J & Courtney's In It Together: Mental Health & Healing Trauma

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J & Courtney's In It Together: Mental Health & Healing Trauma

Courtney and J, the hosts of “In it Together”, explore Self-Improvement and Mental Health from a couple’s perspective. Courtney, a retired trauma counselor, with 18 years in the field, brings her professional experience along with her personal journey with childhood trauma. J brings a keen sense of direction and a knack for analyzing. Together for 17 years, they’ve experienced many ups and downs and throughout that time found ways to work through their struggles as a couple and individually.

  1. Shame as our teacher

    08/24/2023

    Shame as our teacher

    In this very special episode, J and Courtney discuss shame from a different perspective. They talk about leaning into shame as the teacher and how shame can become your friend and not your keeper. If you are on your healing journey, then this is an episode you won't want to miss! Healing can be lonely and the last thing we want to feel is bad for exisiting. Shame isn't a useless or unhelpful emotion - shame can literally help you transform your life if you learn to listen to it correctly.    If you haven't already, please go and rate our podcast on Spotify, Apple, Amazon! We appreciate you!   TO JOIN THE ONLINE HEALING COMMUNITY: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherHealingCommunity?fan_landing=true&view_as=public

    24 min
  2. Your Choice: You are Capable

    08/07/2023

    Your Choice: You are Capable

    One of the hardest journeys is that of healing - especially when you don't have anyone to support you through the process. What we begin to recognize is that everything is a choice. We are far more capable than we give ourselves credit for and when we can look within and pull from that power nothing is unachievable. If you are struggling to believe in yourself and you feel that you just can't, then this episode will change that for you!   TO JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY CICK thiS LINK: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherHealingCommunity?fan_landing=true&view_as=public

    49 min
  3. Figuring out People are People

    07/31/2023

    Figuring out People are People

    Do you hold on to relationships out of guilt? Do you feel a sense of responsibility for family members even if they have hurt you? If these sound familiar, you won't want to miss this episode because you are NOT alone. In this deeply raw episode, Courtney opens up deeper to share some of her most vulnerable emotions surrounding this exact topic. Together, J gently leads Courtney down the path of pain while she shares some of the most intimate painful moments that she's had surrounding the relationship with her biological father. If you're hurting, and you're holding on to that person, this episode may give you the support and permission that you need to finally let go.    TO JOIN OUR HEALING COMMUNITY! -  https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherHealingCommunity?fan_landing=true&view_as=public

    50 min
  4. Rewriting Trauma: Special Guests Dr. Yener & Duygu Balan

    07/19/2023

    Rewriting Trauma: Special Guests Dr. Yener & Duygu Balan

    In this very special episode, J and Courtney sit down to have a deep conversation with Duygu Balan, LPCC, LMHC, and Dr. Yener Balan. Duygu is a psychotherapist and certified trauma professional, and for over a decade has cared for individuals and couples dealing with childhood trauma, attachment injuries, and grief. Yener Balan, MD, DFAPA is a board-certified psychiatrist and is currently the Vice President of Behavioral Health and Specialty Services for Kaiser Permanente, Northern California. The Balan's are the authors of the book, "Re-Write: A Trauma Workbook for Creative Writing and Recovery in our New Normal.  *TO JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY: \https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherHealingCommunity?fan_landing=true&view_as=public

    40 min
  5. Rescue Parenting

    07/12/2023

    Rescue Parenting

    Are you struggling with parenting? Are you having a  very hard time watching your children make decisions that could "hurt them"? Are you always worried that you have to step in, solve, and fix their problems? Do you have this underlying fear that something bad is going to happen so you're always on edge? If so, you may find this episode very helpful. J and Courtney discuss Rescue Parenting - Something Courtney struggled with for many years that resulted from her own childhood trauma. This episode will help you better understand why you're parenting the way that you are with some helpful tips to get you feeling confident in yourself and your children's ability to navigate their own lives.      TO JOIN the healing Community:  https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherHealingCommunity?fan_landing=true&view_as=public

    28 min
  6. Taming the Inner Child

    07/05/2023

    Taming the Inner Child

    In this very special episode, J and Courtney discuss the inner child but from a completely different perspective - a perspective not many talk about.  If you're on your healing journey, finding yourself triggered...ALOT, and just feel stuck then THIS is the episode for you! Healing is messy and won't be easy. As a matter of fact, it may be the hardest thing that you'll ever do. That's why we have this podcast and our healing community because no one should do it alone.  To join the healing community: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherHealingCommunity?fan_landing=true&view_as=public   For podcast requests or if you'd like to be a guest, email us at: Podcasts@epicphanymedia.com

    30 min
  7. Restful Healing

    06/28/2023

    Restful Healing

    Are you on your healing journey and just feel completely exhausted? You just don't have the energy or desire to do much of anything. When we are healing, we can get to this very poignant part of healing that Courtney calls, "Restful Healing" and it can be the most challenging place to be when you don't understand it. As a trained trauma counselor, Courtney has seen this in all of her clients and in her own personal journey.  In this very episode, J and Courtney discuss this concept in depth. If there's ever an episode that you will want to listen to, it is THIS one! It's real, raw, and relatable and will leave you feeling empowered.  TO JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY, go HERE: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherHealingCommunity?fan_landing=true&view_as=public

    28 min
  8. Reactivity

    04/28/2023

    Reactivity

    When we have trauma, we may find that we become highly reactive. This is why you just JUMP to the first emotion and ACT on it without having time to stop and think and DECIDE what your decision will be. In this episode, J and Courtney discuss reactivity on a very personal level. If you have trauma and are on your healing journey, this is going to be an upside that you'll want to save and listen to frequently. As we heal, our brains look at situations differently and we understand and integrate concepts much deeper.    TO JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY: https://www.patreon.com/InIttogetherHealingCommunity?fan_landing=true&view_as=public To find Courtney on other platforms: https://beacons.ai/ask.courtney

    26 min
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    Courtney and J, the hosts of “In it Together”, explore Self-Improvement and Mental Health from a couple’s perspective. Courtney, a retired trauma counselor, with 18 years in the field, brings her professional experience along with her personal journey with childhood trauma. J brings a keen sense of direction and a knack for analyzing. Together for 17 years, they’ve experienced many ups and downs and throughout that time found ways to work through their struggles as a couple and individually.

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