Therapy Talk with It's Complicated Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/therapy-talk In Therapy Talk, clinical psychologist and co-founder of It's Complicated, Johanne Schwensen, takes you on a captivating journey through the world of therapy. In conversation with a diverse array of mental health professionals, the various modalities are demystified, and therapy's intersection with society is explored. Whether you're a therapy-seeker or simply psychologically curious, Therapy Talk offers valuable insights and a fresh perspective on the impact of therapy. Find your Therapist at: https://www.complicated.life Music by Kadri Arula Mittelweg 50 Berlin GmbH 06c5e601-82c2-504f-9ced-c9a7134c67b6 yes en Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:10:07 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:11:04 +0000 http://www.complicated.life/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/QauFI5a4H03dVAR0_dXEiyo-p-uwd8TLYarHSRQmJ2k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI3NjI2LzE3MTE1/MjM4MDgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Therapy Talk with It's Complicated http://www.complicated.life/ episodic It's Complicated In Therapy Talk, clinical psychologist and co-founder of It's Complicated, Johanne Schwensen, takes you on a captivating journey through the world of therapy. In conversation with a diverse array of mental health professionals, the various modalities are demystified, and therapy's intersection with society is explored. Whether you're a therapy-seeker or simply psychologically curious, Therapy Talk offers valuable insights and a fresh perspective on the impact of therapy. Find your Therapist at: https://www.complicated.life Music by Kadri Arula In Therapy Talk, clinical psychologist and co-founder of It's Complicated, Johanne Schwensen, takes you on a captivating journey through the world of therapy. Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, It's Complicated No No Hormones, Mood, and the Menstrual Cycle with Julie Haas 4 4 8 8 Hormones, Mood, and the Menstrual Cycle with Julie Haas full ef2bb6b8-22dd-4503-89c1-649d535a2011 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ea60003 In this episode, Johanne Schwensen sits down with psychologist Julie Haas to break the silence around a topic that affects millions, yet remains deeply misunderstood: the psychological impact of the menstrual cycle.

We often normalize suffering as "just part of being a woman," but Julie challenges this narrative. We dive into the science of how hormones shape our mental health and explore practical ways to move from "fixing" ourselves to working with our bodies.

 

]]> In this episode, Johanne Schwensen sits down with psychologist Julie Haas to break the silence around a topic that affects millions, yet remains deeply misunderstood: the psychological impact of the menstrual cycle.

We often normalize suffering as "just part of being a woman," but Julie challenges this narrative. We dive into the science of how hormones shape our mental health and explore practical ways to move from "fixing" ourselves to working with our bodies.

 

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:10:00 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1848 In this episode, Johanne Schwensen sits down with psychologist Julie Haas to break the silence around a topic that affects millions, yet remains deeply misunderstood: the psychological impact of the menstrual cycle.

We often normalize suffering as "just part of being a woman," but Julie challenges this narrative. We dive into the science of how hormones shape our mental health and explore practical ways to move from "fixing" ourselves to working with our bodies.

 

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No I Thought Moving Would Fix It - A Conversation With Julia Wysokowsky 4 4 7 7 I Thought Moving Would Fix It - A Conversation With Julia Wysokowsky full d891bb88-1501-423a-ab67-3788415b7906 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e45a8f1 What happens psychologically when moving doesn’t “fix it”?

In this episode of Therapy Talk, Johanne Schwensen speaks with clinical psychologist and psychodynamic psychotherapist Julia Wysokowsky about the emotional impact of moving.

Together they explore how mobility shapes identity, belonging, and emotional continuity, from the early euphoria of relocation to grief, loss of grounding, and the challenge of staying connected while always on the move. The conversation touches on unconscious motivations for moving, mobility as a defense against intimacy, and how cultivating rituals and relationships can help create an inner sense of home across changing environments.

A thoughtful listen for anyone who has lived between places or cultures.

Interested in exploring these themes further? Join the Rupture & Repair Conference in Berlin and online, where therapists and practitioners come together to explore how rupture, breakdown, and reconnection show up not only in therapy rooms, but in relationships, communities, and the wider world. Learn more and apply to contribute here.

]]> What happens psychologically when moving doesn’t “fix it”?

In this episode of Therapy Talk, Johanne Schwensen speaks with clinical psychologist and psychodynamic psychotherapist Julia Wysokowsky about the emotional impact of moving.

Together they explore how mobility shapes identity, belonging, and emotional continuity, from the early euphoria of relocation to grief, loss of grounding, and the challenge of staying connected while always on the move. The conversation touches on unconscious motivations for moving, mobility as a defense against intimacy, and how cultivating rituals and relationships can help create an inner sense of home across changing environments.

A thoughtful listen for anyone who has lived between places or cultures.

Interested in exploring these themes further? Join the Rupture & Repair Conference in Berlin and online, where therapists and practitioners come together to explore how rupture, breakdown, and reconnection show up not only in therapy rooms, but in relationships, communities, and the wider world. Learn more and apply to contribute here.

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:40:31 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1755 What happens psychologically when moving doesn’t “fix it”?

In this episode of Therapy Talk, Johanne Schwensen speaks with clinical psychologist and psychodynamic psychotherapist Julia Wysokowsky about the emotional impact of moving.

Together they explore how mobility shapes identity, belonging, and emotional continuity, from the early euphoria of relocation to grief, loss of grounding, and the challenge of staying connected while always on the move. The conversation touches on unconscious motivations for moving, mobility as a defense against intimacy, and how cultivating rituals and relationships can help create an inner sense of home across changing environments.

A thoughtful listen for anyone who has lived between places or cultures.

Interested in exploring these themes further? Join the Rupture & Repair Conference in Berlin and online, where therapists and practitioners come together to explore how rupture, breakdown, and reconnection show up not only in therapy rooms, but in relationships, communities, and the wider world. Learn more and apply to contribute here.

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Psychedelic Therapies in Practice: A Conversation with Dr. Andrea Jungaberle 4 4 6 6 Psychedelic Therapies in Practice: A Conversation with Dr. Andrea Jungaberle full 3daf9ad2-38c9-4575-8d61-87d4c8d508b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/369eb821 In this Therapy Talk episode, Johanne sits down with Dr. Andrea Jungaberle — Chief Medical Officer at OVID Clinic and co-founder of the MIND Foundation — for a grounded, behind-the-scenes look at how psychedelic-assisted therapy is actually making its way into clinical practice. They talk about Germany’s first compassionate use program with psilocybin, why the real work happens before and after the dosing session, and what it takes to responsibly scale these treatments in everyday mental healthcare.

]]> In this Therapy Talk episode, Johanne sits down with Dr. Andrea Jungaberle — Chief Medical Officer at OVID Clinic and co-founder of the MIND Foundation — for a grounded, behind-the-scenes look at how psychedelic-assisted therapy is actually making its way into clinical practice. They talk about Germany’s first compassionate use program with psilocybin, why the real work happens before and after the dosing session, and what it takes to responsibly scale these treatments in everyday mental healthcare.

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:52:30 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 2007 In this Therapy Talk episode, Johanne sits down with Dr. Andrea Jungaberle — Chief Medical Officer at OVID Clinic and co-founder of the MIND Foundation — for a grounded, behind-the-scenes look at how psychedelic-assisted therapy is actually making its way into clinical practice. They talk about Germany’s first compassionate use program with psilocybin, why the real work happens before and after the dosing session, and what it takes to responsibly scale these treatments in everyday mental healthcare.

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Surface and Depths with Roland Evans 4 4 5 5 Surface and Depths with Roland Evans full b83072d3-b16d-4bcb-a1a7-5d7c3a61a90e https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d3ba925 Psychotherapist and author Roland Evans joins Johanne Schwensen to talk about his book Surface and Depths: A Story of Adolescence with Reflections on the Inner Journey. Together they explore adolescence, family, and the lifelong process of becoming ourselves — and how therapy can help us revisit and repair the patterns formed early in life.

