Mike and Hanifa are joined by two special guests in this episode. Eva and Nolan share about their experiences, as students, during lockdown and shooting drills. They share about the mental and emotional toll experienced by themselves and their peers.

On this episode, Mike and Hanifa spend time recapping 2024. They share about their own journeys with the podcast. They reflect on episodes throughout the year and what is to come for the podcast in 2025.

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Naomi Effort, LCPC. They talk about what ambivalence is and how it shows up in someone's life. They share scenarios about ambivalence and ways to work through this emotion.

Mike and Hanifa are joined by their Administrative Office Manager, Samantha Malak. They talk about the holidays and traditions followed in their families. They share about issues that can contribute to stress during the holiday season.

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Brian Gold, LCSW and a special guest. They discuss what self-compassion is and how it is different from self-love. They talk about their journeys in being compassionate to themselves.

Trigger warning: blood

Mike and Hanifa welcome back Elizabeth Fritz, LCSW and Mary Leonhardt, LCSW. They discuss school shootings and lockdown protocols within the school system. They also explore coping techniques and talk about the importance of open communication with teachers, students and parents.

Mike and Hanifa are joined by Brian Gold, LCSW and a special guest. They talk about the decision making process in taking medication. The guest shares about his ambivalence and, later, acceptance in seeking a psychiatrist for medication.

Mike and Hanifa welcome back Catherine Fairfield, LCPC. They share about aging and their own journeys into adulthood. They also talk about aging and whether or not it correlates to maturity.

Mike and Hanifa welcome back Brian Gold, LCSW and Sara Allen, LCSW. They define what the black sheep is and what it signifies. They share about the role they played in their own families and their journey in embracing their identities.