What I Wish People Knew...

Episodes

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   What I wish people knew...about making a career change

   Join Grace and Sarah as they discuss signs related to needing a career change, how to figure out what to do next, how to engage in self-compassion during your transition, and tips on how to ease into a career change. To learn more, visit us at www.acceptingtherapy.com

   Sep 24, 2019

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   What I wish people knew....about depression in the summertime

   Join Grace & Sarah discuss the ways in which depression may look different in the summertime than during other seasons of the year. Struggles people experience as well as tips for managing depression in the summertime are discussed. To learn more, visit us at www.acceptingtherapy.com

   Sep 3, 2019

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   What I wish people knew...about preparing for back to school!

   Join Grace & Sarah as they discuss tips for streamlining the back to school season that is approaching. Grace & Sarah discuss tips for parents, children, teens, and college students. To learn more, visit us at www.acceptingtherapy.com

   Aug 20, 2019

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   What I wish people knew...about mental health stigma

   Mental health stigma sucks!! Join Grace and Sarah discuss some simple ways to decrease mental health stigma. That's right, you too can help normalize mental health! To learn more, visit us at www.acceptingtherapy.com

   Aug 13, 2019

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   What I wish people knew...about losing someone

   hey listeners! Join Grace and Sarah as they discuss ways to cope with losing someone. Whether that be the loss of someone close or not so close to you, grief has a sneaky way of showing up when you least expect it. For more information, please visit us at www.acceptingtherapy.com

   Aug 6, 2019

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   What I wish people knew...about the troubles of moving!

   Moving soon?? Join Grace and Sarah as they discuss the troubles of moving and how you can better prepare for your upcoming move to a new apartment or home! If you'd like to learn more about us, visit www.acceptingtherapy.com

   Jul 30, 2019

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   What I wish people knew...about coping with pain

   Join Grace and Sarah as they discuss the invisible illness of dealing with chronic pain. For more information, check out www.acceptingtherapy.com

   Jul 22, 2019

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   What I wish people knew...about comparing yourself to others

   This week, join Grace & Sarah as they discuss the cost to comparing yourself to others. Also, for those of you that hear Sarah's difficulties with remembering a quote by Einstein, here it is! " Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole…

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   Mar 26, 2019

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   What I wish people knew...about positive self talk

   Join Grace and Sarah as they discuss how to break the habit of negative self talk and speak to yourself in a more positive manner. If you'd like to learn more, visit us at www.acceptingtherapy.com

   Mar 20, 2019

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    What I wish people knew...about what to do if you think someone you know is suicidal

    Listen to Grace & Sarah talk about suicide. In this podcast, you will find some helpful tips on navigating the conversation of talking to someone with suicidal thoughts, including: words to look for, what to say, action steps and how to take care of your own mental health during this time. If you...

    Mar 12, 2019

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    What I wish people knew... about finding emotional freedom after trauma

    This week, we have a special guest! Susan Greif, owner of Art Mends Hearts is a Creative Transformational Expert and Healing Arts Professional who uses the expressive, creative and healing arts to help women and children find emotional freedom from anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, grief, loss,...

    Mar 4, 2019

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    What I wish people knew...about celebrating valentine's day with yourself

    This week Grace and Sarah talk about how you can celebrate yourself this Valentine's Day! Stay tuned as they talk about various ways to celebrate you this week! If you’d like to learn more, check out our website at www.acceptingtherapy.com.

    Feb 12, 2019

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    What I wish people knew...about loving yourself

    This week Grace and Sarah talk about what it takes to really love yourself. From putting yourself first, to advocating for yourself, loving yourself takes a lot of personal growth and self-compassion. Stay tuned as they talk about what it takes! If you’d like to learn more, check out our website…

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    Feb 6, 2019

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    What I wish people knew...about how to improve your relationship

    Join Grace & Sarah as they discuss six different ways to improve your intimate or romantic relationship. This episode will help you learn some ways to improve your relationship and continue to keep that initial spark alive. Thanks for listening to what I wish people knew. To learn more, contact…

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    Feb 5, 2019

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    What I wish people knew...about mental wellness

    Join Grace & Sarah as they discuss tips for maintaining mental wellness for the rest of your life! Want to find out more, check out our blog posts on www.acceptingtherapy.com

    Jan 16, 2019

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    What I wish people knew...about setting goals for the new year

    This week Grace & Sarah discuss ways to set goals for the new year using SMART goals. Recent studies are also discussed throughout as well as tips on how to set goals that you can attain.

