Clinicians Series: Unlocking Anger & Shame—From Suppression to Strength with Bronwyn Schweigerdt, LMFT – Episode 362

Your emotions aren’t the enemy—shame distorts, anger signals, and healing begins when you listen. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Bronwyn Schweigerdt, LMFT, a licensed psychotherapist, public speaker, author, and host of Angry at the Right Things. Known for her evocative therapeutic approach, Bronwyn specializes in helping clients externalize and process deeply buried emotions like anger and rage, believing that when acknowledged and expressed, these powerful emotions become essential tools for overcoming mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis. By fostering a healthier relationship with anger, she empowers individuals to set boundaries, build self-trust, and break free from dysfunctional patterns. At the heart of her work is the belief that trauma, when shared with a compassionate listener, becomes more bearable—transforming isolation into healing and connection. Join us in this Clinicians Series episode as we explore the power of healthy anger management, the benefits of processing intense emotions, and practical strategies for developing emotional resilience.

Transition, Truth, & Triumph: A Transgender Journey with Wendy Cole – Episode 361

The true transformation begins in the mind—own your truth, and everything else will follow. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon welcomes Wendy Cole, a transition mentor dedicated to guiding individuals through major life changes with a focus on self-acceptance and personal growth. After embarking on her own gender transition at the age of 67, Wendy brings both deep empathy and lived experience to her work, helping others navigate fears and doubts—whether they are transgender individuals, parents of transgender children, or women entrepreneurs struggling with imposter syndrome. Her journey of self-discovery and resilience has shaped her ability to offer proven strategies for thriving through life’s biggest transitions. Today, Wendy joins us to share her personal journey, the essential mental work required before transitioning, and how her coaching approach empowers others to overcome fear and step into their authentic selves.

Unpacking Shame: Non-Monogamy, LGBTQ+ Identity, and Religious Trauma with Ann Russo, LCSW – Episode 360

Healing from religious trauma means separating doctrine from personal truth, allowing space for love, identity, and non-monogamy without judgment. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon welcomes Ann Russo, a licensed therapist and founder of AMR Therapy, which provides mental health care for the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, and those in non-traditional relationships. With a background in Theological Studies and Social Work, Ann combines compassion with a deep understanding of sexuality, spirituality, and mental health. Ann is also developing the Religious Trauma Treatment Model (RTTM), a framework helping professionals guide clients through the wounds of high-control religious systems. Join us as Ann explores how non-monogamy, LGBTQ+ identity, and religious trauma intersect, the challenges of reconciling sexual and spiritual self-acceptance, and therapeutic strategies to help individuals reclaim their true selves.