Do I Need Therapy™?

This week, we talk with our first anonymous caller. No names, no details, just "real talk". Anonymous 101 opens up about the difficulties of surviving a narcissistic partner and an emotionally abusive marriage for over 30 years. More importantly, Anonymous 101 explains the main trigger felt was a loss of sense of self and their personal identity. They state the latter as what finally made them realize they needed help. Plus, Anonymous 101 shares their first steps and full journey connecting to therapy, which included pastoral counseling, a psychiatrist, "big girl panties" … and a little dog too.

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In today's episode, Seneca Williams joins the show. She is "The Entrepreneurs' Therapist", speaker, and international coach. She helps entrepreneurs and the highly ambitious ready themselves to breakthrough business anxiety and beat business burnout. We are highly ambitious! And yet we also must balance work, family, friends and personal obligations. It can feel daunting – especially during such uncertain times. But when our mental health is acknowledged and nurtured, we handle stress more effectively, recover from setbacks, and get back to business for our goals and dreams more quickly. So if you are an entrepreneur, "careerpreneur", small business owner, goal setter, top performer, or the like… this episode is for you.

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Alicia Nunn, author of Ashira's World, joins the show to share about her life journey which included divorce, a fire, and change of career to a published author. Alicia shares how her life changing events assisted in her own journey from pain to purpose. She is an African American woman, #Black Lives Matter activist, as well as Licensed Clinical Social Worker turned writer. And her latest and greatest, is authoring Ashira's World, an Amazon Bestseller. Alicia shares her new book of Ashira, a young black woman awakened to be a goddess, destined to save the world.

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Do we need therapy? This week, we talk with Andrea Phillips, M.S. who is a family therapist specialized in blended families, including topics surrounding step family difficulties, blended family conflict, and adoption and foster family adjustment. Andrea introduces the terminology of "Blend-ING Families" as a necessary reminder for step, foster, adoptive, and other family types to remember how the process of joining and coming together as a family unit is ongoing. We learn about "kindred families" and how unique but not uncommon they are in the world. Plus, Andrea and I discuss and share several signs and flags to pay attention to when addressing when it's time for your family to seek therapy together, including major family transitions, when you, as the parents, are fighting, or your children act out or isolate extensively. And we talk about the children in these families and the things they reveal to us in that discovery. Finally, if seeking family counseling and support, listen in as we discuss next steps and approaches to how to start family therapy.

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This week, we talk with a licensed clinical social worker and humanitarian, Kristen Guskovict, founder of H.E.A.R.T. of Aid Work, about trauma symptoms and stories, plus how to recognize when you likely have unresolved trauma and need therapy. Kristen explains how many of us downplay painful and traumatic experiences because we are "still functioning" or we belittle our own traumas in comparison to perceived "more significant" traumas of others. However, neither are healthy for good mental health. Kristen reminds us that these traumatic experiences, whether they are big or little traumas, still chip away at us and are reflected in how we interact with others. We talk together why traumas must be acknowledged and addressed---Kristen offers journaling as a smart practice for trauma work. Plus, if you do need to seek trauma therapy, listen in as we discuss the next steps and how to approach therapy.

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Therapy is one of the best investments you can give yourself—because it's an investment in a better you. An investment in better self confidence, motivation, plus the positive changes you wish to see in your emotions, well being, behaviors and actions as you move forward in life. Yes, the cost is higher than most expect, but it is worth it. So, how can you pay for therapy? Listen in as I share a brief overview of what that looks like both with and without health insurance. Plus, if paying out of pocket, I share tips on how you can find ways for it to be more affordable.

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On today's show, I ask you, "How is your mental health"? Are you doing good or not so good? I believe it is very important to address this intentionally and purposefully each and every day. Because your mental health and mental clarity reflect the state of your emotions, relationships, ambitions, hopes, and dreams, and your life in full. So if you've not been good for awhile, and you're still struggling with the question of "do I need therapy?", listen in as I share the top 5 signs in recognizing you need therapy now.

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We've all been through a lot. Current times have been chaotic, challenging, and surreal. The lack of uncertainty in the world might leave you feeling lost and confused. And that's understandable! On today's show, I share ten tips on how you can be resilient during this season and come out stronger than before. Remember, resilience is part of you and you only have to look within.

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Have you delayed your own therapy due to any of these reasons? Listen in for the top ten reasons most people refuse to go to or ignore therapy. Dr. Aprile Andelle walks you through each, how it may make sense, but ultimately, why you should reconsider. Plus, several of myths about therapy are busted. Remember, your mental health is priority.

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Dr. Aprile Andelle, LMFT, mental health and relationship master therapist introduces the questions she gets asked the most. Can you guess? Listen in on what the show is about, what to expect, and how you can tune in again.

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