Original Air Date: May 17th, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Yu Chak Sunny Ho, Ph.D. (he/him) is a licensed psychologist and social justice advocate in Seattle, WA. He's mainly working with AAPI-identified individuals, international students, and immigrant population at Interconnections Healing Center, a group private practice in Seattle. He's also an adjunct faculty at the Seattle Pacific University. He's the founder of the Division on International Students and Professionals in Asian American Psychological Association and is heavily involved in American Psychological Association Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) International Section. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa's Counseling Psychology Program, and was an international student from Hong Kong.In this episode we discuss:Dr. Sunny’s personal journey as an international student, professional journey, and passion around multiculturalism and minority rightsInternational students: what’s overlooked, how to orient them here, and nuances among the populationInternational student identity, visas, and visiting scholarThe gift of speaking different languages and reclaiming identityAllyship and sharing cultural storyResources for international studentsMental health in international studentsImmigration referrals as a resourceMental health stigma The different ways of healing, other than talkingArt and Psychodrama therapyFirst and second generation family dynamics and values workIf you would like to contact Sunny Ho, Ph.D. please email him at [email protected] Mind Night website: https://openmindnight.captivate.fmSupport The Podcast: Like what you hear? Help us to keep this going by giving us a tip on Ko-Fi! https://ko-fi.com/openmindnightpodcastStay up to date: If you would like to stay up-to-date, please subscribe to this podcast and follow the podcast Instagram: @openmindnightpodMusic Credit: https://www.purple-planet.comDISCLAIMER: This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak with a professional, you should find one local to you and contact them directly. IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Original Air Date: February 6th, 2023Joining me on this episode is my guest Kevin Petersen. Kevin graduated with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University, and he spent three and a half years working at Arapahoe Douglas Mental Health Network as an in-home therapist, case manager, crisis evaluator and outpatient therapist for Child and Family Services. Kevin has also worked part-time for The Bridge House, ADMHN's Acute Treatment Unit, as a Mental Health Technician and Counselor.In 2014, Kevin opened his private practice, Petersen Family Counseling and has since published two books: Chronic Hope: Parenting the Addicted Child and Chronic Hope: Families & Addiction, which share an integrated, holistic approach to healing families in crisis due to addiction and codependency.Kevin established The Chronic Hope Institute in 2020 with a mission to increase education on addiction and its impact on the family systemOn this episode:Kevin shares his personal journey with addiction and how it led to his work with families and addictionWhat it looks like for a family to address their own woundThe importance of the family unit addressing addiction and what it looks likeHow the family can helpFirst steps that families can take if someone is struggling with addictionThe Chronic Hope Institute: www.chronichope.usFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chronichopeinstituteTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheChronicHopeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechronichopeinstitute/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjB5YB0xucqWCDyFIOUsDaAListen the interview with Kevin about his book Chronic Hope: Families and Addiction: https://www.booksbetweensessions.com/episodes/4z07xoc5kimy8oryu15ev3i6g1aklcOpen Mind Night website: https://openmindnight.captivate.fmTo find out more about the host, Robyn Tamanaha, go here: https://www.robyntamanahatherapy.com/Support The Podcast: Like what you hear? Help us to keep this going by giving us a tip on Ko-Fi! https://ko-fi.com/openmindnightpodcastStay up to date: If you would like to stay up-to-date, please subscribe to this podcast and follow the podcast Instagram: @openmindnightpodMusic Credit: https://www.purple-planet.comDISCLAIMER: This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak with a professional, you should find one local to you and contact them directly. IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Original Air Date: February 3rd, 2023Joining me on this episode is my guest Davina S. Kotulski, Ph.D. Davina is a licensed clinical psychologist, sought