All Things Authentic
Welcome to All Things Authentic - the remixed season! This is a weekly conversation that dives into the depths of our authentic selves by examining the connections between society, culture, and psychology. Join the hosts, Dr. Vernessa, a licensed marriage and family therapist, professor, and author, and Dr. Akilah, a psychologist and professor, as they explore significant cultural topics through a psychological perspective to offer insight and understanding into human behavior. Join us for enlightening and fun discussions that will help you navigate what it means to be authentic in today's world.
Episodes
72 episodes
70. Can Therapy Be Replaced?
As therapists, it’s obvious that we value therapy! But what makes the therapy process so helpful? And are there other forms of healing that have the same benefits? In this episode, we discuss therapy and healing practices and challenge the idea...
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Episode 70
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69. The Importance of Friendship
Why are friendships so hard? As we get older, it gets harder to make friends and also harder to maintain friendships. In this episode, we discuss our own journey of friendship and sisterhood, and provide psychology behind why friendships are a ...
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Episode 69
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52:51
68. Are Intrusive Thoughts Normal?
Do you question the intrusive thoughts you have? Maybe you wonder if they are normal thoughts. You are not alone! In this episode we normalize intrusive thoughts and also share some of our own personal thoughts. Tune in now to gain insight into...
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Episode 68
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40:23
67. Healing from Toxic Situations
What does toxic mean to you? It may be glorified at times, but being in toxic situations has serious impacts on self. Most of us need to truly heal from these past and present situations that cause harm. In this episode, we discuss what it mean...
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Episode 67
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50:50
66. Can You Heal Your Inner Child?
In this episode, we discuss the existence of the inner child within each of us, how it is formed, and how it may help us navigate the world but also hinder us at times. Our inner child and authentic self must work in harmony, which ultimate all...
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Episode 66
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54:16
65. Hustle & Grind or Soft Life Era? Which is Better?
In this episode as we discuss our societal tendency to over-work, push the boundaries of burn out, and why most of us are still hustling for our worth. Are you too, trying to find the balance of grinding and a soft life? If so, this conversatio...
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Episode 65
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64. Protecting Your Peace During Stressful Times
How do you protect your peace, especially during stressful times? We are over-exposed to violence and trauma within our society, making it harder than ever for us to truly protect our peace. In this episode, we discuss how to identify if our pe...
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Episode 64
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63. Why Are We Obsessed with Weight?
Our society is obsessed with weight and bodies, and this is a huge issue! We too, become obsessed with this within ourselves and for others as well. It is time for us to start embracing the true essence of our body and reject this obsession tha...
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Episode 63
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58:38
62. Do Soulmates Exist While Dating?
Should we truly believe in soulmates or is there more we should be looking for when we seek relationships? In this week's episode, we discuss the realities of dating in today’s culture, but also the potential ways that we might contribute to th...
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Episode 62
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50:41
61. Why Do We Need Validation?
Is validation actually a negative thing? We hear so much about seeking validation from others and the negative aspects of that. But what if we told you that there may actually be some helpful aspects of validation. Tune in to hear the layers of...
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Episode 61
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51:50
60. Why Do We Gossip?
Do you love gossip? We can admit, we love a good tea spill! But what makes us drawn to gossip? In this episode, we discuss how gossip is so ingrained in our society and we question if there are actually benefits to gossip through the lens of ps...
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Episode 60
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54:40
59. Can You Really Manifest Your Life?
Do you believe in manifestation? In this episode, we discuss the realness of manifestation that often gets overlooked. Discussing the reality of manifestation can bring us closer to our hearts desires and prepares us for what is truly in store ...
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Episode 59
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53:58
58. Why is Nostalgia Good For Us?
Nostalgia feels so good! This episode topic was inspired by recent nostalgic moments in media that made us reflect on why nostalgia feels so good. We discuss these recent events in the media and share our own personal associations with nostalgi...
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Episode 58
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44:56
Season 4 Trailer
Welcome to All Things Authentic - the remixed season! This is a weekly conversation that dives into the depths of our authentic selves by examining the connections between society, culture, and psychology. Join the hosts, Dr. Vernessa, ...
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57. Do Life Phases Change Our Identity?
Our lives are filled with so much change and new phases. Think about the phases you’ve been through, marriage, relationships, parenthood, career changes, different roles. Have you thought about if your identity has changed throughout these phas...
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Episode 57
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56. Finding Your Voice Through Holistic Healing
Has your trauma taken away your voice? This week I am joined by Rachel Robinson, a victim rights attorney who incorporates holistic healing into her work. We discuss this concept of holistic healing and how this healing can provide our inner ch...
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Episode 56
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28:35
55. The Era of Self-Preservation
I am entering chapter 35! In this episode, I open up about my journey, what I have valued during this time in my life, and I offer you some helpful reminders of what you should also honor within yourself. I feel a new era that I am entering and...
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Episode 55
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54. Deconstructing Stress
How does stress show up in your life? This week I am joined by Jenn Fredericks, a Prosilience Coach, and she challenges the idea of what stress is and what we truly mean when we say "I'm stressed!" In this conversation, we invite you to...
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Episode 54
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36:20
53. Culture's Impact on Authenticity
Have you thought about the impact our culture has on our authenticity? Culture is a huge piece of who we are, how we show up, and can impact our sense of belonging. This week I am joined by Dr. Londyn Miller, a licensed marriage and fam...
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Episode 53
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34:01
52. What To Do When Trauma Resurfaces
Our body has an incredible way of storing our trauma. Some of this trauma we are aware of, but some can also be unconscious. The difficult thing is when this past trauma starts to resurface later on in our lives. This week, I am joined ...
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Episode 52
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29:57
51. What is Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
What is Ketamine-Assisted Therapy? This week, I am joined by Candace Oblesgy, the program director for Fluence Trainings Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) certificate program and a licensed professional counselor. She provid...
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Episode 51
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36:36
50. Why You Need Joy this New Year
Happy New Year! What is your word or theme for the year? With all the goals and intentions for the year, what prevents us from that feeling of failure if we have a setback. I believe the answer to this is joy! In this episode I discuss ...
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Episode 50
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29:58
49. Repairing Your Sense of Self
How do you repair your sense of self when it has been damaged? We all are on different journeys when it comes to our sense of self, especially when we have been through some very damaging events and situations. But there is hope to repair who y...
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Episode 49
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39:30
48. Loneliness & the Holidays
Holidays, matching pajamas, and loneliness? If you’re wondering how these all intersect, you will want to tune in for this episode with Meghan Ashley, Licensed professional counselor. We discuss this aspect of loneliness within our soci...
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Episode 48
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39:49