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Keeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastBlocked, Blank, and Still TalkingI sat down to record feeling completely blocked. Nothing to say. No brilliant insight. No profound takeaway. Just a whole lot of “what the fuck will I talk about?” And yet… I spoke for ten minutes.
In this episode, I unpack how perfectionism and procrastination love to dress up as “standards” and “preparation,” when really they are just sneaky forms of self-sabotage. That voice that says, “If it’s not deep, why the fuck bother”? Yeah, that is fear in a fancy outfit.
Not every episode has to change lives. Not every moment has to be profound. Sometim...
2026-02-2510 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastThe Black Dot and the White SpaceImagine a blank white sheet of paper. Now draw a black dot in the middle. That dot represents the challenge you are currently facing: the problem, the frustration, the thing keeping you up at night. But what about all the white space around it? The blessings, the support, the opportunities, the parts of your life that are still working?
In this episode, I explore how easy it is to fixate on the black dot and let it define the whole picture. We zoom in so hard on what is wrong that we completely miss what is right...
2026-02-1809 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastValentine’s Day Without a Valentine: Now What?Valentine’s Day can feel like a punch in the gut when you are single: everywhere you look it’s hearts, roses, and curated couples pretending life is perfect. If this time of year feels triggering, lonely, or just plain annoying, you are not alone. In this episode, I talk honestly about the pressure and expectations surrounding Valentine’s Day and why your relationship status does not define your worth.
I will explore ways to reclaim the day so it feels supportive instead of painful, whether that means setting boundaries with social media, creating your own rituals, or sim...
2026-02-1113 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastSeason Two, Baby: I Started Without a ClueWelcome to the very first episode of Season Two!!!! And yes, I am proud as hell. I started this podcast without knowing what the fuck I was doing, and I did it anyway. I said yes before I felt ready, took the help when it showed up, and trusted myself enough to figure shit out along the way.
What I am most proud of? The discipline. Showing up every week, recording consistently, and committing to this space even when life got messy. That is how I got here, one episode at a time... and that is exactly...
2026-02-0409 min
Sh!t That Goes On In Our HeadsZulma on Trauma, Therapy, and Why You’re Not BrokenTrigger Notice + Support
This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation, abuse, cancer, and trauma recovery.If you or someone you love is struggling, you’re not alone.In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.For international support, visit: https://findahelpline.com
What happens when life tries to break you—and you decide not to let it? In this powerful, unfiltered conversation, G-Rex and Dirty Skittles sit down with therapist and survivor Zulma Williams to talk trauma, healing, and why you don’t need to be “fixed” t...
2026-02-0341 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastHyper-Independent or Just Hurt? When Doing It All Alone Is Not a FlexWe love to praise hyper-independence like it is a badge of honor, but sometimes it is not strength, it is a trauma response. When you have learned that relying on others leads to disappointment, you start doing everything yourself. Not because you want to… but because trusting people feels risky as fuck.
In this episode, I get real about moving by myself. I got it done, and yes, I felt proud of the accomplishment. I also felt the weight of having to do it alone. Both things can be true at the same time. Independence can feel em...
2026-01-2811 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastEvery Yes Costs You SomethingEvery time you say yes to someone else, you are saying no to something, often yourself. Your time, your energy, your rest, your peace. And yet so many of us keep overcommitting, overgiving, and overexplaining, then wondering why we are exhausted and resentful.
In this episode, I talk about finding the balance between being kind and completely disappearing. Because here is the uncomfortable truth: someone is going to be disappointed. The question is, why does it always have to be you? Setting boundaries does not make you selfish, cold, or uncaring. It makes you honest.
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2026-01-2111 min
ObservedayThe Power of Pink: Stories and Meaning Behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Zulma Williams | 120If you’ve ever wondered how to move from simply surviving to truly living after a tough diagnosis or life event, this episode is for you. I sit down with Zulma Williams, also known as the swearing therapist, to talk about what it means to choose a warrior mentality over a victim mindset when faced with adversity. You’ll hear us discuss how reframing your story can make a huge difference, and why being honest with yourself (and sometimes adding humor) is key for real healing.Podcasters and creators will pick up a couple of valuable ideas:–...
2026-01-2122 min
Even Tacos Fall ApartMid-Life Career Changes, Surviving Cancer & Becoming a Therapist with Zulma WilliamsThis episode is for anyone who feels stuck in the wrong life, anyone who thinks they're too old to start over, anyone fighting their way through something that should have broken them and anyone who needs to hear that it's not too late to become who you're meant to be.More info, resources & ways to connect - https://www.tacosfallapart.com/podcast-live-show/podcast-guests/zulma-williamsZulma Williams doesn't believe in giving up. She also doesn't believe in sugarcoating things or holding back the f-bombs. Known as "the swearing therapist," Zulma joined us for a conversation that...
2026-01-201h 23Keeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastComfortable or Growing? You Do Not Get BothLet’s get honest: are you actually happy, or are you just really, really comfortable? Because those two things are not the same, even though we love to pretend they are. Comfort is familiar, predictable, and cozy. Growth? Growth is awkward, unsettling, and makes you question your life choices at 2 a.m.
In this episode, I talk about why the moments that stretch us the most are usually the ones that feel the worst. Growth does not come with a warm blanket and a gold star, it comes with discomfort, doubt, and a whole lot of “what the...
2026-01-1412 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastNew Beginnings Come With Grief (Even When You are Living the Dream)I saw a reel on Instagram that stopped me in my tracks. It said that new beginnings are not just exciting, they also come with grief for what we are leaving behind. And wow… that hit me like a ton of bricks. Because while I am out here living on the beach, I found myself wondering why I was not farting rainbows and throwing confetti every five minutes.
This episode is about that uncomfortable, honest space no one talks about: the one where you can be deeply grateful and quietly grieving at the same time. Where you ha...
2026-01-0708 min
Kim Lelièvre Asmrpodcast/Interview with Zulma Williams, a mental health therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma.Today I interviewed Zulma Williams, a mental health therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma. I hope her advice and expertise will help anyone suffering with mental health and anxiety to find some comfort in her words of how to deal with it, she talks about her struggles, and how she overcome them.Links to her Socials below.https://www.dragonflytherapyservices.nethttps://www.instagram.com/theswearingtherapist/https://feed.pod.co/get-real-with-zulmahttps://www.facebook.com/DragonflyTSLV/https://www.youtube.com/@theswearingtherapisthttps://www.linkedin...
