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I used to be a Therapist

64 EpisodesProduced by Wendy Bruton, PhDWebsite

I am Dr Wendy Bruton… and I used to be a Therapist. Thank you for joining me! Each episode I will be sharing life, stories, interviews and information that I know will add value to your life and the lives you touch.Here are some things we will be talking about: ~Change ~Transition ~Emotional Health … read more

64 Episodes | 2020 - 2021

Episode 49: "Courage & Trusting Yourself" -with guest Rebecca Haney, LPCC

July 14th, 2021

30:55

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: Courage & Trusting Yourself

Guest: Rebecca Haney, LPCC

Rebecca Haney is a licensed therapist from Ohio. She is the founder of Your True Path Counseling Services, …

Bonus Episode: Trauma Life & Inner Child Oil Blends... Plus some words from Dr. Wendy

July 7th, 2021

14:57

Bonus Episode: Trauma Life & Inner Child Oil Blends

This episode I talk about the oil blends Trauma Life & Inner Child from Young Living Essential Oils.

We discuss what oils are in these blends and how they can …

Episode 48: "Courage & Trusting Yourself" -with guest Nicole McNelis, LPC

June 9th, 2021

37:56

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: Courage & Trusting Yourself

Guest: Nicole McNelis

Nicole McNelis is a therapist from PA who …

Episode 47: "Sleep & Dreams" -with guest Dr. Julie Pelletier

June 6th, 2021

51:23

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: Sleep & Dreams

Guest: Dr. Julie Pelletier

Dr. Julie Pelletier is the lead coach for a group …

Episode 46: "Trauma & Inner Child Work" -with guest Jana Glass, LPC

May 28th, 2021

41:20

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: Trauma & Inner Child Work

Guest: Jana Glass, LPC

Jana Glass is a licensed therapist in Georgia  who specializes in Trauma. She is certified in Brain Spotting… we …

BONUS: Acceptance Oil Blend … Plus some words from Dr. Wendy

May 24th, 2021

5:58

Bonus Episode: Acceptance Oil Blend

This episode I talk about the oil blends Acceptance Essential Oil Blend from Young Living Essential Oils.

We discuss what oils are in these blends and how they can be used to help you …

Episode 45: "Radical Acceptance" -with guest Amy Henderson, LCSW

May 11th, 2021

45:41

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: Surrender & Releasing Negative Emotions

Guest: Amy Henderson, LCSW

My guest is Amy Henderson, a therapist from Salt Lake City Utah. She is an LCSW who …

Episode 44: "Radical Acceptance" -with guest Sena Moran, LMHC, BCBA, CRC, CYT

April 30th, 2021

38:01

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: Radical Acceptance

Guest: Sena Moran, LMHC, BCBA, CRC, CYT

Sena is a licensed therapist in Florida and has an online practice as she moves between Florida and Chile …

BONUS: Surrender & Release Oil Blends … Plus some words from Dr. Wendy

April 27th, 2021

8:08

Bonus Episode: Surrender & Release Oil Blends

This episode I talk about the oil blends Surrender & Release Oil Blends from Young Living Essential Oils.

We discuss what oils are in these blends and how they can …

Episode 30: "Gratitude" ~ with guest Cary Hamilton, LMHC

April 26th, 2021

34:28

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: Gratitude

Guest: Cary Hamilton is a LMHC, RPT-S, NCC, CMHS, CDWF

Cary Hamilton is a licensed counselor and certified play therapist… she has lots and lots of letters …

Episode 43: “Surrender & Releasing Negative Emotions” – with guest Julia Aziz, LCSW, Rev.

April 18th, 2021

36:34

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: Surrender & Releasing Negative Emotions

Guest: Julia Aziz, LCSW, Rev.

Juilia Aziz is a LCSW …

Episode 42: “Surrender & Releasing Negative Emotions” – with guest Francine Hernandez, LCSW

April 8th, 2021

31:14

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: Surrender & Releasing Negative Emotions

Guest: Francine Hernandez, LCSW

Francine lives with her husband in New Mexico, she is an LCSW who has a private practice …

BONUS: Common Sense & Clarity Oil Blends … Plus some words from Dr. Wendy

April 8th, 2021

8:43

Bonus Episode: Common Sense & Clarity Oil Blends

This episode I talk about the oil blends Common Sense & Clarity from Young Living Essential Oils.

We discuss what oils are in these blends and how they can be …

Episode 41: “Common Sense” – with guest Carin Palmer, MA, LPC

March 30th, 2021

46:48

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: Common Sense

Guest: Carin Palmer, MA, LPC

Carin Palmer lives in Corsicana Texas with her …

BONUS: Magnify Your Purpose Oil Blend.. Plus some words from Dr. Wendy

March 24th, 2021

6:42

Bonus Episode: Magnify Your Purpose

This episode I talk about the oil blend Magnify Your Purpose from Young Living Essential Oils.

