Who You Callin’ Crazy?!

In this episode, Juliet chats with Summer Baruth, an industrial and organizational psychologist who is a global leader in human resources. Summer's passion is in making the uncomfortable comfortable and meeting people where they are to help them see things differently. In this episode, Juliet & Summer get into the real real about helping others feel seen, but discussing if they allow themselves to be truly seen?! They also discuss the grief that happens around losing friendships. This is a topic that Juliet is passionate about putting more focus on: the unique attachments that occur in friendships and how to navigate it when they change. Other topics Juliet & Summer discuss:depression, anxiety, and being a people pleaserimposter syndromeputting up our own walls and protection psychological safety in the workplaceJuliet on InstagramJuliet on LinkedInYepIGoToTherapy.comSummer on LinkedInSummer on Instagram

Amber is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional in the state of New Jersey. She is a therapist, an advocate, a feeler, and a flawed human and she's no stranger to anxiety.  In this episode, Amber and Juliet talk about their definitions of anxiety, various manifestations of anxiety, and how we know it's time to take a deeper look at our anxiety. They discuss tools for getting curious about one's anxiety and learning how to trust yourself again and tolerate anxious feelings. They also talk about the impact of social media on mental health and the nuances that aren't captured in that space. You'll finish this episode knowing that while anxiety may be a part of your story, it's not all that you are and doesn't have to stand in your way.Juliet on Instagram: YepIGoToTherapyAmber on Instagram: amber_vs_anxietyAmber's The Anxiety Lab

In this episode, Juliet chats with Lindsay Anvik Henricks, co-owner of a make-your-own-charcuterie business: Babe and Butcher in Charlotte, NC.  Lindsay is also a big advocate for therapy and tending to your mental wellness as she's open about her own journey with anxiety and depression. CW: fertility, postpartum mental health Tune in to this FULL episode as Juliet & Lindsay chat about:finding the right therapistthe intersection of anxiety, depression, and entrepreneurshiphow we can connect patterns in our personal lives that then show up professionallywhat's it like to work with your spouse/partnerthe journey to getting pregnant and the power of connecting with others who understand similar sufferingthe risk and reward of vulnerabilitycoping ahead for postpartum mental healthhow Kurt Vonnegut describes depression (Juliet loves this metaphor!)our relationship to depressiontaking medication for mood disordersnot BEING what you DO (including Juliet's favorite quote!)and so much more!Links:Juliet on Instagram: @YepIGoToTherapyJuliet's new book: Who You Callin' Crazy?!Lindsay on Instagram: @BabeAndButcherBabe and Butcher: https://www.babeandbutcher.com/

In this episode, fellow therapist, Danielle Hughes, discusses what it means to be a faith-based counselor. She describes what it is like to have the permission to wrestle with spirituality in a therapy session, however a client may define spirituality for themselves.Danielle and Juliet dive into some mental health buzzwords that need our attention: embodiment and radical acceptance. As they tease out what these get to look like for individual clients, the listener gets a feel for what holistic treatment (mind, body, and spirit) can entail. As humans, we so often try to think our way out of a problem or out of discomfort when our bodies, as Danielle says, are reading and responding to emotions. She says that we need to learn to listen to our bodies and perhaps connect to our spirituality, as well. Danielle in her practice, Cultivate Charlotte, is working to be a greenhouse for growth and an ally in cultivating faith for clients. Links:Juliet on Instagram: @YepIGoToTherapyJuliet's new book: Who You Callin' Crazy?!Danielle's Website: Cultivate Charlotte

