A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice

Rebekah Shackney
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A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice is a podcast about healing from the inside out. When traditional treatments for depression stopped working, psychotherapist Rebekah Shackney turned to alternative medicine, breathwork, and spiritual practices to find her way forward. Each episode offers honest conversations about emotional healing, trauma recovery, and the often nonlinear path to feeling whole. Whether you’re a fellow therapist, a seeker, or someone navigating your own transformation, this show offers insight, tools, and community for the journey.  https://rebekahshackney.com  Produced by David DibS Shackney.  Photo by David DibS Shackney

  1. 18 JUN

    Meditation: Relax into Sleep with Bilateral Stimulation

    Episode Title: Relax into Sleep with Bilateral Stimulation Welcome to A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice. I’m Rebekah Shackney, and in this episode, I’m guiding you through a sleep meditation designed to gently activate your parasympathetic nervous system using slow bilateral stimulation—an approach that engages both sides of the brain to promote deep relaxation and rest. For best results, listen with headphones as you settle into bed. Many find this practice helps them ease into a calmer state and fall asleep more easily. Please Note: This meditation may not be suitable for those currently experiencing migraines, recent head trauma, or dissociative identity disorder, as it could potentially worsen symptoms. If you have any concerns, consult your healthcare provider before listening. 💌 Connect with Me: 🌿 Website: rebekahshackney.com 🎙️ Instagram (podcast): @atherapisttakesherownadvice 🎧 Listen on: • Pandora • Apple Podcasts   • Or visit: rebekahshackney.com/podcast If this episode resonates with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to reach out, leave a review, or share it with someone who could use a little more peace today. To learn more about DBT group therapy with Rebekah Shackney LCSW, go to https://rebekahshackney.com/groups Welcome to A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice! Don't forget to like and subscribe! Instagram: ATherapistTakesHerOwnAdvice www.RebekahShackney.com

    10 min

  2. 4 JUN

    MEDITATION: Cultivating Compassion for Challenging People

    Welcome to A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice. I’m Rebekah Shackney, and in today’s episode, I offer a guided meditation to help you navigate interactions with the challenging people in your life with more steadiness and compassion. Whether it’s a colleague, family member, or someone from your past, this practice invites you to stay grounded in your best self—responding with empathy without abandoning your boundaries. You’ll be guided through breathwork, heart-centered awareness, and visualization, reconnecting with your wise mind and inner peace. This meditation isn’t about excusing harmful behavior. It’s about honoring your well-being while holding space for compassion and clarity. Find a quiet space, settle in, and let’s begin. 💌 Connect with Me: 🌿 Website: rebekahshackney.com 🎙️ Instagram (podcast): @atherapisttakesherownadvice 🎧 Listen on: • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Or visit: rebekahshackney.com/podcast If this episode resonates with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to reach out, leave a review, or share it with someone who could use a little more peace today. To learn more about DBT group therapy with Rebekah Shackney LCSW, go to https://rebekahshackney.com/groups Welcome to A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice! Don't forget to like and subscribe! Instagram: ATherapistTakesHerOwnAdvice www.RebekahShackney.com

