"Fear holds you back. Intuition, faith and love push you forward." Dr. Dana Saperstein, PhD., host of the Fear Me Out Podcast, has been in private practice as a clinical psychologist in Santa Barbara, CA for more than 30 years. His unique approach will have you experiencing fear differently. Along with his studio guests, he engages in life conversations that most people are too uncomfortable to have. Questions/Comments/Sponsorship Inquiries: fearmeoutpodcast@gmail.com Visit our website: http ...
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Fear Me Out Podcast : Pausing Production until Further Notice
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Dr. Dana is pausing production of the Fear Me Out podcast until further notice. We’re incredibly grateful to our family and friends who have tuned in to every episode so far. Thank you!
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EP 150 | Dr. Dana & Dr. Steve Sherwin | Chiropractic Treatment
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Dr. Steve Sherwin and Dr. Dana discuss the impact of chiropractic treatment in addressing trauma and other psychological challenges. Over many years of practice, Dr. Sherwin has developed a unique approach to his work. Quote: “I started as a massage therapist and eventually discovered my passion for being a chiropractor.”…
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EP 149 | Dr. Dana & Amy Shiffman Hendel | Non-Contentious Divorce
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Ms. Hendel is a family law attorney based in Santa Barbara, dedicated to helping individuals and families reach fair and positive legal resolutions. Her commitment to listening, analyzing, and clearly explaining even the most complex situations greatly benefits her clients. Quote: “I work hard to help my clients avoid going to war with their estran…
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EP 148 | Dr. Dana & Dr. Chris Latham | Menopause
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Join us for Dr. Dana & Dr. Chris Latham conversation around Menopause.
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EP 147 | Dr. Dana & Dr. Roland Rotz | ADHD
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Dr. Roland Rotz and Dr. Dana discuss the diagnosis and treatment options for ADHD. Dr. Rotz specializes in helping both children and adults manage the wide range of symptoms associated with this complex disorder. Quote: "My goal is to provide clients with high-quality, compassionate support using the most effective interventions possible, tailored …
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EP 146 | Dr. Dana & Matt Moore | Non-Contentious Divorce Process
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Matt Morre and Dr. Dana delve into the differences between mediation and litigation in the divorce process. Matt, an expert in mediation, focuses on guiding couples through non-contentious divorces. He explains the mediation process from start to finish, with an emphasis on meeting the needs of both parties as they dissolve their marriage.…
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EP 145 | Dr. Dana & Jill James | Compassionate Divorce
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Jill James and Dr. Dana explore the concept of compassionate divorce, with Jill sharing her personal experience of ending her marriage. Despite the separation, she and her ex-husband have remained close friends and co-parents. Quote: "I deliberately chose to end my marriage in a non-contentious way." In their discussion, Jill reflects on her decisi…
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EP 144 | Dr. Dana & Dr. Chris Latham | Clinical Nutrition
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Dr. Chris Latham and Dr. Dana delve into the connection between nutrition and overall well-being. Dr. Latham, who holds a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition, specializes in how the food we consume impacts both our physical and mental health. Quote: "My journey led me to pursue and achieve a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition (DCN), focusing on nutritiona…
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EP 143 | Dr. Dana & Sissy Taran | Resilience
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"At some point in life, everyone experiences the loss of someone they love—a parent, spouse, sibling, child, or friend. How does one move forward and rediscover a sense of purpose and joy?" In this in-depth discussion, Sissy Taran and Dr. Dana explore grief and resilience. Sissy’s book, The Sun Will Shine Again, chronicles her own healing journey.…
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EP 142 | Dr. Dana & Dr. Bob Nagy | ADHD
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"Early intervention offers the best outcome for treating this disorder." Dr. Bob Nagy returns to join Dr. Dana in a discussion about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a challenging condition that affects both children and adults, regardless of gender. Dr. Nagy outlines a comprehensive, multidimensional approach to the diagnosis and t…
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EP 141 | Dr. Dana & Lauren Cantin | Montecito Mudslide
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“Recovering from trauma is a lifelong, ongoing process.” Lauren Cantin and Dr. Dana discuss Lauren’s harrowing experience during the Santa Barbara mudslide. Last week, her mother, Kim Cantin, was on the podcast, and now Lauren, her daughter, shares her story. Lauren’s experience was incredibly intense and traumatic, but her recovery has been extrao…
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EP 140 | Dr. Dana & Kim Cantin | Santa Barbara Mudslide
