Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/off-the-couch-with-the-psych-guys Have you ever thought about what your therapist is really thinking? Or how do they handle their own issues? Or are they just robots that are programmed to respond in certain ways? Now you can find out as Lukin Center therapist Timothy Meyer and founder Dr. Konstantin Lukin get “off the couch” and provide practical tips on dealing with everyday life topics like parenting and relationships, and dive into the dirty truths about therapy. So don’t look to the person you just met on the train or your kid's soccer coach for guidance, tune into “Off the Couch” with the Psych Guys. It's as close to therapy as you can get without getting on the couch yourself! Lukin Center. All Rights Reserved 2023 d06cbc33-4f64-5dc8-adb3-38cf86e72218 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:36:21 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:01:10 -0500 https://www.lukincenter.com https://img.transistor.fm/TVasWtMRBCy5yBkEzw6Bbua_RaxA5Z9oGJkE6pQB3NE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ2OTcwLzE3MDAx/NTQyMjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg https://www.lukincenter.com episodic Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Have you ever thought about what your therapist is really thinking? Or how do they handle their own issues? Or are they just robots that are programmed to respond in certain ways? Now you can find out as Lukin Center therapist Timothy Meyer and founder Dr. Konstantin Lukin get “off the couch” and provide practical tips on dealing with everyday life topics like parenting and relationships, and dive into the dirty truths about therapy. So don’t look to the person you just met on the train or your kid's soccer coach for guidance, tune into “Off the Couch” with the Psych Guys. It's as close to therapy as you can get without getting on the couch yourself! Have you ever thought about what your therapist is really thinking. psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW No No 28 28 Know Your Ending full c2acb420-bd37-46f3-9f83-03ecca233afc https://share.transistor.fm/s/0641dcf1 The Psych Guys say farwell to this limited series Off The Couch, and discuss what endings mean to them and how others can aid themselves with their own endings.

]]> The Psych Guys say farwell to this limited series Off The Couch, and discuss what endings mean to them and how others can aid themselves with their own endings.

]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:33:06 -0400 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 1542 The Psych Guys say farwell to this limited series Off The Couch, and discuss what endings mean to them and how others can aid themselves with their own endings.

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 27 27 Stop It! (Solid Therapeutic Advice?) full 20c8d793-a3d5-438d-a2a7-b3669598f429 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5e728c5 Bob Newhart's famous "Stop It!" skit is deconstructed by the Psych Guys today on Off The Couch. What do you think of the advice "Just stop it!" as a therapeutic engine? Good? Bad? Funny? 

]]> Bob Newhart's famous "Stop It!" skit is deconstructed by the Psych Guys today on Off The Couch. What do you think of the advice "Just stop it!" as a therapeutic engine? Good? Bad? Funny? 

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:12:15 -0400 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 791 Bob Newhart's famous "Stop It!" skit is deconstructed by the Psych Guys today on Off The Couch. What do you think of the advice "Just stop it!" as a therapeutic engine? Good? Bad? Funny? 

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 26 26 So You Married A Therapist full b612fbf1-cefc-48a8-a91c-70b9835cd7be https://share.transistor.fm/s/8164019c The Psych Guys talk about their own relationships in this week's episode of Off The Couch, and their partners' experience being married to therapists. It's a different dynamic, and one they are asked about often. The takeaway? With great power, comes great responsibility.

]]> The Psych Guys talk about their own relationships in this week's episode of Off The Couch, and their partners' experience being married to therapists. It's a different dynamic, and one they are asked about often. The takeaway? With great power, comes great responsibility.

]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 22:11:04 -0400 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 1175 The Psych Guys talk about their own relationships in this week's episode of Off The Couch, and their partners' experience being married to therapists. It's a different dynamic, and one they are asked about often. The takeaway? With great power, comes great responsibility.

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 25 25 Who Let the Dog Out? (Taming Your Brain's Survival Instinct) full 1faa875a-61db-459b-adf2-147b87f83b08 https://share.transistor.fm/s/465ae73a This week on Off The Couch, the Psych Guys get into the make-up of our brain and how its survival instinct can sometimes impede our progress in certain aspects of our lives.

