Join us for an insightful discussion with Alex Glecoff from Behaviour Ally, exploring the intersection of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), behavioural change, and neurodivergent individuals. Discover how ACT principles can be tailored to empower neurodivergent clients and promote compassionate, identity-affirming therapy.

Read more on my blog here.

Topics Covered:

• Definition and core processes: acceptance, cognitive defusion, mindfulness, values-based action.
• Its alignment with behavioural frameworks and RFT (Relational Frame Theory)
• Discussion of ACT’s strong research base across stress, mental health, and behaviour change.
• Identifying unhelpful patterns using the ACT “hexaflex” model.
• Shaping new behaviours via values-driven goals.
• The importance of mindfulness and emotional acceptance in facilitating sustainable change.

Bria Wannamaker, RP.
@therapywithbria_
www.briawannamakerpsychotherapy.com

As always, please remember that these podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for medical healthcare or mental healthcare. Podcasts are available as an educational and entertainment resource and are not advice, recommendations, or suggestions. Please seek out the necessary professional services if you require assistance.

In this episode, Christina joins the conversation to share both her clinical experience, and lived experience navigating life with chronic illness. We also discuss ADHD—all through the lens of the connection between neurodivergence and trauma. The discussion unpacks how these intersecting challenges often get overlooked in both medical and mental health systems, and how storytelling, somatic work, and self-awareness can be powerful tools for healing.

Whether you're newly diagnosed or still searching for answers, this episode offers validation, education, and actionable support.

Christina Kantzavelos LCSW, is a trauma-informed therapist, somatic practitioner, and the founder of Begin Within Today. With a compassionate, embodied approach, she supports neurodivergent and chronically ill individuals in healing from trauma and reconnecting with their authentic selves. Christina blends personal lived experience with clinical expertise, creating a grounded, relatable space for growth and restoration.

Learn more about Christina’s work: beginwithintoday.com

Bria Wannamaker, RP.
@therapywithbria_
www.briawannamakerpsychotherapy.com

As always, please remember that these podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for medical healthcare or mental healthcare. Podcasts are available as an educational and entertainment resource and are not advice, recommendations, or suggestions. Please seek out the necessary professional services if you require assistance.

In this episode, we explore the often underestimated power of consistency—how showing up for ourselves in small, daily ways can become the foundation of lasting self-esteem and unshakable self-confidence. Whether you're working toward personal goals, healing, or trying to break old patterns, consistent action sends a powerful message to your nervous system and your inner self: I am worthy of showing up for. Check out the blog, here.

We also dive into the role parents play as role models. When children see us follow through—on promises, on routines, on our dreams—they internalize the message that consistency is safe, empowering, and achievable. This episode is an invitation to consider how our habits speak louder than our words, and how consistency can become a radical act of self-trust and leadership in both our lives and our parenting.

Tune in for a grounded, encouraging, and real conversation on how to build the life—and the self-worth—you’ve been reaching for, one small step at a time.

Bria Wannamaker, RP.
@therapywithbria_
www.briawannamakerpsychotherapy.com

As always, please remember that these podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for medical healthcare or mental healthcare. Podcasts are available as an educational and entertainment resource and are not advice, recommendations, or suggestions. Please seek out the necessary professional services if you require assistance.