Meet Your Mental Helper

James Weisbecker
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Meet Your Mental Helper features conversations with leading counselors, life coaches, martial arts coaches, and mental health experts. Discover inspiring stories, expert insights, and learn about effective tools for personal growth, resilience, confidence, and self-discovery. Episodes cover topics like trauma, anxiety, self-esteem, mindfulness, EMDR, and the mental and transformational benefits of martial arts. Subscribe for weekly episodes that support your mental well-being and personal development journey.

  1. FEB 6

    Grief, Life Transitions & Authentic Therapy | Sheryl Woodhouse, LMFT

    In this episode of Meet Your Mental Helper, host Jim interviews Sheryl Woodhouse—Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Lake Forest, California, specializing in grief, loss, and major life transitions. She helps adults and families navigate trauma, identity, and relationship challenges by integrating authenticity, practical boundaries, and body-based support for meaningful change. Discover how Sheryl approaches survival, self-worth, and real-life healing—and shares practical insight on nervous-system regulation, boundary-building, and taking “baby steps” through change. This conversation highlights thoughtful, real-world perspectives on therapy, growth, and mental health. Timestamps00:08 — Intro + Sheryl’s kidnapping survival story00:55 — Fight/flight focus + how she tried to de-escalate02:43 — Becoming a therapist later in life (Pepperdine at 35) Pepperdine University04:54 — Why imperfection can make you more effective11:50 — Authenticity + ethical self-disclosure in the therapy room18:42 — “Nothing prepares you” + what helped her mentally disarm the moment24:00 — Post-traumatic growth and the “pelts” of life experience28:34 — “You’re not uniquely screwed up”—patterns, codependency, boundaries42:05 — First steps when life changes overnight49:35 — How to connect with Sheryl Woodhouse Connect with Sheryl Woodhouse Website: borntobebalanced.com Email: sheryl@borntobebalanced.com Instagram: @borntobebalanced_swlmft Facebook: Sheryl Woodhouse, LMFT – Born to be Balanced LinkedIn: Sheryl Woodhouse LMFT Location: Lake Forest, CA About the HostJames Weisbecker, LPCLicensed Professional Counselor (Arizona, Colorado)Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Ohio)Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida)Certified Life Coach (Global) Counseling Website: https://frameofheartcounseling.com/Podcast Website: https://meetyourmentalhelper.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/jamesaweisbeckerFacebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559260102139LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/james-a-weisbecker-1b28841b9Email: james@meetyourmentalhelper.com

    52 min

  2. FEB 6

    Compassion Fatigue & Nervous System Resilience | Natasha D’Arcangelo, LMHC, LPC

    In this episode of Meet Your Mental Helper, host Jim interviews Natasha D’Arcangelo—QS, LMHC, LPC and Florida Qualified Supervisor based in Orlando, Florida, specializing in compassion fatigue education and resilience support for professional caregivers. She helps clinicians, nurses, educators, and other helpers navigate burnout and secondary trauma using practical nervous-system regulation and evidence-informed frameworks. Discover how Natasha approaches compassion fatigue, why self-care alone isn’t the solution, and how caregivers can use simple tools to interrupt stress responses in real time. This conversation highlights thoughtful, real-world perspectives on therapy, growth, and mental health. 00:00 — Welcome + Natasha’s background00:47 — From teaching to clinical mental health counseling04:10 — Why caregivers are vulnerable to compassion fatigue08:51 — Why self-care isn’t the solution11:14 — Compassion fatigue: burnout + secondary trauma14:11 — ProQOL and measuring symptoms15:01 — Self-regulation for sustainability in trauma work22:05 — Nervous system “radar” and perceived threat41:18 — Practical steps for caregivers under stress50:57 — Brainspotting explained59:24 — How to connect with Natasha D’Arcangelo Connect with Natasha D’Arcangelo Business: LBee Health / D’Arcangelo Counseling & Consulting Website: https://lbeehealth.com/ Website: https://natashalmhc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-darcangelo/ Email: natasha@natashalmhc.com Location: Orlando, FL Licensed: DE, FL, IA, ID, MT, OR, SC, WA About the HostJames Weisbecker, LPCLicensed Professional Counselor (Arizona, Colorado)Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Ohio)Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida)Certified Life Coach (Global) Counseling Website: https://frameofheartcounseling.com/Podcast Website: https://meetyourmentalhelper.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/jamesaweisbeckerFacebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559260102139LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/james-a-weisbecker-1b28841b9Email: james@meetyourmentalhelper.com

