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E 99: All My Favorite Men Are Dead: A Conversation with Poet Kate Burns

Kate Burns is a beautiful human. You are going to thoroughly enjoy this conversation as we discuss her newly published book of poetry, “All of My Favorite Men are Dead.” This is a book of healing. A book where Kate takes you on a journey through the pain brought on by the hands of men and their sexual abuse. This book is for YOU too, she so brilliantly left the page after each of her poems blank for YOU to write your own poetry, words, draw pictures, or whatever you need to do to work through your own trauma. It is a book for the collective and sure to bring healing to many. Listen in to Kate’s conversation with us about how she got here, to a place where she now has a published book sharing her most damaging experiences.  Also, she explains her very catchy title.  You can read more about Kate and her books on her website. You can also purchase her book on Amazon.   * September is nearly over and we haven’t directly addressed that it is Suicide Awareness Prevention Month. There is a new number you can call or text if you feel you are in crisis: 988. Please reach out for help. There is always another side to things, you just have to make your way there. Warriors, hang on, we are going to make it together. Always remember that YOU are NOT Alone. Others have been there, felt what you are feeling, and made it to the other side. We love you.    Episode 47: Stop the Stigma; Say It I Suicide Series Part 1 Episode 48: A System Broken I Suicide Series Part 2 Are you enjoying the Unqualified Therapists podcast? If so, can you please take a minute to subscribe and follow our podcast? YOU can also help us to keep the mics on and join our community for as little as $5 as we continue to  stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Find all things UTI here: https://linktr.ee/UnqualifiedTherapists  Get your own Popl digital business card for 20% off! www.popl.com with code UTI  Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link: https://www.podbean.com/UTI Have a story to share? Contact us here: https://forms.gle/fudAMMXMnrKGXFfTA Find alternative therapies and items to express yourself here: www.livemagique.com Take a Buti Yoga class with Amy here: amybaumgardner.com   Are you enjoying the Unqualified Therapists podcast? If so, can you please take a minute to subscribe and follow our podcast? YOU can also help us to keep the mics on and join our community for as little as $5 as we continue to  stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Find all things UTI here: https://linktr.ee/UnqualifiedTherapists  Get your own Popl digital business card for 20% off! www.popl.com with code UTI  Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link: https://www.podbean.com/UTI Have a story to share? Contact us here: https://forms.gle/fudAMMXMnrKGXFfTA Find alternative therapies and items to express yourself here: www.livemagique.com Take a Buti Yoga class with Amy here: amybaumgardner.com   *The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not recommending medical advice as they are not actual doctors (Hence the name: Unqualified 😉). This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and all medical advice should be taken from a Qualified Doctor. UT shares stories and resources, not medical advice.

E 98 The Most Hated Man on the Internet: Revenge Porn

Revenge Porn, have you ever heard of it? It was something Sarah and I only heard about a year ago, but apparently Hunter Moore was capitalizing on this invasion of privacy since 2010 with this website, "Is Anyone Up?" On this episode we discuss the docuseries, as well as the topic in general as it goes way beyond Hunter Moore.  It's upsetting, but an important topic to discuss so that we are all informed.  Don't worry, we lighten things up at the end. It was time to bring back a favorite segment, "It's an Amy's First."  I am chuckling just typing this because its a funny one.  We hope you are all doing well Warriors. Remember, stay Wild and Weird.  We love you.  Are you enjoying the Unqualified Therapists podcast? If so, can you please take a minute to subscribe and follow our podcast? YOU can also help us to keep the mics on and join our community for as little as $5 as we continue to  stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Find all things UTI here: https://linktr.ee/UnqualifiedTherapists  Get your own Popl digital business card for 20% off! www.popl.com with code UTI  Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link: https://www.podbean.com/UTI Have a story to share? Contact us here: https://forms.gle/fudAMMXMnrKGXFfTA Find alternative therapies and items to express yourself here: www.livemagique.com Take a Buti Yoga class with Amy here: amybaumgardner.com

