Sh!t You Don't Want to Talk About

 Evie Vieira, a parent coach, shares her approach to fostering healthier parent-child relationships. She emphasizes the importance of understanding past patterns, learning stress management, and using the EVIE technique (Empathy, Validation, Imagination, Encouragement) for handling child tantrums. Vieira also discusses

Wesley Faulkner, a developer relations professional and former Dell employee, discusses his experiences with neurodiversity and work-related traumas. He emphasizes solutions like radical honesty, knowledge sharing, and productivity techniques including task breakdown, boundary setting, delegation, and using tools like

Matt Gardiner discussing his battle with alcohol addiction, which began as a coping mechanism for shyness and his parents' divorce, leading to hospitalization due to pancreatitis. He shares his journey to sobriety at 37, highlighting the importance of addressing addiction's root causes. Matt introduces his "Recovery Ro

Mental health counselor Brianna Calderon discussing OCD misconceptions and the disorder's stigma. She explains 'magical thinking' in OCD, the need to differentiate between plausible and probable thoughts, and the importance of psychoeducation. Calderon highlights exposure and response prevention therapy, advises seekin

This episode marks the first anniversary of 'Shit You Don't Want to Talk About,' hosted by Jenn Junod. The episode reflects on the podcast's journey, addressing challenging topics and personal traumas, and seeks community support for its continuation. Challenges like the loss of a marketing team and balancing a new pro

Kathryn Bennett, a record-setting weightlifter, shares her story of overcoming alcohol addiction and personal challenges through discipline and gym training. She discusses the importance of discipline in achieving mental wellness and long-term goals, her experiences in strength sports, and the pressures women face in t