Therapist Unplugged Thu, 21 May 2026 14:05:11 -0400 https://themontfortgroup.com en-us © 2026 Therapist Unplugged yes 2bd8ef24-1f76-5434-9a8c-975993ddadba The Montfort Group episodic false Welcome to Therapist Unplugged – Real Talk from Real Therapists.
Hosted by Laurie Poole of The Montfort Group, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what really happens in and around the therapy room. No jargon, no perfection—just honest conversations about the messy, meaningful, and deeply human parts of life.


We cover everything from burnout and boundaries to sex, shame, relationships, parenting, grief, identity shifts, and mental health in the modern world. Each episode features licensed therapists who get it—because we live it too.

If you're looking for emotional insight without the clinical lecture, you're in the right place.


New episodes drop regularly.
Subscribe, listen in, and stay a little more human with us.


*The Montfort Group is a private pay therapy practice in Plano, Texas specializing in helping high achieving adults and couples understand emotional patterns, relationship dynamics, and burnout beneath outward success.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) therapy, counseling, relationships, mental health, marriage, divorce, parenting, depression, anxiety, self-care The Montfort Group https://storage.buzzsprout.com/29jgezfv7qy5yn61h926xlsduefa?.jpg Therapist Unplugged https://themontfortgroup.com Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group What IVF Really Asks Of A Marriage What IVF Really Asks Of A Marriage What happens to a marriage when becoming parents stops feeling simple?

IVF can look like a clean plan on paper: appointments, medication, an embryo transfer, a baby at the end. Then real life shows up with unknowns, failed cycles, and the kind of grief that doesn’t fit neatly into a timeline. 

In this deeply honest episode of Therapist Unplugged, Laurie Poole sits down with a couple willing to share the emotional reality of infertility, miscarriage, and IVF. Catherine and Tim open up about the grief, pressure, hope, isolation, and unexpected intimacy that shaped their five-year fertility journey.

Together, they talk about the emotional toll IVF takes on a relationship, the loneliness couples often experience in silence, and the way infertility can quietly consume everyday life. 

If you or someone you love has experienced infertility, IVF, miscarriage, or the emotional weight of trying to grow a family, this conversation offers honesty, comfort, and a reminder that you are not alone.

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To learn more about our team or schedule a session, visit: www.themontfortgroup.com

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]]> What happens to a marriage when becoming parents stops feeling simple?

IVF can look like a clean plan on paper: appointments, medication, an embryo transfer, a baby at the end. Then real life shows up with unknowns, failed cycles, and the kind of grief that doesn’t fit neatly into a timeline. 

In this deeply honest episode of Therapist Unplugged, Laurie Poole sits down with a couple willing to share the emotional reality of infertility, miscarriage, and IVF. Catherine and Tim open up about the grief, pressure, hope, isolation, and unexpected intimacy that shaped their five-year fertility journey.

Together, they talk about the emotional toll IVF takes on a relationship, the loneliness couples often experience in silence, and the way infertility can quietly consume everyday life. 

If you or someone you love has experienced infertility, IVF, miscarriage, or the emotional weight of trying to grow a family, this conversation offers honesty, comfort, and a reminder that you are not alone.

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🎙️ Therapist Unplugged is produced by The Montfort Group, a boutique therapy practice based in Plano, Texas, helping individuals, couples, and families build emotionally intelligent, connected lives.

Subscribe for real conversations with real therapists, because healing doesn’t happen in perfect soundbites.

To learn more about our team or schedule a session, visit: www.themontfortgroup.com

Follow us on Instagram: @themontfortgroup

]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-19213109 Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 -0500 2539 full false Who’s Driving the Car? Understanding Inner Child Work with Julia Satterlee Who’s Driving the Car? Understanding Inner Child Work with Julia Satterlee What if the reactions you can’t explain… aren’t coming from your present at all?

In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, Laurie Poole sits down with guest Julia Satterlee to explore a question that quietly shapes so many of our lives: who’s really driving the car?

Together, they unpack the impact of inner child work and how early emotional experiences continue to influence the way we think, react, and show up in our relationships today. From childhood conditioning to unconscious beliefs about worth, safety, and love, this conversation offers a deeper look at why certain patterns feel so hard to break.

Julia shares how triggers in adulthood often point back to unresolved wounds, and how learning to meet your own emotional needs can shift the way you relate to yourself and others. They also explore how relationships act as mirrors, why conflict can be an opportunity for healing, and what it really means to come back to yourself.

This is a conversation about awareness, compassion, and the kind of work that doesn’t always look easy but changes everything.


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Julia Satterlee is a life and relationship coach, speaker, and intuitive who specializes in inner child healing and personal transformation. She facilitates inner child healing workshops, retreats, and coaching sessions designed to help people reconnect with themselves and create more aligned, authentic lives.

Connect with Julia:
Instagram & TikTok: @juliasatterleecoaching
Booking + offerings: Available via her Paperbell: https://paperbell.me/julia-satterlee

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]]> What if the reactions you can’t explain… aren’t coming from your present at all?

In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, Laurie Poole sits down with guest Julia Satterlee to explore a question that quietly shapes so many of our lives: who’s really driving the car?

Together, they unpack the impact of inner child work and how early emotional experiences continue to influence the way we think, react, and show up in our relationships today. From childhood conditioning to unconscious beliefs about worth, safety, and love, this conversation offers a deeper look at why certain patterns feel so hard to break.

Julia shares how triggers in adulthood often point back to unresolved wounds, and how learning to meet your own emotional needs can shift the way you relate to yourself and others. They also explore how relationships act as mirrors, why conflict can be an opportunity for healing, and what it really means to come back to yourself.

This is a conversation about awareness, compassion, and the kind of work that doesn’t always look easy but changes everything.


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Julia Satterlee is a life and relationship coach, speaker, and intuitive who specializes in inner child healing and personal transformation. She facilitates inner child healing workshops, retreats, and coaching sessions designed to help people reconnect with themselves and create more aligned, authentic lives.

Connect with Julia:
Instagram & TikTok: @juliasatterleecoaching
Booking + offerings: Available via her Paperbell: https://paperbell.me/julia-satterlee

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🎙️ Therapist Unplugged is produced by The Montfort Group, a boutique therapy practice based in Plano, Texas, helping individuals, couples, and families build emotionally intelligent, connected lives.

Subscribe for real conversations with real therapists, because healing doesn’t happen in perfect soundbites.

To learn more about our team or schedule a session, visit: www.themontfortgroup.com

Follow us on Instagram: @themontfortgroup

]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-18969924 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0500 2707 full false Julia Satterlee Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Conflict and Repair in Relationships with Connie Cornwell Conflict and Repair in Relationships with Connie Cornwell Conflict is inevitable in relationships. The real question is what happens next.

In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, Laurie Poole reconnects with longtime mentor and respected couples therapist Connie Cornwell to explore one of the most important skills couples often lack: the ability to repair after conflict.

Laurie and Connie discuss why couples often get stuck in painful conflict cycles, how family-of-origin patterns shape the way we show up in relationships, and why flexibility has become increasingly important in modern partnerships.

They also explore the emotional skills that make repair possible—from learning to understand multiple perspectives to developing the ability to pause and observe our own reactions in the middle of conflict.

If you want better communication, deeper emotional intimacy, and a relationship that can grow instead of get stuck, this conversation is a great place to start.


