community, where you'll find encouragement, practical resources, and a supportive group of women who are learning to live with greater presence, self-trust, and intention. Join here: https://www.skool.com/resilient-and-restored-8441/about
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  The Yes Trap: Why Saying No Feels Impossible (and How to Start) 25.08.2026 25min

  Ever said yes and immediately regretted it? This episode digs into why 'yes' can feel like part of who we are—people-pleasing, the fawn response, fear of disappointing—and offers one tiny, powerful practice: pause and say, “Let me think about it.” Start small, be gentle with yourself, and remember boundaries are a practice, not proof you’re a bad person. Try the pause and see what you actually want. CONNECT WITH DR. LAURIE BRUCE If something in today’s episode resonated with you, I’d love to stay connected. Take the How Connected Are You? Quiz How connected are you to yourself right now? This short quiz can help you identify where you may have lost touch with your thoughts, feelings, needs, values, and inner voice, and give you a place to begin reconnecting with yourself. 👉 Take the Quiz: https://drlauriebruce.com/quiz Join the Free Resilient & Restored Community If you’re ready to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and learn to know and trust yourself again, come join me inside my free Resilient & Restored community. 👉 Join the Community: https://www.skool.com/resilient-and-restored-8441/about FOLLOW & CONNECT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555258666969 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauriebruce/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.lauriebruce If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit from the conversation. I’m glad you’re here.
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  Why High-Achieving Women Can’t Relax: The Nervous System & the Psychology of Rest 11.08.2026 26min

  Why is it so hard to rest, even when you know you’re exhausted? For many high-achieving women, slowing down can feel surprisingly uncomfortable. You may finally have a moment to yourself, only to find your mind racing, your body feeling restless, or a nagging sense that you should be doing something more productive. In this episode of From Both Sides of the Couch, we’re taking a closer look at the psychology and nervous system science behind why rest can feel so difficult. If you’ve spent years being responsible, productive, dependable, and attuned to everyone else’s needs, your nervous system may have learned to associate staying busy with safety, control, or even self-worth. So when you finally stop, your body and mind don’t necessarily experience it as relaxation. We’ll explore: • Why high-achieving women often struggle to slow down, even when they desperately need rest• What your nervous system has to do with your difficulty relaxing• Why stillness can sometimes bring up anxiety, guilt, or uncomfortable emotions• The difference between genuine restoration and simply distracting yourself from discomfort• How productivity can become connected to your sense of worth• Why “just relax” is often much easier said than done• How to begin listening to your body and nervous system instead of overriding their signals• What it can look like to practice rest without turning it into another thing you have to get right Rest isn't simply about doing less. It’s about developing the capacity to notice what your mind, body, emotions, and nervous system are communicating and responding with greater awareness. If you've ever thought, “I know I need to rest, but I don't know how to actually stop,” this episode is for you. Take a pause, settle in, and consider what might happen if rest became less about earning a break and more about learning to listen to yourself. I invite you to take one idea from today’s episode, put it into practice, and see what happens. If today's episode resonated with you, I'd love to stay connected. 🌿 Take the "How Connected Are You?" Quiz Discover how connected you are to yourself and receive personalized insights to help you begin reconnecting with greater awareness and intention. Take the quiz: https://drlauriebruce.com/quiz 🤍 Join My Free Community Continue the conversation inside our free Skool community, where you'll find encouragement, practical resources, and a supportive group of women who are learning to live with greater presence, self-trust, and intention. Join here: https://www.skool.com/resilient-and-restored-8441/about   About the Podcast From Both Sides of the Couch is hosted by Dr. Laurie Bruce, a licensed clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. Each week, Dr. Laurie blends psychological insight, mindfulness, and real-life conversations to help women cultivate greater self-awareness, strengthen self-trust, and create lives that feel more grounded, intentional, and fulfilling.
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  Embrace the Messy Start 28.07.2026 20min

