When couples say, ‘We just need to communicate better,’ what they’re often really saying is, we don’t feel understood, safe, or connected when things get hard. Communication challenges are one of the most common reasons couples seek therapy — and it’s also one of the most misunderstood. It’s not just about what we say, but when we say it, how regulated we are, and what’s happening beneath the surface in our nervous systems and attachment patterns.

GLP-1s are everywhere these days! From injectables to the new oral medication, GLP-1s seem to be all anyone is talking about. We’ve written about GLP-1s on the blog before, but with the latest hype and research, we had to do a podcast episode. 

In the episode, we dive deep into the complex relationship between o*esity as a disease, eating disorders, and the medical community's ever-evolving perspectives. We bring clinical insights, research around weight cycling, the mental health impacts of GLP-1s, and discuss if it’s actually the ‘wonder drug’ it claims to be. 

While Music Therapy is certainly fun, it’s also a powerful therapeutic modality that supports embodiment, expression, nervous system regulation, and identity, using music for non-musical goals. We sat down with CCN Board-Certified Music Therapist, Wren Buse, MT-BC, to talk all things Music Therapy. From what it actually is, common misconceptions, what sessions look like, and how it can support healing - especially body liberation - this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Plus, learn how you can be a part of Wren’s 12-Week Music Therapy and Body Image Support Group kicking off February 21!

We’ve talked about OCD on the blog before, but we just released a podcast episode with therapist Lauren Harding, LCSW, talking all about OCD and some of the nuances that are often missed. 

The reality of OCD is much more than we are often taught. OCD is really about intrusive, unwanted thoughts and the anxiety-driven behaviors people use to try to feel safe from them. And the reality is that many people experience OCD almost entirely in their head through mental checking and reassurance-seeking, also called Pure-O. This conversation is so important because of the significant overlap OCD has with eating disorders, including repetitive behaviors, rigid rules, and attempts to reduce anxiety or feel safe.