after speaker, and award-winning, best-selling author with a thriving private therapy practice in California and Washington and an international life coaching practice. Dr. Davina facilitates workshops and webinars on resilience, self-empowerment, authentic self-expression, past life regression, spiritual growth, and mysticism. Dr. Davina has appeared on Good Morning La La Land, The Sky Life, OK Tested in India, and Wake Up to the Sound of Transformation on KPFK with Michael Bernard Beckwith. She was also the guest therapist in Episode 3 of Sarah Silverman’s Please Understand Me series on Amazon Prime.Her newest self-help book The Manna Paradigm Shift: Creating the Consciousness of Abundance was released in 2021. Her first self-help book It’s Never Too Late to Be Your Self: Follow Your Inner Compass and Take Back Your Life is now an award-winning audiobook, ebook and paperback.She’s also the author of Why You Should Give a Damn About Gay Marriage , Love Warriors: The rise of the marriage equality movement and why it will prevail&nbsp;and Behind Barbed Eyes. She created the How to Come Out Of the Closet and Into Your Power audio programs addressing coming out and living an authentic life.Davina Kotulski was at the forefront of the LGBTQ marriage equality movement and appeared in dozens of documentaries, Newsweek magazine, USA Today, CNN, the San Francisco Chronicle, L.A. Times,&nbsp;and international news channels. Davina shared the stage with comedian Margaret Cho, civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, and celebrities Cloris Leachman, Dustin Lance Black, and Armistead Maupin. Dr. Davina received numerous awards for marriage equality leadership including; the Saints Alive Award and San Francisco LGBT Pride Community Grand Marshal.Dr. Davina began her career as a psychologist in a federal prison, leading empowerment workshops with female inmates, introducing them to the teachings of Thich (tick) Nhat Hahn, Napoleon Hill, and Tony Robbins. She is passionate about helping people feel empowered, grow spiritually and live their authentic lives.&nbsp;In this episode, we discuss:HeterosuperiorityComing out and how it’s a lifelong process and it shows up in different ways in different parts of your lifeBeing out and proudFearless queernessDavina's Website:&nbsp;https://www.davinakotulski.com/Davina's Facebook –&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/DrDavinaKotulskiDavina's Twitter –&nbsp;https://www.twitter.com/drkotulskiDavina's Instagram –&nbsp;http://www.instagram.com/drkotulskiDavina's YouTube –&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/DrkotulskiListen the interview with Davina about her book&nbsp;The Manna Paradigm Shift:&nbsp;https://www.booksbetweensessions.com/episodes/54qs87zxasntzjcxqvq6680nz9858jListen the interview with Davina about her book&nbsp;It’s Never Too Late to be Yourself:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.booksbetweensessions.com/episodes/vp6fv8ll635o1swrsmx1f90zp5a0a7" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Original Air Date: January 30th, 2023Joining me on this episode is my guest Jessica Brito. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Take Control Therapeutic Services. She obtained her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cal State Fullerton and her Master’s degree in Social Work from USC. She is an Ambassador for Triumph foundation which is an organization that provides outreach to those living with spinal cord injury. She is also the Co-Founder of Read Amigas, a book club dedicated to leading women in self-care. As a Latinx woman living in a wheelchair she works to provide services to diverse people.&nbsp;In this episode, Jessica discusses:Her personal story and how it led to working with others who experience medical and health trauma.What is medical and health trauma?How the body stores traumaChronic health issuesHow therapy can help and what therapy looks like for disability and chronic health issuesJessica’s Website:&nbsp;https://takecontroltherapy.com/&nbsp;Jessica’s YouTube:&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/@takecontroltherapy6230&nbsp;Jessica’s Instagram:&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/takecontroltherapy/&nbsp;Jessica’ Facebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/takecontroltherapy/Open Mind Night website:&nbsp;https://openmindnight.captivate.fmTo find out more about the host, Robyn Tamanaha, go here:&nbsp;https://www.robyntamanahatherapy.com/Support The Podcast: Like what you hear? Help us to keep this going by giving us a tip on Ko-Fi!