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  • The Almost Last Episode With Shaelene

    2024 has arrived folks, and in natural end of year fashion, I’ve been in reflecting mode. In this almost last episode, I share updates about the podcast, myself and my inner and outer work for the upcoming year. I hope the episode gives you something to think about, and a message to hold on to until our paths cross again.

    Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

    1. Get the most recent updates on T-Talk.

    2. Hear ways in which Shaelene is learning from past life lessons.

    3. Find ways to challenge yourself when it comes to cultivating balance in life. 

    4. Thanks for listening-Shaelene

       

      Full Show Notes Here:   www.rebelmente.com/t-talk-podcast/almostlastepisode

       

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      25 min
    5. Let Them See You. Reclaiming Identify After Surviving A Trauma.


      How do you find yourself after surviving an intensely traumatic event? One thing people don’t often realize about having PTSD is that it impacts the way in which you see everything, including yourself. Second guessing becomes first  nature and distrust of everything becomes a way of life. But what if the way to overcome the impact of these events was to do the exact opposite; to lean into who you are and work on connecting inward?

      Therapist Tiffany Cutrone tells us her personal story of surviving a kidnapping and sexual assault that lead her to distrusting herself so intensely that she forced herself to change who she was. In her healing story, she was able to find ways to identify when she was seeing life through a trauma lens and not in line with her authentic self. Through coming back to who she was, amplifying her voice in advocacy and a heavy dose of therapy, she realized that living as her authentic self was best for her AND the community of clients who need her.

      Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

      • Hear Tiffany’s story of surviving a highly traumatic event and how it impacted her identity.

      • Understand the role of self doubt after experiencing trauma.

      • Learn how advocacy work became a part of Tiffany’s healing.

      • Find ways and reasons to reconnect with yourself after surviving a traumatic event

      •  

        An intense listen, but also incredibly inspiring. 

        Full Show Notes Here:  www.rebelmente.com/t-talk-podcast/tiffanycutrone

         

        Connect with Guest*

        www.risingtidecounseling.org

        @risingtidecounseling

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        34 min
      • The Currency Of Emotions. Regulating The Stress Of Money With Health Habits.


        They say “money makes the world go ‘round”-and isn’t that annoying? I don’t know about you, but when I'm stressed about money, everything feels amplified, more intense and more urgent. If money problems are impacting your mental health, you’ll want to listen to this episode.

        Julie Herres owns an accounting firm in which she helps other therapists manage their money-so when it comes to the emotional weight of money problems-she really gets it on all sides. Julie is coming on the show to share some of her personal story alongside tangible changes you can make to build mastery in a money mindset-even if you don’t have enough of it.

        Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

        • Hear Julie’s story on being raised by a parent who had many ideas for starting businesses but none of them being successful.

        • Listen to ways Julie was able to create meaning out of the struggles she had growing up.

        • Gain solid tips on how to build mastery with creating healthy money habits that will help you take stress down and increase hope!

        • Let us know what changes you are going to make after listening to this episode. We’d love to hear it!

           

          Full Show Notes Here: www.rebelmente.com/t-talk-podcast/julieherres

           

          Connect with Guest*

           @julie.herres 

          www.profitfirstfortherapists.com 

          www.greenoakaccounting.com 

          www.therapyforyourmoney.com

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          Thanks for joining us on the T-Talk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a 5 star rating and review. This helps the T-Talk mission of creating accessibility to mental health support and decreasing stigma.


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          37 min
        • There Will Be Peace Before Me. The Not So Grief Episode with Arthalia Weekes.

          If I could describe Arthalia in a word it would be joy. 

          Not artificial, superficial joy, but one that radiates into you just by being in her presence. I told her she needs to bottle her stuff up and sell it, because I would be first in line to get me some of that feeling. I would have never known in meeting her that less than just one year ago, she suffered a traumatic loss of her husband of 18 years, only to lose her son two months later. 

          “Where are the pockets of peace?” She would find herself asking when the waves of life continued to knock her over. Despite these losses, she managed to create a life that is incredibly full. 

          On this week's episode Arthalia Weekes, LCSW takes us through what it means to navigate loss while pouring into yourself. She shares how she went through milestone moments like birthdays, anniversaries and holidays while still creating space for emotions like love and happiness.

