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My name is Guy McPherson.

I interview incredible people who've dedicated their lives to helping those who've been

impacted by trauma.

A big thank you to our sponsors and our guests who are supporting this show.

Here we go. Our folks, welcome back to the podcast. Very excited to have us

my guest today. Kelsey Blanick, Kelsey, welcome. Thank you so much for having me. I'm excited.

Awesome. Awesome. Kelsey's a licensed clinical social worker and qualified supervisor serving Texas and Florida,

specializing in trauma, OCD, anxiety, and caregiver burnout. She offers online therapy and

supervision through her practice, the And Way therapy, where she uses EMDR, IFS, ERP, and ACT alongside

a holistic focus on nervous system regulation and well-being.

She's the author of the book titled The And Way, assertive peacemaking in a divided world

and mentors clinicians to build values-aligned practices grounded in clarity and compassion.

All right, Kelsey, obviously just a little bit about you, but before we get going,

share with our listeners where you're from originally and where you are currently.

Oh, I little known fact.

I was actually born in Northern California, but I've moved all over the place, New Jersey, Texas,

California, then back to Texas, a new part of Texas. I've lived all over the place, New Jersey, Texas, California, then back to Texas, a new part of Texas.

I've lived all over the place, and now I'm in west of Austin.

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