Fatigued. Anxious. Irritable. Depressed. How are you actually doing? Welcome to Mental Status, a podcast made for burnt-out therapists looking to reignite their life beyond the chair. Each episode, your host Meg explores the ins, outs, ups and downs of being a professional helper in the modern age, and ways to help the most important person of all—yourself.
About Today's Guest:Belma McCaffrey is a Career & Leadership Coach, and CEO and Founder of Work Bigger [www.workbigger.co]. She helps high-achievers figure out what they really want to do with their career and life so that they can find the fulfillment they're craving. At Work Bigger, Belma and her team integrate deep mindset work and neuroscience into their coaching, combined with career planning to help high-achieving clients save time and money.Resources & Links: Audio training & workbook to shift from the "Away State" into the "Toward State": https://workbigger.activehosted.com/f/82Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form
Meg chats about moving through liminal space, taking a podcast break, expanding into the real world, and the future of Mental Status. Listen to Jenny Blake's episode about Liminal Space here: Penney & Jenny Show — Embracing Liminal Space (the In-Between)
About Today's Guest:Rachel Elder (rae-chill L-der), she/her, is a licensed mental health counselor and a relationship coach in Seattle. Rachel is the owner of Rachel Elder Therapy and Rachel Elder Coaching where she works with couples to help them build stronger relationships. She enjoys this work so much, that she is in the process of creating couples retreats to help couples come together to play, rest, and connect. To learn more about Rachel, you can connect with her on Instagram at racheleldercoaching, visit her website at www.rachel-elder.com or join her free FB group, Building Stronger Relationships.Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form
About Today's Guest:Jacqueline Hurst is the UK's leading Life Coach with her private practice based in London's Mayfair welcoming a diverse and global clientele base. Alongside her successful practice, she is the No.1 International Bestselling Author of ‘How To Do YOU' and she is the founder of “The Life Class” an online life coaching school where people can either learn to become a Certified Life Coach or simply work on their self-development and mind management.Jaqueline is the resident Coach and Columnist for GQ Magazine and is regularly featured in the media as an expert in her field in publications such as The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, Harpers Baazar and The Times to name a few. Jaqueline has been recognised for her work as a pioneer and leader in the life coaching profession and having provided immeasurable contributions to her client's success, wellbeing and living life optimally.For more on services, the way Jaqueline works and her media presence, please visit her website www.jacquelinehurst.com her book can be found at https://tinyurl.com/3wt3bs64 and her school is at www.thelifeclass.comCredits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form
Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form
About Today's Guest:Liza Mordkovich is a Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Art Therapist, Psychotherapist and Coach. She is passionate about helping individuals conquer anxiety, addiction, stress and working through perinatal mood disorders. Liza combines evidence based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT) to help individuals cope with emotional distress while drawing from mindfulness, meditation, hypnotherapy, art therapy and trauma focused approaches to best tailor treatment.Liza is the the Founder and Director of Brooklyn Center for Mindfulness and Psychotherapy. You can find her on instagram at @brooklynmindful, on Facebook, or on the Brooklyn Mindful website.Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form
About Today's Guest:Vitor de Souza is the host of The Student Counselor podcast. You can find Vitor on instagram @student.counselor.podcastCredits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form
About Today's Guest:Shawny Sena is an LMFT in Minneapolis, MN. She runs her own private practice, and is a copy coach for weirdo therapists. Shawny hosts writer's retreats and provides coaching for therapists and direct-care providers, to help them face their "creativity shadow." You can find Shawny on instagram @weirdotherapistcoaching and the hashtag #marketingisscaryCredits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form
About Today's Guest:Jeff Guenther, LPC is a therapist in Portland, OR. He's been a practicing therapist since 2005. His therapeutic career started out at a crisis line as well as a local agency where he counseled teenager and families. He has spent most of his career in private practice counseling adults and specializing in relationships. Jeff co-founded a progressive national therapist directory, TherapyDen.com, in 2017. He started posting mental health tips on TikTok and Instagram where he's garnered over one million followers. Follow him on Instagram at @TherapyJeff.Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support
About Today's Guest:Dr. Kim Dwyer is a clinical psychologist, author, and business consultant. She empowers mental health providers to launch, grow, and redefine their businesses, supports people with mindfulness-based approaches to wellness and everyday living, and writes children's books with a focus on connection, literacy, and emotional regulation skills. Dr. Kim believes that in order for us to have an emotionally healthy society, we need mental health providers who are empowered and passionate about their work.For those providers running their own businesses, this calls for emotionally and financially sustainable approaches to business structure and management. With her business coaching clients and in her book,Intentional Private Practice Workbook, Dr. Kim guides practice owners to define their approaches to the 4 Ms: mindset, management, money, and marketing.You can find Dr. Kim... On Facebook On her Website By Email Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support