  About the Podcast From Both Sides of the Couch is hosted by Dr. Laurie Bruce, a licensed clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. Each week, Dr. Laurie blends psychological insight, mindfulness, and real-life conversations to help women cultivate greater self-awareness, strengthen self-trust, and create lives that feel more grounded, intentional, and fulfilling. Embrace the Messy Start: Today, I’m sharing a very real moment: I’ve been building a membership called Resilient and Restored and I keep getting stuck on needing it to be perfect before I start. So I’m choosing the messy start instead. If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting for clarity or fearing mistakes, you’re not alone — progress comes from practice, not perfection. I’m inviting you to take small, imperfect steps with me and learn as we go. If that resonates, come join the free community on SKOOL — it’s a tiny, brave step we can take together. Thanks for being here. If today's episode resonated with you, I'd love to stay connected. 🌿 Take the "How Connected Are You?" Quiz Discover how connected you are to yourself and receive personalized insights to help you begin reconnecting with greater awareness and intention. Take the quiz: https://drlauriebruce.com/quiz 🤍 Join My Free Community Continue the conversation inside our free Skool community, where you'll find encouragement, practical resources, and a supportive group of women who are learning to live with greater presence, self-trust, and intention. Join here: https://www.skool.com/resilient-and-restored-8441/about   ✨ Ready to go deeper? If you're looking for ongoing support and guided practices to help you reconnect with yourself and create a more intentional life, I'd love to welcome you into Resilient & Restored, my membership for women who are ready to move beyond simply getting through their days and begin living with greater purpose and peace. Learn more: https://drlauriebruce.com/resilientandrestored  
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  Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore (And How to Find Your Way Back) 21.07.2026 16min

  Have you ever looked at the life you built and wondered why you still do not feel like yourself? In this solo episode of From Both Sides Of The Couch, I talk about the quiet, gradual ways women can lose connection with themselves while caring for everyone else, moving through responsibilities, and living on autopilot. This is not about needing to blow up your life or start over. It is about noticing the small ways you may have stopped checking in with yourself. I also talk about why later rarely comes, how autopilot can make life feel like something you are managing instead of something you are living, and why reconnecting with yourself can begin with one simple practice: noticing without judgment.   Listen to this week's episode of From Both Sides Of The Couch: Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore (And How to Find Your Way Back)  If today's episode resonated with you, I'd love to stay connected. 🌿 Take the "How Connected Are You?" Quiz Discover how connected you are to yourself and receive personalized insights to help you begin reconnecting with greater awareness and intention. Take the quiz: https://drlauriebruce.com/quiz 🤍 Join My Free Community Continue the conversation inside our free Skool community, where you'll find encouragement, practical resources, and a supportive group of women who are learning to live with greater presence, self-trust, and intention. Join here: https://www.skool.com/resilient-and-restored-8441/about ✨ Ready to go deeper? If you're looking for ongoing support and guided practices to help you reconnect with yourself and create a more intentional life, I'd love to welcome you into Resilient & Restored, my membership for women who are ready to move beyond simply getting through their days and begin living with greater purpose and peace. Learn more: https://drlauriebruce.com/resilientandrestored Enjoy this episode? Follow us on your favorite podcast platforms and leave a 5-star review! Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555258666969  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauriebruce/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-bruce-psy-d-0201277/    Visit her website. Website: https://www.drlauriebruce.com/  #MidlifeWomen #SelfConnection #MentalHealth
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  What Regret Can Teach You 14.07.2026 21min

  Hey friends! What if regret is not a sign that you are failing, but a signal pointing you back to what matters? In today’s solo episode of From Both Sides Of The Couch, I am talking about the emotion of regret, the pressure of the no regret lifestyle, and why painful emotions often carry important information. I also share a personal update about the podcast returning to an audio-only format and what this decision has taught me about values, alignment, and making room for what matters most. Join me as we look at how regret can remind us of our values, why we need to sit with difficult emotions before we try to change them, and how small shoulds can slowly fill our lives until there is very little room left for ourselves. If you have been feeling pulled in too many directions, saying yes because you should, or wondering whether your life still fits who you are becoming, this conversation is for you. Join me as we explore how to look back without living there and create space for what matters in What Regret Can Teach You. If today's episode resonated with you, I'd love to stay connected. 🌿 Take the "How Connected Are You?" Quiz Discover how connected you are to yourself and receive personalized insights to help you begin reconnecting with greater awareness and intention. Take the quiz: https://drlauriebruce.com/quiz 🤍 Join My Free Community Continue the conversation inside our free Skool community, where you'll find encouragement, practical resources, and a supportive group of women who are learning to live with greater presence, self-trust, and intention. Join here: https://www.skool.com/resilient-and-restored-8441/about ✨ Ready to go deeper? If you're looking for ongoing support and guided practices to help you reconnect with yourself and create a more intentional life, I'd love to welcome you into Resilient & Restored, my membership for women who are ready to move beyond simply getting through their days and begin living with greater purpose and peace. Learn more: https://drlauriebruce.com/resilientandrestored   Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555258666969  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauriebruce/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-bruce-psy-d-0201277/    Visit her website. Website: https://www.drlauriebruce.com/  #Regret #SelfCompassion #PersonalGrowth  
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  Why Intimacy Breaks Down: The Truth About Trauma, Desire, and Sex Therapy with Vanessa Cushing 07.07.2026 38min

