Worthy Pieces: Recent Episodes
Ronda Davis, LCSW
Every negative experience a person has been through in life has left a scar, a bruise or a wound that feels as if it will never heal. Often leaving you feel empty, unfulfilled or incomplete. Life is like a messy puzzle, you know what the overall, beautiful, picture is supposed to look like but not knowing how the pieces all go together. Every piece matters in order to create that overall masterpiece; to see that beautiful picture complete. This podcast was created to share stories of others in similar situations, to normalize the world of mental health, to talk about the things we do not vocalize, to educate and bring awareness. Your story matters and the pieces to your puzzle matter. More importantly you matter and you are worth all the happiness and joy life has to offer.
Listen in as I chat with Nick who has lost his sister and father in tragic, unexpected ways. He explains how hard life has been for him since and how he has coped throughout his grief process.
Let's define normal...how do you feel normal and how do you know you are different? Listen in as I explain what "normal" truly is and how you can stop comparing ourselves to others.
Understand the different attachment styles and how they cause strengths and weaknesses in relationships with others! Are you secure or insecure? Learn how to navigate these attachments in your own relationships and build more secure attachments in your life!
Join me as I become the vulnerable one and talk all about my belief systems and the spiritual guidance I've received throughout my life. This episode gives better insight on who I am and how I have navigated life since losing both parents in my life. Finding a deeper meaning to the relationships I have lost.
Also, we have chosen to postpone this retreat.. look for it in Spring 2023!
Listen as I chat with Remy, who has spent his life being a medium. Learn how he uses his gifts to help and provide closure for some people who has lost others. Understand what happens in a psychic-medium reading and how it can shape your life! Mental Health Retreat: https://www.healingfeatherstherapy.com/workshops Schedule with Remy: https://remydhealing.square.site/ Follow us on Instagram: @worthywithronda, @remy_psychic_medium
Know you are not alone! Understand suicide, a topic that is misunderstood and not talked about enough. Learn how we can talk about this scary topic and help people who are really struggling! National Suicide Hotline: 988 https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/ Follow me on insta; @worthywithronda, @healingfeatherstherapy Follow me on Facebook; @healingfeatherstherapy
Listen to Courtnee's incredible story of what life has been like for her after losing her father to suicide. The roller coaster of emotions that she has endured and the fight through her own mental health journey.
National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.namiut.org/
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
Alliance of Hope: https://allianceofhope.org/
Listen to a therapists perspective of what a therapy session is actually like. Kate Alston, CMHC joins this session to discuss what some of the fearful parts of going to therapy is like and hear first-hand what therapists think as they sit across from you.
What is processing? How does one process a traumatic event? Learn about what processing is and how it can help you in your therapeutic journey! Working through the events in our life can be hard but you can overcome the overwhelming, unresolved feelings you are struggling with.
Trigger Warning. In this episode I bring forth the facts, statistics and stories to bring awareness and support to those who have been a victim or are standing as a survivor from sexual abuse. I offer support and a safe place for you to find hope and comfort while dealing with this heavy subject.
National Sexual Abuse Resources: https://www.rainn.org/resources
Sexual Violence Resource Center: https://www.nsvrc.org/survivors
Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault: https://www.ucasa.org/resources
Child Sex Abuse Enough Campaign: https://www.enoughabuse.org/get-help/survivors.html
This episode is unlike any other.. you do not want to miss this interview! Nick shares his inspiring story of how he started the organization, Mind. and what encouraged him to begin talking about mental health. He describes his own shame, fear and judgements towards himself which inspired his passion of sharing the stories of others. In this episode Nick vulnerably shared his own truths about his past and set clear intentions for the vision of his future. Stand up. Speak Up. We Are Mind. We are Mind: https://wearemind.org/. Instagram: @wearemind_ Nick Stagge & Levi Lindsay
Searching for a therapist is the hardest part of going to therapy! Most people have no idea where to start when looking. Well, start here! I break down how to find a therapist. Learn what questions to ask, how to navigate those first few sessions and where to look for a best fit therapist!
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
Grounding & Mindfulness doesn't have to be scary. It's easier than you think - just get comfortable and use your senses! Learn more about how to ground, how to set intentions to help you manage your emotions and practice techniques.
What is anxiety? Do you really know what yours is and how it causes the daily dysfunction? After listening to this episode you will gain better insight and understanding your anxiety and how you are affected by it. Learn to cope and explain your symptoms by expanding your emotional intelligence! Anxiety does not have to be scary and debilitating but you need to learn how to identify and cope in healthy ways!
https://feelingswheel.com/ - Emotional Wheel
Alexa shares her incredible personal story with postpartum and her experience with each of her two sons. She shares her journey of the emotional roller coaster that her depression and anxiety has taken her on. She shares her story with the intention to bring hope and light to all women who have experienced something similar.
Links to Additional Help:
https://www.postpartum.net/ - Postpartum International offers free phone & email support to chat or talk with someone. Also can be helpful in finding additional resources located around you. Utah Chapter: https://www.psiutah.org/
https://healthcare.utah.edu/hmhi/treatments/maternal-mental-health/ - Counseling or Group Support for Women
https://doulaexperience.com/resources - More information regarding Doula's and other birthing experts
https://utahdoulas.org/postpartum-preparation/ - Utah Doula Association
In this episode, I share a little insight on my life, my story and my perspective. Your story matters and it's important that we never let others diminish our feelings about a situation. Remember the pieces to your puzzle matter and each one play an important part in being whole!
I have the pleasure of interviewing Cassandra Riding, ACMHC who is fellow therapist that works in my office (Healing Feathers Therapy). She talks about her life as a therapist and why she loves helping people. She also explains what DBT therapy is and why it's important to incorporate in our self-healing.
Trigger Warning Understanding the hidden facts of what emotional abuse is and how to become more aware of the signs within a relationship.
https://udvc.org/: Utah Domestic Violence Coalition
https://www.ywcautah.org/; Local YWCA; Resources, Housing & Support
https://www.namiut.org/; NAMI Utah Chapter
DV Hotline: (800) 799-7233 or Text: 88788
The know-all explanation of what EMDR is and how it can be effective as part of your treatment plan in therapy! YES, you can change, YES, you can process and heal!
When life happens we get angry, we get discouraged, and we want to give up. This episode talks about all the curve balls of life and how we can change that mindset.
Boundaries are scary but essential for our own development. Learn how to set limitations with other people and keep yourself safe. Setting boundaries are normal and should be something we do in order to find distance with those that do not meet or respect our needs.
Understanding how we can be affected by our belief system and personal values when we grow up in an organized religion. Discussing the process of the trauma and pain that people can experience as they navigate their faith crisis.
Full first interview with a friend of mine, Tyson. Listen as he shares his incredible story of being raised in an LDS household as a child, questioning his belief system throughout his life and his struggles coming out as a gay male. We discuss values, creating a new belief system, leaving a religion and how he embraced his new life building confidence within himself and repairing relationships with his family along the way. Resources: Utah Pride Center: https://utahpridecenter.org/ PsychologyToday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us Instagram @worthywithronda
Emotions? What the hell are these? Let's begin with the basics. Get comfortable with understanding and defining our emotions. As emotions are the essential part of our healing and our mental health.
What is this podcast? What will you learn? What is the point? I am Ronda Davis, LCSW and I explain it here. Join me!