]]> This week on Off The Couch, the Psych Guys get into the make-up of our brain and how its survival instinct can sometimes impede our progress in certain aspects of our lives.

]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 10:51:20 -0400 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 979 This week on Off The Couch, the Psych Guys get into the make-up of our brain and how its survival instinct can sometimes impede our progress in certain aspects of our lives.

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 24 24 The Anxiety and Depression Connection: Making Our Lives Smaller full e35d43ce-ab2f-4eb3-a88e-0930257386a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b14ba06 The Psych Guys talk about the relationship between anxiety and depression this week of Off The Couch, and how they impact our personal growth and expansion when acted upon.

]]> The Psych Guys talk about the relationship between anxiety and depression this week of Off The Couch, and how they impact our personal growth and expansion when acted upon.

]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 11:54:49 -0400 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 825 The Psych Guys talk about the relationship between anxiety and depression this week of Off The Couch, and how they impact our personal growth and expansion when acted upon.

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 23 23 The Blame Game: Life Is Happening For You, Not To You! full f4955f35-cb43-4714-8842-ecded6a42f66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d5cc074 This week the Psych Guys tackle the current rising rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide, considering how as a society we avoid all possible discomfort, feeling as though constant comfort in life is to be expected. If we opened up to our own discomfort, embracing that life is challenging, and allowing our comfort zone to push outward, we may find more resiliancy when faced with adversity.

]]> This week the Psych Guys tackle the current rising rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide, considering how as a society we avoid all possible discomfort, feeling as though constant comfort in life is to be expected. If we opened up to our own discomfort, embracing that life is challenging, and allowing our comfort zone to push outward, we may find more resiliancy when faced with adversity.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 10:31:14 -0400 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 1045 This week the Psych Guys tackle the current rising rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide, considering how as a society we avoid all possible discomfort, feeling as though constant comfort in life is to be expected. If we opened up to our own discomfort, embracing that life is challenging, and allowing our comfort zone to push outward, we may find more resiliancy when faced with adversity.

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 22 22 Alcohol: 4 Types of Drinkers! full 7f8d1976-c6a4-42ed-b39b-4a0c182adc7d https://share.transistor.fm/s/6612ab8f In this week's episode of Off The Couch, the Psych Guys discuss alcohol use and the 4 different types of 'drinkers' they tend to see in session. They also dive into the mental health and interpersonal implications that come with each persona, and what may be underlying the behavior.

]]> In this week's episode of Off The Couch, the Psych Guys discuss alcohol use and the 4 different types of 'drinkers' they tend to see in session. They also dive into the mental health and interpersonal implications that come with each persona, and what may be underlying the behavior.

]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 10:13:47 -0400 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 2103 In this week's episode of Off The Couch, the Psych Guys discuss alcohol use and the 4 different types of 'drinkers' they tend to see in session. They also dive into the mental health and interpersonal implications that come with each persona, and what may be underlying the behavior.

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 21 21 Erotic Transference: It's Ok, We're All Human full c45b6976-e560-40af-9298-15f86c6acdd2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8856a561 The Psych Guys tackle the sometimes uncomfortable experience of erotic transference in therapy. Erotic (or sexual) transference is when a client finds they have sexual or romantic feelings towards their therapist -- a prevalent and very understandable occurrence. Tim and Konstantin suggest acknowledging it, talking about it, and using what you learn from it to help progress your therapeutic growth!

]]> The Psych Guys tackle the sometimes uncomfortable experience of erotic transference in therapy. Erotic (or sexual) transference is when a client finds they have sexual or romantic feelings towards their therapist -- a prevalent and very understandable occurrence. Tim and Konstantin suggest acknowledging it, talking about it, and using what you learn from it to help progress your therapeutic growth!

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:20:00 -0400 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 1089 The Psych Guys tackle the sometimes uncomfortable experience of erotic transference in therapy. Erotic (or sexual) transference is when a client finds they have sexual or romantic feelings towards their therapist -- a prevalent and very understandable occurrence. Tim and Konstantin suggest acknowledging it, talking about it, and using what you learn from it to help progress your therapeutic growth!

