Finding You: An Evoke Therapy Podcast

On the heals of the recent podcast on "What to Look for In a Therapist," Dr. Reedy takes questions on choosing a therapist and other questions from live audience members. He explains the concepts in "adequate therapy."

Dr. Brad Reedy discusses what to look for in a therapist. He talks about the concept of containing and how good therapy creates competing experiences for repairing attachment wounds. He talks about how adequate therapy means being heard and seen rather than being fixed.

Dr. Brad Reedy welcomes Dufflyn Lammers, a Recovery and Addiction Coach who works with women, couples and families struggling with substance abuse disorders and sex and love addiction. She shares her story and how it led to this calling. She talks about how boundaries allow us to demonstrate compassion for others. She describes her work as giving people permission to be human.

Taking live questions from audience members, Dr. Brad Reedy talks about triangulation—how when one problem in a family is resolved, tensions start to mount in other relationships. He also talks about how boundaries and self-care are necessary so that we can provide compassionate service to others.

Dr. Reedy welcomes Dr. Julie Hanks as she talks about her work empowering women and navigating faith transitions. She talks about the need for parents to lovingly detach in order to create intimacy. Dr. hanks explains how to navigate seemingly conflicting messages between clergy, conservative culture, and mental health professionals.

Dr. Brad Reedy continues his series on his new book, The Audacity to Be You by discussing Chapter 6: Knowing Mental Health. He talks about the continuum of mental health and illness and how we are all somewhere on that continuum. He talks about being human vs. being good. He talks about diagnoses as simply patterns of behaviors we develop to cope with painful emotions and how confronting defenses is an ineffective strategy for healing.

Dr. Brad Reedy takes live questions from audience members on mental health and parenting. He explains how working with others’ defenses is like driving a car on a frozen lake—you learn how much gas and brake you can apply or how sharp a turn you can make before you lose traction. He emphasizes that in many situations and relationships you cannot win, but you can only choose how to lose (by being your authentic self).

Dr. Brad Reedy discusses Chapter 5: Marriage, Divorce and Psychosis from his new book, The Audacity to be You. He talks about unlearning much of what the dominant culture teaches about love and marriage and how each partner is responsible for their own happiness. He emphasizes the need to shift from being a good partner to being a human being.

An Interview with Matt Jacobson - Ep 363 by Dr. Brad Reedy

Dr. Brad Reedy answers questions from the audience and addresses issues regarding the parallel process for parents or loved ones of those struggling with mental health and addiction issues.

Dr. Brad Reedy continues the series on his new book, The Audacity to Be You, discussing Chapter 4, “Love that makes a Difference.” He talks about tangible love vs. merely a feeling of warmth and affection. He talks about love and needing and how to recognize the difference between taking and giving. He talks about the ask in intimacy and how the talker is often asking for something and the listener is the giver.

Dr. Brad Reedy discusses tips for navigating family dynamics and cultural expectations during the holidays. He invites mindfulness and self-compassion as you make decisions to spend time with family members during holiday rituals and celebrations. He makes a case for understanding how to make space for yourself while honoring your family.

Transference and Counter-Transference Unpublished Episode - Ep 359 by Dr. Brad Reedy

Dr. Brad Reedy, Evoke’s Executive Clinical Director, takes live questions. he talks about why it is important to give the identified patient a voice for their pain and hurt. He talks about how to make think about medication vs. therapy. He talks about the goals in setting boundaries.

Dr. Brad Reedy, Evoke’s Executive Clinical Director, continues the series on his new book, The Audacity to Be You. In Chapter 3 we explore boundaries and how boundaries are a prerequisite for intimacy and connection. He debunks the myth of “loving too much” and explains how boundaries are not for changing others but for self-care.