Episodes 6
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Mar 2026
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
67%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

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About This Podcast

Extending Branches is a mental health podcast inspiring hope, healing, and growth for people who know life is more complex than quick answers. Hosted by Dr. Mike Courtney, the show explores anxiety, depression, burnout, boundaries, relationships, grief, trauma, self-care, and the connection between faith and emotional health. Through honest conversation and lived experience, each episode offers practical wisdom and faith-informed insight that respects professional mental health care. If you are struggling, searching, or supporting someone you love, Extending Branches reminds you that healing begins with honesty and showing up.

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Recent Episodes

Teaching Teens to Face Social Anxiety (Without Avoidance) - Kaci Jacobellis

Jun 02, 2026 20m Transcript

In this episode of Extending Branches, Dr. Mike Courtney talks with counselor Kaci Jacobellis, ALPC, about social anxiety in teens and how parents can help. They explain the difference between normal…

The Hidden Weight of Trauma - Tracey Robison

May 19, 2026 32m

In this episode of Extending Branches, Dr. Mike Courtney sits down with Tracey Robison, Clinical Director at Branches, to talk about the hidden weight of trauma and the hope of healing. Together,…

The Only Problem with Pain - Bethany Ratcher

May 05, 2026 22m

The only problem with pain is that it hurts. In this episode of Extending Branches, Dr. Mike Courtney is joined by Bethany Bratcher, a pastoral counselor and Director of Training at Branches, to talk…

Healthy Boundaries in a Fast-Paced World - Debi Russell

Apr 21, 2026 25m

What if the other rats are faster? In this episode of Extending Branches, Dr. Mike Courtney and Debi Russell, a trusted counselor at Branches, break down how burnout happens and how boundaries help…

Dr Joshua Courtney - Extending Branches 01

Apr 07, 2026 25m

Prayer or therapy? Faith or mental health? In this episode of Extending Branches, Dr. Mike Courtney and Joshua Courtney, Executive Director and Psychiatric Physician Assistant at Branches, break down…

Extending Branches Trailer

Mar 02, 2026 1m Trailer

Extending Branches is a podcast about growth, generosity, and the everyday choices that help us build stronger families, deeper faith, and more connected communities.Each episode explores how small…

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How many episodes does Extending Branches have?

Extending Branches has published 6 episodes since March 2026, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.

Is Extending Branches still active?

Extending Branches is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 23m.

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