Conscious Mental Health
For Curious Clients and Conscious Clinicians: We’re shaking things up for season 3! Join co-hosts Laurel and Juniper as they step away from the therapy room and dive into candid conversations about the world around us. From weekly roundups to deep dives and everything in between, we’ll explore current topics, share our personal experiences, and offer insights through the lens of clinicians who aren’t afraid to get real.
Whether you’re here for education, connection, or just some good old-fashioned therapist banter, we’ve got you covered. Don’t forget to visit our website, leave us a message, and be sure to review, comment, follow, and subscribe to stay connected—both here and on YouTube
Episodes
77 episodes
Dopamine & Serotonin Meme Myth Busting; Why Quick Fixes Fail
From ‘dopamine fasting’ to ‘serotonin diets,’ the internet is full of neurotransmitter misinformation. Is the gut really your "second brain"? Can getting 5 minutes of sunlight "boost" your mood?Biohacking promises a shortcut to wellness...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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40:18
Psychology Family Dinner: Freud, Attachment Theory & Butter Boards
Hey everyone! It’s Juniper and Laurel bringing you another episode of After Billable Hours. In this episode, we dive into our memes of the week, share stories from our high school extracurriculars, and play a super fun (and delightfull...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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44:50
Therapy Terms Explained: What Your Therapist’s Bio Really Means
Ever read a therapist’s bio and thought, “What does ‘psychodynamic’ even mean?” Welcome to our first CMH Short, where we (allegedly) try to keep things brief. Juniper and Laurel, your friendly mental health educators, are here to give...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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30:04
Afer Billable Hours: Monsters, Metaphors, and Mental Health (How Horror Movies Help Us Face Our Fears)
What do horror films and mental health have in common? In this Halloween episode of After Billable Hours, Juniper and Laurel dive into how the spooky tropes we love (or hate) actually mirror the mental health struggles we face in real ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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53:08
BONUS EPISODE: Therapy Is Not Neutral
Politics and therapy: two things that seem separate but really aren’t. In this episode, we talk about why therapy is never neutral, how therapists’ political views affect their work, and why advocating for change is just part of the gig.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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36:05
Outrage Fatigue is Real: Coping With the Stressors of Politics
Let’s be real. Politics and elections are exhausting, and the stats back it up: In the US, 65% of people feel drained, and 55% are downright angry. In this episode, we discuss why everyone feels so burned out and what you can do about it. We’re...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:00:16
After Billable Hours: The Art of Being Disagreeable, Limerence, and Celeb Culture
In this week’s After Billable Hours, Juniper and Laurel share their memes of the week, highlighting the art of being disagreeable. Then, they tackle the recent Chappell Roan controversy, including the weight of parasocial relationships and the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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50:44
After Billable Hours: Spirals, Dopamine Menus & Persistent Drive for Autonomy
In this “After Billable Hours” episode, Juniper and Laurel banter about anxiety, guilt, and productivity, exploring how societal expectations (a.k.a. the Protestant work ethic and more) can turn even the smallest bit of relaxation or pleasure i...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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56:40
Therapy vs Coaching: Riffs, Red Flags & Rabbit Holes
CW: a few f-bombs, discussion of trauma, mentions of SA and other abusive tacticsWhat happens when two neurodivergent therapists get deep into a conversation about therapy vs coaching? It all started with a tweet...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:37:58
After Billable Hours - ADHD, memes and weekly surivial tips
In this very first episode of After Billable Hours, Juniper and Laurel dive into a whole new format (because we like to keep things fresh, right?). Brace yourself for some laughs, cringey childhood memories, and more ADHD talk than you...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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48:20
Non-Violent Communication with Cory Lockhart
In this episode, Laurel sits down with Cory Lockhart, a teacher, artist, writer, public speaker, and Nonviolent Communication facilitator. Cory shares about her experiences learning and living out the principles of Nonviolent Communication, the...