About Today's Guest:Patrick Casale is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health and Addictions Therapist in Asheville, NC.. He is the owner of All Things Private Practice and Resilient Mind Counseling. Patrick works as a Private Practice Coach and Strategist and is also a Group Practice Owner, Motivational Speaker, Retreat Planner, and Podcast Host. He has been featured on Private Practice Startup, Abundance Practice Building, Therapy Reimagined, Not Your Typical Psychotherapist, Selling The Couch, and Modern Therapists. Patrick is a passionate advocate, of reducing the shame and stigma of mental health, as well as impostor syndrome. Patrick helps mental health entrepreneurs break the mold, work through their fears and insecurities, and to embrace their Authenticity. You can find Patrick... On his Website On Instagram In the All Things Private Practice Therapy Facebook Group On the All Things Private Practice Podcast Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support
About Today's Guest:From Christie: "I'm Christie Cotcher (Chris-tie Cot-cher), she/her, a Professionals' Self-Care Coach, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Owner of Christie Cotcher Coaching and Consulting in the Bay Area of Northern California. My coaching approach has been deeply informed by my undergraduate training in Psychology, my Master's Degree in Counseling, 10+ years as a Marriage and Family Therapist, and training professionals on efficiency and self-care to increase their sustainability and enjoyment of their careers. Identity: I identify with folks that serve others, mental health, and communities that acknowledge the influence of systemic and oppressive factors that feed our distress and burnout, that help us to recognize and counteract the internalization of capitalism while still existing in that system, and acknowledge the impact of stacking multiple layers of oppression onto our well-being, with a lens of intersectional feminism.Expertise: I specialize in helping clinicians, health care workers, and professionals to identify their symptoms of burnout and create first and second-order levels of change to address their needs, particularly around sources of resentment and in creating more sustainable solutions moving forward, including implementing boundaries, self-care practices and work-life integration techniques. I also coach professionals on developing financial literacy, including the fundamentals and FIRE techniques in particular, so they are empowered to pursue their pragmatic solutions.Projects: I will be hosting upcoming seminars on pre-, inter-, and post-vention techniques to address burnout, using Positive Psychology interventions to support resiliency and well-being, and financial literacy 101. Like to Know: I transitioned to coaching two years ago to specifically focus on supporting clinicians, health care workers and professionals' self-care practices and I am loving helping folks discover and implement manageable and pragmatic steps to support their well-being and career longevity. I live in a custom built Tiny House on Wheels and love the freedom and flexibility this unconventional lifestyle affords me. You can find Christie online on... Her Website: www.christiecotcher.com (209) 266-2250 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChristieCotcherCoaching Instagram: www.instagram.com/christie_cotcher_coaching/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christie-cotcher-9b70225b/ Join the Antiwork Therapist Collective for $25/month: Get in the Collective (https://antiwork-therapist-collective.mn.co)Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support
About Today's Guest:Dr. Nicole Vaccaro (AKA Dr. Nicole) is a Licensed mental health therapist turned intuitive career coach. She has spent over a decade as a therapist in a variety of settings: DUI/Drug courts, insurance, private practice, and a local detention center. Dr. Vaccaro has also taught mental health related courses at the University level.Dr. Nicole has worked on developing her intuition for decades and has apprenticed with many teachers. In addition, she is involved in continuing education in the career field, always staying abreast of the latest advances. She is currently in a year-long masterclass for coaching to continue to expand her skills.As an expat, she has lived and travelled all over the world. Her goal with her business, Rysemor Intuitive Career Coaching, is to help clients find their dream careers. She does this with 1:1 coaching coupled with a proprietary course called “The Dream Career Roadmap.” Dr. Vaccaro's greatest joy is to help clients find happiness in their jobs and in their lives!You can find Dr. Nicole on... Her website: https://www.rysemorcoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nicolecoaching/ Join the Antiwork Therapist Collective for $25/month: Get in the Collective (https://antiwork-therapist-collective.mn.co)Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support
About Today's Guest:Megan Malick, MDiv, MFT, CCTP is a private practice therapist in Pennsylvania who works with those struggling/suffering with burnout/compassion fatigue—teachers, nurses, mental health professionals, and students in those fields, grief/spiritual crisis/loss. She is interested in the intersection of psychology and spirituality and how that helps us make meaning and transform, and she is also exploring the ways in which trauma theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and energy work fit with the contemplative and mystical religious traditions.You can find Megan on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revmeganmalick Instagram: @meganatthewell Join the Antiwork Therapist Collective for $25/month: Get in the Collective (https://antiwork-therapist-collective.mn.co)Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support