          The holidays have a way of prescribing “everyone should be happy and grateful right now” to the world, and that tends to have people bracing for impact-especially after losing someone.

          Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

          •  Learn tips for navigating hard times this season from Arthalia.

          • Hear her story of enduring traumatic loss in rapid succeeding and choosing to live life fully.

          • Learn what not to say to someone who is going through a hard time after loss.

          • Find ways to give yourself permission to experience positive emotions after a difficult loss.

          • Listen to this episode for a different perspective on grief, a dose of healing but most importantly, a sense of being whole.

            Full Show Notes Here: www.rebelmente.com/t-talk-podcast/arthaliaweekes

             

            Connect with Guest*

            kavanahlifecounselingsvcs.com

            @kavanahlifecounseling

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            Thanks for joining us on the T-Talk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a 5 star rating and review. This helps the T-Talk mission of creating accessibility to mental health support and decreasing stigma.


            Interested in advertising your business or services on T-Talk?

            Check out our Podcast Sponsorship page, where you can check out everything included in our Pod Sponsor Package and see if it’s the right fit for you, your audience and your business!


            51 min
          • Can We Cut It Out With The Resolutions Already? HOT Tea With Cindi Miller.

            Why do we feel so shitty when January roles around? 

            If the thought of setting a resolution for the new year makes you want to yak, this episode is for you.

            Today I have tea with Cindi Miller, MS, LMHC who has set out on a mission to eradicate perfectionism and take down the system. 

            If you are someone who has felt less than after not keeping up with the joneses on social media, or for historically not staying on track with your “new year, new me” campaign-we want you to know it doesn’t have to be this way.

            Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

            • Listen to what is often behind feelings of exhaustion, anxiety and “laziness”.

            • Hear about Cindi’s take on the role of perfectionism and her mission to eradicate it. 

            • Learn about ideal and less than ideal times to implement changes and set goals in your life according to cyclical concepts.

            • Gain tips on building a life worth living in a sustainable way.

            • Take a listen and let us know what changes you may be making to your new year routine. We would love to hear it!

              Full Show Notes Here: www.rebelmente.com/t-talk-podcast/cindimiller

               

              Connect with Guest*

               @sportsfoodandmentalhealth

              @thecindiproject

               New Year, New Me; Remix Retreat in January 2024

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              Thanks for joining us on the T-Talk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a 5 star rating and review. This helps the T-Talk mission of creating accessibility to mental health support and decreasing stigma.


              Interested in advertising your business or services on T-Talk?

              Check out our Podcast Sponsorship page, where you can check out everything included in our Pod Sponsor Package and see if it’s the right fit for you, your audience and your business!


              33 min
            • Unwrap Your Wellbeing. Taking the Struggle Out of Self Care With Yunetta Spring.

              Thinking of the holidays already has me feeling tired and overwhelmed-so I thought I would bring the Self Care Queen in, Yunetta Spring-Smith, to school us on the topic!

              Yunetta isn’t one of those therapists who just talks about the self care basics, she goes deep! 

              In this episode, we talk through different perspectives on how to view self care, along with how to actually practice it in a way that gives your body and mind the balance it needs. 

              Author of the workbook “Take the Struggle Out of Self-Care” (linked below!), Yunetta is here to help you take your understanding of self care to tangible steps you can take both during the holidays and for everyday life.

              Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

              • Understand self care on a more comprehensive level.

              • Learn about the different pressures of the holidays that make the brain experience things from a more heightened level of awareness and emotion!

              • Hear Yunetta describe the developmental stages of self care and how to use this metaphor to grow in your practice.

              • Learn about the 5 F’s of trauma when it comes to how our brain and body respond.

              • Gain tips on navigating the holiday season while prioritizing your wellbeing. 

              • Full Show Notes Here: www.rebelmente.com/t-talk-podcast/yunettaspring

                 

                Connect with Guest*

                 yunettaspring.com 

                @yunettaspring

                Take The Struggle Out of Self-Care: 6 Weeks to Create Your Self-Care Strategy (workbook on Amazon)

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                Thanks for joining us on the T-Talk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a 5 star rating and review. This helps the T-Talk mission of creating accessibility to mental health support and decreasing stigma.


