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September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Suicide is something people don’t talk about often or enough. Here at the Unqualified Therapists, we talk about it often, not just in September, but all year long. It is important to normalize the emotions one has when they experience suicidal ideations. It is important to normalize the word suicide, saying it out loud doesn’t make it happen more, but actually does the opposite. It is important that those struggling and those who have lost loved ones to suicide know they are not alone, the are NOT the only ones. The stigma still stands, but things are getting better. In this episode, I share my experience at the “Out of the Darkness Walk” in Pittsburgh this month. It gave me some hope that one day the stigma will be shattered and that we can openly talk about the darkest days of our lives.On the AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) website it says, “Talk Away the Dark. Talking is the first step to preventing suicide.” And so we talk and talk and talk even when people try to make us stop. It’s been a year since my own suicidal ideation and regardless of the repercussions, I am proud that I shared and talked about it with all of you. I have no regrets. Sarah and I started the podcast for the main reason of talking about the dark stuff that no one wants to talk about so we all feel less alone. And that is what we do. We know it's a heavy topic and that is okay, but because we are us, we of course have to throw in some ridiculousness. Listen in as we discuss the new term “bed rotting”, missing out on possibly the show of our life with Aerosmith, and which one of us has zero interest in NSYNC. We love you and are so happy you are here. If you are in a tough time right now, know it will get better. You might not be able to see it, but keep hanging on, keep moving forward, because it will pass. Xo, Amy & Sarah UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.this link *The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not giving 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.

According to Web MD, “Chakra is a Sanskrit word that means wheel or cycle. There are seven main chakras situated along the spine, from the base of your spine to the crown of your head. Chakras are thought to provide subtle energy that helps your organs, mind, and intellect work at their best level.” Listen in on this episode as Sarah shares her expertise of all seven chakras. Learn about each of the chakras, the part of the body they correspond to, and how to unblock them. Even if you aren’t sure you believe in the chakras and the way energy moves through our bodies, it is still worth checking out. You might just find another tool to add to your mental health toolbox. Xo, Amy & Sarah UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.this link *The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not giving 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.

Amanda C. Riley lied about having cancer for years and took money from many of her blog followers, family, friends, and acquaintances. Her lying started way before her cancer journey, in fact it seems her whole life was one big lie. We do our best to summarize this wild ride, but you can Listen to the full episode of the Scamanda podcast here. Why did she live this massive lie? What caused her to create this fake world? We don’t know because, well, we are Unqualified, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take some guesses. Listen in as Sarah and I pull out the trusty DSM to see if we can figure it out. As always, we want to know what you think. Why did she do this? Leave us a voicemail here. Or send an email: unqualifiedtherapists@gmail.com Xo, Amy & Sarah Read more about what was discussed in this episode: http://poppielady.com/blog/2023/7/15/how-i-think-scamanda-faked-cancer-for-8-yearshttps://www.munchausen.com/malingering/https://www.theravive.com/therapedia/factitious-disorder-dsm--5-300.19-(f68.10)#:~:text=Diagnostic%20criteria%20for%20factitious%20disorder&text=The%20individual%20presents%20themselves%20as,not%20better%20explain%20the%20behaviorhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-does-someone-fake-cancer_l_5c91322ce4b05d2b09550d7fAmanda’s blog posts UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.this link *The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not giving 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.

Sometimes we meet people once and we immediately know they are “our people.” That is how Sarah and I both felt after our first time on “Talk Pittsburgh” with Heather Abraham. We connected with her in a real way during a quick six minute segment. Heather is as kind, as real, and as intelligent in real life as she comes across on TV. She interviews multiple guests on both “Pittsburgh Today Live” AND “Talk Pittsburgh” every single day. We had to know just how she does it. How does she stay present for all of those chats each day? How does she not feel overwhelmed by all that goes on in our world? Heather shares with us the answer to those questions and so much more! This conversation ebbs and flows from deep mental health discussions to the lighter topics of shopping for all of the different outfits she wears on television. Just like the best conversations with your friends, this one covers ALL the topics and is filled with laughter and honesty. We had a hard time ending our chat so you can listen to the full two hours, unedited, on our Patreon Channel. 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. UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.this link *The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not giving 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.

When big things happen to us, we beat cancer or we lose our husband, we BECOME a “Cancer Survivor” and a “Widow.” How long do we carry that name tag around? Is it always going to be at the top of the list when describing ourselves? Sometimes when tragedy occurs we become it because it is the biggest thing in our lives for the time being. It changes us in ways nothing else can. It affects the way others treat and view us. It affects the way we see ourselves. Sarah and I talk about it openly in this episode because we asked the question recently while talking off air, “Are we our Trauma?” It made us pause for a moment and then led to, if we aren’t, who are we? We know many of our listeners have had just as big and just as life altering events happen in their lives so we hope this conversation helps with the processing of who you are “after.” 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. UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.this link *The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not giving 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.

