The Truth Teller by That Trendy Therapist™️

In this episode of "The Truth Teller," I speak with Nick Thompson from the reality TV show "Love Is Blind." Nick and I discuss the behind-the-scenes of reality TV, it's impact on mental health, his own journey with mental health, men's mental health and more. Nick talks about the amazing work he is doing with the UCAN foundation, a network of reality TV participants and mental health and legal experts dedicated to supporting cast members. For more on Nick, check out his podcast "Eyes Wide Open" on youtube or apple podcasts or on his instagram, @nthompson513.

On today's episode I speak with Jamie Genatt, LCSW, owner and psychotherapist at Realistic Remedies. Jamie and I discuss her journey through social work school, working in private practice and eventually building her own practice, RR. In this episode, Jamie and I discuss being both authentic and relatable as a therapist, building a private practice and advice for young professionals getting into the field. For more on Jamie or to work with her, she can be found on instagram @realisticremedies or on her website at www.realistic-remedies.com. Enjoy! xoxo.

Hi Trendsetters! I'm thrilled to bring to you this episode all about the Enneagram, a personality typology that was popularized in the US in the 1970's and had a resurgence in exposure and popularity over the pandemic. In this episode, I bring to you a fellow therapist from NYC, Drew Newkirk, who not only is an expert in the Enneagram but is the exact same type as myself! (4w3 sexual subtype). I found Drew's impressive Enneagram youtube channel when devouring material on the subject over the pandemic, so I knew he would be the perfect guest to bring on to help introduce the Enneagram to all of you.

As you will see in this episode, Drew is extremely well-versed in all things Enneagram. He discusses what exactly it is (no, it's not a pentagram), how it came to be, gives us a brief overview on each of the subtypes, discusses what is meant by the "subtypes" and "wings," and furthermore really delves into why the Enneagram is such a beneficial tool in the journey of self-discovery. Drew shares some of his personal learnings on the Enneagram and how it has helped him on his own journey, and additionally how he uses the Enneagram in his work with his patients within his private practice. 

For more on Drew, check out his socials:

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCyXzyNyD6WSET8gfKorKwg/featured

Instagram: @drewnewkirkpsychotherapy 

In this episode, I am joined with Alena Scigliano, M.S.Ed., LPC to discuss pathological narcissism and narcissistic abuse. Alena is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder and Chief Empathy Officer of Coastal Light Counseling, as well as a speaker, media consultant and author. Alena's upcoming book, "Swimming with Sharks: Surviving Narcissist-Infested Waters" is currently in manuscript and will discuss narcissism, which is what she specializes in in her work as a therapist. In this episode, Alena provides a plethora of information on themes around pathological narcissism, why one might become a narcissist, how to spot a narcissist, how to heal from narcissistic abuse and more. Without further ado, let's just dive in!

Happy Thanksgiving week, Trendsetters! As we're all off to our respective Thanksgiving locations, I wanted to share some important reminders going into the holiday weekend. We're talking protecting our energy, saying "no," boundaries, eating, and more. I hope you all have a safe, healthy and happy holiday and that you remember what the whole point is: we're giving thanks!! I'm so grateful to you all, my trendsetters, and I hope you enjoy this episode! 

Influencers as we once knew them are, well, on their way out. We no longer want to see the curated, highly edited content that falls flat. We want what's real and authentic. Enter Genuinfluencers. As Vogue Business puts it, "Genuinfluencers are more interested in sharing advice, discussing their passions and spreading unbiased information, instead of pushing a new product or collection." The pandemic forced us all to turn inward and do that deep work to reflect on what's most important in life. Turns out, followers and clicks and your latest athleisure set are not enough. We want meaningful conversations. We want posts that make us think. We want engagement on subjects that really matter. Let's discuss all things the rise of Genuinfluencers. And I'm so proud to be one. Now go listen if you want to know what the F is up!!!!

Vogue Business Article: https://www.voguebusiness.com/companies/meet-the-genuinfluencers-who-dont-want-to-sell-you-anything

The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/aug/12/being-too-aspirational-is-repellent-now-the-rise-of-the-genuinfluencers

Trendsetters! So we've all heard the term "self-care" as it's everywhere we look. But do we really know what it means and entails? In this episode, I speak with The Self-Care Queen herself, Meghan Bonhomme! Meghan is a professor, speaker, entrepreneur and headmistress at the Lovely Human School. She's here to show you how to make self-care your superpower. In this episode, we talk the real meaning of self-care and how to make it work for you. Meghan also talks about the Lovely Human School and how you can get involved in her signature program there! For more on Meghan, check her out on her insta: @the.selfcarequeen or at lovelyhumanschool.co. 

Let's talk social norms in this post-pandemic world we currently inhabit. Should we just blindly accept the same old social norms we once did? The world has changed immensely and we've all had a long time out to delve inward and really consider ourselves, our boundaries and what we want out of life. So why shouldn't we, upon re-integration into society, be questioning certain aspects of how our society operates? Well, in this episode, I start a discussion about certain social norms that I think we ought to call into question. With that said, let's just dive in!

