Stop Avoiding It? A Therapist Explains Why We All Do It

What happens when we stop running from the hard stuff? In this episode of the Gentleman Style Podcast, host Marcus Norman sits down with licensed professional counselor Gina Yanovitch to explore the roots of trauma, healing through EMDR, and her new book Stop Avoiding It.

Whether you're stuck in a toxic cycle or ready for real change, this conversation breaks it all down with honesty, faith, and practical tools.

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Gina opens up about her journey—from working with at-risk youth to running her private practice—and explains why everyone, no matter their background, can benefit from self-awareness, boundaries, and spiritual tools for mental strength.

This is a heartfelt, faith-filled, and practical discussion about mental health, generational wounds, toxic relationships, social media, and how to actually heal instead of hide.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro
01:10 – Meet Gina Yanovitch
04:50 – Building a better coping skills program
08:45 – What is EMDR therapy and how does it work?
13:00 – Personal example of EMDR in action
19:05 – Do parents cause mental health issues in kids?
24:50 – Can forgiveness heal trauma?
30:30 – Estrangement vs. boundaries with toxic family
36:00 – The dangers of social media & comparison
44:30 – Why she wrote Stop Avoiding It
48:00 – Final thoughts

Marcus Norman – Host of the Gentleman Style Podcast, a platform for elevating meaningful conversations around leadership, healing, business, and personal growth.

Gina Yanovitch – Licensed Professional Counselor and author of Stop Avoiding It, specializing in trauma, EMDR therapy, and faith-integrated mental health practices.
Connect with Gina: https://stopavoidingit.com

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