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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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LATEST EPISODE

June 24, 2026

with Jerry Lawson, M.A. LPC/MHSP, LMHCQS, NCC

LATEST EPISODE

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 and Robert Herman, 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

Photo of Episode Guest Leanna Stockard, MA, LMFT

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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Self-Help & Wellness

Foster Youth and Mental Health – Podcast

Licensed Independent Social Worker Melanie Prepetit joins us to discuss the mental health challenges of youth in the foster care system, challenges to adoption and difficulties foster youth face during the holidays. Foster Youth and Mental Health [00:00:00] Welcome to Convos from the Couch. I’m Nicki Leanza and on this episode, we’ll talk about youth and...

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Self-Help & Wellness

Cyberbullying and Youth Mental Health – Podcast

LifeStance Health providers Nicholette Leanza and Jillian Nichols explore the effects cyberbullying have on youth mental health, what motivates a bully to act out online and steps we can take to prevent cyberbullying. Cyberbullying and Youth Mental Health [00:00:00] Cyber bullying can be traumatic, especially for young people, teens who are still kind of figuring...

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Mood Disorders

Postpartum OCD – Podcast

Stephanie Phillips joins Nicholette Leanza in discussing the important topic of Postpartum OCD, the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed of the perinatal disorders. Postpartum OCD [00:00:00] Welcome to Convos from the Couch from LifeStance Health. Where each episode you’ll hear engaging and informative conversations with leading mental health professionals that will help guide you on your...

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ADHD

ADHD Awareness – Podcast

ADHD Awareness [00:00:00] Welcome to Convos from the Couch from LifeStance Health, where each episode you’ll hear engaging and informative conversations with leading mental health professionals that will help direct you on your journey to leading a healthier, more fulfilling life. Today’s episode features the very important topic of ADHD Awareness with our special guest...

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Self-Help & Wellness

Holiday Stress – Podcast

Speaker 1 (00:00): Hi, welcome to Reset Your Mindset by LifeStance Health, myself, Dwight Thompson, and my cohost Nicholette Leanza will bring you conversations with leading LifeStance Health professionals who will help guide you on your journey to positive mental health and wellbeing. At LifeStance, we believe in the three pillars of mental health; mental...

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Psychiatry | Therapy

EMDR Treatment. What is it and How Does it Work – Podcast

Dwight Thompson (00:00): Hi. Welcome to Reset Your Mindset by LifeStance Health. Myself, Dwight Thompson, and my cohost Nicolette Lianza will bring you conversations with leading LifeStance Health professionals who will help guide you on your journey to positive mental health and wellbeing. At LifeStance, we believe in the three pillars of mental health. Mental...

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Self-Help & Wellness

The Process of Healing – Podcast

Dwight Thompson (00:00): Hi. Welcome to Reset Your Mindset by LifeStance Health. Myself, Dwight Thompson, and my cohost, Nicholette Leanza, will bring you conversations with leading LifeStance Health professionals who will help guide you on your journey to positive mental health and wellbeing. At LifeStance, we believe in the three pillars of mental health,...

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Psychiatry | Therapy

Neurodegenerative Diseases – Podcast

Dwight Thompson (00:00): Hi. Welcome to Reset Your Mindset by LifeStance Health. Myself, Dwight Thompson, and my cohost, Nicholette Leanza, will bring you conversations with leading LifeStance Health professionals, who will help guide you on your journey to positive mental health and wellbeing. At LifeStance, we believe in the three pillars of mental health. Mental...

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Self-Help & Wellness

Motivation – Podcast

Dwight Thompson (00:00): Hi, welcome to Reset Your Mindset by LifeStance Health, myself, Dwight Thompson, and my cohost Nicholette Leanza will bring you conversations with leading LifeStance health professionals who will help guide you on your journey to positive mental health and wellbeing. At LifeStance, we believe in the three pillars of mental health, mental...

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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.