E 97 Bullying: A Conversation with Jordan Corcoran, author of ”Little Lucy Bullies”

Bullying is the neverending issue for kids everywhere. We know bullying doesn’t stop after childhood and goes right into the adult world, but for our kids it can be much more devastating. How do we help our children navigate the world of bullying? Jordan Corcoran, the founder of Listen Lucy, shares with us her insights on bullying and how we can help our children through these tough times. Jordan’s newest book, "Little Lucy Bullies", just released this week. You can find it here: http://listenlucy.org/littlelucy or wherever books are sold.  Learn more about Jordan and her mission to “create a kinder, less judgmental world.” Are you enjoying the Unqualified Therapists podcast? If so, can you please take a minute to subscribe and follow our podcast? YOU can also help us to keep the mics on and join our community for as little as $5 as we continue to  stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Find all things UTI here: https://linktr.ee/UnqualifiedTherapists  Get your own Popl digital business card for 20% off! www.popl.com with code UTI  Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link: https://www.podbean.com/UTI Have a story to share? Contact us here: https://forms.gle/fudAMMXMnrKGXFfTA Find alternative therapies and items to express yourself here: www.livemagique.com Take a Buti Yoga class with Amy here: amybaumgardner.com   *The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not recommending medical advice as they are not actual doctors (Hence the name: Unqualified 😉). This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and all medical advice should be taken from a Qualified Doctor. UT shares stories and resources, not medical advice.

E 96 Everything Happens for a Reason: And More Cheesy Sayings That are Proving to be True.

Long time listeners know how much I (Amy) despise the phrase, "Everything happens for a reason." I found it to be trite and a way to explain away bad things happening. But, I am willing to admit when I am wrong and I was wrong on this one. As life does, it has led me down the path to realize this phrase proves itself to be true. Everything really does happen for a reason and taking a step back, zooming out can be the perspective shift we need to realize it. In this episode, Sarah and I catch you up on our lives and share some real and gritty stuff we have been going through. In the end, the universe, God, source, however you say it, has our back. Sometimes we get blatant evidence of it and in those moments take note and appreciate the fact that if we hold on, if we let things flow, we get to see all the things we hope and dream of come to fruition. Hang on Warriors because WE are going to make it. “The entire universe is conspiring to give you everything that you want.” Abraham Hicks   *Suicide is discussed in this episode, please take care when listening. If you are feeling in a place where you are feeling suicidal, please call 988. You can speak to someone 24 hours a day.    Are you enjoying the Unqualified Therapists podcast? If so, can you please take a minute to subscribe and follow our podcast? YOU can also help us to keep the mics on and join our community for as little as $5 as we continue to  stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Find all things UTI here: https://linktr.ee/UnqualifiedTherapists  Get your own Popl digital business card for 20% off! www.popl.com with code UTI  Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link: https://www.podbean.com/UTI Have a story to share? Contact us here: https://forms.gle/fudAMMXMnrKGXFfTA Find alternative therapies and items to express yourself here: www.livemagique.com Take a Buti Yoga class with Amy here: amybaumgardner.com *The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not recommending medical advice as they are not actual doctors (Hence the name: Unqualified 😉). This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and all medical advice should be taken from a Qualified Doctor. UT shares stories and resources, not medical advice.

E 95: Quiet Quitting: What Does It REALLY Mean?