    11 min

  3. 28 MAY

    An Aligned Path with Jess Vecchiarelli

    Today local mom Jess Vecchiarelli, shares her profound experience with a shamanic healer after a period of loss and emotional distress. Now she's reimagining her life  and she’s using what she learned to uplift our community.  Jess's upcoming offering: The Aligned Path's Women's Wellness Retreat Saturday, June 7 from 9-3:00 pm at Reid Castle (Manhattanville Campus, 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY) Tickets will go on sale in the next few weeks on my website, and I will send you a direct link when available.   🌎 Website: www.thealignedwellnesscollective.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aligned_wellness_collective/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-aligned-path/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ANe33TNZ7/?mibextid=wwXIfr 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.aligned.path?_t=ZP-8v1yocXihrj&_r=1 Confirmed speakers: ✨ Dr. Lorraine Olivero-Brodeur – CEO & Co-Founder at Aquarian Medicine, leader in longevity & energy medicine, empowering conscious transformation & human evolution, author, speaker, and an incredible shaman. www.aquarianmedicine.com ✨ Jan Fielder – Executive Director & Founder of the Fusion Scholarship Foundation, life and wellness coach, and workshop facilitator helping adolescents, adults, and families navigate life’s challenges. www.findingselfcompassion.com ✨ Karin Elias – Wellbeing facilitator, community builder, and podcaster dedicated to supporting midlife women through perimenopause and beyond. Owner of Dancing Turtles Wellness Center in Hastings. karinelias.podia.com Jess Vecchiarelli is a strategic communications leader, transformational event host, and community advocate with over 20 years of experience across technology, public service, education, and nonprofits. She excels at aligning strategy with purpose, building meaningful connections, and driving impactful change. She is also the founder of The Aligned Path, a platform for transformational retreats that blend personal growth, leadership development, and strategic alignment. Her immersive events foster deep connection, skill-building, and community-driven impact. At the intersection of communication, strategy, and social impact, Jess brings vision to life—whether advising mission-driven organizations, leading initiatives, or curating transformative experiences. 💌 Connect with Me: 🌿 Website: rebekahshackney.com 🎙️ Instagram (podcast): @atherapisttakesherownadvice 🎧 Listen on: • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Or visit: rebekahshackney.com/podcast If thi Welcome to A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice! Don't forget to like and subscribe! Instagram: ATherapistTakesHerOwnAdvice www.RebekahShackney.com

    35 min

  4. 28 MAY

    Rethinking and Reworking A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice

    Episode Summary: When standard treatments for depression stopped working, I found myself in uncharted territory—searching for healing in unexpected places. This episode marks the relaunch of A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice—and the beginning of a deeply personal journey through soul sickness, alternative medicine, holotropic breathwork, and the longing for true community. Join me as I share what led to the podcast's rebrand, how I began exploring alternative healing modalities, and why this space now exists as a lifeline for anyone navigating profound inner work. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Why I started this podcast—and why I kept the nameMy experience with depression, despite “doing everything right”The surprising moment my doctor called it soul sicknessMy first retreat at Omega and what it unlockedStarting psychedelic-assisted therapy—and tapering off antidepressantsThe intensity (and relief) of medicine journeys and somatic releaseHow DBT skills helped me survive the chaosDiscovering community through holotropic breathworkMeeting Katy—and how soul friendships can change everythingWhy this podcast is now a resource for integration, community, and supportThis is a space for the brave—those walking through the fire of healing, and those curious about what happens when traditional care falls short. You are not alone. Resources & Mentions: Omega Institute – Relax & Write WorkshopHolotropic Breathwork at KripaluLearn more or connect: rebekahshackney.comFollow on Instagram: @atherapisttakesherownadviceNext Episode Preview: Don’t miss our next conversation with a local mom who found healing through shamanic work out now, plus two new tools in the next few weeks: a bilateral stimulation to support sleep and a meditation to help navigate difficult relationships. Love the show? Please follow, rate, and leave a review—it helps others find the support they didn’t know they were searching for. Share this episode with someone walking a deep healing path. 💛

    18 min

  5. 15/11/2023

    Guided Meditation - Bilateral Stimulation for Relaxation

    This relaxing meditation uses bilateral stimulation, meaning it stimulates both sides of the brain to help trigger your para-sympathetic nervous system and increase relaxation. To fully take advantage of the bilateral stimulation you must be listening on headphones. This type of slow bilateral stimulation typically results in a deep calm, helping to reduce anxiety or other intense emotions or even to relax into sleep. However, it’s not recommended for those with current migraines, head trauma or dissociative identity disorder as it might exacerbate those conditions. If you have a question about whether this medication is appropriate for you, speak with your medical professional before using.    Welcome to A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice! Don't forget to like and subscribe! Instagram: ATherapistTakesHerOwnAdvice www.RebekahShackney.com