  Hey friends! Why does intimacy feel so hard when your nervous system does not feel safe? In today’s episode of From Both Sides Of The Couch, I am joined by Vanessa Cushing, Licensed Professional Counselor and certified sex therapist, to talk about nervous system dysregulation, desire discrepancy, trauma, communication, and what sex therapy actually looks like in real clinical practice. Join us as we unpack why desire can shut down when the body is in survival mode, how blame keeps couples stuck, why communication needs more than just talking, and when therapists should consider referring clients to a trained sex therapist. This conversation is for therapists working with intimacy concerns and for anyone who wants a more compassionate, informed way to understand desire, trauma, and connection. We also talk about Vanessa’s work with Sex Therapy Pro and why accessible, shame-free education around sexual health matters. Vanessa Cushing is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner and founder of Cushing Counseling and Sex Therapy Pro, where she works to help clients eliminate distress, build healthier coping skills, and gain insight into unhealthy patterns. She holds a master's degree from Johns Hopkins University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, dual bachelor's degrees from the University of Virginia, and a Certificate in Sex Therapy from the University of Michigan. Vanessa specializes in sex therapy and integrative couples work, addressing concerns ranging from desire discrepancy to reclaiming sexuality after trauma, and is an LGBTQ+ affirming, inclusive provider. To explore Vanessa's AI-powered sex therapy platform with personalized treatment plans and exercises, visit sextherapypro.ai.  Looking for sex or couples counseling? Cushing Counseling: https://www.cushingcounseling.com/   Connect with Vanessa Cushing: Website: https://www.cushingcounseling.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cushingcounseling/ Li: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-cushing-477051156/   If today's episode resonated with you, I'd love to stay connected. 🌿 Take the "How Connected Are You?" Quiz Discover how connected you are to yourself and receive personalized insights to help you begin reconnecting with greater awareness and intention. Take the quiz: https://drlauriebruce.com/quiz 🤍 Join My Free Community Continue the conversation inside our free Skool community, where you'll find encouragement, practical resources, and a supportive group of women who are learning to live with greater presence, self-trust, and intention. Join here: https://www.skool.com/resilient-and-restored-8441/about ✨ Ready to go deeper? If you're looking for ongoing support and guided practices to help you reconnect with yourself and create a more intentional life, I'd love to welcome you into Resilient & Restored, my membership for women who are ready to move beyond simply getting through their days and begin living with greater purpose and peace. Learn more: https://drlauriebruce.com/resilientandrestored Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555258666969  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauriebruce/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-bruce-psy-d-0201277/    Visit her website. Website: https://www.drlauriebruce.com/  #SexTherapy #RelationshipHealth #IntimacyHealing #women in mid-life
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  Do Licensed Therapists Still Need Supervision With Lorain Moorehead 30.06.2026 49min

