How Do We Support Veterans in Transition? With John Giampino

This is our final episode, and I want to sincerely thank all our listeners and guests who have been part of this journey over the six seasons, including the video podcast. Your support made it possible for us to create so many episodes, and we are truly grateful. When we started, we never imagined reaching Season 6, and it means a lot to us that we've been able to share this experience with you. We sincerely hope that our effort from the very first episode has succeeded in educating people about mental health, inspiring those who are struggling to seek help, and reassuring them that they are not alone. A heartfelt thank you to Mark for stepping in as host and helping to keep the podcast alive. Your dedication has meant a lot to us.This isn’t the end for Joe and Mark. Mark may return with a new podcast under a different name, and Joe is working on a feature film set to release later this year. He’s also beginning his own podcast soon.Thank you again for your support. Please stay with us—there are more exciting projects ahead.

In this energising episode of Psychotherapy Unfogged, host Mark Fielding, psychotherapist and relationship counsellor, sits down with health and movement coach Cathy Houghton to explore the powerful connection between movement, mental health, and neurodiversity – with a special focus on AuDHD (Autism + ADHD). Cathy shares practical insights on how physical movement can regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, improve focus, and support overall wellbeing for neurodivergent individuals and everyone else.Discover why movement isn’t just exercise – it’s a vital tool for mental resilience, sensory regulation, and self-understanding. Perfect for anyone living with AuDHD, navigating menopause, managing eating distress, or seeking natural ways to boost mental health through the body-mind link.What You’ll Learn:​  How movement helps regulate the AuDHD nervous system​  Simple, accessible strategies to incorporate movement for better mental health​  The science and lived experience behind body-based emotional support🎙️ Listen now on Spotify to discover how moving your body can transform your mind! Follow Psychotherapy Unfogged for more episodes on neurodiversity, mental wellbeing, and holistic approaches to health.Guest: Cathy Houghton, Health and Movement Coach at Blossom Health Coaching🌐 Website: blossomhealthcoaching.co.uk📧 Email: [email protected]💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cathy-houghton-blossomhealthcoachingHost: Mark Fielding🌐 Website: https://markfieldingpsychotherapy.com/📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@psychotherapyunfogged-mark5206

Season 6 Episode 10- How can men in larger bodies feel seen and supported? With Julie Leatherland-TimmsJoin host Mark Fielding, psychotherapist and relationship counsellor, for a transformative episode of Psychotherapy Unfogged featuring body confidence coach and therapist Julie Leatherland-Timms.They explore the unique challenges men in larger bodies face, the emotional and societal impacts of body image, and how practical tools like styling and personal color analysis, combined with emotional support, can transform confidence. Julie shares guidance on self-acceptance, setting realistic expectations, and breaking the silence around men’s mental health.What You’ll Learn:​How men in larger bodies experience discrimination and societal pressure​Practical tools to boost confidence, including styling and personal color analysis​Strategies for self-acceptance and realistic expectations​How to talk openly about men’s mental health🎙️ Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to unlock insights and tools for building confidence and wellbeing! Follow Psychotherapy Unfogged for more episodes on mental health, body confidence, and emotional resilience.🎧 Listen & ConnectGuest – Julie Leatherland-Timms🌐 Website: applebodyconfidence.com📧 Email: [email protected]💼 LinkedIn: Julie Leatherland-Timms📺 Facebook: Julie Leatherland-Timms🎵 TikTok: @julieltimmsHost – Mark Fielding🌐 Website: markfielding.com.au📺 YouTube: Psychotherapy Unfogged💼 LinkedIn: Mark Fielding🎙️ Listen to this episode:​Spotify​Apple PodcastsHost: Mark Fielding🌐 Website: markfieldingpsychotherapy.com📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@psychotherapyunfogged-mark5206🎵 Theme tune by Danni W Music

Join host Mark Fielding, psychotherapist and relationship counsellor, for a transformative episode of Psychotherapy Unfogged featuring trauma-informed transformative coach Paul Sines. This powerful conversation explores how trauma-informed coaching can spark healing, build emotional resilience, and empower personal growth. Paul shares practical tools and deep insights to navigate trauma, foster self-compassion, and create safe spaces for recovery. Ideal for anyone on a healing journey, supporting loved ones, or exploring trauma-informed practices.What You’ll Learn:• Core principles of trauma-informed coaching for lasting change• Strategies to rebuild confidence and emotional strength• How to cultivate self-compassion and support recovery🎙️ Listen now on Spotify to unlock tools for your mental health journey! Follow Psychotherapy Unfogged for more episodes on trauma recovery, neurodiversity, and mental wellbeing.Guest: Paul Sines, Trauma-Informed Transformative Coach🌐 Websites: re-connection.uk | paulsines.com📧 Email: [email protected]💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paulsinesHost: Mark Fielding🌐 Website: markfieldingpsychotherapy.com📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@psychotherapyunfogged-mark5206

