On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about how the process of embracing and expressing our authentic self involves a release of what dims our light. I discuss how the protective mechanisms that helped us survive may be the very behaviors that hinder our growth into the expression of our truest self. I shine a light on how depression is often a signal to get our attention and call us back home to ourselves. Stay connected! ⁠⁠Stephanie G. Therapy Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about how perfectionism is often a protective mechanism from feelings of insecurity, inadequacy, and shame. I discuss how the fear of being shamed or rejected develops and how we may protect ourselves from re-experiencing it. I shine a light on how you can start to break the shame cycle and learn to compassionately embrace all of yourself. Stay connected! ⁠Stephanie G. Therapy Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about how listening to your desires can cultivate self-trust and guide you toward deeper life satisfaction. I discuss multiple influences that may contribute to why we block or ignore our desires. I shine a light on how you can start to form a relationship with your desires and how they hold the hidden truth of what you might be longing for. Stay connected! ⁠Stephanie G. Therapy Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about how it can feel scary to trust the vulnerability of joy. I discuss how accessing and cultivating more moments of pleasure is your birthright and an act of rebellion in our society. I shine a light on how glimmers (the opposite of triggers) can spark joy, ease, relaxation, safety, and connection even just for a fleeting moment. Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about how the fear of being perceived can keep us from expressing ourselves and being vulnerable in relationships. I discuss how honesty is the foundation for which true intimacy is built and shared. I shine a light on how fears of rejection or being afraid to experience conflict can not only disconnect us from relationships but also from ourselves. Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about codependency and how it is often a generationally learned behavior adapted from survival. I discuss how the inner child holds the grief and root of this behavioral pattern. I shine light on ways to build a healthier relationship with yourself and others by first taking responsibility for the self. Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I discuss the experience of being disconnected from one's emotions and underlining needs. While normalizing this experience, I talk about the origin of this disconnection and the impact it has on how we relate to our personal and relational needs. I shine a light on how self-compassion can lessen judgment and the view of oneself as “needy.” Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I discuss the process of deconstructing core beliefs about the self, emotions, relationships, love, and success. I talk about the impact common core beliefs such as “I am not enough” can have on a person’s emotions and how they live life. I shine a light on how the process of disassembling the old can clear the way for the rewriting of new narratives. Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I discuss how the unconscious wounds that we keep in the shadows will find ways of making itself known. Covering topics from self-abandonment to panic attacks. I shine light on the innate wisdom our bodies hold when we listen to our emotions as valuable information. Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support

On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I discuss how play and attunement in relationships hold incredible healing capabilities. Shining light on how engaging in play can help us heal and reconnect with our inner child. In addition, I talk about how attunement is an essential part of the process by which we form relationships. Stay connected! Stephanie G. Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Disclaimer The Lightcast Podcast, including any references and resources, are for informational purposes only. Anything said should NOT be taken as a replacement for medical, clinical, professional advice, diagnosis, or intervention. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelightcastpodcast/support