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E 128: How to Be a Mental Health Advocate

We are finishing up Mental Health Awareness month with an episode on what it means to be a mental health advocate. It is more simple than you might think. A mental health advocate is a person who provides support to those with mental illness. There are many ways to do this and we discuss quite a few in the episode this week.
Listen in to hear how you can very easily become a mental health advocate.
Stay Wild and Weird Warriors!
Xo,
Amy & Sarah
 
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We want to keep on keeping on with our mental health awareness mission and to do that, we need to grow our Patreon community so that we can continue to put out the Unqualified Therapists podcast. YOU can help us keep the mics on and join our community for as little as $5. Your support means the world to us as we continue to stop the stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness.
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Have a story to share? Contact us here.
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*The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not recommending medical advice as they are not actual doctors (Hence the name: Unqualified 😉). This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and all medical advice should be taken from a Qualified Doctor. UT shares stories and resources, not medical advice.

E 127:Trauma Therapy: A Conversation with Heather

What would  Mental Health Awareness Month be without hearing from a Qualified Therapist? 
This week, we talked with Heather, a therapist who specializes in healing trauma. Heather shares with us her insights on so many important topics surrounding mental health, therapy, and specifically trauma therapy. 
We get answers to these questions and more!
What does a first therapy session look like?
How to pick a therapist that is a good  fit for you?
What are the different approaches to therapy?
What exactly is EMDR? How does it work?
How do I make my first therapy appointment?
What can I do right now to begin the healing journey?
This episode is jam packed with helpful tips for your healing journey. 
Xo,
Amy & Sarah
 
Check out or Sponsor, Magic Mind. We are loving Magic Mind as we move into 2023 planning to finish ALL the projects and be as efficient as possible with our time. This little shot, “contains a magical combination of 13 active ingredients designed to boost focus, creativity, energy, and motivation while decreasing stress, oxidation, and post exercise inflammation in the body.” We are loving it! You can check it out for an extra 20% off of their already discounted subscription. If you don’t like it or it isn’t providing the results you expected, you can cancel easily at any time. Use THERAPISTS20 for the discount.
 
We want to keep on keeping on with our mental health awareness mission and to do that, we need to grow our Patreon community so that we can continue to put out the Unqualified Therapists podcast. YOU can help us keep the mics on and join our community for as little as $5. Your support means the world to us as we continue to stop the stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness.
Find all things UTI here.
Have a story to share? Contact us here.
Help us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.
Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link.
*The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not recommending medical advice as they are not actual doctors (Hence the name: Unqualified 😉). This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and all medical advice should be taken from a Qualified Doctor. UT shares stories and resources, not medical advice.

E 126 Mental Health in the Workplace: Protect Yourself

The pandemic changed things for workplaces in so many ways, the way mental health is treated is just one of them. Often, in the workplace today,  people talk more about how they are actually doing, sharing about their mental health, and possibly their mental illnesses. This isn’t always a good thing though. An article in the Wall Street Journal last month, discussing the downside of bringing your whole self to the workplace had us thinking, how much should we really share about ourselves in the workplace?
 
Mental health in the workplace carries a lot of emotion for many people, it can be a really scary topic to discuss because it seems incredibly taboo even in a time where there seems to be less stigma surrounding mental health. We tackle this topic this week because that is what we do, talk about the things no one wants to talk about. We talk about best practices as an employee and as a leader to maintain a positive mental health environment.
 
As we continue moving through mental health awareness month, we continue to bring awareness even on the toughest corners of the topic.  We hope you enjoy! Don’t worry there is quite a bit of levity as I talk about my massive Linkedin presence with 31 connections and my purchase of the entire Wall Street Journal. Sarah also has BEST news to share with everyone!
 
Xo,
Amy & Sarah
We want to keep on keeping on with our mental health awareness mission and to do that, we need to grow our Patreon community so that we can continue to put out the Unqualified Therapists podcast. YOU can help us keep the mics on and join our community for as little as $5. Your support means the world to us as we continue to stop the stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness.
Find all things UTI here.
Have a story to share? Contact us here.
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Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link.
*The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not recommending medical advice as they are not actual doctors (Hence the name: Unqualified 😉). This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and all medical advice should be taken from a Qualified Doctor. UT shares stories and resources, not medical advice.

