The Relational Psych Podcast

In this episode of the Relational Psych Podcast, host Dr. Carly Claney interviews Tamasin (Tammy) Thomas, a licensed mental health therapist and former financial planner. They delve into the concept of scarcity money mindset, discussing its impact on personal and relational dynamics. Tammy shares her own experiences and those of her clients, emphasizing the psychological underpinnings of financial anxieties and the importance of ad...

In this episode of the Relational Psych Podcast, host Dr. Carly Clayney talks to Nick Nordberg, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in life transitions. They discuss the topic of midlife career changes, sharing Nick's personal journey from business analyst to therapist. The conversation highlights the importance of being open to change, listening to oneself, and the challenges and rewards of such transitions. They ...

In this episode of the Relational Psych Podcast, host Dr. Carly Clayney interviews Dr. Rachel Orleck, a licensed psychologist specializing in couple's counseling and infertility. They explore patterns that impact relationships, focusing on the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Dr. Orleck explains how attachment styles, trauma, and past experiences influence adult relationships. The conversation delves into negat...

In this episode of The Relational Psych Podcast, Dr. Carly Claney sits down with Rachel Stapleton, a licensed independent clinical social worker specializing in grief, loss, chronic illness, and end-of-life care. Together, they explore the pervasive discomfort surrounding conversations about death, dying, and grief in our society. Rachel shares her insights from years of experience as a hospice social worker and discusses the paral...

In this episode of the Relational Psych Podcast, Dr. Claney delves into the transformative world of personalized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Join us as we explore how tailoring therapy to individual needs enhances its effectiveness and patient satisfaction. We discuss the evolution from traditional manual-based CBT to a more adaptive, patient-centric approach, examining its impact on mental health treatment. We cover the ch...

In this episode of the Relational Psych Podcast, host Dr. Carly Claney is joined by Erin Wright, a leading expert in the field of psychedelic therapy. They delve into the current state of legal psychedelic treatment, exploring the transformative power of substances like MDMA and psilocybin in mental health care. Wright offers invaluable insights into the latest research, ethical considerations, and the future of these groundbreakin...

In this episode of the Relational Psych Podcast, Dr. Carly Claney invites Katie Maynard to delve into the nuanced experiences of living without children. Whether by choice or circumstance, Katie shares her journey and sheds light on the societal pressures, personal reflections, and the psychological impact of being childfree or childless. Together, they explore the challenges, misconceptions, and unexpected joys that come with this...

In this episode of the Relational Psych Podcast, hosted by Dr. Carly Claney, guest Dr. Christine Hutchison delves into the intricate relationship between PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) and mental health. Dr. Hutchison, a clinical psychologist, explores the emotional and physical aspects of PMS, discussing its impact on women's lives from a psychodynamic perspective. The conversation includes insights from her research and clinica...

This week on the Relational Psych Podcast, Dr. Carly Claney has an in-depth conversation with fellow Relational Psych therapist, Caitlyn Liao, MSW. They take a deep dive into the subject of psychological change - why people desire change, why change can be difficult and complex, and strategies to bring about change. 

Caitlyn provides three central points for change: making the unconscious conscious, reframing the problem, ...

Tyson talks with Sally Bjorklund about a psychoanalytic understanding of sexuality and gender identity, tracing the evolution of theories about sex and gender from Freud through to Contemporary Relational analytic theory. Their conversation touches on the uses of sex and gender, polymorphus perversity, and exploding dice.

Sally is a psychoanalyst  practicing in Seattle. She works with adults and couples and provides clinical co...

Adolescence can be a turbulent time full of big emotions, struggles with identity, and conflicts around independence. In this episode, licensed therapist Tyson Conner speaks with psychologist Don Schimmel about how psychodynamic psychotherapy can help teenagers navigate this critical developmental stage. They discuss important concepts like viewing symptoms as "coded communications," avoiding power struggles, and relating...

In this episode, Tyson Conner speaks with Peter Jabin, a pastoral psychotherapist and spiritual director, about the importance of grief and communal grieving practices. They discussed how grief is a natural and necessary part of being human, and how ritual and community can help us metabolize loss in a healthy way.

Peter explained the concept of the "five gates" of grief, outlining different pathways into the grieving proc...

Tyson meets with Karen Weisbard to discuss the concept of the social unconscious, the law of interrelatedness, and a different approach to crossing the increasingly vitriolic political lines drawn in American society. 

Karen is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalysts. She has been practicing as both for over 20 years.

Karen can be found at her website https://karenweisbard.com/ .

Further Learning: 

https://www.ro...

In this thought-provoking episode, host Tyson Conner speaks with clinical psychologist Dr. Tyson Bailey about the importance of discussing suicidal thoughts openly in therapy. They cover the cultural taboos and shame around suicide that often prevent people from speaking up, even with a therapist. Dr. Bailey explains that research actually shows talking directly about suicide reduces risk, but it's most helpful within an estab...

In the first episode of Season 2, Tyson sits down with his supervisor and mentor, Rachel Newcombe, to discuss how people teach and learn. They talk about disruptions, the similarities between psychoanalysis and teaching, and what this podcast is trying to do.

Rachel Newcombe is a psychoanalyst, supervisor and teacher in the San Juan Islands, Seattle, Washington, and New York City. Her writing has appeared in Contemporary ...

Tyson talks with Dr. Kerry Horrell, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine and Clinical Psychologist at the Menninger Clinic, in Houston, TX. They discuss religious trauma, what it is, how it interacts with shame, attachment, and self-image, and what helps people who have experienced religious trauma. 

Experiment:

The Self-Compassion Break

Further Learning: 

Jesus and John Wayn...

Tyson sits down with Dr. Baylee Hoey to discuss the kinds of executive dysfunction someone with ADHD might encounter, the kind of shame they might feel throughout their life as they have difficulties adapting to the world, and how they can create healthier and creative coping strategies to help navigate life.

Further Learning: 

The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills by Sunny Jane Wise

ADHD, Executive Functioning, and ...