Join us for a powerful and insightful live conversation exploring the heart of recovery — from spiritual sobriety to the real challenges individuals face when navigating today’s insurance-based treatment system. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting a loved one, or a professional in the field, this discussion is for you.
🧠 Hosted by:
Dr. Alan Heide, PsyD, LMFT
Owner | Breaking The Cycle Therapy – Hurst, TX
https://breakingthecycletherapy.com/
And
Don Radon
Owner | Recovered and Free
https://recoveredandfree.com/
🎙 We’ll dive into topics including:
✨ What spiritual sobriety really means and how it supports lasting recovery
🔍 Common pitfalls in substance use and relapse patterns
💡 Why understanding the insurance model matters for treatment access and quality
💬 Real talk about what works — and what doesn’t — in recovery systems today
📌 Don’t miss:
👉 Don’s powerful TED Talk:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oac-g0CmZzc&t=205s
🎧 RESOURCES & LINKS
🔹 Breaking The Cycle Therapy — https://breakingthecycletherapy.com/
🔹 Recovered and Free — https://recoveredandfree.com/
🔹 Don Radon’s TED Talk — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oac-g0CmZzc&t=205s
🔔 SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT
➡️ Subscribe for future episodes on recovery, mental health, and wellness
👍 Like this video if you found value
💬 Comment your thoughts or questions — we read them live!
#Recovery #Sobriety #MentalHealth #Addiction #Insurance #SpiritualSobriety #LivePodcast #BreakingTheCycleTherapy #RecoveredAndFree
We are honored to welcome a powerful and purpose-driven special guest to Breaking The Cycle — Lovie Baxter, MSSW, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CDP.
✨ About Our Guest
Lovie Baxter is a faith-driven speaker, healthcare professional, and senior care advocate whose impact is growing across the nation. She is the founder of A Touch of Love Care Home, a residential senior care assisted living ministry, and Love in Action, an in-home support service serving seniors throughout the DFW area.
With a dual background in social work and nursing, and as a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Lovie brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, compassion, and real-life wisdom. Her speaking style is over-the-top, girly, direct, and unforgettable — empowering women, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to step boldly into their God-given purpose.
💬 What to Expect
This conversation will be filled with truth, heart, healing, and impact as Lovie shares insight on caregiving, purpose, faith, and breaking cycles in healthcare and life.
❤️ Beyond the Bio
When she’s not serving others, Lovie enjoys comedy shows, considers college and professional football her therapy session, and is a proud and intentional mama.
📅 Don’t miss this powerful LIVE discussion!
Tune in, share, and join the conversation.
Find more information here:https://breakingthecycletherapy.com/
#BreakingTheCycleTherapy #BreakingTheCycleRadio #BreakingTheCycle #FaithAndPurpose #CaregiverSupport #HealthcareLeadership #WomenInPurpose
🎙️ LIVE PODCAST: A Journey From Addiction to Advocacy with Don Radon
From the depths of addiction to over 35 years of sobriety, Don Radon embodies the true power of personal transformation.
Today, he joins us live to share his incredible journey—one that has reshaped not only his own life, but the lives of countless others.
As CEO of Recovered and Free in Hubbard, TX, Don is revolutionizing addiction treatment by blending lived experience with professional expertise. Since 2006, his compassionate, boots-on-the-ground approach has made a profound impact in the recovery community.Don also leads Access to Freedom, championing peer-driven recovery services for underserved communities. His work proves that recovery isn’t just possible—it's attainable for everyone, no matter their circumstances.
In this conversation, we explore:
Don’s path from addiction to long-term recovery
The power of peer-driven support systems
Breaking stigma through understanding, action, and compassion
What true leadership looks like in the recovery field
How communities can better support those seeking help
This talk was originally given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oac-g0CmZzc&t=204s
🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share this episode with anyone who needs a message of hope and possibility.
For more information visit:
https://breakingthecycletherapy.com/
#Recovery #Sobriety #AddictionTreatment #PeerSupport #PodcastLive #Transformation #TEDx #breakingthecycle #breakingthecycleradio #breakingthecycletherapy
🚪 The Invisible Door in the Ether
A young boy, whose name might have been Leo, or perhaps Finn, but for now we shall call him simply The Boy, found himself walking in a place that defied description. It was not a physical land, but a shimmering, boundless expanse known only as the Ether. The ground beneath his feet was a gentle, humming light, and the air tasted of pure potential. He had been wandering for a long time, seeking... something.
