Unmasked Minds

Sarah Wills provides a comprehensive life update, discussing the sale of Glen Eden Estate, the move to a new property, family adjustments, health challenges, and shifts in her psychology practice. She also shares insights into her work with EMDR therapy and the creation of a healing program for Aboriginal women. Takeaways Life transitions and decisions are driven by a desire for alignment with val...

The podcast episode explores the topic of burnout, its symptoms, and its impact on individuals, particularly women. It delves into the concept of burnout as a clinical diagnosis, its presentation in different work environments, and the role of personality traits in contributing to burnout. The conversation also highlights the impact of societal expectations and the importance of self-care in preve...

The conversation delves into the complexities of ADHD diagnosis, the differences in ADHD presentation in women and adults, and the diagnostic processes followed by psychologists and psychiatrists. It also explores the impact of societal factors on ADHD diagnosis and the importance of family history in understanding vulnerabilities. The conversation covers the use of stimulant medications as the fi...

The episode features a conversation between Sarah Wills, a psychologist, and her guest, her sister Dr. Kate, a psychiatrist. They discuss late career transitions, family dynamics, societal norms, and the value of lived experience in their respective fields. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of pursuing passion and purpose later in life. The conversation covers topics such as s...

The podcast episode covers a range of topics related to parenting, relationships, and family dynamics. It explores the challenges of navigating different parenting styles, addressing barriers to parenting alignment, educating partners on parenting, discussing critical conversations on parenting beliefs, understanding neurodiversity in families, managing the mental family load, and addressing infer...

The podcast episode delves into the impact of stress and hormones on sex drive in relationships. It begins with an introduction and a recap of previous episodes, followed by a discussion on sex in relationships and low sex drive. The episode then explores the impact of hormones on sex drive and concludes with a focus on stress and its impact on sex drive. Takeaways Impact of stress on sex drive Ro...

The podcast episode delves into the dynamics of relationships, focusing on the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse as patterns of behavior during conflict. It explores the impact of these patterns and provides antidotes to address them, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing these behaviors in healthy relationships. Takeaways Recognizing the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in relatio...

In this episode, Sarah Wills discusses the challenges faced by middle-aged women and the importance of normalizing these experiences. She also delves into the topic of couples work, communication, and reconnecting in relationships. The episode explores the concept of the Sound Relationship House, love mapping, bids for connection, and turning toward rather than away in relationships.

The podcast episode delves into the challenges of parenting neurodiverse children and the impact of dysregulation on parenting. It explores the understanding and management of guilt, regulating anger, practicing nervous system regulation, identifying dysregulation triggers, tapping into the vagus nerve, establishing daily rituals, navigating grief and emotions, and the importance of repair and sel...

Podcast/Youtube Description: In this episode, psychologist Sarah Wills tackles what happens after you lose it with your kids and how genuine repair can actually strengthen your relationship more than perfect parenting ever could. Sarah explains why "sorry, but you made me yell" isn't an apology, the neuroscience behind fight-or-flight parenting moments, and her practical 4-step framework for repai...

In this episode, Sarah Wills discusses the concept of good enough parenting and the pressure parents feel to be perfect. She emphasizes the importance of repair and the impact of social media on parenting. Sarah encourages parents to embrace their humanity and normalize imperfection. Takeaways Good enough parenting allows for mistakes and repair, promoting resilience in children. Social media can...

The episode delves into the interaction between perimenopause and ADHD, exploring the symptoms and their impact on women's mental and physical health. It provides insights into understanding perimenopause, its symptoms, and the link between ADHD and perimenopause. Additionally, it discusses hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives for managing perimenopause symptoms. Takeaways Perimeno...

The podcast episode delves into the challenges and pressures faced by parents during school holidays, emphasizing the need to set realistic expectations, balance personal needs with family values, and establish boundaries to manage internal expectations. It also addresses the impact of screen time, the pressure of comparison, and the overwhelming chaos of school holidays. The episode provides insi...

The episode begins with an introduction and expression of gratitude for the positive feedback received. The main theme of the conversation revolves around the non-blank slate approach in psychology, emphasizing the importance of building trust and relatability in therapeutic relationships. The discussion covers ethical considerations, the role of social media in therapy, and the evolving landscape...

In this episode, Sarah Wills discusses the challenges of approval seeking behavior and rejection sensitivity dysphoria. She shares her personal experiences and explores the impact of childhood conditioning on approval seeking. Additionally, she delves into the concept of rejection sensitivity dysphoria as a trauma response and the role of cognitive behavioral therapy in rewiring the brain to overc...

Sarah Wills shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD as a woman in her 30s and discusses the challenges and misconceptions surrounding ADHD diagnosis in women. She highlights the impact of social media, the differences in ADHD presentation between men and women, and the reasons why women are being diagnosed later in life. Sarah also explores the benefits of seeking an ADHD diagnosi...

Sarah Wills shares her journey from corporate success to finding purpose in supporting women's mental and physical well-being. Her experiences with childhood trauma, career achievements, and personal growth shape her mission to help women thrive. Takeaways Resilience Purpose Chapters 00:00 Unmasked Minds: The Beginning 09:32 Career Success and Personal Struggles 19:10 Women's Wellness Center and P...