In this episode of "Who You Callin' Crazy?!" Juliet Kuehnle interviews Rennie Dyball, anauthor and editor.  Rennie shares about her journey from ghostwriting celebrity memoirs to authoring several books. Her latest is her picture book debut entitled: B Is For Bellies, a celebration of every body. So, of course, much of their conversation centers around body image -- for us adults and how we can help influence that of our children. Juliet and Rennie also discuss the importance of storytelling and the joy of finding one's niche.  Together they explore some of the impactful topics covered in Rennie’s books, as well as the books that have impacted her; from topics including ADHD to body image.Timestamps[00:02:15] Currently co-authoring an ADHD and self-help book.[00:11:35] Breaking down body image issues.[00:15:04] The Fuck It Diet – a book that helped Rennie ease out of diet culture.[00:20:37] Managing uncomfortable emotions.[00:21:04] Body positivity and its evolution.[00:25:43] The power of mantras.[00:28:10] Talking to kids about body image.Links:Juliet on Instagram @YepIGoToTherapyRennie DyballB Is For Bellies

In this episode of Who You Callin' Crazy?!, Juliet Kuehnle interviews Chris Weedon, the founder of Mentally Shredded. Chris shares his journey of overcoming his own mental health challenges and finding peace after retiring from soccer. He discusses the importance of adding value to the world through advocacy and personal development. Chris also opens up about the difficulties of building a business and the rewards it brings. Tune in to hear his inspiring story and vulnerability.Timestamps[00:01:20] Sharing his story and advocacy.[00:06:28] "Chris, you're more than soccer."[00:09:24] Taking Big Risks on Yourself.[00:13:14] Reclaiming personal power.[00:19:11] The power of affirmations.[00:23:41] Navigating identity and acceptance.[00:28:20] Allowing yourself to date again.[00:32:21] Embracing the darkness.Detailed SynopsisIn this episode, Juliet & Chris discuss how creating a space for people to open up and share personal stories can be a catalyst for personal growth and connection with others. The importance of authenticity and vulnerability, both with oneself and with others, is highlighted. Juliet emphasizes that on the other side of vulnerability lies freedom. In this episode, Chris shares his personal journey of self-discovery and success, emphasizing the importance of personal development and taking risks. He discusses his fear of not being able to discover purpose or have a goal that aligns with his true calling, but how his determination, willpower, and drive have been key qualities in discovering more about himself. Links:Juliet on Instagram @YepIGoToTherapyGet Juliet's Book!Mentally Shredded

In this episode of "Who You Callin' Crazy?!" host Juliet Kuehnle interviews Laura Hays, an emergency medicine physician and co-founder of Lasting Impact Wellness Group. Laura shares some of her personal story about her mental health and experiencing panic attacks. The conversation emphasizes the universality of mental health struggles and the importance of seeking help and support. Juliet and Laura explore how to take inventory of how we're truly doing as they provide practical tips for checking in on our own mental health. They provide psychoeducation around anxiety that will help listeners understand what's happening in the body alongside these feelings.Timestamps00:04:29 Anxiety can appear unexpectedly00:09:45 Understanding the physiology of anxiety00:15:20 Being proactive about self-care00:22:44 Mind-body connection through yoga00:23:38 The power of the breath00:33:25 Prioritizing mental health proactively00:34:50 The importance of self-compassion for mental health

SummaryIn this episode of "Who You Callin’ Crazy," host Juliet Kuehnle interviews therapist Kayla Jones to shed light on the experiences and challenges of being a therapist. They discuss the transition from graduate school to private practice, the stigma around being a therapist, and the weight the job can place on the therapist. Tune in to gain insight into the world of therapy as we humanize the profession.Timestamps[00:01:45] Starting out in private practice.[00:06:37] Therapist's pedestal and humanization.[00:10:07] Being seen and heard.[00:14:01] The magic of connection.[00:17:07] Resentment in client relationships.[00:21:49] Learning the latest slang.[00:25:03] The heaviness of the job.[00:31:34] Incorporating music into therapy.[00:33:38] The magic of therapy. Detailed SynopsisIn this episode, Kayla shares her personal experience with burnout. After taking a break and working for a while, she made the decision to pursue graduate school with the goal of becoming a therapist. This decision was influenced by herpassion for psychology and her desire to assist others with their mental health, though she admits being and becoming a therapist has positively impacted her own mental health, more than she ever expected. During the episode, the significance of finding the right therapist who can provide validation and empower individuals to explore their mental health is emphasized. They discuss the “art of being a therapist.” Juliet and Kayla acknowledge that at times the process of therapy can be challenging for both client and therapist. They acknowledge that by sharing that reality and humanizing the therapist and their experience in the process, they can help the client trust the process as well. Kayla & Juliet identify some of the beneficial differences for a client between talking to a good friend and speaking with a therapist. Additionally, the therapists touch on the emotional weight of their job and how it can impact them. They acknowledge the weight of their responsibility in helping clients navigate their emotions, behaviors, and actions and emphasize the importance of therapists seeking their own therapy. 

