In Session: Real Conversations with Therapists
Mark Ponce
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- 19
- Episodes
- 3
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- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2025
- First episode
About In Session: Real Conversations with Therapists
Welcome to In Session: Real Conversations with Therapists - a podcast where I, Mark Ponce, an Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, sit down with fellow therapists to have honest, human, conversations about identity, healing, and purpose. Whether you're thinking about starting therapy, already on your journey, a fellow therapist, or simply curious about the humans who hold space for others - this show is for you. This show is here to reduce stigma, break down barriers, and share what healing looks like from the inside out.
- Publisher
- Mark Ponce
- Category
- health & fitness · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 12 Nov 2025
- Latest episode
- 4 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
4 Sept 2026
Meet your Therapist: Dr. Jenni Chain | Perfectionism and Accessing the Client's Innate Wisdom
Join me on this episode of In Session where we meet Dr. Jenni Chain. She is a licensed Psychologist in Seattle, WA and is the owner of Thrive for the People. Learn about who she is, how she does therapy, and if you'd be the right fit for her or her practice. If you find yourself particularly interested in working with Dr. Chain or her team, tune into next week's episode on our segment, 'Beyond the Intake', where I take her beyond the first session and deeper into her work and how she helps clients access their innate wisdom and thrive. Connect with Dr. Chain! https://www.thriveforthepeople.com/licensed-therapists-seattle/jennifer-chain-phd Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.
28 Aug 2026
Between Sessions w/ Mark Ponce, LMFTA | Couple's Conflict Series: Criticism
Do arguments feel stuck in your relationship? Like whatever you try just isn't working? There are 4 common types of conflict interactions and in this series, I break down each one and antidotes to ease them. Today, we explore criticism and how honestly talking about our emotional experience tends to help us get to the other side of the argument. Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.
24 Aug 2026
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3 Jul 2026
Beyond the Intake w/ Dr. Phebe Brako | Regrounding in our Values, Strengthening our Bond with Community, and Boundary Setting
Join me 'Beyond the Intake' with Dr. Phebe Brako, LMFT, LMHC, NCC. Listen to her explore her journey as a clinician who brings her life experiences and values into the therapy room with her to help strengthen her relationships with clients and empower them to grow and change. She explores relationship growth moments with family members, clients, and other important people in her life. This interview taught me a lot about modern day therapy and the power authentic relationships have in the lives of both clients and clinicians. Hope you enjoy as much as I did! Connect with Dr. Brako! https://www.phebebrakolmft.com/ Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.
19 Jun 2026
Meet your Therapist: Dr. Phebe Brako | Healing through Community, the Global Majority, and the Power of Self Disclosure
Join me on this episode of In Session where we meet Dr. Phebe Brako, LMFT, LMHC, NCC. She is a clinician in University Place, WA and is the founder and CEO of 253 Therapy and Consult. Learn about who she is, how she does therapy, and if you'd be the right fit for her. If you find yourself particularly interested in working with Dr. Brako or her team, tune into next week's episode on our segment, 'Beyond the Intake', where I take her beyond the first session and deeper into her work and how she helps clients grow and change. Connect with Dr. Brako! https://www.phebebrakolmft.com/ Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.
1 May 2026
Between Sessions w/ Mark Ponce, LMFTA | Couple's Conflict Series: Defensiveness
Do arguments feel stuck in your relationship? Like whatever you try just isn't working? There are 4 common types of conflict interactions and in this series, I break down each one and antidotes to ease them. Today, we explore defensiveness and how taking responsibility tends to help us get to the other side of the argument. Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.
10 Apr 2026
Between Sessions w/ Mark Ponce, LMFTA | Motivation & Activation Energy
Have you ever been stuck when making big decisions? Does it ever feel like you just can't get started. Join me as I discuss how you can better understand your brain in order to get more tasks done and make those big decisions! Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.