Then, ahead of him, he saw it.
It wasn't a wall of stone or wood, but a sheer, impenetrable sheet of polished obsidian that materialized from the light of the Ether. And set within this flawless darkness was a single, simple, wooden door—the only thing in this infinite space that felt finite and real.
He walked right up to the wall, and through the glass of the door's small, upper pane, he saw it: Everything he had ever wanted in his life.
It wasn't a mountain of gold or a palace of jewels. It was a sunlit garden, overflowing with the scent of jasmine and earth.
A warm, loving family was laughing at a picnic table. He saw himself, older, with kind eyes and strong hands, engaged in work that brought him deep, abiding joy. He saw peace. He saw acceptance. It was the complete, perfect realization of his deepest self.
His heart swelled with a longing so intense it nearly buckled him. He reached for the handle.
Clang.
The door was locked.
A figure stepped out from the darkness beside the door. It was the Greeter, a being of soft, neutral light, neither male nor female, old nor young. Its voice was like the gentle ringing of a distant bell.
"Welcome," the Greeter said, with serene patience. "This is the entrance to the Self. Before you may enter, I require the Password."
The Boy's face fell. He searched his pockets, his mind, his soul. "I... I don't know the password," he confessed, his voice small against the vastness of the Ether. "I only just found the door."
The Greeter nodded, its light flickering slightly with understanding. "Few know it right away. But you are close. You must return to the place of your beginning, to the one who guided you here, the one who knows your foundation better than you do."
"My sponsor?" The Boy asked."
The one you trust," the Greeter confirmed. "Go to your Sponsor. They will tell you the Password. Return to the door when you know it."
The Boy turned and walked back through the humming light of the Ether, the vision of the sunlit garden burning in his memory. He found his way back to the quiet, familiar place where his journey began and sought out his Sponsor—the wise, steady presence who had helped him take his first steps on this path."I found the Door," The Boy whispered, breathless. "And I saw everything I want. But the Greeter asked for the Password, and I don't know it."
The Sponsor looked at The Boy, their eyes filled with profound love and pity for the struggle that was about to end. They reached out a hand and placed it on The Boy's shoulder, steadying him."
The Door to the Self," the Sponsor spoke softly, "does not open for a claim of strength, or power, or brilliance. It opens when you surrender the need to be something to the world. It is the key of humility and acceptance."
The Sponsor leaned in and imparted the final, necessary truth."
The Password," they whispered, "is: I am nothing, I am no one."
The Boy stood tall, looked the Greeter in its luminous eyes, and spoke the password, not as a confession of failure, but as a statement of profound, liberated truth."The Password is," he declared, his voice ringing clearly, "I am nothing, I am no one."
The Greeter smiled—"Come on in," the Greeter responded, its bell-like voice now filled with warmth. "The door is unlocked."With a soft click, the simple wooden door swung open on silent hinges, revealing not just the vision, but the reality of the sunlit garden, waiting for The Boy to finally step inside his own life.
More stories like this one at: https://breakingthecycletherapy.com/
✨ Breaking The Cycle — Special Guest: Dr. Alicia Hawley-Bernardez ✨
📅 Thursday Afternoon | November 20, 2025We are honored to welcome Dr. Alicia Hawley-Bernardez, PhD, LMSW to this week’s episode of Breaking The Cycle!
Join us for an inspiring and deeply insightful conversation with a leader in trauma-informed care, violence prevention, and social work education.
👤 About Dr. Alicia Hawley-Bernardez
Dr. Hawley-Bernardez is a tenured associate professor at Our Lady of the Lake University, where she has been teaching since 2017.
She is currently completing her clinical hours at Inspired Practice, broadening her work in trauma-focused clinical care.Her extensive background includes:
Working in a domestic violence agency
Serving as Victim Advocate Program Manager for a police department
Providing vital support and advocacy for survivors and victims of crime
Dr. Hawley-Bernardez’s research explores:
Gun violence prevention
Intimate partner violence
Mindfulness in social work education
AI in education
Best practices for online learning
She also volunteers with Moms Demand Action as the Be SMART Lead for Tarrant County, championing secure firearm storage to protect children’s lives.
Through her combined work as an educator, clinician, and community advocate, Dr. Hawley-Bernardez is committed to empowering individuals, supporting survivors, and building safer, healthier communities.
🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!
