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Drive-Thru Therapy

265 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratings

They say its hard to change. "Drive-Thru Therapy" Podcast welcomes you to an honest look at human transformation. I'm a psychotherapist that is passionate about self transformations and would like to meet you wherever you at in your journey. This podcast can be a tool to help with self evaluation and in understanding your inner world and how it may interacts with the external. The topics that will be covered are parenting, love and relationships, childhood abuse, emotional and spiritual development and basically anything else that you might address in a counseling session. "Drive -Thru" is a quick and simple podcast about what matters to our human journey the most. It's time to take a look at the last place we seek for relief, yourself, and use it to live, grow, and heal.

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Episodes

Hannah: Healing From Parental Betrayal and Abandonment

August 15, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

    Hannah is another generous listener that shares her story and the original betrayal that resulted in distrust and an inability to build a foundation of safety, trust and acceptance of love.  Email me at : [email protected] with any topic suggestions. Thank you 

Grief and Loss: The Hardest Talk Of All

August 08, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

       Welcome back to the hardest episode to make. The conversation about loss is a reflection of years in working with loss as a therapist. I have gathered information revealed by people that had dealt with loss successfully.Lets honor those we've lost by not using them as motivation for pain and anger.  Take what you need from this episode and leave the rest. Love and light. 

Grief and Loss: The Hardest Talk Of All

August 08, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

       Welcome back to the hardest episode to make. The conversation about loss is a reflection of years in working with loss as a therapist. I have gathered information revealed by people that had dealt with loss successfully.Lets honor those we've lost by not using them as motivation for pain and anger.  Take what you need from this episode and leave the rest. Love and light. 

Elle: Forgiving Toxic Mothers

July 26, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

    Thank you Elle for your generous contribution.  Elle is a listener of the podcast that wanted to understand her past and learn to forgive a toxic mother. If you can relate, listen in and help send Elle positive healing energy. Feel free to email me if you have a story and questions you have to work through in your own life @ [email protected]. Thank you for your contribution.

Elle: Forgiving Toxic Mothers

July 26, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

    Thank you Elle for your generous contribution.  Elle is a listener of the podcast that wanted to understand her past and learn to forgive a toxic mother. If you can relate, listen in and help send Elle positive healing energy. Feel free to email me if you have a story and questions you have to work through in your own life @ [email protected]. Thank you for your contribution.

Steps to Confronting and Healing Past Regrets

July 20, 2019 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

       Resolving and healing past regrets is possible and must be done to upgrade our emotional, mental, and spiritual growth. Work with me on this one. We are ready to clean house. Confronting the Past isn't easy but definitely worth it 

F#@k Happiness In the Pursuit of Satisfaction

July 19, 2019 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

   Drive-Thru is tackling the and dismantling happiness in the pursuit of satisfaction.   Weigh out the options and find out if "happiness" is what you really want. 

Releasing The EX

July 15, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

This episode continues the journey to healing and self love as hearts mend from a heartbreak. Excellent source of mental conditioning so listen as much as you want until it becomes reality and healing is second nature. 

Releasing The EX

July 15, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

This episode continues the journey to healing and self love as hearts mend from a heartbreak. Excellent source of mental conditioning so listen as much as you want until it becomes reality and healing is second nature. 

Spidey Senses And Doing The "Right" Thing

July 09, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MB

           This episode is a reflection on recent themes explored as a psychotherapist and in understanding how we choose to do the "right thing." 

Self-Trust

July 04, 2019 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

        We work on all relationships and become distracted in meeting the needs and growing other relationships. We forget to work on the most important relationship there is, the one with yourself. This episode will help you  gain an  understanding of how to build self trust with is the most important component in any relationship.

Self-Trust

July 04, 2019 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

        We work on all relationships and become distracted in meeting the needs and growing other relationships. We forget to work on the most important relationship there is, the one with yourself. This episode will help you  gain an  understanding of how to build self trust with is the most important component in any relationship.

Womanhood: A Journey of Self Acceptance

June 29, 2019 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

          This episode is a tribute to the milestones in womanhood.  Understanding the milestones and challenges women face will help us approach change and evolvement with self-love, patience and compassion. 

