Emotionally Unfucked

On this episode of Emotionally Unfucked, we've invited Talia Bombola to chat with us about her work as a Confidence and Assertiveness Specialist. Talia is the CEO and Founder of Newport Counseling Center for Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy, Inc. She holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. We chat with Taila about trauma responses, how generational trauma affects your ability to rest, and her retirement from hustle culture and boss babe life. We get into: Why confidence and assertiveness are important traits to foster Dealing with productivity guilt How resting is vital to your nervous system and why it should be prioritized  Internalized and societal pressures to go, go, go How these issues can manifest in partner relationships Can't get enough of Talia? We get it! Find out more about her on her website- https://www.therapywithtalia.com/ Follow her on Instagram here- https://www.instagram.com/taliabombola/ Connect with Us! https://www.instagram.com/emotionallyunfucked/

On this episode of Emotionally Unfucked, we're chatting with Kassi Underwood on her spiritual journey and how she created her own morning practice that resonates with so many people. She is the author of May Cause Love, her memoir, and host of the podcast Big Energy with Kassi Underwood.  We're diving into how Kassi came to find radical self-acceptance even through difficult times and how she developed The Practice, a method for taking your sad and unproductive thoughts to a place of love and energy that promotes manifestation.  We get into: Her memoir May Cause Love, and her journey through grief and self-acceptance after abortion Emily's experience working with Kassi The societal pressures and expectations surrounding grief The moving parts of healing and how they fit together Using spiritual tools to create physical outcomes Different ways you can utilize a spiritual practice in your own life Can't get enough of Kassi? We get it! Visit her website to learn more and download her morning practice for free-  Follow her on Instagram here-  Connect with Us! https://www.instagram.com/emotionallyunfucked/

On this episode of Emotionally Unfucked, we welcome Gemma Hartley, author and writing coach, as a guest to talk to us about her book Fed Up. Gemma's article "Women Aren't Nags; We're Just Fed Up" went viral in 2017, sparking a national conversation on the mental load that women have been expected to burden and leading to her book, Fed Up. Her book not only names the problem of invisible work but also lays down the groundwork for men and women to learn how to wield emotional labor to live more full and satisfying lives. We're chatting more about: How her viral article idea turned into a book What is emotional labor and how it breaks down into 4 different parts The conversations partners should be having to help the burden The first step is to start dividing the emotional labor in a household Negative effects of not sharing the mental load Gemma's upcoming 6-week live course (August 23rd - Sept 27th) Pitched to Published to help freelance writers learn to pitch and get published in online publications and print magazines. She has extended a special offer for our listeners! Use code emotionallyunfucked to save $50 when signing up for Pitched to Published. Visit the link to learn more! https://gemma-hartley.square.site/product/pitched-to-published/1 Can't get enough of Gemma? We get it! Learn more about her and her book Fed Up here- http://www.gemmahartley.com/ Follow her on Instagram here- https://www.instagram.com/gemmalhartley/ Connect with Us! https://www.instagram.com/emotionallyunfucked/

Our guest on today's episode is that amazing Amber Trueblood. Amber is a licensed marriage and family therapist, best-selling author, speaker, and mother of four sons. Her experience and expertise in the field of mental health began 25 years ago and include providing community-focused psychological services, private therapy for individual clients, group workshops, and personal wellness retreats. Her newest book The Unflustered Mom (releasing on June 6th!) helps you uncover your anxiety style and find tools to help you find a centered, unflustered mom life. We received an early copy of the book and absolutely loved it!  In this episode, we cover: The different styles of anxiety that Amber has identified How everyone has different ways of refueling and reviving themselves Small and quick ways to reconnect with yourself The difference between superficial self-care and true self-care Can't get enough of Amber? We get it! Take the flourish quiz now- www.flourishquiz.com More information on Amber- www.ambertrueblood.com Connect with Us! https://www.instagram.com/emotionallyunfucked/

On this episode of Emotionally Unfucked, we have the amazing Katherine Morgan Schafler join us for a conversation on perfectionism. Katherine is a psychotherapist, writer, speaker, and former onsite therapist at Google. She earned degrees and trained at UC Berkeley, and Columbia University with postgraduate certification from the Association for Spirituality and Psychotherapy in New York City. She works with women who self-identify as perfectionists  This episode isn't about “overcoming” perfectionism as you've probably heard before. Katherine has a beautiful view of perfectionism and how that she also shares in her book The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control. Perfectionism is not a mental illness, and treating it as one is causing countless people, mostly women, to suffer needlessly. If you've ever thought of yourself as a perfectionist this episode will be incredibly powerful for you to listen to.  We cover: The five types of perfectionists Katherine identifies in her book How Katherine's health shaped her own view on perfectionism Why perfectionism isn't inherently bad or something that needs to be “fixed” The difference in the need for power and control when it comes to perfectionism Can't get enough of Katherine? We get it! Purchase her book here- https://www.perfectionistsguide.com/ Follow her on social media- https://www.instagram.com/katherinemorganschafler/ Take the quiz now- https://www.perfectionistsguide.com/quiz Connect with Us! https://www.instagram.com/emotionallyunfucked/

