<![CDATA[Bold Lines]]>dc226abc-27c4-5d23-a48e-355eeae3eb82Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:40:07 +0000Captivate.fmTravis Thompsonhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/2e605154-6cb2-4386-aea7-211f48ad372e/wDDvlKLaoYz1WTzKgwcMMJi8.jpegBold LinesTravis ThompsonTravis ThompsonModern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you. Dr. Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.https://www.drthompsonlmft.comfalseepisodicnopodcastSupport the show!4 Steps Of Change4 Steps Of ChangeCheck out today's episode as we discuss the most effective way to change the behaviors and patterns in our lives. Why do New Year's Resolutions and personal goals seem to fail so consistently? What is it about wanting to make a change that is so incredibly difficult? Listen in as we explore a consistent path towards long-lasting change.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss the most effective way to change the behaviors and patterns in our lives. Why do New Year's Resolutions and personal goals seem to fail so consistently? What is it about wanting to make a change that is so incredibly difficult? Listen in as we explore a consistent path towards long-lasting change.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>97d14d28-9f99-4f8a-be06-e51cb0f77cdaTue, 31 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -050022:54falsefull5353Why The Holidays Deliver RelapseWhy The Holidays Deliver RelapseCheck out today's episode as we discuss why the holiday season tends to bring so many issues. Why is it that the holiday season brings a relapse of symptoms to so many? Listen in as we talk through why this time of year seems to bring so much pain and devastation.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss why the holiday season tends to bring so many issues. Why is it that the holiday season brings a relapse of symptoms to so many? Listen in as we talk through why this time of year seems to bring so much pain and devastation.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>e4534128-f91b-4151-8b4d-3b03c3859347Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -050019:09falsefull5252Dealing With Childish ParentsDealing With Childish ParentsCheck out today's episode as we discuss emotionally immature parents. What do we do when our parents are less mature than we are? Many people feel as if they have to be the adults in the room with their parents. Listen in as we discuss what emotional maturity really is and how childish behavior can handicap children.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss emotionally immature parents. What do we do when our parents are less mature than we are? Many people feel as if they have to be the adults in the room with their parents. Listen in as we discuss what emotional maturity really is and how childish behavior can handicap children.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>440a69c5-095d-47d5-a696-715e0ff3bf9aTue, 17 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -050019:18falsefull5151Observing Ego: Part 2Observing Ego: Part 2Check out today's episode as we continue discussing my favorite topic in therapy. How does our point of view affect the way that we see our overall picture of life and hope for the future? Listen in as we review last week's episode and continue on our journey of self-reflection.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>Check out today's episode as we continue discussing my favorite topic in therapy. How does our point of view affect the way that we see our overall picture of life and hope for the future? Listen in as we review last week's episode and continue on our journey of self-reflection.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>ef420eb0-a4a9-4cbd-ab59-a6a8750d76f4Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -050023:58falsefull5050Observing Ego: Part 1Observing Ego: Part 1Check out today's episode as we begin discussing one of my favorite skills to teach in therapy. Observing ego is the ability to see outside of ourselves, to take another's perspective. In today's world, this skill is severely lacking. Listen in as we begin a revolution in perspective.

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Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>Check out today's episode as we begin discussing one of my favorite skills to teach in therapy. Observing ego is the ability to see outside of ourselves, to take another's perspective. In today's world, this skill is severely lacking. Listen in as we begin a revolution in perspective.

