A Light Forward
Authentic, honest and insightful — A Light Forward dives into the conversations about mental health. Hosted by two clinical mental health graduate students, this podcast shares the information we wish we had before seeking a therapist, insights from the latest developments in mental health research and powerful stories of real struggles and triumphs. Our mission is to equip listeners with the tools and knowledge to take charge of their mental, physical and spiritual well-being.
Episodes
Episode 6 – Gen Z, Mental Health and Social Media Boundaries with Avonley Whitsitt
In this episode of A Light Forward Podcast, we sit down with Avonley Whitsitt, licensed therapist and creator behind The Gen Z Therapist. We explore the unique mental health challenges Gen Z is navigating—from anxiety and identity struggles to the pressure of always being online.
Avonley dives into how social media deeply impacts Gen Z’s sense of sel...
Episode 5 – Attachment Styles, Relationships, and Millennial Challenges with Krysteena Wilson
In this episode of A Light Forward Podcast, we sit down with Krysteena Wilson, owner of Tree City Wellness and a therapist specializing in couples therapy. We dive deep into Attachment Theory, exploring how different attachment styles develop, how they influence relationships, and whether it’s possible to shift toward a more secure attachm...
Episode 4 – Understanding Highly Sensitive People: Traits, Challenges, and Support with Sara Gourley
In this episode of A Light Forward Podcast, we sit down with Sara Gourley, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in working with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). We explore what it truly means to be highly sensitive, how to recognize the traits in yourself or others, and the key differences between HSPs and conditions lik...
Episode 3 – Theory and Modalities: IFS, EMDR, DBT, and SFT with Nick and Hannah
In this episode of A Light Forward Podcast, Nick and Hannah dive into the world of therapeutic modalities, breaking down the essentials of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). They explore what each therapy is, how it works, and the un...
Episode 2 – Strength Beyond the Barbell: Identity, Hypnosis and Community with Alex Kopp
In this episode of A Light Forward Podcast, we sit down with Alex Kopp—professional strongman, owner of Iron Legacy Barbell Gym and dedicated strength and conditioning coach—to explore the deeper aspects of strength beyond the physical. We dive into the role of identity in athletic performance, the power of hypnosis in mental conditioning, and ...
Welcome to the first episode of A Light Forward Podcast! In this episode, your hosts introduce themselves, sharing their unique journeys into the world of clinical mental health graduate school. Listeners will also get a sneak peek at what’s to come, including honest conversations, emerging research insights and powerful personal stories of resilience.
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