Episode 240: Ezra Lavinsky, LPC

Episode 240: Ezra Lavinsky, LPC

Author: Dr. Brian Lenzkes March 5, 2025 Duration: 57:34

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Ezra Lavinsky is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the founder of Forward Momentum Counseling in Prescott, Arizona. With the goal of supporting clients in cultivating deeper self-love and fostering more meaningful connections with others as his guiding principle, Ezra combines therapeutic approaches, such as EMDR and mindfulness CBT, with a compassionate and supportive environment at his practice.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Ezra talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (04:31) Why Ezra chose to go into the field of addiction counseling
  • (08:35) Two essential ingredients for effective counseling
  • (13:47) Some issues with the way that therapy is construed by people in general and systemic issues in the therapy/counseling industry
  • (18:54) Understanding addiction and good mental health
  • (27:39) Why mental health matters a LOT for physical health
  • (31:06) How Ezra approaches a new addiction client
  • (35:34) Why caring and being authentic is essential for success and growth
  • (39:30) Making a commitment to always speak the truth in love and leave the results to God
  • (43:29) The importance of faith for mental, emotional, and spiritual health
  • (48:52) Giving back and being of service to others
  • (50:04) Outro and plugs

 

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

 

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What does it truly mean to be well? For Dr. Brian Lenzkes, the answer stretches far beyond a chart of lab results. On the Life's Best Medicine Podcast, he explores the interconnected layers of a whole life, where physical health is deeply woven into the fabric of our relationships, our sense of purpose, and our spiritual grounding. Each conversation moves past simplistic advice to consider how family, community, and personal faith shape our daily resilience. You’ll hear from a variety of guests who share candid stories-not just of medical recovery, but of profound human connection, unexpected compassion, and quiet heroism found in everyday challenges. Dr. Lenzkes brings his perspective as a practicing physician who believes healing is a multifaceted endeavor. This isn't a lecture series; it's a collection of genuine dialogues that remind us our wellbeing is a holistic story still being written. Tune into this podcast for thoughtful reflections that might just change how you view your own health, relationships, and place in the world.
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