]]> Psychotherapist and author Roland Evans joins Johanne Schwensen to talk about his book Surface and Depths: A Story of Adolescence with Reflections on the Inner Journey. Together they explore adolescence, family, and the lifelong process of becoming ourselves — and how therapy can help us revisit and repair the patterns formed early in life.

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:13:41 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 2392 Psychotherapist and author Roland Evans joins Johanne Schwensen to talk about his book Surface and Depths: A Story of Adolescence with Reflections on the Inner Journey. Together they explore adolescence, family, and the lifelong process of becoming ourselves — and how therapy can help us revisit and repair the patterns formed early in life.

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No How AI Is Changing Clinical Practice – with Lea Schäfer 4 4 4 4 How AI Is Changing Clinical Practice – with Lea Schäfer full 9eaca48f-20c2-4f04-a9c7-62defdb5ef28 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db66ff0f Therapy Talk is back! Johanne speaks with psychologist and researcher Lea Schäfer about how AI is showing up in therapy – for clients, therapists, and the future of mental health care. They explore the promises, pitfalls, and ethical questions of bringing technology into the therapeutic space.

Full conversation here.

*The BDI (Beck Depression Inventory) was first published in 1961 by Dr. Aaron T. Beck.

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/lea-schäfer-1b3894103?originalSubdomain=de


ResearchGate

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Lea-Schaefer-10


Literature


Schäfer, L. M., Krause, T., & Köhler, S. (2025). Exploring user characteristics, motives, and expectations and the therapeutic alliance in the mental health conversational AI Clare®: a baseline study. Frontiers in Digital Health, 7, 1576135.

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/digital-health/articles/10.3389/fdgth.2025.1576135/full


Schäfer, Lea Maria. "Künstliche Intelligenz als Dritte Instanz in der Psychotherapie: Wie eine sinnvolle Integration von Künstlicher Intelligenz in den psychotherapeutischen Binnenraum aussehen könnte". Was machen Digitalisierung und Künstliche Intelligenz mit der Psychotherapie?: Einwürfe und Provokationen, edited by Bert te Wildt, Gerhard Lauer and Robin Schmidt, Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter Oldenbourg, 2024, pp. 111-128. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111509341-007

]]> Therapy Talk is back! Johanne speaks with psychologist and researcher Lea Schäfer about how AI is showing up in therapy – for clients, therapists, and the future of mental health care. They explore the promises, pitfalls, and ethical questions of bringing technology into the therapeutic space.

Full conversation here.

*The BDI (Beck Depression Inventory) was first published in 1961 by Dr. Aaron T. Beck.

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/lea-schäfer-1b3894103?originalSubdomain=de


ResearchGate

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Lea-Schaefer-10


Literature


Schäfer, L. M., Krause, T., & Köhler, S. (2025). Exploring user characteristics, motives, and expectations and the therapeutic alliance in the mental health conversational AI Clare®: a baseline study. Frontiers in Digital Health, 7, 1576135.

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/digital-health/articles/10.3389/fdgth.2025.1576135/full


Schäfer, Lea Maria. "Künstliche Intelligenz als Dritte Instanz in der Psychotherapie: Wie eine sinnvolle Integration von Künstlicher Intelligenz in den psychotherapeutischen Binnenraum aussehen könnte". Was machen Digitalisierung und Künstliche Intelligenz mit der Psychotherapie?: Einwürfe und Provokationen, edited by Bert te Wildt, Gerhard Lauer and Robin Schmidt, Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter Oldenbourg, 2024, pp. 111-128. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111509341-007

]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:24:01 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 2172 Therapy Talk is back! Johanne speaks with psychologist and researcher Lea Schäfer about how AI is showing up in therapy – for clients, therapists, and the future of mental health care. They explore the promises, pitfalls, and ethical questions of bringing technology into the therapeutic space.

Full conversation here.

*The BDI (Beck Depression Inventory) was first published in 1961 by Dr. Aaron T. Beck.

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/lea-schäfer-1b3894103?originalSubdomain=de


ResearchGate

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Lea-Schaefer-10


Literature


Schäfer, L. M., Krause, T., & Köhler, S. (2025). Exploring user characteristics, motives, and expectations and the therapeutic alliance in the mental health conversational AI Clare®: a baseline study. Frontiers in Digital Health, 7, 1576135.

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/digital-health/articles/10.3389/fdgth.2025.1576135/full


Schäfer, Lea Maria. "Künstliche Intelligenz als Dritte Instanz in der Psychotherapie: Wie eine sinnvolle Integration von Künstlicher Intelligenz in den psychotherapeutischen Binnenraum aussehen könnte". Was machen Digitalisierung und Künstliche Intelligenz mit der Psychotherapie?: Einwürfe und Provokationen, edited by Bert te Wildt, Gerhard Lauer and Robin Schmidt, Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter Oldenbourg, 2024, pp. 111-128. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111509341-007

]]> Therapy, AI, ChatGPT, Chatbots, synthetic relationships, companionship No Escaping the Narcissistic Web 4 4 3 3 Escaping the Narcissistic Web full e1e2f9c0-2617-463d-89bb-35d9b9cf0f82 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f7cd6f1 In this episode, therapist Dariia Milinchuk shares her expertise on working with survivors of narcissistic abuse. We explore how narcissistic traits differ from narcissistic personality disorder, why even trained professionals can miss the signs of manipulation, and the subtle but powerful ways narcissistic behaviour shows up in relationships. Dariia also discusses the long-term impact of narcissistic abuse and why regaining trust in oneself can be a complex but transformative journey.

Full conversation here.

]]> In this episode, therapist Dariia Milinchuk shares her expertise on working with survivors of narcissistic abuse. We explore how narcissistic traits differ from narcissistic personality disorder, why even trained professionals can miss the signs of manipulation, and the subtle but powerful ways narcissistic behaviour shows up in relationships. Dariia also discusses the long-term impact of narcissistic abuse and why regaining trust in oneself can be a complex but transformative journey.

Full conversation here.

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:59:30 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1853 In this episode, therapist Dariia Milinchuk shares her expertise on working with survivors of narcissistic abuse. We explore how narcissistic traits differ from narcissistic personality disorder, why even trained professionals can miss the signs of manipulation, and the subtle but powerful ways narcissistic behaviour shows up in relationships. Dariia also discusses the long-term impact of narcissistic abuse and why regaining trust in oneself can be a complex but transformative journey.

Full conversation here.

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Breaking Negative Cycles in Relationships with Sára Ritter 4 4 1 1 Breaking Negative Cycles in Relationships with Sára Ritter full 912635be-751c-4046-8f8d-8b9aad429b5e https://share.transistor.fm/s/52669910 In Breaking Negative Cycles in Relationships, Sára Ritter explains:

  • Her journey into couples therapy and her passion for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) 
  • How conflicts in relationships are often rooted in unmet attachment needs
  • The pursuer-withdrawer cycle and why we fall into predictable relationship patterns
  • How couples can reconnect and shift their dynamic

Join us as we unpack these themes and learn how deeper emotional understanding can transform relationships.
Watch the full interview here. 


]]> In Breaking Negative Cycles in Relationships, Sára Ritter explains:

  • Her journey into couples therapy and her passion for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) 
  • How conflicts in relationships are often rooted in unmet attachment needs
  • The pursuer-withdrawer cycle and why we fall into predictable relationship patterns
  • How couples can reconnect and shift their dynamic

Join us as we unpack these themes and learn how deeper emotional understanding can transform relationships.
Watch the full interview here. 


]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:55:17 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1756 In Breaking Negative Cycles in Relationships, Sára Ritter explains:

  • Her journey into couples therapy and her passion for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) 
  • How conflicts in relationships are often rooted in unmet attachment needs
  • The pursuer-withdrawer cycle and why we fall into predictable relationship patterns
  • How couples can reconnect and shift their dynamic

Join us as we unpack these themes and learn how deeper emotional understanding can transform relationships.
Watch the full interview here. 


