Today on the pod, Kristen and Kelly welcome esteemed colleague and friend from the Philadelphia area, Dr. George James! Dr. George James, LMFT, MBA, and CEO of George Talks, is a renowned counselor and assistant professor at Thomas Jefferson University. He specializes in helping individuals with relationship struggles and personal development, serving a diverse clientele, including professionals, couples, and young adults. Dr. James holds degrees in psychology, family therapy, business administration, and clinical psychology and is recognized for his leadership and community service. In his personal life, he is a dedicated husband and father to two children.

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Episode 11: Joshua's Story

Today on the pod, Kristen and Kelly are joined by a new friend and colleague in the field, Joshua (Josh) Marshall, LMFT! Josh has dedicated the last nine years as a licensed marriage and family therapist to growing a multi-faceted clinical and professional skillset. He has experience opening two psychiatric hospitals and eleven outpatient treatment programs for youth and adults within the Dallas-Fort Worth area market. Josh also brings a wealth of clinical and business knowledge, including clinical training and practice in systems theory, programming curriculum writing, brand equity and reputation, content creation and business marketing, and strategic growth planning. He thrives in building relationships with other professionals and community members alike. He is passionate about helping others learn about and connect with the mental health resources around them.

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Thanks for tuning in! How We Got Here gives individuals with lived experiences with mental illness and addiction a platform to share their journey and expertise. Each episode explores what it is like to live with mental illness, trauma, addiction, recovery, and much more. We feature many individuals and hope to create a space to spotlight these unique experiences. As well as our own. Join us as we figure out How We Got Here.

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988 has been designated as the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 📞 You don't have to be in crisis to reach out; you might just be having a bad day. You can talk to a mental health professional 24/7, 365 days a year. Follow us here for the latest updates and episodes. If you're interested in being a guest on the show, email us at TheHowWeGotHerePod@gmail.com

🌼Happy Spring! 🌼Today on the pod, Kristen and Kelly are catching up with you! They’re sharing what they’ve been up to this Spring professionally and personally and how they’re managing it all. Most importantly, they share the challenges and successes of how they’re showing up to these spaces as young adults in the mental health field.

Thanks for tuning in! How We Got Here gives individuals with lived experiences with mental illness and addiction a platform to share their journey and expertise. Each episode explores what it is like to live with mental illness, trauma, addiction, recovery, and much more. We feature many individuals and hope to create a space to spotlight these unique experiences. As well as our own. Join us as we figure out How We Got Here.

You can watch this week's episode here: https://youtu.be/gefMCH8Q1ew?si=S05N0RoLefdLwRFP

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988 has been designated as the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 📞 You don't have to be in crisis to reach out; you might just be having a bad day. You can talk to a mental health professional 24/7, 365 days a year. Follow us here for the latest updates and episodes. If you’re interested in being a guest on the show, email us at TheHowWeGotHerePod@gmail.com