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Kim Cantin and Dr. Dana have an in-depth discussion about Kim's experience during the Santa Barbara mudslide. Her journey, marked by profound loss and resilience, is both heartbreaking and inspiring. She shares the details in her book, Where Yellow Flowers Bloom. Quote: "My experience was both traumatizing and led me to my strength." In their conve…
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EP 139 | Dr. Dana & Lisa Moschini | Schizophrenia
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Lisa Moschini, a leading expert in the diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia, joins Dr. Dana for an in-depth discussion on this challenging condition. As the Clinical Director of Sanctuary Centers, a facility dedicated to treating the severely mentally ill, Lisa shares her insights on the importance of early intervention, stating, "Early interve…
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EP 138 | Dr. Dana & Amy Rideg | Somatic Experiencing
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This method of healing trauma is both effective and powerful, targeting the resolution of stress, shock, and trauma that build up in our bodies and nervous system. According to Amy Rideg, an expert on Somatic Experiencing, "The SE approach releases traumatic shock, which is key to transforming patterns that get stuck and impact people’s daily life.…
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EP 137 | Dr. Dana & Robby & Treva Scharf | Love Later in Life
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Treva Brandon Scharf and her husband, Robby Scharf, engage in an in-depth discussion with Dr. Dana about finding love later in life. Treva, an ICF-certified dating and relationship coach, is the author of "Done Being Single: A Late Bloomer’s Guide to Love." She also maintains a blog on successful relationships and, together with Robby, hosts a podc…
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EP 136 | Dr. Dana & Julian Gresser | Resilience
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Julian's Book: How The Leopard Changed Its Spots Julian Gresser is an international environmental and public interest lawyer, professional negotiator, and recognized expert on Japan. "It's important to have the ability to turn adversity to advantage" Julian Gresser and Dr. Dana discuss the principles of mastering the skill of integral resilience..T…
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EP 135 | Dr. Dana & Claudia Chotzen | The Dark Room
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"I have a voice that was taken away from me as a child" Claudia Chotzen and Dr. Dana discuss Claudia's heroic journey overcoming severe childhood abuse. Claudia published a book "The Dark Room" This book is a detailed account of severe emotional and sexual abuse that she suffered at the hands of her mother.…
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EP 134 | Dr. Dana & Catherine Weissenberg | Miracles & Resillience
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Catherine Weissenberg and Dr. Dana discuss the transformative power of self-love and its role in healing. Confronting his mortality, Dr. Dana relies on faith and self-love to recover from severe medical trauma.
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EP 133 | Dr. Dana & Gemma Serenity | Abuse Survivor
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"I believed that I deserved to be physically and emotionally abused because I was a bad person" Gemma Serenity and Dr. Dana discuss in detail Gemma's experiences of physical and emotional abuse during her childhood and young adulthood. She attributes her courage to leave her first and second abusive marriages to her faith in God. Now, Gemma is in a…
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EP 132 | Dr. Dana & Justine Hamilton | Resilience
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Resilience is a combination of faith and courage. Justine Hamilton and Dr. Dana explore the concept of resilience and where it comes from. Facing a serious medical issue, Dr. Dana describes how resilience plays a part in his life.
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EP 131 | Dr. Dana & Special Guest: Dr. Bob Nagy | OCD
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"People with OCD often feel embarrassed and shamed by the symptoms of this disorder" Dr. Bob Nagy returns to the podcast to discuss Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. He defines the behaviors that characterize OCD and the treatment options. Dr. Nagy and Dr. Dana site patient case examples that illustrate the link between trauma and OCD.…
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EP 130 | Dr. Dana, Sean Saperstein & Steve Francis | Entrepreneur
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"I never realized how much the experiences of my childhood affected the way I felt about myself" Steve Francis gives an in depth interview with Dr. Dana and his co host Sean Saperstein. Sean and Steve, both good friends and business associates, discuss the feeling of low self worth that result from physical abuse and alcoholism. Steve describes wor…
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EP 129 | Dr. Dana, Dr. Anthony Kar & Sean Saperstein | Imposter Syndrome
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Sean: "I compare my performance with others far too often" Anthony: I'm slowly getting less critical. I wish I wasn't so hard on myself" Sean Saperstein (Dana's son) and Anthony Kar have an in depth discussion with Dr. Dana about "imposter Syndrome" They both describe the negative, self-critical voice in their heads and how they are trying to overc…
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EP 128 | Dr. Dana & Bruce Giffin | Imposter Syndrome
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Bruce Giffin and Dr. Dana talk at length about Bruce's healing journey. After surviving a difficult childhood with a self centered mom, Bruce and his business partner ran a very successful building company. Overcoming imposter syndrome, allowed Bruce to survive and thrive.