]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Psychodrama with Matias Castagnola 4 4 2 2 Psychodrama with Matias Castagnola full 5ae554b0-f64b-4b6b-a935-a135a404515f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5fad69ca In this episode, Johanne speaks with Matias Castagnola, a clinical psychologist and psychodrama facilitator, about the transformative power of psychodrama. Matias shares how this therapeutic approach uses role-playing, sociometry, and group dynamics to explore possibilities, expand roles, and create meaningful change in a safe and playful environment. We also discuss the balance of creativity and structure in psychodrama sessions and how this method integrates personal growth with group collaboration.

Website: https://matiascastagnola.com/

]]> In this episode, Johanne speaks with Matias Castagnola, a clinical psychologist and psychodrama facilitator, about the transformative power of psychodrama. Matias shares how this therapeutic approach uses role-playing, sociometry, and group dynamics to explore possibilities, expand roles, and create meaningful change in a safe and playful environment. We also discuss the balance of creativity and structure in psychodrama sessions and how this method integrates personal growth with group collaboration.

Website: https://matiascastagnola.com/

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:26:27 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1826 In this episode, Johanne speaks with Matias Castagnola, a clinical psychologist and psychodrama facilitator, about the transformative power of psychodrama. Matias shares how this therapeutic approach uses role-playing, sociometry, and group dynamics to explore possibilities, expand roles, and create meaningful change in a safe and playful environment. We also discuss the balance of creativity and structure in psychodrama sessions and how this method integrates personal growth with group collaboration.

Website: https://matiascastagnola.com/

]]> psychodrama No Exploring Kink in Therapy 3 3 21 21 Exploring Kink in Therapy full deacc982-5135-45c5-9826-3b8d523f7fbf https://share.transistor.fm/s/0219c7cb In this episode, host Johanne Schwensen sits down with psychological counsellor Aranja Berkmüller to explore the fascinating and often misunderstood role of kink in the therapy space.

This thought-provoking conversation challenges societal norms and encourages deeper reflection. Johanne and Aranja discuss:

  • Common misconceptions about kink and its presence in therapeutic settings.
  • The healing potential of exploring power dynamics and psychological layers within kink.
  • Practical ways therapists can create nonjudgmental and supportive spaces for these discussions.

Read more about Aranja here: https://www.amplified-humanity.com. 

]]> In this episode, host Johanne Schwensen sits down with psychological counsellor Aranja Berkmüller to explore the fascinating and often misunderstood role of kink in the therapy space.

This thought-provoking conversation challenges societal norms and encourages deeper reflection. Johanne and Aranja discuss:

  • Common misconceptions about kink and its presence in therapeutic settings.
  • The healing potential of exploring power dynamics and psychological layers within kink.
  • Practical ways therapists can create nonjudgmental and supportive spaces for these discussions.

Read more about Aranja here: https://www.amplified-humanity.com. 

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:54:26 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1841 In this episode, host Johanne Schwensen sits down with psychological counsellor Aranja Berkmüller to explore the fascinating and often misunderstood role of kink in the therapy space.

This thought-provoking conversation challenges societal norms and encourages deeper reflection. Johanne and Aranja discuss:

  • Common misconceptions about kink and its presence in therapeutic settings.
  • The healing potential of exploring power dynamics and psychological layers within kink.
  • Practical ways therapists can create nonjudgmental and supportive spaces for these discussions.

Read more about Aranja here: https://www.amplified-humanity.com. 

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No The ADHD Brain with Anna Bellack 3 3 20 20 The ADHD Brain with Anna Bellack full 8323897d-4b20-4160-8e48-a2fc39c12103 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c21c09d1 To celebrate ADHD Awareness month, we're diving into the ADHD brain and the struggles that come with it. In this episode, Johanne speaks with clinical psychologist Anna Bellack, who not only researched ADHD in women for her thesis but also received her own ADHD diagnosis during her studies. Anna provides insight into the neurological workings of ADHD and sheds light on common challenges faced by people with ADHD, including some that often go overlooked. Whether you’re personally affected by ADHD or just curious, this conversation offers a deep and relatable perspective.

Resources

]]> To celebrate ADHD Awareness month, we're diving into the ADHD brain and the struggles that come with it. In this episode, Johanne speaks with clinical psychologist Anna Bellack, who not only researched ADHD in women for her thesis but also received her own ADHD diagnosis during her studies. Anna provides insight into the neurological workings of ADHD and sheds light on common challenges faced by people with ADHD, including some that often go overlooked. Whether you’re personally affected by ADHD or just curious, this conversation offers a deep and relatable perspective.

Resources

]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:55:31 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 2117 To celebrate ADHD Awareness month, we're diving into the ADHD brain and the struggles that come with it. In this episode, Johanne speaks with clinical psychologist Anna Bellack, who not only researched ADHD in women for her thesis but also received her own ADHD diagnosis during her studies. Anna provides insight into the neurological workings of ADHD and sheds light on common challenges faced by people with ADHD, including some that often go overlooked. Whether you’re personally affected by ADHD or just curious, this conversation offers a deep and relatable perspective.

Resources

]]> ADHD, neurodivergence No Dreamwork and Altered States of Consciousness with Roland Evans 3 3 19 19 Dreamwork and Altered States of Consciousness with Roland Evans full b37722ad-67ec-478d-9cf0-6fed51538d19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b783dc1 In this episode of our mini-series on dreams, clinical psychologist and dream expert Roland Evans explores how we can better understand our dreams by working with them in altered states of consciousness (ASCs). From naturalistic trance and EMDR to active imagination and hypnosis, Roland looks into how these non-ordinary states of awareness help us access deeper layers of dream meaning that are often inaccessible in waking life. Whether you're new to dreamwork or looking to deepen your practice, this episode offers fascinating perspectives on working with dreams using ASCs.

]]> In this episode of our mini-series on dreams, clinical psychologist and dream expert Roland Evans explores how we can better understand our dreams by working with them in altered states of consciousness (ASCs). From naturalistic trance and EMDR to active imagination and hypnosis, Roland looks into how these non-ordinary states of awareness help us access deeper layers of dream meaning that are often inaccessible in waking life. Whether you're new to dreamwork or looking to deepen your practice, this episode offers fascinating perspectives on working with dreams using ASCs.

]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:10:43 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 822 In this episode of our mini-series on dreams, clinical psychologist and dream expert Roland Evans explores how we can better understand our dreams by working with them in altered states of consciousness (ASCs). From naturalistic trance and EMDR to active imagination and hypnosis, Roland looks into how these non-ordinary states of awareness help us access deeper layers of dream meaning that are often inaccessible in waking life. Whether you're new to dreamwork or looking to deepen your practice, this episode offers fascinating perspectives on working with dreams using ASCs.

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No On Being a Death Doula with Aranja Berkmüller 3 3 18 18 On Being a Death Doula with Aranja Berkmüller full d28e235c-8cbe-441e-80a9-62842d47cde6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37f7eb9f In this insightful episode, Johanne sits down with Aranja Berkmüller, an experienced psychological counsellor and death doula, to delve into the world of end-of-life care. Aranja sheds light on the important role of death doulas—what they really do, and what they don’t. With her unique perspective, she shares powerful lessons from her journey, offering a compassionate exploration of death doula work.

Read more about Aranja's work here and in this blog post. 

]]> In this insightful episode, Johanne sits down with Aranja Berkmüller, an experienced psychological counsellor and death doula, to delve into the world of end-of-life care. Aranja sheds light on the important role of death doulas—what they really do, and what they don’t. With her unique perspective, she shares powerful lessons from her journey, offering a compassionate exploration of death doula work.

Read more about Aranja's work here and in this blog post. 