About Today's EpisodeIn this episode, Meg talks about how she's been managing the rapid expansion of her private practice & other creative adventures while burning out, and she also explores the ways in which loneliness as a therapist is different from other types of loneliness. Join the Anti-Work Therapist Collective for $25/month: Get in the Collective (https://antiwork-therapist-collective.mn.co)Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's GuestRebecca Toner is a Licensed Professional Counselor in CT, a Clinical Director at Beehive Counseling and Wellness in CT, a clinical supervisor, and an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR consultant, continuing education provider, and trainer-in-training. She hosts the Supportive SuperVision Podcast and is passionate about helping clinicians continue their growth, even after they are licensed, through Person-of-the-Therapist and Empowerment Model informed clinical supervision. She runs several EMDR consultation groups and workshops and is hoping to create more trainings and books in 2022.Check out everything Rebecca has to offer at her website: www.supportivesupervision.com . Join the Antiwork Therapist Collective for $25/month: Get in the Collective (https://antiwork-therapist-collective.mn.co)Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support
About Today's EpisodeIn this episode, Meg talks about how much she deeply appreciates every single on of you listening to this show.Join the Anti-Work Therapist Collective for $25/month: Get in the Collective (https://antiwork-therapist-collective.mn.co)Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's GuestAllie Linn (she/her/hers) is a mental health copywriter and former dance/movement therapist. Allie specializes in working as a copywriter for therapists in private practice who work with a variety of different clients.To get in touch with Allie: email: allielinnwrites@gmail.com website: www.allielinnwrites.com Instagram allielinnwrites Join the Antiwork Therapist Collective for $25/month: Get in the Collective (https://antiwork-therapist-collective.mn.co)Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's GuestAaron tempel is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and National Certified Counselor in Annapolis, Maryland. He specializes in working with people struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors, unwanted pornography use, trauma resolution, and men's issues. Aaron is trained in Attachment Focused EMDR and is working to be a certified EMDR practitioner. Aaron can be reached at tempelaaron@gmail.comJoin the Antiwork Therapist Collective for $25/month: Get in the Collective (https://antiwork-therapist-collective.mn.co)Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's EpisodeIn this episode, Meg talks about how to handle the guilt of leaving your therapy job, and why it might not actually be as bad as you're making it out to be.Join the Anti-Work Therapist Collective for $25/month: Get in the Collective (https://antiwork-therapist-collective.mn.co)Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's GuestKelley Stevens is a LMFT and business consultant. She teaches therapists how to build successful, cash pay private practices. You can follow along on Instagram @theprivatepractice guide to get simple guides on how to launch your dream practice. Kelley's email is kelley@theprivatepracticepro.com and her phone number is 310.717.7889. Kelley has an online course launching in January 2022. Join the Antiwork Therapist Collective for $25/month: Get in the Collective (https://antiwork-therapist-collective.mn.co)Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's EpisodeIn this episode, Meg reflects on the things she learned over 2021, the things she lost to her work life, and the things she wants to bring forward into the new year.Join the Anti-Work Therapist Collective for $25/year: Get in the Collective (https://antiwork-therapist-collective.mn.co)Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's GuestSarah Leitschuh, an LMFT from Minnesota, supports other therapists in addition to seeing clients in her therapy practice.She works with therapists who find themselves exhausted and overwhelmed trying to balance their therapy practice with the obligations of having a family. Sarah provides support to those therapists looking to finding a way to approach their practices and their lives in a way that brings them more energy and success. After working with Sarah, therapists find themselves feeling more at ease as they navigate running their therapy practices while also maintaining quality relationships and self-care outside of work.Links from today's show:Overwhelm Assessment for Stressed Out Therapists:https://www.sarahleitschuh.com/overwhelm-assessment-stressed-therapists/Laura's Ted Talk:https://youtu.be/uOzDGrcvmusMara's website and podcast info:https://www.maraglatzel.com/https://www.maraglatzel.com/needy/Join the Antiwork Therapist Collective for $10/year: Get in the Collective (https://antiwork-therapist-collective.mn.co)Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's EpisodeIn this episode, Meg talks with Lydia Banton about Lydia's journey through systems that expected her to operate at "super human" level, which ended up wreaking havoc in her personal life and disrupting her ability to do her best work with her clients. About Today's GuestLydia Baton, LMHC, LAC is a licensed mental health counselor who grew up in military and moved to Indiana in 2001. Her first degree is in music education because of her passion for music and teaching others. Later she studied marriage and family therapy, addictions and mental health because she enjoys looking for the root cause of issues and resolving them. She also enjoys singing and helping others in the community of Indianapolis.Education: Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling, Indiana WesleyanSpecialties: Trauma (EMDR trained), Dual diagnosis with severe mental illness, mental health assessmentsJoin the Antiwork Therapist Collective for $10/year: Get in the Collective (https://antiwork-therapist-collective.mn.co)Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's EpisodeIn this episode, Meg talks about the time she learned the hard way about how internalized capitalism is sneaky & pernicious, and how it isn't so easy to eradicate. This discovery brought to you by the time Meg realized she had food poisoning only AFTER a full day of clients, pushing herself to keep being productive, and nearly fainting on the kitchen floor. Join the Antiwork Therapist Collective for $10/year: Get in the Collective (https://antiwork-therapist-collective.mn.co)Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's EpisodeIn this episode, Meg talks about the Anti-Work Therapist Collective, a space