Connie Cornwell, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S, brings more than 30 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Approved Supervisor. She is a Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and a member of the American Family Therapy Academy. Connie serves as Senior Supervisor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Family Studies Center in the Department of Psychiatry, where she trains and supervises interns, psychiatry residents, and medical students.

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]]> Conflict is inevitable in relationships. The real question is what happens next.

In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, Laurie Poole reconnects with longtime mentor and respected couples therapist Connie Cornwell to explore one of the most important skills couples often lack: the ability to repair after conflict.

Laurie and Connie discuss why couples often get stuck in painful conflict cycles, how family-of-origin patterns shape the way we show up in relationships, and why flexibility has become increasingly important in modern partnerships.

They also explore the emotional skills that make repair possible—from learning to understand multiple perspectives to developing the ability to pause and observe our own reactions in the middle of conflict.

If you want better communication, deeper emotional intimacy, and a relationship that can grow instead of get stuck, this conversation is a great place to start.


Connie Cornwell, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S, brings more than 30 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Approved Supervisor. She is a Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and a member of the American Family Therapy Academy. Connie serves as Senior Supervisor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Family Studies Center in the Department of Psychiatry, where she trains and supervises interns, psychiatry residents, and medical students.

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To learn more about our team or schedule a session, visit: www.themontfortgroup.com

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-18841173 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0500 2623 full false Connie Cornwell, M.S., LPC-S, LMFT Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group What Women Need to Know About Midlife Weight Gain, Hormones, and Metabolism What Women Need to Know About Midlife Weight Gain, Hormones, and Metabolism What if midlife weight gain isn’t simply about willpower?

In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, Laurie Poole sits down with Dr. Richa Mittal of Radiant Health Weight Loss and Wellness to talk about the complex relationship between hormones, metabolism, and weight during midlife. Together, they explore what many women experience during perimenopause and menopause—changes in sleep, mood, energy, and body composition that can feel confusing and frustrating.

Dr. Mittal explains why the common advice to simply “eat less and move more” often misses the bigger picture. From hormonal shifts and visceral fat to the role of nutrition, sleep, and muscle mass, this conversation reframes midlife weight gain through the lens of metabolic health rather than blame.

You’ll hear:

  • Why hormonal changes can affect weight, mood, and energy
  • The difference between visceral fat and other types of body fat
  • How nutrition, sleep, and gut health influence mental and physical wellbeing
  • The role of GLP-1 medications and when they may be helpful
  • Why self-compassion matters more than diet culture during midlife

If you’ve ever felt like your body suddenly started playing by different rules, this episode offers clarity, science, and a more compassionate way to think about midlife health.

Learn more about Dr. Mittal’s practice, Radiant Health Weight Loss and Wellness, at myradianthealth.com

She also writes about midlife wellness, nutrition, and metabolic health on her blog Life, Fully Nourished, which you can find at richamittalmd.com

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]]> What if midlife weight gain isn’t simply about willpower?

In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, Laurie Poole sits down with Dr. Richa Mittal of Radiant Health Weight Loss and Wellness to talk about the complex relationship between hormones, metabolism, and weight during midlife. Together, they explore what many women experience during perimenopause and menopause—changes in sleep, mood, energy, and body composition that can feel confusing and frustrating.

Dr. Mittal explains why the common advice to simply “eat less and move more” often misses the bigger picture. From hormonal shifts and visceral fat to the role of nutrition, sleep, and muscle mass, this conversation reframes midlife weight gain through the lens of metabolic health rather than blame.

You’ll hear:

  • Why hormonal changes can affect weight, mood, and energy
  • The difference between visceral fat and other types of body fat
  • How nutrition, sleep, and gut health influence mental and physical wellbeing
  • The role of GLP-1 medications and when they may be helpful
  • Why self-compassion matters more than diet culture during midlife

If you’ve ever felt like your body suddenly started playing by different rules, this episode offers clarity, science, and a more compassionate way to think about midlife health.

Learn more about Dr. Mittal’s practice, Radiant Health Weight Loss and Wellness, at myradianthealth.com

She also writes about midlife wellness, nutrition, and metabolic health on her blog Life, Fully Nourished, which you can find at richamittalmd.com

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Subscribe for real conversations with real therapists, because healing doesn’t happen in perfect soundbites.

To learn more about our team or schedule a session, visit: www.themontfortgroup.com

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-18806116 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0600 1808 full false Richa Mittal, M.D – Radiant Health Weight Loss and Wellness Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Valentine’s Day, Your Way Valentine’s Day, Your Way What if Valentine’s Day didn’t have to feel like a performance?

In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, Laurie Poole is joined by therapist and colleague Heather Caballero to rethink a holiday that often brings more pressure than connection. Together, they explore how early memories, social comparison, and cultural expectations can quietly shape how we experience February 14th.

Instead of defaulting to crowded restaurants or obligatory gestures, Laurie and Heather talk about designing a day that actually fits your life. From honoring your love language to widening the circle beyond romantic partners, this conversation offers permission to celebrate connection in ways that feel steady, personal, and real.

Whether you’re partnered, single, somewhere in between, or simply tired of the Hallmark script, this episode invites you to make Valentine’s Day your way.

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To learn more about our team or schedule a session, visit: www.themontfortgroup.com

Follow us on Instagram: @themontfortgroup

]]> What if Valentine’s Day didn’t have to feel like a performance?

In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, Laurie Poole is joined by therapist and colleague Heather Caballero to rethink a holiday that often brings more pressure than connection. Together, they explore how early memories, social comparison, and cultural expectations can quietly shape how we experience February 14th.

Instead of defaulting to crowded restaurants or obligatory gestures, Laurie and Heather talk about designing a day that actually fits your life. From honoring your love language to widening the circle beyond romantic partners, this conversation offers permission to celebrate connection in ways that feel steady, personal, and real.

Whether you’re partnered, single, somewhere in between, or simply tired of the Hallmark script, this episode invites you to make Valentine’s Day your way.

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Subscribe for real conversations with real therapists, because healing doesn’t happen in perfect soundbites.

To learn more about our team or schedule a session, visit: www.themontfortgroup.com

Follow us on Instagram: @themontfortgroup

]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-18678876 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0600 1242 full false Heather Caballero, LPC-A – Sex-Positive Therapist at The Montfort Group Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Integrative Psychiatry: A More Thoughtful Approach to Mental Health Care Integrative Psychiatry: A More Thoughtful Approach to Mental Health Care What if mental health care didn’t have to feel rushed, reactive, or one-size-fits-all?

In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, Laurie Poole is joined by psychiatrist Dr. Christian Monsalve for a grounded conversation about integrative psychiatry and what thoughtful care looks like in practice. Together, they explore why many high-functioning people continue to feel unsettled despite doing everything “right,” and how slowing down can support long-term stability without swinging to extremes.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about your mental health care, questioned whether medication adjustments were the whole answer, or wanted a steadier way to understand what’s happening beneath the surface, this conversation offers a more intentional perspective.

For more information about working with Dr. Monsalve, visit Verigrate Health at www.verigrate.com


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To learn more about our team or schedule a session, visit: www.themontfortgroup.com

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]]> What if mental health care didn’t have to feel rushed, reactive, or one-size-fits-all?

In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, Laurie Poole is joined by psychiatrist Dr. Christian Monsalve for a grounded conversation about integrative psychiatry and what thoughtful care looks like in practice. Together, they explore why many high-functioning people continue to feel unsettled despite doing everything “right,” and how slowing down can support long-term stability without swinging to extremes.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about your mental health care, questioned whether medication adjustments were the whole answer, or wanted a steadier way to understand what’s happening beneath the surface, this conversation offers a more intentional perspective.