Welcome back to Who You Callin' Crazy?! We're finally back! I've missed y'all. In this short episode, I give info on where I've been for the past year. Hint: I wrote a book!I'm so excited for this season with lots of new guests.  Let's keep ending the stigma, together. Please reach out if you'd like to be a guest or have a suggestion. This season's conversations will also include REAL talk with other therapists and helpers to continue making this information super accessible and relatable.Follow me on Instagram: @YepIGoToTherapyMore info on the book here: https://whoyoucallincrazy.com/

TW/CW: abuse, addictionThe culture of the food and beverage industry has long been infamous for being an environment that perpetuates mental health struggles and substance use. But to Steve Palmer, this is also the same industry that saved him from his addictions.Palmer is the founder of The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, a hospitality and consulting company that owns and operates more than 20 restaurants and 4 hotels across the southeastern US. He is also the co-founder of Ben's friends, a national nonprofit that acts as a bridge to sobriety for those in the hospitality industry struggling with substance abuse and addiction. Steve's personal journey to sobriety is what makes his work so special as it is all personally stamped by his passion ("obsession with hospitality") and his purpose ("service to others.")Tune in as we chat about:Steve's journey to sobriety from the dark depths of addiction, homelessness, and damaged relationships,Gratitude as an embodied feeling (his tears will move you all to understand this buzzword!),Imposter syndrome and why the hardest thing for an addict is when their dreams come true,Attachment styles as his past wounds play out in his marriage,The presence of emotions in his life and why he feels if he stops being anxious, he stops growing,The pivotal role therapy played in his recovery and why he still has "Therapy Mondays,"His thoughts on the sober curious movement… and so much more! Connect with Steve Palmer:Personal Website: www.aboutstevepalmer.com Company's Website:www.Indigoroad.com Steve's Book: Say Grace: How the Restaurant Business Saved My LifeLinksInstagram: @yepigototherapyWebsite: Sun Counseling and Wellness 

CW/TW: child abuse, sexual abuseIn this episode, I speak to Sam Hart, chef and owner of Counter- as well as a new restaurant opening this Fall, called Biblio. Sam's culinary journey and innovative restaurant concepts are informed by his mental health journey and, while aligned with his principles, run things counter to what you might expect.Counter- is a fine dining, story-driven, progressive tasting menu in West Charlotte, where on a seasonal basis, they change not only the food that's on the plates, but also the story that is the driving force behind it. And Biblio, opening up later this year, honors of all the winemakers, vineyards, and distributors that tell their stories through wine lists. In this rich episode, Sam and I chat about:Sam's mental health journey and trauma responses,Why telling stories through food is so important to him,What it was like to have a diagnosis and an understanding of the mental health issues he was going through,The stigma around sexuality,What it means to "succeed" with mental illness versus "struggling" with it,How Sam tends to and maintains his mental health as a form of self-care.... and so much more!Connect with Sam on Instagram: @chefloosely @countercltCheck out Counter-: https://www.counterclt.com/The RelativesTime Out Youth

