Therapists Uncut Podcast

  Let's get 2021 started off right! Learn how to avoid the hype and fad of New Year's resolutions and utilize preparation, commitment, mindset and other tools to help you not only set, but keep healthy habits all year long! In this episode we talk about: 2020 was one hell of year, I think we can all agree, and so many people are looking forward to 2021 and that it will bring! While Jolene would mu...

  5 Ways to Survive the Holidays The holidays are a beautiful thing, but for many of us they can also be real stressful! Join the Therapists Uncut team for 5 ways to survive the holidays, including talk about traditions, personal boundaries, co-parenting during the Holidays, compromise, and perspective. Tune in for stories, laughter, and a little singing and dancing, as the crew is feeling festive...

  What You Need to Know About Teen Dating The Therapists Uncut team spoke to teens and young adults on the topic of teen dating, from what defines teen dating, to teen dating lingo, to the do's and don'ts for parents when your teen starts dating. No matter how "together" you have it, there are lots of emotions and thoughts that flood  when your teen starts asking about dating and relationships. Li...

  Interview with Dawn Kelley Part 2 - Rubber Bands and Parent Resiliency Interview with Dawn Kelley Dawn Kelley is a local mom and traveling enthusiast.  A passion for people, a passion for storytelling, a passion for life…. an engaging speaker, a voracious laugh and a make you feel good personality…all descriptions people would use to identify her.  Dawn has a reputation for being a strong, empat...

  "It Wasn't About Me: Dawn Kelley on Supporting her Child Through Transitioning Part 1 of 2" Interview with Dawn Kelley Dawn Kelley is a local mom and traveling enthusiast.  A passion for people, a passion for storytelling, a passion for life…. an engaging speaker, a voracious laugh and a make you feel good personality…all descriptions people would use to identify her.  Dawn has a reputation for...

  How Sleeping and Eating Can Impact Your Mental Health   In this episode we talk about:   Sleep and eating habits are fundamental components to maintaining our overall physical and mental health. Yet, when life gets busy it's easy to skip meals, eat crappy, or sacrifice sleep in order to get through work/life responsibility or meet deadlines. We tell ourselves it's temporary. Then, before you kno...

  What You Need To Know About Road Rage   Road rage is something many of us if not most of us struggle with from time to time. Whether you are the driver that's tailgating, excessively honking, racing, or intimidating others as a result of  the other driver's actions or the passenger freaking out because of your driver's actions, it's a topic we can all relate to. Join us this week for what you ne...

  Breast Cancer Awareness BONUS Episode: Warriors Against Cancer In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we challenged our listeners to share their personal stories and help inspire others to continue the fight against cancer. Thank you, Sherry for submitting your video and reminding us of the importance of prevention and early detection. Tune in for tips on coping with the emotional impact of...

  In debriefing the 2-part interview with Morgan Michele Brown on death, dying, and healing, the T-Uncut Team reminds us of things to consider when dealing with death. Understand common stages and responses to death including, depression, anger, bargaining, denial, and acceptance and tips on how to support someone else who may be grieving. In this episode we talk about: Nikki, Jolene, and Alyssa d...

  Morgan Michele Brown shares how the grief and anger following the sudden death of her mother in 2012, motivated a new  curiosity about life and death, a desire to seek solutions and answers, and new ventures that now provide others with creative outlets for processing their own experiences with death and loss.   Interview with Morgan Michele Brown Morgan Michele Brown is a writer, storyteller, p...

Morgan Brown reminds us the topic of Death and Dying is so much of an unspoken topic, that when the time comes that someone close to you does die it's a blurry road to navigate. Not only for you as the one who "lost" someone important, but also for the people who are genuinely trying to support you through gestures or comments, but are failing miserably and not helping at all. In part 1 of 2 of th...

  It's not uncommon to occasionally "vomit" our own bad mood onto others, but just how are you supposed to avoid this? Our moods are ever changing, but despite whatever mood we may be in we are in we are each responsible for how we choose to respond to our feelings. The T-Uncut co-hosts share their rules of engagement on how not to be an a**hole when dealing with a bad mood.   Learn tips on how to...

