In this candid and insightful Q&A episode, therapist Crystal Rodenbaugh joins Ebrima "Abraham" Sisay to explore the rarely discussed emotional and ethical realities of being a therapist today. From managing loneliness and setting healthy boundaries to navigating client relationships and building a sustainable private practice, this conversation is packed with practical advice, real stories, and tools that help therapists stay grounded, including platforms like SimplePractice.Whether you're a new clinician, a solo practice owner, or someone feeling isolated in your mental health career, this episode offers connection, clarity, and encouragement.

We’re more connected than ever and yet, so many of us feel painfully alone. In this episode, Ebrima "Abraham" Sisay and Crystal Rodenbaugh unpack the growing epidemic of loneliness and social disconnection in America, inspired by Dr. Vivek Murthy, the former U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Connection.

From awkward Gen Z encounters to the health risks of isolation that rival smoking, we explore the real-world impact of loneliness, who’s being hit hardest, and most importantly, what we can actually do about it.

Whether you’re feeling disconnected, concerned about a loved one, or just craving deeper relationships, this conversation is your invitation to reconnect one small step at a time.

Resources mentioned & Shared:

The Loneliness Epidemic Report: Read Here

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking - Buy Here

Sleep isn’t just about rest, it’s about survival. In this episode of the foorum Nexus, we’re joined by Win Hansen, Certified Sleep Science Coach and CEO of SleepFitter, to explore why healthcare workers and most people are facing a silent epidemic of poor sleep and what we can do to change that.

With over 30 years in healthcare, Win shares his powerful personal story, practical solutions, and why most people have never learned what good sleep actually looks like.

We break down the basics of sleep hygiene, the impact of thermal regulation, and how his team is helping workers compare and improve their sleep using data, not guesswork.

If you're a clinician, nurse, therapist, or healthcare leader, this conversation is for you.
If you’re someone who struggles to sleep and doesn’t know why, this episode could change everything.

📌 Topics Covered:

• Sleep deprivation in healthcare workers

• Why most people misunderstand sleep hygiene

• How thermal regulation can improve your rest

• Passive sleep solutions that actually work

• Win’s personal journey into sleep science

• Tools and tech to track and improve sleep

  
  

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