&nbsp;https://ko-fi.com/openmindnightpodcastStay up to date: If you would like to stay up-to-date, please subscribe to this podcast and follow the podcast Instagram:&nbsp;@openmindnightpodMusic Credit:&nbsp;https://www.purple-planet.comDISCLAIMER: This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak with a professional, you should find one local to you and contact them directly. IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Original Air Date: January 27th, 2023Joining me on this episode is my guest Helen Garcia. She is an ACSW in Los Angeles California. She received her MSW from California State University, Northridge. She is currently a private practice clinician and coordinator for Yellow Chair Collective. Along with her career in therapy, she also has a podcast called Helen's Mindset Strategy podcast.&nbsp;In this episode, we discuss:Helen and Robyn’s experience in therapy as a client and its impact on their professional workHelen's experience with mental health struggleHelen's journey to becoming a therapistInfluences to Helen's therapist identityBooks and its impact on mental healthHelen's work as a private practice clinician with Asian American creatives with a trauma historyHelen’s Instagram:&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/thehelengarcia/&nbsp;Linkedin:&nbsp;https://www.linkedin.com/in/thehelengarcia/Helen’s podcast:&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/@helengarcia&nbsp;Open Mind Night website:&nbsp;https://openmindnight.captivate.fmTo find out more about the host, Robyn Tamanaha, go here:&nbsp;https://www.robyntamanahatherapy.com/Support The Podcast: Like what you hear? Help us to keep this going by giving us a tip on Ko-Fi!&nbsp;https://ko-fi.com/openmindnightpodcastStay up to date: If you would like to stay up-to-date, please subscribe to this podcast and follow the podcast Instagram:&nbsp;@openmindnightpodMusic Credit:&nbsp;https://www.purple-planet.comDISCLAIMER: This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak with a professional, you should find one local to you and contact them directly. IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Original Air Date: January 23rd, 2023Joining me on this episode is my guest Martin Hsia. He is a Psychologist in the State of California. He is a Therapist, Supervisor, and Executive Director of the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Southern California, specializing in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Insomnia.In this episode, we discuss,Typical presentations and problems common to InsomniaCauses of InsomniaAttempts people make to combat InsomniaInsomnia and DepressionInsomnia and AnxietyWhat therapy treatment for Insomnia looks likeCBT for Insomnia versus medicationsCBT SoCal Website:&nbsp;https://cbtsocal.com/CBT SoCal Instagram:&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/cbtsocal/CBT SoCal Twitter:&nbsp;https://twitter.com/CBTSoCalCBT SoCal Facebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/cbtsocalOpen Mind Night website:&nbsp;https://openmindnight.captivate.fmTo find out more about the host, Robyn Tamanaha, go here:&nbsp;https://www.robyntamanahatherapy.com/Support The Podcast: Like what you hear? Help us to keep this going by giving us a tip on Ko-Fi!&nbsp;https://ko-fi.com/openmindnightpodcastStay up to date: If you would like to stay up-to-date, please subscribe to this podcast and follow the podcast Instagram:&nbsp;@openmindnightpodMusic Credit:&nbsp;https://www.purple-planet.comDISCLAIMER: This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak with a professional, you should find one local to you and contact them directly. IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Original Air Date: January 17th, 2023Joining me on this episode is my guest Elisa Martinez. She is a Licensed Marriage &amp; Family Therapist, providing individual online psychotherapy for adults in CA, specializing in helping people break free from anxiety and self-doubt so they can feel empowered, calm and confident.In this episode, we discuss:What is Internal Family Systems (IFS)What is parts workWhat IFS helps with, its ties to perfectionism and comparisonsWhat an IFS therapy session looks likeElisa's website:&nbsp;https://www.elisamartineztherapy.com/Elisa's Instagram:&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/creatingcalmconfidence/Open Mind Night website:&nbsp;https://openmindnight.captivate.fmTo find out more about the host, Robyn Tamanaha, go here:&nbsp;https://www.robyntamanahatherapy.com/Support The Podcast: Like what you hear? Help us to keep this going by giving us a tip on Ko-Fi!