The Holistic Counselor

The Holistic Counselor Podcast is where faith, psychology, and whole-person wellness meet. Hosted by Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, QS—a licensed mental health counselor, integrative practitioner, and storyteller based in South Florida—this podcast offers grounded, compassionate conversations for anyone seeking emotional healing, mental clarity, spiritual growth, and healthier relationships. Episodes feature a wide range of voices: therapists, physicians, attorneys, pastors, educators, authors, wellness practitioners, and advocates. Together, we explore trauma recovery, nervous system health, neuroplasticity, boundaries, identity, spiritual formation, church hurt, anxiety, resilience, integrative wellness, creativity, and the real stories that shape us. Some conversations reflect Diana's Christian perspective and theology; others center on clinical insight, cultural context, or holistic practices. All episodes share the same intention: reducing stigma, elevating mental-health literacy, honoring diverse lived experiences, and supporting whole-person transformation. This podcast is a safe space for clinicians, faith leaders, creatives, parents, and anyone on a healing journey—whether you come from a church background, a deconstructing season, a holistic wellness path, or simply curiosity about mental and emotional health. Florida therapy services: www.throughthevalleytherapy.com (Florida residents only) Consulting, coaching, and educational work: www.transformedmindcc.com Support the podcast and help keep it independent by visiting the merch store: https://theholisticcounselorpodcast.printful.me/ Educational only; not therapy, diagnosis, or medical care.

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  Ep. 121 - How to Heal Betrayal Trauma, Porn Addiction, and Rebuild Trust in Relationships with Brannon Patrick, LCSW & Tyler Patrick, LMFT

  Aug 12, 202648 min

  What happens when two brothers both become therapists—and dedicate their lives to helping people heal from betrayal trauma, pornography addiction, shame, secrecy, broken trust, and relationship pain? In this deeply honest and powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast , Diana sits down with Brannon Patrick, LCSW and Tyler Patrick, LMFT of Therapy Brothers for a raw, compassionate conversation about addiction recovery, betrayal trauma, faith, emotional healing, and what it actually takes to rebuild trust after secrecy and infidelity. Together, they explore why betrayal trauma can feel like PTSD, how shame and secrecy fuel addiction cycles, and why many people struggling with pornography addiction are not "bad people" but hurting humans carrying unresolved pain, loneliness, and disconnection. The conversation also dives into purity culture, high-control religion, emotional safety, grief, attachment wounds, and the healing process for both individuals and couples. Diana, Brannon, and Tyler also discuss Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, DBT, EFT, accountability, self-acceptance, faith deconstruction, and the importance of moving beyond symptom management into true root-cause healing. This episode is filled with practical insight, psychoeducation, hope, humor, honesty, and real conversations many people are secretly searching for but are often too afraid to ask out loud. In This Episode We Discuss: Betrayal trauma and why it can feel like PTSD Porn addiction in both men and women Rebuilding trust after infidelity and secrecy Shame, guilt, and emotional coping Purity culture and high-control religion Healthy sexuality and sexual self-acceptance Faith deconstruction, reconstruction, and spiritual grief Emotional safety and attachment wounds Why accountability matters in recovery The role of grief in relationship healing Root-cause healing vs symptom management Internal Family Systems (IFS) EMDR trauma therapy DBT and emotional regulation EFT and attachment-based couples work Healing through honesty, humility, and connection Memorable Quotes "Protection without the education causes a problem." — Tyler Patrick, LMFT "We don't have sexual self-acceptance, we don't have adequate sex education, but what we do have is the box that you're supposed to fit it in." — Brannon Patrick, LCSW "My sacred text, the Bible, is a mirror—not a weapon." — Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP Resources & Links Mentioned Therapy Brothers Official Website https://therapybrothers.org/ Therapy Brothers Special Listener Page https://therapybrothers.org/ the-holistic-counselor Reclaim Your Heart Healing Journey https://reclaimyourheart.org/ Therapy Modalities Discussed Internal Family Systems (IFS) Official IFS Institute https://ifs-institute.com/ Dr. Tori Olds – IFS Explained https://youtu.be/tNA5qTTxFFA? si=CCCbRhwKGjn1hH2H EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) EMDR International Association https://www.emdria.org/ DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Behavioral Tech – DBT Information https://behavioraltech.org/ resources/faqs/dialectical- behavior-therapy-dbt/ EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy https://iceeft.com/ Faith Development Resource Mentioned Fowler's Stages of Faith Development PDF Overview https://www.leaderresources. org/assets/images/Youth/ Fowler_FaithDev_chart.pdf Additional Topics Mentioned Betrayal Trauma Recovery Addiction Recovery Faith Deconstruction & Reconstruction Shame Resilience Attachment Theory Emotional Regulation Trauma Healing Healthy Masculinity Relationship Repair Accountability and Authenticity About the Guests Brannon Patrick, LCSW and Tyler Patrick, LMFT are licensed therapists, brothers, educators, and founders of Therapy Brothers. With over 20 years of experience each in betrayal trauma recovery, sexual addiction treatment, and relationship healing, they help individuals and couples move from shame, secrecy, addiction, and disconnection into honesty, accountability, emotional safety, and authentic connection. Their work focuses on helping people heal the deeper root causes beneath addiction and betrayal—not just manage symptoms. If this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you feel less alone, please take a moment to rate, review, and share The Holistic Counselor Podcast . Your support helps more people find these conversations around faith, trauma, mental health, relationships, and holistic healing. And don't forget to check out the merch store: https:// theholisticcounselorpodcast. printful.me/

