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Thoughtfully Us

Thoughtfully Us

por Thoughtfully Us

Superación personal Salud mental

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Healing the Healers with Kenya Crawford

This week, we're joined by Kenya Crawford, LMHC founder of Cultivating Healers, for an inspiring conversation about what it truly takes to support the people providing mental health care. Kenya shares the mission behind Cultivating Healers and her passion for creating more equitable, sustainable spaces for clinicians. We explore her anti-racist consultation work, the challenges therapists face navigating insurance systems, and why self-care alone isn't enough if the systems we're working within remain unsustainable. Whether you're a therapist, helping professional, or simply interested in creating healthier communities, this conversation is a powerful reminder that caring for others begins with caring for ourselves and each other. Connect with Kenya here: Grab your exclusive gift here: https://www.kenyacrawford.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultivatinghealers/

The Loneliness of Constant Connection

We're living in one of the most connected times in history… so why are so many people feeling lonely? In this episode, we explore the paradox of modern connection. We discuss how social media has changed the way we build and maintain relationships, whether constant digital access has replaced meaningful in-person connection, and how being reachable at all times can actually leave us craving more space and solitude. Together, we reflect on what genuine connection looks like today, how technology has reshaped our relationships, and how we can intentionally create moments of belonging in an increasingly connected world.

Redefining Success with Bianca Hughes

This week, we're joined by the incredible Bianca Hughes, Georgia-based therapist, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for helping high achievers and perfectionists build lives that feel just as fulfilling as they look. Together, we explore the relationship between ambition, perfectionism, and mental health. Bianca shares how her own mindset around success shaped her journey as both a clinician and business owner, while also reflecting on the lessons she's learned about slowing down, setting boundaries, and caring for herself along the way. We also discuss why perfectionism is often misunderstood, how it can quietly impact our relationships, careers, and self-worth, and why self-care isn't just a luxury—it's essential for those who spend their lives caring for others. Whether you're a therapist, entrepreneur, high achiever, or simply someone trying to balance ambition with well-being, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. Follow Bianca on social media: Websites: authenticallybeyou.com & soulfulclinician.com Instagram @authenticallybeyou

Where We've Been & What's Next

We're back! 🎉 Season 2 is officially here, and we're catching you up on everything that's been happening since our last season. Morgan introduces the newest (and cutest!) addition to her family, Maya shares what's been keeping her busy professionally, and Nelly reflects on earning her perinatal mental health certification while balancing the many joys and challenges of life outside the therapy room. We also give you a sneak peek into what you can expect this season—from more honest conversations and incredible guest speakers to deeper discussions about mental health, current events, relationships, and everything in between. Most importantly, we want this season to be shaped by you. What topics are you hoping we cover? We'd love to hear your ideas. Season 2 is here, and we couldn't be happier to be back behind the mic with you.

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Guest Episode: Katie La, LCPC

In Episode 19, we’re joined by the incredible Katie La who is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Supervisor, and advocate for trauma-informed, justice-oriented, and culturally responsive care. Katie shares what she’s loved most about being a therapist and reflects on how her lived experience as a Vietnamese refugee has shaped the way she shows up in the therapy room. We talk about the importance of centering immigrant communities in mental health spaces, embracing decolonized healing practices, and moving beyond individualism toward collective care. Katie also sheds light on the topics she believes the therapy community needs to be talking about more openly such as culturally grounded approaches to body-based modalities like EMDR, brainspotting, polyvagal-informed work, and somatic healing. And because we believe joy matters, especially in hard times, we close by asking Katie where she found a moment of joy this week. This episode is grounding, expansive, and a reminder that healing can be both personal and collective. Follow Katie on social media: @cogrevpllc

Black History Month: The Joy, the Gaps, and the Reality

In this episode, we center Black History Month and reflect on what it has meant and continues to mean for Morgan and Maya as Black mental health providers. Morgan shares important context and statistics around Black representation in the mental health field, access to care, and the ongoing barriers Black communities face when seeking support. Together, we talk about what feels affirming and meaningful about Black History Month, as well as what often feels missing or overlooked, especially within wellness and mental health spaces. Nelly closes by expressing gratitude for Morgan and Maya’s openness, vulnerability, and the labor they carry in sharing these experiences. This conversation is a reminder that honoring Black history also means listening deeply to Black voices in the present.

NYC Series, Part 3

This episode was meant to be a deep dive into the ins and outs of social work school but with everything unfolding in our country right now, it didn’t feel right to move forward as planned. Last week, we took a pause. This week, we’re sharing why. Instead of our original topic, we talk about what it has felt like to exist and work as women of color in a time when so many communities are facing fear, injustice, and uncertainty. We reflect on the emotional labor of holding space for others while being directly impacted ourselves, and the complex dynamics we’ve observed in how people show up. These are all things we faced during our time in social work school as well. This episode is about care, reflection, and acknowledgement.

NYC Series, Part 2

In this episode, we continue our New York series by naming the parts of our experience that were heavy, isolating, and difficult to carry. We reflect on being people of color in a predominantly white graduate program, navigating classroom conversations about race, feeling pressure to educate others, and holding emotional labor that was never formally acknowledged. We talk about the discomfort, the exhaustion, and the moments that shaped how we understand ourselves and our work today. This conversation is rooted in honesty and reflection. We’re sharing our personal experiences and how they impacted us recognizing that these reflections are our own and don’t represent any institution, individual, or program as a whole. This episode is about naming what was hard, honoring what we survived, and creating space for conversations that are often left unspoken. *Disclaimer: We’re sharing our personal experiences from grad school. These reflections are our own and don’t represent any institution, individual, or program as a whole.

NYC Series, Part 1

We’re kicking off the new year, and a brand-new series, by taking you back to where so much of our story began: New York City. In this episode, we reflect on starting graduate school together in NYC, what it was like to uproot our lives, and the parts of New York that felt exciting, energizing, and full of possibility. From the magic of the city to the sense of independence and community we found, this conversation is all about the highs of our New York era. We know we can sometimes be a little evasive when we talk about New York, so we’re intentionally starting here. This episode focuses on the joy, the growth, and the moments that made the city feel special, before we dive into the harder parts in the next episode. Think of this as the honeymoon phase with more to come. **NYC Series Disclaimer: We’re sharing our personal experiences from grad school. These reflections are our own and don’t represent any institution, individual, or program as a whole.

Behind The Mic: Morgan

In the final episode of our Behind the Mic series, we shine the spotlight on Morgan — doctoral student, anxiety warrior, maternal mental health advocate, and the host who always keeps us laughing even in the deep moments. Morgan takes us inside her doctoral journey in Counselor Education & Supervision, including her upcoming dissertation centered on maternal mental health — a passion fueled by experience, advocacy, and community care. She also opens up about her own relationship with anxiety and the power of therapy and medication in helping her show up fully in her life and for her clients. We get to know Morgan outside of the therapy chair too — the lessons clients have taught her, the healing she’s actively doing, the comfort foods she could enjoy forever, and what alternate career she’d chase if she wasn’t in the mental health world. It’s personal, it’s inspiring, and it’s the perfect conclusion to this heartfelt series.

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