Meet your hosts, Cat and Irene. Irene is a certified leadership coach on a mission to break intergenerational cycles and bridge generational gaps. The way we lead at home doesn’t just shape our families—it seeps into how we show up at work. Irene brings the perspective of a daughter to the parent-leader challenges we’re unpacking here. Cat is a coach, lawyer and mom who works with high-achieving moms and service-oriented women like her—women who are burning bright but sometimes burning out. ...
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You are the first in your family to have the career, family, house and lifestyle that your ancestors can only dream of. You want to deepen your commitment to yourself and continue to make promises to be more reflective about how to spend more time and energy doing what matters to you, and not what others say you should do, but it’s hard. Welcome to So, Now What?—a podcast that goes beyond curated images and polished success stories to explore the real conversations behind entrepreneurship, l ...
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The Soulful Visionary Podcast Unlock the next level of your life by aligning your inner world, your environment, and ancestral guidance. Are you a woman who deeply yearns for more love, purpose, and fulfillment, even after all of the therapy, mindset work, and coaching you’ve already done? Do you sense there's still greater potential within you, waiting to be unleashed? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. The Soulful Visionary podcast is your catalyst for unlocking your authentic self, li ...
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You’ve reached The Char Hotline - your modern-day, self-love and confidence hotline. Here’s your direct access to support, honest conversations, relatable moments, and easy actionable tools to cultivate your unshakeable confidence, break unhealthy patterns, and build the dream life you deserve by loving yourself first. Hosted by your compassionately candid hypewoman, proud Chinese-Canadian, extroverted introvert, and self-love and confidence coach, Char – here to help you tune out the noise ...
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Are you looking for ways to practice social justice in your daily parenting and nurture your child’s development while re-parenting your inner child? You’re in the right place. I'm Nat Nadha Vikitsreth, a decolonized and licensed clinical psychotherapist, somatic abolitionist, and founder of Come Back to Care. I created this podcast for you because I deeply honor your commitment to raising your child with intention and integrity. In this podcast, we explore how social justice, child developm ...
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Dr. Thema Bryant is a licensed psychologist, ordained minister, and sacred artist. Using artistic expression, spirituality, psychology and culture, Dr. Bryant-Davis is an internationally recognized lecturer, performer, and minister. The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema is a podcast to facilitate your journey home to yourself by providing weekly inspiration and health tips. Welcome home! Intro and Outro by: Joy Jones
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This podcast explores the curious nature of being human, and what it takes to be mentally healthy in our modern world.
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Hosted by Ben Johnson, Generation Courage is a podcast for teens and young adults who are ready to rise above their limitations, get unstuck, and embody their fullest potential. It takes courage to heal intergenerational patterns of poverty, trauma, and abuse (PTA). Listen to the stories of young people who are leading examples of stopping the cycles of PTA and join them as part of "Generation Courage". To donate to the movement, visit: www.leonfe.org/donate.