We discuss what oils are in these blends and how they can be used to help you clarify …

Episode 40: “Finding Your Purpose” – with guest Kim McGuiness, M.Ed., LPC, NCC

March 14th, 2021

49:05

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: Finding Purpose

Guest: Kim McGuiness M.Ed., LPC, NCC

Kim is a Therapist and Coach based in …

BONUS: Envision Oil Blend … Plus some words from Dr. Wendy

March 5th, 2021

7:23

Bonus Episode: Envision Oil Blend

This episode I talk about the oil blend Envision from Young Living Essential Oils.

We discuss what oils are in …

Episode 39: “Creating Vision & Goals” – with guest Liz Siegel Gray, LCSW, RPT

March 5th, 2021

44:40

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: VISION & GOALS

Guest: Liz Siegel Gray, LCSW, RPT

Liz is a Chicago-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT).  She provides …

BONUS: Harmony & Humility Oil Blends … Plus some words from Dr. Wendy

March 3rd, 2021

8:50

Bonus Episode: Harmony & Humility

This episode I talk about the oil blends Harmony & Humility from Young Living Essential Oils.

We discuss what oils are in these blends and how they can be used to help you …

Episode 38: “Creating Vision & Goals” – with guest Susan Davis, MA. LPC intern

February 13th, 2021

38:14

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: VISION & GOALS

Guest: Susan Davis, MA, LPCintern

Susan Davis is a therapist from Dallas, Oregon. She has done individual therapy, which includes working for …

Episode 37: “Relationships: Harmony & Humility” – with guest Laura Silverstein, LCSW

January 28th, 2021

45:54

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: RELATIONSHIPS: HARMONY & HUMILITY

Guest: Laura Silverstein, LCSW

Laura Silverstein, is a licensed clinical social worker who has built a practice helping people …

BONUS: Oils For Joy (Joy Essential Oil Blend)... Plus some words from Dr. Wendy

January 25th, 2021

13:42

Bonus Episode: Oils for Joy

This episode I talk about the oil blend Joy from Young Living Essential Oils.

We discuss what oils are in these blends …

Episode 36: “Joy” – with guest Dr. Cristie Ritz King, LPC, RYT

January 24th, 2021

36:55

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: JOY

Guest: Dr. Cristie Ritz Kin, LPC, RYT

Dr. Cristie Ritz King is a trauma therapist and …

Episode 35: “Joy” – with guest Tom Glaser, MS, LP

January 14th, 2021

49:51

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: JOY

Guest: Tom Glaser, MS, LP

Tom Glaser is from Minneapolis Minnesota and has been a …

BONUS: Oils For Peace (Peace & Calming Essential Oil Blend)... Plus some words from Dr. Wendy

January 7th, 2021

9:26

Bonus Episode: Oils for Peace

This episode I talk about the oil blend Peace & Calming from Young Living Essential Oils.

We discuss what oils are …

Episode 34: "Peace" ~ with guest Karen Carloni, LCPC

December 29th, 2020

36:10

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: PEACE

Guest: Karen Carloni, LCPC

Karen Carloni serves as the Executive Director of Southern Maryland Community Network, a behavioral health non-profit.

She also has …

Episode 33: "Peace" ~ with guest Stacey Shapiro, MSW

December 17th, 2020

28:52

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: PEACE

Guest: Stacey Shapiro, MSW

Stacey Shapiro is a therapist from Doylestown, Pennsylvania. For over 20 years, Stacey has been on a mission to assist families in …

BONUS: Oils For Hope (Hope Essential Oil Blend)... Plus some words from Dr. Wendy

December 14th, 2020

12:27

Bonus Episode: Oils for Hope

This episode I talk about the oil blend Hope from Young Living Essential Oils. 

We discuss what oils are in these blends …

Episode 32: "Hope" ~ with guest Melissa Russiano, LCSW

December 14th, 2020

29:31

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: HOPE

Guest: Melissa Russiano, LCSW

Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, currently living in Erie Pennsylvania. She runs a private practice with a specialty …

Episode 31: "Hope" ~ with guest Kimberly Preske, MSW, LSW

December 11th, 2020

38:29

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: Hope

Guest: Kimberly Preske, MSW, LSW

Kimberly Preske is a licensed social worker from Hanover, Pennsylvania. She has a part time counseling practice, and also …

BONUS: Oils For Gratitude (Gratitude Essential Oil Blends)

December 4th, 2020

7:43

Bonus Episode: Oils for Gratitude

This episode I talk about the oil blend Gratitude.