  What happens when therapists become the people everyone else turns to, but their own support starts to disappear?  In today’s episode of From Both Sides Of The Couch, I am joined by Lorain Moorehead, therapist, consultant, and host of The Self-Care Therapist podcast, to talk about why supervision, consultation, and therapy still matter after licensure. Join us as we unpack the fine line between supervision, consultation, and therapy, why therapists need spaces where they can be honest about what is coming up for them, and how ongoing support helps clinicians grow instead of quietly carrying everything alone. Getting licensed does not mean therapists stop needing guidance. Whether we are learning a new modality, navigating a difficult case, or noticing our own reactions in the room, support is part of ethical and sustainable clinical work. If you are a therapist, supervisor, consultant, or helping professional who has ever wondered where your own support is supposed to come from, this conversation is for you. Join us as we explore why licensed therapists still need supervision in Why Licensed Therapists Still Need Supervision With Lorain Moorehead Lorain Moorehead is a therapist, consultant, and EMDR Certified, EMDRIA‑approved consultant specializing in trauma‑informed care and EMDR integration. She works with high‑achieving adults navigating anxiety, perfectionism, identity loss, and relational stress through depth‑oriented, evidence‑based approaches. Lorain brings advanced training in DBT and certification in Perinatal Mental Health, grounding her work in safety, attunement, and nervous‑system awareness. She also supports clinicians through supervision, consultation, and training, with a strong focus on ethical practice and clinical decisionmaking. In 2025, she launched The Self Care‑apist Therapist Podcast, creating space for therapists to explore innovative, research‑backed modalities—including emerging conversations around KAP and trauma treatment. Website: https://lorainmoorehead.com/    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorainmoorehead/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theselfcareapist/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theselfcareapist    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjS1AkQopGeVq6eP-1j7Y4i-oloOPSJmw   If today's episode resonated with you, I'd love to stay connected. 🌿 Take the "How Connected Are You?" Quiz Discover how connected you are to yourself and receive personalized insights to help you begin reconnecting with greater awareness and intention. Take the quiz: https://drlauriebruce.com/quiz 🤍 Join My Free Community Continue the conversation inside our free Skool community, where you'll find encouragement, practical resources, and a supportive group of women who are learning to live with greater presence, self-trust, and intention. Join here: https://www.skool.com/resilient-and-restored-8441/about ✨ Ready to go deeper? If you're looking for ongoing support and guided practices to help you reconnect with yourself and create a more intentional life, I'd love to welcome you into Resilient & Restored, my membership for women who are ready to move beyond simply getting through their days and begin living with greater purpose and peace. Learn more: https://drlauriebruce.com/resilientandrestored About the Podcast From Both Sides of the Couch is hosted by Dr. Laurie Bruce, a licensed clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. Each week, Dr. Laurie blends psychological insight, mindfulness, and real-life conversations to help women cultivate greater self-awareness, strengthen self-trust, and create lives that feel more grounded, intentional, and fulfilling.   Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555258666969  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauriebruce/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-bruce-psy-d-0201277/    Visit her website. Website: https://www.drlauriebruce.com/    #ClinicalSupervision #TherapistSupport #TherapistBurnou
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  Episode 86: Gray Divorce: Why More Couples Are Starting Over After 50 with Dr. Elana Hoffman 23.06.2026 45min

  Hey friends! What happens when the life you expected no longer fits the person you are becoming?   In this episode of From Both Sides Of The Couch, I am joined by Dr. Elana Hoffman, licensed Clinical Psychologist, author, and host of Talk Relationship to Me, to talk about gray divorce and why more couples are starting over later in life. We get into what gray divorce means, why it may be increasing, the emotional grief that comes with ending a long marriage, and the identity shifts that can happen when the future you imagined suddenly changes.   Join us as we unpack the questions people start asking in midlife, the role of financial independence, sexuality, family patterns, and why divorce can be both heartbreaking and liberating. We also talk about the difference between initiating divorce and being left, why men need more compassionate support after divorce, and what it can mean to create a healthier path forward for yourself and your family.   There is no single way to move through divorce. Sometimes you need space to grieve. Sometimes you need therapy, coaching, community, or support from people who understand. And sometimes healing means realizing that starting over later in life does not mean you failed. It means there may still be a whole life waiting for you on the other side.   If midlife has left you questioning the life you built, the relationship you stayed in, or the future you thought was certain, this conversation is for you. Join us as we explore what it means to start over later in life and find yourself again in Gray Divorce: Why More Couples Are Starting Over After 50 with Dr. Elana Hoffman   Enjoy this episode? Follow us on your favorite podcast platforms and leave a 5-star review!   Dr. Elana Hoffman is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, author of So, Your Wife Left You… Now What?, and host of the podcast Talk Relationship to Me. Specializing in divorce and relationship transitions, she helps adults navigate the emotional, relational, and identity shifts that come with major life changes, including the growing phenomenon of gray divorce. Through her therapy and coaching practice, she works specifically with men rebuilding their lives after divorce, helping them understand themselves and their patterns with a compassionate and no-blame/shame approach, and what they actually want on the other side. With licensure across 40+ states through Psypact, she brings a warm, no-nonsense clinical lens to the conversations most people are afraid to have.   Grab Dr. Elana Hoffman's book, So, Your Wife Left You… Now What? https://www.amazon.com/Your-Wife-Left-What-Psychologists/dp/1965971040 And catch her podcast, Talk Relationship to Me  https://www.youtube.com/@TalkRelationshipToMe    Connect with Dr. Elana Hoffman: Website: https://www.drelanahoffman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.elanahoffman/   Dr. Laurie Bruce is a clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2000. Her expertise is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is a treatment that combines both traditional cognitive and behavioral strategies with Eastern Mindfulness practices. She is also a Certified Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist and completed a year-long intensive training through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. She’s passionate about the safe, legal, and ethical use of psychedelic medicines to help address trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders and for personal and spiritual development.    Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555258666969  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauriebruce/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-bruce-psy-d-0201277/    Visit her website. Website: https://www.drlauriebruce.com/ 
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  Episode 85: The Hidden Trauma of Betrayal: Why Infidelity Hurts So Deeply with Brannon Patrick & Tyler Patrick 16.06.2026 42min