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Episode #222: Shifting Intergenerational Patterns with Brittney Moses
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32:36Dr. Thema and Brittney Moses discuss intergenerational patterns and scripts we inherit and ways of healing and shifting them. They explore empowering, healing pathways that help us accept and affirm our authentic selves. Brittney Moses is a liberatory thinker, meaning-maker, and compassionate voice exploring the intersection of psychology, identity…
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In this episode hosts Carmelita (Cat) Tiu and Irene Uy open up about the hard truths of friendships that end. From cultural differences and peer pressure to setting boundaries and recognizing when a relationship has run its course, they explore how to let go with integrity while staying true to yourself. [00:00:00] Warm welcome & intention for the …
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13- How Therapists Can Meet High Achievers Without Losing Themselves
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36:05Send a DM to Angela directly! Share your comments, feedback and feels. Pain that’s been ignored for years doesn’t whisper—it barges in with a stopwatch. We sit down to talk about what happens when high-achieving, Type A clients arrive in therapy with urgency, burnout, and a fierce demand for quick relief. If you’ve ever felt your confidence wobble …
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12- VC Producing Therapist Farms, AI Therapists, and the Fight to Keep Real Care Alive
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18:56Send a DM to Angela directly! Share your comments, feedback and feels. The ground under therapy is moving, and we’re naming what so many are feeling but few will say out loud: client flow is down, reimbursements are thin, and VC-backed platforms are reshaping care with opaque billing, captured copays, and fine print that rarely favors clinicians or…
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Episode #221: Reclaiming Your Heart and Words with Aja Monet
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26:52Dr. Thema and phenomenal poet Aja Monet explore the poetry of coming home to yourself. They discuss growth, shifts, and breakthroughs within one’s self and within relationships. aja monet is a Grammy-nominated Surrealist Blues Poet and cultural worker whose artistry transcends boundaries. As the recipient of the Nuyorican Grand Slam Poetry title, a…
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Episode #220: Healing from Sexual Trauma with Zabie Yamasaki
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31:13Dr. Thema discusses with Zabie Yamasaki her homecoming journey of healing from sexual violence. They explore the role of embodiment, family, community, and authenticity. Zabie Yamasaki (she/her), MEd, RYT, is the founder of Transcending Trauma through Yoga, which is an organization that offers trauma-informed yoga to survivors, consultations for un…
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11- From Scarcity to Creativity: Transform Your Private Practice When You Have Zero Clients
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44:44Send a DM to Angela directly! Share your comments, feedback and feels. In this episode of the 'So Now What Podcast,' we delve into the unique experiences and challenges faced by mental health therapists of color who are adult children of immigrants. The focus is on navigating the downward spiral when new client referrals dry up. We discuss practica…
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What Will Happen if I Speak the Truth
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1:24:26Today I’m joined by my guest, Emily, whom I’ve known for a few years. We’ve worked with each other in groups and at retreats—both virtually in person. It’s an honor to have her here today! Emily’s intention for this session is quite specific, which lends itself to being a powerful catalyst for one-to-one constellation work sessions. As you’ll hear,…
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Episode #219: Maximizing Mental Health for High Achievers
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21:55Dr. Thema describes the psychology of high achievers as well as the potential impact of high stress environments, such as depression, anxiety, and addiction. She provides some insights regarding signs of burnout as well as ways to both cope with it and prevent it. In addition, Dr. Thema shares ways to maximize mental health, well-being, and psychol…
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In this episode hosts Carmelita (Cat) Tiu and Irene Uy open up about the hard truths of friendships that end. From cultural differences and peer pressure to setting boundaries and recognizing when a relationship has run its course, they explore how to let go with integrity while staying true to yourself. [00:00:00] Warm welcome & intention for the …
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Episode #218: Reclaiming Yourself After Burnout with Tanya Asim Cooper
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27:16Dr. Thema explores overextending and burnout with Tanya Asim Cooper, a lawyer, clinical professor of law, and helper. Tanya directs a legal clinic for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking at Pepperdine University's Caruso School of Law. She is also a Christian, and her research focuses on training churches to respond to domestic viole…
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10- Navigating the Seasonal Therapy Drought: Overcoming Self-Doubt When Client Numbers Drop
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24:29Send a DM to Angela directly! Share your comments, feedback and feels. Ever felt that sinking feeling when your client calendar starts emptying out as summer approaches? You're not alone. In this deeply personal exploration of the "summer slump," I pull back the curtain on a phenomenon that affects countless therapists but rarely gets discussed ope…
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Episode 217: Finding peace as a multi-gifted person with Dr. Joy Jones