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1:15:29
CMH Is On Summer Break! ☀️
Laurel drops in to give an update on CMH’s summer break, and all of the awesome Academy of Integrative Mental Health resources you can check out until we’re back in the fall with Season 3! Make sure to give us a like, subscribe, and review whil...
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All About Ambivalence: Common Client Conundrums
In this episode of the Common Client Conundrum series on The Conscious Mental Health Podcast, host Juniper, the director of the Academy of Integrative Mental Health, delves into the complex world of ambivalence.Key topics include:
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A Better Understanding of ADHD with Gabriel Villarreal, LPC
In this episode, Laurel chats with Gabriel Villarreal, a licensed professional counselor, the owner of LostBoys Strength and Conditioning and ADHD Counseling, and one of our Academy collective members! This is a part 1 of a two-episode series w...
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1:00:25
Therapy, Advocacy, & the Art of Hope with Molly Fitzgerald King, LPCC-S, LPAT
In this episode, Laurel talks with Molly Fitzgerald King, a licensed art therapist and licensed professional counselor. They talk not only about Molly’s clinical work, but about the advocacy work she is doing on many different levels, about our...
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1:09:17
Common Client Conundrums: Shame & Guilt part 2 (all about shame)
Welcome to "Common Client Conundrums," a segment where we delve into the everyday issues that are discussed in therapy and share insights and evidence-based interventions. In this episode, host Juniper Owens, LCSW and Director of the Academy of...
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35:45
NSSI and the Art of Therapy with Big Emotions w/ Laura Hensley, LPCC-S
In this episode, Laurel Sims-Stewart, Lead Content Developer at The Academy of Integrative Mental Health, speaks with Laura Hensley, a licensed professional clinical counselor and expert in treating non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI).
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:11:40
Latest in Mental Health: Elmo's viral tweet, trauma dumping and loneliness (plus bonus trivia game)
Join Juniper Owens, LCSW, director of the Academy of Integrative Mental Health, as they delve into the latest trends and topics in mental health on the Conscious Mental Health Podcast. From discussing the viral Elmo Tweet and the concept of tra...
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34:07
Working, Living, and Thriving with a Traumatic Brain Injury
In this episode, Laurel talks with Kelly Tuttle, a neurology Nurse Practitioner and traumatic brain injury survivor. Kelly shares her story of healing after her TBI which resulted in a career shift to helping others walking similar paths. She d...
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1:10:58
Stay Cure'ious: Law of Attraction: Helpful or Harmful?
Welcome to Stay Cure-ious! Join Juniper Owens, licensed clinical social worker and mental health educator, as we dive deep into the world of self-help and wellness. In this episode, we're unraveling the Law of Attraction (LOA), a belief system ...
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1:25:07
The Importance of Perinatal Mental Health Awareness with Masha Shapiro, LMHC
In this episode, Laurel sits down with Masha Shapiro, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and perinatal mental health professional, to talk about anti- and postpartum mental health care, including how to best support perinatal clients in all sta...
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1:01:01
Common Client Conundrums: Guilt and Shame part 1
In this episode of Common Client Connudrums, join your host, Juniper Owens, director of the Academy of Integrative Mental Health, in a lively two-part discussion about guilt and shame. In Part One, the focus is on understanding shame. The...
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36:05
Bonus Episode! Money Psychology: Taking Charge of Your Financial Wellness with Karen Helfrich, LCSW-C
In this episode, Laurel speaks with Karen Helfrich, LCSW-C about healing our relationships with money! Karen walks Laurel through the process of understanding financial wellness through narrative, trauma-informed, and systemic lenses - and addr...
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1:22:25
What the Heck is Algospeak? What Mental Health Professionals need to know.
CW:://Mentioning words like suicide, sexual abuse, etc. Welcome to a Shallow End episode, where we cover various mental health topics in short form, bite-sized format, all while retaining professional and educational rigor.&n...
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