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Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>0697faa2-ae07-4430-9edd-8bd0942e7436Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -050021:00falsefull4949Predicting Codependency PatternsPredicting Codependency PatternsCheck out today's episode as we explore how unhealthy patterns are passed down and continued throughout generations. What if we were able to say how unhealthy behavior will play out? Would people want to know or is ignorance truly bliss? Listen in as we break down how codependency continues through the lifecycle.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>Check out today's episode as we explore how unhealthy patterns are passed down and continued throughout generations. What if we were able to say how unhealthy behavior will play out? Would people want to know or is ignorance truly bliss? Listen in as we break down how codependency continues through the lifecycle.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>d021065a-73dd-4cbf-970f-b2eddc79ce21Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -050025:30falsefull4848Victim Mentality is Handicapping ProgressVictim Mentality is Handicapping ProgressCheck out today's episode as we explore how assuming yourself the victim can keep you from truly growing. What good does it do to always see yourself as hurt or offended? What could come from always being lower than those around you? Listen in as we talk about the benefits and harms that come from being a continual victim to the world around you.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>Check out today's episode as we explore how assuming yourself the victim can keep you from truly growing. What good does it do to always see yourself as hurt or offended? What could come from always being lower than those around you? Listen in as we talk about the benefits and harms that come from being a continual victim to the world around you.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>7dd6b0e6-0b95-4bfc-a33d-19a95e79e6ceTue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -050023:43falsefull4747Socially Acceptable Emotional AffairsSocially Acceptable Emotional AffairsCheck out today's episode as we discuss what social and emotional dynamics are seemingly acceptable for spouses and partners to engage in. Why is it that some emotional affairs are allowed, but some are outlawed? Listen in as we discuss what it means to have an emotional affair and why there are different levels of permission for them.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss what social and emotional dynamics are seemingly acceptable for spouses and partners to engage in. Why is it that some emotional affairs are allowed, but some are outlawed? Listen in as we discuss what it means to have an emotional affair and why there are different levels of permission for them.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>7e11f511-db0e-4441-8a55-e0b2b64821d5Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -050021:22truefull4646What Does "Love" Mean?What Does "Love" Mean?Check out today's episode as we discuss the different ways that those close to us say that they love us. What does loving someone actually mean and how can it affect our relationships? Listen in as we think through what people mean by the word love and what it can do for our mental health.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss the different ways that those close to us say that they love us. What does loving someone actually mean and how can it affect our relationships? Listen in as we think through what people mean by the word love and what it can do for our mental health.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>f13de899-6831-4bab-8fce-b8908bf041f0Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -050022:03falsefull4545Oregon Recriminalizes DrugsOregon Recriminalizes DrugsCheck out today's episode as we look at the failed drug experiment in the state of Oregon. While initially hailed as a step forward in treating drug addiction, Oregon rolled back its stance on legalizing drug use. Listen in as we figure out the failures of the program and what could have been done to save it.

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Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>Check out today's episode as we look at the failed drug experiment in the state of Oregon. While initially hailed as a step forward in treating drug addiction, Oregon rolled back its stance on legalizing drug use. Listen in as we figure out the failures of the program and what could have been done to save it.

Link to Criminalization Update

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>d62a7dc4-cf52-4b23-a487-b892fcb05a9bTue, 29 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -050020:41falsefull4444The Necessity and Danger of Couples TherapyThe Necessity and Danger of Couples TherapyCheck out today's episode as we discuss how couples therapy can drastically help or completely tear apart a relationship. When people come to couples therapy, they often assume that therapy will keep them together. While nice to consider, the opposite may occur. Listen in as we discuss what couples therapy is for and how it can help people decide on their relationship's future.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss how couples therapy can drastically help or completely tear apart a relationship. When people come to couples therapy, they often assume that therapy will keep them together. While nice to consider, the opposite may occur. Listen in as we discuss what couples therapy is for and how it can help people decide on their relationship's future.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>2c7092ad-4565-4c66-9647-0f5ac8957e7dTue, 22 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -050021:49falsefull4343The Four Responses to StressThe Four Responses to StressCheck out today's episode as we discuss the Four Basic Responses to Stress. Everyone responds differently to conflict and stress. When we can better understand our impulses and the tendencies of others, we can better understand what is needed when someone feels overwhelmed. Listen in to hear what type of response you might have.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss the Four Basic Responses to Stress. Everyone responds differently to conflict and stress. When we can better understand our impulses and the tendencies of others, we can better understand what is needed when someone feels overwhelmed. Listen in to hear what type of response you might have.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>b00c53dd-bce5-4655-a875-2f13138b86a6Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -050022:08falsefull4242How Mental Health Shifts in RecoveryHow Mental Health Shifts in RecoveryCheck out today's episode as we discuss how different mental health issues and disorders are affected by positive changes in our lives. It is easy to call someone anxious or depressed once they are finally sober. What if they need to be anxious or depressed and that is a part of healing? What about those who get diagnoses in the middle of active use? Listen in as we break all of this down this week.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss how different mental health issues and disorders are affected by positive changes in our lives. It is easy to call someone anxious or depressed once they are finally sober. What if they need to be anxious or depressed and that is a part of healing? What about those who get diagnoses in the middle of active use? Listen in as we break all of this down this week.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>b408a43b-5875-4344-9eec-9faea2e6f919Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -050023:27falsefull4141The Rise of Legal Drug DealersThe Rise of Legal Drug DealersCheck out today's episode as we talk about a topic that is rather baffling to me. In today's world, children and teenagers have more legalized access to substances than ever before. With a little knowhow or connection, any teenager can access substances and amounts only very few could in the past. Listen in as we break down what kids can get a hold of and what we can do about it.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we talk about a topic that is rather baffling to me. In today's world, children and teenagers have more legalized access to substances than ever before. With a little knowhow or connection, any teenager can access substances and amounts only very few could in the past. Listen in as we break down what kids can get a hold of and what we can do about it.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