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EP 127 | Dr. Dana & Idan Shpizer | 911 Restoration
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"I realized that I was sabotaging my success because of how I felt about myself." Idan Shpizear and Dr. Dana have a stimulating discussion about Idan's path to success. Idan realized that he was sabotaging his success because of the way he felt about himself. He spent time in psychoanalysis and dream interpretation to facilitate his healing. Idan i…
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EP 126 | Dr. Dana & Miri Offer | CEO of 911 Restoration
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"My faith has helped me through the darkest times" Miri Offer and Dr. Dana have an in depth discussion about the miracle that changed her life. She started at 911 Restoration and eventually became the CEO of this successful company. Changing the culture of this company to include emotional support for the people that lost their homes or business ma…
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EP 125 | Dr. Dana & Cary Meadow | Trusting your Inner Voice
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Cary Meadow and Dr. Dana have an in depth discussion on miracles and how to trust your inner voice. Cary describes a potential life saving feeling that changed the course of his life..Trusting his inner voice made all of the difference.
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EP 124 | Dr. Dana & Teri Malinowski | Elephant Miracle
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Teri Malinowski and Dr. Dana have a very inspiring discussion about the effect that meeting a baby elephant had on Teri's life. She never imagined that a trip to Thailand would be so meaningful and introduce her to love in such a powerful way.
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Dr. Dana describes a length , both the miracles that he has experienced and those that he has witnessed. Are these true miracles or just coincidences? It's up to you to determine...
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EP 122 | Dr. Dana & Justine Hamilton | Four Day Forward Workshop
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"I feel a strong calling to be of service. This workshop is the beginning of a much more deliberate plan to help women heal" Justine Hamilton and Dr. Dana speak at length about Justine's upcoming women's workshop. She is making a devotion to help women resolve trauma and lead more fulfilling lives. Justine describes a lifetime of feeling the need t…
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EP 121 | Dr. Dana & Cole Napoli | Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
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"Most people don't understand what it's like to have bi-polar illness" Cole Napoli bravely discusses the difficulties of having bi-polar disorder. He and Dr. Dana have an in depth discussion of the disorder itself and the prejudice he has encountered. His experience being bi-polar is both inspirational and enlightening.…
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EP 120 | Dr. Dana & Dr. Nagy | Bipolar Disorder
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"It's important to start medication as soon as possible when diagnosed with bipolar illness." Dr. Robert Nagy, an expert in Bipolar disorder discusses the diagnosis and treatment of this serious illness. Dr. Nagy has years of experience in helping his patients manage the ups and downs of this diagnosis.…
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EP 119 | Dr. Dana & Josiah Hamilton | The Loss of a Parent
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Josiah Hamilton and Dr. Dana discuss Josiah's journey watching his mother die from cancer. He describes at length the sadness and difficulty he experienced going through this process. He left us with: Don't every let words go unspoken
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EP 118 | Dr. Dana & Gwen Dawson | Caregiving for a loved one with Dementia
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Gwen's advice: "Do not argue, reason or explain in the moment when you are working with someone with dementia." Gwen Dawson and Dr. Dana have an in-depth discussion about dementia. Gwen lost her mother and is losing her husband to this debilitating condition. She provides both practical advice and emotional vulnerability in the podcast episode.…
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EP 117 | Dr. Dana & Erica Victor | Medical Social Worker, Caregivers & Caregiving
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"Family dynamics in caring for the elderly can be very complicated." Dr. Dana interviews Erica Victor, a licensed clinical social worker, about the psychological issues that families face when caring for the sick and elderly. She describes in detail the common problems that she encounters in her role as a caregiver.…
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EP 116 | Dr. Dana & Justine Hamilton | Lying Part 3 - Justine's Story
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"I grew up not believing that I mattered to anyone" Justine Hamilton and Dr. Dana discuss the lies that Justine learned to tell herself as a child. Two of these lies were very damaging to her self-esteem. The first lie was that she didn't matter to anyone. The second was that she had to take care of everything in her life.…
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EP 115 | Dr. Dana & Justine Hamilton | Lying Part 2
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"My father believed that we had to make a choice between being a victim or a perpetrator. I figured out that he was nuts to have this perspective" Justine Hamilton and Dr. Dana finish a two part series on how Dr. Dana learned to lie to himself. The episode describes lies that Dr. Dana received from the men in his life. Most of the lies came from hi…
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EP 114 | Dr. Dana & Justine Hamilton | Lying Part 1
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"I started to lie to myself in utero based on my moms fear of being ugly" In this two part series, Dr. Dana and Justine Hamilton discuss how we learn to lie to ourselves based on our relationship with the important women in our lives. Dr. Dana uses his life experiences as an example about how these deceptions get formed. Early in life, Dr. Dana for…
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EP 113 | Dr. Dana & Josiah Hamilton | Journey to Greater Self Awareness
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"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." - Aristotle Dr. Dana and Josiah Hamilton discuss Josiah's relationship to drugs & alcohol, which for a big part of his life, felt like the only way to survive. He relied on his daily journaling to bring clarity over time and ultimately the choice to become and stay sober.…
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EP 112 | Series Conclusion on being a HSP
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Being an HSP is purely a biological phenomenon. Dr. Dana finishes his series on being a highly sensitive person. He discusses at length the biology of this phenomena. Being a HSP is biologically driven and strongly influenced by the environment.
