Anxiety and Free

E22: The Perimenopause Pause-Part I

In this episode, Marquita discusses her journey through the perimenopause phase, sharing personal experiences, symptoms, and insights into managing this transition. Whether you're in a similar phase or curious about perimenopause, this episode offers relatable stories and practical advice. Main Topics Covered: * The concept of perimenopause and when it begins * Key symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, sleep issues, and mood changes * Personal experiences with perimenopause and how treatments have helped * The impact on family and relationships * Non-traditional approaches to managing symptoms * The importance of talking openly about perimenopause with loved ones * Upcoming episodes on medical interventions and therapy benefits Resources: * Understanding Perimenopause - Mayo Clinic [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/perimenopause/symptoms-causes/syc-20354666] * Benefits of Therapy for Menopause - American Psychological Association [https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/07/cover-menopause] Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to the perimenopause pause and recent hiatus 00:30 - Why the episode was delayed and the importance of self-care 01:27 - Definition of perimenopause and its onset in women’s lives 01:52 - Common symptoms including irregular periods and hot flashes 03:14 - Personal experience with hot flashes and body temperature changes 04:12 - How hot flashes impact daily life and family interactions 05:07 - Sleep problems and mood swings during perimenopause 06:04 - Changes in cholesterol and dietary considerations 06:57 - Decreased fertility and emotional aspects 07:26 - Brain fog and cognitive challenges 08:54 - Vaginal dryness and other physical symptoms 09:22 - Bone health and prevention of osteoporosis 10:14 - Importance of rest and self-care routines 10:39 - Uncommon symptoms like itchy ears and their connection to perimenopause 11:08 - Treatments discussed, including hormone and non-hormonal options 11:37 - Signs of increased energy and overall feelings of well-being 12:06 - Reflection on the long pause, medical testing, and treatment decisions 13:05 - Communicating with children about perimenopause and its impact 13:34 - Preview of upcoming episodes on medical treatments and therapy benefits 14:05 - Personal decision to explore non-hormonal treatments and lifestyle changes 14:32 - Invitation for feedback and closing remarks Resources & Links: ➡️ Next Steps1. Like & Subscribe for more mental health conversations.2. Hit the 🔔 to never miss an episode.3. Drop your biggest takeaway or question below—I value your feedback!𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞? 📱Follow our instagram! @marquitamyricklpc📱Connect with Marquita hello@marquitamyrick.com𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭?𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.marquitamyrick.com/about/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0lLS1JQUnZQcUlqWHhmSmFlS1IyNzVTMTVVZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttQUV1dEViWGI1UWVxTWN4NXg4V0pDUnhBMkV6YUZMeld0djg4NzB5amg4QU5mUzR4N1BlcV9neEJXcFdNZ3ZNUC1XU3J4azhLV1RrbjdHV1MyTF9BZ2xNRERrZG1kb3NXOHUxeUlnSnNlZ1N0SHpPNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marquitamyrick.com%2Fabout%2F&v=LDoLX5jndzI]𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤: www.marquitamyrick.com/podcast/DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this page (@anxietyandfree) is for educational and informative purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health, medical, legal, or other advice.

E21: Why Big Changes Require Big Support

In this episode, Marquita discusses the recent open enrollment for health insurance and its implications for mental health. She draws parallels between qualifying life events that allow individuals to change their health insurance and the significant life events that could warrant seeking therapy. Marquita emphasizes that events such as marriage, divorce, birth, death, and job loss are not only pivotal moments in life but also opportunities for personal growth and healing through therapy. She encourages listeners to rethink these events as triggers for seeking mental health support rather than waiting for crises to arise. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Open Enrollment and Mental Health 00:58 Qualifying Life Events and Therapy 04:20 The Impact of Death and Job Loss on Mental Health 08:05 Encouragement to Seek Therapy ➡️ Next Steps 1. Like & Subscribe for more mental health conversations. 2. Hit the 🔔 to never miss an episode. 3. Drop your biggest takeaway or question below—I value your feedback! 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞? 📱Follow our instagram! @anxietyandfree 📱Connect with Marquita hello@marquitamyrick.com 𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭? 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: ⁠⁠https://www.marquitamyrick.com/about/... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWJCRExrRGpYUnYwbmg0SGE4MTNOZFlpQVBaQXxBQ3Jtc0tsWUpSWG5idUZTbHhIdW1FOHQxRlZ6Sks1cGRidkdXc1AwY01mdUtCSy0zZVNBT1dtOUpvY3JqNUNCZUlJLTlfd1I1ang1V1RUSzRBV1JFVWtOa3Y4ZjYyMHVfaFkwSk9Fd3MydFZVek9kX2VpSGZ5QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marquitamyrick.com%2Fabout%2F...%E2%81%A0&v=tPvQdOL8UCY] 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤: www.marquitamyrick.com/podcast/ DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this page (@anxietyandfree) is for educational and informative purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health, medical, legal, or other advice.