where mental health providers can gather & learn how incorporate antiwork philosophy into their practices & unlearn hustle culture mentality. Get on the list to join the collective for $10/year: Get on the listCredits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Join the Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/mentalstatuspod Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's EpisodeIn this episode, Meg talks with Felicia Keller Boyd about her journey from working as a therapist to moving into coaching other therapists through opening their own businesses. Meg and Felicia explore what it means to be a good vs. bad therapist, and Felicia talks about why she self-identifies as a "bad therapist" and wants others to do the same. Join us as we explore mindset challenges, the taboo of talking about money, the spirituality of owning your own business, and her desire to "tear it all down" when it comes to the shitty systems that keep therapists hustling, tired, exhausted, and broke.About Today's GuestFelicia Keller Boyle is a licensed psychotherapist, mentor, and coach. She helps therapists all over the country build thriving private practices working with clients they adore. Being a therapist doesn't need to be a hustle. There's no award for being the most burnt out therapist. Instead Felicia reimagines what it means to be a therapist through her year long practice building program, Liberated Business, which will welcome it's next cohort in January, 2022. Graduates of Liberated Business not only have the practices of their dreams but live fulfilling, joyful lives outside of work. They are more courageous and empowered, and apologizing about their deepest desires and goals is a thing of the past.The Six Figure Therapist Challenge begins Dec 6th: https://felicitastherapy.org/sftcThe 2022 cohort of Liberated Business opens for enrollment on December 10th and the cohort begins on January 17th: https://felicitastherapy.org/liberated-businessPeople can find Felicia on instagram @felicitas_for_therapistTherapists and service workers can also join her online community, Healing Money, for free Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Join the Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/mentalstatuspod Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's EpisodeIn this episode, Meg goes over 7 tips to help beat burnout during holiday surges: Look at your emotions with soft eyes Build end-of-day rituals Delegate tasks! Use scripts to set & maintain boundaries Communicate what your needs look like when it comes to holiday celebrations Demonstrate what healthy boundaries look like by using them for yourself Create an ideal professional roadmap for the year ahead Bonus! If you want a deeper dive into the rituals & scripts, join the Patreon community for exclusive access to a Patron-only episode where I discuss specific rituals & scripts + downloadable PDFs full of actual ritual ideas & actual scripts you can use with clients, staff, colleagues, and admins. Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Join the Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/mentalstatuspod Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's EpisodeIn this episode, Meg talks with the co-hosts of the TND Podcast, Sarah and Johanna, about finding our way through the world of mental health without literally losing our health, our happiness, and even our lives. Sarah and Johanna talk about how burnout can lead to some really serious consequences for therapists that go far beyond their capacity to keep working with clients. They chat about how moving into private practice transformed their ability to say no more often, set boundaries that worked for them, and operate from a place of authenticity and comfy-coziness, rather than an inauthentic, cold, and clinical stance. We go all-in on anti-hustle culture and anti-toxic-capitalism, and talk about how we're not going to let others tell us what to do with our arms.Content warning: this episode contains discussion of SI. Please listen at your own discretion & be gentle with yourselves as you do ❤About Today's GuestsJohanna Dwinells is a licensed professional counselor and board certified music therapist working in Pennsylvania. She has worked with individuals and groups ranging in age from adolescents to older adults. She has extensive training in DBT, which helps in her treatment of individuals with anxiety in her private practice. She enjoys creating in various mediums, including yarn, card making and collages. She collects rocks and loves her dog, Pumpkin Pie. She also enjoys playing video games and yoga. Sarah Bryski-Hamrick is a licensed professional counselor and owns a virtual private practice in Pennsylvania. She is certified in treating trauma and anxiety and is a board certified music therapist. Sarah works hard to make her practice anti-oppressive. She treats professional millennials from working class backgrounds. She is a radical intersectional feminist, proud millennial, happily partnered and a cat mom. She loves hiking, yoga, talking to people, off-beat comedy, and learning enough of a new language to order food and coffee wherever she travels. She is an HSP and an introvert who talks a lot.TND Podcast: Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. Find them on Instagram @tndpodCredits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Join the Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/mentalstatuspod Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's EpisodeIn this episode, Meg goes over some of the big emotions that come with burnout, and explore what these emotions might be trying to tell us about our burnout experience. Meg talks about how it's not super helpful to keep those emotions bottled up/pushed aside, and offers a helpful expressive writing exercise that will give you a chance to write it all out and maybe even figure out your next steps. Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Join the Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/mentalstatuspod Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's Show:In this episode, Meg and Emily Hill, LMSW chat about the inevitability of burnout in the current systems that surround us, as well as Emily's thoughts around ruthlessly taking down systems while practicing kindness toward the people caught within them. Emily explores how she experienced burnout working in CMH due to feeling unseen and unheard while being under-resourced within sexist and racist systems. Emily explores how her identities have influenced and impacted her burnout & the work she does with clients, and chats about her hopes of deconstructing harmful systems in order to build systems that are justice & liberation focused for all. About Today's Guest:Emily Hill (she/they) is a therapist, clinical supervisor and educator. Currently, Emily owns her own private therapy practice, where she uses justice and liberation-oriented approaches to help clients on their paths of healing. Emily has previously worked in a variety of other settings, such as community mental health, health education, research, and medical social work. Emily believes in being ruthless with systems but kind with people; they believe that conversations around burnout and self-care extend far beyond the individual level and must include discussions about how the systems around us facilitate burnout and inhibit truly meaningful self-care.From Emily: "I am speaking about my own specific experiences. Although some generalized statements and viewpoints are expressed, the greater BIPOC community is absolutely not a monolith, and I do not speak on the behalf of anyone else who may identify as BIPOC. My opinions are solely my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my previous, present, and/or future employers. I am a therapist and clinical supervisor, but I'm probably not your therapist or supervisor. The information shared here is for educational purposes only, and is not tailored specifically to anyone. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please seek one out."Find Emily on Instagram @deconstructfeelingsCredits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Join the Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/mentalstatuspod Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's Show:In this week's episode of Mental Status, Meg sits down with Diana Kelly, LCSW to talk about her experiences as a White Latino Sober Army Veteran who works as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Social Work Educator in Indiana. We chat about Diana's experiences with burnout throughout her career, and she explores how her background & identities informed the way she engaged with burnout & eventually found sobriety. Meg and Diana share about their journeys through sobriety as mental health professionals, and discuss how freaking important it is for helpers to get support for themselves when they're struggling. About Today's Guest:From Diana: "My name is Diana Kelly (She/her), I am a Cis-Gender White Latino Sober Woman. I am also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Social Work Educator, Army Veteran, Bonus Mom, and Wife and I live in Indianapolis Indiana. I am currently a Lecturer at the IU School of Social Work where I teach Social Work Research, Social Work with Military and Veterans and their families, Advanced Clinical Work (ACT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing) and Clinical Group Work. Most of my career has been working in the field of substance use disorder recovery with Veterans and those involved with the Justice System. I have a passion for group work, and I believe in the curative power of mutual aid when people realize they are not alone in their suffering. I have worked for the Federal Government, non-profits, and now in Academia, and I like many others am trying to figure out how to manage all that comes with being a human, and a helper in the middle of a pandemic without losing myself in the process. My interests are trying to start a mutual aid group for new social workers, students, and/or experienced social workers/therapists. I am also interested in exploring a group for “sober questioning” professionals, or those who just want to talk about their ways of coping with the work that we do in a safe space."Books Mentioned in this Episode:Quit Like a Woman by Holly WhitakerStruggling with substance use? Find a group to connect with online through AA Online or SMART Recovery Online.Credits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Join the Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/mentalstatuspod Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Schedule a 1-1 burnout coaching session with Meg on Calendly Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's Show:In this week's episode of Mental Status, I sat down with Dr. Desiree Howell to talk all about how she went from scraping by, burnt out & stressed out (even at a job she loved!) to working with purpose and abundance. Dr. Desiree explores how she came to understand the exploitative systems surrounding the mental health field, and she talks about her decision to step out of the system & use her privilege to help uplift women while shoving toxic, patriarchal, sexist systems in the trash. Dr. Desiree also talks about the mindset shifts she needed to make in order to heal from burnout & move into a role that felt more aligned with her passion & purpose as a psychologist. About Today's Guest:Licensed counseling psychologist, Dr. Desiree S. Howell, provides online individual therapy to couples and burned out high-achieving women ready to heal, transform, and prosper! She empowers stressed-out women throughout Pennsylvania and Florida to understand and honor their unique needs so they can design a life of abundance, liberation, and alignment!From Dr. Desiree: "Burnout is a systemic problem and impacts certain populations differently. The status quo wasn't designed to uphold everyone creating a life of alignment. Me being a "good citizen" and doing everything society said for the American Dream led to my burnout (even when I had boundaries, social support, and self-care strategies). So, it's not your fault and you can do "everything right" and still feel unhappy and unfulfilled."Find Dr. Desiree on Instagram @dr.desireespring and on her website at www.drdesireehowell.com Books Mentioned in this Episode:Do Less by Kate NorthrupSuper Attractor by Gabrielle BernsteinWe Should All be Millionaires by Rachel RodgersCredits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Join the Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/mentalstatuspod Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Schedule a 1-1 burnout coaching session with Meg on Calendly Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's Show:In this week's episode of Mental Status, I sat down with Yulia Golubev, LMHC who speaks about her experiences with burnout as she navigated the ways in which her identities & background intersected with the work she was doing in the field.Yulia explores the impact of being an immigrant to the USA and her experience of providing therapy in a place & language she did not grow up with. She discusses how her various identities impacted the work she did with mandated clients at a rehab facility in New York. Yulia is honest and transparent in sharing her stories and provides thoughtful ways of approaching this work through the lens of burnout prevention.About Today's Guest:Yuliya is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York. She runs her private practice in NYC. Yuliya is a seasoned bilingual-bicultural psychotherapist who has been seeing clients for over 14 years. She has been running her private practice since 2017. Prior to starting her private practice, Yuliya worked with a diverse set of clients in a variety of clinical settings: college counseling, outpatient substance abuse program, crisis call center, hospitals, and managed care. Yuliya also provided a spectrum of clinical services: individual, group, family therapies, crisis intervention, and supervision. Yuliya is passionate about professional advocacy and teaching. She served one term as the Professional Development Chair and Vice President for the NYC Chapter of the New York Mental Health Counseling Association. Yuliya is a part-time adjunct Professor at St. Francis College. She teaches undergraduate classes of General Psychology and Child and Adolescent Developmental. Yuliya also enjoys volunteering to decrease the stigma of mental health. Yuliya lives with her family in Brooklyn. When not in the office, she enjoys discovering new hiking trails, strolling NYC neighborhood, going to the theater, and trying new recipes.Find Yulia on Instagram @golubev.therapy and on her website at www.yuliyagolubev.comCredits, links & other things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Join the Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/mentalstatuspod Mental Status IG: @mentalstatuspod Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Submit an anonymous burnout story: Lister-Submitted Story Form Support the show: ways to support Schedule a 1-1 burnout coaching session with Meg on Calendly Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's Show:In today's slightly-shorter-than-normal episode, Meg goes on a solo exploration of (and semi-rant about) some of the big reasons we as a community of providers may want to consider speaking more openly & honestly about burnout. About Today's Guest:No guest, just Meg ranting about burnout again!Links & things: Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Join the Patreon Community! www.patreon.com/mentalstatuspod IG: @mentalstatuspod Website: mentalstatus.transistor.fm Talk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.com Apply to be a guest on this show: Interviewee Interest form Support the show: ways to support Schedule a 1-1 burnout coaching session with Meg on Calendly Disclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's Show:Today's interview was with Ashley Chambrello, LMFT. In this episode, Ashley shares her burnout story and talks about how her experience of it has evolved over time. We talk about how to manage burnout signs & symptoms on a more regular basis, which includes three levels of self-care (micro, mezzo, macro), as well as professional self-care around accepting your own limits, identifying the folks you work best with, and referring out clients who deserve specialized care from others in the field. About Today's Guest:From Ashley: "Hi! My name is Ashley Chambrello (SHAM-BRELL-O), pronouns she/her. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and brainspotting practitioner in Connecticut. I specialize in utilizing brainspotting to help clients, 18 years and older, heal their traumas, anxieties, worries and stressors. I am a mom of a toddler, an avid reader and would love to be someone who likes to exercise one day (I'm getting there!)"To apply to be a guest on this show, please fill out this Interviewee Interest form and let me know what you'd like to add to the conversation!To get individualized help finding your way out of burnout, schedule a 1-1 burnout coaching session with Meg on Calendly.Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIG: @mentalstatuspodWebsite: mentalstatus.transistor.fmTalk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.comSupport the show: ways to supportDisclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's Show:Today's interview was with Susan Roggendorf, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. In our conversation, we talk about how Susan came to realize that she was burnt out, how that affected her mental health, and what she did to aid in her recovery from burnout. We also talked about the need to break down the archaic rules that keep us working in systems that burn us to a crisp, and about how important it is to be there for each other as colleagues in community. Essentially, we talk about how it's so important to be there for each other, and also to say, "fuck you, fuck your rules, I'm out." About Today's Guest:Susan Roggendorf is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. She's the LGBTQ+ owner and founder of Coffelt Counseling Services in the Quad Cities. Susan works with folx living with anxiety in her LGBTQIA2s+ community. She's also currently in certification to expand her work with First Responders/EMS/ER personnel grappling with anxiety and burnout/compassion fatigue. And she's still at work in the ER as a Crisis Clinician when she's not busy harassing her kids or off knitting with friends.Connect with Susan on Instagram: @CoffeltCounselingTo apply to be a guest on this show, please fill out this Interviewee Interest form and let me know what you'd like to add to the conversation!To get individualized help finding your way out of burnout, schedule a 1-1 burnout coaching session with Meg on Calendly.Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIG: @mentalstatuspodWebsite: mentalstatus.transistor.fmTalk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.comSupport the show: ways to supportDisclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's Show:Attention brain science nerds, this episode is for you! In this interview, I sit down with Carissa Weber, LPC, aka @thatdarnamygdala, to talk about all of the fascinating (and tbh, kind of terrifying / awe-inspiring) things that happen to our brains and bodies when we're under stress. Carissa talks about how the effects of stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue manifested in her mental and physical life, and she goes into depth about the cascade of physiological responses our bodies have to stress—even the good kind (it's called "eustress"). Carissa also offers up some quick-to-use methods that can help us give our brains & nervous systems a break during the day. About Today's Guest:My name is Carissa Weber. For the last 10 years, I have worked as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a clinical substance abuse counselor (CSAC). I have always been drawn to mental health, especially how the brain impacts our mental health. Not only does this topic have meaning to me professionally, but it also has personal meaning. Through my life, I have struggled with anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and now, the stress of wearing multiple hats in my life (wife, mom, therapist, and aspiring equestrian). It is my goal to share with the world the science behind mental health so people have the most up-to-date information about how to improve their mental health and have the quality of life they deserve.To follow & connect with Carissa: Website: www.thatdarnamygdala.com Instagram: @thatdarnamygdala To apply to be a guest on this show, please fill out this Interviewee Interest form and let me know what you'd like to add to the conversation!To get individualized help finding your way out of burnout, schedule a 1-1 burnout coaching session with Meg on Calendly.Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIG: @mentalstatuspodWebsite: mentalstatus.transistor.fmTalk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.comDisclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
About Today's Show:I had an awesome time sitting down to talk with Matthew Braman, LCSW about his personal journey through burnout and how it has helped shape his work in mental health. In this episode, we talk about balancing the intense work of being a therapist in a community mental health center with the needs & desires of life outside of the office. Matthew talks about how he realized he was burnout—feeling disconnected, depleted, and inattentive to the people in his life. We talked about Matthew's journey of navigating new parenthood, and how he works with men & new dads to help them navigate the tidal waves of parenthood through the ages & stages. Matthew also shared some sage advice & bits of wisdom passed on from supporters in his journey, including the idea that you gotta drink your own orange juice, and serve your water to everyone else. Check it out, y'all—you won't want to miss this one! About Today's Guest:Matthew Braman, LCSW is the Founder & CEO of Verve Psychotherapy. He's a therapist, anti-racist, feminist, registered voter, husband, & all-pro dad to a new baby boy. He specializes in men's issues, masculinity, new dads, and paternal mental health, and also works in the areas of grief & loss, anxiety & depression, perfectionism, trauma, attachment in couples, marriage, & committed relationships. He founded Verve Psychotherapy in 2021 and is licensed to work with folx in New York and Georgia.To follow & connect with Matthew: Website: www.vervepsychotherapy.com Email: matthew@vervepsychotherapy.com Instagram: @vervepsychotherapy Facebook: @vervepsychotherapy LinkedIn: Matthew Braman, LCSW To apply to be a guest on this show, please fill out this Interviewee Interest form and let me know what you'd like to add to the conversation!To get individualized help finding your way out of burnout, schedule a 1-1 burnout coaching session with Meg on Calendly.Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIG: @mentalstatuspodWebsite: mentalstatus.transistor.fmTalk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.comDisclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
What a treat this conversation was. This interview is with the vibrant and vulnerable Kara Bolling. Kara talks about facing burnout and painful growth over the past five years or so, from writing and self-publishing a book for pregnant therapists which came out a month before the pandemic hit, to navigating the opposing desires of “business as usual” and “burn it all down.” We talk about being butterfly goo, dealing with our own shit at the same time as our clients, financial anxiety, and trying to be OK with not having it all. You're not gonna wanna miss this one. About Today's Guest:Kara Bolling, MSW, LCSW-C is a somatic psychotherapist in Ellicott City, Maryland. She works with adults and young adults who feel the struggle of absent or unsatisfying relationships, with people who have experienced trauma, and with parents who need extra support during the toddler and teenage years. She released her first book in February 2020: “The Therapist's Guide to Being Pregnant: A planner, timeline, and guide for therapist parents-to-be”, is a light-hearted take on planning for pregnancy and parental leave when you are a mental health, medical, and/or wellness practitioner. The book is available at www.karabolling.com/book. Kara lives in Baltimore with her husband and two precious children. She enjoys singing and making things. Visit her at www.karabolling.com and on Instagram @karabollinglcswc.To apply to be a guest on this show, please fill out this Interviewee Interest form and let me know what you'd like to add to the conversation!To get individualized help finding your way out of burnout, schedule a 1-1 burnout coaching session with Meg on Calendly.Intro & Outro Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIG: @mentalstatuspodWebsite: mentalstatus.transistor.fmTalk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.comDisclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
