Not Your Basic Influencers

Not Your Basic Influencers

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Not Your Basic Influencers episodes

  • Elyce's "Why": Trauma, Suicidality and Resiliency

    Trigger Warning: We will be discussing suicidality in this episode. If at any point the conversation feels too heavy for you, please know that it is okay to listen to yourself and take space. Please contact a crisis or emergency line if you are feeling suicidal.  


    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast! Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters. 

    In this episode, Elyce share's some of her personal experiences including childhood trauma and losing her mom. She discusses how this loss has impacted her and has been the driving force of her "why" and the work that she does.  Elyce discusses her mission to increase the awareness of and destigmatize suicidality and mental health. 

    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093! We would LOVE to hear from you 


    Follow us on Instagram @notyourbasicinfluencers

    And your podcast hosts @yourmoderntherapist (Leah) and @thatrelatablesocialworker (Elyce)


    As always, we appreciate you! 


    Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): 1-800-273-8255 Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.

    34 min
  • Exploring Your Spirituality with Staci Benaroya

    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast! 

    Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters. 


    This week Staci Benaroya joins us to influence you on spirituality. Staci (@thenyctherapist) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provides Psychodynamic Therapy to millennials in New York City. In this episode, we break down and discuss the differences between religion and spirituality. We talk about ambivalence and how one can explore their own spirituality in a way that feels good to them and on their own terms. Staci shares her own experiences and spiritual journey including the use of yoga, moon rituals, and tarot card readings. Staci also educates us on the concept of manifesting and how you can work with the universe to manifest a vision.

    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093! 

    We would LOVE to hear from you


    Follow your podcast hosts on Instagram 

    Leah @yourmoderntherapist 

    Elyce @thatrelatablesocialworker 


    As always, we appreciate you! 


    Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.

    47 min
  • Redefining Masculinity with That Guy Kramer
    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast!
    Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters.
    This week Steve Kramer joins us to influence you on the topic of masculinity and mental health. Steve Kramer (@thatguykramer) is the current radio personality and air talent on Baltimore's Mix 106.5 morning show with Kramer and Jess. He also co-hosts the Certified Mama's Boy Podcast with his mom (check it out). In this episode, we talk about how our cultural values and gender constructs impact men and their mental health. We discuss the stigma that often prevents men from talking about their feelings or seeking out help. Kramer share's his own experiences in therapy and how he has prioritized his mental health. We also break down what it means to be "masculine" and how we can start to redefine masculinity.
    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093! We would LOVE to hear from you.
    Follow your podcast hosts on Instagram
    Leah @yourmoderntherapist
    Elyce @thatrelatablesocialworker
    As always, we appreciate you!
    Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.
    56 min
  • Sitting with Uncomfortable Feelings
    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast!
    Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters.
    In this episode, we are influencing you on the practice of sitting with uncomfortable feelings. We discuss some of the reasons you might be avoiding your feelings and feeling them fully, as well as how this can impact your mental health, relationships and overall wellbeing. We talk about avoidance, over-functioning and other not so helpful habits and coping mechanisms that might be getting in your way. We also share some of our own struggles with this and offer tips to help you process and honor some of those feelings you may be avoiding.
    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093! We would LOVE to hear from you.
    Follow your podcast hosts on Instagram
    Leah @yourmoderntherapist
    Elyce @thatrelatablesocialworker
    As always, we appreciate you!
    Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.
    31 min
  • ADHD and Ending the Stigma with Lindsay Fleming, LPC

    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast!  

    Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters.

    This week Lindsay Fleming joins us to influence you on ADHD. Lindsay (@lindsay_fleminglpc) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and well-known therapist on social media with a community of over 400k on tiktok. In this episode, we learn about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and some of the traits and symptoms. We discuss the stigma related to having a diagnosis of ADHD and some of the barriers that make it difficult for individuals to seek help and get the support they need. Lindsay shares some of her personal experiences including challenges in school and her own experiences in therapy. Lindsay also shares some of the strengths and skills that many individuals with ADHD have, as well as offers some tips that can help empower and motivate kids in the classroom.  


    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. 


    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093! We would LOVE to hear from you. 


    Follow your podcast hosts on Instagram  

    Leah @yourmoderntherapist  

    Elyce @thatrelatablesocialworker  


    As always, we appreciate you!  


    Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.

    47 min
  • Hip Hop and Vulnerability with Brittani Williams, LCSW
    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast!
    Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters.
    This week Brittani Williams joins us to influence you on hip-hop therapy. Brittani Williams (@bwilliamslcsw) is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), educator and emcee contributing to the collective work of hip-hop therapy. In this episode, we learn about hip-hop therapy and gain a better understanding of what hip-hop culture really is. We discuss some of the stigma and misconceptions of hip-hop culture. We also talk about the impact of trauma on our mental health and identity the importance of vulnerability. Brittani opens up about some of her personal experiences, professional journey and also shares one of her own verses (this is the best part).
    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093!
    We would LOVE to hear from you.
    Follow your podcast hosts on Instagram
    Leah @yourmoderntherapist
    Elyce @thatrelatablesocialworker
    As always, we appreciate you!
    Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.
    1 hr 5 min
  • Body Image, Self-Worth & Saying F*ck It to Beauty Standards with The Social Social Worker
    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast!
    Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters.
    In this episode, we are influencing you on perfectionism with Sarah Joyner, MSW (aka "The Social Social Worker"). Sarah is a fellow social worker and was crowned Miss Georgia in 2019. In this conversation we talk about body image, how society and cultural norms impact our self-esteem and feelings of self-worth, and why we strive to be perfect. Sarah opens up about her own experiences and offers great insight and encouraging words. Needless to say, body image and perfectionism is an inside job. We know you'll relate to this one!
    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093! We would LOVE to hear from you.
    Follow your podcast hosts on Instagram
    Leah @yourmoderntherapist
    Elyce @thatrelatablesocialworker
    As always, we appreciate you!
    Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.
    44 min
  • Boundaries, Finding Balance & Putting Yourself First
    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast!
    Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters.
    In this episode, we discuss all things BOUNDARIES. We talk about interpersonal boundaries, boundaries in the workplace, and boundaries we can set within ourselves to reduce stress and nurture our mental health. We touch on what may prevent one from setting boundaries or make it difficult to do so and where you can start if you are considering setting boundaries. We also talk about the flexibility of boundaries and how they can look in different situations and with different people.
    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093! We would LOVE to hear from you.
    Follow your podcast hosts on Instagram
    Leah @yourmoderntherapist
    Elyce @thatrelatablesocialworker
    As always, we appreciate you!
    Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.
    40 min
  • Substance Use and the Party Culture with the Truth Doctor
    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast!
    Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters.
    We welcome our very first guest, Dr. Courtney Tracy, LCSW PsyD, known as @the.truth.doctor on social media. She’s a social worker (like us), an addiction & mindfulness expert, CEO and founder of a compassion-based treatment center, a podcast host, RELATABLE, authentic, and so damn knowledgeable. If you have ever used substances, know someone who has, been curious about why you blackout when you’re under the influence, been curious about your use or someone else’s use, or just want to know more about how we are influenced by substances, then episode 3 is for you.
    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093! We would LOVE to hear from you.
    Follow your podcast hosts on Instagram
    Leah @yourmoderntherapist
    Elyce @thatrelatablesocialworker
    As always, we appreciate you!
    Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.
    1 hr
  • Relationships, Red Flags and Finding Balance
    Welcome back to Not Your Basic Influencers Podcast!
    Elyce and Leah here, two (kinda) basic women and licensed mental health professionals influencing you on the sh*t that really matters.
    In this episode, we discuss all things relationships. We will be talking long term relationship tips, dating tips for new relationships and giving you the best relationship advice so that you can navigate your relationship or future relationships with confidence. We will also be touching on symptoms of a toxic relationships and toxic relationship behavior to help you identify some of those yellow and red flags as you date or start to reflect on your relationship with your partner.
    Support this podcast by subscribing/following on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you liked this episode, please rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
    You can also call in and leave us a voicemail with any afterthoughts, questions or suggestions for future topics at 323.553.2093! We would LOVE to hear from you.
    Follow your podcast hosts on Instagram
    Leah @yourmoderntherapist
    Elyce @thatrelatablesocialworker
    As always, we appreciate you!
    Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is in immediate danger, please dial 911 or contact a local crisis line. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional or medical care.
    29 min

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