Podcasts by The Intentional Clinician: Psychology and Philosophy

The Intentional Clinician: Psychology and Philosophy

Entertaining and informative talks covering psychology and philosophy with a variety of guests! From modern empirically-validated counseling techniques to ancient wisdom practices, all corners are approached. Discussing both practical and eccentric approaches on living a full and vibrant life. Including, bold unedited discussions about the meaning of life, history, music, and culture. Paul Krauss MA LPC (your host), draws on his unique life experience of growing up in a small motel in the countryside, living in large cities, and working with and living among diverse cultural and socioeconomic groups--combining his trauma-informed science-based perspective with the contrasting desire to live like a mystic. Opposites unite on this podcast!

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A New Paradigm of Trauma Counseling and How Expressive Writing Can Help w/ Duygu Balan, LPCC&Yener Balan, MD, DFAPA [Episode 121] from 2023-11-17T01:33

Paul Krauss MA LPC speaks to trauma experts Duygu Balan, LPCC & Yener Balan, MD, DFAPA about how trauma counseling and treatment is changing as well as how expressive writing can help betwee...

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The Psychology of Horror (Movies&Books) with Katy Jaramillo, LPC, ATR [Episode 120] from 2023-10-29T22:12:30

In this special episode, Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Katy Jaramillo LPC, ATR about the psychology of horror as a genre, why some people like being scared, what being scared can do to your nerv...

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Are you Sober Curious? How Tim Westbrook left drugs and alcohol and now helps others recover [Episode 119] from 2023-09-23T06:18

Tim Westbook and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss the multiple elements of working to get sober, treatment options, and Tim's personal story of difficulties and recovery. Tim and Paul discuss the reco...

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Coping with a Loved One’s Addiction; Gaining Knowledge and Resources for Recovery with Lisa Gennosa [Episode 118] from 2023-09-07T07:22

Lisa Gennosa and Paul Krauss MA LPC talk all about the struggle of loving someone with a life-threatening addiction. Lisa understands this journey both as a Physician's Assistant and a Mother. P...

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Borges, Heisenberg, Kant, and the Ultimate Nature of Reality with Professor William Egginton [Episode 117] from 2023-08-24T05:00

John Hopkins University Professor William Egginton speaks with Paul Krauss MA LPC about his newest book " Listen

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Dissecting the future based on science and data while leaving projection and fear behind with John Hands [Episode 111] from 2023-06-20T06:39

John Hands stops by the Intentional Clinician with Paul Krauss MA LPC to talk about some of the current large fears that are circulating the information-overload culture as well as mass and soci...

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For Parents Concerned with Children&Adolescents Vaping [Episode 110] from 2023-06-12T05:15

Paul Krauss MA LPC discusses all things vaping on this episode of the Intentional Clinician Podcast. Paul especially focuses on how vaping can effect children and adolescents. Paul discusses mos...

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For Parents who are Concerned with Screen Use Addiction in Children&Adolescents (phone use addiction, etc.) [Episode 109] from 2023-06-03T04:13

Paul Krauss MA LPC takes a deep dive into screen use addiction related to children & adolescents in this episode of The Intentional Clinician Podcast. Paul discusses what screen use addiction is...

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The Fight for Life, Love, Inclusion, and Fair&Equal Access with Dr. Brooke Ellison, PhD [Episode 108] from 2023-05-25T06:56

Dr. Brooke Ellison, PhD visits the Intentional Clinician Podcast to talk about her new book Look Both Ways, as well as her life, how 30+ years living with quadriplegia has shaped her views on ma...

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Religious Trauma, Healthy Spirituality, and the Psychology of Deconstruction w/ Jef Caine [Episode 107] from 2023-05-17T07:06

Paul Krauss MA LPC and Jef Caine take on the heavy and controversial topics of religious trauma, healthy spirituality, and the psychology of deconstruction. In this 2.5 hour long-form episode, P...

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Managing Personal, Emotional, and Social Aspects of Chronic Illness w/ Joelle Prevost, Clinical Counselor [Episode 105] from 2023-05-01T04:51

Joelle Prevost RCC (Registered Clinical Counselor in British Columbia, Canada) joins Paul Krauss MA LPC for a conversation on her forthcoming book "Managing Personal, Emotional, and Social Aspec...

