• Tips for life transitions (when kids leave, research on happiness, and fatherhood)
    Nov 25 2025

    Practicing therapists tell stories of life transitions, discuss research on life-stages and happiness, and real fatherhood. Licensed mental health therapists Craig James, Johnny Pierce, and Matt Christian host the Insights & Actions podcast. They take you behind the scenes to hear what practicing therapists talk about when they're out of session.Insights & Actions is for educational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for working directly with a mental health or medical professional.Insight Into Action Therapy is an award winning mental health and substance use disorder outpatient treatment practice in Loudoun County, Virginia offering mental health therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and couples, addiction treatment, psychological testing, and medication management. insightactiontherapy.com

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    40 mins
  • Is therapy needed? Tools to try now. (and what is gained from symptoms?)
    Sep 23 2025

    Therapists talk about when therapy might not be needed, powerful tools you can use now, therapy and dating, powerful questions to ask yourself, and much more!Therapy can be a powerful tool for change; we love therapy and have dedicated much of our life to providing these services, but is it always what's needed now?This show is educational and not therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice.

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    50 mins
  • Are you at war with yourself? Overcoming your childhood, projection, and taking back your life
    Aug 4 2025

    Practicing therapists discuss how we project and blame others, stoicism, Buddhism, allowing kids to fail, courage, and much more. Licensed mental health therapists Craig James, Johnny Pierce, and Matt Christian host the Insights & Actions podcast. They take you behind the scenes to hear what practicing therapists talk about when they're out of session.Insights & Actions is for educational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for working directly with a mental health or medical professional.Insight Into Action Therapy is an award winning mental health and substance use disorder outpatient treatment practice in Loudoun County, Virginia offering mental health therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and couples, addiction treatment, psychological testing, and medication management. insightactiontherapy.com

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    48 mins
  • Lawyer Meets Therapists: Personal Stories of Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System
    Apr 30 2025

    The Insights & Actions podcast sits down with defense attorney Jeff Mangino for a powerful, real-world conversation about the intersection of mental health, therapy, and the criminal justice system.Jeff opens up about his personal experiences with therapy, how life events like divorce and family struggles shaped his perspective, and why he believes counseling is crucial — not just for his clients, but for himself.Together, Jeff sits down with us to explore:– The emotional toll of working in criminal defense– Why mental health treatment can change legal outcomes– What it’s like to refer his clients to therapy– Personal stories of growth, resilience, and healingIf you’re a mental health professional, a lawyer, or just curious about how therapy fits into the justice system, -- don’t don’t miss this episode of the Insights & Actions podcast.The Insights & Actions podcast takes you behind the scenes with practicing therapists to hear what they're talking about when out of session.Insights & Actions is for educational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for working directly with a mental health or medical professional.Insight Into Action Therapy is an award winning mental health and substance use disorder outpatient treatment practice in Loudoun County, Virginia offering mental health therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and couples, addiction treatment, psychological testing, and medication management. insightactiontherapy.com

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    36 mins
  • Can I Keep Drinking? Alcohol Moderation Expert Cyndi Turner
    Mar 10 2025

    Alcohol moderation is controversial - but the science is clear. Tired of either alcoholic or not alcoholic? Alcohol moderation pioneer Cyndi Turner shows how to answer: "Can I Keep Drinking?" Learn how alcohol moderation works, who is a good candidate for moderation, how research was suppressed, common myths of alcohol moderation, and why Cyndi was once called a "criminal" for not advocating for an abstinence-only approach!Take the alcohol moderation assessment: https://www.insightactiontherapy.com/virginia-addiction-treatment-center-programs/alcohol-moderationCyndi's 3 books on alcohol moderation: -Practicing Alcohol Moderation: A Comprehensive Workbook-The Clinician's Guide to Alcohol Moderation: Alternative Methods and Management Techniques-Can I Keep Drinking?: How You Can Decide When Enough is EnoughThe Insights & Actions podcast takes you behind the scenes with practicing therapists to hear what they're talking about when out of session.Insights & Actions is for educational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for working directly with a mental health or medical professional.Insight Into Action Therapy is an award winning mental health and substance use disorder outpatient treatment practice in Loudoun County, Virginia offering mental health therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and couples, addiction treatment, psychological testing, and medication management. insightactiontherapy.com

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    46 mins
  • Psychology "Buzzwords" - Mindfulness, Neurodiversity, and Safety
    Jan 6 2025

    What is the history of mindfulness in Buddhism and how is it used (and misused) in Western Psychology? What does "neurodiversity" mean and what are the benefits and drawbacks of the term? Is psychological "safety" a myth that can actually do harm? Therapists Craig James, Johnny Pierce, and Matt Christian talk about buzzwords in psychology and culture. The Insights & Actions podcast takes you behind the scenes with practicing therapists to hear what they're talking about when out of session. Insights & Actions is for educational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for working directly with a mental health or medical professional. Insight Into Action Therapy is an award winning mental health and substance use disorder outpatient treatment practice in Loudoun County, Virginia offering mental health therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and couples, addiction treatment, psychological testing, and medication management. insightactiontherapy.com #psychology #mindfulness #neurodiversity #anxiety #buddhism

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    45 mins
  • Is College Worth it? Students, Parents, and Mental Health
    Oct 28 2024

    Is college worth it? Therapists Craig James, Johnny Pierce, and Matt Christian talk about 'the college obsession', how parents' best intentions can go wrong, mental health, and stoic practices for wellbeing. The Insights & Actions podcast takes you behind the scenes with practicing therapists to hear what they're talking about when out of session. Insights & Actions is for educational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for working directly with a mental health or medical professional. Insight Into Action Therapy is an award winning mental health and substance use disorder outpatient treatment practice in Loudoun County, Virginia offering mental health therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and couples, addiction treatment, psychological testing, and medication management. insightactiontherapy.com

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    51 mins
  • "Therapy Speak" - The Problem of Psychology "Buzzwords"
    Aug 19 2024

    Narcissist, bipolar, gaslight, and "life coach." Therapists Craig James, Johnny Pierce, and Matt Christian talk about the history and misuse of psychology "buzzwords" that pop up in social media and pop culture. The Insights & Actions podcast takes you behind the scenes with practicing therapists to hear what they're talking about when out of session. Insights & Actions is for educational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for working directly with a mental health or medical professional. Insight Into Action Therapy is an award winning mental health and substance use disorder outpatient treatment practice in Loudoun County, Virginia offering mental health therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and couples, addiction treatment, psychological testing, and medication management. insightactiontherapy.com

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    43 mins