  Hey friends! How do you heal and recover from a broken relationship? In today’s episode of From Both Sides Of The Couch, I am joined by The Therapist Brothers, Brannon and Tyler Patrick, both licensed clinicians, to explore the hidden trauma of betrayal and why infidelity can create such deep emotional wounds.   Join us as we unpack the deeper meaning of betrayal trauma, help you understand the experience of reality fragmentation, and offer insight into what healing, repair, and rebuilding trust can look like for couples who choose that path.   There is no quick fix for betrayal trauma. While we can be grateful for the confidence, strength, and joy we’ve regained, that doesn’t erase the pain we’ve endured. Both can exist at the same time, and healing often means making space for the full truth of our experience. Remember, life is good on the other side.   If betrayal has left you questioning your reality, your worth, or your ability to trust again, this conversation is for you. Join us as we explore what healing can look like after deep relational wounds in The Hidden Trauma of Betrayal: Why Infidelity Hurts So Deeply.   Enjoy this episode? Follow us on your favorite podcast platforms and leave a 5-star review!   Brannon Patrick, LCSW, and Tyler Patrick, LMFT, are brothers and licensed clinicians who help individuals and couples heal after infidelity, addiction, and the trust rupture that follows. With 20+ years each in addiction and trauma work, They also host The Therapy Brothers, a weekly call-in show where real people work through betrayal, shame, trauma, and addiction.   Connect with Brannon Patrick: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brannon-patrick/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brannon_patrick/    Connect with Tyler Patrick: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-patrick-lmft-24488366/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.wandering.therapist/    Learn more about the Therapy Brothers! Website: https://therapybrothers.org/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapy.bros  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy.brothers  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therapy.brothers    Dr. Laurie Bruce is a clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2000. Her expertise is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is a treatment that combines both traditional cognitive and behavioral strategies with Eastern Mindfulness practices. She is also a Certified Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist and completed a year-long intensive training through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. She’s passionate about the safe, legal, and ethical use of psychedelic medicines to help address trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders and for personal and spiritual development.    Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555258666969  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauriebruce/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-bruce-psy-d-0201277/    Visit her website. Website: https://www.drlauriebruce.com/     #BetrayalTrauma #InfidelityRecovery #RelationshipHealing 
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  Episode 84: The Messy Middle of Pivoting with Yessi Sanchez 09.06.2026 43min

  Life transitions can leave you asking who you are when the old plan no longer fits. In this episode of From Both Sides Of The Couch, I am with Yessi Sanchez, filmmaker, producer, and host of No Map Included, for a shared conversation about pivoting, identity, grief, uncertainty, and what it feels like when life no longer follows the path you expected. We talk about Yessi’s decision to step away from acting, my own experience of rebuilding after divorce, the importance of therapy and support, and the strange mix of fear and possibility that comes with starting over. If you are in the early stage, messy middle, or other side of a major life transition, this conversation is a reminder that you do not have to minimize what you are going through. Listen to this episode of From Both Sides Of The Couch: The Messy Middle of Pivoting with Yessi Sanchez   Enjoy this episode? Follow us on your favorite podcast platforms and leave a 5-star review!   Yessi Sanchez is a filmmaker, producer, and the host of No Map Included, a podcast exploring the creative journey from proof of concept to premiere. Through honest conversations and solo reflections, she documents the realities behind creative careers, including pivots, burnout, boundaries, reinvention, and the uncertainty of building a life in the arts without a clear roadmap. Connect with Yessi Sanchez: Website: https://nomapincluded.buzzsprout.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yessisth/ Li: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yessisanchez/   Dr. Laurie Bruce is a clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2000. Her expertise is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is a treatment that combines both traditional cognitive and behavioral strategies with Eastern Mindfulness practices. She is also a Certified Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist and completed a year-long intensive training through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. She’s passionate about the safe, legal, and ethical use of psychedelic medicines to help address trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders and for personal and spiritual development.    Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555258666969  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauriebruce/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-bruce-psy-d-0201277/    Visit her website. Website: https://www.drlauriebruce.com/ 
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  Episode 83: The Hidden Reason Couples Keep Having the Same Argument with Keith Jordan 02.06.2026 26min