FOR MORE FREE RESOURCES: https://breakingthecycletherapy.com/
💬 Have questions for Dr. Hawley-Bernardez?
Drop them in the comments below!
#BreakingTheCycle #AliciaHawleyBernardez #SocialWork #TraumaInformedCare #GunViolencePrevention #IntimatePartnerViolence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #VictimAdvocacy #MindfulnessInEducation #AIInEducation #OnlineLearning #MomsDemandAction #BeSMART #CommunitySafety #MentalHealthAwareness #SocialWorkEducation #SurvivorSupport #PublicHealth #NonprofitLeadership #Empowerment
Join us live for an engaging podcast discussion on mindfulness and its powerful role in therapy.
🌿 Our expert guests—therapists, mindfulness practitioners, and mental health educators—will explore how cultivating present-moment awareness can reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and support lasting personal growth.✨ In this episode, we’ll cover:What mindfulness really means in a therapeutic contextPractical techniques for integrating mindfulness into daily lifeHow therapists use mindfulness to help clients heal from anxiety, trauma, and burnoutThe science behind mindful awareness and neuroplasticityReal stories and insights from professionals in the field🧘♀️ Whether you’re a therapist, student, or simply curious about mindfulness, this live discussion will provide tools, insights, and inspiration to deepen your understanding and practice.📍 https://breakingthecycletherapy.com/💬 Join the conversation!Drop your questions in the live chat or comments — we’ll be answering them throughout the session.#Mindfulness #Therapy #MentalHealth #MindfulLiving #PodcastLive #Healing #Psychology
🎙️ Breaking The Cycle – Special Guest: Jessica Seidel, LPC-S | Thursday, October 16, 2025
We are honored to welcome Jessica Seidel, LPC-S to this week's episode of Breaking The Cycle, airing Thursday afternoon, October 16th, 2025.
Jessica brings over a decade of experience in the mental health and counseling field, with deep expertise in trauma-informed therapy, ADHD, PTSD from childhood trauma, anxiety, and parenting challenges. With a person-centered approach and a passion for empowerment, Jessica has helped countless individuals and families heal, grow, and thrive.
In this episode, we dive into:
✅ The impact of trauma on mental health and development
✅ Practical tools for parents navigating behavioral and emotional challenges
✅ Understanding ADHD and anxiety through a compassionate, clinical lens
✅ How to build and access effective support systems in your community
✅ The importance of public education around mental health resources
💡 Our mission at Breaking The Cycle is to educate, equip, and empower—and this week, we're shining a light on how accessible support systems can break generational patterns and create healthier futures.
https://breakingthecycletherapy.com/
👩🏫 About Jessica Seidel, LPC-S
Jessica holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master’s in Counseling and Development Psychology from Texas Woman’s University. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in School Psychology, while also contributing to the mental health conversation as a Plaid for Women writer and public speaker.
Her career spans non-profits, public schools, and private practice, and she brings a deeply personal touch to her work as a mom of two and a dedicated parent coach.
📢 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more conversations that matter.
🔔 Hit the bell to get notified when we go live!
💬 Got questions for Jessica? Drop them in the comments—we may feature yours on the show!
#BreakingTheCycle #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaInformedCare #ParentingSupport #ADHD #AnxietyHelp #SupportSystems #JessicaSeidel #PublicEducation #HealingJourney
We are honored to welcome Brooke Morris, Founder and Executive Director of Aisling, to Breaking The Cycle this Thursday afternoon!
Brooke is a dedicated community advocate, business owner, and philanthropist based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Alongside her husband Kyle, she runs several successful businesses — and together, they use their entrepreneurial achievements to support a powerful mission: fighting human trafficking.
Out of a deeply personal experience, Brooke founded Aisling, an organization that partners with regional nonprofits to:
🔹 Raise awareness
🔹 Educate communities
🔹 Support survivors and families affected by human trafficking
Her passion for justice, combined with business acumen and a deep commitment to family and faith, has made a tangible impact in prevention, recovery, and long-term survivor support.
Don't miss this important conversation as we dive into:
✅ Brooke’s journey and why she started Aisling
✅ How communities can get involved
✅ The intersection of entrepreneurship, advocacy, and healing
✅ Real steps to break the cycle of exploitation and trauma
For more information:📍 https://breakingthecycletherapy.com/
📍 https://aislingforlife.com/
📢 Join the conversation in the live chat. Let’s raise awareness and be part of the change.
