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 Rest Without Guilt
Paula discusses the importance of rest and the guilt often associated with it. She rereads Tricia Hersey's "Rest Is Resistance" and reflects on societal pressures to be productive. Paula highlights the need to rest without feeling guilty, notin...
Talking about Permission to Play
Paula discusses the importance of play and joy in adult life, particularly during the summer. She shares the benefits for adults of scheduling playtime, noting that it can improve creativity, communication, and emotional regulation. Paula menti...
Talking about Healing that Surrounds Us
Paula returns after summer break to explore the importance of community and local environments in promoting emotional well-being, sharing personal experiences from the Bronx. She emphasizes the value of familiar places and spaces such as parks,...
Talking about Summer Break Struggles
Paula explores the challenges of summer break for youth, emphasizing that not all have the same opportunities, such as attending summer camps or traveling. She highlights the importance of routines that schools provide for emotional regulation,...
Talking about Collective Healing
Paula discusses collective healing, highlighting its importance in processing shared traumas and fostering community support. She emphasizes the role of mutual aid networks, healing circles, and community mutual care in breaking isolation and a...
