Unfiltered Family Therapists

About Unfiltered Family Therapists

Come hang out with a couple of nerdy, dorky, and badass women who aren't afraid of using flowery, colorful, and more accurate language to discuss mental health. Psychologist and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Dr. Mary Bowles and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Jennifer Newell talk about Mental Health by looking at it through a different lens; the lens of not only marriage and family therapy (systems therapy), but also applied neuroscience, other new alternatives that oppose pathologizing through diagnosis and those that more effectively inform mainstream mental health care. Learn how we're all normal within the context of our own lives, but how normal isn't always effective. Learn ways to help brains change more effectively. See mental health care through a different lens that informative, fun, educational, and challenging! See how mental health care doesn’t have to suck. Whether you are person struggling with mental health or a psychologist or therapist looking for a different way to see your clients that ensures they don’t suck on purpose, this podcast will inform those interests, likely in multiple ways! See www.MindWiseInstitute.com for more about Dr. Bowles and Jen! Disclaimer All rights to the images, music, clips, and other materials used belong to their respective owners. As the creator of this content, MindWise Corporation retains ownership of this intellectual property. Please note, this podcast and its content are not intended to replace one-on-one therapy for any viewer, interviewee, guest host, in-person guest, or call-in guest or participant. This podcast offers general educational content to enhance, inform, and improve personal and interpersonal relationships as listeners see fit by their own choice.

Publisher

Dr. Mary Bowles

Category

education · health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

1 Oct 2024

Latest episode

2 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jul 2025

   Ep 17 - Talking to your kids about Sex

   Dr. Mary discusses the critical nature of parents conversing with their children about sex and body safety, offering valuable resources for both parents and children.

2. 

   2 Jul 2025

   Ep 16 - Parenting and ADHD

   Dr. Mary explores the difficulties of raising children with ADHD, providing helpful resources and tactics for parents, and this is an interview.

3. 

   25 Jun 2025

   Ep 15 - WTF is Feminism? Another DOAC response.

   Family therapists Dr. Mary and Jen explore the multifaceted topic of feminism, dissecting its impact on relationships, sexual experiences, and societal expectations in this episode.

4. 

   8 Apr 2025

   Ep 14 - Response to DOAC Masculinity & a "Dating Crisis"?

   Hosts and guests Lonnie and Tisha Jensen explore masculinity and the dating crisis, discussing gender dynamics, societal expectations, and personal accountability in relationships.

5. 

   25 Mar 2025

   Ep 13 - How does the Himalayan Salt Lamp Taste?... and more crap.

   Dr. Mary and Jen discuss the neuroscience of belief, the healing power of nature, and the future of AI in mental health.

6. 

   5 Mar 2025

   Ep 12 - DeFunking Relationship Myths

   Dr. Mary Bowles and Jennifer Newell interview each other, debunking relationship myths and exploring how curiosity and rewiring perceptions foster healthier connections.

7. 

   11 Feb 2025

   Ep 11 - WTF is an Ep 10 Pullout?

   Host Dr. Sarah Miller explores how differing realities impact communication, discussing accountability, intent, and assertive communication in this interview.

8. 

   6 Feb 2025

   Ep 10 - WTF is Narcissism and Empathy in Pop Culture?

   Hosts Dr. John Smith and Dr. Jane Doe explore narcissism and empathy in pop culture, revealing how intent interpretations shape differing realities.

9. 

   4 Feb 2025

   Ep 9 - WTF is this Pop Psychology Crap?

   Hosts Dr. Bowles and Ms. Newell debunk common pop psychology myths, offering clarity on societal misconceptions.

10. 

    17 Jan 2025

    Ep 8 - How about Alex Honnald?

    Dr. Bowles and Ms. Newell interview rock climber Alex Honnold about his unique fear response and the relationships depicted in his media.

11. 

    10 Dec 2024

    Ep 7 - Who is Dr. Mary?

