A quirky and insightful look into the world of therapy with topics that matter to you. Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST attempt to bring humor and education to issues of mental health and therapy. Each week they work to reduce the stigma around therapy. Ryan and Amanda are Licensed Clinical Social Workers, who have had the pleasure of working with clients from all different backgrounds and experiences. They have provided supervision, and therapy to therapists. They aren't a ...
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They're Coming Out: Parenting Your LGBTQ Child
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This week Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW talk with special guest Miranda Fort. She is a parent of a child who has been on a journey of finding authenticity in their identify. Miranda offers insight and wisdom in the challenges that both parent and child may face. She provides real world examples of her experience with her trans …
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The Return from College: Navigating the Return of Your Adult Child
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In this episode, Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch LCSW, M.Ed, CST discuss how to navigate the shift that occurs in relationships when your child returns home from college. This transition can be exciting, and challenging for both parents, and their adult children. As always Amanda and Ryan bring in clinical and practice insight, and present it wit…
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Relationship Questions Answered, Part Two
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In this episode, Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW, again provide answers to some of the top relationship questions asked on the interwebz. They use their clinical insight to give straight answers, with some humor mixed in.Por Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW
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Did you know that men can experience postpartum depression? Did you know that postpartum depression can occur months after the birth? In this episode, Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST, talk with Joyce G Cooney, LPC about issues of postpartum depression. Joyce shares her practice insight and experience as it relates to the experien…
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In this episode Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST answer the top relationship questions asked on the interwebs. They provide real life responses to real life relationship challenges, with solid therapeutic education and insight.Por Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW
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In this Episode, Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST explore the relationship between teens and their parents. There are legitimate reasons your teen is acting the way they are, and there are ways you as a parent to strengthen the relationship (or at the very least survive this phase!). Join Ryan and Amanda as they talk about what's …
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You Want to Do What? Talking To Your Partner about Sex
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In this episode Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST discuss the importance of clear, open and honest communication with your partner about sex and intimacy. Ryan and Amanda share their clinical insight and even provide an example of direct communication through a role play. This episode contains frank discussion about how to openly t…
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What is Love? Five Important Elements of a Healthy Relationship
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This week Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW talk about the keys to a healthy relationship. They discuss the importance of trust, honesty, openness, vulnerability and empathy in relationships. They provide solid descriptions of what these terms means, and how they impact intimacy.Por Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW
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Poly, Bi, Mono, Pan: Help! What does it all mean?
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This week Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST is the special guest! Ryan is a certified Sex Therapist and this episode he shares his knowledge and insight around issues related to sexual identity and relationships. Melissa Moreno, LPC, joins Amanda Johns, LCSW as a special guest co-host. Come join us as we talk about the various terms related to intimate r…
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Work Spouse: The Good, The Bad and the Boundaries
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In this episode Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST talk define the term "work spouse". They talk about their own relationship and educate on the positives of having a work spouse, as well as he risks and the importance of boundaries.Por Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW
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In this episode Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW sit down with their colleague and friend Ariel Virk, MA to discuss some ways we are impacted by our family of origin. As a first generation biracial female, Ariel brings her unique experience within the collectivistic culture of her family. Each week Ryan and Amanda discuss topics r…
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This week Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW talk with Jen Hinds, M.Ed a coach, doula and educator whose focus is on relationships, sexuality and birth. Ryan and Amanda discuss with Jen her role as a doula, specifically during pregnancy, birth and post partum. Jen explores the role of a doula, the importance of education, and how sh…
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This episode kicks off Season Two of the 'Worth the Work' podcast! This week Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed. CST talk to Mike Allebach from Allebach Photography about his experience as a boudoir photographer. Ryan, Amanda and Mike talk about how this type of photography can increase not only personal self esteem, but intimacy within …
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This week marks the final episode of Season 1! Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST, talk about what college during COVID- 19 has been like for students who entered their first year during the pandemic. Amanda's adult daughter, Amber Johns, joins as a special guest. Amber shares her personal experinces as a Senior in High School who g…
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This week Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST, talk about Autism. Amanda's adult son, Alex Johns, joins as a special guest and someone who has a diagnosis of Autism. Alex answers questions about what it means to have the diagnosis, what school was like and who and what helped him to be successful. Each week Ryan and Amanda discuss to…
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This week Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW talk about what it's like to be a therapist who goes to therapy. They share the fears that therapists have when needing to seek out their own professional support. They share the secret that even therapist sometimes avoid therapy, and get frustrated about having to make changes. Each week…