#BreakingTheCycleTherapy #BreakingTheCycleRadio #BreakingTheCycle #Aisling #MentalHealth #Podcast #HumanTraffickingAwareness #SurvivorSupport #CommunityHealing #AdvocacyThroughBusiness
Join us live this Thursday afternoon, October 2nd, 2025, for a powerful episode of Breaking The Cycle as we welcome our inspiring guests, Veda and Jerry MacGregor from The Belief Center.
With a mission rooted in healing, connection, and community transformation, the MacGregors share their vision of creating a hub—not a replacement—for existing services, modeling how communities can be effectively connected to health and human resources.
“We can’t heal a community until we address their pain and provide them with a network of support and resources.” – The Belief Center
Tune in to hear about:
The story behind The Belief Center
What it means to be a “hub” for health and human services
The importance of addressing pain before healing
Real strategies for building healthy, thriving communities
🔴 Don’t miss this transformative conversation.
🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when we go live!
#BreakingTheCycle #CommunityHealing #TheBeliefCenter #LivePodcast #VedaMacGregor #JerryMacGregor
She Was Adopted — Now She’s Helping Others Heal the Wounds She Once Carried.
In this emotional and inspiring interview, we sit down with April Scales, LPC-Associate, who was adopted as a child—and is now giving back to the adoption community. Through her lived experience and professional expertise, she sheds light on the complex realities of adoption, identity, trauma, and healing.
Whether you're an adoptee, adoptive parent, or someone working in mental health, this conversation is raw, real, and filled with insight.
🧠 Be a Cycle Breaker: https://breakingthecycletherapy.com/
🧠 Learn more about her work: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/april-scales-farmers-branch-tx/1434345
🎧 Listen to more adoption & mental health stories: https://open.spotify.com/show/1MmrHuSKQWMf4x80KCAnWG?si=Bahv9BsrQrCLRfJfI1x10w
📲 Follow us on Instagram: @BreakingTheCycleRadio
👇 Comment below: What part of her story resonated most with you?
👇 Be sure to Like & Subscribe for more daily and weekly mental health content that focuses on truth and compassion!
#Adoption #Adoptee #TraumaHealing #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #HopeAndHealing #AdoptionTrauma #AdopteeLife #PostAdoptionSupport #AdopteeHealing #AdoptiveParents #identityformation #TherapistLife #LivedExperience #CycleBreaker #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingWounds #psychology #AprilScales #BreakingTheCycle #MentalHealthPodcast #RealStories #InspiringInterview #CommunitySupport
In this powerful discussion, Dr. Alan Heide, PsyD, LMFT shares his experience, strength, and hope on the essential spiritual principle of detachment and what it truly means to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, as we understand Him.Drawing from both lived experience and decades of clinical practice, Dr. Heide guides us through the process of letting go of harmful, destructive, and emotionally painful patterns that keep us stuck.
He offers practical tools and insights to help you:
✅ Cultivate spiritual surrender
✅ Develop a practice of prayer, meditation, and journaling
✅ Experience lasting peace and serenity
✅ Break free from patterns that no longer serve your growth
Whether you're on a healing journey from codependency, addiction, trauma, or are simply seeking more peace in your daily life, this video is for you.
🔗 Learn More or Work with Dr. Heide & His Team:
Visit https://breakingthecycletherapy.com to schedule a consultation, read more about our therapeutic approach, or access helpful resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
📌 Subscribe for more content on healing, growth, and recovery
👍 Like this video if it resonated with you
💬 Comment below — What are you learning about detachment in your own life?
🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new video
Breaking the Cycle Therapy is committed to helping individuals break free from unhealthy cycles and build lives rooted in peace, purpose, and authenticity.
#Detachment #SpiritualSurrender #MentalHealth #BreakingTheCycle #Therapy #DrAlanHeide #RecoveryJourney #PrayerAndMeditation #EmotionalHealing #Codependency #TraumaHealing
Welcome to a powerful episode of Breaking The Cycle, where we dive deep into conversations that challenge stigma and empower healing.
We are honored to be joined by Iris Muscarella, LPC-A, a trailblazing Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Lori Martin, LPC-S. Iris brings a wealth of lived experience and professional expertise to the conversation—especially around mental health care for LGBTQIA+ individuals, sex workers, kink/BDSM communities, polyamorous/polycule relationships, veterans, and communities of color.
