From Both Sides Of The Couch with Dr. Laurie Bruce

I am Dr. Laurie Bruce, a clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. For the last 25 years, I have had the privilege of providing psychotherapy, consultation and supervision to thousands of clients and students.

My greatest form of self-care is to engage in my own personal therapy. I have had the privilege of working with some gifted therapists over the years. My investment in my own therapy has been the single most important gift I have given myself and it helps me to be the best therapist, mother and friend that I can be.

If you are someone who is constantly striving to be the best version of yourself, then come join me. If you, like me, tend to be driven, perfectionistic and self-critical, then this is the show for you. I am here to share wisdom that I have learned over the last two and a half decades from my clients, my supervisors and my own therapists. Join me for discussions on mindfulness, self-compassion, resilience, authenticity, vulnerability, healthy relationships and so much more.

Visit me at www.drlauriebruce.com

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Episodes

Sunday Nov 12, 2023

Episode 2: Mindfulness: The Key to Hearing and Trusting our Inner Wisdom

Sunday Nov 12, 2023

Episode 2:
In this episode, Dr. Little shares the definition of Mindfulness and why it is crucial to learn and practice this skill if you wish to have a joyful, meaningful life and why it is a prerequisite to learning to hear and trust your own Inner Healing Intelligence.
Dr. Little discusses how Mindfulness means “Observing without judgment.” She shares the many ways that we can practice mindfulness as well as key concepts to keep in mind when beginning to practice. She encourages listeners to begin practicing mindfulness in small ways throughout each day.
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Visit www.laurielittle.com for more information or to contact Dr. Little with thoughts or episode ideas.
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Sunday Nov 12, 2023

Episode 1: What is “Inner Healing Intelligence?”

Sunday Nov 12, 2023

Episode 1: What is "Inner Healing Intelligence?"
In this episode, Dr. Little defines Inner Healing Intelligence as “The wisdom that is within each of us that is always guiding us towards health and growth.” Dr. Little discusses how her training as a clinical psychologist for nearly 25 years, with a specialty in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy helped to inform her understanding of this inner wisdom.
Dr. Little reviews three key reasons why individuals often have difficulty listening to and trusting their Inner Healing Intelligence including: a history of being invalidated, a history of engaging in significant self-sabotaging behaviors and a fear of what might happen when we are silent and go within.
Dr. Little also discusses the topics of stigma in mental illness and psychedelics and encourages listeners to stay open minded if these topics are new or uncomfortable.
If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and share with a friend.
Visit www.laurielittle.com for more information or to contact Dr. Little with thoughts or episode ideas.
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com