Happy Spring, Trendsetters! It's my fave season (also my birthday season) and I'm SO excited about this warmer weather AND that we are moving in the direction of our world officially re-opening. In this episode, Matt and I sit down to talk to you guys about our feelings entering life post-pandemic. I discuss a theme I'm seeing with my patients, which is this overall panic setting in now that the vaccines are really rolling out about what that signifies moving forward. In other words, I'm talking about the vaccine and mental health. We talk strategies for re-entering the world in a mindful way and how to tune inwards to figure out which things you might be worried about (and what to do about those things once you identify them). That said, enjoy the episode and HAPPY SPRING!!! 

In this episode, I talk all things OCD with Kathryn Booth, an aspiring therapist who has herself battled with OCD for years. Kathryn talks about her OCD treatment, how she knew she needed help, and what treatment techniques were most helpful in her recovery. I also share some of my own personal experience with OCD and also as a therapist treating OCD. For more on Kathryn and her amazing platform where she talks all things OCD and raising awareness, check out her instagram at: @the_road_to_recovery_from_ocd. 

Want to hear a therapist and soon-to-be therapist talk about all things dating apps, including their OWN experiences meeting their husbands on the apps? Look no further! In this episode, I speak with Emilia, soon-to-be therapist in NYC, talk about how we met our husbands on dating apps, why we went on the apps in the first place, pros/cons of the apps and our advice for using them! Grab some iced coffee (or your drink of choice) and tune into this girl talk episode!! For more on Emilia, check out her page: @emiliantherapy. Enjoy!

There's a problem in society - we label women (and men) as "too much" or "a lot" just for being their full selves. In this episode, I talk about why people use these phrases, what they might really mean, and why you shouldn't take it personally. You're not "too much," you are just enough and if anyone can't handle you at your full self - that's their problem!

In this episode, I speak with Katie Costa who is a wellness marketer (you can find her at @thewellnessmarketer on instagram). Katie provides incredible insight and tips on marketing strategies for mental health and wellness professionals who are interested in growing their online platform and raising brand awareness. For more on Katie, make sure to check out her instagram which has tons of amazing resources and video content that can help you build your platform! 

Hi Trendsetters! Happy 2021! Welcome to the first episode of the new year. In this episode, Meditation Matt and I discuss our thoughts going into 2021. We wrap up 2020 with what our take-aways are and what we're bringing into the new year. You'll learn what's on our current reading list (hint: Enneagrams), what our Enneagram types are, what our current and favorite self-care practices are and more. We also talk about New Years resolutions and our thoughts on them (including why you should keep them - mostly - to yourself and the power in doing so). That said, let's dive in!!

Wakey Wakey Upper East Siders! As many of you know, I was a recurring character in the hit TV show, Gossip Girl, season 1. I played Elise Wells, a minion in Jenny Humphrey's clique (the little one who wore pink!). I get tons of questions about my time on the show and how I got the role, so in this episode I'll be answering all of the frequently asked questions about the entire experience. Enjoy!!! XOXO, Gossip Girl.

In this episode, I speak with Dwindell Feeley who actually went to the same High School as Meditation Matt! Dwindell tells his story of his journey through the foster care system, facing racism and his battle with drugs and alcohol. Dwindell's story speaks to the feelings of being an outsider and how one can create meaning out of their story. For more on Dwindell, find him on instagram at: @dwindeezy1, @loveyourblackcommunity and @dwins_designs! 

In this episode I speak with Tamsin Grainger, teacher and practitioner of Shiatsu. We discuss the importance of human touch, how to know when you are in need of incorporating more touch into your life as well as the mental health benefits of touch. 

Tamsin is a member of the Shaitsu Society UK, and registrant of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Counsel (CNHC). Further, Tamsin is the author of her first book ("Death and Loss in Shiatsu Practice/A Guide to Holistic Bodywork in Palliative Care.") 

In this episode, we talk about that very over-used phrase "be nice." Oh yeah, there's also "kindness is cool" and a ton of other iterations of those phrases. And I'm here to talk about what it really means to be "nice," how overusing these terms can be extremely detrimental (to all beings but especially women in our society), and why we need to get more specific about what we really mean (no pun intended). I hope you enjoy and, oh yeah, be real. 

In this episode, I take you guys through my journey with a toxic relationship in my past. I hope that by sharing my experience, you will feel less alone in yours. I talk causes of getting into toxic relationships, what makes them so difficult to get out of, and tips for letting them go. If you're seeing this and you are in a toxic relationship, know that there is ALWAYS hope. 

In this episode, I am joined by Lauren Martin, LPC-MHSP. Lauren is an RO-DBT therapist and specializes in working with individuals with depression, perfectionism, Eating Disorders and anxiety. Lauren and I discuss envy through the lens of RO-DBT. Lauren discusses the role of envy and some RO-DBT strategies to deal with it. For more on Lauren, make sure to check her instagram out at @novelcounseling.