Therapists Unscripted

A lot of things can change in our 20s, especially friendships. Today we sit down to unpack how you can build and maintain meaningful friendships, and when it may be time to let go. We offer advice and share tips that will hopefully help you navigate this tricky time in your life.

The holiday season can be a stressful time and have a negative impact on your well-being. Today, we share our tips and tricks for setting and maintaining boundaries to make it through those overwhelming family events!

The words and phrases we use are important and can help reduce stigma around mental illness. In today's episode, we explain why using terms such as "narcissistic" "psycho" or "OCD" incorrectly can be harmful and stigmatizing. We share what each term means, how they can be used incorrectly, and what you can say instead! We hope you tune in!

Join us this week for our discussion of boundaries! What are boundaries and the different types? Listen now!

Welcome back for a review of book #3! Jules and Sydney sit down to talk about Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski. This book explains why women experience  burnout  differently than men and provides ways to help women minimize stress. Follow along next month as we review Maybe you Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb.

It's the end of one era and the beginning of another! Join me for my final Create Light episode before beginning a new adventure with my friend Jules - our new podcast together is called Therapists Unscripted! I can't wait for this next journey & I hope you will all tune in!!

Welcome back for a review of book #2! Jules and Sydney sit down to talk about The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by Dr. John Gottman and Nan Silver. This guide provides couples with exercises and tools to build connection and intimacy in your relationship. We discuss how the principles apply to our relationships and how they can be applied to yours, too. Follow along next month as we re...

Happiness is a feeling of joy, contentment, and excitement, yet it’s temporary. While we’re often programmed to believe that happiness is the most important thing to seek, fulfillment is more sustainable. In today's session, I talk about how to attain fulfillment instead of chasing an emotion that is ever-changing.

Join us for our first ever book review on The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Bruce Perry! Jules and Sydney talk about the effects of childhood trauma on brain development and how important stable and healthy relationships are for children. Join us again next month for our discussion of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by Dr. John Gottman.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about consistency and connection in this new season of life. How do we maintain a consistent relationship with ourselves, and how to we find connection in the relationships with those around us? Streaming now on all platforms! 

In this weeks episode, we are reflecting on summer. From learning to stay present, to focusing our time on things that bring fulfillment to our lives, I share what I have learned (so far). Listen now :)

Let's talk about forgiveness! Forgiveness doesn't mean absolving someone of blame - it means moving forward and intentionally choosing to let go of the pain and the suffering that pain creates. Forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself. Choosing to hold onto anger and resentment will only keep you anchored to the past but when you choose forgiveness, you free yourself.

Hey guys, welcome back to another episode :) This week we are talking about how to build confidence! We all face struggles with our self esteem, and today I talk about how I have managed to build my confidence throughout the years. As always, thanks for listening!

In this episode, I sit down with my childhood friend to talk about his experiences growing up gay in a Catholic community. He discusses how it has shaped who he is and shares how others can show their acceptance and support of the LGBTQ+ community! LGBTQ+ Resources: Crisis Text Line Text LGBTQ to 741-741 Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860 LGBT National Hotline 1-888-843-4564 National Suicide Prevention...

Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families and communities and has long-lasting effects on the people left behind. Let's continue the conversation about Mental Health and suicide. There are resources out there: Emergency resources 911 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988lifeline.org If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or te...

Welcome back! Today we are going to talk about healing your inner child by rewriting your story. Is the story of your life defined by past circumstances and is it holding you back? I talk about how to break free from that by separating yourself from your problems.

It's Season 2 :) On today's episode, I talk about what to do when you feel stuck in a rut. How can we challenge our patterns in order to move forward? Listen now!

So much has happened in the past couple weeks and I wanted to share :) Plus I talk about how to avoid people pleasing by instead focusing on your needs & wants!

Fomo ("the fear of missing out") is described as anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere, often aroused by posts seen on social media. In today's episode, I talk about my experience with fomo and share tips to overcome the fear of missing out.

Pain is an inevitable part of life; suffering, however, arises from not accepting the pain. We have power in the face of challenges to accept. In today's episode, we talk about radical acceptance, which is the ability to accept what is not under your control and embrace what is happening in the present.

Have you ever experienced that voice in your mind that seems to only have negative things to say about you? You're not alone. All of us have, at least to some degree. It creeps in and tells us we aren't worthy or that we deserve it when bad things happen. In this episode, we talk about how to face and heal your inner critic so that it doesn't take over your life.

On today's episode, Ryanne Mellick joins us to talk about her work as a child and family therapist! She discusses the importance of working with children and their parents, and how she incorporates different approaches into her practice, such as mindfulness and yoga practices. Follow her as she shares mental health tips and information on her instagram @ryanne.mellick and website www.ryannemel...

On this week's episode, I talk about how I changed my relationship with alcohol after years of drinking too much. I used to spend too much of my time binge drinking, blacking out, or partying too hard all at the expense of my mental health. The unhealthy relationship I had with alcohol affected so many areas of my life. Now that I finally have a healthier relationship with alcohol, I want to t...

Happy Friday & welcome back! In today's episode, we talk about entering a new era and making life transitions. Each season has something new to offer and I'm excited for what's to come! insta: https://www.instagram.com/createlightpodcast/ website: https://www.createlight.org/

Hey everyone, welcome back :) Change is uncomfortable but necessary. In today's episode, we talk about how to avoid burnout and show up for yourself in times when you might need it the most. Thanks for listening!