    Learn about Dr. Mary and some of what she is passionate about in her work. Disclaimer All rights to the images, music, clips, and other materials used belong to their respective owners. As the creator of this content, MindWise Corporation retains ownership of this intellectual property. Please note, this podcast and its content are not intended to replace one-on-one therapy for any viewer, interviewee, guest host, in-person guest, or call-in guest or participant. This podcast offers general educational content to enhance, inform, improve, and repair personal and interpersonal interactions. If you find value in the information shared here, apply it as you see fit. If you don’t find value in the content, we invite you to seek value elsewhere. In addition, neither by attending nor by participating, does Dr. Bowles, Ms. Newell, or any other presenter become your therapist or your coach. One-on-one therapy and coaching are distinctly different from each other and from this setting. This session is not intended to provide mental health treatment and again, does not constitute a client/therapist relationship, which would only be established following an initial consultation and by reading, understanding, and signing an Informed Consent and a Consent to Treat form. We do not provide diagnosis via this interaction. The information provided here is not a replacement for the therapeutic relationship in psychotherapy or a coaching relationship. The information on this website is not intended to replace medical advice as neither of us is a Medical Provider (Physician, Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, etc.). By continuing beyond this disclaimer, you acknowledge and accept that we are not providing health care, medical or nutritional therapy services, or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental or emotional issue, disease or condition. The information provided in or through this podcast pertaining to your health or wellness, exercise, relationships, business/career choices, finances, or any other aspect of your life is not intended to be a substitute for the professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. Also, by continuing beyond this disclaimer, you acknowledge and accept that if impacted by this podcast, you will seek the advice of your own Medical Provider and/or Mental Health Provider regarding any questions or concerns you have about your specific health or any medications, herbs or supplements you are currently taking and before implementing any recommendations or suggestions from this podcast. Do not disregard medical advice or delay seeking medical advice because of information you have heard or read in this session or on the MindWise Institute website. Do not start or stop taking any medications without speaking to your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. If you have or suspect that you have a medical or mental health problem, contact your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider promptly. The information contained on this session or on the website has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. If anything in this podcast negatively impacts you or engages you to work on a personal issue, please be sure to contact a therapist, your therapist, your local crisis line, or call 988 (the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline). Lastly, neither the hosts, presenters, nor MindWise Corporation are responsible for your misinterpretation of content. By continuing beyond this point, you are again acknowledging your understanding and acceptance of these terms.

12. 

    9 Dec 2024

    Ep 6 - Who is Jen?

    Get to know Jen and what her professional passions are and why! Disclaimer All rights to the images, music, clips, and other materials used belong to their respective owners. As the creator of this content, MindWise Corporation retains ownership of this intellectual property. Please note, this podcast and its content are not intended to replace one-on-one therapy for any viewer, interviewee, guest host, in-person guest, or call-in guest or participant. This podcast offers general educational content to enhance, inform, improve, and repair personal and interpersonal interactions. If you find value in the information shared here, apply it as you see fit. If you don’t find value in the content, we invite you to seek value elsewhere. In addition, neither by attending nor by participating, does Dr. Bowles, Ms. Newell, or any other presenter become your therapist or your coach. One-on-one therapy and coaching are distinctly different from each other and from this setting. This session is not intended to provide mental health treatment and again, does not constitute a client/therapist relationship, which would only be established following an initial consultation and by reading, understanding, and signing an Informed Consent and a Consent to Treat form. We do not provide diagnosis via this interaction. The information provided here is not a replacement for the therapeutic relationship in psychotherapy or a coaching relationship. The information on this website is not intended to replace medical advice as neither of us is a Medical Provider (Physician, Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, etc.). By continuing beyond this disclaimer, you acknowledge and accept that we are not providing health care, medical or nutritional therapy services, or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental or emotional issue, disease or condition. The information provided in or through this podcast pertaining to your health or wellness, exercise, relationships, business/career choices, finances, or any other aspect of your life is not intended to be a substitute for the professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. Also, by continuing beyond this disclaimer, you acknowledge and accept that if impacted by this podcast, you will seek the advice of your own Medical Provider and/or Mental Health Provider regarding any questions or concerns you have about your specific health or any medications, herbs or supplements you are currently taking and before implementing any recommendations or suggestions from this podcast. Do not disregard medical advice or delay seeking medical advice because of information you have heard or read in this session or on the MindWise Institute website. Do not start or stop taking any medications without speaking to your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. If you have or suspect that you have a medical or mental health problem, contact your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider promptly. The information contained on this session or on the website has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. If anything in this podcast negatively impacts you or engages you to work on a personal issue, please be sure to contact a therapist, your therapist, your local crisis line, or call 988 (the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline). Lastly, neither the hosts, presenters, nor MindWise Corporation are responsible for your misinterpretation of content. By continuing beyond this point, you are again acknowledging your understanding and acceptance of these terms.

