Jan 13, 2025
In this episode, I introduce our newest clinician on the therapy team, Cori Lazarte. I talk with her about why therapy is important, how it works, and what people can expect when they sit down with a therapist. Cori explains her approach to helping clients find meaningful change and strength, and we dispel some of the...
Oct 20, 2024
In this episode, I describe how we can generate lasting hope despite our current life circumstances — both for ourselves and for those we love. I discuss the definition of hope and introduce 3 categories for creating substance upon which to build real hope. We dive into topics such as joy and purpose, the meaning of...
Sep 16, 2024
In this episode, Kirk interviews author and child development expert, Stefanie Hohl, about kinesthetic learning for kids of all ages, and specifically for young kids learning to read. She explains a reading program she has developed, titled “ABC See Hear Do,” and how we can apply movement in learning to a variety...
Jul 21, 2024
In this episode, Kirk discusses common mental health terms that are often misunderstood and misused. He defines and describes worry vs. anxiety, sadness vs. depression, OCD, Bipolar, ADHD, gaslighting, boundaries, people-pleasing, and perfectionism. And he gives solid reason for hope as we each can, through...
Jun 30, 2024
In this episode, I discuss the concept of layered emotions, and why they matter in life and in our relationships. I explain Surface vs. Core emotional expression, what it means to become “emotionally fluent,” and how we can apply that fluency to our closest relationships. In this episode, we’re digging into...