If you spend any time on social media, you see certain words circulating more often surrounding mental health. Words like anxiety, depression, narcissist, OCD, PTSD, trigger, and gaslighting. These terms and disorders are used to self diagnose based on watered down definitions and keywords. Dr. Emily Ferrara joins me to bring some clarity to the conversations. She describes disorders from a clinical perspective and the defining characteristics of them.

We also chat through why I've chosen not to offer trigger warnings in my episodes, and ways to self regulate when you DO feel triggered.

Dr. Emily Ferrara is a licensed professional counselor and executive coach, and  founder of Simplify Life Counseling + Coaching. In her practice, she works with high level executives and professional women to grow, develop and accelerate as marketplace leaders. Her goal is to help professionals, specifically women, to experience greater fulfillment at work and in life. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she aims to be her client's guide along the way as they learn about the connection between their brain, their feelings and their behaviors. 

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Single ladies, this conversation is for you! Beth and Abby are two gals rocking singlehood but in different stages. Abby is 23 and Beth is 43, so they've had varying experiences in the dating world. We chat about life in the apps--did you know there is a secret society where women get the tea on local guys before heading out on a date? When we get on the topic of having kids, I share my most shameful parenting experience, solidifying Abby's desire to NOT have children. Needless to say, this conversation is full of drama you don't want to miss.

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Transitioning into motherhood is often defeating, lonely, and chaotic. It does a number on our relationships and leaves us thinking IS THIS NORMAL?! Andrea Burkly LCPC , PMH-C is a mental health therapist who specializes in working with women through pregnancy and postpartum, and helping couples through the parenting years because... it's a lot!

It was her own experience of working with a counselor – first through the trial of postpartum depression, and then through the day-to-day challenges of modern womanhood – that reignited her desire to turn her personal passion for wellness into a full-time career.

She is also the co-host of the Honest Women podcast, where they take topics that come up all the time in therapy (aka, LIFE) and discuss them.  It's the podcast equivalent of drinks with your best mom-friends, if you best mom-friends just happened to be therapists!  They laugh, feel some feels, drop some f-bombs, and revel in the fact that no matter what we are facing as modern women, we are not alone!  New episodes drop every Wednesday.

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This episode is near and dear to my heart because I introduce you to my best friend, Taylor. When Taylor and I met, she was in the throes of unraveling a messy relationship that began with her being groomed by a man in leadership when she was 14. It eventually turned into a tangled web of lies, sexual abuse, and shame.

We talk through how our friendship played a roll, how she eventually freed herself from it all, and what she hopes her story is for others now.

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We're lightening things up this week with some health and fitness topics! Sandra has 10+ years of experience as a women's health coach, certified personal trainer, certified nutrition coach, certified fitness nutrition specialist, and group fitness instructor. Sandra works with individuals and small groups guiding them to set higher standards for healthy living so they can achieve their personal health goals, and feel confident and equipped to adhere to positive lifestyle changes for good. As a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, Sandra has also worked with private corporations to stream her workouts throughout the country, and brings live and on-demand fitness to events and companies of any size.

We cover diet culture and current fads, ways to support your hormonal cycle, and ideas to maintain energy and strength as we go through life.

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Spanki shares about her experience living with someone experiencing extreme narcissistic behavior, finalizing her divorce after 5 filings, and what life looks like after for her and her 4 adult kids. We dig into the guilt that comes with divorce and the reasons one might stay in an abusive situation, and how Spanki stayed in a marriage for 22 years when she knew from day one she didn't love him. As always, there is a silver lining as we talk through the beautiful story of her finding authentic, honest, oh-so-sweet love with the boy next door.

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Spanki shares about her experience living with someone experiencing extreme narcissistic behavior, finalizing her divorce after 5 filings, and what life looks like after for her and her 4 adult kids. We dig into the guilt that comes with divorce and the reasons one might stay in an abusive situation, and how Spanki stayed in a marriage for 22 years when she knew from day one she didn't love him. As always, there is a silver lining as we talk through the beautiful story of her finding authentic, honest, oh-so-sweet love with the boy next door.

Be encouraged by Spanki on Instagram: https://instagram.com/spankimills

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Be sure to follow, rate, and drop a review if you're enjoying the podcast! :)