13. 

    6 Nov 2024

    Ep 5 - What are the Characteristics of Healthy Parenting?

    Today we talk about what some of the behaviors are that demonstrate characteristics of healthy parenting. Disclaimer All rights to the images, music, clips, and other materials used belong to their respective owners. As the creator of this content, MindWise Corporation retains ownership of this intellectual property. Please note, this podcast and its content are not intended to replace one-on-one therapy for any viewer, interviewee, guest host, in-person guest, or call-in guest or participant. This podcast offers general educational content to enhance, inform, improve, and repair personal and interpersonal interactions. If you find value in the information shared here, apply it as you see fit. If you don’t find value in the content, we invite you to seek value elsewhere. In addition, neither by attending nor by participating, does Dr. Bowles, Ms. Newell, or any other presenter become your therapist or your coach. One-on-one therapy and coaching are distinctly different from each other and from this setting. This session is not intended to provide mental health treatment and again, does not constitute a client/therapist relationship, which would only be established following an initial consultation and by reading, understanding, and signing an Informed Consent and a Consent to Treat form. We do not provide diagnosis via this interaction. The information provided here is not a replacement for the therapeutic relationship in psychotherapy or a coaching relationship. The information on this website is not intended to replace medical advice as neither of us is a Medical Provider (Physician, Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, etc.). By continuing beyond this disclaimer, you acknowledge and accept that we are not providing health care, medical or nutritional therapy services, or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental or emotional issue, disease or condition. The information provided in or through this podcast pertaining to your health or wellness, exercise, relationships, business/career choices, finances, or any other aspect of your life is not intended to be a substitute for the professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. Also, by continuing beyond this disclaimer, you acknowledge and accept that if impacted by this podcast, you will seek the advice of your own Medical Provider and/or Mental Health Provider regarding any questions or concerns you have about your specific health or any medications, herbs or supplements you are currently taking and before implementing any recommendations or suggestions from this podcast. Do not disregard medical advice or delay seeking medical advice because of information you have heard or read in this session or on the MindWise Institute website. Do not start or stop taking any medications without speaking to your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. If you have or suspect that you have a medical or mental health problem, contact your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider promptly. The information contained on this session or on the website has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. If anything in this podcast negatively impacts you or engages you to work on a personal issue, please be sure to contact a therapist, your therapist, your local crisis line, or call 988 (the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline). Lastly, neither the hosts, presenters, nor MindWise Corporation are responsible for your misinterpretation of content. By continuing beyond this point, you are again acknowledging your understanding and acceptance of these terms.

14. 

    23 Oct 2024

    Ep 4 - Qualities of Healthy Relationships

    This episode we share our perspective on the qualities that exist in healthy relationships. Disclaimer All rights to the images, music, clips, and other materials used belong to their respective owners. As the creator of this content, MindWise Corporation retains ownership of this intellectual property. Please note, this podcast and its content are not intended to replace one-on-one therapy for any viewer, interviewee, guest host, in-person guest, or call-in guest or participant. This podcast offers general educational content to enhance, inform, improve, and repair personal and interpersonal interactions. If you find value in the information shared here, apply it as you see fit. If you don’t find value in the content, we invite you to seek value elsewhere. In addition, neither by attending nor by participating, does Dr. Bowles, Ms. Newell, or any other presenter become your therapist or your coach. One-on-one therapy and coaching are distinctly different from each other and from this setting. This session is not intended to provide mental health treatment and again, does not constitute a client/therapist relationship, which would only be established following an initial consultation and by reading, understanding, and signing an Informed Consent and a Consent to Treat form. We do not provide diagnosis via this interaction. The information provided here is not a replacement for the therapeutic relationship in psychotherapy or a coaching relationship. The information on this website is not intended to replace medical advice as neither of us is a Medical Provider (Physician, Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, etc.). By continuing beyond this disclaimer, you acknowledge and accept that we are not providing health care, medical or nutritional therapy services, or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental or emotional issue, disease or condition. The information provided in or through this podcast pertaining to your health or wellness, exercise, relationships, business/career choices, finances, or any other aspect of your life is not intended to be a substitute for the professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. Also, by continuing beyond this disclaimer, you acknowledge and accept that if impacted by this podcast, you will seek the advice of your own Medical Provider and/or Mental Health Provider regarding any questions or concerns you have about your specific health or any medications, herbs or supplements you are currently taking and before implementing any recommendations or suggestions from this podcast. Do not disregard medical advice or delay seeking medical advice because of information you have heard or read in this session or on the MindWise Institute website. Do not start or stop taking any medications without speaking to your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. If you have or suspect that you have a medical or mental health problem, contact your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider promptly. The information contained on this session or on the website has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. If anything in this podcast negatively impacts you or engages you to work on a personal issue, please be sure to contact a therapist, your therapist, your local crisis line, or call 988 (the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline). Lastly, neither the hosts, presenters, nor MindWise Corporation are responsible for your misinterpretation of content. By continuing beyond this point, you are again acknowledging your understanding and acceptance of these terms.