CW/TW: suicide, substance useIn today's episode, I speak to Chryssie Whitehead, an actress, singer, educator, passionate mentor, and dancer on Broadway, film, and television. Chryssie talks about her recent coming to terms with her diagnosis of Bipolar II Disorder and the process of deciding to write a show about it! About her show,  In My Own Little Corner,  Chryssie says: "I wrote a show about my journey with bipolar disorder. I wrote a show about my mother's death & her journey with mental illness. I wrote a show about deep love, forgiveness, and letting go of shame." In this episode, Chryssie and I talk about:Chryssie's journey with her own mental health and what happened when finally given a diagnosis that made sense to herHer mom's mental health journey and the secrets keptHow to learn to fight for a solution Discussion around labels and diagnosesTools for finding clarity in one's life with any mental illness … and so much more! Connect with Chryssie:Website: www.chryssiewhitehead.com Facebook: Chryssie WhiteheadEllen Forney's Graphic novel: Marbles LinksInstagram: @yepigototherapyWebsite: Sun Counseling and Wellness

In this episode, I speak to Tiffany Donovan Marino, the owner of Confetti Castle and the queen of many ideas. Her company, based in Charlotte, NC, specializes in creating fun and unique balloon designs for parties and events. Tiffany is a make-it-happen kind of person and opens up to us about having to be this way while growing up and learning she could only count on herself. Her emphasis on trusting oneself, not getting caught up in criticism, and having the courage & freedom to accept when you're struggling and ask for help are key takeaways.  Tune in as we chat about:Tiffany's difficult relationship with her mother How she protected herself while growing up in a chaotic family  environmentHow to acknowledge your struggles and boldly ask for helpThe impact of people not believing you're good enough on self-esteemHer understanding of therapy and the place it holds in her journey … and so much more! Connect with Tiffany:Company's Website: www.theconfetticastle.com Instagram: @confetticastlePersonal Instagram account: @confetticastlequeenLinksInstagram: @yepigototherapy

We don't talk enough about invisible illnesses and disabilities...those that you can't see simply by looking at a person. This is truly the point of my podcast -- to highlight people's stories and struggles rather than making judgments and assuming we know everything about someone. In this episode, I speak to my friend Brendan Sage, father of two, who opens up about his journey with epilepsy. Brendan, who's now seizure-free, shares a lot about his mental health during this years long experience. It will surely stir you  to embrace gratitude and find acceptance. Tune in as we chat about:Brendan's medical journey How Brendan  was finally able to be seizure-freeHow seizures interfered with his cognition and how therapy came in handy How Brendan continues to navigate life, and the mindset shift he embraced during his medical journey Finding gratitude and acceptance while living with an invisible disability …and so much more!Connect with Brendan:LinkedIn: Brendan SageLinksInstagram: @yepigototherapyWebsite: Sun Counseling and Wellness 

Mary Beth Somich is a  licensed therapist in private practice. She owns a group practice in North Carolina called Your Journey Through, where she primarily works with teens and young adults around issues of family dynamics. Mary Beth also mentors other therapists looking to grow their mental health platforms on Instagram as a modern way to become more accessible and reach more people. She is also the co-host of the “My Therapist Thinks” podcast. Tune in as we chat about:How Mary Beth ended up in her profession as a therapist How her position as an only child informs her understanding of family systemsHer transition from being a ‘yes person’ and amidst enmeshment to setting boundaries How the two of us, as enneagram 3s, deal with ego and rest Mary Beth’s favorite therapy myth to bust…and so much more! Connect with Mary Beth:Website: http://yourjourneythrough.com   Instagram: @yourjourneythroughLinkedIn: Mary Beth SomichLinksInstagram: @yepigototherapyWebsite: Sun Counseling and Wellness 

CW/TW: abuse, kidnapping, suicidal ideation, substance use, postpartum mood disordersGood moms have bad days, too! These bad days can be exacerbated by childhood and adulthood traumas.In this episode, I speak to Eren Simpson, friend of mine since 2nd grade (!), a freelance writer, author, grant writer, and artist/illustrator. Eren is a mom of two. Having fought through postpartum mood disorders and not finding the resources she wanted and needed, Eren is on a mission to raise awareness around postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis.We dive deep into family of origin wounds!Tune in as we chat about:-Eren's fractured relationship with her parents from childhood and how it shook her sense of trust and safety-Finding balance of compassion + anger + hurt, as an adult-Manic depression brought on by postpartum hormones-How her childhood experiences shaped her as a parent-The role her therapist and psychiatrist play in her mental health journey (and when it's okay to break up with one and find a new one!)... and so much more!Connect with Eren:Instagram: @goodmomshavebaddaysWebsite: https://www.goodmomshavebaddays.com/Her  Book: Good moms Have Bad Days: Understanding Postpartum Mood DisorderLinksInstagram: @yepigototherapyWebsite: Sun Counseling and Wellness