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24:08Dr. Thema discusses with medical doctor, recording artist, and poet Dr. Joy Jones the challenges of being multi-gifted. They explore the benefits, challenges, and coping strategies. They also discuss the romantic relationship dynamics of being married and multi-gifted. Dr. Joy who sings our intro and outro embodies liberation medicine and also shar…
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How Deep Is Your Love (for Yourself): Letting Go of the Superwoman Cape feat. Danielle Hawthorne
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57:13Let’s talk. How deep is your love… for yourself? This episode is for every woman who’s ever felt like she had to keep it all together, carry the weight, smile through the stress, and never drop the ball. You know, the whole “strong woman” thing… even when you're tired AF. I'm sitting down with my girl Danielle - executive coach, heart-first founder…
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Episode #216 Healing from Intimate Partner Abuse with Ravina
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25:15Therapist, author, and poet RAVINA shares her homecoming journey of healing from intimate partner abuse.RAVINA is a South Asian bestselling author, spoken word artist & licensed therapist, based in Long Beach CA. Her specialization and passion lies in trauma treatment for individuals of marginalized identities, and communities of color facing traum…
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Episode #215 The Truth About Matters of the Heart with Zahra Heydari
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25:25In this episode, therapist and author Zahra Heydari interviews Dr. Thema about her bestselling book, Matters of the Heart: Healing Your Relationship with Yourself and Those You Love. These two therapists talk about key aspects of healthy love including finding love later in life and finding love after heartbreak. Music by Joy Jones.Zahra has 18 yea…
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09- The Surprising Reasons Why You Feel Dread When Looking At Your Schedule
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27:41Send a DM to Angela directly! Share your comments, feedback and feels. Therapists are taught to be able to "work with everyone that comes through the door." This messaging is not only rigid, but harmful to your and potentially your client's wellbeing. In this episode I share about my pitfalls with my previous experiences with how I mistakenly adopt…
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08- Why Private Practice is Kryptonite For Boundaries and Self Care
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26:22Send a DM to Angela directly! Share your comments, feedback and feels. You did it! You finally created an PLLC, opened a biz bank account, launched your website, and are waiting for your new clients. You might be accepting insurance under a group practice or are doing your own thing. Regardless, you get 7 consults. All at the same time. You are mee…
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Episdoe #214: Breaking the Cycle of Unhealthy Relationships
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19:48Dr. Thema describes the causes and signs of unhealthy relationships before providing practical tips for breaking the cycle and building healthier relationships. To learn more check out her bestselling book Matters of the Heart. Music by Joy JonesBy Dr. Thema
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07- Fear of Not Doing Enough… Developing Unshakeable Assurance
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23:13Send a DM to Angela directly! Share your comments, feedback and feels. Fear of Not Doing Enough and Developing an Unshakeable Assurance The biggest threat to your feeling of not doing enough to help your client’s suffering isn’t your client. It’s YOU. If you are so afraid of the feeling therapist guilt, that you: 1) Go over your allotted time for e…
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06- The Unseen Struggle: Compassion Fatigue in Mental Health Clinicians
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29:47Send a DM to Angela directly! Share your comments, feedback and feels. Therapist burnout is a complex issue that requires more than just sabbaticals or vacations to address. Both systemic problems in the mental health field and our internal psychological patterns contribute to burnout, requiring dedicated inner work alongside traditional self-care …
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05- Dear Mental Health Clinician: Don't Panic While the World is Burning Around You
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12:08Send a DM to Angela directly! Share your comments, feedback and feels. After a summer hiatus, I return with a renewed focus on supporting mental health clinicians of color who are creating new pathways of healing. This season explores how to thrive professionally while navigating global crises, political instability, and the feeling that the world …
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Dr. Thema describes the meaning, causes, and signs of emotional pain and then provides strategies to heal it. Music provided by Joy Jones. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share. To learn more, check out her self-help books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart.By Dr. Thema
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I Put My Energy into Everyone but Me
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1:35:12I’m here today with someone who serendipitously found me through another podcast! Ashley has done constellation work with me before, but this type of session was a first for her. When we set the intention to do alchemical constellation work, the ancestors show up—and sometimes they show up in very unexpected ways. We begin with Ashley sharing just …
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My Purpose: Making Space for Every One to Belong
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1:54:10Whether you’re tuning in for the first time or you’ve been following along with Leanne’s journey, welcome in! If you haven’t heard Leanne’s first constellation session or second constellation session, I encourage you to listen to those first. We’re sharing her 3-part constellation work series on the podcast so you can follow along in the journey. A…
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I’m Leaning in and the Magic is Happening
