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Hosted by Paula McMillan-Perez, LCSW · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 174 episodes
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You already know that there are a bunch of things people talk about in pockets or completely avoid. Things that may be controversial or uncomfortable but we need to get them off our chest. During "Why Don’t We Talk About This?", licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, Paula McMillan-Perez speaks with folks whose learned experiences and/or professions give way to a diverse knowledge of topics that we just aren't talking about...but should be!
Paula McMillan-Perez, LCSW hosts Why Don't We Talk About This?, a health show with 174 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail Paula considers the concept of transitions through the lens of summer to fall and the challenges faced. She reflects on the importance of regulating one's nervous system and managing physical and emotion
Send us Fan Mail Paula discusses the importance of rest and the guilt often associated with it. She rereads Tricia Hersey's "Rest Is Resistance" and reflects on societal pressures to be productive. Paula highlights the n
Send us Fan Mail Paula returns after summer break to explore the importance of community and local environments in promoting emotional well-being, sharing personal experiences from the Bronx. She emphasizes the value of
Send us Fan Mail Paula explores the challenges of summer break for youth, emphasizing that not all have the same opportunities, such as attending summer camps or traveling. She highlights the importance of routines that
Send us Fan Mail Paula discusses collective healing, highlighting its importance in processing shared traumas and fostering community support. She emphasizes the role of mutual aid networks, healing circles, and communit
Send us Fan Mail Paula explores the concept of collective effervescence and its roots in sociology. She emphasizes the importance of community, using the New York Knicks' championship win as a prime example. Paula highli
Send us Fan Mail During this episode, Paula breaks open the concept of sleep inertia, explaining it as a temporary state of grogginess and confusion experienced after waking up. She notes the time that sleep inertia can
Send us Fan Mail Paula discusses the impact of New York State's changing high school graduation requirements, specifically the phasing out of Regents exams by 2028. She highlights the emotional and academic pressures the
Send us Fan Mail Rachael and Paula discuss the disruption in developmental milestones, increased anxiety, and OCD rates among youth associated with COVID-19. Rachel emphasized the need for a national conversation on thes
Send us Fan Mail Paula explores the theme of social media exhaustion, including the emotional, mental, and practical exhaustion that comes from constant engagement with social platforms. Speaking from both her personal a
Send us Fan Mail Paula addresses some concerns new MSW graduates are navigating, emphasizing the importance of addressing imposter syndrome and negotiating for better job conditions. She highlights the value of internshi
Send us Fan Mail Lauren, a death and grief doula, discussed her multifaceted role in the funeral and pet loss industries. She emphasized the importance of community in addressing grief and shared her journey from being a
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Paula shares her grief over the loss of her dog, Fonzie, who passed away recently. Fonzie, a tripod and cancer survivor, was a significant part of her life, providing comfort and support
Send us Fan Mail Kathy shared her journey of relocating to New York for her passion for cosmetology. She detailed the challenges of transitioning, the reality of the learning process, and the high costs of education. Kat
Send us Fan Mail Paula explores the connection between ADHD and clumsiness, sharing her personal experiences and the broader implications for individuals with ADHD. She explains how ADHD can lead to frequent minor injuri
Send us Fan Mail Niteesa discussed her journey from social work to tech, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of social work and its transferable skills. She highlights her work with a digital health research company and
Send us Fan Mail Paula discusses the concept of presenteeism, where employees work while unwell due to a variety of different contributing factors. She shares personal experiences and the negative impacts of presenteeism
Send us Fan Mail Albert shares his experiences as a psychology professor, talent agent, and author of "Rising Script: Confronting Self-Doubt and Self-Sabotage". He highlights the challenges actors face, such as self-doub
Send us Fan Mail Paula discusses the benefits of karaoke as a coping skill by highlighting karaoke's accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and therapeutic value, noting its impact on memory, stress reduction, and social con
Send us Fan Mail Thomas shares his journey from a recovering addict to advocating for young people. He discussed his military background, including his service as a Navy SEAL, and his transition to working with adolescen
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Why Don't We Talk About This? is hosted by Paula McMillan-Perez, LCSW. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 174 episodes.
Why Don't We Talk About This? has published 174 episodes.
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