Mental Health Spot: Recent Episodes
Olivia Lima
This Podcast explores a variety of topics related to mental health including but not limited to active listening, communication skills, social skills, depression, anxiety & more - all from the perspective of a mental health therapist. If you are under the age of 18, please consult your parent or guardian before listening to the episodes. Mature language is often utilized.
Another episode explaining the importance of trauma & how trauma can exist in many forms beyond what’s typically discussed, such as rape, murder or other more extreme cases.
This episode goes into the four different trauma responses: fight, flight, freeze and fawn.
I reflect on my upcoming wedding and the positive/challenging aspects of my relationship.
My experiences with being a Full-time Caregiver for my mother. TW: suicidal ideations mentioned.
This episode reflects on friendship break ups and how to hold on to the positive moments from each experience.
Discussing my psychological assessments of the characters of Euphoria. Fernando guest stars to shake things up.
I reflect on my own relationship, some of its challenges and provide feedback related to relationship do’s and don’ts.
Qualities to look for in a therapist / what to look out for when working with a therapist.
This episode discusses the 4 attachment styles: secure, anxious, fearful avoidant and dismissive avoidant.
This episode discusses Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the ways it is different from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
What’s more important to YOU in a friendship, relationship or connection of sorts? Is it history? Common interests? Or values?
This episode discusses why some of us are people pleasers, what it means to be a people pleaser and how to start recovering from these harmful behaviors.
The 5 Stages of Grief explored as it relates to death, relationships, divorce and any major transitions.
Why we care what people think & ways to make peace with people’s negative remarks about us.
2 Cuban women speaking about their experiences with body image growing up in their culture.
Having a chat with my favorite little man! If you are under the age of 18, you CAN listen to this episode!
Tune in to find out what insurance panels I'm credentialed with, what populations and issues I work with & more.
Trigger Warning as trauma, grief and Covid-19 are discussed. This episode provides a summary of my life journey.
*TRIGGER WARNING** This episode discusses my personal experience with Covid-19 as it relates to myself and loved ones.
Tune in to listen to my 5 year old niece give life advice! If you are under the age of 18, YOU CAN listen to THIS episode.
This episode discusses the effect the Covid-19 pandemic has had on mental health issues.
This episode describes the symptoms surrounding antisocial personality disorder and reflects on sociopathic tendencies.
This episode discusses the way politics has affected mental health issues in general. Fernando guest stars.
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareneess month, here are some red flags to look out for.
This episode introduces you to the different aspects of MYSELF & explores each one as it relates to trauma & inner child healing.
The ever controversial Fernando returns to the PODCAST to discuss his thoughts on WAP and it turns into a FIERY debate you won't want to miss. PSA: Not for those that are easily offended.
This episode shares a personal story and also goes into the definition of an addiction, what can cause / lead to an addiction & how to support someone that is suffering from addiction.
This episode explores the effect a toxic work environment can have on your mental health & some coping tips. Also, guest star: Fernando.
This episodes discusses Borderline Personality Disorder a.k.a BPD and reflects on the symptoms and possible treatment options.
Curious what a psychological evaluation would be like? I invited a guest and evaluated him for the purposes of showcasing what an initial therapy session would look like.
This episode talks about PTSD a.k.a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, the symptoms and the treatment options.
This episodes encourages deep introspection and self reflection in order to develop more insight and self awareness.
This episode dives into common sexual issues that both men and women often feel too ashamed to talk about.
This episode delves into the characteristics of Bipolar 1 & 2, as well as the best treatment options.
With the help of a guest with personal experience on the topic of eating disorders, we delved into the topic and explored potential triggers that lead to anorexia, bulimia and binge eating.
This episode discusses the importance of empathy as it relates to improving human connections and interactions.
This episode explores what it means to be a codependent person and/or ways one might engage in codependent behaviors.
This episode delves into one of the personality disorders, Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
I interviewed 2 special guests on the importance of self confidence as it relates to mental health.
I interviewed my friend, Sonia Acosta, about her book: My Funny, Sad Life: Living Single, Stories and Lessons from 20 Years of Dating.
I brought my own therapist on the show for further insight into the therapeutic process and our own therapeutic relationship.
This episode discusses the varying physical symptoms of panic attacks, and a variety of coping tools to self soothe.
This episode explores the different love languages as it relates to relationships and friendships.
This episode dives into the importance of providing age appropriate sexual education for our youth.
This episode delves into some of my childhood trauma & how I overcame some of it / how I'm still overcoming.
This topic dives into mental health issues as it relates to the Male population, from a woman's perspective.
During this episode, I open up about my personal experiences with bullying while in middle school and high school.
This episode dives into the nature of Toxic Relationships, & the signs to look out for that you're in one.
Learn about the importance of implementing Assertive Communication techniques into your daily interactions.
This episode talks about how to identify symptoms of depression, how to get help and how to be helpful to someone suffering from depression.
This episode provides a brief introduction into future episodes of Podcast, where all topics will be related to mental health.