Why Don't We Talk About This?

By Paula McMillan-Perez, LCSW

You already know that there are a bunch of things people talk about in pockets or completely avoid. Things that may be controversial or uncomfortable but we need to get them off our chest. During "

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Why Don't We Talk About This? episodes:

December 20, 2022 Talking about Navigating Dating and doing it as a Social Worker w/ Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R
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During this episode my guest, my co-author in Latinx in Social Work Vol. 1, my forever social work sibling, and I discuss dating, the stigma attached to being "single" and navigating this journey in relation to being a social worker.

Guest Bio:
Madeline is the President & Owner of Madeline Maldonado, LCSW Consulting P.C., and is an adjunct professor and field advisor at Fordham University’s MSW Program. Madeline has over 20 years of experience in program administration, clinical supervision, professional training, and psychotherapy.
She also specializes in autism evaluations for children and adolescents. Madeline was featured in the first episode of the Latinx in Social Work Podcast and in the Beauteous Me Podcast segment “Mental Health in the Latinx Community”. She has co-authored the book “Latinx in Social Work- Stories that Heal, Inspire and Connect Communities” which received an honorable mention at the 24th International Latino Book Awards.
Madeline has a Master’s Degree from New York University Silver School of Social Work and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Hunter College of CUNY. She is bilingual in Spanish. Madeline is in the process of opening a clinical mental health practice in the Bronx, NY (Jan ‘23) which will provide psychotherapy for Latino and African American children and families and autism evaluation services.
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December 13, 2022 Safe Spaces: Talking to a friend about Mental Health with Dominique Hernandez
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Paula talks to her close friend, Dominique about the mental wellness space and things we have noticed in our personal journey navigating mental health

Guest Bio:
Dominique is a digital strategist and web developer who works with and for nonprofits.

Social Media:
Instagram & Twitter: aduronia

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57min
December 06, 2022 Talking about Loss of a Life Partner and Navigating What Comes Next with Kim McLeveighn, MS.Ed
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We are exploring the realities of grief and loss after surviving your partner/spouse and the pathways that are created as a result.

Guest Bio:
Kim McLeveighn worked as a special education teacher in the Bronx for many years before becoming an instructor and advisor at Bank Street College of Education. Her company, Helper Learning Support, LLC, provides a variety of educational consulting services. Kim is a mom, step-mom, mother-in-law, widow, and girlfriend. She's also a musician who loves to cook and knit.

Contact/Social Media:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: Kmchelper
Twitter: @kmchelper
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November 29, 2022 Talking about the need for supervision in School Social Work with Emily George, MS.Ed, LCSW
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We are digging into all things school social work and what is needed in our schools to support these folks in this very nuanced work.

Guest Bio:
Emily George, LCSW, MS.Ed. spent twenty years working in schools, first as a classroom teacher and then as a School Social Worker. Her practice is holistic, client-centered, and strengths-based with a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, healing-focused lens. Emily received her Masters in Education from Hunter College, C.U.N.Y., and her Masters in Social Work from NYU. She has a Post Master's Certificate in Clinical Practice with Adolescents and is School Social Work and SIFI certified. Emily recently left her position after ten years in her school to build her practice to support those who support, especially those who work in schools: educators, social workers & counselors, school staff, and more. She is an Adjunct Lecturer, Field Advisor, and Field Instructor at New York University’s Silver School of Social Work. She also facilitates the Faboo Listserv which has grown to over 600 NYC area social workers and counselors. It is a space for collaboration, resource sharing, referrals, and more.

Contact/Social Media:
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47min
November 22, 2022 Parenthood: Challenges in Parenting as a Service Member w/ SSG Alfred Tineo
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We are exploring the lived experience of service members both here at home and during deployment especially impacts on the family system during a co-parenting relationship.

Guest Bio:
Alfred is a first-generation Dominican, a service member of the United States Airforce as well as a proud father of 3. He is a combat veteran having completed three deployments overseas who speaks openly about his experiences in an effort to build community conversation.

Social Media
Instagram: mr_wonderful_3410

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November 15, 2022 Talking about clutter and how it impacts us with Krista Lockwood
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We are exploring the ways that clutter has an impact on our mental and emotional health since it is not just something that affects our physical space.

Guest Bio:
Krista teaches moms how to declutter without becoming a full-blown minimalist. The goal is to have enough stuff but not so much it’s overwhelming for you.

Social Media:
Motherhood Simplified (FB Group)
Instagram: motherhoodsimplified
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34min
November 08, 2022 Talking about Special Education & Communities of Color with Tynesha Pringle, MSEd
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We explore the basics of special education in public schools and its relationship with communities of color.

Guest Bio:
Tynesha received her undergraduate degree from St. John’s University and her graduate degree from Concordia College in Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs. She considers herself a lifetime learner who takes great pride in being an educator and providing support to students & colleagues, emphasizing incorporating technology as much as possible.
After several years as a special educator in an integrated co-teaching model, she transitioned into the role of Special Education Coordinator for the ‘22 -’23 school year and is excited to support the development and streamlining of systems for all learning styles. As a coach/consultant, she works with families and community members to bring awareness and cultivate advocacy within the realm of Special Education with a specific focus on communities of color.

Social Media:
Instagram: missp_spedsupport
LinkedIn: Tynesha Pringle, MSEd

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November 01, 2022 Talking about an Empty Nest with Denise Varela, LMHC, LPC, NCC
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We are digging into that flood of various feelings that come up for parents/ caretakers when their child leaves for college as well as what parents and community members can do to smooth out this process.

Guest Info:

Denise Varela, LMHC, LPC, NCC, has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of New York since 2008 and is a National Certified Counselor but has worked in the Mental Health field in the areas of case management, social work, clinical supervision, psychosocial assessments, and mental health counseling starting from 2002. Denise also holds licensure in New Jersey and Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor and in Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and is Certified in Telemental Health. Denise serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Alliance Graduate School of Counseling/Nyack College as a Master's level Professor for Counseling Students. Denise has a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the Alliance Graduate School of Counseling in New York. She specializes in counselor education and supervision, pre-and perinatal psychology, psychosocial assessments, psychoeducational groups and classes, and Ketamine/Psychedelic-assisted Psychotherapy. Denise speaks English and Spanish.

Social Media:

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https://www.nurturewe.com/

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October 26, 2022 Why Don't We Talk About This? Podcast Teaser
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A little taste of what is coming to you weekly!
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How many episodes does Why Don't We Talk About This? have?

The podcast currently has 159 episodes available.