Psych Talk

In today's episode of Psych Talk, I talk all about burnout. Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. Although we hear a lot about burnout in the workplace, burnout can happen in other areas of our lives as well. In this episode, I discuss the differences between stress and burnout, signs and symptoms of burnout, as well as causes and consequences of being burnt out. I also provide listeners with tips on how to prevent burnout and what to do if you have reached the point of burnout.

This is the last episode of Season 2 of Psych Talk. Season 3 will be out sometime in the fall. Thank you all for your continued support. This podcast wouldn't exist without you all. 

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In today's episode of Psych Talk, I speak with Dr. Desta, who recently graduated with her PhD in Clinical Psychology and is currently on her postdoctoral fellowship. Dr. Desta and I have a very rich and much needed conversation about marginalized communities. Dr. Desta describes what it means to be part of a marginalized community and discusses some of her own experiences being part of certain marginalized groups. Dr. Desta discusses some of the unique challenges that marginalized individuals face, as well as discussing the intersection of being part of multiple marginalized communities. Dr. Desta and I discuss mental health in marginalized communities, including unique barriers to accessing quality mental health care. Additionally, we discuss how on an individual and societal level we can advocate for and make changes to the inequalities marginalized groups face. 

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Website: My Destanation

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Maddie Spear, LCSW-A, a trauma therapist. Maddie discusses what trauma is and how she got to working with this population. She shares misconceptions about trauma, as well as clears up those misconceptions. Maddie discusses common trauma responses that individuals may experience and discusses the differences and similarities between trauma responses in children and adults. Maddie discusses steps to take for individuals to start working through their trauma, specific trauma interventions used in therapy, as well as how people can support their loved ones who have experienced trauma. This is a great episode full of a lot of great information on trauma.

Content warning: As this episode discusses trauma, please be mindful of how you are feeling when listening. If at any point you need to stop and take a break or skip over this episode completely, please do so to take care of yourself.

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Instagram: @loveyourlittlevictories
TikTok: @therapy_thoughts
Website: Flourish Wellness, PLLC (flourishwellnesspllc.com)

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One of my most frequently asked questions on social media from adolescents is "How can I ask my parent for therapy?" In this episode of Psych Talk, I talk all about mental health conversations between children and guardians.  I discuss how parents and guardians can support their kids' mental health by cultivating an environment that will make their child feel comfortable to reach out for support if they need it through normalizing conversations about mental health. I provide different tips on how guardians can integrate mental health conversations in their every day life and model identifying and labeling emotions for children. I also discuss ways children and teens can reach out to their guardians and ask for help, specifically surrounding going to therapy, and provide different scenarios regarding their guardian's responses and how to respond. Finally, I discuss how guardians can be supportive and validating in their responses if their child does come to them about their mental health or wanting to seek therapy. My hope for this episode is that it lays some groundwork for anyone who interacts with children and adolescents on how to normalize conversations around mental health. 

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss redefining failure.  Failure can mean a lot of things - a lack of success, not meeting a desired outcome, or the inability to perform a certain function. What someone deems a failure depends on the context, as well as the person's perception. In most contexts, however, something is a failure because we label it as such, not because it is innately a failure. In this episode I discuss why we fear failure, how our perceived failures do not define us as a person, and how failure is not always bad. Additionally, I discuss how we can redefine failure by changing out language around perceived failures, taking responsibility for what happened without attaching it to our worth, identifying the successes within the failure, and focusing on what you learned from the experience. 

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I had the privilege of speaking with Jax Anderson, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works with tweens and teens, as well as their parents, helping parents better understand their tween or teen. Jax discusses the brain development of tweens and teens and how understanding such helps both parents and adolescents normalize and validate tweens' and teens' experience. We discuss the important of understanding and encouraging emotional intelligence and how doing so can promote intellect, as well as a positive relationship between parent and child. Jax discusses how she teaches her parents to treat their child like an "adult in training" and provides listeners with tangible skills and tips on what they can do to best support and understand the tweens and teens in their lives. Even if you are not a parent of a tween or teen, Jax provides knowledge and insights that can apply to anyone who parents, works with, or knows an adolescent.

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TikTok: psyko_therapy
Instagram: thepsykotherapist
Website: The Psyko Therapist - Home
Facebook: Moms Raising Tweens & Teens | Facebook

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Kristen Gingrich, LCSW, CADC about mental health influencers. Kristen has created a large social media following on TikTok and Instagram as a licensed therapist and we discuss the impact of non-credentialed social media influencers creating mental health content and giving advice on their platforms. Unlike other episodes where I interview my guests, Kristen and I just sat down and chatted about different topics related to mental health influencers. We discuss the benefits and risks of unlicensed mental health influencers providing mental health content online, the lack of consequences for influencers versus licensed professionals who have a social media presence, and how to tell is someone online is a professional or an influencer. Additionally, we discuss some common topics of misinformation we see from influencers frequently on different social media platforms. 

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TikTok: notyouraveragethrpst
IG: notyouraveragethrpst

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss therapist red and green flags. One of the most common questions I get on social media is "How do I find a good therapist?" Ultimately, the question that needs to be asked is "How do I find a good therapist for me" because what one person deems a "good" therapist, may not be good for another person; it is all about the therapeutic fit. However, across the board there are red flags and green flags to look out for in a therapist. In this episode, I discuss a number of different red and greens to look out for when engaging in a therapeutic relationship, as well as answer some questions about finding a good therapist that were submitted to me on social media. If you are listening to this episode and considering finding a therapist for yourself or are currently in therapy, I hope this episode provides some insight into the type of therapist you desire, as well as what behaviors are indications it is time to find a new therapist.

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss bipolar disorder. I quickly debunk the misconception that bipolar disorder is simply mood swings and provide listeners on information on what a major depressive episode, manic episode, and hypomanic episode are.  I discuss the differences and similarities between Bipolar I and Bipolar II disorder, as well as touch on Bipolar Disorder in kids and cyclothymic disorder. Although not considered a bipolar-related disorder, I also discuss Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, as this disorder was introduced in the DSM-5 to distinguish between children who have a true bipolar disorder, versus those with anger and irritability in the context of a mood disorder. Further, I discuss treatments for bipolar disorder and how to seek out help if you feel you or someone you love may have bipolar disorder.

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Dr. Denise Bossarte, poet, award winning writing, photographer, artist, doctor in developmental neuroscience, and survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Dr. Bossarte shares her story of enduring childhood sexual abuse and discusses her healing journey. Dr. Bossarte's book Thriving  After Sexual Abuse: Break Your Bondage to the Past and Live a Life You Love released in April 2021 and we discussed the contents of the book and what inspired her to write it. Dr. Bossarte shares with listeners what aspects and interventions helped with her healing journey and how she went from surviving to thriving. Dr. Bossarte also provides any listeners who can relate to her story encouragement and hope surrounding healing after abuse. This is a beautiful, real, and raw conversation that anyone, survivor of abuse or not, can learn from.

Content warning: sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, eating disorders, and addiction.

Connect with Dr. Bossarte
Website: thrivingaftersexualabusebook.com
Facebook: Thriving After Sexual Abuse
Twitter: @amthrivingafter
Instagram: @metooheal
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