E 125 Grief is a Sneaky B*tch

As we continue through Mental Health Awareness Month we dig into grief on this week’s episode. Post production after a little Google search, we realized that Prolonged Grief Disorder is actually in the DSM-5.  So, Sarah was right when she said it should be its own mental illness. 
Diagnosis or not, grief is a sneaky b*tch. Grief isn’t linear, the pain ebbs and flows. Important days like The Death Anniversary, Birthday, and holidays are only a few of the things that can bring up the grief. The healing journey is different for everyone, but the one thing we all should have in common is grace for ourselves as we travel this road. 
Xo,
Amy & Sarah
We want to keep on keeping on with our mental health awareness mission and to do that, we need to grow our Patreon community so that we can continue to put out the Unqualified Therapists podcast. YOU can help us keep the mics on and join our community for as little as $5. Your support means the world to us as we continue to stop the stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness.
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Have a story to share? Contact us here.
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*The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not recommending medical advice as they are not actual doctors (Hence the name: Unqualified 😉). This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and all medical advice should be taken from a Qualified Doctor. UT shares stories and resources, not medical advice.
 

E 124: Mental Health, Mental Illness, and Burnout: Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are here to talk about it. Mental health, mental illness, and burnout are the hot topics of the day.
Before that, we share our “behind the scenes” stories about our first time on live television. Once we got in the studio, we were totally fine, but before that…it was a different story. One of us shaved off half an eyebrow and the other nearly lost a shoe in a sewer grate.
We started this podcast over two years ago and somehow never discussed the difference between mental health and mental illness. As Unqualified Therapists, we dive in with our Google research and own opinions on how these two differ. When our mental health is in a not so good place, it is most often due to burnout, which is most often caused by our work environments. We will discuss the stages of burnout and share some ways to heal from it.
We hope you enjoy this real, honest, serious, and at the same time silly conversation with your Unqualified Therapists. 
Xo,
Amy & Sarah
 
We want to keep on keeping on with our mental health awareness mission and to do that, we need to grow our Patreon community so that we can continue to put out the Unqualified Therapists podcast. YOU can help us keep the mics on and join our community for as little as $5. Your support means the world to us as we continue to stop the stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness.
Find all things UTI here.
Have a story to share? Contact us here.
Help us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.
Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link.
*The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not recommending medical advice as they are not actual doctors (Hence the name: Unqualified 😉). This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and all medical advice should be taken from a Qualified Doctor. UT shares stories and resources, not medical advice.

E 123: Past Life Regression: A Conversation with a Hypnotist

Warriors….you are in for a wild and amazing ride this week on the podcast. Both Sarah and I are extra excited about this one. 
We believe the Universe brings people to us exactly when we need them. Our guest this week is Jina Seer. I stumbled upon her Podcast, Past Lives & The Divine  and became mesmerized. After listening to just a few episodes, I scheduled an appointment to explore my own past lives and hear from my higher self. It was one of the most healing experiences for me in a time that I needed it the most. 
In this episode Jina explains hypnosis, past lives, and so many other magical things. We even learn why Sarah keeps running into alligators!  You don’t have to be a believer in all things spiritual, magical, and past lives to enjoy this episode. It is a fascinating conversation grounded in healing and growth. 
 
A little more about Jina:  
Jina has been helping people get in touch with their true nature since 2002 through various roles, projects, and companies. Currently Jina facilitates experiences where clients can learn from past life memories in ways that can help make the most of this life, today. 
She also helps people connect with and experience the eternal, unconditional, earthly, ancient love from their Angels and Spirit Guides so they can feel more love, peaceful, whole, worthy, and powerful.
Jina is the co-creator of The Hypnotic Arts Training. Check out the training here. 
Learn even more about Jina, her work, and how to set up an appointment on her website: Past Lives & The Divine
 
Warriors, we hope you enjoy the episode.
Xo,
Amy & Sarah
 
We want to keep on keeping on with our mental health awareness mission and to do that, we need to grow our Patreon community so that we can continue to put out the Unqualified Therapists podcast. YOU can help us keep the mics on and join our community for as little as $5. Your support means the world to us as we continue to stop the stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness.
Find all things UTI here.
Have a story to share? Contact us here.
Help us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.
Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link.
*The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not recommending medical advice as they are not actual doctors (Hence the name: Unqualified 😉). This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and all medical advice should be taken from a Qualified Doctor. UT shares stories and resources, not medical advice.

E 122: Extraordinary Confidence: A Conversation with Ask Yourself Why Not Podcast

We have two special guests on the pod this week. Jayla and Shaye are the hosts of the podcast: Ask Yourself Why Not. They share their mission of building confidence, manifesting our best lives and all the positivity without any of the toxicity. 
These ladies are a joy to talk with and their perspective on life is refreshing. You can check out their podcast here. Jalya and Shaye also offer a five week digital course and motivational workshops along with their weekly podcast. You can find all things Jayla and Shaye on their gorgeous website.
We know you will love them just as much as we do and take away one small step to start your journey to greater confidence today. 
    
