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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC explores all the ways in which doubt serves your healing and growth work. And the art therapy exercise is a historical journey where courage, confidence, and doubt played a role in taking a leap of faith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73935667</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:02:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73935667/ep_81_courage_and_doubt.mp3" length="28780800" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Courage and confidence do not exist in the absence of doubt. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC explores all the ways in which doubt serves your healing and growth work. And the art therapy exercise is a historical journey where courage,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Courage and confidence do not exist in the absence of doubt. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC explores all the ways in which doubt serves your healing and growth work. And the art therapy exercise is a historical journey where courage, confidence, and doubt played a role in taking a leap of faith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1795</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Finding the Quiet Place When Push Comes to Shove</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-the-quiet-place-when-push-comes-to-shove--73575775</link><description><![CDATA[When a catastrophe strikes, it tests our ability to rise to the occasion. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC discusses how finding an internal quiet place can help you weather any storm and how this is similar to the concept of Wise Mind in DBT. The art therapy guided meditation is designed to help you experience the quiet place and your wise mind for stress reduction so that you can hear your internal wisdom guiding you.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73575775</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:09:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73575775/ep_80_push_comes_to_shove.mp3" length="28818330" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When a catastrophe strikes, it tests our ability to rise to the occasion. 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The art therapy guided meditation is designed to help you experience the quiet place and your wise mind for stress reduction so that you can hear your internal wisdom guiding you.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1798</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>80</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Important Role Irritation Plays in Our Lives</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-important-role-irritation-plays-in-our-lives--73265137</link><description><![CDATA[Irritation is a powerful emotion that helps us develop our skills and make changes in our lives. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC discusses the importance of curiosity and reflection to help you harness the benefits of irritation.The art therapy guided meditation is designed to help you sit with urges and lean into the wisdom that arises when you do.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73265137</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:55:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73265137/ep_79_role_of_irritation.mp3" length="28686255" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Irritation is a powerful emotion that helps us develop our skills and make changes in our lives. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC discusses the importance of curiosity and reflection to help you harness the benefits of irritation.The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Irritation is a powerful emotion that helps us develop our skills and make changes in our lives. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC discusses the importance of curiosity and reflection to help you harness the benefits of irritation.The art therapy guided meditation is designed to help you sit with urges and lean into the wisdom that arises when you do.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1789</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>79</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Psychological Impact of Witnessing Trauma and Tragedy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-psychological-impact-of-witnessing-trauma-and-tragedy--73018494</link><description><![CDATA[This weeks episode is on a tender topic, it’s my way of trying to support people after a tragic event in Maine earlier this week. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC seeks raise awareness about the impact of witnessing trauma and tragedy within ourselves and others is a vital part of finding resolution and healing.The art therapy guided meditation is Jon Kabat Zinn's Loving Kindness Meditation as an anchor for finding empathy and compassion.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018494</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:23:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73018494/ep_78_witnessing_trauma.mp3" length="28809553" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This weeks episode is on a tender topic, it’s my way of trying to support people after a tragic event in Maine earlier this week. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC seeks raise awareness about the impact of witnessing trauma and tragedy...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This weeks episode is on a tender topic, it’s my way of trying to support people after a tragic event in Maine earlier this week. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC seeks raise awareness about the impact of witnessing trauma and tragedy within ourselves and others is a vital part of finding resolution and healing.The art therapy guided meditation is Jon Kabat Zinn's Loving Kindness Meditation as an anchor for finding empathy and compassion.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1797</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>78</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cultivating Goodwill Internally and Externally</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cultivating-goodwill-internally-and-externally--72896912</link><description><![CDATA[This week we're exploring the parallels between regeneration in healing and the pay it forward movement. 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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC discusses both concepts and how together they create a large menu of options to foster internal and external goodwill for your committed action and intentional living goals.The art therapy guided meditation will help you envision how this feels internally and externally, emphasizing the energy and flow that exist between the two.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1803</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>77</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From Fragmented to Cohesive, A Journey of the Self</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-fragmented-to-cohesive-a-journey-of-the-self--72796050</link><description><![CDATA[Feeling inner cohesion is an important part of health and wellness, but getting there is about working with and through your fragmented parts. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC discusses the spectrum between these two, what each feels like, and why this happens in the first place. After all, it’s helpful to have a sense of where you are trying to go when it comes to the often unpredictable journey called life. The art therapy guided meditation will help you imagine constructing a cohesive self with compassion and acceptance.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72796050</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:43:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72796050/ep_76_fragmented_and_cohesive_self.mp3" length="28759815" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Feeling inner cohesion is an important part of health and wellness, but getting there is about working with and through your fragmented parts. 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She shares the story of how the phrase "fake it till you make it" landed with her and how the research she did for the show opened her mind to other possibilities. The art therapy guided meditation will help you notice how words make you feel and how that can serve your health and wellness.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503155</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:40:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72503155/ep_75_paradoxes_and_platitudes.mp3" length="28723871" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Paradoxes and platitudes can reveal a lot about your healing and growth work. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC discusses the differences between paradoxes and platitudes. She shares the story of how the phrase "fake it till you make it"...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paradoxes and platitudes can reveal a lot about your healing and growth work. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC discusses the differences between paradoxes and platitudes. She shares the story of how the phrase "fake it till you make it" landed with her and how the research she did for the show opened her mind to other possibilities. The art therapy guided meditation will help you notice how words make you feel and how that can serve your health and wellness.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1792</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>75</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Powerful Relationship Between Safety + Vulnerability</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-powerful-relationship-between-safety-vulnerability--72374847</link><description><![CDATA[Emotional safety and being vulnerable are two important aspects of our health and wellness. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC describes 3 important aspects of emotional safety and the research about how vulnerability influences your resilience. 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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC describes 3 important aspects of emotional safety and the research about how vulnerability influences your resilience. 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The art therapy guided meditation will support your ability to tap into your unique wisdom to cultivate acceptance, curiosity, and compassion to strengthen your capacity to respond rather than react to what frightens you.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1797</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>71</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Welcome to the Emotions Lab</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-the-emotions-lab--71913271</link><description><![CDATA[This episode does a deep dive into the nuances of emotions, because for many of us it takes time to embrace the full spectrum of our feelings. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC discusses why it can be so challenging to recognize and name your feelings, while introducing the work of Sharon Dregne Gerstenzang, who's work breathed new perspective into the world of our emotions. The art therapy guided meditation will take you to a lab, where you can observe how the different feelings families transform one another.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71913271</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:43:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71913271/ep_70_emotion_lab.mp3" length="28867649" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode does a deep dive into the nuances of emotions, because for many of us it takes time to embrace the full spectrum of our feelings. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC discusses why it can be so challenging to recognize and name...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode does a deep dive into the nuances of emotions, because for many of us it takes time to embrace the full spectrum of our feelings. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC discusses why it can be so challenging to recognize and name your feelings, while introducing the work of Sharon Dregne Gerstenzang, who's work breathed new perspective into the world of our emotions. The art therapy guided meditation will take you to a lab, where you can observe how the different feelings families transform one another.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1801</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>70</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>When You Feel Lost in a Sea of Normalcy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-you-feel-lost-in-a-sea-of-normalcy--71794842</link><description><![CDATA[One of the most unnerving aspects of healing, growth, and transformation is when you feel lost and unsure. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC explores how to manage what most of us resist, feeling lost, unsure, and confused, because it is a necessary part of evolving as a person. The art therapy guided meditation is designed to help you find comfort in the discomfort, by experiencing the guidance she offered during the show as a transformational practice.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71794842</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:14:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71794842/ep_69_lost_in_a_sea.mp3" length="28861797" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One of the most unnerving aspects of healing, growth, and transformation is when you feel lost and unsure. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC explores how to manage what most of us resist, feeling lost, unsure, and confused, because it is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the most unnerving aspects of healing, growth, and transformation is when you feel lost and unsure. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC explores how to manage what most of us resist, feeling lost, unsure, and confused, because it is a necessary part of evolving as a person. 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Then she guides you through an art therapy experience that will help you anchor in and find a flow between them.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1796</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What It Takes to Live an Honest &amp; Authentic Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-it-takes-to-live-an-honest-authentic-life--71219670</link><description><![CDATA[This week’s episode dives into the ingredients you need to cultivate a life in which your truth sets you free. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC explores what having healthy ego strength means and offers ideas on how to support your evolution, because we're all works in progress. The guided art therapy experiential offers an opportunity to connect to how you experience 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Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC explores the 3 most important factors that help you work on your agency and sovereignty. The guided art therapy experiential will help you assess your vitality and address any needs your energy has to give you more capacity for growth and healing.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69816242</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:50:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69816242/ep_60_agency_sovereignty.mp3" length="28830033" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode talks about the importance of exploring your agency and personal sovereignty with regards to feeling resilient and living a life that is true to you and your possibilities. 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Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC explores the 3 most important factors that help you work on your agency and sovereignty. The guided art therapy experiential will help you assess your vitality and address any needs your energy has to give you more capacity for growth and healing.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1798</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>60</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Contribution As An Antidote to Fear</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/contribution-as-an-antidote-to-fear--69670504</link><description><![CDATA[When you're living through unprecedented times, it's typical to experience feeling afraid, overwhelmed, and alone. 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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, discusses what rewilding is and how it can impact your health, wellness and wellbeing. The guided art therapy experiential that invites you to become Max, the main character from Where the Wild Things Are, to feel that connection to the natural world.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1803</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Connection Between Feeling Empowered and Your Ability to Trust and Surrender</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-connection-between-feeling-empowered-and-your-ability-to-trust-and-surrender--69455819</link><description><![CDATA[Learning how to trust and surrender are two essential components of feeling empowered. 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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, talks about a model of change that can help you assess where you are at in the process as you navigate it. The guided art therapy experiential will help you release the pressure that often comes with change, whether you've chosen it or it's chosen you.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69375286</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:19:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69375286/ep_56_stages_of_change.mp3" length="28788237" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Change is something that is unavoidable in life. Sometimes we choose it, other times it comes as a surprise, or out of great need. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, talks about a model of change that can help you assess where you are at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Change is something that is unavoidable in life. Sometimes we choose it, other times it comes as a surprise, or out of great need. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, talks about a model of change that can help you assess where you are at in the process as you navigate it. The guided art therapy experiential will help you release the pressure that often comes with change, whether you've chosen it or it's chosen you.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1796</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>56</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Working with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/working-with-maslow-s-hierarchy-of-needs--68996938</link><description><![CDATA[Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs can be a powerful tool for assessing and identifying what you need while also giving you the opportunity to feel gratitude for your evolution. 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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, discusses the 5 level system...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs can be a powerful tool for assessing and identifying what you need while also giving you the opportunity to feel gratitude for your evolution. 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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, discusses the various ways that you can welcome in this natural part of the life cycle, while sharing tips for doing so with compassion. The guided art therapy experiential will ease you into the practice.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68902355</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:42:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68902355/ep_53_the_importance_of_shedding.mp3" length="28792416" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shedding is a conscious practice of releasing and letting go what no longer serves, a great practice to contemplate as the year comes to the end. 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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, highlights the nuances. The guided art therapy experiential is a unique twist on the loving kindness meditation to sew these two practices together.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1791</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Find your Exhale: Shake Off What Is Not Serving You</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/find-your-exhale-shake-off-what-is-not-serving-you--68663891</link><description><![CDATA[Most of us tend to overlook the value that exhaling brings into our lives. 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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, highlights the good info about how our exhales serve us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. The guided art therapy experiential incorporates the guidance for exhaling that Stephanie learned from research, combined with a relaxing visualization. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1823</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Phases of Adjustment to Change</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-phases-of-adjustment-to-change--68558024</link><description><![CDATA[The one thing that's a constant in life is change. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, unpacks the 4 distinct phases to enhance your ability to work with them, including highlighting what's needed to move from one to the next. The art therapy experiential uses the art-it-out, art-it-in method to help you express and find validation for your feelings, so that you can think more clearly about what you need.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68558024</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:56:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68558024/ep_50_phases_of_adjustment.mp3" length="28845915" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The one thing that's a constant in life is change. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, unpacks the 4 distinct phases to enhance your ability to work with them, including highlighting what's needed to move from one to the next. 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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, unpacks what can drive us to hold on tight and how savoring life can ease tension. The art therapy experiential offers a guided visualization inspired by a trust fall to help you explore what this energy feels like inside.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1801</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Communication Styles, Self-Worth, &amp; Boundaries</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/communication-styles-self-worth-boundaries--68367671</link><description><![CDATA[How we communicate understandably impacts our relationships, including the one we have with ourselves. 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The art...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How we communicate understandably impacts our relationships, including the one we have with ourselves. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, highlights the intersection between communication styles, self-worth, and boundaries. The art therapy experiential offers a guided visualization to help you differentiate how you feel inside when conversations are constructive, vs when they've gone poorly.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1800</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Power of Love</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-love--68267238</link><description><![CDATA[Love has the ability to transform our lives when we allow it. 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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, highlights the healing power of forest bathing and how it can help you reset. The art therapy experiential offers a guided visualization into the forest, because sometimes we can’t get to the actual woods and yet imagining that you are there still benefits you.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1799</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dealing with Pressure, Performance Anxiety &amp; Creative Blocks</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-pressure-performance-anxiety-creative-blocks--68077489</link><description><![CDATA[Thanks to a listener's request, we're diving into the relationship between yourself and your projects. 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The art therapy experiential invites you to find your footing once again, so that you can more forward with greater ease.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1798</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Connection Between Spiritual Bypassing &amp; Burnout</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-connection-between-spiritual-bypassing-burnout--67741355</link><description><![CDATA[Each and every one of us has experienced moments in which we were overwhelmed and didn't know what to do. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, discusses what spiritual bypassing is, it's connection to burnout, and how art therapy can help you take a mindful break from distress. 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And while it's understandable that you might want to resolve it quickly,  there's value in learning to live with it while you seek to understand its message. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, discusses the psychological perspective on tension and how laughter can help you find reprieve without dismissing your feelings. The art therapy experiential is a playful take on getting relief, so check it out.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67637684</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 20:45:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67637684/ep_42_tension_laughter.mp3" length="28720527" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tension is a sign that something is needing your attention. And while it's understandable that you might want to resolve it quickly,  there's value in learning to live with it while you seek to understand its message. 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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, discusses why this is so influential and how to create a roadmap for cultivating a healthy connection to yourself through the 5 principles of belonging. The art therapy experiential will help you explore one of these prinicples, creating an internal sense of security.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1789</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Life Lessons You Didn't Plan For</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-lessons-you-didn-t-plan-for--67371646</link><description><![CDATA[When the unexpected happens, you can feel caught off guard and under a lot of pressure to course correct. 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Yet there's a lot of benefit you can receive from the lessons you didn't plan for if you can find a way to unpack them. In this episode,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the unexpected happens, you can feel caught off guard and under a lot of pressure to course correct. Yet there's a lot of benefit you can receive from the lessons you didn't plan for if you can find a way to unpack them. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, discusses the emotional impact of being blindsided and how you can respond with greater resilience if you harness the power of influence. The art therapy experiential will help you check in with yourself and tap into your creative wisdom of how to take care of yourself no matter what curveballs you face.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1795</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Softening as a Superpower</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/softening-as-a-superpower--67309593</link><description><![CDATA[Tension and stress can cause us to close up or shut down, which can interfere with healthy transitions and your resilience. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, shares how she came to terms with her own need to work with the energy of softening, it's psychological meaning and benefits. The art therapy experiential introduces you to a method of softening the tension you feel inside through a guided visualization of meditating with flowers.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67309593</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67309593/ep_39_softening_asa_superpower.mp3" length="28816658" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tension and stress can cause us to close up or shut down, which can interfere with healthy transitions and your resilience. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, shares how she came to terms with her own need to work with the energy of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tension and stress can cause us to close up or shut down, which can interfere with healthy transitions and your resilience. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, shares how she came to terms with her own need to work with the energy of softening, it's psychological meaning and benefits. The art therapy experiential introduces you to a method of softening the tension you feel inside through a guided visualization of meditating with flowers.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1797</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Role Of Acceptance In Choice Making</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-role-of-acceptance-in-choice-making--67470257</link><description><![CDATA[ Acceptance is a critical component of breaking up with the patterns that make us feel stuck. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, discusses some of the concept of the repetition compulsion and how therapy can help you sort through this often frustrating cycle towards acceptance, which gives you more capability to choose your way. The art therapy experiential introduces you to a method of accepting yourself, just as you are, and then inviting in the energy that can help you move towards a direction that feels more aligned with your needs and desires.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67470257</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67470257/ep_38_role_of_acceptance.mp3" length="28646130" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle> Acceptance is a critical component of breaking up with the patterns that make us feel stuck. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, discusses some of the concept of the repetition compulsion and how therapy can help you sort through this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Acceptance is a critical component of breaking up with the patterns that make us feel stuck. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, discusses some of the concept of the repetition compulsion and how therapy can help you sort through this often frustrating cycle towards acceptance, which gives you more capability to choose your way. The art therapy experiential introduces you to a method of accepting yourself, just as you are, and then inviting in the energy that can help you move towards a direction that feels more aligned with your needs and desires.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1787</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What If Goal Setting Became An Act Of Self-Love?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-if-goal-setting-became-an-act-of-self-love--67104972</link><description><![CDATA[Setting goals is an important part of transform your life and personal growth. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, discusses some of the pitfalls that come with traditional goal setting practices and suggests that perhaps we can be more successful if we approach goal setting from a place of reverence and respect. The art therapy experiential encourages you to discover how to transform the relationship between yourself, your goals, and your heart as a way to actualize this idea.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67104972</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:50:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67104972/ep_37_goals_as_self_love.mp3" length="28813732" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Setting goals is an important part of transform your life and personal growth. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, discusses some of the pitfalls that come with traditional goal setting practices and suggests that perhaps we can be more...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Setting goals is an important part of transform your life and personal growth. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, discusses some of the pitfalls that come with traditional goal setting practices and suggests that perhaps we can be more successful if we approach goal setting from a place of reverence and respect. The art therapy experiential encourages you to discover how to transform the relationship between yourself, your goals, and your heart as a way to actualize this idea.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1797</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Creativity as an Antidote for Comparison</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/creativity-as-an-antidote-for-comparison--66969532</link><description><![CDATA[It's human nature to compare ourselves to others, but if you rely on it for self-motivation, in the long run it's likely to do more harm than good. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, discusses the effect of comparison, the benefit of it in small doses, and how to turn to curiosity and creativity to fuel your desire for growth. The art therapy experiential guides you through a process of self-reflection on how comparison impacts you and then helps you to visualize it flowing away so that you can listen to your creative wisdom.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66969532</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 02:26:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66969532/ep_35_downside_of_comparison.mp3" length="28748530" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's human nature to compare ourselves to others, but if you rely on it for self-motivation, in the long run it's likely to do more harm than good. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, discusses the effect of comparison, the benefit of it...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's human nature to compare ourselves to others, but if you rely on it for self-motivation, in the long run it's likely to do more harm than good. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, discusses the effect of comparison, the benefit of it in small doses, and how to turn to curiosity and creativity to fuel your desire for growth. 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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, talks about how the brain is wired to keep us safe and why discomfort can set off alarm bells unnecessarily. The art therapy experiential guide you through the process of sitting with the feeling of discomfort and using art, music, and movement to practice decreasing it's energetic hold so that you can listen to what it has to say.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66884379</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:51:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66884379/ep_34_embrace_discomfort.mp3" length="28828779" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Discomfort pushes our buttons because it brings uncertainty and the potential for a loss of control, which understandably is very tricky to sit with. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, talks about how the brain is wired to keep us safe...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Discomfort pushes our buttons because it brings uncertainty and the potential for a loss of control, which understandably is very tricky to sit with. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, talks about how the brain is wired to keep us safe and why discomfort can set off alarm bells unnecessarily. The art therapy experiential guide you through the process of sitting with the feeling of discomfort and using art, music, and movement to practice decreasing it's energetic hold so that you can listen to what it has to say.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1798</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Power of Cellular Meditation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-cellular-meditation--66795193</link><description><![CDATA[Cellular meditation is a practice of self-care that embodies the belief that you can heal and grow one cell at a time. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, shares the story of how this practice evolved from reading the Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce Lipton during her cancer treatment. The art therapy experiential guide you through the process of connecting to "what is" and "what's needed" to support your health and wellbeing.