High Heels and Heartache Podcast

Dr. La Keita Carter stops by to discuss her Psychology Today Article “What Type Of Apologizer Are You?”. She discusses six types of apologies and how they are linked to emotional intelligence. Dr. La Keita D. Carter, a licensed psychologist in Maryland, specializes in trauma, sexual wellness and relationships, addictions, women’s issues, and cultural barriers to treatment. A native Baltimorean, Dr. Carter completed her bachelor’s degree at Temple University (magna cum laude) as well as master’s

Amber Trueblood joins the show to discuss her article “True Emotional Resilience Requires True Self-Care”. Amber highlights the differences between true self care and surface self care. She also discusses the five different types of anxiety styles and suggests specific true self care ideas for each of the styles. Amber Trueblood, MBA, is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), best-selling author, speaker, and mother of four sons. She has over 25 years of experience in mental health, a

On this episode, Katherine Cullen, LMSW, stops by to discuss her article “Seven Secrets To Liking Yourself More.” She breaks down the consequences of self dislike and how everyone can benefit from improving the way they feel about themselves. Katherine (Schreiber) Cullen, LMSW, is a psychotherapist and co-author of The Truth About Exercise Addiction: Understanding The Dark Side of Thinspiration. She received her MSW from Fordham University and is currently pursuing an MA in Applied Catholic The

Jourdan Travers defines the term “trauma bond” and discusses what relationships typically have them and why they are a powerful dynamic in relationships. Jourdan Travers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of anxiety, mood, substance abuse/dependence, and personality disorders. She received her MSW from The University of Maryland and her B.A. in psychology from California State University Northridge. She is a well-respected psychotherapist trained in CBT, DBT,

Best friend to the show, Dr. Candice Creasman, discusses the “fawn” trauma response and how it is different from the other trauma responses of fight, flight, and freeze. Candice Creasman Mowrey, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor with a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology and a Doctorate in Counseling and Counselor Education. She has been in practice for 15 years working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual trauma, individuals with addictions

Robyn Brickel, M.A., LMFT discusses Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She defines CPTSD, outlines best practices for recovery, and examines how it is both similar and different to PSTD. Robyn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25+ years of experience providing psychotherapy, as well as the founder and clinical director of a private practice, Brickel and Associates, LLC in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia. She and her team bring a strengths-based, trauma-informed, systems appro