]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2024 08:34:59 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1900 In this insightful episode, Johanne sits down with Aranja Berkmüller, an experienced psychological counsellor and death doula, to delve into the world of end-of-life care. Aranja sheds light on the important role of death doulas—what they really do, and what they don’t. With her unique perspective, she shares powerful lessons from her journey, offering a compassionate exploration of death doula work.

Read more about Aranja's work here and in this blog post. 

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Dreaming the Myth Onward with Jakob Lusensky 3 3 17 17 Dreaming the Myth Onward with Jakob Lusensky full 292916d1-a1e7-4784-9609-9f79fc42c39d https://share.transistor.fm/s/32a04159 In this episode, Johanne Schwensen sits down with co-founder of It's Complicated, Jungian psychoanalyst, and author Jakob Lusensky to discuss his new book, C.G. Jung: Face to Face with Christianity - Conversations on Dreaming the Myth Onward. Together, they explore Jung’s complex relationship with Christianity, the process of writing the book, and the deep insights from leading Jungian scholars. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of psychology and spirituality.

]]> In this episode, Johanne Schwensen sits down with co-founder of It's Complicated, Jungian psychoanalyst, and author Jakob Lusensky to discuss his new book, C.G. Jung: Face to Face with Christianity - Conversations on Dreaming the Myth Onward. Together, they explore Jung’s complex relationship with Christianity, the process of writing the book, and the deep insights from leading Jungian scholars. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of psychology and spirituality.

]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:50:32 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 2017 In this episode, Johanne Schwensen sits down with co-founder of It's Complicated, Jungian psychoanalyst, and author Jakob Lusensky to discuss his new book, C.G. Jung: Face to Face with Christianity - Conversations on Dreaming the Myth Onward. Together, they explore Jung’s complex relationship with Christianity, the process of writing the book, and the deep insights from leading Jungian scholars. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of psychology and spirituality.

]]> spirituality, Carl Jung, Christianity No Parental counselling with Vasiliki Loumpa 3 3 16 16 Parental counselling with Vasiliki Loumpa full a9da40a6-161b-4144-ad6a-0d4d8c531774 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c762e0f In this episode of Therapy Talk, I sit down with seasoned psychotherapist Vasiliki Loumpa, who brings more than a decade of experience in family therapy. We explore the rewarding and challenging aspects of parental counselling, the transformative approach of non-violent resistance and discuss family therapy's powerful impact on supporting children by empowering their parents. Tune in to discover how this type of therapy can foster healthier family dynamics and provide meaningful support to both parents and children.

Resources:
Family Therapy
Breaking free of anxiety
Non-violent resistance

]]> In this episode of Therapy Talk, I sit down with seasoned psychotherapist Vasiliki Loumpa, who brings more than a decade of experience in family therapy. We explore the rewarding and challenging aspects of parental counselling, the transformative approach of non-violent resistance and discuss family therapy's powerful impact on supporting children by empowering their parents. Tune in to discover how this type of therapy can foster healthier family dynamics and provide meaningful support to both parents and children.

Resources:
Family Therapy
Breaking free of anxiety
Non-violent resistance

]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:06:12 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1847 In this episode of Therapy Talk, I sit down with seasoned psychotherapist Vasiliki Loumpa, who brings more than a decade of experience in family therapy. We explore the rewarding and challenging aspects of parental counselling, the transformative approach of non-violent resistance and discuss family therapy's powerful impact on supporting children by empowering their parents. Tune in to discover how this type of therapy can foster healthier family dynamics and provide meaningful support to both parents and children.

Resources:
Family Therapy
Breaking free of anxiety
Non-violent resistance

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Liberatory Psychology with Valentina Calandra 3 3 15 15 Liberatory Psychology with Valentina Calandra full 6860540c-63cd-4d3f-bb84-f45a30fcf12c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8586b168 In this episode, psychologist Valentina Calandra, explores the realms of liberatory psychology and feminist therapy, and what it means to be "queering" therapy. Calandra highlights the interconnectedness of personal and political struggles in therapy, and envisions therapy as a form of activism that supports individual and collective liberation.

]]> In this episode, psychologist Valentina Calandra, explores the realms of liberatory psychology and feminist therapy, and what it means to be "queering" therapy. Calandra highlights the interconnectedness of personal and political struggles in therapy, and envisions therapy as a form of activism that supports individual and collective liberation.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:13:45 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 2682 In this episode, psychologist Valentina Calandra, explores the realms of liberatory psychology and feminist therapy, and what it means to be "queering" therapy. Calandra highlights the interconnectedness of personal and political struggles in therapy, and envisions therapy as a form of activism that supports individual and collective liberation.

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Appreciating Dreams 3 3 14 14 Appreciating Dreams full 8633d8f5-a768-4014-9d4e-f6a39c1b6f07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f77b3039 Enveloped in the Therapy Talk podcast, here comes a mini-series about dreams by Roland Evans, and accredited clinical psychologist who has 40 years of experience unlocking the mysteries of dreams.

]]> Enveloped in the Therapy Talk podcast, here comes a mini-series about dreams by Roland Evans, and accredited clinical psychologist who has 40 years of experience unlocking the mysteries of dreams.

]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:49:40 +0000 Roland Evans Roland Evans 540 Enveloped in the Therapy Talk podcast, here comes a mini-series about dreams by Roland Evans, and accredited clinical psychologist who has 40 years of experience unlocking the mysteries of dreams.

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Holistic Wellness with Eugene Belilovsky 3 3 13 13 Holistic Wellness with Eugene Belilovsky full 0816e762-4ffc-4313-b844-ad70145d5331 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0741c876 In this episode, Eugene Belilovsky, explains what it means to take a holistic approach to mental health counselling, and illuminates the value in integrating health factors, societal influences and concepts such as awareness and alignment in working with wellness.

List of resources can be found here.

 

]]> In this episode, Eugene Belilovsky, explains what it means to take a holistic approach to mental health counselling, and illuminates the value in integrating health factors, societal influences and concepts such as awareness and alignment in working with wellness.

List of resources can be found here.

 

]]> Mon, 27 May 2024 13:01:21 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1116 In this episode, Eugene Belilovsky, explains what it means to take a holistic approach to mental health counselling, and illuminates the value in integrating health factors, societal influences and concepts such as awareness and alignment in working with wellness.

List of resources can be found here.

 

]]> holistic, wellness, transpersonal, psychology, health, coaching No Friendship and therapy with Valentina Calandra 3 3 12 12 Friendship and therapy with Valentina Calandra full dd8375b1-df58-414f-9aa4-b228b6529a35 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63942846 What do friendship and therapy have in common? In this episode, Johanne Schwensen explores this thought-provoking question with fellow psychologist Valentina Calandra. Tune in to discover how the nuanced overlap between these two realms offers insights into boundaries, queering therapy, and the political dimensions of friendship.

Music by Kadri Arula
Visit the Relationship Garden where the conversation about friendship will continue

]]> What do friendship and therapy have in common? In this episode, Johanne Schwensen explores this thought-provoking question with fellow psychologist Valentina Calandra. Tune in to discover how the nuanced overlap between these two realms offers insights into boundaries, queering therapy, and the political dimensions of friendship.

Music by Kadri Arula
Visit the Relationship Garden where the conversation about friendship will continue

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:38:50 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 2600 What do friendship and therapy have in common? In this episode, Johanne Schwensen explores this thought-provoking question with fellow psychologist Valentina Calandra. Tune in to discover how the nuanced overlap between these two realms offers insights into boundaries, queering therapy, and the political dimensions of friendship.

Music by Kadri Arula
Visit the Relationship Garden where the conversation about friendship will continue

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Psychedelic Integration with John Sandblom 3 3 11 11 Psychedelic Integration with John Sandblom full f090fc6f-1030-4009-af5a-27231ddc4524 https://share.transistor.fm/s/270e5e88 An increasingly popular specialty within the therapy world is psychedelic integration. But what does it mean to engage in psychedelic integration work? Do you need to have experienced a drug-induced trip, and is it legal? These questions are just a few of the many covered when It's Complicated co-founder and psychologist, Johanne Schwensen, speaks with integrative, person-centred therapist and psychedelic integration workshop facilitator, John Sandblom.