2026-01-0334 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastSkip Quitters Day: Start the Year With IntentionNew Year’s resolutions? Please. We both know half of them die faster than leftover champagne bubbles. And then there’s Quitters Day, that tragic second Friday in January when everyone quietly gives up and pretends they never promised a fucking thing.
This year, I am not playing that game. Instead of setting myself up for failure with resolutions that feel like punishment, I am choosing intentions: energy, direction, purpose, without the shame hangover.
In this episode, I am talking about why intentions actually stick, why resolutions feel like diet culture for your soul, and why...
2025-12-3111 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastMy Adventures in Panama, Part 2: Chaos, Perspective, and GraceMy adventures in Panama reminded me that growth does not happen in calm, curated moments, it happens in real life. I lost my phone in the middle of a Christmas parade with thousands of people. Total chaos. And then… I found it. A blessing, a miracle, and a reminder that not everything spirals just because it could.
Next came the move to the beach. It’s beautiful: right on the ocean, with waves I can see and hear from my balcony. Also? No hot water. And it is far from the city, which means I now have to c...
2025-12-2414 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastMy Adventures in Panama: Lost Luggage, Found PerspectiveWelcome to Panama… where the airline decided to ship one out of the five suitcases I paid for and confidently said, “Good luck.” At another point in my life, this would have felt like the end of the fucking world. This time? I shrugged, laughed, and called it part of the adventure. Growth, baby.
What looked like chaos turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The airline delivered the other four suitcases straight to my hotel the next day, saving me from dragging them around like a stressed-out pack mule.
In thi...
2025-12-1715 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastThe Magic Of ChristmasThe magic of Christmas… might not be all that magical. At least not for me. I have never been a fan of the holiday hypocrisy: the forced cheer, the performative “joy,” and the obsession with buying mountains of gifts while completely skipping over the actual point of the holiday: Christ.
Somewhere along the way, the season got louder, flashier, and more chaotic… and people forgot to slow the fuck down. So here is your gentle (and slightly spicy) reminder: come back to yourself. Center. Ground. Breathe. And THEN go back out into the madness if you must.
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2025-12-1009 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastAge Is Nothing But A NumberAge is nothing but a fucking number, one we give way too much power to. After I told a client I am moving to Panama at 60 and watched her jaw hit the floor, I started thinking about my dad. This man got married the second time at 73. Seventy-three! My siblings panicked, disagreed, rolled their eyes... meanwhile I was over here like, “Go for it, Dad… how much longer can you possibly live?”
Well, joke’s on all of us because he celebrated 24 years of marriage and lived to be 97. Yup. The man who married in his seventies ended up...
2025-12-0310 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastYou Do Not Make Mistakes, Mistakes Make YouLet’s get one thing straight: you do not make mistakes, mistakes make you. Every spectacular fuck-up, questionable decision, ignored red flag, and “well… that escalated quickly” moment has been molding you into the badass sitting here today.
Mistakes are not proof you are broken, they are proof you are learning, evolving, and refusing to stay stuck. When you know better, you do better… and until then, you try, you fall, you get back up, and maybe you cry into a pillow or two.
So instead of dragging your past self like an ex who still owes...
2025-11-2611 min
The Self-Help Podcast with Deepali NagraniAge is just a number- Starting over at 31, 42 and 50 with Zulma WilliamsSend us a textWe sit with therapist and survivor Zulma Williams to explore resilience, reinvention at midlife, and how a mindset shift from why me to why not me can turn pain into purpose. She shares grounding tools for anxiety, myths about trauma, and why healing is hard but worth it.Zulma Williams is the founder of Dragonfly Therapy Services and the main provider of therapeutic services. Zulma was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and moved to the United States when she was 31 years old. After working in the accounting field...
2025-11-2456 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastMy Goodbye Funeral: Celebrating Life While I Am Still HereThis week, I’m sharing something deeply personal: my goodbye party, which I themed as a “funeral.” Not for shock value, not for drama, but because I wanted to be present at my own celebration. I wanted to hear the words, the stories, and the impact I have had on the people I love… while I am still alive to receive them.
The truth is, funerals are for the living. When I am gone, I will not hear the memories, the gratitude, or the ways I touched someone’s life. So I created a moment where I could. And...
2025-11-1912 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastMen Want to Fix, Women Want to VentThis week, we are diving into one of the biggest relationship headaches ever: the way men and women’s brains are wired completely differently. Women want to vent, men want to fix... and boom, instant chaos. She is pissed he is not listening, he is confused why she is still mad when he just offered ten solutions. Sound familiar?
Here is the deal: neither one is wrong, we are just built different. Women connect through sharing, men connect through solving. But somewhere between “just listen to me” and “I can fix that,” communication goes straight to hell.
In t...
2025-11-1211 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastGetting My Hour Back (and Learning to Chill Out)I’m thrilled to finally get my hour back! The one that daylight savings stole from me back in March. But beyond that little victory, this week reminded me of something bigger: sometimes, you don’t have to do a damn thing.
I had a situation that had me all fired up, ready to jump in and fix it, control it, manage it. But I didn’t. I stepped back. I let it breathe. And guess what? It took care of itself. No forcing. No overanalyzing. Just… time.
This episode is about that tricky balance: knowing...
2025-11-0509 min
The High-Functioning DisasterGrief, Growth & Real Talk with Zulma WilliamsIn this final part of my conversation with Zulma Williams — The Swearing Therapist, we explore grief, loss, and finding light in the mess.Zulma unpacks her definition of grief — “love that has nowhere to go” — and shares how we can honor our loved ones through rituals, laughter, and everyday living. From celebrating the people we’ve lost to giving ourselves permission to cry, she reminds us that healing doesn’t mean forgetting — it means remembering differently.We also talk about the messy, funny side of being human: dogs interrupting deep moments, family stories, and why humor is one of...
2025-10-3034 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastGrounding, Presence, and That Last BoxI finally did it. That last fucking box? Unpacked. The one that sat there silently mocking me since I moved. What felt impossible when I first got here is now DONE! That little win reminded me of a big truth: when shit feels overwhelming, slow the hell down and take it one step at a time.
In this episode, I talk about grounding, staying present, and why trying to tackle everything at once will only burn you out. The key? Break it down. Tiny steps. Bite-sized tasks. One little win after another until the whole damn thing...
2025-10-2910 min
The High-Functioning DisasterSetbacks, Strength & Self-Worth with Zulma WilliamsIn this third part of my conversation with Zulma Williams — The Swearing Therapist, we dive into setbacks, self-trust, and standing your ground.Zulma opens up about how being ignored at work pushed her to start her own practice, Dragonfly Therapy Services, and how that leap turned frustration into freedom. She explains why boundaries aren’t selfish, how to stop apologizing for your needs, and what it really means to build a life that fits you.From redefining “failure” to rejecting the scarcity mindset, this episode is a fiery reminder that your power lies in what you deci...
