In this episode of "What The Feels", we discuss the Millennial classic, "Mean Girls" with Alyssa Williamson, LPC. This movie gives us insight to the high school scene of cliques and trying to fit in. Although the movie does not give us ALL the information, we expand the conversation to deeper themes talking about everything from safety to disordered eating.
TW: In this episode, we talk about dating safety and eating disorders. This is probably not the best episode for kiddos to be in the car with you. Please only listen if you are in a good headspace and ready to learn!
Alyssa is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Embodied Counseling, PLLC in Plano, Texas. She has over five years of experience in working in social services with children who are refugees, asylees, and trafficking survivors in foster care, followed by 6 years of experience as a private practice therapist working with adults and teens. Alyssa is married and the parent to three awesome kiddos. When she is not at the office, the things that light up her life are her family, spending time with friends, doing yoga, baking, comedy, and finding live music whenever she can.
Embodied Counseling: https://www.embodiedcounselingtexas.com
Queen Bees and Wannabees by Rosalind Wiseman: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1101903058?tag=randohouseinc13736-20
Under Pressure by Lisa Damour: https://www.amazon.com/Under-Pressure-Lisa-Damour-audiobook/dp/B07MGS98CN/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=under+pressure+by+lisa+damour&qid=1675205121&s=books&sprefix=under+pressure+by+li%2Cstripbooks%2C109&sr=1-1
Art Credit: Melissa Adams melissaadams.work
Music Credit: CRMZN- follow them on Spotify!
Disclaimer: Listening to this podcast is not a substitute for therapy. If you have feelings come up that feel overwhelming while listening to today's podcast, please go to Psychology Today to search for a therapist near you.
