Toshi speaks candidly about themes in her mental health journey, ways that the arts supported her ability to express herself and how this not only motivated her to become co-founder of Midnight Comics but also ignited her passion to bring comics to youth in school settings.   Guest Bio:Toshi J. was born in Long Island, New York, and studied theater at Columbus State University. She has an extensive theater background, and has been studying theater and acting since middle school, and also started voice acting in 2019. Toshi J. has been an avid reader and writer since a young age, and was o ..read more

Marina shares how her curiosity begun about A.I, what she has learned and how she has shifted into educating others about how it can be used an not just an application but an opportunity to affect change in the social work profession. Guest Bio: Dr. Badillo-Diaz is an experienced school administrator and counseling director with a demonstrated history of working in community mental health and in education as a social worker. Currently, Dr. Badillo-Diaz is the founder of MABD Consulting focusing on the training of educators and social workers. She is also the author of the blog, “The AI S ..read more

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 - https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/18/health-care-hack-questions-00147199Change Healthcare Hack: What you need to know - https://www.wsj.com/articles/change-healthcare-hack-what-you-need-to-know-45efc28c AHA: 94 ..read more

Justin shares a notable shift in the misdiagnosis of Bipolar Disorder in Women, some possible root causes of this trend, contributing factors that impact wmen and what mental health providers and the pubilc 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 coaches fellow therapists on how to grow on social media and gain clients leads by being their authentic self. Contact/ Social:Instagram1:  justingillespielmsw Instagram 2: adhdtherapist_jay TikTok: adhdtherapist_jay ..read more

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 for social work led her to Child Protective services in New Jersey where she was able to finalize 33 forever families in the 6 years she worked there. Her heart came back to the Bronx to intern at the Bronx YMCA while ..read more

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 holistic care. Mallorie specializes in neuro-diversity affirming services for individuals aged 12 and above, and has a special passion for working with high achievers and perfectionists. Through her work as a therapist a ..read more

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 @whydontwetalkabouthispod ..read more

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. She is the author of two books: Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging, and Belonging Matters: Conversations on Adoption, Family, and Kinship. Her third book, Twice the Family: A Memoir of Love ..read more

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/nycschoolswsandcounselors Password: "RETREAT" for access :) Guest Bio: Ancy Lewis is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked with multiple populations for 20+ years in the areas of mental health, early childhood, adult nursing ..read more

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 autism navigating life. Follow us on Instagram @whydontwetalkabouthispod ..read more