In this episode, I sit down with men's mental health specialist, Brad Brizendine, to explore the unique challenges men face when it comes to mental health. We discuss societal expectations, the stigma around vulnerability, and how men can start building emotional resilience. Join us as we explore ways to break down barriers and promote healthier conversations around men’s mental well-being.

About Brad: 

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. I provide counseling services in Georgia and coaching services nationwide to men ages 14+.  I currently own and operate my own private practice after previously working in a high school setting and at a hospital.  Prior to taking a leap of faith to pursue counseling, I practiced law for 5 years.  I also played college basketball at the University of Georgia and recently completed my first 70.3 Ironman Triathlon. I bring a broad range of professional and personal experiences to my work and love helping to change the world one client at a time.  I'm a voracious reader with a variety of interests but I most enjoy helping others in their time of need.  I'd love the opportunity to share my insights with your audience and further educate the public on the benefits of counseling.

https://www.brizendinecounseling.com/

Men's Mental Health

This week’s guest, Sheila Gregoire, dives into the findings from her research on how many evangelical teachings around sex have negatively impacted women's mental health. We explore the harmful effects these messages have had on beliefs, behaviors, and self-worth and discuss the long term damage they can cause to relationships, self-perception, and overall mental health. 

However, Sheila believes that can change, and she offers hope for healing through Changing the Evangelical Conversation on Sex. 

About Sheila Gregoire: 

Sheila Wray Gregoire is an author, podcaster, and researcher into evangelicalism and sex. The founder of BareMarriage.com, together with her team she has surveyed over 32,000 people for her books The Great Sex Rescue and She Deserves Better. Her goal is to change the evangelical conversation about sex to be healthy, evidence-based, and rooted in Christ. A graduate of Queen's University, she's married to her husband Keith, a pediatrician, who writes and often speaks with her.

https://baremarriage.com [https://tolovehonorandvacuum.com/]

https://instagram.com/sheilagregoire

https://facebook.com/sheila.gregoire.books

https://twitter.com/sheilagregoire

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdO1v4LdyqZV-m_VMlH5VGg

https://greatsexrescue.com/

Changing the Evangelical Conversation on Sex

In Part 2 of our conversation with Megan, we take a deeper look at how the different phases of the menstrual cycle uniquely impact women with ASD and ADHD. We explore the challenges that can arise during each phase and share valuable strategies for managing symptoms and practicing self-care throughout the month. This episode offers insight into how understanding your cycle can empower you to better support your mental and physical health.

About Megan: 

Megan Heller-Foley is a licensed clinical social worker at Awaken and Counseling in Marietta Georgia. Megan has a bachelors of science in psychology and a masters of science in social work. Megan has been a licensed social worker since 2012 and a therapist in private practice for seven years. Megan’s lived experience as a Neurodiverse person has led her to focus on helping others navigate their lives with adhd and autism. Megan’s special interests include reading psychological thrillers and roman-tasy books, almost all fandom’s (currently engulfed in the hobbit), board games, 90 day fiancé (and all of its spin offs), and the never ending pursuit of knowledge and acceptance of living as a Neurodiverse person.

Periods, Hormones, and ASD/ADHD

This week, Megan Heller-Foley returns to share more insights from her experience helping neurodiverse women navigate life. In this fascinating conversation, we dive into strategies for thriving in dating and relationships while living with ASD or ADHD.

Megan Heller-Foley is a licensed clinical social worker at Awaken Counseling in Marietta, Georgia. Megan has a bachelors of science in psychology and a masters of science in social work. Megan has been a licensed social worker since 2012 and a therapist in private practice for seven years. Megan’s lived experience as a Neurodiverse person has led her to focus on helping others navigate their lives with adhd and autism. Megan’s special interests include reading psychological thrillers and roman-tasy books, almost all fandom’s (currently engulfed in the hobbit), board games, 90 day fiancé (and all of its spin offs), and the never ending pursuit of knowledge and acceptance of living as a Neurodiverse person.

Get in touch with Megan:

www.meganthetherapist.com [http://www.meganthetherapist.com/]

www.awakencounseling.com [http://www.awakencounseling.com/]

Navigating Relationships with ASD/ADHD

Relationships between mothers and their daughters aren't always picture perfect. In fact, they can be one of the most complicated relationships we ever have in our lives!

This week, Monique Evans brings her expertise in working with Mother-Daughter wounds in therapy, helping us understand the root of the issue and offering hope for what healing can look like.

About today's guest: 

Monique Evans, LCSW (she/her/hers) is a licensed clinical social worker (licensed in NY and CT) who works as a full-time clinician as an employee assistance program counselor for a major hospital and sole-owner of her private practice (IG: @therapywithmo). Ms. Evans spent the first five years of her career conducting individual, family and couples’ therapy treatment. Ms. Evans holds unique knowledge of the child welfare and family court systems based on her prior experience working in family prevention programs and for a non-profit clinic program. In that capacity, Ms. Evans provided wraparound services which included family psychotherapy, care coordination, and other community-based services. Additionally, Ms. Evans is a graduate of Ackerman Institute for the Family’s postgraduate externship program where she received extensive training in couples and family therapy.

Ms. Evans obtained her B.A. in Sociology from Hunter College of the City University of New York. Afterwards, she continued her graduate studies at New York University- Silver School of Social Work to obtain her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in 2016. In her training and development as a social worker, Ms. Evans has applied evidence-based treatment modalities to treat clients' presenting symptoms ranging from anxiety, mood disorders, school issues, childhood trauma and adult mental illness. She is a strong advocate for the needs of those in her clinical care. Ms. Evans is committed to serving her clients with grace, care and compassion through some of the most difficult challenges they may encounter. Ms. Evans’ identity as an African-American woman is important to her on issues of race, social justice, and consciousness inside and outside of the clinical context. She is passionate about these issues and how to continue these important conversations.

