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

13 hours ago
Deep Breath 21: Light Stream
13 hours ago
13 hours ago
--
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 May 23, 2023
Episode 92: Off the Beaten Path with Angela Sillas Green
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Join Julie and Sarah as they sit down with Angela Sillas Green, a licensed professional counselor and trainer. Join Angela as she discusses relationships, mindfulness, being embodied, authenticity, and play therapy! Find more about Angela here!
Other links mentioned:
Synergetic Play TherapyStandUP Community Outreach
--
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 May 16, 2023
Deep Breath 20: Grounded in Nature
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Join Julie for a Deep Breath of Nature! Julie will guide you along to feel grounded while hiking or taking a walk.
--
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 May 09, 2023
Episode 91: Off the Beaten Path with Timberlee Harris
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Join Julie and Sarah as they sit down with Timberlee Harris, an art therapist from our very own Columbus, Ohio. Timberlee shares about her process in learning about herself through art, reducing the inner critic, and gives practical ideas for finding your flow. Find more about Timberlee here!
--
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 May 02, 2023
Deep Breath 19: Calm in the Storm
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Julie reminds us how to find the calm in what may feel like a storm. Finding solid ground and finding home base can be the difference maker. Julie talks real physical things you can do to help in those situations.
--
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.

Friday Apr 28, 2023
Episode 90: Trail Mix! Right Brain and Connecting with Your Body
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
We've talked about a lot of deep topics lately and the gang felt it was time for a trailmix! Join Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as they discuss right brain questions, how to love yourself, and a little sprinkle of Sarah's connection with horses. Take away what you like best or enjoy it all!
--
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 Apr 18, 2023
Deep Breath 18: Love Your Body
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Join Julie as we appreciate our brain, body and nervous systems in how they work together to help us engage in the world in ways that are meaningful and life giving! This body scan supports us cherishing aspects of being human that we might not always think of!
---
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.

Saturday Apr 15, 2023
Episode 89: Yoga and a Healthy Mind
Saturday Apr 15, 2023
Saturday Apr 15, 2023
Join Samuel, Julie, and Sarah as we talk about a very inspiring topic...Yoga! Join Sarah and Julie as they share their experiences with yoga and how they have benefited from it. Sarah and Julie talk about their favorite instructor, Adriene. You can find more of Yoga with Adriene here. New to yoga? No worries! Samuel asks a plethora of basic questions to get you started.
---
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 Apr 04, 2023
Deep Breath 17: Mindfulness
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Mindfulness is present moment awareness without judgment. Create space to notice and pause. Julie shares five things that you can use to develop your mindfulness muscles.
---
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.

Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Episode 88: The Heart of Trauma
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Join Julie as she unpacks The Heart of Trauma by Bonnie Badenoch. How are your body and mind connected? How do your conscious and unconscious interact? What does it feel like to live with trauma and how do we heal? Learn about "right brained questions" to tap into your body's answer. Julie drops a lot more on this Unpack That! Follow Bonnie's work here.
---
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 Mar 21, 2023
Deep Breath 16: Expressive Arts
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Join Julie as she takes a deep breath and embraces expressive arts and creativity. How can being creative help your brain? What are ways you can find opportunities for creativity?
---
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 Mar 14, 2023
Episode 87: Off the Beaten Path with Rotem Brayer
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Join Julie and Samuel as they sit down with EMDR specialist Rotem Brayer. Rotem sheds a lot of light into the significance of EMDR. The gang goes into detail with Rotem about how EMDR can actually reverse the effects of PTSD. Join Samuel as Rotem blows his mind with amygdala and amygdalae, as well as other interesting benefits of EMDR.
Check out Rotem's book "The Art and Science of EMDR" that you'll find hitting the shelves in the beginning of April! You can also find Rotem at https://emdr-denver.com/ and https://emdartnscience.com/.
---
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.