New Wayz Podcast is a Mental Health and Wellness show hosted by Matthew, a Behaviorist and Associate Therapist (APCC), and Christina, a Wellness Coach and ICU Nurse. They bring their expertise in mental health and wellness to provide practical advice and holistic strategies for navigating life’s challenges. Each episode explores topics like stress, resilience, and personal growth, with the goal of empowering listeners to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. **While Matthew and Christina pr ...
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Learning and practicing self-compassion can be challenging. The Be Kind To Yourself Podcast will inspire you and teach you strategies and techniques to learn how to be kind to yourself.
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Welcome to My Therapist is Out! An Open Space Therapy Collective Podcast. We are your hub for queer and trans mental healthcare. Each episode therapist and host Renae Johnson, LPCC, ATR-BC, CCTP (they/them), will speak with one of our therapists or LGBTQ+ community member about mental health and building community. To book a free consult call with one of our therapists visit: openspacetherapycollective.com/book-appointment
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Welcome to Xeno Podcast, where members of the BYU-Hawaii RWC team talk about stories, society, and identity with professors and students from BYUH. Thanks for learning by listening!
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This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and OSTC therapist Debbie Whyte (she/her) explore if rage can be healthy. Feeling overwhelmed by rage? You’re not alone. For many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, anger is tied to lived experiences of discrimination. In this episode we answer: Ugh I get so angry. Sometimes I just need to scream. Is this ok? Ca…
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Send us a text In this episode, Christina Pehr talks about her life-changing experience during a 10-day silent meditation retreat. She explains how taking a break from the noise of daily life and embracing silence helped her face her thoughts and feelings. Christina shares the deep changes in her mindset, the new clarity she found, and how this pow…
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Transforming Lives Through Breathwork: Gianni Neiviller on Embracing Authenticity and Holistic Healing
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Send us a text In this transformative episode, we sit down with wellness visionary Gianni Neiviller to explore the profound impact life’s experiences have on shaping our identities. Gianni’s lifelong dedication to breathwork has empowered countless individuals, inspiring new, deeper ways of living. Join us as we journey through Gianni’s personal ev…
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In this episode of My Therapist is Out!, we’re meeting with Dr. Liz Lasky and celebrating LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who are doing more than just building businesses—they’re creating change. From breaking barriers to leading with purpose, we’ll explore what it means to be mission-driven in the world of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship. We’ll talk about being a qu…
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Send us a text In Episode 10, Bianca Cadiz shares her powerful journey with yoga and how it has transformed her life, both physically and emotionally. Now a successful yoga instructor, she discusses the profound impact yoga has had not only on herself but also on her students. Bianca highlights the importance of self-love and how mantras have groun…
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Send us a text Inspired by the children’s book “Sour Grape” by Jory John and Pete Oswald. Christina and Matt dive into the idea that being a 'sour grape' won’t get you anywhere. In this episode, they discuss how a change in mindset can turn life’s challenges into opportunities and help you live a more fulfilling life. Tune in and discover new ways …
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Can you have healthy relationships if you only saw toxic ones modeled in your family? with Kristen Crowe (they/she)
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Ever feel like your relationship blueprint is straight out of a toxic family playbook? In this episode of My Therapist is Out!, host Renae Johnson (they/them) and therapist Kristen Crowe (they/she) ask the big question: "Can you actually have healthy relationships if all you’ve seen are the messy, dysfunctional ones growing up?" Spoiler alert: Yes,…
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Send us a text In Episode 8, we explore how fear influences our lives from different angles. We look at how fear can come from within, driven by self-doubt, anxiety, and the worry of failure, and how these emotions shape the decisions we make and the way we see ourselves. We also dive into the external pressures we face, like societal expectations …
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Send us a text In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Matt opens up about his coming out journey and the profound impact it had on his relationship with both God and the Church. As he navigates the complexities of faith and identity, Matt dives into the importance of staying true to oneself, refusing to let societal, familial, or community p…
