In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Dr. David Rosmarin, PhD, license clinical psychologist at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School Professor, founder of the Center for Anxiety, and author of Thriving with Anxiety: 9 Tools to Make your Anxiety Work for You. Dr. Rosmarin discusses his journey to specializing in anxiety and what led him to publish his recent book. He talks about what anxiety is and how it is different from other related emotions such as fear. Further, we discuss the rise in anxiety in recent years and Dr. Rosmarin's beliefs as to what has contributed to this rise. Then, we discuss Dr. Rosmarin's perspective that anxiety can be a strength, how we can thrive with anxiety, and how anxiety can help deepen relationships with ourselves and others. We end the episode by discussing steps people can take to manage and thrive with their anxiety.

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Website: www.dhrosmarin.com

IG: @dhrosmarin

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Rebecca Ogle, LCSW about leaving toxic and abusive relationships. Given the sensitive nature of this topic, we encourage listeners to be mindful of how they are feeling when tuning in and skipping over this episode if necessary. Rebecca discusses the similarities and differences between what makes a relationship toxic vs. abusive, and highlights various types of abuse. She talks about some early signs of being in a toxic or abusive relationship, as well as misconceptions about abusive relationships and why people may stay. Further, Rebecca discusses steps to take when leaving an abusive relationship, as well as ways to keep oneself safe while doing so. Additionally, Rebecca provides words of encouragement for anyone who is currently in a toxic or abusive relationship.

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Website: https://groundedcounseling.org/

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Happy 2024! In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss how to be mindful and intentional in the new year. So many of us set resolutions, goals, or intentions for the new year and find ourselves giving up on them within the first weeks or months of the year. This is often because the goals we set are too big or too broad, we don't have a plan for implementing them, they do not align with our values, or they don't allow for flexibility, among many other reasons. Thus I discuss how being mindful of and intentional with our behaviors in the new year and implementing small changes can not only help us sustain the changes we want to make but also increase our happiness and overall wellbeing. I discuss the top five resolutions for 2024 according to a Forbes Health survey and break down what mindfulness and intentionality may look like with regard to each of those resolutions. I also discuss other ways we can incorporate mindfulness and intentionality into our lives, the benefits of doing so, and how being mindful or intentional does not have to relate to a specific goal, but rather just be something we strive for to bring us more joy and happiness.

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Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! Instead of releasing a new episode today I wanted to use this as an opportunity to wish everyone happy holidays, whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, another holiday, or no holidays at all. I also wanted to thank everyone for continuing to listen to Psych Talk week after week, as this podcast would not be here without you all.

If you want to listen to previous episodes related to mental health and the holiday season, feel free to listen to Episode 164 | Navigating Grief During the Holidays, Episode 161 | Self-Care and Mental Health During the Holidays with Dr. Elizabeth Easton, or Episode 35 | Mental Health During the Holidays.

I can't wait for you to join me in 2024!

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Lauren Ruth Martin, LPC about burnout and burnout recovery. Lauren first discusses why she is so passionate in discussing burnout and burnout recovery and defines for listeners what burnout is. Lauren answers the question "Can we truly prevent burnout?" and how we can start recovering from burnout. Lauren discusses how perfectionism and burnout are related, realistic self-care when it comes to burnout recovery, as well as how utilizing self-compassion is key when we are burnt out. Further, Lauren discusses her Nine to Kind planner and how it can help over thinkers and overdoers get out of the hustle!

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Lauren's previous Psych Talk Episode:

Radically Open DBT

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Eleanor Ezell, LCSW about selective mutism and integrating values work into family therapy. Eleanor discusses her journey into working with children and families, as well as her passion for doing so. She discusses selective mutism, what it is, causes of it, misconceptions, as well as treatment options. Eleanor then shares why she believes values work is so important in therapy, especially when working with families and shares how integrating values work can help guide treatment.

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IG: @growlittleminds

IG: @childfamilycollective

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Child Family Lab: childfamilylab.podia.com (parent hub for learning)

Values Masterclass: https://childfamilylab.podia.com/values-masterclass

Child and Family Therapy Collective (Private Practice): childfamilytherapycollective.com

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PCIT for Selective Mutism

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Elyce Mandich, LCSW about transitioning out of the public sector of mental health to the private sector. Elyce discusses her journey to becoming a social worker and the various settings she has worked in, including child protective services, the school system, and private practice. Elyce discusses both the benefits and challenges of working in the public sector of mental health, both for clinicians and those receiving services. Similarly, Elyce discusses the benefits and challenges of working in private practice for both clinicians and clients. Further, Elyce gives advice for graduate students or anyone in the mental health field uncertain of the type of work they want to go into or transition into.

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The holidays are often a joyous time for many people surrounded by friends and family; however, for those who are grieving, the holidays can be an extremely difficult time. In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss navigating grief during the holiday season. First, I talk about what grief is and why it may be worse for individuals during the holiday season. Then I discuss what not to do when grieving during the holidays, as well as many things individuals can do to help cope with their grief and remember a loved one they have lost during the holidays. Lastly, I discuss how individuals can support a love one who is grieving.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Live Like Clare

Self Care & Mental Health During the Holidays with Dr. Elizabeth Easton

Grief

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. McKenna Hereford about health and mental health disparities in a variety of marginalized populations. Dr. Mac shares her journey to becoming interested in and researching mental health disparities and some of the common mental health and healthcare disparities that people may be aware of. We then dive deeper in discussing disparities in various racial and ethnic groups, as well a disparities faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. Dr. Mac discusses the unique challenges  barriers individuals face that contribute to these disparities, as well as how can we start working towards and lessening the mental health and mental health care disparities marginalized populations experience.

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Podcast: Revealing the Ivory Tower

McKenna's Past Psych Talk Episode:

Multiple Diagnoses and "The Complex Patient"

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I welcome back Gabby Morreale, LPC, a licensed therapist specializing in eating disorders and currently transitioning into maternal mental health. Gabby and I have a raw and honest conversation about postpartum body image. Gabby describes many of the struggles individuals face in the postpartum period when it comes to their body and body image, as well as societal messages that individuals receive about their postpartum body. Gabby spends a lot of time discussing "bounce back culture" the belief that bodies should "bounce back" to pre-pregnancy size quickly. Gabby discusses letting go of expectations surrounding your postpartum body, acceptance of your body, and coping with changes. Additionally, Gabby provides listeners with tips to take care of themselves and their body in the postpartum period.

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IG: @gabriellelpc

IG: @recoveredandrestored

TikTok: @gabriellelpc

Website: www.recoveredandrestoredtherapy.com

Email: [email protected]

Gabby's Past Psych Talk Episodes:

Infertility and Mental Health

Recovered: The Truth About Eating Disorders

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