Therapists who do psychedelic integration work here.
Music by Kadri Arula.

]]> An increasingly popular specialty within the therapy world is psychedelic integration. But what does it mean to engage in psychedelic integration work? Do you need to have experienced a drug-induced trip, and is it legal? These questions are just a few of the many covered when It's Complicated co-founder and psychologist, Johanne Schwensen, speaks with integrative, person-centred therapist and psychedelic integration workshop facilitator, John Sandblom.

Therapists who do psychedelic integration work here.
Music by Kadri Arula.

]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2024 12:20:15 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 2224 An increasingly popular specialty within the therapy world is psychedelic integration. But what does it mean to engage in psychedelic integration work? Do you need to have experienced a drug-induced trip, and is it legal? These questions are just a few of the many covered when It's Complicated co-founder and psychologist, Johanne Schwensen, speaks with integrative, person-centred therapist and psychedelic integration workshop facilitator, John Sandblom.

Therapists who do psychedelic integration work here.
Music by Kadri Arula.

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Dream Work with Roland Evans 3 3 10 10 Dream Work with Roland Evans full 962fcfea-3550-450a-b64b-3d2024c8da77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca7787eb Some therapists never fully retire, for the main reason that their profession stays a source of passion and purpose. Roland Evans who joined me for the bi-weekly It's Complicated webinar, Mind Mingles, to talk about his dream work, is one of these therapists. In this episode, which is the raw recording of our Mind Mingles, he gives a peak into what he's learnt from listening to about 20,000 dreams over the past 40 years. Whether you want to learn how to start remembering your dreams, or how to gauge what your dreams are trying to convey, Roland Evans has got you covered in this inspiring interview.

If you have any questions regarding dream work, join this community Dream space.

]]> Some therapists never fully retire, for the main reason that their profession stays a source of passion and purpose. Roland Evans who joined me for the bi-weekly It's Complicated webinar, Mind Mingles, to talk about his dream work, is one of these therapists. In this episode, which is the raw recording of our Mind Mingles, he gives a peak into what he's learnt from listening to about 20,000 dreams over the past 40 years. Whether you want to learn how to start remembering your dreams, or how to gauge what your dreams are trying to convey, Roland Evans has got you covered in this inspiring interview.

If you have any questions regarding dream work, join this community Dream space.

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 22:38:16 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 3029 Some therapists never fully retire, for the main reason that their profession stays a source of passion and purpose. Roland Evans who joined me for the bi-weekly It's Complicated webinar, Mind Mingles, to talk about his dream work, is one of these therapists. In this episode, which is the raw recording of our Mind Mingles, he gives a peak into what he's learnt from listening to about 20,000 dreams over the past 40 years. Whether you want to learn how to start remembering your dreams, or how to gauge what your dreams are trying to convey, Roland Evans has got you covered in this inspiring interview.

If you have any questions regarding dream work, join this community Dream space.

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Systemic Therapy with Emonie Carter-Hale 3 3 9 9 Systemic Therapy with Emonie Carter-Hale full c42bed0a-bf1c-4f31-ba8e-73940cd1b082 https://share.transistor.fm/s/588b1240 In this Therapy Talk episode, family psychotherapist Emonie Carter-Hale provides an engaging overview of systemic therapy, while exploring its application in trauma contexts. She shares her moving story about what it means to be a well-adjusted eldest daughter who went to law school to work with survivors of trauma, and ended up rebelling by becoming a psychotherapist working in an intersectional and holistically trauma-informed manner.

]]> In this Therapy Talk episode, family psychotherapist Emonie Carter-Hale provides an engaging overview of systemic therapy, while exploring its application in trauma contexts. She shares her moving story about what it means to be a well-adjusted eldest daughter who went to law school to work with survivors of trauma, and ended up rebelling by becoming a psychotherapist working in an intersectional and holistically trauma-informed manner.

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:12:00 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1930 In this Therapy Talk episode, family psychotherapist Emonie Carter-Hale provides an engaging overview of systemic therapy, while exploring its application in trauma contexts. She shares her moving story about what it means to be a well-adjusted eldest daughter who went to law school to work with survivors of trauma, and ended up rebelling by becoming a psychotherapist working in an intersectional and holistically trauma-informed manner.

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Breaking Taboos with Noémie Gmür 3 3 8 8 Breaking Taboos with Noémie Gmür full 999be113-4f58-4758-9edd-ecd85eb2b461 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f55d189 In this moving conversation, Noémie Gmür reveals how studying history and doing their own podcast was the perfect preparation to becoming a relationship and sex-counsellor. While generously sharing their personal journey, Noémie reflects on the many ways in which being their own guinea pig has helped shape their approach to therapy.

Keep up to date with Noémie's workshops here
Visit our newly established community garden for neurodiversity
Join this open and free Mind Mingles on neurodiversity
Music by Kadri Arula


]]> In this moving conversation, Noémie Gmür reveals how studying history and doing their own podcast was the perfect preparation to becoming a relationship and sex-counsellor. While generously sharing their personal journey, Noémie reflects on the many ways in which being their own guinea pig has helped shape their approach to therapy.

Keep up to date with Noémie's workshops here
Visit our newly established community garden for neurodiversity
Join this open and free Mind Mingles on neurodiversity
Music by Kadri Arula


]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:58:32 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 2368 In this moving conversation, Noémie Gmür reveals how studying history and doing their own podcast was the perfect preparation to becoming a relationship and sex-counsellor. While generously sharing their personal journey, Noémie reflects on the many ways in which being their own guinea pig has helped shape their approach to therapy.

Keep up to date with Noémie's workshops here
Visit our newly established community garden for neurodiversity
Join this open and free Mind Mingles on neurodiversity
Music by Kadri Arula


]]> adhd, neurodiversity, neurodivergence, shame, sex, counselling, therapy, couples No Ariane Fuechtner on Somatic Experiencing 3 3 7 7 Ariane Fuechtner on Somatic Experiencing full 043b2696-956c-4baf-9235-8eef14ddb1cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f56d2a3 Most therapists like to occasionally explain to their clients how the nervous system plays into the issues at hand, but did you know that there is a body-oriented approach called Somatic Experiencing that has the understanding of humans' survival response at it's core? In this episode, Johanne asks trauma-therapist Ariane Fuechtner to give an overview of how Somatic Experiencing works. She explains just how creative Somatic Experiencing is, why we can't just shake off trauma like other mammals, and much more.

]]> Most therapists like to occasionally explain to their clients how the nervous system plays into the issues at hand, but did you know that there is a body-oriented approach called Somatic Experiencing that has the understanding of humans' survival response at it's core? In this episode, Johanne asks trauma-therapist Ariane Fuechtner to give an overview of how Somatic Experiencing works. She explains just how creative Somatic Experiencing is, why we can't just shake off trauma like other mammals, and much more.

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:18:11 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1712 Most therapists like to occasionally explain to their clients how the nervous system plays into the issues at hand, but did you know that there is a body-oriented approach called Somatic Experiencing that has the understanding of humans' survival response at it's core? In this episode, Johanne asks trauma-therapist Ariane Fuechtner to give an overview of how Somatic Experiencing works. She explains just how creative Somatic Experiencing is, why we can't just shake off trauma like other mammals, and much more.

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Sadie Smith on Guided Imagery and Music 3 3 6 6 Sadie Smith on Guided Imagery and Music full ac14699b-edfa-49fb-b197-79aacabb6d1c https://share.transistor.fm/s/647e45f5 Join us in exploring the intriguing world of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), explained by Canadian counselor Sadie Smith. Tune in to learn about the enigmatic modality's link to psychedelics, how mandalas are incorporated into the sessions, and the kind of journey a GIM session can take you on.