2025-10-2939 min
The High-Functioning DisasterInterrupting the Spiral with Zulma WilliamsIn this second part of my conversation with Zulma Williams — The Swearing Therapist — we dig into what anxiety and depression really look like in daily life, and what it takes to stop the spiral before it takes over.Zulma breaks down simple grounding techniques, explains why therapy is an act of strength, and shares why we need to stop glorifying “doing it alone.”We talk about becoming the CEO of your own life, the difference between managing vs. healing emotions, and why discipline—not motivation—creates real change.Expect laughter, honesty, and plenty of four-lett...
2025-10-2832 min
The High-Functioning DisasterZulma Williams: Becoming the WarriorZulma Williams — better known as The Swearing Therapist — is living proof that it’s never too late to start over. After immigrating to the U.S. from Argentina at 31, she earned her bachelor’s degree at 42, her master’s at 50, and built a thriving therapy practice that helps people face anxiety, depression, and trauma head-on.In this candid conversation, Zulma and host Sacha Holder talk about reframing “Why me?” into “Why not me?”, surviving breast cancer, refusing to live as a victim, and why self-discipline matters more than motivation. Expect humor, heart, and a few f-bombs of truth.✨ Con...
2025-10-2736 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastThe World Needs Your Magic! Yes, YOURS!Here’s the truth: the world doesn’t need another copy-paste version of someone else. It needs you. Your voice, your perspective, your messy brilliance inthe way only you can deliver it.
Recently, a few of my clients told me my story inspired them to finally do their thing, and holy shit, that hit me right in the heart. It reminded me that showing up authentically (flaws, F-bombs, and all) actually matters. It gives other people permission to do the same.
So this episode? It’s your kick in the ass. Stop waiting to be “ready.”...
2025-10-2209 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastMy Journey with Breast Cancer - Part 2Let’s get one thing straight: I had cancer, cancer didn’t have me. It didn’t define me, control me, or get the last damn word. If anything, that diagnosis lit a fire under my ass and made me realize not only how badly I wanted to be a therapist, but also how much fight I had left in me.
In Part 2, I get real about what it means to take your power back when life tries to knock you down. Cancer came to teach me something I didn’t know I needed t...
2025-10-1511 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastMy Journey with Breast Cancer - Part 1In this episode, I share with you one of the hardest, most surreal moments of my life: the day I was told I had breast cancer. The surgeon who dropped the bomb had the empathy of a rock and the ego of a god. No compassion, no warmth... just cold, clinical words that shattered my world in seconds.
Today in Part 1, I lay it all out: the shock, the disbelief, the anger, and the “what the actual fuck” that comes when someone delivers life-altering news like they’re reading a grocery list. It’s raw, it’s real, and...
2025-10-0814 min
Navigating Cancer TOGETHERBreast Cancer and Self-Advocacy: Zulma's StoryZulma Williams: Inspiring Cancer Survivors Through Advocacy and Tenacity In this inspiring and essential episode of Navigating Cancer TOGETHER, host Talaya Dendy welcomes special guest Zulma Williams, a licensed clinical social worker and inspiring breast cancer survivor.Zulma shares her compelling personal journey: from immigrating to the U.S. and pursuing higher education later in life, to her personal journey through breast cancer treatment and recovery.This conversation is a vital resource for anyone facing a health challenge, focusing on the critical role of the patient.In this episode, you will...
2025-10-081h 05Keeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastOverwhelmed? Take a Breath and Break That Stuff DownLately, my life has been one big project—moving parts everywhere, big transitions coming, and a to-do list that looks like a CVS receipt. Between preparing to take my practice fully virtual and planning the next chapter of my life, there have been plenty of moments where I’ve thought, “holy shit, this is too much.”
So in this episode, I’m keeping it brutally real about how I deal when everything starts to feel overwhelming. The trick? You stop trying to swallow the whole damn elephant. You take it one bite at a time. Break it down, piec...
2025-10-0115 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastWhat I’ll Miss the Most (Spoiler: It’s Not the Stuff)A friend asked me what I’ll miss the most, and that question hit different. My first instinct? Not the house. Not the car. Not the shiny crap you can buy, sell, or shove in a moving truck. That stuff doesn’t matter. The real answer? Time.
Time with my friends. Time laughing until our stomachs hurt. Time sitting around a table, talking about everything and nothing. Time just being seen and loved for exactly who I am. That’s the good stuff, the irreplaceable currency. And here’s the truth: time is the one commodity you can’t ea...
2025-09-2411 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastHappy Anniversary to MeOne year ago, I hit “post” on my very first video as The Swearing Therapist—and I was scared out of my damn mind. But I did it anyway. Shoutout to my therapist for telling me to quit overthinking, take my own advice, and just fucking do it.
What started as one shaky, terrifying little video turned into a full-on expansion of who I am. Videos, this podcast, and a whole lot of growth I didn’t even know I needed. Turns out? This is actually fun as hell.
So today, I’m celebrating my own courag...
2025-09-1709 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastTrip Down Memory Lane: Boxes, Dust, and a 20-Year Time CapsuleI finally cracked open boxes I hadn’t touched in two decades—and damn, what a trip. I found newspapers and magazines from 9/11/01 (tried donating them to the library, and even they didn’t know what the hell to do with them). Buried in the pile were letters and cards from my parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, other family members, friends, and coworkers.
And then came the surprise gem: a letter from my mom on my 40th birthday—twenty years ago—telling me how proud she was of me. Instead of dragging me into heavy emotions, it lit me up. It...
2025-09-1010 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastThe Big Reveal (And No, I’m Not Dropping It Here)This isn’t just another episode. This is THE announcement—the kind that shakes the ground under your feet and changes everything moving forward. Personally. Professionally. Life as I know it.
And the timing couldn’t be more fitting: this is Solo Episode 29, which is the day I was born! Talk about alignment.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a decision that’s equal parts bold and electrifying. It’s not safe. It’s not small. But it’s real, and it’s happening.
I am addressing taki...
2025-09-0310 min
Unparented: A Dead Parents Club PodcastGrief Is Love With Nowhere to Go | Zulma “The Swearing Therapist” WilliamsWhat happens when you lose both parents as an adult, one unexpectedly and one during a pandemic?
In this episode of Unparented: A Dead Parents Club Podcast, I sit down with Zulma Williams, better known as @theswearingtherapist, to talk about grief in its rawest form. Zulma shares her story of losing her mom and dad within seven years, navigating cancer, depression, and abusive relationships, and still finding her way back to resilience.
