Why Don't We Talk About This?
Paula McMillan-Perez, LCSW
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 Self Worth with Ancy Lewis, LCSW
Why Don't We Talk About This?
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.
Contact/Socials:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.velocityvisionsinc.com
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Talking About Being Kind to Yourself
Why Don't We Talk About This?
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
Why Don't We Talk About This?
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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Mental Health FAQ: Talking About Access
Why Don't We Talk About This?
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
Why Don't We Talk About This?
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 Emotional Prep for the Holidays
Why Don't We Talk About This?
11/21/23 • 23 min
Paula talks a bit about some what the start of the holiday seasons kicks up for people and provides some ideas on how to be proactive no matter how you choose to spend them.
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Talking about the Impact of the Change Healthcare Cyberattack
Why Don't We Talk About This?
03/19/24 • 24 min
Paula sheds some light on the cyberattack on Change Healthcare which took place on February 21, 2024 effectively crippling the many necessary processes of our national healthcare system, how it has impacted patients and providers, the alleged parties behind the attack and several things that we should now consider in the wake of this attack.
Resources:
Four Big Questions for DC - https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/18/health-care-hack-questions-00147199
Change Healthcare Hack: What you need to know - https://www.wsj.com/articles/change-healthcare-hack-what-you-need-to-know-45efc28c
AHA: 94% of Hospitals Financially Impacted- https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/aha-94-hospitals-financially-impacted-change-healthcares-cyberattack
Metro Atlanta Therapists Suffer Financially - https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/cyber-attack-change-health-care-metro-atlanta
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Talking about Self-Disclosure
Why Don't We Talk About This?
04/02/24 • 39 min
Paula speaks about self-disclosure from the personal and professional lens, the shifts in the how and why it is being utilized as well the benefit of putting it into your personal practice.
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Talking about Using A.I in Social Work with Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz
Why Don't We Talk About This?
04/09/24 • 49 min
Marina shares how her curiosity begun about A.I, what she has learned and how she has shifted into educating others about how it can be used an not just an application but an opportunity to affect change in the social work profession.
Guest Bio:
Dr. Badillo-Diaz is an experienced school administrator and counseling director with a demonstrated history of working in community mental health and in education as a social worker. Currently, Dr. Badillo-Diaz is the founder of MABD Consulting focusing on the training of educators and social workers. She is also the author of the blog, “The AI Social Worker”, a 21st Century Skills and AI guide for Social Workers. Her areas of interest include 21st-century skills, social-emotional learning programming, school social work practice, education, youth mental health, clinical supervision for social workers, AI Applications, data management, and career development.
Contact/Socials:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @MABDconsulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarinabadillo-diaz/
Website: www.MABDconsulting.com
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Talking about needs within Special Education w/ Jamilah F. Bashir
Why Don't We Talk About This?
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
Email: [email protected]
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How many episodes does Why Don't We Talk About This? have?
Why Don't We Talk About This? currently has 106 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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