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    <description><![CDATA[Women's History Month is an opportunity to focus on the often un-recognized strengths and importance of the feminine in society. Tune in for a conversation about the quiet, yet mighty, influence of women.Listen live and participate Tuesday at 2pm on KCBX]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation sharing the origin story of The Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth W. Barrett. It's been 18 years - over 800 shows - discussing our collective mental health and well-being and, whether or not the helping professions are really helping, or getting in the way of growth, resilience and thriving.]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a Conversation about identifying, feeling and giving voice to our life experiences. What happens when we sweep things under the rug, stuff down feelings or shut down when life overwhelms?Listen live and be part of the conversation Tuesday from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[This week its two conversations from backstage at Live Oak Music Festival 2025 with Miko Marks and Chuck Prophet - as we look forward to the next big weekend June 19-21st. Miko Marks brings her heart, soul and life experience to her country music inspired Americana/Gospel/Soul sound - and shared deeply about her return to performing after a 20 year hiatus. Chuck Prophet started in the 1980's punk scene and has covered many different musical styles throughout his decades writing, performing and producing. His current Cumbia fusion project is highlighted on his latest album; Wake the Dead.]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a "best of" conversation with Michele Weiner-Davis, LCSW, author and relationship expert with over 30 years of experience bringing couples back from the brink of divorce through her powerful Divorce Busting program. Along with a successful private practice, training other clinicians and speaking worldwide; Michele has written numerous book including her seminal work Divorce Busting and her most recent - Healing from Infidelity.Listen Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:22:47 -0800</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.kcbx.org/podcast/a-conversation-with-the-reluctant-therapist/2026-01-13/best-of-michele-weiner-davis-lcsw-on-divorce-busting</link>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Portland-Based Psychologist Thomas Doherty about his 20-plus years of clinical experience applying an environmental perspective to mental health and well-being. Some hopeful and helpful insights on addressing our own climate fears and anxiety.2-3pm Tuesday on KCBX]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:59:43 -0800</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Portland-Based Psychologist Thomas Doherty…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3953</itunes:duration>






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    <title>A Memoir of Triumph, Trauma and Healing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Jane Chen, social entrepreneur, leadership development coach, co-founder, former CEO of Embrace, and Best-Selling Author of - Like a Wave We Break : A Memoir of Falling Apart and Finding Myself about her professional and personal journey's to success and peace.Live Tuesday from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:06:14 -0800</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.kcbx.org/podcast/a-conversation-with-the-reluctant-therapist/2025-12-09/a-memoir-of-triumph-trauma-and-healing</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Jane Chen, social entrepreneur, leadership development coach, co-founder, former CEO of Embrace, and Best-Selling Author of - Like a Wave We Break : A Memoir of Falling Apart and Finding Myself about her professional and personal journey's to success and peace.Live Tuesday from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Jane Chen, social entrepreneur, leadership…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3541</itunes:duration>






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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with elder care advocate Linda Beck about navigating the complexities of ever-changing Medicare benefits and how to address changes in behavior and wellness of our elders during the holidays. When is it time to step in, make suggestions or ask for help?Be part of the discussion live Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:18:52 -0800</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with elder care advocate Linda Beck about navigating the complexities of ever-changing Medicare benefits and how to address changes in behavior and wellness of our elders during the holidays. When is it time to step in, make suggestions or ask for help?Be part of the discussion live Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with elder care advocate Linda Beck about navigating…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3486</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Families - Traditions and Gathering with Intention</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about preparing to thrive during the holiday season, the power of traditions and arriving with a plan of action. It may not be a perfect day, but it can be memorable in very important ways.Listen live and participate Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:58:44 -0800</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.kcbx.org/podcast/a-conversation-with-the-reluctant-therapist/2025-11-25/families-traditions-and-gathering-with-intention</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about preparing to thrive during the holiday season, the power of traditions and arriving with a plan of action. It may not be a perfect day, but it can be memorable in very important ways.Listen live and participate Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about preparing to thrive during the holiday season,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3533</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Women - Builders, Creators, Makers of Life</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Kannyn January - wife, mother, entrepreneur, and CEO of Ambiance, local women's boutique found on-line and in brick and mortar locations, about building her home, family and businesses - the joys, challenges and lessons learned. What does it look like to "have it all" in the 21st century?Be Part of the conversations Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:56:01 -0800</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.kcbx.org/podcast/a-conversation-with-the-reluctant-therapist/2025-11-18/women-builders-creators-makers-of-life</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Kannyn January - wife, mother, entrepreneur, and CEO of Ambiance, local women's boutique found on-line and in brick and mortar locations, about building her home, family and businesses - the joys, challenges and lessons learned. What does it look like to "have it all" in the 21st century?Be Part of the conversations Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Kannyn January - wife, mother, entrepreneur,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3531</itunes:duration>






