Coming Home to Your Body: A Somatic Approach to Healing Body Image Issues
While many body image therapists approach body image issues by focusing on changing our thoughts about our bodies through affirmations or cognitive restructuring, Reclaim’s body image therapists firmly believe that lasting healing requires something deeper: a return to the wisdom and experience of the body itself.
Family Dysfunction: What It Is And What To Do About It
Join hosts Sarah and Abby as they unpack the challenging terrain of family dysfunction and its often heightened impact during the holiday season.
This episode explores how trauma shapes family systems, the lasting effects of shame and abandonment, and the vital role of healthy relationships in the healing journey.
Reclaiming Our Voices: Healing Wisdom for the Worried
Since I was a young child, singing has been a natural expression of my being.
Something about singing along to songs on the radio, singing among others at concerts and in choirs, and just singing myself through my day offered solace. Singing allowed me to find my voice even when I felt silenced by the daily challenges of life.
Halloween Special: The Many Masks We Wear
Happy Halloween! Today Sarah and Laura are sharing a Halloween episode, unpacking the masks that we wear.
They explore the concept of masking in our daily lives, particularly in relation to mental health, neurodivergence, and societal expectations. They discuss the various masks people wear to fit in, the exhaustion that comes from constant masking, and the journey towards authenticity.
Money Talk: Capitalism and Its Impact
On today's episode Sarah and Casey dive deep into how capitalism shapes our daily lives, mental health, and sense of self-worth. From the historical roots of Wall Street to the modern housing crisis, they unpack the often invisible ways our economic system impacts everything from basic needs to personal hobbies.
What is EMDR Therapy? An EMDR Therapist Breaks it Down
While traditional talk therapy is great for understanding why you feel this way, sometimes you need something that speaks directly to your body's stress response, especially if you are someone who has experienced trauma.
That's where EMDR comes in.
Reclaim You- Unpacking Trauma and Money
Season 2: Episode 21
Today Sarah and Casey are back talking about relationships between money and trauma. From feeling lack of choice and safety to how that might manifest later in life, they're peeling back a few layers of this proverbial onion.
Self Confidence vs Self Worth
In and out of the therapy room, self worth vs self confidence are frequently discussed concepts.
While often used interchangeably, these are two very different aspects of our self-perception that play important roles in our overall well-being.
Reclaim You- Money Talk: From Terrifying To A Tool
Season 2: Episode 20
Today, hosts Sarah and Casey kick off a new series on money and mental health.
Eating Disorders in Athletes
Behind the smiles of some athletes who return home decorated with Olympic medals is a struggle that has overshadowed their quest for gold.
Olympic glory has come at the cost of their physical and mental health as they struggle with disordered eating and body image. In recent memory, more have spoken out about their struggles.
Reclaim You- Thriving on Campus: A Guide to College Resources for Mental Health
Season 2: Episode 19
On today's episode, hosts Sarah and Ashley dive deep into the world of college support systems.
How Trauma Affects The Brain and Memories
Many people who have experienced trauma struggle with fragmented memories, intense emotions, and physical sensations they can't explain. Understanding the sciencey, neurobiology of trauma, can provide insights into these experiences and start to clear a path for healing.
Reclaim You- Unpacking Perimenopause
Season 2: Episode 17
Tune in as Sarah and Laura pull back the curtain on perimenopause on today's episode. .
Food Freedom: What It Really Means in ED Recovery
At its heart, food freedom is about breaking free from the chains of restrictive eating, saying goodbye to rigid food rules, and quieting that constant chatter in your head about what, when, and how much to eat.
Reclaim You- Athlete Mental Health Challenges
Season 2: Episode 16
In this episode, Sarah and Paige Thompson discuss the intricate relationship between athletics and mental health.
Navigating Toxic Positivity as a Trauma Survivor
In the age of social media and self-help gurus, we're constantly bombarded with messages telling us to "just be positive" or "good vibes only."
While positivity can be beneficial, there's a dark side to this relentless optimism - toxic positivity.
Reclaim You- Feeling Like You’re Falling Behind In Your 20’s and 30’s
Season 2: Episode 14
In this episode of Reclaim You, Sarah and Emily discuss the common feelings of falling behind in life, particularly during the pressure-filled decades of the 20s and 30s.
10 Reasons to Stop Watching 'What I Eat in a Day' Videos
As eating disorder therapists, we’ve seen firsthand the very real impact that "What I Eat in a Day" videos can have on people's relationships with food and their body.
Here are 10 reasons why they're harmful.
What is Co-Regulation
“Nervous system regulation”, as a concept, is getting a lot of buzz these days, and for good reason!
Our nervous systems do so much for us. And when we’ve experienced trauma, they are deeply affected and carry us through life in unique ways thereafter.
What is Intergenerational Trauma?
Intergenerational trauma, also known as transgenerational trauma, is a phenomenon where the effects of traumatic experiences are passed down from one generation to the next.