Finding You: An Evoke Therapy Podcast

Dr. Reedy discusses Carl Jung's idea of the shadow. He talks about how incorporating the split-off parts of ourselves creates balance, integration, healing, and harmony with others. He talks about the power that comes into our lives as we come to know ourselves and how that helps us to understand our loved ones who may be struggling. He talked about how we find the shadow by looking to our dreams, art, humor, and our intense reactions to others.

Brad interviews Jenna Pacelli, therapist at Evoke Entrada. Jenna talks about her approach to treating trauma using Somatic Experiencing. She talks about what led her to wilderness therapy. She articulates the intersect of mindfulness and neuroscience and how she incorporates Eastern and Western perspectives into her work.

Dr. Brad Reedy talks about his new book, "The Audacity to Be You," what it means to be a Self and love an Other. He talks about learning to love yourself and how therapy can help.

Dr. Reedy takes questions from family, and friends of Evoke. He talks about how to be support your loved one while they are at Evoke. He talks about power-struggle and the nature of Intensive Workshops. He talks about how to sit with our more vulnerable and insecure parts of ourselves.

Dr. Reedy give a fave review to Harriet Lerner's Dance of Connection. He summarizes many key points and tools and touts the book as a wonderful invitation to be your "highest self" and be kind to yourself along the way. He talks about how connection starts with Self work and boundaries.

Dr. Reedy interviews Chelsie Newkirk, Primary Therapist at Evoke Entrada. Chelsie talks about what brought her to wilderness therapy and how the wilderness calms the nervous system and assists her in her work with clients. She talks about brain-spotting and the somatic work she does with clients.

Dr. Reedy welcomes Birgit Show, Primary Therapist at Evoke Cascades. Birgit talks about her upbringing in Germany and her journey to find wilderness therapy and Evoke. She talks about her approach to therapy and the influences that impact her work with her clients.

Dr. Reedy talks about 13 things not to say to your children and the psychology behind the ideas, including things like "I would do anything for you" and "You're too sensitive."

Dr. Reedy welcomes Lauren Roberts, Assistant Clinical Director and Primary Therapist at Evoke Cascades. Lauren talks her approach to therapy and supervision. She talks about being a mother and the lessons that has taught her about working with families. She talks about her passions and some of her most memorable moments and lessons in wilderness therapy.

Dr. Reedy talks about random topics and takes live questions on mental health related issues in parenting. He talks about the effects of leaning into resistance instead of trying to control others. He shares a case study. The talks about the difference between identifying ways we impact our children and the guilt and blame that is so prevalent.

Dr. Reedy talks about the new book "Breaking Up With Sugar." He talks about how Molly Carmel uses her own story to break down the stigma and shame associated with disordered eating. He talks about how Carmel draws clear parallels between sugar addiction and other addictions, including the addictive thinking present in both. The author explains how this is not a diet book and how our relationship with sugar and food deserves our attention. The book offers insight, hope, and practical tools to those who may have struggled weight and eating issues for many years.

Dr. Reedy welcomes Ken Gilbert, primary therapist at Evoke Cascades. Ken talks about his journey from Evoke client, to Evoke therapist and everything in between. He shares his story of addiction and Brad and Ken talk about Ken's first session in the program as a client. Ken talks addiction, recovery, and surfing in the Deschutes river.

Dr. Brad Reedy talks with Lindsey Bosse, Field Director at Evoke Cascades. Lindsey shares her unique perspective from her various positions at Evoke. She talks about staff training and the monumental contribution field staff contribute to the clients' progress. She talks about her interest in how nutrition impacts mental health and her passions outside of work.

Dr. Reedy welcomes Molly Carmel, author of "Breaking Up with Sugar" and founder of The Beacon Programs in New York City. Molly talks about her new book and the journey to telling her story with raw honesty and courage. She talks about her decision to share her bypass surgery in a field where that is frowned upon. Molly talks about how sugar can hijack your thinking and the parallels between addiction to alcohol and drugs and the addiction to sugar. She talks about following the "middle way" and finding a way out of addictive thinking. She asks listeners to explore their relationship with food and sugar, in an effort to break free and find hope and empowerment. She talks about the toxic cycle of dieting and how to get out of self-defeating patterns.

Continuing our series with our therapists, Brad interviews Evoke at Entrada Assistant Clinical Director, Tina Grater. Tina talks about bringing heart to her work. She talks about "seeing" her clients reveal themselves and what it means to honor their defenses. She talks about motherhood and her connection to nature.