Dive into an inspiring episode of Psychotherapy Unfogged as psychotherapist Mark Fielding sits down with Dr. Esther Barrett, ADHD coach and founder of ADHD Generations, to explore how ADHD shapes lives across ages. From kids to adults, discover how neurodiversity-informed coaching unlocks potential, why understanding behavior is key to transformation, and practical strategies to thrive with ADHD.Perfect for anyone with ADHD, supporting loved ones, or curious about neurodiversity, this heartfelt conversation blends real stories, expert insights, and actionable tools to empower your journey.What You’ll Learn:• How ADHD shows up differently across generations• The power of neurodiversity-informed coaching• Practical tips to turn challenges into strengths👉 Listen now to spark growth and self-discovery!⸻🎧 Guest: Dr. Esther Barrett🌐 Blog: barrettcoachingandtraining.com/blog-2📬 Newsletter: tinyurl.com/BCATnews🎥 YouTube: ADHD Generations🧠 Host: Mark Fielding🌐 markfieldingpsychotherapy.com🎥 YouTube: Psychotherapy Unfogged⸻Follow Psychotherapy Unfogged for more insights on mental health and neurodiversity!

In this deeply moving episode of Psychotherapy Unfogged, host Mark Fielding welcomes back pet grief counsellor Renee Magri to explore the tender journey of anticipatory pet grief. Discover how to navigate the waves of love, guilt, and sorrow as you prepare to say goodbye to a beloved pet. With Renee’s compassionate expertise and personal stories, this episode offers practical tools and heartfelt insights to help you find healing and peace.Perfect for pet owners facing loss or anyone seeking to understand the profound human-animal bond, this conversation is a loving tribute to the pets who leave pawprints on our hearts.What You’ll Learn:• How to process anticipatory grief for a pet• Strategies to cope with guilt and embrace love• Ways to honor your pet’s legacy through healing💛 Listen now to find comfort and connection in life’s toughest goodbyes.⸻Guest: Renee Magri🌐 foreverinmyheartpetlosscounselling.com.au📘 Facebook: Forever In My Heart Pet Loss Counselling📸 Instagram: @petgrief_support💼 LinkedIn: Renee MagriHost: Mark Fielding🧠 markfieldingpsychotherapy.com📺 YouTube: Psychotherapy Unfogged⸻Follow Psychotherapy Unfogged for more heartfelt mental health conversations!

Welcome back to #PsychotherapyUnfogged! In this highly anticipated return, host Mark Fielding sits down with Ijeoma Ndukwe, founder of Sercle Inc., a groundbreaking platform transforming trauma-informed therapy and making emotional healing accessible to everyone.Together, they explore the challenges trauma survivors face, the mission behind Sercle Inc., and how innovative solutions — including affordable therapy, AI-powered peer support, and wearable technology for real-time healing — are reshaping the future of mental health.Ijeoma shares her inspiring vision to connect survivors with trauma-informed therapists and create a supportive community where healing is a right, not a privilege.💡 Tune in for a powerful conversation that blends compassion with innovation — and discover how Sercle Inc. is redefining trauma recovery for a new era.⸻Ijeoma’s Links:​Therapists: Join Sercle’s directory and network → sercleinc.com/join-therapist-network​Survivors: Sign up for the waitlist → sercleinc.com/notify-me​Support the Cause: Contribute to Sercle’s GoFundMe campaign​Connect with Ijeoma: LinkedInMark’s Links:​🧠 Mark Fielding’s Website: markfieldingpsychotherapy.com​📺 Mark’s YouTube Channel: Psychotherapy Unfogged

Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be challenging, bringing mental health struggles, isolation, and the need to rediscover purpose. In this episode of #PsychotherapyUnfogged, host Mark Fielding—a psychotherapist with 16 years of experience—talks with John Giampino about supporting veterans as they navigate this journey.They explore:✅ Personal stories of resilience and rebuilding after service✅ The crucial role of community in veteran mental health✅ Australian initiatives making a difference: IGY6 Foundation and I Can Fix ThatIf you’re a veteran, supporting one, or passionate about mental health and military transition success, this conversation offers hope, strategies, and practical resources for fostering veteran wellbeing.Resources Mentioned: • IGY6 Foundation: igy6.com.au – Mental health programs, life coaching, and NDIS support for veterans • I Can Fix That: icanfixthat.com.au – Veteran-led home maintenance services building skills, confidence, and communityConnect with Mark Fielding: • Website: markfieldingpsychotherapy.com • YouTube: youtube.com/@psychotherapyunfogged-mark5206💬 Share your experiences or tag a veteran navigating this transition. Let’s build stronger support networks together.#SupportOurVeterans #VeteranMentalHealth #MilitaryTransition #PsychotherapyUnfogged #IGY6 #ICanFixThat #AustralianVeterans #Resilience #MentalHealthMatters

In this enlightening episode of Psychotherapy Unfogged, host Mark Fielding sits down with Forest Bathing Therapist Gary Evans to dive into the science and practice of forest bathing—a Japanese-inspired therapy that uses mindful immersion in nature to combat stress, anxiety, and burnout. Discover how connecting with the forest can boost heart rate variability, enhance mood, and foster emotional resilience, backed by Gary’s groundbreaking UK research.Whether you’re seeking natural ways to improve mental health, curious about nature-based therapies, or looking to reconnect with the outdoors, this conversation offers practical tips, real-world insights, and evidence-based strategies to integrate forest bathing into your routine.What You’ll Learn:• The physiological benefits of forest bathing, including reduced stress and improved heart health• How UK forests’ natural volatile organic compounds (NVOCs) support wellbeing• Simple ways to start forest bathing, even in urban areas• Insights from Gary’s published studies on forest bathing vs. other mindfulness practices🌿 Listen now to unlock nature’s healing potential and elevate your mental wellbeing!⸻Guest: Gary Evans, Founder of The Forest Bathing Institute🌐 Website: tfb.institute/meet-the-team/📘 Facebook: facebook.com/groups/611505765973184/📸 Instagram: instagram.com/tfb_institute/Gary’s Published Papers:• A Pragmatic Controlled Trial of Forest Bathing Compared with Compassionate Mind Training in the UK: mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/3/1380• A Qualitative Study Comparing Mindfulness and Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing): mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/12/6761/htm• Natural Volatile Organic Compounds (NVOCs) in UK Forests: mdpi.com/1999-4907/14/1/92• A Controlled Trial on Guided Forest Bathing in Young Thai Adults: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/pan3.10744Host: Mark Fielding🧠 Website: markfieldingpsychotherapy.com📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@psychotherapyunfogged-mark5206?si=ULgBwTaI6juJrEwqu⸻Follow Psychotherapy Unfogged for more episodes on innovative mental health therapies and nature’s role in healing!

Dive into a transformative episode of Psychotherapy Unfogged as host Mark Fielding sits down with Jungian analyst Susan E. Schwartz, PhD, to unravel the mysteries of the unconscious mind. Discover how the shadow self—our hidden fears, desires, and unresolved emotions—shapes our lives and relationships. Dr. Schwartz shares powerful insights from Jungian psychology, offering practical tools to embrace self-awareness, integrate the shadow, and unlock authentic personal growth.Perfect for anyone seeking deeper self-understanding or navigating life’s emotional complexities, this conversation blends profound wisdom with actionable steps for inner transformation.What You’ll Learn:• How the shadow self influences your behavior and relationships• Jungian techniques for confronting and integrating unconscious emotions• Practical steps to foster self-discovery and emotional healing✨ Listen now to uncover the hidden layers of your psyche and start your journey to wholeness!⸻Guest: Susan E. Schwartz, PhD, Jungian Analyst🌐 Website: susanschwartzphd.com📘 Book: The Absent Father Effect on Daughters (Amazon: amazon.com/Absent-Father-Effect-Daughters-Desire-dp-0367360853/dp/0367360853)📘 Facebook: facebook.com/susanschwartzphd📸 Instagram: instagram.com/susanschwartzphd/💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/susanschwartzphd/Host: Mark Fielding🧠 Website: markfieldingpsychotherapy.com📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@psychotherapyunfogged-mark5206⸻Subscribe to Psychotherapy Unfogged for more deep dives into psychology and personal growth!