                Interested in advertising your business or services on T-Talk?

                Check out our Podcast Sponsorship page, where you can check out everything included in our Pod Sponsor Package and see if it’s the right fit for you, your audience and your business!

                33 min
              • Christmas, Crop Tops, Food and Family: Dr. Breese Talks Body Image During The Holidays.

                If there’s one thing that is often not lacking during family gatherings, it’s unsolicited comments, opinions and advice about how you or others should look and be. There’s also usually a crap ton of food and drinks that get pushed on you and it can be hard to leave these gatherings with a sense of confidence and ease. 

                Today on T-Talk, I talk with Dr. Breese Annable, eating disorders specialist and DBT psychologist on all things body image, food and family parties when it comes to the holidays.

                Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

                • Learn why you need to treat your relationship with  your body as if you were in couples therapy.

                • Hear about Shaelene’s struggle with body image and why she is upset about it.

                • Find ways to manage body image and eating struggles during the holidays. 

                • Understand the role of compassion when it comes to reparation work with your body.

                • Learn more about the alternate rebellion skill and how to use it regarding this topic. 

                • Listen to this episode if you often find yourself stressed about food and how you look (holiday time or not) and you are wanting to create a more peaceful and loving relationship with your body. This is also a great listen for anyone who has given an opinion to someone about their appearance out of concern or love, but hasn’t always heard or perhaps understood the impact.

                  Full Show Notes Here: www.rebelmente.com/t-talk-podcast/breeseannable

                   

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                  http://www.livingbalanceavl.com/

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                  Thanks for joining us on the T-Talk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a 5 star rating and review. This helps the T-Talk mission of creating accessibility to mental health support and decreasing stigma.


                  Interested in advertising your business or services on T-Talk?

                  Check out our Podcast Sponsorship page, where you can check out everything included in our Pod Sponsor Package and see if it’s the right fit for you, your audience and your business!


                  36 min
                • What Your Playlist Will Tell You: Music Therapy and Lyrical Analysis

                  Ever wonder what makes a certain song stick with you? 

                  Or why you crave certain music at different times in your life? 

                  Today we talk about just that With Andy Freedman, LPC and Music Therapist from Philly!

                  In today’s episode we explore what music therapy is like and who can benefit from it. We talk about how much music acts as a mindfulness agent and social connector that helps all humans find healing in a meaningful way. 

                  My favorite part of the episode is where we go through a music analysis of 3 very different songs and pull out reflection points for me. As usual, I could’ve kept talking forever, but I’m excited for you to listen to what we captured here.

                  Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

                  • Gain insights into the multifaceted world of music therapy, understanding its applications and discovering who stands to benefit the most from it.

                  • Delve into the fascinating process of lyric analysis as we dissect three unique songs together, unraveling the profound stories they tell, and sharing how they affect each of us.

                  • Witness how lyrics can serve as a powerful tool to unearth hidden emotions and feelings, often dormant within us, guiding us through different stages of self-discovery and healing.

                  • Discover the significance behind me choosing 3 songs specifically from my high school era.

                  • What song would you ask Andy to analyze and why? 

                    Share with me!

                    Full Show Notes Here: www.rebelmente.com/t-talk-podcast/andyfreedman

                     

                    Connect with Guest*

                     https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/andy-freedman-fort-washington-pa/1132847

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                    Thanks for joining us on the T-Talk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a 5 star rating and review. This helps the T-Talk mission of creating accessibility to mental health support and decreasing stigma.

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                    40 min
                  • Tell Me Your Story. Dr. Gentry Shares Her Research On Healing Through Words.


                    What do you picture when you hear “domestic violence”? If you are like many, you imagine something stereotypical between a husband and wife with kids, and unfortunately so much is missing from that picture. How do you recognize you are in a damaging relationship if you haven’t seen relationships otherwise? Oftentimes, it’s not until you are out of a relationship that you understand that it was harmful.

                    Today on T-Talk, I talk with Dr. Kelly Gentry about intimate partner violence and her work with young adults, specifically-college aged women. 

                    In today’s episode we unpack the intricacies of violence in romantic relationships, and the ways in which the victims in these relationships often get overlooked. 

                    Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

                    • Learn the difference between domestic violence and intimate partner violence.