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This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and OSTC therapist Debbie Whyte (she/her) explore how to be open and discerning when searching for chosen family. Finding your chosen family takes time. It’s all about surrounding yourself with those who really see and support you. But how do you actually do that? In this episode we discuss: What does it mea…
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Send us a text On today's episode of New Wayz Podcast, Christina Pehr opens up about her journey in overcoming toxic romantic relationships and the transformative path toward finding self-love. As the co-host of the show, Christina offers a deeply personal account of how breaking free from damaging relationships was not only about walking away but …
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Siddharth Mallya "No one knows you better than Yourself"
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Send us a text In this episode of the New Wayz Podcast, Sid opens up about his journey growing up in a public family and the challenges that shaped him. He shares insights on staying grounded through adversity and his commitment to advocating for mental health and wellness. Sid discusses the personal hardships detailed in his memoir, shedding light…
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This week, host Renae Johnson (they/them) is joined by ACEs awareness advocates Dr. John Blosnich (he/him) and Juniper Brown (he/they) to explore the importance of understanding and healing from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the long-lasting adverse effects of this toxic stress. In this episode we discuss: Importance of Freedom from Pain…
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Kensey McMahon "I was going to lose a lot more than Swimming"
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Send us a text In this powerful episode, we explore the transformative journey of Kensey, a professional swimmer whose life was drastically changed by a single drug test. What began as a career defined by dedication and discipline in the demanding world of competitive swimming took a dramatic turn, forcing Kensey to confront challenges that went fa…
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This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Kristen Crowe (they/she) explore how pain during sex can be more (or not) than just physical symptoms. Our somatic experience, even during pleasure is uniquely tied to our subconscious, personal history, and relationship dynamics. In this episode we discuss: I’m wondering if there’s something wrong with …
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The Impact of Stress Part 1
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Send us a text In this episode we discover the Impact of Stress and how it affects you and the life you want.Matthew Dynneson, Christina Pehr
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Impact of Stress Part 2
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Send us a text Welcome to New Wayz PodcastMatt and Christina
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This week, host Renae Johnson (they/them) and OSTC therapist Sierra Gruca (she/her) delve into the various ways individuals can experience religious trauma and the complex relationship with spirituality and community that often results. In this episode we answer: If I come from a religious background and I’m queer, do I automatically have a trauma …
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The importance of Person Centered LGBTQ+ informed Chiropractic Care with Dr. Kindra Woo (they/them)
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This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Guest Dr. Kindra Woo (they/them)explore why having a LGBTQ+ informed Chiropractor can improve your treatment outcomes. In this episode we answer:What is person centered care in Chiropractic treatment?Why would a queer and/or trans person have different chiropractic needs?Chiropractic care has a bad reput…
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Hello and Happy Summer to you! Today's podcast features the TIPP skill for emotional regulation. To learn more about the TIPP skill and DBT, please visit https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/distress-tolerance/tipp/
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This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective therapist Terra Friedman AMFT (she/her) explore the nuts and bolts of how to create healthy open relationships. In this episode we answer:What’s an open relationship? Is it the same as a poly relationship? What kinds of open relationships are there? I don’t think I’m ready f…
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Break Free from Being the 'Mom Friend' & Enrich Your Relationships w/ Sierra Gruca, AMFT (she/ella)
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This week, host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective therapist Sierra Gruca (she/her/ella) explore why you might be stuck in the 'mom friend' role—taking care of everyone else except yourself. In this episode we answer:How do I know when I’m being the mom to my friends? I like caring for people because it’s my way of showing …
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This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and LA Queer Community Builder Erin Detroit-Vesey (they/she) dig into what it really means to build and be in community with your LGBTQ+ peers. In this episode we talk about:Prioritizing principles over personalityHow to find and evolve in communityThe balance of asking for and providing helpWhen to say no t…
