Mental Health in You: Recent Episodes
Taylor Kennedy, Katelyn Schaefer, Jacqueline Siempelkamp
Licensed mental health professionals Taylor Kennedy, Katelyn Schaefer, and Jacqueline Siempelkamp take on mental health topics that YOU want to hear. Listen to in-depth discussion, learn mental health tips, and get your topic featured on an episode.
Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline announce their last episode together and reflect on the time they've spent doing this podcast. Goodbyes are tough and you won't want to miss this last episode.
College brings its own set of excitement and challenges alike. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline discuss how students and their parents can prepare for college and cope with the changes that come with this transition.
This week Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline explore color-coded tasks. Learn more about what this is, how to do it, and how it can improve your organizational skills.
We all know that sleep can do wonders for both our physical and mental health, but chances are we aren't getting enough of it. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline share more about what happens when we're low on sleep and more importantly, how to catch more Z's.
Remember learning about the Enneagram last week? Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline continue their interview with psychologist Mary Fitzgibbons, Ph.D on the nine Enneagram personality types. Listen now to hear more about types four through nine. You won't want to miss it!
Ever heard of the Enneagram test? Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline interview psychologist Mary Fitzgibbons, Ph.D on the nine Enneagram personality types. Listen now to hear more about the first three types and tune in next week for the second part of this compelling interview.
Reflection is huge, and it's an integral part of making progress. Progress isn't always about the end result--the process is part of our journey. Taylor and Katelyn discuss the importance of reflection and how learning to do so can aid in self-growth.
In this Ask the Therapist episode, Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline revisit boundaries--specifically emotional boundaries. We can't see emotional boundaries, but we sure can feel them and their effects. Listen now to discover how to work towards holding healthy emotional boundaries. You'll be happy you did.
Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline interview Jennifer Van Luven on the ins and outs of coparenting. This episode covers what can make coparenting difficult, how the coparenting relationship can affect children, working toward a better relationship with your coparent and more.
Forgiveness is tough for almost everyone. Katelyn and Jacqueline discuss the benefits of learning to forgive ourselves and others. Tune in to learn how forgiveness is one of the most internally healing skills you can have.
In this Ask the Therapist episode, Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline discuss a great question from a listener--how do you navigate your 20's?? This episode dives into all of the changes that happen during this time of life and how to prioritize yourself most.
We all get older as time goes on, and that goes for our loved ones too. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline interview Amy Neu on how we can support our aging family members, while also taking care of ourselves too.
Summer brings up feelings of relaxation and fun. But for many families, while it's an escape from the school year it can also be a source of stress and uncertainty. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline discuss how to make the most out of the summer months while also giving your kids a balance of structure and flexibility that will make this time of year smooth sailing.
How can positivity be...toxic? Taylor and Jacqueline explain how the "good vibes only" mentality can be harmful to our mental health. If you're interested in learning more about toxic positivity give this episode a listen!
Do you notice an "inner dialogue" inside your head? What about how it can affect your emotions and overall mood? Taylor and Jacqueline discuss how to flip your inner script into something more positive and how to reap the benefits of positive self-talk.
The pandemic has changed many things, with dating being one of them. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline discuss finding connection during the pandemic whether you're meeting someone new, dating casually, or maintaining an existing relationship.
Trigger warning: suicide
This week Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline interview their colleague Amy Maus on preventing youth suicide. This is a sensitive, but much needed topic to discuss in order to open up conversations in mental health. Amy dives into myths surrounding suicide, risk factors, warning signs, and what we all can do to help. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741.
Most of us have heard of self-care. But what does it REALLY mean? Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline discuss how to actually engage in the kind of self-care that fulfills us. This episode also explores how such acts of self-care may not be the "treat yourself" mentality.
Sadness is kind of like depression, right? Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline take the confusion out of depression and discuss how it is so much more than sadness. This episode covers how to spot depression, what to do when you or someone else is depressed, and more.
Setting boundaries is HARD especially with people closest to you in life. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline discuss what exactly it means to set a boundary, and how to communicate that with those around you.
In this Ask the Therapist episode, Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline answer a listener's question: "Can you explain what the therapeutic relationship is, and how does it affect therapy as a whole?" This covers what the relationship between a therapist and client really looks like, as well as how the relationship can impact the therapeutic process over time.
Everyone knows someone in their life struggling with their mental health, whether it's themselves or a loved one. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline discuss ways of supporting those you love who have mental health disorders, as well as how to take care of yourself along the way.
Male mental health MATTERS. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline interview WCPA therapist Tony Tramelli to get his take on male mental health. Tony shares about barriers that prevent men from seeking help, discusses ways we can all encourage men to show vulnerability, and more. This conversation is one step towards destigmatizing mental health for everyone.
We've all been there. Whether we are a parent, teacher, helping professional, sibling, family member, or friend--it can be hard communicating with children at one point or another. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline share tips on how we can really get our points across to kids--and more importantly listen to theirs. This episode covers real strategies that can help you in your conversations with real children.
Finding balance is hard, right? How can we possibly feel balanced when we have to make time for school, work, relationships, ourselves, the list goes on. Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline dive into how exactly we CAN find time for ourselves in a very busy world.
Have you ever wondered what it's really like to sit in a therapist's office? A listener asked a great question: "What can I expect when I go to therapy?" This Ask the Therapist episode covers why someone might start therapy, what really goes on in a session, and how therapy can help create lasting change for you, in your real life.
Has your life felt a little out of control lately? Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline discuss ways listeners can manage feelings of anxiety and work towards a calmer state of mind. If you've felt overwhelmed at any point in time (like we have), this episode is for you.
Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline interview WCPA therapist Cari McKnight. Cari shares about self-love and explains how learning to love ourselves is a journey throughout life rather than a destination.
Taylor, Katelyn, and Jacqueline discuss social media and its effect on body image. Their conversation gets into how social media can impact how we feel about ourselves, and also outlines what we can do to make sure we are taking in messages and engaging in practices that make us feel good.
In this Ask the Therapists episode, hosts discuss a listener's question, "How do I know when it's time to see a therapist?" This episode covers what signs and symptoms to look out for, how to overcome the stigma of seeking therapy, and more.
Hosts Taylor Kennedy, Katelyn Schaefer, and Jacqueline Siempelkamp introduce themselves and their practice. This episode focuses on intentionally de-stigmatizing mental health conversations, discussing SMART goals, and more.