                    • Hear about the power of sharing your story and having it heard when it comes to trauma recovery.

                    • Find ways to utilize creativity in your healing as well as mindsets to avoid when approaching something new.

                    • Listen to Dr. Gentry’s research findings in examining abusive relationships with college aged women.

                    • Identify ways to help change the script. 

                    • Make sure to share this episode to help normalize this conversation because so many partners are living in silence or even unaware that partner violence actually pertains to their relationship.

                      Full Show Notes Here: www.rebelmente.com/t-talk-podcast/kellygentry

                       

                      Connect with Guest

                       www.kellygentrycounseling.com

                       https://www.instagram.com/career_counselor_kelly

                      https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygentry/

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                      Thanks for joining us on the T-Talk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a 5 star rating and review. This helps the T-Talk mission of creating accessibility to mental health support and decreasing stigma.

                      Episode Sponsors:

                      APS Cleaning Services: As an entrepreneur and as a Mom, one of the best decisions I made for my mental health was to hire house cleaner. If managing work, parenting and life feels overwhelming to you, I can personally recommend Amanda’s services as excellent and rates as very reasonable. She offers deep house cleaning with rates that vary depending on size of home and number of kids and pets. If you are in the South Jersey area, contact Amanda at apscleaning.services for a free quote! I promise you it’s a call your future self will thank you for!


                      SquareDeal Real Estate: Purchasing a new home can feel incredibly stressful and overwhelming, especially in today’s market. When going through the homebuying process, you need a realtor that you know will have your back. That’s where Jackie Walther of Square Deal Real Estate comes in! I say all of this from lived experience. Jackie sold me my current house, has sold to my family, friends, staff and even helped get me into the first DBT of South Jersey office in Voorhees! If you are in the South Jersey area and looking for a new place, or getting ready to sell, you won’t regret having Jackie on your side. You can find Jackie on her website at  www.squaredeal.kw.com 

                      33 min
                    • Fighting Compounded Trauma. Tea With A Paramedic.


                      What happens when trauma goes unresolved? What if your job requires that you face trauma every single day, multiple times a day? This is what we uncover in today’s episode of T-Talk. Ashley, a paramedic and therapist in training, discusses the hidden struggles of first responders and the need for better mental health support.

                      Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

                      • Learn why resilience matters in mental health recovery and how important it is to make it an actionable term.

                      • Understand vulnerabilities faced by first responders when it comes to mental health.

                      • Hear how compartmentalism can be helpful and harmful.

                      • Hear how Ashley is building resilience and prioritizing self care in a job that activates her nervous system daily.

                      • Tune in for a fresh perspective on the challenges faced by first responders and the path to better mental well-being.

                        Full Show Notes Here: www.rebelmente.com/t-talk-podcast/ashleycopeland

                         

                        Connect with Guest

                        @mental_health_medic 

                        mental-health-medic.com

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                        Thanks for joining us on the T-Talk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a 5 star rating and review. This helps the T-Talk mission of creating accessibility to mental health support and decreasing stigma.

                        Episode Sponsors:

                        APS Cleaning Services: As an entrepreneur and as a Mom, one of the best decisions I made for my mental health was to hire house cleaner. If managing work, parenting and life feels overwhelming to you, I can personally recommend Amanda’s services as excellent and rates as very reasonable. She offers deep house cleaning with rates that vary depending on size of home and number of kids and pets. If you are in the South Jersey area, contact Amanda at apscleaning.services for a free quote! I promise you it’s a call your future self will thank you for!


                        SquareDeal Real Estate: Purchasing a new home can feel incredibly stressful and overwhelming, especially in today’s market. When going through the homebuying process, you need a realtor that you know will have your back. That’s where Jackie Walther of Square Deal Real Estate comes in! I say all of this from lived experience. Jackie sold me my current house, has sold to my family, friends, staff and even helped get me into the first DBT of South Jersey office in Voorhees! If you are in the South Jersey area and looking for a new place, or getting ready to sell, you won’t regret having Jackie on your side. You can find Jackie on her website at  www.squaredeal.kw.com 

                        37 min

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                      T-talk, a podcast for all things related to healing, and a place for sharing the therapy tea. I’m your therapist, though not your actual therapist, and host, Shaelene! Join me each week as we feel a…