Continuing the family affair, Matt’s oldest child, Maddie stops by to discuss what it has been like growing up in a house with a father that is a therapist. She discusses her own journey of being a successful teacher in a local high school and what made her decide to continue her education to become a counselor. Maddie unpacks the dynamics of her own personality and how they informed her journey along the way. The Gallagher humor and quick wit is on full display in this episode so tune in!

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Cover art by Scott Thome

Music composed by Justin Breame

Our bodies are wired to react to different circumstances in an automatic and intuitive way. Whether this is when we get butterflies in our stomachs while falling in love or sweaty palms when giving a public presentation, our body is designed to mobilize for action, feel safe in a rested state, etc. When we can make sense of the biological systems in place to alert us to excitement, fear, danger, anger, etc., we can empower ourselves to be proactive in self-care, rather than reactive, and normalize our experiences. In this episode, we break down polyvagal theory in easily digestible portions to make sense of the amazing nervous systems we were designed to work with.

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Cover art by Scott Thome

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People might assume that having a live-in therapist for a parent makes life easier. However…is this really the case? In this episode, we sit down with Sarah’s oldest child, Dalton, and ask him what it is like having a parent that is a therapist, what he has learned from the relationship, what has been difficult to navigate, if PCM has been helpful in understanding himself and others, and what he is taking with him into the transition off to college. In typical Thome style, the snark flies free, but is wrapped in good natured humor, support, and wisdom.

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Cover art by Scott Thome

Music composed by Justin Breame