"Sherapy" with Sheri Todd
By Irishtoddy Productions
"Sherapy" with Sheri Todd Nov 30, 2023
Day 2* 30 Day Mental Help Challenge
Today is Day Two of the mental help challenge.
May is Mental Health Awareness. So spend the next 30 days with Sheri focusing on improving your mental health. Try a new challenge each day and reflect on how it makes you feel. At the end of the challenge, check in with yourself and see which of these activities you would like to add to your routine. Ok ready? Let's go and have fun!!
#TakeAMentalHealthMoment
#MentalHealthMonth
Day 1 * 30 Day Mental Health Challenge
Today is Day One of the mental help challenge. May is Mental Health Awareness. So spend the next 30 days with Sheri focusing on improving your mental health. Try a new challenge each day and reflect on how it makes you feel. At the end of the challenge, check in with yourself and see which of these activities you would like to add to your routine. Ok ready? Let's go and have fun!!
#TakeAMentalHealthMoment
#MentalHealthMonth
I Shall Call This Episode UPDATE.
Just a quick update on where Sheri is at, literally and mentally. Also, Sheri has a new series starting in May she talks about.
Finding Laughter in the Grief
Despite the popular notion that humor is inappropriate during difficult times, humor and laughter can actually help us cope with tough losses. Sheri talks with her sister Tammy and nieces Giselle and Danelle about the humor they found while grieving the death of their mother and grandmother and how it help them get through a difficult time.
When the Caregiving Ends
When the caregiving ends, now what? Sheri talks about how surprised she was over the confusion and void she felt when her care for her mom ended. Also, she talks about how her mammogram needed more testing.
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Cruising the Ocean Blue
YAY! Sheri goes on her first cruise. Recorded live from the Carnival Radiance, listen as she and her family talk about their experiences while cruising for boozing, the number one activity on a cruise ship.
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Hospice Help
In this episode, Sheri talks about hospice and her feelings and hesitation about putting her mom on it. Also how important it is for family and friends to fight through the overwhelming sadness and fear that prevents them from visiting the last months of a loved one's life. Sheri also recommends products that helped keep mom comfortable and safe and reduce the stress of caregiving. If you would like to look at these products click on this link: https://sherapywithsheritodd.com/
New Beginnings
After a long break, Sheri is back talking about the loss of her mom and what's ahead for her.
Link to Sheri's mom's memorial video
Enough!
Warning: Sheri is Angry.
Warning: Explicit Langage.
Like most Americans, Sheri was horrified at the death of 19 children and 2 adults at an Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Sheri decided it was enough, tired of all this gun violence and the politics that allow it, she felt it was time for a little common sense Sherapy. And she doesn't hold back.
No Covid Here
In this episode, Sheri welcomes her cousin Debbie as a guest. Sheri talks about her mom's health scare that led to her to be taken to the ER and ultimately admitted into the hospital. And it's an unbelievable story. What's it like to be in an overcrowded hospital if you don't have covid? It's crazy and dangerous.
Check Yes Or No
California is in the middle of some drama. The governor is up for recall on September 14, 2021. Also, there's some talk about how some ballots are too easy to deface thus making them null and void. Sheri has some thoughts on this recall and she tells the truth about what she discovers with her ballot. Is it really that easy for someone to change your yes or no vote after it's been mailed?
Help
Why is it so hard to ask for help? Sheri looks into some of the reasons and has some helpful hints on how to make asking for help easier.
Happiest Songs Ever
We all know music has the ability to evoke powerful emotional responses such as chills and thrills in listeners. Pleasurable music may lead to the release of dopamine. And listening to certain songs can alter mood or relieve stress. So are there certain songs that evokes happiness? A Neuroscientist developed a formula and came up with the 10 happiest songs ever. In this episode Sheri counts them down with a little history on each song.
Safe at Home: Dealing with Stress
Right now we are dealing in unprecedented times. And the stress can be overwhelming. In this episode Sheri shares some advice and tips to help relieve anxiety and boredom caused by sheltering safe at home.
If you feel your in crisis please call the National Crisis Hotline: 1/800/273/8255
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Apps and website talked about in this episode: Libby, Stop Breathe Think, Zoom, HouseParty, Google Arts and Culture, Explore.org
Healing From Child Sexual Abuse-Part 8:Forgiveness and Spirituality
When going through the stages of the healing process, the question is eventually raised, what about forgiveness? And while healing can be an emotional roller coaster, can spirituality provide hope and strength to calm rough waters? In the eighth and final installment of Healing from Child Sexual Abuse, Sheri touches on the subjects of forgiveness and spirituality.
Survivor testimony read by M.E. Murray.
