Because We Went To Therapy

By Emily & Ashley

Because We Went To Therapy is a weekly podcast with best friends, Emily & Ashley. Emily is a licensed mental health therapist and Ashley is a certified fitness instructor. After meeting in college... more

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How many episodes does Because We Went To Therapy have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.

Because We Went To Therapy episodes:

August 26, 2022 Creating, Building, and Maintaining Healthy Habits
Ash & Em chat about how to align your habits and goals with your values so that they make sense for you. They discuss how to and why it is important to stay consistent with your habits. They discuss how to start slow and build upon habits, how to pick back up after being sick or traveling, how important it is to rest and take breaks, and does it really take 10,000 hours to become an expert at any subject?
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53min
August 12, 2022 How to know if you’re in an unhealthy or toxic relationship & what to do
In a very vulnerable episode, Emily and Ashley discuss how to know if you’re in an unhealthy relationship or engaging in toxic relationship patterns. Emily shares about her long-term college relationship that consisted of toxic behaviors, unhealthy communication, and poor conflict management. They discuss how hard it can be to know if you’re in an unhealthy relationship, as well as how hard it can be to reflect and realize you were part of the problem. They discuss how healing going to therapy and being in a healthy relationship can be and encourage anyone in similar situations to seek out support.
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54min
July 29, 2022 How To Start Your Therapy Journey: How to find a therapist, types of therapy, & getting the most out of the experience
Em & Ash are taking it back to basics: how do you get started with therapy? Whether you are returning to therapy after years off or starting new for the first time, they have you covered. They talk about how to find a therapist in your area, finding out if they take your insurance, how to fill out intake forms, and what the heck are the different types of therapy?!
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45min
July 22, 2022 Cohabitating & Building a Life Together
Cohabitating… what some may call a taboo topic, it is one that should not be and one that should definitely be discussed more. Em & Ash explore living with a significant other and how it can be stressful and really hard at times - which is totally normal! They each share personal tips (many years of trial and error) on how to discuss finances, improve communication, and set boundaries with chores, alone time, and more. They center their discussion on making a space that feels like home for both partners, one where a healthy relationship can thrive.
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59min
July 15, 2022 Mental Health Advocacy and Vulnerability with Angelica Galluzzo of the Revolutionized Mind
Ash & Em are joined by Angelica Galluzzo of The Revolutionized Mind podcast. Angelica, based near Toronto, details her mental health journey and what inspired her to be a loud mental health advocate. We discuss the differences and similarities between mental healthcare in Canada and the US, the effect that policy changes and human rights issues in the US have on other nations, celebrities and athletes advocating for mental health, and how to be an ally for other women. Also, how do we know when to censor certain words to avoid triggering people? Is there a point where we censor too much and hinder important mental health conversations?
Mental Health Resources and How To Help Someone In Crisis - Jack.org (Canadian Charity)
Angelica's Podcast - The Revolutionized Mind (available everywhere)
Angelica's IG - @therevolutionizedmind
Call/Text Suicide and Crisis Lifeline # 988

Please note that difficult topics such as suicide, self-harm, and other topics are discussed throughout this episode.
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July 08, 2022 *Sigh* These last few weeks have been tough
Ashley and Emily sit down for a different kind of episode then their usual content- they process the events of the last few weeks, including the overturning of Roe v Wade, mass shootings, and police brutality. They discuss why therapy is inherently political, and how this all impacts the mental health field specifically. They share how the constant access to traumatic events affects the nervous system, all while having to continue to work and live as normal. Ashley shares a personal story regarding gun violence. It is a vulnerable episode, forsure. They discuss why it is essential to continue to take care of your own well-being even with during all these horrific events.
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June 24, 2022 Seasonal Body Image Issues & Learning To Make Peace With Your Body
They are back! Emily and Ashley sit down for a solo episode on how your body image can be impacted by the time of the year, where you live, and what the weather is like. The girls discuss what to do when the clothes from last summer don't button anymore. They discuss what to do if you don’t feel comfortable wearing a bikini. Is it okay to wear a cover-up and what do you do if you still feel self- conscious? Em & Ash share advice on how they navigate the ups and downs of making peace with their bodies as the years go by & the seasons change.
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54min
June 10, 2022 Ecotherapy, the stigma around men's mental health, and trauma with Shikha Patel
Ash & Em are joined by North Carolina-based therapist Shikha Patel. Shikha offers great insight on her experience with ecotherapy - a way for clients to connect with nature and the outdoors during a therapy session. There are so many benefits to ecotherapy (in addition to being a way to connect with the earth while using evidence-based practices), and the women discuss them all. They also spend time talking about trauma, trauma-focused therapy, and the stigma around men seeking help for their mental health.

Shikha's IG: @CollabInTherpay

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58min
June 03, 2022 Living with Type 1 Diabetes with @KruegersPlusT1D
We're joined by Ashley's great friends Maddie, Bellé, and Ana (& Sophia!) - the sisters behind @KruegersPlusT1D. 6 out of their 8 siblings have Type 1 Diabetes. With any chronic health conditions comes a certain set of mental health challenges, and the girls talk about everything from being asked weird and often times inappropriate questions about their pumps and diabetes in general, thinking Nick Jonas was going to die in 2011, and the stress that accompanies their diabetes.
IG & Tiktok: @KruegersPlusT1D
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44min
May 27, 2022 OCD - Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, & Treatment with Jenna Overbaugh (OCD & Anxiety Therapist)
Emily and Ashley are joined by Jenna Overbaugh, a therapist with over 10 years of experience working with clients with OCD, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. We wanted to know all about OCD - when and why it develops, the types of OCD that exist, how to treat it, how common it is - and Jenna delivered! We discuss how much more is known about OCD, how similar OCD and anxiety truly are, how everyone experiences intrusive thoughts, and Jenna shares about her own journey developing OCD postpartum.
Jenna's IG: Jenna.Overbaugh
Jenna's Podcast: All The Hard Things
Our IG: Becausewewenttotherapy
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58min

FAQs about Because We Went To Therapy:

How many episodes does Because We Went To Therapy have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.