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.
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

Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Episode 32: Coronavirus and Quarantine
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Hey all,
We are so excited to be back! We fired up the ol' laptops and recorded from home. This week is a lot to process, so don't hesitate to take a break during the episode to take a deep breath, drink a glass of water, or to take a walk outside. I hope in this time of uncertainty that our episode is helpful in describing some of the emotions we go through during crises like this.
Love from me and the whole crew
- S
Please reach out to us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
You can also like us on Facebook or Instagram.
Please rate us on iTunes! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health.
Our other links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes

Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
The Community Routes Guide to Emotional Crises (Reair: Episodes 1-3)
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Hey neighbors!
We are sending our love to the CR community and the world, as we all are impacted by the coronavirus. We will be on the air again in April.
In the meantime, I would encourage you to listen to the original three episodes of Community Routes. They're our older episodes, so they still have the radio interruptions, but I thought this series was relevant to what we are all going through. We made these episodes to help combat an emotional crisis.
Please reach out on Facebook, Instagram, or Email to talk!
https://linktr.ee/communityroutes
communityroutes.pod@gmail.com
- S

Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Reair: Resilency and Aces
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Hey y'all, Samuel here. I hope you all are doing well and staying healthy! During this pandemic, I think practicing resiliency can be helpful; a huge adjustment, work, kids, and others can be difficult during this time. Take a deep breath and listen to the CR team...
This week we discuss the ACES Test and resiliency. ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and what is not included in that list. What else to be on the lookout for and how to cultivate resiliency.
ACES: https://n.pr/2mI7UDB
Other links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes

Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Reair: Boundaries
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Hello neighbors -- We are enjoying our month off, but we can not wait to come back! We have a lot of cool things planned for Season 2. For now, enjoy a relevant episode on Boundaries.
In this episode, we talk about walls and boundary violations, and how to develop a secure sense of self through mutual respect. We also explore functional boundaries from recovery guru Pia Mellody and Terry Real.
Links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes

Saturday Feb 29, 2020
Episode 31: Balance
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
Join us as we discuss balance and its crucial role in a healthy lifestyle. We also discuss the importance of balance in recovery, healing, and its implementation into our daily routine.
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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.

Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Episode 30: Off the Beaten Path with Maddie Richards
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Join us this week as Julie and Sarah interview Maddie, a student. We discuss anxiety in schools, what stressors kids have, and how teachers and parents can help. This is a great companion episode to our "Understanding Children's Anxiety" episode!
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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 Feb 11, 2020
Episode 29: Anxiety in Adults
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
This week we cover anxiety in adults when we feel outside our window of tolerance and hyperaroused. We talk about what anxiety can do for us, how to pay attention to our feelings to know what we need, and what it looks like to regulate the excess energy. We also welcome Sarah Wakefield to our Community Routes Team!
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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 Feb 04, 2020
Episode 28: Off the Beaten Path with Sarah Wakefield pt 2
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Join us in our discussion with Sarah Wakefield as we unpack perfectionism, a desire to control, and how to find moderation. We consider the powerful aspects of humanity as we welcome vulnerability and authenticity that helps connect us to others.
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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 Jan 28, 2020
Episode 27: Understanding Children’s Anxiety
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
In this episode we unpack some of the behaviors we see on the surface when children and adolescents experience anxiety, as well a lot of overwhelming feelings that are stirred up underneath. We give practical phrases to give support as parents or teachers offering a safe space to kids and teens when they are overwhelmed. We look at anxiety through the lens of secure attachment to help co-regulate emotion in this hyperaroused state outside the window of tolerance.
"Hey Warrior" and "Hey Awesome" can be found at www.heysigmund.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.

Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Episode 26: Listener Questions about Therapy, Stigma, and the Church
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
2020 has been a year of change and progress. Join us as we try something new this year!
In a special preview of our upcoming Patreon release, we take the time to discuss a listener question. Samuel, Julie, and Todd dive into mental health stigmas, as well as faith and familial pressure to leave therapy.
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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.

Sunday Jan 12, 2020
Episode 25: Lisa’s Last Episode, Changes, and the New Year
Sunday Jan 12, 2020
Sunday Jan 12, 2020
A special episode where Adrianne, Julie, and Samuel all say goodbye to Lisa, who is moving to Iowa. We discuss change and transformation, as well as good mental health practices to accompany that change. The New Year brings hope and transition, so we embrace it in this week's episode. Happy New Year! We'll miss you, Lisa!
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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.

Sunday Jan 05, 2020
Episode 24: Off the Beaten Path with Barbara Boucher
Sunday Jan 05, 2020
Sunday Jan 05, 2020
Come and join us this week on Off The Beaten Path, as we hear from Barbara Boucher, talking about the life-saving impact of acknowledging the value of getting help throughout the lifespan. She winds her way through the seeds of trauma deposited throughout her young life, into young adulthood, and beyond. In the words of Barbara "I like who I am and that's a big deal for me."
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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.






