In this episode of How's That Working For You, our host Dr Zoe chats with Ari Heart as we discuss dealing with dysphoria. Today we try to answer the important questions:

"Has our training mislocated the problem with dysphoria as just internal?" "How can therapists be vulnerable and own their anxiety and ignorance but leave space for pause?”

Don't miss the enlightening dialogue that unveils the therapist's journey and all its complexities.

About Our Host Dr Zoe Krupka

https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/staff/dr-zoe-krupka/

About Our Guest Ari Heart

Ari Heart is a Trans non-binary person, a psychotherapist, a parent, an educator, And co-founder of trans well-being.

Trans well-being provides Support and education to therapists, working with trans clients. trans wellbeing also supports parents of trans people through a course and group program.

Ari's interest and dedication is in providing the world information that goes well beyond the foundations of trans inclusion and respect, but which makes inclusion and respect come intuitively and authentically.

https://www.transwellbeing.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-heart-650296234/

The Cairnmillar Institute

For more information about our organisation, the services we offer, and how to donate, visit our website at www.cairnmillar.org.au.

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Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes as we explore diverse aspects of well-being, mental health, and the incredible world of therapy. In the next episode, we’ll be speaking to a Cairnmillar Alum about antiracist practice. Thank you for joining us on the "How's That Working For You" podcast.

Take care out there

Disclaimer: This podcast is a space for open conversations, but it's important to remember that what you're hearing are the personal experiences and thoughts of our host and guests. While we're here to share insights, please don't take any of this as medical advice. We're all wonderfully unique, so if you have medical concerns, it's a great idea to chat with your healthcare professional. While our content is informative, your trusted healthcare practitioner is the best source for tailored guidance. This episode was recorded on the 28th of August, 2024.

In this episode of How's That Working For You, Dr Zoe chats with Psychologist, Board Approved Supervisor and Sexologist Laura Lee about how therapists can have better, meaningful and more helpful conversations about sex with their clients.

Today we try to answer all the big sexy questions:

• Why did we learn so little about sex in our training?
• What does good sexual communication look like in the therapy room?
• Why is sex so important?

Don't miss this deep dive into the importance of sex to our health and wellbeing and how to prioritise conversations about sex in your work with clients.

About our guest:

Sexologist and Psychologist Laura Lee has over 17 years of experience working with individuals and healthcare providers to help people access high quality sexual education and sexual healthcare. She provides coaching, supervision and individual psychological and sexual therapy with a core focus on embracing an alive and deeply pleasurable sexuality without shame.

https://www.lauralee.com.au/

https://www.bluespacepsychology.com.au/about

Key Publication

https://journalofpositivesexuality.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/10.51681.1.1024_The_Impact_of_Communication_on_Sexual_Response_Summary-Lee.pdf

The Cairnmillar Institute

Discover how our commitment to Better Mental Health can empower you on your personal journey. For more information about our organisation, the services we offer, and how to donate, visit our website at www.cairnmillar.org.au.

Coming up next

Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes as we explore diverse aspects of well-being, mental health, and the incredible world of therapy. Thank you for joining us on the "How's That Working For You" podcast.

Take care out there

Disclaimer: This podcast is a space for open conversations, but it's important to remember that what you're hearing are the personal experiences and thoughts of our host and guests. While we're here to share insights, please don't take any of this as medical advice. We're all wonderfully unique, so if you have medical concerns, it's a great idea to chat with your healthcare professional. While our content is informative, your trusted healthcare practitioner is the best source for tailored guidance.

In this episode of How's That Working For You, our host Dr Zoe chats with Dr Lou Cooper about rupture and repair. Today we try to answer the important questions:

"How does psychotherapy really work?" "What does a good therapeutic relationship look like? How can we manage relationship difficulties in therapy?"

Don't miss this enlightening dialogue that unveils the therapist's journey and all its complexities.

About Our Host Dr Zoe Krupka

https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/staff/dr-zoe-krupka/

About our guest: Dr Lou Cooper

Dr Lou Cooper is an experienced presenter, facilitator, counsellor, clinical supervisor and trainer. Lou is an AHPRA registered supervisor, an internationally accredited supervisor in Emotion Focused Therapy, and Chair and Head of Training at the Australian Institute of Emotion Focused Therapy.

• Host of the Emotion Focused podcast emotionfocused.com

• Counselling psychologist

• Head of Training at Australian Institute of Emotion Focused Therapy

• http://aieft.org.au

• https://www.emotionfocused.com/

The Cairnmillar Institute

Discover how our commitment to Better Mental Health can empower you on your personal journey. For more information about our organisation, the services we offer, and how to donate, visit our website at www.cairnmillar.org.au.

Coming up next

Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes as we explore diverse aspects of well-being, mental health, and the incredible world of therapy. Thank you for joining us on the "How's That Working For You" podcast.

Take care out there

Disclaimer: This podcast is a space for open conversations, but it's important to remember that what you're hearing are the personal experiences and thoughts of our host and guests. While we're here to share insights, please don't take any of this as medical advice. We're all wonderfully unique, so if you have medical concerns, it's a great idea to chat with your healthcare professional. While our content is informative, your trusted healthcare practitioner is the best source for tailored guidance. This episode was recorded on the 2nd of July, 2024.