    1h 3m

  3. JAN 30

    Anxiety & Fear Reframed | Matt Young, Life Coach & Hypnotherapy (RTT), NLP

    In this episode of Meet Your Mental Helper, host Jim interviews Matt Young—life coach with qualifications in Hypnotherapy (RTT) and NLP based in London, UK, specializing in anxiety, fear, and helping people break emotional patterns that keep them stuck. He helps clients navigate panic, phobias, and performance-related fear using an integrative blend of mindset work, subconscious methods, and body-based strategies. Discover how Matt approaches reframing anxiety as an experience rather than an identity and shares practical insight on perception-driven fear, emotional imprinting, and why “state first, strategy second” changes everything. This conversation highlights thoughtful, real-world perspectives on therapy, growth, and mental health. 00:00 — Welcome + introducing Matt Young00:32 — “You don’t have emotions… you use them” (reframing anxiety)02:14 — Is anxiety a sign something matters?03:56 — Anxiety and perception: why “small” things can trigger big fear07:18 — Matt’s story: performance identity + internal fear12:17 — Identity loss and rediscovering self beyond a role16:07 — Detaching from external identities (work, status, roles)30:20 — Body-first change: breath, posture, emotional state39:07 — Getting unstuck from the past by finding meaning46:25 — A practical takeaway: where do you want to be emotionally?49:13 — How to connect with Matt Young Website: www.mattyounglc.comInstagram: @mattyounglcEmail: matt@mattyounglc.com James Weisbecker, LPCLicensed Professional Counselor (Arizona, Colorado)Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Ohio)Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida)Certified Life Coach (Global) Counseling Website: https://frameofheartcounseling.com/Podcast Website: https://meetyourmentalhelper.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/jamesaweisbeckerFacebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559260102139LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/james-a-weisbecker-1b28841b9Email: james@meetyourmentalhelper.com 🎧 Watch the full episode on Meet Your Mental Helper — where counselors and coaches share insights that help us all grow.💬 Find Matt Young on our directory at www.mattyounglc.com. ⏱️ Timestamps (6–10)🌐 Connect with Matt Young🎙️ About the Host

    52 min

  4. JAN 28

    Trauma, Loss, and Becoming a Therapist | Morgan Olivia deAmezola, LMHC

    In this episode of Meet Your Mental Helper, host James Weisbecker interviews Morgan Olivia deAmezola—LMHC and Qualified Supervisor based in Miami, Florida, specializing in trauma-informed counseling and recovery-oriented care. She helps adults navigate grief, addiction, and life disruption using lived experience, compassion, and clinical insight. Discover how Morgan’s unexpected path into therapy was shaped by loss, family rupture, and trauma, and how those experiences inform her work today. This conversation highlights thoughtful, real-world perspectives on therapy, growth, and mental health. 00:00 — Introduction00:45 — Becoming a therapist by accident01:20 — Family rupture as a turning point01:55 — Choosing graduate school02:08 — Entering the field through trauma02:38 — How lived experience shapes clinical work03:10 — The “fellow traveler” mindset03:45 — How trauma informs compassion04:20 — How to connect with Morgan Olivia deAmezola Website: https://www.mightylotuscounseling.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgand255/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorgandeAmezola.LLCInstagram: @mightylotuscounselingEmail: morgan@mightylotus.net James Weisbecker, LPCLicensed Professional Counselor (AZ, CO)Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (OH)Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL)Certified Life Coach (Global) Counseling Website: https://frameofheartcounseling.com/Podcast Website: https://meetyourmentalhelper.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/jamesaweisbeckerFacebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559260102139LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/james-a-weisbecker-1b28841b9Email: james@meetyourmentalhelper.com ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS🌐 CONNECT WITH MORGAN OLIVIA deAMEZOLA🎙️ ABOUT THE HOST

    1h 5m

  5. JAN 22

    Psychosis, Neuroception, and Trauma-Informed Care | Camryn Bryan, Peer Support Specialist

