226 episodes
Cheaper Than Therapy with Vanessa and Dené Vanessa Bennett and Dené Logan
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4.8 • 227 Ratings
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Vanessa Bennett and Dené Logan are two soul sisters and therapists who connected over their shared love of depth psychology—known as the psychology of the soul. It is a template for diving beneath the surface to examine the complex natures of being human while on the quest for wholeness, including the relationship to spirit. Through their training and lived experiences with depth, yogic psychology, and mindfulness, they developed a passion for supporting others in living their most authentic lives while cultivating a fulfilling and rich relationship with the Self, capital “S.”
Every Wednesday, Vanessa and Dené look to demystify, de-stigmatize, and desensitize what goes on both inside the therapy room and in daily life, through soul-provoking conversations with fellow seekers, thought leaders, changemakers, and real people during live coaching sessions as they navigate the hard work it takes to be a human.
This podcast is, for sure, Cheaper Than Therapy.
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Connect with Vanessa:
Instagram: @vanessasbennettTikTok: @thecodayodaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631
Connect with Dené:
Instagram: @dene.loganTikTok: @denelogan
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Ep 226: Rebuilding After an Abusive Marriage
In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Jill, a single mother and entrepreneur who is navigating the challenges of rebuilding her life after leaving a toxic and abusive marriage. The conversation touches on how to trust your inner voice, boundaries, impacts of relationships on children, and more.
What You’ll Gain from this Episode:
✨How societal and cultural pressures can cause us to feel like we need external validation and approval, and how that can make it difficult to learn how to trust your inner voice, especially after leaving an abusive relationship
✨The importance of making independent decisions, even in what seems like small daily matters, as a way to reclaim personal agency and build trust in Self
✨The significant impact past relationships have on children, highlighting the importance of modeling healthy behaviors and open communication to break generational cycles of trauma
✨Why seeking family therapy to facilitate open discussions and provide a supportive environment is key to heal and grow together
🎙This podcast is definitely Cheaper than Therapy
If you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast wherever you listen to pods. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights!
Check out our online community, Cheaper Than Therapy the Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, weekly live workshop series with expert guest facilitators, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Learn more here
Connect with Vanessa:
Instagram: @vanessasbennettTikTok: @thecodayodaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631
Connect with Dené:
Instagram: @dene.loganTikTok: @denelogan
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Ep 225: The Vital Spark with Lisa Marchiano, LCSW, NCPsyA
In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Lisa Marchiano, LCSW, NCPsyA, a Jungian analyst, author, and podcaster. Her writings have appeared in numerous publications. She is the co-host and creator of the popular depth psychology podcast This Jungian Life. She is on the faculty of the C. G. Jung Institute of Philadelphia, and lectures and teaches widely.
What You’ll Gain from this Episode:
✨The significance of feminine archetypes, like Lilith and Eve, and how they represent different aspects of the feminine experience and self-empowerment
✨Why recognizing and integrating shadow aspects like anger and assertiveness can lead to personal growth and authenticity, teaching you how to trust your inner voice
✨How embracing the power of storytelling and sharing personal stories fairytales can facilitate deeper understanding and healing in both therapy and personal life
🎙This podcast is definitely Cheaper than Therapy
Connect with Lisa Marchiano, LCSW, NCPsyA:
Website
Instagram
This Jungian Life
If you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast wherever you listen to pods. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights!
Check out our online community, Cheaper Than Therapy the Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, weekly live workshop series with expert guest facilitators, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Learn more here
Connect with Vanessa:
Instagram: @vanessasbennettTikTok: @thecodayodaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631
Connect with Dené:
Instagram: @dene.loganTikTok: @denelogan
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Ep 224: Boundaries, Abandonment, and Personal Growth
In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we address listener questions around boundaries and dealing with significant changes in your relationships. We discuss themes around abandonment, setting boundaries, and accountability vs blame in relationships.
What You’ll Gain from this Episode:
✨How a fear of abandonment can make setting and maintaining boundaries challenging/unclear, often leading to negative responses from others
✨The importance of accountability vs blame in relationships, and not personalizing others’ actions
✨Distinguishing between someone’s capacity to show up in a relationship and their desire to do so, and that a lack of capacity doesn’t necessarily mean a lack of care
✨How controlling behaviors stem from deep-seated fears of abandonment and emphasize the need for self-reflection and personal responsibility to take accountability in relationships and foster healthier relationships
🎙This podcast is definitely Cheaper than Therapy
Remember, we’re therapists, but we’re not your therapists. These coaching sessions, and other episodes, are meant for entertainment purposes only, and are not meant to replace your therapy practice.
If you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights!
