OKAY-ISH
Description
Sometimes, we're not thriving and girl-bossing our way through life... we are just trying to make it through the day as best as we can. OKAY-ISH is all about getting honest when it comes to mental health, therapy, and the shit show we call life. Host and mental health counselor Maryellen Dance is on a mission, not to help you be perfect, but to get you feeling okay-ish. You're in for honest, raw, and emotional insights from a licensed specialist, as she covers topics ranging from co-dependancy and narcissism, to anxiety, sex, media, and more. Plus, she gets real about being a therapist, dating as a therapist, and "turning the therapist off" when it's time to unwind. Join us every Monday! You're not going to want to miss it... those cancellation fees are no joke.
Details
Language:
en-us
Release Date:
01/10/2021 10:48:20
Authors:
Maryellen Dance
Genres:
health
Episodes
Time for some change: and it's going to be okay—no ish
Release Date: 11/28/2022
Duration: 16 Mins
Description: As 2022 comes to a close, everyone is talking about their goals and resolutions; but we’re not going to talk about that here. Instead, Maryellen wants to talk about how freaking hard change is. She discusses: How we avoid change How she thinks change is difficult because it’s uncomfortable, and we don’t like feeling uncomfortable Some big personal news/personal change: she sold her therapy practice Needing time to sit with that change and recover How she’s dealing with change, including reminding herself that uncomfortable does not equal bad, and that taking a step back can be a good thing to propel you forward Lastly, Maryellen explains that she needs to also take a step back from the podcast in order to properly rest and reconfigure. She truly believes this isn’t goodbye, but see you later. It’s all going to be okay—no ish. If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow your host on Instagram @maryellendance. To submit questions or stories, send her a DM! Plus, be sure to check out maryellendance.com for more resources.
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It’s not all sunshine and sleigh bells: grieving during the holidays
Release Date: 11/21/2022
Duration: 16 Mins
Description: For many of us, the holidays are full of joy and love. However, holidays where grief and sadness dominate are also a reality for many, yet far less discussed. As the holiday season approaches, Maryellen wants to talk about grief. She hopes this episode sheds light on all the different faces of grief, and how, even during the most wonderful time of year, it’s okay not to be okay. This episode highlights: Holidays without a loved one How people grieve more than death Grieving differences in family dynamics, and the reality of our expectations How holidays are ripe with traditions and pressure to be in the holiday spirit, which can trigger people What to do with our grief That grief needs time How, if we ignore our feelings, they don’t go away, but instead come out in different ways That grief looks different for everyone How, often people grieving want to be alone, but the number one thing we need when grieving is other people Common symptoms of grief That it’s okay to distract yourself from grief, too How grief is so much more complicated than just the 5 stages commonly identified If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow your host on Instagram @maryellendance. To submit questions or stories, send her a DM! Plus, be sure to check out maryellendance.com for more resources.
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You should eat some green stuff every now and then
Release Date: 11/14/2022
Duration: 16 Mins
Description: You’ve heard it a million times: your physical health is important for your mental health, and vice versa. But do you know why, or what exactly they do to one another? Today, Maryellen wants to talk about that link, and discuss a few more details that you may not think of, including: The importance of sleep Eating patterns Heightened autonomic nervous system = our brain releasing cortisol into our blood stream Parasympathetic nervous system being repressed Frustrations with the random gimmicks that promise to “cure all” Forgetting when we need to do the simple things for ourselves The value of therapy Tired as F*ck: Burnout at the Hands of Diet, Self-Help, and Hustle Culture by Caroline Dooner Knowing when your body needs rest How our bodies communicate to us, but it’s up to us to listen Taking the time to check in with yourself How, if we can start to be aware, we can take better care of ourselves If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow your host on Instagram @maryellendance. To submit questions or stories, send her a DM! Plus, be sure to check out maryellendance.com for more resources.
