Gina Schneider: from Poverty to Polished Professional Psychotherapist

Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Gina Schneider, where Gina shared her story of growing up in poverty. She dropped out of high school to work and make ends meet, but her determination and unwillingness to give up on her dreams led her to become a highly polished professional, author, executive coach, and licensed psychotherapist.

During the episode, we discussed the importance of having positive beliefs for managing stress and creating separation. Gina emphasized the need to watch our beliefs and make sure they're working on our behalf. We also talked about the difficulty of sharing personal traumas and how it can be challenging for people to handle.

As a psychotherapist, Gina has worked with thousands of people, giving her remarkable insight into the human psyche. She encourages ethical coaching and referring clients to psychotherapists when necessary.

Overall, it was a fascinating conversation, and I highly recommend this episode to anyone looking for inspiration and motivation. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to help this podcast reach and inspire more people. Thank you for tuning in to "Between the Before and After."

Chapters:

00:01:36 The Differences Between Coaching And Psychotherapy: Distinctions And Boundaries

00:04:34 Maintaining Boundaries In Distressed Therapy Situations.

00:06:52 Maintaining Boundaries And Dealing With Emotional Outbursts In Therapy Sessions.

00:08:58 Creating Separation: The Importance Of Understanding The Human Brain In Handling Personal Affronts

00:13:12 Early Interest In Human Psychology As A Career.

00:17:48 Surviving On Low Wages: A Personal Account

00:21:52 Working Young: Balancing Education And Employment

00:23:44 Racist Outburst In A Classroom

00:28:10 Community College: A Place For Learning And Discovery

00:30:41 Musician's Quarter-life Crisis

00:35:01 The Importance Of Emotional Intelligence In Handling Emotions In Relationships

00:39:30 Working With Pedophiles In A Residential Treatment Program To Redirect Them From Criminal Behavior.

00:40:54 Rehabilitation Of Psychopaths: Understanding The Limitations

00:42:39 Psychopaths Can Be Skilled Manipulators, But A Detector Can Be Developed.

00:46:45 Importance Of Authentic Communication In Personal Relationships And Maintaining Boundaries

00:47:47 Navigating Friendship Boundaries When Offering Empathy And Support