Behind the Therapy Door
Have you ever wondered what your therapist is really thinking? Hopefully they are open and tell you and in this podcast two licensed mental health therapists share candid descriptions of the therapeutic process, theories of personality, communication, relationships, and self-help strategies to help you live your best life. Join the Affinity Consultants (Sarah and Matt) for a humorous and educational peek behind the therapy door.
Episodes
22 episodes
Episode 22: Guest Wendy Hummell, Retired Detective and First Responder Wellness Manager
What is there not to say about our 1st guest on Behind the Therapy Door? We could go on and on, but suffice it to say, Wendy Hummel is a powerhouse of compassion, a change agent, and our friend. She is a retired detective that has been th...
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Episode 22
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50:37
Episode 21: The Art of Compromise
You know that phrase, “It’s not all about you!”? Welcome to the Art of Compromise! When working through dilemmas that involve another person, it cannot just be our way or their way. Most often, the best strategy is finding a w...
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Episode 21
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51:19
Episode 20: Anxiety, Join the Club!
Anxiety is a universal condition and one we can all relate to at different points in our lives. Learning how to recognize the early signs of somatic distress and the emotional signals of anxiety can often empower us to decrease its vice g...
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Episode 20
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52:28
Episode 19: Bonding is For Babies (Phase Issues)
Action oriented and charming Promoter Types are so incidence focused that they can leave others in the dust when in Phase distress. The thought of slowing down, asking for help, and showing their soft underbelly is synonymous with krypton...
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Episode 19
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48:39
Episode 18: Grow up Already (Stages of Development)
In this week’s episode, we unpack the developmental stages first written about by Erik Erikson. These stages are ones we all go through, regardless of personality type, and span the entire age spectrum. Each stage poses an internal ...
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Episode 18
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49:37
Episode 17: Finding and Owning your Power (Phase Issues)
The natural “chill” that Imaginer Types possess can become their very downfall, if trapped in phase distress Though the calm nature of an Imaginer Type is something novelists write about, it can also morph into passive withdrawal and isol...
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Episode 17
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47:13
Episode 16: It’s fine, everything’s fine… (Phase Issue)
The quest for efficiency and order is life blood for Thinker Types. In efforts to avoid negative emotions or acknowledgement of loss or perceived failure, Thinker Type personalities can become frustrated and attempt to control self and ot...
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Episode 16
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48:52
Episode 15: The Illusion of Control
What is it we all want and can never attain long term? Control…that is why it is an illusion! Taking permanent control over life is like grabbing a fistfull of air…impossible! In this episode, we discuss the various ways diffe...
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Episode 15
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53:04
Episode 14: It’s not my fault… (Phase Issue)
Who doesn’t love the ornery attitude and spontaneous creativity of a rebel mindset? People on the end of the angry blame game, that’s who! In this episode, we explore the pit-falls of phase distress in Rebel Type personalities. ...
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Episode 14
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42:40
Episode 13: Opposites Attract?
Remember that old adage, “opposites attract?” Well what about “birds of a feather flock together?” There is truth to both of these famous phrases and in this episode, we unpack how to thrive in relationships with our polar opposites...
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Episode 13
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46:44
Episode 12: I’m Not Afraid, You’re Afraid (Phase Issue)
Trust can be tricky, especially for Persister Type personalities in distress. Learning how to let others do their part, not feel responsibility for their success or failure, and confront our very real feelings of fear and mistrust can at ...
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Episode 12
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31:47
Episode 11: Blindspots and Cognitive Distortions
Blindspots are everywhere and we all got ‘em! These cognitive distortions, which are irrational thoughts that shape our perceptions and emotions, often lurk below our conscious awareness and can wreak havoc on our self-worth and on our re...
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Episode 11
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42:36
Episode 10: I'm Not Angry (Phase Issue)
For some, anger can be a debilitating or frightening experience that leads to conflict avoidance, anxiety, and sadness. For others, anger can be liberating and inspire change. We will all experience conflict many times in our lives,...
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Episode 10
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47:46
Episode 9: Boundaries - No More Eggshells
Who doesn’t like sandwiches? Figuring out where we begin and end in context with others can be a confusing at times. We certainly do not want to be a victim of codependency and base our self-worth solely off of others approval. ...
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Episode 9
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43:01
Episode 8: Roots and Wings
Kids…you gotta love ‘em because you can’t punch' em! Just kidding…kids are the best and having the privilege of raising them is one of life’s greatest adventures! In today’s episode, we will explore the brain structure and normal de...
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Episode 8
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57:28
Episode 7: Attachment
Welcome to our nerd fest…Behind the Therapy Door! This episode is all about attachment theory, the 4 types of attachment and signs that indicate which one is most prominent within yourself, and how various personality types demonstrate at...
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Episode 7
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46:28
Episode 6: Trauma
In today’s episode of Behind the Therapy Door, we take a deep dive into the definition of trauma, both big and small, how trauma impacts the nervous system, and a variety of coping strategies for soothing the nervous system into a more regulate...
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Episode 6
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56:56
Episode 5: Naked and Afraid
Hey friends, welcome back to Behind the Therapy Door hosted by Sarah Thome and Matthew Gallagher. Today we will visit the process of starting therapy, finding a good therapist, and learning to tip toe into the depths of vulnerability.&nbs...
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Episode 5
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46:18
Episode 4: Both/And
Thanks for tuning in this week to Behind the Therapy Door hosted by Sarah Thome and Matthew Gallagher. In today’s episode, we will be discussing the communication power behind the concept of Both/And. This therapeutic concept helps ...
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Episode 4
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47:43
Episode 3: So We're Going to Fight?
Thanks for joining us this week Behind the Therapy Door hosted by Sarah Thome and Matthew Gallagher. In this episode, we will explore the many twists and turns of miscommunication, patterns of distress, and argumentation that oft...
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Episode 3
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30:07
Episode 2: Communication - One Size Does Not Fit All
Welcome back to Behind the Therapy Door hosted by Sarah Thome and Matthew Gallagher. How boring would life be if everyone was the same and communicated in the same way? Though it would be predictable, it would also rob us o...
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Episode 2
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43:19
Episode 1: Welcome to Behind the Therapy Door
Welcome to Behind the Therapy Door hosted by Sarah Thome and Matthew Gallagher, counseling therapists who offer candid descriptions of the therapeutic process, theories of personality, and self-help strategies to help you live your bes...
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Episode 1
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31:41