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My trauma isn’t up to you
Release Date: 11/7/2022
Duration: 16 Mins
Description: Trauma is serious, scary, and there are not enough services in place to support those suffering. Today, Maryellen wants to normalize it a bit more, show a different perspective, and explain why some people will suffer in situations that maybe you wouldn’t. In discussing trauma Maryellen covers: The subjective nature of trauma and how it lacks a clear definition DMing an influencer to correct them on a trauma comment Big T’s and little T’s How, for each person, different things can be traumatic and that’s okay EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): a trauma therapy based off of Structural Dissociation Theory Excerpts from My Dark Vanessa by Elizabeth Russel (TW: sexual assault) The importance of recognizing the little T’s How little T’s affect us and change our behavior If you’re struggling, please reach out to a therapist. Visit psychologytoday.com or therapyden.com for a good place to start. If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow your host on Instagram @maryellendance. To submit questions or stories, send her a DM! Plus, be sure to check out maryellendance.com for more resources.
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Dear dumb diary...is this my gut or my anxiety?
Release Date: 10/24/2022
Duration: 19 Mins
Description: Maryellen has had to make some big decisions lately, and a friend asked her how she was making them. That made her stop and question just how exactly she was making these decisions, and if she was listening to herself as much as she was to everyone around her. When people suggest you listen to your gut, it can be difficult; especially if you struggle with anxiety. What was helping Maryellen the most was actually journaling, something she’s gotten back in to recently, and speaks about today. She discusses: How we make decisions The ways we can journal in non-productive ways Her history with journaling Journaling as a tool to understand yourself and organize your thoughts Different types of journals Tips to avoid spiraling when journaling How we operate on autopilot Understanding what is a gut instinct vs. what is anxiety Processing events and making decisions If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow your host on Instagram @maryellendance. To submit questions or stories, send her a DM! Plus, be sure to check out maryellendance.com for more resources.
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My swiss cheese memory: Adulting With ADHD with Sarah Snyder-Castañeda
Release Date: 10/17/2022
Duration: 27 Mins
Description: Today the creative mind behind the brand Adulting With ADHD, Sarah Snyder-Castañeda, joins Maryellen to discuss what ADHD really looks like. When you hear ADHD, many people instinctively and stereotypically think of a young child who can’t sit still, but it’s far more nuanced and affects people of all ages. The two discuss: How Sarah came up with the brand What ADHD truly is The lack of diagnoses and treatment with adults The difficulty and grief that can come with being diagnosed at an older age Medication and the polarizing opinions surrounding it The importance of talking about your struggles Common ADHD symptoms in adults The relationship between ADHD and hormones Advice for adults being diagnosed for the first time, or for parents whose child is being diagnosed The importance of being careful with the information you consume…TikTok is not a reliable source Their Okay-ish moments of the week! To learn more visit adultingwithadhd.com and check out The Adulting With ADHD podcast. If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow your host on Instagram @maryellendance. To submit questions or stories, send her a DM! Plus, be sure to check out maryellendance.com for more resources.
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Leadership, Covid, and burnout with organizational psychologist Dr. Shanna Teel
Release Date: 10/10/2022
Duration: 44 Mins
Description: Have you noticed a change in your workplace culture or your personal stress levels since the pandemic? Working from home has caused many organizational shifts, in both good ways and bad. Organizational psychologist Dr. Shanna Teel joins Maryellen to discuss leadership coaching, burnout, and more, including: What an organizational psychologist does If organizations are really willing to bring on an organizational psychologist Changes within organizations as a result the pandemic How leaders who practiced empathy prior to Covid succeeded at leading during the pandemic Dr. Teel’s thoughts on the quiet quitting trend The high expectations of the next generation in the workplace Misuse of stress vs. burnout Signs of burnout If burnout has changed with people working from home Cognitive fatigue and how it depletes us Be sure to follow Dr. Shanna Teel on social media @drshannateel and visit drshanna.com If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow your host on Instagram @maryellendance. To submit questions or stories, send her a DM! Plus, be sure to check out maryellendance.com for more resources.