She reminds us that grief is love with nowhere to go, and that there is nothing to “get over.” Instead, we can choose how...
2025-09-031h 47
No Shrinking Violets Podcast for WomenNo More Silence: How Life's Challenges Taught Me to Speak Up to Help OthersThoughts or comments? Send us a text!What happens when a life-altering diagnosis forces you to reclaim your voice? Meet Zulma Williams, a licensed social worker who transformed her cancer journey into a powerful mission of authentic self-expression.Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Zulma felt voiceless for much of her early life. Cultural expectations and family dynamics silenced her until a cousin's sudden death at 31 became the catalyst for change. "When you have nothing, you really have nothing to lose," she shares, explaining her decision to move to America despite language barriers and...
2025-08-2853 min
Early AccountabilityEAP 201: Flight of the Dragonfly – Resilience, Reinvention, and Self-Discovery with Zulma WilliamsIn this powerful episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, host Kimi Walker sits down with Zulma Williams, licensed clinical social worker, motivational speaker, and founder of Dragonfly Therapy Services. Affectionately known to her audience as “The Swearing Therapist,” Zulma shares her remarkable journey from Buenos Aires to the United States, where she began her bachelor’s degree in social work at age 42 and earned her master’s at 50, all while battling breast cancer and rebuilding her life with purpose and grit. With candor and authenticity, she recounts how her own battles with trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life changes led her...
2025-08-2820 min
lethal venomovercoming challenges through swearing (feat. Zulma Williams)⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode of lethal venom discusses mental health issues and alcohol abuseThank you so much to PodMatch for sponsoring today’s episode! Go to joinpodmatch.com/lethalvenom to begin your podcast journey today and start building genuine connections with hosts and guests!In today's episode of lethal venom, I am joined by Zulma Williams, AKA The Swearing Therapist. Zulma is the founder of Dragonfly Therapy Services. She is also a breast cancer survivorpodcaster, and motivational speaker. She shares her story with me as well as share some advice with my listeners.To l...
2025-08-2740 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastRight Place, Right Time — And Yep, I Stepped UpSometimes life drops you smack in the middle of a situation you didn’t plan for—and suddenly, you’ve got a choice. Do you freeze, or do you step in? Recently, I found myself at the right place at the right time, and I ended up diffusing a situation before it could blow up. And you know what? It felt damn good. Not because I’m a superhero, but because I trusted my gut, stayed grounded, and showed up exactly as I needed to in that moment.
This episode is about those times when the universe taps you...
2025-08-2716 min
Pete Vs Anxiety!!!!!the Swearing Therapist Zulma WIlliamsIn this candid episode of "Pete vs. Anxiety," host Pete dives deep into the world of mental health with Zulma Williams, famously known as the "swearing therapist." Zulma shares her journey from Argentina to the U.S., her battle with breast cancer, and her no-nonsense approach to therapy. Together, they discuss the importance of breaking mental health stigmas, the power of authenticity, and the role of therapy in personal growth. Tune in for an unfiltered conversation that challenges conventional views and encourages listeners to embrace their true selves. #MentalHealthAwareness #Authenticity #TherapyTalkhttps://www.dragonflytherapyservices.net/https://www...
2025-08-2752 min
PODCAST With SHEILA - (Sharing Uplifting & Impactful Real Life Stories)ZULMA WILLIAMS || Survived The UnthinkableShe Faced Cancer, Abuse & Depression – But She Refused to Be a Victim!”🔥 LIVE Interview on Podcast with Sheila – Sunday, 16th March 2025 🔥⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM UK Time📍 Where: YouTube Live🔗 Join the conversation & subscribe now: https://youtube.com/@PODCASTwithSHEILA?si=VQAw9oJ39NIztmQlThis Sunday, Podcast with Sheila brings you an extraordinary live interview with Zulma Williams – a true warrior who turned her struggles into a mission to empower others.Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Zulma took a...
2025-08-2442 min
Relatable WisdomStop Letting Challenges Define You — Life Lesson Quotes — Zulma Williams | Ep 132In this episode of Relatable Wisdom, I sit down with Zulma Williams—a licensed clinical social worker, immigrant from Argentina, and cancer survivor—who shares the powerful mantra she crafted for herself: “I had cancer. Cancer didn’t have me.” Zulma’s journey is truly inspiring. Diagnosed with breast cancer just weeks after earning her bachelor’s degree, she faced an uncertain future. Yet, Zulma’s refusal to let her diagnosis define her led her to pursue her master’s at age 50 and eventually build her own thriving therapy practice. Throughout our conversation, Zulma dives into the deeper meaning behind her quote...
2025-08-2326 min
”It’s A Wrap with Rap”Zulma Williams, " The Swearing Therapist", Inspiring Journey from Struggles to StrengthIn this episode of 'It's a Wrap with Wrap", host Ron Rapaport brings you an inspiring conversation with Zulma Williams, known as the swearing therapist. Zuma is a licensed therapist, breast cancer survivor, motivational speaker, and founder of Dragonfly Therapy Services. Originally from Argentina, her journey encompasses overcoming vast challenges such as discrimination, mental health struggles, abusive relationships, immigration issues, and a breast cancer diagnosis.
Listen as Zulma shares her transformative story of survival and thriving against all odds. Gain valuable insights into reframing adversity, fostering mental health, and rediscovering purpose. Zulma discusses her unique therapy approach...
2025-08-211h 21Keeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastBeing Impatient With Yourself? Same.Part of the big reveal: my practice is going fully virtual this December. Hell yes. But here’s the kicker—I’ve been setting up all the new electronic crap (forms, platforms, systems) and instead of patting myself on the back for learning something brand new, I was roasting myself like a mean-ass drill sergeant.
And then it hit me: I’d never talk to a client the way I was talking to myself. So why the hell do we think we deserve that kind of abuse? Compassion is not complete if we don't give it to ourselve...
2025-08-2013 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastChange You Choose vs. Change That Chooses YouChange is a pain in the ass—and it’s also the only thing you can bank on. In this episode, I get brutally honest about two flavors of chaos: the kind you choose and the kind that steamrolls you.
When you initiate change, you’re steering the bus—still scary, but you’ve got agency, intention, and a say in the speed. I’ll cover micro-moves that build momentum, how to keep your nervous system from freaking the hell out, and why “progress, not perfection” is the only metric that matters.