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]]>936c2ab3-8aec-4c42-aee0-1ec6122a123cTue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -050023:51falsefull4040Not Everyone is a NarcissistNot Everyone is a NarcissistCheck out today's episode as we discuss a very common pop psychology topic. One of the most insults of the day is to call someone a Narcissist. What is clinical Narcissism and what is a childish insult? Listen in as we talk about the true breakdown of what Narcissism really is and what it commonly assumed to be.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss a very common pop psychology topic. One of the most insults of the day is to call someone a Narcissist. What is clinical Narcissism and what is a childish insult? Listen in as we talk about the true breakdown of what Narcissism really is and what it commonly assumed to be.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>77395e47-4352-4f00-9a26-26e564f07845Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -050023:00falsefull3939Performative vs. Inherent ValuePerformative vs. Inherent ValueCheck out today's episode as we discuss the difference between working to gain value and having value within your humanity. In therapy, many clients believe that they have prove something or themselves or someone else to even value them. Listen in as we talk through what it means to have a steadfast value to build a life from.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss the difference between working to gain value and having value within your humanity. In therapy, many clients believe that they have prove something or themselves or someone else to even value them. Listen in as we talk through what it means to have a steadfast value to build a life from.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>0e391d16-1a4e-4e8d-a11c-9e24de16a55aTue, 17 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -050021:30falsefull3838The Addicted and ImprisonedThe Addicted and ImprisonedCheck out today's episode as we discuss how addiction and incarceration play into one another. So many people wonder how the addiction crisis will be solved within our criminal justice system. How does it work and how can we help? Listen in to gain a better understanding how we got here and what we can do about it.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss how addiction and incarceration play into one another. So many people wonder how the addiction crisis will be solved within our criminal justice system. How does it work and how can we help? Listen in to gain a better understanding how we got here and what we can do about it.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>14844cd0-f97a-482a-8912-3c5d02d61213Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -050025:13falsefull3737Self-Obsession is Killing UsSelf-Obsession is Killing UsCheck out today's episode as we discuss how a hyper-focus on self can lead to disastrous mental health. So often we hear about caring for ourselves and preserving the peace we feel like we need. What happens when we go so far that we lose our sense of community? Listen in as we talk through how a focus on self can bring us ruin.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss how a hyper-focus on self can lead to disastrous mental health. So often we hear about caring for ourselves and preserving the peace we feel like we need. What happens when we go so far that we lose our sense of community? Listen in as we talk through how a focus on self can bring us ruin.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>2976ab4b-75b2-4649-935a-77be48f94e58Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -050022:35truefull3636Life Debts in Addiction and Recovery: Excerpts from To Those Left BehindLife Debts in Addiction and Recovery: Excerpts from To Those Left BehindCheck out today's episode as we discuss how shame and guilt around addiction can skew someone's view on themselves and their relationship. Well-meaning individuals in early recovery often take on a lifelong expectation to pay for their addiction, causing issues and relapse for everyone involved. Listen in as we break down what debts and healing looks like in recovery.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss how shame and guilt around addiction can skew someone's view on themselves and their relationship. Well-meaning individuals in early recovery often take on a lifelong expectation to pay for their addiction, causing issues and relapse for everyone involved. Listen in as we break down what debts and healing looks like in recovery.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>b6146e15-1ed2-425a-9ea4-1fc4e3e06cffTue, 27 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -050022:11falsefull3535The Poison of Activism in PsychologyThe Poison of Activism in PsychologyCheck out today's episode as we discuss how political activism has dramatically shifted psychological treatment. Saying the quiet part out loud, psychology and therapy has been overrun with wild idealist instead of philosophical scientists. Listen in to help break down what can be useful and what is nonsensical fluff.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss how political activism has dramatically shifted psychological treatment. Saying the quiet part out loud, psychology and therapy has been overrun with wild idealist instead of philosophical scientists. Listen in to help break down what can be useful and what is nonsensical fluff.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>67cadd46-a115-496f-a894-7f51942d2893Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -050025:08falsefull3434Budgeting Emotions Will Improve Your RelationshipsBudgeting Emotions Will Improve Your RelationshipsCheck out today's episode as we discuss how to navigate emotional burnout and relationship management. When we feel overdrawn and in constant emotional debt, we become less of ourselves. Listen in as we walk through an exercise to help you better understand how to use your time and energy well.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss how to navigate emotional burnout and relationship management. When we feel overdrawn and in constant emotional debt, we become less of ourselves. Listen in as we walk through an exercise to help you better understand how to use your time and energy well.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>950066c4-55a5-412b-bc16-7f84dc27fa6bTue, 13 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -050024:45falsefull3333Your Therapist Can't Fix YouYour Therapist Can't Fix YouCheck out today's episode as we discuss what expectations are for therapy and why expectations for progress may not be met. When someone comes to therapy, they may assume that the therapist is there to fix them; they never can. Listen in to this week's episode as we discuss how healing really comes about in the process of therapy.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss what expectations are for therapy and why expectations for progress may not be met. When someone comes to therapy, they may assume that the therapist is there to fix them; they never can. Listen in to this week's episode as we discuss how healing really comes about in the process of therapy.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>98759662-0516-47d0-bc95-79baec688b98Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -050021:07falsefull3232Families Can Make or Break Your HealingFamilies Can Make or Break Your HealingCheck out today's episode as we discuss how family dynamics can drastically affect the success of therapy. Not only do families initiate or encourage family for others, they can often be the most impactful force. Listen in as we discuss how families can be either a great support or harm in the process of healing.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss how family dynamics can drastically affect the success of therapy. Not only do families initiate or encourage family for others, they can often be the most impactful force. Listen in as we discuss how families can be either a great support or harm in the process of healing.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>c1f3c148-0198-4070-add4-eb47440b5291Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -050022:45falsefull3131When Social Media Poisons Relationship ExpectationsWhen Social Media Poisons Relationship ExpectationsCheck out today's episode as we discuss how couples can create issues in a relationship based on unrealistic expectations. Most do not realize it, but the content they view and idolize can affect their understanding of their own partnership. Listen in as we break down how this can happen and how we can counteract it.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss how couples can create issues in a relationship based on unrealistic expectations. Most do not realize it, but the content they view and idolize can affect their understanding of their own partnership. Listen in as we break down how this can happen and how we can counteract it.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>2518769d-7267-4b45-9a5c-84c0a4e91bf3Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -050022:58falsefull3030How Deeper Issues Affect SymptomologyHow Deeper Issues Affect SymptomologyCheck out today's episode as we discuss the ways that someone's deep pain and hurt can affect the way that they can be diagnosed. It is incredibly easy to see someone's symptoms and assume that treating them is the answer. Without understanding what is underneath, true healing will never come.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss the ways that someone's deep pain and hurt can affect the way that they can be diagnosed. It is incredibly easy to see someone's symptoms and assume that treating them is the answer. Without understanding what is underneath, true healing will never come.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>6e4cc5ff-5163-4e06-a8d7-0c77a37d7511Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -050023:58falsefull2929Marijuana is Ruining Our Children's BrainsMarijuana is Ruining Our Children's BrainsCheck out today's episode as we discuss the new wave of marijuana and THC that is flooding the market and becoming more common. May parents are unaware of just how prevalent and dangerous this shift is. Listen in as we talk about what this shift means and how to help.