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Private practice, insurance, and doing the things with Kelley Stevens
Release Date: 10/3/2022
Duration: 38 Mins
Description: Licensed marriage and family therapist Kelley Stevens joins Maryellen on the pod this week to discuss being both a private practice therapist, and a consultant for therapists! This episode is as hilarious as it is informative, and we hope it inspires you to “do the thing!”—whatever that may be. Maryellen and Kelley get in to: Working remotely Opening a private practice The difference between private practices and settings such as hospitals or clinics Issues with insurance Everything that goes in to a therapist’s rate Advocating for yourself with your insurance company Marketing for therapists How the first therapist you meet might not be the best fit, but to not give up Advice Kelley offers to therapists the most The intimidation of making a business plan Okay-ish moments of the week (warning: they both involve poop...) If you don’t want to use your insurance but need a lower rate, be sure to check out Open Path Psychotherapy Collective at openpathcollective.org. Be sure to follow Kelley on Instagram @theprivatepracticepro and visit theprivatepracticepro.com. If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow your host on Instagram @maryellendance. To submit questions or stories, send her a DM! Plus, be sure to check out maryellendance.com for more resources.
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Mindfulness: time to take a beat!
Release Date: 9/26/2022
Duration: 17 Mins
Description: This week is all about mindfulness! And before you roll your eyes and pause the podcast, bear with us. Maryellen used to feel the exact same way! But since she’s come to understand it more, she really appreciates the value it can bring to your life. However, mindfulness is something she’s been letting fall to the wayside lately, so she wanted to make a conscious effort (hey, mindfulness!) to discuss it today. This episode gets into: The definition of mindfulness How it started in religious beliefs Jon Kabat-Zinn bringing it to the western world How one of his books helped to change her view on mindfulness What mindfulness means to Maryellen How our brains filter information in order to keep moving How, in order to de-stress, sometimes we actually need to notice everything around us How mindfulness helps people with anxiety by bringing them in to the present If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow your host on Instagram @maryellendance. To submit questions or stories, send her a DM! Plus, be sure to check out maryellendance.com for more resources.
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@ Having Bipolar with Tatyana Frost
Release Date: 9/19/2022
Duration: 40 Mins
Description: TW: self-harm, bipolar disorder, psychosis, suicidal thoughts Today Maryellen is joined by a special guest, bipolar advocate Tatyana Frost. Tatyana runs the popular Instagram account, @havingbipolar, and opens up to the OKAY-ISH community about her journey of acceptance and advocacy. The two discuss: Tatyana’s first experience talking about her diagnosis Starting her Instagram during quarantine How she felt when she was first diagnosed Her parent’s reaction to the diagnosis and their relationship How disorders such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD are widely accepted and discussed, but bipolar didn’t make it on the “acceptance train” How, while a lifelong condition, bipolar disorder is still treatable The importance of taking your medication when you have bipolar disorder How Tatyana keeps herself stable How the introduction of lithium changed the game for bipolar disorder What psychosis means and how it can manifest Advice for someone who was just diagnosed with bipolar disorder Advice for family members of someone who was just diagnosed with bipolar disorder Be sure to follow Tatyana on Instagram @havingbipolar. If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow your host on Instagram @maryellendance. To submit questions or stories, send her a DM! Plus, be sure to check out maryellendance.com for more resources.
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Let’s communicate about communication
Release Date: 9/12/2022
Duration: 18 Mins
Description: This week is a big one as Maryellen celebrates her birthday! Be sure to send your best wishes over on Instagram! In the spirit of celebration, your host takes a moment to sincerely thank everyone who listens to and supports the show. We couldn’t do this without you!! The episode today is all about communication, something most of us do all day, every day, in a bunch of different ways! Maryellen explores: Why do we communicate? Is making your point productive? How often are we communicating without listening? How often are we communicating the same thing in different ways? How often are we actually communicating about different things? How much of our communication is about the other person? If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow your host on Instagram @maryellendance. To submit questions or stories, send her a DM! Plus, be sure to check out maryellendance.com for more resources.
