Shows
I Didn't Sign up for ThisSeries 1, Episode 5: Growth in Relationships In the last episode of Series 1, Jade and Alison talk about growth in relationships - what kind of changes you might see in different relationships and how to navigate and manage them. NOTES: "O is for Opportunity" article: https://www.gottman.com/blog/o-is-for-opportunity/
2020-08-2830 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisSeries 1, Episode 4: Boundaries in Intimate Relationships In Episode 4, Jade and Alison talk about boundaries what boundaries are, how you can identify them, why they're important and how to hold them.
2020-08-2134 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisSeries 1, Episode 3: Internal Validation versus External Validation In the third episode of season 1, Jade and Alison get into the differences between internal validation and external validation, as well as some topics around co-dependency.
2020-08-1430 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisSeries 1, Episode 2: Romantic Vs Platonic Love Jade and Alison dive into how to differentiate between romantic and platonic love, as well as how to navigate being "friend-zoned"
2020-08-0719 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisSeries 1, Episode 1: Types of Relationships In this episode, Jade and Alison chat about different types of relationships, including monogomous, polygamous, open and more.
2020-07-3122 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisCoping with COVID and Shelter in Place We're back with a quick and completely unedited episode on COVID-19. In this episode, we're talking about what we're seeing professionally and personally, as well as how to cope through all this!
2020-04-2827 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisEpisode 12, Part 3 - Physical Injuries and Self Care In this episode, we discuss how to care for yourself when physically injured. Listen in for the difference between self care and coping, how to engage in self care when you're injured and how we personally self care when we can't engage in our regular routines due to injury!
2020-02-1725 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisEpisode 12, Part 2 - Physical Injuries and Possible Effects on Mood and Personality In Episode 12, Part 2, we discussed physical injuries and the different ways it may effect mood and even result in personality changes.
2019-05-1325 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisEpisode 12, Part 1 - Physical Injury and Mental Health In Episode 12, we chat about how physical injury can effect our mental health, and how to cope! This is an area Alison and I have experienced in our practice as well as in our own personal lives, so we're excited to jump into this topic!
We have also taken into account some listener feedback and have greatly shortened our episode length. Let us know what you think!
2019-04-1623 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisEpisode 11 - Communication Do's and Don'ts In this episode, we talk about what communication really entails, and some do's and don'ts to help you have a more meaningful, productive conversation!
2019-04-0230 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisEpisode 10 - Therapy in the Juvenile Justice System, Interview with Mayra Vargas, LMFT In this episode, we chat with Mayra Vargas, LMFT about her work with youth in the Juvenile Justice System.
2019-03-1936 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisEpisode 9, Part 3 - Understanding Trauma In our third part to the Understanding Trauma series, we look at some of the different treatments used in therapy to address trauma, we take a better look at things you can do on your own, and we talk about why these approaches can be effective.
SHOW NOTES/LINKS:
One treatment approach we didn't discuss, but is often used is called "Seeking Safety". If you'd like to find more information about Seeking Safety, you do that here: https://www.treatment-innovations.org/faq-ss.html
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, MD -
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2019-03-0456 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisEpisode 9, Part 2 - Understanding Trauma In Part 2 of our Understanding Trauma episode, we get deeper into what trauma actually looks like, situations that can be traumatic that are often overlooked, ways to help manage symptoms and how to help reduce the effects trauma has on others around you and your relationships.
**After reviewing this episode, we have determined that we'd like to add additional information and provide further clarification on certain points. With that being said, we have decided to add a part 3, which will be released on Monday, March 4, 2019.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a complex topic, and our podcast does not allow enough time...
2019-02-1849 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisEpisode 9, Part 1 - Understanding Trauma Trauma - Something so many of have heard about, and probably experienced, but aren't sure what to make of it. In part one of or two part episode on understanding trauma, we will start to unpack this very complex issue, and the impact it can have on our lives.
Show Notes/Links:
SAMHSA - https://www.samhsa.gov/trauma-violence
To learn more about the ACE study - https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/index.html
Traumatic Stress: effects on the brain - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3181836/
2019-01-2536 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisEpisode 8 - The Real, Non-Monetary Cost of Living in the Bay Area It's no secret that living in a place like the Bay Area is expensive, and causes financial hardships. It's probably no secret that that's a top reason for people's high stress levels, either. But what other effects are we really facing by living in a high-cost, go-go-go environment? In Episode 8, we discuss the tolls our bodies and minds are facing in such a financially difficult place to live.