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  Ep. 120 - Gut Health, Anxiety, Brain Fog & Functional Nutrition: The Gut-Brain Connection Explained with Dr. Annie Lin

  Aug 5, 202658 min

  Can gut health affect anxiety, depression, inflammation, brain fog, mood swings, and nervous system regulation? In this deeply thoughtful and grounded conversation, Diana S. Rice sits down with Dr. Annie Lin—Assistant Professor of Nutrition at Nova Southeastern University and functional nutrition practitioner—to explore the powerful connection between nutrition, mental health, trauma, inflammation, and the gut-brain axis. Raised in a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)-influenced household and trained in both clinical nutrition and functional medicine, Dr. Lin bridges ancient healing wisdom with modern science to help people better understand whole-person health in a way that is practical, culturally sensitive, and evidence-informed. Together, Diana and Dr. Lin discuss: The gut-brain connection explained in simple terms How gut health impacts anxiety, depression, mood, and brain fog Chronic stress, trauma, inflammation, and nervous system dysregulation Blood sugar instability and emotional health Functional nutrition vs. diet culture Nutritional psychiatry and integrative mental health Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture, Tai Chi, cupping therapy, and Hijama Why food is more than calories—it's information for the body Mindful eating, hydration, sleep, and nervous system support The importance of slowing down in today's fast-paced culture How healing can become nourishing instead of fear-based or shame-based ACE scores, childhood trauma, and whole-person healing Cultural wisdom, immigrant family experiences, and holistic wellness traditions Why healing should be personalized and not one-size-fits-all This episode also explores the importance of honoring wisdom from different cultures while remaining thoughtful, discerning, and grounded in science. If you've been struggling with stress, burnout, digestive symptoms, emotional exhaustion, anxiety, inflammation, or feeling disconnected from your body, this episode offers practical insights and hopeful encouragement for supporting your mental and physical health in a more holistic and sustainable way. Memorable Quotes from the Episode "Food is not just energy, it's information." — Dr. Annie Lin "Healing doesn't have to be so dramatic. It's just slowing down, feeling safer, feeling steadier, feeling more supported." — Dr. Annie Lin "I'm teaching you how to critically think." — Diana S. Rice "Hello there, fearfully and wonderfully made human." — Diana S. Rice About Dr. Annie Lin Dr. Annie Lin is: Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (FMCP) Certified in Cupping Therapy / Hijama Born and raised in New York in a Traditional Chinese Medicine-influenced household, Dr. Lin combines functional nutrition, integrative medicine, cultural wisdom, and modern science to support personalized, whole-person health. Connect with Dr. Annie Lin: Dr. Annie Lin LinkedIn Resources, Organizations & Topics Mentioned Metabolic Mind Nova Southeastern University – Department of Nutrition The Holistic Counselor Podcast Fruitful Field ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Information – CDC National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health – Acupuncture National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health – Tai Chi Traditional Chinese Medicine Overview – Cleveland Clinic Topics explored throughout this episode include: Gut-brain axis, functional nutrition, nutritional psychiatry, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture, Hijama, trauma and the nervous system, inflammation and mental health, mindful eating, neuroplasticity, blood sugar regulation, immigrant family experiences, holistic healing, integrative mental health, and whole-person wellness. If this episode encouraged you, helped you think differently, or gave you practical tools for healing, please share it with someone you love and leave a review. Reviews help more people find conversations surrounding faith, science, mental health, and holistic healing. Disclaimer This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace individualized medical or mental health care. Please consult your licensed healthcare providers regarding your personal health needs.

