Sincere Practice Podcast

<p>Hey y'all, Helen here, sharing a casual chat about my journey in therapy. This episode dives into the challenges of "personal growth" as a therapist, emphasizing the constant need for "self improvement" in our...

<p>⚠️ Content Note: This episode discusses domestic violence, financial abuse, and gender-based violence. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline...

<p>Emotional safety isn’t something that just happens in relationships — it’s a skill that must be practiced. In this episode, Helen Bass explains how building safety with others begins with managing your own nervous...

<p>In this insightful conversation, Gina Kiem, an expert in trauma, attachment, cultural identity, and spirituality, offers a reflective space for viewers. This discussion provides clarity and fosters greater...

<p>Like many therapists I know, I found myself in a therapist’s office long before I ever became a licensed clinician. I was there because I was 18, lost, and running out of resources.</p><p>Learn more about Sincere...

<p>On January 30, 2025, I walked away from a stable job — not out of ambition, but as an act of faith. What felt like loss became an invitation to confront where my security truly rested and to step into a quieter...

<p>Helen Bass chats with artist Jessie Kate Bui, who shares her unique framework on how to use story-driven narratives to help you. This conversation explores how to incorporate creative practices into your work and...

<p>In this conversation, Helen discusses the concept of hyper-independence as a trauma response that many individuals, particularly women, develop as a survival strategy. She explains how this behavior manifests in...

<p>There is a quiet misunderstanding many people carry.</p><p>They believe they are afraid of failure.</p><p>But if we listen to the body —not the story —we often find something else.</p><p>A reaction to success...

<p>Why rest can feel unsafe—even when you’re exhaustedHigh achievers aren’t lazy.They’re often stuck in survival mode.In this conversation, Helen Garcia and Lauren DeVera unpack the psychology behind nonstop...

<p>We often move too quickly through life, preventing us from truly hearing ourselves. This episode invites you to slow down and explore what shapes your inner world, rather than just managing symptoms. It's a journey...

<p>Healing is supposed to make you *better*, right? So why does it feel like you’re getting worse—less productive, more emotional, more messy? Because most of us start healing with a hidden agenda:“I’ll heal my anxiety...

<p>Prompted by a recent family health scare, a psychotherapist shares reflections on life’s unpredictable timeline—and what it teaches us about grief. The experience reframes new years resolutions, the American work...

<p>Ever wonder how to truly embrace your multifaceted self instead of just one version? This discussion explores the human voice as a vessel for truth, questioning societal pressures and encouraging genuine "self...

<p>Ever felt like you're battling writer's block or finding it hard to get started? This video explains why `creativity` sometimes feels impossible, using a famous writer's journey.It's not about laziness or a lack of...