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Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
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  • Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

    1113 - 5 Intimacy Types That Deepen Connection and Strengthen Relationships

    2026/06/12 | 1h
    00:00 Introduction & Overview

    00:19 Defining Intimacy & Boundaries

    01:08 Erikson’s Stages & Early Trust

    02:58 Autonomy, Initiative, Identity

    04:52 Developing Intimacy Through the Lifespan

    05:02 Types of Boundaries in Relationships

    07:03 Letting People In: Vulnerability & Trust

    10:03 Intimacy & Boundaries: Navigating Them

    12:02 Over-sharing & Boundary Challenges

    13:35 Pacing Intimacy: Safety & Gradual Trust

    17:02 Types of Intimacy & Access Levels

    21:06 How We Learn Boundaries

    22:09 Attachment, History, & Communication

    25:01 Personality Styles & Boundary Issues

    26:21 Fear, Trauma, & Intimacy Challenges

    28:00 Self-Intimacy and Self-Awareness

    31:07 Functional Benefits of Boundaries

    32:04 Safety & the Nervous System

    33:43 Oxytocin, Healing & Support

    35:01 Boundaries & Healthy Intimacy

    36:12 Sense of Belonging & Social Support

    39:01 Self-Awareness & The Johari Window

    41:02 Emotional, Cognitive, and Environmental Gains

    42:02 Building Security: The CRAVES Approach

    43:00 Responsiveness, Attention, and Validation

    45:02 Permission, Disclosure & Supportive Environments

    47:49 Supporting Partners Overcoming Trauma

    52:00 Working Through the Past Safely

    54:01 Setting Limits & Maintaining Integrity

    55:02 Overcoming Trust Issues & Encouragement

    56:37 Modern Culture, Safety & Cancel Culture

    57:00 Building Intimacy Step by Step

    57:59 Healthy Boundaries = Healthy Intimacy

    58:18 Self-Intimacy & Final Thoughts
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    1112 - Revealing the Nutrition–Mood Connection in Seniors

    2026/06/05 | 1h 25 mins.
    00:00 Intro & Overview: Nutrition in Older Adults

    04:00 Body Changes & Nutritional Needs with Age

    09:00 Senses, Appetite & Eating Behavior

    13:00 Barriers to Adequate Nutrition

    17:00 Role of Inflammation & Cognition

    22:00 Common Nutrient Deficiencies

    27:00 Vitamin & Mineral Functions & Sources

    34:00 Absorption, Digestion & Chronic Conditions

    39:00 Constipation, Hydration & Bowel Health

    46:00 Mobility, Access & Toileting Support

    51:00 Stress, Circadian Rhythms & GI Health

    58:00 Hydration, Dehydration & Mental Wellness

    01:06:00 Mood, Motivation & Lifestyle Suggestions

    01:13:00 Addressing Eating Issues & Appetite

    01:18:00 Collaborative Strategies & Takeaways
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  • Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

    1111 - Hormones & Mental Health: What Every Counselor Should Know (CEU)

    2026/05/29 | 1h 5 mins.
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    1110 - Beyond Willpower: Nervous System Regulation for PAWS (Counselor CEU)

    2026/05/22 | 1h 3 mins.
    00:00 Introduction & Overview

    01:04 Defining Addiction & Postacute Withdrawal (PAWS)

    03:30 Symptoms and Experience of PAWS

    05:56 Duration and Course of PAWS

    08:06 Educating Supporters & Common Misunderstandings

    09:53 Addiction's Effects on the Nervous System

    13:05 Behavioral Addictions & Neurochemistry

    14:38 Other Stressors in Addiction

    15:40 Gut Health and Nutrition in Recovery

    18:25 Hormonal Imbalances & Increased Pain

    19:35 Hypervigilance, Trauma, and Stress Response

    21:05 Treatment Strategies: Sleep, Nutrition & Environment

    22:52 Supporting Gut & Hormonal Health Practically

    25:08 Interpersonal & Relationship Challenges

    29:13 Emotional Regulation in Recovery

    30:06 Cognitive Impairment & Coping Strategies

    33:13 Environmental Triggers & Safety

    35:00 Sympathetic Dominance & Substitute Addictions

    37:44 Empowerment & Managing Ongoing Stress

    40:39 Therapy Skills: Grounding & Mindfulness

    43:39 Checking Perceptions & Addressing Mind Reading

    46:01 Sleep Hygiene, Emotional Numbing, and Activation

    48:07 Cognitive Strategies: Ruminations & Impulsivity

    51:36 Common Recovery Mistakes & Healthy Habits

    54:06 Overlooked Areas: Blood Sugar, Oral Health & Vagal Tone

    55:53 Mindfulness, Behavioral Activation & Resilience

    01:00:00 Spirituality, Empowerment & Recovery Principles

    01:00:38 Conclusion & Key Takeaways
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  • Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

    1109 - Thyroid Trouble: The Hidden Root of Low Energy, Mood & Brain Fog

    2026/05/15 | 1h 3 mins.
    00:00 Introduction and Overview

    00:34 Thyroid Basics and Mental Health

    01:54 Thyroid Imbalances: Symptoms and Impacts

    05:04 Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases and Inflammation

    06:35 Thyroid and the Stress Response

    12:10 Thyroid Hormones: TSH, T4, T3, and RT3

    16:37 Blood Tests and Diagnosing Thyroid Issues

    20:03 Chronic Stress, Downward Spirals, and Depression

    27:02 Thyroid, Hormones, and the Autonomic Nervous System

    31:01 Gonadal Hormones, PCOS, and Thyroid

    36:06 Thyroid Dysfunction and Aging

    39:59 Neurotransmitters and Thyroid Connection

    44:03 Medication, Nutrients, and Thyroid Function

    48:03 Thyroid Stress: Challenges and Patient Experience

    52:53 Therapeutic and Practical Strategies

    57:52 Cognitive and Environmental Supports

    01:00:42 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
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About Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
Counselors, coaches and sober companions help hundreds of thousands of people affected by Addictions and Mental Health issues each year. Learn about the current research and practical counseling tools to improve your skills and provide the best possible services. Counselor Toolbox targets counselors, coaches and companions, but can also provide useful counseling self-help tools for persons struggling with these issues and their loved ones. AllCEUs is an approved counseling continuing education provider for addiction and mental health counselors in most states. Counseling CEUs are available for each episode.
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