Shelf Acceptance Podcast

Shelf Acceptance Podcast

By Mel DeliziaHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Shelf Acceptance Podcast episodes

  • S2E4: Steven Salvatore, Author Interview
    Mel talks with Steven Salvatore, author of Can't Take That Away! 
    "You shouldn't have to explain yourself everyday."
    They discuss mental health/therapy rep in the book, Steven's experiences that inspired Carey and their journey, and how important it is for people, especially young people, to be able to see themselves in literature. 
    Steven mentions some other queer books they have loved including, Reverie and Bedazzled by Ryan LaSala and Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. 
    Steven has their next book, And They Lived, coming out in March of 2022, and Can't Take That Away is available in North America, anywhere you can buy books!!
    You can find Steven on twitter @stevenssswrites and on instagram @stevensalvatorebooks. Their website is stevensalvatore.com where you can find all of their information and updates!! This episode was co-produced by @loslibrary
    1 hr 4 min
  • S2E3: Where to find a Social Worker
    Mel chats with Alex (@thebookadvocate) about different places they've both worked, and different types of facilities that you may find a social worker. While a social worker is not the only option to receive mental health services from, Mel and Alex are both social workers and discussed their own experiences in this episode. (This episode was co-produced by @loslibrary)
    1 hr
  • S2E2: Types of Therapy

    Mel talks with Jess, a fellow social worker/therapist, about different types of therapy, and how the different therapeutic modalities are used for different diagnoses and situations.

    Mel & Jess both specialize in trauma, and while a lot of different therapeutic modalities are covered, this episode is not a comprehensive list. They both recommend researching and asking questions when you're trying to find a therapeutic approach that is the right fit for you.  

    47 min
  • S2E1: Starting Therapy
    Mel talks with Elisa about the process of starting therapy. [content warnings include mention of financial issues & discussion of insurance stress]
    They discuss ways to find a therapist, questions to ask before starting, insurance stuff, and much more. 
    Mel and Elisa are both licensed professionals, Mel a Social Worker, and Elisa a Marriage and Family Counselor. This episode is meant to be educational and helpful for someone considering starting therapy, but is in no way us telling you what to do or how to do it. We always tell our clients they are the experts of their own lives and we're just along for the ride. If you do need guidance, you can reach out to Mel to schedule a mental health coaching session via email ([email protected]). You can find Mel on instagram at shelf.acceptance and you can find Elisa at lovinglyread.
    1 hr 16 min
  • Therapeutic Yoga! with Jamie

    Mel talks with Jamie, who is a yoga therapist, and Mel's amazing teacher, to talk about benefits of therapeutic yoga, how Jamie got into the field, who could benefit from different types of yoga, how to create safer spaces, mental health, and book recs!! You can find Jamie on instagram @jamiehanley_ and find the list of books we talked about there! 

    53 min
  • Reiki! with Allison

    Mel talks with Allison Feehan, owner of Integrative Healing and Wellness in Bayhead, NJ. Allison is a Reiki Master and teacher, a medium, and so much more. They discuss Reiki and Energy healing, some ways to protect and take care of your energy at home, even if you're not reiki trained, mental health, some books to read if you're looking to learn, and more!

    Allison can be found at integrativehealingandwellness.com and @integrativehealingandwellness on instagram! 

    39 min
  • Inclusivity! with Tristan

    Mel speaks with Tristan (@tristankatzcreative) about creating more inclusive spaces for the LGBTQ+ community in wellness spaces, and much more! They answer questions from listeners, discuss what they do to encourage change and educate others, and talk about mental health (of course). Tristan gives us some book recs, and good info for how educate ourselves better on these important topics!! 

    55 min
  • Empaths, Auras, & Tarot, Oh My! with Mira & Katelyn

    Mel talks with Mira (@mirandabythebook) and Katelyn (@whatiskatelynreading) about being an empath, feeling auras, intuition, tarot, and more. They answer some questions from followers (@thebookadvocate mostly, thanks Alex) and talk about the differences between being empathetic and being empathic. Mel discusses the psychology behind intuition and the connection to the theories of Carl Jung. Are you an empath too? Have questions that weren't answered? Let us know! 

    1 hr 10 min
  • Eye Rolls For Gender Roles! with Tyler

    Mel & Tyler answer questions about toxic gender roles and stereotypes, and how these things are discussed and worked through in their relationship. They discuss gender norms and expectations that they feel are harmful, ways in which they communicate with each other, parenting goals, and more. 

    1 hr 13 min
  • Therapy! with Mel, Alex, Molly & Elisa & Guest Host, Sam
    In this episode, Mel steps back as the interviewer and has Sam (@staxsonstaxs) take over! Mel (@shelf.acceptance), Alex (@thebookadvocate), Molly (@mollyrosereadsalot), & Elisa (@lovinglyread) are all therapists, answering questions about therapy. Discussing that what therapy looks like varies drastically based on many different circumstances. Mel, Alex, Molly, & Elisa talk about what led to them becoming therapists, boundaries, time frames/length of therapy, modalities that are used, and how they take care of themselves so as to not hold on to other people's "stuff."
    1 hr 30 min

About Shelf Acceptance Podcast

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Shelf Acceptance Podcast is dedicated to lessening the stigma of mental health by opening up important conversations. Hosted by Mel Delizia, a Licensed Social Worker, Certified Professional Coach, and…