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Dancing Mindfulness for healing trauma, regulating the nervous system, and deep processing w/ Erin Craig LLMSW [Episode 104] from 2023-04-21T18:19:02

 In this podcast, Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Erin Craig LLMSW as they dive into “Dancing Mindfulness”—a unique way to express feelings through movement, facilitate healing traumas, and work t...

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The physical, psychological, and economic costs of selling one’s plasma in the USA w/ Kathleen McLaughlin [Episode 103] from 2023-04-04T07:49

Kathleen McLaughlin and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss the physical, psychological, and economic costs of selling one's plasma in the USA, as well as how the blood industry's current business model ...

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How to have an Awesome Relationship at any age or phase with Dr. Karen [Episode 102] from 2023-03-22T06:00

Dr. Karen is passionate about helping couples at ANY age or phase have an awesome relationship! If you are looking for some inspiration for your relationship, or you are wondering what you shoul...

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Trauma’s Impact on the Essential Arts of Personhood w/ Dr. Peg O’Connor Ph.D. [Episode 101] from 2023-03-10T06:01

Philosopher Dr. Peg O'Connor stops by the Intentional Clinician podcast to talk to Paul Krauss MA LPC about how trauma may affect peoples' abilities to develop and cultivate what one philosopher...

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Healthy Leadership: Considering Psychology, Attachment Styles, and Neuroscience to Become A Better Leader [Episode 100] from 2023-02-26T14:06:13

If you are looking to grow as a leader, you will want to listen to this episode of the Intentional Clinician podcast. Lindsay Dietz and Randy Webb talk with Paul Krauss MA LPC about what makes a...

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What are Intellectual Virtues and how can they help us become more inquisitive and authentic? w/ Dr. Duncan Pritchard [Episode 99] from 2023-02-13T06:00

If you have ever wondered about how education can improve us as people, then this is the episode for you. Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Dr. Duncan Pritchard, Ph.D about a holistic method of lear...

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Can fun actually change your life? Who is talking of fun at a time like this with Mike Rucker, Ph.D. [Episode 98] from 2023-01-24T14:33:25

Mike Rucker, Ph.D. delivers a simple and powerful message backed by research: Fun is good for you! Not only that, he explains the difference between "pleasure seeking" and Fun, how to get more f...

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Authenticity, Existentialism, and Embracing Love and Life while Facing Death with Dr. Deirdre Fagan [Episode 97] from 2022-12-02T17:42:23

Paul Krauss MA LPC and Dr. Deirdre Fagan have a rich and heavy conversation about "death denying culture", how to communicate authentically, how to live with an open heart, living through existe...

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EMDR, the proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal with Dr. Deborah Korn, Psy D [Episode 96] from 2022-10-26T05:08

Dr. Deborah Korn, PsyD, recently co-wrote a book with Michael Baldwin (an advertising executive), who had suffered for years without answers. Even after seeing eight therapists, Michael continue...

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What is Holistic Mental Health? with Dr. Nicole Cain ND MA and Happy Healthy Hadlee [Episode 95] from 2022-10-12T05:03

If you are someone interested in both ancient wisdom and modern science's approaches to mental health and wellness, then you are going to love this interview as Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews 2 e...

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Can you be in recovery without God? What is a ”higher power”? Addiction recovery, holistic healing, and the history of AA with Dr. Peg O’Conner Ph.D. [Episode 94] from 2022-09-28T06:08

Dr. Peg O'Conner Ph.D is interviewed by Paul Krauss MA LPC about the addiction recovery community, the difficulties with the Christian-centric God that is a part of many Alcoholics Anonymous mee...

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Power, Abuse, Gaslighting, and Control in Relationships (Domestic Violence) and Society (Environmental Trauma) with Joshua Nave LMSW [Episode 93] from 2022-09-14T04:17:44

Paul Krauss MA LPC and Joshua Nave MS LMSW discuss power, abuse, control, and gaslighting within relationships (domestic violence), but also within cultural entities, organizations, and society ...

