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.

Mike and Hanifa welcome back Joleen Hartland, LCPC and Terae Tatum, LCPC. They discuss how addiction impacts the family system. They share about roles, rules and resources for family members.

Mike and Hanifa welcome back Naomi Effort, LCPC. They discuss the ways in which grief and loss shows up in our lives. Furthermore, they talk about the grieving process and their own personal experiences.

Hanifa welcomes back Jessica Krakowsky, LCPC to the podcast. They discussed what self-love looks like and the obstacles one can face in this journey.

Mike and Hanifa welcome back Nicole Ramel, LCPC to talk about IVF. Nicole shares more about the emotional, mental toll and current news about IVF in the United States.