In Session: Real Conversations with Therapists

Mark Ponce
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Welcome to In Session: Real Conversations with Therapists - a podcast where I, Mark Ponce, an Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, sit down with fellow therapists to have honest, human, conversations about identity, healing, and purpose. Whether you're thinking about starting therapy, already on your journey, a fellow therapist, or simply curious about the humans who hold space for others - this show is for you. This show is here to reduce stigma, break down barriers, and share what healing looks like from the inside out.

Episodes

  1. Beyond the Intake with Kelly Herzberg - Reauthoring Our Life Narratives

    6D AGO

    Beyond the Intake with Kelly Herzberg - Reauthoring Our Life Narratives

    In this episode of In Session, we dive into how to detach from disruptive narratives in our lives and create new ones that are more authentic and fulfilling. Kelly explores her journey from being a stylist to a therapist and talks through building confidence along the way. If you want to learn more about becoming unstuck in your life, this episode is for you. Connect with Kelly! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/kelly-herzberg Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.

    1h 16m
  2. Beyond the Intake w/ Mohamed Abdelaziz | Reconnecting with the Wisdom of our Body

    FEB 4

    Beyond the Intake w/ Mohamed Abdelaziz | Reconnecting with the Wisdom of our Body

    Do you find yourself overwhelmed during the week? Dissociating from your body or wanting to distract yourself from what's going on in the world around you? This episode is equipped with insights and tools to help! Mohamed Abdelaziz joins me to go Beyond the Intake and discuss how to listen to the wisdom of our bodies, how to feel more present and grounded when we're overwhelmed, and how he navigates working with clients who have different identities/worldviews than himself. If you've ever wondered how to ground yourself when you're overwhelmed and become more present in your life then this episode is for you. Enjoy this episode on your drive to work, while at the gym, or in passing - it comes with a lot of wisdom spread throughout our conversation. Its my longest one yet, so please enjoy in whatever way is in your capacity. Thank you for your constant support, feedback, and for taking time out of your day to listen. Connect with Mohamed! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mohamed-abdelaziz Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.

    2h 10m

  3. JAN 14

    Beyond the Intake with Amisha Gandhi - Relationships, Identity, and Finding your Voice.

    In this episode of In Session, we dive into what goes into building healthy relationships with others and yourself. We talk through Amisha's journey of developing her confidence and voice in her family and in the therapy space. Amisha explores her podcast and its impact and what it's like being a person of representation for the South Asian community in the therapy field. If you want to learn more about building confidence and becoming more secure in your identity, this episode is for you. Connect with Amisha! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/amisha-gandhi Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.

    1h 50m

  4. 12/11/2025

    Meet your Therapist: Kelvin Peprah, LMHC | How Curiosity Can Help You Connect to Your Purpose

    In this episode of In Session, we dive into purpose and identity. We explore what it means to be therapist of color and navigate a field that hasn't always made space for our identities and lived experiences. Kelvin Peprah shares his personal journey into becoming a therapist - what called him to this work, the challenges he's faced along the way, and the moments that helped shape his purpose. We explore how he builds trust with clients in an authentic, grounding way, and what it looks like to show up as both a professional and a full human being. Together, we talk about identity, representation, healing, and the quiet power of simply being seen. If you're curious about the realities of the therapy world, interested in purposeful work, or want to hear an honest conversation between two therapists of color, this episode is for you. Connect with Kelvin! https://www.peprahcounseling.com | info@peprahcounseling.com Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.

    1h 31m

  5. 11/26/2025

    Meet your Therapist: Kayla Ritchie, LMHC | Do Therapists HAVE to Love Their Clients?

    Is loving our clients a requirement of the title? How can I, as a grown adult, ask to be loved in the way I want to feel loved? What if my therapist doesn't solve my problems? In this episode of 'In Session,' I sit down with Kayla Ritchie, LMHC, for a deeply honest and human conversation about her therapy journey - both as clinician and client. We explore what it means to ask for love - even when shame tries to silence that need - and how she's learned to speak about love with more courage and clarity. Kayla also opens up about navigating a full, demanding schedule while still choosing to show up for themself. Together, we talk about the challenges of being vulnerable, the value of consistency, and what it looks like to arrive in therapy as a genuine, imperfect, fully human being. It's a real conversation about connection and the bravery it takes to keep choosing yourself. Connect with Kayla: https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/kayla-ritchie Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.

    1h 5m

  6. 11/12/2025

    Meet your Therapist: Ian Redfield, LMFTA | Exploring the 'Pain Cave' and How to Push Through Your Mind Telling You to Quit

    What does it really take to change the patterns that have shaped us our whole lives? How do I keep moving forward even when my mind tells me to stop? In the very first episode of In Session, I sit down with my friend and colleague, Ian Redfield, to explore what it really means to move through pain, rebuild, and live with authenticity. Ian opens up about his own story - the moments that shaped him, the lessons that carried him through difficult seasons, and how those experiences inform the way he shows up for his clients today. We dive into his approach to couples therapy, the art of navigating conflict with compassion, and how he helps people reconnect to what matters most. This session is honest, heartfelt, and full of wisdom about what it takes to keep showing up - for others and for yourself. Connect with Ian: https://renewedstories.com/team/ian-redfield/ @bestdressedtherapist on TikTok Connect with me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions.

    1h 26m

  7. 11/12/2025

    Welcome to In Session: Real Conversations with Therapists

    Host Mark Ponce, LMFTA, discusses how this podcast came to be and what inspired him to get started. He also shares a sneak peak into his first interview. -- Connect with me! Insessionpod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @ Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions.

    5 min
  • 7 Episodes

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Welcome to In Session: Real Conversations with Therapists - a podcast where I, Mark Ponce, an Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, sit down with fellow therapists to have honest, human, conversations about identity, healing, and purpose. Whether you're thinking about starting therapy, already on your journey, a fellow therapist, or simply curious about the humans who hold space for others - this show is for you. This show is here to reduce stigma, break down barriers, and share what healing looks like from the inside out.

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