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    <title>New Adventures, New Inspirations - Embracing Life</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with singer, songwriter, and soulful human, Chris Beland as he prepares to journey off to the Pacific Northwest seeking the next chapter of his already incredible life. Chris will share a few new songs, and thoughts about trusting his instincts and opportunities.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:01:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with singer, songwriter, and soulful human, Chris Beland as he prepares to journey off to the Pacific Northwest seeking the next chapter of his already incredible life. Chris will share a few new songs, and thoughts about trusting his instincts and opportunities.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with singer, songwriter, and soulful human, Chris…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3519</itunes:duration>






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    <title>A spiritual evolution alongside the AI revolution?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about the future with Ara Castello, community organizer, leadership coach, artist and activist in creating her connection to the living world, about what it feels like to be a young person looking at the future they are growing in to. The issues that are most pressing may not be the same issues for each generation. Are we moving toward a spiritual evolution alongside the AI revolution?Tuesday at 2 live with your phone calls on KCBX.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:08:44 -0800</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.kcbx.org/podcast/a-conversation-with-the-reluctant-therapist/2025-11-03/a-spiritual-evolution-alongside-the-ai-revolution</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about the future with Ara Castello, community organizer, leadership coach, artist and activist in creating her connection to the living world, about what it feels like to be a young person looking at the future they are growing in to. The issues that are most pressing may not be the same issues for each generation. Are we moving toward a spiritual evolution alongside the AI revolution?Tuesday at 2 live with your phone calls on KCBX.]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation with Kara Woodruff about her many professional…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3506</itunes:duration>






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    <description><![CDATA[A conversation about the impact of the social, political and community environment on our mental health and well-being with housing advocate Jack Dupuy and PCPA artist Emily Trask.Be part of the discussion Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></description>
    
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    <itunes:title>Mental Health in Many Forms</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A conversation about the impact of the social, political and community environment on our mental health and well-being with housing advocate Jack Dupuy and PCPA artist Emily Trask.Be part of the discussion Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A conversation about the impact of the social, political and community…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3545</itunes:duration>






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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about the passing of culture stories, beliefs and values from one generation to the next. And how we can change the course of our country by redirecting our parenting practices.Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.kcbx.org/podcast/a-conversation-with-the-reluctant-therapist/2025-10-14/our-story-is-taught-through-our-child-rearing</link>
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    <itunes:title>Our Story is Taught Through our Child-Rearing</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about the passing of culture stories, beliefs and values from one generation to the next. And how we can change the course of our country by redirecting our parenting practices.Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about the passing of culture stories, beliefs and…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3508</itunes:duration>






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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about stress overload and tips for finding your personal comfort zone. It may be that the simplest of actions will bring about the greatest relief.Live Tuesday from 2-3pm on KCBX.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:43:57 -0700</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.kcbx.org/podcast/a-conversation-with-the-reluctant-therapist/2025-10-07/its-the-little-things</link>
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    <itunes:title>How Much is Too Much Stress?</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about stress overload and tips for finding your personal comfort zone. It may be that the simplest of actions will bring about the greatest relief.Live Tuesday from 2-3pm on KCBX.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about stress overload and tips for finding your…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3546</itunes:duration>






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    <description><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about the overwhelm of information that floods our lives daily - and the complexity involved in choosing a path and sticking to it. How do we deal with the dissonance and disappointment of discovering we might be wrong?]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:40:58 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>What if We&#x27;re Wrong?</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in for a conversation about the overwhelm of information that floods our…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Elizabeth Barrett</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3555</itunes:duration>






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