The Viva Podcast

The Viva Podcast

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The Viva Podcast episodes

  • Episode 53: Catching those Zzzzs? Therapists Talk How to Get Better Sleep
    How are you sleeping these days? Is it easy or difficult for you? Many people struggle with sleep issues each year and today we’re diving into one of the most commonly reported issues in mental - how to get better sleep! 
    Tune in as Viva Wellness licensed therapists Rachel Gersten and Jor-El Caraballo talk through sleep hygiene basics and finding your own path to better sleep.
    Join the conversation with us on Instagram and Twitter @vivawellnessnyc and feel free to leave a rating and review on iTunes and Spotify.
    Related: The One Yoga Pose I Do Nightly for Better Sleep
    Resource: Sleep Hygiene Basics (American Academy of Sleep Medicine)
    Sleep tight!
    37 min
  • Episode 51: 2020 - The Weirdest Year (To Say the Least)
    Whatever happened this year for you, take it with a grain of salt. Tune in to the latest episode as Rachel and Jor-El talk through some suggestions on how to process and reflect on 2020 and what that means for the upcoming year.
    How are you reflecting on this year? Join the conversation with us on Instagram and Twitter @vivawellnessnyc and feel free to leave a rating and review on iTunes and Spotify.
    Take care!
    24 min
  • Episode 50: I’m Okay, You’re Okay, We’re All Okay
    Self-confidence, self-esteem, self-love...these are all REALLY loaded terms. There’s an expectation that we unabashedly love ourselves, but is that actually even possible? Listen as licensed therapists Rachel and Jor-El weigh in on these ideas and share some personal stories of self-acceptance too.
    Join the conversation with us on Instagram and Twitter @vivawellnessnyc and feel free to leave a rating and review on iTunes and Spotify. Take care!
    35 min
  • Episode 49: Managing Mental Health During A Pandemic Holiday Season
    Are you struggling to manage your mental health this holiday season? Us too! Tune in as licensed therapists Rachel Gersten and Jor-El Caraballo talk about the realities of making it through the holiday season during a pandemic. Learn some suggestions on how to manage your mental health and manage your perspective as you navigate the holidays safely.
    Please share your thoughts with us on Instagram and Twitter @vivawellnessnyc and feel free to leave a rating and review on iTunes and Spotify. Take care!
    32 min
  • Episode 48: Therapist Post Election Reflections
    We have a new president-elect! 2020 has been rough and certainly election week has been a tough one for all of us. Tune in as licensed therapists Rachel and Jor-El reflect on the presidential election and how politics affects mental health. 
    Please share your thoughts with us on Instagram and Twitter @vivawellnessnyc and feel free to leave a rating and review on iTunes and Spotify. Take care!
    51 min
  • Episode 47: The Problem with Diet Culture
    Do you struggle with accepting, or appreciating, your body? You're probably dealing with the effects of diet culture!
    Join the conversation as therapists Rachel and Jor-El explore the problems with diet culture. They talk about the insidious nature of diet culture and how that's even impacting us during the pandemic.  We hope you find this conversation helpful. Please share your thoughts with us on Instagram and Twitter @vivawellnessnyc and feel free to leave a rating and review on iTunes. Take care!
    32 min
  • Episode 46: Stop Doomscrolling! How to Manage Social Media & Your Mental Health
    How is your relationship with social media these days? Probably worth talking about, right? Have no fear as Rachel and Jor-El talk about managing social media and mental health generally and through the dumpster fire that is 2020. In this episode you’ll get some practical tips and things to consider as you work in creating a healthier relationship with social media (pro tip: avoid doomscrolling!).
    Doomscrolling During COVID-19 via Healthline
    Social Media: Is it Bad For Your Mental Health? via Viva Wellness
    You can follow Jor-El on Pinterest here: https://www.pinterest.com/jcaraballolmhc/
    32 min
  • Episode 45: Honoring Women in Sport for National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
    In our latest episode Rachel and Jor-El are talking all about women in sport! We’re honoring National Women’s Health and Fitness Day by talking about some prevalent issues related to women athletes and spectators as well as highlighting some (but not all!) inspirational women in sport. We hope that you enjoy this episode and take a moment so share it with a woman in sport you find inspirational.
     
    And as always, please leave a rating and review on iTunes and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and Twitter @vivawellnessnyc. 
     
    Related reading:The Myth of the Falling Uterus
     
    People to follow:
    Naomi Osaka @naomiosaka
    Caster Semenya @castersemenya800m
    Adrianne Haslet @adriannehaslet
    Brave like Gabe/Gabriele Grunewald @bravelikegabe
    Diana Nyad @diananyad
    Lauren Fleshman @fleshmanflyer
    Nikki Hiltz @nikkihiltz
    Amelia Boone @arboone11
    Alysia Montaño @alysiamontano
    Mary Cain @runmarycain
    Tatyana McFadden @tatyanamcfaddenusa
    Kara Goucher @karagoucher
    Tianna Bartoletta @tianna.bartoletta
    Allyson Felix @af85
    Megan Rapinoe @mrapinoe
    Serena Williams @serenawilliams
    Sue Bird @sbird10
    41 min
  • Episode 44: Good News! And the Power of Positive Thinking
    We’re all for positive thinking around here, but that doesn’t mean lying to ourselves either! Tune in as Rachel and Jor-El talk about using the power of positive thinking to help find refuge, even in difficult circumstances.  They also share some good news and examples in their own lives to help illustrate the simple practice of paying attention to the good.
     
    John Sterling Calls (on Twitter) 
    Stumpy: the Labrador is a Hero for Other Dogs
    Rachel Wyman (Montclair Bread Co.) on Ali on the Run Podcast
    32 min
  • Episode 43: Grief and Modern Loss with Author Rebecca Soffer
    Losing someone you love is an incredibly painful process. It’s something we all experience at one point or another, but we often don’t talk openly about the messy process of grief. That is unless you're Rebecca Soffer.
    This week, Rachel and Jor-El are joined by Rebecca Soffer, the co-founder of Modern Loss. Modern Loss is a community of people living with grief (basically everyone in the world) that offers space to honor the pain, absurdity and humor in the grieving process.
    We hope you find refuge in this conversation.Please share your thoughts on grief with us on Instagram and Twitter @vivawellnessnyc and feel free to leave a rating and review on iTunes. Take care!
    Follow up with Modern Loss at www.modernloss.com and on all the socials @modernloss.
    44 min

About The Viva Podcast

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Hi! Thanks for being here. We're Rachel and Jor-El, two licensed therapists here to make mental health and wellness more holistic, realistic, and accessible. We chat about relevant health topics, bust myths and stigmas, and share our unfiltered thoughts and give practical advice you can use. Catch us on the first Wednesday of the month as we help you live your best life possible - whatever that looks like for you.