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 20 20 Normalizing Intrusive Disturbing Thoughts: You're not alone! full 67c96d94-715c-4cfb-a5ca-41fc4a55d51a https://share.transistor.fm/s/08d2da2d This week on Off the Couch, Tim and Konstantin push past the stereotypical OCD symptoms portrayed in movies and media, and talk about the more disturbing OCD symptom of intrusive negative thoughts. Many people have these difficult thoughts, though because they are not openly discussed, someone who experiences them may feel very alone. We want you to know that you are not alone, and we're here to normalize this symptom! 

]]> This week on Off the Couch, Tim and Konstantin push past the stereotypical OCD symptoms portrayed in movies and media, and talk about the more disturbing OCD symptom of intrusive negative thoughts. Many people have these difficult thoughts, though because they are not openly discussed, someone who experiences them may feel very alone. We want you to know that you are not alone, and we're here to normalize this symptom! 

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:49:09 -0400 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 1030 This week on Off the Couch, Tim and Konstantin push past the stereotypical OCD symptoms portrayed in movies and media, and talk about the more disturbing OCD symptom of intrusive negative thoughts. Many people have these difficult thoughts, though because they are not openly discussed, someone who experiences them may feel very alone. We want you to know that you are not alone, and we're here to normalize this symptom! 

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 19 19 The Body and Mind Partnership full 5fe44fdc-f422-4f55-a37a-8ab6f3656cfb https://share.transistor.fm/s/abf68c7e The Psych Guys are joined by Dr. David Kwon (PT, DPT) of Next Level Physio (www.nlphysio.com) and Lukin Center's Sports Performance Department Co-Directors Jessica Colucci (LPC, NCC) and Stephen Neer (LPC). The team discusses the importance of integrating mental health with phsyical health, and offer insight into the impactful relationship these two areas of wellness have upon one another.

]]> The Psych Guys are joined by Dr. David Kwon (PT, DPT) of Next Level Physio (www.nlphysio.com) and Lukin Center's Sports Performance Department Co-Directors Jessica Colucci (LPC, NCC) and Stephen Neer (LPC). The team discusses the importance of integrating mental health with phsyical health, and offer insight into the impactful relationship these two areas of wellness have upon one another.

]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:04:25 -0400 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 2301 The Psych Guys are joined by Dr. David Kwon (PT, DPT) of Next Level Physio (www.nlphysio.com) and Lukin Center's Sports Performance Department Co-Directors Jessica Colucci (LPC, NCC) and Stephen Neer (LPC). The team discusses the importance of integrating mental health with phsyical health, and offer insight into the impactful relationship these two areas of wellness have upon one another.

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 18 18 Clark Kent and Lex Luthor take on the comments! full 6e826016-994c-4ac5-8b5f-3e70175b6b31 https://share.transistor.fm/s/affbd0ef Happy April Fool’s Day everybody! To celebrate this quirkiest of holidays, Tim and Konstantin are taking on the comments section. Stick around - we promise you’ll be super entertained!

]]> Happy April Fool’s Day everybody! To celebrate this quirkiest of holidays, Tim and Konstantin are taking on the comments section. Stick around - we promise you’ll be super entertained!

]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:43:47 -0400 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 1657 Happy April Fool’s Day everybody! To celebrate this quirkiest of holidays, Tim and Konstantin are taking on the comments section. Stick around - we promise you’ll be super entertained!

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 17 17 SSRIs: Turning The Volume Down full 58432b86-6a0a-4585-81a2-244b581582a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/11686211 In this week's episode of Off The Couch, the Psych Guys talk antidepressants - specifically SSRIs. There are a lot of opinions out there regarding antidepressants, but both the Psych Guys agree that SSRIs are most beneficial in combination with therapy.

]]> In this week's episode of Off The Couch, the Psych Guys talk antidepressants - specifically SSRIs. There are a lot of opinions out there regarding antidepressants, but both the Psych Guys agree that SSRIs are most beneficial in combination with therapy.