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  Ep. 119 - Breaking Generational Trauma, Faith, Identity & Holistic Healing w/ Author & Storyteller Angela Golden Bryan

  Jul 29, 202657 min

  What happens when storytelling, faith, cultural identity, and holistic wellness come together in one honest conversation? In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast , host Diana S. Rice sits down with Angela Golden Bryan — Amazon bestselling author, filmmaker, speaker, wellness advocate, and founder of Fireburn Heritage — for a deeply authentic conversation about generational trauma, healing, identity, emotional wellness, storytelling, church hurt, holistic health, and breaking unhealthy cycles. Diana and Angela first met years ago during a completely different season of life while both working in the entertainment and acting world. Now reunited through purpose-driven work, the two explore how our stories, belief systems, family histories, faith experiences, and even the lies we internalize can shape our emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health. Angela shares the powerful history behind the 1878 Fireburn Revolt in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, including the deeply personal discovery that her own great-great-grandmother survived the historical uprising. Together, Diana and Angela discuss how intergenerational trauma, cultural identity, forgiveness, nervous system survival patterns, and community impact the healing journey. This episode also dives into: Generational and intergenerational trauma Identity confusion and cultural belonging Faith and mental health stigma in Christian and BIPOC communities Church hurt and spiritual bypassing Anxiety, burnout, depression, and emotional exhaustion The connection between storytelling and healing How lies and limiting beliefs shape mental health Holistic wellness and mind-body-spirit healing Healthy community, accountability, and emotional support Nervous system regulation and lifestyle healing practices Nutrition, sleep, movement, and sustainable habit change Why healing requires both truth and compassion Angela also opens up about her own health journey that inspired her newest book, Treasure Your Temple, and how holistic wellness, nutrition, faith, and intentional community became part of her healing process. About Angela Golden Bryan Angela Golden Bryan is an Amazon bestselling author, filmmaker, speaker, certified life coach with the John Maxwell Team, and founder of Fireburn Heritage, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and amplifying untold Caribbean stories while contributing to cultural identity, legacy, and generational transformation. She holds master's degrees in Counseling Psychology and Practical Theology and is also a certified holistic health practitioner through Hippocrates Wellness with specialized training in plant-based nutrition and whole-person wellness. Her work focuses on helping individuals break generational patterns, reclaim identity, strengthen faith, and pursue healing across mind, body, and spirit through storytelling, education, wellness advocacy, and cultural preservation. Resources & Links Mentioned Angela Golden Bryan Fireburn Heritage Website Angela Golden Bryan LinkedIn Angela Golden Bryan Instagram Fireburn Heritage Instagram Fireburn Heritage Facebook Treasure Your Temple on Amazon Resources Mentioned During the Episode Celebrate Recovery Grace Alliance GriefShare DivorceCare Dr. Caroline Leaf Hippocrates Wellness Connect with Diana S. Rice Through the Valley Therapy Transform Mind Consulting & Coaching The Holistic Counselor Podcast YouTube Playlist If this episode encouraged you, helped you feel seen, or gave you practical tools for healing, please take a moment to follow, review, and share The Holistic Counselor Podcast with someone who may need it today. Your reviews and shares truly help us continue breaking mental health stigma and reaching more people with conversations centered on faith, science, storytelling, and holistic healing. You can also support the podcast and grab merch here: The Holistic Counselor Podcast Merch Store

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  Ep. 118 - "No Bad Parts"? IFS, CPTSD, Faith & Deep Healing with Lynn Kearney, LMFT