Quiet quitting.  Some people think it's lazy.  Some people think it's the way to work/life balance.  Some people don't get it and think it's making an Irish exit from your job (cough cough me, Sarah here...oops)!  But now we know and are here to share with you what this looks like in the work force because we believe change is necessary.  What do YOU think?  Let us know!   You can reach out to us about this and any other mental health related topic by: Leaving a voicemail at www.unqualifiedtherapists.com by clicking on the pink side banner. Emailing us at unqualifiedtherapists@gmail.com  DM'ing us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/unqualifiedtherapists/  VOTE HERE for The Unqualified Therapists for the Best Podcast! It only takes a minute and would be so appreciated. Are you enjoying the Unqualified Therapists podcast? If so, can you please take a minute to subscribe and follow our podcast? YOU can also help us to keep the mics on and join our community for as little as $5 as we continue to  stop the stigma surrounding mental health. • Find all things UTI here: https://linktr.ee/UnqualifiedTherapists  • Get your own Popl digital business card for 20% off! www.popl.com with code UTI  • Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link: https://www.podbean.com/UTI • Have a story to share? Contact us here: https://forms.gle/fudAMMXMnrKGXFfTA • Find alternative therapies and items to express yourself here: www.livemagique.com • Take a Buti Yoga class with Amy here: amybaumgardner.com   *The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not recommending medical advice as they are not actual doctors (Hence the name: Unqualified 😉). This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and all medical advice should be taken from a Qualified Doctor. UT shares stories and resources, not medical advice.

E 94: Losing My Religion

“Oh life is bigger. It’s bigger than you. That’s me in the corner. That’s me in the spotlight. Losing my religion. Trying to keep up with you and I don’t know if I can do it. Oh no I have said too much. I haven’t said enough.”  ~Losing my Religion by R.E.M. Oh no, we've said too much…but really we haven’t. In this episode, Sarah and I speak our truth on a topic we haven’t mentioned before because it is hard to talk about. We both have residual guilt from our years in religious organizations that it still makes us feel bad about sharing our honest stories. BUT, it is important to talk about those things that are most difficult, so here we are.  Join us on the wild journey as we discuss being Catholic, Baptist, visiting Pentecostal services, Young Life, the Evangelical world, and the god awful Purity Culture. Our stories look different, but we both walked away needing to be healed by damage done and ended with true freedom in faith. Listen with an open mind, let us know if you relate, disagree, or even share your own story by leaving a voice message here www.unqualifiedtherapists.com or emailing us at unqualifiedtherapists@gmail.com . VOTE HERE  for The Unqualified Therapists for the Best Podcast! It only takes a minute and would be so appreciated.  https://citypaper.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Pittsburgh-2022/gallery/336191210/?fbclid=IwAR1Ytmd5-GoC7fw52i8R5vFqwLTwNxMOWxUdxYyVWW5UpGuQ8hcD3WM_Qh0 Are you enjoying the Unqualified Therapists podcast? If so, can you please take a minute to subscribe and follow our podcast? YOU can also help us to keep the mics on and join our community for as little as $5 as we continue to  stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Find all things UTI here: https://linktr.ee/UnqualifiedTherapists  Get your own Popl digital business card for 20% off! www.popl.com with code UTI  Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link: https://www.podbean.com/UTI Have a story to share? Contact us here: https://forms.gle/fudAMMXMnrKGXFfTA Find alternative therapies and items to express yourself here: www.livemagique.com Take a Buti Yoga class with Amy here: amybaumgardner.com REM owns all rights to Losing my Religion. Used under the Fair Use Act DC Talk owns all rights to Jesus Freak. Used under the Fair Use Act. *The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not recommending medical advice as they are not actual doctors (Hence the name: Unqualified 😉). This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and all medical advice should be taken from a Qualified Doctor. UT shares stories and resources, not medical advice.

E 93: Moving Past Murder with Collier Landry

In the early morning hours of December 31st of 1989, 11 year old Collier Boyle was awakened by the sounds of his father murdering his Mother.  This horrific Trauma ignited a fire that has fueled him in thriving through life.  We sit down with Warrior Collier Landry as he shares his healing journey through filmmaking, therapy, and the right supporting cast through life to help in his quest of "Moving Past Murder." To learn more about Collier and his story, you can find him in the following places: https://www.collierlandry.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/collierlandry/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@collierlandry Documentary "Murder In Mansfield" can be viewed on his website or on Discovery+ His Podcast "Moving Past Murder" can be found on his website or your favorite podcast provider You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/collierlandry