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:56:14 -0400 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 983 In this week's episode of Off The Couch, the Psych Guys talk antidepressants - specifically SSRIs. There are a lot of opinions out there regarding antidepressants, but both the Psych Guys agree that SSRIs are most beneficial in combination with therapy.

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 16 16 Money Doesn't Buy Happiness... Or Does It? full 53d1dc7e-01b7-47ad-87eb-f33d72dc041b https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e78da30 This week on Off The Couch, The Psych Guys watch a provocative video that considers the idea that "money can't buy happiness." A complicated concept, as money can aid in a person's happiness when they are able to afford life's essentials. Where money cannot buy happiness is in excess of luxery (the pleasure of owning two Ferarrii vs 5 Ferraris is pretty much the same). Tim and Konstantin discuss where happiness can be bought once wealth is accrued: it's in the sharing of that wealth for the benefit of others.

]]> This week on Off The Couch, The Psych Guys watch a provocative video that considers the idea that "money can't buy happiness." A complicated concept, as money can aid in a person's happiness when they are able to afford life's essentials. Where money cannot buy happiness is in excess of luxery (the pleasure of owning two Ferarrii vs 5 Ferraris is pretty much the same). Tim and Konstantin discuss where happiness can be bought once wealth is accrued: it's in the sharing of that wealth for the benefit of others.

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 889 This week on Off The Couch, The Psych Guys watch a provocative video that considers the idea that "money can't buy happiness." A complicated concept, as money can aid in a person's happiness when they are able to afford life's essentials. Where money cannot buy happiness is in excess of luxery (the pleasure of owning two Ferarrii vs 5 Ferraris is pretty much the same). Tim and Konstantin discuss where happiness can be bought once wealth is accrued: it's in the sharing of that wealth for the benefit of others.

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 15 15 Navigating Addiction: It Takes Dedication full 23c08769-c85b-408b-9674-1f4308e3c60c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e64fdcc The Psych Guys talk addiction on this week's episode of Off The Couch, and how dedication is a far more powerful change-maker than motivation.  

]]> The Psych Guys talk addiction on this week's episode of Off The Couch, and how dedication is a far more powerful change-maker than motivation.  

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 1087 The Psych Guys talk addiction on this week's episode of Off The Couch, and how dedication is a far more powerful change-maker than motivation.  

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 14 14 Living With Intention: Less May Be More full 948b097a-ee9e-4c4c-84f7-cd847ffb98e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1908d6a4 This week on Off The Couch, The Psych Guys focus on the #1 challenge heard by their male clients: how do I effectively balance every aspect of my busy life as a father, husband, employee, friend, son, and self? The answer: Less Is More. 

]]> This week on Off The Couch, The Psych Guys focus on the #1 challenge heard by their male clients: how do I effectively balance every aspect of my busy life as a father, husband, employee, friend, son, and self? The answer: Less Is More. 

]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 887 This week on Off The Couch, The Psych Guys focus on the #1 challenge heard by their male clients: how do I effectively balance every aspect of my busy life as a father, husband, employee, friend, son, and self? The answer: Less Is More. 

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 13 13 SSRIs: Turning The Volume Down full 10453aaa-f927-4f66-8d5a-871ab6f444dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/dffd107a In this week's episode of Off The Couch, the Psych Guys talk antidepressants - specifically SSRIs. There are a lot of opinions out there regarding antidepressants, but both the Psych Guys agree that SSRIs are most beneficial in combination with therapy.

]]> In this week's episode of Off The Couch, the Psych Guys talk antidepressants - specifically SSRIs. There are a lot of opinions out there regarding antidepressants, but both the Psych Guys agree that SSRIs are most beneficial in combination with therapy.

]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 983 In this week's episode of Off The Couch, the Psych Guys talk antidepressants - specifically SSRIs. There are a lot of opinions out there regarding antidepressants, but both the Psych Guys agree that SSRIs are most beneficial in combination with therapy.

