Licensed to Listen

In this episode, we sit down with Eve Masiello, LICSW, to discuss the often overlooked mental health impact of caregiving. We explore caregiver stress, burnout, guilt, grief, self-care, and practical strategies for maintaining well-being while caring for others. Resources: Center for Active Living | Plymouth, MA  for Support Circles Alzheimer's Association | Alzheimer's Disease & Demen...

In this episode, we explore ways couples can strengthen love, communication, and emotional connection. We share practical relationship and mental health tools to help partners grow closer and navigate challenges together. Resources:  Gottman.com Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel⁠ The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman and Nan Silver  Hold me Tight by Sue Johnson The App: “...

In addition to our last episode we interview Lori Bassinger, attorney and advocate for survivors of domestic violence. ..................... Lori's Resources: https://www.janedoe.org https://massfamily.org https://www.janedoeswell.org https://casamyrna.org/get-support/legal-advocacy/

This episode we discuss a therapeutic perspective and approach to domestic abuse. ..................... Resources: Penzu.com myPlan | Everyone Deserves to Be Safe in Their Relationships Power and Control Wheel | The National Domestic Violence Hotline   National Domestic Violence Hotline  at  1-800-799-SAFE (7233)  or text  START  to  88788

In this follow up to our last episode, we got the opportunity to talk to Jenn Wiley Schmidt about her experience living with ADHD.

This week we talk ADHD: information, tools, and techniques on how to understand and manage it. ..… Resources: Russell Barkley:  Dr. Russell A. Barkley - Dedicated to Education and Research on ADHD The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps ,  By  Melissa Orlov This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, A...

The anger episode. Resources: Penzu online journal: Penzu.com Anger Kit app: AngerKit - Anger Management App | Control & Track Your Anger The Calm App:  calm.com The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24 hours a day: Call or text 988 (help is available in English and Spanish)

Tools to navigate the struggles of the holiday season.

This week we talk about depression: definitions, symptoms and treatment approaches. Resources: The CBT Workbook for Mental Health: Evidence-Based Exercises to Transform Negative Thoughts and Manage Your Well-Being by Simon Rego PsyD,  and Sarah Fader This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods That Fight Depression, Anxiety, Post traumatic disorder, obsessive compuls...

This episode we tackle grief. All things grief-support, healing and everything in between. “The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one. You’ll learn to live with it. You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same,  nor would you want to....

This episode Michelle and Nancy continue the conversation on boundaries and how you can protect your mental health with the people you're closest with. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Resources: National Domestic Violence Hotline:1-800-799-SAFE 7233 Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents   by Lindsay C. Gibson Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Sa...

Today's episode is about boundaries. We discuss what they are, why they matter, and why they can be so hard to set even when we need them . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Radical Acceptance  by Tara Brach   Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself  by Nedra Glover Tawwab   Stress-Relieving Ex...

All things anxiety. This episode we talk about living and managing anxiety. What the signs, symptoms, and biological factors are, and how to navigate it with compassion in yourself and others. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Resources Sensory grounding  : Name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 th...

This episode is all about menopause, all of its stages, and its relationship to woman's mental health and wellness. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Resources: Cooling pillow cases:   Cooling Pillow Cases Link to Amazon Mel Robbins Podcast with Dr. Marie Claire Haver: The #1 Menopause Doctor: How to Lose Belly Fat, Sleep Better, & Stop Suf...

Episode 1 is all about introductions. We wanted to give you an overview of who we are and what to expect with Licensed to Listen! Stay tuned! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Resources: Breathing Techniques:  1) 5,5,7 Breathing practice: Inhale for the count of 5, hold your breath for the count of 5 and exhale for the count of 7. 2) Practice inhal...