    13 min

  6. 14/02/2023

    DBT Problem Solving - Use Skills to Suffer Less

    This new series of podcast parent tips aims to help you reduce conflict and better connect with your teen. In the fifth episode, I talk about problem solving options.   When we encounter problems in life, we have choices about how to respond.   1.     You can solve the problem. 2.     You can change how you feel about the problem. 3.     You can tolerate the problem. 4.     Stay miserable or make the situation worse. DBT is Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a model of therapy created by Dr. Marsha Linehan, that has been proven effective at helping people learn to tolerate stress, regulate emotions, improve communication and create a happier more contented life.  Thanks so much for your support of A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice. If you connected with what you heard here, and you want to work with me, go to my website, rebekahshackney.com and send a message through my contact page. And if you have enjoyed what you’ve heard here, please subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. To learn more about DBT group therapy with Rebekah Shackney LCSW, go to https://rebekahshackney.com/groups To learn more about DBT group therapy with Rebekah Shackney LCSW, go to https://rebekahshackney.com/groups                                           When you’re ready we can take about feeling better about the problem. Checking the facts and figuring out what you might be telling yourself that is not based in fact. But here’s what I know. I good friend of mine is a high school English teacher. Every year he has students who don’t get into their dream schools, and they catastrophize that their lives are ruined as a result. Inevitably they come back a year later after being in what every college they go to, and they tell him how happy they are. This rejection is not the end of the world. Its understandably painful. And it won’t destroy you.    Welcome to A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice! Don't forget to like and subscribe! Instagram: ATherapistTakesHerOwnAdvice www.RebekahShackney.com

    8 min

  7. 27/01/2023

    DBT SELF SOOTHING KIT - Calm a Meltdown Quickly

    This new series of podcast parent tips aims to help you reduce conflict and better connect with your teen. In the fourth episode, learn to create a self-soothing kit to ease emotional intensity and get through a meltdown without making the situation worse. DBT is Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a model of therapy created by Dr. Marsha Linehan, that has been proven effective at helping people learn to tolerate stress, regulate emotions, improve communication and create a happier more contented life.  Thanks so much for your support of A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice. If you connected with what you heard here, and you want to work with me, go to my website, rebekahshackney.com and send a message through my contact page. And if you have enjoyed what you’ve heard here, please subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. To learn more about DBT group therapy with Rebekah Shackney LCSW, go to https://rebekahshackney.com/groups Welcome to A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice! Don't forget to like and subscribe! Instagram: ATherapistTakesHerOwnAdvice www.RebekahShackney.com

    8 min

  8. 18/01/2023

    DBT VALIDATION SKILL - Because Every Emotion is Valid

    This new series of podcast parent tips aims to help you reduce conflict and better connect with your teen. In the third episode, learn to empathize with your teen even when you don't agree with them with the DBT Validation Skill. DBT is Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a model of therapy created by Dr. Marsha Linehan, that has been proven effective at helping people learn to tolerate stress, regulate emotions, improve communication and create a happier more contented life.  Thanks so much for your support of A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice. If you connected with what you heard here, and you want to work with me, go to my website, rebekahshackney.com and send a message through my contact page. And if you have enjoyed what you’ve heard here, please subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Welcome to A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice! Don't forget to like and subscribe! Instagram: ATherapistTakesHerOwnAdvice www.RebekahShackney.com

    9 min
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A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice is a podcast about healing from the inside out. When traditional treatments for depression stopped working, psychotherapist Rebekah Shackney turned to alternative medicine, breathwork, and spiritual practices to find her way forward. Each episode offers honest conversations about emotional healing, trauma recovery, and the often nonlinear path to feeling whole. Whether you’re a fellow therapist, a seeker, or someone navigating your own transformation, this show offers insight, tools, and community for the journey.  https://rebekahshackney.com  Produced by David DibS Shackney.  Photo by David DibS Shackney

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    Rebekah Shackney
  • Años de actividad
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodios
    43
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