When We Speak is a podcast where we have inspirational, candid, and empowering conversations. It’s a place where we share insight into how we cope, heal, and find meaning in a wide range of experiences. Hosted by mental health therapist, speaker, and author of “What Children Remember”, Tasha Hunter, MSW, LCSW.
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23. Self-Harm and Finding Love Within Yourself with Grace Kingsley Miller
"Hey I see this pain. I see it. I'm willing to sit with you in it. I don't want to drag you out of it. I don't want to tell you it's going to be ok. I see you. And that pain is valid, but that pain won't last forever."
On today's episode we are hearing from Grace Kingsley Miller as she shares her journey healing from self-harm. Grace reveals what it was like growing up and being unable to express her feelings at a young age. During this conversation, Grace bravely shares past family difficulties that led her to protect herself by becoming a people-pleasure at an early age. While coping with painful and unexpressed emotions, Grace details the impact of not having any safe people or spaces.
19. Prioritizing Mental Health as an Entrepreneur with Candace Joseph
"When you love you, nothing someone says will make you think differently about you."
Today we are speaking with Candace Joseph about her mental health diagnosis and the impact PTSD, depression, and anxiety has had on her life and entrepreneurial journey. Candace shares her story with honesty and strength as she gives listeners insight on how trauma impacted her daily life activities and ability to form healthy relationships.
12. Surviving Imposter Syndrome and Burnout with Dr. Erika
Today we are speaking with Dr. Erika about imposter syndrome and burnout while working in corporate America. She discusses her history of depression, thoughts of suicide, and how she pivoted from her most painful moments.
Dr. Erika is a coach, consultant, and podcast host. Through her platforms, Dr. Erika helps women get clear on their path, unleash the courage to step out of their comfort zone and optimize their capacity to prevent overwhelm and burnout in the process. Dr. Erika believes that within every women lives a dream and it takes clarity, courage, capacity, community, and commitment to make that dream a reality.
5. Bullying and Mental Health with Patrick Monette
Sometimes it can be hard to be your true self especially in the world we are living in. Today I am talking to Patrick Monette about having faith in yourself and loving yourself because you are worthy.
Patrick is a licensed Mental Health Counselor. He was raised in a large Catholic family and had a difficult time with the messages that the church was giving him which caused him to question his life.
In this episode, we talk about depression, bullying, and the importance of speaking up for yourself.