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The Affirming Minds Podcast

Shaina Siber, LCSW
Mental Health
Trauma-Informed Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Burnout
Trauma
Attachment Theory
Mindfulness
Anxiety
EMDR
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Anxiety Disorders
Continuing Education
Therapeutic Techniques
Compassion
Eating Disorders
Anger Management
Dissociation
Complex Trauma
Internal Family Systems

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What can a reality television show teach us about trauma, belonging, faith, and identity? In this Mental Health Edit episode, I’m joined by Mellissa Perry Hill, LPC, owner of Inner Compass Counseling & Consulting. Using The Secret Lives of Mormon Wiv... more

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In this episode of The Affirming Minds Podcast: Mental Health Edit, Shaina sits down with Taylor Gilbert, LCSW, and Faith Voss., LCSW, co-hosts of the Social Work to Wealth Podcast, for a candid conversation about money, sustainability, and the hidde... more

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Recent Guests

Mariah Zur
LPC, private practice owner; Ph.D. candidate in counselor education and supervision; experienced in trauma-informed care and IFS
Private practice; North Carolina, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania
Episode: Episode 79 | Beyond PTSD: Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-Based Treatment, and Internal Family Systems with Mariah Zur, LPC
Taylor Gilbert
LCSW, co-host of Social Work to Wealth Podcast
Social Work to Wealth
Episode: Episode 78 | Hush Money: Why Clinicians Are Afraid to Want Wealth with Taylor Gilbert, LCSW & Faith Voss, LCSW [Mental Health Edit]
Faith Voss
LCSW, private practice owner, co-host of Social Work to Wealth Podcast
Social Work to Wealth
Episode: Episode 78 | Hush Money: Why Clinicians Are Afraid to Want Wealth with Taylor Gilbert, LCSW & Faith Voss, LCSW [Mental Health Edit]
Caleb Chestnutt
Licensed associate marriage and family therapist; former US Air Force military law enforcement
Collaborative Counseling Institute, Gilbert, AZ; Bare Bones Therapy (website)
Episode: Episode 77 | Mental Health in Military & Law Enforcement: Endurance, Identity, and Relationship Strain with Caleb Chestnutt, LAMFT
Amelia Larson
Clinical social worker, therapist and supervisor based in Calgary; founder of As You Are Therapy, Clinical Supervision & Consulting
As You Are Therapy, Clinical Supervision & Consulting
Episode: Episode 76 | Ethical Gray Zones in Clinical Supervision: Risk, Judgment, and Decision-Making with Amelia Larson, RCSW
Kara Lissy
Psychotherapist and author specializing in adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional family systems
Independent clinician / Author
Episode: Episode 75 | Family Trauma and Dysfunction: Clinical Tools for Breaking Generational with Kara Lissy, LCSW
Simon Rego
Chief of Psychology at Montefiore Medical Center and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center; Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Episode: Episode 74| The Inner Life of Leaders: Burnout, Mental Health and the Psychological Cost of High Performance with Drs. Julian Barling & Simon Rego
Julian Barling
Professor and leading researcher in leadership and organizational psychology; author
Queen's University; various psychological associations
Episode: Episode 74| The Inner Life of Leaders: Burnout, Mental Health and the Psychological Cost of High Performance with Drs. Julian Barling & Simon Rego
Will Dobud
Co-author of Kids These Days; social worker, researcher, educator
Charles Sturt University / Kids These Days
Episode: Episode 73| Rethinking Youth Mental Health: What We’re Getting Wrong with Dr. Will Dobud, PhD, MSW

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Engaging & Informative

    As a mental health therapist, I find Affirming Minds to be an invaluable podcast that thoughtfully bridges clinical insight with culturally responsive care. Each episode offers a nuanced exploration of topics such as trauma, emotional regulation, and systemic oppression, all while centering marginalized voices and decolonizing mental health practices. The hosts and guest experts bring both expertise and lived experience, creating a space that is educational, inclusive, and deeply reflective. I a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    boldbrowntherapist
    United States8 months ago
  • Podcast is so informative and engaging!

    As a listener, this podcast is soooo useful, helpful and engaging! The topics that are covered hit a wide array of challenges, populations and interventions to support clients. As a podcast guest, Shaina did SUCH a good job of getting to know me and my work in depth and asked insightful, thoughtful questions alone with offering her insight and knowledge which was a perfect balance! I’m recommending this podcast for therapists and my clients alike :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alyssa Kushner
    United States9 months ago
  • 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Therapist-focused and practical with strong guest expertise.
Accessible yet advanced content that blends theory and real-world application.
Hosts maintain a compassionate, professional tone and push for ethical practice.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 78 | Hush Money: Why Clinicians Are Afraid to Want Wealth with Taylor Gilbert, LCSW & Faith Voss, LCSW [Mental Health Edit]
Q: Maybe I could just start by, for those that may not be familiar, Taylor and Faith, would you mind introducing yourselves and telling us how you got interested in talking about money, finance, wealth building in this space?
Taylor and Faith share their paths—from graduate school friendships to building Social Work to Wealth, including personal debt journeys, private practice experiences, and the motivation to educate and empower social workers financially.
Episode 75 | Family Trauma and Dysfunction: Clinical Tools for Breaking Generational with Kara Lissy, LCSW
Q: How do you distinguish between trauma and family dysfunction in your work, and why does this distinction matter for treatment?
Trauma is a pattern of harm that can involve psychological, physical, or emotional hurt, while dysfunction refers to maladaptive family dynamics that may not involve overt harm but still create distress. The important thing is to understand how both interact and shape behavior, so intervention can address both the symptomatic patterns and their underlying function within the family system.
Episode 73| Rethinking Youth Mental Health: What We’re Getting Wrong with Dr. Will Dobud, PhD, MSW
Q: Would you be open to introducing yourself, and maybe share a little bit about what compelled you to write Kids These Days?
Will Dobud describes his journey from traditional clinical work to a broader sociological lens, highlighting how environmental, relational, and systemic factors shape youth distress and why writing Kids These Days emerged from interviewing experts to challenge the idea that there is something inherently wrong with this generation.
Episode 71| - The Parent Is the Intervention: What Therapists Need to Know About BPT and SPACE with Grace Berman, LCSW
Q: What are natural consequences versus punishment, and why does this distinction matter?
Natural consequences are outcomes that occur as a result of the child's behavior and can be learning opportunities when used appropriately; punishment tends to be reactive and can harm the parent-child relationship if harsh or overused. The goal is to reinforce desirable behaviors through positive strategies and appropriate limits while allowing natural consequences to teach without shaming.
Episode 71| - The Parent Is the Intervention: What Therapists Need to Know About BPT and SPACE with Grace Berman, LCSW
Q: How do you decide which approach to start with when ADHD and anxiety or OCD co-occur?
If anxiety/OCD appear to be the primary driver, start with SPACE; if noncompliance or defiance is prominent and not clearly tied to anxiety, start with BPT. Build one approach first, then consider adding elements from the other as progress is made.

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3. Faith Voss
4. Caleb Chestnutt
5. Amelia Larson
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7. Simon Rego
8. Julian Barling

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