We discuss what oils are in these blends and how they can be …

Episode 29: "Gratitude" ~ with guest Dr. Menije Boduryan-Turner

November 25th, 2020

39:36

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: Gratitude

Guest: Dr. Menije Boduryan-Turner.

Dr. Menije lives with her family in California is …

BONUS: Oils For Forgiveness (Forgiveness Essential Oil Blends)

November 22nd, 2020

12:46

Bonus Episode: Oils for Forgiveness

This episode I talk about the oil blend Forgiveness.

We discuss what oils are in these blends and how they can be used to help you move toward forgiveness.

To get started with …

Episode 28: "Forgiveness" ~ with guest Babita Spinelli, LP

November 17th, 2020

49:51

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: Forgiveness

Guest: Babita Spinelli is the CEO of The Babita Spinelli Group and “Opening the Doors Psychotherapy”. She provides an empowering space for clients to …

Episode 27: "Mindfulness & Grounding"~ with guest Dr. Ellis Edmunds

November 13th, 2020

33:42

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: Mindfulness & Grounding

Guest: Dr. Ellis Edmunds is from Oakland, CA. He has made a career …

BONUS: Oils For Mindfulness & Grounding (Present Time & Grounding Essential Oil Blends)

November 11th, 2020

8:57

Bonus Episode: Oils for Mindfulness & Grounding.

I talk about two different oil blends… Present Time and Grounding.

We discuss what oils are in …

Episode 26: "Mindfulness & Grounding" ~with guest Lauren Simicich, LCSW

November 11th, 2020

40:18

Part of  “The Essentially Better Life” Series:

Topic: Mindfulness & Grounding

Guest: Lauren Simicich is a Licensed Clinical Social worker who …

INTRODUCTION TO SEASON 3: Connecting it all! Essential Oils & Emotional Wellness

November 11th, 2020

11:09

This is the Introduction Episode to “The Essentially Better Life” series.

I talk about integrating my passion for teaching about emotional wellness with my love for essential oils. I also give a quick overview on how …

Episode 25: MY STORY OF TRANSFORMATION! Dr. Wendy Bruton & Dr. Nick Sotelo (Part of the Transformation Project Series)

November 1st, 2020

1:11:26

This is the final episode in “The Transformation Project” series. I am joined by Dr. Nick Sotelo from The Upgraded Life Podcast who helps me share my own journey of transformation. I talk in-depth about the event that …

Episode 24: Interview with Shannon & David Carroll (Part of the Transformation Project Series)

October 21st, 2020

1:05:59

This Conversation with Shannon and David Carroll is part of “The Transformation Project Series. They share a fascinating story about their experience …

Episode 23: Interview with Lisa Latimer (Part of the Transformation Project Series)

October 13th, 2020

1:07:25

This conversation with Lisa Latimer is part of “The Transformation Project Series. Lisa is a Self-Awareness coach. She is passionate about working with women who refuse to settle for life the way it is. She helps her …

BONUS Episode: Body Scan

September 28th, 2020

18:14

In this bonus episode I lead you through a mindful body scan. It was taken from this website and heavily modified.

I hope this adds value to your day.

Episode 22: Interview with Becca Rich (Part of the Transformation Project Series)

September 13th, 2020

55:23

This Conversation with Becca Rich is the 11th episode in “The Transformation Project Series.”

Becca is a Wholistic Time Management Coach, Reiki …

Episode 21: Interview with Ann Seagraves (Part of The Transformation Project Series)

August 19th, 2020

58:22

This Conversation with Ann Seagraves is the 10th episode in “The Transformation Project Series. Ann Seagraves is a Mind-body Mentor and Coach. Ann has first-hand experience with over 30 years of her own chronic pain, …

Episode 20: Interview with Suzanne Carpenter (Part of "The Transformation Project" series)

August 4th, 2020

53:12

This Conversation with Suzanne Carpenter is the 9th episode in “The Transformation Project Series”.  Suzanne is a health and nutrition coach and she has an amazing story. Suz lives with her husband Dave in Michigan. …

Episode 19: Interview with Lynette Sorrentino (Part of “The Transformation Project Series”)

July 22nd, 2020

1:07:38

This episode with Lynette Sorrentino is part of “The Transformation Project Series”. Lynette is a business coach, mom, and grandma from Nebraska.  Her story of leaving her kids and moving away from her ex-husband is …

Episode 18 with Rev. Andy Johnson: Goal Setting~ A New Way of Thinking (BONUS)

July 6th, 2020

1:01:49

Guest Rev. Andy Johnson: Goal Setting~ A New Way of Thinking

Pastor Andy Johnson lives with his wife and two teenage kiddos in Independence Oregon. He is a bi-vocational pastor. He is a teacher at a small, rural charter …

