Skip to main content
What I Wish People Knew...

What I Wish People Knew...

By Sarah Silva

Welcome to What I Wish People Knew...

Join Grace Gufler and Sarah Silva, two counselors living in Chicago, discuss a variety of psychological and counseling topics we wish people knew about. On this podcast we will discuss mental health stigma, what therapy is like, and other mental health topics and techniques. Stay tuned towards the end of each episode for a weekly challenge to incorporate into your self-care routine.

Follow us on instagram and facebook @acceptingtherapy
www.acceptingtherapy.com
Listen on SpotifySend voice message
Available on
Apple Podcasts Logo
Castbox Logo
Google Podcasts Logo
Overcast Logo
Pocket Casts Logo
PodBean Logo
RadioPublic Logo
Spotify Logo
Report content on Spotify
Currently playing episode

What I wish people knew...about shame

What I Wish People Knew...Aug 07, 2018

00:00
18:22
What I wish people knew...about making a career change

What I wish people knew...about making a career change

Join Grace and Sarah as they discuss signs related to needing a career change, how to figure out what to do next, how to engage in self-compassion during your transition, and tips on how to ease into a career change. To learn more, visit us at www.acceptingtherapy.com

Sep 24, 201910:06
What I wish people knew....about depression in the summertime

What I wish people knew....about depression in the summertime

Join Grace & Sarah discuss the ways in which depression may look different in the summertime than during other seasons of the year. Struggles people experience as well as tips for managing depression in the summertime are discussed. To learn more, visit us at www.acceptingtherapy.com

Sep 03, 201909:43
What I wish people knew...about preparing for back to school!

What I wish people knew...about preparing for back to school!

Join Grace & Sarah as they discuss tips for streamlining the back to school season that is approaching. Grace & Sarah discuss tips for parents, children, teens, and college students. To learn more, visit us at www.acceptingtherapy.com 

Aug 20, 201913:51
What I wish people knew...about mental health stigma

What I wish people knew...about mental health stigma

Mental health stigma sucks!! Join Grace and Sarah discuss some simple ways to decrease mental health stigma. That's right, you too can help normalize mental health! To learn more, visit us at www.acceptingtherapy.com 

Aug 13, 201913:04
What I wish people knew...about losing someone

What I wish people knew...about losing someone

hey listeners! Join Grace and Sarah as they discuss ways to cope with losing someone. Whether that be the loss of someone close or not so close to you, grief has a sneaky way of showing up when you least expect it. For more information, please visit us at www.acceptingtherapy.com 

Aug 06, 201907:07
What I wish people knew...about the troubles of moving!

What I wish people knew...about the troubles of moving!

Moving soon?? Join Grace and Sarah as they discuss the troubles of moving and how you can better prepare for your upcoming move to a new apartment or home! If you'd like to learn more about us, visit www.acceptingtherapy.com 

Jul 30, 201909:35
What I wish people knew...about coping with pain

What I wish people knew...about coping with pain

Join Grace and Sarah as they discuss the invisible illness of dealing with chronic pain. For more information, check out www.acceptingtherapy.com
Jul 22, 201908:57
What I wish people knew...about comparing yourself to others

What I wish people knew...about comparing yourself to others

This week, join Grace & Sarah as they discuss the cost to comparing yourself to others. Also, for those of you that hear Sarah's difficulties with remembering a quote by Einstein, here it is! " Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. " Want to know why this was referenced? Tune in to find out! 

If you'd like to learn more, head on over to www.acceptingtherapy.com 

Mar 26, 201910:37
What I wish people knew...about positive self talk

What I wish people knew...about positive self talk

Join Grace and Sarah as they discuss how to break the habit of negative self talk and speak to yourself in a more positive manner. If you'd like to learn more, visit us at www.acceptingtherapy.com 

Mar 20, 201903:38
What I wish people knew...about what to do if you think someone you know is suicidal

What I wish people knew...about what to do if you think someone you know is suicidal

Listen to Grace & Sarah talk about suicide. In this podcast, you will find some helpful tips on navigating the conversation of talking to someone with suicidal thoughts, including: words to look for, what to say, action steps and how to take care of your own mental health during this time.  If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide here is the national suicide hotline: 1-800-273-8255.  If you'd like to learn more about us, reach us at www.acceptingtherapy.com

Mar 12, 201912:07
What I wish people knew... about finding emotional freedom after trauma

What I wish people knew... about finding emotional freedom after trauma

Mar 04, 201909:31
What I wish people knew...about celebrating valentine's day with yourself