Check out our online community, Cheaper Than Therapy the Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Check it out here: https://vanessa-bennett-dene-logan.myshopify.com/collections/the-community
Connect with Vanessa:
Instagram: @vanessasbennettTikTok: @thecodayodaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631
Connect with Dené:
Instagram: @dene.loganTikTok: @denelogan
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Ep 223: Live Coaching Session: Redefining Yourself Post-Breakup
In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Joy, who is navigating the complex and practical life challenges following the end of a long-term relationship. We explore the difficulties of fully moving on when there is significant overlap in social and professional circles, and how to handle lingering feelings especially during potential future interactions.
What You’ll Gain from this Episode:
✨The importance of self awareness in recognizing and validating your feelings of discomfort and jealousy, and why radical acceptance of these emotions is a key part of the healing process
✨Why you need to fully grieve the ending of a relationship, and why both intellectual acceptance and emotional processing are crucial for moving forward
✨ Finding a way to balance your desire to share your experience with others and not bleeding your pain onto them by prioritizing tending to your own wounds before engaging in activism or public discussion
🎙This podcast is definitely Cheaper than Therapy
Remember, we’re therapists, but we’re not your therapists. These coaching sessions, and other episodes, are meant for entertainment purposes only, and are not meant to replace your therapy practice.
If you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights!
Check out our online community, Cheaper Than Therapy the Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Check it out here: https://vanessa-bennett-dene-logan.myshopify.com/collections/the-community
Connect with Vanessa:
Instagram: @vanessasbennettTikTok: @thecodayodaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631
Connect with Dené:
Instagram: @dene.loganTikTok: @denelogan
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Ep 222: Transforming Trauma with Empathy with Dr. Jody Carrington
In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jody Carrington, psychologist, speaker, and three time author known for her expertise in trauma, connection, relationships, and mental health, to discuss emotional regulation, how to be emotionally available in what Dr. Jody calls a loneliness epidemic, and the transformative power of leading with kindness and compassion.
What You’ll Gain from this Episode:
✨The importance of emotional regulation as the foundation for healthy relationships and effective leadership
✨The need for more supports for first responders and the effects of organizational trauma
✨ Why our society may be facing a loneliness epidemic and why professionals like teachers, therapists, and first responders need increased supports for the well-being of their communities
🎙This podcast is definitely Cheaper than Therapy
Connect with Dr. Carrington:
Website
Instagram
If you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights!
Check out our newly launched online community, Cheaper Than Therapy the Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Check it out here: https://vanessa-bennett-dene-logan.myshopify.com/collections/the-community
Connect with Vanessa:
Instagram: @vanessasbennettTikTok: @thecodayodaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631
Connect with Dené:
Instagram: @dene.loganTikTok: @denelogan
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Ep 221: Finding the Right Therapist
In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we delve into the complexities of the therapeutic process and how to trust your inner voice as you navigate the challenges of finding the right therapist for yourself.
If you have a question for Dené and Vanessa, click here. Or, if you’d like to apply for a live coaching session, click here.
What You’ll Gain from this Episode:
✨The importance, as a therapist, to understand individual client needs and examine your own reactions and countertransference during therapy
✨How interviewing therapists is similar to the early stages of dating, and why you should ask potential therapists about their own therapy experiences and their modalities to help ensure alignment within the relationship
✨ Why the relationship between therapist and client is crucial for effective therapy, and why open communication is the best way to foster a healthy and vulnerable relationship between you and your therapist
🎙This podcast is definitely Cheaper than Therapy
Remember, we’re therapists, but we’re not your therapists. These coaching sessions, and other episodes, are meant for entertainment purposes only, and are not meant to replace your therapy practice.
If you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights!
Check out our newly launched online community, Cheaper Than Therapy the Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Check it out here: https://vanessa-bennett-dene-logan.myshopify.com/collections/the-community
Connect with Vanessa:
Instagram: @vanessasbennettTikTok: @thecodayodaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631
Connect with Dené:
Instagram: @dene.loganTikTok: @denelogan
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Customer Reviews
This Show Has Helped ME Grow So MUCh
Thank you V
Religion
I love your podcast, thank you so much for sharing such meaningful conversation. I have a difficult request. I am in a relationship with someone that grew up very agnostic and I grew up the extreme other end conservative Christian. I am no longer part of that aspect of my life, I consider myself atheist, but it is still part of me because you can’t ever completely take that away from someone’s cultural upbringing. How do you navigate that relationship?! I love him so much but when it comes to my family who is still practicing Christian, he can’t do it.
Becoming one sided
I used to like this show a lot more. Now it feels like it is becoming pretty one sided and predictable… even defensive. I think you are losing some nuance. still 4 stars because I loved your past work.