Our worth has nothing to do with our body weight, size, or shape. And yet, we humans are constantly renegotiating our relationships with food, exercise, and our bodies as many of us fall into the trap of shaming, blaming, or hating our bodies. This episode explores what we mean by our "relationship" with these things!Ashley Moser joins me in this rich discussion. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified eating disorder specialist. She works with the Renfrew Center of Charlotte, an eating disorder treatment center - the sponsors of this episode!Tune in to hear us chat about:How Ashley and I ended up working with clinical eating disordersWhat it means to re-evaluate your relationship with food, body, and exerciseHyper-awareness around all the commentary about food and bodiesThe pressure we face as mothers in the clinical eating disorder fieldPredispositions and the genetic component of eating disordersHow different individuals define eating disorder recovery (and is recovery possible!)The value of therapeutic relationships in recovery from an  eating disorder Body positivity, acceptance, and compassionMaking choices that are more nurturing to ourselves…and so much more!LinksInstagram: @yepigototherapyWebsite: Sun Counseling and Wellness To learn more about the Renfrew center for eating disorders or to schedule an assessment visit: https://renfrewcenter.com/ or call 1- 800 RENFREW.

It happens in a lot of therapy sessions: You're talking about your thoughts and feelings while the therapist listening to you scribbles down their own, private notes that you're not invited to see. Do you ever wonder what it is we're writing down?!In this episode, I answer questions you all have submitted, including what we're writing, how we remember details about all of our client's stories, & what we do between sessions.  I also talk a bit about what it means for us to conceptualize a client's case and what stages of change are. I hope this makes the process a little less mysterious and more approachable! Keep the questions coming!Links:Instagram: @yepigototherapyWebsite: Sun Counseling and Wellness 

CW: suicide, physical abuse, emotional abuse Jenna Banks is an author, an entrepreneur,  a speaker, a podcaster, and a self-love advocate. She is on a mission to help women embrace loving themselves more to find real happiness and attain their fullest potential without giving away their power  In a nutshell, we chat about:Jenna's history of abuse What self-love means What makes it hard for people to love themselvesHow to start on the path of self-love after many attachment woundsHow Jenna’s faith journey turned out and the role of forgiveness in her storyHow to get to the place you can feel that's it is safe to embrace your true feelingsJenna's community, being her self-support system during those dark times, and how her relationships are currently goingStepping into your power      And so much more…!Jenna’s Book: I Love Me More: How to Find Happiness and Success through Self-LoveConnect with Juliet:Instagram: @yepigototherapyWebsite: Sun Counseling and Wellness 

In today's episode, I talk with Colleen Odegaard for a follow-up episode.  Colleen was on TV for years and is currently a life coach and the host of the Wake Up To Your Life podcast. As you know from our first conversation, Colleen is very open about anxiety, Tourettes syndrome, and body image concerns. Colleen approaches our conversation in this follow-up episode in a very vulnerable and honest way to discuss her divorce from her husband  of 21 years and giving insight around her mental health during this journey.We talk about the non-linear healing that is happening, distress tolerance skills, and the thing that brings Colleen the most shame. In this, we explore how to reframe this shame and shed that which doesn't belong to us.  We hope you leave with helpful ideas about the difference between guilt and shame, new coping strategies,  and the role others can play in our healing.LinksCheck out Colleen's podcast: Wake Up To Your LifeInstagram: @yepigototherapyWebsite: Sun Counseling and Wellness