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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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.Connect with Maryellen:maryellendance.comIG: @okayishpodcast

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.Connect with Alaina:IG: @alaina_talks_therapyConnect with Maryellen:maryellendance.comIG: @okayishpodcast

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.Connect with Maryellen:maryellendance.comIG: @okayishpodcast

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.Connect with Maryellen:maryellendance.comIG: @okayishpodcast

Today, Maryellen talks about common therapy stigmas and misconceptions--and debunks them!Connect with Maryellen:maryellendance.comIG: @okayishpodcast

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!Connect with Renée:mediationctr.com/renee-lapoint/Connect with Maryellen:maryellendance.comIG: @okayishpodcast

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.Connect with Maryellen:maryellendance.comIG: @okayishpodcast

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?Connect with Maryellen:maryellendance.comIG: @okayishpodcast