  Jul 22, 202654 min

  What if the anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, shutdown, anger, overthinking, or emotional reactions you struggle with are not proof that you are broken… but parts of you trying to protect you? In this powerful and compassionate episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana sits down with Lynn Kearney to explore Internal Family Systems (IFS), Complex PTSD (CPTSD), nervous system healing, emotional regulation, faith, therapist self-work, and what it really means to heal from the inside out. Together, Diana and Lynn unpack why so many people intellectually understand their patterns yet still feel emotionally stuck, how protective parts develop, and why curiosity and compassion often create deeper healing than shame and suppression. This episode explores: What Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy actually is The difference between PTSD and Complex PTSD (CPTSD) Exiles, firefighters, and managers in IFS Why some people spend years in therapy but still feel emotionally stuck How trauma and stress show up in the nervous system Why high-achieving people can still struggle internally The importance of therapists doing their own healing work Cultural humility, faith, and healing in diverse communities How to know if you've found the right therapist The difference between reacting emotionally and responding with wisdom Why "there are no bad parts" is often misunderstood in Christian spaces One of the most meaningful moments in the episode is Diana vulnerably sharing her own struggle as a Christian therapist trying to reconcile the IFS phrase "no bad parts" with teachings many people grew up hearing about shame, sin, and suppressing emotions. Lynn explains that IFS does not excuse harmful behavior or remove accountability. Instead, it helps people understand the protective intentions underneath emotional reactions so healing can happen with greater awareness, responsibility, and compassion. Listeners will also hear practical examples of: nervous system dysregulation childhood wounds relationship triggers emotional flooding shame responses overworking, overeating, and over-functioning as coping strategies and how self-awareness helps people move from survival mode into greater calm, clarity, and connection. About Today's Guest Lynn Kearney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California and Florida with more than two decades of clinical experience since opening her private practice in 2002. She is a: Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist Somatic IFS Practitioner Gottman Institute Educator Former Kaiser Permanente instructor in Couples Communication and MindBody Medicine Trauma-informed relational therapist specializing in body-oriented healing approaches Her training includes: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Brainspotting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Depth Psychology Intimacy from the Inside Out Learn more about Lynn here: https://ljktherapy.com/about Resources Mentioned in This Episode Diana's Blog: Is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Biblical? A Christian Therapist's Honest Perspective on Parts Work https://www. throughthevalleytherapy.com/ post/is-internal-family- systems-ifs-biblical-a- christian-therapist-s-honest- perspective-on-parts-work Internal Family Systems (IFS) Institute Practitioner Directory https://ifs-institute.com/ practitioners Through the Valley Therapy https://www. throughthevalleytherapy.com Transform Mind Consulting & Coaching https://www.transformedmindcc. com The Holistic Counselor Podcast Merch Store https:// theholisticcounselorpodcast. printful.me/ Key Takeaways From This Conversation Healing is not about shaming yourself into change. Protective parts often develop to help us survive painful experiences. Curiosity can calm what criticism intensifies. Good therapy should help you feel more grounded, not chronically flooded. The nervous system stores emotional experiences and protective responses. Therapists must continue doing their own inner work throughout their careers. Faith and psychological insight do not have to be enemies. Compassion and accountability can coexist. If This Episode Resonated With You If this conversation helped you better understand trauma, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CPTSD, emotional healing, nervous system regulation, or faith-integrated mental health, please consider: subscribing to The Holistic Counselor Podcast sharing this episode with a friend, therapist, church leader, or loved one and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Reviews and shares genuinely help more people discover these conversations about trauma recovery, emotional healing, faith, relationships, neuroplasticity, and holistic mental health. You can also support the podcast by checking out the merch store below: https:// theholisticcounselorpodcast. printful.me/ Remember: Trust in the Lord, guard your heart, and renew your mind.

