Mel Delizia - Podcast Details

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Shelf Acceptance PodcastS2E16: Love LanguagesMel talks with Elisa (@lovinglyread) about Love Languages and how they both utilize this tool in their lives and therapy practices. 2021-08-1429 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastS2E14: Co-occurring Anxiety & DepressionMel talks with Casey (@caseythereader) about her experience living with anxiety and depression. They discuss Casey's coping skills and living with a partner who is a therapist, and the progress she's made over time. 2021-07-3139 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastS2E12: AnxietyMel talks with Alaina, about her experience with Anxiety, going to therapy, being a teacher, and more. 2021-07-1733 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastS2E11: Queer TherapyMel talks with Mix (@enbycalledmix) about being a therapist who is specializing in queer issues, specifically working with trans and non-binary individuals. They chat about some common themes that come up in therapy, finding a therapist you trust, and lots of other good stuff! 2021-07-1048 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastS2E10: Work/Life/Reader/Burnout BalanceMel talks with Mags (@books_and_mags) about burn out, how to manage that, etc. Co-produced by @loslibrary. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2021-07-031h 08

Shelf Acceptance PodcastS2E9: Medication Stigma*Content warning for this episode on discussion of suicidal ideation and self harm. Mel talks with Quinn (@theromanticace) about their experience with mental illness (depression and generalized anxiety disorder) and how stigma has affected them throughout their life. Quinn talks about their experience with taking medication, and symptoms they've experienced over time. They discuss how difficult and frustrating it can be at times to find the right medication combination and the right provider to help try different things before finding the right fit. Episode co-produced by @loslibrary --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a po...2021-06-2645 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastS2E8: BIPOC Mental HealthMental Health with the BIPOC community with Laura!! "Struggle is a part of life, but it shouldn't have to be" Mel talks with Laura (@overbookedlife) about mental health stigma and accessibility in the BIPOC community. They talk about Laura's personal experiences with being taught to deal with things on your own rather than share how you're feeling, the issues with accessibility and costs of mental health care, especially for people of color, and the lack of representation in providers. Mel shares some research on how therapy and mental healthcare is less accessible, and they discuss how more needs to be...2021-06-1955 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastS2E7: Unexpected ChangesMel talks with Phoebe about the mental health impacts of unexpected life changes. "I'm no longer afraid to say, 'I'm not okay.'" They discuss Phoebe's experience as an actor during COVID and needing to make major career shifts without having planned to, along with Phoebe's experiences with anxiety. Phoebe shares about her first time in therapy, some books that made her feel seen in her healing journey, and ways she's coped and things she's learned from this experience. You can find Phoebe on instagram and tik tok @readandwright or...2021-06-1255 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastS2E6: Social Media BoundariesSocial Media boundaries and mental health with Autumn!! "I don't need random strangers messaging me" Mel talks with Autumn (@theliteraryheroine) about the importance of setting boundaries on social media both for yourself and for others. Co-produced by @loslibrary --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2021-06-0550 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastS2E5: DepressionMel talks with Caro, (@sanjariti on bookstagram) to discuss Caro's experience with depression and suicidal ideations. Content warnings include: suicdality and depression, mental health stigma, domestic violence, including emotional and financial abuse, self harm, and fatphobia. Caro talks about her experiences as a teenager, and how that influenced her depression, growth in terms of being able to get through things and recognize progress, and her experiences with therapy. Caro recommends the book, All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven, as a book that she felt had good representation of depression and suicidality, and encourages checking on friends even if they s...2021-05-2952 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastS2E4: Steven Salvatore, Author InterviewMel talks with Steven Salvatore, author of Can't Take That Away! "You shouldn't have to explain yourself everyday." They discuss mental health/therapy rep in the book, Steven's experiences that inspired Carey and their journey, and how important it is for people, especially young people, to be able to see themselves in literature. Steven mentions some other queer books they have loved including, Reverie and Bedazzled by Ryan LaSala and Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. Steven has their next book, And They Lived, coming out in March of 2022, and Can't Take That Away is available in North America, any...2021-05-221h 04

