Title: #72 Released: February 10, 2022 Featuring: Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW Hosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach Description:  In this episode, Emy hosts licensed clinical social worker, Vicki Carney-Paine as she discusses burnout.  They thought it was important to discuss this important and prevalent topic in 2022 as we continue going through a 2-year pandemic.  The mental health field is experiencing an overload as they are providing support to their clients.  If you would like...

Released: January 27, 2022 Featuring: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach Cohosted By: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT Description:  In this episode, our two co-hosts, Emy and Gabi, go at it alone discussing Hustling. Emy wanted to talk about Hustling because most people see it as great and if you’re not a hustler you’re not a mover and shaker.  They discuss the pros and cons of being a hustler. If you would like to read more on Emy and Gabi, you can visit their bios on the following links: ...

Released: January 20, 2022 Featuring: Carlos Escanilla, LMHC Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT Description:  In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss Self Esteem with Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Carlos Escanilla. They expand on self-esteem issues between men and women and the similarities and differences. Carlos and our co-hosts dig deep around self-esteem. How do you look and describe yourself to others and, more importantly, to yourself? They also...

Featuring: Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist  Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss depression with trauma and EMDR specialist, Victoria Carney-Paine.  Although the holidays are a beautiful time of year, they also increase stress and overwhelms.  With this podcast, we hope those in our community experiencing stress find some relief and understanding in this area.  Following is a link to...

Title: #68 Trauma Released: November 27, 2021 Featuring: Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss trauma with a trauma specialist, Victoria Carney-Paine.  They clear up the misconceptions and confusions around trauma.  Additionally, Vicki defines trauma.  She explains how trauma shows up in many different ways.  We don’t have to suffer through a horrific...

Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist  Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss imposter syndrome with Carlos Escanilla, LMHC.  They discuss how imposter syndrome can keep us from moving forward in our businesses and careers.  Including how we stay away from marketing because of our fear of tooting our own horns.  Carlos shares how his imposter syndrome really kicked in when he began his private practice and how we don’t give...

Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss self-esteem with Nicole Herdocia Oria, RMFT.  They discuss different types of self-esteem issues, tools they share with their clients, and tips to increase confidence. They also discuss the difference between self-esteem and self-confidence. For more on Nicole Herdocia-Oria, RMFT, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, RMFT, you can...

Featuring: Jenny Freidman, LCSW Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist  Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi dive into diagnosing Princess Diana with Jenny Friedman, LCSW. Jenny gives her perspective as a psychoanalyst.  They discuss spousal abuse, eating disorders, and depression.  Following are links to other episodes where Jenny diagnoses other characters. ...

Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss break ups with Carlos Escanilla, LMHC.  They dig in deep around break ups from the female and male perspectives.  They also discuss how break ups are losses and should be treated as such – by grieving the relationship.  Break ups are also an opportunity to learn.   For more on Carlos Escanilla, LMHC, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela...

Featuring: Dr. Todd Giardina Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist Description: In this episode, Dr. Todd Giardina introduces his new Health 360 Assessment.  The 360 approach attempts to look at where his clients are at in correlation with their mental and physical and their environment.   They discuss how work / life balance is difficult to achieve because life is not 50/50. For more on Dr. Todd Giardina, Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life...

Featuring: Nicole Herdocia-Oria, RMFT Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Description: In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss making time for sex with Nicole Herdocia-Oria, RMFT.  They dig in deep around intimacy issues, including stopping to make time for sex.  The more time we make time not only for the relationship but also for ourselves, the stress around the relationship also reduces. They also discuss lingerie and...

In this episode, Emy and Gabi discuss creating boundaries with Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW.  They dig in deep not only around personal boundaries but also creating boundaries around work. Vicki explains the difference between showing up to other people and for other people.  They further discuss how the responsibility of creating boundaries falls on each of us.  Others can’t do it for us.  They also discuss the importance of just sitting alone and not feel that we constantly have to be...

Featuring: Lucia Fernandez Silveira, LMFT and Director of Coral Gables Counseling Center Cohosted By: Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach, and Gabriela Reyes, Marriage and Family Therapist In this episode, Lucia discusses her spiritual path from the time she was a toddler to the adult she is today. She discusses with Emy and Gabi her journey questioning her faith.  She shows us how through curiosity, she has come around to the beliefs she has today.  Lucia also talks about her experiences in...

In this episode, Courtney Waugh, LMFT, a former athlete herself, discusses athletes' high-level performance and mindset.  She explains what happens mentally to athletes when they are no longer playing.  She discusses how they feel disconnected in life and the necessity of having a plan B. Courtney further explains how you can be someone who not only loves the game but enjoys playing it for fun.  She also discusses the mental difference between the high-performance player and the one that...