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2025-08-1315 min
Mentally A BadassThe Power of Being Unfiltered: Swearing, Self-Love & Showing Up as You Are with Zulma WilliamsIn this episode, I sit down with Zulma Williams—better known as The Swearing Therapist—to talk about what it really means to be authentic in a world obsessed with perfection. We get into why swearing isn’t a moral failure, how to stop caring about your looks, and why chasing happiness doesn’t have to mean pretending everything’s okay. If you’ve ever felt pressured to shrink yourself to fit in, this conversation will remind you that showing up exactly as you are is more than enough.🔎 Topics we cover include:Why swearing isn’t “unprofessional...
2025-08-101h 04
Exploring Places UnknownBreaking The Silence: Understanding Abuse and Healing with Zulma WilliamsIn this episode of Exploring Places Unknown, Tre sits down with Zulma Williams, a therapist and the founder of Dragonfly Therapy Services. Zulma opens up about her incredible journey from Buenos Aires to the U.S., sharing her personal experiences with trauma and abuse. She talks about how her battle with breast cancer became a turning point, inspiring her to become a therapist and help others. What really stands out in Zulma's conversation is her belief in discipline over motivation. She stresses the importance of self-reflection and how it can spark personal growth. With her candid insights...
2025-08-091h 33Keeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastFollow Your Dreams—No Excuses, No PermissionAlright, dream chasers—this one’s for you. In this episode, we’re tearing down the myth that you need a PhD in Life Planning before you can start. Fueled by a fresh dive into Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, I’m here to tell you that your “calling” isn’t waiting for you at the end of a perfect, sparkling roadmap.
Get ready to:
Stop pussyfooting around your dreams—perfection is a shit sandwich, so take the damn first biteHarness the magic of omens (yes, even that weird-ass coincidence you just had) and let the universe kick your...
2025-08-0611 min
Midlife with Courage™-Flourishing After Forty with Kim BenoyPursuing Your Midlife Dreams with Zulma WilliamsSend a textIn this episode of Midlife With Courage, your host Kim introduces Zulma Williams, a licensed clinical social worker and mental health therapist. Zulma shares her courageous journey from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Henderson, Nevada, detailing her experiences with skydiving, leaving an abusive job, and battling breast cancer. Despite numerous challenges, Zulma pursued her dream of becoming a therapist, starting her studies at 42 and eventually establishing her private practice. Known as 'The Swearing Therapist,' Zulma's candid and direct approach resonates deeply with her clients. She emphasizes the importance of doing th...
2025-08-0548 min
Stuck In My Mind PodcastEP 273 Rewriting Your Story at Any Age: Zulma Williams’ Journey from Argentina to Healing OthersWhat does it take to completely rewrite your story—no matter your age, your past, or the obstacles stacked before you? In this moving episode of Stuck In My Mind, host Wize El Jefe welcomes Zulma Williams, a licensed therapist, trauma specialist, and founder of Dragonfly Therapy Services. Zulma’s journey is anything but ordinary: from a close-knit upbringing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to surviving cancer, toxic relationships, and cultural upheaval, she’s a living embodiment of resilience and reinvention.
Hear Zulma recount her early life shaped by strong family bonds and the instability of Argentina’s economy...
2025-08-0553 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastBig Stuff Coming — And You Don’t Need All the Answers to Make the MoveLet’s get real: you don’t need to have it all figured out before you make a life-changing decision. Sometimes you leap—and the universe scrambles to catch up. In this episode, I talk about some major personal and professional changes coming in 2026 (yes, the kind that shake your whole damn foundation), and how clarity comes after the decision, not before it.
I also spill the tea on a recent experience with a podcast host who bailed on me while I was at the studio—because I’m “The Swearing Therapist” and she’s Christian. Didn’t even have the ba...
2025-07-3012 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastBig News Coming… But First, Let’s Talk About the Insurance CircusThere’s a BIG announcement coming soon—stay tuned, because it’s worth the hype. But in the meantime, let’s talk about the emotional rollercoaster of dealing with insurance companies.
In this episode, I share the sheer joy (read: rage) of trying to get a straight answer out of a rep who deserves an Olympic medal in saying a lot without saying anything.
If you’ve ever been stuck in bureaucratic limbo while trying to get help for yourself or your clients, this one’s for you. Praise where praise is due though—girl managed to tal...
2025-07-2315 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastGrowth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: Stop Telling Yourself That Bullsh*tDo you believe you’re born with certain abilities—or that you can grow into them? In this episode, we break down the powerful difference between a fixed mindset (believing your abilities are set in stone) and a growth mindset (believing you can develop through effort, learning, and resilience).
We’re diving into how these mindsets show up in your everyday life, how they hold you back, and how to start shifting gears. Because spoiler alert: you’re more capable than you think.
2025-07-1612 min
TheFemiNinjaProjectEpisode #387: Unleash Your Inner Warrior with Zulma WilliamsZulma Williams is known as "The Swearing Therapist." She is the founder and owner of Dragonfly Therapy Services LLC, a motivational speaker, podcaster, breast cancer survivor, and mental health therapist who likes to keep it real. And she swears a lot. Zulma specializes in trauma, anxiety, and depression, and has herself survived cancer, abusive relationships, depression, and suicidal ideation. However, she never considered herself a victim, and she is on a mission to help others discover and honor their own inner hero, no matter what life throws their way. Zulma shares her own jour...
2025-07-1556 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastLet Me Speak to the Manager!Surrender? Yeah, not exactly my strong suit. Control has always felt safer… until it started feeling like a full-time job I never applied for. In this episode, I get real about my struggle with letting go — and the weird little mental trick that’s been helping me: I just say, “Manager.”
Inspired by those teenage retail workers who DGAF when a Karen starts yelling — they just call the manager because they’re not getting paid enough to deal with that bullshit.
Same. I’m not getting paid enough (spiritually, emotionally, energetically) to carry all this shit on my own...
2025-07-0908 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastSixty, Solo, and Sunburned -but Living the DreamI just hit 60, and instead of waiting for anyone to get their shit together, I took myself on a solo birthday trip—and let me tell you, it was glorious. No scuba diving? Whatever. I snorkeled with fish, got sunburned like a rookie, and learned that pre-celebrations are the shit. Flexibility is the real secret to happiness, and solo travel? Absolute magic. This episode is your permission slip to stop waiting for people to join your joy. Love your people—but if they can’t come, go anyway. Life’s too short to miss out because someone else isn’t ready.