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 12 12 Toxic Relationships: Admitting the Hard Stuff full 2127717c-51d1-47b5-8d8e-2d45d67ae79e https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ba6e484 The Psych Guys tackle toxic relationships this week on Off The Couch, where Tim dismantles the idea of titling a relationship as "toxic" to begin with, while Konstantin speaks to taking responsibility for one's roll in a struggling partnership. Remeber, it takes two to tango!

]]> The Psych Guys tackle toxic relationships this week on Off The Couch, where Tim dismantles the idea of titling a relationship as "toxic" to begin with, while Konstantin speaks to taking responsibility for one's roll in a struggling partnership. Remeber, it takes two to tango!

]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 940 The Psych Guys tackle toxic relationships this week on Off The Couch, where Tim dismantles the idea of titling a relationship as "toxic" to begin with, while Konstantin speaks to taking responsibility for one's roll in a struggling partnership. Remeber, it takes two to tango!

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 11 11 Oh, Maya! Helping Kids With Their Anxiety full 727695c5-d96c-44e2-9413-592c4a9ae5c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a97997d1 The Psych Guys welcome children's book author and mental health advocate Geroge A. Peterson to Off The Couch! Peterson's first children's book Oh, Maya! helps kids and parents navigate anxiety through the beloved character of Maya the anxious dog. In this episode he discusses how the story of came to life through working with his own son and his dog Maya, and how important it is to support children with anxiety. His book and more rescorces can be found on his website WagsOverWorries.com.

]]> The Psych Guys welcome children's book author and mental health advocate Geroge A. Peterson to Off The Couch! Peterson's first children's book Oh, Maya! helps kids and parents navigate anxiety through the beloved character of Maya the anxious dog. In this episode he discusses how the story of came to life through working with his own son and his dog Maya, and how important it is to support children with anxiety. His book and more rescorces can be found on his website WagsOverWorries.com.

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 1810 The Psych Guys welcome children's book author and mental health advocate Geroge A. Peterson to Off The Couch! Peterson's first children's book Oh, Maya! helps kids and parents navigate anxiety through the beloved character of Maya the anxious dog. In this episode he discusses how the story of came to life through working with his own son and his dog Maya, and how important it is to support children with anxiety. His book and more rescorces can be found on his website WagsOverWorries.com.

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 10 10 EMDR and The Joe Rogan Experience full acf96e11-1685-4b86-9d9e-be8441686705 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f73dd0a On this episode of Off The Couch, the Psych Guys talk about EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy) and together watch the recent clip of Tim demonstrating the process on The Joe Rohan Experience!

]]> On this episode of Off The Couch, the Psych Guys talk about EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy) and together watch the recent clip of Tim demonstrating the process on The Joe Rohan Experience!

]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 07:15:00 -0500 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 989 On this episode of Off The Couch, the Psych Guys talk about EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy) and together watch the recent clip of Tim demonstrating the process on The Joe Rohan Experience!

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 9 9 Addiction and the Willingness to Change full f97b521c-2b05-4c32-ae7d-1a43109b29af https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a5fc28f The Psych Guys dive into key elements of addiction in this week's episode of Off The Couch. They discuss the difference between momentary pleasure and value-based pleasure, as well as the need for inner-reflexion, understanding of self, and true willingness to ultimately change the behavior.

]]> The Psych Guys dive into key elements of addiction in this week's episode of Off The Couch. They discuss the difference between momentary pleasure and value-based pleasure, as well as the need for inner-reflexion, understanding of self, and true willingness to ultimately change the behavior.

]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 09:15:00 -0500 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 1448 The Psych Guys dive into key elements of addiction in this week's episode of Off The Couch. They discuss the difference between momentary pleasure and value-based pleasure, as well as the need for inner-reflexion, understanding of self, and true willingness to ultimately change the behavior.

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 8 8 True Confessions of a Football Fan full c9349948-3d7c-433c-bcaa-9fc31316f176 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb238c92 This week on Off The Couch, The Psych Guys discuss the emotional expression sports can provoke in fans, and suggest that this abundance of feeling can be very helpful to tap into for a better understanding of yourself and your partner!

]]> This week on Off The Couch, The Psych Guys discuss the emotional expression sports can provoke in fans, and suggest that this abundance of feeling can be very helpful to tap into for a better understanding of yourself and your partner!