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This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective therapist Kristen Crowe (they/she) explore how to understand your kink/BDSM desires and explore them in therapy. In this episode we discuss:I am in a BDSM relationship and I tried to talk about it once with my therapist, but they said it reflected a deeper self esteem proble…
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This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective therapist Jenny Nigro (they/them) explore the different tactics to protect your mental health when you are being misgendered. In this episode we answer:What does being misgendered look/sound like?If you feel comfortable sharing, can you talk a little about your personal jour…
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Ep 35 How to Cope with Burnout with Terra Friedman (she/her)This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy therapist Terra Friedman (she/her) discuss the reality of what it feels like to be burned out and ways to cope. In this episode we answer:What are the symptoms of burnout? How do you know if it’s happening to you?Who is likely…
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Ep 34 Why you need a poly-friendly therapist with Kristen Crowe LPCC, BC-DMT (they/she)This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective Clinical Director Kristen Crowe (they/she) discuss the importance of having a therapist who is knowledgeable about polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, and open relationships. In this episode …
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My Therapist is Out! Podcast - Ep 33 What is intergenerational trauma? with Jenny Nigro ASW (they/them)This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective therapist Jenny Nigro (they/them) discuss what intergenerational trauma is and how it shows up in our lives. In this episode we answer:What is intergenerational trauma and …
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Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community from the Inside Out Swapcast with The Trauma Therapist Podcast
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Ep 32 Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community from the Inside Out Swapcast with The Trauma Therapist PodcastThis week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Guy Macpherson (he/him) from The Trauma Therapist Podcast explore what it truly means to be a queer-informed therapist and why it’s so important. In this episode, we answer:What is queer-informed therapy?W…
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This week the My Therapist is Out! and Open Space Therapy Collective teams are taking a break to celebrate our 1 Year Podcasting Anniversary! It’s been an amazing year, with really interesting conversations ranging from dives into Psych Meds to Polyamory to personal stories about their LGBTQ+ life journeys. As I am sitting here reflecting on the pa…
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Finding The Balance Between Dedication and Needing Rest with Artist & LGBTQ+ Community Leader Kia Sisowath (he/him)
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Ep 31 Finding The Balance Between Dedication and Needing Rest with Artist & LGBTQ+ Community Leader Kia Sisowath (he/him) This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Artist & LGBTQ+ Community Leader Kia Sisowath (he/him) unpack the complex process of being a dedicated artist and when you’ve sacrificed too much. In this episode we unpack:Breaking g…
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Ep 30 What are mood stabilizers? with Psych NP Mikey Whited (they/he)This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Psych NP Mikey Whited (they/he) real talk about what “mood stabilizer” medications really do (and don’t do). In this episode we answer:What does a mood stabilizer do? How does it work? Who would benefit from being on a mood stabilizer?I…
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My Therapist is Out! Podcast - Ep 29 Building Trust as a Creative Leader with Artist Kane Kongppien (he/him)This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Artist, Dancer, and Creative Leader Kane Kongppien (he/him) explore the depth of what it truly means to build trust and emotional safety with your creative colleagues. In this episode we answer:Wha…
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Gender Identity, Religious Trauma, and the Why behind OSTC Swapcast with Mental Illness Happy Hour
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My Therapist is Out! Podcast - Ep 28 Gender Identity, Religious Trauma, and the Why behind OSTC Swapcast with Mental Illness Happy HourThis week’s episode is a swapcast with the Mental Illness Happy Hour. Host Paul Gilmartin (he/him) interviews Open Space Therapy Collective founder Renae Johnson (they/them) about their personal story and how it led…
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My Therapist is Out! Podcast - Ep 27 How do you ”feel your feelings”? with Terra Friedman AMFT (she/her)It’s holiday time, are you stuffing your feelings or are you ready to do something different and feel through them!?This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective therapist Terra Friedman explore what it actually means…
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Host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective therapist Debbie Whyte (she/her) explore the healing process from being rejected by your biological family. In this episode we answer:Common reasons someone may experience rejection from their familyTrauma caused by being rejected from your familyCoping strategies for dealing specific…
