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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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June 24, 2026 with

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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...

Featured Episodes

EPISODE 174 / March 28, 2025

with Joseph Fondriest, MD

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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EPISODE 172 / March 18, 2025

Photo of Episode Guest Dr. Aaliyah Gibbons

with Dr. Aaliyah Gibbons

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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EPISODE 177 / April 14, 2025

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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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Eating Disorders

Understanding Disordered Eating – Podcast

Whether you are personally affected by disordered eating, know someone who is, or simply want to learn more, join us as we shed light on this important topic and work to promote healing and recovery for all. During this interview with Jill Haber, LMHC, we aim to provide a compassionate and informative discussion about the...

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Self-Help & Wellness

Hear and Now: Ineffective Listening Habits – Podcast

Listening is an essential communication skill, but unfortunately, it is often underestimated and not given the attention it deserves. On this episode, LifeStance provider Aaron Abrams explores some of the most common barriers to effective listening, the different types of ineffective listening such as selective listening, defensive listening, and offers tips on how to overcome...

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Relationship / Dating

Building Intimacy in Relationships – Podcast

Leanna Stockard, a clinical expert from New Hampshire, shares insights on building intimacy in long-term relationships and offers advice on how couples can rebuild intimacy after experiencing betrayal or a significant breach of trust. Nicholette Leanza: Welcome to Convos from the Couch By LifeStance Health. We leading mental health professionals help guide you on your...

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Trauma

From Hurt to Hope: How Traumatic Experiences Affect the Brain – Podcast

Studies have shown that traumatic experiences can affect the brain in so many ways, even to the point of actually changing the brain. On this episode, Sarah Beadle, a clinician from one of our Columbus Ohio offices explains the major areas of the brain, what these areas look like when they’re functioning healthy and how...

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Therapy

Music to My Ears: The Healing Power of Music Therapy – Podcast

Music plays such a special role in many of our lives. We can hear a specific song and be transported back in time to a specific moment or memory. On this episode, Jae Swanson, a clinician from one of our Philadelphia offices helps us explore music therapy, how it differs from other types of therapy...

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Relationship / Dating | Therapy

Decoding Codependency: Understanding Codependent Relationships – Podcast

Carolyn Erbaugh, a clinician from our Brecksville, Ohio office helps us to understand more about codependency, signs to look out for in codependent relationships and how to recognize when a relationship is becoming imbalanced or abusive. Nicholette Leanza: Welcome to Convos from the Couch By LifeStance Health, where leading mental health professionals help guide you...

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Trauma

Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Intergenerational Trauma – Podcast

Paula Bamgbose-Martins, a child, couples and family trauma therapist from one of our Philadelphia offices helps us understand more about intergenerational trauma, porous boundaries and ways and strategies for addressing and healing from generational trauma. Nicholette Leanza: Welcome to Convos from the Couch By LifeStance Health where leading mental health professionals help guide you on...

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Self-Help & Wellness

Unwrapping the Present: Creative Tips for Mindful Living – Podcast

On this special New Year’s episode, Angel Kramer shares some mindfulness tips for the new year and how to practice mindfulness throughout each day of 2023. Nicholette Leanza: Welcome to Convos from the Couch, by LifeStance Health, where leading mental health professionals help guide you on your journey to a healthier, more fulfilling life. Hello...

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Therapy

Geeking Out Over Geek Therapy – Podcast

Abe Klein, a clinician from one of our LifeStance Philadelphia breaks down geek therapy, how different type of interactive media can be used in therapy sessions and how it offers an opportunity to embrace clients’ passions. Nicholette Leanza: Welcome to Convos from the Couch by LifeStance Health where leading mental health professionals help guide you...

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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.