Do you have a hard time saying no? If so, this episode is for you! In our latest episode licensed therapists Rachel and Jor-El weigh in on something most people struggle with - saying no! Tune in as they discuss some straightforward strategies to say no and other factors to consider when you’re trying to set a boundary with someone.  We think this episode can be helpful no matter the situation you find yourself in. Please join the conversation with us on Instagram and Twitter @vivawellnessnyc and leave a rating and review on iTunes and Spotify. We’d love to read your thoughts! Related reading: http://vivawellnessblog.com/2020/07/09/its-not-always-about-like/ http://vivawellnessblog.com/2020/08/13/dont-worry-its-ok-to-say-no-to-people/ http://vivawellnessblog.com/2021/01/25/the-problem-with-self-care/

Do you consider yourself a productive or a “lazy” person?  This is a big conversation that’s happening these days, especially as many of us struggle to stay productive during the pandemic.  Well, we can help! Tune in as Rachel and Jor-El use their experiences as licensed therapists to provide support and insight to help you move forward when you’re feeling unmotivated and unproductive. Hint: you’re not a lazy person!  Say it with us, “I am not lazy but I can be lazy.” And, as always, join the conversation with us on Instagram and Twitter @vivawellnessnyc and feel free to leave a rating and review on iTunes and Spotify.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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/

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