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Wait, it’s September?! Back to school with Brianna Urquhart, RSW
Release Date: 9/5/2022
Duration: 37 Mins
Description: The commercials are rolling, the panic is setting in, it’s that time of year again — back to school! If you’re like us and have no idea where the summer went, worry not, because registered social worker, Brianna Urquhart, is here to talk about how to keep ourselves okay-ish when the seasons are changing. The two chat: Common things people do in this change of season that don’t work How to get prepared and start off strong without setting yourself up for failure Realistic “self-care” strategies Debunking common fears about back to school The pressure of doing everything perfectly Anti-therapy therapy advice How rigidity is never going to benefit you Okay-ish moments in their lives You can follow Brianna on social media @simply_socialwork and check out simplysocialwork.ca for links to her blog, YouTube, and how to work with her virtually across Ontario, Canada. If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow your host on Instagram @maryellendance. To submit questions or stories, send her a DM! Plus, be sure to check out maryellendance.com for more resources.
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People, please! Are you a people pleaser?
Release Date: 8/29/2022
Duration: 22 Mins
Description: If you find yourself so focused on other people’s needs that yours aren’t a priority, this episode is for you! This week is a big one as we’re celebrating 2 years of OKAY-ISH! We are so excited for what’s in store, including some really awesome guests. Maryellen has been seeing ads all over social media lately to “learn how to stop being a people pleaser” which serves as the episode inspiration for the week! Maryellen chats: What is a people pleaser? At what point is it a bad thing? We are in charge of our own happiness Signs of being a people pleaser Boundaries — they’re meant to keep people in, not push them away No is not a dirty word & uncomfortable is not bad Loved ones don’t want us to be people pleasers Keeping our own needs a priority helps our relationships with others If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories, send us a DM!
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You’re a grown up! Time to regulate your sh*t...
Release Date: 8/22/2022
Duration: 23 Mins
Description: We’re going back to the basics again this week and chatting about self-regulation! Unfortunately, we can’t throw tantrums in the grocery store (I mean, you can, but...), so most of us have learned to self-regulate, or simply push things down — which is NOT what we want to do. So today, Maryellen gives everyone a refresher course on how to get up close and personal with our feelings and tried and true techniques to start exercising self-regulation. She dives into: What is self-regulation? Talked a lot about with little kids, not enough with adults Are we actually learning techniques or just learning to hide our true feelings? How do we actually self-regulate? How do we know when to do these self-regulating techniques? How do we know we are self-regulating in a way that’s productive? The first step to regulating ourselves is recognizing what's going on Start to learn how you respond to your feelings HALT: hungry, angry, lonely, tired; if you are too much of any of these, it’s going to be more of a trigger We have become so used to functioning when we haven’t had our basic needs met, but that is not a badge of honor When we have to bite our tongue in a moment, it’s important to remember to come back and address the feeling If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories, send us a DM!
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Answering YOUR questions!
Release Date: 8/15/2022
Duration: 21 Mins
Description: This week Maryellen is super excited to do an episode full of listener questions! Doing episodes like these helps her to discover what type of content you want to hear! Enjoy this rapid-fire episode covering topics like: How do you know if something is a chemical imbalance or something you can work through? What is the difference between being really sad and being depressed? How to encourage a friend to see a therapist When to stop overthinking and trust your gut How to know if I should see a counselor, therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist I think I’m in love with my best friend, what do I do? My best friend is marrying someone I can’t stand and I don’t know how to act Advice for parents/friends/partners of someone dealing with severe anxiety/depression I’m in love with my best friend’s fiancé, and I don’t know what to do If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com or send us a DM on Instagram!
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Burnout: I’m therapissed!
