Together we can protect our hearts from freezing in bitterness, drowning in sorrow, lashing out in justified rage or worse, disconnecting. Fight the exhaustion that comes with relentless crises surrounding us now. Dr. Ann Kelley & Sue Marriott LCSW, CGP reach...
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TU124 – Hip Hop as Therapy: Beat Making, Lyrics & Community Empowerment
Hip hop heals Our guests Dr. Eliot Gann and Dr. Raphael Travis shed light on how hip hop can help resolve the deep need for self-expression and trauma processing, especially in black and brown communities. Music-makers in hip hop culture are some of the greatest...
TU123 – Narratives of Fear: George Floyd, Protest, and Community Empowerment with Dr. Raphael Travis
George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Tony McDade. Sandra Bland. Rayshard Brooks. Tamir Rice. Emmett Till... and so on. The violence enacted by the criminal justice system isn’t new, so what makes this moment feel so different? Dr. Raphael Travis and Dr. Elliott Gann join...
TU119: For the Love of Men, Rethinking Masculinity with Liz Plank
It isn't a war between the genders, it's a war between those interested in freedom of individual expression and equality, and those wedded to and defending the patriarchal script. “I measure activism based on impact... .” - Liz Plank In this episode, co-host Sue...
TU118: Mental Health Support During this Damn Coronavirus Pandemic
Calm is contagious, too! Coping through Coronavirus. Our hearts hurt for those affected by COVID. Those who are ill, survivors of those taken by the virus, service employee's continuing to work, front-line medical and science warriors, those who lost their job or...
TU104: Attachment Science & the Single World With Becki Mendivil (Replay)
Are you sick of hearing about relationships but interested in attachment? (Or want to deepen your understanding of real world application of the relational sciences while you have a good laugh??!) All the single listeners (think Beyonce) heads up! We are going to...
TU100: Reflections and Favorites From 100 Episodes
100 Episodes and Going Strong! A Review of Our Most Popular and Referenced Episodes Tune in for a review of our listener’s favorite episodes and back stories about the evolution of Therapist Uncensored with co-hosts Ann Kelley and Sue Marriott. This is a show hosted...
TU85: Attachment in the Classroom with Guest Linno Rhodes
Using the science of attachment, mentalization and emotional regulation in the classroom, and in this case, adult learners. A look at the take-aways from a tour of relational science experts, guest Linno Rhodes joins co-host Dr. Ann Kelley as they look at applying the...
TU82: The Paradox of Masculinity with Guest Esther Perel
Can men be BOTH Relational and Masculine? It couldn’t be a more important time for thoughtful, honest, and provocative discussion on what it means to be a man in today’s culture. Perel makes a case that men are both harmed by the existing power structures and...
TU:80 Nervous Systems in the News: Dr. Blasey Ford, Sexual Trauma Stories and the Power of Patriarchy
Nervous Systems in the News Let's talk nervous systems in the context of the news. We joke around a lot on this show, but when it hits the fan we are serious therapists devoted to treating real people and all kinds of survivors. As women, as privileged humans lucky...
TU72: Attachment Parenting Vs. Attachment Science – Clearing up Misconceptions
Attachment Parenting Vs. Attachment Science - Clearing up Misconceptions Finding the middle ground between constantly attending to your child versus letting them learn to self-soothe is a challenge that all parents must face. In this episode, Therapist Uncensored...
TU70: Challenge Your “Busy” Identity – Gain Consciousness Over Your Pace
Challenge Your “Busy” Identity – Gain Consciousness Over Your Pace Do you use a to-do list as a way to justify the need to be busy rather then the other way around? Idleness can breed discomfort and busyness seems to help to fill in the gap. Learn...
TU69: Exploring Intersecting Genders – What We Can All Learn with Guest Li Brookens
Exploring Intersecting Genders - What We Can All Learn Walk through the discovery experience of coming to understand yourself as transgender and see how coming to truly discover and embrace yourself relates to everyone, not just those who identify as non-binary....
TU68: Separation at the Border – Compounding Trauma and Insecurity
Separation at the Border – Compounding Trauma and Insecurity “Security” at the border? Relational science professionals have a lot to offer to understand the human rights event that is unfolding on the US-Mexico border. This podcast has been all about promoting...
TU48: Tensions Around #MeToo – Bridging Gender in This Conversation
#MeToo flips power on it’s head, but in so doing has also caused strife within good relationships and high tension and some polarization across the gender divide. Women are taking their abuse and assault stories out from hiding. They are using their collective voice...
TU20: Developing Racial Identity With Guests Rudy Lucas And Christine Schmidt
Guests Christine Schmidt and Rudy Lucas join co-hosts Patty Olwell and Sue Marriott in a wide-ranging discussion on racial identity just after the election. Privileged white people talking about race can be awkward – we discuss how our natural sense of safety is part...
TU14: How To Handle Post Election Tensions – Tips For The Holidays And Beyond
How To Handle Post Election Tensions: Tips For The Holidays And Beyond You know the feeling you get when you find out that someone you know and like voted for the “wrong person” this past election? Ann Kelley, Patty Olwell and Sue Marriott discuss post-election...
TU13: Our Powerful Fascination With Narcissism In The Era Of Trump
Our Powerful Fascination With Narcissism In The Era Of Trump An in-depth discussion with Dr. Leonard Cruz and Dr. Steven Buser, editors of “A Clear and Present Danger: Narcissism in the Era of Donald Trump.” We are publishing this podcast just a few days before the...
Relating to Mobile Phones – Attachment Styles in Modern Life And How to Use Them to Enhance Security
A young man in his early 20’s was exploring why he had a tough week after he had been internally withdrawn and cut off from his partner and later, with just a little help talking in session, felt completely reconnected to her. Then he said something quite fascinating....