Our Wellness Room

In this episode of Our Wellness Room, we explore a question many people quietly ask themselves: “Why does it seem like everyone else has life figured out except me?” We discuss the impact of comparison, the emotional and practical barriers that can make change feel overwhelming, and why our journeys rarely unfold on the same timeline. Together, we explore the value of self-compassion, stepping out...

In today's episode, we are looking at sexual wellness and intimacy from the perspective of working with couples, the LGBTQ+ community, and trauma perspectives. We are taking into account the perspectives of the therapist.

I n this week's episode, we continue our discussion on the self of the wellness professional by exploring the concepts of transference and countertransference within the wellness relationship. We discuss how clients may unconsciously relate to professionals though the lens of their own personal experiences and how wellness professionals may also find themselves emotionally impacted when a client's...

Today is about discussing the mother child relationship. Not all families present with warm, fuzzy feelings. And not all issues revolve around how children feel about their mothers. We explore how mothers might feel during grief or complicated relationships with children. We talk about how children experience issues with their mothers. This topic can be heartwarming for some, very complicated for...

In today's episode we will turn the focus inward - exploring the well-being of the wellness professional. Caring for others requires intention, awareness, and a commitment to caring for ourselves, too. We dive into the importance of self-care, the tools professionals use to maintain their own mental and emotional health. We have honest conversation about recognizing when a client's needs extend be...

In this episode of Our Wellness Room, we take a deep and honest look at caregiver burnout - the emotional, physical, and mental toll of caring for others. Whether you are supporting a child, aging parent, partner, or loved one, stepping into the caregiver roll can be both meaningful and overwhelming. We explore what caregiver burnout looks like: the quiet loss of joy, emotional depletion, increase...

In this episode, Our Wellness Room kicks off a powerful new series on burnout - what it is, how it shows up, and how it impacts every corner of our lives. From laborers and IT professionals to healthcare providers, parents and beyond, burnout does not discriminate. We explore the real life signs and symptoms of burnout, from physical exhaustion and brain fog to emotional overwhelm and loss of moti...

Today we continue our conversation about grief. In this next episode, we focus our attention on grief as it relates to identity which may include a change or loss in career, a child leaving the family home for their career or college, loss of identity following divorce or separation, lack of acceptance acceptance because of current perceived/assigned/expected identity, grief over loss of being a s...

Listen in as we begin our series on grief. Our first conversation focuses on collective grief. We describe collective grief, what defines collective grief which may include a pandemic, mass violence, cultural identity loss, natural disasters, loss of a public figure, war or terrorism. We discuss how collective grief shows up, how people may experience and deal with collective grief, the roles of t...

In today's podcast we continue our current event series. Today we focus on Current Event Stress: Family of Origin. In this episode, we explore how family of origin dynamics shape the way we experience today’s world. We discuss setting boundaries with loved ones; we examine how race, culture, and religion influence our perspectives on current event stressors; we talk about the emotional weight pare...

The world feels heavy right now...and you are not imagining it. In today's episode, we talk about how current events-from politics to global crises to survivor experiences-are impacting our mental health, our relationships, and even those of us holding space for others. We explore why you feel overwhelmed, how it shows up in relationships, and ways to ground yourself when everything feels out of c...

Today we continue our conversation about relationships. Listen in as we dive into the topic of disclosure in wellness relationships - what we share, when we share it, and why it matters. In wellness relationships, disclosure isn't just about honesty; it's about intention, boundaries, and creating a space that supports growth and safety. We explore how thoughtful disclosure can build trust, while a...

In this episode of Our Wellness Room, we continue our series on relationships. Listen in as we explore how family of origin experiences can shape our attachment styles, sense of autonomy, and the way we show up in romantic relationships. When caregivers struggle with attunement or encouraging independence, those patterns can follow us into adulthood and may show up in our romantic relationships

Our first relationships shape the way that we see ourselves and the world. In this episode, we discuss the family of origin relationship - the caregivers who nurtured us or those who were not attuned, and how those early relationship dynamics impact brain development, attachment, safety, and identity.

This podcast centers on wellness by exploring the areas of wellness, care of self, boundaries, and the real-life challenges that can make both feel hard to practice. Through honest conversation and practical insight, it supports listeners (clinicians and the community) by increasing awareness, normalizing challenges, and providing strategies for long-term wellness.

On this episode we discuss how to deal and work with the universal topic of trauma. We talk about how to approach the topic and how to better help clients and clinicians facing this issue.

Looking at sexual wellness and intimacy from the perspective of working with couples, the LGBTQ+ community, and trauma perspectives. We are taking into account the perspectives of the therapist.