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. Women in the World - A Juggling Act

    JAN 28

    Women in the World - A Juggling Act

    I sit down with Toni Will, sports executive, author, speaker, and leadership coach. She currently serves as the General Manager and Governor of the Kalamazoo Wings, making her one of a small number of women leading a men’s professional hockey franchise. Toni is the founder of a growing coaching and speaking practice. She hosts the Women In… podcast, is the author of Rebellious Success, a forthcoming book that redefines achievement through self-trust, alignment, and sustainable ambition, and is a TEDx speaker. Toni and I discuss the juggling act of being a woman in a man's world, a working mom, and managing addiction alongside it all. We explore themes of communication, fashion and social pressures of being a woman in the world.

    51 min
  2. Mom Anxiety and Bad Mom Fears

    JAN 28

    Mom Anxiety and Bad Mom Fears

    Are you afraid you're a bad mom? Every mom asks this question at some point. Let's explore the common fears and worries, to normalize this experience. You are not alone! You are probably not a bad mom. It is likely due to companies selling products, influencers seeking followers, and shifts in the mom landscape that have you doubting yourself.

    25 min
  3. Shame, Shadow Selves and Repression

    12/17/2025

    Shame, Shadow Selves and Repression

    I explore the notion of the shadow self, made famous by Jung but known across many cultures. We talk about balancing dark and light, and accepting that all humans have urges and desires that may not be socially front and center, but should be acknowledged and felt. Repressing or denying those aspects of oneself almost always lead to worse outcomes.

    24 min
  4. Answers to Six Questions to Get to a Healthier Lifestyle

    10/21/2025

    Answers to Six Questions to Get to a Healthier Lifestyle

    Here I discuss the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, HOW, AND WHY of healthy lifestyle change. Backed by research and witnessed in my clinical practice, I provide guidance to understand why you have struggled with quitting smoking or getting to the gym - and the tips to make better choices for your health in the future. #healthyliving #healthbehaviorchange #stagesof change #quitsmoking

    29 min
  5. Hormones, Fertility, PPD and More - with guest Dr Paredes

    09/25/2025

    Hormones, Fertility, PPD and More - with guest Dr Paredes

    I sit down with OB/GYN Dr Ingrid Paredes to discuss so many factors affecting my women patients - fertility, hormones, mood, PCOS, PPD, perimenopause and more! We discuss how mental health interacts with so many of the gynecologic aspects of womanhood. Are antidepressants okay during pregnancy? When should you seek postpartum help? Listen in. Follow her for more info @dr_ingrid_paredes at femcare OB/GYN in Miami.

    40 min
  6. A Psychologist and Psychiatrist Discuss Mental Health - Guest Dr Pati Guiribitey

    09/23/2025

    A Psychologist and Psychiatrist Discuss Mental Health - Guest Dr Pati Guiribitey

    Psychiatrist Dr Pati Guiribitey joins me to discuss trends in psychiatry and mental health - ADHD, Xanax, Antidepressants - the need for collaboration and therapy alongside medications - dispelling myths and false assumptions about psychiatric care. Find more info on IG @dynamic.psychiatry and @patiguiribitey

    36 min
  7. Different Therapists, Different Styles, Same Case

    08/15/2025

    Different Therapists, Different Styles, Same Case

    I sit down with 3 colleagues to discuss a fictional case from differing perspectives. Myself and Gabriela Reyes both work from an eclectic/integrative theory but with different approaches and types of experiences. Tiffany Perez is bringing existential theory into her views from a trauma perspective. Bianca Gabay is newer to the team but with a rich life experience, working from a relational model of therapy. It's a speed dating event, but with therapists. Learn how therapy is for everyone! But, you need to find your match.

    46 min
  8. Attachment Styles, Love Languages And Daddy Issues

    07/14/2025

    Attachment Styles, Love Languages And Daddy Issues

    I discuss the books "Attached" and "The 5 Love Languages," in the context of finding healthy adult romantic relationships. I will show you that you are not doomed, but must use these labels and this information to inform your choice of partner. I will teach you different ways to communicate to take into account your attachment style and your partner's, including the male/female gender differences in heterosexual relationships.

    28 min
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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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