Marijuana Use Article

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss the new wave of marijuana and THC that is flooding the market and becoming more common. May parents are unaware of just how prevalent and dangerous this shift is. Listen in as we talk about what this shift means and how to help.

Marijuana Use Article

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>5e80cfb3-8d76-4b64-99e1-95aff6e49268Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -050026:41falsefull2828How to Find Meaning in SufferingHow to Find Meaning in SufferingCheck out today's episode as we discuss what it means to suffer well and engage in growth. So many people are unsure whether what they are going through can become meaningful. Listen in to gain a better understanding of what it means to gain hope and meaning in suffering.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss what it means to suffer well and engage in growth. So many people are unsure whether what they are going through can become meaningful. Listen in to gain a better understanding of what it means to gain hope and meaning in suffering.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>51de19f9-b510-4a61-8f47-34abb0e2aaa4Tue, 02 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -050021:41falsefull2727Stop Getting Fooled by ResearchStop Getting Fooled by ResearchCheck out today's episode as we discuss some helpful insights on understanding and interpreting research. We can be bombarded by so many supposed experts that we are told to take at face value. Listen in to gain some skills to interpret research for yourself and come to your own conclusions.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss some helpful insights on understanding and interpreting research. We can be bombarded by so many supposed experts that we are told to take at face value. Listen in to gain some skills to interpret research for yourself and come to your own conclusions.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

