What Your Therapist Is Reading ®

Jessica Fowler

Do you ever wonder what kind of books therapists read and recommend to their clients?  If so, welcome!  This is your go to podcast for books related to mental health and self-help.  At What Your Therapist is Reading, we talk about a wide range of topics that people may be struggling with in life.  Join Jessica Fowler, psychotherapist and book enthusiast who knows that the right book can completely change how we see ourselves. Jessica talks with authors about the messy, honest parts of being human and how their words can help us heal and show up better for ourselves and each other. Jessica Fowler brings her almost 20 years’ experience to the show to talk about all aspects of mental health. Please note information shared is for informational and educational purposes only.

  1. -5 j

    Reproductive Trauma with Beth Warren LCSW, PMH-C

    Follow along on social media @therapybookdspodcast *Information shared on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Book (affiliate link) *Trigger warning as we are discussing reproductive trauma. Psychotherapist and podcast host Jessica Fowler interviews Bethany (Beth) Warren, LCSW, PMH-C about reproductive trauma as we explore her book, Healing from Reproductive Trauma:  A Workbook for Survivors of Traumatic Infertility Journeys, Pregnancies and Births.  During our discussion Bethany Warren shares about her 25 plus years working with the birthing population and what this population will need for support.  During our conversation we explore the definition of reproductive trauma, common triggers, the impact on family, the need for support for the partner and much more.  Show Highlights Why Reproductive Trauma Work Defining Reproductive Trauma Symptoms and Triggers Why a Workbook Formate Self-Validation and Healing Partners and Family Support Who the Book is For Provider Trauma and Training About the author:  Bethany (Beth) Warren, LCSW, PMH-C is a perinatal psychotherapist in private practice in San Diego, California and has worked in reproductive mental health for over 25 years. She is author of the books: The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Workbook and most recently, Healing From Reproductive Trauma. Her 3rd book, about trauma-informed care in perinatal spaces is due out next year. Beth is certified in EMDR therapy and Perinatal Mental Health, specializing in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, treating perinatal OCD, birth and reproductive trauma, pregnancy loss, and infertility. Her work is rooted in trauma-informed and person-centered care from an attachment lens. She is passionate about spreading awareness about mental health treatment and prevention and is regularly featured on podcasts and gives trainings on perinatal mental health and trauma. She is also an EMDRIA approved consultant and facilitates EMDR therapy trainings. Beth is a current member and previously served as the President of the Board of the Postpartum Health Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of Perinatal Mental Health and accessibility of quality mental healthcare for all parents. The information on the podcast What Your Therapist is Reading and on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and although Jessica Fowler is a licensed clinical social worker in New York State, this program is not intended to provide mental health  treatment and does not constitute a patient/therapist relationship.

  2. 15 juil.

    Teen Anxiety with Sophia Vale Galano

    Follow along on social media @therapybookspodcast *Information shared on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Book (affiliate link) Psychotherapist and podcast host Jessica Fowler interviews licensed clinical social worker and author Sophia Valle Galano about teen anxiety and her book, Calming Teen Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Teenager Cope with Worry. Sophia Valle Galano explains that teen anxiety often looks different than adult anxiety and may appear as overwhelm, school refusal, panic symptoms, isolation, or irritability. Adults should assess frequency and the degree of impairment. Sophia and Jessica explore what to do when teens refuse therapy, including brainstorming alternative supports.  Sophia emphasizes boundaries around teen therapy, not over-involving parents or grilling teens afterward, and highlights listening, collaboration, preventive approaches, and not avoiding difficult topics like substance use and sexual health to build trust and safety. Show Highlights What Teen Anxiety Looks Like When Teens Refuse Therapy Boundaries around Therapy Hands off Parenting Shift Empathy Exercises for Parents Modern Pressures Tech and AI About the author: Sophia Vale Galano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, author, speaker, teacher and practicing therapist. Sophia was born in Los Angeles, raised in London, and holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from New York University. She has been providing therapy since 2015 and has over a decade of experience working with adults and adolescents. Sophia has treated individuals and families in her private practice while also providing therapy in medical, educational, residential and outpatient settings. She is an expert at treating teenage anxiety, and is the author of the book, Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Teenager Cope with Worry. The information on the podcast What Your Therapist is Reading and on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and although Jessica Fowler is a licensed clinical social worker in New Yor State, this program is not intended to provide mental health treatment and does not constituent a patient/therapist relationship.

