Have you ever wondered what a couples therapist thinks about reality tv dating shows? On today's episode, a special Tea Time, I spill the tea with three other couples therapists and discuss our thoughts and feelings about reality tv dating, and explore the impact it has on culture.    I'm joined today by: Angela Porter, LPCCat 505 Family Therapy Christyn Smalls, LPCCat La Luz Mental Wellness Celia Beaty, LPCCcurrently working with children and families   Live in New Mexico or Florida? Looking for individual, couples counseling or family therapy?Schedule with Me Today!   Follow So You Never Miss A Thing!InstagramTikTok   What you can expect from Season Four of The Good, The Bad, The Family Is it Unhealthy to Romanticize Men? Teaching Consent Young Dating Apps in your 30s/40s - What’s going on with men? Men in sports Power and Control How to navigate porn: when raising boys, when dating men   We're going to have a lot of Tea Time with special guests! Make sure you Subscribe to our Podcast and never miss an episode!   Music Credit:From Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/enlightenment

The “fix it” mentality shows up when we’re feeling insecure and seeking perfection. Join my guest Chris Ward, LCSW and I as we explore the impact of “fix it” mentality on our lives and relationships and how problem solving differs from the pressure of trying to fix it all.   Chris is a stress and burnout therapist in NY. If you're interested in working with Chris you can find him @chriswardtherapy or Schedule with Him Today!   Live in New Mexico or Florida? Looking for individual, couples counseling or family therapy?Schedule with Me Today!   Follow So You Never Miss A Thing!InstagramTikTok   What you can expect from Season Four of The Good, The Bad, The Family Is it Unhealthy to Romanticize Men? Teaching Consent Young Dating Apps in your 30s/40s - What’s going on with men? Men in sports Power and Control How to navigate porn: when raising boys, when dating men   We're going to have a lot of Tea Time with special guests! Make sure you Subscribe to our Podcast and never miss an episode!   Music Credit:From Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/enlightenment  

All or nothing thinking impacts us all. Culture and societal expectations might influence the way we are each impacted - but you can trust me when I say, "It's something you want to be aware of".  In this episode I am joined by Angela Porter, LPCC. We talk about our clinical and personal experience with All or Nothing thinking and what we recommend listeners can do to challenge their thinking and move beyond the all or nothing and black or white. We referenced Shankar Vedantam's Hidden Brain Episode (and book) "Useful Delusions". Listen Here!   Live in New Mexico or Florida? Looking for individual, couples counseling or family therapy?Schedule Today!   Follow So You Never Miss A Thing!InstagramTikTok   What you can expect from Season Four of The Good, The Bad, The Family The “fix it” mentality  Is it Unhealthy to Romanticize Men? Teaching Consent Young Dating Apps in your 30s/40s - What’s going on with men? Men in sports Power and Control How to navigate porn: when raising boys, when dating men   We're going to have a lot of Tea Time with special guests! Make sure you Subscribe to our Podcast and never miss an episode!   Music Credit:From Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/enlightenment    

Why are men most often at the center of our lives, on a personal, professional, and systemic level? In this episode I dive into the dynamics many couples and families struggle with when it comes to managing the emotions of the men in their life to create safety, how awareness on gender dynamics can impact your relationship, and what can couples do to create meaningful and lasting change.  I am joined by Angela Porter, LPCC and Celia Beaty, LPCC, two incredible therapists that have years experience working with couples and families.  Live in New Mexico or Florida? Looking for marriage counseling or family therapy?Schedule Today!   Follow So You Never Miss A Thing!InstagramTikTok   What you can expect from Season Four of The Good, The Bad, The Family All or nothing thinking The “fix it” mentality  Is it Unhealthy to Romanticize Men? Teaching Consent Young Dating Apps in your 30s/40s - What’s going on with men? Men in sports Power and Control How to navigate porn: when raising boys, when dating men   We're going to have a lot of Tea Time with special guests! Make sure you Subscribe to our Podcast and never miss an episode!   Music Credit:From Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/enlightenment    

We’re back and opening SEASON FOUR with a conversation on patriarchy!  Join me and my husband, Nathan Lucero, as we explore what it’s like to be a man, raise three boys, and explore the relationship we have to the patriarchal system and how it impacts our very important community!

