Mind If We Talk?

BetterHelp
  • 3.7 (191)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Biweekly

Ever feel like you’re carrying something heavy and don’t know where to put it down? Or wonder what to do when you just can’t seem to cope? “Mind If We Talk?” is a podcast from BetterHelp that opens up real conversations about life’s most challenging moments—and how therapy can help. Hosted by licensed therapist Sreela Roy-Greene, each episode brings together two people for a candid, vulnerable conversation as they work through perspectives, emotions, and topics they may have avoided in the past. After each mini therapy session, a mental health expert helps unpack what we heard, offering practical insights you can apply to your own life. Honest, compassionate, and grounded in real connection, this season is all about understanding each other—and finding a path forward together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Embracing Queer Identity & Healing from Bullying with Margaret Cho

    5d ago ·  Video

    Embracing Queer Identity & Healing from Bullying with Margaret Cho

    How does bullying shape the way we see ourselves, connect with others, and move through the world? In this episode, host Sreela Roy-Greene sits down with trailblazing comedian Margaret Cho and her younger comedian friend, Dylan Adler. Together, they reflect on their distinct journeys with queer identity, childhood bullying, and finding acceptance as adults. Plus, they reflect on a key mechanism of using humor to transform pain and shame. Later, Sreela is joined by organizer, author, and activist Hope Giselle. Hope breaks down the profound psychological impact of positive representation, how bullying shapes the nervous system, and how to start healing from the things we were taught to never talk about.If you or someone you love is struggling with bullying, sexual assault, or suicidal ideation, you can find resources at https://www.betterhelp.com/gethelpnow/. 00:00 Introduction: Identity, Representation, and Belonging 02:31 Margaret Cho on Growing Up Queer and Feeling Like an Outsider 09:31 Dylan Adler on Bullying and Finding Community 12:48 Finding Hope Through LGBTQ+ Representation 14:45 Building Confidence and Reclaiming Your Story 19:34 Therapy, Humor, and the Healing Process 21:53 Margaret and Dylan’s Advice for Navigating the Coming Out Journey 26:43 The Importance of Visibility and Community 27:31 Hope Giselle on the Importance of Representation 32:08 Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth 42:16 Creativity as a Tool for Healing and Self-Expression 44:53 Processing Shame and Seeking Validation 48:09 Closing Reflections: Self-Worth, Resilience, and Belonging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  2. How We Can Help Men Open Up

    Jun 4 ·  Video

    How We Can Help Men Open Up

    Many men grow up receiving the same messages: be strong, stay tough, don’t show too much emotion. But what actually happens when vulnerability, creativity, or sensitivity start to feel like things that need to be hidden? In this episode, host and therapist Sreela Roy-Greene sits down with author and podcast host Cory Allen, as well as writer and poet James McCrae for a deeply personal conversation about masculinity, emotional suppression, and learning how to reconnect with themselves. As a child, James felt he had to hide his love of poetry, while Cory was raised by a father he calls a “Texas Tony Soprano.” Together with Sreela, they each explore how vulnerability ultimately became a path toward deeper connection and understanding their childhood traumas. Later in the episode, BetterHelp therapist David Yadush joins Sreela to unpack the psychology behind emotional literacy, affect labeling, and why so many men struggle to express what they’re feeling. 00:00 The Challenge of Emotional Expression for Men 01:42 Cory Allen on Childhood, Safety, and Emotional Development 05:35 Why Vulnerability Feels Risky 10:16 Masculinity, Trauma, and Cultural Expectations 12:34 A Practical Framework for Understanding Emotions 16:51 Emotional Armor and Its Impact on Relationships 20:00 Rethinking Strength and Healthy Masculinity 24:42 How Vulnerability Creates Connection 30:57 What Cory and James Wish You Knew About Emotional Expression 32:45 Why Many Men Struggle to Express Their Feelings 33:31 Expert Perspective: Shame, Self-Protection, and Emotional Openness 40:53 Movement, Mental Health, and Emotional Processing 44:54 Recognizing Emotional Safety in Relationships 54:07 Closing Reflections and Key Takeaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  3. Keeping A Marriage Strong With Kids

