253. why therapy didn’t work… until this
when i think about a major turning point in my mental health journey, this one conversation is truly what kickstarted my recovery.
in this solo episode, i break down the moment in intensive mental health treatment that changed my outlook on mental health recovery, what led me to being hospitalized for my mental health in the first place, & how i began to recover from severe depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
if you are on the fence about whether to ask for help with your mental health (or have a loved one in that exact spot), this episode details when i was in the exact same spot: i explain how i went from not believing i could get better to feeling hopeful that i could recover & build a life worth living.
249. what to do during a panic attack (when nothing else works!!)
if you struggle with panic attacks and haven’t found a way to stop them, this episode will change that completely! in this solo episode, i share my psychology-backed hack to end 100% of your panic attacks.
by the end of this episode, you’ll have a mental health skill in your toolbox designed for curbing every panic attack– no matter how much anxiety you’re facing.
242. for anyone who thinks they’ll never get better (my mental health story)
in this solo episode, i’m sharing my mental health journey with you, taking you through my recovery from severe depression and anxiety right from the start. i cover the highs and lows of my story, including how i went from being hospitalized for my mental health four times in one year to graduating as a psychology major and creating a new york times-recommended mental health podcast to help others who are struggling.
215. i interviewed my THERAPIST?!! validation, dbt, stigma + more feat. dr. caroline fleck
Today's guest is Dr. Caroline Fleck—a licensed psychologist, corporate consultant, author, and an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Stanford University. She is a respected voice in psychology and has been featured in national media outlets, including The New York Times, Good Morning America, and The Huffington Post.
206. EMOTION REGULATION: Misophonia, DBT, Reactivity, & More feat. Dr. Mark Zachary Rosenthal
Today's guest is Dr. Mark Zachary Rosenthal—a clinical psychologist and an Associate Professor in the Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences department and the Psychology & Neuroscience department at Duke University. He is also the director of the Duke Center for Misophonia and Emotion Regulation (CMER), where he pioneers research on misophonia, emotional functioning, borderline personality disorder, virtual reality, digital health, and behavioral therapies. We are also joined by Grace Heppes, the Outreach and Education Coordinator for CMER.
205. What I Wish I Knew About Anxiety...
In this week's solo episode, I discuss what I wish I'd known when struggling with anxiety. Through my lived experiences with anxiety as well as my psychology coursework and academic research, I've collected a lot of tips on how to manage anxiety.
200. Back to School Advice (DBT Edition)
Happy episode 200!!! In this week's solo episode, I am sharing my favorite DBT skills and tricks that you can use to thrive in school.