Adjusting to Distance Learning has been one hell of job for most families. With the added layers of complexities and barriers, it's easy to hyper-focus on things that, in the long run, don't really matter. Hear the struggles but also solutions to how to really use this time to teach your kids values and lessons that will last a lifetime, not just the quarter or semester.

From the health pandemic to civil unrest to politics, it seems like no matter where we turn there are endless opportunities to have uncomfortable, but important conversations with our kids. Tune in for tips on how to talk to your kids about these difficult issues including how to practice self-awareness, how to decide if your child is "old enough", being intentional about reflecting your values th...

For someone who is a survivor of a friend or family member who suicided, the words "Suicide Prevention" and "Know the Signs" don't always bring feelings of hope or comfort. Rather, they often result in a feeling of guilt, sadness, self-blame, or even anger. Through a letter, one brave individual enlightened the Therapist Uncut co-hosts on how the words "suicide prevention" can hurt more than it he...

Managing stress and competing priorities can feel impossible, at times. Nikki, Jolene, and Alyssa share tips that work for them and explore different styles that may help you on your personal journey of getting your sh*t together.

We all come from our own individual experiences and sometimes all you want is for people to listen - without accusation, without advice, without judgement. However, if you've ever chosen to share your individual experiences on social media, you've likely fallen victim to the complete opposite.  Co-host Nikki Young chooses to open up on social media to speak to her personal story of how recent even...

Putting yourself out there in any unknown situation is terrifying, but if you handle the pressure in the Scared Sh!tless Zone just enough to make it through and succeed, you're golden. The group gets real about fears and insecurities that hit hard when releasing this Podcast, share how they pushed through, and offer tips on how to manage your own fears that are keeping you from taking that leap in...

The group goes deep into signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, and suicide as they reflect on the most recent interview with Officer Shaw on his personal experience with PTSD and first responder mental health. When we experience something scary, it can sometimes turn into nightmares, flashbacks, increased anxiety or even PTSD.  Join the conversation as a group of off-the-cloc...

Officer Michael Shaw experienced Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a result of losing his best friend and fellow law enforcement officer to suicide. In part 2 of this interview, Officer Shaw discusses the importance of seeking support despite the stigma surrounding mental health, because there is "life after PTSD." He also shares how he plans to use his personal experience to increase aware...

Michael Shaw shares his personal story of how the loss of his best friend to suicide had a long lasting impact on his personal and professional life. Matt was not only Officer Shaw's best friend and roommate, but also a Deputy Sheriff. In this interview Officer Shaw recalls the night of Matt's suicide in their home and explains how this experience ultimately resulted in developing Post Traumatic S...

Come one, come all to the Sh!t Show 2020! Or is it? 2020 has brought an array of interesting, to say the least, predicaments, conversations, and just plain confusion. It feels like we just keep rolling with the punches. Nikki, Jolene, and Alyssa share moments of humanity and positivity that they have witnessed this year, discuss learned lessons, and encourage you to be intentional about how you ch...

A trauma response can result from exposure to any scary or distressing situation. It can show up in the form of high reactivity, bad dreams, upsetting thoughts or memories, difficulty concentrating, or difficulty sleeping. Now, while the word "trauma" is often associated with things like war, disaster or abuse, trauma responses can also result from other experiences like bullying, having a critica...

A conversation is a two-way street, despite whether or not you share the same perspectives. However, disagreements and differing views sometimes put us at high risk of making assumptions and placing judgement. Emotions can run high, defense walls go up, and our own reactions can make it very difficult for us to both listen and voice our opinions or needs in way everyone feels heard.  Join Nikki, J...

Despite feeling like "Rona is splitting the Country," Nikki, Jolene, and Alyssa explore the power of both the individual and community during not only the stressful times, but at all times. They discuss the importance of engaging in dialogue with respect, rather than accusation, judgement, or assumption, and touch on the incredible moments of generosity, kindness, and selflessness that positively...