Why Don't We Talk About This?
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!
Why Don't We Talk About This?
Latest Episodes
Talking about a Professional Reality Check
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 ...
Talking about Compassion Fatigue with Natasha D'Arcangelo, QS, LMHC, LPC
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 caregive...
Talking about Self-Sabotage as Self-Protection
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 ...
Talking about Turning Human Behavior into Life Science
In this episode, Sarah shares how her personal experience with depression and anxiety led her on a journey to study neuroscience, psychology, and human behavior. This led her to imagine a more practical way to teach children about being human. ...