1 Apr 2026
Beyond the Intake with Katie Yost | Authentic Self-Discovery, Developing Confidence, and Breaking Negative Cycles
Join me on this episode where I take Katie beyond the first session and deeper into her work and life journey. Enjoy a conversation about her journey in developing clinical voice and self confidence along with how she goes about helping clients discover more about themselves and their relationships. We discuss the ways she helps clients find change in their life and how she keeps her practice sustainable for both her and the client. If you're looking to grow in your own self-confidence and compassion - as either client, clinician, or both - this episode is for you. Please enjoy, shar e feedback, and give the show a 5 star review! Connect with Katie! https://www.secureintimacy.com/meet-katie-yost/ Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.
27 Mar 2026
Meet your therapist: Katie Yost, LMFTA | Radical Compassion, Navigating relationship dynamics, and Exploring nuerodivergence
Join me on this episode of In Session where we meet Katie Yost, LMFTA. She is a clinician in Spokane, WA and practices at Secure Intimacy. Learn about who she is, how she does therapy, and if you'd be the right fit for her. If you find yourself particularly interested in working with Katie, tune into next week's episode on our segment, 'Beyond the Intake', where I take her beyond the first session and deeper into her work and how she helps clients grow and change. Connect with Katie! https://www.secureintimacy.com/meet-katie-yost/ Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.
20 Mar 2026
Between Sessions w/ Mark Ponce, LMFTA | Grief
Have you ever experienced grief? Join me as I discuss its complexity and how it can show up in our lives. Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.
11 Mar 2026
Beyond the Intake with Joel Wadsworth | Maturity, Self-Esteem, and Balancing Expertise & Authenticity
Join me on this episode where I take Joel beyond the first session and deeper into his journey and why he believes the work he does brings about change in client's lives. Enjoy a real conversation about his journey, maturing as a person and a therapist, and how he uses his real-life experiences to guide his work. If you've ever felt disconnected to parts of your identity and life purpose, this episode might just help you find your footing again. Connect with Joel! jwadsworthmft@gmail.com | https://rootedinhopecounseling.net/therapists/joel-wadsworth-lmfta/ Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.
6 Mar 2026
Meet your Therapist: Joel Wadsworth, LMFTA | Bullying, Working with Teens, and Reconnecting with Yourself
Join me on this episode of In Session where we meet Joel Wadsworth, LMFTA. He is a clinician in Spokane, WA and practices at Rooted In Hope Counseling. Learn more about who he is, how he does therapy, and if you'd be the right fit for him. If you find yourself particularly interested in working with Joel and want to learn more, tune into next week's episode on our segment, 'Beyond the Intake' where I take Joel beyond the first session and deeper into his journey and why he believes the work he does brings about change in client's lives. Connect with Joel! jwadsworthmft@gmail.com | https://rootedinhopecounseling.net/therapists/joel-wadsworth-lmfta/ Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.
18 Feb 2026
Beyond the Intake with Kelly Herzberg - Reauthoring Our Life Narratives
In this episode of In Session, we dive into how to detach from disruptive narratives in our lives and create new ones that are more authentic and fulfilling. Kelly explores her journey from being a stylist to a therapist and talks through building confidence along the way. If you want to learn more about becoming unstuck in your life, this episode is for you. Connect with Kelly! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/kelly-herzberg Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.
4 Feb 2026
Beyond the Intake w/ Mohamed Abdelaziz | Reconnecting with the Wisdom of our Body
Do you find yourself overwhelmed during the week? Dissociating from your body or wanting to distract yourself from what's going on in the world around you? This episode is equipped with insights and tools to help! Mohamed Abdelaziz joins me to go Beyond the Intake and discuss how to listen to the wisdom of our bodies, how to feel more present and grounded when we're overwhelmed, and how he navigates working with clients who have different identities/worldviews than himself. If you've ever wondered how to ground yourself when you're overwhelmed and become more present in your life then this episode is for you. Enjoy this episode on your drive to work, while at the gym, or in passing - it comes with a lot of wisdom spread throughout our conversation. Its my longest one yet, so please enjoy in whatever way is in your capacity. Thank you for your constant support, feedback, and for taking time out of your day to listen. Connect with Mohamed! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mohamed-abdelaziz Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.
