unWINEding with the support group
by Arlene Donnelly
Mental health professionals and those in the field explore a range of topics and diagnoses in mental health, using engaging, everyday language, all accompanied by a drink. If you're looking to expand your knowledge about mental health for yourself or your loved ones, and enjoy a few laughs in the process, this podcast is the perfect match!
Episodes
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Breaking the Silence:
Why is talking about mental health still treated like whispering a dirty secret in a library? In this episode, we tackle the awkward, outdated, and often absurd stigma that surrounds mental health. With clinical insight and just enough sarcasm to keep your frontal lobe entertained, we explore how...
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Trauma Treatment:
Let’s be honest—trauma treatment sounds intimidating. But it’s not all tears and tissues. In this episode, we break down evidence-based approaches like PE and EMDR in a way that’s clear, compassionate, and occasionally sarcastic (because healing deserves a sense of humor). We’ll talk about the...
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Trauma Called
We’ve all met someone who weaponizes their trauma like it’s a VIP pass to bad behavior. In this episode, we lovingly roast that mindset while unpacking the real reasons it shows up. Is it self-protection? Avoidance? Or just a really dramatic way to ghost accountability? Join us as we explore how...
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Trauma Olympics
Ever shared something vulnerable only to be met with, “Oh, that’s nothing—wait till you hear my story”? Welcome to the Trauma Olympics, where empathy goes to die and everyone’s trying to out-suffer each other for gold. In this episode, we take a playful but pointed look at why trauma one-upping…
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Trauma Bonding
Ever stayed in a relationship because it felt like a rom-com written by a sleep-deprived therapist? Welcome to trauma bonding—where your nervous system throws red flags a surprise party and calls it love. In this episode, we dive into: Why your brain thinks “emotional whiplash” is a bonding...
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Trauma
In this episode we dive deep into the many faces of trauma—what they look like. Breaking down PTSD versus traumatic events, we explore the psychological impact through real stories, clinical insight, and humor. No fluff. No sugarcoating. Just honest conversations about pain, resilience, and the...
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Boundaries
Boundaries: The Brave Conversation We All Avoid Let’s be real—setting boundaries can feel like walking a tightrope over a pit of guilt, especially when it involves people we love who are struggling with their mental health. In this episode, we dive into the messy, necessary art of saying “no,”…
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Gaslighting
Gaslighting- what it is, how to spot it, what to do about it, and not everyone is gaslighting (some people are just a**holes)! Follow on IG @unwinedingsupport or email us with your questions or comments at [email protected] Follow on IG @unwinedingsupport or email us with your...
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Narcissism
In this inaugural episode we address Narcissism and Narcissistic personality disorder. We talk about the overuse of these terms in society and how that these terms have lost some of their meaning as a result. Follow on IG @unwinedingsupport or email us with your questions or comments at...
About this show
Mental health professionals and those in the field explore a range of topics and diagnoses in mental health, using engaging, everyday language, all accompanied by a drink. If you're looking to expand your knowledge about mental health for yourself or your loved ones, and enjoy a few laughs in the process, this podcast is the perfect match!
Hosted by
Arlene Donnelly