Rewriting [Her]Story

In this week’s episode we are discussing caring for your brain like you would any other vital organ. Just because you cannot see the pain a brain goes through does not make it invalid. Brains can be “sick” too just like any other part of our body. If we had an infection, we would treat it and not let it fester, why is treating our brain with medications any different?? We are working to break the...

This week’s episode was prompted by our references in previous episodes about states of change and people not always being ready. We discuss all 6 states (stages), what they look like, what they include, and how we move through them. If you’re feeling like you’re stuck, not ready, lost, check these out and figure out what stage you are currently in, it helps! Like, share, subscribe, rate and revie...

This week’s episode piggybacks off an episode from last year on HOW to have hard conversations. Here we talk about WHY! Having vulnerable conversations is NOT easy, and EVEN IF the result is not what you wanted, YOU STILL SHOWED UP, that is what’s important! Like, share, subscribe, rate and review!! We love you all so much! Subscribe Here https://anchor.fm/rewritingherstory/subscribe Follow us on...

You know what really grinds our gears?? When people don’t know how to be nice! If you have NOTHING nice to say, just keep your mouth shut! If you don’t know what to say, say that! If someone says “have a nice day” say “you too!” It costs ZERO dollars to just be fucking nice!  Like, share, subscribe, rate and review!! We love you all so much! Subscribe Here https://anchor.fm/rewritingherstory/...

This week’s episode is one that will benefit everyone. We are discussing the concept of compassion vs enabling. Compassion goes a long way; you CAN BE compassionate toward someone and still have boundaries. You can be compassionate toward someone and still express and validate your own feelings. What we’re not going to do is say “well I understand why they are doing what they’re doing so I’m gonna...

This topic is definitely one that is ALL OVER SOCIAL MEDIA. What is toxic positivity? Why does it exist? And how can we perhaps change our perceptions on people who engage in this behavior. This episode is our view, you may agree or disagree and that’s okay! Feedback and questions are always welcome! Like, share, subscribe, rate and review!! We love you all so much! Subscribe Here https://anchor.f...

This week’s episode is one for EVERYONE who interacts with humans, ever, in life! We tackle the concept of active listening as well as fair fighting rules. Specifically, we discuss fair fighting rules in intimate relationships. EVERYONE wants to be heard and validated, we give you tips on how to do that! Get your notebooks and pens out! Like, share, subscribe, rate and review!! We love you all so...

Man, oh man! This topic is something Mari and Stef can FULLY RELATE TO. Have you ever felt like “who am I to do “XYZ” or “who’s going to take me seriously if I do “XYZ”? Imposter syndrome is such a bitch and in this episode, we are doing to teach you skills to challenge it while also sharing our own experiences with it! Like, share, subscribe, rate and review!! We love you all so much! Subscribe H...

This episode is near and dear to Mari’s heart after a recent diagnosis of ADHD as well as completing a certification in the treatment of ADHD! In this episode we discuss ways to cope with and live with ADHD while making things easier for in areas that have been a struggle. Remember, this IS NOT for you to self-diagnose, if you suspect you could have ADHD, please see a licensed professional for a p...

This episode was also requested and honestly, there was some hesitancy about doing it. NOT because we aren’t knowledgeable, in fact it’s the complete opposite. We have worked with MANY individuals with both disorders and are very knowledgeable. We wanted to share the differences because it has come to our attention people get them confused. They are two different disorders and we explain how. AGAI...

This episode was a last-minute decision, we had plenty of episodes batched and scheduled but we wanted to add this in due to the state of the world right now. Things are HEAVY af right now for everyone and as therapists we wanted to share our experiences as well as tips on how to allow yourself to feel what you are feeling while simultaneously challenging you to focus on what is in your control. Y...

This episode was requested by one of our listeners, Jarred, and we are exploring how all of these wild ass dating “reality shows” can impact people in the dating world. Fun stories are shared as well as taking a realistic look at the expectations and the pressure that can come from shows or even dating apps! Enjoy! Like, share, subscribe, rate and review!! We love you all so much! Subscribe Here h...

