In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Kelly Minter, LMHC about religious trauma and recovery in the queer community. Kelly shares how she came to specialize in religious trauma and recovery, specifically within the LGBTQIA+ community. Kelly defines what religious trauma is and various ways that it may show up for individuals. She speaks on the unique challenges that LGBTQIA+ individuals face when it comes to religion, as well as how growing up in a high demand religion impacts the coming out process. We discuss how high demand religions and leaving those religions impact coming to terms with one's sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Further, Kelly discusses religious recovery both for queer and non-queer individuals.

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Pam Covarrubias, a podcaster, speaker, and coach, about Calladita Culture. Pam discusses what Calladita Culture is - part of the system that has kept women small, quiet, and unaccomplished - and describes how root of Calladita Culture is Machismo and Marianismo as taught in Latin America. We discuss how these messages are passed down to women and girls of various cultures, the impact of these messages on mental health, and how these messages are damaging for women and femmes. Pam discusses her own healing from Calladita Culture and how she helps other women and femmes heal too through inner child work and EFT, also known as "tapping". Additionally, Pam ends the episode with an invitation for women who have been subject to Calladita Culture, or cultures similar, to take the first step in their healing journey.

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In today's episode of Psych Talk, I discuss managing suicidal crises, both for mental health clinicians as well as lay people who may be in a situation in which their loved one is suicidal. I define what I mean by a suicidal crisis and discuss warning signs that may indicate a person is experiencing suicidality. I discuss the steps that clinicians may take when a client is actively suicidal, while also highlighting the importance of any clinician listening to reach out to their direct supervisor and following any practice policies and procedures. Further, I discuss what lay people can do in a situation in which a loved one is suicidal, including steps they can take to get them professional help. I highlight that no step and intervention is without potential risk and that some, such as going to the ER, can cause more trauma, while emphasizing that the goal in a suicidal crisis is to keep the individual safe and alive.

Crisis Line Resources:

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988

Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth: 1-866-488-7386

Thrive Lifeline: 1-313-662-8209

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Blakely Hunze-Austin, LPC, NCC about sex therapy. We discuss her journey into becoming a sex therapist, who can benefit from sex therapy, reasons people may seek out sex therapy, and what sex therapy encompasses. We discuss common misconceptions about sex therapy and Blakely provides tips on how to overcome fear and shame about intimacy difficulties and going to sex therapy. We discuss mental health concerns that may impact sex, intimacy, and vulnerability, with a specific focus on eating disorders and body image concerns, as well as discuss BDSM and the kink community.

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Podcast: Sex on the Brain

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In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Linda Meier Abdelsayed, LMFT about high achieving women transitioning into motherhood. Linda discusses how she came to specialize in working with high achieving mothers and many challenges that high achieving women face when transitioning into motherhood. We discuss what a "default parent" is and their role, the concept of not feeling like mothers are doing enough, and why previously helpful coping and stress management skills do not seem to always work when it comes to motherhood. Further, Linda provides words of encouragement for working moms, as well as as general advice for any woman who is transitioning into motherhood.

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In today's episode of Psych Talk, I discuss South Carolina House Bill 4624, entitled "Gender Reassignment Procedures". If you are not in South Carolina, I hope you listen to this episode and are able to take something away from it, as 321 anti-transgender bills have already been proposed across the United States in 2024. I give a brief overview of the bill, the problems with the bill, and how it will affect trans individuals, medical professionals, and mental health professions. I provide some research on outcomes of gender affirming care and how implementing this bill, and others like it, will likely cause more harm than good. Further, I give listeners action steps to oppose this, and other, bills, as well as some reflection questions for individuals to critically think on if they are in support of this or other anti-trans bills.

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SC H. 4624

WPATH Standards of Care

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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.

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