    In this episode of Meet Your Mental Helper, host Jim interviews Camryn Bryan—peer support specialist and graduate student therapy intern specializing in first episode psychosis care. Camryn works closely with individuals navigating psychotic symptoms, community education, and stigma reduction. Discover how Camryn approaches psychosis through a trauma-informed, nervous-system lens, including neuroception, regulation, and recovery-oriented care. This conversation offers thoughtful insight into psychosis, identity, and compassionate mental health support. 00:00 — Camryn’s role in first episode psychosis care02:00 — What psychosis actually is04:00 — Psychosis as a traumatic experience07:40 — Substance use and psychosis11:50 — Why early education matters35:30 — Nervous system regulation and neuroception49:10 — Redefining recovery56:00 — Closing reflections58:00 — How to connect with Camryn Bryan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camryn-bryan James Weisbecker, LPCLicensed Professional Counselor (AZ, CO)Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (OH)Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL)Certified Life Coach (Global) Counseling Website: https://frameofheartcounseling.com/Podcast Website: https://meetyourmentalhelper.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/jamesaweisbeckerFacebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559260102139LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/james-a-weisbecker-1b28841b9Email: james@meetyourmentalhelper.com TIMESTAMPSCONNECT WITH CAMRYN BRYANABOUT THE HOST

    1 hr

  6. JAN 21

    Men’s Mental Health & Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) | Daniel Maxwell Rubin, LMHC, LPC

    In this episode of Meet Your Mental Helper, host Jim interviews Daniel Maxwell Rubin—LMHC, LPC based in Wilton Manors, Florida, specializing in men’s mental health and intensive outpatient care. He helps working professional men navigate depression, anxiety, addiction, and isolation using a clinically-driven IOP model focused on personalized treatment and strong therapeutic support. Discover how Daniel approaches intensive outpatient programs (IOP), why he believes many higher levels of care miss the mark, and what makes gender-specific treatment effective for many men. This conversation highlights thoughtful, real-world perspectives on therapy, growth, and mental health. 00:00 — Welcome + how Daniel describes his work00:17 — Why Daniel believes the treatment system is broken03:07 — What IOP is (and who it’s for)05:17 — Private pay vs insurance + making care financially workable07:41 — What’s typical in IOP vs a boutique clinical model11:31 — Men’s mental health: silence, isolation, and suicide risk14:30 — Ideal clients + what “chemsex” means18:05 — Porn, dopamine, and why our biology hasn’t caught up to technology25:13 — How corrections shaped Daniel’s view of addiction and systems42:40 — Daniel’s recovery story and how it impacts his clinical work1:00:24 — How to connect with Daniel Rubin Website (IOP): www.southfloridamentalhealth.comWebsite (Private Practice): www.transcendcounselingllc.comEmail: info@southfloridamentalhealth.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transcendwellnessiop?_r=1&_t=ZT-92kCntNoswJInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/transcend_wellness_iop?igsh=cXUzbW4zbTR1cnU3&utm_source=qrFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DJXKfNCpo/?mibextid=wwXIfrYouTube: https://youtube.com/@transcendwellnessiop?si=X5s7RpVo9zQ_EcrhSkool: https://www.skool.com/@daniel-rubin-9400?g=daniel-rubin-lmhc-lpc-4102 James Weisbecker, LPCLicensed Professional Counselor (Arizona, Colorado)Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Ohio)Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida)Certified Life Coach (Global) Counseling Website: https://frameofheartcounseling.com/Podcast Website: https://meetyourmentalhelper.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/jamesaweisbeckerFacebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559260102139LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/james-a-weisbecker-1b28841b9Email: james@meetyourmentalhelper.com ⏱️ Timestamps (6–10)🌐 Connect with Daniel Maxwell Rubin🎙️ About the Host

    1h 5m

  7. JAN 15

    Couples Counseling, Individualized Therapy & Real Supervision | Patrick Thomas, LCSW-S