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]]>3a9b639c-6309-47a0-8ec7-17157eb4de3eTue, 25 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -050023:38falsefull2626Do the Meds Help or Hurt in Mental Health Treatment?Do the Meds Help or Hurt in Mental Health Treatment?Check out today's episode as we carefully explore how medication can be a help or hindrance in a process of healing. Some people struggle to take needed medication and some long for a time without it. Listen in as we examine this delicate balance.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

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]]>Check out today's episode as we carefully explore how medication can be a help or hindrance in a process of healing. Some people struggle to take needed medication and some long for a time without it. Listen in as we examine this delicate balance.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>1e251e23-1a5b-4a0a-bcad-1a6d47844d45Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -050025:30falsefull2525Two Younger Parts of OurselvesTwo Younger Parts of OurselvesCheck out today's episode as I give insight into one of my favorite concepts to teach in therapy. We often don't recognize how our past experiences and pains play into our interactions, causing hurt and distance. Take this opportunity to gain a unique skill to help you and your loved ones grow.

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Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

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]]>Check out today's episode as I give insight into one of my favorite concepts to teach in therapy. We often don't recognize how our past experiences and pains play into our interactions, causing hurt and distance. Take this opportunity to gain a unique skill to help you and your loved ones grow.

Volcano Video

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Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>c54656bd-eb6b-4623-9de7-f2518ad76383Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -050026:23falsefull2424The Difference Between Being Functional and FulfilledThe Difference Between Being Functional and FulfilledCheck out today's episode as we look at the differences between sustaining our lives and creating lives worth meaning. Too many people have allowed themselves to be simply functional, without hope of fulfillment in life. Tune in to see how to cross over to the other side of healing.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

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]]>Check out today's episode as we look at the differences between sustaining our lives and creating lives worth meaning. Too many people have allowed themselves to be simply functional, without hope of fulfillment in life. Tune in to see how to cross over to the other side of healing.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>77254ae5-371f-4701-80e2-637c52185637Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -050022:49falsefull2323The Two Types of Trauma We Experience: Excerpts from To Those Left BehindThe Two Types of Trauma We Experience: Excerpts from To Those Left BehindCheck out today's episode as we talk about different types of trauma and how they show up in our lives. Sometimes trauma is easy to see, sometimes it has affected us in ways we may not recognize. Listen in to hear about how you or someone you love may have been affected by their past.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

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]]>Check out today's episode as we talk about different types of trauma and how they show up in our lives. Sometimes trauma is easy to see, sometimes it has affected us in ways we may not recognize. Listen in to hear about how you or someone you love may have been affected by their past.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>6eeeb9c1-3ea5-440e-a7d4-2a9cc18787afTue, 28 May 2024 05:00:00 -050023:58falsefull2222How Social Media Keeps Us ChildishHow Social Media Keeps Us ChildishCheck out today's episode as we explore how the tides of maturity have shifted away from emotional growth and toward immaturity. Many feel that social media has impacted the modern world, but are unsure how. Listen in as we take an honest look at it all.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we explore how the tides of maturity have shifted away from emotional growth and toward immaturity. Many feel that social media has impacted the modern world, but are unsure how. Listen in as we take an honest look at it all.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>691f30b0-fe63-4127-b351-8f4c323e23dcTue, 21 May 2024 05:00:00 -050025:16falsefull2121When to Blame the Person or the Disorder for the ProblemWhen to Blame the Person or the Disorder for the ProblemCheck out today's episode as we look at the difference between mental health issues and a lack of personal responsibility. Sometimes people can confuse what true mental health is with a need for accountability and guidance. Listen in to hear some honest truth about the difference.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we look at the difference between mental health issues and a lack of personal responsibility. Sometimes people can confuse what true mental health is with a need for accountability and guidance. Listen in to hear some honest truth about the difference.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>561c9f14-7d29-4ffd-9e1c-d93b013d80c8Tue, 14 May 2024 05:00:00 -050021:46falsefull2020Healing the Heart of Addiction through Attachment: Excepts from To Those Left BehindHealing the Heart of Addiction through Attachment: Excepts from To Those Left BehindCheck out today's episode as we discuss how Attachment Theory can help us make sense of sobriety and the need for connection. Many see addiction of all kinds as something to manage. There is always hope in relationship and accountability.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss how Attachment Theory can help us make sense of sobriety and the need for connection. Many see addiction of all kinds as something to manage. There is always hope in relationship and accountability.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>afd96557-6ee3-4348-9faa-ea9ed34a8ba6Tue, 07 May 2024 05:00:00 -050022:52falsefull1919A Nation of Insecure IdentityA Nation of Insecure IdentityCheck out today's episode as we discuss the ways that people in therapy and culture hide behind identity without self-examination. Today we talk about what it means to be something and why we feel the need to defend it from others.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss the ways that people in therapy and culture hide behind identity without self-examination. Today we talk about what it means to be something and why we feel the need to defend it from others.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>c6d4c4f7-a452-4a44-95d5-57b1d99dc21cTue, 30 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -050023:31truefull1818Nature vs. Nurture in Our BehaviorNature vs. Nurture in Our BehaviorCheck out today's episode as we discuss the difference between Nature and Nurture in our behavior. What does it mean to be born a certain way or be molded a certain way? Today we parse out the differences

