Bringing Intimacy Back

Dr. Talal H. Alsaleem, PsyD, LMFT: I can’t move on from my cheating partner! Where do I go from here?

Dr. Talal H. Alsaleem is an award-winning marriage counselor and researcher. Dr. Talal is the author of the acclaimed book, Infidelity: The Best Worst Thing that Could Happen to Your Marriage. Dr. Talal is the founder of the Infidelity Counseling Center. On the show, Dr. Talal will provide the audience with essential information to broaden their understanding of infidelity, as a construct as well as its causes and impact. For More Information on Dr. Talal H. Alsaleem: http://talalalsaleem.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DrTalalHAlsaleem https://twitter.com/DrTalalAlsaleem https://www.instagram.com/dr.talal.h.alsaleem/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/infidelityrecoveryexpert/ You can order Dr. Talal Alsaleem: "Infidelity: The Best Worst Thing that Could Happen to Your Marriage" On his website. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drapril/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. CJ McGregor” Our spirituality during the COVID-19 pandemic

Special Guest Rev. CJ was born and raised in the Adirondack Mountains in New York, Rev. CJ and his husband Richard have a home there for a summer retreat.  Rev. CJ and Richard have been partnered twenty-seven years and were married in 2004. They have two adult sons.  Rev. CJ has served congregations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He served as Director of Religious Education for eight years in a Massachusetts congregation. He has served as a hospice chaplain and a chaplain in a forensic unit of a Massachusetts state hospital. Rev. CJ describes his ministry as pastoral, stating that he receives the greatest satisfaction from being in a relationship with congregants and offering care, support, and guidance.  Re Cj's mission:  "All Faiths Unitarian Congregation is a welcoming, caring community seeking diversity, practicing openness, and encouraging personal and spiritual growth."We are working toward a just, free, peaceful, and compassionate world."  For more information on Rev. CJ and services:    www.facebook.com/allfaithsuc  https://www.allfaithsuu.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drapril/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Martin: Addiction and Intimacy: The “other” lover

On the Bringing Intimacy Back show, we had special guest Elizabeth Martin. Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern and Addictions Counselor Ms. Elizabeth Martin, the owner of Advanced Counseling of Fort Myers, LLC., is a Master’s level Mental Health Counselor who is currently pursuing her State license in Mental Health Counseling. Ms. Martin has worked in a wide variety of environments such as a psychiatric hospital and mental health and substance use treatment centers. Elizabeth has four years of experience working at an inpatient psychiatric hospital. Two years working in Felony Drug Court for Lee County. Elizabeth discussed how addiction can become the “Other” Lover in your relationship. How substance can take over your whole world and destroy relationships. Elizabeth gives tips on taking steps to recovery as a couple and as an individual and, in possibly saving your relationship. For more information on how to connect with Elizabeth Martin: elizabeth.martin.mhc@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/Advanced-Counseling-of-Fort-Myers-LLC-529750310788352/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drapril/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lori Hardacker: Leave it to Lori Events; Dating and Intimacy during COVID_19

Lori Hardacker started her journey when she moved to Fort Myers Florida in 2019 after living in her RV and traveling the US since May of 2016. She worked in Naples and Fort Myers during the winter months and fell in love with that area. This is where she decided to take a break from living on the road and made Florida her home. Lori always had a passion for planning events for friends and others and started planning girl's nights, bachelorette parties, baby and wedding showers, and much more. Lori has many years in the hospitality industry and has a leading personality in which she used to create "Leave it to Lori Events". When she decided to narrow her skills into singles and helping them with dating, she used her own personal experience in dating herself after being single for over 20 years and being in the dating scene. Lori is now helping singles by creating single events, mix and mingles, and other events for relationship-ready singles. The show will touch on her past, becoming the woman she has become and how much her business in helping singles and dating has been affected due to COVID-19. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drapril/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dwight Bain: Complex emotions during Covid-19

Dwight Bain has guided thousands of people through challenging times as an Author, Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Leadership Coach, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and former Family Law Mediator in clinical practice since 1984. Dwight Bain is a trusted media source, having been quoted by and featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Orlando Sentinel, and radio and television stations across the major networks. He is a best-selling author on the subject of creating change through his books, blogs, "Chicken Soup for the Soul" stories as well as being quoted in over 20 books. Dwight is a lifelong resident of Orlando where he lives with his wife of 30 years. His purpose is to help leaders and organizations in rewriting their story through strategic change. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drapril/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

239 Real Talk: Respecting Human Rights: Mental Health Wellness

A Group of Therapist from Cape Coral Therapist discussed their personal experience dealing with racism and there perspective on the correlation between Human Rights and Mental health. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drapril/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Letitia Browne-James: Black Lives Matter and Mental Health: A Call for Healing, Advocacy, Allies, and Social Justice

Dr. Letitia Browne-James found and owns Victorious Living Counseling & Consulting, LLC. She is a Board Certified Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL), Qualified Clinical Supervisor (FL), and Florida Behavioral Health Case Manager Supervisor with over ten years of experience working with adults, children, families, and couples in many clinical settings as a counselor and administrator. She is a Counselor Educator and Supervisor serving as a Core Faculty Member at Adler Graduate School in Minneapolis, MN, and Adjunct Faculty at Stetson University in Deland, Florida. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant for issues in mental health, teaching, clinical and administrative supervision, multiculturalism, social justice, advocacy, ethical practices, human trafficking, the intersections of mental and physical health issues, and many other topics. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drapril/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seneca Williams: Reinventing and Discovering Your New Career with Passion

Topic: "5 Tips for a Fulfilling Career Makeover" Seneca Williams, LMHC is an online therapist and international professional coach, with an online practice established in 2015. As a mental health advocate, she volunteers her time to various mental health causes. She also speaks and writes, to promote mental health wellness for professionals and entrepreneurs. I the show, Seneca expressed to guest Jaekilla Walls, tips to improving herself and working toward building life skills to accomplish her goals of finding her passion. Jaekilla Walls, a 22 yr old young lady with many talents. Yet, like many of our Millennials, they are trying to find there way through life in 2020. We hope you, can relate to this show and get some tips to become your best self. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drapril/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peace and Meaning: Dr. David Hall

Dr. David Hall is a Registered Mental Health counselor that provides services to individual, group, and couples therapy. He helps people to make sense of challenges, discover meaning. David will touch on his personal struggle within his marriage and what healed is marriage. Dr. Hall will discuss his calling in life and what his path has taught him, the pain throughout the process, and healing from it all and how it can help you throughout your process of healing through this difficult time that we are all facing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drapril/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Collective Grief During COVID-19: Dr.Kiley Hanish

Dr. Kiley Hanish is dedicated to helping people through transformational growth and healing after loss. After suffering the stillbirth and loss of her first child Norbert, Kiley co-created the Emmy-nominated film Return to Zero to break the silence and stigma around pregnancy and infant loss for parents around the world. The film's success and critical acclaim led to her non-profit organization Return to Zero: HOPE, where she advocates for and guides bereaved families in reclaiming their purpose, meaning, and healing after their tragic loss. Kiley currently works with private clients to empower them to grow and heal through life's challenges. Kiley and her husband Sean are creators of the Emmy-nominated film Return to Zero, starring Minnie Driver and Paul Adelstein. Based on their personal experience of their son Norbert, who was stillborn, this feature film is the first to tackle the taboo subject of stillbirth. Through Return to Zero, Kiley has found much healing. Her willingness to share her story and most vulnerable life moments connected her to a community of families who have also endured the unimaginable death of a baby. Feeling less isolated in her grief, this experience inspired her to create Return to Zero: H.O.P.E. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drapril/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices