Why Don't We Talk About This?
Paula McMillan-Perez, LCSW
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Talking about Self Worth with Ancy Lewis, LCSW
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01/30/24 • 55 min
Ancy speaks with Paula about her discoveries regarding self-worth, how it is intertwined with our mental wellness, and how we can work to improve it at any age.
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Guest Bio:
Ancy Lewis is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked with multiple populations for 20+ years in the areas of mental health, early childhood, adult nursing care, child welfare, and higher education. Currently, Ancy is an assistant director of field education serving the online and on-campus field education programs at Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service.
Ancy is also the co-founder and president of Velocity Visions, Inc., a personal and professional development company committed to providing individuals, groups, and organizations the tools for transformation through training and experiential activities that promote self-care practices, personal and professional growth, and prevention of burnout and compassion fatigue.
She hosts the podcast Self-care to Success. She has also contributed to Parents Magazine, The Journal News, Pregnancy Corner, Reader’s Digest, and The Baltimore Times.
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Website: www.velocityvisionsinc.com
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Talking About Being Kind to Yourself
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07/04/23 • 19 min
During this episode, Paula explores the themes of kindness and grace as it relates to how we treat ourselves, shares why this came up for her personally, and encourages us to “tap in” so that we can add a little more kindness into our lives.
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Talking about Charity Auctioneering with Layne The Auctionista
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10/08/24 • 49 min
Layne, a charity auctioneer from Toronto, shared their journey of raising nearly $55 million for charity over 15 years, and discussed their transition from a financial advisor to an auctioneer after a transformative experience at a charity gala. Layne highlights the challenges of being a non-binary person in a male-dominated field and the importance of asking for help and the power that lies in community, empathy, and using one's privilege to support marginalized groups.
Guest Bio:
Layne is a non-binary, successful entrepreneur with a charming, animated personality, and armed with a collection of captivating anecdotes.
An advocate for social impact, Layne’s work as The Auctionista has raised over $40 million for charity across North America and they have taken the stage over 1,500 times. They champion the idea that no challenge is insurmountable, and no dream is unattainable.
Layne would know best. Before blazing a trail in a male-dominated industry and creating a wildly successful company, Layne changed career paths from a Financial Advisor to Director of Development at a charity, only to courageously pivot again. Through their determination and perseverance, they decided to take the leap and reinvent the role of auctioneer.
With live fundraising firmly under their belt, Layne stepped into the world of keynote speaking to deliver powerful messages about the importance of living authentically. In 2024, Layne launched The IMPACT Workshop; a DEIB-learning series targeted to organizations that is focused on helping participants understand the concepts of gender identity, and how to create a workplace and community that is inclusive and accepting of all, honoring intersections of identity including race, body size, abilities, age, etc.
Now, the ever-innovative Layne, is one of the most coveted and respected auctioneers, speakers, and workshop facilitators, with a sparkling reputation for personal storytelling that connects.
Contact/Socials:
Instagram: @theauctionista
Email: [email protected]
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Talking about Reproductive Health: From Personal Experience to Social Work Advocacy with Dr. Olymphia O'Neale-White, DSW, LCSW
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04/30/24 • 51 min
Dr. O speaks candidly about the connections she made during her own reproductive journey to closing the gap through research & education for emerging social workers.
Guest Bio:
Dr. Olymphia O’Neale-White, also known as Dr. O, is not your average professional. With a passion for education, public speaking, professional development, and advocacy, Dr. O brings a unique approach to everything she does. As a second-generation American, service member and clinician herself, Dr. O works to promote cultural inclusion, education and competency within professional spaces. At Through My Lense Consulting Services LLC, her pride and joy, Dr. O infuses her humor, enthusiasm and infectious energy into every consultation, training session, job preparedness program, and employment service. Her goal? To provide transformative learning experiences for students and postgrad professionals, molding them into the change agents of tomorrow. Dr. O's journey into human services began with a degree in Sociology from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. Intrigued by communities, systems, and policies, she dived into social work at North Carolina Central University, later earning her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Kentucky. Driven by personal challenges in reproductive healthcare and child loss, Dr. O is also dedicated to advancing reproductive education for social betterment. Balancing her roles as a clinical military social worker, entrepreneur, and part-time professor at various universities nationwide, Dr. O thrives on contributing to the world through teaching, guiding, and volunteering. Beyond her commitments in mental health and the military, Dr. O is a creative spirit. When she's not immersed in her professional pursuits, you can find her singing, dancing, or on a flight to her next adventure.
Contact/Socials:
Instagram: @throughmylenseconsulting
LinkedIn: Olymphia O'Neale-White, LCSW, DSW
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Talking about Belief, Goals and Your Health With Samantha Nivens
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06/06/23 • 47 min
We explore the mindset surrounding health and how we can create the beliefs and goals we set to be flexible in meeting our needs.
Guest Bio:
Samantha is a Health & Life Coach, speaker, top-placing female ultramarathon athlete, and boy mom of two little dudes. She helps busy women & men see what is really possible for their lives, from losing weight for the last time or completing a race!
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Mental Health FAQ: Talking About Access
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06/13/23 • 22 min
On this episode, Paula explores several points of access for folks who are interested in obtaining mental health care including Private Pay (Paying out of pocket) , Insurance, EAP, Low/No Income
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Talking about Unhoused & Homeless Community Members With Rosita Marinez, MS-NPL, ADV-CSW, MSW, SIFI
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06/20/23 • 43 min
We talk about all things related to houseless/unhoused populations as it relates to Rosita’s career in advocacy and service provision
Guest Bio:
Rosita Marinez has over twenty years of experience specializing in operations management, financial management, project management, program development, and executive leadership. Her focus areas are mental health, substance use disorder, HIV/AIDS, and housing.
Rosita is the Senior Vice President of Support Housing at the Institute for Community Living (ICL). She oversees the nation's most extensive OMH housing portfolio for Supported Housing, with more than 1,500 supported apartment beds. This includes Treatment Apartment Program (TAP) and a permanent scatter site. The primary population served are individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
Rosita has dedicated her career to the housing sector for the past fourteen years. She has held senior leadership positions in well-known organizations focused on ending homelessness in New York City. Throughout her career, she has been part of different initiatives in housing, HIV/AIDS, and workforce development. To name a few initiatives are the New York State AIDS Institute: Positive Housing for ALL and Housing Retention Programs, Robin Hood: AIDS for AIDS International: New York Immigrant Program, and Robin Hood: Seedco: Single Stop Initiative- Earn Benefits.
Rosita has a Master of Science in Non-profit Leadership from Fordham University and a Master of Social Work from The Silberman School of Social Work. She also has a postgraduate degree in Advance Clinical Social Work from Silberman and a SIFI from Columbia University. She is a fellow of the George and Belle Strell Executive Leadership at Silberman. Rosita holds multiple certifications in executive leadership, housing development, property management, and housing compliance.
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Talking About Survival and Strength After Cancer w/ Casey Kang Head
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07/11/23 • 48 min
We talk about Casey’s journey in beating Cancer (3x!!), systemic themes that are facing our siblings in their battle to beat Cancer, as well as how she has turned her experiences into concrete ways to support others.
Guest Bio:
Casey Kang Head is a 3x survivor of acute lymphoblastic leukemia & stroke survivor. She teaches survivors how to reclaim their lives and learn how to live differently. She helps other survivors ensure they are stronger physically, mentally & emotionally so they don’t live life in fear.
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Talking about Healing through Social Work w/ Kelli Miranda-Green
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07/18/23 • 57 min
We explore the ways that social workers and helping professionals heal through their work, the impact of self-disclosure in working with clients, and the role our lived experiences play in our healing journey.
Guest Bio:
Kelli Miranda-Green is a Social Worker from the Raleigh-Durham area in North Carolina. She has years of experience with at-risk youth and young adults of color, foster care and domestic violence survivors. She currently works at MindRight Health, a mental health start-up that focuses on mental health accessibility for everyone.
Contact:
Instagram: _sheiskelliannn
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Talking about needs within Special Education w/ Jamilah F. Bashir
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12/12/23 • 56 min
Jamilah shares the inspiration for becoming a special educator, the challenges of special educators, and how she pivoted to provide an impact on a larger scale.
Guest Bio:
Jamilah F. Bashir, an Education Consultant and IEP Coach, empowers special education teachers to excel in both their roles as educators and case managers. She guides parents through the intricate IEP process, offering clarity and peace of mind. A highly sought-after speaker, Jamilah shares her expertise on platforms like the Educators Moving On (EMON) LIVE Conference and the 12th Annual Progressive Education Summit. Her insights have graced podcasts such as The Impact of Educational Leadership and The Dope Muslim Woman. Recognized for her contributions, Jamilah has received the Advocate for Me, LLC and Jordan A. Smith Foundation Award. With over 20 years of experience in Charter, Public, and Private Schools, Jamilah is the author of Because of H.E.R. and creator of specialized IEP resources. She connects with over 5,000 individuals weekly through her website and social media. Beyond her professional endeavors, she indulges in global travel, Broadway shows, live performances, and community service.
Contact/Socials:
Instagram: @theiepcoachllc
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FAQ
How many episodes does Why Don't We Talk About This? have?
Why Don't We Talk About This? currently has 104 episodes available.
What topics does Why Don't We Talk About This? cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Podcasts, Social Work, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Why Don't We Talk About This??
The episode title 'Talking about Youth Empowerment w/ Bonnie Massey, LMSW' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Why Don't We Talk About This??
The average episode length on Why Don't We Talk About This? is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Why Don't We Talk About This? released?
Episodes of Why Don't We Talk About This? are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Why Don't We Talk About This??
The first episode of Why Don't We Talk About This? was released on Oct 26, 2022.
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