For more information about working with Dr. Monsalve, visit Verigrate Health at www.verigrate.com


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Subscribe for real conversations with real therapists, because healing doesn’t happen in perfect soundbites.

To learn more about our team or schedule a session, visit: www.themontfortgroup.com

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-18649658 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0600 2427 full false Christian S. Monsalve, M.D – Founder & Medical Director of Verigrate Health Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Processing Grief: What Loss Teaches Us About Time, Choice, and Healing Processing Grief: What Loss Teaches Us About Time, Choice, and Healing Grief doesn’t follow a script. It surges in kitchens after laughter and settles into quiet corners of the day, especially when loss compounds across months. 

In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, Laurie Poole and Courtney Strull from The Montfort Group have an honest conversation about processing grief after the loss of loved ones. Courtney shares her experience of losing multiple family members in a short period of time, including her father, and how grief reshaped her sense of time, identity, and the way she chooses to live.

Whether you’re navigating your own grief, supporting someone you love, or simply trying to understand loss more deeply, this conversation offers space, language, and permission to be exactly where you are.

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]]> Grief doesn’t follow a script. It surges in kitchens after laughter and settles into quiet corners of the day, especially when loss compounds across months. 

In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, Laurie Poole and Courtney Strull from The Montfort Group have an honest conversation about processing grief after the loss of loved ones. Courtney shares her experience of losing multiple family members in a short period of time, including her father, and how grief reshaped her sense of time, identity, and the way she chooses to live.

Whether you’re navigating your own grief, supporting someone you love, or simply trying to understand loss more deeply, this conversation offers space, language, and permission to be exactly where you are.

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🎙️ Therapist Unplugged is produced by The Montfort Group, a boutique therapy practice based in Plano, Texas, helping individuals, couples, and families build emotionally intelligent, connected lives.

Subscribe for real conversations with real therapists, because healing doesn’t happen in perfect soundbites.

To learn more about our team or schedule a session, visit: www.themontfortgroup.com

Follow us on Instagram: @themontfortgroup

]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-18520551 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0600 2675 full false Courtney Strull, LPC – Attachment-Focused Therapist at The Montfort Group Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Introducing Angela Johnson: The First Practicum Fellow of The Montfort Group Introducing Angela Johnson: The First Practicum Fellow of The Montfort Group What if the hardest chapters of your life became the experience that makes you a steadier presence for others?

Angela Johnson joins Laurie for her first conversation as The Montfort Group’s inaugural practicum fellow — a role shaped by a long, honest road back to herself. Her path into counseling took the scenic route: a career in education, a complicated pregnancy, divorce, blended family challenges, and the quiet shock of the empty nest. The result is a therapist-in-training with an uncommon mix of humility, clarity, and practical wisdom.

In this episode, Laurie and Angela talk openly about what real-life experience brings into the therapy room, especially when clients are navigating the messy spaces between roles like co-parenting, blending families, redefining partnership, or figuring out who they are when the kids leave. Angela offers the kind of insight that comes from living it — slow pacing, healthy boundaries, clarity around discipline, respect for each child’s loyalties, and a deep understanding of what helps a new family system hold.

Angela begins seeing clients this December, and her work is especially supportive for women in transition, parents navigating blended families, and couples trying to protect the foundation they’ve built. If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy or finding a guide for this next chapter, this is a beautiful way to meet her.

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To learn more about our team or schedule a session, visit: www.themontfortgroup.com

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]]> What if the hardest chapters of your life became the experience that makes you a steadier presence for others?

Angela Johnson joins Laurie for her first conversation as The Montfort Group’s inaugural practicum fellow — a role shaped by a long, honest road back to herself. Her path into counseling took the scenic route: a career in education, a complicated pregnancy, divorce, blended family challenges, and the quiet shock of the empty nest. The result is a therapist-in-training with an uncommon mix of humility, clarity, and practical wisdom.

In this episode, Laurie and Angela talk openly about what real-life experience brings into the therapy room, especially when clients are navigating the messy spaces between roles like co-parenting, blending families, redefining partnership, or figuring out who they are when the kids leave. Angela offers the kind of insight that comes from living it — slow pacing, healthy boundaries, clarity around discipline, respect for each child’s loyalties, and a deep understanding of what helps a new family system hold.

Angela begins seeing clients this December, and her work is especially supportive for women in transition, parents navigating blended families, and couples trying to protect the foundation they’ve built. If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy or finding a guide for this next chapter, this is a beautiful way to meet her.

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Subscribe for real conversations with real therapists, because healing doesn’t happen in perfect soundbites.

To learn more about our team or schedule a session, visit: www.themontfortgroup.com

Follow us on Instagram: @themontfortgroup

]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-18336984 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600 1909 full false Angela Johnson – Practicum Fellow at The Montfort Group Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group The hidden benefits of personalized education are changing how students thrive. The hidden benefits of personalized education are changing how students thrive. What happens when education is completely reimagined around the individual student? Alexandria Armstrong, Director of Admissions at Fusion Academy in Plano, reveals the transformative power of their one-to-one teaching model where every class consists of just one teacher and one student.

Alexandria draws from her decade of experience in education and her personal journey as a homeschooled student with ADHD to explain why this revolutionary approach works for students who struggle in traditional settings. She shares how Fusion's holistic methodology addresses not just academics, but emotional wellbeing and social development—creating breakthrough moments for students who previously felt misunderstood or overlooked.

The conversation explores how COVID-19 accelerated changes in student socialization that were already underway, while examining the balance between digital communication and essential face-to-face connection. Alexandria offers fascinating insights into how Fusion creates a customized daily experience for each student—from flexible start times to dedicated homework cafes where students complete assignments on campus and connect with like-minded peers.

Most powerfully, Alexandria describes the visible transformation as students find their place at Fusion: "You see their shoulders roll back and their posture change" as they discover an educational environment where they're truly seen and understood. For parents of students with learning differences, social anxiety, unique scheduling needs, or those simply needing a different approach, this episode offers hope that education can be reimagined to help every student thrive.

Ready to learn more about personalized education options? Visit fusionacademy.com to explore their 80 campuses nationwide or contact Alexandria directly.

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To learn more about our team or schedule a session, visit: www.themontfortgroup.com

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]]> What happens when education is completely reimagined around the individual student? Alexandria Armstrong, Director of Admissions at Fusion Academy in Plano, reveals the transformative power of their one-to-one teaching model where every class consists of just one teacher and one student.

Alexandria draws from her decade of experience in education and her personal journey as a homeschooled student with ADHD to explain why this revolutionary approach works for students who struggle in traditional settings. She shares how Fusion's holistic methodology addresses not just academics, but emotional wellbeing and social development—creating breakthrough moments for students who previously felt misunderstood or overlooked.

The conversation explores how COVID-19 accelerated changes in student socialization that were already underway, while examining the balance between digital communication and essential face-to-face connection. Alexandria offers fascinating insights into how Fusion creates a customized daily experience for each student—from flexible start times to dedicated homework cafes where students complete assignments on campus and connect with like-minded peers.

Most powerfully, Alexandria describes the visible transformation as students find their place at Fusion: "You see their shoulders roll back and their posture change" as they discover an educational environment where they're truly seen and understood. For parents of students with learning differences, social anxiety, unique scheduling needs, or those simply needing a different approach, this episode offers hope that education can be reimagined to help every student thrive.

