How to Cope With a Tough Diagnosis

Bonus Episode: How We Grew Together - Looking Back At Season One

In this special season one finale of Mind If We Talk, guest host Sreela Roy-Greene returns to reflect on the powerful stories and shared truths that shaped our conversations this season. From grief and heartbreak to masculinity and motherhood, we revisit standout moments that resonated with listeners, highlighting the themes and resilience, growth and compassion that connect us all. Plus, we’re saying thank you with a special gift: one free week of therapy at betterhelp.com/mindifwetalk [http://betterhelp.com/mindifwetalk]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How to Heal from Heartbreak

How do you start over when the person you loved is gone? Heartbreak can stop you in your tracks, and romantic heartbreak seems to come with its own unique grief. On the season finale of “Mind If We Talk?”, host and therapist Haesue Jo talks with Sabrina Zohar, dating coach and podcast host. Sabrina opens up about her journey with heartbreak: the treatment she no longer tolerates, the habits she’s worked to improve, and the self-esteem she’s cultivated along the way. She also shares how one major breakup led her to find a new career—and love.   Then, Haesue is joined by therapist duo Vanessa Bennett, LMFT, and John Kim, LMFT, to unpack attachment styles, dating in the digital era, and practical advice for soothing heartbreak." If you’re facing a breakup or simply looking to be a better partner and friend, this episode is for you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How to Balance Being a Mom and Taking Care of Your Mental Health

What does it really take to show up as your full self in motherhood when you’re balancing everything for not only your children, but also yourself ?  In this episode of "Mind If We Talk?," Haesue sits down with Deena Margolin and Kristin Gallant, co-founders of Big Little Feelings and longtime best friends. They open up about their journeys with postpartum, late-in-life ADHD and autism diagnoses, and the pressure to "keep it together" as parents. Then, Haesue talks with Cameron Oaks Rogers—mental health advocate, host of “Conversations with Cam,” and the creator of Quiet Your Mind and Busy Your Hands, a journal and adult coloring affirmation book. Cameron offers practical advice for preparing for postpartum, navigating motherhood as a neurodivergent person, and maintaining your identity beyond motherhood—plus tangible ways friends and partners can show up for struggling new moms. If you're a parent feeling like everything is harder than it should be, or if you love someone who is, this episode is for you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How to Stop Doomscrolling

The world can feel like a heavy place—and for many, the constant stream of news only makes it harder to cope. So what happens when your empathy turns into anxiety, guilt, and doomscrolling? On this episode, host and therapist Haesue Jo talks with singer-songwriter David Archuleta, who opens up about the emotional toll of doomscrolling, the feeling of being stuck in cycles of helplessness, and how coming out as gay has reshaped his understanding of himself and the world around him. He also shares how community—and honest conversations—have helped him begin to heal. Then, Haesue is joined by Sarah Close, a licensed professional counselor with BetterHelp. Together, they unpack the psychological impact of consuming distressing news and therapeutic strategies to help you break the cycle. If you’ve ever felt stuck in endless scrolling, and powerless in the face of the news—or just needed permission to step away from it all—this episode is for you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How to Cope With a Tough Diagnosis

Health complications are stressful on their own, but when healthcare providers aren’t listening to your concerns, what can you do?  On this episode, host and therapist Haesue Jo talks with Ryan Sickler, comedian and host of The HoneyDew Podcast, a storytelling show aimed at highlighting and laughing at the lowlights of life.  At age 42, Ryan received a diagnosis that changed his life. A decade later, that diagnosis—and a supposedly simple surgery—nearly led to his death. Today, Ryan sits down to reflect on his journey with a genetic condition called factor V Leiden. Using therapy and a healthy sense of humor, he has confronted his complicated feelings about his diagnosis, his harrowing experiences as a patient, and his family’s health history.  Then, Haesue is joined by Dr. Sreela Roy-Greene, LMHC, clinical operations manager at BetterHelp. They break down how physical health challenges can affect mental health and talk about the therapeutic intervention that helped Ryan. If you or a loved one are feeling lost under the weight of medical stress, then this episode is for you. betterhelp.com/mindifwetalk [http://betterhelp.com/mindifwetalk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.