  3. 25 mars

    How Do You Heal from Parental Abandonment and Neglect with Kaytee Gillis

    Psychotherapist and host Jessica Fowler interviews Kaytee Gillis this week about parental abandonment.  We are discussing her book: Healing from Parental Abandonment and Neglect: Move Beyond Insecure Attachment to Build Safety, Connection and Trust with Yourself and Others (affiliate link). Kaytee Gillis defines parental abandonment as a parent or caregiver severing the relationship through rejection, being kicked out of the home, or loss of a caregiver after divorce, and notes it can occur across the lifespan and overlaps at times with family estrangement. There are a variety of causes including family dysfunction, abuse, and homophobia/transphobia.  This in as we discuss how abandonment can impact the child and how to move forward with healing, Highlights: What Is Abandonment  Estrangement vs Abandonment Why It Happens How It Shows Up Healing Stages Inner Child Practices Jealousy Around Happy Families Grieving the Living Parent  Scripts for Awkward Questions Forgiveness Without Pressure Signs You Are Healing After todays episode, head on over to @therapybookspodcast to learn about what else I am reading. *Information shared on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. About the author: Kaytee is a psychotherapist and author with a passion for working with survivors of relationship and family trauma and the LGBTQ+ community. She is the author of several books, including Breaking the Cycle: the 6 Stages of Healing from Childhood Family Trauma, and Healing from Parental Abandonment and Neglect.

  4. 4 mars

    Why Are Women's Experiences Still Stigmatized -And How Do We Change It with Jessica Zucker

    After today’s episode, head on over to @therapybookspodcast to learn about the latest giveaway and what else I am reading. *Information shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. On this weeks episode of What Your Therapist is Reading, Jessica Fowler speaks with Dr. Jessica Zucker about her book Normalize it: Upending the Silence, stigma and Shame that Shapes Women’s Lives, (affiliate link) which examines women’s experiences from girlhood through menopause, including miscarriage, body image, motherhood, and friendship, and aims to dismantle the silence, stigma, and shame surrounding them. Highlights Unspoken Pain and Joy Replace Silence with Stories Miscarriage Stigma and Shame Motherhood Without a Village Three-part framework—acknowledge it, share it, normalize it Menopause Friendship Grief and Loneliness About the author Jessica Zucker is a Los Angeles-based psychologist specializing in reproductive health and the author of the award-winning book I HAD A MISCARRIAGE: A Memoir, a Movement. Jessica is the creator of the viral #IHadaMiscarriage campaign. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, Vogue, and Harvard Business Review, among others. She’s been featured on NPR, CNN, The Today Show, and Good Morning America and earned advanced degrees from New York University and Harvard University. Her second book, NORMALIZE IT: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women’s Lives, is out now and available everywhere books are sold.

À propos

Do you ever wonder what kind of books therapists read and recommend to their clients?  If so, welcome!  This is your go to podcast for books related to mental health and self-help.  At What Your Therapist is Reading, we talk about a wide range of topics that people may be struggling with in life.  Join Jessica Fowler, psychotherapist and book enthusiast who knows that the right book can completely change how we see ourselves. Jessica talks with authors about the messy, honest parts of being human and how their words can help us heal and show up better for ourselves and each other. Jessica Fowler brings her almost 20 years’ experience to the show to talk about all aspects of mental health. Please note information shared is for informational and educational purposes only.

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