E20: Understanding Your Mental Health Capacity

In this episode, Marquita discusses the concept of capacity in mental health, emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's limits and the signs of the pop culture term "functional depression." She shares personal experiences and insights on how to identify when one has reached their maximum capacity and the necessity of seeking help. The conversation highlights the importance of self-care, the role of mental health professionals, and the need to take action for better mental wellness. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Capacity in Mental Health 04:34 Recognizing Functional Depression 10:21 Seeking Help and Support 14:04 Taking Action for Mental Wellness ➡️ Next Steps1. Like & Subscribe for more mental health conversations.2. Hit the 🔔 to never miss an episode.3. Drop your biggest takeaway or question below—I value your feedback!𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞? 📱Follow our instagram! @anxietyandfree 📱Connect with Marquita hello@marquitamyrick.com𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭?𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: ⁠https://www.marquitamyrick.com/about/... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDZ5MjB4TjNkOXp2ZXZfZTJ6aGhqeGVvRFZMZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttX1lLeHdNaXdPWVBjOTk1WXU1MmRzSHhiTzdfUUhyZzQ4WWphLXkzZ1hPeHB6UUdlLXRMbXZIY2NlRHRqSFAyTUJNWjdYRE9ndGF3OHZnY2hBc1M4N3RSQmlCa1A5bWdzLW5ZR1hqWkxPN0NMbjczOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marquitamyrick.com%2Fabout%2F...%E2%81%A0&v=tXm32JOYzv0]𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤:www.marquitamyrick.com/podcast/DISCLAIMERThe information contained on this page (@anxietyandfree) is for educational and informative purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health, medical, legal, or other advice.

E19: The Trauma-Informed Holiday: Mental Preparation & Self-Care Checklist

In this episode, Marquita discusses the concept of a trauma-informed holiday, providing listeners with a mental preparation and self-care checklist to navigate the emotional challenges that often arise during the holiday season. She emphasizes the importance of understanding personal triggers, creating safe spaces, establishing signals for support, and implementing breaks to manage stress. The episode also highlights the significance of prioritizing self-care and the right to say no to situations that may be harmful or uncomfortable. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode 02:42 Understanding Holiday Triggers and Trauma 05:02 Creating Safe Spaces During the Holidays 08:18 Establishing Signals for Support 10:41 Implementing Breaks and Reset Rules 13:07 Using Routine Tasks as Excuses 15:49 Bookending the Day for Mental Health 18:14 The Right to Say No: Prioritizing Self-Care ➡️ Next Steps1. Like & Subscribe for more mental health conversations.2. Hit the 🔔 to never miss an episode.3. Drop your biggest takeaway or question below—I value your feedback!𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞? 📱Follow our instagram! @anxietyandfree 📱Connect with Marquita hello@marquitamyrick.com𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭?𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: https://www.marquitamyrick.com/about/... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2k0bmlCMXRUQjIxbzBodFpETXZNTFplYWExZ3xBQ3Jtc0trQk1xVWhELV9PVkg0eGhCNk1RMjg2cHpaV2s5S0J3bWJLWjVWdU5TYUR3MlpsNHYtcGFlb05PaHk4bWJLUV9iaVBKR0tXc2dUVXE1ZF92SGJlb1JiZW5DOWd6ci1RNTB5cUJaV0FDbmdwLU9GaGxRaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marquitamyrick.com%2Fabout%2Fspeakerrequest%2F&v=O2MuDLKbFA0]𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤:www.marquitamyrick.com/podcast/DISCLAIMERThe information contained on this page (@anxietyandfree) is for educational and informative purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health, medical, legal, or other advice.

E18: Consistency Culture: Is it helping you, or holding you hostage?

In this episode, Marquita delves into the concept of 'consistency culture' and its impact on personal and professional life. She shares personal experiences and challenges with maintaining consistency, especially after moving to Maine. Marquita discusses the societal pressures of being consistent, the toxic aspects of consistency culture, and how it affects mental health. She emphasizes the importance of redefining consistency to fit individual lifestyles and encourages listeners to identify areas where they are consistent and build on them. The episode also touches on parenting, marriage, self-care, and mental health, offering insights into how consistency can be beneficial in these areas. ➡️ Next Steps 1. Like & Subscribe for more mental health conversations. 2. Hit the 🔔 to never miss an episode. 3. Drop your biggest takeaway or question below—I value your feedback! 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞? 📱Follow our instagram! @anxietyandfree 📱Connect with Marquita hello@marquitamyrick.com 𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭? 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: https://www.marquitamyrick.com/about/speakerrequest/ 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤: www.marquitamyrick.com/podcast/ DISCLAIMERThe information contained on this page (@anxietyandfree) is for educational and informative purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health, medical, legal, or other advice.