The Touched Out Podcast

Getting it wrong well: A psychotherapists balance between parenthood and professionalism

October 11, 2023 Hosted By Carter Season 2 Episode 3
Getting it wrong well: A psychotherapists balance between parenthood and professionalism
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The Touched Out Podcast
Getting it wrong well: A psychotherapists balance between parenthood and professionalism
Oct 11, 2023 Season 2 Episode 3
Hosted By Carter

Welcome to episode of The Touched Out Podcast. Today we unravel the delicate balance of gentle parenting and setting boundaries.

 

Today’s guest is Mark, a clinical psychotherapist and trauma specialist hailing from Montreal, Canada. Delving into his upbringing, we uncover how his experiences shaped his approach to parenting. Mark began his career by aiding traumatized youth, after facing his own substance abuse struggles which came to a head when Mark was diagnosed with drug-induced paranoia. We explore how these experiences influence his work and parenting philosophy.

 

Discover the heartwarming story of Mark's meeting with his wife, Kara, and how their pasts moulded their relationship. Together, they faced the intricacies of mental health during pregnancies and births.

 

Mark shares the challenges he encountered upon returning to work as a therapist while grappling with the innocence of his son and the harrowing experiences of his clients. Unveiling personal insights gained from being both a parent and a professional, Mark emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfections in the parenting journey.

 

Delve into Mark's main goal as a parent: to raise a child who embodies kindness, assertiveness, and engagement while understanding the significance of boundaries.

 

In an enlightening discussion, Mark and Carter debunk societal misunderstandings surrounding gentle parenting, shedding light on effective parenting strategies.

 

Thank you for joining Myself and Mark on this episode and I hope you enjoyed it!

Head to the podcast Instagram and hit the bio link to sign up for preorder today.

Support the Show.

Thanks for listening to The Touched Out podcast! I hope you enjoyed this episode.

If you have any comments or suggestions, please send me an email at touchedoutpodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/touchedoutpodcast for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

If you liked this episode, please consider sharing to your social media, discussing with your community and leave a rating and review to help others discover my show.

If you or someone you know are experiencing mental health problems, we encourage you to reach out for help. You can call the Lifeline Australia helpline at 13 11 14 or for parents struggling with postnatal mental health reach out to PANDA at 13 22 89 (www.panda.org.au)

Special thanks to the following friends and partners:

Luke: https://www.tiktok.com/@aka.lukeandrew

Intro music: https://instagram.com/6157sound

DJ City - TOUCHEDOUTPODCAST10 FOR 10% off purchase https://glnk.io/y30kv/touchedoutpodcast

Kaiko Fidgets - https://kaikofidgets.com

Don't forget to subscribe to The Touched Out podcast on your podcast platform of choice so you never miss an episode.

Thanks again for listening and keep on keeping on!

Show Notes

Welcome to episode of The Touched Out Podcast. Today we unravel the delicate balance of gentle parenting and setting boundaries.

 

Today’s guest is Mark, a clinical psychotherapist and trauma specialist hailing from Montreal, Canada. Delving into his upbringing, we uncover how his experiences shaped his approach to parenting. Mark began his career by aiding traumatized youth, after facing his own substance abuse struggles which came to a head when Mark was diagnosed with drug-induced paranoia. We explore how these experiences influence his work and parenting philosophy.

 

Discover the heartwarming story of Mark's meeting with his wife, Kara, and how their pasts moulded their relationship. Together, they faced the intricacies of mental health during pregnancies and births.

 

Mark shares the challenges he encountered upon returning to work as a therapist while grappling with the innocence of his son and the harrowing experiences of his clients. Unveiling personal insights gained from being both a parent and a professional, Mark emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfections in the parenting journey.

 

Delve into Mark's main goal as a parent: to raise a child who embodies kindness, assertiveness, and engagement while understanding the significance of boundaries.

 

In an enlightening discussion, Mark and Carter debunk societal misunderstandings surrounding gentle parenting, shedding light on effective parenting strategies.

 

Thank you for joining Myself and Mark on this episode and I hope you enjoyed it!

Head to the podcast Instagram and hit the bio link to sign up for preorder today.

Support the Show.

Thanks for listening to The Touched Out podcast! I hope you enjoyed this episode.

If you have any comments or suggestions, please send me an email at touchedoutpodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/touchedoutpodcast for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

If you liked this episode, please consider sharing to your social media, discussing with your community and leave a rating and review to help others discover my show.

If you or someone you know are experiencing mental health problems, we encourage you to reach out for help. You can call the Lifeline Australia helpline at 13 11 14 or for parents struggling with postnatal mental health reach out to PANDA at 13 22 89 (www.panda.org.au)

Special thanks to the following friends and partners:

Luke: https://www.tiktok.com/@aka.lukeandrew

Intro music: https://instagram.com/6157sound

DJ City - TOUCHEDOUTPODCAST10 FOR 10% off purchase https://glnk.io/y30kv/touchedoutpodcast

Kaiko Fidgets - https://kaikofidgets.com

Don't forget to subscribe to The Touched Out podcast on your podcast platform of choice so you never miss an episode.

Thanks again for listening and keep on keeping on!

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