The Self-Care Chronicle
How do you find the time to take care of yourself when your career is all about taking care of others? As mental health professionals, we take on the enormous task of taking care of others’ emotional needs, placing ourselves at greater risk of vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue. I'm Dr. Marsha, a Licensed Psychologist, and mental health expert. Join me as I connect with fellow mental health professionals about the challenges of managing one's own mental health and self-care while juggling high-stress roles at work and home.
Episodes
37 episodes
SCC: The Break - Going to Therapy
Therapy is a great way for me, as a mental health professional, to decompress and hit the reset button. This week, I talk about how therapy helps me to take time for my own mental health and fits into my overall self-care routine.
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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10:58
SCC: The Break - Learning to Play an Instrument
Work is getting even busier (!!!). Something that helps me to decompress is using a different part of my brain. This week, I talk about taking up a new instrument.
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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5:31
SCC: The Break - Deciding When to Leave a Job
Deciding if, when, and how to leave your current position can be difficult. Realizing I've been spinning my wheels for years really helped my decision.
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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24:10
SCC: The Break - Returning to Work
Disconnecting from work can be rewarding and restorative. Returning after a much-needed break can take a lot of mental preparation, and it's been a challenge to get back into the swing of things.
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5:45
SCC: The Break - Planning a Trip
Planning and counting the days until a fun activity often helps me to hit the reset button. I spend a lot of time daydreaming about travel. Next up: Italy!
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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8:21
SCC: The Break - Archive 81
Sometimes, when my brain feels fried from a day of evaluations, therapy, court, etc., I need Netflix. Usually, my go-to is the Golden Girls, but this week, I checked out Archive 81. Did anyone else notice what I did about the show?
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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7:15
SCC: The Break - Intro
Welcome to SCC: The Break! In these episodes, I talk about my own self-care journey and what I'm doing to reset myself mentally, emotionally, and physically. I also talk about the highs, lows, and challenges of maintaining my own mental wellnes...
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3:37
Episode 30: Dr. Tara Doaty
This week, I'm connecting with Dr. Tara Doaty of Sage Wellness Group. Dr. Tara discusses her challenges with keeping self-care constant while holding space for those she serves. Dr. Tara Doaty is the CEO and Lead Consultant of the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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24:15
Episode 29: Dr. Rosa Wu
This week, I’m connecting with Dr. Rosa Wu. Dr. Wu discusses the impacts of her own racial trauma on self-care and connecting with clients. Dr. Rosa Wu (she/her/hers) is a Registered Psychologist, academic, avid hiker, cook, and cin...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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37:14
Episode 28: Kerri-Anne Brown, LMHC
In this episode of The Self-Care Chronicle, I connect with Kerri-Anne Brown, LMHC. Kerri-Anne discusses the ever-changing nature of her self-care toolbox. Kerri-Anne Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializ...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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21:40
Episode 27: Dr. Leighna Harrison
The Self-Care Chronicle is back for Season 2! This week, I connect with Dr. Leighna Harrison. She discusses supporting and uplifting others as a crucial aspect of her self-care. Dr. Harrison is a womanist, Black feminist, critically...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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26:18
Episode 26: Nigeria McHellon, LCSW
In this episode, I connect with Nigeria McHellon, LCSW. Nigeria is the Founder of New Perspectives Therapeutic Services. In this episode, she discusses supporting and connecting with clients while identifying with their painful experiences as B...
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Episode 26
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25:08
Episode 25: Dr. Raquel Martin
In this episode, I connect with Dr. Raquel Martin. Dr. Martin talks about taking time away from mommy duties in order to be the best mother she can be. She also talks about the stressors of being a Black mental health professional in America.&n...
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Episode 25
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31:34
Episode 24: Dr. Emily Hu (Part 2)
This episode of The Self-Care Chronicle is Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Emily Hu. Dr. Hu talks about navigating the stressors and harms of marginalization and the "Model Minority" myth as an Asian American mental health professional.<...
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Episode 24
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36:23
Episode 23: Dr. Emily Hu (Part 1)
In this episode of The Self-Care Chronicle, I connect with Dr. Emily Hu. Dr. Hu talks about navigating through sadness, fear, and discombobulating anti-Asian hate as an Asian American mental health professional.Dr. Emily Hu is a lice...
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Episode 23
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22:42
Episode 22: Nicola Pierre-Smith, LPC
In this episode, I connect with Nicola Pierre-Smith, the founder of Melanated Women’s Health in Pennsylvania. Nicole discusses the challenges of finding her own space to process traumatic events while helping clients do the same.Nicola P...
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23:57
Episode 21: Georgia Bryce, LMFT
In this episode, I connect with the Founder of Building Families According to Pattern, Georgia Bryce, LMFT. Ms. Bryce talks about her struggles to follow the same self-care advice she routinely gives her clients.Georgia Bryce is a Licens...
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25:19
Episode 20: Dr. Christina Hong Huber
In this episode of The Self-Care Chronicle, I connect with Dr. Christina Hong Huber. Dr. Hong Huber talks about the impact of escalating anti-Asian violence on her own mental health and helping clients navigate their way through the trauma o...
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Episode 20
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30:02
Episode 19: Sonny Etienne, LMHC, CAP (REWIND)
In this REWIND episode of The Self-Care Chronicle, I connect with Sonny Etienne, LMHC. Mr. Sonny talks about the role of self-care while serving the mental health needs of the minority community during the murders of unarmed Black citizens and ...
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Episode 19
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36:15
Episode 18: Dr. Elizabeth Rodriguez (REWIND)
In this REWIND episode of The Self Care Chronicle, I connect with Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Elizabeth Rodriguez. Dr. Rodriguez gives an inside glimpse into making self-care a priority while juggling two jobs as a forensic expert. <...
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Episode 18
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27:26
Episode 17: Dr. Tiffany Darby
In this episode of The Self-Care Chronicle, I connect with Dr. Tiffany Darby. Dr. Darby talks about the role of firm boundaries in her daily self-care routine.Dr. Tiffany Darby is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with nearl...
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Episode 17
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28:45
Episode 16: Sonia Ross, LCSW-C
In this episode of the Self-Care Chronicle, I connect with Sonia Ross, LCSW-C. Ms. Ross talks about the practice of self-care being crucial to her mental wellbeing as a trauma survivor. Sonia Ross, LCSW-C is the CEO & Founder o...
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Episode 16
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26:59
Episode 15: Ayrielle Williams, LCSW
In this episode of The Self-Care Chronicle, I connect with Ayrielle Williams, LCSW. Ayrielle tells how her own self-reflection self-improvement work led to improved boundaries, communication, and self-care.Aryielle Williams, LCSW is the ...
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Episode 15
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33:22