In this episode, we learn about two young Berlin-based initiatives dedicated to making therapy accessible to those who don't always have equal access to mental health services due to racial, cultural, financial, and/or geographic barriers. We speak with Kemoy Jemmott of the Queer Black Therapy fund, Kathrine Dennis of Expanding Circles on their visions of a more equitable future in the mental health fields. Further, we'll speak with Danni and Micheal of Berlinauslandermeme's about the power of turning darkness into humor through a practice of sharing online as well as using social capital for good. 

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Making Therapy Accessible

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, therapists around the world have taken their practice online and many are discovering subtle (and not-so-subtle) changes in the process, depth, and nature of therapy at a distance. In this episode, we'll hear stories, thoughts, and feelings from clinical psychologist and It's Complicated co-founder, Johanne Schwensen as well as Berlin-based psychoanalyst, Aleksandar Dimitrijevic. We'll also hear stories and insights from two clients, Barbara Hilton and Daria Kyrilova, as well as a short story from Reece Cox, the host of It's Complicated.

A New Normal - Online Therapy During COVID

In this Episode, Reece speaks with Its Complicated cofounder about what covid19 means for therapy and therapists as well as how to manage in life during quar time.

Reflections from Quarantine

In this episode, I speak with polyamorous relationship coach, co-host of the Multiamory podcast, and author of the widely read polyamory classic, The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory, Dedeker Winston about her experience, the basics, the do's and don't's of polyamory.Next, I speak with Matias Funke, a polyamorous psychotherapist practicing in Berlin and specializing in his work with people in polyamorous relationships.

Things my Polyamorous Therapist Says

In this episode, we speak with Gestalt Therapist, Mikko Karhulahti about the future potentials of psychedelics in clinical settings and the second wave of research happening today at Universities around the world. 

Psychedelics and Psychotherapy with Gestalt Therapist, Mikko Karhulahti

In this episode of It's Complicated, we speak with US therapist, Jesse Harbaugh about the nuances and challenges of therapy with asylum seekers and refugees. Jesse has worked with refugees and asylum seekers extensively in the US and since moving to Berlin she has been regularly volunteering at temporary housing shelters. From Jesse's perspective, psychotherapy is not always complatible across cultural divides. To a person coming from a non-western background the value of therapy might not be immediately apparent and even notions such as "trauma" could be presumptuous or misleading. In this episode, we will discuss these topics to reveal some of our western assumptions in pursuit of more globally compatible psychotherapy.

Asylum Seekers, Refugees, and Psychotherapy with Jesse Harbaugh

Coach and counsellor, Florence Jimenez Otto discusses her path from working in the underground music industry in Berlin to becoming a coach and counsellor to DJs, artists and industry workers here in Berlin, Germany.

Through the Noise: Florence Jimenez Otto

Today I speak with DJ, artist, and label owner, Najaaraq Vestbirk, aka Courtesy. Najaaraq and I discuss the practical and personal hurdles she faces as a touring artist, her battles with Health anxiety and the unexpected healing power of sharing.  This episode is the first in a mini-series, ‘Through the Noise’, where we hear stories and examine trends and struggles with mental health in the music industry.

Through the Noise: Courtesy

Today I speak with three practitioners in Berlin about working with expats. Additionally, artist Jan Durina will speak about his experience juggling mental health and a growing music career. Its complicated is a platform dedicated to helping you find the right therapist. www.complicated.life.

A Life in Transition

The It's Complicated Podcast takes a journalistic view into the problems and stories of applied psychology today. It's Complicated is a platform dedicated to helping you find the right therapist. www.complicated.life

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