2025-07-0221 min
Nourished Inside Out with Aneta WaclawUnfiltered Healing & Mental Health Truths with Zulma Williams, The Swearing TherapistSend us a textZulma Beatriz Williams, LCSW, known online as The Swearing Therapist, joins us for a raw, unfiltered, and empowering conversation on what healing actually looks like. A breast cancer survivor, founder of Dragonfly Therapy Services, and host of her own podcast, Zulma opens up about breaking stigmas in mental health, the power of showing up as your full self, and why dropping an occasional F-bomb can be therapeutic.In this episode, we explore:Why traditional therapy can feel rigid, and how Zulma disrupts thatWhat it means to heal out loud after...
2025-06-3047 min
The Boomer Woman’s PodcastOvercome Challenges Like a Warrior with Zulma WilliamsZulma Williams has had her share of challenges, and sometimes struggled to overcome them. But she is a warrior, and she made it her mission to inspire people to discover and honor the warrior inside themselves.
“The swearing therapist” has such energy! The past proves it was enough to get her over her own hurdles and I’m sure it becomes contagious with her clients.
In this episode she discusses:
Her country of origin, Argentina
Why she deals specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma
Why women MUST put themselves first
The therapy technique called ART –...
2025-06-261h 12Keeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastImposter Syndrome: That Lying B*tch in Your HeadLet’s get real—imposter syndrome is that sneaky, relentless voice that tells you you’re not good enough, smart enough, talented enough... even when the receipts say otherwise. You could have a degree, a promotion, applause, or a goddamn crown on your head—and still feel like a fraud just waiting to be exposed.
In this episode, we’re naming and shaming imposter syndrome. I’ll break down what it actually is (hint: it’s not just “self-doubt”), how it shows up (spoiler: perfectionism, procrastination, and overworking are all part of its shady crew), and what the hell you can d...
2025-06-2518 min
Grit, Grace, & Inspiration | Exploring Personal Growth, Mental Toughness, & Resilience After Trauma#399: The Swearing Therapist on Moving to America, Midlife Reinvention, & Flipping Off Society’s TimelineShe came to America with $100, no job, and no clue how to turn on the shower—Now she's The Swearing Therapist helping others to heal out loud!⏯️ Hit play on her power anthem! Hear Zulma’s story come to life in her personal theme song, And Still I Rise — a fierce, fearless tribute to the woman who turned pain into power. Zulma B. Williams didn’t follow the rules—and she sure as hell didn’t follow society’s timeline. In this unforgettable conversation, Zulma takes us from her childhood in Argentina to her decision to move t...
2025-06-241h 00Keeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastGrowing Old Is a Privilege, so Celebrate Your D*mn Birthday!Guess what? It’s my birthday—and I’m not hiding it, shrinking for it, or pretending it’s “just another day.” Fuck no! I’m celebrating the fact that I’m still here. After everything I’ve lived through—cancer, trauma, heartbreak, starting over more times than I can count—every damn year is a gift.
Growing old is a privilege denied to many. In this episode, I’m getting loud about why we need to stop downplaying our birthdays and start treating them like the sacred, badass milestones they are. So whether it’s your birthday too, or you’ve be...
2025-06-1809 min
Radiant Resilience - Real Conversations with Tawny Palm60. Zulma Williams - Immigration, Cancer, and Choosing ResilienceSend a textWhat happens when life throws challenge after challenge, and you still find a way to rise? In this powerful episode, Tawny sits down with Zulma Williams—an Argentinian immigrant, breast cancer survivor, and licensed therapist—to explore her journey of radical transformation. From facing discrimination in a new country to battling cancer just after earning her degree, Zulma never saw herself as a victim. Instead, she reclaimed her life, founded Dragonfly Therapy Services, and now helps others heal from trauma, anxiety, and depression. This conversation is filled with honesty, humor, cultural insight, and inspiring wisd...
2025-06-161h 18Keeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastIs Superstition Ruining Your Life?As a recovering superstitious bitch myself, I get it — I’ve carried crystals in my bra, wore the "lucky" jersey to help my team win, and avoided the number 13 like it personally wronged me. But at some point, you have to ask: is all this shit helping me… or just keeping me stuck?
We’re diving into how superstition feels like safety but often turns into self-sabotage. I'll share my own messy-ass journey from magical thinking to actual empowerment — and why taking responsibility for your life is scarier (and sexier) than any Friday the 13th curse.
This epi...
2025-06-1110 min
Walk With MeThe Unfiltered Power of Authentic Healing: A Conversation with Zulma WilliamsIn this unforgettable episode, Stephanie Bloom sits down with Zulma Williams—also known as The Swearing Therapist—to talk about resilience, reinvention, and reclaiming your life on your own terms. From growing up in Argentina and moving to the U.S. with nothing but hope, to surviving breast cancer and building a thriving therapy practice in her 50s, Zulma shares the truth behind what healing actually looks like. With wit, wisdom, and a few well-placed expletives, she challenges listeners to ditch perfection, embrace discipline over motivation, and stop asking "Why me?" and start asking "Why not me?"
2025-06-0550 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastUnmasking Abuse: Understanding the Many Faces of Harm🚨 Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of abuse—emotional, physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and psychological. It’s raw, real, and potentially triggering. Please take care while listening.
Abuse isn’t always about bruises or broken bones. Sometimes it’s the mindfuck of gaslighting, the sting of verbal attacks, or the silent soul-crushing that happens behind closed doors. In this no-holds-barred episode, I break down the different types of abuse that fuck with your head, your heart, and your sense of self.
We’re talking emotional manipulation, psychological mind games, coercive control, and all the shit that...
2025-06-0418 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastOldest, Youngest, or Only: Does Birth Order Really Mess Us Up?Let’s get real—your role in the family wasn’t just about when you were born. It was shaped by culture, expectations, survival, and the unspoken rules passed down through generations. Were you the “second parent” oldest? The baby who never got taken seriously? The quiet middle trying to keep the peace? Or the only child who had to carry it all?
And how did your culture shape those roles? In many families—especially immigrant, Latinx, Black, Asian, or collectivist cultures—birth order isn’t just a dynamic, it’s a duty. Expectations around gender, respect, sacrifice, and suc...
2025-05-2809 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastGrief: That Uninvited As$hole That Shows Up AnywayGrief doesn’t knock. It kicks the fucking door in—and suddenly, your world’s upside down. Grief isn’t just about losing someone—it’s about losing something: a relationship, a version of yourself, the life you thought you’d have. In this raw and honest episode, I dive into the many faces of grief—death, divorce, identity, change—and how it sneaks up on us, stays longer than we want, and teaches us things we didn’t know we needed to learn.
We’ll talk about how grief can show up as anger, numbness, guilt, or even relief—and why...