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1:03:00Leanne returns for our second of three podcast episodes. If you missed her first episode, she powerfully shared about a long journey of trying to process what happened for her as a black teacher at Sandy Hook. If you haven’t heard Leanne’s first constellation session, I encourage you to listen to that first. We’re sharing her 3-part constellation w…
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Dr. Thema describes the causes and consequences of inner child wounds, as well as specific strategies to heal those wounds. To learn more, check out Dr. Thema's books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart. Music by Joy Jones.By Dr. Thema
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Carrying Multigenerational Devastation & Not Feeling Like You Can Dream
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1:48:53My intention: “To make real my creative, procreative, and professional potential.” My amazing guest for this episode, KM, found me through a very serendipitous trail of breadcrumbs, which you’ll hear about. We went on quite the journey! It spanned time and space, blood and soul lineages, the parentification of children to the loss of a stillborn ch…
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The Armored Heart Can’t Possibly Receive
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1:30:55It doesn't occur to someone who has the weight of the world on their shoulders that there is anyone in any timeline who can actually help. Not only do I find that ancestors don’t know that support is available to them, they don’t always trust that it’s real. So they push boundaries, inflict physical pain, and sometimes even stop the flow of money… …
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Mercy That is Not Deserved and Grace That Isn't Earned With Sandy Hook
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1:57:43Joining me today is someone who’s a colleague, friend, and we will probably be collaborators together at some point in the future, Leanne. We know each other through the alchemical constellation world. This is a deep, deep, deep experience and portal, not only for Leanne but for you, too. For many years, Leanne has been asking for help around exper…
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You Paid a High Price to Forget Who You Are So I Can Remember Who I Am
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1:32:15The flow of life can only go one way. It can only go from the big ones to the little ones. That can be a challenging thing to accept when you have a parent or grandparent you want to care for, like Leigh. Leigh and I have known each other since high school, and I’m so excited to have her on the podcast today for an alchemical family and systems con…
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In this thoughtful episode of The Coach Is In, Irene and Cat explore how we form our ideas of role models—what shapes them, how they evolve, and why it’s essential to remain mindful of who and what we admire. Through personal stories, parenting insights, and cultural commentary, they examine how values, struggle, and visibility intersect to influen…
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Your Love Story is Being Played Out in My Life
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1:24:15There's nothing you can Google that explains this kind of heartbreak. This is our very first love story on the show and it was such an honor to be able to hold space for Jonathan and his beloved. Today’s episode is an alchemical family and systems constellation work session with someone I’ve known since middle school! He and I even share the same b…
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I’m Loyal to the Part of You They Tried to Control
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1:19:52If it was about telling our story—we'd all be healed. (I say that as a Legacy Advisor with over 20 years experience as a Somatic Trauma Therapist). Constellation work digs so much deeper to allow the cycle to truly be broken. Some entanglements are incredibly complex and far-reaching. That can even mean something like an ancestral entanglement is w…
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Six Scripts for Talking to Our Children about Immigration Rights (in Ways that They Get & You Don’t Sweat)
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8:45In this episode, you’ll hear six scripts that you can use or adapt when your little one is asking who immigrants are and why people are protesting. --------------------------- Get full show notes and more information at: comebacktocare.com/podcast For more BTS of this podcast, follow @comebacktocare on Instagram! Sign up for our weekly Care Collect…
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Rethink Consistency - Your Permission to Pivot
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34:51In this heartfelt episode, Cat and Irene unpack what it really means to be "consistent" as parent leaders juggling work, family, and everything in between. They explore how flexibility, alignment with personal values, and redefining success can free us from guilt and pressure when life doesn’t follow the plan. 00:00 - Welcome Back + Real-Life Inter…
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04- "Breaking Norms: Living Authentically with ADHD and Queer Identities"
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49:45Send a DM to Angela directly! Share your comments, feedback and feels. What happens when the identities that make you who you are seem fundamentally at odds with each other? How do you reconcile being a mental health therapist who didn't recognize her own ADHD until their late 30s? Or being raised in a conservative Christian faith while gradually u…
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Episode #211 The Truth About Social Comparison
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20:42Dr. Thema starts this week's episode with an original poem to Heal the Healers. She then describes specific strategies for reducing the distress caused by comparing yourself to others. To learn more, check out her books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart. The intro and outro music are by Joy Jones.…
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