Functional Medicine with Dr. Bongiorno and Dr. Jospitre
Release Date: 03/02/2022
Building Therapeutic Rapport in a Virtual Setting
Beyond the Therapy Session
In this insightful episode, hosts Robin and George engage in an illuminating conversation with therapist Josh Hahn, delving into the intricate dynamics of cultivating a trusting and empathetic environment in the realm of virtual therapy. As the trio explores the nuances between building therapeutic rapport in face-to-face encounters versus virtual spaces, the discussion takes a deep dive into the fundamental elements of fostering trust, active listening, and vulnerability. For mental health practitioners navigating this transition, this episode serves as a guiding compass. Josh Hahn unpacks...
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Career Transition with Valerie Ziel
Beyond the Therapy Session
Are you considering a change of career into the mental health field? Valerie Ziel's career started in Corporate America where she stayed for almost 30 years until she decided to go to college. She is a lifelong New Yorker and artist who now works at SohoMD as a Psychotherapist. Her unique and unforgettable story brings you through the highs and lows of transitioning careers and how it all comes together to help inform her clinical practice. Her biggest piece of advice is... Well we will let you hear it yourself. Listen now to go beyond.
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Building Happiness in Companies with Antionette Brown
Beyond the Therapy Session
What is like to work at an online mental health practice? Senior HR Generalist, aka our Chief Happiness Officer Antionette Brown, joins Robin and George to talk work culture at SohoMD. They talk about it all. From building a happy culture to success stories. Stay tuned until the end to hear some guidance from Antionette on maintaining well-being in the workplace. Listen now to go beyond.
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Body Image ~ The Modeling World
Beyond the Therapy Session
In this episode of Beyond the Therapy Session, George and Robin welcome Millie Joseph. Millie works at SohoMD as one of our lead care coordinators but has a history in the modeling world. Together, they talk about body shaming in relation to mental health. They also talk about the impact of social media on body image and how even stars like Selena Gomez are affected by it. Listen now to go beyond.
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Body Image and Mental Health with Kelly Porter
Beyond the Therapy Session
George and Robin welcome guest Kelly Porter in this episode of Beyond the Therapy Session. Together they talk about the importance of body image and mental health. What does a positive vs. negative body image look like? What is body neutrality and what can that do for us? They reveal the associations between social media, doom scrolling, risk factors, diet culture, childhood development of eating disorders, and more. Listen now to go beyond.
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Unraveling Orthorexia
Beyond the Therapy Session
In this episode of Beyond the Therapy Session, Robin and George chat about Orthorexia Nervosa, a form of disordered eating that is on the rise. Together they discuss warning signs, symptoms, and how these can manifest. Robin also gives insight into different treatment options for those experiencing Orthorexia Nervosa. Listen now to learn more.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder with Dr. Jospitre & Dr. Bongiorno
Beyond the Therapy Session
In this episode of Beyond the Therapy Session, Robin and George meet with SohoMD co-founder and practicing psychiatrist Dr. Jacques Jospitre, and practicing Naturopath and published author Dr. Peter Bongiorno. Together they will chat about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) its causes, triggers, and symptoms. We will receive clarity on SAD, other depressive disorders, and how it’s linked to our everyday actions. Lastly, we will learn how vitamins, nutrition, and other treatment options can support those experiencing SAD. Listen now to learn more.
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Cultural competency & Sensitivity With Olivia Sterling
Beyond the Therapy Session
In this episode, Robin and George chat with Olivia Sterling, one of SohoMD’s licensed clinical social workers, about cultural competency and sensitivity. Olivia describes herself as “an Afro-Latina therapist who specializes in providing culturally-sensitive, holistic therapy across diverse populations.” She gives her perspective on the roles of cultural competency when working with people of color processing trauma, anxiety, and other concerns. Having lived in all 5 boroughs of New York City, Olivia is well-versed in navigating intersectionality. This impacts her...
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Navigating CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Beyond the Therapy Session
In this episode, Robin and George talk about how CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). They discuss the impact of automatic negative thoughts, which are disruptive and prevent one from reaching their goals. They discuss the genesis of these intrusive thoughts, how they affect one’s life and become habits. Robin and George also discuss some tips, which allow one to identify automatic thoughts such as keeping a journal or a thought log.
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Farewell Erin
Beyond the Therapy Session
In this episode Erin says goodbye to SohoMD as she transitions on a different life path. George and Erin candidly talk about their adventures at SohoMD and their experience hosting this podcast. They introduce Robin Kempner, George's new Co-host. Robin is SohoMD’s Behavioral Health Director and is no a stranger to the show, she is actually the most frequent guest. To George, Erin's departure is bitter sweet, as he wishes farewell and looks forward to his bright future hosting the show with Robin.
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