Ready to learn more about personalized education options? Visit fusionacademy.com to explore their 80 campuses nationwide or contact Alexandria directly.

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To learn more about our team or schedule a session, visit: www.themontfortgroup.com

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-17540747 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2828 full false Alexandria Armstrong, Director of Admissions Fusion Academy Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Balancing Hormones and Mental Health Balancing Hormones and Mental Health Laurie interviews clinical herbalist Nicole Haglund about how Chinese medicine can help women restore balance to their hormones and nervous systems for better mental health. Nicole explains her journey from disordered eating to becoming an expert in women's health after successfully helping her husband overcome Crohn's disease through natural methods.

• Women today are experiencing burnout trying to balance careers, family responsibilities, and personal wellness
• Chinese medicine identifies patterns of symptoms rather than treating isolated complaints
• Magnesium deficiency is a common underlying cause of anxiety and stress
• The nervous system must be regulated before herbs and nutrition can effectively work
• Tongue diagnosis reveals internal health issues by examining color, shape, and coating
• The gut-brain connection plays a crucial role in both emotional and physical wellbeing
• Passion flower is particularly effective for people who struggle with overthinking
• During perimenopause, depleted adrenal glands must take over hormone production
• Nicole's Beauty Reset program provides customized herbal formulas, dietary guidelines, and nervous system support

For more information about working with Nicole, visit her Instagram @FixingYourFlow and DM the word "reset" to learn about her 90-day program.

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]]> Laurie interviews clinical herbalist Nicole Haglund about how Chinese medicine can help women restore balance to their hormones and nervous systems for better mental health. Nicole explains her journey from disordered eating to becoming an expert in women's health after successfully helping her husband overcome Crohn's disease through natural methods.

• Women today are experiencing burnout trying to balance careers, family responsibilities, and personal wellness
• Chinese medicine identifies patterns of symptoms rather than treating isolated complaints
• Magnesium deficiency is a common underlying cause of anxiety and stress
• The nervous system must be regulated before herbs and nutrition can effectively work
• Tongue diagnosis reveals internal health issues by examining color, shape, and coating
• The gut-brain connection plays a crucial role in both emotional and physical wellbeing
• Passion flower is particularly effective for people who struggle with overthinking
• During perimenopause, depleted adrenal glands must take over hormone production
• Nicole's Beauty Reset program provides customized herbal formulas, dietary guidelines, and nervous system support

For more information about working with Nicole, visit her Instagram @FixingYourFlow and DM the word "reset" to learn about her 90-day program.

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-17526623 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2355 full false Nicole Haglund, Clinical Herbalist Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group From Tinder to Polyamory: Redefining Love, Trust, and Commitment From Tinder to Polyamory: Redefining Love, Trust, and Commitment Can one relationship meet all your needs? In this eye-opening episode of Therapist Unplugged, married couple Leland and McKenzie share how their connection evolved from a casual Tinder hookup to a deeply committed polyamorous marriage.

With raw honesty and humor, they explore what it takes to build trust, communicate openly, and challenge traditional relationship norms. From navigating jealousy to redefining intimacy, their story is full of insights for anyone curious about ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, or simply wanting to improve communication in monogamous relationships.

Whether you're questioning societal expectations or just want a deeper look at what honesty in partnership really means, this conversation will shift your perspective.

Key Topics:

  • Ethical non-monogamy & polyamory
  • Communication in modern relationships
  • Trust and emotional transparency
  • Letting go of unrealistic expectations
  • Love beyond traditional structures

Quote Highlight:
"Being able to tell your partner ‘I find this person attractive’—just something as simple as that—removes so many barriers of other things to communicate about." — McKenzie

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]]> Can one relationship meet all your needs? In this eye-opening episode of Therapist Unplugged, married couple Leland and McKenzie share how their connection evolved from a casual Tinder hookup to a deeply committed polyamorous marriage.

With raw honesty and humor, they explore what it takes to build trust, communicate openly, and challenge traditional relationship norms. From navigating jealousy to redefining intimacy, their story is full of insights for anyone curious about ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, or simply wanting to improve communication in monogamous relationships.

Whether you're questioning societal expectations or just want a deeper look at what honesty in partnership really means, this conversation will shift your perspective.

Key Topics:

  • Ethical non-monogamy & polyamory
  • Communication in modern relationships
  • Trust and emotional transparency
  • Letting go of unrealistic expectations
  • Love beyond traditional structures

Quote Highlight:
"Being able to tell your partner ‘I find this person attractive’—just something as simple as that—removes so many barriers of other things to communicate about." — McKenzie

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]]> https://themontfortgroup.com/polyamory-radical-honesty/ The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-17215806 Thu, 29 May 2025 14:00:00 -0500 3151 polyamory, open relationships, modern marriage, relationship podcast, couples therapy, honesty in relationships, Therapist Unplugged, The Montfort Group full true Sex After 60: Intimacy, Aging & Desire | Laurie Poole with Sex Therapist Edita Ruzgyte Sex After 60: Intimacy, Aging & Desire | Laurie Poole with Sex Therapist Edita Ruzgyte When was the last time you had an honest conversation about sex after 60?

In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, host Laurie Poole is joined by sex therapist Edita Ruzgyte for a candid look at aging, desire, and intimacy in later life. They challenge the idea that good sex requires a perfect body and explore how deeper emotional connection can lead to more fulfilling sexual experiences as we grow older.

You’ll hear:

  • How to talk about sex and boundaries—at any age
  • What changing bodies mean for intimacy
  • Why desire doesn’t expire
  • How to reignite connection in long-term relationships

Whether you’re curious about what’s possible or ready to reclaim your sexual vitality, this conversation is your invitation to start.

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]]> When was the last time you had an honest conversation about sex after 60?

In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, host Laurie Poole is joined by sex therapist Edita Ruzgyte for a candid look at aging, desire, and intimacy in later life. They challenge the idea that good sex requires a perfect body and explore how deeper emotional connection can lead to more fulfilling sexual experiences as we grow older.

You’ll hear:

  • How to talk about sex and boundaries—at any age
  • What changing bodies mean for intimacy
  • Why desire doesn’t expire
  • How to reignite connection in long-term relationships

Whether you’re curious about what’s possible or ready to reclaim your sexual vitality, this conversation is your invitation to start.

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-16850287 Thu, 15 May 2025 13:00:00 -0500 3332 full false Edita Ruzgyte, Ph.D., LPC-S – Sex Therapist & Clinical Educator Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Progressive Relaxation for Stress Relief | Guided Practice with Laurie Poole, LPC Progressive Relaxation for Stress Relief | Guided Practice with Laurie Poole, LPC Ready to reset your nervous system?

In this calming episode, therapist Laurie Poole leads you through a guided Progressive Relaxation practice designed to release physical tension, quiet your mind, and bring your body back to a state of balance.

Progressive Relaxation is a simple yet powerful technique that helps reduce stress, improve sleep, and build long-term emotional resilience. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or just need a moment to breathe—this session is your invitation to pause and reconnect.

By the end, you’ll feel more grounded and better equipped to bring this calming practice into your daily routine.

Ideal for:

  • Stress relief and anxiety management
  • Transitioning from work to rest
  • Mind-body connection and emotional reset



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]]> Ready to reset your nervous system?

