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By W. Shawn Welty, MA, LPC, LCADC

Why is everything labelled as "either/or"? Why not "and"? This podcast seeks to explore various facets of human behavior, experience, and psychology through the lens of "and" rather than that of "or". Your host, a licensed professional counselor, will have discussions with the average everyday person - and maybe a few celebrities - as we explore psychology's impact on topics like professions, values, compassion, trauma, drugs and music.
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and... Disability

and...Apr 14, 2021

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and... Disability

and... Disability

Disability comes in many forms.  Our every day expert this week discusses this in detail.  

Join me as I talk with Esther Olson, everyday disability expert, as she shares details of her experiences both personally and as a community member.  We are even joined by a special guest if you listen closely!  

☕ Isn't it time you became the most authentic version of you? Contact me to find out how. ☕

Apr 14, 202158:12
and... DBT

and... DBT

What is DBT? Is it some sort of hot new karaoke sensation?    

Find out what exactly DBT (also known as Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is and how it can effectively treat many issues in life through emotional regulation skills as I talk with Katie Mauro, LCSW, CEO and owner of Redefine Therapy, LLC.  Katie will guide us through some of the basic beliefs of DBT as well as myths.  She will demonstrate for us why it is not only a therapy for clients, but also hugely beneficial for therapists as well!  

☕ Isn't it time you became the most authentic version of you? Contact me to find out how. ☕

Mar 25, 202143:27
and... COVID-19: One Year Later

and... COVID-19: One Year Later

As we look back one year later on the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, one can't help but notice the profound differences in the way life is lived.  One has had to alter almost everything about the way they work, go to school or even go out in public as a result!  

Today, we take that time machine journey backwards and explore with my guests Christopher Langford, R. Wolf Shipon, and Tiana Latel.  Each of us has a different perspective on the pandemic and its implications. I invite you to join us as we explore what it meant to us in the hopes that you reflect on your own experiences as well. We touch on a lot of profound topics that interlace throughout many of recent history's events!  

☕ Isn't it time you became the most authentic version of you? Contact me to find out how. ☕

Mar 12, 202101:13:47
and... Music

and... Music

The topic of this week's podcast is one that pervades quite literally everything we know, from preschool classes to our cell phone apps.  Music is at the very fiber of our existences.  

Join me as I talk Jennie Garriques, a true everyday expert, and we explore music through her perception and experiences.    

☕ Isn't it time you became the most authentic version of you? Contact me to find out how. ☕

Feb 26, 202142:14
and...Flipping the Mic

and...Flipping the Mic

This week, I'm changing the format a bit.  In this episode, we "flip the mic".  I let my previous guests ask ME the questions!  

Join me as previous guests of the podcast take the time to ask what's on their mind.  It sometimes gets personal, and you get to hear some stories about how this journey started out.   

☕ Isn't it time you became the most authentic version of you? Contact me to find out how. ☕

Feb 14, 202128:40
and... Gratitude

and... Gratitude

This week's episode focuses on something that is so powerful, it can lower blood pressure, help people lose weight, and increase the chances you'll quit smoking - Gratitude.   

Join me as I talk with someone I've known for a quarter century, and who is truly a person who lives what he teaches.  Dr. R. Wolf Shipon, PhD, owner of Inner Wellth, LLC, and broadcaster on American Unity Radio, as well as recording artist, shares his thoughts on this topic and how it has influenced his life.   

☕ Isn't it time you became the most authentic version of you? Contact me to find out how. ☕

Jan 27, 202156:36
and... Pathways of Change

and... Pathways of Change

Starting off the New Year with something akin to a Resolution, join me as I speak with S. D. Raines-McDaniel, voice of Intuitive Grade with S.D. and owner of Sparrow's Perch Apothecary, as she and I discuss the similarities between intentional thoughts and positive psychology!    

Pardon the audio delays once more - it appears the Universe in a post-pandemic reality has thought to teach us a lesson in patience yet again...  

☕ Isn't it time you became the most authentic version of you? Contact me to find out how. ☕

Jan 13, 202138:45
and... Compassion Fatigue and Suicide in Veterinarians

and... Compassion Fatigue and Suicide in Veterinarians

For those of us with pets, a trip to the veterinarian can be one of the most stressful times for us.  Did you know that the veterinary staff also feels that stress?  Join me as I talk with my longtime friend, Dr. Robin Gwiazdowski, DVM as she talks about this topic both from personal experience as a pet owner and a veterinarian.    

CONTENT WARNING: This podcast handles the topic of suicidality with as much care as it can.  Although it provides a hopeful tone to it, I can understand that this topic might be upsetting to some.  If this triggers you in any way, I encourage you to either listen with caution or to skip this episode entirely and to use your best judgement.    

☕ Isn't it time you became the most authentic version of you? Contact me to find out how. ☕

Dec 30, 202048:58
and... Anxiety

and... Anxiety

Anxiety is perhaps one of the most prevalent - and misunderstood - issues in mental health today.  Join me as I speak to Chris Langford about his views on the topic and how we can live resliently with this emotion.  

☕ Isn't it time you became the most authentic version of you? Contact me to find out how. ☕

Dec 16, 202040:32
and... Speech

and... Speech

Free speech and communication is the hallmark of our democracy here in the United States.  Join me as we speak to Dr. Jeremy Gongola about his views on the topic.   

☕ Isn't it time you became the most authentic version of you? Contact me to find out how. ☕

Dec 02, 202050:17
and... Substance Abuse

and... Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse affects over 21.2 MILLION Americans, but only 3.7 Million receive treatment.  Find out why in the newest installment of The and... Podcast!  

Join me as I speak with Ken Palmisano, LSW, LCADC, CPRS about his experiences with treating substance abuse.  

☕ Isn't it time you became the most authentic version of you? Contact me to find out how. ☕

Nov 18, 202040:02
and... PTSD

and... PTSD

This week's podcast hits on a very important subject.  Trauma and PTSD is a silent and invisible issue affecting many people in America.     

Join me and everyday expert Diane Main as we talk about the effects and some of the experiences that go along with this issue.  Please excuse the audio delay issues that become apparent towards the end of the episode!    

☕ Isn't it time you became the most authentic version of you? Contact me to find out how. ☕  

Nov 04, 202058:22
and... Reflective Parenting

and... Reflective Parenting

Reflective Parenting is something we all should be learning about - if not to keep future generations healthy, then to heal our own violent nostalgia!  Tune in today to hear more about this!

Today's guest is Laura Mickley, Program Director at Norwescap.  She has educated herself on this topic extensively and teaches this in parenting groups.  Find out from an everyday expert how this applies to you!  

☕ Isn't it time you became the most authentic version of you? Contact me to find out how. ☕

Oct 21, 202046:23
and... Real Estate

and... Real Estate

This episode is with TOP SELLER Keren Gonen of Green Team New Jersey Realty!  Keren's story is powerful and very positive.  Tune in to find out more!  

Want to be a guest on the podcast?  Contact me today!  

☕ Isn't it time you became the most authentic version of you? Contact me to find out how. ☕

Oct 07, 202032:39
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and...

Come learn about what The and... Podcast is all about!  Learn about the format, theme AND the host!  Meet some amazing people along this journey too!  

Aug 06, 202001:35