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Can our job actually be a place we want to be? Dealing with burnout, stress, fairness and more with Dr. Bill Howatt Ph.D, Ed.D [Episode 92] from 2022-08-21T14:00

Dr. Bill Howatt, Ph.D. Ed.D stopped by the Intentional Clinician Podcast to speak with Paul Krauss MA LPC about his work helping to improve people's experiences in their workplaces and more.  Dr...

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Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People: Understanding Alzheimer’s from a Caregiver’s Perspective with Dr. Stephen G. Post PhD. [Episode 91] from 2022-08-13T13:54:03

Dr. Stephen G. Post Ph.D returns to The Intentional Clinician Podcast, this time to speak about his new book: Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People: How Caregivers can Meet the Challenges of Alzhe...

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Awakening to Yourself: How loss can bring you home to the life you want with author Sheila Vanzile [Episode 90] from 2022-07-24T10:27:46

Paul Krauss MA LPC chats with author Sheila Vanzile about her new book:

MY WATERFALL OF AWAKENING: 

HOW LOSS CAN BRING YOU HOME TO THE LIFE YO...

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Everyday solutions for defeating stress, regulating your mood, and working toward wellness with Dr. Monica Vermani [Episode 89] from 2022-07-07T05:00

Dr. Monica Vermani stops by the Intentional Clinician to talk to Paul Krauss MA LPC about her new book A Deeper Wellness (Conquering Stress, Mood, Anxiety, and Trauma). Dr. Monica Vermani was in...

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Male Psychology in Simple Terms&What the hell is going on with us Men? [Episode 88] from 2022-06-24T19:09:02

Today is an episode where unconventional and "offensive" language is used to be able to make some greater points. Whether you are a man who is wondering about how to work through some of your diffi...

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Family engagement for sustainable recovery when dealing with trauma, and the after effects of trauma [Episode 87] from 2022-05-20T08:16

Paul Krauss MA LPC presents:

Family engagement for sustainable recovery when dealing with trauma, and the after effects of trauma

Description: This presentation covers how to engag...

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The Power of Peer Recovery Support in Transforming Lives and Navigating Gaps in Care with Brian Bailys [Episode 86] from 2022-05-05T05:42

In this episode, Paul Krauss MA LPC speaks with Brian Bailys of Thrive Peer Support about how a newly expanded Peer Support in Ohio is helping individuals get into treatment and change their liv...

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Leadership, Authenticity, Communication, and climbing Mount Everest with Vivan James Rigney [Episode 85] from 2022-04-21T04:33

In this episode, Vivian James Rigney speaks with Paul Krauss MA LPC of the Intentional Clinician Podcast about the topics of leadership, authenticity, communication, and his experience climbing ...

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Intuition, Trauma, and the many paths to becoming a Healer with David Fraijo (Part 2) [Episode 84] from 2022-04-07T06:34

Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews David Fraijo (part 2 of their conversation). David and Paul discuss how to listen to your own intuition, dealing with codependence, difficult family systems, recove...

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The Healing Process starts in the Discomfort (Dealing with the Emotional Detox from Trauma and Substance Use) with David Fraijo [Episode 83] from 2022-03-25T14:52:29

Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews David Fraijo (part 1 of their conversation). David and Paul discuss David’s path of healing through uncomfortable encounters with his own emotions and behaviors. Da...

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How to have conversations without having your reality invalidated or imposing your reality onto someone else with Joelle Prevost, LCSW [Episode 82] from 2022-03-11T05:12

Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Joelle Prevost LCSW about her book "The Conversation Guide: How to Skillfully Communicate, Set Boundaries, and Be Understood." In the interview, Joelle discusses th...

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Recovery from Self-Harm, Trauma, and inspiring others through being authentic about our mental health with Amy Minh Hahn Corey [Episode 81] from 2022-02-25T21:20:53

In this episode, Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Amy Minh Hạnh Corey about her own recovery from self-harm and trauma. Amy also talks about how she works to help others who are struggling with men...

