Mental Health in You
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.
Episodes
31 episodes
The final goodbye
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.
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Episode 31
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4:17
Back to school: College edition
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.
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Episode 30
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20:40
Get organized with color-coded tasks
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.
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Episode 29
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19:04
What sleep can do for our mental health
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 ca...
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Episode 28
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15:32
Part Two: The Enneagram
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. Y...
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Episode 27
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33:19
Part One: The Enneagram
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 pa...
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Episode 26
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24:19
Power in the process: reflecting on progress
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-...
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Episode 25
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14:33
How to practice healthy emotional boundaries
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...
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Episode 24
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18:39
What you didn't know about coparenting
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...
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Episode 23
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23:08
The power of forgiveness
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.
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Episode 22
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10:35
Navigating your 20's
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 y...
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Episode 21
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19:35
Supporting loved ones as they age
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.
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Episode 20
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42:03
Supporting students and children over the summer
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 ...
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Episode 19
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26:53
How toxic positivity can be harmful
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!
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Episode 18
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17:39
Rewriting your inner dialogue
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 s...
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Episode 17
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20:58
How the pandemic has impacted dating
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.&nb...
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Episode 16
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14:06
Preventing youth suicide
Trigger warning: suicideThis 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 he...
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Episode 15
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27:56
What is self-care, really?
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 "tr...
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Episode 14
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21:57
What's the difference between sadness and depression?
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 ...
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Episode 13
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26:33
Setting boundaries with your loved ones
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.
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Episode 12
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20:54
The significance of the therapeutic relationship
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 ther...
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Episode 11
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19:12
Coping with a loved one's mental health disorder
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...
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Episode 10
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31:53
Raising awareness on male mental health
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 ...
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Episode 9
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33:05
Communicating with kids: when "traditional" communication doesn't seem to be working
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...
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Episode 8
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20:35
Strike a balance! How to find time for you AND your obligations
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 ...
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Episode 7
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19:05