]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:15:00 -0500 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 1058 This week on Off The Couch, The Psych Guys discuss the emotional expression sports can provoke in fans, and suggest that this abundance of feeling can be very helpful to tap into for a better understanding of yourself and your partner!

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 7 7 Sorry Not Sorry full 65452089-aea5-4bd4-a84a-99b137955bd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b1bc00e This week, the Psych Guys talk about saying sorry in Off The Couch! Saying you’re sorry can be hard in a relationship, but receiving the apology can be just as difficult. To work through a relationship challenge both may be needed, and the Psych Guys dive head-first into this partnership between expressing remorse and embodying forgiveness!

]]> This week, the Psych Guys talk about saying sorry in Off The Couch! Saying you’re sorry can be hard in a relationship, but receiving the apology can be just as difficult. To work through a relationship challenge both may be needed, and the Psych Guys dive head-first into this partnership between expressing remorse and embodying forgiveness!

]]> Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:15:00 -0500 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 1135 This week, the Psych Guys talk about saying sorry in Off The Couch! Saying you’re sorry can be hard in a relationship, but receiving the apology can be just as difficult. To work through a relationship challenge both may be needed, and the Psych Guys dive head-first into this partnership between expressing remorse and embodying forgiveness!

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 6 6 Tim Rips The Band Aid Off And Does What? full e25729d3-97ad-4488-bb2b-f101af927992 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbce99c1 In this weeks episode of Off The Couch, The Psych Guys use Tim’s recent and new triathlon experience to show therapeutic coping skills in action! Using our anxiety to motivate us towards new and intimidating challenges, and mindfulness to help maintain our commitment to them, is clearly shown in Tim’s undertaking of this challenge.

]]> In this weeks episode of Off The Couch, The Psych Guys use Tim’s recent and new triathlon experience to show therapeutic coping skills in action! Using our anxiety to motivate us towards new and intimidating challenges, and mindfulness to help maintain our commitment to them, is clearly shown in Tim’s undertaking of this challenge.

]]> Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:18:14 -0500 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 1151 In this weeks episode of Off The Couch, The Psych Guys use Tim’s recent and new triathlon experience to show therapeutic coping skills in action! Using our anxiety to motivate us towards new and intimidating challenges, and mindfulness to help maintain our commitment to them, is clearly shown in Tim’s undertaking of this challenge.

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 5 5 Don't Panic It's Just a Panic Attack full 372fc935-cbb7-46aa-8141-2e79bd7740df https://share.transistor.fm/s/20d3d166 This week, The Psych Guys dissect the structure of a panic attack in Off The Couch. Panic attacks are incredibly scary, and can feel like a full-blown heart attack with a swift trip to the ER for some! The Psych Guys pull apart the elements that create a panic attack for better insight into how one actually occurs, while validating just how real and severe it is for the person experiencing it.

]]> This week, The Psych Guys dissect the structure of a panic attack in Off The Couch. Panic attacks are incredibly scary, and can feel like a full-blown heart attack with a swift trip to the ER for some! The Psych Guys pull apart the elements that create a panic attack for better insight into how one actually occurs, while validating just how real and severe it is for the person experiencing it.

]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2024 09:32:01 -0500 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 1019 This week, The Psych Guys dissect the structure of a panic attack in Off The Couch. Panic attacks are incredibly scary, and can feel like a full-blown heart attack with a swift trip to the ER for some! The Psych Guys pull apart the elements that create a panic attack for better insight into how one actually occurs, while validating just how real and severe it is for the person experiencing it.

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 4 4 Are You Unheard or Just Complaining? full ff4cac6c-ef16-4b32-badb-08eaf300116e https://share.transistor.fm/s/00cd20d2 The Psych Guys are back in Off The Couch to discuss the prevalent client complaint of not feeling heard. Many of us throughout our lives do not feel heard by others, be it family, friends, or partners. But what can we do about it? The Psych Guys lean into this question and offer an alternative perspective focusing more on how to be heard, rather than simply not feeling it.

