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Transforming Minds with Dr. Brian Ragsdale

Transforming Minds with Dr. Brian Ragsdale

Written by: Brian Ragsdale
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Hosted by Dr. Brian Ragsdale, Clinical Psychologist


Transforming Minds explores the psychology of reinvention, especially for high-functioning, thoughtful adults navigating change.


With over 25 years of clinical-counseling experience, Dr. Brian blends humanistic, multicultural, and existential psychology with lived insight to help capable people move from quiet misalignment to intentional clarity.


This podcast is for those who:


• Appear stable but feel internally unsettled
• Are questioning long-held roles, identities, or relationships
• Want psychological depth without pathologizing growth


Each episode offers grounded reflection, real-life application, and mature psychological insight for adults designing their next chapter.


New episodes every Sunday.


Learn more at: https://www.drbrianragsdale.net/


These episodes are created from a place of care and professional experience. They are designed to support reflection and growth but are not therapy and do not establish a clinical relationship.


If you are in emotional distress or need immediate support, contact a licensed mental health provider, call or text 988, or seek emergency care. You deserve support and safety.

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Episodes
  • Jazzing Up Therapy: A New Era of Healing and Inclusion

    Jazzing Up Therapy: A New Era of Healing and Inclusion
    Aug 31 2025

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    I come to you as a multicultural therapist, a womanist/feminist ally, and someone who brings the depth of psychodynamic thinking, the openness of humanistic practice, and the profound questions of existentialism into my work. You know what fascinates me about therapy? The way it's evolving beyond the traditional "lie on a couch and talk about your childhood" model into something more like an improvisational jazz performance, where different approaches harmonize to create healing.

    Shout out to all the mothers as we celebrate your love and care today too!

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    "Transforming Minds with Dr. Brian"
    Hosted by Dr. Brian Ragsdale, Psychologist

    Blending research, creativity, and education to explore how personal stories intersect with larger systems, shaping how we think, feel, and connect.

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    New Episodes Every Sunday
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    6 mins
  • Do I Need Therapy? Understanding the Basics

    Do I Need Therapy? Understanding the Basics
    Aug 24 2025

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    Your support—whether $3 or $8 a month—goes directly to producing each episode, upgrading equipment, and one day compensating guest speakers. And as a thank-you, you’ll receive a personal email from me—and a shoutout in one of the next episode. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431773/support

    Welcome to Transforming Minds, I’m Dr. Brian Ragsdale. Today’s episode is for anyone wondering, “Do I need therapy?” and “Where do I begin?”

    We’ll talk about how to find a therapist, how to know when therapy is right for you, different types of therapists and training, and an overview of the many styles and approaches in therapy.

    Support the show

    "Transforming Minds with Dr. Brian"
    Hosted by Dr. Brian Ragsdale, Psychologist

    Blending research, creativity, and education to explore how personal stories intersect with larger systems, shaping how we think, feel, and connect.

    Follow & Connect:

    • Website: https://www.drbrianragsdale.net/
    • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574994500297
    • Substack: Transforming Minds - https://brianlragsdale.substack.com/
    • Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbrianragsdale/

    New Episodes Every Sunday
    Take care of yourself and each other.
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    15 mins
  • Questions to Ask Therapists and more

    Questions to Ask Therapists and more
    Aug 17 2025

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    Your support—whether $3 or $8 a month—goes directly to producing each episode, upgrading equipment, and one day compensating guest speakers. And as a thank-you, you’ll receive a personal email from me—and a shoutout in the next episode. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431773/support

    Mental health support is not one-size-fits-all. You deserve care that meets you where you are—and who you are.

    This is Part 2 of our conversation on therapy—what it is, who it’s for, and why we need more diverse voices in the mental health space.

    Support the show

    "Transforming Minds with Dr. Brian"
    Hosted by Dr. Brian Ragsdale, Psychologist

    Blending research, creativity, and education to explore how personal stories intersect with larger systems, shaping how we think, feel, and connect.

    Follow & Connect:

    • Website: https://www.drbrianragsdale.net/
    • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574994500297
    • Substack: Transforming Minds - https://brianlragsdale.substack.com/
    • Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbrianragsdale/

    New Episodes Every Sunday
    Take care of yourself and each other.
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    16 mins
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