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Paula explains the difference between routines and rituals, emphasizing that routines are daily tasks, while rituals are symbolic practices that reflect our identity and values. She shares personal examples and highlights how these practices ground and center individuals. Paula also explores how rituals can evolve, suggesting a framework for reassessing and adapting rituals to better align with current needs and values. She encourages listeners to reflect on their rituals, considering which ones to protect, release, or remix to enhance their emotional well-being, and why these themes are often left out of regular conversations about wellness.

In this episode, you will hear:
+ emotional and cultural significance of rituals
+ examples of daily rituals
+ role of rituals in emotional regulation
+ challenges in maintaining rituals
+ practical steps for remixing rituals
+ importance of reflection and ownership

"Why Don’t We Talk About This?" centers around the themes and experiences that people talk about in pockets or completely avoid. Things that may be controversial or uncomfortable but benefit our mental health and wellness to get off our chest. Themes that help us break the stigma, silence shame, and grow community. I speak with folks whose lived experiences and professions give way to a diverse knowledge of topics that we just aren't talking about...but should be! If you have a topic or want to collaborate, send a message so we can explore ways to connect.

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Paula considers the concept of transitions through the lens of summer to fall and the challenges faced. She reflects on the importance of regulating one's nervous system and managing physical and emotional clutter. Paula emphasizes the significance of setting boundaries and realistic expectations, both personally and professionally. She explores the ways these themes touch different domains of life and ways we can reflect on ways we choose what we carry.

In this episode, you will hear:
+ summer scaries and transitions
+ physical and emotional clutter
+ navigating relationships and conflict
+ setting realistic expectations
+ boundaries and personal growth

"Why Don’t We Talk About This?" centers around the themes and experiences that people talk about in pockets or completely avoid. Things that may be controversial or uncomfortable but benefit our mental health and wellness to get off our chest. Themes that help us break the stigma, silence shame, and grow community. I speak with folks whose lived experiences and professions give way to a diverse knowledge of topics that we just aren't talking about...but should be! If you have a topic or want to collaborate, send a message so we can explore ways to connect.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/wdwtatpodcast and subscribe on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts!

Paula discusses the importance of rest and the guilt often associated with it. She rereads Tricia Hersey's "Rest Is Resistance" and reflects on societal pressures to be productive. Paula highlights the need to rest without guilt, noting that it is essential for overall well-being. She shares personal anecdotes about managing tasks and the challenges of doing nothing. Paula emphasizes that rest is not avoidance but necessary for mental, emotional, and physical health. She encourages listeners to practice intentional unproductivity, starting with small increments of doing nothing, to improve their rest habits and reduce stress.

In this episode, you will hear:
+ the art of doing nothing
+ cultural and historical context of rest
+ the myth of resting until everything is done
+ challenges of rest for people of color
+ rest vs. avoidance
+ reflecting on rest and personal growth

"Why Don’t We Talk About This?" centers around the themes and experiences that people talk about in pockets or completely avoid. Things that may be controversial or uncomfortable but benefit our mental health and wellness to get off our chest. Themes that help us break the stigma, silence shame, and grow community. Speaking with folks whose learned experiences and professions give way to a diverse knowledge of topics that we just aren't talking about...but should be! If you have a topic or want to collaborate, send a message so we can explore ways to connect.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/wdwtatpodcast and subscribe on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts!

Paula returns after summer break to explore the importance of community and local environments in promoting emotional well-being, sharing personal experiences from the Bronx. She emphasizes the value of familiar places and spaces such as parks, community gardens and libraries to reduce stress and improve mood. Paula presents the significance of community connections and introduces the theme of “third places” as well as speaks about why there are misconceptions that healing requires financial investment plus advocating for accessible, everyday practices.

In this episode, you will hear:

+ exploring local communities for emotional well-being
+ role of community and social connections
+ challenges and misconceptions about healing
+ impact of everyday experiences
+ importance of doing nothing

"Why Don’t We Talk About This?" centers around the themes and experiences that people talk about in pockets or completely avoid. Things that may be controversial or uncomfortable but benefit our mental health and wellness to get off our chest. Themes that help us break the stigma, silence shame, and grow community. I speak with folks whose learned experiences and professions give way to a diverse knowledge of topics that we just aren't talking about...but should be! If you have a topic or want to collaborate, send a message so we can explore ways to connect.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/wdwtatpodcast and subscribe on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts!

Paula explores the challenges of summer break for youth, emphasizing that not all have the same opportunities, such as attending summer camps or traveling. She highlights the importance of routines that schools provide for emotional regulation, social interaction, and academic progress. Paula notes that the lack of structure can lead to increased anxiety, boredom, and sleep disruptions. She provides suggestions for supporting children during the break. Paula also addresses the impact of summer break on educators and school staff, urging them to focus on building relationships to help students transition back to school smoothly.

In this episode, you will hear:
+ challenges of summer break
+ importance of routines and structures
+ impact of lack of structure
+ summer slide and emotional challenges
+ balancing screen time and physical activity
+ creating predictable routines
+ supporting youth mental health

"Why Don’t We Talk About This?" centers around the themes and experiences that people talk about in pockets or completely avoid. Things that may be controversial or uncomfortable but benefit our mental health and wellness to get off our chest. Themes that help us break the stigma, silence shame, and grow community. I speak with folks whose learned experiences and professions give way to a diverse knowledge of topics that we just aren't talking about...but should be! If you have a topic or want to collaborate, send a message so we can explore ways to connect.

