In Session
Welcome to In Session, the podcast where Gabrielle and Charice (Licensed MFTs) bring their expertise, empathy, and humor to conversations about mental health, emotional regulation, family systems, relationships, and well balanced living.
Join Gabrielle and Charice as they explore the complexities of the human experience, offering practical insights, evidence-based strategies, and a compassionate lens to help you navigate life’s challenges. From managing anxiety to building healthier relationships, they’ll guide you toward living with intention and resilience.
Whether you’re looking for tools to improve your emotional well-being, strengthen family dynamics, or create a more balanced lifestyle, In Session is your go-to resource for relatable, down-to-earth advice.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care.
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Episodes
146 episodes
Navigating Disappointment
Behind every disappointment is a story we told ourselves about how things were supposed to be.Disappointment happens when reality doesn’t match our hopes, but the impact goes far deeper than a missed goal or letdown moment. In this episo...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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39:40
How to Help Someone Who is Suicidal
Suicide is one of the hardest topics to talk about and that’s exactly why we need to. In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle and Charice get real about what it’s like to sit with someone who feels like giving up, and how you can actually show up when a...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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42:00
VIP: Therapist Reactions to Mental Health Stories
Two stories. Two very real struggles. One powerful conversation.In this VIP-only episode, we dive deep into listener write-ins:An individual who asks, “Why don’t I enjoy anything?A wife wrestling with neglect in her m...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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41:45
Therapist Reactions to Mental Health Stories
Ever wonder what it feels like to put your mental health story in front of a therapist? In this preview episode, we read raw, honest write-ins from listeners navigating joy, marriage, and everything in between.✨ Want to hear our unfilter...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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5:21
Episode 3: Roommate Struggles
Roommates can make life unforgettable. In this episode, we dive into the everyday clashes (think dishes, noise, and late rent) and the deeper issues of boundaries and expectations that make living together tricky. We’ll share classic roommate a...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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30:54
What Are Values (and Why They Matter)
In this episode, we’re setting the stage by talking about values—what they are, how they’re different from morals and goals, and why they’re so important for living a life that actually feels like yours. Think of your values as your GP...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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31:55
Therapists in Therapy: Our Stories
We’re stepping out from behind the therapist’s chair to share our own experiences in therapy—what brought us there, what we discovered, and how it’s shaped the way we live and work. From grief and anxiety to life changes and everyday overwhelm,...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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30:26
Discovering New Things in Therapy
Welcome to Season 6 of In Session! We’re kicking things off with a deep dive into one of the most transformative parts of the therapy process: discovery. In this episode, we explore what it means to “discover something new” in therapy—...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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30:45
Anxiety, Part 3: From Coping to Healing
Managing anxiety is one thing—healing it is another. In this episode, we explore both. You’ll learn quick tools to ground yourself in anxious moments, and deeper practices to get to the root, like nervous system regulation, inner child work, an...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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41:09
Anxiety, Part 2: When It Becomes Too Much
In Part 2, we take a deeper dive into recognizing when anxiety moves beyond everyday stress. We discuss key signs and symptoms that suggest your anxiety may be something more, from persistent worry to panic attacks and sleep disturbances. We al...
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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31:12
Anxiety, Part 1: What It Is and How It Works
In this episode, we lay the groundwork for understanding anxiety. We define what anxiety actually is—a natural and often helpful response to perceived threats—and explore when it crosses the line into something more problematic. You'll...
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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29:37
Nervous System, Part 3: Practical Tools and Signs of Healing
Ready to take charge of your nervous system health? In this deep-dive episode, we unpack two powerful ways to reset and heal your nervous system: accessible breathwork and grounding techniques you can do anytime at home, plus EMDR therapy — a t...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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32:35
Nervous System, Part 2: When the Nervous System Goes Off Track
Ever felt like your body’s in overdrive—or stuck in slow-mo? That might be your nervous system waving a red flag. In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when things get off track: stress, trauma, burnout, and more. Why does it happen...
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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27:07
Nervous System, Part 1: Introduction to the Nervous System
We’re kicking off our new mini-series with a backstage pass to the most powerful system in your body—the nervous system. From split-second reflexes to big emotional responses, your brain and nerves are running the show. In this episode, we’re b...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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29:09
Self-Sabotage, Part 4: What Healing Looks Like
In the final episode of our self-sabotage mini-series, we’re shifting the focus from struggle to restoration. What does healing from self-sabotage truly look like? Today, we’ll explore the signs of growth, the power of self-compassion, and the ...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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21:04
Self-Sabotage, Part 3: Tools for Transformation
In this third installment of our self-sabotage mini-series, we explore two powerful and evidence-based interventions for breaking the cycle of self-defeating behaviors: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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31:18
Self-Sabotage, Part 2: Recognizing the Signs
In the second episode of our Self-Sabotage mini-series, we move deeper into the conversation by identifying the key symptoms of self-sabotaging behavior. Self-sabotage doesn’t always look obvious—in fact, it often hides behind habits w...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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26:33
Self-Sabotage, Part 1: Understanding the Enemy Within
Welcome to a brand-new mini-series on Self-Sabotage. In this first episode, we lay the foundation by defining what self-sabotage really is—and what it isn’t. Why do we sometimes get in our own way, even when we deeply want success, hea...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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20:15
Shadow Work, Part 4: What Healing Looks Like
In the final episode of our VIP mini-series on Shadow Work, we’re looking at what’s on the other side of the journey—healing. What does it really look like to live in alignment with your whole self, shadow and all? This episode explore...
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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25:30
Shadow Work, Part 3: Tools for Transformation
Now that we've explored what shadow work is and what it feels like to begin the process, Episode 3 of our VIP mini-series is all about the how. In this episode, we dive into practical interventions and therapeutic tools that can suppor...
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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27:19
Shadow Work, Part 2: Doing the Work
In this second episode of our VIP mini-series on Shadow Work, we begin to explore what it really means to engage with your shadow self. Building on the foundation laid in Episode 1, this conversation focuses on the internal process of ...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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31:36
Introduction to Shadow Work: Embracing Your Hidden Self
In this episode of In Session Podcast, we’re kicking off our Shadow Work mini-series with an introduction to the concept of the “shadow self.” What is shadow work? How do our suppressed emotions, fears, and past experiences sh...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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30:13
The Fine Line – Self-Love vs. Self-Absorption (LIVE)
In the LIVE Season 5 finale of In Session, we're opening up the conversation on the delicate balance between self-love and self-absorption. While self-love empowers us to grow and thrive, self-absorption can push us into entit...
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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30:57
Unfinished Conversations: What We Didn’t Get to This Season
As we approach the end of Season 5, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the conversations that felt unfinished—the topics we touched on but didn’t fully explore, the questions that lingered, and the insights we wish we had more time for. From m...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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30:44
The Journey of Inner Healing: A Lifelong Process
In this episode of In Session, the hosts dive deep into the transformative process of inner healing and why self-growth is often a lifelong journey. Drawing inspiration from candid confessions shared by celebrities like KeKe Palmer in ...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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31:58