Episode 17: Interview with Aimee Dickenson (Part of “The Transformation Project Series”)

June 30th, 2020

47:52

This episode with Aimee Dickens is part of “The Transformation Project Series”. Aimee is a blogger, and a course creator. She and her three children live in

in the Apalachan Mountains in Virginia with lots of animals …

Episode 16: Interview with Laura Copley (Part of “The Transformation Project Series”)

June 23rd, 2020

47:08

This episode with Dr. Laura Copley is part of “The Transformation Project Series”. Laura lives with her partner and daughter in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She is a Licensed Counselor and a certified Trauma Specialist. Dr. …

Episode 15: Interview with Melissa Corkum (Part of “The Transformation Project Series”)

June 11th, 2020

54:17

This episode with Melissa Corkum is part of “The Transformation Project Series”. Melissa is a certified life coach, and parenting coach… and she has so much experience under her belt.

Melissa and her husband live in …

Episode 14: Interview with Mala Kennedy (Part of “The Transformation Project Series”)

June 5th, 2020

57:31

This episode is part of “The Transformation Project Series”. This is an important conversation I got to have with Mala Kennedy. Mala lives in Western Australia with her partner and their two sweet kiddos. Mala is a …

Episode 13: Interview with Sarah Rose (Part of "The Transformation Project Series")

May 30th, 2020

46:41

This episode is part of “The Transformation Project Series”. In this episode you get to hear a conversation I had with a new friend of mine,  Sarah …

Episode 12: Interview with Tiffany Johnson (Part of "The Transformation Project Series")

May 22nd, 2020

1:01:59

This episode is part of “The Transformation Project Series”. I talk with Tiffany Johnson, the author of the book called “Brave Enough Now”… This is a MUST READ!! She is a speaker, podcast host, and an amazing woman. …

Episode 11: Interview with Rhonda Sher. (Part of "The Transformation Project Series")

May 19th, 2020

44:58

This is the first episode in “The Transformation Project” Series. This is an interview I did with Ronda Sher. Rhonda is an author, public speaker, coach, and she is known as the LinkedIn Diva! She is a mom to two grown …

Episode 10: A Conversation with Lisa Hall, LPC: "Quarantining"

April 18th, 2020

53:04

This is a conversation I wanted to share with one of my best friends in the world, Lisa Hall. 

Lisa is a Licensed Counselor here in Oregon. She has an active private practice and works with a variety of clients dealing …

Episode 9: Interview with Dr. Nick Sotelo: The Upgraded Life: Counseling vs. Coaching, and identifying barriers keeping you from reaching your goals

April 9th, 2020

1:03:49

I got the chance to interview Dr. Nick Sotelo. 

Dr. Sotelo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has worked for the Oregon Youth Authority for over 20 years, and has maintained a private practice as a …

Episode 8: Interview with Dr. Colleen Mullen: Coaching Through Chaos: Doing the Next Right Thing.

April 2nd, 2020

57:48

On this episode we get to hear an interview I did with Dr. Colleen Mullen, a  licensed marriage and family therapist who lives in San Diego, CA. . …

Episode 7: Interview with Dr. Benjamin Perkus: The Aroma Freedom Technique: Letting go of what is holding you back.

March 26th, 2020

1:06:13

Season 1: Episode 7: I am joined by Dr. Benjamin Perkus, the creator of a therapeutic process called “The Aroma Freedom Technique”. Dr. Benjamin …

Episode 5: Interview with Shannon Cowling: Personal Development is a thing!

March 12th, 2020

37:21

In this episode I to talk with Shannon Cowling, of U&I By Design about the decision to go for her dreams after a decade of dreaming. Shannon is starting a new career direction after years in Higher Ed, she is …

Episode 4: Interview with Keith & Michele Ritter: Life is a Surprise, Don't Let Fear Get in Your Way

March 5th, 2020

56:26

In this episode I to talk with Keith & Michele Ritter about their transition from Pastor of a growing church to military life. We get to talk about the surprises in life, how we have opportunity to choose faith over …

Episode 3: Interview with Jill Price: Adoption & Change

February 29th, 2020

37:47

Jill Price lives in Cedar Park, TX with her husband and 8 year old son Sam. In our interview Jill talks about their unexpected decision to adopt a …

Episode 2: Interview with Robyn Travis: Moving Forward

February 29th, 2020

36:52

Robyn Travis is a therapist and business owner. She is in the middle of a big transition in her professional life. In our interview she talks about the decision she made to close her clinic and move to a small private …

Episode 1: Introduction: a story of transition

February 29th, 2020

17:32

In the first episode of "I used to be a Therapist" Dr. Wendy Bruton tells a little bit of her story of transition. She discusses the importance of …

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