Yair Yifrah: "Surviving Nova"
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Episode 58: Yair Yifrah "Surviving Nova" Yair Yifrah is a sound and lighting engineer, hip hop artist and survivor of the Nova Music Festival massacre that took place on October 7th of 2023 near the grounds of Kibbutz Re'im. On this episode of the podcast, Yair shares his experience of survival and recovery from the horrific trauma of that day. He speaks about the community of people that helped him including Rabbi Baruch Plotkin and Shayndel Plotkin of the Liumi West Retreat in Delray Beach, Fl, where Yair spent last summer. Yair gives a candid disclosure about his personal...
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Ryan Soave on Trauma, Distress Tolerance, and Real Recovery Work
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On this episode of the Good Counsel Podcast, psychotherapist Eric Bricker sits down with trauma therapist, coach, and mindfulness teacher Ryan Soave to explore what truly makes helping relationships effective. Ryan shares why real healing is less about adding something new and more about uncovering the innocent, curious self that life has covered up. He and Eric dig into distress tolerance, why learning how to “feel bad” is central to growth, and how we confuse discomfort with actual threat. They also talk about the rise of counterfeit experts on social media, the importance of skepticism...
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Involuntary Treatment Placements from all Sides with Richard Casey and Craig Robinson
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On this episode of the Good Counsel Podcast, host Eric Bricker sits down with attorneys Craig Robinson and Richard Casey to break down the Baker Act, the Marchman Act, and civil commitments in plain language. We talk through due process and rights, how assessments work, why counties handle cases differently, and the high burden of proof for Marchman cases. Craig and Richard share their behavioral health backgrounds, why they see their firm as part of the treatment team, and how law enforcement and clinicians can initiate help. We also dig into the bigger policy debate around...
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Brain Science & Recovery with Terry Shapiro
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Behavioral health veteran Terry Shapiro joins Eric to dig into what actually moves the needle in care today.We unpack the rise of TMS as noninvasive brain stimulation, why pairing it with solid therapy matters, and how GAIABehavioral Health is collaborating across programs to make access easier. Terry shares the story behind Prospect HillRecovery and Wellness in St. Croix where privacy meets high touch treatment and continuing care is built in. We also getcandid about AA culture, how to break in when meetings feel intimidating, and simple tools like yoga nidra that calm ananxious mind. Then we...
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Choosing Yourself with Joseph Lee LCSW
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Host Eric Bricker sits down with Joseph Lee, LCSW, a Delray Beach psychotherapist and owner of Joseph Lee Counseling and co-founder and clinical director at Mindspa Therapy. Joseph shares his path from program director to private practice, why he stepped outside the treatment-center bubble to rediscover his identity, and how mentorship shaped his early career. He offers an insider’s look at South Florida’s behavioral health landscape, from the rise of the Florida model to the renewed emphasis on quality and accountability. They dig into entrepreneurship, building an insurance-based group...
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Jon Waller: "Keeping it REAL About Personal Development Courses"
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On this episode, I sat down with REAL Course instructor, Jon Waller to discuss personal development courses. We both give very frank and sometimes comical personal accounts of our own experiences. We take a deep dive into the history of the personal development course universe, going all the way back to the 1970's, and the controversial EST course. Jon shares about how he and the REAL Course team continue to work diligently to build a safe and ethical program. I experienced Jon as open and transparent, which allowed us to have a meaningful dialogue. This is not the infomercial you might be...
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Kim Litton Breaking Cycles of Addiction and Finding Freedom
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On this episode of the Good Counsel Podcast, host Eric Bricker sits down with Kim Litton, licensed clinical social worker, certified sex addiction therapist, and author of I Do It For Her. Kim opens up about her personal journey through substance use, sex and love addiction, and the generational patterns she was determined to break for her children. Together, Eric and Kim explore the roots of complex trauma, the realities of growing up in the heart of the opioid crisis, and the powerful healing that comes from naming and de-shaming addiction. Kim also shares insights from her book and her...
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Blake Cohen "Talking Ted Talks and Joy in the Workplace"
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On this episode of the Good Counsel Podcast, Blake Cohen talks Ted Talk preparation with host Eric Bricker. Blake Cohen is a behavioral healthcare professional and consultant, focusing on organizational leadership and workplace cultures. Blake is currently pursuing a doctorate in Leadership Psychology at William James College in Boston, MA. Blake is currently constulting at Mass General Hospital with hospital staff. Tune in for a conversation about Ted Talk prep and workplace wellness. Learn more or get in touch: 🎙 Contact Eric Bricker:
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Prevention First with Laura Kunz of Spirence
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On this episode of the Good Counsel Podcast, host Eric Bricker welcomes Laura Kunz, co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of Spirence, a preventative mental health platform reshaping the way employers support their workforce. Laura shares how Spirence bridges the gap left by traditional employee assistance programs, offering confidential on-demand resources, expert-led content, and prevention strategies that resonate with today’s employees. They discuss how COVID shifted the stigma around mental wellness, why prevention is becoming essential in workplace benefits, and how Spirence has achieved...
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Navigating Infidelity and Rebuilding Trust
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In this episode of the Good Counsel Podcast, host Eric Bricker sits down with Dr. David Wohlsifer - a psychotherapist, EMDR therapist, clinical sexologist, and instructor at Florida Atlantic University - to unpack the complex realities of infidelity. From emotional affairs to breaches in non-monogamous relationships, they explore how trust is broken, why rules and communication matter, and how couples can begin to rebuild safety after betrayal. Dr. Wohlsifer shares his systemic approach to therapy, the importance of understanding cultural and personal definitions of fidelity, and the role of...
info_outlinePablo del Real is a mindfulness teacher and the founder of Soil and Soul, a nonprofit agency that teaches mindfulness, eco-healing, and compassionate finance. He is also Director of Education for The Way Mindfulness Education, a company that trains mindfulness facilitators and teachers. In 2012, Pablo earned MLK Nonviolence certification from Bernard LaFayette, co-founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and a colleague of Martin Luther King. In 2009, Pablo received the Five Mindfulness Trainings at a retreat led by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Pablo has an M.A. in Teaching from the University of San Diego, and a B.A. in Communications from Rutgers College. He is married to Aurora Garcia. Pablo and his family make their home in South Florida.