Shelf Acceptance PodcastS2E3: Where to find a Social WorkerMel chats with Alex (@thebookadvocate) about different places they've both worked, and different types of facilities that you may find a social worker. While a social worker is not the only option to receive mental health services from, Mel and Alex are both social workers and discussed their own experiences in this episode. (This episode was co-produced by @loslibrary) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2021-05-1559 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastS2E2: Types of TherapyMel talks with Jess, a fellow social worker/therapist, about different types of therapy, and how the different therapeutic modalities are used for different diagnoses and situations. Mel & Jess both specialize in trauma, and while a lot of different therapeutic modalities are covered, this episode is not a comprehensive list. They both recommend researching and asking questions when you're trying to find a therapeutic approach that is the right fit for you. 2021-05-0845 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastS2E1: Starting TherapyMel talks with Elisa about the process of starting therapy. [content warnings include mention of financial issues & discussion of insurance stress] They discuss ways to find a therapist, questions to ask before starting, insurance stuff, and much more. Mel and Elisa are both licensed professionals, Mel a Social Worker, and Elisa a Marriage and Family Counselor. This episode is meant to be educational and helpful for someone considering starting therapy, but is in no way us telling you what to do or how to do it. We always tell our clients they are the experts of their own lives and we...2021-05-011h 16

