The Compassion Circle

Angela Prior + Kierstin von Frangenberg
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Find Healing in the Circle Compassion in Conversation. Healing in the Body. Our purpose is to provide education and heart-centered conversations around mental health and recovery. We believe that true healing requires more than just talk; it requires embodied care.By blending unique, trauma-informed perspectives with a deep compassion for the human experience, we create a space where your story is honored and your body is heard. We aren't just discussing wellness we are practicing it, one conversation at a time.

  1. 6d ago

    Back To School and raising resilient Eaters

    Welcome to The Compassion Circle! In this episode, we dive into the challenges of feeding families during the back-to-school season.We sit down with registered dietitian Casey Bonano, founder of Dallas Nutritional Counseling, to explore practical strategies for navigating picky eaters, meal prep hacks, and the crucial role of routine especially for neurodivergent children. Whether you're a new parent or just trying to simplify mealtime, this episode is packed with realistic tips to bring peace back to your dinner table.Key Takeaways: The impact of routine on children's eating habitsHow to deconstruct meals to make them approachable for picky eatersStrategies for introducing new foods without pressureMeal prep tips to ease the back-to-school transition00:00 – Introduction00:30 – Meet Casey Bonano01:07 – Back-to-school feeding challenges04:06 – How parents respond to mealtime stress06:22 – Transitioning smoothly into a school routine10:10 – Practical meal prep strategies18:39 – Navigating nutrition education in schools22:40 – Advocating for your child's food choices28:47 – Spotting the early signs of disordered eating32:00 – Practice emotional attunement at the table37:15 – Actionable tips for picky eaters45:20 – The power of choice in family mealsEpisode Chapters:What's your biggest struggle when it comes to feeding your family? Share your thoughts using the Q&A or Poll feature below!Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a rating if you found this episode helpful. Connect with Casey: Website: dallasnutritionalcounseling.com Instagram: @dallasnutritionalcounseling | @feedyourselfandyourfamily

  2. Aug 25

    Unpacking Brainspotting: Somatic Wisdom, Honest Critiques, & Nervous System Healing

    Can where you look actually rewire how your body holds trauma? In thisepisode of Unpacking Brainspotting, Angela and Kierstin demystify the core mechanics of Brainspotting and explore why standard talk therapy often hits a wall when dealing with deep-seated nervous system dysregulation. We break down subcortical processing, discuss how eye positions connect to emotional memory, and take an honest look at what the current research says and what it’s still missing. In this episode, we cover: The Neurobiology of the Visual Field: How eye placement unlocks deep brain regions to access unresolved trauma. Talk Therapy vs. Somatic Processing: Why the thinking mind can't always reason its way out of a body-based stress response. An Honest Critical Look: Addressing common misconceptions, research gaps, and where the modality falls short. Nervous System Integration: Simple, practical ways to track bodily sensations and cultivate safety during a session. Whether you're a clinician considering adding Brainspotting to your practice or a client curious about body-based healing, press play to get a grounded, hype-free foundation.

    Unpacking Brainspotting: Somatic Wisdom, Honest Critiques, & Nervous System Healing

  3. Aug 18

    What’s too Woo for the Therapy Room?

    In this episode Angela and Kierstin discuss What’s to Woo for the Therapy Room based off of some trends they are seeing online and on social media.  Angela and Kierstin provide information based on their own opinions and their own personal interpretations of ethical guidelines, scope of practice, and best practices.

  4. Aug 11

    We're back! Season 3

    We’re back!  After a year-long hiatus and a lot of life happening Kierstin and Angela are back with Season 3 of The Compassion Circle.  In this episode we get you caught up on  what we have been up to for the last year, chat astrology, and give you a sneak peek of what you can expect from this season including topics “What’s too Woo for the therapy room, PCOS- TO PMOS, Grief and more”, the return of some of our favorite guest experts, and some new as well! We are also launching our youtube channel @apandcocollective and you can follow along with us on instagram @angelapriorlcsw @theyogatherapyfairy  @thecompassioncirclepodcast