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Healing From Child Sexual Abuse-Part 7: Self-Esteem and Trusting Yourself
Self-esteem and trusting yourself is one of the most helpful and healing things you can do for yourself. It can help build your confidence, allow to trust yourself more, and make the process of decision making much easier. Often Survivors have a hard time feeling their self worth. In part 7, Sheri shares ways to build your confidence, stand up for yourself and trust your inner voice.
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Healing from Child Sexual Abuse-Part 6: Anger
Many survivors who experience abuse may suffer anger. And when we ignore, stuff or self-medicate anger we prolong the healing process. Sheri explains about the ways anger can help your healing along while dealing with it. Also Sheri shares a helpful written exercise.
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Healing From Child Sexual Abuse Part 5: Breaking The Silence.
Speaking out is a powerful step toward personal freedom, healing and social change. In this episode Sheri speaks about how breaking the silence and taking that leap of faith is one of the most important pieces of healing. Abuse survives on silence and by breaking your silence, child sexual abuse can no longer thrive.
Survivor testimony read by M.E. Murray.
If you have any comments or thoughts you'd like to share, email Sheri at podcast@sherapywithsheritodd.com. Also follow Sherapy on Facebook and Instagram. And if haven't done so, please subscribe, rate and review this podcast.
Healing From Child Sexual Abuse-Part 4: Counseling and Remembering
In Part 4 of an 8 part series, Healing from Child Sexual Abuse, Sheri talks about how finding a good counselor can be an important tool in healing. What to look for in a counselor, how to know if it's working and why some avoid it. Also, remembering and coming to terms with your past. Sheri shares a new written exercise on remembering.
If you have any comments or thoughts you'd like to share, email Sheri at podcast@sherapywithsheritodd.com. Also follow Sherapy on Facebook and Instagram. And if haven't done so, please subscribe, rate and review this podcast.
Healing From Child Sexual Abuse-Part 3: Survival Skills When Healing
The surviving skills for healing can be hard. In part three of an eight-part series on healing from child sexual abuse, Sheri talks about some skills you can use to help as you navigate the waters of healing. One of the important skills discussed is how to deal with panic attacks. Sheri shares some ways to help ease yourself through one. She also explains why self-care is the most important survival skill when it comes to healing.
If you have any comments or thoughts you'd like to share, email Sheri at podcast@sherapywithsheritodd.com. Also follow Sherapy on Facebook and Instagram. And if haven't done so, please subscribe, rate and review this podcast.
Healing From Child Sexual Abuse Part 2: Coping
In part two of an eight-part series on healing from child sexual abuse, Sheri talks about coping and how children of abuse used it to survive and then carry those coping skills into adulthood. Sheri explains how coping became helpful for some and damaging for others. Sheri also shares how her writing exercise became an aha moment for her.
If you have any comments or thoughts you'd like to share, email Sheri at podcast@sherapywithsheritodd.com
Healing From Child Sexual Abuse. Part One: The Damage
In part one of a special eight part series, Sheri talks about how part of the process of healing is by recognizing the impact of your abuse as an adult. Of the many effects of child sexual abuse, Sheri talks about a few that had the most impact on her and shares a writing exercise to help with healing. If you have any comments or thoughts you'd like to share, email Sheri at podcast@sherapywithsheritodd.com
Lets Talk About Sexual Abuse Prevention
Child sexual abuse is an epidemic. The key to ending this tragedy is with prevention. Sheri talks about key ways to protect a child from predators. Sheri also plays a powerful video/audio made by a survivor of child sexual abuse.
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For a PDF copy of Stop It Now email Sheri at Podcast@sherapywithsheritodd.com
9-5 Bombshell
Although a comedy, 9-5 the 1980 movie starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton was one of the first movies that spoke to sexual misconduct in the workplace. Now 40 years later and with the new movie Bombshell, a biography on the toxic sexual work environment of Roger Ailes of Fox news, has anything changed? Sheri explores the history, changes and how the #METOO movement blew it all up.
Breakmas Over
Sheri returns from holiday break. She talks about the family christmas party and her mom's Alzheimer's diagnosis. She also explains a new upcoming segment: Voice Message. Sheri will read inspiring and brave stories from sexual abuse survivors. If you have a story to tell as a survivor of sexual abuse send it in an email to: podcast@sherapywithsheritodd.com. Those that are chosen to be read on Sherapy will be contacted before episode is released. More details in this episode.
Survivor/Alanis/Happy Holiday
Sheri talks about the Survivor sexual allegations episode, talks about Jagged Little Pill and wishes everyone a Happy Holiday if they like it or not.