Y'all this episode hits so close to home for me! I am thrilled to have had the chance to sit and chat with Victoria Rodriguez, PLPC, about burnout among community-based MH professionals, as well as the specific considerations for safety & community care for those working in this type of setting. Victoria shares her research into this specific area of service and talks about ways to manage feelings of guilt or discomfort when working with clients in their homes and communities. Victoria Rodriguez (she/her/hers) is a provisionally licensed counselor who provides home-based services with a community mental health agency in South Louisiana. As a PhD student at the University of New Orleans, she has published research on barriers to treatment in community mental health and the theory-application gap in non clinical settings and presents regionally and nationally on home-based counseling. She is passionate about making community mental health sustainable for clinicians and now offers consulting services to address burnout at all agency levels. Find Victoria's research and other resources at mycarismyoffice.com and on social media at @my.car.is.my.officeGet more information about consultation services with Victoria at www.revivepractice.comTo apply to be a guest on this show, please fill out this Interviewee Interest form and let me know what you'd like to add to the conversation!To get individualized help finding your way out of burnout, schedule a 1-1 burnout coaching session with Meg on Calendly.Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIG: @mentalstatuspodWebsite: mentalstatus.transistor.fmTalk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.comDisclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
Whew. This one is fun. For this episode, I invited my patient and thoughtful fiancé, Nate, onto the show. In it, we talk about how my burnout affected him & his relationship with me, we talk about the vital importance of communicating needs & expectations with each other as a way of mitigating the effects of burnout and pushing forward into the unknown, and he offers some sage advice to past me (which hopefully future me is able to hear). To apply to be a guest on this show, please fill out this Interviewee Interest form and let me know what you'd like to add to the conversation!To get individualized help finding your way out of burnout, schedule a 1-1 burnout coaching session with Meg on Calendly.Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIG: @mentalstatuspodWebsite: mentalstatus.transistor.fmTalk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.comDisclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
In this episode, we explore some of the more common unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that can contribute to burnout in the helping field, which include: The needs of others take priority over my own If I don't do it, nobody will Self care is selfish when so many are in need Setting boundaries with others means I am rude or uncaring Feeling this way means I'm doing something wrong or I'm not trying hard enough Meg talks a little bit about how these thoughts can be harmful (and sneaky!) and offers up some positive reframes/thought challenges you can use to stop being an asshole to yourself and start treating yourself like a human with emotions instead. To apply to be a guest on this show, please fill out this Interviewee Interest form and let me know what you'd like to add to the conversation!To get individualized help finding your way out of burnout, schedule a 1-1 burnout coaching session with Meg on Calendly.Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIG: @mentalstatuspodWebsite: mentalstatus.transistor.fmTalk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.comDisclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes only. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
In this episode, we go over the definitions for compassion fatigue (aka vicarious traumatization) and burnout, talk about the differences between the two, and do a brief exploration of how important it is to consider how your identity will influence the way you experience these things. American Institute of Stress: www.stress.org"When Helpers Need Help" Webinar Recording: YouTubeTo apply to be a guest on this show, please fill out this Interviewee Interest form and let me know what you'd like to add to the conversation!To get individualized help finding your way out of burnout, schedule a 1-1 burnout coaching session with Meg on Calendly.Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIG: @mentalstatuspodWebsite: mentalstatus.transistor.fmTalk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.comDisclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
Join Meg as she explores how by not taking burnout seriously and believing that only other people experienced burnout, she got burnt the f*ck out... and fast. To apply to be a guest on this show, please fill out this Interviewee Interest form and let me know what you'd like to add to the conversation!To get individualized help finding your way out of burnout, schedule a 1-1 burnout coaching session with Meg on Calendly.Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIG: @mentalstatuspodWebsite: mentalstatus.transistor.fmTalk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.comDisclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't in any way reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
In this very first episode, Megan talks about her own journey(s) through burnout as an early-career therapist, as well as who this podcast is for and why. Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comIG: @mentalstatuspodWebsite: mentalstatus.transistor.fmTalk to me: mentalstatuspod [at] gmail.comDisclaimer, y'all: This is a podcast meant for education and entertainment purposes. I'm not your therapist. This podcast doesn't replace therapy or clinical supervision and isn't supposed to replace those things. If you need a therapist or supervisor, please find one. My opinions are my own and don't reflect the opinion(s) of my past/present/future employers.
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