In this calming episode, therapist Laurie Poole leads you through a guided Progressive Relaxation practice designed to release physical tension, quiet your mind, and bring your body back to a state of balance.

Progressive Relaxation is a simple yet powerful technique that helps reduce stress, improve sleep, and build long-term emotional resilience. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or just need a moment to breathe—this session is your invitation to pause and reconnect.

By the end, you’ll feel more grounded and better equipped to bring this calming practice into your daily routine.

Ideal for:

  • Stress relief and anxiety management
  • Transitioning from work to rest
  • Mind-body connection and emotional reset



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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-16623722 Thu, 15 May 2025 13:00:00 -0500 520 full false Guided Meditation for Stress Relief | Narrated by Laurie Poole, LPC Guided Meditation for Stress Relief | Narrated by Laurie Poole, LPC Feeling overwhelmed? Press play and pause the chaos.

In this brief but powerful guided meditation, therapist Laurie Poole walks you through a calming mental reset—designed to help you relax your body, quiet your thoughts, and reconnect with the present moment.

Whether you're new to meditation or just need a quick reset, this practice offers a gentle invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and return to yourself.

Meditation can help:

  • Reduce stress and anxiety
  • Increase emotional awareness
  • Improve focus and clarity
  • Support long-term nervous system regulation

Let this be your moment of calm in the middle of it all.

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]]> Feeling overwhelmed? Press play and pause the chaos.

In this brief but powerful guided meditation, therapist Laurie Poole walks you through a calming mental reset—designed to help you relax your body, quiet your thoughts, and reconnect with the present moment.

Whether you're new to meditation or just need a quick reset, this practice offers a gentle invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and return to yourself.

Meditation can help:

  • Reduce stress and anxiety
  • Increase emotional awareness
  • Improve focus and clarity
  • Support long-term nervous system regulation

Let this be your moment of calm in the middle of it all.

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-10029153 Thu, 15 May 2025 13:00:00 -0500 974 bonus false What Happens When Men Enter the Therapy Room? What Happens When Men Enter the Therapy Room? What happens when two therapists get real about men in therapy? This candid conversation delivers profound insights about why men struggle with emotions and how therapy can create transformative spaces for authentic expression.

Therapists Laurie Poole and Rhett Smith explore how boys receive messages as early as age five that emotions aren't safe to express, creating lifelong patterns that emerge in relationships and personal identity. They candidly discuss the challenges men face developing emotional vocabulary and navigating societal expectations that often leave them feeling inadequate or ashamed. Through powerful clinical examples, they reveal how failure and shame become central emotional triggers for many men and reframes vulnerability as strength rather than weakness. 


Whether you're a man struggling with emotional expression, someone who loves a man wrestling with these issues, or a therapist working with male clients, this episode offers compassionate understanding and practical wisdom about creating spaces where men can bring their whole selves – emotions included.

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]]> What happens when two therapists get real about men in therapy? This candid conversation delivers profound insights about why men struggle with emotions and how therapy can create transformative spaces for authentic expression.

Therapists Laurie Poole and Rhett Smith explore how boys receive messages as early as age five that emotions aren't safe to express, creating lifelong patterns that emerge in relationships and personal identity. They candidly discuss the challenges men face developing emotional vocabulary and navigating societal expectations that often leave them feeling inadequate or ashamed. Through powerful clinical examples, they reveal how failure and shame become central emotional triggers for many men and reframes vulnerability as strength rather than weakness. 


Whether you're a man struggling with emotional expression, someone who loves a man wrestling with these issues, or a therapist working with male clients, this episode offers compassionate understanding and practical wisdom about creating spaces where men can bring their whole selves – emotions included.

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-16828546 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0500 3175 full false Rhett Smith, LMFT – Therapist, Coach, and Author Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Healing from the Inside Out: Mind-Body Connection with Morgan Lewis Healing from the Inside Out: Mind-Body Connection with Morgan Lewis What if the key to mental well-being starts in your gut? In this episode, holistic nutrition consultant Morgan Lewis shares her journey from debilitating stomach pain to discovering the powerful link between digestion and mental health.

We explore how 90% of serotonin—the "happy hormone"—is produced in the gut, why the vagus nerve plays a crucial role in stress resilience, and how small changes in diet and lifestyle can transform your energy and mood in just days. Morgan also sheds light on the unique digestive challenges women face and why traditional health approaches often fall short.

Tune in for a fascinating deep dive into the mind-body connection and practical steps to heal from the inside out.

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]]> What if the key to mental well-being starts in your gut? In this episode, holistic nutrition consultant Morgan Lewis shares her journey from debilitating stomach pain to discovering the powerful link between digestion and mental health.

We explore how 90% of serotonin—the "happy hormone"—is produced in the gut, why the vagus nerve plays a crucial role in stress resilience, and how small changes in diet and lifestyle can transform your energy and mood in just days. Morgan also sheds light on the unique digestive challenges women face and why traditional health approaches often fall short.

Tune in for a fascinating deep dive into the mind-body connection and practical steps to heal from the inside out.

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-16780729 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2254 full false Morgan Lewis – Holistic Nutrition Consultant & Founder of Three Pillars Wellness Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Unpacking Attachment Styles for Healthier Connections with Courtney Strull Unpacking Attachment Styles for Healthier Connections with Courtney Strull How do early experiences shape the way we connect as adults? In this episode, Licensed Professional Counselor Courtney Strull from The Montfort Group unravels the mysteries of attachment styles and their profound impact on mental health, from anxiety to relationship struggles. Through Courtney's insights, we explore how attachment influences issues like depression, anxiety, intergenerational trauma, and how family dynamics influence who we choose as partners.

Learn more about the five attachment styles in the How We Love quiz, available at https://howwelove.com/love-style-quiz/

Tune in as we share personal stories and expert insights on attachment work, revealing its transformative role in therapy and how understanding the past can lead to healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

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]]> How do early experiences shape the way we connect as adults? In this episode, Licensed Professional Counselor Courtney Strull from The Montfort Group unravels the mysteries of attachment styles and their profound impact on mental health, from anxiety to relationship struggles. Through Courtney's insights, we explore how attachment influences issues like depression, anxiety, intergenerational trauma, and how family dynamics influence who we choose as partners.

Learn more about the five attachment styles in the How We Love quiz, available at https://howwelove.com/love-style-quiz/

Tune in as we share personal stories and expert insights on attachment work, revealing its transformative role in therapy and how understanding the past can lead to healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-16520976 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600 2086 full false Courtney Strull, LPC – Attachment-Focused Therapist at The Montfort Group Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Girl Talk: Discovering Identity in a Safe Space for Teenage Girls Girl Talk: Discovering Identity in a Safe Space for Teenage Girls Adolescence is a time of transition, where peer influence begins to shape identity and self-worth. In this episode, therapist Heather Caballero explores the power of group therapy in providing teenage girls with a safe space to express themselves, navigate societal pressures, and build confidence. Listen to Heather discuss the pressing issues faced by teenagers, including body image, academic pressures, and family dynamics and the importance of open dialogue and support.

Join us as we introduce the 10-week Group Therapy Program, "Girl Talk" for girls aged 13-15 and 16-18. Be sure to catch all the details about when it starts and how to get involved in this wonderful opportunity for teenage girls to connect, learn, and thrive.

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]]> Adolescence is a time of transition, where peer influence begins to shape identity and self-worth. In this episode, therapist Heather Caballero explores the power of group therapy in providing teenage girls with a safe space to express themselves, navigate societal pressures, and build confidence. Listen to Heather discuss the pressing issues faced by teenagers, including body image, academic pressures, and family dynamics and the importance of open dialogue and support.

Join us as we introduce the 10-week Group Therapy Program, "Girl Talk" for girls aged 13-15 and 16-18. Be sure to catch all the details about when it starts and how to get involved in this wonderful opportunity for teenage girls to connect, learn, and thrive.

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-16525988 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0600 1311 full false Heather Caballero, LPC-A – Sex-Positive Therapist at The Montfort Group Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Intimacy and Overcoming Sexual Trauma with Heather Caballero: Part 2 Intimacy and Overcoming Sexual Trauma with Heather Caballero: Part 2 Have you ever wondered how past experiences shape your present relationships, especially when it comes to something as deeply personal as sexual trauma? In this follow-up to our previous episode, Heather Caballero returns to delve deeper into the intricate ways past experiences shape our present relationships, particularly in the wake of sexual trauma. Drawing inspiration from Gabor Maté’s transformative work, we explore how trauma isn’t just about what happened but how it’s processed, distinguishing between ‘big T’ and ‘small T’ traumas. 

With expertise and compassion, this episode provides practical insights for therapists and anyone looking to heal from or better understand sexual trauma. Whether you’re navigating intrusive memories or supporting someone on their journey, this conversation offers tools for reframing the past and empowering resilience.

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]]> Have you ever wondered how past experiences shape your present relationships, especially when it comes to something as deeply personal as sexual trauma? In this follow-up to our previous episode, Heather Caballero returns to delve deeper into the intricate ways past experiences shape our present relationships, particularly in the wake of sexual trauma. Drawing inspiration from Gabor Maté’s transformative work, we explore how trauma isn’t just about what happened but how it’s processed, distinguishing between ‘big T’ and ‘small T’ traumas. 

With expertise and compassion, this episode provides practical insights for therapists and anyone looking to heal from or better understand sexual trauma. Whether you’re navigating intrusive memories or supporting someone on their journey, this conversation offers tools for reframing the past and empowering resilience.

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-16260743 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0600 1808 full false Heather Caballero, LPC-A – Sex-Positive Therapist at The Montfort Group Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Intimacy and Overcoming Sexual Trauma with Heather Caballero: Part 1 Intimacy and Overcoming Sexual Trauma with Heather Caballero: Part 1 What holds couples back from true connection? In this episode, sex therapy expert Heather Caballero dives deep into the challenges of intimacy and sexual trauma, offering tools to foster deeper, more fulfilling relationships. From tackling sexual disconnect to empowering therapists with essential skills, Heather sheds light on the often-overlooked dynamics of sexual communication.

Discover the dual control model, a framework that unravels the complexities of arousal and inhibition, and explore the concept of arousal non-concordance—where physical responses may not align with desires. Through relatable analogies and expert insights, Heather debunks societal pressures and encourages open dialogue to break barriers.

Whether you're navigating new intimate dynamics or looking to enrich an existing connection, this episode provides practical advice and transformative perspectives to help you prioritize and enhance your relationships.

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]]> What holds couples back from true connection? In this episode, sex therapy expert Heather Caballero dives deep into the challenges of intimacy and sexual trauma, offering tools to foster deeper, more fulfilling relationships. From tackling sexual disconnect to empowering therapists with essential skills, Heather sheds light on the often-overlooked dynamics of sexual communication.

Discover the dual control model, a framework that unravels the complexities of arousal and inhibition, and explore the concept of arousal non-concordance—where physical responses may not align with desires. Through relatable analogies and expert insights, Heather debunks societal pressures and encourages open dialogue to break barriers.

Whether you're navigating new intimate dynamics or looking to enrich an existing connection, this episode provides practical advice and transformative perspectives to help you prioritize and enhance your relationships.

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-16247000 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0600 1893 full false Heather Caballero, LPC-A – Sex-Positive Therapist at The Montfort Group Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Exploring EMDR Therapy with Gergana Markov Exploring EMDR Therapy with Gergana Markov What if you could navigate the toughest moments of your life without reliving the pain? Join us for an enlightening episode as we welcome Gergana, a seasoned expert in EMDR therapy, who unravels the transformative power of this groundbreaking approach. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has emerged as a beacon of hope for those grappling with trauma, PTSD, and phobias. Through Gergana's thoughtful insights and personal anecdotes, we uncover how EMDR helps shift perceptions and facilitate profound healing by addressing the roots of past traumas without forcing a re-experience of those events.

For anyone feeling trapped and exhausted by unsuccessful attempts at healing, this episode offers a new perspective. Explore how EMDR empowers individuals to connect the dots of their life stories, releasing pent-up emotions and gaining control over their personal healing journey. We discuss the importance of equipping clients with tools for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, ensuring a supportive environment for growth and change. With dual attention techniques, clients remain anchored in the present while gently revisiting past experiences, clearing emotional roadblocks and reclaiming the life they deserve. Tune in to discover how EMDR could be the key to unlocking a healthier, more autonomous you.

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]]> What if you could navigate the toughest moments of your life without reliving the pain? Join us for an enlightening episode as we welcome Gergana, a seasoned expert in EMDR therapy, who unravels the transformative power of this groundbreaking approach. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has emerged as a beacon of hope for those grappling with trauma, PTSD, and phobias. Through Gergana's thoughtful insights and personal anecdotes, we uncover how EMDR helps shift perceptions and facilitate profound healing by addressing the roots of past traumas without forcing a re-experience of those events.

For anyone feeling trapped and exhausted by unsuccessful attempts at healing, this episode offers a new perspective. Explore how EMDR empowers individuals to connect the dots of their life stories, releasing pent-up emotions and gaining control over their personal healing journey. We discuss the importance of equipping clients with tools for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, ensuring a supportive environment for growth and change. With dual attention techniques, clients remain anchored in the present while gently revisiting past experiences, clearing emotional roadblocks and reclaiming the life they deserve. Tune in to discover how EMDR could be the key to unlocking a healthier, more autonomous you.

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-16227574 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0600 1523 full false Gergana Markov, MBA, LPC – Trauma Therapist at The Montfort Group Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Toxic Traits in Dating Toxic Traits in Dating Dating in the modern world comes with its challenges, from missed red flags to navigating toxic traits that can surface in relationships. In this episode, Laurie Poole and Monica Miller discuss the subtle signs of imbalance in dating and how they can erode self-esteem and trust. From bleaching red flags to suppressing intuition, Monica shares intimate anecdotes of self-doubt and boundary violations, offering insights into why recognizing these behaviors early is so important.

Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about self-awareness, intuition, and how to prioritize your well-being in relationships. Don’t forget to check out Monica’s blog at themontfortgroup.com for more tips and personal reflections on spotting and addressing toxicity.



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]]> Dating in the modern world comes with its challenges, from missed red flags to navigating toxic traits that can surface in relationships. In this episode, Laurie Poole and Monica Miller discuss the subtle signs of imbalance in dating and how they can erode self-esteem and trust. From bleaching red flags to suppressing intuition, Monica shares intimate anecdotes of self-doubt and boundary violations, offering insights into why recognizing these behaviors early is so important.