Sadie's DJ set
Mandala from a GIM session
Music by Kadri Arula



]]> Join us in exploring the intriguing world of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), explained by Canadian counselor Sadie Smith. Tune in to learn about the enigmatic modality's link to psychedelics, how mandalas are incorporated into the sessions, and the kind of journey a GIM session can take you on.

Sadie's DJ set
Mandala from a GIM session
Music by Kadri Arula



]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:04:14 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1931 Join us in exploring the intriguing world of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), explained by Canadian counselor Sadie Smith. Tune in to learn about the enigmatic modality's link to psychedelics, how mandalas are incorporated into the sessions, and the kind of journey a GIM session can take you on.

Sadie's DJ set
Mandala from a GIM session
Music by Kadri Arula



]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Emotional regulation with Anne Pascal Stein 3 3 5 5 Emotional regulation with Anne Pascal Stein full 79276329-66a9-47a2-8650-835ad5fe9327 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec800fa6 What can be done therapeutically if we lack bodily awareness, and feel "too much" or "too little"? In this episode, body psychotherapist Anne Pascale Stein takes us through the foundations of Grindberg Method, accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEPD), and how body therapy can improve our bodily awareness and ability to emotionally regulate.

Blog posts by Anne Pascale Stein.
Music by Kadri Arula

]]> What can be done therapeutically if we lack bodily awareness, and feel "too much" or "too little"? In this episode, body psychotherapist Anne Pascale Stein takes us through the foundations of Grindberg Method, accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEPD), and how body therapy can improve our bodily awareness and ability to emotionally regulate.

Blog posts by Anne Pascale Stein.
Music by Kadri Arula

]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:50:51 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1910 What can be done therapeutically if we lack bodily awareness, and feel "too much" or "too little"? In this episode, body psychotherapist Anne Pascale Stein takes us through the foundations of Grindberg Method, accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEPD), and how body therapy can improve our bodily awareness and ability to emotionally regulate.

Blog posts by Anne Pascale Stein.
Music by Kadri Arula

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Garima Narwani on Expat Therapy 3 3 4 4 Garima Narwani on Expat Therapy full f78d6db8-2cef-495e-951f-d81b9d890bc3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9d62b2e In this episode, Johanne delves into the expat experience with counselling psychologist Garima Narwani. As someone who has traversed the globe both in her formative years and adulthood, Garima shares her unique insights into the challenges inherent in a globally mobile lifestyle.

Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on expat therapy and discover how Garima's personal journey has shaped her way of providing meaningful support to third culture individuals navigating the complexities of a nomadic life.


]]> In this episode, Johanne delves into the expat experience with counselling psychologist Garima Narwani. As someone who has traversed the globe both in her formative years and adulthood, Garima shares her unique insights into the challenges inherent in a globally mobile lifestyle.

Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on expat therapy and discover how Garima's personal journey has shaped her way of providing meaningful support to third culture individuals navigating the complexities of a nomadic life.


]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 2008 In this episode, Johanne delves into the expat experience with counselling psychologist Garima Narwani. As someone who has traversed the globe both in her formative years and adulthood, Garima shares her unique insights into the challenges inherent in a globally mobile lifestyle.

Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on expat therapy and discover how Garima's personal journey has shaped her way of providing meaningful support to third culture individuals navigating the complexities of a nomadic life.


]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Fadi Hage on Dealing With the Inner Critic 3 3 3 3 Fadi Hage on Dealing With the Inner Critic full ac71283a-2c3f-4a76-87f9-68c92a8af16b https://share.transistor.fm/s/88ab573b In her conversation with Fadi Hage, a medical doctor turned therapist, Johanne learns about Gabor Maté's Compassionate Inquiry, how to deal better with one's inner critic, and what concrete ways we can start to incorporate doses of mindfulness practice into our daily lives. 

]]> In her conversation with Fadi Hage, a medical doctor turned therapist, Johanne learns about Gabor Maté's Compassionate Inquiry, how to deal better with one's inner critic, and what concrete ways we can start to incorporate doses of mindfulness practice into our daily lives. 

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 2199 In her conversation with Fadi Hage, a medical doctor turned therapist, Johanne learns about Gabor Maté's Compassionate Inquiry, how to deal better with one's inner critic, and what concrete ways we can start to incorporate doses of mindfulness practice into our daily lives. 

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Navigating Compassion Fatigue with Rebekka Lehmann 2 2 2 2 Navigating Compassion Fatigue with Rebekka Lehmann full 5b83444c-d2a8-459a-8f5f-d0274eb14d7b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8957778 In this episode, Johanne speaks with trauma therapist Rebekka Lehmann about the realities of secondary trauma and compassion fatigue. They explore the relevance of Rebekka's focus on helping professions, emphasizing the risks of burning out while caring for others. As a bonus, Rebekka will guide listeners through a meditation at the end.

]]> In this episode, Johanne speaks with trauma therapist Rebekka Lehmann about the realities of secondary trauma and compassion fatigue. They explore the relevance of Rebekka's focus on helping professions, emphasizing the risks of burning out while caring for others. As a bonus, Rebekka will guide listeners through a meditation at the end.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:13:44 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1970 In this episode, Johanne speaks with trauma therapist Rebekka Lehmann about the realities of secondary trauma and compassion fatigue. They explore the relevance of Rebekka's focus on helping professions, emphasizing the risks of burning out while caring for others. As a bonus, Rebekka will guide listeners through a meditation at the end.

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Therapy in these unprecedented times with Katharina Albrecht 3 3 1 1 Therapy in these unprecedented times with Katharina Albrecht full 91c9a3fd-6964-4c66-9f8f-3843e6a442c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6016e188 To kick off what can be considered Season 2 of the It's Complicated podcast, Johanne speaks to Katharina Albrecht about how she supports her clients in these unprecedented times. The two therapists talk about what it means to miss the bus in psychoanalysis, the difference between being nice and being kind, and implementing sensation tracking to build much-needed resilience to the outside world.

]]> To kick off what can be considered Season 2 of the It's Complicated podcast, Johanne speaks to Katharina Albrecht about how she supports her clients in these unprecedented times. The two therapists talk about what it means to miss the bus in psychoanalysis, the difference between being nice and being kind, and implementing sensation tracking to build much-needed resilience to the outside world.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:33:27 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1606 To kick off what can be considered Season 2 of the It's Complicated podcast, Johanne speaks to Katharina Albrecht about how she supports her clients in these unprecedented times. The two therapists talk about what it means to miss the bus in psychoanalysis, the difference between being nice and being kind, and implementing sensation tracking to build much-needed resilience to the outside world.

]]> Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Online therapy with Sophie Buch 2 2 5 5 Online therapy with Sophie Buch full c370402e-2e48-42ae-8c08-ca5d6f0e0eee https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6146cdd For the first time on Therapy Talk, It's Complicated co-founder and psychologist, Johanne Schwensen, talks to a close colleague of hers about life as a committed "online only" therapist. They explore the potential of online therapy – both video, phone and chat therapy – and also visit the darker sides of psychology and the online world. From even before she became a psychologist, the guest of the episode, Sophie Buch, was drawn to those sides of humanity and psychology that were the most difficult to understand; an interest which led her to study online radicalisation, hate speech, the incel movement, and forensic psychology. Now she is a private practicing online therapist and is dedicated to pushing the limits of how the online format can make therapy more accessible, vulnerable, and efficient.  

]]> For the first time on Therapy Talk, It's Complicated co-founder and psychologist, Johanne Schwensen, talks to a close colleague of hers about life as a committed "online only" therapist. They explore the potential of online therapy – both video, phone and chat therapy – and also visit the darker sides of psychology and the online world. From even before she became a psychologist, the guest of the episode, Sophie Buch, was drawn to those sides of humanity and psychology that were the most difficult to understand; an interest which led her to study online radicalisation, hate speech, the incel movement, and forensic psychology. Now she is a private practicing online therapist and is dedicated to pushing the limits of how the online format can make therapy more accessible, vulnerable, and efficient.  

