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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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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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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

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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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with Leanna Stockard, MA, LMFT

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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Understanding the Parentification of Kids – Podcast

Parentification is a role reversal of the parent and child relationship, where a child takes on the roles and responsibilities of an adult. Leanna Stockard joins Nicholette in exploring how and why parentification exists, the effects on kids and how a parent can interrupt this dynamic. Nicholette Leanza: Welcome to Convos From the Couch from LifeStance...

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Self-Help & Wellness

The Masks We Wear and How our Thoughts Can Haunt Us – Podcast

Angel Kramer, a clinician from one of our St. Louis, Missouri offices joins us on this special “Halloween” episode as we explore the masks we wear and how our thoughts can haunt us. Nicki Leanza: Welcome to Convos from the Couch from LifeStance Health, where each episode you’ll hear engaging informative conversations with leading mental...

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Self-Help & Wellness

Intersectionality and Mental Health – Podcast

Intersectionality describes how multiple social aspects of identity, such as gender, race and sexuality interact with each other. Paula Bamgbose-Martins, LPC shares how intersectionality and mental health are closely related.

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Self-Help & Wellness

OCD Awareness – Podcast

There are a number of stereotypes out there when it comes to OCD. Aaron Munson, LPC helps us separate fact from fiction as we recognize OCD Awareness Week.

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ADHD

Parenting a Child with ADHD – Podcast

As we recognize ADHD Awareness Month, LifeStance provider Joelle McCormick discusses how does ADHD affects kids, the difficulties of parenting a child with ADHD and tips parents can use to help their children succeed at school. Nicholette Leanza: Welcome to Convos from the Couch from LifeStance Health, where each episode, you’ll hear engaging and informative conversations with...

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Therapy

Therapy 101: What to Expect from Therapy – Podcast

Haley Lafferty, LCSW & Kevin Foley, LPC join Nicki Leanza on a panel discussion on what patients can expect from therapy, how to interview a therapist on the initial appointment and self disclosure. Nicholette Leanza: Welcome to Convos from the Couch from LifeStance Health, where each episode, you’ll hear engaging and informative conversations with leading...

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Self-Help & Wellness

Latinx Parenthood & Mental Health – Podcast

Carolina Sanchez, LPCC walks us through the topic of Latinx Parenthood & Mental Health in honor of Hispanic Heritage month.

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Self-Help & Wellness

Black Men and Suicide – Podcast

As we recognize Suicide Awareness Month, Dr. Tiffany Truesdale joins us to explore the topic of Black Men & Suicide, unique factors affecting this community and ways to support black men and their mental health. Learn more about Suicide Prevention Month.

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Self-Help & Wellness

The Importance of Suicide Prevention – Podcast

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Jamie Hodgins joins us to discuss why people consider suicide, identifying warning signs and risk factors and the importance of speaking up. The more we can do to help make people feel comfortable in situations to help offer support, the more likely we’re able to prevent suicides from occurring. This...

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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.