Therapy, Without the Couch

byDr Todd Giardina

EducationSelf-ImprovementHealthFitnessMental

A psychologist/therapist/coach offers his take on varied topics including love, sex, relationships, and dating - as well as providing insight and education on mental health, health behaviors and coping skills. He pulls from over 20 years of clinical experience, as well as digesting the clinical research and pop culture moments tied to these issues. Hear about actual clinical cases Dr G deals with on a regular basis and get "free" therapy, without the couch by listening in! (Or get the IRL version at Coral Gables Counseling Center - in person and telehealth options available).

Episodes(27 episodes)

Season 1 - Episode 7

Ooooh or Ewwww? What factors factor into attraction in relationships

Here we review the many factors that factor into attraction - what gives you an "Ooooh" excitement versus an "Ewwww" detest and "ick" - including past relationships, family of origin, sociocultural unconscious factors, peer pressure, and so on. Learn a bit more about why we are drawn to certain people and not others - and is that a good thing? Should you listen to that pull or ignore it because it is repeating unhealthy patterns?

Published: Jan 14, 2025Duration: 29m 19s

Season 1 - Episode 6

Who are You and What is Your Identity?

We dive into the notion of identity - what defines you? What makes you, YOU?! Is it what you do? What you like or believe? Can you be defined by something even if you feel like an imposter? Is our identity ever-changing? Listen to hear more...

Published: Dec 16, 2024Duration: 32m 44s

Season 1 - Episode 5

Success in Love, Health & Life Requires Effort, and Goals

I discuss the belief that we can just have love, health, and success due to luck, or the universe. When if fact a great deal of effort goes into obtaining and keeping these positives in our lives. We need not fear steps toward being in love or on shape, and instead see how this gives us control and direction towards what we want.

Published: Dec 6, 2024Duration: 22m 58s

Season 1 - Episode 4

Holistic Healing and "Woo Woo" and Witches

We explore the multiple avenues of mental and physical healing that sit outside of traditional Western medicine and pharmacology. Considering the way these techniques have been pushed down as they were the domain of women or indigenous people, and thus not as valued by Big Pharma or Western medical providers. I call myself out on my own ignorance and history of downplaying these methodologies. We cover grounding, plant medicine, somatic healing, energy release, time in nature, and more.

Published: Nov 21, 2024Duration: 27m 56s

Season 1 - Episode 3

Emotional Fiber and Release

This episode reviews the need for emotional or energetic release for mental health benefits. We discuss the varied way to offload your energy, using gross but memorable metaphors and analogies. You will learn at least 5 new ways to cope with your emotions by getting them off your chest and shoulders.

Published: Nov 6, 2024Duration: 22m 51s

Season 1 - Episode 2

Relationship tips - House Metaphors

I give 3-4 lessons from couples therapy that should help you see your relationship differently. Looking at the relationship as a house helps you learn and retain the lessons.

Published: Oct 31, 2024Duration: 17m 18s

Season 1 - Episode 1

Is it the "ick," a red flag, or a you issue?

I discuss the difference between the "ick," red flags, and personal issues when looking at relationships through the lens of the show "nobody wants this."

Published: Oct 23, 2024Duration: 7m 13s