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Discussing connections between Polyvagal Theory, the Evolution of Consciousness, Tribalism, Anxiety, Trauma, and more with Tom Beakbane [Episode 80] from 2022-01-31T06:01

Paul Krauss MA LPC has a long-from discussion with Tom Beakbane (Author of How to Understand Everything: Consilience: A New Way to See the World), about many different topics related to the huma...

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Depth work in Ecotherapy and introducing “Hilltending” with Dr. James Liter, Ph.D. [Episode 79] from 2022-01-09T07:48

Dr. James Liter, Ph. D. visits the Intentional Clinician Podcast and talks with Paul Krauss MA LPC about depth work in Ecotherapy and Ecopsychology. This is the second episode of the Intentional...

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Understanding Collective Trauma, How Trauma Impacts Relationships, and How to Recover from Trauma with Dr. Karol Darsa [Episode 77] from 2021-12-15T08:26

If you want to learn more about what Trauma is, how trauma can impact one's relationships, what collective trauma is and what it can do to a person, and how to recover from trauma, then this epi...

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What is Ecotherapy and Ecopsychology? with Dr. James Liter, Ph.D. [Episode 76] from 2021-12-01T06:24

Dr. James Liter, Ph. D. visits the Intentional Clinician Podcast and talks with Paul Krauss MA LPC many aspects of Ecotherapy and Ecopsychology. If you have any interest in how the natural world...

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Integrative Cardiology and Mental Health with Dr. Dave Johnson, MD FACC (Grand Rapids, MI) [Episode 75] from 2021-11-14T16:23

In this episode, Paul Krauss MA LPC explores multiple approaches to health, including Integrative Cardiology with Dr. Dave Johnson, MD FACC.

Ashley Yost and Mali Jane (the...

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Whole Person Treatment of Mental Illness with Dr. Margaret S. Chisolm MD, FAMEE, FACP, FAAP [Episode 73] from 2021-10-22T17:44:56

This is an interview not to be missed. Dr. Margaret Chisolm, MD stops by The Intentional Clinician podcast to discuss her new book Listen

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Learning About Counseling in Grand Rapids, MI and Finding a Therapist in West Michigan [Episode 71] from 2021-09-19T20:45:48

Paul Krauss MA LPC discusses the subject of counseling and finding a therapist in Grand Rapids, Kent County, and West Michigan after 4 years of serving the community as a therapist and Clinical ...

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Brain Health and Aging in an Unhealthy Society with Peter Whitehouse MD-PhD&Daniel George, PhD MSc [Episode 70] from 2021-08-21T13:39:07

Paul Krauss MA LPC speaks with Peter Whitehouse, MD-PhD and Daniel George, PhD MSc about their new book "American Dementia: Brain Health in an Unhealthy Society." This is a conversation you are ...

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Understanding Human Behavior, Culture, and Everything through an Emergent System Lens: Consilience with Tom Beakbane [Episode 69] from 2021-07-19T06:09

This is an episode that is not to be missed. Tom Beakbane and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss his new book How to Understand Everything: Consilience: A New Way to See the World. Tom and Paul discuss ...

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Why learning about Substance Use is important for Therapists with Betsy Byler, MA LPC [Episode 68] from 2021-07-02T05:58

A curious thing about many regular counseling and social work programs--there isn't much time spent about how to treat substance use disorder. Listen

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Ayurvedic practices and principles applied to psychological conditions (Depression, Anxiety, Anger, etc.) with Charles Goodman [Episode 66] from 2021-06-04T05:00

Charles Goodman returns to the Intentional Clinician podcast to discuss, more specifically, his expertise in Ayurvedic practices and how these could be applied to psychological conditions, such ...

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Could transformative technology change our mental health and the world for the better? with Nichol Bradford [Episode 65] from 2021-05-14T07:25

Nichol Bradford and Paul Krauss MA LPC have a discussion on The Intentional Clinician about technology and the emerging field of health & wellness monitoring technology. Discussed: How can clini...

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What is a Futurist? How future-thinking may influence our Psychology and Philosophy with Sylvia Gallusser [Episode 64] from 2021-04-24T07:53:33

Have you ever heard of people that are paid to contemplate the future? It's true! They exist. They are called Futurists. They even have their own training and schools they attend. And no, they a...