In this live discussion, we’ll explore:
Trauma-informed, culturally affirming therapy
Mental health challenges in marginalized communities
Supporting polyamorous and ENM relationships
Iris’s work in kink and sex education
Military service, identity, and resilience
The impact of race, class, and systemic oppression on healing
Iris’s deeply compassionate, non-judgmental approach is reshaping what inclusive, affirming therapy looks like.
Whether you’re part of an alternative lifestyle, a veteran, or someone seeking deeper, more authentic connection—this conversation is for you.
🧠💬 Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a therapist who truly gets it. Join us, ask your questions live, and be part of the healing.
Learn more about Breaking The Cycle: Breakingthecycletherapy.com
📚 Learn more about Iris: prismpathwellness.com
📅 Streamed Live: Thursday, September 18th, 2025
#BreakingTheCycle #MentalHealth #LGBTQIA #Therapy #Polyamory #KinkAwareTherapist #SexPositiveTherapy #VeteranSupport #TraumaInformedCare #AlternativeLifestyles #PodcastLive #HealingJourney #IrisMuscarella
Meet Warren Ponder — a combat veteran turned trauma researcher with over 8.5 years of clinical experience treating PTSD, especially in military and first responder communities. After serving 15 months in Operation Iraqi Freedom as an infantryman, Warren used his battlefield experiences to shape his academic journey, earning a degree in psychology from Texas Tech and later completing both his thesis and dissertation in social work at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Warren has co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles and collaborated internationally with researchers from Denmark, Canada, New Zealand, and more than 15 universities. He’s also the co-developer of the EMDR-Negative Affect (EMDR-NA) protocol — an innovation in trauma treatment.
In this episode, we dive into his latest work on the Public Safety Employees Treatment Court (PSETC), the first justice-involved program in the U.S. tailored specifically for first responders. Warren brings a unique blend of real-world experience and advanced statistical research to the front lines of trauma care.
🔔 Subscribe for more stories from the frontlines of mental health, research, and resilience.
📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share if you find value in this conversation.
Find More Information Here:
Breakingthecycletherapy.com
&
1tribefoundation.org
#PTSD #Veterans #TraumaResearch #EMDR #FirstResponders #MentalHealth #WarrenPonder #PublicSafety #PSETC #CombatVeteran #SocialWork #YouTubeInterview #MilitaryToMentalHealth #HealingTrauma
We’re honored to welcome back Ashley Stafford, LCSW-S, to this special episode of Breaking The Cycle.
Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor with deep expertise in trauma-informed care and mental health treatment across all stages of life. She specializes in EMDR therapy and brings a strong foundation in CBT, Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy, Grief Counseling, and attachment-based approaches to her work.
In this episode, we explore:
How EMDR helps individuals process and heal from trauma
The evolving mental health needs of adolescents and young adults
Attachment theory in clinical practice
The intersection of clinical expertise, compassion, and community impact
The importance of accessibility in mental health care
Ashley’s background includes direct clinical work with children through older adults, as well as experience in research, higher education, and clinical training. Her approach blends evidence-based practice with a deep understanding of human connection and healing.
🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell to catch all future content!
📘 Connect with Breaking The Cycle Therapy
Website: Breakingthecycletherapy.com
Instagram: @breakingthecycletherapy
#BreakingTheCycle #AshleyStafford #MentalHealth #TraumaHealing #EMDRTherapy #CBT #GriefSupport #AttachmentTheory #TherapistTalks #AdolescentMentalHealth
🎥 Welcome to Breaking The Cycle with Dr. Lisa Elieson, LPC-S, CST-S
Dr. Lisa Elieson is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist-Supervisor with over 20 years of experience transforming relationships and improving lives.
She is licensed to practice in Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Texas, and Utah, and is the founder of Hidden Lakes Counseling and Psychiatry, a thriving DFW-based practice with a team of 13 dedicated professionals.
In addition to her clinical work, Lisa is an Adjunct Professor at BYU-Idaho, a Certified Sexologist, and a Diplomat with the American Board of Sexology. She is also a Certified Professional Life Coach, bringing a holistic, compassionate approach to her work with couples and individuals alike.
🧠 Featured Highlights
✔️ Author of the popular workbook Twelve Types of Intimacy – available now on Amazon
✔️ Frequent speaker at national conferences, universities, and training organizations
✔️ Recognized by Society Life Magazine in 2024 as one of the “Most Inspirational, Accomplished, and Engaging Women in Tarrant County”
This channel is your source for expert insights on relationships, intimacy, communication, and personal growth. Whether you're a fellow clinician, a student, or someone seeking guidance, you're in the right place.
