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On the Convos From The Couch podcast, you’ll hear engaging, informative conversations with leading mental health care professionals that will help guide you on your journey to leading a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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What It Really Means to Be an LGBTQ+ Ally
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June 24, 2026 Jerry Lawson, M.A. LPC/MHSP, LMHCQS, NCC with Jerry Lawson, M.A. LPC/MHSP, LMHCQS, NCC
LGBTQ+

What It Really Means to Be an LGBTQ+ Ally
As we recognize Pride month, Tennessee-based therapist Jerry Lawson joins us to explore what it truly means to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. Drawing from both personal experience and clinical perspective, Jerry shares how connection, empathy, and presence can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Together, we discuss why allyship matters, the real impact of loneliness...

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Psychiatry

Bipolar Disorder: A Dialogue with Psychiatric Experts – Podcast

In honor of World Bipolar Day, host Nicholette Leanza sits down with psychiatrists Dr. Robert Herman and Dr. Joe Foundriest to explore the complexities of Bipolar disorder. Dr. Herman shares how personal experiences shaped his passion for the field, his research on Lamotrigine, and his work with the International Society for Bipolar Disorders. Dr. Foundriest provides insights into the psychodynamics of the...
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Personality Disorders

Borderline Personality Disorder: Debunking Myths and Navigating Treatment – Podcast

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)  is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions, often surrounded by myths and stigma. In this episode of Convos from the Couch, host Nicholette Leanza sits down with psychologist Dr. Aaliyah Gibbons to break down the truth about BPD, its connection to trauma, and how it’s often misrepresented. Dr. Gibbons...
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Self-Help & Wellness

The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health – Podcast

Host Nicholette Leanza sits down with LifeStance therapist Leanna Stockard to unpack the complex relationship between social media and mental health. Leanna explores how social media can both normalize conversations about mental health and contribute to challenges like misinformation and self-diagnosis. They dive into:How online stories can reduce stigma. The risks of overusing terms like “narcissism” or...
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LGBTQ+

What It Really Means to Be an LGBTQ+ Ally

As we recognize Pride month, Tennessee-based therapist Jerry Lawson joins us to explore what it truly means to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. Drawing from both personal experience and clinical perspective, Jerry shares how connection, empathy, and presence can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Together, we discuss why allyship matters, the real impact of loneliness...
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Podcast

Finding Healing Through EMDR

In this episode of Convos from the Couch, Toi Valentine, Chief Strategy Officer at LifeStance Health, explores her personal experience with EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy. Together, we unpack how EMDR works, what it feels like, and why it can be an impactful option for people navigating trauma, grief, and PTSD.  Toi shares her journey and reflects on how...
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Self-Help & Wellness

How Clothing Shapes Confidence and Mood

With excitement building around the latest sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, conversations about fashion are once again taking center stage—but style is about much more than trends and designer labels. In this insightful conversation, Victoria Faynberg explores a surprising yet powerful connection: the link between what we wear and how we feel. Together, they dive into the...
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Anxiety | Therapy

Building Connection with Patients in Mental Health

In this episode of Convos from the Couch, we are joined by psychiatrist Dr. Lin Lu, who shares her deeply human approach to building meaningful connections in mental health care. Dr. Lu reflects on her journey from studying medicine and neuroscience to becoming a psychiatrist, shaped by her desire to connect with people on a deeper...
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Eating Disorders

Beyond the Mirror: Understanding Body Dysmorphia in Men

As we recognize Men’s Mental Health month, we chat with therapist Aaron Peska to explore a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough—body dysmorphia in men. Together, we unpack how social pressures, evolving life stages, and internal expectations can shape the way men see their bodies and themselves. Aaron shares both professional insight and personal perspective, offering a...
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Diagnosing (Testing & Evaluation)

Why Integrated Behavioral Health Matters for Whole-Person Care

Mental health and physical health are deeply connected—but too often, care for each exists in separate systems. In this conversation, we connect with Kristin MacGregor, National Clinical Director for Integrated Behavioral Health at LifeStance, to explore how changing that dynamic can create a better experience for patients and providers alike. We unpack what integrated behavioral health...
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Eating Disorders

Beyond Weight Loss: How GLP‑1 Medications can Affect the Mind and Body

What happens in the mind—not just the body—when someone starts a GLP‑1 medication? In this episode, we explore what’s happening in the brain and body when someone takes a GLP‑1, including changes in appetite, metabolism, and what many patients describe as a reduction in “food noise.” We look closely at the psychological impacts clinicians are...
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Women

Understanding Postpartum Psychosis

LifeStance therapist Kellen Smith joins us to explore the complex and often misunderstood reality of postpartum psychosis. The conversation unpacks what postpartum psychosis is, how it differs from postpartum depression, and why early recognition and support are so critical. Drawing from her background in forensic psychology, Kellen helps listeners understand key warning signs, including severe mood...
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Addiction

When Scrolling Takes Over: Understanding Social Media Addiction

In this episode, we sit down with LifeStance therapist Jordan Parmenter to unpack a conversation that’s increasingly hard to ignore: the impact of social media on our mental and emotional well-being. Grounded in a recent landmark court case that held major platforms accountable for addictive design features like infinite scroll and autoplay, the discussion goes beyond headlines...
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Nicholette Leanza, M.Ed, LPCC

Nicholette possesses nearly 30 years of experience working with individuals to improve their lives through thought-provoking and creative therapy techniques. She is a licensed professional clinical counselor and an award-winning university instructor with several media interviews related to psychological health and well-being.

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