]]> The Psych Guys are back in Off The Couch to discuss the prevalent client complaint of not feeling heard. Many of us throughout our lives do not feel heard by others, be it family, friends, or partners. But what can we do about it? The Psych Guys lean into this question and offer an alternative perspective focusing more on how to be heard, rather than simply not feeling it.

]]> Tue, 26 Dec 2023 15:13:20 -0500 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 1213 The Psych Guys are back in Off The Couch to discuss the prevalent client complaint of not feeling heard. Many of us throughout our lives do not feel heard by others, be it family, friends, or partners. But what can we do about it? The Psych Guys lean into this question and offer an alternative perspective focusing more on how to be heard, rather than simply not feeling it.

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 3 3 Is Dr. TikTok Good or Bad? full 71629f01-db2a-458c-9c7d-4496dba78ec8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d480e30 The Pysch Guys discuss TikTok, and its influence on client perspectives. TikTok allows us all to connect in a swift and present way to others around the world. However, relating to another’s mental health experience via fleeting posts can sometimes lead us down a path to faulty self-diagnoses. The Psych Guys discuss the benefits of remaining open to therapeutic options that may differ from what we’ve picked up on TikTok.

]]> The Pysch Guys discuss TikTok, and its influence on client perspectives. TikTok allows us all to connect in a swift and present way to others around the world. However, relating to another’s mental health experience via fleeting posts can sometimes lead us down a path to faulty self-diagnoses. The Psych Guys discuss the benefits of remaining open to therapeutic options that may differ from what we’ve picked up on TikTok.

]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:30:00 -0500 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 745 The Pysch Guys discuss TikTok, and its influence on client perspectives. TikTok allows us all to connect in a swift and present way to others around the world. However, relating to another’s mental health experience via fleeting posts can sometimes lead us down a path to faulty self-diagnoses. The Psych Guys discuss the benefits of remaining open to therapeutic options that may differ from what we’ve picked up on TikTok.

]]> psychology, mental health, evidence-based therapy, clinical psychology, psychology discussions, psychology interviews, couples counseling, relationships, parenting, mental health No 2 2 Is The News Getting On Your Nerves? full 8f0bd12a-387b-4b15-9009-da4c4bf8109a https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c5aaf6b The Psych Guys take a moment to engage in a sensitive and timely topic, sharing how they approach clients struggling with current global humanitarian conflicts. They discuss what coping looks like when deeply held beliefs are triggered by external factors including social media, contradictory perspectives, and even our own nervous system’s reaction.

]]> The Psych Guys take a moment to engage in a sensitive and timely topic, sharing how they approach clients struggling with current global humanitarian conflicts. They discuss what coping looks like when deeply held beliefs are triggered by external factors including social media, contradictory perspectives, and even our own nervous system’s reaction.

]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:33:48 -0500 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 1150 The Psych Guys take a moment to engage in a sensitive and timely topic, sharing how they approach clients struggling with current global humanitarian conflicts. They discuss what coping looks like when deeply held beliefs are triggered by external factors including social media, contradictory perspectives, and even our own nervous system’s reaction.

]]> psychology, mental health, psych guys, world conflicts, Israel, Palestine, Ukraine, self care No 1 1 We're Not Judgy full d98ade95-6834-434b-8de9-4f3cec51f674 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b70a0cce The Psych Guys offer a view into the other side of the therapeutic relationship with their new limited series Off The Couch. In this episode, they discuss the age old client question: “what are you really thinking during session?” The answer: no judgment, unconditional positive regard, and occasional frustration due to an unbridled desire to help!

]]> The Psych Guys offer a view into the other side of the therapeutic relationship with their new limited series Off The Couch. In this episode, they discuss the age old client question: “what are you really thinking during session?” The answer: no judgment, unconditional positive regard, and occasional frustration due to an unbridled desire to help!

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:59:56 -0500 Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW 788 The Psych Guys offer a view into the other side of the therapeutic relationship with their new limited series Off The Couch. In this episode, they discuss the age old client question: “what are you really thinking during session?” The answer: no judgment, unconditional positive regard, and occasional frustration due to an unbridled desire to help!

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