Grove: Beyond The Couch

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Grove: A Healing Collective provides a place that feels comfortable and homey, that clients can enjoy being a part of - and that extends to our podcast! Listen in every episode as your favorite therapists go ”Beyond The Couch” and share what is going on in their community and provide you with insight into the mind of a therapist!

  1. MAR 31

    Can AI Replace Therapy?

    In this episode, Melissa and Susan explore a timely question: can AI actually replace therapy? They talk through the pros, the limits, and the real risks of using tools like ChatGPT for emotional support, self-reflection, and mental health questions. From boundaries and human connection to the danger of relying on AI in moments of crisis, this conversation looks at where AI can be helpful as a tool and where it falls short of real therapy. Remember that listening to this podcast is not therapy. It might be therapeutic, but it isn’t a replacement for good mental health treatment. We can help with getting you connected with a good therapist. Check out our website.  Grove: A Healing Collective

    47 min

  2. MAR 15

    Supporting The Whole Family

    In this episode, Melissa and Susan are joined by Isha and Lori of Insightful Counseling in Sparta and Cookeville for a conversation about collaboration, community care, and the growing need for support in rural mental health services. They talk about what it looks like to serve children, adults, and families in the Upper Cumberland, with a special focus on autism, caregiver stress, school support, and the challenges families face while waiting for evaluations and services. It is a thoughtful conversation about meeting people where they are, building better resources in small communities, and why supporting caregivers matters just as much as supporting the child. Remember that listening to this podcast is not therapy. It might be therapeutic, but it isn’t a replacement for good mental health treatment. We can help with getting you connected with a good therapist. Check out our website.  Grove: A Healing Collective

    45 min

  3. FEB 28

    The Quiet Work of Therapy

    A snow-and-ice week brings up familiar “stuck” feelings, and Melissa and Susan use it to unpack what healing really looks like. They talk about why progress is often small, why sessions can feel heavy, how change happens outside the therapy room, and why healing isn’t linear. They also share updates on new groups and community offerings (including childcare support, yoga/sound bath, and more) connected to their new nonprofit work. Remember that listening to this podcast is not therapy. It might be therapeutic, but it isn’t a replacement for good mental health treatment. We can help with getting you connected with a good therapist. Check out our website.  Grove: A Healing Collective

    48 min

  4. FEB 15

    Pocket Squares, Courtrooms, and Compassion: Seth Crabtree & Mike Giamo Join the Show

    This week, Melissa and Susan sit down with Seth Crabtree and Mike Giamo of Crabtree & Patterson Law Firm for a rare four-person conversation that connects the worlds of therapy and criminal defense. They talk about what it’s like to meet people at the worst moments of their lives, how attorneys compartmentalize heavy cases, why clarity often beats sugarcoating, and what “winning” really means when real lives are on the line. Plus: burnout, boundaries, stress outlets, and a few laughs along the way. Remember that listening to this podcast is not therapy. It might be therapeutic, but it isn’t a replacement for good mental health treatment. We can help with getting you connected with a good therapist. Check out our website.  Grove: A Healing Collective

    55 min

  5. JAN 31

    Cupcakes, Counseling, and a Year That Changed Everything

    It’s guest episode #2 in a row, and we’re joined by Noelle as she approaches one year at Grove. Noelle shares her path from 10 years in nursing, to stepping away because of burnout, to finding her way back into a helping role in a healthier, more sustainable environment. We talk about what burnout can really look like, the value of boundaries and self-care, and why the front desk can be its own kind of “first stop” support. Plus: the story behind the Grovey Awards, how Noelle became the team’s go-to “chaos tamer,” and a few exciting hints about what’s coming in 2026 as Grove continues to grow. Remember that listening to this podcast is not therapy. It might be therapeutic, but it isn’t a replacement for good mental health treatment. We can help with getting you connected with a good therapist. Check out our website.  Grove: A Healing Collective

    54 min

  6. JAN 15

    Bees, Crows, and “Avoid Avoidance”: A Winter Motivation Reset

    It’s the first episode of 2026, and Melissa and Susan kick off the year with a special guest from their own team: Sarah. She shows up with fidgets, an emotional-support Furby, and a whole lot of honesty about what it’s like to do the thing you’ve been avoiding… even when your therapeutic philosophy is literally “avoid avoidance.” Together, they unpack why motivation can tank in the winter, how to tell the difference between needing rest and needing a push, and why shame-based “hustle” strategies might work short-term but rarely stick. Sarah shares practical tools she uses with clients (and herself), including the “even if” mindset, body-doubling, and the INCUP framework (interest, novelty, challenge, urgency, pressure) to make hard things more doable. The conversation also takes some delightful detours—quirky clothes, a Dr. Seuss office, pet crows, and plans for bees at Grove—while staying grounded in one central theme: learning how to move through discomfort with kindness, not punishment. Remember that listening to this podcast is not therapy. It might be therapeutic, but it isn’t a replacement for good mental health treatment. We can help with getting you connected with a good therapist. Check out our website.  Grove: A Healing Collective

    44 min

  7. 12/31/2025

    New Year, New Paths: Reflections and Psychedelic Possibilities

    Susan and Melissa wrap up the year with a honest, hopeful conversation about growth, change, and what’s coming next for Grove. They look back on the big projects of the past year—renovations, new partnerships, and a whole lot of hard work—while talking about why they prefer intentions over rigid New Year’s resolutions and how to carry the right things into 2026. Then they open up about their own experiences with ketamine-assisted therapy: what it actually felt like, why they were skeptical at first, how it connects with trauma work and brain plasticity, and why they now see it as one more powerful tool in the mental health toolbox—not a magic fix, and not something for everyone, but a real option with real impact. They also share how Grove is working toward offering ketamine-assisted therapy in-house and what that could mean for clients in the Upper Cumberland. If you’ve ever wondered what psychedelic-assisted therapy is really like, or you just need some company as you reflect on your own year, this episode is a grounded, thoughtful place to start. Remember that listening to this podcast is not therapy. It might be therapeutic, but it isn’t a replacement for good mental health treatment. We can help with getting you connected with a good therapist. Check out our website.  Grove: A Healing Collective

    48 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    Deck the Myths: What Therapy Is (and Isn’t)

    Susan and Melissa kick off the holiday season with a fun — and surprisingly insightful — conversation about common myths surrounding therapy. From the idea that “something must be wrong with you” to the misconception that therapists give advice or can read minds, they break it all down with humor, real talk, and a peek behind the scenes of what counseling is actually like. Whether you’re already in therapy or have been curious about what it’s like, this episode helps clear up the stereotypes and makes the whole process feel a lot more human. Plus, there’s a little Christmas chaos, some friendly rivalry, and the promise of exciting guest conversations coming in the new year. Tune in, learn a little, laugh a lot — and Merry Christmas from the “Grows Beyond the Couch” crew! Remember that listening to this podcast is not therapy. It might be therapeutic, but it isn’t a replacement for good mental health treatment. We can help with getting you connected with a good therapist. Check out our website.  Grove: A Healing Collective

    46 min
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Grove: A Healing Collective provides a place that feels comfortable and homey, that clients can enjoy being a part of - and that extends to our podcast! Listen in every episode as your favorite therapists go ”Beyond The Couch” and share what is going on in their community and provide you with insight into the mind of a therapist!

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  • Creator
    The Pod Kitchen
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
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