That's Not Crazy Podcast

Season one is wrapped up with Irene and Molly discussing their Lows and Highs for the week. Irene is upset about a recent test score in her nursing program and Molly finished her final for term 1 of PMHNP school a week early. They share how prioritizing is important for their mental health and why a break from podcasting in-between seasons is mandatory. Molly and Irene talk about how doing this podcast has been helpful for their own mental health and keeping them accountable to practice the things they are discussing. Thank you all for listening to Season 1. Be sure to follow on Instagram @thatsnotcrazypodcast and on Facebook @thatsnotcrazy for updates about Season 2.  

Megan Richert, LCSW & PMH-C joins Molly and Irene to share her experience with Postpartum Depression and how she came to open her own Private Practice specializing in the Mental Health of Pregnant and Postpartum clients. The three start off by sharing their Lows and Highs for the week. Irene describes how high (unspoken) expectations led to feeling disappointed after a date night. She's also excited about a new living arrangement! Molly shares how an acute stressor overshadows other feelings from the past week. Megan explores the mind-body connection of feeling physical tension along with irritability, combined with hope for the future in many areas of her life.  Megan shares her education and career path in pursuit of her Masters Degree in Social Work. After giving birth and experiencing some frightening thoughts, Megan sought treatment and was diagnosed with Postpartum Depression. Through her own experiences and professional development, she realized her passion of treating mothers throughout pregnancy and after.  Megan is now accepting new clients and will return to in-person visits at her new office in Pismo Beach, CA in July!  Go to her website for details: www.mrichertcounseling.com  Follow us on Instagram @thatsnotcrazypodcast and on Facebook @thatsnotcrazy

Molly and Irene start today's episode off with a new segment asking what you have done for your mental health this week? Molly talks about her low and highs in navigating work, school and life as she is grieving. Irene talks about completing her 4x4x48 running challenge and coming down from that high intensity weekend, which led to a low that caused her to call her therapist for an emergency appointment. During therapy Irene digs into her family of origin and how she is understanding her own codependency.  Molly and Irene define codependency along with the behaviors and risk factors. Irene confesses her own codependent behaviors and talks about her experience with Al-Anon, a support group for codependent individuals. Molly opens up about how she relates to codependency and is recognizing her codependent behaviors in a current conflict.  Irene explains the Karpman Triangle and how this cycle is common in codependents. Irene also tells her story about finding out how she is codependent and how she continues to recognize it in her life.  Episode Mentions: Codependent No More by Melody Beattie You're Not Crazy - You're Codependent.: What everyone affected by Addiction, Abuse, Trauma Or Toxic Shaming must know to have peace In their lives by Jeanette Elisabeth Menter Al-Anon Group Locator Follow us on Instagram @thatsnotcrazypodcast or find on Facebook @thatsnotcrazy. 

In this episode Irene shares how she is starting to enjoy running. Molly is the recipient of Irene's good feelings which makes things awkward for today's guest, Monica. Monica shares her lows of having to apply for her Massage Therapy license and needing some extra space in her application to account for her criminal record. Monica reflects on her history of addiction and how that eventually led to jail, prison terms, and a string of recovery homes. She opens up about coming out to her family, remembering some childhood abuse, and how a break up caused a spiral into 20 years of drinking and meth use. Monica then talks about her recovery process and how it took years of relapse after relapse to finally come to the end of her ropes. She describes what it was like coming to realize sobriety was her only option. She has been sober for over four years and tells us what her life has been like as a sober person and working as a Massage Therapist. Follow us on Instagram @thatsnotcrazypodcast and on Facebook @thatsnotcrazy