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The Relationship between Trauma and Chronic Pain with Brandon Yuenger [Episode 63] from 2021-04-05T20:03

What is the link between trauma and chronic pain? How is physical therapy related to the field of psychology and mental health? How do you help someone settle their nervous system? Could you tea...

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Hypnosis with a Soul w/ Andrew Henry LPC [Episode 62] from 2021-03-16T05:41

Hypnosis with a Soul is the topic that Paul Krauss MA LPC and Andrew Henry MA LPC discuss on this episode of the Intentional Clinician. Andrew describes how he developed a method of combining hy...

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Intentional Mentoring and Cultivating a Growth Mindset with Dr. Noe Vargas and Tyler Guenette [Episode 61] from 2021-03-01T06:38

Paul Krauss MA LPC sits down with Dr. Noe Vargas and Tyler Guenette, BS to discuss Intentional Mentoring and cultivating a growth mindset. Dr. Vargas and Tyler have been working on a mentoring c...

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Self Healing with the Wisdom of Ayurveda with Charles Goodman (Ayurvedic Practitioner) [Episode 60] from 2021-02-15T02:50

Charles Goodman and Paul Krauss MA LPC sit down for a long-form conversation over a long-distance about Self Healing practices, ancient wisdom, and the value of considering ancient wisdom about ...

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Empowering People through Mental Health Education and Psychology with Clint Adams [Episode 59] from 2021-02-01T01:00

Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Clint Adams about his experiences in the behavioral health world, including his experiences as a police officer, therapist, keynote speaker, author, human resource ...

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What is Trauma-Informed Counseling and What is the Science Behind It? [Episode 58] from 2021-01-11T20:57:54

Paul Krauss MA LPC presents:

What is Trauma-Informed Counseling and What is the Science Behind It?

In partnership with Acadia Health's online series "All the Rage." To educate pra...

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The Power of Intuition and the Present Moment in Psychotherapy with Andrew Henry MA LPC [Episode 57] from 2020-12-01T05:00

Andrew Henry MA LPC and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss many concepts related to Intuition, Stoicism, the Present Moment and the intersec...

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What is Grief? How do we find peace after a loss? What do we do with the heartache? with Claire Willis, LICSW [Episode 56] from 2020-11-01T06:16

Claire Willis LICSW joins Paul Krauss MA LPC to discuss the topic of grief and the multifaceted ways in which it effects a person, a family, a community, and the culture at large. Claire discuss...

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On Trauma, Survivorship, Systems of Oppression, Dissociation, Adaptive Nervous System Responses and how all of this intersects with the past and current reality w/ Morgan Vanderpool LICSW [Episode 55] from 2020-10-17T21:50:20

In this episode Morgan Vanderpool LICSW draws from their vast experience to talk about trauma-informed awareness in the collective space and within the personal body. Morgan Vanderpool and Paul ...

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Integrative Solutions for Anxiety with Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA [Episode 54] from 2020-10-03T13:01:16

Are you ready to learn about multiple breakthrough methods for dealing with anxiety? You will not want to miss this episode!

Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA chats with Paul Krauss MA LPC about int...

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Challenges in Addiction Treatment and Substance Use issues, during a worldwide pandemic (Episode 53) from 2020-09-15T05:00

Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews three experts on Substance Use issues from a renown treatment Center about the challenges that individuals, families, and treatment facilities are facing during the...

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Masculinity and the Shadow (The Dark Side of Being Male) w/ Adam Nash LPC (Episode 52) from 2020-09-01T07:01

Adam Nash LPC joins Paul Krauss MA LPC for a discussion on “the shadow” and how this concept specifically applies to men. Paul and Adam discuss the concepts of “the shadow”, the persona, ego, re...

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A Timeless Guide for Our Time: A New Translation of The Bhagavad Gita with Isaac Bentwich M.D. [Episode 51] from 2020-08-14T08:00

Paul Krauss MA LPC and Dr. Isaac Bentwich talk about why this ancient sacred Sanskrit scripture (part of Hindu epic Mark Nepo during the time of "Shelter in Place" in April 2020, thanks to the technology of ZOOM.  Mark N...