Womanhood: A Journey of Self Acceptance

June 29, 2019 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

          This episode is a tribute to the milestones in womanhood.  Understanding the milestones and challenges women face will help us approach change and evolvement with self-love, patience and compassion. 

Have I Outgrown My Relationship ?

June 25, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

         Relationships do not have to be toxic for us to choose to leave it . This episode provides a quick self check on whether I need to stay or leave a relationships.  There is not "best" path to take but the path of self love and self honesty. 

"Freedom" Is the Freedom From The Need For Approval

June 21, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

                        Drive-Thru Therapy explores our need for approval. Is it a natural human need or a learned one? The need for approval is essentially the primary reason for most stress experienced in most relationships. If you have never asked yourself if you need approval from others then listen to this episode and see where you may be needing approval directly or indirectly. Understanding and working on eliminating this need will set us all free and upgrade the quality of our life. 

"Freedom" Is the Freedom From The Need For Approval

June 21, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

                        Drive-Thru Therapy explores our need for approval. Is it a natural human need or a learned one? The need for approval is essentially the primary reason for most stress experienced in most relationships. If you have never asked yourself if you need approval from others then listen to this episode and see where you may be needing approval directly or indirectly. Understanding and working on eliminating this need will set us all free and upgrade the quality of our life. 

Independent Women And Relationships: A Call For Reflection?

June 18, 2019 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.89 MB

          This episode explores a more common theme of independent women in relationships. Whether you grew up in a traditional or in  modern feminist family, it's important to consider the idea of female independence and the possible extreme of a great idea of feminine freedom. Could female independence imprison women's freedom to ask for more ? You decide.  

Get Rid Of "Stress" For Life

June 15, 2019 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

           Perceiving stress or not is a matter of perceptions.  This episode, we will discuss what stress means to our brain and thinking process and why its just a word that can be eliminated from our brain.   We can decide today to change our brain once we become aware. We do not need to wait for the manual on how to do so. Your brain just needs your permission to sellout on stress and buy into a new way of responsible thinking. 

Get Rid Of "Stress" For Life

June 15, 2019 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

           Perceiving stress or not is a matter of perceptions.  This episode, we will discuss what stress means to our brain and thinking process and why its just a word that can be eliminated from our brain.   We can decide today to change our brain once we become aware. We do not need to wait for the manual on how to do so. Your brain just needs your permission to sellout on stress and buy into a new way of responsible thinking. 

The Denial Trap in Marriage/ Long-term Relationships

June 10, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MB

           Marriage is work; however, self denial and self dishonesty keeps us from expanding our personal journey and reaching our full potential in a relationship. This episode helps us identify 6 factors that keep us in denial. 

Astrology Psychology: The Story of Soulmates

June 05, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB

      This is not to replace the expertise of an astrologist, this episode is to explore the theory of a soulmate as described in the practice of Vedic Synastry.  This information can help in changing how we connect to humanity and in understanding the concept of a "twin" soul and a Karmic relationship.  In healing a heartbreak, this information will inspire to look at the past as a lesson to be learned for spiritual growth and the future, endless with possibilities. Keep an open mind and co...

Astrology Psychology: The Story of Soulmates

June 05, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB

      This is not to replace the expertise of an astrologist, this episode is to explore the theory of a soulmate as described in the practice of Vedic Synastry.  This information can help in changing how we connect to humanity and in understanding the concept of a "twin" soul and a Karmic relationship.  In healing a heartbreak, this information will inspire to look at the past as a lesson to be learned for spiritual growth and the future, endless with possibilities. Keep an open mind and co...

Shadow Work: Uncovering Our Dark Side

June 04, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB

         Carl Jung contribution of integrating our shadow work in our development and healing will upgrade our emotional and spiritual development.  Without shedding light on the shadow side of the subconscious, we run the risk of hurting ourselves and pothers and never living beyond the restrictions of the prison we may have built for ourselves from the damage of the past. 

Demystifying the Mental Health Unicorn

May 31, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.29 MB

     In this episode we bring the balance needed and mental health diagnosis. Understanding that you are not your label will help you recover from,  and resolve, anxiety and depression. There's hope. Let's do the work and go back to basics. Could a unicorn be a pretty white horse with a cone on it's head?Could  humanity and it's emotions not need to be labeled and dehumanized. You decide? 

