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OKAY-ISH episodes

  • We Are Never, Ever, Getting Back Together

    Happy Valentine’s Day! This week Maryellen chats:  

    • Why it’s a terrible idea to get back with your ex 
    • A personal, “unhinged” story and lessons learned  
    • “I’m sorry you’re upset” isn’t an apology!  
    • Familiar does not mean good  
    • Reasons you should get back together... 
    • Relationships are a verb; active!  
    • LASTLY: Don’t sleep with them!!! 


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      15 min
    • Loving Yourself, For Real This Time

      This week, Maryellen comments on the difference between performing self love (kind of like the way we perform self care...) and actually loving yourself. Plus, a very important and exciting announcement.

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      19 min
    • Releasing Expectations and Embracing your Values with Alaina Brubaker, LMFT

      Today, Maryellen chats with fellow therapist Alaina Brubaker, LMFT. They get into the nitty gritty of how rewarding hard work on your mental health can be. A sustainable relationship with the world is better than a perfect one.

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      33 min
    • Psychology Trends

      Today, Maryellen dives into some recent trends she's seen in psychology and mental health. She reminds us that despite how we may feel, we're resilient.

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      23 min
    • January Sucks and it's Okay to Ask for Help

      Maryellen describes an encounter with someone who claimed they "knew how to deal with their shit" and debunks stigma around asking for help when it comes to mental health--especially in a long, busy month like January.

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      15 min
    • Therapy Misconceptions

      Today, Maryellen talks about common therapy stigmas and misconceptions--and debunks them!

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      26 min
    • Divorce and Family Mediation with Renée LaPoint, M.S.

      Today, Maryellen chats with Rochester's Renée LaPoint, president of The Mediation Center. Hear about the importance of mediation and why it's okay to ask for help when it comes to your relationship. You have OPTIONS!

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      36 min
    • The Holidays are Hard

      Today, Maryellen reminds us that struggling during the holidays is normal! She gives us five emergency tips on how to stay sane this holiday season.

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      15 min
    • Debunking Psychology Myths

      Today, Maryellen pivots to debunk myths about the brain. Have you ever heard that 85 per cent of our thoughts are negative? Or that we only use 10 per cent of our brain?

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      22 min

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    Sometimes, we're not thriving and girl-bossing our way through life... we are just trying to make it through the day as best as we can. OKAY-ISH is all about getting honest when it comes…