Connect with Monique!

Instagram : @therapywithmo

Website :  moniqueevanstherapynyc.com

Resources from today's episode:

https://youtu.be/JRQed1l86Uw?si=e0JDFZes7rB98bE9

https://www.moniqueevanstherapynyc.com/undoing-toxic-blog

Healing the Mother-Daughter Wound

Outside of Session is back! In this season’s premiere, Julie discusses the importance of building Self-Trust in the healing process and how it paves the way to mastering resilience.

Connect with me!
Instagram: @empower_counseling

julie.hilton@empowercca.com

Building Self-Trust & Resiliency

In Part Two of the season finale, we're continuing the conversation about  psychedelic-assisted therapy. Whether you're a skeptic or curious explorer, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Julie sits down with Laura Mullis to discuss her professional encounters with plant-based medicines like psilocybin and Ayahuasca. Together, they explore the potential benefits and ethical considerations surrounding this unconventional therapeutic approach.

About today's guest:

Laura Mullis has been working in the healing profession for 15 years.  For the past 10 years she has been on a quest to find the fastest way to help people heal with the least amount of suffering. In recent years this quest has brought her into the field of psychedelics.  In this podcast she shares her knowledge, experience and sometimes personal opinion in her role as a psychedelic coach on the topic of psychedelics in mental health

Resources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VNzkOqRlnuL8WDRlRPeIxQaymOuviKoEraB332GvEaw/edit?usp=sharing

Get in touch with Laura:

https://www.triumph-center.net/

Psychedelics in Mental Health: Friend of Foe? Part 2

In this two-part season finale, get ready to dive into the intriguing and often debated realm of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Whether you're a skeptic or curious explorer, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Julie sits down with Laura Mullis to discuss her professional encounters with plant-based medicines like psilocybin and Ayahuasca. Together, they explore the potential benefits and ethical considerations surrounding this unconventional therapeutic approach.

About today's guest:

Laura Mullis has been working in the healing profession for 15 years.  For the past 10 years she has been on a quest to find the fastest way to help people heal with the least amount of suffering. In recent years this quest has brought her into the field of psychedelics.  In this podcast she shares her knowledge, experience and sometimes personal opinion in her role as a psychedelic coach on the topic of psychedelics in mental health

Resources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VNzkOqRlnuL8WDRlRPeIxQaymOuviKoEraB332GvEaw/edit?usp=sharing

Get in touch with Laura:

https://www.triumph-center.net/

Information on Laura's New Course: Psiologistics: Blueprint for a Therapeutic Mushroom Journey [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-gef6bGW_dzZ5Zx3st3FudkEXJdIo4CzxbrY0ZmXyBo/edit?usp=sharing]



Psychedelics in Mental Health: Friend of Foe? Part 1

In this second episode, Julie and Dr. Hirt continue their exploration of emergining into adulthood, delving even deeper into the journey of overcoming obstacles and embracing the uniqeness of each individual's journey. 

About today's guest:

Dr. Sean Hirt is a Licensed Psychologist & Practice Founder of Hirt Psychology. Dr. Hirt has an array of clinical experience in a variety of settings including private practice, residential treatment centers, non-public schools, and emergency shelters. He is particularly sought out for his expertise in treating and addressing anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, behavioral issues, and autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents. Other areas of focus include substance abuse, life-transition issues & trauma-related disorders.

Get in touch with Dr. Hirt:

https://www.hirtpsychology.com/sean-hirt

Launching Forward: Emerging into Adulthood Part 2

In this week’s episode, we tackle the common yet often misunderstood experience of (what was formerly known as) “Failure to Launch.” Join Julie for a compassionate conversation with Dr. Sean Hirt, as we explore the challenges individuals and their families face when navigating this life transition, be it in career, relationships, or personal development. Whether you are personally experiencing a 'failure to launch' moment or seeking a better understanding for someone in your life who is, you won’t want to miss this episode.

About this week's guest:

Dr. Sean Hirt is a Licensed Psychologist & Practice Founder of Hirt Psychology. He has an array of clinical experience in a variety of settings including private practice, residential treatment centers, non-public schools, and emergency shelters. He is particularly sought out for his expertise in treating and addressing anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, behavioral issues, and autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents. Other areas of focus include substance abuse, life-transition issues & trauma-related disorders.

Get in touch:

https://www.hirtpsychology.com/sean-hirt

Launching Forward: Emerging into Adulthood Part 1

Welcome to Outside of Session, hosted by your new therapist BFF, Julie Hilton. We all have mental health that needs to be taken care of, so let's navigate it together! Each week, you can expect to learn from a licensed trauma therapist, share a laugh (because that’s what BFFs do), and feel connected to a community of people just like you.

Season 3 is packed with incredible guests who are experts in a varity of fields- we're branching out this time! We’ve got an exciting range of topics to dive into, and I can't wait to share their stories with you!

Connect with me!
www.empowercca.com
Instagram: @empower_counseling
julie.hilton@empowercca.com


Outside of Session

Julie Hilton, LCSW's Show

Welcome to Outside of Session, a podcast created by your new therapist BFF, Julie Hilton, where we navigate mental health together.

Julie Hilton, LCSW

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