In this episode, host Ashley Gersh shares tips on how to cope with grief and loss as well as how to comfort friends and family with their loss. She shares examples of what to say to someone after they’ve lost a loved one and enforces the notion of listening to your body when making decisions after a loss, like the right time to remove a wedding ring, take down pictures, or how you want to process your grief like going to their grave site, etc. Everyone will have an opinion, don’t let societal expectations or social judgment dictate your choices, do what’s best for you and remember there’s no timeline for grieving. 

 

 

 

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Susan Winograd, owner of Pelvicore Rehab, joins Ashley to discuss pelvic health and how to help people overcome bowel, bladder, and sexual problems. Susan and Ashley unpack the connection between our pelvic floor and the nervous system, and Susan debunks myths regarding bladder leakage, noting how what most people think is normal is not actually normal. Together they highlight how pelvic floor dysfunction affects one’s quality of life, confidence, and relationships and offer ways to find relief. 

 

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Harry Stone, most recently a former TikTok employee, joins Ashley to discuss the best ways of navigating toxic workplace environments. He shares nine signs that you’re likely in a toxic workplace and together they discuss whether you should or shouldn’t talk to coworkers about your workplace toxicity, how to manage gaslighting, hierarchical dynamics, and what to do if you’re not getting along with your boss. Harry shares one piece of advice on what he wishes he knew when he was younger and first starting out job hunting.    —---------------------------------------------

 

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Candice Conroy, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, joins Ashley Gersh to give some food for thought on trauma bonds. They define what a trauma bond is, the stages of trauma bonding, how to know if you’re in one, how to get out of it, and how to heal from being in a trauma bond. They also define gaslighting, healthy anger, and signs of healthy versus unhealthy relationships.  —--------------------------------------------- Connect with Ashley on social: @thatfoodietherapist  Schedule therapy at Ashley’s practice: www.actionashley.com

 

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In this episode, host Ashley Gersh discusses why the root of perfectionism is the desire to be accepted. She shares how self-compassion can calm the nervous system down and increase confidence, self-love, and self-acceptance. Tune in to learn how you can be kinder to yourself to better cope with mistakes, disappointment, and life’s inevitable challenges.  —---------------------------------------------   Connect with Ashley on social: @thatfoodietherapist  Schedule therapy at Ashley’s practice: www.actionashley.com

Justin Martin, licensed Mental Health Therapist, joins Ashley to discuss why men might not seek therapy, why there’s fear around vulnerability and emotional intimacy, whether men need emotional intimacy as much as physical intimacy, and what they wish people understood about their anger. Justin uses IFS (Internal Family Systems) to make sense of his client’s issues and shares how different parts of ourselves (i.e. you might be a different person at a party than you are at a grocery store) impact us and our relationships. 

 

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On this episode of Food For Thought, listen to dating tips from a millionaire matchmaker, Marisa Saks, who was featured as the co-host with Patti Stanger from The Millionaire Matchmaker. Marisa shares her do’s and don’ts, red flags, green flags, and why people should go to therapy to better their relationships.

 

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In this episode, host Ashley Gersh discusses why the so-called "best times" in our lives, such as starting college, getting married, or landing our dream job, can actually be some of the most stressful and challenging. She explores why these transitions often come with feelings of anxiety and grief and offers insights from renowned speaker and researcher Brene Brown on how to navigate these "fucking first times" (FFTs). Ashley shares Brown's three-step process for managing FFTs: normalize, put it into perspective, and reality check. Tune in to learn how you can reframe your mindset and better cope with life's inevitable challenges.     Connect with Ashley on social: @thatfoodietherapist  Schedule therapy at Ashley’s practice: www.actionashley.com Read more about Brené Brown’s FFT’s | Advice For First-Time Experiences on Ashley’s Blog here: https://actionashley.com/brene-brown-fft/

Antonio Postorino joins Ashley to give unfiltered food for thought on how to cope with the challenges of entrepreneurship and his journey to starting his own PR company specializing in celebrity and influencer marketing. Antonio shares how his confidence helps him stay on course, why he thinks people should surround themselves with people who are smarter than them, and why networking makes such a difference. Ashley shares why it’s important to anchor yourself with coping skills in moments of social anxiety and vulnerability when networking in the world of entrepreneurship. Together they unpack how the more times you do something outside of your comfort zone, the less scary it becomes and why holding yourself accountable empowers you to change things for the better. Ashley asks Antonio what he wishes more people knew about entrepreneurship and together they digest why having boundaries is key to success.

 

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Mara Bernstein, Divorce Attorney, joins Ashley Gersh to give some food for thought on the red flags in relationships that are ignored in the beginning, but which lead to divorce in the end. They discuss the necessary conversations to have before you get married and Mara highlights the state of Florida’s laws as it relates to finances once you get married. Mara shares the most impactful story she’s heard on what leads to a successful marriage, why pre-nuptials can be protective, why not everyone needs one, and why the most important thing when it comes to a prenup is how you do it. They shed light on the grieving process that encompasses divorce, why couples try to win a divorce, but it’s not about winning the fight, and why divorce isn’t just a word, it’s a process.

 

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