Release Date: 8/8/2022
Duration: 25 Mins
Description: This week Maryellen opens up about a topic close to home, burnout as a therapist. While you may not be a therapist, you may be able to relate in your own way, as burnout has become all too common in this always-on culture. She also introduces a new segment, Therapissed, all about things that rub her the wrong way as a therapist, especially when she’s burnt out! Maryellen discusses: “Leaving work at work” isn’t as easy as it sounds Burnout won’t go away if you ignore it Try to anticipate when you’ll need a mental health day; look out for yourself Vicarious trauma that comes with engaging empathetically with survivors of trauma We need to normalize and own our burnout Substituting yoga/gym for therapy? No! Frustration of being caught off guard and asked to provide advice If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
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Therapy 101: back to the basics
Release Date: 8/1/2022
Duration: 24 Mins
Description: This week Maryellen goes back to the basics, with therapy 101! There is so much misinformation out there that getting started can be overwhelming. We hope this episode is a useful resource that can give you some confidence in reaching out for help. Having a mental health diagnosis doesn’t mean there is something wrong with you There doesn’t have to be something “wrong with you” to go to therapy We can't diagnose ourselves Online therapy resources & platforms: proceed with caution Life coaches, empowerment coaches, and mental health coaches aren’t therapists What to talk about at your first session Therapists are not mind readers It's okay if you're not a match with your first therapist, don’t let that deter you Starting therapy or medication is not a life sentence Going to a therapist is not the best thing for emergencies Psychiatric emergency line: 988 Lifeline if you’re feeling suicidal: 211 For help finding a therapist, visit psychologytoday.com, your primary care doctor, and contact your insurance company. If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
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Is my relationship codependent?
Release Date: 7/25/2022
Duration: 22 Mins
Description: We're begging you, please don’t self-diagnose from memes on the internet... Especially not codependency, because, heads up, codependency isn’t even a diagnosis!! This week Maryellen talks all about codependency and rewrites some “inspirational” quotes to reflect the truth: What do people mean when they say "codependent"? Codependency originated from alcoholics anonymous Popularized with romantic relationships, but can be in all types of relationships Unhealthy relationship dynamics don’t automatically make the relationship codependent Ask yourself: does the power dynamic in this relationship feel equal? The good news? We can change unhealthy relationship dynamics! If you're suffering from abuse in your life, please call for support National Domestic Violence Hotline (open 24/7): 800-799-SAFE. Text START to 88788 If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
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Domestic Violence & Red Flags: It Ends with Us
Release Date: 7/18/2022
Duration: 40 Mins
Description: TW: Domestic violence This week Maryellen is joined by her sister-in-law to analyze the domestic violence portrayed in Colleen Hoover’s popular novel, It Ends with Us: Why they thought it was a good depiction of a violent relationship Trauma is not an excuse for abuse There should be more therapy talk in this book Correlation/schemas – the cycle of abuse Romanticizing abuse and toxic sex Red flags and green flags from the characters Manipulation vs. trying to do something nice Victim blaming National Domestic Violence Hotline (open 24/7): 800-799-SAFE. Text START to 88788 If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
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Roe V. Wade: Keeping Ourselves Okay-Ish...
Release Date: 7/11/2022
Duration: 16 Mins
Description: This week Maryellen talks all about the federal government’s ruling that abortion will now be decided by the states, and offers tips on keeping ourselves okay-ish throughout this scary time. This episode is all about: Validating your feelings The importance of not catastrophizing Trauma Triggers How to keep yourself “okay” Living in a gray world Being careful about how we talk about this If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
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When Life Gives You Lemons with Tay Dome
Release Date: 7/4/2022
Duration: 27 Mins
Description: What do you do when life absolutely pummels lemons at you? This week Maryellen chats with Tay Dome all about her mental health resource, Lemons: Why Tay created Lemons The stigma around mental health The goal of the foundation Connecting people to the resources they need Self-diagnosing from social media Men’s mental health You can follow Tay on Instagram @taydome and learn about Lemons by Tay on Instagram @lemonsbytay and www.lemonsbytay.com To learn more about Operation Happy Nurse visit www.operationhappynurse.org To get the lemons bracelet, made with Erica Woolston, visit https://ericawoolston.com/collections/ew-x-the-lemons-foundation/products/ew-x-the-lemons-foundation If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
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With my mind on my money, and my money on my mind
Release Date: 6/27/2022
Duration: 38 Mins
Description: This week Maryellen talks all about various financial topics: How to take a step back from financial feelings to make good decisions Normalizing money decisions Helping yourself become better prepared for uncertainties The different forms of financial abuse How problem debt and mental health are connected Relationship patterns with your money If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com! Follow Tara on Instagram @taramariemurphy.
