The Phoenix Effect Podcast: Narrative Therapy in Action
Welcome to the Phoenix Effect Podcast. The mythical phoenix bird rising from the ashes of destruction is a powerful visual image, representative of the enduring strength of the human spirit. Join us as we delve deep into stories behind the search for belonging, purpose, and success. As narrative-trained therapists, we bring a unique perspective to our interviews with individuals from all walks of life. Get ready to be inspired, challenged and uplifted as we navigate the extraordinary journeys of people searching for connection.
Episodes
Navigating Childhood Memories & Christmas Disappointments | The Phoenix Effect Join Elle, Kristen, and Dennis on this special Christmas episode of the Phoenix Effect podcast. In this heartwarming session, the trio of narrative-trained therapists delve deep into personal childhood memories, exploring themes of disappointment and emotional complexities around the holiday season. Kristen shares a poignant story about a long-desir...
Exploring Faith, Belonging, and Personal Struggles | The Phoenix Effect Podcast Join narrative trained therapists Elle, Kristen, and Dennis in 'The Phoenix Effect' podcast as they dive deep into personal stories of faith, belonging, and the quest for purpose. In this episode, Dennis shares his personal journey from Catholic school to a transformative encounter with a pastor during his college years. Struggling with organized relig...
The Phoenix Effect Podcast: Mikayla's Journey Through Truth and Spiritual Evolution Welcome to the Phoenix Effect podcast with Elle, Kristen, and Dennis. In this episode, the hosts interview Mikayla, a therapist and spirituality coach from Crosby, Texas. Mikayla shares her profound journey of grappling with truth and spirituality, from a strict Christian upbringing and challenging family dynamics to finding her own spiritual path....
The Phoenix Effect Podcast: Tara's Story of Loss, Healing, and Resilience
Join Elle, Kristen, and Dennis on the Phoenix Effect podcast where they interview Tara, a life coach from Wilmington, North Carolina. In this emotional episode, Tara shares her journey through the pain of losing her father to cancer while battling personal and professional challenges. Through her raw and heartfelt narrative, Tara discusses her struggles with ...
Jonathan's Journey: From Numbing to Enlightenment - Phoenix Effect Podcast Join Elle, Kristen, and Dennis in this episode of the Phoenix Effect podcast as they delve into Jonathan's transformative journey. Jonathan, a breathwork facilitator and integrative specialist from Tucson, Arizona, shares his powerful story of moving from a life of substance dependence to mindfulness and self-discovery. Listen as he recounts the pivotal day...
Facing Anxiety and Depression: Brian Suchetta's Journey | The Phoenix Effect Podcast
Join Elle, Kristin, and Dennis in this episode of The Phoenix Effect podcast as they interview Brian Suchetta, a software developer and part-time writer from Boston, MA. Brian shares his powerful story of dealing with anxiety and depression, dating back to his first panic attack at 17. He discusses the therapeutic journey that led to his book serie...
Escaping Religious Trauma: Ryan's Journey from Cult Abuse to Healing | Phoenix Effect PodcastJoin hosts Elle, Kristen, and Dennis on the Phoenix Effect podcast as they delve into the deeply moving story of Ryan, a storyteller and podcaster, who recounts his harrowing 11-year experience within a manipulative and abusive religious cult in Los Angeles. Ryan shares his journey from the initial allure and enticement of the cult, to the ...
In this episode Elle, Kristin, and Dennis process what happened after we stopped recording an unpublished podcast. How are our own styles of relating and wounds showing up with our guests? You are about to find out. #podcasts #therapy #therapistlife #narrativetherapy #triggered To find out more about Elle you can visit: http://courageousstepscounseling.com To find out more about Kristin you can visit https://www.kristinboscaljon...
Is #therapy and #religion a cult? What happens when leaders think they have the corner on #truth?
Join hosts Elle, Kristen, and Dennis on the Phoenix Effect Podcast as they explore the nuanced dynamics of power, control, and harm in therapy and religious contexts. Through personal stories and professional insights, they discuss the complexity of finding belonging, purpose, and success while navigating abuse of power and the desper...