Today's guests are Angela Porter, licensed professional clinical counselor, and Andrew Heartman, certified surrogate partner.  On this episode we explore the dynamic between surrogate partners, clients, and therapists. We identify ways that this can impact how a person relates to others, provide healing, and change lives. Andrew shares how being a surrogate partner has impacted his personal life, and together we work toward de-stigmatizing surrogate partner therapy so it can become more accessible. Make sure to follow me on social media and check out my website for more information and resources.   Want to learn more? Check out these resources Andrew provides: TV documentary about SPT Andrew's website The presentation Dr. Heather Howard and I did for ISSWSH, "Surrogate Partner Therapy: Tools and Lessons that all Providers can apply to Patient Care" is 2nd on this page of videos and interviews. Surrogate Partner Collective Surrogate Partner Code of Conduct Legal and Ethical Statement How SPT has changed since its inception. Professional Courses (eligible for AASECT CEs): Collaborating with Surrogate Partners in the Triadic Model How to Help Generalize Surrogate Partner Therapy International Professional Surrogates Association (IPSA)

There is a constant demand for authenticity in a culture that strives for perfection. I don’t think these two things can coexist… in fact, I believe that perfection doesn’t exist. Join me in this episode as I explore the impact perfectionism and perfectionist thinking has on our relationships, life, and self worth. And I also share some thoughts on how we can change our narrative about perfectionism.  If you're looking for more, find me on my website or connect with me on social media.

On this episode of Family Time, join me and my siblings in a discussion about Meme Sharing... we think it's the new love language and we definitely agree that it is a major factor in culture today. We explore the ways we engage with memes, what it means to share them... and what happens when you get a meme that isn't funny. What do you think? For more content find me on Instagram or check out my website.

I'm joined by my friends/co-worker for a discussion on TikTok and Instagram therapy influencers. We share our thoughts on the benefits and risks of social media therapy. We also discuss some of our personal habits with social media, and throw in some ideas on how we can reduce the negative impact all this has on our life and relationships. Follow me on Instagram for some of my content and all my updates! Interested in learning more about CalmiGo? Visit their website. Use code ALUCEROMFT at checkout for $30 off your purchase!

What's personal power? And what does it have to do with being bored? Join me as I explore this connection and chat with some family members about what they do when they're bored. Find me on Instagram for more content on relationships or check out my website!

Books, podcasts, brochures, and resources discuss grief in relation to the loss of a loved one. But grief expands beyond death and has no limits to its reach. We grieve for any change in our life, from the smallest differences to the biggest losses. Grief touches us when we change a daily routine or habit and reaches deep into our body when we move away from our family or hometown. In this episode I explore the grief of a military spouse and ways we can transform through our grief. Find more on my website or follow me on Instagram!    *Here are the journal prompts recommended in this episode: Describe what your grief feels like to you. What messages did you learn about grief and how are they blocking you from trusting, thinking, and feeling? Reclaim your thoughts and feelings. Create a timeline of the losses you’ve experienced over your lifetime. Ask yourself, how are these losses impacting my life?

In this episode I am joined by my peer, friend, classmate, and fellow military spouse, Trisha Johnson. Trisha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina and Marine Spouse of 15 years. She shares her story of being a spouse and military family, and working with military members and their family. I am always amazed by Trisha's knowledge and compassion for her job and family. If you want to learn more about Trisha and her work check out Moments Matter Therapy online or on Instagram!

Join me in a new series I'm calling, "The Good, The Bad, The Military Family," where I join in conversation with military spouses about the hardships and struggles of military life and military culture. For more follow me on Instagram and check out my website!

On this episode I explore cancel culture with my dad and brother. We share a lot of thoughts and feelings about the purpose of cancel culture and the potential damage it causes to society. We also explore how cancel culture is a result of society lacking the ability to cope with strong feelings... what's the solution? Listen to our answers and let me know what you think! Find me on instagram @aluceromft or email me contact@annalyseluceromft.com!

In this episode I explore feelings of resentment and grief, and how relationships can be a powerful tool in helping us work through and process what we're experiencing.  If you want more content, follow me on Instagram or checkout my Blog!

Today is special, I share the latest episode from my Kids podcast, Pineapple, Orange, Banana. It's a really important topic, for adults and children, and includes a mindfulness exercise body scan. I think everyone will benefit from this conversation. I hope you enjoy. Please also find me on instagram @alucermft and share what you think!

In this episode I sit down with my cousin, Matthew. Over coffee and tea, we share our thoughts about generational issues that have influenced culture, family, mental health, self care, and so much more. I’m so grateful to Matthew for being open and vulnerable, and for sharing his experience of coming out to his family, his relationship with alcohol, and how he finds himself in a deep ocean of information, culture, emotions, and self awareness. Make sure you subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode, and for more content visit my website. 

Welcome to this episode series, Tea Time, where I share in discussions with the women in my life. We'll spill the tea, and our opinions, on hot topics and current events. There is nothing like the point of view of a woman. Enjoy!

Join my family and me as we continue the conversation on New Year Transformations as we begin the new year of 2022!

Happy New Year and Happy Season 3!!! Join me in a discussion about change, grief, and transformation as we move into this new year.