  Have you ever felt like you and your partner are speaking completely different languages?   In this episode of From Both Sides Of The Couch, I am with Keith Jordan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and couples therapist with over 40 years in mental health, to talk about what actually breaks down communication in relationships and what it takes to repair it. We get into Gottman's Four Horsemen, Imago Relationship Therapy, the role of childhood in adult defensiveness, and an AI-powered app Keith built to support couples between sessions.   Instead of waiting until things boil over, what if you had the tools to catch it before the explosion? This conversation is full of them.   Listen to this week's episode of From Both Sides Of The Couch: The Hidden Reason Couples Keep Having the Same Argument with Keith Jordan.   Enjoy this episode? Follow us on your favorite podcast platforms and leave a 5-star review!   Keith Jordan, LCSW, is a licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New York.  After retiring after 30 years with the Orange County Department of Mental Health, he has devoted his time to a full-time private practice in which he specializes in couples therapy.  In addition to his private practice, he is the Founder and Owner of Couples Therapy Assistance Delivery LLC, and has a website, www.ctadeliveryllc.com, through which he provides information about resources for couples therapists, including an app called the Couples Therapy Assistant, or CTA. He created the CTA to help couples therapy clients increase the value of their therapy by having a tool to use between therapy sessions to supplement their work with their therapist. He is passionate about helping couples to have healthy intimate relationships.  Keith and his wife Jackie live in Poughkeepsie, NY.    Connect with Keith Jordan: Website:www.ctadeliveryllc.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-jordan-3a013b30/    Dr. Laurie Bruce is a clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2000. Her expertise is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is a treatment that combines both traditional cognitive and behavioral strategies with Eastern Mindfulness practices. She is also a Certified Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist and completed a year-long intensive training through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. She’s passionate about the safe, legal, and ethical use of psychedelic medicines to help address trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders and for personal and spiritual development.    Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555258666969  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauriebruce/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-bruce-psy-d-0201277/    Visit her website. Website: https://www.drlauriebruce.com/     #CouplesTherapy #RelationshipAdvice #FourHorsemen   
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  Episode 82: What Is Self-Worth, Really? Psychotherapist Unpacks the Science of Feeling Worthy with Dawna Daigneault 26.05.2026 36min

  Have you ever felt like your sense of worth was something you had to earn - and never quite got there?   In this episode of From Both Sides Of The Couch, I sit down with Dawna Daigneault, lead author of Understanding Self-Worth: A Guide to Worth Conscious Theory and Psychotherapeutic Practice, to explore what self-worth actually is and where it comes from. Together, we unpack the difference between lost self-worth and denied self-worth, why so many of us grow up building on the wrong foundation, and how birthright self-worth changes everything.   Instead of asking, "What did I do wrong?" try asking, "Was my worth simply not honored?" Because your worth was never gone - it was just denied.   Listen to this week's episode of From Both Sides Of The Couch: What Is Self-Worth, Really? Psychotherapist Unpacks the Science of Feeling Worthy   Enjoy this episode? Follow us on your favorite podcast platforms and leave a 5-star review!   Dawna Daigneault, EdS, LPC, CCTP, is the lead author of Understanding Self-Worth: A Guide to Worth-Conscious Theory and Psychotherapeutic Practice. Her work focuses on helping people recognize patterns of denied self-worth and understand how those patterns shape the way they think, feel, and relate to others.   Website: https://understandingself-worth.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zestoflife-llc-0a116537b/    Dr. Laurie Bruce is a clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2000. Her expertise is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is a treatment that combines both traditional cognitive and behavioral strategies with Eastern Mindfulness practices. She is also a Certified Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist and completed a year-long intensive training through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. She’s passionate about the safe, legal, and ethical use of psychedelic medicines to help address trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders and for personal and spiritual development.    Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555258666969  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauriebruce/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-bruce-psy-d-0201277/    Visit her website. Website: https://www.drlauriebruce.com/     #SelfWorth #EmotionalHealing #MentalHealth
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  Episode 81: Why You Can't Stop Overthinking (And What Your Nervous System Is Really Doing) 19.05.2026 19min