🔔 Subscribe and join a community focused on deeper connection, understanding, and transformation.
📘 Connect with Breaking The Cycle Therapy
Website: Breakingthecycletherapy.com
Instagram: @breakingthecycletherapy
#CouplesTherapy #SexTherapist #RelationshipAdvice #MentalHealth #LisaElieson #HiddenLakesCounseling #Intimacy #LifeCoach
Join us for a powerful live conversation with Rick Bousquet, a former law enforcement officer turned nonprofit executive and behavioral health advocate. With over 30 years of leadership experience and a deep well of personal insight, Rick shares his extraordinary path from policing and executive leadership to his current mission: breaking the cycles of trauma, stigma, and isolation in mental health and recovery.
In this episode, Rick opens up about:
His transition from law enforcement to mental health advocacy
Leading change in over 50 organizations across Texas
How lived experience shapes his approach to peer support and recovery coaching
The power of compassion in leadership and therapy
His vision for healing communities and transforming systems
Whether you’re in recovery, supporting a loved one, or leading a mission-driven organization, this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped with actionable insights.
📅 Don’t miss this live episode—hit Subscribe and Set Reminder now!
🔗 CONNECT with Rick Bousquet👉 Rickbreakingthecycle@yahoo.com
#BreakingTheCycle #MentalHealthAwareness #RickBousquet #PeerSupport #RecoveryJourney #LivePodcast #TraumaRecovery #LeadershipWithPurpose #BehavioralHealth #LivedExperience #NonprofitLeadership #FromCopToCoach #HealingCommunities #RecoveryCoach #MentalHealthMatters
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by emotional pain or life transitions?
You’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself.
I’m a compassionate, mission-driven therapist with over 7 years of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. In this video, we’ll talk about what it really means to heal, how to recognize the patterns that keep us stuck, and practical steps to move toward clarity, growth, and lasting change.
My therapeutic approach integrates Person-Centered Care with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I believe deeply in meeting clients where they are, honoring their unique experiences, and creating a safe space where healing can happen — one step at a time.
✨ In this video, we’ll explore:
Why we get stuck in emotional cycles
How trauma and life transitions impact our mental health
The power of self-awareness and self-compassion
Tools to begin breaking generational and internalized patterns
What healing can look like — for you
Whether you’re considering therapy, starting your healing journey, or simply looking for support and guidance, I’m here to help you feel seen, heard, and empowered.
🔔 Subscribe for more content on emotional wellness, mental health tools, and real conversations about healing.
💬 Let’s connect in the comments — What’s something you’re ready to release or heal from?
Kyla's Contact Info:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/th...
(469) 727-1415
Break the Cycle – Real Talk on Mental Health, EMDR Therapy & Healing the Mind-Body Connection.
Are you feeling stuck in anxiety, depression, or emotional pain? You're not alone—and healing is possible.
I’m a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor with 30+ years of experience helping adults uncover the root causes of their struggles and reclaim their mental and emotional wellness.
I offer in-office therapy in Flower Mound and Telehealth services across Texas.
🔹 EMDR-Certified | Trauma-Informed | Mind-Body Wellness Approach
🔹 In-Office & Online Therapy | Adults of All Ages
🔹 Specializing in Mental Health, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression & Relational Healing
In this live session, we’ll dive into:
✨ How your brain learned to cope—and how we can rewire it
✨ What EMDR therapy really does (and who it’s for)
✨ The mind-body connection in emotional healing
✨ Breaking the stigma around therapy and addiction
Whether you're new to therapy or already on your healing journey, this live stream is your space to learn, grow, and feel seen.
Check out @TexasPictures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDEYg7RRMlw
&
@THEMOMVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3jom_1z0YE
🔔 Subscribe & Hit the Bell to join live discussions
📍 Serving all of Texas | Flower Mound Office & Statewide Telehealth
Let’s talk healing—real, honest, and backed by decades of experience.
#MentalHealthMatters
#EMDRTherapy
#TraumaHealing
#MindBodyWellness
#AddictionRecovery
#MentalHealthAwareness
#TexasTherapist
#TelehealthTherapy
#AnxietySupport
#DepressionHelp
#HealingJourney
#TherapyForAdults
#TherapistTalk
#MentalWellness
#EmotionalHealing
#TherapyWorks
#MindfulnessMatters
#AddictionRecoveryJourney
#EmdrHealing
#breakingthestigma
#breakingthecycle
#breakingthecycleradio
#breakingthecycletherapy
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Miller, founder of Element Counseling, to uncover the realities of trauma, stress, and recovery in the lives of first responders and veterans.