The Phoenix Effect Podcast: Exploring Authenticity and Belonging Join Elle, Kristen, and Dennis, three narrative trained therapists, on the Phoenix Effect podcast as they explore profound topics around belonging, authenticity, and the human experience. In this episode, they delve into the challenges and nuances of finding belonging and purpose amid evolving beliefs and personal discovery. They discuss how the root of suffering can...
Exploring #Somatics and #Healing: The Phoenix Effect Podcast Welcome to the Phoenix Effect podcast with therapists Elle, Kristen, and Dennis. In this episode, Elle delves into #somatics and its role in #healing, sharing personal experiences and introducing concepts like #interoception, #proprioception, and #extroception. Discover how listening to our bodies can lead to #embodied transformation and #authentic living. Learn about th...
This week we have honored celebrity psychotherapist @Janie Lacy. Janie and Elle went to school together back in the day, and Janie graciously agreed to share her story of why she does what she does, and how she does it. #traumatherapist #trauma #somatics #mindbodyconnection #therapy #celebritytherapist
The Power of Sharing Your Story: Overcoming Trauma and Finding Freedom In this episode of the Phoenix Effect podcast, hosts Elle, ...
Join Elle, Kristen, and Dennis as they dive deep into a heartfelt conversation with Megan, a life and swim coach from Northeast Indiana. Megan shares her personal journey with #anxiety, starting from childhood fears and progressing to becoming a coach who helps others manage stress and achieve their goals. This episode explores themes of #belonging, purpose, and the impact of #childhood experiences on adult life. Megan's story...
You didn't get #anxiety because there is something fundamentally flawed about you. In this episode Elle unpacks how anxiety is tied to our stories and how #generationaltrauma plays a part. Unpacking Anxiety: Understanding Its Roots and Reactions In this episode of the Phoenix Effect podcast, narrative trained therapists Elle, Kristen, and Dennis explore the distinctions between anxiety and fear, drawing insights from Hilary J...
Finding Healing Through Storytelling | The Phoenix Effect Podcast Welcome to The Phoenix Effect podcast with Elle, Kristen, and Dennis. In this episode, we interview Anastasia, a Polish-born storyteller who shares her journey from toxic relationships and trauma to finding healing and purpose through storytelling and community. Learn about her Facebook group 'Expose,' where people share their experiences of trauma and recov...
The Phoenix Effect Podcast: Exploring Styles of Relating and Childhood Impact Welcome to today's episode of the Phoenix Effect Podcast with Elle, Kristen, and Dennis, where we delve into the stories and psychological insights that shape our lives. We discuss the concept of 'styles of relating,' and how our childhood experiences influence our present-day interactions. Reflecting on Nathan's story from previous episo...
What is it like after a story engagement? Listen in as Nathan processes what it was like to engage a story. What things came up? What did he do with that? What were the take aways?
Exploring Vulnerability and Connection with Nathan Key | The Phoenix Effect Podcast Join narrative-trained therapists Elle, Kristen, and Dennis on The Phoenix Effect Podcast as they delve into the depths of human experience by interviewing storytellers ...
For years it has been touted that if you want well-adjusted children you should prioritize family dinners. This ritual gives children a sense of stability, connection, and nourishment. Let's be real. Not all our memories at the dinner table are moments of connection and flourishing. In this episode we hear from Nathan on a story from the family dinner table.
Uncovering Childhood Struggles and Family Dynamics with Nathan Key J...
In this episode Elle goes through what it means and does not mean to Honor Your Parents.
To learn more about Elle you can visit:
https://www.courageousstepscounseling.com
and to follow her on social media she can be found at:
therapy with_elle on instagram and TikTok
Our biggest parenting fails come from unprocessed pain in our past. So what do we do about it? Elle explains in this episode why we have parenting fails and how to make repairs with your kids.
To learn more about Elle visit:
https://www.courageousstepscounseling.com
and she can be found on social media at:
therapy with_elle on instagram and tiktok
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