Ted Wynfield returns to continue our discussion on the current research and the common misconceptions regarding ethical non-monogamous (ENM) and polyamorous relationships. The conversation delves into the complexity of jealousy and other emotio

Karen Doyle Buckwalter on the Intersection of Attachment and Trauma

Sep 6th, 2023 49m 38s

Karen Doyle Buckwalter comes back to the institute to talk with James about attachment and trauma. Karen goes into how they interface with each other and clarifies misinformation that is out their about both topicswww.karendoylebuckwalter.com

Ted Wynfield on the Polyamory and Consensual Non-Monogamy

Jun 28th, 2023 1h 29m

James sits down with Ted Wynfield, a Licensed Professional Counselor, to discuss his specialty area in working with polyamorous and consensually non-monogamous relationships. Ted discusses the stigmas and stereotypes around polyamory and where

Crystal Fegenbush on Culturally Competent Therapy

May 24th, 2023 47m 45s

Crystal Fegenbush is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Addictions Counselor, Certified Emotionally Focused Therapy Supervisor, Colorado’s First Certified Emotionally Focused Therapy therapist of color and co-founder of Solid Foundatio

Alicia Patterson on Trauma Informed Women's Health Care

May 17th, 2023 1h 16m

Alicia Patterson is Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in somatic counseling and women's pelvic health. Alicia sits down with James to discuss her work and the need for trauma informed women's health care in the medical and mental hea

Stacie Later on Suicide and Addiction

May 3rd, 2023 1h 16m

Stacie Later, Certified Social Worker, sits down with James to discuss her work with suicidality and addiction. Stacie shares her experience on how to support someone living with addiction and/or suicidality, how they intersect, and discusse

The Avoidant Attachment Style

Apr 26th, 2023 29m 25s

James discusses the avoidant attachment style by going through the prompts and exercises of section 3 of his book, The Attachment Theory Journal He explains how avoidance can develop, how it can manifest, and ways someone living with avoidance

Lukas Schafer on Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)

Apr 19th, 2023 35m 1s

Lukas Schafer joins James at the institute to discuss his group practice and how he utilizes Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) to support his client's healing. EFIT was developed from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence b

Karen Doyle Buckwalter on Attachment's Impact on Caregiving & the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI)

Apr 12th, 2023 31m 58s

James sits down with Karen Doyle Buckwalter to discuss her expertise on how attachment impacts caregivers and how building awareness and doing your own work can help stop negative generational patterns. Karen also discusses the research behind

Samantha Sprinkle on the Healing Properties of Reiki and Body Work

Apr 5th, 2023 1h

Samantha Sprinkle, Reiki Master Practitioner, Massage Therapist, Wild Women Project circle leader, and founder of Mystic Massage Wellbeing, joins James to discuss how Mystic Massage Wellbeing came to be as well as how she integrates the ancient

The Anxious Attachment Style

Mar 29th, 2023 50m 3s

James focuses on the anxious attachment style and the different protections a person with anxious attachment might develop to get their needs met in a relationship. James discusses what anxiety is and reviews section 2 of his guided journal, Th

Kirby Culbertson on Yoga Therapy

Mar 22nd, 2023 53m 14s

Kirby Culbertson, certified Yoga therapist and teacher, visits with James to discuss what Yoga Therapy is and how it can help you reach your goals of mental and physical wellness. Utilizing ancient Yogic practices and teachings, this therapy h

How Our Attachment Influences Our Relationship with Feelings

Mar 15th, 2023 25m 26s

James talks about how our attachment style can impact our relationships with and associations of emotions and feeling states. James goes into strategies and exercises he discusses in his guided journal, The Attachment Theory Journal, that are

Kelly Smyth-Dent on EMDR Therapy and The Ways It Can Be Used

Mar 8th, 2023 1h 3m

Kelly Smyth-Dent, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDRIA approved EMDR Consultant and Trainer, joins James at the institute to talk about her work and various ways EMDR can help individuals and groups at any age work through a full spectrum

How Our Past Impacts Us Today & What To Do About It

Mar 1st, 2023 1h 2m

James talks more about how our attachment styles are formed and how they impact how we experience the world, by explaining why therapists are always asking about your past. James walks you through some helpful exercises while explaining how co

An Overview of Attachment Theory

Feb 22nd, 2023 20m 12s

Attachment Theory is a topic that James will continue to discuss in future episodes but this episode gives a brief overview of the primary attachment styles, the traits of each style, how they develop, and how attachment can be fluid

Liliana Baylon on Play and Family Therapy

Feb 15th, 2023 40m 26s

Liliana Baylon, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist approved Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Synergetic Play Therapist Supervisor, EMDRIA approved EMDR consultant, publ

The Amygdala and Mindfulness

Feb 8th, 2023 25m 30s

James talks about the amygdala, the part of our brain that triggers our survival responses- Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn. James also talks about how mindfulness strategies and meditation can help us through and even prevent going into our a

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What would be helpful?

Feb 3rd, 2023 43s

Send James a message or use the Q&A feature on Spotify to send questions and ideas for future episodes. What would you like to learn more about to help you feel more comfortable inside and outside of your shell? James can be reached at turtle

Understanding Emotions

Feb 1st, 2023 33m 7s

James talks about the helpful purposes of emotions and how mindfulness can support understanding our emotions and how to use them to respond rather than react. James also discusses the importance of boundaries and the science behind shame and

Welcome to the Institute

Feb 1st, 2023 29m 20s

Welcome to The Turtle Shell Institute! In this first episode, James will be introducing the podcast, what to expect in the coming episodes, his background, and a general overview of EMDR therapy

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