2025-05-2113 min
The Audacious Living PodcastHow to build resilience | zulma williams | lcsw | Emotional resilienceIn this inspiring podcast episode of the "Audacious Living Podcast," host Audley Stephenson engages in an enlightening conversation with Zulma Williams, a licensed clinical social worker popularly known as "The Swearing Therapist." Together, they delve into the themes of resilience, overcoming challenges, and the importance of mental health, particularly through the lens of Zulma's own journey battling breast cancer. This episode is not just a conversation about personal challenges; it’s a powerful reminder that everyone has the capacity to transform their struggles into strength. Whether you’re facing a health crisis, navigating mental health issues, or simply seeking insp...
2025-05-1641 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastEmotional Distancing: Why You Shut Down (and How to Open Back Up Without Losing Your Sh*t)Do you find yourself pulling away when things get too real—even from people you care about? That’s emotional distancing, and it’s more common than you think. In this episode, we’re digging into what emotional distancing really is, why it happens (spoiler: it’s often a trauma response), and how it shows up in your relationships. Whether you’re ghosting people you love, numbing out, or building walls instead of boundaries, we’re going to unpack the reasons behind it and how to slowly, safely reconnect. Vulnerability is scary—but you don’t have to armor up forever. Let’s
2025-05-1411 min
Life-Changing ChallengersFrom Trauma to Triumph – Zulma Williams’ Bold Path to Healing and EmpowermentIn this unapologetically honest episode of Life-Changing Challengers, host Brad Minus sits down with Zulma Williams, a bilingual therapist known as “The Swearing Therapist.” Zulma’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, courage, and the relentless pursuit of a better life. Born and raised in Argentina, she faced intense economic instability, a volatile home life, and later, the fight of her life against breast cancer.Despite the odds, Zulma not only survived but thrived—transforming her pain into purpose through her practice at Dragonfly Therapy Services. From struggling to find work as...
2025-05-091h 14Keeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastUntangling Your Mind: Breaking Free from Cognitive DistortionsIn this episode of Keeping It Real with Zulma: The Swearing Therapist, we're diving deep into the sneaky little mind traps known as cognitive distortions—those automatic, often unconscious thoughts that twist reality and fuel anxiety, depression, and self-doubt.
From all-or-nothing thinking to catastrophizing and emotional reasoning, I'll break down the most common distortions and how they fuck with your mental health. Expect real talk, practical tips, and of course, some well-placed swearing to keep it authentic. If you’ve ever caught yourself spiraling in negative thoughts and wondered, “Why the fuck do I do this?”...
2025-05-0716 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastBlessings Over Bullsh*t: Reclaim Your MindNegative thoughts are loud — but your blessings are louder, if you let them be. In this episode, we’re getting real about how focusing on what’s right in your life can completely shift your mental game. I’m breaking down simple, no-fluff strategies to tune out the toxic noise in your head and anchor yourself in gratitude. You’ve survived too much and come too far to let negativity win. Let’s flip the script — it’s time to count your blessings like your life depends on it… because sometimes, it does.
2025-04-3013 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastIs Perfectionism Stopping You from Doing Sh*t? Done is Better than Perfect!Perfectionism might sound noble, but let’s be real—it’s often just fear dressed up in a fancy outfit. In this episode, we’re calling it out. If you’ve ever delayed starting something because you were not “ready” or torn yourself apart over not getting it “just right,” this one's for you.
I’m diving into the messy truth about perfectionism, how it keeps us stuck, and why DONE is way the hell better than perfect. Let’s talk about letting go of unrealistic expectations, showing up as we are, and giving ourselves permission to be human. Because spoi...
2025-04-2316 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastThe Assertiveness Formula: How to Communicate EffectivelyTired of choking back your thoughts just to keep the peace? Sick of the post-convo regret because you knew you should’ve said something? Darling, this episode is for you. I’m giving you the no-fluff, straight-up Assertiveness Formula that’ll have you speaking your mind loud and clear — without the guilt, without the drama, and without sounding like a jerk.
We’re done with people-pleasing. We’re done with second-guessing. It’s time to own your voice and make it impossible to ignore (in the best way).
🔥 Inside this episode, we analyze and practice the Asse...
2025-04-1613 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastDo You Want to Be Right, or Do You Want to Be Happy?In this episode, we’re diving deep into one of the toughest choices we face in relationships, arguments, and even in our own heads: the need to be right versus the desire to be happy. Why do we cling so tightly to being "right"? What does it cost us? And how can we start letting go of the battle for control in favor of peace and connection? I’ll share a few hard truths that might sting a little (you know I keep it real). Whether you’re stuck in a cycle of conflict or just curious about how this s...
2025-04-0915 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastDo You Feel Guilty About Saying "No"?Why does saying “no” feel like you just kicked a puppy? In this episode, we’re getting real about why saying no is so damn hard — especially if you grew up people-pleasing, avoiding conflict, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s feelings. We’ll explore the root of that guilt, why it’s not your job to keep others comfortable, and how to set boundaries without drowning in shame. Saying no doesn’t make you selfish; it makes you sane. Let’s fucking talk about it.
2025-03-2617 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastTired of Being Strong: When Strength Becomes a Burden"You're so strong." Ever hear that and just want to scream? Being the strong one—the one who holds it all together, who others rely on—can be exhausting as hell. In this episode, I’m breaking down the hidden toll of always being “the strong one” and why resilience isn’t the flex people think it is. We’ll talk about why it’s so damn hard to ask for help, how society glorifies suffering in silence, and what to do when you’re fucking tired of carrying it all. Let’s get real about how to unlearn toxic independence a...
2025-03-1913 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastHonesty vs. Transparency: Are You Really Keeping It Real?Ever heard someone say, "I'm just being honest," but it felt more like a slap than the truth? Or maybe you've struggled with how much to share without oversharing? In this episode of Keeping It Real with Zulma: The Swearing Therapist, we're breaking down the difference between honesty and transparency—because they are not the same thing!
We’ll talk about:
🔥 Why honesty isn’t always the whole truth
🔥 How trauma impacts our need for transparency (or fear of it)
🔥 When “radical honesty” becomes just an excuse for being an asshole
🔥 Practical w...
2025-03-1213 min
What If You CouldZulma Williams: From Survivor to Healer – Honoring the Warrior WithinMeet Zulma Williams, a true warrior whose journey of resilience and transformation is nothing short of inspiring. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Zulma immigrated to the United States at 31 and embarked on a journey of education, healing, and empowerment.At 42, she pursued her Bachelor of Social Work, graduating at 46—only to be diagnosed with breast cancer two months later. But Zulma refused to see herself as a victim. After surviving cancer, abusive relationships, and depression, she reclaimed her life and returned to the U.S. to earn her Master of Social Work at age 50, becoming a fully li...