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66795193</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2025 15:39:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66795193/ep_33_power_of_cellualr_meditation.mp3" length="28803701" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Cellular meditation is a practice of self-care that embodies the belief that you can heal and grow one cell at a time. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, shares the story of how this practice evolved from reading the Biology of Belief by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cellular meditation is a practice of self-care that embodies the belief that you can heal and grow one cell at a time. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, shares the story of how this practice evolved from reading the Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce Lipton during her cancer treatment. The art therapy experiential guide you through the process of connecting to "what is" and "what's needed" to support your health and wellbeing.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1797</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Identity Congruence = Emotional Health &amp; Freedom</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/identity-congruence-emotional-health-freedom--66712315</link><description><![CDATA[In honor of Pride month and Juneteenth, we explore the importance of identity congruence on your health and wellness. 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The art therapy experiential helps you to explore times when you've felt in sync and out of sync within yourself, giving you an opportunity to explore, reflect, and discern what's needed to support your health and wellbeing.<br /><br /><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1802</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Working with Existential Dilemmas</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/working-with-existential-dilemmas--66344783</link><description><![CDATA[Existential dilemmas are one of those factors of life that no one is immune from, yet they can wreak a lot of havoc in our lives if we don't figure out how to work with them. 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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, explains what existential...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Existential dilemmas are one of those factors of life that no one is immune from, yet they can wreak a lot of havoc in our lives if we don't figure out how to work with them. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, explains what existential dilemmas are and how the concepts of finite and infinite can help you ease your processing of how they're impacting your life. The art therapy experiential helps you to explore your reaction to these words and imagine how it would feel to flow more naturally between them.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1797</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Your Voice + Throat Chakra</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-voice-throat-chakra--66235939</link><description><![CDATA[There's a strong correlation between your voice + your throat chakra. When your throat chakra is open, communication flows more easily. When it's blocked, not only can your communication falter, but you can feel a stagnancy settle over your life. 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The art therapy experiential helps you to go inside and observe what's happening, right here, right now.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1798</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Hero's Journey: A Tool For Reflection</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hero-s-journey-a-tool-for-reflection--66106888</link><description><![CDATA[There's experiences in life that touch upon universal themes of what it means to be alive. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, an art therapist and breast cancer survivor, discusses how you can approach reflection and inquiry using the Hero's Journey to glean insight and meaning from your experiences. 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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, an art therapist and breast cancer survivor, discusses how you can approach reflection and inquiry using the Hero's Journey to glean insight and meaning from your experiences. The art therapy experiential helps you see the Hero's Journey in your own life, through the lens of positive psychology. 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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, an art therapist and breast cancer survivor, discusses how listening to your heart can bring a more natural ebb and flow between the two. The art therapy experiential helps you tune into your heart and it's messages through visualization. May it serve you well!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1790</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Looking to lessen your mental load? Let art therapy guide your way</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/looking-to-lessen-your-mental-load-let-art-therapy-guide-your-way--65928026</link><description><![CDATA[Your mental load is so much more than a to-do list that feels impossible to contain. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, an art therapist and breast cancer survivor, discusses exactly what the concept of mental load is and why it can be tricky to balance it. Then, practice letting go a bit with the art therapy experiential that helps you take a break from your mental load through the metaphor of drifting.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65928026</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 20:37:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65928026/ep_27_your_mental_load.mp3" length="28843825" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Your mental load is so much more than a to-do list that feels impossible to contain. 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Then, practice letting go a bit with the art therapy experiential that helps you take a break from your mental load through the metaphor of drifting.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1799</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is Toxic Positivity? How to find genuine gratitude without exiling difficult emotions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-toxic-positivity-how-to-find-genuine-gratitude-without-exiling-difficult-emotions--65728847</link><description><![CDATA[Toxic positivity happens when you, or someone you know, responds to difficult sitiuations and feelings with the belief that you must stay strong and only see the good. 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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, an art therapist and breast cancer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Toxic positivity happens when you, or someone you know, responds to difficult sitiuations and feelings with the belief that you must stay strong and only see the good. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, an art therapist and breast cancer survivor, discusses why we can fall into this trap and how art therapy can serve as a way to express your feelings with more ease. The art therapy experiential will guide you through a meditation on acceptance as inspiration as using creativity as a way to communicate and respond to your feelings, emotions, or sensations in a new way.