The Decision to Seek Treatment, with Emily Shaw NPP Artwork

How to be a Human Being in the World with Dr. Kathleen Young

Do you ever feel like everyone around you has it all together? Like life is so much easier for everyone else? Well, it isn’t. We are all just doing the best we can. We all have wins, joy, and happiness, and we all have losses, pain and grief. This is what makes us human. The hard stuff is happening to us all. It is just that most people aren’t talking about it - at least not out loud. Until now. This podcast will explore all the things that people aren’t talking about and showcase the strength, resilience, and humanity in all of us. It will show you how to embrace the messy parts of life and unapologetically be more of who you really are so that you can create a life you love. If you are ready to really start living your best life, this podcast is for you.

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How to be a Human Being in the World with Dr. Kathleen Young

The Decision to Seek Treatment, with Emily Shaw NPP

May 23, 2023 • Dr. Kathleen Young • Episode 35

Many people find themselves lured into going harder on themselves or using humor or alcohol to cope with mental health difficulties, but this only sweeps you into limiting beliefs and is detrimental to your well-being. One needs to acknowledge the darkness, extend themselves some compassion, and speak to a fellow professional for there must be a crack for the light to get in - a vulnerable crack created by YOU.

Listen in today as Kathleen speaks to Emily Shaw, a psychiatric nurse practitioner in New York. She is a fun mother of one, who, having dealt with significant life difficulties, has had an awe-inspiring journey. Emily shares tips on how to put together all the pieces of your life so that you can move toward the life you hope to create. Tune in!

In a nutshell, Kathleen and Emily share about:

Her mental health journey since her early teen years
How she overcame the shame that is accompanied by failed relationships
Debunking the myth and stigma of mental health professionals in therapy
Her journey to acknowledging that she had a problem with alcohol
The difficulty she had as a mental health provider to attend AA
How she was able to have compassion on herself regardless
How long Emily has been sober and the benefits of it
Nuggets she picked up along the way

… and so much more!

To connect with Emily Shaw, NP:

Email: emily@emilyshawnp.com

To connect with Kathleen:

Email: info@kyoungmdcoaching.com

Website: www.drkathleenyoungcoaching.com/

FB: drkathleenyoung. coaching

IG: drkathleenyoung. coaching

Resources:

Drinking: A Love Story by Knapp Caroline