Missguided Notions

This is a Solo episode featuring your host Sandrine Etienne. I am discussing all things related to burnout, offering effective ways to deal with stress when symptoms present themselves. It's important that we recognize the signs of burnout because they can lead to even bigger issues with regard to your health and wellness. The World Health Organization recently classified burnout as a medical diagnosis but it's related to work, however it is important to understand that burnout can also exist in non work related settings. A lot of times we all go through life stressors that can cause significant bouts of burnout which can intensify when we add work into the mix. I'm currently reading Dan Harris's Meditation For Fidgety SkepticsYouTube Clip: GMA Panic AttackYouTube Clip: WHO classifies Burnout as a Medical ConditionKeep up to dates with Missguided Notions on IGTwitter: MsguidednotionsEmail: hello@missguidednotions.comMusic By: Hook SoundsBe sure to subscribe, rate, review and tell a friend about the Missguided Notions Podcast

We continue our in depth conversation with Katya Joseph, wellness advocate where we discuss how vulnerability plays a significant role in limiting our willingness to communicate with others particularly during challenging times. We get into the importance of holding ourselves accountable for our own actions and effective practices that can help you allow yourself to be more open to talking about significant challenges in your life.Check out KatyaIG: k_4_kreativeFB: All About the SisterhoodKeep up to date with all things @missguidednotionsMusic By: Hook SoundsResources:Find out more about Brene BrownBe sure to subscribe, rate, review and tell a friend about the missguided notions podcast.

I sat down with Katya Joseph who is a dancer, artist, mentor, yoga instructor who is very active in her community. We discuss the importance of building community and how different things might be if we all had a sense of community. We get into discussions about work life, what its like being around others who may not have the same energy as you and more. Katya is a wealth of knowledge and offers a lot of insight and a unique perspective for people who may be having a hard time in different aspects in their lives, whether it is related to family, friendships, work place and more.This episode will be broken up into three parts in total. Stay tuned part 2 which will go live next week.Follow Katya on IG: @k_4_kreativeQuestions? Email me: hello@missguidednotions.comKeep up to date with all things missguided notions on IG: @missguidednotions

Antionette Grant and Helen O'Keefe are both nurses that are experts in the maternal health field. They noticed a lot of health disparities with women in labor and delivery and developed an organization "Fledgling Families" with other like minded professionals to offer support and education for new and expectant parents. We had an in depth conversation about many aspects of maternal health and wellness including: the importance of providing support for expectant parents, miscarriages, bereavement/loss related support, signs of postpartum depression and more. In part two of our conversation we get into the aspect of mental illness and how that is a significant stressor for expectant parents. We discuss the importance of a collaborative approach with regard to providing support for expectant mother's who have history of mental illness. We also offer tips on effective ways to communicate with your providers to ensure all your questions and concerns are answered. For more information about the support and services available with Fledging Families, check them out here. Fledgling Families: Phone: 1-855-353-3454Be sure to subscribe, rate, review and tell a friend about the missguided notions podcast. Keep up to date with all things related the missguided notions community. IG: @missguidednotionsEmail me hello@missguidednotions.comMusic By: Hook Sounds

I had the opportunity to interview Nathalie Ellis of Esteem Counseling Services which is a private practice based in Georgia. She is a licensed mental health therapist. We had a conversation about mental illness and the many stigmas associated with it. We offer tips and guidance on effective ways to encourage conversation with others about mental illness, how to reduce the feelings of shame and guilt associated with it. We offer advice on ways to locate a licensed therapist. We discuss how our cultures play a role in how we talk about mental illness and so much more.Resources that can provide helpSuicide Prevention Hotline24/7 confidential support available: 1 800 273 8755Crisis Text LineKeep up to date with NathalieWebsite: esteem counseling servicesFollow her on IG: @esteemcounselingservicesShe hosts Ask The Therapist Live every Wed. at 12 noon.Connect with her on FBKeep up to date with all things related to the podcast here:IG: @missguidednotionsTwitter: @msguidednotionsThank you so much for listening. Be sure to subscribe, rate, review and tell a friend about the podcast.

I sit down with my dear friend Sheldon who has been in the industry as a Social Worker for over 20 years! Talk about years of invaluable experience in the field. We had a great chat and discuss the importance of balancing work and family life, what inspired him to get into the field of Social Work and what keeps him motivated to change lives every day. He offers so much wisdom and somewhat of a unique perspective in the field especially for people who are called upon to help extremely vulnerable populations. _______________________________________Follow Sheldon: FBIG: missguidednotionsTwitter: @msguidednotionsMusic By: Hook Sounds

Another episode in honor of Social Work Month where I sat down with Shamika Vargas who is a licensed clinical social worker based in NYC. She gives an overview of the path that led her into the social work field, where she started, what she is doing now and her plans for the future. She has already done some amazing things so far, looking forward to what she does next. Happy Social Work Month!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Interview with Our Children feat. Shamika V. Keep up to date with all things @missguidednotionsMusic By: Hook SoundsThank You for listening to the Missguided Notions PodcastBe sure to subscribe, rate and review.

In honor of Social Work Month I sat down with fellow social worker Gina Onayiga who discusses all the challenges that we undergo in our field. We get into what it's like to balance work and family life. The understanding that social worker isn't just about "helping" people but that it is so much more. We identify many of the challenges faced in our professions along with the triumphs. At the end of this episode you are definitely going to have a difference mind set into the role of a social worker.Follow Gina on IG: @tififi23Music By: Hook SoundsKeep up to date with all things in the missguided notions community here: @missguidednotionsBe sure to subscribe, rate, review and tell a friend about the missguidednotions podcast