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How to Cope with the Anxiety, Fear, Panic, Frustration, Disruption, and Stress from the Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (And a Meditation Exercise) [Episode 41] from 2020-03-18T20:49:59

Paul Krauss MA LPC talks about how to Cope with the Anxiety, Fear,  Panic, Frustration, Disruption, and Stress from the Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Grand Rapids, Michigan and then leads you throug...

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Men in Therapy: What it means to be a Man and how it affects all of us with Rick Miller LICSW [Episode 40] from 2020-03-15T16:35:13

Paul Krauss MA LPC speaks with Rick Miller LICSW about Men in Therapy: What it means to be a Man, and how perceptions of masculinity have a variety of effects on the larger culture. R...

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Humanizing the Voices of our Times with Cameron Blake [Episode 39] from 2020-02-27T14:40:48

Paul Krauss MA LPC sits down with singer-songwriter Cameron Blake to discuss s...

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Beyond Trauma Recovery: The Awareness Integration Model with Dr. Foojan Zeine [Episode 38] from 2020-02-08T15:28:18

Beyond Trauma Recovery: The Awareness Integration Model with Dr. Foojan Zeine. Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Dr. Foojan Zeine about how she developed her therapy model, how a person recovers fr...

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Authentic Masculinity and the Second Half of Life with Adam Nash LLPC [Episode 37] from 2020-01-18T16:07:39

Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Adam Nash MA LLPC about his own story of transition to adulthood as they discuss the difficulties of navigating the process of authenticity and understan...

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On Anxiety, Control, Change, and the Unpredictability of the Future [Episode 36] from 2019-12-16T05:00

Paul Krauss MA LPC shares his current thoughts on the concepts of anxiety, control, change, and the unpredictability of the Future. In this solo episode of the Intentional Clinician Podcast, Pau...

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Science, Love, and Infinite Mind with Stephen G. Post, PhD [Episode 35] from 2019-11-23T09:32:14

Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Stephen G. Post PhD about his life and work as both a leader in the field of science and participant in realm of spiritual seeking. Paul and Stephen also delve deep...

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How to Survive Teen Addiction (alcohol and drugs) with author Andrew Tennison [Episode 34] from 2019-11-01T08:00

Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews author Andrew Tennison who tells his real-life story about how he almost lost his son to addiction, how he coped, and how his son ultimately was able to overcome hi...

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UPDATE: Michigan Counselors Jobs are Saved. HB4325 Passes Unianmously. Listen to the Story. from 2019-10-25T11:55:13

In this special episode of the Intentional Clinician Podcast, Paul Krauss MA LPC reports on the developments in the state of Michigan which almost led to the job loss of 10,000+ Counselors and a...

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A National Violence Prevention Hotline: Why and How? [Episode 31] from 2019-09-06T05:00

Simply put, this is the audio recording of the speech “Why we need a National Violence Prevention Hotline” that Paul Krauss MA LPC gave on May 17, 2019 at David Van Nuys, Ph.D) about multiple topics including working in the early days...

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Growing up ”Black” in the United States, Fear, Empathy, and more with Chris Blount [Episode 29] from 2019-08-01T06:00

Paul Krauss MA LPC talks with Chris Blount about his experiences growing up as an African-American male in the United States. Chris discusses his experiences in the African-American community, a...

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How to End Self-Criticism with Dr. Karthik Ramanan (plus more on EMDR Therapy) [Episode 28] from 2019-07-20T10:25:41

Paul Krauss MA LPC talks with Dr. Karthik Ramanan about his passion for helping individuals end self-criticism. Dr. K shares some of his strategies with Paul as well as the way he works with peo...

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Mindfulness Based Self-Compassion with Sivie Suckerman, LMHC [Episode 27] from 2019-06-30T10:40:40

In this episode, Paul Krauss MA LPC talks with Sivie Suckerman about Mindfulness Based Self-Compassion. Sivie discusses how to cultivate the ability to observe one's experiences with curiosity a...

