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Addiction Recovery: A Therapist’s Personal Journey to Healing
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Addiction Recovery: A Therapist’s Personal Journey to Healing
LifeStance therapist Jerry Lawson shares his personal journey with opioid addiction and long-term recovery, including the role trauma and shame played in his experience and the support that helped him move forward. He also discusses strategies that help him maintain recovery, navigate triggers, and prevent relapse, as well as how his lived experience has shaped...

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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 Fondriest 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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Addiction Recovery: A Therapist’s Personal Journey to Healing

LifeStance therapist Jerry Lawson shares his personal journey with opioid addiction and long-term recovery, including the role trauma and shame played in his experience and the support that helped him move forward. He also discusses strategies that help him maintain recovery, navigate triggers, and prevent relapse, as well as how his lived experience has shaped...
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Anxiety

Why We Like Being Scared: The Psychology Behind Horror Movies

Why do some people love horror movies while others can’t watch them at all? In this episode of Convos From the Couch, LifeStance Clinical Director Mikka McGee joins us to explore the psychology behind our fascination with fear. We discuss how horror can offer a controlled way to experience fear, why certain horror subgenres resonate...
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Depression

A Story of Healing and Hope

On this episode, we sit down with psychiatric nurse practitioner Christopher Wojnar for an honest conversation about resilience, recovery, and finding hope through life’s most difficult moments. Chris shares parts of his personal journey, including the challenges he faced with his own mental health and how those experiences ultimately shaped his passion for helping others. Together, we...
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Self-Help & Wellness

Why Being a Sports Fan Can be Good for Your Mental Health

Sports can bring us joy, excitement, anticipation, and sometimes disappointment. But what if being a sports fan offers benefits that go far beyond the final score? In this episode, we chat with therapist Luke Wright to explore the connection between sports fandom and mental health. Together, we discuss how rooting for a team can foster a sense...
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Addiction | Diagnosing (Testing & Evaluation) | Therapy

Healing Through Life’s Hardest Moments: A Therapist’s Story

What happens when life’s most difficult moments become the foundation for helping others? In this episode of Convos from the Couch, LifeStance therapist Kellen Smith shares her deeply personal journey, including her adoption story, struggles with identity and belonging, recovery from addiction, and the life-changing experiences that eventually led her to a career in mental health care. Along...
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Self-Help & Wellness

The Healing Power of Nature

Nature offers something many of us are missing in our busy, screen-filled lives: a chance to slow down, reconnect, and reset. In this episode, we sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Melanie Sklar to explore the powerful connection between nature and mental well-being. Together, they discuss how spending time outdoors can help reduce stress, improve mood, support emotional regulation,...
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Women

Understanding Postpartum Psychosis: What Every Family Should Know

Bringing a new baby home can be joyful, overwhelming, and life-changing, often all at once. But what happens when postpartum mental health challenges become something more serious? While postpartum psychosis is rare, it’s one of the most serious postpartum mental health conditions and one that’s often misunderstood. In this episode clinical psychologist Dr. Ashton Scherrer...
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ADHD | Adolescents

Back-to-School Success for Students With ADHD

Convos from the Couch welcomes Licensed Clinical Social Worker Cory Grad for an insightful conversation about helping students with ADHD navigate the transition back to school. Together, we explore what ADHD is, how it commonly shows up in children and teens, and why understanding how the ADHD brain works can make a meaningful difference in academic success. Listeners will...
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Therapy

Beyond the TikTok Therapist: What Therapy Really Looks Like

Social media has transformed the way we talk about mental health, but it has also influenced what many people expect from therapy. In this episode, we welcome licensed clinical professional counselor Nicholas Marchand for an honest conversation about the growing gap between the therapy often portrayed online and the realities of the therapeutic process. Together,...
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Nicholette Leanza, M.Ed, LPCC

MEET THE HOST

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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