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Psychiatric Emergencies
Release Date: 6/20/2022
Duration: 22 Mins
Description: TW: self-harm, psychiatric emergencies This week Maryellen talks all about psychiatric emergencies: Why psychiatric emergencies are important to talk about The mental hygiene law The importance of safety relating to psychiatric emergencies The problem with current resources Systemic issues within health care If you need assistance locating long-term mental health resources, talking through a problem, or exploring mental health treatment options, call 211 to speak with someone who can help. Additional resources include the help hotline: 1-800-273-TALK or suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Always call 911 first if you or someone you love may be a danger to themselves or others. If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
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Trauma Isn't Just from Tragedy
Release Date: 6/13/2022
Duration: 26 Mins
Description: This week Maryellen talks all about trauma: What is trauma informed care? The mental health movement Dissociation due to trauma EMDR trauma treatment Structural dissociation theory How sleep helps us process trauma If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
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We’re Doing Happiness Wrong
Release Date: 6/6/2022
Duration: 23 Mins
Description: This week Maryellen talks all about happiness: What is happiness? What does happiness look like? Comparison having a direct effect on our happiness The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky How our outlook affects our happiness Toxic positivity How we’re doing happiness wrong How we’re really bad at predicting our own happiness Be sure to check out The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky. If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
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A Therapist’s Take on Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Release Date: 5/30/2022
Duration: 21 Mins
Description: This week Maryellen talks all about the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial: What is an abusive relationship? How watching this triggers people and what to do about it We will never know what really happened What Borderline Personality Disorder looks like What Histrionic Personality Disorder looks like Is this an abusive relationship? Men can be victims of abuse, and this abuse can sometimes look different Can a relationship be abusive to both parties? If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
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Are You Setting a Boundary or Being a Jerk?
Release Date: 5/23/2022
Duration: 25 Mins
Description: The week Maryellen talks all about boundaries: How boundaries first came about Definition of boundaries Types of boundaries: physical, emotional, sexual, financial, etc Knowing when to set a boundary How to set a boundary What to look at before you set boundaries If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
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Destigmatizing Shit! with Emily and Stephanie from Cycle Chats (Part 2)
Release Date: 5/16/2022
Duration: 26 Mins
Description: Emily and Stephanie are the hosts of Cycle Chats, a podcast that destigmatizes what it means to be a woman. In addition to sharing some hilariously honest couch confessionals, they join Maryellen for part 2 of their conversation where they destigmatize and discuss a wide-range of topics, including: Differences between men and women Men and mental health Social media and mental health Toxic positivity Listen to Cycle Chats where ever you listen to podcasts, check them out on Instagram @cyclechats and visit www.cyclechats.com If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
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Destigmatizing Shit! with Emily and Stephanie from Cycle Chats (Part 1)
Release Date: 5/9/2022
Duration: 32 Mins
Description: Emily and Stephanie are the hosts of Cycle Chats, a podcast that destigmatizes what it means to be a woman. They join Maryellen today to destigmatize and discuss a wide-range of topics, including: mental health self-care anxiety traditional gender roles Johnny Depp and Amber Heard some people are just assholes (not necessarily gaslighting you, a narcissist, or a sociopath) the importance of awareness If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to tune in to part 2 next week. Listen to Cycle Chats where ever you listen to podcasts, check them out on Instagram @cyclechats and visit www.cyclechats.com If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
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Diet Culture: What the Literal F
Release Date: 5/2/2022
Duration: 23 Mins
Description: This week Maryellen breaks down the toxicity of diet culture: What is toxic diet culture? How do you lose weight in a healthy way? Why diet culture is so bad? Serotonin/gut health misinformation Be sure to check out Maryellen’s other similar episode: Never Tell a Woman She Looks Pregnant & Other Things Not to Say to People. Plus, be sure to check out Tired as F*ck: Burnout at the Hands of Diet, Self-Help, and Hustle Culture and The F*ck It Diet: Eating Should Be Easy by Caroline Dooner. If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
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Navigating Perfectionism
Release Date: 4/25/2022
Duration: 19 Mins