    Jan 9, 2019

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    What I wish people knew...about making your new year's resolution stick!

    In this week's podcast, Grace & Sarah will discuss some helpful ideas based on a different approach to setting New Year’s resolutions. Stay tuned to find out what this approach is! If you'd like to learn more about us, you can reach us at [email protected] or at www.acceptingtherapy.com.

    Jan 2, 2019

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    What I wish people knew...about physical discipline on children

    On today's episode, Grace and Sarah discuss the not so good consequences that result from physical discipline or spanking children. Stay tuned to hear about other methods that are more effective than spanking. To learn more about parenting, contact one of our therapists at…

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    Dec 18, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about the holiday blues

    Join Grace & Sarah as they discuss the holiday blues. Stay tuned to hear about some things you can do to help you fight the winter blues! If you'd like more information, contact us at www.acceptingtherapy.com or at 312-373-0782.

    Dec 11, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about OCD

    Join Grace and Sarah as they discuss what OCD is and is not! Questions about OCD? Reach out to us at www.acceptingtherapy.com or at @acceptingtherapy

    Dec 5, 2018

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    What I wish people knew... about Positive Body Image

    Today we welcome Rachel. Rachel Brooks is a Natural Bikini Competitor, Fitness & Lifestyle Coach, Writer, and Self-Love Advocate. She is the founder of I am Athletics, a line of athletic apparel and accessories with an important message: Let go of your limiting beliefs and redefine who you are....

    Nov 28, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about destination addiction

    Today we welcome Abby to our podcast. Abby Lewtas is an Adventurer, Life coach, Speaker and Host of the Wanderlusters Mind podcast. Abby’s entire outlook on life changed when she ditched her successful sporting and professional career to travel and live abroad, returning three and a half years...

    Nov 28, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about career burnout

    This week, we have a special guest, Lucy Cellucci. Lucy is a Canadian author who has spent the last few years of her life examining the roles that women fill in western civilization, and questioning the crisis of the depleted spirit that many women wrestle with during their middle years. She is...

    Nov 13, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about alternative methods to cope with ADD/ADHD symptoms

    This week, Grace & Sarah dive deep into providing some alternative ways to cope with ADD/ADHD symptoms. Stay tuned for some practical ways to cope with ADD/ADHD symptoms.

    Nov 6, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about perfectionism

    On this week's episode Grace & Sarah tackle some ideas related to what perfectionism is really all about. Perfectionism is a great topic to discuss with your therapist. If you'd like to learn more about perfectionism, check out our blog posts on www.acceptingtherapy.com on identifying...

    Nov 5, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about self mastery

    This week we have a special guest, Vicky. Vicky Ayala is a brand strategist and visual storyteller who helps multi-passionate entrepreneurs identify their signature hook and monetize their bankable skills. She integrates mysticism with the entrepreneurial journey as a way to make the road to...

    Nov 5, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about how to spot the red flags of domestic violence

    Welcome to this week's episode on how to spot the red flags of domestic violence. Join Grace & Sarah as they discuss different patterns of behavior that may be apparent in an abusive relationship. They also touch on how subtle these signs can be within a relationship & demonstrate it through...

    Oct 16, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about codependency

    Today we have a special guest, Vanessa Grace. Vanessa Grace is a licensed social worker who has a private practice as a mental health therapist, and has an online business helping women kick co-dependency to the curb through a webinar series. Other titles include wife, cat owner, minister, tarot...