]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:14:18 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1903 For the first time on Therapy Talk, It's Complicated co-founder and psychologist, Johanne Schwensen, talks to a close colleague of hers about life as a committed "online only" therapist. They explore the enormous potential of online therapy – both video, phone and chat therapy – and also visit the darker sides of psychology and the online world. For the first time on Therapy Talk, It's Complicated co-founder and psychologist, Johanne Schwensen, talks to a close colleague of hers about life as a committed "online only" therapist. They explore the enormous potential of online therapy – both video, therapy, online therapy, forensic psychology, chat therapy, video therapy No Music therapy with Kadri Arula 2 2 4 4 Music therapy with Kadri Arula full 0bd65f15-2d26-4172-b5ea-e6f499812b98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48db04a3 It's Complicated co-founder and psychologist, Johanne Schwensen, has a passion for therapy and music, yet knows close to nothing about music therapy. And seeing as she's spoken to a series of creative therapists, including a wild therapist, a sex and couples therapist, and an art therapist, it seemed fitting when the turn came to Estonian Kadri Arula, a psychodynamic music therapist.
In this therapy talk, Kadri talks about the possibilities and pitfalls of the modality, her path from playing the piano to studying music therapy, and how even babies benefit from her therapy.
Kadri's therapist profile can be found here and her Bandcamp profile here. 
The new intro tune is written and produced by her.


]]> It's Complicated co-founder and psychologist, Johanne Schwensen, has a passion for therapy and music, yet knows close to nothing about music therapy. And seeing as she's spoken to a series of creative therapists, including a wild therapist, a sex and couples therapist, and an art therapist, it seemed fitting when the turn came to Estonian Kadri Arula, a psychodynamic music therapist.
In this therapy talk, Kadri talks about the possibilities and pitfalls of the modality, her path from playing the piano to studying music therapy, and how even babies benefit from her therapy.
Kadri's therapist profile can be found here and her Bandcamp profile here. 
The new intro tune is written and produced by her.


]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:06:05 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1590 It's Complicated co-founder and psychologist, Johanne Schwensen, has a passion for therapy and music, yet knows close to nothing about music therapy. In this episode, Estonian psychodynamic therapist and music therapist Kadri Arula explains the workings of how to use music as a tool for therapeutic change. It's Complicated co-founder and psychologist, Johanne Schwensen, has a passion for therapy and music, yet knows close to nothing about music therapy. In this episode, Estonian psychodynamic therapist and music therapist Kadri Arula explains the workings o music therapy, therapy talk, psychodynamic No Art therapy with Megu Kitazawa 2 2 3 3 Art therapy with Megu Kitazawa full 7965b3e0-3d90-451d-bd4c-8e949cb5c514 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea3a3028 What happens when you combine art and therapy? Art therapy of course, and that was about the only thing I knew about this type of counselling. Except this isn't entirely true, because I also knew that art making in itself has a therapeutic potential, and this fascinating intersection is what I set out to explore in my conversation with Berlin-based art therapist Megu Kitazawa. We talk about her psychodynamic training, the fast-paced nature of working at a psychiatric hospital, the best things to come out of a therapeutic relationship, and much more.

Register as a therapist and/or find your therapy at: https://www.complicated.life

]]> What happens when you combine art and therapy? Art therapy of course, and that was about the only thing I knew about this type of counselling. Except this isn't entirely true, because I also knew that art making in itself has a therapeutic potential, and this fascinating intersection is what I set out to explore in my conversation with Berlin-based art therapist Megu Kitazawa. We talk about her psychodynamic training, the fast-paced nature of working at a psychiatric hospital, the best things to come out of a therapeutic relationship, and much more.

Register as a therapist and/or find your therapy at: https://www.complicated.life

]]> Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:24:42 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 2043 What happens when you combine art and therapy? Art therapy of course, and that was about the only thing I knew about this type of counselling. Except this isn't entirely true, because I also knew that art making in itself has a therapeutic potential, and this fascinating intersection is what I set out to explore in my conversation with Berlin-based art therapist Megu Kitazawa. We talk about her psychodynamic training, the fast-paced nature of working at a psychiatric hospital, the best things to come out of a therapeutic relationship, and much more. What happens when you combine art and therapy? Art therapy of course, and that was about the only thing I knew about this type of counselling. Except this isn't entirely true, because I also knew that art making in itself has a therapeutic potential, and Art therapy, Its complicated, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help No Sex- and couple's therapy with Kristi Moore 2 2 2 2 Sex- and couple's therapy with Kristi Moore full 0f079b12-9536-8bdd-c644-89422fc2ead2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5015375c If I had to choose one type of counsellor that I find the most fascinating and awe-inspiring, it would have to be sex- and couple's counsellors. What draws me in is their skillset in navigating interpersonal dynamics, while grappling with huge concepts like sexuality, intimacy, and trust. In this episode, I get deep into conversation with someone who is exactly one of these counsellors: Sex- and couple's counsellor Kristi Moore. I ask about her path to become a therapist, how to begin to understand sexuality and intimacy, and what bringing the body into the therapy room means to her.

Register as a therapist and/or find your therapy at: https://www.complicated.life

]]> If I had to choose one type of counsellor that I find the most fascinating and awe-inspiring, it would have to be sex- and couple's counsellors. What draws me in is their skillset in navigating interpersonal dynamics, while grappling with huge concepts like sexuality, intimacy, and trust. In this episode, I get deep into conversation with someone who is exactly one of these counsellors: Sex- and couple's counsellor Kristi Moore. I ask about her path to become a therapist, how to begin to understand sexuality and intimacy, and what bringing the body into the therapy room means to her.

Register as a therapist and/or find your therapy at: https://www.complicated.life

]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2021 21:14:16 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 2308 If I had to choose one type of counsellor that I find the most fascinating and awe-inspiring, it would have to be sex- and couple's counsellors. What draws me in is their skillset in navigating interpersonal dynamics, while grappling with huge concepts like sexuality, intimacy, and trust. In this episode, I get deep into conversation with someone who is exactly one of these counsellors: Sex- and couple's counsellor Kristi Moore. I ask about her path to become a therapist, how to begin to understand sexuality and intimacy, and what bringing the body into the therapy room means to her. If I had to choose one type of counsellor that I find the most fascinating and awe-inspiring, it would have to be sex- and couple's counsellors. What draws me in is their skillset in navigating interpersonal dynamics, while grappling with huge concepts li Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Wild therapy with Gemma Autumn 2 2 1 1 Wild therapy with Gemma Autumn full 19a4b537-9034-0c0f-4097-942eb304e244 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be3a5a6b Season 2 of the It's Complicated podcast is an interview series with therapists on the It's Complicated platform. We kick off this second season with a cozy and therapeutic interview with the fittingly named Gemma Autumn, who besides being an Integrative Counsellor, also is a practicing artist and energy worker. We talk about what makes the perfect counsellor, what it means when companies pick up the tab, wild therapy, reiki, and much more.

