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The Affirming Minds Podcast

Shaina Siber, LCSW
Burnout
Mental Health
Mindfulness
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Compassion
Anger Management
Therapeutic Techniques
Trauma
Values
Compassion Focused Therapy
Anxiety
Passive-Aggressive Behavior
Assertive Communication
Masking
Therapeutic Alliance
Depression
Continuing Education
Therapeutic Toolkit
Shame
Grief

Build your elite therapeutic toolkit learning through expert-led "pod-courses" and interviews. CEs available for Affirm Academy members.

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• Earn Continuing Education Credits (CEs): By listening to this episode, you can earn CEs if you join the Affirm Academy! To learn more and register, visit affirmmentalhealth.com, and click on the "Join the Affirm Academy" button.

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Earn Continuing Education Credits (CEs): By listening to this episode, you can earn CEs if you join the Affirm Academy! To learn more and register, visit affirmmentalhealth.com, and click on the "Join the Affirm Academy" button.

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Earn Continuing Education Credits (CEs): By listening to this episode, you can earn CEs if you join the Affirm Academy! To learn more and register, visit affirmmentalhealth.com, and click on the "Join the Affirm Academy" button.

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Recent Guests

Michelle Zipser
Medical social worker with 22 years of experience, focusing on care partners and individuals navigating brain changes.
Private practice
Episode: Navigating Dementia and Brain Changes: A Clinician’s Guide to Caregiver Support with Michelle Zipser, LMSW
Catrina Drinning-Davis
An LPC supervisor with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field, specializing in supporting survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse.
catrinalpcs.com
Episode: Intimate Partner Violence: A Clinical Guide to Affirming, Trauma-Informed Support with Catrina Drinning-Davis, LPC-S, CCTP
Maria Ingalla
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and educator
Paperflower Psychiatry
Episode: Partnering on Psych Meds: What Therapists Need to Know with Dr. Maria Ingalla DNP, PMHNP-BC
Kendhal Hart
Trauma Therapist Educator and Consultant specializing in EMDR and Internal Family Systems.
IFS Institute
Episode: Internal Family Systems: Parts, Protectors, and Permission in IFS with Kendhal Hart, PsyD, LPC-S
Elyse Springer
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in perinatal mental health, pregnancy, and infant loss.
Postpartum Support International California
Episode: Perinatal Mental Health: Clinical Blind Spots, Policy Gaps, and the Path Forward with Elyse Springer, LMFT, PMH-C
Dr. Melanie Smith
A seasoned clinician, educator, and author with nearly two decades of experience treating complex eating disorders and co-occurring emotional disorders.
CBT of Central & South Florida
Episode: Virtual Reality in Therapy: Optimizing Exposure & Engagement with Gwilym Roddick, DSW, LCSW & Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C
Dr. Gwilym Roddick
A licensed psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and founder of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy of Central & South Florida with over 15 years of experience.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy of Central & South Florida
Episode: Virtual Reality in Therapy: Optimizing Exposure & Engagement with Gwilym Roddick, DSW, LCSW & Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C
Ivy Ruths
Licensed psychologist and licensed specialist in school psychology with over 15 years of experience treating anxiety, OCD, and related disorders.
Houston Anxiety & Wellness Center
Episode: The SPACE Model for Childhood Anxiety: Raising Resilient Kids Through Parent-Led Support with Ivy Ruths, PhD, LSSP
Kara Cruz
Licensed marriage and family therapist, clinical supervisor, women's mental health advocate, and educator.
Private practice owner
Episode: Understanding Emotional Labor & The Mental Load: The Weight Women Carry with Kara Cruz, LMFT

Host

Shaina Siber
Host of the podcast and mental health advocate, Shaina Siber engages with mental health professionals and shares insights into various therapeutic practices and methodologies.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • StefLip

    This podcast is a thoughtful and engaging resource for social workers and real-world experiences with expert insight. The host’s compassionate tone and well-researched topics create a space that feels both supportive and informative. Each episode leaves you feeling more connected to the profession and inspired to make a difference.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sandman24241
    United States2 months ago
  • A Great Resource

    Absolutely loving the Affirming Minds podcast! Each episode is a refreshing dose of inspiration, filled with practical tools and empowering messages and the content is thoughtful, grounded, and emotionally resonant. Truly a valuable resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elo19867
    United States2 months ago
  • enjoyable and informative

    this podcast is very good and accessible. As a newer therapist these episodes are great intros to different modalities I may want more training on in the future

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Msssgoldie326
    United States3 months ago
  • Love listening

    I find these episodes to be interesting, informative and engaging. The information is presented in such an accessible way that leaves me wanting to learn more. Would recommend to anyone in the industry or out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LSapolskyCA
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Many express that the discussions spark a desire to learn and explore more about different therapeutic modalities, attracting those interested in mental health education.
Listeners appreciate the show's informative and engaging content, highlighting its approachability for professionals at various stages of their careers.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#94
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#38
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#181
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#243
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Intimate Partner Violence: A Clinical Guide to Affirming, Trauma-Informed Support with Catrina Drinning-Davis, LPC-S, CCTP
Q: What is one takeaway you want every therapist listening to take away from this conversation?
Therapists should be aware that IPV is a generalist issue that affects many clients; they should stay curious, empathetic, and focus on empowering clients.
Intimate Partner Violence: A Clinical Guide to Affirming, Trauma-Informed Support with Catrina Drinning-Davis, LPC-S, CCTP
Q: What do you see as some of the early indicators or red flags that might show up in therapy that can signal someone has experienced IPV?
Clients often show up blaming themselves, trying to fix themselves due to their partner's blame, and may edit their thoughts or avoid certain topics when discussing their partner.
Intimate Partner Violence: A Clinical Guide to Affirming, Trauma-Informed Support with Catrina Drinning-Davis, LPC-S, CCTP
Q: How do therapists use a trauma-informed lens when working with clients who are in an abusive relationship?
Therapists focus on autonomy, letting clients set their own goals and ask for permission throughout the process, which empowers the clients rather than imposing decisions on them.
Navigating Dementia and Brain Changes: A Clinician’s Guide to Caregiver Support with Michelle Zipser, LMSW
Q: What are some of the cultural or systemic barriers that prevent early diagnosis, equitable care, or adequate support in dementia caregiving?
Barriers include lack of resources in low socioeconomic communities, language differences, and the high cost of care, which often limits access to support.
Navigating Dementia and Brain Changes: A Clinician’s Guide to Caregiver Support with Michelle Zipser, LMSW
Q: How can clinicians support those folks and maybe staying connected to their sense of self?
Clinicians can help caregivers acknowledge their losses and shifts in identity, and encourage them to maintain connections outside of their caregiving role.

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2. Catrina Drinning-Davis
3. Maria Ingalla
4. Kendhal Hart
5. Elyse Springer
6. Dr. Melanie Smith
7. Dr. Gwilym Roddick
8. Ivy Ruths

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