Broken Podcast

Hannah and Alexa interview trauma expert, Chris Pilcher, LMHP about childhood sexual abuse.

Hannah and Alexa educate listeners about codependency, and examine various patterns and dynamics common in many relationships and in families. 

Hannah and Alexa share ways to find more happiness and break out of ruts and patterns.

Episode 12 is dedicated to the memory of Abby Nicole Uecker who left this world unexpectedly on July 23, 2017. Alexa shares the poignant story of losing her best friend, Abby. Hannah and Alexa discuss grief. They educate listeners about the stages of grief, the common experiences people go through when grieving, and tools that can be helpful. "Here Comes Right Now", song by Abby Nicole (2017)

Hannah and Alexa interview new mom, Amanda Diekman, who bravely shares about her diagnosis with Postpartum Depression and her recovery. The show discusses the difficult transition to motherhood and examines mom shame.

The 10th episode of Broken provides listeners with a look inside therapy. Alexa and Hannah talk about who comes to therapy, why people seek therapy, how therapy can be helpful, and what happens in therapy. Hannah and Alexa both share their journeys to becoming therapists, and the reasons why both entered the field. They discuss things that happen in therapy sessions, why therapy is an investment, why Hannah doesn't use health insurance, Imposter Syndrome, shame, narcissism, toxic masculinity, and more!

Therapists Hannah Mirmiran and Alexa Theisen discuss ghosting: "the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication". They discuss the missed opportunities, feelings, and problems created by ghosting. They share information about how to cope after ghosting, and suggestions for other ways to find closure.

Psychotherapists Hannah Mirmiran and Alexa Theisen examine sex in America. They discuss current statistics and trends about sex, focusing on sex in marriage. Sexual education, mindset, societal messages, beliefs, trends, infidelity, communication, pornography, and other issues are discussed.

An interview with anxiety expert, John Tsilimparis, LMT. Hannah, Alexa and John discuss definitions, symptoms, treatment, and general information about anxiety. They discuss the opportunity people have to see anxiety differently, and the chance to build strength and courage, because of anxiety.

Hannah and Alexa interview comedian Jim Florentine. He shares his experience healing after the suicide death of his girlfriend in 2007, and how he utilized therapy, support groups, and shamanism. He also shares his wisdom and insight about divorce, coparenting, dating, living authentically, and self-improvement.

Hannah and Alexa discuss all things resolutions: how to set them, why most people fail, and strategies for success. Why don’t people follow through with resolutions? What’s the biggest resolution in this country? Why do resolutions lead to shame? These questions are answered throughout the episode. Hannah and Alexa take listeners through a resolution activity to help them set their own goals. This episode is all about mindset, beliefs, and addressing the areas of your life that aren’t working for you

In this episode, Hannah and Alexa explore expectations, "shoulds", grief, family pressure, loneliness, and the myriad of experiences that accompany holidays. They remind listeners that it is ok to not be ok. The co-hosts share their own holiday memories and struggles with grief and loneliness. The episode shows that brokenness happens, even in times of joy and light. Listeners are encouraged to find and create new and meaningful experiences, connection, gratitude and self-compassion during the holidays.

Therapists Hannah Mirmiran and Alexa Theisen discuss their personal journeys learning about health, nutrition, diet, exercise, yoga, and mindfulness.

In this episode, therapists Hannah Mirmiran and Alexa Theisen go there and examine honesty. Honesty is explored as a quality, a value, and a skill. The hosts discuss the definition of honesty, the importance and value of honesty, the potential consequences and the danger of filtering and being dishonest, and the connection between dishonesty and shame, hate and isolation. Hannah and Alexa share personal stories and examples of the value of real honesty, along with suggestions for how to be more honest.

Broken is a conversation co-hosted by psychotherapists Hannah Mirmiran and Alexa Theisen discussing all of the broken things in the world: relationships, trust, politics, communication, dating, honesty, sex, respect, consent, individuality, parenting, faith, and people. The show examines the psychology behind what's broken and ideas for where to go from here. The show finds the beauty in the broken.