As companies require more employees to return to in-person office work and discuss hybrid options, there’s a lot of tension about the work from home debate. Where do you fall in the discussion? Tune in as licensed therapists Rachel Gersten and Jor-El Caraballo share their thoughts on the intersection of work from home, justice and accessibility.  Let us know your thoughts by joining the conversation. Share your thoughts on Instagram @vivamentalhealth.

In today's episode we're taking it back to a one of our favorite episodes on the difference between intention versus impact. Tune in and join the conversation with us!

In this episode we're taking it back to episode 67 to talk all things healthcare. If you find yourself stuck in searching for "doctors near me" then this episode is for you!

How often are you offered unsolicited advice, and how do you feel about that?  How often do you offer it? Rachel and Jor-El weigh in on this dynamic and give you some things to think about if you’re often feeling compelled to change someone else’s behavior. Thanks for listening!

Recently, performer Lizzo came under fire for using an ableist slur in one of her newest songs. She quickly issued an apology and changed it. The power that has! Tune as Rachel Gersten and Jor-El Caraballo weigh in on the power of language and its role in dehumanization. Please give the episode a thumbs up by writing a review and sharing with a friend who would appreciate the conversation. Thank you for listening! Related reading: The Ten Stages of Genocide (Holocaust Memorial Day Trust)

Buffalo. Uvalde. Chattanooga. New York City. Taft. Port Richmond. These days it seems almost impossible to keep up with the horror of mass shootings and gun violence in the United States. In our latest episode licensed therapists Rachel Gersten and Jor-El Caraballo share what the news gets wrong about gun violence and steps you can take today to prevent more senseless death and trauma for so many.

Other than questions about getting started with therapy, one of the questions that often comes up is how do you know when it’s time to end therapy (or “break up” with your therapist)? Join us for our latest episode as Jor-El and Rachel explore how to terminate therapy and signs that your therapist still keeps your best interest at heart - even while you’re leaving.

Aging is a natural human process. If that's the case, then why do we have such complicated feelings about it?  Tune in to our latest episode as therapists Rachel and Jor-El talk about our collective relationship to aging and how we can start to see getting older a bit differently.

Can men and women be “just friends?”  It’s probably a question you’ve come across before but maybe you haven’t heard two therapists talk it through. Tune in as Rachel Gersten, LMHC and Jor-El Caraballo, LMHC reflect on the idea, the assumptions we make about gender (and sexuality), and identify an inclusive path forward. We are so thankful for you listening to the show! Please rate and review this episode, and, as always, send us your thoughts, questions and comments on Instagram (@vivamentalhealth). We’d love to hear from you!

Are you in a relationship and wondering, “is it time to break up with my partner?”  If so, then this podcast is for you. Relationships are not that black and white, and neither is the choice to leave. It can be tough to sort through. Tune in as therapists Rachel and Jor-El explore some things to consider as a relationship faces its potential end.