What I wish people knew...about celebrating valentine's day with yourself

Feb 12, 201904:04
What I wish people knew...about loving yourself

What I wish people knew...about loving yourself

Feb 06, 201904:41
What I wish people knew...about how to improve your relationship

What I wish people knew...about how to improve your relationship

 Join Grace & Sarah as they discuss six different ways to improve your intimate or romantic relationship. This episode will help you learn some ways to improve your relationship and continue to keep that initial spark alive. Thanks for listening to what I wish people knew. To learn more, contact us at www.acceptingtherapy.com 

Feb 05, 201910:24
What I wish people knew...about mental wellness

What I wish people knew...about mental wellness

Join Grace & Sarah as they discuss tips for maintaining mental wellness for the rest of your life! Want to find out more, check out our blog posts on www.acceptingtherapy.com

Jan 16, 201904:50
What I wish people knew...about setting goals for the new year

What I wish people knew...about setting goals for the new year

This week Grace & Sarah discuss ways to set goals for the new year using SMART goals. Recent studies are also discussed throughout as well as tips on how to set goals that you can attain. 

Jan 09, 201904:17
What I wish people knew...about making your new year's resolution stick!

What I wish people knew...about making your new year's resolution stick!

 In this week's podcast, Grace & Sarah will discuss some helpful ideas based on a different approach to setting New Year’s resolutions. Stay tuned to find out what this approach is! If you'd like to learn more about us, you can reach us at info@acceptingtherapy.com or at www.acceptingtherapy.com. 

Jan 02, 201909:18
What I wish people knew...about physical discipline on children

What I wish people knew...about physical discipline on children

On today's episode, Grace and Sarah discuss the not so good consequences that result from physical discipline or spanking children. Stay tuned to hear about other methods that are more effective than spanking. To learn more about parenting, contact one of our therapists at www.acceptingtherapy.com or at 312-373-0782.
Dec 18, 201807:45
What I wish people knew...about the holiday blues

What I wish people knew...about the holiday blues

Join Grace & Sarah as they discuss the holiday blues. Stay tuned to hear about some things you can do to help you fight the winter blues! If you'd like more information, contact us at www.acceptingtherapy.com or at 312-373-0782.
Dec 11, 201803:15
What I wish people knew...about OCD

What I wish people knew...about OCD

Join Grace and Sarah as they discuss what OCD is and is not! Questions about OCD? Reach out to us at www.acceptingtherapy.com or at @acceptingtherapy
Dec 05, 201804:13
What I wish people knew... about Positive Body Image

What I wish people knew... about Positive Body Image

Today we welcome Rachel. Rachel Brooks is a Natural Bikini Competitor, Fitness & Lifestyle Coach, Writer, and Self-Love Advocate. She is the founder of I am Athletics, a line of athletic apparel and accessories with an important message: Let go of your limiting beliefs and redefine who you are. Create your own Story. After a lifetime of living in extremes, from body dysmorphia to eating disorders, to self-esteem issues, she has overcome her struggles by creating a balanced health and fitness lifestyle of mind, body, and soul. Through experiences of her own, she wants to give back and inspire, encourage and empower others to embrace life with passion and purpose. She specializes in helping professional women become their best selves through the practice of creating a positive mindset and a soul filled with self-love, self-acceptance, gratitude, and forgiveness. She helps cut through the health and fitness overwhelm (or noise) with flexible dieting and customized strength training routines so they can create a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. She is in the final stages of writing her fitness memoir for publishing this year. To learn more about Rachel you can visit her website www.Iamrachelbrooks.com To learn more about us, visit www.acceptingtherapy.com or at 312-373-0782
Nov 28, 201821:54
What I wish people knew...about destination addiction

What I wish people knew...about destination addiction

Today we welcome Abby to our podcast. Abby Lewtas is an Adventurer, Life coach, Speaker and Host of the Wanderlusters Mind podcast. Abby’s entire outlook on life changed when she ditched her successful sporting and professional career to travel and live abroad, returning three and a half years later to a world which she couldn't relate. Abby has now found a way to live and breathe adventure into every day.
Abby works as a life coach with travelers and wanderlusters who return home and find it hard to create harmony back in their ‘reality’. She lives life to its full potential through her adventures, passions and curiosity. Inspiring others to do the same by challenging their status quo and getting creative with their path forward.

Reach us at www.acceptingtherapy.com or at 312-373-0782
Nov 28, 201819:59
What I wish people knew...about career burnout

What I wish people knew...about career burnout

This week, we have a special guest, Lucy Cellucci. Lucy is a Canadian author who has spent the last few years of her life examining the roles that women fill in western civilization, and questioning the crisis of the depleted spirit that many women wrestle with during their middle years. She is reaching out to women everywhere with her book, Loom, which will be published in the summer of 2019 in an attempt to connect with her readers, lay out her truth, and encourage women to make the space that is necessary for their own journeys of personal growth. Check out more information on www.acceptingtherapy.com
Nov 13, 201826:55
What I wish people knew...about alternative methods to cope with ADD/ADHD symptoms

What I wish people knew...about alternative methods to cope with ADD/ADHD symptoms

This week, Grace & Sarah dive deep into providing some alternative ways to cope with ADD/ADHD symptoms. Stay tuned for some practical ways to cope with ADD/ADHD symptoms.
Nov 06, 201807:40
What I wish people knew...about perfectionism

What I wish people knew...about perfectionism

On this week's episode Grace & Sarah tackle some ideas related to what perfectionism is really all about. Perfectionism is a great topic to discuss with your therapist. If you'd like to learn more about perfectionism, check out our blog posts on www.acceptingtherapy.com on identifying perfectionistic tendencies as well as 5 tips on overcoming perfectionist tendencies.
Nov 05, 201805:06
What I wish people knew...about self mastery

What I wish people knew...about self mastery

This week we have a special guest, Vicky. Vicky Ayala is a brand strategist and visual storyteller who helps multi-passionate entrepreneurs identify their signature hook and monetize their bankable skills. She integrates mysticism with the entrepreneurial journey as a way to make the road to success fun, inspiring, and engaging. She creates products to help women navigate self-mastery as way to differentiate themselves in the online space. It is through this work that she’s also able to manage her own experiences with depression and anxiety.
Nov 05, 201818:50
What I wish people knew...about how to spot the red flags of domestic violence

What I wish people knew...about how to spot the red flags of domestic violence

Welcome to this week's episode on how to spot the red flags of domestic violence. Join Grace & Sarah as they discuss different patterns of behavior that may be apparent in an abusive relationship. They also touch on how subtle these signs can be within a relationship & demonstrate it through applying it to a fictional case.
Oct 16, 201812:09
What I wish people knew...about codependency

What I wish people knew...about codependency

Today we have a special guest, Vanessa Grace. Vanessa Grace is a licensed social worker who has a private practice as a mental health therapist, and has an online business helping women kick co-dependency to the curb through a webinar series. Other titles include wife, cat owner, minister, tarot card reader, transformation specialist and epic party thrower. Her fashion role model is Penelope Garcia from Criminal Minds and if a movie is ever made about her life, she wants Melissa McCarthy to play her. Vanessa is warm and calming while at the same time creates laughter and a positive feeling.

Resources:
soulamplified.org
Webinar called: The Vibrant Business Blueprint Program is called the People Pleaser Recovery Roadmap
enlightenedbosslady.com intuition quiz
facebook.com/groups/enlightenedbosslady (or they can get to it through the quiz link)
Facing codependency book:http://www.piamellody.com/books.html
Brene brown website brenebrown.com/

Oct 09, 201825:55
What I wish people knew...about eating disorder myths

What I wish people knew...about eating disorder myths

This week, we bring in a special guest to talk about the myths related to eating disorders. Sheana Tobey is a staff therapist at The Awakening Center, located in Lakeview Chicago. She works with adult individuals who are struggling with eating disorders, trauma histories, and anxiety. She is also a co-leader of the yoga informed psychotherapy group at The Awakening Center. For more information, please visit her website www.sheanatobey.com.
Oct 02, 201827:44
What I wish people knew...about generalized anxiety disorder

What I wish people knew...about generalized anxiety disorder

Oops! We forgot to post this last week! Join Grace & Sarah as they discuss what generalized anxiety disorder is as well as common ways to treat it. Stay tuned towards the end for our weekly self-care challenge!
Sep 25, 201808:05
What I wish people knew...about self-confidence

What I wish people knew...about self-confidence

Join Grace & Sarah as they discuss some important reasons to have self confidence and what you can do to build it! Stay tuned towards the end of the episode for this week's self-care challenge.
Sep 12, 201807:47
What I wish people knew...about depression

What I wish people knew...about depression

Join Grace & Sarah discuss the differences between the term depression and the clinical term of major depression. Stay tuned towards the end for our weekly self-care challenge!!
Sep 04, 201808:32
What I wish people knew..ways anxiety tricks your thinking

What I wish people knew..ways anxiety tricks your thinking

In this episode, Grace and Sarah discuss several ways anxiety is known to trick your thinking! Want to learn more? Tune in to find out. Towards the end of this episode, a weekly self-care challenge is discussed!
Aug 28, 201809:49
What I wish people knew...family court & domestic violence

