Episode 26: Menopause, Mental Health, and Finding Balance: Part 2
In Part 2 of our menopause series, we dive deeper into the emotional, mental, and physical changes women experience during perimenopause and menopause. From brain fog and mood swings to sleep struggles, anxiety, and some more rare symptoms no one talks about. We explore how these transitions impact women’s overall well-being. Join us as we share expert insights, practical tools, and real talk about managing symptoms, protecting your mental health, and building resilience during this stage of life. If you’re looking for guidance on self-care, stress management, and women’s health during midlife, this episode is packed with support and strategies to help you feel more balanced and empowered.
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Episode 25-From Hot Flashes to Headspace: Understanding Menopause and Mental Wellness
Welcome to part one of our two-part Nearly Normal Podcast series on menopause. In this episode, we dive deep into the real experiences of perimenopause and menopause, breaking down the mental, emotional, and physical changes that women face during this transition. From hormonal shifts that affect mood and energy to the emotional toll of brain fog, anxiety, and sleep changes, we’re talking about it all—with honesty, humor, and compassion.
As two seasoned therapists, we explore how menopause impacts mental health and overall wellbeing, while also sharing practical coping strategies, self-care tools, and mindset shifts that can help women feel supported and empowered through the process.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your symptoms are “normal,” or you want to better understand how menopause affects the mind, body, and emotions, this episode is for you.
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Episode 24: Hot Takes, Cold Coffee: TikTok Trends, Pop Culture & Mental Health
Need a mental health pick-me-up? In this episode of the Nearly Normal Podcast, we bring you Hot Takes, Cold Coffee—a cheeky, caffeine-fueled chat about TikTok trends, AI in therapy, viral pop culture fads (yes, even ice cube trays), and the shows we’re watching to keep our mental wellness in check. Join two therapists as we laugh, reflect, and remind you that being “nearly normal” is more than enough.
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Episode 23: Habits or Hiding? Are Your Habits Helping or Holding You Back?
Are your habits truly helping you, or are they just clever ways of avoiding the deeper issues you don’t want to face? In this episode of the Nearly Normal Podcast, we dive into the psychology of habits, coping skills, and daily routines. With a mix of humor and introspection, we explore whether your go-to strategies—like working out, overworking, scrolling social media, or even reading—are actually healthy coping mechanisms or subtle avoidance tactics.
This fun and insightful conversation will help you reflect on your own behaviors, uncover the difference between healing habits and hiding habits, and give you tools to create healthier patterns for mental wellness.
Perfect for anyone curious about self-awareness, emotional health, or building stronger coping skills.
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Episode 22: Women’s Emotional Load: Careers, Burnout, Fertility, Motherhood, and Mental Health Challenges
In this episode of the Nearly Normal Podcast, we dive deep into the invisible mental and emotional load carried by women in today’s world. From career burnout and workplace gender bias to fertility struggles, motherhood pressures, and safety concerns, we explore how these hidden burdens impact women’s mental health and emotional well-being. Join us as we discuss practical coping strategies, ways to set boundaries, and how to challenge societal expectations. Perfect for working mothers, women navigating infertility, or anyone seeking balance and self-care, this conversation sheds light on the realities women face while offering supportive tools for resilience and growth.
Welcome to “Nearly Normal,” the podcast where two therapists tear up the “live, laugh, love” script on mental health and show you what being human really looks like—messy, imperfect, and delightfully offbeat. We’re swapping clichés for a healthy dose of sarcasm and a no-nonsense take on anxiety, depression, coping skills and all things mental health related. If you’re done chasing perfection and crave some brutally honest, eye-roll-worthy real talk about how to feel less burnout and more self empowered, you’ve just found your people. Start understanding how to improve your overall mental health today!
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