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Why Don't We Talk About This?
Paula McMillan-Perez, LCSW
143 episodes
1 day ago
Send us a text Paula discusses the impact of the community members nationwide who are recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. She shares personal and professional experiences with SNAP, quotes from current recipients, and deep dives into the stigma associated with using food assistance. Paula emphasizes the broader community impact, including the emotional and mental health toll on families and the challenges of navigating the system....
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Send us a text Paula discusses the impact of the community members nationwide who are recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. She shares personal and professional experiences with SNAP, quotes from current recipients, and deep dives into the stigma associated with using food assistance. Paula emphasizes the broader community impact, including the emotional and mental health toll on families and the challenges of navigating the system....
Show more...
Mental Health
Education,
Society & Culture,
Self-Improvement,
Health & Fitness
Episodes (20/143)
Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about Survival in SNAP
Send us a text Paula discusses the impact of the community members nationwide who are recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. She shares personal and professional experiences with SNAP, quotes from current recipients, and deep dives into the stigma associated with using food assistance. Paula emphasizes the broader community impact, including the emotional and mental health toll on families and the challenges of navigating the system....
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1 day ago
37 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about the Shame of Success
Send us a text Paula explores the complex emotions surrounding success, including guilt and shame, despite achieving personal and professional milestones. She highlights the importance of defining success personally and acknowledging the mixed emotions that can arise. Paula shares a few personal experiences, such as earning degrees and starting a business, for context, and the challenges of navigating societal expectations and intergenerational messages. She emphasizes the need for self-compa...
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1 week ago
32 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about Weaponizing Therapeutic Language
Send us a text ​​Paula discusses the weaponization of therapeutic language, emphasizing its impact on communication and mental health. She recounts an incident in a doctor's waiting room where one person aggressively suggested therapy to another, highlighting the potential for misuse, root causes of this increase and rationale for why it is not discussed. Paula notes the progress in mental health awareness but warns against oversimplifying complex issues. She advises using therapeutic t...
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2 weeks ago
43 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about Experts
Send us a text Paula explores the concept of expertise, emphasizing the importance of specific knowledge and experience. She highlights different viewpoints regarding the title of expert and the challenges associated with differing perceptions. Paula breaks down the 10,000-hour rule popularized by Malcolm Gladwell and offers the critique of Anders Ericsson as an additional perspective to consider. She emphasizes the importance of critically evaluating self-proclaimed experts, taking into acco...
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3 weeks ago
38 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about Paid Time Off
Send us a text Paula discusses the importance of taking paid time off (PTO) in the U.S., highlighting that 5.5% of American workers did not take any PTO in 2023, and 62% of those who did not use all their allotted days. She explains that PTO can be used for various reasons, including sick days and vacations, and the availability of PTO varies by employer policy. She notes that PTO usage is influenced by factors such as job security, income, and cultural pressures, and emphasizes the need for ...
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4 weeks ago
30 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about the Gender Wage Gap
Send us a text Paula talks about the gender wage gap and shares various data points, such as women in the U.S. earn a median of 83 cents for every dollar men make. She points out that the wage gap has narrowed over time but has stalled or widened in recent years. Factors contributing to the gap include caregiving duties, gender discrimination, and occupational segregation. She shares the ways that the wage gap has a direct effect on lifetime earnings, retirement savings, and poverty levels. P...
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1 month ago
39 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking into Reality: Guided Meditation for Grace, Rest and Self Affirmation
Send us a text Paula introduces a 10-minute guided meditation session in response to community request for strategies to help manage the emotional weight people are struggling with emphasizing its benefits for those who struggle with self-meditation. Come and dip your toes into practices we have spoken about on the podcast in real time! This brief meditation focuses on self-affirmation, rest, and care, highlighting that rest is a birthright and not a weakness, tapping into themes discussed d...
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1 month ago
18 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about Doomscrolling
Send us a text Paula engages in a deep dive surrounding the phenomenon of Doomscrolling, admitting to being a guilty party. She highlights the impact of consuming negative news, which can increase anxiety, sadness, and feelings of helplessness. Research shows that 62% of Americans doomscroll occasionally, with 70% of social media users engaging in it and it can lead to physical health issues like headaches and high blood pressure. Paula suggests setting specific boundaries, using app timers, ...
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1 month ago
39 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about Boundaries
Send us a text Paula discusses the importance of boundaries in various aspects of life, emphasizing their role in self-care and mental health. She highlights the challenges of setting and maintaining boundaries, noting cultural and generational influences. Paula suggests practical steps, such as starting with setting setting one specific boundary. She stresses that boundaries are essential for protecting personal energy and promoting meaningful self-care. In addition, Paula speaks on the fear...
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2 months ago
47 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about Private Practice Realities
Send us a text Paula discusses the challenges and realities of starting a private practice for new graduates in the mental health field. She emphasizes the importance of realistic expectations, noting some New York specific themes that pre-licensed clinicians often face. Paula highlights the need for business acumen, financial literacy, and networking to name a few core themes in addition to strong clinical skills. She advises against jumping into full-time private practice immediately post-g...