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This week Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW, talk about core messages and the belief that you aren't "good enough". Amanda and Ryan share insight and education as to how core messages are developed, and a strategy to fight back against these negative beliefs about self. Each week Amanda and Ryan discuss topics related to mental hea…
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In this episode, Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW talk about the topic of grief. They provide an overview and discussion on what grief is, what kinds of experiences can cause grief and how culture can impact our expression of grief. At the end, Amanda share's the "Mourners Rights" from the handbook Grief Work: Healing from Loss. T…
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I Want Your Help, But Not Your Solutions
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In this episode, Ryan Lynch LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns. LCSW talk about what it means to be a "Help, Rejecting, Complainer". They discuss the signs that indicate that you are dealing with a help, reject, complainer, how to know if you might be one, how to deal with the behaviors, and how to get help. Each week Amanda and Ryan talk about topic…
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You Wanna Know: Questions You Wish You Could Ask Your Therapist
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This week, Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST, answer questions you have always wanted to ask your therapist, but may have been too afraid to ask! Amanda and Ryan are not afraid to be transparent and authentic as they try to provide insight into the world of therpy. They live by the belief that no question is a stupid question. Each…
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This week Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW, talk about the ever present holiday expectations, and how to manage them during these different, and often difficult, times. Ryan and Amanda focus on Thanksgiving and things you can do to create a meaningful experience, even it it means it's different than your usual traditional celebrat…
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This week Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST talk about communication and the ways people communiate. They discuss the different types (aggressive, passive aggressive, assertive, and passive) and forms (verbal, non verbal) of communication. Amanda and Ryan use humor to educate of topics related to mental health and therapy. Their ho…
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In this episode Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW talk about Narcissistic Personality Disorder, the signs and symptoms of NPD, the term "gaslighting", and the potential impact of being raised with a parent who has a diagnosis of Narcissism. Amanda and Ryan provide education on topics of mental health and that are related to the fie…
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In this episode Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST talk through the stress of the election and how to carve out time for self care. Amanda and Ryan take time each week to talk about topics related to therapy and the world of mental health. They use humor to deal with often difficult topics, and provide insight and education in order…
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In this epsiode Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST and Amanda Johns, LCSW are talking with special guest, and trauma therapist, Melissa Moreno, LPC, CCTP. Melissa explains what Trauma is, how it impacts the body and brain, and how a therapist trained to work specifically with clients impacted by trauma can help. Each week Amanda and Ryan work to educate a…
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In this episode Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.ed, CST finish up their three part series "Let's Talk About Sex". This week Amanda and Ryan share insight into when and how to talk to your kids about sex. They provide eduation on an often difficult topic, of course, with humor. Join them as they once again work to reduce the stigma around…
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Safe Sex, Consent and the Hookup Culture
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This week, Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed, CST, continue in their series, Let's Talk About Sex. Today the topic is Safe Sex, Consent and the Hookup Culture. They take time to educate on safe sex, the body, issues around consent, and what it means to be part of the hookup culture. They work to again destigmatize the world of sex with …
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In this episode Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed and Amanda Johns, LCSW start part one of a three part series: Let's Talk about Sex. Today they are discussing sex therapy, who can go to sex therapy, and how culture plays a part in the way we view sex. They use humor and education to tackle a topic that is often filled with high expectations, misunderstanding…
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Living in the New Normal: COVID Anxiety
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This week Ryan Lynch, LCSW, M.Ed and Amanda Johns, LCSW, talk about the mental health impact of the "new normal" on various populations (College Students, Teachers, Parents, Healthcare Workers and People of Color). Amanda and Ryan both share how they were personally impacted as therapists (and humans!) by the societal changes that COVID-19 brought …
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In this episode of Worth the Work, Amanda Johns LCSW and Ryan Lynch LCSW, M.Ed talk about the basics of addiction. It can be difficult to understand how addiction is categorized as a disease, what it means to struggle with addiction and why "love" and/or "will power" just isn't enough. Amanda and Ryan explore these questions and more, as they try t…
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This week, Amanda and Ryan tackle the topic of anxiety, while, ironically, feeling anxious. Amanda and Ryan share personal insights while providing education on the basics of anxiety.Por Amanda Johns, LCSW and Ryan Lynch, LCSW
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Ryan and Amanda explore what a diagnosis means, it's purpose, some history behind how the concept of a diagnosis came to be. In this episode they also talk about Depression - the symptoms, the spectrum of depression, the stigma around depression, and how to know when you, or someone you care about, needs help. Trigger warning: the subject of suicid…
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This is the first episode of our new podcast, Worth the Work. In this episode we introduce ourselves, discuss why we became therapists and explore the concept of therapy (and what you should expect from a therapist). This podcast is meant for entertainment and educational purposes. This is not a replacement for therapy or professional services. If …
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