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss the difference between Nature and Nurture in our behavior. What does it mean to be born a certain way or be molded a certain way? Today we parse out the differences

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>0edb3d6c-d471-4ab5-9727-91c8b62f55e0Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -050022:23falsefull1717Faith vs. Spirituality in Treatment & Book ReleaseFaith vs. Spirituality in Treatment & Book ReleaseCheck out today's episode as we discuss how Faith and Spirituality can have different effects on treatment outcomes. Sometimes people can use these terms interchangeably, but they are very different things. Listen in to see how this perspective can drastically change your ability to make changes in your life.

To Those With Faith: Book Link

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss how Faith and Spirituality can have different effects on treatment outcomes. Sometimes people can use these terms interchangeably, but they are very different things. Listen in to see how this perspective can drastically change your ability to make changes in your life.

To Those With Faith: Book Link

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>96a08ae9-81da-4861-b8ed-2b5e384e817aTue, 16 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -050025:05falsefull1616The Fuel for Sickness Behind the ScreenThe Fuel for Sickness Behind the ScreenCheck out today's episode as we discuss how social media, screen time, and pornography affects mental health. Many have been concerned about the effects of always being connected. Now we are starting to see the studies and effects of it.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss how social media, screen time, and pornography affects mental health. Many have been concerned about the effects of always being connected. Now we are starting to see the studies and effects of it.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>fccb6efd-0fb4-47cf-9386-94559ab05b0cTue, 09 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -050025:54truefull1515When the Brain of an Addict Betrays Them: Excepts from To Those Left BehindWhen the Brain of an Addict Betrays Them: Excepts from To Those Left BehindCheck out today's episode as we discuss how the brain of an addict changes the way that thoughts patterns process and influence behavior. Many of those in addiction and early recovery experience stress and anxiety differently, and therefore need greater support.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss how the brain of an addict changes the way that thoughts patterns process and influence behavior. Many of those in addiction and early recovery experience stress and anxiety differently, and therefore need greater support.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>022695b2-26e0-4a49-89bb-a1ba7b138106Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -050025:29falsefull1414How to Understand Teenage Behavior in AdultsHow to Understand Teenage Behavior in AdultsCheck out today's episode as we discuss how stunted emotional development can show itself over time. Many times people find themselves acting more "immature" than they do at other times in their life. There is a good reason for this and plenty of ways to grow.

Erikson's Developmental Stages

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Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

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]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss how stunted emotional development can show itself over time. Many times people find themselves acting more "immature" than they do at other times in their life. There is a good reason for this and plenty of ways to grow.