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-16143160 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0600 1737 2 3 full false Recovery from heartbreak Recovery from heartbreak Is there anything more painful than heartbreak? The end of a relationship can plummet us to the depths of grief and sadness in a way that few other experiences ever will. It’s an unavoidable part of life that leaves us feeling truly untethered when it does! Unlike physical pain, the roadmap to recovery isn’t always clear nor is it one size fits all.
 
In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, hosts Laurie Poole and Cory Montfort explore sadness and loss after a break up, share stories about how they’ve coped after their own heart break and offer suggestions for healing through the pain to land in a better place. Listen in for more on recovery from heart break.

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]]> Is there anything more painful than heartbreak? The end of a relationship can plummet us to the depths of grief and sadness in a way that few other experiences ever will. It’s an unavoidable part of life that leaves us feeling truly untethered when it does! Unlike physical pain, the roadmap to recovery isn’t always clear nor is it one size fits all.
 
In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, hosts Laurie Poole and Cory Montfort explore sadness and loss after a break up, share stories about how they’ve coped after their own heart break and offer suggestions for healing through the pain to land in a better place. Listen in for more on recovery from heart break.

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-12613069 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0500 1661 2 3 full false Cory Montfort, LPC-S – Founder of The Montfort Group Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Dating Rule #1: Know Your Worth Dating Rule #1: Know Your Worth Between the fear of fake dating profiles, commitment, and the sheer time and expense it takes to find a match, it’s no wonder that dating today is hard. Not to mention adding an ongoing pandemic to the mix. With ghosting becoming the new normal, it’s not out of the ordinary for a romantic interest to disappear with no reply for what feels like no reason at all. Dating apps and sites make it difficult to navigate the world of dating. Listen in for expert insight on the biggest issues with modern dating and tips for what you can do to find someone new and worthwhile. 

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]]> Between the fear of fake dating profiles, commitment, and the sheer time and expense it takes to find a match, it’s no wonder that dating today is hard. Not to mention adding an ongoing pandemic to the mix. With ghosting becoming the new normal, it’s not out of the ordinary for a romantic interest to disappear with no reply for what feels like no reason at all. Dating apps and sites make it difficult to navigate the world of dating. Listen in for expert insight on the biggest issues with modern dating and tips for what you can do to find someone new and worthwhile. 

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-12337709 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0600 1437 2 2 full false Cory Montfort, LPC-S – Founder of The Montfort Group Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group The Art of Apology The Art of Apology The words "I'm sorry" play a big part in our daily lives. You might apologize while squeezing through a crowd or spilling something at dinner. We tend to easily say the words in these circumstances, but genuine apologies are a different story.

Even if you feel guilty for hurting someone, you might have trouble finding the right way to express your regret. How do you give a meaningful and sincere apology? How do you ask for one? With these tips, you’ll find that "sorry" doesn’t have to be the hardest word.


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]]> The words "I'm sorry" play a big part in our daily lives. You might apologize while squeezing through a crowd or spilling something at dinner. We tend to easily say the words in these circumstances, but genuine apologies are a different story.

Even if you feel guilty for hurting someone, you might have trouble finding the right way to express your regret. How do you give a meaningful and sincere apology? How do you ask for one? With these tips, you’ll find that "sorry" doesn’t have to be the hardest word.


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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-12090573 Sat, 21 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0600 1010 full false Cory Montfort, LPC-S – Founder of The Montfort Group Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Life Over 60: A Conversation With Friends Life Over 60: A Conversation With Friends In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, host Laurie Poole interviews two long-time friends, who have known one another over 30 years, about the joys of life over 60. No topic is off limits as they share perspectives on sex, marriage, motherhood and careers. All three women share how their friendship has carried them through some of the most challenging times in their lives. This podcast is a true celebration of life over 60! 

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]]> In this episode of Therapist Unplugged, host Laurie Poole interviews two long-time friends, who have known one another over 30 years, about the joys of life over 60. No topic is off limits as they share perspectives on sex, marriage, motherhood and careers. All three women share how their friendship has carried them through some of the most challenging times in their lives. This podcast is a true celebration of life over 60! 

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-10508816 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0500 2851 full false A Sense of Belonging with Gergana Markov A Sense of Belonging with Gergana Markov People’s sense of social belonging, or their sense that they have good relationships with others, is a fundamental human need. That is, having solid social connections can be as important to human health and happiness as having food, water, and shelter. Indeed, there is research to support this idea, including the finding that having social relationships can increase your odds of survival by 50%. To put this in perspective, this effect is comparable to the effects of smoking and excessive drinking on mortality, suggesting that having quality social ties is vital to our lives.

This episode features our very own Gergana Markov, a therapist at The Montfort Group. 

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

This episode features our very own Gergana Markov, a therapist at The Montfort Group. 

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-9995282 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:00:00 -0600 2618 full false Gergana Markov, MBA, LPC – Trauma Therapist at The Montfort Group Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Realities of Adoption with Laura Summers Realities of Adoption with Laura Summers People have a lot of ideas and thoughts about what adoption looks like today. They might have seen things on television or in movies or heard stories about what the adoption process entails.

Unfortunately, there are some common misconceptions about adoption. On this episode, Laurie Poole welcomes Laura Summers, LMFT to unpack what some of these are and discuss the truth about the family-building option that is today’s modern adoption.

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]]> People have a lot of ideas and thoughts about what adoption looks like today. They might have seen things on television or in movies or heard stories about what the adoption process entails.

Unfortunately, there are some common misconceptions about adoption. On this episode, Laurie Poole welcomes Laura Summers, LMFT to unpack what some of these are and discuss the truth about the family-building option that is today’s modern adoption.

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-9755443 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0600 2484 1 8 full false Laura Summers, LMFT Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Communication in Relationships 101 with Connie Cornwell Communication in Relationships 101 with Connie Cornwell Do you have a roadmap for defining a good relationship with your partner?
 
At its core, we all want and long for secure adult attachment. That’s when partners have total trust in each other, which creates a safe haven knowing that your partner will always stand by you no matter what.
 
This episode of Therapist Unplugged has it all! Hear more on how infidelity, the birth of a first child, and chronic illness can create attachment wounds that couples struggle to address. You will learn what takes couples under, how families influence the way we connect with our partners, how the blame game contributes to a crazy dance, and why giving language to emotions is essential for a closer connection. This episode is for couples and therapists alike! 
 
Our host, Laurie Poole, welcomes Connie Cornwell, MA. Connie has over 30 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Approved LMFT & LPC Supervisor. She is a Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and a Member of the American Family Therapy Academy. Connie is the Senior Supervisor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Family Studies Center in the Department of Psychiatry. She trains and supervises interns, psychiatry residents, and medical students. 

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]]> Do you have a roadmap for defining a good relationship with your partner?
 
At its core, we all want and long for secure adult attachment. That’s when partners have total trust in each other, which creates a safe haven knowing that your partner will always stand by you no matter what.
 
This episode of Therapist Unplugged has it all! Hear more on how infidelity, the birth of a first child, and chronic illness can create attachment wounds that couples struggle to address. You will learn what takes couples under, how families influence the way we connect with our partners, how the blame game contributes to a crazy dance, and why giving language to emotions is essential for a closer connection. This episode is for couples and therapists alike! 
 
Our host, Laurie Poole, welcomes Connie Cornwell, MA. Connie has over 30 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Approved LMFT & LPC Supervisor. She is a Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and a Member of the American Family Therapy Academy. Connie is the Senior Supervisor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Family Studies Center in the Department of Psychiatry. She trains and supervises interns, psychiatry residents, and medical students. 