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An Interview with Kent Dobson (Philosophy, Nature-Based Practices, Self-Discovery, Personal Transformation, etc.) [Episode 26] from 2019-05-25T13:21:54

In this episode, Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Kent Dobson about philosophy, practical applications and practices for self-reflection and exploration, as...

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What is Trauma-Informed Care and Counseling? What are Trauma Specific Interventions? And Introducing The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids [Episode 25] from 2019-04-30T19:58:35

In this solo episode, Paul Krauss MA LPC discusses the many aspects of trauma-informed healthcare and trauma-informed counseling. Paul works to address many frequently asked questions in this ep...

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Art, Mental Health, and a Living Philosophy w/ Doug Bale [Episode 24] from 2019-04-01T23:02:04

Paul Krauss MA LPC engages in long-form conversation with Doug Bale, a Phoenix-based artist and musician. They discuss art and mental health and many different ways to work on a living philosoph...

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Learning about Dr. Bruce Perry M.D., Ph.D’s Neurosequential Model with Randy Webb [Episode 23] from 2019-02-27T00:31:14

Randy Webb MA MC LPC LMHC returns to the Intentional Clinician to discuss Dr. Bruce Perry M.D., Ph.D’s Neurosequential Model. Randy and host, Paul Krauss MA LPC, explain what the Neurosequential...

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A Lifetime at the Piano [Episode 22] from 2018-12-23T14:10:34

This episode tells a personal story of my grandfather Wally Krauss’ life at the piano. I am helped by my father, brother, and some home recordings. My grandfather was an amateur pianist and orga...

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The Intentional Clinician: Psychology and Philosophy
Reflections on Ten Years of Providing Psychotherapy (Part 2) [Episode 21] from 2018-11-17T12:03:52

Welcome to Part Two: Reflections on Ten years of Providing Psychotherapy by Paul Krauss MA LPC. Subtitle: Reflections on my experiences with different modalities of therapy and their implication...

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Reflections on Ten Years of Providing Psychotherapy (Part 1) [Episode 20] from 2018-10-16T21:57:02

In this solo episode, Paul Krauss MA LPC reflects on his ten years of providing psychotherapy in a variety of contexts and with diverse populations and socioeconomic demographics. This is part o...

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Surviving Human Trafficking and What‘s Next w/ Joyce Haskett and Jeremy Norwood [Episode 19] from 2018-08-17T10:41:01

In this episode, Joyce Haskett, a survivor of Human Trafficking, shares her honest, raw, gut-wrenching, hopeful, and inspiring story of surviving Human Trafficking. Following this, Paul Krauss M...

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The Intentional Clinician: Psychology and Philosophy
Surviving Human Trafficking and What‘s Next w/ Joyce Haskett and Jeremy Norwood [Episode 19] from 2018-08-17T10:41:01

In this episode, Joyce Haskett, a survivor of Human Trafficking, shares her honest, raw, gut-wrenching, hopeful, and inspiring story of surviving Human Trafficking. Following this, Paul Krauss M...

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The Story of Francis of Assisi and its relevance to the current zeitgeist w/ Rafe Adams [Episode 18] from 2018-07-15T18:39:40

In this episode Paul Krauss invites Rafe Adams to tell the story of Francis of Assisi. Rafe Adams has a gift for story telling and you are bound to enjoy this telling of the tale. Rafe makes sur...

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Playing all the Parts with Kelley Stoltz [Episode 17] from 2018-06-15T18:53:58

In the first of a series on music, Paul Krauss interviews singer-songwriter Kelley Stoltz. Kelley Stoltz is a prolific artist hailing from San Francisco who is deeply involved in the craft of wr...

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Why we need a National Violence Prevention Hotline [Episode 16] from 2018-05-15T09:53:37

In this special episode, Paul introduces the idea of having a National Violence Prevention Hotline specifically for individuals who are feeling compelled toward comitting acts of violence, to ta...

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What is Gut Psychology? With Dr. Nicole Cain ND, MA [Episode 15] from 2018-04-11T09:54:32

Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Dr. Nicole Cain ND, MA about why what we eat can influence not only our physical health, but our mental well being. Paul wants to know what our "gut system" is and ...