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2 months ago
28 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about Acceptance
Send us a text Paula examines the concept of acceptance, emphasizing it as an action rather than a belief. She differentiates acceptance from approval, noting that acceptance is a verb and requires active participation. Paula highlights the challenges of acceptance, including confusion with giving up and the fear of judgment. She shares some personal experiences and the importance of self-compassion and accessing community support. Paula encourages listeners to practice acceptance by meeting ...
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2 months ago
36 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about the Current Impact of Anxiety on Americans
Send us a text Paula explores the current impact of anxiety on Americans, referencing a recent mental health poll by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) which revealed that 40% of employed individuals worry about job security, while 67% prioritize keeping themselves or their families safe among other significant concerns. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging an increase in anxiety as a signal and addressing it before it becomes unmanageable, particularly for historically unde...
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3 months ago
38 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about NYC Public School Cell Phone Ban
Send us a text Paula highlights the confirmation of a a new policy in New York City Public schools banning cell phones and internet-enabled devices following several other states who have adopted similar practices. This policy will affect grades 3-12 and includes exceptions for educational and medical needs. She identifies increase in concerns include mental health impacts, safety, and parental communication which motivates these shifts as well as the responsibility of schools to develop thei...
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3 months ago
38 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about Men's Infertility w/ Steven Miller, APSW
Send us a text Steven discusses his work with the Men's Helpline, a nonprofit supporting men through infertility and pregnancy loss. He highlights the lack of resources and support for men experiencing infertility, noting that one in six couples struggle with infertility. Steven emphasizes the importance of mental health support and advocates for increased awareness and access to fertility treatments. He shares personal experiences and the challenges of navigating infertility, including the f...
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3 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about Leveraging Your Skills with Christina Broderick-Royes, LSW
Send us a text Check out the latest episode of “Why Don’t We Talk About this Podcast?! with my fantastic guest, Christina Broderick-Royes, LSW! Christina shares her journey from pre-med to social work, highlighting her experience in non-profits and higher education. She emphasized the importance of data in business, sharing such metrics as impacting 6,000 individuals and issuing 189 digital badges. Christina stressed the need for social workers to embrace entrepreneurship, overcome scarcity ...
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3 months ago
46 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about Emotional Support Co-Workers
Send us a text Paula discusses the concept of emotional support coworkers, highlighting their role in providing active listening, empathy, and encouragement during challenging times. She emphasizes the importance of emotional support in reducing stress, boosting mood, and fostering resilience. Paula notes that emotional support can positively impact mental and physical health, job performance, and satisfaction. She advises on themes associated with offering help appropriately as well as ...
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4 months ago
28 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about Personal Storytelling with Jenn Lederer
Send us a text Jenn shares her journey of pivoting her business after a last-minute workshop cancellation in Prague in 2022. She developed a comedian's formula to teach people how to connect and storytell, which significantly impacted her career. Jenn emphasized the importance of creativity in problem-solving and the need for human connection in an increasingly AI-dominated world. She also discussed the challenges of balancing work and personal life, the role of storytelling in business, and ...
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4 months ago
52 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about Relationships in the Beauty Industry with The Nail Teach
Send us a text Keisha discusses the evolving dynamics of client relationships in the beauty industry. She highlights the importance of creating a supportive environment for clients, which often leads to deeper personal connections. Keisha emphasizes the value of building trust and rapport, noting that clients often return for the experience and personal connection rather than just the service. She also addresses the challenges of mentorship in the industry, stressing the need for genuine expe...
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4 months ago
43 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about Menopause with Satori Shakoor
Send us a text Satori discusses the lived experiences that inspired her forthcoming film "Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale," releasing June 12 on various platforms (Apple Tv+, Amazon Prime, Google Play). She highlights the often-unspoken challenges of menopause, including hot flashes, mood swings, and insomnia, and the lack of medical training and support for women experiencing these symptoms. Satori emphasizes the importance of community and open dialogue about menopause to add...
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4 months ago
55 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about Navigating Neurospicy with Sandra N. Crespo, LICSW
Send us a text Sandra discusses her journey with ADHD, diagnosed at age 38, and the concept of being "neuro spicy." She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, advocacy, and understanding one's brain to manage ADHD effectively. Sandra highlights the need for accommodations in professional settings, such as performance improvement plans (PIPs), and advocates for universal design learning (UDL) to create inclusive workspaces. She stresses the significance of rest and self-care, and encoura...
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5 months ago
54 minutes

Why Don't We Talk About This?
Send us a text Paula discusses the impact of the community members nationwide who are recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. She shares personal and professional experiences with SNAP, quotes from current recipients, and deep dives into the stigma associated with using food assistance. Paula emphasizes the broader community impact, including the emotional and mental health toll on families and the challenges of navigating the system....