This week’s episode is one many people can relate to; we are discussing depression. What it looks like, what it feels like, how to cope, as well as ways to take your power back when you feel yourself slipping into a bout of depression that feels like a black hole. Like, share, subscribe, rate and review!! We love you all so much! Subscribe Here https://anchor.fm/rewritingherstory/subscribe Follow...

This week’s episode is a sensitive topic shared by many, we are talking about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Trauma can show up in many different forms and in this episode, we break down what exactly trauma is, how to identify triggers as well as proper therapy treatment for trauma as well. Like, share, subscribe, rate and review!! We love you all so much! Subscribe Here https://anchor.f...

This is something I (Stef) have been guilty of, my entire life, ask my mom she’ll tell you! We are talking about ways to stop taking our moods out on others. Why do we feel the need to punish people that have NOTHING to do with how you feel? It sounds ridiculous when I word it like that, but is a VERY real thing. We get vulnerable and raw in this one while simultaneously teaching you tangible tool...

Man oh man, this one is one that MANY people will benefit from! We are tackling how to stop people pleasing. This is an ESSENTIAL component to increasing self-love, self-awareness, and fucking boundaries! Here’s the thing, we can NEVER please everyone, so why are we continuously on this hamster wheel trying to do so?????  Like, share, subscribe, rate and review!! We love you all so much! Subs...

This week’s episode is something we both have a ton of feelings about, how to deter or decrease emotional spending. We’ve all been there right, feeling sad, go shopping, feeling angry, go shopping, feeling empty, go shopping! We share our own experiences and what we did to combat it as well as specific tips and tricks to help you as well! Like, share, subscribe, rate and review!! We love you all s...

*Disclaimer: Mari and I are NOT medical professionals and cannot diagnose medical disorders, we would NEVER tell you to ignore your health*. This episode has the potential to be triggering for some people and that’s okay. We are discussing health anxiety and how to cope. What does that mean? We are talking about intrusive/anxious thoughts related to health can be debilitating for people and we are...

Today’s episode is near and dear to Mari’s heart! We discuss what Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is, how it works, what it does, as well as  the benefits from participating in this modality of treatment! It really does sound like magic y’all!  Like, share, subscribe, rate and review!! We love you all so much! Subscribe Here https://anchor.fm/rewritingherstory/subscr...

This week’s episode was a requested one and we dive into how to “break up” with a friend. This could look like many different things including ending a friendship completely, setting firming boundaries, or exploring a dynamic change in how the friendship will look. It’s all about choices, having the hard conversations, and acting accordingly! Like, share, subscribe, rate and review!! We love you a...

Who doesn’t need help with this?!?!?! Lemme tell you, February and so far March (2022) has been COMIN FOR US with a vengeance, this episode was a much needed refresher for Mari and I and we know it will be for you too! We discuss what overwhelms us, how we manage it and a step by step process of how to cope! Enjoy!!! Like, share, subscribe, rate and review!! We love you all so much! Subscribe Here...

This week’s episode was requested by Mari’s sister!! We discuss what decision making entails, how we can make well balanced decisions, what the thought processes are, as well as how to stop over analyzing it after you’ve made it. There are 5 distinct steps, TAKE NOTES! This is a raw unedited podcast, thanks universe for the glitch! LOL!! Enjoy!!! Like, share, subscribe, rate and review!! We love y...

This was a requested episode from one of your listeners! Intrusive thoughts can be very overwhelming and all-consuming IF WE ALLOW THEM TO BE! In this episode we broach what intrusive thoughts are, as well as the basic building blocks of how to cope with them. If you’d like MORE information and ways to cope, please join us for our Anxiety & How to Cope Masterclass (March 22nd & 24th, 2022)...

50 FUCKING EPISODES!!! We can’t even begin to thank y’all enough for continuing to rock with us, always supporting us, and for continuing to evolve with us! In this episode we reflect on the evolution of Rewriting [Her]story as well as our own individual evolutions over the last year! This wouldn’t be possible without y’all and we love you so much!!! Like, share, subscribe, rate and review!! We lo...

This was a listener request to discuss how to a non reactive parent! We took it a step farther and create an episode on how to be less reactive as a human, in life, in all experiences! This is a step by step episode including specific skills to decrease reactivity and increase reflection and insight to then induce change. Like, share, subscribe, rate and review!! We love you all so much! Subscribe...