  Hey friends! In this solo episode, we're closing out the three-part nervous system series with a deep dive into overthinking — what it really is, why you can't just stop it, and what actually helps.   Overthinking isn't a flaw or a discipline problem. It's your nervous system trying to solve for uncertainty and discomfort. This episode breaks down why that loop keeps going, why distraction alone isn't enough, and offers practical, body-based strategies to interrupt the cycle and start to feel safer from the inside out.   If you're exhausted from going around and around and never quite getting anywhere, take a moment for yourself and join me on From Both Sides Of The Couch.   Enjoy this episode? Follow us on your favorite podcast platforms and leave a 5-star review!   Dr. Laurie Bruce is a clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2000. Her expertise is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is a treatment that combines both traditional cognitive and behavioral strategies with Eastern Mindfulness practices. She is also a Certified Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist and completed a year-long intensive training through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. She’s passionate about the safe, legal, and ethical use of psychedelic medicines to help address trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders and for personal and spiritual development.    Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555258666969  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauriebruce/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-bruce-psy-d-0201277/    Visit her website. Website: https://www.drlauriebruce.com/     #Overthinking #NervousSystemRegulation #AnxietyRelief 
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  Episode 80: You're Not Overreacting: Understanding Hypervigilance and How to Calm a Nervous System That Won't Rest 12.05.2026 21min

  Hey friends! In this solo episode, we're continuing the three-part nervous system series with a deep dive into hypervigilance — what it really is, where it comes from, and what actually helps. If your body won't relax even when everything is fine, if you're constantly scanning for what could go wrong, or if calm moments feel harder to trust than chaotic ones, this episode explains why that happens and offers five practical, body-based strategies to slowly begin to shift it. If you're exhausted from always being one step ahead and waiting for the next bad thing to happen, take a moment for yourself and join me on From Both Sides Of The Couch!   Enjoy this episode? Follow us on your favorite podcast platforms and leave a 5-star review!   Dr. Laurie Bruce is a clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2000. Her expertise is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is a treatment that combines both traditional cognitive and behavioral strategies with Eastern Mindfulness practices. She is also a Certified Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist and completed a year-long intensive training through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. She’s passionate about the safe, legal, and ethical use of psychedelic medicines to help address trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders and for personal and spiritual development.    Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555258666969  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauriebruce/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-bruce-psy-d-0201277/    Visit her website. Website: https://www.drlauriebruce.com/     #Hypervigilance #NervousSystemRegulation #AnxietyRelief 
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  Episode 79: Why You Don’t Feel Okay Even When Everything Is Fine: Understanding Your Nervous System 05.05.2026 14min

  Hey friends! Have you ever found yourself functioning just fine on the outside, but something still feels off? In this episode, Dr. Laurie Bruce opens a three-part series on the nervous system, exploring why feeling safe is not the same as having a stable life, and what that difference means for how we feel day to day.   She walks through three subtle but common signs of nervous system dysregulation: hypervigilance, shutdown, and overthinking, and why these patterns are not character flaws. They are adaptations. And understanding that is where real change begins.   If you have ever wondered why you can't seem to relax, why your mind won't stop, or why you feel flat even when life looks fine -- this episode of From Both Sides Of The Couch is for you.   Enjoy this episode? Follow us on your favorite podcast platforms and leave a 5-star review!   Dr. Laurie Bruce is a clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2000. Her expertise is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is a treatment that combines both traditional cognitive and behavioral strategies with Eastern Mindfulness practices. She is also a Certified Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist and completed a year-long intensive training through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. She’s passionate about the safe, legal, and ethical use of psychedelic medicines to help address trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders and for personal and spiritual development.    Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555258666969  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauriebruce/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-bruce-psy-d-0201277/    Visit her website. Website: https://www.drlauriebruce.com/     #NervousSystemRegulation #EmotionalDysregulation #Hypervigilance 
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  Episode 78: Why Family Relationships Break: What Parents vs. Adult Children Really Think 28.04.2026 24min

  Hey friends! Today, I'm diving into a topic that touches so many of us in deeply personal ways: family estrangement between parents and their adult children.   I walk through six relationship patterns I see frequently in my clinical work that quietly erode family connection over time — from treating boundaries as rejection and using guilt as a communication tool, to refusing to acknowledge past mistakes and talking more than you listen. These patterns apply to both sides of the estrangement.   I also speak directly to therapists about how to help clients begin initiating these hard conversations — and to individuals who are doing their own work, wherever you are in this process.   If you are estranged from a parent or an adult child, or if you're working with clients who are, take a moment for yourself and join me on From Both Sides Of The Couch — Why Family Relationships Break: What Parents vs. Adult Children Really Think.   Enjoy this episode? Follow us on your favorite podcast platforms and leave a 5-star review!   Dr. Laurie Bruce is a clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2000. Her expertise is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is a treatment that combines both traditional cognitive and behavioral strategies with Eastern Mindfulness practices. She is also a Certified Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist and completed a year-long intensive training through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. She’s passionate about the safe, legal, and ethical use of psychedelic medicines to help address trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders and for personal and spiritual development.    Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555258666969  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauriebruce/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-bruce-psy-d-0201277/    Visit her website. Website: https://www.drlauriebruce.com/     #FamilyEstrangement #ParentAdultChildRelationship #FamilyHealing 
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  Episode 77: More Than the Game: Athletes, Identity, and Mental Health 21.04.2026 45min

