The Pillow Fort Sessions Podcast
Contrary to popular belief, therapists are people too! And behind every therapist is a story of why mental health matters. Every other week come hear about what we do and why we do it in the safest place there is, my pillowfort! Skeptical about scheduling your first session? Let us ease your mind. I’m Nicole Fortune, LCSWA, MSW, MPH and this is the Pillowfort Session Podcast. For the therapy curious.
Episodes
35 episodes
AJ the Relationship Therapist
AJ is a woman of many talents. Relationship therapist by day and a
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:13:01
Jenn the Client
Jenn and I talk what its been like starting therapy for the first time learning new things about herself.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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36:04
Cassie the Art Therapist
Cassie Hamrick inadvertently art therapy's Nicole while they chat about the importance of being in the moment and feeling free to make a mess. Learn more about Cassie and even schedule a session at https://cassiehamrickarttherapy.com/#healing-c...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:18:33
Ceara the Budding Sex Therapist
Nicole talks with former classmate Ceara Smith Corey about discovering her passion for passion and why even single people could benefit from sex therapy. Curious? Schedule a session with her now:https://providers.therapyforblackgirls....
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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55:28
Taylen the Trailblazing Therapist
Nicole chats with fellow burgeoning therapist Taylen Harp about how all of her identities affect the work she does and the people she sees. Schedule a session with her today! https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ta...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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54:17
Black Figures in Mental Health History
We are back! And to kick off season 2 Mike and I are talking pioneers in the (some recent) history of mental health! Check out the entire article at https://www.mhanational.org/black-pioneers-mental-health!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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31:14
Dr. Brittany Bryant (*SEASON 1 FINALE*)
In our season one FINALE I chat with an old friend, Dr. Brittany Bryant, about substance use disorder and having more empathy. Just in time for the holidays!
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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59:40
What the What is Gaslighting?
My mom and I talk gaslighting! What does it look like? How has Tump been gaslighting us? What is racial gaslighting? And what should we do?
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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49:33
G and the Shroom Experiment
G is back and here to share here experience microdosing on psilocybin AKA mushrooms! Spoiler alert: her results were promising for her treatment resistant depression.
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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59:30
Sister W.E.L.L.S. Part 2
In part 2 of episode 24 Nicole continues to chat with Sister W.E.L.L.S about racism in their parts of the world and how they take care of themselves. Check them out at www.sisterwells.org.
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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35:07
Sister W.E.L.L.S. Part 1
Nicole chats with her former boss,Dr. Charla Blumell, and her co-founders Dr. Shawnte Elbert and Dr. Sherra McMillan Watkins about their overall wellness practice, Sister W.E.L.L.S. In part one of our first 2 parter we discuss how they all got ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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42:08
Hanna the Inpatient Therapist
Nicole and Hanna chat about the modern day "psych ward" and how the people there are not as scary as pop culture makes them seem.
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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43:10
Dr. Dr. Smith the Homeopathic Hypnotist
Nicole chats with double Ph.D Yvonne Smith about alternative ways of treating mental health issues including hypnotism!Contact her at:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/yvonne-smith-pinehurst-nc/55638Don't forget to u...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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50:57
Jerrika the Client
Jerrika and Nicole talk the reality of living with mental illnesses, including bipolar, and how important it is that we reduce the stigma around taking meds. Don't forget to use our link for Instacart to help the show out and to he...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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55:03
Dr. Metzger the Super Researcher
Nicole and Dr. Isha Metzger talk Beyonce, unplugging from social media and her million dollar grant to address racial trauma. Don't forget to use our link for Instacart to help the show out and to help you get groceries safely and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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45:26
Instacart the Affiliate
Hi everyone! Unfortunately today's episode had technical difficulties and we are unable to post it. Rest assured we will be back soon with more Pillow Fort guests. In the interim, please feel free to follow the link https://instaca...
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1:36
What the What are Pandemic Ponderings?
Mike and Nicole Chat what mental health during quarantine- the good, the bad and the what is going on???
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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31:51
Kuniko the Borderline Personality Disorder Therapist
Nicole talks with Kuniko the Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) Therapist about BPD, narcissism and how people with these diagnoses can be misunderstood.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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40:14
Sam the Psychiatrist
Nicole and brand new psychiatrist, Sam, talk med school, the DSM and how it's not "crazy" to have a foot fetish.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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49:00
A Message From Your Host
With everything going on this week, Nicole talks to Nicole about racism.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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19:38
Stephany the LatinX Therapist
Nicole chats with Stephany about her roots in her work, passion for social justice and weekends spent DJ-ing!??
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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44:16
What the What is attachment theory?
On the first episode of What the What, Mike the sound guy/life partner and I talk attachment theory with all the fur babies!
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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24:47
Dr. Deering the Mother-Daughter Relationship Personal Trainer
Dr. Michelle Deering and Nicole talk about the struggles and joys of mother/daughter relationships with tips from her book "What Mothers Never Tell Their Daughters". Hear the first chapter for free at bit.ly/MOMSCHAPTER1!
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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43:59