A former Law Liaison and 10-year veteran, Stephanie brings both personal insight and clinical expertise to the conversation.
With advanced degrees in psychology and forensics, and licensure in both Arizona and Texas, Dr. Miller has spent her career specializing in complex trauma, PTSD, and alternative healing methods. Her unique approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, mindfulness, and psychoeducation to help those on the front lines reclaim their strength and well-being.
She has been a keynote speaker on Capitol Hill, a guest at Arizona State University’s Safe Spaces series, and a leading voice in national conferences advocating for holistic mental health solutions.
In this episode, we explore:
✅ The psychological toll of high-stress careers
✅ The difference between trauma and complex trauma
✅ Why traditional therapy doesn’t always work for first responders
✅ Alternatives to opioid-based treatments
✅ The power of self-awareness and resilience in healingWhether you’re a veteran, first responder, mental health professional, or someone seeking deeper understanding, this conversation will leave you inspired and informed.
🧠 “I cannot change what happens to me, but I can choose to not be reduced by it.” – Maya Angelou
🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share to support mental health awareness and recovery for our everyday heroes.
#TraumaRecovery #FirstResponders #MentalHealthMatters #StephanieMiller #PTSD #ComplexTrauma #ElementCounseling #VeteranSupport #Mindfulness #HolisticHealing
Ever wondered what really goes into running a clinical trial—especially in mental health? In this episode, we sit down with Sonia, Founder & CEO of Aim Trials, who shares the behind-the-scenes realities of leading cutting-edge research in some of the most urgent areas of mental health, including postpartum depression, treatment-resistant depression, and the use of ketamine as a breakthrough therapy.W
ith over 18 years in clinical research and regulatory compliance, Sonia opens up about the ethical, logistical, and emotional complexities of conducting trials for both pediatric and adult populations, all while working to shatter mental health stigma in underserved communities.
🔍 Topics we cover:
What it really takes to run a successful mental health clinical trial
Why postpartum depression remains underdiagnosed—and how research is changing that
How ketamine is being used in trials for treatment-resistant depression
Collaborating with mental health organizations like NAMI, NOCD, and Changes
What makes Aim Trials’ integrated model unique—and why it matters
10 surprising facts about clinical trials you won’t hear anywhere else
👩⚕️ Whether you're a clinician, mental health advocate, or simply curious about how innovative treatments reach the public, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and untold truths about the world of clinical trials.
👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe to stay updated on the future of mental health and medical research.
🔗 Helpful Links
🌐 Learn More About Aim Trials: https://aimtrials.com/
📨 Contact Us: https://breakingthecycletherapy.com/
#ClinicalTrials #MentalHealthResearch #MedicalResearch #ClinicalResearch #HealthInnovation #Phase1to4 #ResearchMatters #EvidenceBasedCare #ResearchInAction #ClinicalTrialAwareness #FutureOfMedicine #DrugDevelopment #ClinicalTrialLife #InvestigatorSite #PatientRecruitment #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #MentalWellness #MentalHealthAdvocate #MindHealth #CommunityMentalHealth #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthEducation #MentalHealthRecovery #MentalHealthcare #MentalHealthEquity #PostpartumDepression #PPDAwareness #MaternalMentalHealth #MomMentalHealth #PerinatalMentalHealth #SupportMoms #PostpartumSupport #EndPPDStigma #MentalHealthAfterBirth #NewMomSupport #KetamineTherapy #KetamineForDepression #TreatmentResistantDepression #TRD #AlternativeMentalHealth #NewDepressionTreatments #PsychedelicResearch #InnovativeMentalHealth #DepressionTreatment #NextGenTherapy #WomenInSTEM #WomenInMedicine #WomenInLeadership #ClinicalLeadership #HealthEntrepreneur #HealthcareCEO #HealthcareLeadership #MedTech #PrivatePracticeResearch #IntegratedCare #SiteNetwork #DecentralizedTrials #RegulatoryCompliance #IRBApproved #YouTubeInterview #PodcastGuest #HealthPodcast #ExpertInsights #BehindTheScenes #ResearchExplained #WhatYouDidntKnow #WatchThis #SubscribeForMore #ListenAndLearn