Description: This week Maryellen talks all about perfectionism: What is perfectionism? Black and white, extremist thinking Personal stories: college, first jobs, soccer Fixed mindset and growth mindset Connecting self worth to performance Be sure to check out Tired as F*ck: Burnout at the Hands of Diet, Self-Help, and Hustle Culture by Caroline Dooner. If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
Supporting Someone with Anxiety
Release Date: 4/18/2022
Duration: 18 Mins
Description: This week Maryellen chats all about supporting someone with anxiety: Difference between the emotional brain and logical brain Letting them know they don’t need their anxiety Letting them know their anxiety is not what makes them who they are Anxiety is based on the past and future, not the present Hard for people struggling with anxiety to focus on the present and be mindful – try to bring them down to the present Not our job to know when someone is anxious – but we can take some hints Don’t engage with the anxious thoughts, wait until it calms down Anxiety never shows up to the party alone – what else are they struggling with? If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
Love, Lust, Sex...and Mommy Issues?
Release Date: 4/11/2022
Duration: 23 Mins
Description: This week Maryellen chats codependency, love, lust, sex, and mommy issues... Why are men are congratulated when they hook up with a lot of people, but women are shamed? Why is lust so exciting? The socio-biological view of sex Passionate vs. companionate love Attachment styles: come from our mothers and show up in our romantic relationships Why do people cheat? Codependent relationships If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
The Pros and Cons of Diagnosing
Release Date: 4/4/2022
Duration: 21 Mins
Description: This week Maryellen breaks down the pros and cons of diagnosing in the mental health community. She discusses: How diagnosing works The DSM Reasons why mental health clinicians diagnose Adjustment disorders Overlapping symptoms Self-diagnosing If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
Dating, Narcissists, and D*cks with Stacy Perry
Release Date: 3/28/2022
Duration: 39 Mins
Description: This week Maryellen and dating coach Stacy Perry discuss: What a dating coach is Listener questions from last week’s episode on narcissism Why we date people who are narcissistic Confidence in dating Ghosting Dating apps and advice How to not be a d*ck to yourself To keep up with Stacy, follow her on Facebook and Instagram @stacyperrycoaching and visit stacyperrycoaching.com If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
My First Date with a Narcissist
Release Date: 3/21/2022
Duration: 22 Mins
Description: This week Maryellen breaks down narcissism: What it really means Differences between being narcissistic and having narcissistic personality disorder A popular example of narcissistic personality disorder in pop culture Manipulation and gaslighting (and her frustration with the culture of calling people narcissists and gaslighters) Importance of setting boundaries, keeping yourself safe, and reaching out for help if you feel someone is abusing you Plus, tune in next week when Maryellen is joined by a dating coach to dive into this topic even more. If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
No More Crying in Target
Release Date: 3/14/2022
Duration: 17 Mins
Description: Let’s talk about stress, baby! This week Maryellen: Defines stress Explains the evolutionary stress response Highlights the information stress gives us Explains what stress does to the body Discusses the 3 phases of stress: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion (crying in Target) Emphasizes the power of believing you will get through it If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
The Pros & Cons of Social Comparison
Release Date: 3/7/2022
Duration: 22 Mins
Description: This week Maryellen chats: Social comparison and social comparison theory Social media and highlight reels Benefits of comparison Cons of comparison Setting boundaries If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
True or False: Psychology Edition
Release Date: 2/28/2022
Duration: 21 Mins
Description: This week Maryellen fact-checks 10 common assumptions... 1: People only use 10% of their brain 2: Inkblot tests reveal a lot about people’s personalities 3: People with schizophrenia have multiple personalities 4: Hypnosis can be used to retrieve suppressed memories 5: Some people are right brained, some are left brained 6: Opposites attract 7: Eye witness testimonies work 8: Mentally ill people are dangerous 9: Mentally ill people never recover 10: It’s bad to talk about suicide if you’re worried a person is suicidal If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
F*ck Hustle Culture
Release Date: 2/21/2022
Duration: 18 Mins
Description: This week Maryellen chats: Hustle culture Associating your value with your productivity Toxic positivity New segment: Unspirational! Where she changes up famous “inspirational” quotes... If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
We Are Never, Ever, Getting Back Together
Release Date: 2/14/2022
Duration: 14 Mins
Description: Happy Valentine’s Day! This week Maryellen chats: Why it’s a terrible idea to get back with your ex A personal, “unhinged” story and lessons learned “I’m sorry you’re upset” isn’t an apology! Familiar does not mean good Reasons you should get back together... Relationships are a verb; active! LASTLY: Don’t sleep with them!!! If you haven’t already, please follow, rate, and review the podcast, and follow us on Instagram @okayishpodcast. To submit questions or stories (anonymously if you’d like) visit okayishpodcast.com!