On this episode of Emotionally Unfucked, we're so excited to have Radha Agrawal as a guest. Radha is the CEO and Chief Community Architect of Daybreaker, the early morning dance and wellness movement. She is currently teaching joy practices on DOSE every week, supporting her members on their journey to joy and pioneering the field of functional happiness. We were so thrilled to talk to Radha about her amazing community-building skills, her badass entrepreneurship journey, and the day-to-day practice of joy. She shares so much on this episode we can't wait for you to listen! We get into: Her time spent touring with Oprah through Daybreaker  Why community is vital and what happens when you don't prioritize it in your own life Overcoming feelings that you don't belong and how to make strong connections anyway How cultural pressures can make motherhood feel unnecessarily isolating and lonely The different approaches between men's and women's parenting styles that can create a divide in a relationship  Can't get enough of Radha? We get it! Learn more about her here at her website- https://www.radhaagrawal.com/ Check out her book to hear more about community building- Belong: Find Your People, Create Community & Live a More Connected Life Connect with Us! https://www.instagram.com/emotionallyunfucked/

We had such an influx of questions we hopped back in with Laura Danger to answer YOUR questions! Join us as Laura discusses book recs and more in this follow up episode.

Join us as we unpack emotional labor, domestic engineering, weaponized incompetence, and more with expert and fair play facilitator, Laura Danger. Together we unpack male blindness and privilege and tackle the question everyone has on their minds, “what if my partner doesn't agree?”

Together with Dr. Gibson, we examine the complexities of emotionally immature adults. We review key components of personality and the effects it has on adult children.

Join us as we dive into the unique intersections of culture and religion with The Bad Indian Therapist, Tracy LMHC. Together we address the challenges of people pleasing, and the power of shame and guilt have in motivating behavior.

Emily and Stassi interview our favorite expert on codependency, Alana Barlia, LMHC. Together they deep dive into the nuances of codependent relationships and family systems. Learn how you can recognize and heal from codependency.

Emily and Stassi speak with Dr. Carl Erik Fisher: addiction expert, person in recovery, private practice psychiatrist, and professor at Columbia University. We discuss his book, The Urge, and his personal journey with addiction and recovery. Find him at www.carlerikfisher.com , @drcarlerik, anywhere books are sold, or on his podcast Flourishing After Addiction!

We met with Kelly Stevens who is the founder of The Private Practice Pro where she motivates therapists to create lives that work for them. She unapologetically claims space and inspires the woman dominated field to do the same. Join us as we explore all helping professions and the demands on woman that don't serve the individual but the systems they're holding up. @theprivatepracticepro, www.theprivatepracticepro.com

Stassi and Emily review the book Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski, a book written for “[women] who feel overwhelmed and exhausted by everything they need to do, and still worry that we're not doing enough.” Join us as we unpack how to complete the stress cycle and the secrets to putting your nervous system at ease.

Stassi and Emily tackle your boundary questions. Buckle in as they deep dive into the specifics and nuances of boundary setting.

Nedra Tawwab says it best: “Your boundaries are a reflection of how willing you are to advocate for the life that you want.” In this episode, Emily and Stassi review Nedra's best selling book Set Boundaries, Find Peace, and break down all you need to know about the fine art of setting boundaries.

Emily and Stassi define and explore CBT methods, demonstrate how to reframe your thinking, and provide you with practical steps to try it at home. Grab a pen and paper and get ready to take notes on these life hacks!

In this episode, Emily and Stassi break down how stress is making us sick (and what can be done about it) by unpacking Dr. Libby Weaver's best selling book The Invisible Load.

In this episode of Emotionally Unfucked, Emily and Stassi discuss one of their favorite books-Break the Good Girl Myth by Majo Molfino- and break down for you all the ways you are embodying the “good girl.” Learn how it's holding you back, and how you can use this knowledge to cultivate your strengths. Big thanks to Majo!

Come find out what this podcast is all about! Meet Stassi and Emily and learn what the heck we're doing here!