E 92: Take a Trip with Us: Psilocybin Part 2 Sarah’s Experience

Hello Warriors! We are back for the conclusion of our story sharing Sarah's experience with psilocybin. This episode dives deep into the details of Sarah's trip. She shares all the things she saw, the things she became, the people she talked to and how it brought healing to her entire being. Healing is a personal journey and we all have our own paths, but for Sarah,  psilocybin was the one that brought the healing her soul needed. We hope you enjoy her story, as it is a beautiful and enlightening one.    Are you enjoying the Unqualified Therapists podcast? If so, can you please take a minute to subscribe and follow our podcast? YOU can also help us to keep the mics on and join our community as little as $5 as we continue to  stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Find all things UTI here: https://linktr.ee/UnqualifiedTherapists  Get your own Popl digital business card for 20% off! www.popl.com with code UTI  Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link: https://www.podbean.com/UTI Have a story to share? Contact us here: https://forms.gle/fudAMMXMnrKGXFfTA Find alternative therapies and items to express yourself here: www.livemagique.com Take a Buti Yoga class with Amy here: amybaumgardner.com *The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not recommending medical advice as they are not actual doctors (Hence the name: Unqualified 😉). This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and all medical advice should be taken from a Qualified Doctor. UT shares stories and resources, not medical advice.

E 91: Take a Trip with Us: Psilocybin Part 1 Magic Mushrooms

Sarah finally reveals her story that led her to psilocybin or more commonly known as "Magic Mushrooms." In part 1 we discuss the myriad of research that Sarah did to decide if this was the right medicine for her. We aren't talking in this episode about the party drug "Johnny" (inside joke, listen to the episode to get in on it. LOL) sold you in college. We are talking about a radical tool to help heal and rewire our brains to live a life that isn't overtaken by mental illness.   "Think of how much human suffering can be relieved, if we have a new tool that works on depression, that works on anxiety, the fear of dying, addiction. That's a game changer." Michael Pollen   Resources from this Episode: "Seeking the Magic Mushroom" by George Wassan: LIFE Magazine 1957. How Psychedelics Improve Your Brain’s Neuroplasticity The Therapeutic Potential of Psilocybin Netflix Documentaries: The Last Shaman, How to Change Your Mind Are you enjoying the Unqualified Therapists podcast? If so, can you please take a minute to subscribe and follow our podcast? YOU can also help us to keep the mics on and join our community as little as $5 as we continue to  stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Find all things UTI here: https://linktr.ee/UnqualifiedTherapists  Get your own Popl digital business card for 20% off! www.popl.com with code UTI  Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link: https://www.podbean.com/UTI Have a story to share? Contact us here: https://forms.gle/fudAMMXMnrKGXFfTA Find alternative therapies and items to express yourself here: www.livemagique.com Take a Buti Yoga class with Amy here: amybaumgardner.com *The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not recommending medical advice as they are not actual doctors (Hence the name: Unqualified 😉). This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and all medical advice should be taken from a Qualified Doctor. UT shares stories and resources, not medical advice.

E 90: Small Shifts to Elevate Your Life with Leah Pardee

What do you desire?  What is on the other side of your comfort zone? Why do we self sabotage? How do we elevate our life to authentic living? Leah Pardee shares with us her journey to a life lived in the present moment, full of connection and purpose. In this episode, Leah shares tools to add to your tool box for staying present and the elevation of your life.  You can learn more about Leah here: leahpardee.com and purchase her book and journal here.  Are you enjoying the Unqualified Therapists podcast? If so, can you please take a minute to subscribe and follow our podcast? YOU can also help us to keep the mics on and join our community as little as $5 as we continue to  stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Find all things UTI here: https://linktr.ee/UnqualifiedTherapists  Get your own Popl digital business card for 20% off! www.popl.com with code UTI  Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link: https://www.podbean.com/UTI Have a story to share? Contact us here: https://forms.gle/fudAMMXMnrKGXFfTA Find alternative therapies and items to express yourself here: www.livemagique.com Take a Buti Yoga class with Amy here: amybaumgardner.com