14 Jan 2026
Beyond the Intake with Amisha Gandhi - Relationships, Identity, and Finding your Voice.
In this episode of In Session, we dive into what goes into building healthy relationships with others and yourself. We talk through Amisha's journey of developing her confidence and voice in her family and in the therapy space. Amisha explores her podcast and its impact and what it's like being a person of representation for the South Asian community in the therapy field. If you want to learn more about building confidence and becoming more secure in your identity, this episode is for you. Connect with Amisha! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/amisha-gandhi Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.
11 Dec 2025
Meet your Therapist: Kelvin Peprah, LMHC | How Curiosity Can Help You Connect to Your Purpose
In this episode of In Session, we dive into purpose and identity. We explore what it means to be therapist of color and navigate a field that hasn't always made space for our identities and lived experiences. Kelvin Peprah shares his personal journey into becoming a therapist - what called him to this work, the challenges he's faced along the way, and the moments that helped shape his purpose. We explore how he builds trust with clients in an authentic, grounding way, and what it looks like to show up as both a professional and a full human being. Together, we talk about identity, representation, healing, and the quiet power of simply being seen. If you're curious about the realities of the therapy world, interested in purposeful work, or want to hear an honest conversation between two therapists of color, this episode is for you. Connect with Kelvin! https://www.peprahcounseling.com | info@peprahcounseling.com Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.
26 Nov 2025
Meet your Therapist: Kayla Ritchie, LMHC | Do Therapists HAVE to Love Their Clients?
Is loving our clients a requirement of the title? How can I, as a grown adult, ask to be loved in the way I want to feel loved? What if my therapist doesn't solve my problems? In this episode of 'In Session,' I sit down with Kayla Ritchie, LMHC, for a deeply honest and human conversation about her therapy journey - both as clinician and client. We explore what it means to ask for love - even when shame tries to silence that need - and how she's learned to speak about love with more courage and clarity. Kayla also opens up about navigating a full, demanding schedule while still choosing to show up for themself. Together, we talk about the challenges of being vulnerable, the value of consistency, and what it looks like to arrive in therapy as a genuine, imperfect, fully human being. It's a real conversation about connection and the bravery it takes to keep choosing yourself. Connect with Kayla: https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/kayla-ritchie Connect with Me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions. I love you.
12 Nov 2025
Meet your Therapist: Ian Redfield, LMFTA | Exploring the 'Pain Cave' and How to Push Through Your Mind Telling You to Quit
What does it really take to change the patterns that have shaped us our whole lives? How do I keep moving forward even when my mind tells me to stop? In the very first episode of In Session, I sit down with my friend and colleague, Ian Redfield, to explore what it really means to move through pain, rebuild, and live with authenticity. Ian opens up about his own story - the moments that shaped him, the lessons that carried him through difficult seasons, and how those experiences inform the way he shows up for his clients today. We dive into his approach to couples therapy, the art of navigating conflict with compassion, and how he helps people reconnect to what matters most. This session is honest, heartfelt, and full of wisdom about what it takes to keep showing up - for others and for yourself. Connect with Ian: https://renewedstories.com/team/ian-redfield/ @bestdressedtherapist on TikTok Connect with me! https://www.selfspaceseattle.com/therapists/mark-ponce Watch the Raw Footage of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InSession-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pad592 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yRYoH7eMguCcUrGJynhVX Have any questions/feedback or want to be featured on the podcast? Email: InSessionPod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions.
12 Nov 2025
Welcome to In Session: Real Conversations with Therapists
Host Mark Ponce, LMFTA, discusses how this podcast came to be and what inspired him to get started. He also shares a sneak peak into his first interview. -- Connect with me! Insessionpod@outlook.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @insession.pod Big thanks to Rodney Tristan for producing my soundtrack. Connect with him! Instagram & TikTok: @RodneyTristann Apple Music & Spotify: @ Rodney Tristan Lots of love to my fiance for speaking in my episode introductions.
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