In this episode, Dr. Giardina discusses with Gabi and Emy knowing when to stay or leave a relationship.  The inspiration for this podcast came from Maren Morris’ song, “The Bones.”  Does your relationship have a strong foundation and good bones and is the problem only paint peeling or is the foundation cracked?  Throughout this podcast, they compare the foundation of a house to relationships.  They also talk about how it’s important to leave time between relationships to create the space to...

Natalie Ortega takes us through her path of self-discovery in her spirituality.  She was raised in the Catholic faith however, as an adult she reached a crossroads in her faith.  And, so her journey began with the possibility of progression into a faith that she can reconcile with.  Natalie, Lucia, and Emy also discuss Parker J. Palmer’s On the Brink Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old.  Each of them gives their perspective on Life, Death, and Spirituality.   Natalie also includes...

In this episode, Emy and Gabi dig in with Nikki on the benefits of sexual activity, including your mental and physical health. Nikki discusses scheduling sex to make sure it’s incorporated into your life. Nikki emphasizes that it’s not just about intercourse, but also touching and kissing.  They discuss how body image, no time, no energy, and how other thoughts interfere with our sexual activity. They look at being present in the moment when engaging in sex and intimacy. They end by leaving...

In this podcast, Life Coaches, Emy Fernandez and Anastasiya Rusilka discuss life coaching. Anastasiya talks about her practice and working with moms.  Being a mom, she understands her clients. She works with both moms that work inside and outside the home.  Anastasiya talks with Emy about her processes and techniques with her clients.  They discuss how they work with moms on how to say no and put themselves first.  Anastasiya explains how moms go out and buy all the books on parenting....

In this episode returning guest, Courtney Waugh brings in her past as a college basketball player and her present as a therapist and talks about the parallels between life and sports.  They discuss when we’re living life in flow is the same as when athletes enter a state of flow when they’re playing.  Courtney explains the mental work both in sports and life.  She explains how perfectionism can be more detrimental to us in life and to athletes in sports. They discuss in-depth perfectionism...

Jenny Friedman joins Gabi and Emy again diagnosing a favorite character, Simon of the popular Netflix Series Bridgerton.  As therapists, Gabi and Jenny discuss Simon’s personality and the effects that his father and the Duchess had on him in his development and growth.  His relationship with Daphne, who comes from a large and loving family and her effect on him. Emy throws in her thoughts and ideas looking at it from the point of view of a Life Coach. Visit the links below for more on Jenny...

The Director of Coral Gables Counseling Center, Lucia Fernandez Silveira, joins Emy and Gabi to talk about how we can reduce our stress by bringing inner peace and love.  We thought we were due for an episode like this not only because we want to observe Valentine's Day but also because the world and our homes are in a state of chaos.  We discuss forgiveness and love and how these things can bring peace into our lives. For more on Lucia, Gabi and Emy you can visit them at: ...

Courtney Waugh, LMFT joins Gabi and Emy on this episode to share a tip on creating resolutions by creating a process v. outcome.  They discuss how resolutions are black and white – all or nothing. They discuss behaviors and changing the narrative behind resolutions.  They discuss being flexibility with your resolutions and giving yourself some self compassion rather than being rigid around your resolutions. During this time of year there is a lot of advice out there around resolutions.  This...

In this episode, Nicole Herdocia-Oria and co-host Gabi, both marriage and family therapists, dive into Coparenting.  They discuss how both parents and step-parents can work together for the benefit of the child/children.  The importance of leaving the children out of the crossfire. They discuss the importance of seeking help from therapists, if necessary, to help facilitate a medium of communication between the parents for the benefit of the children. They advise on how to function if there...

Episode 49 Infidelity This episode touches upon the important subject of infidelity.  Lucia Fernandez Silveira, as a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, has worked for over 35 years with couples struggling with infidelity. Join us for a very deep and important discussion in the area of infidelity and sex addiction. Gabi and Lucia discussed the TED Talks by Esther Perel.  Following is a link for more information: https://www.ted.com/speakers/esther_perel Also discussed was author Tarryn...

Although we’ve done episodes on dating before including one on dating during quarantine, we thought we would do a follow-up episode on dating during Covid. In this episode, Dr. Giardina and Gabi talk about the difficulties of dating in general but magnified because of Covid. They offer insights helpful to everyone not only when you’re dating but socializing in general during Covid.  Enjoy! For more on Dr. Todd Giardina see https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/todd-giardina-ph-d/ For...