  5. 04/21/2025

    perinatal maternal mental health

    Kierstin and Angela welcomed guest Melodye Phillips LPC-S,PMH-C, CEDS on the pod to discuss Perinatal Maternal Mental Health. In this episode everyone shares their stories of pregnancy, postpartum, pregnancy loss, and the way mental health can be affected.  Melodye shares ways to plan to support your mental health when you are an expectant soon to be postpartum parent.  Connect with Melodye at https://maternalmentalhealthofeasttexas.com/ Instagram @maternalmentalhealthofeasttx Facebook @ mmhetx

    perinatal maternal mental health

  6. 04/13/2025

    Menopause and aging

    On this episode of the pod Angela and Kierstin welcomed Cherie Miller, LPC-S, IEDS is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) to have a conversation about aging and menopause. This was a fantastic conversation digging into the nuances of perimenopause, personal experiences, changing bodies, and eating disorder rates. Cherie Miller with a Master’s in Counseling. She is founder and owner of Nourished Soul Center for Healing, a group practice specializing in eating disorders, OCD, substance use, trauma, and women's issues. Cherie is certified as an Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist (IEDS) and has 15 years of experience as an eating disorder therapist, speaker, and educator. She is also a member of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) and the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). She is so passionate about issues related to food and body image because she is recovered herself.   For more information on Cherie you can follow her Instagram: foodfreedomtherapist https://nourishedsoulcenter.com/

    Menopause and aging

  7. 03/27/2025

    Feed Yourself & Your Family with Guest Casey Bonano RD, LD, CEDS-C

    On this episode of the pod Angela and Kierstin welcome guest Casey Bonano RD, LD, CEDS-C to explore how to raise intuitive eaters and feeding your family without a side of diet culture. Casey Bonano RD, LD, CEDS-C (she/her) is the owner and CEO of Dallas Nutritional Counseling. She has over 14 years of experience in the field of dietetics and believes in a holistic approach to nutrition and nutrition education with a strong behavioral application. For the past decade Casey built her practice with a focus on helping those struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and chronic dieting. Since opening the practice and having two children of her own Casey saw the need for non-diet and non-fear based nutrition education and family feeding resources and established Feed Yourself & Your Family in 2024. Feed Yourself & Your Family’s mission is to provide evidenced based nutrition education and family feeding guidance through realistic application to improve the lives and health of individuals and families. Our vision is for our clients to confidently and effortlessly feed themselves and their family without stress or anxiety. To learn more follow Casey and her practice Follow on instagram @dallasnutritionalcounseling @feedyourselfandyourfamily https://www.dallasnutritionalcounseling.com/feed-yourself-your-family

    Feed Yourself & Your Family with Guest Casey Bonano RD, LD, CEDS-C

  8. 03/20/2025

    Practice anywhere anytime

    On this episode of the podcast Angela and Kierstin share more about their new creative offering to help meet you where you with yoga and meditation. Angela and Kierstin have launched an on demand library of trauma and eating disorder informed classes. Experience a journey of healing with our ever-evolving library of on-demand yoga and meditation classes. Designed with a trauma-informed and eating disorder-informed approach, our classes prioritize safety, choice, and self-compassion. Here's what you get: Monthly Updates: New classes added each month to keep your practice fresh and engaging. Trauma-Informed Approach: All classes are carefully crafted to prioritize safety, choice, and self-compassion, addressing the unique needs of individuals who have experienced trauma. Eating Disorder-Informed Approach: Embrace a body-positive, non-diet approach to wellness. Our classes focus on cultivating self-compassion, honoring your body, and moving with joy. Diverse Class Offerings: Explore a variety of styles, including gentle yoga, restorative yoga, mindfulness meditations, guided imagery, and breathwork practices. Flexibility & Convenience: Practice anytime, anywhere with on-demand access. Choose Your Path: Individual Class Purchases: Explore classes individually at your own pace. All-Access Annual + Monthly Subscription: Unlimited access to our entire library for a year of continuous growth and healing Learn More about the Studio

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Find Healing in the Circle Compassion in Conversation. Healing in the Body. Our purpose is to provide education and heart-centered conversations around mental health and recovery. We believe that true healing requires more than just talk; it requires embodied care.By blending unique, trauma-informed perspectives with a deep compassion for the human experience, we create a space where your story is honored and your body is heard. We aren't just discussing wellness we are practicing it, one conversation at a time.

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  • Creator
    Angela Prior + Kierstin von Frangenberg
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Angela Prior + Kierstin von Frangenberg
  • Show Website
    The Compassion Circle