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
Introducing OKAY-ISH
Release Date: 2/8/2022
Duration: 0 Mins
Description:
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Explicit: No
Loving Yourself, For Real This Time
Release Date: 2/2/2022
Duration: 18 Mins
Description: This week, Maryellen comments on the difference between performing self love (kind of like the way we perform self care...) and actually loving yourself. Plus, a very important and exciting announcement.Connect with Maryellen:maryellendance.comIG: @okayishpodcast
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
Releasing Expectations and Embracing your Values with Alaina Brubaker, LMFT
Release Date: 1/26/2022
Duration: 32 Mins
Description: Today, Maryellen chats with fellow therapist Alaina Brubaker, LMFT. They get into the nitty gritty of how rewarding hard work on your mental health can be. A sustainable relationship with the world is better than a perfect one.Connect with Alaina:IG: @alaina_talks_therapyConnect with Maryellen:maryellendance.comIG: @okayishpodcast
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
Psychology Trends
Release Date: 1/19/2022
Duration: 22 Mins
Description: Today, Maryellen dives into some recent trends she's seen in psychology and mental health. She reminds us that despite how we may feel, we're resilient.Connect with Maryellen:maryellendance.comIG: @okayishpodcast
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
January Sucks and it's Okay to Ask for Help
Release Date: 1/12/2022
Duration: 14 Mins
Description: Maryellen describes an encounter with someone who claimed they "knew how to deal with their shit" and debunks stigma around asking for help when it comes to mental health--especially in a long, busy month like January.Connect with Maryellen:maryellendance.comIG: @okayishpodcast
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
Therapy Misconceptions
Release Date: 1/5/2022
Duration: 25 Mins
Description: Today, Maryellen talks about common therapy stigmas and misconceptions--and debunks them!Connect with Maryellen:maryellendance.comIG: @okayishpodcast
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
Divorce and Family Mediation with Renée LaPoint, M.S.
Release Date: 12/29/2021
Duration: 35 Mins
Description: Today, Maryellen chats with Rochester's Renée LaPoint, president of The Mediation Center. Hear about the importance of mediation and why it's okay to ask for help when it comes to your relationship. You have OPTIONS!Connect with Renée:mediationctr.com/renee-lapoint/Connect with Maryellen:maryellendance.comIG: @okayishpodcast
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
The Holidays are Hard
Release Date: 12/22/2021
Duration: 14 Mins
Description: Today, Maryellen reminds us that struggling during the holidays is normal! She gives us five emergency tips on how to stay sane this holiday season.Connect with Maryellen:maryellendance.comIG: @okayishpodcast
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
Debunking Psychology Myths
Release Date: 12/15/2021
Duration: 21 Mins
Description: Today, Maryellen pivots to debunk myths about the brain. Have you ever heard that 85 per cent of our thoughts are negative? Or that we only use 10 per cent of our brain?Connect with Maryellen:maryellendance.comIG: @okayishpodcast
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
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