Shelf Acceptance PodcastTherapeutic Yoga! with JamieMel talks with Jamie, who is a yoga therapist, and Mel's amazing teacher, to talk about benefits of therapeutic yoga, how Jamie got into the field, who could benefit from different types of yoga, how to create safer spaces, mental health, and book recs!! You can find Jamie on instagram @jamiehanley_ and find the list of books we talked about there! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-12-2352 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastReiki! with AllisonMel talks with Allison Feehan, owner of Integrative Healing and Wellness in Bayhead, NJ. Allison is a Reiki Master and teacher, a medium, and so much more. They discuss Reiki and Energy healing, some ways to protect and take care of your energy at home, even if you're not reiki trained, mental health, some books to read if you're looking to learn, and more! Allison can be found at integrativehealingandwellness.com and @integrativehealingandwellness on instagram! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-12-1538 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastInclusivity! with TristanMel speaks with Tristan (@tristankatzcreative) about creating more inclusive spaces for the LGBTQ+ community in wellness spaces, and much more! They answer questions from listeners, discuss what they do to encourage change and educate others, and talk about mental health (of course). Tristan gives us some book recs, and good info for how educate ourselves better on these important topics!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-12-0855 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastEmpaths, Auras, & Tarot, Oh My! with Mira & KatelynMel talks with Mira (@mirandabythebook) and Katelyn (@whatiskatelynreading) about being an empath, feeling auras, intuition, tarot, and more. They answer some questions from followers (@thebookadvocate mostly, thanks Alex) and talk about the differences between being empathetic and being empathic. Mel discusses the psychology behind intuition and the connection to the theories of Carl Jung. Are you an empath too? Have questions that weren't answered? Let us know! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-12-0100 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastEye Rolls For Gender Roles! with TylerMel & Tyler answer questions about toxic gender roles and stereotypes, and how these things are discussed and worked through in their relationship. They discuss gender norms and expectations that they feel are harmful, ways in which they communicate with each other, parenting goals, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-11-2400 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastTherapy! with Mel, Alex, Molly & Elisa & Guest Host, SamIn this episode, Mel steps back as the interviewer and has Sam (@staxsonstaxs) take over! Mel (@shelf.acceptance), Alex (@thebookadvocate), Molly (@mollyrosereadsalot), & Elisa (@lovinglyread) are all therapists, answering questions about therapy. Discussing that what therapy looks like varies drastically based on many different circumstances. Mel, Alex, Molly, & Elisa talk about what led to them becoming therapists, boundaries, time frames/length of therapy, modalities that are used, and how they take care of themselves so as to not hold on to other people's "stuff." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/ap 2020-11-1700 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastRaising Them! with Kyl MyersMel talks with Kyl, author of Raising Them about the book, gender creative parenting, & mental health!! Kyl can be found on Instagram @kyl_myers --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-11-1000 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastVote! with friendsThis episode urges you to be mindful with your vote. Mel talks to a lot of friends, and reads statements from others, about how a vote for Trump directly harms them individually. Mel asked some friends to talk about how they're taking care of themselves this week with the election and the anticipation of waiting to find out the results. If you haven't voted already, we hope this episode will help you consider who you're voting for more carefully, and if you have voted, we hope you find some comfort in knowing you're not alone in feeling nervous, scared, stressed...2020-11-0300 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastGroup! with Christie TateMel is joined by author, Christie Tate to discuss Christie's debut memoir, Group! Mel and Christie discuss Christie's process of writing, all about group therapy, and of course, mental health and books. Group is out now, anywhere you can buy books. You can find Christie at her website christietate.com and on instagram @christieotate! The Shelf Acceptance Book Club will be discussing Group for the month of November, so be sure to check in with Mel @shelf.acceptance on instagram or via email at shelfacceptance@gmail.com if you want to join in on the conversation!!2020-10-2700 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastThrillers! with MiraMel talks with Mira from @mirandabythebook about all things thrillers and of course mental health. Listen to hear thriller queen, Mira, give us all of her thriller recs and talk about what she loves most about thrillers. We discuss the importance of accurate mental health rep, specifically in this genre and Mel mentions one of the only thrillers she's read! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-10-2000 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastInvisible Illnesses! with AutumnFor this episode, Mel is joined by Autumn from @theliteraryheroine to discuss invisible illnesses. They talk about living with a disability, labels & diagnoses, how to be a good friend to someone with a disability or invisible illness, the importance of self care & so much more!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-10-1300 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastBook Clubs! with HannahMel is joined by Hannah from @thepaperbackbruncher and host of the Brunch Babes Book Club! Mel & Hannah discuss some favorite things about Book Clubs, Bookstagram, Buddy Reads and how Hannah came to create her own book club! As always, they discuss the importance of mental health and some exciting things coming up! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-09-2955 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastPersonalities! with AshleyIn this episode, Mel is joined by Ashley from @_shelflove_ to talk about Personality types! Mel & Ashley discuss their personality types, some background info about Myers Briggs & Enneagram, and analyzed what they think would be the personality types of some of their favorite bookish characters. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-09-2252 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastMental Health In A PandemicIn this episode, Mel discusses some important info about Suicide Awareness and Prevention, therapy, & some updates about her own mental health! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-09-1543 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastIn Love! with TylerMel chats with her partner, Tyler & answers questions submitted by listeners!! They talk about Tyler's reading habits, their relationship, some important things about how they help & learn from each other, & more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-09-0853 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastBoundaries! with AlexIn this episode Mel talks with Alex (@thebookadvocate) about social work things, therapy & our fav, boundaries!! Listen to hear us talk about our jobs, how we best take care of ourselves by setting boundaries, and why it's so important for everyone to take time to recharge and relax! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-09-0156 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastDentists! with KatiMel talks to Kati, from @shelfmadewoman about Dentist traumas, mental health, suicide awareness, books, self care, burnout, and other goodies! For info about the books we discussed in this episode, visit @shelf.acceptance on instagram or shelfacceptance.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-08-2556 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastRomance! with SamListen to Mel chat with Sam, from @staxsonstaxs and The Booksta Gays, and talk about all things romance! Mel and Sam discuss their favorite romance novels, favorite tropes, rom coms, & all of their shared love for diversity in romance, and the importance of seeing yourself in books you love. Visit Shelfacceptance.com to find a full list of all the books discussed in this episode on the blog, and visit @shelf.acceptance on instagram to let Mel know your favorites! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-08-1857 min

Shelf Acceptance PodcastWelcome!Get to know Mel in this first episode of Shelf Acceptance, a podcast about books and mental health. Mel is a highly sensitive, book loving therapist, who has anxiety. The goal of this podcast is to create a safe space for honesty, vulnerability, advocacy, and normalizing all feelings. You can find her at shelfacceptance.com or @shelf.acceptance on instagram.2020-08-1118 min