On Thursdays We Thrive

THE WEDDING BELLS ARE RINGING. We promised you.. an interview with the COVID bride herself! In this episode Sam interviews Liana all about the events leading up to her long awaited wedding day, how COVID impacted her wedding, and how she coped with the constant changes and uncertainty.

The girls discuss when/how to talk about marriage and commitment with your partner, and answer the question of “are pre-wedding jitters something to be concerned about?” Rate, Review, and Subscribe, and remember…. Keep thriving! @OnThursdaysWeThrive

Join in as Sam interviews Licensed Social Worker, Michele Barone, who specializes in family systems therapy and family dynamics. Sam and Michele dive deep into the world of how our family systems impact our individual mental health, and the benefits of involving certain family members in our therapy experience. The ladies will leave y’all with some coping tools to improve family relationships on your own with the use of boundaries and becoming curious. @OnThursdaysWeThrive

In episode 13, Liana and Sam discuss the idea of having a timeline of our lives and how it impacts our mental health. From career goals, #relationshipgoals, to the decision of having babies, the girls reflect on where these timelines come from and what reinforces them. Liana and Sam finish the discussion with tools to tell your timeline to “F*ck off” and slow the F down! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe. And remember… keep thriving! @OnThursdaysWeThrive

Narcissistic personality traits vs. Narcissism Personality Disorder.. Do you know the difference? This week, Sam and Liana discuss NPD and are joined by Licensed Social Worker, Marisa Peters, for a powerful discussion. In the episode they discuss: The difference between a full diagnoses of NPD and Narcissistic traits, the probability for treatment from the disorder, and the steps to reach healing after being a victim of emotional abuse. Tune in and be able to spot narcissism from a mile away!

Marisa is a licensed social worker, working in group private practice with experience in outpatient settings for 8 years. She specializes in working with adolescents, adults, those struggling with substance abuse, anxiety, personality disorders, depression, grief, life transitions, and boundary setting. Marisa is currently taking new clients, so run [don’t walk] to change your life! @OnThursdaysWeThrive

Breakups are never easy, but some might say they’re always worth it. This week, Sam and Liana are BACK for Season 2! The ladies have a real discussion on all things breakups, and the grueling process of ending both relationships and friendships. They provide helpful, relatable strategies to heal and be kind to yourself in the journey. @OnThursdaysWeThrive

Sam and Liana finish off Season 1 by reflecting back on the past 9 episodes. They give the truth about therapy and what to REALLY expect in therapy. They break down the question of “how do I even find a good therapist?” The girls give some inside scoop on what to expect in Season 2! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the pod and follow @OnThursdaysWeThrive ! #KeepThriving

This week on the pod, Liana and Sam are joined by Registered Dietitians, Hannah Robinson and Ali Eberhardt! They not only work in eating disorder care, but they are the hosts of the podcast, @eatcakepod. They both practice using the Health At Every Size philosophy and support their patients to regain trust in food and their bodies using Intuitive Eating principles.

In this episode, the ladies discuss freedom from diet culture, body image, and the impacts it has on our mental and physical health. They answer questions like: Key signs of disordered eating patterns, Why the BMI is bullsh*t, Is it possible to REALLY achieve the “ideal body image”, How social media influences our relationship with our body, and finally Steps to ditch diet culture and begin an intuitive eating journey. This is a powerful conversation that might leave you questioning the normalized diet culture messages we consume daily.

How do we know if we are just “over thinking” a situation or actually struggling with anxiety? Sam and Liana dive into what it means to have anxiety, the different types of anxiety, along with the symptoms affiliated! Don’t worry, they also provide us with the proper tools and treatment to conquer that negative chatter in our brain that just won’t turn off! So join the girls as they assist us in feeling validated and no longer alone through the depths of anxiety.

This week on the pod, Sam and Liana are joined by Running Coach and Owner of Mindful Miles, Sara Hayes @mindfulmilessara. They introduce the hot topic of body image, intuitive eating, mindful movement, and healing from disordered eating/eating disorders. The girls discuss how to escape the grips of diet culture and find body autonomy. Sara shares her personal story and the realistic coping tools she has been using in a world filled with unrealistic thin body ideals and “good and bad foods.”

In this week's episode, Liana is joined by Licensed Social Worker and closest friend, Christine B., to explore the distinction of traits that make up Borderline Personality Disorder. Together with Liana, Christine dives into the reason why people with Borderline Personality Disorder struggle to have stable self image, meaningful relationships, and maintain employment. Christine and Liana finish the conversation by exploring treatment options for healing. @OnThursdaysWeThrive