Show Notes/Links:
1. "Is Silicon Valley Bad for Your Health?" fortune.com/2015/10/23/is-silic…ad-for-your-health/
2. "Californians: Here's why your housing costs are so high" (Ths is the article that features the "Rents vs. Re...
2019-01-1036 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisEpisode 7 - New Year's Resolutions: Making Them Achievable and What to Do If You Fall Off Hello everyone! If you've been following the podcast, you know that my co-host and I talk quite a bit about self-care (even outside of our last episode!) That being said, we had planned to post this episode last week on New Year's Eve. Low and behold I couldn't manage to fit in the things I need to do while keeping up with the Holiday things that were coming up. Full disclosure, I was stressed, and I was pushing myself and worrying I wouldn't get this episode out in time. My wonderful co-host, Alison Casanova, and I chatted and remembered that...
2019-01-0139 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisEpisode 6 - Self Care: Why It's Important, INEXPENSIVE Self Care Ideas and How to Recognize Burnout Okay, okay! We know self care is something that is talked about often, and maybe you are tired of hearing about it, but don't skip this episode! We talk about why it's important, we'll give you some inexpensive or free self-care ideas and go over how to recognize if you're burnt out. Got some self-care ideas you love already? Please share them! We love new ideas :)
2018-12-2540 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisEpisode 5 - Grief and Loss: Looking at Different Types of Loss, How to Cope and How to Support In Episode 5, we dive into a tough topic - grief and loss. We openly discuss the process following the death of a loved one, as well as loss beyond the physical. We then look at some things to expect if you or someone you know are going through the grieving process, different ways to cope and how to support somebody else.
Show Notes:
The Grief Cycle, developed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler: grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/
A few of the coping skills we talk about.
-Be patient with yourself!
-Listen to yourself. Listen to your body!
-Identify a few g...
2018-12-1146 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisEpisode 4 - Differentiating Between Different Types of Providers and How to Choose the Right One for You Join us for Episode 4 as we go over the different types of wellness and mental health providers and how to find the right one for you! This episode is a bit more information based and is helpful for potential clients seeking a provider as well as those interested in a career in mental health. Enjoy!
Show Notes/Links:
What is a Life Coach: www.lifecoach.com/what-is-a-life-coach
Requirements to Becoming a Life Coach: work.chron.com/legal-requirement…aching-26795.html
International Coaching Federation website: coachfederation.org/
Becoming a Counselor in California: counselor-license.com/counselor-cert…or-california/
Board of Behavioral Sciences, Licensed Professioal Clin...
2018-12-1150 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisEpisode 3 - Transitions: What to Expect and How to Manage In Episode 3, we discuss different transitions that people may experience, some things to expect during those transitions and how to approach them to help make these inevitable experiences a little more manageable. Tune in to this relatable episode as Jade discloses some very real (and slightly embarrassing) experiences of her own life transitions.
Show notes/links:
California Community Foundation Wildlife Relief Fund: www.calfund.org/wildfire-relief-fund/
California Fire Foundation: www.cafirefoundation.org/
Airbnb: www.airbnb.com/welcome/evacuees/…orniafireevacuees
Charity Navigator (find out a little more about places to donate to before you donate): www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?ba…ew&c...
2018-12-1154 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisEpisode 2 - Ghosting vs. Boundaries and How to Maintain Your Boundaries During the Holidays In Episode 2 we discuss the similarities and differences between ghosting and boundaries. We also dive into difficult situations that come up during the Holidays and how to recognize and maintain your boundaries. Also included in today's episode: a little hint at something Jade is working on adding to her repertoire for future work with clients! ;)Enjoy!
2018-12-1150 min
I Didn't Sign up for ThisEpisode 1 - Introductions: Who We Are and What This Podcast Is All About In this first episode of "I Didn't Sign up for This", Jade Siao, LMFT and Alison Casanova, LMFT launch into introductions and what to expect from therapy. Join us as we chat about who we are, what we do, what a first session can look like, and what the therapy process is like (as well as clearing up some possible misconceptions). Also as a bonus, you'll get to learn a fun, somewhat unknown, fact about us :)
Notes and Links:
1. Kristen Bell's hilarious "Love Ballad to Your Therapist" video -(Warning: she does swear once in this song): youtu.be/co3...
2018-11-1350 min