Meditation For The Skeptic, Rebel, "Non-Meditator"

May 27, 2019 20:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

          If you have stayed away from medication, find out why it can elevate the quality of life ,increase intelligence, concentration, memory, relationship with others and yourself, and much much more.   Meditation is a practical and fast way to help increase the quietness of the mind as it disciplines the thought process and helps you regulate emotions. 

Meditation for the Skeptic, Rebel, "Non-Meditator"

May 27, 2019 20:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

          If you have stayed away from medication, find out why it can elevate the quality of life ,increase intelligence, concentration, memory, relationship with others and yourself, and much much more.   Meditation is a practical and fast way to help increase the quietness of the mind as it disciplines the thought process and helps you regulate emotions. 

Did My Partner Really Change After Separation??

May 26, 2019 06:00 - 17 minutes - 8.03 MB

     There comes a period in most relationships where separation must occur for growth. This episode explores ways to observe and determine change in partner to determine the needs of the relationship and its goals. 

Did My Partner Really Change After Separation??

May 26, 2019 06:00 - 17 minutes - 8.03 MB

     There comes a period in most relationships where separation must occur for growth. This episode explores ways to observe and determine change in partner to determine the needs of the relationship and its goals. 

Creating the Positive Self Image: Working From The Inside Out

May 25, 2019 06:00 - 20 minutes - 9.27 MB

        If you have been struggling with your self image and self love, then it is time to start connecting your mind to your body. Whether you are staring a fitness plan or a diet, this episode will help you  start to make the changes for life.  This episode will begin the discussion that most of us missed about our relationship with food and our bodies.  Lets get healthy for life. Its time. 

Creating the Positive Self Image: Working From The Inside Out

May 25, 2019 06:00 - 20 minutes - 9.27 MB

        If you have been struggling with your self image and self love, then it is time to start connecting your mind to your body. Whether you are staring a fitness plan or a diet, this episode will help you  start to make the changes for life.  This episode will begin the discussion that most of us missed about our relationship with food and our bodies.  Lets get healthy for life. Its time. 

Falling In Love: Fact or Fiction ?

May 21, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MB

         Drive-Thru takes on love. We will explore and define love, its chemistry and its functions in relationships. The facts and myths are under scrutiny this time. What is love and how do we fall in and out of love? 

Outgrowing Immature Anger

May 18, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MB

            In this episode we will learn about the purpose of anger and how it is needed for human evolvement however, immature anger becomes a hindrance to a better quality of life. Personally learning about my immature responses to anger has helped me change, and in many cases, outgrow the need to be motivated by anger in my decision-making and problem solving.

Outgrowing Immature Anger

May 18, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MB

            In this episode we will learn about the purpose of anger and how it is needed for human evolvement however, immature anger becomes a hindrance to a better quality of life. Personally learning about my immature responses to anger has helped me change, and in many cases, outgrow the need to be motivated by anger in my decision-making and problem solving.

The Clean Apology : Will It be Enough?

May 12, 2019 06:00 - 10 minutes - 4.79 MB

         This episode is a look at the "perfect" apology and exploring both the myths and facts about this highly desirable activity for closure.  

The Forgiveness Business

May 10, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MB

Forgiveness has so many benefits to overall well being and mood stability. In this episode, we will address one of the most important themes in psychotherapy, forgiveness. Holding on to grudges cause the grudge holder most of the pain so let's begin our journey to healing and inner peace.

Is My Partner A Narcissist ?

May 05, 2019 20:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MB

    Have you wondered if your partner is an Narcissist? Have you also wondered what that could mean about you? In this episode we explore Narcissistic partners and their impact on relationships. This crash course will also take you through the inner workings of a narcissist and the motives behind their actions, as well as, give you an insight into the personalities of their partners and ways they can heal from narcissistic abuse. 

Self Forgiveness In the Case of Partner Infidelity

May 02, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MB

      Most of the time when a a partner in a committed relationship is cheated on, they must make decisions about their role in that relationship. When a person compromises or makes decisions based on fear and insecurity, they are left in a place of limited self-forgiveness. So although we sometimes "make a big deal " about forgiving the cheating partner, the relationship that truly requires the amends is the one had with one's self. Whether we stay or leave, self forgiveness is a requiremen...

