On The Couch Podcast

John answers questions sent in by listeners

Melissa Sauder, LPC (www.melissasauderlpc.com) is the owner of Emotional Wellness For Women.  She and John discuss the struggle that many go through …

Joe Sanok (host of The Practice of the Practice Podcast) is back talking about his upcoming book, Thursday Is The New Friday. His book launches on …

Linda Fisher is a hospital chaplain with the MedStar Washington Hospital Center.  She shares her experiences of her team working during the pandemic …

Dr. Jenny Wang (www.jennywangphd.com) is a psychologist and speaker who has focused her resources on growing a network of clinicians that can assist …

Dr. Katherine Ramsland is the Director of the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Program at DeSales University.  She writes a regular blog for …

Lynn Lyons, LICSW (www.lynnlyons.com) is a world-renowned expert on helping parents deal with their children's anxiety.  She is the co-author of the book Anxious Kids Anxious Parents and the host of the Flusterclux …

Keith Miller (www.keithmillercounseling.com) is an LCSW in the MD/DC area and is the host of the Soul of Life Podcast (www.souloflifeshow.com)

Wouldn't it be amazing to buy an RV and just drive off into the sunset?!  Well Joe Sanok and his family did just that! Joe is a previous guest from …

Carrie Cole is the Director of the Love Lab and Director of Research for the Gottman Institute (www.gottman.com).  In this episode she discusses …

Azizi Marshall is the CEO and Founder of the Center for Creative Arts Therapy (www.c4creativeartstherapy.com).  She has dual degrees in psychology …

Sue Stuart-Smith (https://www.suestuartsmith.com) is the author of the Well-Gardened Mind, a Sunday Times Bestseller, listed as one of the 37 best books of 2020 by The Times and gardening book of the year by The Sunday …

Therapist's have lives too! Sometimes they are out for extended periods of time as they get married, have surgery, have children, etc.  Often client's can struggle leading up to and during this period of time as they …

Amanda Patterson is the owner of Caring Therapists of Broward (www.caringtherapistsofbroward.com)

Kristen Ulmer (www.kristenulmer.com) has had a hall of fame career as a big mountain extreme skier.  She has since devoted her life to helping others …

Shane Birkel (https://shanebirkel.com) is the host of the Couples Therapy Couch Podcast and discusses his experience as a couples therapist.

Aaron Potratz, LPC is the owner of Discover Counseling (www.discovercounseling.com) and the co-host of the Shrink Think Podcast (www.shrinkthinkpodcast.com).  He and John discuss the topic of boundaries and the concept …

Dr. Margaret Rutherford (drmhrgaretrutherford) is the author of Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism That Masks Your Depression and host of the SelfWork Podcast.

Coral Sanchez (https://www.coral-counseling.com) is a California-based clinician who specializes in providing services with both the Latinx and First Responder communities.

Ian Laidlaw is the co-host of the Practice Imperfect Podcast (www.practiceimperfectpodcast.com).  He and John discuss psychotherapy and the impact that Imposter Syndrome can have.

Sheri van Dijk, MSW is the author of Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life - For Teens, a workbook that teaches DBT skills.  She sits down with John Dennis to discuss her workbook and the skills she teaches. …

Dr. Daniel LeGoff is the founder of Lego Based Therapy.  It's use in working with those dealing with Autism Spectrum has been groundbreaking! Dr. LeGoff explains how he came to realize the importance of using Legos in …

Lauren Selfridge, LMFT (www.laurenselfridge.com) is the host of the podcast This Is Not What I Ordered.  In her personal; and professional life she has worked hard to create a positive space for those dealing with …

Jason Boes is the founder and co-owner of Parenting & Family Solutions (www.parentfamilysolutions.com) and has 15+ years of experience working …

Sydney Jensen (www.sydney-jensen.com) was the 2019 Nebraska Teacher of the Year.  Her recent Ted Talk focusing on the importance of Teacher Mental Health made her a must-have guest on the OTC Podcast.  Sydney and John …

Duane France has served in the military and continues to serve his country as a mental health clinician.  He sits down to talk with John Dennis about his newest book, Military In The Rear View Mirror, and the 2 podcasts …

Dr. Stephanie Sarkis (www.stephaniesarkis.com) discusses Gaslighting, how to spot it and the impact it can have on a person. This common form of emotional abuse can sometimes be so subtle as the perpetrator turns up the …

Shardae Washington, LMFT (www.swashingtoncounseling.com) discusses the impacts of racial trauma and racial injustice with John Dennis in light of the recent racial tension in the US.  The importance of validating one's …

Dr. Lisa Damour (www.drlisadamour.com) sits down to talk with John Dennis about the immense pressure and anxiety that girls and women face in …

Kristen Boice, Owner of Pathways To Healing Counseling (www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com) and host of the Close the Chapter Podcast (www.kristendboice.com) talks with John about her experience working for a Fortune …

Staying connected is crucial for mental health.  Dr. Christine Moutier and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (www.afsp.org) are doing everything that they can to make sure that people are caring for their …

Dr. Les Parrott is 1/2 of the dynamic relationship expert duo of Dr. Les and Leslie Parrott (www.lesandleslie.com).  He shares about their latest projects including their book - Healthy Me, Healthy Us, the YADA …

Laura Heck, LMFT is the co-host of the Marriage Therapy Radio show (https://marriagetherapyradio.com/), leads The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work workshop for couples, coaches women through the Epic Wives …

Dr. Frank Sileo (www.drfranksileo.com) is a licensed psychologist and award-winning children's author who uses his books to teach children about …

Mike Michalowicz (Author of Profit First - www.mikemichalowicz.com) sits down to talk with John about small businesses, mental health and stress in a Covid-19 landscape  and his upcoming book - Fix This Next (…

Schuyler Cunningham, LICSW is the Director for the Cancer Trauma Project (www.cancertrauma.com).  He talks about the impact and trauma that a cancer diagnosis can have on the person receiving the diagnosis and how the …

Megan Hunter, co-founder of the High Conflict Institute (www.highconflictinstitute.com), talks with John about her book Dating Radar (www.dating-radar.com) and how to spot high conflict personalities (like Borderline …

Carrie Nicklas, LPC with Parenting & Family Solutions (www.parentingfamilysolutions) talks with host, John Dennis, about the in's and out's of …

What happens when therapy goes wrong?!  Amy Lynne Johnson (www.amylynnejohnson.com) is a counselor and advocate responder with TELL the Therapeutic Exploitation Link Line (www.therapyabuse.org).   They help victims of …

Lori Gottlieb (New York Times Bestselling Author of the book Maybe You Should Talk To Someone - www.lorigottlieb.com) sits down to talk with John …

Julie Ohana and John Dennis discuss her Culinary Art Therapy practice and the benefits of the Family Meal.  https://www.culinaryarttherapy.com/

Buck Black, LCSW (www.buckblack.com) provides Teletherapy to truckers Indiana.  He and John talk about the issues that many workers throughout the country face and ways that teletherapy can make a positive impact in …

The lack of education and awareness about sleep is an epidemic in the US.  Dr. Matt Carter is a professor of Biology at Williams College and talks …

Reina Lombardi, Owner and Founder of Florida Art Therapy Services (www.floridaarttherapyservices.com), talks with host John Dennis about the in's and out's of Art Therapy.

Lori Breece and Kristy Smith of the United Disabilities Services Foundation (https://udservices.org/services/service-dogs/) talk about their Service Dog programs and the impact that they can make in our lives. (…

Dr. Jonathan Singer is the President of the American Association of Suicidology (https://suicidology.org). He and OTC host, John Dennis, have a …

Kristi Peterson is a school psychologist in western Pennsylvania who discusses the in's and out's of the role a school psychologist plays in the …

John Dennis talks about preparing your grade schoolers to return for the new school year.  Helping parents to acclimate their households for the …

John Dennis gives tips on talking with your rising college student to help them with a smooth transition and navigating any struggles while at …

Don Mann knows a lot about mental toughness, setting goals and persevering through pain.  He was a Navy Seal and member of Seal Team Six, has written …

Bill Eddy, founder of the High Conflict Institute www.highconflictinstitute.com and author of Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone With Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder talks about how …

Clay Cockrell, LCSW is the founder of Walk And Talk Therapy and practices in New York City.  His outside-the-box thinking and desire to reach clients where they are at, led him to start walk and talk therapy and online …

Allison Puryear talks about being a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), the work she does in her practice Asheville Eating Disorder Treatment (www.allisonpuryear.com), and how to help someone in your life that …

John Israel (Author of the Mr. Thank You Project www.mrthankyou.com) explains the importance of gratitude and his efforts to increase gratitude throughout the world even by 1%.  

Kasey Compton of Mindsight Behavioral Group (www.mindsightbehavioral.com)and KC Consulting (www.consultwithkc.com) talks about work-life balance and …

Dr. Jeremy Sharp, host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast (www.thetestingpsychologist.com/) explains the basics of Psychological Testing.

Heather Jay Boardman of Blanc Counseling (http://www.blanccounseling.com/) talks about her role as a co-parenting counselor and how she tries to help …

The power of positive talk and what David Beard (Assistant Principal in SoLanCo School District) calls "Positive Brainwashing" is discussed in this …

What to do in your relationship to repair after there's been an argument.  John explains about the Gottman's Aftermath of an Incident technique as …

What do the 5 Love Languages, emotional flooding and deer hunting have in common?

John talks about the importance of knowing your partner's Love Languages and communicating about your definitions of Dr. Gary Chapman's 5 …

John Dennis talks about the importance of investing into your relationship regularly.  John has Level-2 training in Gottman Counseling and shares …

Joe Sanok (host of the Practice of the Practice Podcast) has mastered the art of slowing down to create AHA moments and maximize productivity with his clients.  He explains how Vigilance Decriment and taking breaks …

Jennifer Seletzky-Davidson is the Director of the Amazing Kids Club with True North Wellness Services.  She and John talk about the focus of the program and the services they provide to children and families living with …

Rachael Norman is the co-founder of the app Better (www.getbetter.co) who is working to make healthcare reimbursement simple.  They have the mission of out-giving John Oliver by forgiving $16 Million in medical debt.  …

Love them or hate them, video games can be an important part of kids lives.  They can teach social skills, social activism and help build community.  John sits down to talk with Josh Bound, teacher and founder of the …

John Dennis and Alison Pidgeon sit down to talk about the importance of maternal mental health services.  Specifically Postpartum Depression and Anxiety.

John and Lauren Eckert (owner of Lauren Eckert Coaching) talk about the struggle that students and adults are having these days with executive …

John Dennis sits down to talk with Joanna Dennstaedt of Radiant Hope to discuss her organization and how they support cancer patients and their families.

John Dennis sits down with Jason Boes, LPC to discuss why it's important to talk about ending therapy with your counselor

John Dennis goes over what to expect from your first therapy session. www.parentfamilysolutions.com/podcast

John Dennis speaks about the best options for finding the right therapist

In this episode I launch the introductory episode for the podcast and explain that the aim of the show is to teach listeners about concepts in mental health and interviewing professionals in the field in order to …