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A Conversation with the Reluctant Therapist
Tuesdays, 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Hosted by Elizabeth Barrett

The Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett, leads a conversation about the state of our collective mental health and the ways in which our helping professions are either aiding or getting in the way of our cultural well-being. With so many social services, treatments and programs available—why are we all still struggling in so many ways?

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  • A Prescription for our Mental Health
    When the world is on fire - and everything feels out-of-control around us - how do we find our own center, our refuge, our home? Tune in for a conversation about coping, adapting, resilience and joy - and how many things can be true at the same time.
  • The Poetic Life of Caleb Nichols
    San Luis Obispo County Poet Laureate, Caleb Nichols about their most excellent adventures, inspirations and what helps to define a creatively diverse life.Live this Tuesday from 2-3pm on KCBX
  • "Old school" child-rearing with Jill Avery
    Elizabeth talks with Jill Avery on the benefits of some "old school" child-rearing in preparing our 21st century children to meet the challenges of our complex culture.
  • Living Your Story
    Tune in for a conversation with Brea Burkard, Yoga teacher, Massage therapist, and more, talking about taking the big leaps in life, many of which most people only dream.
  • Aging Gracefully
    Medical and geriatric social worker, Dr. Sara Bartlett on the challenges of aging, facing death and helping families to navigate the complex relationships in elder care.
  • The Motherhood Dilemma
    Tune in for a conversation about the ever-changing world of birth, family and motherhood with Jennifer Stover, retired birth educator, doula, La Leche leader and MaMa mentor.
  • Flag Ranch - Sanctuary for heart and horses
    A talk with Kimberly Carlisle, co-founder of Flag Ranch, about at-risk horses in need of sanctuary and people who come searching for their own in the connection with them.
  • Best of: Let's be the Next Wave
    Tune in for a historical conversation about the suffragist movement and a reminder that no matter challenging the world seems, the waves of change keep rolling in!Listen from 2-3pm on KCBX or on demand.
  • Big Day Jitters
    Tune if for a conversation with Dr. Carrie Langner about election day concerns, some history about political violence and how we continue to persevere.Live Tuesday 2-3pm
  • Accepting the Family Rift
    About the inevitability of family discord. With a focus on love its possible to create a family culture where dissonance and harmony can co-exist.Tuesday at 2pm on KCBX
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