&nbsp;https://ko-fi.com/openmindnightpodcastStay up to date: If you would like to stay up-to-date, please subscribe to this podcast and follow the podcast Instagram:&nbsp;@openmindnightpodMusic Credit:&nbsp;https://www.purple-planet.comDISCLAIMER: This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak with a professional, you should find one local to you and contact them directly. IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Original Air Date: January 17th, 2023Joining me on this episode is my guest Elisa Martinez. She is a Licensed Marriage &amp; Family Therapist, providing individual online psychotherapy for adults in CA, specializing in helping people break free from anxiety and self-doubt so they can feel empowered, calm and confident.In this episode, we discuss:Comparing ourselves to othersWhat imposter syndrome is and what it looks likeMessages from society, system, and cultureHow it manifests in the workplaceIt’s ties with perfectionismHow therapy can helpElisa's website:&nbsp;https://www.elisamartineztherapy.com/Elisa's Instagram:&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/creatingcalmconfidence/Open Mind Night website:&nbsp;https://openmindnight.captivate.fmTo find out more about the host, Robyn Tamanaha, go here:&nbsp;https://www.robyntamanahatherapy.com/Support The Podcast: Like what you hear? Help us to keep this going by giving us a tip on Ko-Fi!&nbsp;https://ko-fi.com/openmindnightpodcastStay up to date: If you would like to stay up-to-date, please subscribe to this podcast and follow the podcast Instagram:&nbsp;@openmindnightpodMusic Credit:&nbsp;https://www.purple-planet.comDISCLAIMER: This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak with a professional, you should find one local to you and contact them directly. IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Original Air Date: December 5th, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Elaine Gee-Wong. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Los Altos, CA. She specializes in infertility and has completed the Mental Health Professional Certification from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine as well as a year-long postgraduate course on Counseling for Fertility. She is also a trained Accelerated Resolution Therapy clinician and uses this to help people resolve trauma, including reproductive trauma.In this episode we discuss:Elaine's personal story and why she works with clients experiencing infertilityWhat makes infertility a traumaHow therapy can help when you're going through infertilityAsian Americans and therapyElaine's Private Practice Website:&nbsp;https://talkingaboutfertility.com/Elaine's Instagram:&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/talkingaboutfertility/Open Mind Night website:&nbsp;https://openmindnight.captivate.fmTo find out more about the host, Robyn Tamanaha, go here:&nbsp;https://www.robyntamanahatherapy.com/Support The Podcast: Like what you hear? Help us to keep this going by giving us a tip on Ko-Fi!&nbsp;https://ko-fi.com/openmindnightpodcastStay up to date: If you would like to stay up-to-date, please subscribe to this podcast and follow the podcast Instagram:&nbsp;@openmindnightpodMusic Credit:&nbsp;https://www.purple-planet.comDISCLAIMER: This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak with a professional, you should find one local to you and contact them directly. IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Original Air Date: December 2nd, 2022Joining me on this episode is my guest Monica Helvie. She is a licensed marriage family therapist in California and Texas. She is a certified EMDR therapist, a Consultant in Training and is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist. She provides online trauma informed body based interventions to help her clients achieve freedom from their painful past through insight and intention.In this episode we discuss:EMDR: What is it, how it works, what it's good for, what it helps with, clarifying misconceptions, and the difference between being trained in EMDR and EMDR CertifiedTrauma informed therapyMonica's Website:&nbsp;https://www.monicahelvie.com/Monica's Instagram:&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/monicahelvielmft/Monica's Hope for Healers Masterclass:&nbsp;https://monica-helvie-s-school.teachable.com/p/hopeforhealersOpen Mind Night website:&nbsp;https://openmindnight.captivate.fmTo find out more about the host, Robyn Tamanaha, go here:&nbsp;https://www.robyntamanahatherapy.com/Support The Podcast: Like what you hear? Help us to keep this going by giving us a tip on Ko-Fi!&nbsp;https://ko-fi.com/openmindnightpodcastStay up to date: If you would like to stay up-to-date, please subscribe to this podcast and follow the podcast Instagram:&nbsp;@openmindnightpodMusic Credit:&nbsp;https://www.purple-planet.comDISCLAIMER: This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak with a professional, you should find one local to you and contact them directly. IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT