Therapy, Without the Couch

Dr Todd Giardina
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A psychologist/therapist/coach offers his take on varied topics including love, sex, relationships, and dating - as well as providing insight and education on mental health, health behaviors and coping skills. He pulls from over 20 years of clinical experience, as well as digesting the clinical research and pop culture moments tied to these issues. Hear about actual clinical cases Dr G deals with on a regular basis and get "free" therapy, without the couch by listening in! (Or get the IRL version at Coral Gables Counseling Center - in person and telehealth options available).

  1. 4d ago

    Attitude Shifts, Relationships, and Personal Growth - with Kimberly Spencer

    I chat with Kimberly about parenting, coaching, coping, relationships, growth & more! How do you speak to yourself, your partner, your kids...? Kimberly Spencer is a high-performance business coach & visibility strategist, international TEDx speaker, the founder of Crown Yourself® and CEO of Communication Queens, and #1 bestselling author the 4X award-winning book, “Make Every Podcast Want You: How to Become So Radically Interesting You’ll Barely Keep from Interviewing Yourself" which was named one of the "Top Books of 2024 to Change Your Life." From her entrepreneurial beginnings on the streets of suburbia selling bags of glitter water at five to her neighbors to becoming an award-winning screenwriter, certified Pilates instructor, Miss Congeniality, and having a successful exit as president of a national e-commerce company, Kimberly is proof that it's better to make your own mold than to conform to someone else's. Recently, she blew up the box with the debut release of her children's book, It's Just A Fart. With 2X award-nominated top podcasts for her businesses, Crown Yourself® and Communication Queen, Kimberly is elevating the conversation for visionary leaders to get their voices heard, leveraging strategy + spirituality. A warrior for humankind's infinite possibility and an unsinkable optimist, this mom of three is on a quest to revolutionize mindsets from fear to faith so that you can stand in your power authentically, and conscious lead the next generation to create a more loving, compassionate, fulfilled world. Her work has been featured on over 300+ podcasts, Netflix, The CW, ESPN, NPR, Thrive Global, CNBC, and Forbes, and soon on Daymond John's Next Level CEO TV Show, available on all streaming platforms.

    Attitude Shifts, Relationships, and Personal Growth - with Kimberly Spencer

  2. Sep 29

    Journey to a Healthier Self, and a Healthier Society - with Alenka of SAHA Collective

    We discuss burnout, lifestyle changes toward health and wellness, and what one is willing to sacrifice to achieve one's goals. We also explore alternative, complementary, and unique treatment avenues - and a website she has developed to "match make" providers with patients. Alenka has spent almost 15 years in the corporate world as an overachiever. Eventually it caught up with her and she burnt out. A year later, just as she was recovering mentally, she tore apart her ankle and has spent the last two years recovering from it. When following the doctors' advice wasn't working, she started conducting her own research and began a holistic approach to healing, backed by science. She soon realized that for those who have not found answers in conventional medicine, finding solutions elsewhere is incredibly confusing. Leveraging the skills she gained from designing and building software for others, she decided to create something that would connect experts to those in need. SAHA is a platform that matches health professionals to individuals based on shared values and current needs. https://sahacollective.com

    Journey to a Healthier Self, and a Healthier Society - with Alenka of SAHA Collective

  3. Sep 21

    Adapting to Life's Issues, Lessons Learned, and Men's Emotions - with Terry Tucker

    Terry and I discuss coping with life's hurdles, maintaining a level attitude through core values, and why it's normal for men to have feelings too! Terry Tucker is an author, speaker, and podcast guest on the topics of motivation, mindset, and self-development. He has a business administration degree from The Citadel (where he played NCAA Division I college basketball) and a master’s degree from Boston University. Among his diverse professional roles, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Hostage Negotiator, a business owner, and for the past fourteen years, a cancer warrior (which saw the amputation of his foot in 2018 and his leg in 2020). He is the author of the books Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, and Four Truths and a Lie, Ancient Wisdom For Living Your Modern Purpose. Terry has been published in Authority, Thrive Global, and Human Capital Leadership magazines, along with being quoted and highlighted in the books, Your Blueprint for Purpose by John Creekmur and Audaciousness, Your Journey To Living A Bold And Authentic Life by Maribel Ortega and Helen Strong. https://www.motivationalcheck.com/who-we-are.html

    Adapting to Life's Issues, Lessons Learned, and Men's Emotions - with Terry Tucker

  4. Sep 15

    Marital Therapy and Relationship Coaching - with Monica Tanner

    I sit down with author and relationship coach Monica Tanner as we discuss the overlap and divergence in our approaches to teaching couples better communication and connection skills. -------- Monica Tanner, Relational Life Therapy Certified, Relationship Coach and host of the Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast, transforms marriages with simple communication, connection, conflict resolution and commitment strategies. Her mission is to lower the divorce rate and improve marital satisfaction. Through her engaging podcast, new Amazon Best-Selling book, Bad Marriage Advice, vibrant social media community, and couple’s coaching practice, Monica's expert guidance has impacted thousands of couples, by helping them ditch resentment and roommate syndrome and get back to living their happily ever after love story. Website: https://monicatanner.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/monitalksmarriage Youtube: https://youtube.com/@secretsofhappilyeverafter Podcast: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.buzzsprout.com

    Marital Therapy and Relationship Coaching - with Monica Tanner

  5. Sep 8

    When Mental Health and Legal Issues Collide - with guest Mark Astor

    In this episode, I have a conversation with attorney Mark Astor, a nationally recognized behavioral health law attorney with over 30 years of courtroom experience, specializing in criminal law, trial strategy, and behavioral health issues. He frequently appears as a legal analyst on various news outlets, providing insights on criminal justice, behavioral health law, and public safety matters. He is the co-founder of Astor Simovitch Law and The Mental Health & Addiction Law Firm, focusing on legal issues related to severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and involuntary commitment. We discuss laws around mental health treatment and privacy, cases for involuntary commitment, options for family members concerned about their loved ones, and of course, the recent Lindsay Clancy trial.

    When Mental Health and Legal Issues Collide - with guest Mark Astor

  6. Sep 4

    Relationships, Rituals and RLT - with guest Pavini Moray

    I interview guest Pavini Moray, a somatic coach and Relational Life Therapy (RLT) practitioner with a PhD in Somatic Psychology. We discuss relationships, communication skills, gender differences, how to access emotions (verbally and physically), coping mechanisms, the value of rituals in our spiritual and emotional life, and the practice of RLT, in which traumatic issues are processed in therapy with the relationship partner also in the room. PaviniMoray.com

    Relationships, Rituals and RLT - with guest Pavini Moray

  7. May 19

    Boundaries and Circles of Trust

    Let's discuss the benefit and the place for boundaries, by defining the circles of trust among circles of friends. We will elaborate on the levels of comfort with people in our social circles, clarifying how and when to open up, and what determines access to your inner circle!

    Boundaries and Circles of Trust

  8. Mar 9

    The Psychology of Dating

    Here I break down: what affects attraction in relationships, why we're attracted to certain people, how to balance your wants and needs in a partnership, what issues of yours may be affecting your success, where to look for future mates, and what are your goals for dating around? Lots and lots of thoughts, tips and information.

    The Psychology of Dating
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A psychologist/therapist/coach offers his take on varied topics including love, sex, relationships, and dating - as well as providing insight and education on mental health, health behaviors and coping skills. He pulls from over 20 years of clinical experience, as well as digesting the clinical research and pop culture moments tied to these issues. Hear about actual clinical cases Dr G deals with on a regular basis and get "free" therapy, without the couch by listening in! (Or get the IRL version at Coral Gables Counseling Center - in person and telehealth options available).

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