Register as a therapist and/or find your therapy at: https://www.complicated.life

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Register as a therapist and/or find your therapy at: https://www.complicated.life

]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:06:41 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 2257 Season 2 of the It's Complicated podcast is an interview series with therapists on the It's Complicated platform. We kick off this second season with a cozy and therapeutic interview with the fittingly named Gemma Autumn, who besides being an Integrative Counsellor, also is a practicing artist and energy worker. We talk about what makes the perfect counsellor, what it means when companies pick up the tab, wild therapy, reiki, and much more. Season 2 of the It's Complicated podcast is an interview series with therapists on the It's Complicated platform. We kick off this second season with a cozy and therapeutic interview with the fittingly named Gemma Autumn, who besides being an Integrative Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Making Therapy Accessible 1 1 9 9 Making Therapy Accessible full bc715c69-059d-03c0-d507-bb69f6a56e07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3396eb7 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:37:07 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 3475 In this episode, we learn about two young Berlin-based initiatives dedicated to making therapy accessible to those who don't always have equal access to mental health services due to racial, cultural, financial, and/or geographic barriers. We speak with Kemoy Jemmott of the Queer Black Therapy fund, Kathrine Dennis of Expanding Circles on their visions of a more equitable future in the mental health fields. Further, we'll speak with Danni and Michael of Berlinauslandermeme's about the power of turning darkness into humor through a practice of sharing online as well as using social capital for good. In this episode, we learn about two young Berlin-based initiatives dedicated to making therapy accessible to those who don't always have equal access to mental health services due to racial, cultural, financial, and/or geographic barriers. We speak with K Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No A New Normal - Online Therapy During COVID 1 1 8 8 A New Normal - Online Therapy During COVID full d2f436c4-457f-ffd3-a88e-88821ffb77dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/046813e1 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:06:29 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 2866 Since the outbreak of COVID-19, therapists around the world have taken their practice online and many are discovering subtle (and not-so-subtle) changes in the process, depth, and nature of therapy at a distance. In this episode, we'll hear stories, thoughts, and feelings from clinical psychologist and It's Complicated co-founder, Johanne Schwensen as well as Berlin-based psychoanalyst, Aleksandar Dimitrijevic. We'll also hear stories and insights from two clients, Barbara Hilton and Daria Kyrilova, as well as a short story from Reece Cox, the host of It's Complicated. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, therapists around the world have taken their practice online and many are discovering subtle (and not-so-subtle) changes in the process, depth, and nature of therapy at a distance. In this episode, we'll hear stories, thoug Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Reflections from Quarantine 1 1 7 7 Reflections from Quarantine full 81195141-8227-8d99-42e4-a0e7b8c6bf30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81e9e12a In this Episode, Reece speaks with Its Complicated cofounder about what covid19 means for therapy and therapists as well as how to manage in life during quar time.

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]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:10:33 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1304 In this Episode, Reece speaks with Its Complicated cofounder about what covid19 means for therapy and therapists as well as how to manage in life during quar time. In this Episode, Reece speaks with Its Complicated cofounder about what covid19 means for therapy and therapists as well as how to manage in life during quar time. Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Things my Polyamorous Therapist Says 1 1 6 6 Things my Polyamorous Therapist Says full 599b4b56-0b53-96cc-d8b3-69a6e9a5af47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2e4d712 In this episode, I speak with polyamorous relationship coach, co-host of the Multiamory podcast, and author of the widely read polyamory classic, The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory, Dedeker Winston about her experience, the basics, the do's and don't's of polyamory.Next, I speak with Mathias Funke, a polyamorous psychotherapist practicing in Berlin and specializing in his work with people in polyamorous relationships.

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]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:11:21 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 3257 In this episode, I speak with polyamorous relationship coach, co-host of the Multiamory podcast, and author of the widely read polyamory classic, The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory, Dedeker Winston about her experience, the basics, the do's and don't's of polyamory.Next, I speak with Mathias Funke, a polyamorous psychotherapist practicing in Berlin and specializing in his work with people in polyamorous relationships. In this episode, I speak with polyamorous relationship coach, co-host of the Multiamory podcast, and author of the widely read polyamory classic, The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory, Dedeker Winston about her experience, the basics, the do's and don't's o Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Psychedelics and Psychotherapy with Gestalt Therapist, Mikko Karhulahti 1 1 5 5 Psychedelics and Psychotherapy with Gestalt Therapist, Mikko Karhulahti full b14f342c-0793-e76d-68c6-67e09768cc76 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a05beeb Fri, 07 Feb 2020 10:47:36 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1646 In this episode, we speak with Gestalt Therapist, Mikko Karhulahti about the future potentials of psychedelics in clinical settings and the second wave of research happening today at Universities around the world. In this episode, we speak with Gestalt Therapist, Mikko Karhulahti about the future potentials of psychedelics in clinical settings and the second wave of research happening today at Universities around the world. Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Asylum Seekers, Refugees, and Psychotherapy with Jesse Harbaugh 1 1 4 4 Asylum Seekers, Refugees, and Psychotherapy with Jesse Harbaugh full https://podcast.rss.com/itscomplicated/?name=2019-12-17_ep5_jesseharbaugh_mixdown5.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc5cfba2 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 12:24:17 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1632 In this episode of It's Complicated, we speak with US therapist, Jesse Harbaugh about the nuances and challenges of therapy with asylum seekers and refugees. Jesse has worked with refugees and asylum seekers extensively in the US and since moving to Berlin she has been regularly volunteering at temporary housing shelters. From Jesse's perspective, psychotherapy is not always complatible across cultural divides. To a person coming from a non-western background the value of therapy might not be immediately apparent and even notions such as "trauma" could be presumptuous or misleading. In this episode, we will discuss these topics to reveal some of our western assumptions in pursuit of more globally compatible psychotherapy. In this episode of It's Complicated, we speak with US therapist, Jesse Harbaugh about the nuances and challenges of therapy with asylum seekers and refugees. Jesse has worked with refugees and asylum seekers extensively in the US and since moving to Berli Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Through the Noise: Florence Jimenez Otto 1 1 3 3 Through the Noise: Florence Jimenez Otto full https://podcast.rss.com/itscomplicated/?name=2019-11-05_ep3_florence_finalmix_denoised.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fef9b8e3 Coach and counsellor, Florence Jimenez Otto discusses her path from working in the underground music industry in Berlin to becoming a coach and counsellor to DJs, artists and industry workers here in Berlin, Germany.

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]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2019 13:07:48 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1464 Coach and counsellor, Florence Jimenez Otto discusses her path from working in the underground music industry in Berlin to becoming a coach and counsellor to DJs, artists and industry workers here in Berlin, Germany. Coach and counsellor, Florence Jimenez Otto discusses her path from working in the underground music industry in Berlin to becoming a coach and counsellor to DJs, artists and industry workers here in Berlin, Germany. Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No Through the Noise: Courtesy 1 1 2 2 Through the Noise: Courtesy full https://podcast.rss.com/itscomplicated/?name=2019-09-19_ep2_icpod_courtesy_interview_mixdown101.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ece974e Today I speak with DJ, artist, and label owner, Najaaraq Vestbirk, aka Courtesy. Najaaraq and I discuss the practical and personal hurdles she faces as a touring artist, her battles with Health anxiety and the unexpected healing power of sharing.This episode is the first in a mini-series, ‘Through the Noise’, where we hear stories and examine trends and struggles with mental health in the music industry.

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]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:30:00 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 2055 Today I speak with DJ, artist, and label owner, Najaaraq Vestbirk, aka Courtesy. Najaaraq and I discuss the practical and personal hurdles she faces as a touring artist, her battles with Health anxiety and the unexpected healing power of sharing.This episode is the first in a mini-series, ‘Through the Noise’, where we hear stories and examine trends and struggles with mental health in the music industry. Today I speak with DJ, artist, and label owner, Najaaraq Vestbirk, aka Courtesy. Najaaraq and I discuss the practical and personal hurdles she faces as a touring artist, her battles with Health anxiety and the unexpected healing power of sharing.This epis Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No A Life in Transition 1 1 1 1 A Life in Transition full https://podcast.rss.com/itscomplicated/?name=2019-08-01_ep1_mixdown_draft8.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e37e93c9 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:12:00 +0000 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1464 Today I speak with three practitioners in Berlin about working with expats. Additionally, artist Jan Durina will speak about his experience juggling mental health and a growing music career.Its complicated is a platform dedicated to helping you find the right therapist. www.complicated.life. Today I speak with three practitioners in Berlin about working with expats. Additionally, artist Jan Durina will speak about his experience juggling mental health and a growing music career.Its complicated is a platform dedicated to helping you find the r Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Self-help, Psychologist, It' Complicated, Couple therapy, No