Answering the questions you're too afraid to ask!

Is it a boundary or is it conrtol?

In this episode, Nadia Addesi and Micheline Maalouf get into the topic of therapy speak and how it can be hurting us. We chat about: Jonah Hill & his text messages The difference between control and boundaries Values and non-negotiables in relationships Gaslighting, Narcissism, Abuse Therapy speak and the impact it has on our society

Brandon Wolf: Pulse shooting survivor, LGBTQ+ rights advocate, and Author of 'A Place for Us' on right wing lawa, human rights, and gun violence

On this episode Nadia Addesi and Micheline Maalouf speak to Brandon Wolf a nationally-recognized gun safety and LGBTQ civil rights advocate and dynamic public speaker. He currently serves as the Press Secretary for Equality Florida, the state’s LGBTQ civil rights organization. On June 12, life changed for Brandon. He crouched in a bathroom while a gunman opened fire at Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub, killing his best friends, Drew Leinonen & Juan Guerrero, and 47 others. Rather than be swallowed by the anger and fear of tragedy, Brandon set out to honor the victims’ legacies with action.  Brandon chats with us about: His story on that tragic night of the Pulse shooting and what kept him going How he has turned his heartbreak into advocacy The importance of community care for our mental health He clarifies and breaks down Florida's infamous "Don't Say Gay" bill He breaks down other laws that impact book bans, gender-affirming care, gun safety, and gender-affirming care and how they can impact everyone, not just the LGBTQ+ community and not just Floridians.

Is Maladaptive a helpful or harmful word?

In today's episode, Micheline and Nadia have an in-depth conversation about the types of words we use in the mental health field and how they can be helpful or harmful to those hearing them. Let us know your thoughts and opinions on this one!

LGBTQ+ Trauma: Violence, microaggressions, support and resources for the community with Roxane Perret from the Victims Service Center in Orlando Florida

In this episode, Micheline Maalouf and Nadia Addesi have an important conversation with Roxane Perret from the Victims Service Center of Central Florida. In this episode, Roxane helps us answer: How do you define trauma and what kinds of trauma are LGBTQ+ individuals more likely to experience? When it comes to sexual assault, why is it important to talk about LGBTQ+ Individuals? Are there specific kinds of trauma that solely impact LGBTQ+ individuals? Why are LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing such high rates of sexual violence? How can we prevent sexual violence within the LGBTQ+ community and support survivors? What does trauma-informed care look like when it comes to LGBTQ+ individuals? What are microaggressions and what do they look/sound like for LGBTQ+ individuals? What barriers prevent survivors from reaching out for support? and more!! The Consent Tea Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZwvrxVavnQ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZwvrxVavnQ] Follow the Victims Services Center on social media ⁠https://instagram.com/vscflorida?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== [⁠https://www.instagram.com/nasneuro/⁠] https://www.tiktok.com/@vscflorida?_t=8czjifEHkNi&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@vscflorida?_t=8czjifEHkNi&_r=1] If you experienced a SA or DV in central Florida and are looking for FREE support reach out to the VSC: https://victimservicecenter.org/ [https://victimservicecenter.org/] Resources: https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/resources/national-sexual-violence-resource-center [https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/resources/national-sexual-violence-resource-center] https://www.thehotline.org/ [https://www.thehotline.org/]https://www.lgbthotline.org/ [https://www.lgbthotline.org/] https://www.lgbthotline.org/ [https://www.lgbthotline.org/] Follow our podcast on social media: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mind.fully.healing/ ⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mind.fully.healing/] ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfully.healing?_t=8ZgiAZBVyxP&_r=1⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfully.healing?_t=8ZgiAZBVyxP&_r=1] ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@mindfullyhealing⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@mindfullyhealing] Follow Micheline Maalouf and Nadia Addesi on socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/micheline.maalouf/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/micheline.maalouf/] ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nadiaaddesi/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nadiaaddesi/?hl=en] TikTok ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@micheline.maalouf⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@micheline.maalouf] ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@nadiaaddesi?lang=en⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@nadiaaddesi?lang=en]

Answering the questions you're too afraid to ask!

In this episode, Micheline Maalouf and Nadia Addesi answer your questions on Reddit regarding all things mental health and therapy. Topics in today's episode include: Confronting your therapist Therapists being human Do therapists have a favourite client? What therapy looks like Follow our podcast on social media: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mind.fully.healing/ ⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mind.fully.healing/] ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfully.healing?_t=8ZgiAZBVyxP&_r=1⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfully.healing?_t=8ZgiAZBVyxP&_r=1] ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@mindfullyhealing⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@mindfullyhealing] Follow Micheline Maalouf and Nadia Addesi on socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/micheline.maalouf/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/micheline.maalouf/] ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nadiaaddesi/?hl=en⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nadiaaddesi/?hl=en] TikTok ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@micheline.maalouf⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@micheline.maalouf] ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@nadiaaddesi?lang=en⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@nadiaaddesi?lang=en]