    Oct 9, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about eating disorder myths

    This week, we bring in a special guest to talk about the myths related to eating disorders. Sheana Tobey is a staff therapist at The Awakening Center, located in Lakeview Chicago. She works with adult individuals who are struggling with eating disorders, trauma histories, and anxiety. She is also…

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    Oct 2, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about generalized anxiety disorder

    Oops! We forgot to post this last week! Join Grace & Sarah as they discuss what generalized anxiety disorder is as well as common ways to treat it. Stay tuned towards the end for our weekly self-care challenge!

    Sep 25, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about self-confidence

    Join Grace & Sarah as they discuss some important reasons to have self confidence and what you can do to build it! Stay tuned towards the end of the episode for this week's self-care challenge.

    Sep 12, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about depression

    Join Grace & Sarah discuss the differences between the term depression and the clinical term of major depression. Stay tuned towards the end for our weekly self-care challenge!!

    Sep 4, 2018

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    What I wish people knew..ways anxiety tricks your thinking

    In this episode, Grace and Sarah discuss several ways anxiety is known to trick your thinking! Want to learn more? Tune in to find out. Towards the end of this episode, a weekly self-care challenge is discussed!

    Aug 28, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...family court & domestic violence

    Today, we have a special guest on What I wish people knew! Lily Camp is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Domestic Violence Professional with years of experience providing counseling and advocacy services for survivors of domestic violence and their families. She has advocated for...

    Aug 21, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about postpartum depression

    This week, Grace & Sarah discuss what people should know about postpartum depression. Risk factors, signs & symptoms, as well as what measures one should take if they are experiencing postpartum depression are discussed. Stay tuned towards the end of the episode for this week's self-care challenge.

    Aug 14, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about shame

    Today, we welcome Sarah Buino. Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), and a Certified Daring Way Facilitator (CDWF). Sarah is the founder of Head/Heart Therapy, Inc. Head/Heart Therapy is a group therapy practice specializing in the…

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    Aug 7, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about stress

    Join Grace & Sarah as they discuss what they wish people knew about stress! Stay tuned towards the end of this episode for our weekly self-care challenge!

    Jul 31, 2018

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    What I wish people knew..about minority mental health stigma

    Join Grace & Sarah interview a special guest this week: Dr. Patrick Corrigan. Dr. Corrigan is a professor of psychology at the Illinois Institute of Technology and licensed clinical psychologist. He is a renowned researcher in the field of mental health; particularly on the topic of stigma. Dr....

    Jul 24, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about panic attacks

    Join Grace & Sarah as they discuss panic attacks. Common signs and ways to cope with panic attacks are discussed. Stay tuned towards the end for the weekly self-care challenge.

    Jul 17, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about mental health stigma

    On this episode, Sarah and Grace talk about mental health stigma. We discuss how to identify it as well as ways to advocate to decrease stigma surrounding mental health. Stay tuned towards the end for a self-care challenge of the week!

    Jul 3, 2018

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    What I wish people knew... about the different therapy types

    Tune in as Sarah Silva and Grace Gufler discuss the importance of choosing a therapy modality that works best for YOU! On this episode, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Positive Psychology are discussed. Looking for our self-care challenge? This week's…

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    Jun 30, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about self-care

    Tune in to this episode where Grace & Sarah discuss what they wish people knew about the importance of self-care. Both Grace & Sarah discuss what's important for them as counselors to include into their self-care routines!

    Jun 26, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about being transgender

    Today we have a special guest, Dr. Sherri Palmer. Dr. Palmer is a psychology professor at Truman State University. She is a long-standing advocate of the LGBTQIA+ community and is here to talk about the stigma and challenges this community faces. Resources: www.pflag.org...

    Jun 14, 2018

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    What I wish people knew...about being a counselor

    Join Grace Gufler and Sarah Silva, two counselors living in Chicago, discuss a variety of psychological and counseling topics we wish people knew about. On this podcast we will discuss mental health stigma, what therapy is like, and other mental health topics and techniques. Stay tuned towards…

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    Jun 12, 2018

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