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Why Don't We Talk About This?

Why Don't We Talk About This?

著者: Paula McMillan-Perez LCSW
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概要

You already know that there are a bunch of things people talk about in pockets or completely avoid. Things that may be controversial or uncomfortable but we need to get them off our chest. During "Why Don’t We Talk About This?", licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, Paula McMillan-Perez speaks with folks whose learned experiences and/or professions give way to a diverse knowledge of topics that we just aren't talking about...but should be!

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  • Talking about a Professional Reality Check
    2026/11/03

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    In this episode, Paula explores how workplace dynamics can erode professional confidence and self-worth. She discusses the emotional toll of self-doubt, hypervigilance, overwork, exhaustion, and why financial realities, loyalty, and attachment can make it difficult to leave an unhealthy job. Paula encourages listeners to separate their professional identity from their workplace and distinguish constructive feedback from disrespect. She also recommends setting boundaries and thoughtfully exploring all available options to support a sustainable shift.

    In this episode, you will hear:
    + professional confidence
    + workplace dynamics
    + barriers to leaving
    + ways to protect well-being

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    Got a topic you want explored on a future episode? Please email us at whydontwetalkaboutthispod@gmail.com


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    40 分
  • Talking about Compassion Fatigue with Natasha D'Arcangelo, QS, LMHC, LPC
    2026/10/27

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    In this episode, licensed therapist Natasha D'Arcangelo shares how her work with nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic led her to specialize in compassion fatigue. She and Paula explore why compassion fatigue differs from burnout and why caregivers may feel depleted after supporting others. Natasha discusses common signs and shares practical, evidence-informed approaches to address them. She also reminds us that struggling doesn’t mean we are broken, and workplaces have a responsibility to support the people who care for others.

    In this episode, you will hear:

    + compassion fatigue vs. burnout

    + signs and impact

    + workplace and systemic factors

    + tools and approaches for exploration

    + assessment and resilience


    Guest Bio:

    Natasha is a nationally recognized clinical leader and international speaker specializing in compassion fatigue. She is licensed to practice in 8 states, and she is also a Florida Qualified Supervisor. She is the owner of D’Arcangelo Counseling & Consulting, LLC. She brings over a decade of experience across education, the inpatient psychiatric setting, community mental health, private practice, nonprofit leadership, and mental health tech. Natasha helps care professionals recognize the signs of burnout and compassion fatigue-and offers tools to build resilience and reconnect to purpose.


    Contact:

    Email: natasha@natashalmhc.com
    Website: https://www.natashalmhc.com


    Resources Mentioned:

    Forward Facing: Professional Resilience: https://a.co/d/0dEQwllq

    Professional Quality of Life (ProQol): https://proqol.org/proqol-measure


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    Retreat, Remix, Revive - https://retreatremixrevive.com

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    Got a topic you want explored on a future episode? Please email us at whydontwetalkaboutthispod@gmail.com


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  • Talking about Self-Sabotage as Self-Protection
    2026/10/13

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    In this episode, Paula explores how perfectionism, procrastination, and avoidance contribute to self-sabotage by offering temporary relief while keeping us from what we want. With warmth, humor, and honest personal reflections, she invites you to get curious about what’s underneath the pattern by exploring the themes that contribute to the negative self-talk associated with this frame of self-protection. Paula shares how to identify, reflect, and move in a direction that supports compassion and curiosity.

    In this episode, you will hear:
    + defining how self-sabotage shows up
    + protective functions
    + core reframing
    + self-sabotage cycle
    + curiosity and change

    Upcoming Events:

    Retreat, Remix, Revive - https://bit.ly/RRR2027

    Trauma-Informed Puberty Education Framework - https://shorturl.at/u9dsa

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    Got a topic you want explored on a future episode? Please email us at whydontwetalkaboutthispod@gmail.com


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    40 分
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