Erikson's Developmental Stages

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>5f596a99-25da-4d6d-ac85-ffcb2dc25543Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -050025:52falsefull13133 Different Origins of Mental Health Issues3 Different Origins of Mental Health IssuesCheck out today's episode as we discuss the different ways that mental health issues come about in people's lives. There are more than one way that someone can come to identify with a disorder. Today we will talk about all three ways that can happen.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss the different ways that mental health issues come about in people's lives. There are more than one way that someone can come to identify with a disorder. Today we will talk about all three ways that can happen.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>3674d05d-0a4c-4d92-b402-f66bf6187da5Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -050026:41falsefull1212Sorting through Treatment and Medication: Excerpts from To Those Left BehindSorting through Treatment and Medication: Excerpts from To Those Left BehindCheck out today's episode as we discuss how therapy and medication can work together or against each other. Many people assume that only one or the other is needed. However, the answer usually lies somewhere in the middle.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>Check out today's episode as we discuss how therapy and medication can work together or against each other. Many people assume that only one or the other is needed. However, the answer usually lies somewhere in the middle.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>be80fed6-d1f1-44e4-b59f-3bfc74a45ff2Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -050026:38falsefull1111Systems Theory and How to Interpret Family DynamicsSystems Theory and How to Interpret Family DynamicsCheck out today's episode as we talk about how family dynamics can drastically shape the way we interact with one another. Without an understanding of the way our family dynamic affects us, we may miss what makes us tick or how we can impact those we love the most.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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]]>Check out today's episode as we talk about how family dynamics can drastically shape the way we interact with one another. Without an understanding of the way our family dynamic affects us, we may miss what makes us tick or how we can impact those we love the most.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>5cc62230-10bd-4627-be5c-6a8e7255a4d5Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -050025:58falsefull1010Contextualizing Mental Health with The World Around UsContextualizing Mental Health with The World Around UsCheck out today's episode as we talk about how differences in our understanding of mental health can change the ways that we see success in our lives. Many people see psychology and therapy as one-dimensional, but a truly holistic approach is what is needed to make lasting change.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>Check out today's episode as we talk about how differences in our understanding of mental health can change the ways that we see success in our lives. Many people see psychology and therapy as one-dimensional, but a truly holistic approach is what is needed to make lasting change.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>0eaf8248-ad21-4a1e-9d95-988d98ab9c33Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -050025:55falsefull99Identifying the Roles of Codependency: Excerpts from To Those Left BehindIdentifying the Roles of Codependency: Excerpts from To Those Left BehindCheck out today's episode as we talk about how codependency can be broken down into specific roles with predictable outcomes. Many who talk about codependency miss how we see these roles develop over time. When we can see how these roles develop and change, we can make effective changes in our lives and the lives of those around us.

Links from the show

YouTube Video

My Book

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>Check out today's episode as we talk about how codependency can be broken down into specific roles with predictable outcomes. Many who talk about codependency miss how we see these roles develop over time. When we can see how these roles develop and change, we can make effective changes in our lives and the lives of those around us.

Links from the show

YouTube Video

My Book

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

Amazon

Support Bold Lines

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>f8d96323-6e7d-42ed-8023-3ea4ca27e041Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -050027:23falsefull88How to Keep Triangulation from Ruining Relationships: Excerpts from To Those Left BehindHow to Keep Triangulation from Ruining Relationships: Excerpts from To Those Left BehindCheck out today's episode as we talk about the ways that unhealthy dynamics can keep us from having full and meaningful relationships. When we have vulnerable and safe connections, we feel connected and secure.

Links from the Show:

My Book

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

Amazon

Support Bold Lines

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>Check out today's episode as we talk about the ways that unhealthy dynamics can keep us from having full and meaningful relationships. When we have vulnerable and safe connections, we feel connected and secure.

Links from the Show:

My Book

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

Amazon

Support Bold Lines

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>dd8706ff-e490-46d7-b5d1-b5703c0ccc9fTue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -050027:18falsefull77How Attachment Builds Our Life StoryHow Attachment Builds Our Life StoryThis week's episode explores how our past influences our thoughts and interactions today. Our responses to others often have more to do with the beliefs we developed than the immediate situation. Listen in as we see how the connections made in our lives inform what we do today.

Links from the show

Strange Situation Video

4 Basic Needs

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>This week's episode explores how our past influences our thoughts and interactions today. Our responses to others often have more to do with the beliefs we developed than the immediate situation. Listen in as we see how the connections made in our lives inform what we do today.

Links from the show

Strange Situation Video

4 Basic Needs

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

Amazon

Support Bold Lines

Ask a Question for a Podcast Episode

The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>681923ab-e83e-4610-905f-15ba346eae70Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -050025:10falsefull66The Difference Between Ultimatums and Boundaries: Excerpts from To Those Left BehindThe Difference Between Ultimatums and Boundaries: Excerpts from To Those Left BehindThis episode explores the vast differences between ultimatums and boundaries. So many times they are confused for one another. They may sound similar on the surface, but they bring about drastically different results. Listen in as we make sense of what helpful boundaries are and how to implement them in our lives.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

Amazon

Support Bold Lines

The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>This episode explores the vast differences between ultimatums and boundaries. So many times they are confused for one another. They may sound similar on the surface, but they bring about drastically different results. Listen in as we make sense of what helpful boundaries are and how to implement them in our lives.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