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  Ep. 117 - How AI Is Changing Mental Health, Parenting, Therapy & Teen Brains w/ Dr. Joshua Stein, MD

  Jul 15, 202651 min

  Is artificial intelligence helping mental health—or quietly harming it? In this eye-opening and deeply relevant episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice sits down with board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Stein for a raw, balanced, and practical conversation about artificial intelligence, teen mental health, parenting in the digital age, social media addiction, emotional regulation, therapy, anxiety, self-diagnosis culture, and how AI is rapidly changing the future of mental health care. As therapists, parents, educators, and human beings trying to stay emotionally grounded in a rapidly changing digital world, this conversation is no longer optional. From ChatGPT and AI therapy tools to TikTok diagnoses, emotional support chatbots, social media overload, and AI-assisted mental health support, Diana and Dr. Stein explore what people need to understand right now—without fear-mongering, panic, or losing our humanity in the process. Dr. Stein shares what first caught his attention: Teenagers and adults were already using AI for emotional support, mental health questions, therapy reinforcement, journaling, emotional processing, relationship concerns, and self-understanding long before many professionals realized what was happening. This episode explores: AI and mental health ChatGPT and emotional support Teen mental health in the digital age Parenting and technology boundaries Social media addiction and anxiety AI therapy tools and mental health apps High-functioning anxiety and emotional overwhelm Self-diagnosis culture on TikTok ADHD and autism self-diagnosis online Emotional regulation and coping skills Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) AI psychosis concerns and emotional dependency Mental health stigma in churches and communities How parents can talk to teens about AI safely Healthy technology boundaries for families The future of therapy and artificial intelligence Why AI is not replacing therapists How AI can "supercharge" therapy when used wisely One of the most important takeaways from this episode: AI is already here. The question is not whether people are using it—the question is whether we are teaching people how to use it safely, wisely, ethically, and relationally. Dr. Stein also discusses: Why many teens prefer texting or AI communication over phone calls The emotional risks of isolation and excessive screen dependency Why parents shutting conversations down often backfires How curiosity and connection create safer conversations with teens The importance of keeping communication open instead of fear-based Why AI should never fully replace human clinical care How mental health identity culture can become problematic online The importance of seeing the "whole person" beyond a diagnosis A powerful point Dr. Stein makes throughout the episode: Technology itself is not inherently evil or good—it is a tool. The real issue is whether people are using it with awareness, boundaries, wisdom, accountability, and human connection. Dr. Stein also shares practical signs parents should watch for if technology or AI use is becoming unhealthy: Increased isolation Withdrawal from hobbies or relationships Hiding technology use Emotional reactivity after screen use Sudden rigid identity attachment to online diagnoses New paranoia or unusual beliefs Dependency on AI for emotional validation Difficulty functioning in real-world relationships This episode is especially important for: Parents navigating technology with teens Therapists and mental health professionals Teachers and school counselors Ministry leaders and faith communities Adults using ChatGPT or AI for emotional support Anyone concerned about AI and mental health Families trying to create healthy digital boundaries People feeling overwhelmed by technology and social media About Dr. Joshua Stein: Dr. Joshua Stein is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, Chief of Medical Staff at PrairieCare, and Clinical Director and Attending Clinician at Newport Healthcare's PrairieCare Youth Partial Hospitalization Program in Minnesota. He attended Cornell University, earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School, and is a past president of the Minnesota Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Stein continues to advocate nationally for adolescent mental health and increasing access to quality care. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: PrairieCare: PrairieCare Newport Healthcare: Newport Healthcare AI Tips for P are nts : AI Tips for Parents American Academy of Pediatrics Family Media Plan: AAP Family Media Plan 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Psychology Today Therapist Directory: Psychology Today Find a Therapist Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Dialectical Behavior Therapy Explained Headspace: Headspace Calm: Calm Woebot AI Mental Health Tool: Woebot Health Mindsera AI Journaling Tool: Mindsera Connect with Diana S. Rice: Through the Valley Therapy Transformed Mind Consulting & Coaching The Holistic Counselor Podcast Support the Podcast + Merch Store: The Holistic Counselor Podcast Merch Store If this episode helped you better understand AI, parenting, emotional health, therapy, or the future of mental health care, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Reviews help more people discover these important conversations around mental health, faith, trauma, relationships, parenting, emotional regulation, and holistic healing. And if you'd like to support this independent podcast and help continue conversations that bridge faith, science, psychology, culture, and real-world mental health, check out the merch store above. Every review, share, download, and purchase helps this mission continue reaching people who may feel overwhelmed, unseen, or alone in today's rapidly changing world.

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