T-Talk

Does this Summer break feel heavy? Maybe you had big plans for what this season would look like, and life has just been miserable if we are honest. If you're drowning in burnout, grief, or frustration, and doing it alone, listen to this episode. Top reasons to listen to the complete episode: A reminder that you are not your thoughts or emotions How society minimizes burnout A note on allowing your...

Are you prepared to tell the world FU, focus on taking care of yourself, and make decisions that align with your long-term goals? Join me today during our Tea Break as I talk about an unofficial DBT skill that can be difficult for some people to grasp. You develop the talent of alternative rebellion when you decide that you don't care what other people think of you or what they have to say. Even i...

When we make a conscious effort to bring our attention to the here and now, we provide the chance for our mind and body to align, allowing us to relax and become more in tune with the rhythm of our breathing. As part of our midseason break, I would like to invite you to join me in a brain break in which we will focus on mindfulness and deep breathing together. Don't forget to mark your calendar be...

Have you found that one thing that makes you feel alive? Maybe you found a fun hobby, or perhaps you found a way to cope with your stress when you needed it most. If you haven't, and you have been looking for a mindfulness practice that will help you be more positive or less stressed, listen to this episode. I'm sharing the tea with Justin Reilley, and we discuss his experience with acknowledging...

Does your self-doubt tend to step in and close the doors to your dreams and goals? Or maybe you don't realize you doubt yourself because you feel like your ideas were given to you, but they were made for someone else. Listen to this episode before you sprint off to give this dream away and share with someone how you have a great idea that could help them. Top 3 reasons to listen to this episode: W...

Do you feel like your environment is fueling the fire of your stress and worries? Or maybe you have become so accustomed to your surroundings that you don't realize their effects on your mental and physical health. Kareem Rosser joins me in this episode to talk about his own experience with the physical manifestations of PTSD and how changing his surroundings and adopting a mindfulness practice he...

**A gentle warning, this episode discusses suicide. If you are feeling vulnerable in this area, please consult with a doctor or mental health professional in your area. Or call one of the Suicide Prevention numbers listed in the resources.** Have you noticed a heightened awareness of death in the past two years? Or maybe you didn't experience the loss of a person, but you grieved the loss of other...

How much time would you save if you stopped wasting time on the people and activities that only bring you down? Sometimes we believe that avoiding confrontation or hard decisions will save us some grief. Today, I am talking to Ernesto Segismundo Jr. about his own experience with eliminating toxic energies to live a more fulfilling life. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full epis...

Have you recently felt a shift in how you view the struggles and battles of today's world? There have been so many changes to how we view privilege, racism, and just being able to change the norm. We have also just begun to scratch the surface of how these daily struggles and traumas affect our overall health and growth. Dr. Nathalie Edmond and I will be diving into some of this in today's episode...

Do your teenage years live in the back of your mind as you try to parent your teens? Sometimes we can't help but be led by our upbringing. There are two different routes we can take as adults, we can try to suppress what we went through, or we can choose to talk about the things that need discussing. Katie May and I are diving into what this looks like and more. Here are three reasons why you want...

Hey there, this is Shaelene, and I am here to give you the tea on why I created this podcast, who I am, and how I plan to serve you in the next episodes! With experience as a licensed professional counselor, a Linehan board-certified DBT clinician, a certified yoga for trauma teacher, group practice owner, trainer, and speaker, I am ready to sit down with you and share tips, stories, and conversat...

Hey you!  Welcome to T-Talk. Join me as I share insights related to healing, resilience and recovery from the perspective of a therapist. I’ll also be joined by other amazing humans that share their stories and experiences with healing, just like two people getting together to share a cup of tea. Listeners will learn, laugh and cry, but most importantly will feel a little bit more human as we...