Connections Chat

Lauren Sepulvador

Connecting with industry leaders and professionals in various areas of the workforce to learn about and address the mental health needs they see in their areas of work, and also to educate the general public about mental health and resources available to them. Our goal is to engage, educate, identify, and discuss mental health and the gaps in services and knowledge relating to the mental health field.

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Top 10 Connections Chat Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Connections Chat episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Connections Chat for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Connections Chat episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Lauren with Tatum DeBerry on Abandonment

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04/04/22 • 26 min

In this episode, Tatum shares her experience with abandonment and provides hope for others going through similar situations. Tatum displays strength in her vulnerability and provides a message for those who have and have not experienced abandonment. Tatum DeBerry is a Lead Billing Specialist at Connections Wellness Group.

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Lauren with Kayla Clark on Drug Use and Positive Reinforcement in Teens

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04/11/22 • 35 min

Kayla Clark, LPC, has experience in hospitalization, rehabilitation, crisis management, case management, and group therapy. She specifically works with adolescents and substance use at Connections Wellness Group. Lauren and Kayla talk about the power of positive reinforcement and even pop culture with drug use.

Lauren with Whitney Russell on the Enneagram, Eating Disorders, and Women’s Issues

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10/31/22 • 33 min

Whitney Russell, MS, LPC-S, CEDS-S, EMDR Trained, is the owner of Brave Haven Counseling and she specializes in eating disorders, mood disorders, relationships, women’s issues, EMDR, and the enneagram. Whitney and Lauren discuss her private practice, incorporating the enneagram in work with clients, eating disorders, and women's issues.

Lauren with Dr. Green on Addiction Psychiatry

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08/22/22 • 36 min

Dr. Green, MD, FASAM, ABPN, ABPN originally trained in Anesthesiology, but after confronting his own addiction issues in 2004 decided to train in Psychiatry and dedicate himself to helping those who struggle with addiction and co-occurring mental illness. Dr. Green is Board certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine and has worked in addiction treatment in the DFW for the last 11 years. Lauren and Dr. Green discuss different aspects of addiction psychiatry like cannabis use, adolescent rates, and how parents can talk to their teens.

Lauren with Awstin Gregg on Leadership of a Mental Health Company

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07/11/22 • 18 min

Awstin Gregg, LCSW, LCDC is the CEO of Connections Wellness Group. Lauren and Awstin explore how to discuss mental health in the workplace, high functioning anxiety, and more. This episode focuses on leadership skills and how to prioritize mental health in the workplace.

Lauren with Rebecca Tilden on ARFID and Destigmatizing Processed Foods

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01/30/23 • 21 min

Rebecca Tilden MCN, RD, LD, CEDS is a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders. For multiple years, Rebecca worked with patients across multiple levels of care (inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient). Rebecca works with child, adolescent, and adult patients and their families. Rebecca employs an anti-diet, weight-inclusive approach using “All Foods Fit”, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size principles. Rebecca has earned the certification, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp).

Lauren with Jordan Wolfe on the Window of Distress Tolerance

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11/14/22 • 45 min

Jordan Wolfe, LPC, is a therapist in Denton for Connections Wellness Group. She graduated from Texas Woman’s University and currently works with adult clients. Her specialties are spirituality, interpersonal and relational skills, emerging adulthood, trauma, anxiety, and betrayed partners. Lauren and Jordan discuss the window of distress tolerance and do a deep dive into a recent CEU presentation of hers.

Lauren with Sarah Robinson on Codependency

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10/24/22 • 33 min

Sarah Robinson, LPC, was the first therapist hired for the PHP and IOP program at Connections Wellness Group. Sarah is currently a private practice therapist and Clinical Manager of Onboarding at Connections. Lauren and Sarah share a vulnerable conversation about codependency and look at the term from a different angle than most. This conversation aims to humanize the experience of battling codependency.

Lauren with Awstin Gregg on Mental Health Care and Leadership

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01/30/22 • 30 min

In this episode, Lauren chats with CEO Awstin Gregg LCSW, LCDC about mental health care and leadership. We talk about how the landscape of mental health care is shifting and factors like accessibility and barriers. We discuss leadership skills needed to thrive in today's market. Our conversation shines a light on taking risks and creating an encouraging environment for all.

Lauren with Erin Wiggins on Sex Education and Empowerment

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12/26/22 • 23 min

Erin Wiggins is a recent graduate from Texas Wesleyan University with her Masters in Professional Counseling seeking to obtain associate licensure. With a passion for education and empowerment, she joins us today to talk about sexuality and what that looks like in a mental health setting. Lauren and Erin discuss misconceptions about sex therapy, the benefits of education, and how to navigate tough conversations.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Connections Chat have?

Connections Chat currently has 58 episodes available.

What topics does Connections Chat cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Counseling, Wellness, Therapy, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Psychiatry and Healthcare.

What is the most popular episode on Connections Chat?

The episode title 'Lauren with Officer Todd Gyure on Brain Health for First Responders' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Connections Chat?

The average episode length on Connections Chat is 31 minutes.

How often are episodes of Connections Chat released?

Episodes of Connections Chat are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Connections Chat?

The first episode of Connections Chat was released on Jan 28, 2022.

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Lauren Sepulvador

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