    May 21 ·  Video

    Keeping A Marriage Strong With Kids

    Becoming a parent changes everything. Your schedule, your sleep, your sense of self. And often, your relationship, too. But that's not the part we tend to talk about. On this episode of "Mind If We Talk?" host and licensed mental health counselor Sreela Roy-Greene sits down with Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and former NFL pro Andrew East, a married couple of ten years and parents to three children. Their journey into parenthood was anything but easy. It began with an unplanned pregnancy, a miscarriage that brought grief on different timelines, and, later, a difficult postpartum experience that neither Shawn nor Andrew quite understood at the time. In this intimate conversation, Shawn and Andrew share the ways in which becoming parents has tested them— from the moment Andrew decided they needed a therapist’s help to how they've managed to keep choosing each other, even when things get really hard. Later in the show, Sreela is joined by licensed therapist Sonni Williams from BetterHelp. Together, they explore what couples underestimate most about having a baby, how to recognize the signs of postpartum mood disorders, and a 3 a.m. exercise every couple should try before the baby arrives. If you're navigating the transition into parenthood, recovering from pregnancy loss, or just feeling like you and your partner have become ships in the night, this episode is for you. 00:00 Becoming Parents Changes Everything 00:47 Welcome Back to Mind If We Talk? 02:29 Shawn & Andrew on Marriage, Family, and Commitment 05:30 The Fear of an Unplanned Pregnancy 09:00 Navigating Miscarriage and Grief Together 14:45 How Parenthood Changed Their Communication 18:26 Postpartum Depression and Feeling Misunderstood 23:57 Why Therapy Became Essential to Their Marriage 29:32 Expert Perspective: Pregnancy, Parenthood & Relationship Stress 37:07 Understanding Postpartum Depression and Anxiety 39:05 Recognizing Signs Your Partner May Need Help 46:36 Protecting Connection and Scheduling Joy in Marriage 52:54 Preparing Emotionally for Parenthood 55:06 Final Reflections and Closing Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min
  4. The Truth About Caregiving No One Talks About

    May 7 ·  Video

    The Truth About Caregiving No One Talks About

    Caregiving can quietly reshape a family, shifting roles, responsibilities, and relationships in ways that are often hard to name. It can bring people closer, but it can also surface distance, guilt, and questions about what it really means to show up for someone you love. In this episode of Mind If We Talk?, host and licensed mental health counselor Sreela Roy-Greene sits down with Chris Punsalan and his cousin Merz Esguerra. They reflect on their very different experiences caring for their grandmother: Chris was her full-time caregiver for eight years, while Merz describes taking more of a backseat during that time. Their conversation opens up a deeper look at family roles, emotional labor, and the complicated mix of love, obligation, and regret that can come with caring for an aging loved one. 00:00 The Emotional Reality of Caregiving 02:54 Meet Chris and Merz: A Family Caregiving Story 05:40 What Daily Life as a Caregiver Looks Like 10:35 Why Caregivers Often Don’t Ask for Help 14:22 Regret, Guilt, and Family Dynamics 16:56 The Emotional Cost of Caregiving 20:52 Finding Purpose Through Caregiving 24:38 Advice for Caregivers 27:10 What Caregiving Teaches About Love 29:11 Expert Perspective on Caregiver Burnout 30:17 How to Ask for Help as a Caregiver 34:11 Family Communication and Support 42:56 Feeling Overwhelmed and Coping Strategies 53:26 Closing Reflections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  5. Why We Stay in Tough Relationships

    Apr 23 ·  Video

    Why We Stay in Tough Relationships

    Having a healthy romantic relationship is easier said than done. From mixed signals to playing games, ghosting to co-dependence, many of us feel lost at sea when it comes to dating and relationships. Especially for those of us who were raised with toxic relationship models, it can be difficult to identify and trust the signs of a healthy partnership.  In this episode, host and licensed mental health counselor Sreela Roy-Greene sits down with writer and musicians Holly Solem and Carré Kwong Callaway to navigate the tricky world of romantic relationships. Throughout their 20s, both friends found themselves in toxic relationships, before they each realized what was motivating their choices. Together with Sreela, they discuss how to recognize toxic cycles, break old behaviors, and the importance of learning to love yourself.  Next, Sreela is joined by licensed therapist David Yadush from BetterHelp. