Forging Forward: Gatekeeping
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About the Hosts: Adam Thorne Psychology Today Profile: Andy Kemp Psychology Today Profile: If you’re feeling shut out, dismissed, or unsure whether your experiences “qualify,” reach out to Adam or Andy for personalized support. Both offer free consultations—book yours today and take the first step toward being heard without having to justify yourself. In this episode of Forging Forward, Adam Thorne and Andy Kemp take on gatekeeping—the often subtle but powerful behavior where someone decides who is allowed to speak, belong, struggle, or be taken seriously. Gatekeeping can show up...
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Forging Forward: Gaslighting
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Gaslighting About the Hosts: Adam Thorne Psychology Today Profile: Andy Kemp Psychology Today Profile: If you're struggling with manipulation, emotional abuse, or any mental health concerns, reach out to Adam or Andy for personalized support. Both offer free consultations—book yours today and take the first step toward trusting yourself again. As relationships deepen and challenges arise here in Bozeman, many of us experience that unsettling doubt—questioning our own memories, feelings dismissed as "overreactions," or wondering if we're truly "too sensitive." If this sounds familiar,...
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Forging Forward: Beating the Winter Blues: Understanding and Overcoming Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
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As the days grow shorter and the Montana winters settle in here in Bozeman, many of us feel that familiar drag—low energy, persistent sadness, cravings for comfort foods, or just a sense that motivation has packed up and left for sunnier skies. If this sounds like you, you're not alone: it's Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a real form of depression that hits reliably with the changing seasons. In this enlightening episode of Forging Forward, host Adam Thorne and co-host Andy Kemp—two experienced therapists based right here in Bozeman—dive deep into SAD. They break down what it...
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Man Made Podcast ep. 51 Shawn's once again changing the name of the show
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Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. In this episode, we’re thrilled to have Shawn in town, so we’re recording in person together—though, fair warning, he’s once again pitching to rename the show, and we’ll see if he wins this round. We’re diving deep into mental health and what it means to be a man today,...
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Man Made Podcast ep. 50 Grief part 2
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Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. This weeks guest is Mike Beckingham
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Man Made Podcast ep. 49 Grief
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On this episode of Manmade Podcast, I sit down with my lifelong friend, , to explore the profound impact of grief. Mike recently lost his father and is nearing the 10-year anniversary of his mother’s passing. Together, we examine the emotional and psychological dimensions of these losses, unpacking the strategies he’s found effective in navigating this dual bereavement. From resilience-building techniques to the role of memory in healing, this conversation offers an intimate, evidence-informed look at coping with grief over time. Join us for a poignant and practical discussion....
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Mind Matters ep. 4
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Mind Matters ep.3
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Mind Matters ep.2
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Welcome to Mind Matters This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Contact us at:
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Mind Matters ep.1
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Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. This week we are showcasing our first episode of Mind Matters a radio call-in advice show that airs in Knoxville TN. We hope you enjoy it. Contact us at:
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Adam Thorne
Psychology Today Profile:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1441965
Andy Kemp
Psychology Today Profile:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/andrew-andy-kemp-bozeman-mt/879276
If you’re feeling shut out, dismissed, or unsure whether your experiences “qualify,” reach out to Adam or Andy for personalized support. Both offer free consultations—book yours today and take the first step toward being heard without having to justify yourself.
In this episode of Forging Forward, Adam Thorne and Andy Kemp take on gatekeeping—the often subtle but powerful behavior where someone decides who is allowed to speak, belong, struggle, or be taken seriously. Gatekeeping can show up in relationships, families, workplaces, therapy spaces, and even personal growth communities, quietly reinforcing the message that you don’t meet the standard.
From being told your pain “isn’t bad enough,” to having your opinions minimized because of your background, identity, or experience level, gatekeeping undermines confidence and creates unnecessary hierarchy. Adam and Andy break down what gatekeeping actually looks like in real life, why people do it, and how it impacts self-worth, authenticity, and emotional safety.
The conversation focuses on how to recognize gatekeeping when it’s happening, how to respond without getting pulled into power struggles, and how to reclaim your right to your own voice and experience. Drawing on their work as therapists here in Bozeman, Adam and Andy offer practical insights for setting boundaries, trusting your internal compass, and staying grounded when someone else tries to control the narrative.
If you’ve ever felt like you had to earn the right to speak, belong, or be taken seriously, this episode is for you. Tune in and keep forging forward—without asking permission.