15. 

    16 Oct 2024

    Ep 3 - Addressing Alternative Lifestyles

    This episode addresses what's different and the same for each of us when we are working with alternative lifestyles. Disclaimer All rights to the images, music, clips, and other materials used belong to their respective owners. As the creator of this content, MindWise Corporation retains ownership of this intellectual property. Please note, this podcast and its content are not intended to replace one-on-one therapy for any viewer, interviewee, guest host, in-person guest, or call-in guest or participant. This podcast offers general educational content to enhance, inform, improve, and repair personal and interpersonal interactions. If you find value in the information shared here, apply it as you see fit. If you don’t find value in the content, we invite you to seek value elsewhere. In addition, neither by attending nor by participating, does Dr. Bowles, Ms. Newell, or any other presenter become your therapist or your coach. One-on-one therapy and coaching are distinctly different from each other and from this setting. This session is not intended to provide mental health treatment and again, does not constitute a client/therapist relationship, which would only be established following an initial consultation and by reading, understanding, and signing an Informed Consent and a Consent to Treat form. We do not provide diagnosis via this interaction. The information provided here is not a replacement for the therapeutic relationship in psychotherapy or a coaching relationship. The information on this website is not intended to replace medical advice as neither of us is a Medical Provider (Physician, Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, etc.). By continuing beyond this disclaimer, you acknowledge and accept that we are not providing health care, medical or nutritional therapy services, or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental or emotional issue, disease or condition. The information provided in or through this podcast pertaining to your health or wellness, exercise, relationships, business/career choices, finances, or any other aspect of your life is not intended to be a substitute for the professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. Also, by continuing beyond this disclaimer, you acknowledge and accept that if impacted by this podcast, you will seek the advice of your own Medical Provider and/or Mental Health Provider regarding any questions or concerns you have about your specific health or any medications, herbs or supplements you are currently taking and before implementing any recommendations or suggestions from this podcast. Do not disregard medical advice or delay seeking medical advice because of information you have heard or read in this session or on the MindWise Institute website. Do not start or stop taking any medications without speaking to your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. If you have or suspect that you have a medical or mental health problem, contact your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider promptly. The information contained on this session or on the website has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. If anything in this podcast negatively impacts you or engages you to work on a personal issue, please be sure to contact a therapist, your therapist, your local crisis line, or call 988 (the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline). Lastly, neither the hosts, presenters, nor MindWise Corporation are responsible for your misinterpretation of content. By continuing beyond this point, you are again acknowledging your understanding and acceptance of these terms.

16. 

    9 Oct 2024

    Ep. 2 - WTF is Marriage and Family Therapy?

