The Therapy with Rikki Podcast

Rikki McCoy
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The Therapy with Rikki Podcast focuses on all things life, mental health, and wellness. Real conversations are something that Rikki knows all about. As a therapist, she continues to provide a safe space for her clients on their healing journey. Known for her authenticity and all around vibe, Rikki is excited to hold yet another space where we can have real conversations that you too can feel. Come, take a seat!

  1. JAN 23

    Rest Isn’t Lazy: It’s Unlearning Survival Mode

    Rest sounds simple, but for many high-functioning, capable, and deeply responsible people, rest can feel uncomfortable, guilt-inducing, or even unsafe. In this episode, I’m unpacking why rest feels so hard, especially if you’ve spent years in survival mode. We’ll talk about the guilt around slowing down, how productivity became tied to worth, and what actually helps when rest feels like too much. This isn’t about doing rest “right.”It’s about learning how to soften—without pressure. To join me for some wellness vibes: https://linktr.ee/therapywithrikki

    26 min

  2. JAN 16

    Slowing Down to Heal: Restorative Yoga & Nervous System Regulation

    Restorative yoga isn’t about flexibility, calories, or pushing your body—it’s about safety, stillness, and healing your nervous system. In this episode of Therapy with Rikki, we explore how restorative yoga supports nervous system regulation and why slowing down can feel surprisingly uncomfortable at first—especially for high-functioning, always-on people. We’ll talk about the difference between fitness-based yoga and restorative practices, how stillness helps your body move out of survival mode, and why rest can feel unsafe before it feels nourishing. If you’ve ever struggled to relax, felt restless during quiet moments, or believed rest had to be earned, this conversation is for you. This episode is an invitation to soften, to listen to your body, and to redefine what healing can look like. ✨ Mentioned in this episode: • RECLAIM – a restorative yoga experience• Sensual Yoga (gentle, embodied movement)• A self-guided blueprint for nervous system support To join me tap in: https://linktr.ee/therapywithrikki You don’t need to do more to heal. Sometimes, the work is learning how to rest.

    31 min

  3. JAN 9

    Pause & Ground: A 5 Minute Nervous System Reset

    Feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or emotionally stretched? This 5-minute guided meditation invites you to pause, breathe, and gently reset your nervous system. Perfect for transitions, busy days, or moments when you need to come back to yourself, this short practice helps create space for calm, clarity, and inner steadiness. For more information and to connect visit: https://linktr.ee/therapywithrikki

    8 min

  4. JAN 9

    “I Can Do Hard Things": Navigating Life Transitions with Grace

    Life transitions can feel disorienting, heavy, and deeply uncomfortable, even when they’re necessary. In this episode, Rikki speaks directly to anyone moving through a season of change: endings, beginnings, identity shifts, grief, or starting over. Through gentle reflection, nervous-system aware insights, and the powerful affirmation “I can do hard things,” this episode offers grounding, reassurance, and permission to move at your own pace. If you’re in-between who you were and who you’re becoming, this conversation is for you. ✨ Grab your journal, take a breath, and let this episode meet you exactly where you are. For more information and to connect visit: https://linktr.ee/therapywithrikki

    26 min

  5. JAN 4

    Why I’m Starting 2026 in Rest Mode (Not Grind Mode)

    What if the most powerful way to begin a new year isn’t by pushing harder, but by slowing down? In this first episode of 2026, Rikki shares why she intentionally starts the year in rest mode instead of hustle mode. This episode is an invitation to release urgency, reconnect with your body, and reframe rest as a strategic, healing, and necessary foundation for growth. You’ll learn why your nervous system doesn’t reset on January 1st, how burnout thrives in constant pressure, and what it actually looks like to choose regulation, clarity, and sustainability over grind culture. If you’re entering the new year feeling tired, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, this episode is your permission slip to begin differently. In this episode, Rikki explores: • Why January pressure fuels burnout instead of clarity• How rest supports nervous system regulation and emotional safety• The difference between productivity driven by urgency vs alignment• What “rest mode” looks like in real life (not avoidance or quitting)• Why rest is wisdom, not weakness• How starting the year rested leads to better boundaries and decisions This episode is for anyone who:✔ Feels exhausted before the year has even begun✔ Struggles with hustle culture and constant productivity✔ Wants to heal without burning themselves out✔ Is craving a slower, more intentional way to grow If this episode resonates, support is available: • Holistic Therapy – trauma-informed, nervous-system-centered care• Holistic Wellness Coaching – sustainable healing and life alignment• Restorative Yoga (Weekly on Zoom) – gentle regulation, not performance• Digital Self-Care Tools – guided meditations, affirmation cards, resources• Corporate Wellness Experiences – burnout prevention and mental clarity• Retreats & Immersive Experiences – intentional spaces for deep rest and reset To connect: https://linktr.ee/therapywithrikki

    35 min

  6. 12/24/2025

    Make Room to Receive: Letting Abundance In

    In the final episode of the series, Rikki guides you into expansion and receiving. Learn how to open your heart, increase your capacity to hold good things, and step confidently into your next season of alignment and abundance. To join the collective: https://flourishing-minds.mn.co/share/zRnM4sQ27MfAp7yD?utm_source=manual For more information and to connect with Therapy with Rikki: https://linktr.ee/therapywithrikki

    16 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    Coping vs Healing: Why Managing Isn’t the Same as Being Well

    So many of us are praised for how well we’re “holding it together,” but still feel exhausted, disconnected, or stuck. In this episode, Rikki breaks down the difference between coping and healing, why both matter, how we learn to cope before we ever learn to heal, and what it looks like to move from survival mode into true emotional wellness. This conversation is for anyone who’s tired of managing and ready for relief. Get into The Flourishing Minds Collective Community: https://flourishing-minds.mn.co/share/zRnM4sQ27MfAp7yD?utm_source=manual For more information on Therapy with Rikki: https://linktr.ee/therapywithrikki

    29 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    Become: Embodying Your Future Self Today

    This week is all about BEING the version of you who receives what you want. Rikki breaks down embodiment, alignment, emotional blocks, and daily practices that help you step into your next level with confidence and intention. To join The Flourishing Minds Collective Community: https://flourishing-minds.mn.co/share/zRnM4sQ27MfAp7yD?utm_source=manual To connect with Therapy with Rikki: https://linktr.ee/therapywithrikki

    17 min
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The Therapy with Rikki Podcast focuses on all things life, mental health, and wellness. Real conversations are something that Rikki knows all about. As a therapist, she continues to provide a safe space for her clients on their healing journey. Known for her authenticity and all around vibe, Rikki is excited to hold yet another space where we can have real conversations that you too can feel. Come, take a seat!

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