Paula discusses collective healing, highlighting its importance in processing shared traumas and fostering community support. She emphasizes the role of mutual aid networks, healing circles, and community mutual care in breaking isolation and addressing systemic harm. Paula also stresses the significance of cultural reclamation and ancestral wisdom in healing processes. She encourages listeners to seek out collective healing practices/resources, noting that individual therapy isn't for everyone and urging listeners to reflect on their healing journeys and seek support when needed.

In this episode, you will hear:
+ understanding collective healing
+ systemic wounds and historical oppression
+ addressing systemic harm and reclaiming culture
+ healing circles and community mutual care
+ art and creativity in healing
+ core practices and group learning

"Why Don’t We Talk About This?" centers around the themes and experiences that people talk about in pockets or completely avoid. Things that may be controversial or uncomfortable but benefit our mental health and wellness to get off our chest. Themes that help us break the stigma, silence shame, and grow community. I speak with folks whose learned experiences and professions give way to a diverse knowledge of topics that we just aren't talking about...but should be! If you have a topic or want to collaborate, send a message so we can explore ways to connect.

Listen here➡️ https://bit.ly/wdwtatpodcast and subscribe on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts!

Paula explores the concept of collective effervescence and its roots in sociology. She emphasizes the importance of community, using the New York Knicks' championship win as a prime example. Paula highlights how shared joy and community events, like sports victories and concerts, foster a sense of belonging and reduce loneliness. She encourages listeners to reflect and explore ways to increase their own engagement and experiences of collective effervescence. Paula also shares strategies for building and maintaining community connections to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness.

In this episode, you will hear:
+ collective effervescence and its importance
+ New York Knicks and community impact
+ examples in action
+ strategies for cultivating collective effervescence

"Why Don’t We Talk About This?" centers around the themes and experiences that people talk about in pockets or completely avoid. Things that may be controversial or uncomfortable but benefit our mental health and wellness to get off our chest. Themes that help us break the stigma, silence shame, and grow community. I speak with folks whose learned experiences and professions give way to a diverse knowledge of topics that we just aren't talking about...but should be! If you have a topic or want to collaborate, send a message so we can explore ways to connect.

Listen here ➡️ https://bit.ly/wdwtatpodcast and subscribe on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts!

During this episode, Paula breaks open the concept of sleep inertia, explaining it as a temporary state of grogginess and confusion experienced after waking up. She notes the time that sleep inertia can last as well as the contributing factors that can extend it if one is sleep-deprived. Paula emphasizes that sleep inertia is a normal biological process and not a condition. She suggests strategies to mitigate it and also highlights the importance of recognizing sleep inertia's impact on daily life and safety.

In this episode, you will hear:
+ defining sleep inertia
+ symptoms and impact
+ normalization and common phrases
+ impact on daily life and safety
+ strategies to manage

"Why Don’t We Talk About This?" centers around the themes and experiences that people talk about in pockets or completely avoid. Things that may be controversial or uncomfortable but benefit our mental health and wellness to get off our chest. Themes that help us break the stigma, silence shame, and grow community. I speak with folks whose learned experiences and professions give way to a diverse knowledge of topics that we just aren't talking about...but should be! If you have a topic or want to collaborate, send a message so we can explore ways to connect.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/wdwtatpodcast and subscribe on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and everywhere you get podcasts!

Paula discusses the impact of New York State's changing high school graduation requirements, specifically the phasing out of Regents exams by 2028. She highlights the emotional and academic pressures these exams impose on students, particularly those from underrepresented groups. She emphasizes the importance of respectful discussions and the need for support systems to help students navigate these changes. Paula outlines the new "Portrait of a Graduate" system, which will replace the Regents requirement for graduation with various demonstrations of learning, and stresses the need for community involvement and mental health support to address the broader systemic issues in education.

In this episode, you will hear:
+ impact of Regents exams on students
+ transition to Portrait of a Graduate
+ challenges and emotional impact
+ supporting students through change
+ educational equity and systemic pressures

"Why Don’t We Talk About This?" centers around the themes and experiences that people talk about in pockets or completely avoid. Things that may be controversial or uncomfortable but benefit our mental health and wellness to get off our chest. Themes that help us break the stigma, silence shame, and grow community. I speak with folks whose learned experiences and professions give way to a diverse knowledge of topics that we just aren't talking about...but should be! If you have a topic or want to collaborate, send a message so we can explore ways to connect.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/wdwtatpodcast and subscribe on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts!

Check out the latest episode of “Why Don’t We Talk About this Podcast?! with my amazing guest, Rachael Goren!

Rachael and Paula discuss the disruption in developmental milestones, increased anxiety, and OCD rates among youth associated with COVID-19. Rachel emphasized the need for a national conversation on these issues and highlighted her agency's efforts by hosting an upcoming conference: From Disruption to Integration. Rachel also shares personal experiences, strategies for resilience, healing, self-care, and community support.

In this episode, you will hear:
+ challenges faced by different age groups
+ parental struggles and coping mechanisms
+ role of tech and overstimulation
+ importance of community and support
+ planning for the future and resilience

Conference:
From Disruption to Integration: What COVID-10 Changed, What it Revealed and How We Build Resilience Together

Tickets: http://bit.ly/4etJpS6

CEs are available for Social Workers, LMHCs, and Psychologists!

Coupon Code: WDWTAT10

"Why Don’t We Talk About This?" centers around the themes and experiences that people talk about in pockets or completely avoid. Things that may be controversial or uncomfortable but benefit our mental health and wellness to get off our chest. Themes that help us break the stigma, silence shame, and grow community. I speak with folks whose learned experiences and professions give way to a diverse knowledge of topics that we just aren't talking about...but should be! If you have a topic or want to collaborate, send a message so we can explore ways to connect.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/wdwtatpodcast and subscribe on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts!