37: 37 Reasons to Be Thankful: A Mental Health Gratitude Practice for 2025

37: 37 Reasons to Be Thankful: A Mental Health Gratitude Practice for 2025

In this heartwarming solo episode, Wini shares her 2025 gratitude list—37 deeply personal and sometimes delightfully specific things she's thankful for, from supportive friendships to her trusty Corolla. Along the way, she reflects on the role gratitude plays in her mental health journey, including living 12 years past a suicide attempt, learning to quilt, and navigating life’s hard-but-worth-it lessons. It's a vulnerable, funny, and hope-filled tradition you’ll want to make your own. Disclaimer: The resources and content shared here are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. If you are struggling with your mental health, please seek support from a licensed professional. You are not alone. 💛

36: What Law & Order: SVU Says About Your Inner World (According to ChatGPT)

Is it weird that a gritty crime drama is your comfort show? In this playful and insightful episode, Wini unpacks her love for Law & Order: SVU—with help from ChatGPT acting as a pretend therapist. From parasocial Olivia Benson admiration to reflections on trauma, justice, and self-compassion, this episode is part cozy confession, part AI experiment, and all heart. Perfect for anyone who’s ever found healing in unexpected places. Disclaimer: The resources and content shared here are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. If you are struggling with your mental health, please seek support from a licensed professional. You are not alone. 💛

35: The Tiny Mental Health Hack That Helps Me Show Up

Feeling too low to text back but still want to show you care? In this cozy solo episode, Wini shares a heartwarming (and super practical!) way she stays connected to loved ones, especially during depressive episodes, without leaving the house. Hint: it's part vintage charm, part digital magic, and 100% impactful. Tune in for a tiny mental health tip that’s low effort, high connection, and full of hear Resources * ⁠Etsy Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://therapythriftshop.etsy.com/?coupon=PODCAST] (discount code: PODCAST) * Postable [https://www.postable.com/] Disclaimer: The resources and content shared here are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. If you are struggling with your mental health, please seek support from a licensed professional. You are not alone. 💛

34: Coping Skills That Actually Work — Small Joys, Soul Soothers & Real-Life Strategies

In this heartfelt and refreshingly real episode of The Therapy Thrift Shop, host Winifred Akande gets personal about coping skills that actually help—especially during the chaotic, colder, emotionally complex lead-up to the holidays. From simmering chili and Little Debbie Christmas tree cakes to journaling, quilting, chai lattes, and digital detoxes, Wini shares her current go-to ways of managing stress, sadness, and seasonal overwhelm. Whether you're craving comfort, looking to update your mental health toolkit, or just need a few cozy ideas to get through the day, this episode is for you. Connect with Me: * * Email - hello@therapythriftshop.org * * ⁠Etsy Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://therapythriftshop.etsy.com/?coupon=PODCAST] (discount code: PODCAST) * Resources [https://www.therapythriftshop.org/resources] Disclaimer: The resources and content shared here are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. If you are struggling with your mental health, please seek support from a licensed professional. You are not alone. 💛

33: The Power of Prayer in a Broken World: Finding Peace with the Prayer of St. Francis

When tragedy strikes—again and again—we often hear "thoughts and prayers." But do those words still hold meaning? In this heartfelt episode of The Therapy Thrift Shop, Winifred Akande unpacks her evolving relationship with prayer, especially in the face of national grief, mental health struggles, and the desire to be a force for good. Inspired by the timeless Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi, she explores how prayer can be more than wishful thinking—it can be a grounding tool for peace, mindfulness, and inner transformation. You’ll learn the surprising history behind this well-loved prayer, why it's still relevant today, and how it invites us to sow love, light, and hope in a hurting world. Whether you're religious, spiritual, or just curious—this episode offers a gentle invitation to reflect on what you're sowing in your own life. 🎧 Plus: Get your own art print of the prayer on Winifred’s Etsy shop to support the podcast. Connect with Me: * IG - @therapythriftshop [https://www.instagram.com/therapythriftshop] * Email - hello@therapythriftshop.org * ⁠Etsy Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://therapythriftshop.etsy.com/?coupon=PODCAST] (discount code: PODCAST) Disclaimer: The resources and content shared here are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. If you are struggling with your mental health, please seek support from a licensed professional. You are not alone. 💛