SURPRISE! BONUS EPISODE! Molly & Irene interview Tyler Skinner & Trish McCormick, the inspirational duo behind Women Making Waves. During this week’s Lows & Highs, Irene talks about trying to navigate her own co-dependency history with a loved one who’s currently struggling in their addiction. Molly is happy to have a patient that shares their appreciation which reassures her and her abilities as a nurse. Then Tyler & Trish discuss their Lows & Highs of the week. Tyler talks about how body pain made her realize she needs to take a break. Trish, a New York native, opens up about her anxiety surrounding returning home for a wedding.  The 4 find common ground with feelings of Imposter Syndrome and showing up despite their inner critics.  Hear how Women Making Waves was born and what they’re up to now: highlighting women in atypical niches such as areas of Mental Health Awareness & women in the cannabis industry. Follow Trish & Tyler on Instagram @women.making.waves. Follow Irene & Molly @thatsnotcrazypodcast

Molly and Irene talk with Nathan Glover, host of Thoughts of Suicide Podcast. After sharing lows and highs, Nate shares who he is and why he started his podcast. He opens up about losing his brother to suicide and how his perspective and ideas of suicide have changed over the years. He explains how he coped with his brother’s death immediately afterwards and how he copes now. Nate feels a little bad for not having an emotional response anymore when talking about suicide, and Molly and Irene dig into why a lack of emotional response doesn't mean you don't care, but helps us become support for those in early grief/trauma. Nate also explains his experience with ADD and depression.  You can listen to Nate's show, Thoughts of Suicide Podcast on all podcast platforms and follow on Instagram @suicide_podcast. *Although Molly and Irene are mental health professionals, this show is for entertainment purposes only and should not replace therapy or medical advice. Follow us on Instagram @thatsnotcrazypodcast.

Molly and Irene interview Kyle Chuises about how his life has been affected by the diagnoses of Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Kyle shares openly about what led to his first panic attack at age 14, the effects of unmanaged mental illness in adulthood, and some of the things that have helped him get back on track. Music, art, and creativity have been integral parts of Kyle’s recovery process, and he shares a beautiful example of his artistic gifts at the end of the interview. *DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be substituted for professional medical advice or treatment. Connect with us on social media! Instagram: @thatsnotcrazypodcast Facebook: @thatsnotcrazy

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! Molly and Irene share what to expect from the next few episodes in May. Irene opens up about her 4x4x48 Challenge and the huge milestone she achieved this week. Molly admits to struggling with work/life/school balance as she wraps up the first month of her PMHNP Program. The need for Emotional Honesty presents as a clear theme in both their lives as they work through feelings of hopelessness and defeat in the face of their current battles. They circle back to Basic Boundaries and discuss having empathy for self and others when cancelling plans. Stick around for the latest homework assignment! For information and resources about Mental Health Awareness Month go to Nami.org. Follow us on Instagram @thatsnotcrazypodcast and on Facebook @thatsnotcrazy

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! Molly and Irene share what to expect from the next few episodes in May. Irene opens up about her 4x4x48 Challenge and the huge milestone she achieved this week. Molly admits to struggling with work/life/school balance as she wraps up the first month of her PMHNP Program. The need for Emotional Honesty presents as a clear theme in both their lives as they work through feelings of hopelessness and defeat in the face of their current battles. They circle back to Basic Boundaries and discuss having empathy for self and others when cancelling plans. Stick around for the latest homework assignment! For information and resources about Mental Health Awareness Month go to Nami.org. Follow us on Instagram @thatsnotcrazypodcast and on Facebook @thatsnotcrazy

Trigger warning: This episode contains information about sex trafficking, the porn industry and other sensitive material.

In today's episode Molly and Irene talk with Jaime Wheeler, MSW, Author of emPower: A Workbook for Individuals and Groups who have been Victims of Abuse, Controlling Relationships or the Sex Industry, and director of Open Door Survivor Housing. The lows and highs are short and sweet today because Jaime has a ton of information to share about sex trafficking and what her team is doing do help survivors. Jaime talks about what sex trafficking is and how she started on this path of helping those involved. She also talks about how helping others starts with our own mental health. Jaime is also reinventing policies within her own team to create a culture that supports self care and having a safety plan for staff members. If you've enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review where you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @thatsnotcrazypodcast for updates and information about each episode. 

Resources Mentioned: 

National Human Trafficking Hotline

Fight The New Drug

I am Jane Doe 

Watch: Very Young Girls 

Open Door Survivor Housing