“Hi Barbie!” Have you seen the Barbie movie yet? We did and wow, there is a lot to say about it. Dr. Katie joins us to discuss all things “Barbie” Movie. The patriarchy, how we viewed Barbie as young girls, and the emotions we felt seeing our lives as women on the big screen. We all shed tears, laughed out loud and we are all changed women for seeing this movie. We would love to know what you thought? You know the drill, leave a voicemail here, send a DM @unqualifiedtherapists or an email unqualifiedtherapists@gmail.com For real…tell us. We missed you SO MUCH! Thank you for giving us grace for our unplanned time off. It was necessary, but we are thrilled to be back. xo, Amy & Sarah We will leave you with the quote of the year, the decade, and the century by America Ferrera: “It is literally impossible to be a woman. You are so beautiful and so smart, and it kills me that you think you’re not good enough. Like we always have to be extraordinary, but somehow we’re always doing it wrong. We have to be thin, but not too thin. And you can never say you want to be thin. You have to say you want to be healthy, but also you have to be thin. You have to have money, but you can’t ask for money, because that’s crass. You have to be a boss, but you can’t be mean. You have to lead, but you can’t squash other people’s ideas. You’re supposed to love being a mother, but don’t talk about your kids all the damn time. You have to be a career woman, but also always be looking out for other people. You have to answer for men’s bad behavior, which is insane, but if you point that out, you’re accused of complaining. You’re supposed to stay pretty for men, but not so pretty that you tempt them too much or that you threaten other women because you’re supposed to be a part of the sisterhood. But always stand out and always be grateful. You have to never get old, never be rude, never show off, never be selfish, never fall down, never fail, never show fear, never get out of line. It’s too hard! It’s too contradictory and nobody gives you a medal or says thank you! And it turns out in fact that not only are you doing everything wrong, but also everything is your fault. I’m just so tired of watching myself and every single other woman tie herself into knots so that people will like us. And if all of that is also true for a doll just representing women, then I don’t even know.” 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. UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.this link *The Unqualified Therapists Podcast is not giving 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.

We are SO EXCITED to share our conversation with you about the Enneagram. Jessi loves a good personality test and shares with us her knowledge on a personal favorite. According to Truity, “The Enneagram is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions. The Enneagram describes nine personality types and maps each of these types on a nine-pointed diagram which helps to illustrate how the types relate to one another”. If you have never heard of the Enneagram or perhaps want a refresher, Jessi breaks down all 9 personality types in this Enneagram 101 discussion. Along with a short description of each, you get to hear from each of us about our own number on the Enneagram. Are you curious about your type? You can take the test that Jessi suggests here. Learning about our own personality helps us to grow and evolve. Learning about the personality of our family, friends, partners, co-workers etc. can help us to manage conflict more effectively. That conversation will be in Part 2! 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. UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.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.

These are just a few of the symptoms of a dysregulated nervous system. When we have unresolved stress or trauma weird things can happen with our body that can be quite scary. A dysregulated nervous system can cause either under-reacting or overreacting but either way it means that there is an imbalance of the two branches of our autonomic nervous system (the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems). What about our vagus nerve? How does that fit in? The vagus nerve is an integral part of your autonomic nervous system, that’s the part of your body where we do those things automatically without thinking…heart rate and digestion. Sarah shares some more details and tips on how to heal this part of your nervous system We barely scratch the surface in this episode on the topic and encourage you to do your own research and talk to your doctor if you have specific concerns. As a reminder we are NOT Doctors, just your friendly Unqualified Therapists with access to Google (see disclaimer below). 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. UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.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

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 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. UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.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.

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! 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. UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.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.

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. UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.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.

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. UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.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.

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. UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.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.

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. UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.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.

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. UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.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.

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. UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.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.

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. UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.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.

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. UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.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.

In the studio this week, we have our significant others. It’s been a while since we had the guys as guests on the pod. But it was as if no time had passed as the ridiculousness, silliness, and laughter exuded through this recording. We are talking about all things MUSIC this week. What does it mean to you? What are your favorite concert (s)? What do you listen to when you are feeling sad, happy, grieving? And why is music such medicine for our souls? Music is another tool in our mental health toolbox. It is one that we often don’t think about when we share our mental health journey, but when it is one that is always a constant. What about you, what does music mean to you? Do you have a favorite song that helps you get into a better place when you are feeling low? Are there songs that make you think about lost loved ones? Share this and any other thoughts on music on our website. Leave us a voicemail, please! We would love to hear from you. You can also comment or DM us on our Instagram page. 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. UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.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.

We are BACK! We missed YOU and our microphones so damn much! We are back in the studio together doing what we do best, sharing things that help us, things that make our jaws drop, things that hurt our hearts, and things that make us laugh. Because we all know, the magic is in the laughter. This week, Sarah and I are sharing our lessons learned from our time away and one of our very favorite Instagram accounts, which leads us to the age old question, how do we achieve a work life balance? Be sure to stick around until the end for a very special treat! We love you Warriors and will see you so soon! Stay Wild and Weird! Amy & Sarah A SPECIAL SHOUTOUT: THANK YOU to our Patrons! YOU are the reason we can keep putting out this podcast and continue our work to stop the stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness. Mike, Shayna, Lori, Kathy, Angela, Michelle, Christy, Amber, Tracy, and Nicole. We are so appreciative. 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. UTI here hereHelp us out with a short survey for what you want to hear next on the pod.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.