Stay Wild and Weird Warriors. For anyone having a rough week out there, we haven’t said it in a while, but we always mean it: hold on. We are going to make it. 
Xo,
Amy & Sarah
 
We want to keep on keeping on with our mental health awareness mission and to do that, we need to grow our Patreon community so that we can continue to put out the Unqualified Therapists podcast. YOU can help us keep the mics on and join our community for as little as $5. Your support means the world to us as we continue to stop the stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness.
Find all things UTI here.
Have a story to share? Contact us here.
Help us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.
Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link.
*The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not recommending medical advice as they are not actual doctors (Hence the name: Unqualified 😉). This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and all medical advice should be taken from a Qualified Doctor. UT shares stories and resources, not medical advice.

E 121: Life After Divorce: A Conversation with Dr. Katie

We have talked about a lot of topics these past 120 episodes, but this one, which affects over 50% of the population, is not one we have tackled before. Divorce can be painful, tricky, and complicated. Luckily, Dr. Katie is here to help us navigate this challenging topic. 
Dr. Katie shares advice as a professional as well as someone who has personal experience with divorce. We hope this conversation helps anyone who is experiencing divorce and trying to find their way through it.
This episode is also a good one for those who are supporting friends and family going through a divorce. Be sure to share this one with anyone who could use some tips for life after divorce.
Stay Wild and Weird Warriors,
Amy & Sarah
 
We want to keep on keeping on with our mental health awareness mission and to do that, we need to grow our Patreon community so that we can continue to put out the Unqualified Therapists podcast. YOU can help us keep the mics on and join our community for as little as $5. Your support means the world to us as we continue to stop the stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness.
Find all things UTI here.
Have a story to share? Contact us here.
Help us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.
Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link.
*The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not recommending medical advice as they are not actual doctors (Hence the name: Unqualified 😉). This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and all medical advice should be taken from a Qualified Doctor. UT shares stories and resources, not medical advice.

E:120 : Confidence in Conflict: Jessi Shares Her Superpower

Do you have that person at work who tends to be rude no matter what you do? What happens when there is tension in the air? How do you handle conflict? Most adults like to ignore, run and hide, or talk to others about it. If that is you, you are not alone. Promise. But there might be a better way.
Our friend Jessi joins us again on the podcast. This time she is sharing her super power, communicating in a healthy way with others. She shares some tangible tips that you can use right now in almost any situation. One of those is my personal favorite, and I can’t believe she shared it with everyone! 
Conflict can be uncomfortable and isn’t anything we go looking for in our lives. But when conflicts arise, as they always do, this episode will help you feel (more) confident in handling it. 
 
Stay Wild and Weird Warriors,
Amy & Sarah
 
We want to keep on keeping on with our mental health awareness mission and to do that, we need to grow our Patreon community so that we can continue to put out the Unqualified Therapists podcast. YOU can help us keep the mics on and join our community for as little as $5. Your support means the world to us as we continue to stop the stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness.
Find all things UTI here.
Have a story to share? Contact us here.
Help us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.
Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link.
*The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not recommending medical advice as they are not actual doctors (Hence the name: Unqualified 😉). This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and all medical advice should be taken from a Qualified Doctor. UT shares stories and resources, not medical advice.
 

E 119: Electroconvulsive Therapy Heals: Holly’s Story

You have heard it here a million and one times, the mental health care system in our country is broken. We often talk about it on the show, but it is great to hear other perspectives and experiences.
Holly bravely shares her story on this episode of navigating the mental health care system for 3 years with her mom. Her mom had a late (69 years old) onset of psychosis with depression. Holly takes us through her story as caretaker and the ups and downs of trying to get her mom the help she needed. In the end, it was a treatment called ECT (Electroconvulsive therapy) that saved her moms life. ECT has a stigma surrounding it that needs to be broken because sometimes it is the only answer.
If you have a story that you would like to share, please be sure to reach out to us at unqualifiedtherapists@gmail.com
Stay Wild and Weird!
Amy & Sarah
 
We want to keep on keeping on with our mental health awareness mission and to do that, we need to grow our Patreon community so that we can continue to put out the Unqualified Therapists podcast. YOU can help us keep the mics on and join our community for as little as $5. Your support means the world to us as we continue to stop the stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness.
Find all things UTI here.
Have a story to share? Contact us here.
Help us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.
Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link.
*The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not recommending medical advice as they are not actual doctors (Hence the name: Unqualified 😉). This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and all medical advice should be taken from a Qualified Doctor. UT shares stories and resources, not medical advice.