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Send us Fan Mail Paula speaks about self-disclosure from the personal and professional lens, the shifts in the how and why it is being utilized as well the benefit of putting it into your personal practice. Follow us on Instagram ! Got a topic you want explored on a future episode? Please email us at whydontwetalkaboutthispod@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail Paula sheds some light on the cyberattack on Change Healthcare which took place on February 21, 2024 effectively crippling the many necessary processes of our national healthcare system, how it has impacted patients and providers, the alleged parties behind the attack and several things that we should now consider in the wake of this attack. Resources: Four Big Questions for DC -...

Send us Fan Mail Justin shares a notable shift in the misdiagnosis of Bipolar Disorder in Women, some possible root causes of this trend, contributing factors that impact women, and what mental health providers and the public can do to address it. Guest Bio: Justin is a licensed clinical social worker, content creator, and therapist for neurodivergent people, specifically for ADHD. Justin also coa...

Send us Fan Mail Carolyn shares her social work journey from her beginnings in child welfare, pride in her Bronx upbringing and its pivotal role in her practice as well as how she accessed support along the way. Guest Bio: Carolyn's social work journey began since a young age while growing up in the Bronx. She was a recipient of the UFT scholarship and attended SUNY New Paltz. Her passions fo...

Send us Fan Mail Mallorie speaks about pivoting her work to serving nuerodiverse children and their parents as well as some tips and tricks she has picked up along the way to support the creation of what safe spaces look like within these communities. Guest Bio: Mallorie Rodgers, MA, LPC is a therapist based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas who has dedicated her career to supporting inclusivity and hol...

Send us Fan Mail Paula expands on the different types of mental health therapists, what the letters behind their name stand for as well as how this information can be helpful for you when deciding on the right provider to meet your needs.  Follow us on Instagram ! Got a topic you want explored on a future episode? Please email us at whydontwetalkaboutthispod@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail Julie shares her journey of learning and discovery in seeking out her birth parents, navigating informational and governmental hurdles, and creating spaces for others in the adoptee community. Guest Bio: Julie Ryan McGue is an American writer, a domestic adoptee, and an identical twin. She explores the topics of finding out who you are, where you belong, and making sense of it. Sh...

Send us Fan Mail Ancy speaks with Paula about her discoveries regarding self-worth, how it is intertwined with our mental wellness, and how we can work to improve it at any age. Upcoming Event: reTreat, reLearn, reVitalize: A Weekend for NYC School Social Workers & Counselors Friday, March 1st - Sunday, March 3rd Stony Point, NY For more information visit: https://bit.ly/nycschoolswsandcounsel...

Send us Fan Mail In this follow-up episode, Antonia responds to questions she received based on her first appearance on the show where she spoke about her journey of self-discovery as the primary caretaker of her husband and son while navigating their disabilities away from home. Guest Bio: Antonia is Puerto Rican from the Bronx, now in rural Texas with her disabled military husband and child with...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Marci Grossman shares a taste of her 30+ years of experience as a CPA and why she shifted her focus to follow her passion. Guest Bio: Marci is a CPA with over 30 years of experience working with people and businesses on their financial information. I've recently changed my focus to follow my passion and as a financial literacy educator, author, and speaker I...

Send us Fan Mail Kelly speaks about her experience engaging in active professional development, the personal work she engaged in to heal her intersecting identities, and the connection to how these two themes enhance her ability to effectively support her clients. Guest Bio: With a deep-rooted passion for the helping profession, Kelly Little, LMFT has amassed over 18 years of valuable experience,...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year 2024!  Paula breaks down the differences and similarities between setting intentions and resolutions. Since it is the start of a new year, this can be a great time to see which of these best aligns with you or if neither is a good fit and they both get the boot. Follow us on Instagram ! Got a topic you want explored on a future episode? Please email us at whydontwet...

