Intentions Over Resolutions: A Feminist Approach to Mental Health and the New Year

Intentions Over Resolutions: A Feminist Approach to Mental Health and the New Year

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312920/fan_mail/new] As we close out season one of Her Time to Talk, this special end-of-year episode invites you to step into the new year with intention, self-compassion, and clarity rather than pressure, perfectionism, or burnout. Women are constantly told to do more, be more, and fix themselves through unrealistic New Year’s resolutions. When those expectations inevitably become unsustainable, they often fuel shame, negative self-talk, and a sense of failure. In this episode, we pause that cycle and explore a gentler, more empowering alternative. As a thank-you for closing out season one with us, this episode includes a free gift. Download Her Time to Heal: A Woman’s Guide to Starting and Succeeding in Therapy, [https://bit.ly/therapyguideshort] a 30-plus-page guide created by licensed therapists specializing in women’s mental health. This resource is designed to support you whether you are new to therapy or looking to deepen your existing work. Thank you for being part of this community and for honoring your mental health. Your story matters. Your growth matters. This is your time. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312920/support] Stay Connected + Support the Show * Follow us @HerTimeToTalk [https://www.instagram.com/hertimetotalk/?hl=en] and @HerTimeTherapy [https://www.instagram.com/hertime_therapy/?hl=en] * Visit our website [https://tr.ee/9sGDjf ] to connect with a therapist, subscribe to our newsletter, or learn more about feminist mental health counseling  If this episode moved you, empowered you, or taught you something new—be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who needs to hear it. This is your time. Your story matters. Your voice is powerful. And your mental health is worth prioritizing.

Why Women Overthink: A 2-Step Guide to Getting Unstuck

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312920/fan_mail/new] Many women find themselves caught in distressing cycles of overthinking. You replay a moment again and again, searching for clarity or safety, only to feel more overwhelmed and disconnected from yourself. In this episode, we explore why these patterns are so common for women and trauma survivors, how your nervous system confuses past and present threats, and what it truly takes to interrupt the spiral. You will learn a simple two-step process for moving from rumination into grounded, intentional action. This approach blends nervous system regulation, mindful reframing, and small, compassionate steps that help you reclaim your energy and focus. If you're ready to shift out of survival mode and into more clarity, calm, and self-trust, this episode offers an accessible way to begin. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312920/support] Stay Connected + Support the Show * Follow us @HerTimeToTalk [https://www.instagram.com/hertimetotalk/?hl=en] and @HerTimeTherapy [https://www.instagram.com/hertime_therapy/?hl=en] * Visit our website [https://tr.ee/9sGDjf ] to connect with a therapist, subscribe to our newsletter, or learn more about feminist mental health counseling  If this episode moved you, empowered you, or taught you something new—be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who needs to hear it. This is your time. Your story matters. Your voice is powerful. And your mental health is worth prioritizing.

The Mental Health Benefits of Taking Action

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312920/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Her Time To Talk, Megan explores why activism is not only compatible with therapy, but essential to mental health and feminist clinical practice. Drawing from her experience at the October 18th No Kings protest in Savannah, Georgia, she reflects on the emotional complexity of showing up, the power of collective action, and the realities of navigating safety and privilege in today’s political climate. Megan discusses the growing research that links pro-social behavior, community engagement, and collective action with improved wellbeing. She breaks down accessible forms of activism for listeners who may not feel safe attending protests, including daily conversations, creative expression, financial and resource-based support, civic participation, community building, and rest as resistance. Throughout the episode, she illustrates how small, value-aligned actions can reduce feelings of helplessness and build agency during times of political fear and uncertainty. This conversation centers the feminist therapy principle that the personal is political and emphasizes why therapists cannot, and should not, pretend to be blank slates when systemic forces shape clients’ lives so directly. Listeners are invited to explore their own relationship with activism and choose one small, meaningful action that feels safe, possible, and restorative. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312920/support] Stay Connected + Support the Show * Follow us @HerTimeToTalk [https://www.instagram.com/hertimetotalk/?hl=en] and @HerTimeTherapy [https://www.instagram.com/hertime_therapy/?hl=en] * Visit our website [https://tr.ee/9sGDjf ] to connect with a therapist, subscribe to our newsletter, or learn more about feminist mental health counseling  If this episode moved you, empowered you, or taught you something new—be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who needs to hear it. This is your time. Your story matters. Your voice is powerful. And your mental health is worth prioritizing.

