Therapist Unplugged

04/28/2022

✨“The relief of shedding the mantle of perfectionism we wore in our 30s is immeasurable. Our priorities are different. The focus has shifted to self-care and unapologetically asking for what we need. S*x is better. Friendship and relationships mean more than ever but we also enjoy our own company.”

🎧On this episode of Therapist Unplugged, host Laurie Poole interviews two long-time friends, who have known one another over 30 years.

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🔥No topic is off limits as they voice their perspectives on s*x, marriage, parenthood and careers through three decades of friendship. A must hear for all ages!

02/03/2022

🫂 People’s sense of social belonging, or their sense that they have good relationships with others, is a fundamental human need. That is, having solid social connections can be as important to human health and happiness as having food, water, and shelter. Indeed, there is research to support the idea that having social relationships can increase your odds of survival by 50%, comparable to the effects of smoking and excessive drinking on mortality. These findings suggest that having quality social ties is vital to our lives.

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🎧 On this episode of Therapist Unplugged, Laurie chats with The Montfort Group's very own Gergana Markov about how to find your sense of belonging & connection.

12/14/2021

🧭Do you have a roadmap for defining a good relationship with your partner?

🧑‍🤝‍🧑At its core, we all want and long for secure adult attachment. That’s when partners have total trust in each other, which creates a safe haven knowing that your partner will always stand by you no matter what.

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🎧On this episode of Therapist Unplugged, Laurie Poole, welcomes Connie Cornwell, MA. Connie has over 30 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Approved LMFT & LPC Supervisor. This episode is for couples and therapists alike!

12/13/2021

Happiest Birthday to our hostess with the mostest, Laurie Poole! 🎂

11/12/2021

🎲 What do you think about when you hear the expression ‘date night’?

💞 Suppose you don’t know what kind of feeling you’re after? In that case, it doesn’t really matter the destination, whether you’re at a really nice restaurant or at home watching TV, if don’t know how to find a spark of excitement and adventure. In that case, dating can feel more transactional than playful and connective.

🎙On this episode of Therapist Unplugged, Laurie and Cory discuss how to date your partner by focusing on the feeling instead of the destination with a few tips on how to find the spark.

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Cory Montfort talks about how to date your partner by focusing on the feeling instead of the destination with tips on how to find the spark.

10/30/2021

What is normal? As many as 1 in 5 women will suffer from postpartum depression. Even healthy mothers with healthy babies can feel extraordinary sadness and feelings of shame and guilt. Dad’s aren’t immune with half of men who have partners with postpartum depression going on to develop depression themselves.

🎙On Episode 4 of Therapist Unplugged we talk with holistic psychiatrist, neurologist and author Aparna Iyer MD about anxiety and how to spot it. You aren’t alone and this is normal.

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10/14/2021

👯 Isn't a relationship a dance you do together? And having a baby doesn't make it easier. It's like someone throwing a ball in between your feet as you're trying to dance and you're constantly stepping on and flip flopping over one another.

🩰Sometimes you step on one another's toes but you need to be able to send a clear signal for what you need, so your partner can deliver. If I step on your toes, it's not a blame game. We need to correct it together.

🎙 On Episode 3, we interview couple Krysten and Jason about and . Relationships do change when kids become part of the picture—there’s no way around that.

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09/29/2021

💔 Recovering from an is a messy business. For some it is the end of the relationship but for many, there is hope in the hard work. 💪🏼

On Episode 2, we discuss thoughts on how to help each relationship dynamic no matter the circumstances and hear some differing opinions on the power of infidelity.

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09/15/2021

🎧 Are you ready to get unplugged?! Episode 1: Myths & Misconceptions About Therapy is live! Happy Listening!
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🎙On this episode of Therapist Unplugged, our host, Laurie Poole, LPC discusses common myths and misconceptions about going to therapy and being a therapist with co-host, Cory Montfort, LPC-S.

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Our host, Laurie Poole, LPC discusses common myths and misconceptions about going to therapy and being a therapist with co-host, Cory Montfort, LPC-S on this inaugural episode of Therapist Unplugged. Each episode will feature the unplugged views ...

09/15/2021

Meet Laurie Poole your host of Therapist Unplugged! 👋🏻

Laurie is a Licensed Professional Counselor with The Montfort Group. She is the go-to relationship counselor in North Dallas, an exceptional practitioner, ally, guide and resource. Laurie works with individuals, couples and families. Sometimes called the husband whisperer because of her successful work with men in relationships, Laurie has a brilliantly engaging method of therapy that uniquely serves all those she works with.

✨ “Individuals are best served by her authentic, approachable, honest and humble demeanor. Her non-threatening approach facilitates a safe exploration of vulnerable spaces. We wish we had more like her in the mental health field!" ✨

She enjoyed a successful career in corporate marketing, communications, and business development before becoming a counselor in her third act of life. And as a wife and mother, she has had her own share of the challenges that come along with marriage, divorce, and raising children. She is the expert. 🧠

Each of episode of Therapist Unplugged will feature the unplugged views of guests and fellow therapists as we navigate hot topics, therapy trends and the world around us.The idea that someone’s problems aren’t bad enough for psychotherapy is one of the most common mental health myths. Many people believe that the challenges they are facing are routine, normal and should be handled without outside help. After all, we’re inundated by tragic stories in the news constantly. Everyday problems like social anxiety or insomnia pale in comparison. The reality? There is always someone with problems worse than you – and that doesn’t mean you should suffer for it. 🔌

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