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!
Episodes
106 episodes
Talking about Working with Children in Schools w/ Debbie Gonzalez, LCSW
Debbie discusses the challenges of working with children in school settings, emphasizing the need for adults to develop their emotional intelligence. She highlights the impact of unresolved adult trauma on children and the importance of underst...
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Episode 105
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51:25
Talking about Resolutions and Resistance
During this fun-size episode to get the ball rolling on our New Year, Paula discusses the cultural and personal pressures associated with resolutions and resistance towards them. She highlights the societal expectation to be productive, the int...
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Episode 104
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13:37
Ask P Anything Vol. 3
In our highly anticipated Year-End "Ask Paula Anything - Vol.3" Episode, Paula dives into an array of questions submitted by our vibrant and supportive community of listeners. She shares her unique perspectives and offers a wealth of personaliz...
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Episode 103
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44:22
Talking about Community and Connection in Social Work w/ Cristino N. Chavez Jr., LMSW, CTP
Cristino, a first-generation Salvadorian social worker, discusses his diverse roles, including forensic social worker and PhD student among others he currently holds. He emphasizes the evolving use of social media as a tool for connection and i...
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Episode 102
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49:34
Talking about Mentorship in Social Work with Erica P. Sandoval, LCSW, SIFI
Erica discusses the importance of mentorship in her career and the upcoming third volume of "Latinx in Social Work," which focuses on mentorship. She highlights her journey, including support from mentors referred to as Madrinas and the challen...
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Episode 101
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46:47
Talking about Being Thankful for 100 Episodes!
It's been 100 episodes and what better day to share how thankful we are for the show than Thanksgiving. (United States Version) Paula and everyone at Fonzie-Try Media appreciate everyone who been a guest, listened, followed, and shared. Enjoy a...
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Episode 100
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28:04
Talking about the Journey From Incarceration to Social Work with Joseph Williams, LCSW
Joe shares his transformative journey from gun violence and incarceration to becoming a social worker. He highlights his motivations, including the birth of his daughter and the desire to break the cycle of crime as his “Why?” while uplifting t...
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Episode 99
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Talking about Training & Development for School Social Workers with Dr. Gabriella McBride, DSW, LCSW
Gabi and Paula converse about her career trajectory, starting out as a foster care social worker, transitioning to Founding Social Worker & Director of Social Services at Mott Haven Academy Charter School and involvement with launching a pr...
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Episode 98
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Talking about Challenges Faced by Youth and Families with Jaran David Manzanet, MSW
Jaran shines a light on his experiences as a Functional Family Therapist and discusses some of the challenges he has observed in his work with youth and families, particularly during the early days of the pandemic, highlighting rising truancy a...
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Episode 97
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Talking about Social Work Retreats: From Planning to Participating
Paula is joined by an awesome panel of dedicated social workers Ancy, Cindy, and Emily who discuss the origins and impact of their annual retreat for school social workers and youth mental health providers. The retreat, which began in March 202...
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Episode 96
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Talking about The Importance of Sleep During Adolescence and Beyond
Motivated by recent conversations with parents and students, Paula explores the critical importance of sleep for adolescents and other age groups, shares information on the impact of insufficient sleep on our mental and physical development/hea...
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Episode 95
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Talking about Self-Advocacy & Caregiver Support (Navigating the Healthcare System) with Dr. Jacob Kendall
Jacob discusses his experiences navigating the complex healthcare system, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy and caregiver support. He shares his experiences with open-heart surgeries and his interdisciplinary approach to healthcare, a...
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Episode 94
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Talking about Charity Auctioneering with Layne The Auctionista
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...
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Episode 93
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Talking about Language Learning with Bront'e Singleton
Bronte shines a light on her journey and approach to language learning. She affirms the importance of understanding learning styles and the need for clarity in language learning. Bronte shares her experience starting in sixth grade and her pass...
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Episode 92
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Talking about Joy
Paula picks apart the emotion of joy, speaking to its role in both the mental and physical of our existence. She shares the biological aspects of the way joy is regulated by the frontal lobe and thalamus, associated with neurotransmitters like ...
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Episode 91
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Talking about Disgust
Paula explores the emotion of disgust, emphasizing its importance despite being often overlooked. She provides a simple definition of disgust, explains how it can be triggered by various sensory experiences and, highlights strategies to manage ...
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Episode 90
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Talking about Fear
Paula discusses the emotion of fear, emphasizing its impact on our mental and physical health. She defines fear, and shares information associated with the fight, flight, freeze, fawn responses, and the impact of prolonged fear. can lead ...
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Episode 89
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Talking about Sadness
Paula discusses the emotion of sadness, emphasizing its early development in infancy and its role in organizing behavioral responses. She highlights the challenges of expressing sadness, advises exploring acknowledging feelings, and the importa...
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Episode 88
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Talking about Anger
Paula discussed the complexities of anger and its various expressions, triggers, and cultural influences. She emphasized the importance of identifying the underlying causes of anger to manage it effectively and, highlighted the negative consequ...
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Episode 87
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Talking about Ennui
Paula McMillan-Perez discusses the French word 'Ennui,' as an emotion. She explains the differences between ennui and boredom, and the differences between a deeper issue like depression. Paula emphasizes the importance of recognizing and naming...
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Episode 86
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Talking about Nostalgia
Paula explores the concept of nostalgia, discussing its definition, positive and negative aspects, and influence on collective memory. She highlights the importance of balancing positive and negative experiences as well as leveraging nostalgia ...
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Episode 85
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Talking about Embarrassment
Paula discusses the complexities and manifestations of embarrassment, the history of its origins as well as responses/strategies for managing it. She also shares a personal story where she was impacted by embarrassment and why it is so importan...
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Episode 84
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Talking about Envy
Paula explores the complex emotion of envy, defining it and its differences with jealousy. She examines the negative impact of envy on mental health and various relationships. Paula also delves into the various forms of envy and their impact on...
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Episode 83
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Talking about Anxiety
Paula provides an overview of Anxiety and how it affects both adults and adolescents in the US, with gender differences in prevalence. She explores some factors contributing such as social exclusion, bullying, family dynamics, trauma, and perso...
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Episode 82
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Talking about Youth and Summer Break
Paula explores challenges faced by youth in accessing summer engagement and programs due to financial constraints, transportation issues, or other factors as well as the impact of summer break on mental health, including anxiety and disrupted d...
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Episode 81
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