Are Women Really Ruining the Workplace?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312920/fan_mail/new] This week, Meagan and Sydney take a deep, unflinching look at the New York Times conversation that asked whether liberal feminism has “ruined” the workplace. The original title alone sparked widespread outrage, and the discussion that followed revealed just how pervasive patriarchal logic remains in mainstream discourse. In this episode, Megan and Sydney unpack the rhetorical moves, logical fallacies, and internalized misogyny embedded in the arguments made by Helen Andrews, Leah Sargeant, and moderator Ross Douthat. Drawing on clinical experience, trauma-informed feminist theory, rhetorical analysis, and the real psychological impact these narratives have on women, they break down why this debate missed the mark—and why it matters. Together, they explore: • What “wokeness” actually means, and how awareness of harm has been pathologized  • The psychological and systemic relevance of the Me Too movement as truth-telling, not overreach  • How patriarchal systems manufacture women’s dependency and then weaponize it against them  • The realities of motherhood penalties, economic inequity, and the policing of reproduction  • The binary thinking underlying claims about “feminized” workplaces and why these binaries harm everyone  • Evidence that empathy, collaboration, accountability, and psychological safety strengthen institutions  • Why male loneliness, emotional suppression, and resistance to change are symptoms of patriarchal conditioning  • The historical and ongoing contributions of women that directly shape modern life and workplace progress Through rhetorical analysis, clinical insight, and lived experience, Megan and Sydney prove that women have never “ruined” the workplace. Women transformed it. For listeners who feel the resonance of this conversation—whether anger, validation, or relief—this episode offers grounding, clarity, and an invitation to challenge the narratives that limit all of us. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312920/support] Stay Connected + Support the Show * Follow us @HerTimeToTalk [https://www.instagram.com/hertimetotalk/?hl=en] and @HerTimeTherapy [https://www.instagram.com/hertime_therapy/?hl=en] * Visit our website [https://tr.ee/9sGDjf ] to connect with a therapist, subscribe to our newsletter, or learn more about feminist mental health counseling  If this episode moved you, empowered you, or taught you something new—be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who needs to hear it. This is your time. Your story matters. Your voice is powerful. And your mental health is worth prioritizing.

Lurah’s Time To Talk: Saying No Without Shame This Holiday Season

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312920/fan_mail/new] The holidays often highlight the invisible labor women carry—managing everyone’s happiness, absorbing tension, keeping the peace, and pretending everything’s fine. But what if this season could feel lighter, more honest, and less about obligation? In this episode, Lurah Patrick, a graduate-student therapist at Her Time Therapy, joins Meagan to talk about the deeper emotional weight of the holidays: guilt, grief, boundaries, and the pressure to perform. Together, they explore how to create more ease, authenticity, and freedom during a season that often demands too much. We cover: * How the holidays activate every stress point in your nervous system * Setting boundaries that protect connection instead of cutting it off * Navigating guilt and learning that “no” can be an act of kindness * Balancing gratitude with grief—without falling into toxic positivity * Simple self-care practices for women carrying the emotional load * Releasing perfection and redefining what peace really means Lurah also shares details about her free Holiday Stress Workshop, [http://meet.google.com/kve-unqa-itc] designed to help you build a personalized plan for the season—mapping out boundaries, expectations, and small moments of calm you can actually keep. Information about the workshop: Date: Tuesday, November 11th  Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm (MT)  Location: Google Meet  [http://meet.google.com/kve-unqa-itc] Drop in—no commitment needed! This group is offered on a pay-what-you-can basis to keep it accessible for all, whether that’s $0, $5, $20, or another amount that works for you. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312920/support] Stay Connected + Support the Show * Follow us @HerTimeToTalk [https://www.instagram.com/hertimetotalk/?hl=en] and @HerTimeTherapy [https://www.instagram.com/hertime_therapy/?hl=en] * Visit our website [https://tr.ee/9sGDjf ] to connect with a therapist, subscribe to our newsletter, or learn more about feminist mental health counseling  If this episode moved you, empowered you, or taught you something new—be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who needs to hear it. This is your time. Your story matters. Your voice is powerful. And your mental health is worth prioritizing.