Self Forgiveness In the Case of Partner Infidelity

May 02, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MB

      Most of the time when a a partner in a committed relationship is cheated on, they must make decisions about their role in that relationship. When a person compromises or makes decisions based on fear and insecurity, they are left in a place of limited self-forgiveness. So although we sometimes "make a big deal " about forgiving the cheating partner, the relationship that truly requires the amends is the one had with one's self. Whether we stay or leave, self forgiveness is a requiremen...

The Mansion: Fear, Regret, and Anger

April 28, 2019 22:00 - 20 minutes - 9.27 MB

      Come inside "The Mansion" furnished with fears and regrets. Inspired by NF's song lyrics to the " Mansion," this is a look at fear and regrets and its self destructive outcome.  Can you escape the mansion or will you stay trapped. You decide. 

Stop Working and Follow Your Bliss

April 27, 2019 21:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MB

              Drive-Thru is exploring the reasons why we may not be satisfied at work.  Maybe we are chasing goals, outcomes, money, positive evaluations, acknowledgements instead if chasing our bliss. Work takes up more than half our lifetime, its the time we sacrifice away from our family and where we can playout our calling so why are we settling for the mediocre. Lets elevate our calling and the human spirt in what we do and how we do it everyday. You'll never work a day in your life. 

Stop Working and Follow Your Bliss

April 27, 2019 21:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MB

              Drive-Thru is exploring the reasons why we may not be satisfied at work.  Maybe we are chasing goals, outcomes, money, positive evaluations, acknowledgements instead if chasing our bliss. Work takes up more than half our lifetime, its the time we sacrifice away from our family and where we can playout our calling so why are we settling for the mediocre. Lets elevate our calling and the human spirt in what we do and how we do it everyday. You'll never work a day in your life. 

Doors We Do Not Open in Loving Relationships

April 24, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MB

           If you've ever wondered whether there are important rules in relationships to impact its longevity, well this is your lucky day.  In this episode, we will tackle the red flags in communication and behavior doors that "should not be opened " to maintain or find a healthy relationship. Stop emotional investment on the wrong relationships and listen...Ultimately, you decide. 

Doors We Do Not Open in Loving Relationships

April 24, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MB

           If you've ever wondered whether there are important rules in relationships to impact its longevity, well this is your lucky day.  In this episode, we will tackle the red flags in communication and behavior doors that "should not be opened " to maintain or find a healthy relationship. Stop emotional investment on the wrong relationships and listen...Ultimately, you decide. 

What Suicides Can Teach Us About Living

April 21, 2019 06:00 - 15 minutes - 7.15 MB

    Drive-Thru is exploring the suicidal death of two celebrities "Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain"  at the peak of their careers. What does their death kindly teach us as human beings about the human experience.  Every human meets the milestone when the external world and its achievements are not enough.  

How to Change for Life: The Secrets Revealed

April 20, 2019 21:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MB

       Drive Thru is once again answering the most important questions in the human experience.  What does it take for someone to change? When Do I need to change? and How do I do it?  If you have asked yourself these questions before, today is your lucky day.  We have got it answered.

How to Change for Life: The Secrets Revealed

April 20, 2019 21:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MB

       Drive Thru is once again answering the most important questions in the human experience.  What does it take for someone to change? When Do I need to change? and How do I do it?  If you have asked yourself these questions before, today is your lucky day.  We have got it answered.

Convenient Parenting or Parenting with Quality?

April 20, 2019 06:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MB

   Working as a psychotherapist I have come to the conclusion that many of the adult disorders or negative thinking patterns can be prevented if parents knew how. This episode helps explore the question "does convenient parenting actually results in an adaptive resilient child -adult or are we missing some of the quality?"   You decide.

Unbreak My Heart: Healing from Breakup (Part II)

April 16, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MB

          The sequel to "Unbreak My Heart " (part one) that will get you closer to healing from heartbreak.  This is an easy and well detailed exploration of the best of the best strategies that will start working immediately when YOU decide that its time to heal. 

Co-dependent Love in Movies : A Cringe Worthy Experience

April 14, 2019 21:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MB

       This episode is going to expose the co-dependent love potrayed media the.  Could the answer about true love be in the movies we were raised with or is it all a co-dependent dream. You decide.