2025-03-051h 32Keeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastTime Change, Dogs, and the Fear of JudgementTime Change, Dogs, and the Fear of Judgement
In this episode, I dive deep into three things that mess with my mental and physical well-being: the dreaded time change, my irrational fear of dogs, and the constant anxiety of being judged. Whether it's the toll daylight saving time takes on my body, the fear of being around dogs that I've never been able to shake, or the pressure of always feeling under a microscope, I talk about how these experiences affect my life. It’s a raw and honest discussion on how we cope with th...
2025-03-0515 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastWhy Motivation Is OverratedWhy Motivation Is Overrated
In this episode of Keeping It Real with Zulma: The Swearing Therapist, we're calling out the bullshit myth that motivation is the key to success. Let's be real—we've all done things we didn’t feel motivated to do, from getting out of bed on crappy days to pushing through life's toughest moments. Motivation is fleeting, but discipline and grit? Those are the real game-changers.
Join me as we dive into why waiting for motivation is a trap and how embracing discomfort can actually lead to growth. We’l...
2025-03-0117 min
Shut Up And GRIND with Robert B. FosterEpisode #336 - From Survivor to Healer: Zulma B. Williams on Overcoming Adversity and Empowering OthersIn episode #336 of "Shut Up and GRIND," host Robert B. Foster sits down with the resilient and inspiring Zulma B. Williams. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Zulma immigrated to the United States at 31 and she began her Bachelor of Social Work at 42, graduating at 46 in December 2011. Just two months later, she faced a breast cancer diagnosis, underwent a lumpectomy, and returned to Argentina for three years. In 2015, Zulma came back to the U.S., pursuing her Master of Social Work at 50. After completing her internship, she became fully licensed in 2018.As...
2025-02-281h 11
Retrieving Sanity | Recovery from Addictions and TraumasEmpowerment Through Adversity with Zulma Williams (Audio)Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Zulma Williams
03:42 Overcoming Cancer: A New Beginning
06:11 Pursuing Dreams at Any Age
10:24 Shifting Perspectives: From Victim to Survivor
12:53 Finding Hope in Hopelessness
15:45 The Power of Choice in Recovery
18:50 Continuous Growth and Learning
20:31 Finding Lessons in Difficult Experiences
22:06 Understanding Suicidal Ideation and Pain
24:31 The Importance of Self-Worth and Resilience
26:53 Setting Goals and Overcoming Challenges
28:20 Living in the Present Moment
30:55 Grounding Techniques for Anxiety Management
32:35 Mindfulness and...
2025-02-2356 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastReacting vs. Responding – The Power of the PauseReacting vs. Responding – The Power of the Pause
In this episode of Keeping It Real with Zulma: The Swearing Therapist, we’re diving into the difference between reacting and responding—and why mastering this skill can change your life.
Ever snapped at someone and regretted it later? Or found yourself in an emotional whirlwind over something minor? That’s reacting—automatic, impulsive, and often driven by past wounds. Responding, on the other hand, gives you space to process, think, and choose your words or actions intentiona...
2025-02-1913 minKeeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastEmbrace the Joys of Being SINGLE on Valentine's Day!Keeping it Real with Zulma the Swearing Therapist
Embrace the Joys of Being SINGLE on Valentine's Day!
Did you know that over 50% of Americans are single, and many of them actually prefer it that way? Valentine's Day can be the perfect excuse to focus on self-love and personal growth!
Valentine’s Day can be a tough time if you’re single, with constant reminders of romance everywhere you turn. In this episode of Keeping It Real, Zulma dives into why Valentine’s Day can be triggering, how to identify and challenge negative thoughts about b...
2025-02-1314 min
THE EMBC NETWORKUnfiltered Therapy: The NO-NONSENSE Truth with Zulma B. WilliamsUnfiltered Therapy: The NO-NONSENSE Truth with Zulma B. Williams Did you know that nearly 75% of people experience some form of anxiety in their lifetime? That’s where a no-nonsense therapist like Zulma Beatriz Williams can make a huge difference!Meet Zulma Beatriz Williams, the unapologetic therapist who's breaking the mold of traditional therapy sessions. Known for her unconventional approach and colorful language, Zulma is gaining popularity for keeping it real with her clients. From tackling tough topics to sharing her own personal struggles, Zulma's unique style is helping people feel heard and understood. Ge...
2025-02-091h 22Keeping it Real with Zulma The Swearing Therapist PodcastUnfiltered Therapy: The NO-NONSENSE Truth with Zulma B. WilliamsUnfiltered Therapy: The NO-NONSENSE Truth with Zulma B. Williams
Did you know that nearly 75% of people experience some form of anxiety in their lifetime? That’s where a no-nonsense therapist like Zulma Beatriz Williams can make a huge difference!
Meet Zulma Beatriz Williams, the unapologetic therapist who's breaking the mold of traditional therapy sessions. Known for her unconventional approach and colorful language, Zulma is gaining popularity for keeping it real with her clients. From tackling tough topics to sharing her own personal struggles, Zulma's unique style is helping people feel heard and understood. Get...
2025-02-081h 22
THE EMBC NETWORK Featuring: ihealthradio and Worldwide PodcastsUnfiltered Therapy: The NO-NONSENSE Truth with Zulma B. WilliamsUnfiltered Therapy: The NO-NONSENSE Truth with Zulma B. Williams
Did you know that nearly 75% of people experience some form of anxiety in their lifetime? That’s where a no-nonsense therapist like Zulma Beatriz Williams can make a huge difference!
Meet Zulma Beatriz Williams, the unapologetic therapist who's breaking the mold of traditional therapy sessions. Known for her unconventional approach and colorful language, Zulma is gaining popularity for keeping it real with her clients. From tackling tough topics to sharing her own personal struggles, Zulma's unique style is helping people feel heard and understood. Get...
2025-02-081h 22
The Season of Self LoveEmbrace New Beginnings | Wisdom Wednesday w/ Zulma WilliamsWelcome to "The Season of Self-Love" podcast, hosted by Nyomi Banks. In this special Wisdom Wednesday episode, we explore the power of new beginnings with the inspiring Zulma Williams, a social worker and trauma therapist known as "The Swearing Therapist." Zulma's journey from Buenos Aires to the U.S. is a testament to resilience and transformation, overcoming adversities like abusive relationships and breast cancer. She shares her story of reinvention, from working in corporate accounting to founding Dragonfly Therapy Services.Join us as we discuss the importance of self-love, embracing change, and the courage to start anew at any age...
2025-01-2250 min