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1804</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Working with Your Emotional Intelligence</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/working-with-your-emotional-intelligence--66107585</link><description><![CDATA[Your emotional intelligence (EQ) impacts every aspect of your life, whether it's your personal goals, your relationships, or how you navigate the ups and downs of life. The good news is, this is something that you can always work on. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, an art therapist and breast cancer survivor, discusses the 4 pillars of emotional intelligence and the traits that you can use to support your EQ work. You'll use art therapy to experience your emotions in an embodied way, and visualization to explore a difficult moment as well as something you're grateful for. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66107585</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:31:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66107585/ep_25_emotional_intelligence.mp3" length="28863887" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Your emotional intelligence (EQ) impacts every aspect of your life, whether it's your personal goals, your relationships, or how you navigate the ups and downs of life. The good news is, this is something that you can always work on. 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You'll use art therapy to experience your emotions in an embodied way, and visualization to explore a difficult moment as well as something you're grateful for. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1800</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Your Next Bold Move</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-next-bold-move--65340455</link><description><![CDATA[Acts of courage come in all shapes and sizes, and they can have a significant impact on your health and wellness. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, an art therapist and breast cancer survivor, discusses the behind-the-scenes work you can do internally to get mentally and emotionally prepared to make your next bold move. Using Mary Oliver's poem, The Jounrey, for inspiration, Stephanie will guide you to use art to explore what comes up when you imagine being courageous and what you need to feel capable. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65340455</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:46:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65340455/ep_24_your_next_bold_move.mp3" length="28808717" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Acts of courage come in all shapes and sizes, and they can have a significant impact on your health and wellness. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, an art therapist and breast cancer survivor, discusses the behind-the-scenes work you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Acts of courage come in all shapes and sizes, and they can have a significant impact on your health and wellness. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, an art therapist and breast cancer survivor, discusses the behind-the-scenes work you can do internally to get mentally and emotionally prepared to make your next bold move. 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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, an art therapist and breast cancer survivor, discusses how these moments are made up of anniversaries, markers, and milestones and combs through the nuances between them.You'll use art therapy to tell the story of a poignant moment in your life and how it impacts your identity and relationships with others and the world around you. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1743</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The 4 Tendencies</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-4-tendencies--64887448</link><description><![CDATA[This show highlights the book, The 4 Tendencies, by Gretchen Rubin, which explores the ways your personality responds to internal and external expectations. 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Inspired by Brené Brown's work, be guided to use art therapy invite in relaxation, rest, and play to balance out your energy. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64300992</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:09:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64300992/ep_19_art_for_a_heavy_heart.mp3" length="28756890" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>WMPG</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There's times in our life when our hearts are heavy and we are tired. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, an art therapist and breast cancer survivor, discusses how to work with this challenge so that you can get respite. Inspired by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There's times in our life when our hearts are heavy and we are tired. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, an art therapist and breast cancer survivor, discusses how to work with this challenge so that you can get respite. Inspired by Brené Brown's work, be guided to use art therapy invite in relaxation, rest, and play to balance out your energy. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1794</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Relationship Between Determination, Perseverance, and Creativity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-relationship-between-determination-perseverance-and-creativity--64174445</link><description><![CDATA[Determination, perseverance, and creativity are the building blocks that you can use to move from feeling stuck towards a path of healing and growth. 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Be guided to use art therapy to tap into your intuition to determine what you need to persevere, using the power of creativity to give yourself what you need. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1785</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Staying Centered During Turbulent Times</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/staying-centered-during-turbulent-times--63880187</link><description><![CDATA[When you are centered, you are anchored to yourself in a way that promotes a sense of equilibrium even when it feels like things are falling apart. 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In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, an art therapist and breast cancer survivor, explores...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When you are centered, you are anchored to yourself in a way that promotes a sense of equilibrium even when it feels like things are falling apart. In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, an art therapist and breast cancer survivor, explores how everyday tasks can help you to get centered and the three step process you can learn to master. Be guided to use art therapy to deepen your centering practice. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1792</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d29f46c1523f9067f7bf14227b26fa9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Nourishment of Your Body, Mind, Spirit, and Self</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nourishment-of-your-body-mind-spirit-and-self--63730161</link><description><![CDATA[Nourishment is most often thought of as the food you need to grow, have energy, and be healthy, but why stop there? In this episode, Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC, an art therapist and breast cancer survivor, delves into the benefit of a holistic approach to nourishing yourself, through the lens of the body, mind, spirit, and self. 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