Community Routes
This is a podcast filled with therapists, psychologists, authors, and regular people where we talk about mental and emotional health. We take complex topics and break them down, often over snacks and coffee. Our goal is to provide free, digestible mental health discussions to help build a more healthy, supportive community. Join Samuel, Sarah, and Julie every other week on Tuesdays (or whenever you feel like listening)! Our segments: “Off the Beaten Path” is a special episode that features interviews with the community. ”Unpack That” involves discussing books and concepts about mental health. ”Trail Mix” takes a variety of concepts that are asked to the cohosts and discussed as a group. ”Deep Breath” is a shorter, brief mental message for the week.
Episodes

7 days ago
Episode 102: Changing Seasons
7 days ago
7 days ago
Join Samuel, Julie, and Sarah for an episode about the changing seasons, how to stay positive, and how to thrive in unfavorable weather.
Check out Samuel and Julie on Guy Macpherson's Trauma Therapist.
Check out Steve Dodge's new single: Can't Dodge This
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Deep Breath 31: A Thought about Refocusing and Presence
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Join Samuel as he discusses refocusing, specifically when there is a lot happening.
Check out our Holiday Help episodes! 1 2 3
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Episode 101: Off the Beaten Path with Dr. Stuart Palmer
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
This week Julie and Samuel sit down with a very influential Dr. Stuart Palmer. Stuart takes complex concepts about psychodynamic therapy and we connect it to some of the concepts we have been talking about this season. You can reach Stuart at www.slpcounseling.com.
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Deep Breath 30: The Change of the Seasons
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Join Samuel as he observes the ebb and flow that exists within life. (Also bonus poem)
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Episode 100: We did it! (Not Done Yet)
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Join Samuel, Julie, and Sarah for our HUNDREDTH episode! We talk old memories, what 100 episodes feels like, and how real life is lived with our community (including you!). Thanks for joining us on this journey so far; we are looking forward to the continued walk together in this adventure called life.
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Deep Breath 29: You are Unique
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Join Samuel as he celebrates our individual perspectives on the world. It's like taking a walk with Samuel and hearing the reflections on his mind, while your heart gets filled up with a dose of authentic encouragement for your day and week. What could be better?
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Episode 99: Off the Beaten Path with Dr. Rick Butts
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Samuel and Julie welcome a familiar friend to the show, Dr. Rick Butts. Rick has been a huge influence on Julie and you'll get to hear how Pia is connected to the group as well. We discuss family of origin work and how to be an authentic author. You can check out more of Dr. Rick Butts at https://www.drrickbutts.com/ and Healing Our Core Issues Institute athttps://www.healingourcoreissuesinstitute.com/
If you are interested in working with a therapist trained in this model, you can check out The Healing Trauma Network at https://www.healingtraumanetwork.net/
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Deep Breath 28: Teachers
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Join Julie as she takes a moment to reflect on the transition back to school and the influential teachers who have impacted our lives.
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Episode 98: Unpack That ”Trauma Made Simple”
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Join Julie as she unpacks a book from one of our favorite guests, Dr. Jamie Marich! Julie unpacks "Trauma Made Simple," which is a guide that covers everything from assessments to things regarding addiction and grief. Julie covers things like "Has trauma become a buzzword?" and the importance of letting our wounds heal.
We just had Jamie on our show! Check out episode 97: Off the Beaten Path with Dr. Jamie Marich and Dr. Steve Dansiger.
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Deep Breath 27: Recovery and Being Present
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Join Julie for some awesome thoughts about bringing yourself to the present moment.
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Episode 97: Off the Beaten Path with Dr. Jamie Marich and Dr. Steve Dansiger
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Join Julie as she welcomes Dr. Jamie Marich (www.jamiemarich.com) and Dr. Steve Dansiger as they discuss trauma, the 12 Steps, recovery, and some great resources to support your healing and growth!
Dr. Marich and Dr. Dansiger have a great book coming out soon! Preorder here: https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/trauma-and-the-12-steps-the-workbook-2/
Other GREAT links!
www.instituteforcreativemindfulness.com
www.dancingmindfulness.com
Now available- Dissociation Made Simple (North Atlantic Books, January 2023)
Virtual Book Tour- https://redefinetherapy.com/
For Steve Dansiger: http://www.drdansiger.com/
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Deep Breath 26: Intentional Pause
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Take a deep breath with Sarah as she leads you through a guided session of breath and affirmation.
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Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo.
Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Thanks for Joining Us
This is a podcast filled with therapists, psychologists, authors, and regular people where we talk about mental and emotional health. We take complex topics and break them down, often over snacks and coffee. Our goal is to provide free, digestible mental health discussions to help build a more healthy, supportive community. Join Samuel, Sarah, and Julie every other week on Tuesdays at 7 am (or whenever you feel like listening)!
Our segments:
“Off the Beaten Path” is a special episode that features interviews with the community.
”Unpack That” involves discussing books and concepts about mental health.
"Trail Mix" takes a variety of concepts that are asked to the cohosts and discussed as a group.
"Deep Breath" is a shorter, brief mental message for the week.