🎙️ In this episode of the Element Q Podcast, host TJ Woodward welcomes Dr. Shannon Franklin, co-founder of Element Q Healing Center, for a powerful conversation on healing, identity, and inclusion. Together, they explore the mission behind Element Q, share inspiring stories from the mental health community, and unpack how therapy can serve as a transformative tool—especially for those within historically marginalized groups.

Dr. Shannon Franklin is a Black and queer-identified licensed psychologist who specializes in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, gender identity and gender-affirming care, multiculturalism, anti-racism, and trauma recovery. With a strong focus on collaboration, empowerment, and identity-centered therapy, Dr. Shannon brings deep insight into how social structures and power dynamics influence mental health.

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🔗 Learn more: Element Q Healing: elementqhealingcenter.com

TJ Woodward: http://www.tjwoodward.com

Dr. Shannon Franklin: https://elementqhealingcenter.com/team/shannon-franklin/

Intro 00:00 What Is Neurodivergence 01:10 Can The Myers Briggs personality test help prosperity 04:30 Unique Needs For Healing In The LBGTQ+ Community 13:15 Recovery, Treatment & Healing IS About Safety 20:43 Communicating Through Energy? 24:11

🎙️ In this episode of the Element Q Podcast, host @TJWoodward welcomes Dr. Mel Pohl, Senior Medical Consultant at The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center and renowned expert in pain recovery and addiction medicine.

A bestselling author and Distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, Dr. Pohl shares powerful insights on chronic pain, addiction, and healing.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on culturally competent care, therapeutic transformation, and creating inclusive spaces where all identities are seen and supported.

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🔗 Learn more: Element Q Healing: elementqhealingcenter.com

TJ Woodward: http://www.tjwoodward.com

Dr. Mel Pohl: https://www.drmelpohl.com/

Intro 00:00

Deeper Healing In The LBGTQ+ Community 01:23

Secrecy, Silence & Judgement Cause Shame To Thrive 05:30

Layers Of Shame 12:40

What Is Coregulation? 19:44

An Exchange of Energy, The Power Of Coregulation 26:09

🎙️ In this episode of the Element Q Podcast, host @TJWoodward sits down with Dr. Lauren Costine, a licensed clinical psychologist, author, relationship coach, and international presenter, for a powerful conversation on The Power of Therapy for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Communities.

Known as “Dr. Lauren,” she brings a wealth of wisdom to the conversation—drawing from decades of experience working with LGBTQ+ clients and a passionate commitment to holistic, intersectionally-oriented healing. Dr. Lauren is the CEO and Clinical Director of Awaken Therapy Center, a group practice she co-founded with her wife, Vanessa Costine. She was also a founding member of Antioch University Los Angeles' LGBT Specialization and is the author of Lesbian Love Addiction: Understanding the Urge to Merge and How to Heal When Things Go Wrong.

In this heartfelt and affirming dialogue, Dr. Lauren shares insights from her clinical work, her journey, and her mission to help queer women break free from dysfunctional relationship patterns and awaken their authentic selves.

Don’t miss this empowering conversation that highlights culturally competent care, the transformative power of therapy, and what it means to create spaces where all identities are deeply seen and supported.

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Element Q Healing: elementqhealingcenter.com

TJ Woodward: tjwoodward.com

Dr. Lauren Costine: http://www.lovedrlauren.com/

Intro 00:00 Dr. Lauren's Passion for Serving Others

01:28 Unblocking Your Radience 05:36

Stop Pretending To Be Someone You Aren't 12:23

We Meditate To Have An Expanded Awareness 19:34

Safe Space: Where We Disagree? 24:23

Feeling Fear & Doing It Anyway 26:50

What Is The Rubberband Effect? 29:24