    Today we discuss what Marriage and Family Therapy is and how it's different from typical mental health treatments. Disclaimer All rights to the images, music, clips, and other materials used belong to their respective owners. As the creator of this content, MindWise Corporation retains ownership of this intellectual property. Please note, this podcast and its content are not intended to replace one-on-one therapy for any viewer, interviewee, guest host, in-person guest, or call-in guest or participant. This podcast offers general educational content to enhance, inform, improve, and repair personal and interpersonal interactions. If you find value in the information shared here, apply it as you see fit. If you don’t find value in the content, we invite you to seek value elsewhere. In addition, neither by attending nor by participating, does Dr. Bowles, Ms. Newell, or any other presenter become your therapist or your coach. One-on-one therapy and coaching are distinctly different from each other and from this setting. This session is not intended to provide mental health treatment and again, does not constitute a client/therapist relationship, which would only be established following an initial consultation and by reading, understanding, and signing an Informed Consent and a Consent to Treat form. We do not provide diagnosis via this interaction. The information provided here is not a replacement for the therapeutic relationship in psychotherapy or a coaching relationship. The information on this website is not intended to replace medical advice as neither of us is a Medical Provider (Physician, Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, etc.). By continuing beyond this disclaimer, you acknowledge and accept that we are not providing health care, medical or nutritional therapy services, or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental or emotional issue, disease or condition. The information provided in or through this podcast pertaining to your health or wellness, exercise, relationships, business/career choices, finances, or any other aspect of your life is not intended to be a substitute for the professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. Also, by continuing beyond this disclaimer, you acknowledge and accept that if impacted by this podcast, you will seek the advice of your own Medical Provider and/or Mental Health Provider regarding any questions or concerns you have about your specific health or any medications, herbs or supplements you are currently taking and before implementing any recommendations or suggestions from this podcast. Do not disregard medical advice or delay seeking medical advice because of information you have heard or read in this session or on the MindWise Institute website. Do not start or stop taking any medications without speaking to your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. If you have or suspect that you have a medical or mental health problem, contact your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider promptly. The information contained on this session or on the website has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. If anything in this podcast negatively impacts you or engages you to work on a personal issue, please be sure to contact a therapist, your therapist, your local crisis line, or call 988 (the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline). Lastly, neither the hosts, presenters, nor MindWise Corporation are responsible for your misinterpretation of content. By continuing beyond this point, you are again acknowledging your understanding and acceptance of these terms.

17. 

    1 Oct 2024

    Ep 1 - WTF are we?

    Join in our maiden voyage in this episode where we discuss who we are as therapists, share a little bit of how we approach therapy, and discuss how we become who we are (as therapists and you as listeners). Mary’s Bio Dr. Mary Bowles is a Psychologist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist licensed in Colorado, Texas, and Florida (USA), and a life, relationship, parenting, and trauma coach. Mary received her bachelor’s degree from Colorado Mesa University, her master’s degree from Touro University, and her doctorate degree (PsyD) from California Southern University. She has been in practice since 2012 and works with couples, families, and individuals of all ages. She is a Supervisor and former board member for the International Association of Applied Neuroscience (IAAN), has completed Level 3 Gottman Method for therapy with couples, and holds certifications in multiple rapid treatment protocols, including Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) and Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM). Dr. Bowles is a parenting expert and trainer, high conflict divorce co-parenting expert, a speaker, author, relationship mediator, and an applied neuroscience researcher. She also specializes in the treatment of first responders and veterans. Dr. Bowles’ primary research focus is on the application of Memory Reconsolidation techniques for rapid trauma and anxiety treatment protocols. Specifically, she links current neuroscience research and historical psychotherapeutic evidence with the goal of informing the most efficacious treatment options, especially those that avoid, both, patients having to relive or experience repeated or prolonged exposure to their traumatic and distressing experiences and patients having to experience the stigmatic pathologizing that often occurs in the current mental health field. The result is multiple highly effective and rapid treatment protocols that align with the Dr. Bowles guiding treatment principles. As an interpersonal neurobiologically focused provider, Dr. Bowles has two main guides that influence her approach and her work; “normalize before we pathologize” and “work with the brain, not against it”. These guidelines ensure compassion in all intrapersonal and interpersonal work. With so many treatment options, Dr. Bowles is always concerned with differentiating what works from what does not work in psychotherapeutic settings, she advocates for the cultivation of equal-value approaches to working with all humans in all areas of life, and for reducing stigma in mental health by making science accessible through the interpretation of scientific and psychological language to the public. Jen’s Bio Jennifer Newell is a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in both Hawaii and Colorado, a registered play therapist, and a certified trauma professional with over 20 years of experience working with children/adolescents, families, couples and individuals. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Solution Focused, Dialetic Behavior Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Psychodynamic, and Client Centered modalities. She earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy from Chaminade University. She is also a Certified Trauma Professional and EMDR trained. She is a Registered Play Therapist and has extensive experience working with children of all ages who have social/emotional or behavioral problems in community mental health, school and residential treatment settings. She also has extensive experience in treating adult couples, individuals, and families, including military service members and veterans. Being a veteran, military spouse, and with her work as a military family life counselor, she is well versed and has specialized understanding of the unique stressors faced by the nation’s warriors and their families. She has helped clients address a wide variety of mental health concerns...

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