In this episode, we sit down with Taryn Zweygardt, an expert in perinatal mental health, to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and everyday experience. Designed for both perinatal care providers and individuals navigating pregnancy and postpartum firsthand, this discussion delivers realistic, actionable guidance grounded in compassionate care.

Key Highlights:

• Practical Takeaways for All: Grounded insights tailored for clinicians looking to enhance their practice, as well as parents seeking actionable mental health support.

• The 10-Minute Toolkit Intervention: A brief walk-through of an effective intervention designed for immediate use by clinicians in clinical mental health.

• Graduate Student Spotlight: We wrap up the episode by addressing a listener question from a current CMHC graduate student.

Whether you are looking to refine your clinical toolkit or seeking practical tools for your own perinatal journey, this episode offers direct, realistic guidance you can apply today.

https://www.flourish-ict.com/tarynzweygardt

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reproductively-speaking/id1848436789

Can a trail hike or mountain biking be as transformative as a session on the couch? In this episode, we dive into the rugged intersection of mental health and the great outdoors with Dr. Cian Brown, an Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma and an expert in Adventure/Ecotherapy.

We explore why stepping out of our comfort zone and into the elements can trigger profound breakthroughs. Dr. Brown discusses the power of shared adventure and how clinicians are moving beyond the four walls of the office to help people heal. Whether you're a mental health professional or just someone who feels better once you touch grass, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we sit down with Rachel McDaniel, LSCSW, a specialist in somatic therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Rachel walks us through a foundation of IFS and seeing clients' experiences as a collection of parts. We discuss the shift from pathologizing behavior to befriending the "Protectors" and "Exiles" that live within our clients. Our Toolkit Spotlight focuses on a creative art intervention that Rachel uses with clients. We wrap up the show with a WSU grad student's question about preventing burnout. You don't want to miss this!

In this episode, we sit down with powerhouse, Dr. Christina Tillery, to explore the multifaceted world of school counseling. Dr. Tillery shares her journey as a professional school counselor and her impactful work with Hatching Results, where she helps schools use data to drive student success.

In This Episode:

• Guest Spotlight: Dr. Christina Tillery on her evolution from the front lines of schools to national consulting.

• Modern School Counseling: Understanding the scope of practice and daily life differences between school-based and clinical mental health roles.

• Toolbox Spotlight: We highlight Scaling this episode —a simple yet transformative technique to help students and clients measure progress and identify strengths.

• Q&A: We tackle a burning question from a current WSU graduate student regarding the PhD journey.

https://www.christinatillery.com/

In our debut episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on why we created Shockers in Session and how we aim to support counselor educators, counseling students, and practicing therapists. Transitioning from the classroom to the clinic can feel like a shock to the system—we’re here to help fill in the gaps that grad school left behind. The first "Toolbox Spotlight" segment includes a creative, easy-to-implement intervention that you won't want to miss! #staygrounded #keepthecurrentflowing