Special Feature: Katie VanBuskirk on mental health

Mental health and wellness is something we all know is important. But how widely accepted is it? And do people shy away from getting help because of fear of judgment - or worse, because they don’t have access?

In this episode we’ve invited our good friend Katie VanBuskirk, PHD in clinical psychology, on the mic to chat about mental health. We also discuss some of the tools that are becoming more and more widely available to support those seeking help.

Points Discussed in this Episode

• How counseling and telemedicine has become much more widely available (and leveraged) since Covid
• It seems individuals are more open to talking about and sharing that they’re in counseling or talking to a therapist - it’s becoming more “accepted”… is that actually the case?
• Our responsibility as business owners to take care of our own mental health, in addition to providing support and tools for our teams
• Not knowing how to identify certain feelings like anxiety or stress; what’s the best course of action for someone?
• Ways we interact and engage on social media and how that shapes our experience with social media
• Giving someone permission to be upset about something / grieve 
• The vast difference between for some re: what our parents might have experienced growing up versus our experience as children 
• How does mindset, meditation, and mindfulness fit into psychology and counseling - are they intertwined?
• Everyone has their own way of dealing with mental wellness; what’s therapeutic for one person might be different for another 

Mentioned in this episode

• Detox Your Thoughts by Andrea Bonior, PhD (recommended by Nicole)
• Feeling Good by David D. Burns (recommended by Katie)
• Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker (recommended by Kate)

P.S. If this convo brings up anything for you and you need further help or guidance, check out these resources:

• BetterHelp Online Counseling - private therapy anytime, anywhere
• TalkSpace Online Therapy - Feeling better starts with a single message
• Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)

  Asking for help shows strength.

Thank you so much for joining us for this Special Feature episode with Katie VanBuskirk on mental health!

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Our mission with this podcast is to share a candid convo one time per week to help provide love, support, and space for women to share without judgment, speak without hesitation, and learn from each other - even when we don’t agree.