Unmasked Minds

Sarah Wills
  • 5.0 (15)
  • SELF-IMPROVEMENT

Welcome to Unmasked Minds, the podcast where instagrams psychologist @sarahthepsych gets real about the messy, beautiful, complicated world of being human. Through candid chats, unfiltered stories, and plenty of laughs (and maybe a few tears), Sarah creates a safe space to explore psychology, trauma, neurodivergence, relationships, and everything in between. Nothing is off limits — because life isn’t filtered, and neither are these conversations. With honest reflections and raw guest interviews, Unmasked Minds is here for the women who want to feel seen, supported, and a little less alone. Whether you’re curious, healing, or just love a good real-life chat, you’ll find something to relate to here. This is psychology you can actually feel — relatable, human, and unapologetically unmasked.

  1. 9 APR

    Ep14: Meet my Sister Dr Kate- how did we both end up here as a psychiatrist and psychologist

    The episode features a conversation between Sarah Wills, a psychologist, and her guest, her sister Dr. Kate, a psychiatrist. They discuss late career transitions, family dynamics, societal norms, and the value of lived experience in their respective fields. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of pursuing passion and purpose later in life. The conversation covers topics such as simplifying medical jargon, understanding mental health professions, navigating the health landscape, the difference between psychologists and psychiatrists, the role of general practitioners, psychological strategies vs. medication, referral to psychiatrists, treatment resistance and psychotherapy, access to psychiatrists, cost and Medicare rebates, collaboration between psychiatrists and psychologists, multidisciplinary team in mental health, and challenges in the mental health system. The speakers also discuss the expectations from the podcast. Takeaways Late career transitions bring unique perspectives and lived experiences to professional roles.Challenging societal norms and overcoming shame are essential in pursuing career changes. Simplifying medical jargon for patient understandingUnderstanding the roles of psychologists and psychiatrists Chapters 00:00 Introducing the Host and Guest07:09 Influence of Family and Career Choices12:32 Passion for Film and Career Transition17:34 Navigating the Health Landscape23:21 Access to Psychiatrists29:29 Expectations from the Podcast

    27 min

  2. 18 MAR

    E13- Couples Series-Your Questions Answered: Parenting, Infertility & Mental Load

    The podcast episode covers a range of topics related to parenting, relationships, and family dynamics. It explores the challenges of navigating different parenting styles, addressing barriers to parenting alignment, educating partners on parenting, discussing critical conversations on parenting beliefs, understanding neurodiversity in families, managing the mental family load, and addressing infertility struggles in marriage. Takeaways Navigating different parenting styles can be challenging and may require critical conversations and education for alignment.Addressing the mental family load and infertility struggles in marriage may require open communication, support, and seeking professional help.

    26 min

  3. 12 MAR

    Ep12- Couples Series: Why Sex feels so hard, or impossible right now?

    The podcast episode delves into the impact of stress and hormones on sex drive in relationships. It begins with an introduction and a recap of previous episodes, followed by a discussion on sex in relationships and low sex drive. The episode then explores the impact of hormones on sex drive and concludes with a focus on stress and its impact on sex drive. Takeaways Impact of stress on sex driveRole of hormones in sex drive

    22 min

  4. 4 MAR

    Ep11. Couples Series- the 4 fight styles we use in conflict that are ruining your relationship

    The podcast episode delves into the dynamics of relationships, focusing on the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse as patterns of behavior during conflict. It explores the impact of these patterns and provides antidotes to address them, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing these behaviors in healthy relationships. Takeaways Recognizing the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in relationshipsUnderstanding and implementing antidotes to address negative relationship patterns Chapters 00:00 Navigating Relationship Challenges08:00 The Second Horseman: Contempt19:54 The Third Horseman: Defensiveness30:06 Antidotes to the Four Horsemen

    29 min

  5. 3 MAR

    Ep 10- Couples Series- getting back on the same team

    In this episode, Sarah Wills discusses the challenges faced by middle-aged women and the importance of normalizing these experiences. She also delves into the topic of couples work, communication, and reconnecting in relationships. The episode explores the concept of the Sound Relationship House, love mapping, bids for connection, and turning toward rather than away in relationships.

    30 min

  6. 18 FEB

    E9- Regulating yourself when parenting neurodiverse kids

    The podcast episode delves into the challenges of parenting neurodiverse children and the impact of dysregulation on parenting. It explores the understanding and management of guilt, regulating anger, practicing nervous system regulation, identifying dysregulation triggers, tapping into the vagus nerve, establishing daily rituals, navigating grief and emotions, and the importance of repair and self-compassion in parenting neurodiverse children as a neurodiverse parent. Takeaways Regulating the Nervous SystemParenting Neurodiverse Children

    25 min

  7. 8 FEB

    Ep8- How to repair when you've lost it at your kids

    Podcast/Youtube Description: In this episode, psychologist Sarah Wills tackles what happens after you lose it with your kids and how genuine repair can actually strengthen your relationship more than perfect parenting ever could. Sarah explains why "sorry, but you made me yell" isn't an apology, the neuroscience behind fight-or-flight parenting moments, and her practical 4-step framework for repairing ruptures in a way that builds resilience rather than shame. Whether you've raised your voice once or found yourself in a full-blown yelling match, this episode will show you how to take responsibility without losing your authority, teach your kids that conflict doesn't end relationships, and break generational cycles of conditional love. Takeaways: Why even psychologists lose it with their kids—and why that's actually normal (and even valuable when handled correctly)The difference between real repair and deflection disguised as an apologyHow to recognize when you're in fight-or-flight mode and why nothing good happens when you try to parent from that stateA practical 4-step framework for genuine repair: remove yourself, understand what triggered you, reflect on what you'd do differently, and take responsibilityHow to have the "what happened" conversation with your kids without re-triggering the conflictWhy teaching accountability doesn't mean making everything their fault—and how to find the balanceWhat happens to children's self-esteem when they're consistently told your emotional regulation is their responsibility Connect with Sarah Wills: Instagram | www.instagram.com/sarahthepsychLinkedIn | https://au.linkedin.com/in/sarah-wills-b856974 Subscribe to Unmasked Minds for more insights on parenting, mental health, emotional regulation, and breaking generational cycles from a psychologist who gets it.

    21 min

  8. 2 FEB

    Ep 7- are you a good enough parent?

    In this episode, Sarah Wills discusses the concept of good enough parenting and the pressure parents feel to be perfect. She emphasizes the importance of repair and the impact of social media on parenting. Sarah encourages parents to embrace their humanity and normalize imperfection. Takeaways Good enough parenting allows for mistakes and repair, promoting resilience in children.Social media can provide tools and awareness for parenting, but also leads to constant comparison and pressure.

    16 min
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About

Welcome to Unmasked Minds, the podcast where instagrams psychologist @sarahthepsych gets real about the messy, beautiful, complicated world of being human. Through candid chats, unfiltered stories, and plenty of laughs (and maybe a few tears), Sarah creates a safe space to explore psychology, trauma, neurodivergence, relationships, and everything in between. Nothing is off limits — because life isn’t filtered, and neither are these conversations. With honest reflections and raw guest interviews, Unmasked Minds is here for the women who want to feel seen, supported, and a little less alone. Whether you’re curious, healing, or just love a good real-life chat, you’ll find something to relate to here. This is psychology you can actually feel — relatable, human, and unapologetically unmasked.

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  • Creator
    Sarah Wills
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Sarah Wills

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