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A Gathering Of Caregivers
Whether you're a caregiver to a parent with dementia, a spouse with health issues or a grandmother caring for grandchildren, all caregivers come with there own unique set of stress and frustration. Sheri talks with cousins Debbie and Kathy about the everyday challenges they face as a caregiver to a loved one.
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Firestick and Politics
In this episode it's all about the amazon firestick and politics.
The Marathons Of Life
Sheri shares her experiance of running, well walking, her first marathon. She also talks about how losing all her weight didn't turn out like it did in her head. Sheri makes an annoucement that will have some of her friends and family shaking their heads.
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Niece To Meet You
Naked As A Bowling Ball
Have you ever took that big leap out of your comfort zone? Sheri talks about how and why she stepped out of her comfort zone, and how it changed her life for the better.
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Botox and Influencers
Sheri shares the top reasons why women and men are getting botox today. Also Influencers and what she thinks an influencer should be.
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Suicide
We can all help prevent suicide. The Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-8255.
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Sibling Estrangement
Are you or someone you know going through an estrangement with a sibling? Sheri has.
She talks about her experience and how she handled it. Sheri also explores how family dynamics are tough to navigate but with communication maybe it will help with confusion and resentment.
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5 Things I'm Grateful For
Healing Through Self-Compassion
Sheri talks about self-compassion and how it can help to heal from the shame someone might feel as the result of childhood sexual abuse. She also talks about the many ways shame can manifest itself. linktr.ee/sherapy_with_sheri_todd
Sexual Abuse Surviors: Do we ever fully recover?
While some believe that they never fully recover from sexual abuse, many professionals believe that abuse survivors do "get over" their abuse. Sheri explains how it's done and talks a little about how she has dealt with recovery herself. If you would like to express your thoughts on this subject, you can leave a voice message here: linktr.ee/sherapy_with_sheri_todd
She Let Go
Sheri reads a poem by Rev. Safire Rose called She Let Go.
Background music by On A Limb.
Fake It Until You Learn It
Sheri talks about how faking it until you learn it, can help you in everyday life. She talks about five strategies for faking your way to a better job, relationship and attitude.
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Haters Be Damned
Everyone has had to deal with a hater at least one time in their life and Sheri tells of a time she had to deal with one that changed hers. She shares what she learned from that experience and how she came to understand how being the target of a hater was actually a good thing.
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My Brother's DNA Results
Sheri collected her brother's DNA a few episodes ago and the results are in! Sheri gathers around the kitchen table with cousin Debbie, the DNA detective, and brother Randy, and go over the interesting and surprising results. *Segue music provided by "On A Limb"
Hero
How do we keep children safe from predators? On this very special episode, Sheri talks about the heroes who can make a difference when it comes to child sexual abuse. https://linktr.ee/sherapy_with_sheri_todd
The Rope
In this episode, Sheri talks about how hanging on to that rope for dear life may be hurting you more than helping you. And how letting go might be the best thing you can do.
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Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Sheri reads an inspirational story that moved her and gives an update on her Mom. Some music for this episode provided with permission by Andrew Haug and On The Limb
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Angers Away
Dealing with anger is an important life skill. In this episode Sheri explains how anger can shatter communication and tear apart relationships, and ruin both the joy and health of many. She also looks at how the principles of handling anger in a godly manner can help to overcome it. And there is a new easy peesy contest to enter too.
Father Figure Influence
This episode discusses the effects of boys growing up without a father figure in their lives, and if you’re a young father who grew up without a father of your own, how you can break the cycle, and become a great dad for your own children. Sheri also talks with her brother Randy who grew up without a father in his own life.
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Leave The Bandage Alone
A bandage helps in healing. Leave it on long enough, you're healed. Take it off too soon and infection sets in. On this episode Sheri talks about her stressful week and how it seemed to literally and figuratively to involve bandages. https://linktr.ee/sherapy_with_sheri_todd
Believing The Survivor
On this episode, Sheri talks about why it seems many woman of sexual assult are not believed. And for Father's Day, Sheri shares some memories about her dad. https://linktr.ee/sherapy_with_sheri_todd
Can Forgiveness Help Healing?
Sheri talks about as a survivor of sexual abuse, forgiveness helped her on a road to healing. But not everyone agrees forgivness is healing. Sheri reads some comments from some who feel differently. https://linktr.ee/sherapy_with_sheri_todd
Challenge Accepted
Sheri asks the question: As a loved one's caregiver, what do you find to be your biggest challenge? She reads some of the answers and talks about her own challenges of having a mom with dementia. Be apart of Sherapy. Send voice messages to: https://linktr.ee/sherapy_with_sheri_todd