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Trauma Informed Care, Neurobiology, and Modern Integrated Care with Randy Webb [Episode 14] from 2018-03-23T22:50:06

Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Randy Webb MA MC LPC LMHC (TRN/HAP EMDR Facilitator, and trainer of Ericksonian Methods, behavioral health topics, and more—and learning consultant). Randy and Paul...

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Trauma, PTSD, Recovery from trauma, cultural trauma, EMDR therapy, and other treatments. [Episode 13] from 2018-02-10T15:25:14

In this episode, Paul discusses the topics of trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, EMDR therapy, trauma-informed treatment, recovery from trauma and PTSD, the adverse childhood experiences st...

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Cultivating a Therapeutic Relationship with Your Mind and Body w/ Benjamin Reisterer [Episode 12] from 2017-12-02T02:09:31

In this episode, I interview therapist, and the creator of the app MetaFi, Benjamin Reisterer, LPC. We discuss learning about oneself, one's emotions, and more, in order to work on creating a th...

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Buddhist Psychology as a Science of the Mind w/ Sivie Suckerman [Episode 11] from 2017-11-10T23:04:35

In this episode I interview Sivie Suckerman, MA LMHC about Buddhist Psychology and its life and clinical applications. We will be discussing the universal teachings of Buddhist Psychology as bot...

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Poetry Changes Everything with Fable, the Poet [Episode 10] from 2017-10-14T14:45:04

The Intentional Clinician Episode #10 Poetry Changes Everything with Fable, the poet.

In this episode, I interview Marcel "Fable" Price, the current Poet Laureate of Grand Rapids, Michigan. We d...

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From Fragmentation to Wholeness [Episode 9] from 2017-10-06T05:50

The Intentional Clinician Episode #9: From Fragementation to Wholeness

In this solo episode, I discuss how our attitudes and personal habits effect the way we live, and how to bring about...

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Treating Trauma in the Refugee and Immigrant Populations with Dr. Noe Vargas [Episode 8] from 2017-09-29T10:21:44

The Intentional Clinician Episode #8: Treating Trauma in the Refugee and Immigrant Populations with Dr. Noe Vargas

In this episode I talk with Dr. Noe Vargas about treating trauma in the ...

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Addiction, Recovery, Philosophy,&Mindfulness Pt. 2 [Episode 7] from 2017-08-13T14:35:44

The Intentional Clinician Episode #7: Addiction, Recovery, Philosophy, & Mindfulness with Bryon Sabatino

In part 2 of my conversation with Bryon Sabatino, we discuss addiction, honest...

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Mindfulness, Recovery,&Philosophy with Bryon Sabatino Pt. 1. [Episode 6] from 2017-08-13T14:26:28

The Intentional Clinician Episode #6: Mindfulness, Recovery, & Philosophy with Bryon Sabatino

In part 1 of my conversation with Bryon Sabatino, we discuss how mindfu...

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Anger! The what, how, where, and why of it with Mike Speakman [Episode 5] from 2017-06-12T20:48:53

Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Mike Speakman--part two of the conversation.

In part 2 of my conversation with Mike Speakman, we discuss ANGER! Seriously, we discuss a...

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How to ”drug-proof” your child and more with Mike Speakman [Episode 4] from 2017-06-05T22:22:20

In part 1 of my conversation with Mike Speakman, we discuss how to help “drug-proof” your child, how recovery works, and what to do about the drug addiction issues facing our communit...

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Counseling is an Effective Form of Treatment [Episode 3] from 2017-05-29T22:55:36

The Intentional Clinician, Episode #3 Counseling is an Effective Form of Treatment.

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Overcoming Emotional Eating with Karthik Ramanan [Episode 2] from 2017-05-22T08:33:44

The Intentional Clinician, Episode #2: Overcoming Emotional Eating with Karthik Ramanan (Soon-to-be Dr. Ramanan).

Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews soon-to-be Naturopathic Doctor Karthik Rama...

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What is Personal Transformation through Counseling? [Episode 1] from 2017-05-14T22:21:12

The Intentional Clinician, Episode #1: Personal Transformation

Paul Krauss MA LPC discusses how any person can transform thro...

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