    In this episode of Meet Your Mental Helper, host Jim interviews Patrick Thomas—LCSW-S and founder of Impact Counseling Services based in Phoenix, Arizona, specializing in individualized therapy, couples counseling, and clinical supervision. He helps individuals and couples navigate anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and major life challenges using an approach that emphasizes practical growth, mentorship, and real-world application. Discover how Patrick approaches counseling with the goal that every session provides a meaningful takeaway, how he frames couples work beyond blame, and why strong supervision matters for the future of ethical therapy. This conversation highlights thoughtful, real-world perspectives on therapy, growth, and mental health. 00:00 — Welcome + Patrick’s background 00:54 — Why Patrick built Impact Counseling Services: “impact” and real change 03:44 — “Leave with a nugget”: making sessions practical and growth-focused 05:21 — What LCSW-S means and why supervision is mentorship 11:36 — Where Impact Counseling Services is located + who they serve 12:26 — “Individualized treatment” and meeting clients where they are 17:24 — Working with justice-involved individuals and second chances 47:13 — Couples counseling misconceptions: “the couple is the client” 52:55 — Couples philosophy: what happened before the affair 1:07:26 — Therapy isn’t for the broken; it’s for the breathing 1:11:21 — How to connect with Patrick Thomas Impact Counseling Services Website: https://myimpactcounselingservices.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactcounselingservices2023 Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/impact-counseling-services-llc-phoenix-az/1368992 Email: impactcounselingservices.2002@gmail.com Location: Phoenix, Arizona James Weisbecker, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor (Arizona, Colorado) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Ohio) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida) Certified Life Coach (Global) Counseling Website: https://frameofheartcounseling.com/ Podcast Website: https://meetyourmentalhelper.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/jamesaweisbecker Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559260102139 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/james-a-weisbecker-1b28841b9 Email: james@meetyourmentalhelper.com 🎧 Watch the full episode on Meet Your Mental Helper — where counselors and coaches share insights that help us all grow. 💬 Find Patrick Thomas on our directory at https://myimpactcounselingservices.com ⏱️ Timestamps (6–10)🌐 Connect with Patrick Thomas🎙️ About the Host

    1h 14m

  8. JAN 15

    Gottman Relationship Tools for Lasting Connection | John Weiman, Relationship Coach

    In this episode of Meet Your Mental Helper, host Jim interviews John Weiman—relationship coach based in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in Gottman-informed relationship support and practical connection-building tools. He helps couples and partners navigate conflict, emotional distance, and communication breakdowns using structured methods and real-world rituals of connection. Discover how John approaches relationship repair, honoring your partner’s dream, and shifting criticism into communication that can be heard. This conversation highlights thoughtful, real-world perspectives on therapy, counseling, anxiety, trauma, coaching, and healing. ⏱️ Timestamps— 00:03 Intro + why this episode is about making relationships work— 03:00 Honoring your partner’s dream (and why it matters)— 04:31 “I drank so I wouldn’t be alone” — the role of loneliness— 08:14 The turning point and rebuilding life on purpose— 14:18 Medical consequences and long-term costs of alcohol abuse— 16:30 The transplant process and “why should we give you a liver?”— 30:22 The most common couples pattern: criticism → defensiveness— 34:33 Emotional “muscle memory” and changing reflexive conflict— 58:56 Rituals of connection: “yogurt time” (and why it works)— 1:06:14 How to connect with John Weiman 🌐 Connect with John WeimanWebsite: www.lifebridgecoaching.comSeminars: www.lifebridgeseminars.comEmail: johnweimancplc@gmail.comLocation: Baltimore, Maryland 🎙️ About the HostJames Weisbecker, LPCLicensed Professional Counselor (Arizona, Colorado)Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Ohio)Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida)Certified Life Coach (Global) Counseling Website: https://frameofheartcounseling.com/Podcast Website: https://meetyourmentalhelper.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/jamesaweisbeckerFacebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559260102139LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/james-a-weisbecker-1b28841b9Email: james@meetyourmentalhelper.com 🎧 Watch the full episode on Meet Your Mental Helper — where counselors and coaches share insights that help us all grow.💬 Find John Weiman on our directory at https://meetyourmentalhelper.com/

    1h 9m
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Meet Your Mental Helper features conversations with leading counselors, life coaches, martial arts coaches, and mental health experts. Discover inspiring stories, expert insights, and learn about effective tools for personal growth, resilience, confidence, and self-discovery. Episodes cover topics like trauma, anxiety, self-esteem, mindfulness, EMDR, and the mental and transformational benefits of martial arts. Subscribe for weekly episodes that support your mental well-being and personal development journey.

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  • Creator
    James Weisbecker
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © James Weisbecker
  • Show Website
    Meet Your Mental Helper

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