My Therapist Is Out!

Creativity & Emotional Safety Swapcast: The University Interview with Renae Johnson (they/them)

We’re switching things up this week! Listen along to Licensed Clinical Counselor, Art Therapist and founder of Open Space Therapy Collective, Renae Johnson, as they interview with a local university looking to use creativity and art practices in their classrooms to enrich the teaching experience. Please enjoy and let us know what you think! 
 
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What to do When You Don’t Feel Motivated with Kristen Crowe (she/they)

If you were lazy you would be having more fun! Being unmotivated sucks, no ifs, ands, or buts. Being unmotivated can feel like:   
 
😰 Worthless
🔥Depressed 
😬 Angry
 
But unmotivated isn’t “just being lazy”. There are a million reasons we feel unmotivated.
 
👐🏾 Too much change happening at once
☄️ No time to focus on what fills your cup
⚕ Symptoms from mental or physical illnesses
👯‍♂️ Your body is forcing you to take a break
 
All of these things and so much more can leave us feeling unmotivated and trigger our inner critic to run havoc on our self-esteem. Join Open Space Therapy Collective Founder Renae Johnson LPCC, ATR-BC, CCTP and Clinical Supervisor Kristen Crowe LPCC, BC-DMT as they dive into what is hiding behind your lack of motivation.
 
Therapist Bio: Kristen Crowe (she/they) is Licensed Therapist, Dance Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor with Open Space Therapy Collective. Kristen specializes in working somatically with adults and partners to help heal the mind-body connection so you can feel more grounded and vibrant every day.
 
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Content warning: general mental health symptoms

Tell Me, What Exactly are SSRI’s? with Psych NP Mikey Whited (he/they)

We hear medication terms and names thrown around all of the time. By our friends, social media, even doctors will just suggest something but won’t really take the time to explain. My Therapist is Out and Mikey Whited, Pscyh NP (he/they) are here to help make all that medical jargon really clear for you as we dive into SSRI medication today. 
 
SSRIs have been around for a long-time and are typically used to help reduce depression symptoms. However these Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors are so much more! Join us as we talk about how they work (and don’t), how you’re brain and gut are utilized while taking SSRIs and all the details in between. 
 
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Guest Bio: Mikey Whited, RN, MSN, PMHNP-BC (he/they) is a psychiatric nurse practitioner working in Los Angeles, California. Mikey specializes in queer and trans psychiatric medication and mental health care for adults and older teens. Mikey is passionate about changing the psychiatry paradigm and providing quality medication education and care for clients in a way that will ACTUALLY work to help clients achieve their lifestyle goals.
 
Questions for Mikey? Send us an email at info@openspacetherapycollective.com
 
Content warning: medical neglect, suicide
 
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Stalking with Debbie Whyte (she/her)

Even if you’re just getting clues that you may have a stalker, things can escalate and get very scary. Unwanted phone calls or hang-ups, surprise run-ins, or lots of texts and DMs, and it can quickly turn threatening. If you’re feeling uncomfortable, pay attention! Feelings like:   
    😰 Hopeless
    🔥Irritated or 
    😬 On edge
Can be signs that something is wrong, so take these feelings seriously. Share with your friends and family about what is going on. Make sure you document every time the person contacts you. Reach out to the resources below for actionable legal help and safety support.
 
Resources mentioned in this episode: 
National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233
https://cityattorney.lacity.gov/domestic-violence
https://www.counselforjustice.org/domestic-violence
https://www.lacourt.org/division/familylaw/FL0035.aspx
 
Therapist Bio: Debbie Whyte APCC, ATR is an art therapist with Open Space Therapy Collective. Debbie specializes in working with teens and young adults who are seeking to find their voice.
 
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Content warning: stalking, domestic violence, police interaction

Decolonize Your Health with Guest Lynsi Stevens (she/her) from Crystal Case Apothocary

Are all the doctor’s telling you that the labs don’t show anything so the pain is in your head? Guest and Head Witch of Crystal Case Apothecary, Lynsi Stevens (she/her) joins Renae to discuss Lynsi’s five year journey of decolonizing her health, chronic health stigmas, and her drive to help others balance their medical needs with their spiritual and creative life. 
 
Guest Bio: Lynsi Stevens is the Head Witch of Crystal Case Apothecary, a wellness company that promotes a culture of magic, acceptance, and inclusivity for medication takers. I’m dedicated to advocating for those struggling with chronic, mental, and invisible illnesses, and expanding the lens of wellness to incorporate spirituality. As a survivor of racism-based trauma, I understand the importance of creating safe spaces for marginalized individuals to explore their interests and discover spiritual wellbeing. Through my work at Crystal Case Apothecary, I’m committed to providing creatives with the tools they need to seamlessly integrate their prescription into their daily lives, and advocate for themselves in the medical system, while also infusing joy and gentle guidance into the process.
 
To find more from Lynsi and Crystal Case Apothecary you can find her online at
 
https://mycrystalcase.com/
 
https://www.instagram.com/crystalcaseapothecary/?hl=en
 
Content warning: discussion of police violence, physical pain, and medical neglect
 
Book recommendations for this episode:
For Indigenous Eyes Only: A Decolonization Handbook (School of American Research Native America) by Michael Yellow Bird and Waziyatawin Angela Wilson
 
Grieving While Black: An Antiracist Take on Oppression and Sorrow by Breeshia Wade
 
Decolonizing Trauma Work: Indigenous Stories and Strategies by Renee Linklater

What is Asexuality? with Jenny Nigro (they/them)

On this episode of My Therapist Is Out! we welcome our newest therapist to the podcast, Jenny Nigro! Jenny and Renae dive into asexuality, what it is, the stigmas around it, and more. You won't want to miss this one!
 
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What is Neurodivergence? with Kristen Crowe (she/they)

On this episode of My Therapist Is Out! Renae Johnson and Kristen Crowe hop on a call to discuss neurodivergence. As two neurodivergent people themselves, they cover a variety of topics ranging from cues that there’s some neurodivergence happening within you to the many different ways neurodiversity shows up in people. Have questions about this topic? Send us a message!
 
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How To Tell Someone You Don’t Have the Spoons to Show Up for Them with Kristen Crowe (they/she)

If you’re a Millennial or Gen Z you might be asking yourself, “what the hell does it mean to not have the spoons to show up??” 🥄 🥄🥄 Welllll, this episode we’re diving into the “spoon theory” with therapists Kristen Crowe and Renae Johnson. What takes up our spoons mentally, emotionally and physically? Listen along and find out. (P.S. Listening to this episode requires no spoons at all) 😉 
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To find more from Kristen visit:
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How To Take Care of Your Mental Health When Your Identity is Deemed Unprofessional with Debbie Whyte (she/her)

This week we sat down with therapists Renae Johnson and Debbie Whyte to discuss what it's like when your identity is deemed unprofessional in your workplace. In today's conditioned society, something as simple as someone's natural hair style could be deemed unprofessional. This is definitely a sensitive topic with a lot to cover! Follow along as Debbie gives advice for what to do if you are in this situation. 
 
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How To Respond to Invasive Questions About Your Body and Gender with Kristen Crowe (she/they)

This week therapists Kristen Crowe and Renae Johnson dive into scripts on how to respond to invasive Q's about your body. This is a huge topic to cover, and we aren't holding back! Society has normalized asking the most atrocious, invasive questions ranging from "what are you?" (in regards to race/ethnicity/gender/etc.) to "have you lost weight?" to inquiring about medical procedures (in regards to trans/NB folks). There's a lot to unravel there and we're doing it. Key takeaway from this episode? MIND YA BUSINESS! 
 
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