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-9693669 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0600 2938 1 7 full false Connie Cornwell, M.S., LPC-S, LMFT Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Parenting teens: cracking the code of adolescence with Courtney Strull Parenting teens: cracking the code of adolescence with Courtney Strull Send us Fan Mail

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-9542263 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0600 2305 full false Courtney Strull, LPC – Attachment-Focused Therapist at The Montfort Group Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Dating without a destination with Cory Montfort Dating without a destination with Cory Montfort Often times people suffocate the growth of a relationship by defining a destination for a date. Have you thought of dating without a destination?

On this episode, Laurie sits down with Cory Montfort for a quick chat about how to date your partner by focusing on the feeling instead of the destination.

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]]> Often times people suffocate the growth of a relationship by defining a destination for a date. Have you thought of dating without a destination?

On this episode, Laurie sits down with Cory Montfort for a quick chat about how to date your partner by focusing on the feeling instead of the destination.

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-9527314 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0600 1300 1 5 full false Cory Montfort, LPC-S – Founder of The Montfort Group Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Pregnancy and Postpartum with Dr. Aparna Iyer Pregnancy and Postpartum with Dr. Aparna Iyer While being pregnant or having a baby is a happy occasion, it can also be a time of overwhelming stress for many women. Joining me for straight talk on postpartum wellness and mental health is holistic psychiatrist and neurologist Dr. Aparna Iyer.

Dr. Iyer completed her residency training in psychiatry at Albany Medical Center in New York, where she was selected as a chief resident and continued on to work as an Assistant Professor and faculty member. Dr. Iyer also served as an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She has been recognized as one of D Magazine's Best Doctors in Dallas and Best Doctors in Collin County. Dr. Iyer has a private practice in Frisco, Texas where she sees outpatients and has a special interest in working with women who are pregnant and postpartum. 

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]]> While being pregnant or having a baby is a happy occasion, it can also be a time of overwhelming stress for many women. Joining me for straight talk on postpartum wellness and mental health is holistic psychiatrist and neurologist Dr. Aparna Iyer.

Dr. Iyer completed her residency training in psychiatry at Albany Medical Center in New York, where she was selected as a chief resident and continued on to work as an Assistant Professor and faculty member. Dr. Iyer also served as an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She has been recognized as one of D Magazine's Best Doctors in Dallas and Best Doctors in Collin County. Dr. Iyer has a private practice in Frisco, Texas where she sees outpatients and has a special interest in working with women who are pregnant and postpartum. 

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-9457275 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0500 2082 1 4 full false Aparna Iyer, M.D. Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Postpartum & Relationships Postpartum & Relationships Relationships do change when kids become a part of the picture—there's no way around that. Typically, the joy and excitement that come with being a new parent outweigh the frustration or disappointment. However, the relationship tension that often comes up under this added stress cannot be ignored. Similarly, the focus on the new child is critically important, but it isn't selfish to tend to your own needs, too. Good parents aren't necessarily the ones who sacrifice themselves entirely for their child, but rather the ones who know they can't pour from an empty cup. They work to balance their own needs with their children's to provide the very best for their entire family system.

If you are experiencing conflict or distance in your relationship after having children, couples therapy may be a beneficial option. The therapists at The Montfort Group have extensive training and expertise in helping couples communicate, maintain or regain intimacy and grow together after having children. Contact us to learn more or schedule an appointment.

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]]> Relationships do change when kids become a part of the picture—there's no way around that. Typically, the joy and excitement that come with being a new parent outweigh the frustration or disappointment. However, the relationship tension that often comes up under this added stress cannot be ignored. Similarly, the focus on the new child is critically important, but it isn't selfish to tend to your own needs, too. Good parents aren't necessarily the ones who sacrifice themselves entirely for their child, but rather the ones who know they can't pour from an empty cup. They work to balance their own needs with their children's to provide the very best for their entire family system.

If you are experiencing conflict or distance in your relationship after having children, couples therapy may be a beneficial option. The therapists at The Montfort Group have extensive training and expertise in helping couples communicate, maintain or regain intimacy and grow together after having children. Contact us to learn more or schedule an appointment.

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-9361974 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0500 2364 1 3 full false Affairs: Starting therapy in a crisis with Cory Montfort Affairs: Starting therapy in a crisis with Cory Montfort For those of you who have been cheated on, you know what we're talking about. The constant, gnawing, gut-wrenching awareness that you’re not special anymore, that you’ve been abandoned for someone prettier, smarter, sexier than you. It sends the betrayed into a spiral of self-doubt, wondering about their worth, unable to completely trust well until healed. And it sends the betrayer into a similar whirlwind in their struggle to come to grips with how they’ve hurt another (usually accidentally).

Recovering from an affair is a messy business. We try to help each relationship no matter the circumstances. For the betrayed, rebuilding the ability to trust. For those who cheated, rebuilding their trustworthiness. These things take an exorbitant amount of courage, patience, and time well-spent to accomplish.

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]]> For those of you who have been cheated on, you know what we're talking about. The constant, gnawing, gut-wrenching awareness that you’re not special anymore, that you’ve been abandoned for someone prettier, smarter, sexier than you. It sends the betrayed into a spiral of self-doubt, wondering about their worth, unable to completely trust well until healed. And it sends the betrayer into a similar whirlwind in their struggle to come to grips with how they’ve hurt another (usually accidentally).

Recovering from an affair is a messy business. We try to help each relationship no matter the circumstances. For the betrayed, rebuilding the ability to trust. For those who cheated, rebuilding their trustworthiness. These things take an exorbitant amount of courage, patience, and time well-spent to accomplish.

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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-9247284 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1468 1 2 full false Cory Montfort, LPC-S – Founder of The Montfort Group Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group Myths and misconceptions about therapy with Cory Montfort Myths and misconceptions about therapy with Cory Montfort Our host, Laurie Poole, LPC discusses common myths and misconceptions about going to therapy and being a therapist with co-host, Cory Montfort, LPC-S on this inaugural episode of Therapist Unplugged.  Each episode will feature the unplugged views of guests and fellow therapists as we navigate hot topics, therapy trends and the world around us.

We’ve got a big lineup of hot topics and all kinds of things for future episodes, but this will be a fun opportunity for listeners to get to know us a little bit, So, in talking about therapy and therapists, we believe it’s a huge myth that therapists lead these perfect lives, that we have all the answers, that we sit in our chair from this place of leading a perfect life, maybe judging our clients?  Nothing could be farther from the truth.

 


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]]> Our host, Laurie Poole, LPC discusses common myths and misconceptions about going to therapy and being a therapist with co-host, Cory Montfort, LPC-S on this inaugural episode of Therapist Unplugged.  Each episode will feature the unplugged views of guests and fellow therapists as we navigate hot topics, therapy trends and the world around us.

We’ve got a big lineup of hot topics and all kinds of things for future episodes, but this will be a fun opportunity for listeners to get to know us a little bit, So, in talking about therapy and therapists, we believe it’s a huge myth that therapists lead these perfect lives, that we have all the answers, that we sit in our chair from this place of leading a perfect life, maybe judging our clients?  Nothing could be farther from the truth.

 


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]]> The Montfort Group Buzzsprout-9177721 Sat, 11 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1597 1 1 full false Cory Montfort, LPC-S – Founder of The Montfort Group Laurie Poole, LPC – Host of Therapist Unplugged The Montfort Group