Therapy Unplugged

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Podcast by Sarah Benoit, LCMHC, LMHC and Meaghan McCulla, LCMHC, CH

Therapy Unplugged

Everyone wants life to be easier, but not everybody has the time or resources to engage in ongoing therapy. Welcome to Therapy Unplugged. We are two therapists, Sarah Benoit and Meaghan McCulla, on a mission to expand the support our private practices already offer. Through decades of clinical experience, unique perspectives and connection, we offer insights into the real life issues we all face. By discussing relatable topics and incorporating real-life strategies, we will help you to grow, let go of baggage, live a healthier life. So, get comfortable, sit back, and tune in! Welcome to the Therapy Unplugged Podcast. We love having you here. Feel free to reach out to us at: TherapyUnpluggedPodcast@proton.me https://www.sarahcbenoit.com AND https://www.meaghansmcculla.com DISCLAIMER: The Therapy Unplugged podcast is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of psychotherapy, coaching or hypnotherapy, including the giving of mental health advice. No therapist/client relationship is formed and the use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional mental health services, treatment or diagnosis. Users should not delay in obtaining assistance from their health care professionals or disregard their recommendations, especially in an emergency.

Latest episodes

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18 April 2025

Embracing Kindness: The Power of Practicing Self-Compassion

Join us for today's episode as we explore the importance of practicing self compassion.

We'd like to give credit to a couple people today that gave us insights into today's episode. Meaghan discusses the work of Dr. Kristin Neff, and her website chock full of resources to delve into this topic. Check her research out at: https://self-compassion.org.

Sarah references Dr. Amy Finlay-Jones and her website that offers " A Kindful Mini-Guide" to help you in your exploration of self-compassion. Explore her website at https://kindful.com.au.

Sarah also referenced a podcast where Dr. Finlay-Jones was a guest. Find that here: https://shows.acast.com/65795d373d9b370017f32c57/679b11ea1542fb67e74adb45

Next is a brief article published in Fast Company you may find useful. https://www.fastcompany.com/91281736/these-are-all-the-ways-that-leaders-can-benefit-from-self-compassion

credit: @Dr. Kristin Neff

@ Dr. Amy Finlay-Jones

@Fast Company

@We Are Human Leaders

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DISCLAIMER: The Therapy Unplugged podcast is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of psychotherapy, coaching or hypnotherapy, including the giving of mental health advice. No therapist/client relationship is formed and the use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional mental health services, treatment or diagnosis. Users should not delay in obtaining assistance from their health care professionals or disregard their recommendations, especially in an emergency.

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11 April 2025

Bonus Episode: An Exercise in Sitting with Discomfort

In today's bonus episode, Sarah gives an example of how to put sitting with discomfort into practice.

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DISCLAIMER: The Therapy Unplugged: Empowerment, Laughter and Life podcast is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of psychotherapy, coaching or hypnotherapy, including the giving of mental health advice. No therapist/client relationship is formed and the use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional mental health services, treatment or diagnosis. Users should not delay in obtaining assistance from their health care professionals or disregard their recommendations, especially in an emergency.

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04 April 2025

Leaning into Discomfort

In today's episode, we explore the idea of accepting discomfort in our lives, rather than denying or running from it. As always, we'll share practical strategies you can implement to practice this concept.

Meaghan gives a lot of credit to Pema Chodron in this episode. Credit: @PemaChodron

Pema writes and teaches a lot about concepts like mindfulness, self compassion, and accepting life's challenges. There are many great books dealing with the idea of leaning into that which challenges us. Here are some of the books mentioned:

When Things Fall Apart - Pema Chodron

The Places That Scare You- Pema Chodron

Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better: Wise Advice for Leaning into the Unknown - Pema Chodron

The Gifts of Imperfection - Brene Brown

Daring Greatly - Brene Brown

Radical Acceptance - Tara Brach

The Surrender Experiment - Michael SInger

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DISCLAIMER: The Therapy Unplugged: Empowerment, Laughter and Life podcast is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of psychotherapy, coaching or hypnotherapy, including the giving of mental health advice. No therapist/client relationship is formed and the use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional mental health services, treatment or diagnosis. Users should not delay in obtaining assistance from their health care professionals or disregard their recommendations, especially in an emergency.

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28 March 2025

Bonus Episode: Setting a Daily Intention

Do you want to feel more grounded in your day? Try setting a daily intention.

In this brief episode, Sarah shares how to go about setting an intention for your day.

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DISCLAIMER: The Therapy Unplugged: Empowerment, Laughter and Life podcast is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of psychotherapy, coaching or hypnotherapy, including the giving of mental health advice. No therapist/client relationship is formed and the use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional mental health services, treatment or diagnosis. Users should not delay in obtaining assistance from their health care professionals or disregard their recommendations, especially in an emergency.

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21 March 2025

Facing Fear: Exploring the Five Types that Hold Us Back

Today's episode explores the types of fear all human beings experience. Dr. Karl Albrecht, a German entrepreneur and leading authority on cognitive styles, has broken these fears into five categories. We explore those categories, giving real life examples and strategies for conquering and working through those fears.

We have no affiliation with Dr. Albrecht and we want him to have the credit he deserves. If you would like to know more about Dr. Albrecht and his work here is his website. https://karlalbrecht.com/wordpress/about-karl/

Credit: @karlalbrecht

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DISCLAIMER: The Therapy Unplugged: Empowerment, Laughter and Life podcast is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of psychotherapy, coaching or hypnotherapy, including the giving of mental health advice. No therapist/client relationship is formed and the use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional mental health services, treatment or diagnosis. Users should not delay in obtaining assistance from their health care professionals or disregard their recommendations, especially in an emergency.

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15 March 2025

Bonus Episode: Releasing Negative Self Talk

Meaghan is dropping a bonus episode on releasing negative chatter. Sit back, grab your headphones, and see if this brief exercise can help shift some negative inner dialogue!

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