The Fishbowl

Busy Isn’t Better: The Fine Line Between Distraction and Avoidance 16.04.2026 36:47 ↓

Through a trauma-informed lens, we explore the subtle but powerful difference between distraction (a tool for regulation and survival) and avoidance (a pattern that quietly keeps us stuck). You’ll hear how these behaviors show up in everyday life—scrolling, overworking, staying “productive”—and why they can feel so similar while leading to very different outcomes. This conversation invites you to...

Transgenerational Trauma 10.09.2023 29:14 ↓

In today’s episode, Corrina and Melanie explore concepts of generational trauma and healing while waiting in line at in the drive-through! Please excuse the background noise and occasional redundant speech! They’re just getting back into the swing of things!

S3:E7 Trust The Process 19.10.2022 31:18 ↓

Even when you know what needs to be done, it is difficult to trust the process and allow things to flow in their natural process. 

S3E6: Reunited 21.11.2021 33:17 ↓

Join us as we come together to catch up over Adele.

S3E5: Reconnecting with self 19.09.2021 23:21 ↓

In this episode Corrina and Melanie have a candid conversation about reconnecting with their sense of self.

S3E4: Ask a Therapist! 09.07.2021 1:05:59 ↓

You've got questions and we've got answers! Send your questions/comments to: demystifyingmentalhealth@gmail.com

S3E3: What the heck was that!? 28.06.2021 26:48 ↓

Update post pandemic and new stuff coming.

S3E2: Why is sleep so important? 31.10.2020 30:18 ↓

We all hear that we need a good night's sleep, or that we need at least 8 hours.; but have you ever wondered why?

S3E1: Surviving COVID 17.08.2020 56:36 ↓

We are all dealing with "battle fatigue" in this pandemic and trying to understand how to move forward.

S2E11: Mental Health Awareness in Week 8 17.05.2020 50:20 ↓

It's been 8 weeks for us, somte longer, and we discuss how quarantine and social distancing is affecting our own mental health.

S2E10: Quarantine Blues... 01.05.2020 46:59 ↓

As week six of our stay at home orders is upon us, we discuss the challenges and concerns we have regarding life and mental health.

S2E9: Social Distancing Pt 3 10.04.2020 34:36 ↓

We are all in this together! Everyone is feeling all kinds of ways and we want to remind you to be kind to yourself! It's okay to ask for help.  Social distancing doesn't mean isolation. Reach out!

S2E8: Social Distancing Pt 2 01.04.2020 36:15 ↓

Corrina and Melanie discuss their challenges with social distancing.

S2E7: We're socially distancing! 24.03.2020 19:54 ↓

The work from home edition. 

S2E6: Self-Care!! 07.03.2020 31:55 ↓

Self-Care is necessary for wellness!

S2E4: Understanding Bipolar Disorder 25.01.2020 28:15 ↓

discussion of symptoms of bipolar disorder

S2E5: How Labels Create Stigma 25.01.2020 23:27 ↓

Brief discussion on unhelpful language in mental health. 

S2E3: How to help a friend 04.11.2019 28:54 ↓

Discussion about how to help a friend in need

Sex Trafficking 29.10.2019 48:55 ↓

Interview with Ransomed Life

S2E1- Why Counseling? 21.09.2019 32:47 ↓

Season recap and discussion of Why Counseling is beneficial

Receiving feedback 24.08.2019 27:57 ↓

Accepting the good and bad and learning to let go.

One-night Stands 10.08.2019 34:53 ↓

Discussion of brief sexual encounters and mental health.

Stigma of Mental Health 13.07.2019 32:17 ↓

Stigma of Mental Health

Intro to meditation 06.07.2019 37:37 ↓

Intro to meditation

Raising Teenage Boys 29.06.2019 31:42 ↓

Adolescent Development