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EP 110 | Dr. Dana & Special Guest, Amy Zimmerman | Learning to Accept being a HSP
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"As a child, I never realized why I felt my emotions so deeply" Amy Zimmerman and Dr. Dana talk at length about how she has spent years healing her trauma and embracing being a highly sensitive person.
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Ep 111 | Dr. Dana & Dave | HSP
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"It's really important to understand the relationship between PTSD and being a highly sensitive person" Dave and Dr. Dana discuss how being HSP makes childhood trauma much more damaging to a person. Understanding being a HSP has allowed Dave the ability to heal his trauma.
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EP 109 | Dr. Dana & Special Guest, Jen Vogel | Thriving as a HSP
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"I've always been a highly sensitive person. I realized this about myself as a very young child". Dr. Dana interviews his good friend and colleague, Jen Vogel about her learning to thrive as a HSP. Jen recognized this trait at a young age and has been helping people her whole life. This eventually resulted in Jen's choice to become a mental health …
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EP 108 | Dr. Dana & John Kamps | Thriving as an Empath/HSP
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"As a child I never understood how being a HSP was affecting my life in such a dramatic way." Dr. Dana interviews John Kamps regarding how being a highly sensitive person has affected his life. John describes how important it was for him to understand and accept being a HSP. This was a necessary step in healing his trauma and thriving as an unusual…
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EP 107 | Dr. Dana | HSP + Empath Characteristics
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"Being a HSP or Empath is a gift not a liability." Dr Dana discusses the characteristics of being a "Highly Sensitive Person". This episode is the beginning of a series about how to thrive as an Empath or HSP.
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"I can't believe that I've done over 100 episodes of the fearmeout podcast! So much fun!!" Justine Hamilton interviews Dr. Dana about what it's been like to do over 100 episodes of the fearmeout podcast.
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EP 105 | Dr. Dana, Justine Hamilton & Special Guest, Gwyn Lurie | Anti-Semitism
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"My mother was a holocaust survivor. Obviously this affected my life growing up" Gwyn Lurie, the owner and CEO of the Montecito Journal and related publications, discusses her experiences with antisemitism and growing up with a mom that was in the Holocaust. Justine Hamilton and Dr. Dana are both long term admirers of Ms. Lurie and her publications…
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EP 104 | Dr. Dana & Special Guest, Seth Showalter | Religious Trauma & Sexuality
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"I was constantly shamed and humiliated during the process of religious conversion therapy" Seth Showalter is a licensed clinical social worker, esteemed clinical supervisor, and talented therapist who has dedicated his career to providing compassionate care to individuals facing mental health challenges. He and Dr Dana discuss his journey to sexua…
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EP 103 | Dr. Dana & Special Guest, Doyle Hollister | A New Phase of Life
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"I'm not retiring, I'm transitioning to a new life phase." Dr. Dana and Doyle Hollister have been friends and colleagues for almost forty years. Doyle has decided to transition from his clinical practice to writing poetry. He is excited to shift from working with clients to spending time in nature and becoming a proficient poet.…
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EP 102 | Dr. Dana w/special Guest Rob Permut, MD. | Anti-Semitism
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Dr. Dana interviews his friend and colleague, Dr. Rob Permut. Coming back from summer camp as a ten year old changed Rob's life. From that day forward he learned how to defend himself after experiencing anti-semitic comments directed towards him.
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