  Hey friends! Today, I am joined by Lydia Wasserbauer, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, EMDR-trained therapist, and certified trauma professional, to explore the unique mental health challenges that athletes face — both during and after their competitive careers.   Lydia draws on 12 years as a competitive swimmer and her clinical expertise to unpack the pressures athletes carry that rarely make it into the conversation: the anxiety and perfectionism baked into high-performance culture, the disordered eating patterns that quietly develop in aesthetic and weight-class sports, and the identity crisis that can follow a career-ending injury or retirement.   Whether you're a current athlete, a former one, a parent, a coach, or simply someone who has struggled with perfectionism, body image, or the question of who you are beyond what you do — this conversation is for you.   If you've ever felt like your worth was tied to your performance, or wondered who you are now that the game is over, take a moment for yourself and join us on From Both Sides Of The Couch — When the Athlete Hurts: Mental Health Beyond the Game.   Enjoy this episode? Follow us on your favorite podcast platforms and leave a 5-star review!   Lydia Wasserbauer is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Certified Trauma Professional (CTP) dedicated to helping individuals navigate through difficult life events and stressors. She works from a person-centered lens, offering an inclusive, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to everyone she works with. Her clinical focus centers around empowering and supporting you as you navigate personal journeys toward improved mental wellness.  She draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including person-centered talk therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based therapy.   Connect with Lydia! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-wasserbauer-lpc-19a347258/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lydiawasserbauer/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lydia.wasserbauer/    Dr. Laurie Bruce is a clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2000. Her expertise is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is a treatment that combines both traditional cognitive and behavioral strategies with Eastern Mindfulness practices. She is also a Certified Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist and completed a year-long intensive training through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. She’s passionate about the safe, legal, and ethical use of psychedelic medicines to help address trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders and for personal and spiritual development.    Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555258666969  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauriebruce/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-bruce-psy-d-0201277/    Visit her website. Website: https://www.drlauriebruce.com/     #AthletesMentalHealth #SportsAndMentalHealth #EMDRTherapy
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  Episode 76: When Helping Hurts: Supporting a Loved One Without Losing Yourself 14.04.2026 49min

  Do you love someone who’s struggling—and feel like nothing you do is working?   In today’s episode of From Both Sides Of The Couch, Dr. Laurie Bruce sits down with Gianna Yunker—a triple board certified family systems specialist, intervention professional, and person in long-term recovery—to explore what a modern, love-centered intervention actually looks like.   Together, they unpack why families get stuck in enabling patterns driven by fear, how to move from the role of fixer or warden back to simply being a parent or partner, and what it takes to help a loved one get into treatment—without shame, blame, or punishment. Gianna also shares real stories from her practice, red flags to watch for when choosing a treatment center, and the powerful letter-writing process at the heart of her intervention approach.   If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to support someone through addiction, mental health challenges, disordered eating, or other crisis patterns, this conversation offers both clarity and hope.   Listen to this week’s episode of From Both Sides Of The Couch: When Helping Hurts: Supporting a Loved One Without Losing Yourself   Enjoy this episode? Follow us on your favorite podcast platforms and leave a 5-star review!   Dr. Laurie Bruce is a clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2000. Her expertise is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is a treatment that combines both traditional cognitive and behavioral strategies with Eastern Mindfulness practices. She is also a Certified Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist and completed a year-long intensive training through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. She’s passionate about the safe, legal, and ethical use of psychedelic medicines to help address trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders and for personal and spiritual development.   Follow her socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555258666969 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauriebruce/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-bruce-psy-d-0201277/   Visit her website. Website: https://www.drlauriebruce.com/   Gianna Yunker is a triple board certified family systems specialist and intervention professional. She is the founder of Interventions With Love, a family-centered practice dedicated to supporting families impacted by addiction, complex mental health challenges, disordered eating, and other major life transitions. Gianna is also a person in long-term recovery and is passionate about helping families move from fear-based enabling to love-centered action.   Learn more about Gianna: Website: https://www.interventionswithlove.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giayunker FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Interventions-With-Love/61555475775211/ IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/giannaiwl/ #Intervention #AddictionRecovery #FamilySystems #MentalHealth #Enabling #Boundaries #TreatmentCenter #FamilyHealing