Self-Care Society

This week's episode is about starting small. Brianna Beedy, a divorced mother of three children, talks about how she came to realize that the only way to fully embrace the path to emotional health was to divorce her husband of over 20 years. And it all started with getting her nails done.

Are you a helping professional feeling overwhelmed and struggling with emotional fatigue? Is the stress of your demanding work affecting your own mental health? We've got you covered. In our new podcast episode, we dive deep into the world of self-care for mental health professionals, revealing how it's possible to manage work-related stressors, revise self-defeating belief systems, and...

Picture this: the end of a relationship that once brought joy, now only causing pain. We've been there, too, and we're here to assure you that it's not the end of the world, but the beginning of a journey of self-rediscovery.  We discuss the critical importance of self-compassion and healthy processing of emotions. Remember, while the pain may seem unbearable now, it is transitory. ...

Do you ever feel crushed under the weight of constantly striving for perfection? We're here to help lighten that load. As hosts of the Self Care Society podcast, we guide you through the complications of perfectionism, sharing insights on its adverse impacts and exploring methods to overcome it. Drawing on practical advice from the University of Texas Counseling and Mental Health Center, we d...

Nancy Bauer shares how changing careers helped her commit to her own self-care in a more meaningful way and to become a self-care role model for students, families, and her community.

Want to amplify your knowledge on human trafficking and social justice? Then you are in for a treat. We sat down with the eloquent Anna Schramm, as she gave us a comprehensive walk-through of the upcoming three-day International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference. This event, bursting with inclusivity and diversity, offers a vast array of breakout sessions covering topics from researc...

Ever wondered why those in helping professions, including social workers, nurses, and doctors, often fail to take care of their own well-being? Struggle no more with the mystery. We're about to unpack the reasons behind this common phenomenon in our latest episode of the Self Care Society Podcast. We'll explore how denial of personal challenges, time constraints, misattributed stress sym...

Navigating the vast ocean of grief can feel overwhelming, a journey marked by unchartered emotions, unexpected strong currents of sorrow, and waves of acceptance. Join me, Isabelle Matossian, as I guide you through the complexities of the grieving process, underscored by the profound Kubler-Ross model. This episode marches beyond the well-trodden path, exploring not just the five common stages - d...

You're about to embark on a transformative journey, traversing the landscape of systemic racism and its firm grip on Black lives in America. We won't just skim the surface but delve into the intertwined systems of criminal justice, healthcare, education, and politics that continue to perpetuate racial disparities. Our crucial discussion on the Black Lives Matter movement will shine a lig...

Matti d'Erneville is a music therapist and a self-proclaimed introvert who loves playing video games in her spare time. Though an introvert, Matti has challenged herself to record and upload one song to Instagram every day for a year. She talks to us about how she uses music to heal others and to heal herself in this week's Self-Care Society podcast. Also, check out Matti's talents...

Ever feel like you're burning the candle at both ends as a community health worker? It's time we have a much-needed conversation about caregiver stress and burnout. Join your host Louis Guardiola as he navigates the rough terrains of ethical dilemmas, burdensome agency policies, and the need for autonomy that could potentially spark burnout. He'll unpack the differences between care...

Have you ever wondered how to support a child going through the complex and often misunderstood emotions of grief and loss? Join us in this week's Self Care Society podcast episode as we unpack the different types of grief, explore children's experiences of it, and offer practical tips on how to help them understand and process these emotions, based on research from the Irish Childhood B...

In this episode we learn about being internally trapped by trauma, how it affects our lives, and what to do about it.

Queen Smith is a community health worker in Cincinnati, Ohio where she has worked with pregnant and new moms for 20 years. In this episode, she shares a self-care tip she uses with her moms that has made a difference in her life, too. 

In this Episode, Louis discusses aspects of healthy and unhealthy relationships. 

As helping professionals it is important to be aware of how the trauma of others (our clients), can impact our mental health and well-being.

In this episode - Isabelle discusses some of the skills that are involved in emotional regulation and how self-compassion and kindness can help to build those skills.

Dr. Celia Williamson discusses the differences between those who handle their lives as victims, survivors, or thrivers.

This week's guest shares how her experience as a teen mom launched her into a life of wellness and self-care. Kelly Lowery is a yoga instructor and Community Health Worker who works in rural Appalachian communicates to help get healthy food into the hands and bellies of pregnant individuals and new mothers, as well as people struggling with chronic diseases. She integrates wellness and self-c...

Janice Wright is an assistant clinical professor who teaches speech-language pathology at Ohio University. In this episode, she talks about the importance of writing down a self-care plan, being flexible, and seeing yourself and others as whole individuals who are all connected. 

In this episode, our host Dr. Celia Williamson discussed trauma. Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can have a lasting impact on a person's life. Symptoms of trauma can include flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, depression, and difficulty trusting others, and can affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures. There is help available for people who have experienc...

This week we will address the types of healthy social support and how to offer and receive that support.

Amber Ireland is a Licensed Social worker in Ohio, Trainer, Consultant, Curriculum Creator, Self-Care Coach, Soon to be Reiki Practitioner, Energy worker and intuitive, and co-owner of Third Wheel Consulting. In this podcast, the lover of all things: Amber Ireland will discuss topics covering holistic, crystals, plants, mediation, manifestation, and helping others see their own light.

In today's podcast, we will look at how activities can have numbing effects versus identifying feelings. We will also talk about the importance of practicing gratitude.

In this podcast episode, Isabelle will discuss the effects and practices of mindfulness meditation and how it is used as a tool for building resilience. She will be joined in an interview by a former coworker, Sam, who discusses her perception of resilience, mindfulness, and self-care.