What I wish people knew...family court & domestic violence

Today, we have a special guest on What I wish people knew! Lily Camp is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Domestic Violence Professional with years of experience providing counseling and advocacy services for survivors of domestic violence and their families. She has advocated for many domestic violence survivors in family court cases related to custody, visitation, parentage, and child support. Today she is here to talk about some of her experiences and educate others on the topic. Resources: www.acceptingtherapy.com Family wizard app: https://www.2houses.com/en/?q=%2Fen%2F&campaign_id=GOO-US-EN-competitors&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn-6Xw6313AIVGYTICh0Ovw1aEAAYASAAEgLzYfD_BwE Talking parent :https://www.talkingparents.com/home Lundy Bancroft: http://lundybancroft.com/child-custody-justice/what-can-i-do/
Aug 21, 201830:50
What I wish people knew...about postpartum depression

What I wish people knew...about postpartum depression

This week, Grace & Sarah discuss what people should know about postpartum depression. Risk factors, signs & symptoms, as well as what measures one should take if they are experiencing postpartum depression are discussed. Stay tuned towards the end of the episode for this week's self-care challenge.
Aug 14, 201810:08
What I wish people knew...about shame

What I wish people knew...about shame

Today, we welcome Sarah Buino. Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), and a Certified Daring Way Facilitator (CDWF). Sarah is the founder of Head/Heart Therapy, Inc. Head/Heart Therapy is a group therapy practice specializing in the treatment of adults and adolescents struggling with shame, addiction, mood/anxiety disorders, and many other difficulties of life. We are honored to have Sarah share some of her expertise on the topic of shame. Stay tuned towards the end of the episode for our weekly self-care challenge!
Aug 07, 201818:22
What I wish people knew...about stress

What I wish people knew...about stress

Join Grace & Sarah as they discuss what they wish people knew about stress! Stay tuned towards the end of this episode for our weekly self-care challenge!
Jul 31, 201810:14
What I wish people knew..about minority mental health stigma

What I wish people knew..about minority mental health stigma

Join Grace & Sarah interview a special guest this week: Dr. Patrick Corrigan. Dr. Corrigan is a professor of psychology at the Illinois Institute of Technology and licensed clinical psychologist. He is a renowned researcher in the field of mental health; particularly on the topic of stigma. Dr. Corrigan has been the author of 10 books, over 300 papers and a contributor to The Honest, Open, Proud program. Stay tuned towards the end of this episode for a weekly self-care challenge!
Jul 24, 201821:20
What I wish people knew...about panic attacks

What I wish people knew...about panic attacks

Join Grace & Sarah as they discuss panic attacks. Common signs and ways to cope with panic attacks are discussed. Stay tuned towards the end for the weekly self-care challenge.
Jul 17, 201811:32
What I wish people knew...about mental health stigma

What I wish people knew...about mental health stigma

On this episode, Sarah and Grace talk about mental health stigma. We discuss how to identify it as well as ways to advocate to decrease stigma surrounding mental health. Stay tuned towards the end for a self-care challenge of the week!
Jul 03, 201808:10
What I wish people knew... about the different therapy types

What I wish people knew... about the different therapy types

Tune in as Sarah Silva and Grace Gufler discuss the importance of choosing a therapy modality that works best for YOU! On this episode, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Positive Psychology are discussed. Looking for our self-care challenge? This week's challenge is towards the end of this episode!
Jun 30, 201808:38
What I wish people knew...about self-care

What I wish people knew...about self-care

Tune in to this episode where Grace & Sarah discuss what they wish people knew about the importance of self-care. Both Grace & Sarah discuss what's important for them as counselors to include into their self-care routines!
Jun 26, 201812:15
What I wish people knew...about being transgender

What I wish people knew...about being transgender

Today we have a special guest, Dr. Sherri Palmer. Dr. Palmer is a psychology professor at Truman State University. She is a long-standing advocate of the LGBTQIA+ community and is here to talk about the stigma and challenges this community faces.

Resources:
www.pflag.org
www.glaad.org/transgender/resources
www.acceptingtherapy.com
Jun 14, 201826:39
What I wish people knew...about being a counselor

What I wish people knew...about being a counselor

Join Grace Gufler and Sarah Silva, two counselors living in Chicago, discuss a variety of psychological and counseling topics we wish people knew about. On this podcast we will discuss mental health stigma, what therapy is like, and other mental health topics and techniques. Stay tuned towards the end of each episode for a weekly challenge to incorporate into your self-care routine.
Jun 12, 201807:46