Amazon

Support Bold Lines

The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>2099879a-9c7c-4db3-9672-2c58817e4119Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -050025:05falsefull55When It's Time to Quit TherapyWhen It's Time to Quit TherapyThis episode is a controversial but enlightening discussion on how therapy can be helpful and counterproductive. Many clients find themselves in an endless string of therapy sessions with no real progress. Whether it is due the therapy style, lack of personal accountability, or fear, clinging to therapy when it is no longer needed can stunt people's overall growth.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

Amazon

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>This episode is a controversial but enlightening discussion on how therapy can be helpful and counterproductive. Many clients find themselves in an endless string of therapy sessions with no real progress. Whether it is due the therapy style, lack of personal accountability, or fear, clinging to therapy when it is no longer needed can stunt people's overall growth.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

Amazon

Support Bold Lines

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>5e576309-ea92-4082-a591-4cf61b8aa3a4Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -050025:15falsefull44Sorting Perspectives of Addiction and Recovery: Excerpts from To Those Left BehindSorting Perspectives of Addiction and Recovery: Excerpts from To Those Left BehindThis episode focuses on the different theories of addiction and recovery with added insight from my own book. Too many people have suffered or been continually crippled by a disconnected and ultimately ineffective system. Listen in as we parse out what is beneficial to long-term recovery and what is simply covering up deeper issues.

Links from the Show:

My Book

Narcan

Mad TV Skit

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>This episode focuses on the different theories of addiction and recovery with added insight from my own book. Too many people have suffered or been continually crippled by a disconnected and ultimately ineffective system. Listen in as we parse out what is beneficial to long-term recovery and what is simply covering up deeper issues.

Links from the Show:

My Book

Narcan

Mad TV Skit

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

Amazon

Support Bold Lines

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>d9f2626e-d53c-4ad9-9b2c-a06dc1d617c9Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -050023:58falsefull33When Mental Health Labels Don't WorkWhen Mental Health Labels Don't WorkThis episode focuses on the difference between diagnoses and self-imposed deficiencies. Many times mental health labels are given to people that are wrong, no longer apply, or just aren't useful. Listen in as we push through the noise and find what is actually helpful in diagnosis and treatment.

Links from the show:

Duke Study

DSM 5

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

Amazon

Support Bold Lines

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>This episode focuses on the difference between diagnoses and self-imposed deficiencies. Many times mental health labels are given to people that are wrong, no longer apply, or just aren't useful. Listen in as we push through the noise and find what is actually helpful in diagnosis and treatment.

Links from the show:

Duke Study

DSM 5

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

Amazon

Support Bold Lines

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>35d4c01d-9e3c-45c9-a5e6-1957056ef4feTue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -050026:37falsefull22My Story and the PodcastMy Story and the PodcastThis episode focuses on my journey of mental health, addiction, recovery, and lifelong work to help you understand my point of view and motivation for this podcast. I hope that you find something to relate to and can hear my heart for wanting to see healing in others.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

Amazon

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The Bold Lines Podcast is focused on providing unique insight into psychology and therapy and should not be taken as direct advice or a substitute for the direction of a licensed mental health professional. Please seek individual counseling if you feel unsafe or in need of support.

]]>This episode focuses on my journey of mental health, addiction, recovery, and lifelong work to help you understand my point of view and motivation for this podcast. I hope that you find something to relate to and can hear my heart for wanting to see healing in others.

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Health from Addiction:

Amazon

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]]>48adf298-81f4-4558-935f-b3a88f09d893Tue, 02 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -050018:50falsefull11Introducing Bold LinesIntroducing Bold LinesThe first episode of Bold Lines publishes on January 2nd!

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Heal from Addiction:

Amazon

Music from Eli Rhodes:

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Instagram

]]>The first episode of Bold Lines publishes on January 2nd!

Modern mental health issues can seem overwhelming and unable to be understood. Join Travis Thompson as he explores the different aspects of psychology and treatment in a variety of categories. Listen in to sort through the chaos of research and media to find your own healing and help those around you.

Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Middle Tennessee. He is a PhD candidate who works with clients from many backgrounds to find the deeper meaning of their struggles and embrace long-term recovery.

Find my book To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Heal from Addiction:

Amazon

Music from Eli Rhodes:

Spotify

Instagram

]]>519af143-fd47-4777-9b9c-b45aae83c7f1Tue, 19 Dec 2023 04:15:00 -050002:44falsetrailer