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Episode DescriptionMy Therapist is Out! Podcast - Ep 25 Why is my queer relationship mirroring hetero dynamics? with Kristen Crowe LPCC, BC-DMT (they/she)This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective therapist Kristen Crowe (they/she) explore why your queer relationship can end up behaving in heteronormative ways. In th…
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My Therapist is Out! Podcast - Ep 24 Listener Q&A with Jenny Nigro ASW and Terra Friedman AMFT This week we dive into the questions that you sent in for us! Host Renae Johnson LPCC, ATR-BC, CCTP (they/them) with Open Space Therapy Collective Therapists Jenny Nigro ASW (they/them) and Terra Friedman AMFT (she/her) discuss: Holding Boundaries Explori…
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Ep 23 Ambiguous Grief, Growth, & Queer Community w/ Bryan Kosarek (he/him) Building a community and chosen family who gets you is one of the most important endeavors of our lifetime. Join us this week as we talk with @Bryan Kosarek, founder of the Unite App. Together we explore: 🧜🏾♂️ Queerness🐟 Ambiguous Grief☃️ Growth Past Family Dynamic Patterns…
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Creativity & Emotional Safety Swapcast: The University Interview with Renae Johnson (they/them)
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We’re switching things up this week! Listen along to Licensed Clinical Counselor, Art Therapist and founder of Open Space Therapy Collective, Renae Johnson, as they interview with a local university looking to use creativity and art practices in their classrooms to enrich the teaching experience. Please enjoy and let us know what you think! Follow …
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Hello there! Today I am so excited to introduce you to Dr. Candace Lopez. Dr. Lopez is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor in Seal Beach, CA. She views medicine as a consultative practice; teaching and applying TCM concepts to patients with what usually appear to be chronic concerns. Dr. C uses acupuncture, health coaching, herbal prescript…
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If you were lazy you would be having more fun! Being unmotivated sucks, no ifs, ands, or buts. Being unmotivated can feel like: 😰 Worthless🔥Depressed 😬 Angry But unmotivated isn’t “just being lazy”. There are a million reasons we feel unmotivated. 👐🏾 Too much change happening at once☄️ No time to focus on what fills your cup⚕ Symptoms from mental o…
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We hear medication terms and names thrown around all of the time. By our friends, social media, even doctors will just suggest something but won’t really take the time to explain. My Therapist is Out and Mikey Whited, Pscyh NP (he/they) are here to help make all that medical jargon really clear for you as we dive into SSRI medication today. SSRIs h…
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Even if you’re just getting clues that you may have a stalker, things can escalate and get very scary. Unwanted phone calls or hang-ups, surprise run-ins, or lots of texts and DMs, and it can quickly turn threatening. If you’re feeling uncomfortable, pay attention! Feelings like: 😰 Hopeless 🔥Irritated or 😬 On edgeCan be signs that something is wron…
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Are all the doctor’s telling you that the labs don’t show anything so the pain is in your head? Guest and Head Witch of Crystal Case Apothecary, Lynsi Stevens (she/her) joins Renae to discuss Lynsi’s five year journey of decolonizing her health, chronic health stigmas, and her drive to help others balance their medical needs with their spiritual an…
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On this episode of My Therapist Is Out! we welcome our newest therapist to the podcast, Jenny Nigro! Jenny and Renae dive into asexuality, what it is, the stigmas around it, and more. You won't want to miss this one! Follow us on Social Media at: https://www.instagram.com/mytherapistisout/https://www.instagram.com/openspacetherapycollective/https:/…
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On this episode of My Therapist Is Out! Renae Johnson and Kristen Crowe hop on a call to discuss neurodivergence. As two neurodivergent people themselves, they cover a variety of topics ranging from cues that there’s some neurodivergence happening within you to the many different ways neurodiversity shows up in people. Have questions about this top…
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Episode #11: Understanding Ourselves Through Our Childhood Experiences & The Power of Telling Our Story
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Hello and welcome to today's episode! I am beyond honored and grateful to interview Jocelyn Winn, author of the memoir, One of Nine: A Memoir: A Collection of True Stories that Prompted Suicidal Thoughts and Began A Remarkable Journey to Find a Reason to Live. Jocelyn Winn’s Bio: Jocelyn Winn is an American writer, raised in the San Francisco Bay a…
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Today I am honored to interview and introduce Crystal Venegas, LMFT. Crystal is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Her studies in Buddhist Psychology have provided her with a modern view of mental health treatment. One that takes the whole individual into consideration: Mind, body, & spirit. She blends Western evidenced-based approaches to Psy…
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