Send us Fan Mail Paula's second annual version of "Ask Me Anything" where she responds to questions that listeners asked on Instagram and via email. Follow us on Instagram ! Got a topic you want explored on a future episode? Please email us at whydontwetalkaboutthispod@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail Benjamin details his experiences navigating Autism, education, peer relationships, and the workforce, pokes holes into how we can craft improved experiences for others, and shares how he plans on doing his part. Guest Bio:  Benjamin is a Podcaster, Autism Advocate, and Healthcare worker all in one. He has enjoyed podcasting as well as writing for the last two years and wants to sh...

Send us Fan Mail Jamilah shares the inspiration for becoming a special educator, the challenges of special educators, and how she pivoted to provide an impact on a larger scale. Guest Bio: Jamilah F. Bashir, an Education Consultant and IEP Coach, empowers special education teachers to excel in both their roles as educators and case managers. She guides parents through the intricate IEP process, of...

Send us Fan Mail Kim shares her personal experiences navigating the world as a highly sensitive person, how to cultivate support, and ways she provides support to others on their journey. Guest Bio: After nearly 20 years of working as a writer in the publishing and marketing industries, Kimberly set out on a mission to work with others through coaching. Her mission is to change how highly sensitiv...

Send us Fan Mail During this episode, Tabatha shares her experiences and suggestions for managing exhaustion as a full-time school social worker and business owner. Guest Bio: Tabatha, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has been passionate about supporting and guiding young people since she worked as a youth counselor in an after-school program in her teen years. As a role model, Tabatha helped th...

Send us Fan Mail Paula talks a bit about some what the start of the holiday seasons kicks up for people and provides some ideas on how to be proactive no matter how you choose to spend them. Follow us on Instagram ! Got a topic you want explored on a future episode? Please email us at whydontwetalkaboutthispod@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail Cristina and Greg break down the rationale for why the strike happens, some of what they have experienced as actors, and what is important for folks outside of their community to know. Guest Bios: Cristina Contreras is a Panamanian Actress, VO talent, podcaster, and streamer with over 20 years in the business.  Gregory Carroll is an actor, producer, writer, student of the world, a...

Send us Fan Mail Shara shares the many layers she persevered through to obtain her LCSW, the importance of belief in herself and clinical abilities as well as the importance of holding space with a tailored plan for others. Guest Bio: Shara is an accomplished clinical social worker from Philadelphia with a wealth of expertise. Holding degrees from Lock Haven University and Howard University School...

Send us Fan Mail Kyle shares his journey from significant debt and the steps that he took to wipe the slate clean, the factors that contributed to the rollercoaster of his experience, and how he is supporting others to be the hero of their own financial story. Guest Bio: After majoring in music theater in college, Kyle spent over 15 years as a professional performer (almost 10 of those with Disney...

Send us Fan Mail Paula shares some of her takeaways from her attendance at the Therapist Deserve Abundance Conference, the value of developing ourselves personally and professionally as well as some ways we can do a little self-reflection on these themes. Follow us on Instagram ! Got a topic you want explored on a future episode? Please email us at whydontwetalkaboutthispod@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail Antonia shares her journey of discovery being the primary caretaker of her husband and son who both have disabilities on top of also learning to adapt and navigate unfamiliar areas.  Guest Bio: Antonia is Puerto Rican from the Bronx, now in rural Texas with her military/disabled husband and child with autism navigating life. Follow us on Instagram ! Got a topic you want explored o...

Send us Fan Mail Alex shares her personal lactation support journey as a new mom, what was learned about how support was, and wasn't, provided, and the steps she took to enhance and expand lactation consultation support. Guest Bio: Alex Wachelka is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She believes you can create your own unique relationship with feeding your baby when you ha...

Send us Fan Mail Michelle shares her journey from diagnosis of dyscalculia, co-occurring themes related to this diagnosis, and ways she has chosen to use her experiences to support others. Guest Bio: Michelle Steiner lives with an invisible disability. She has articles published on The Mighty, Non-Verbal Learning Project, Dyscalculia Blog, The Reluctant Spoonie, Imagine the World as One Magazine,...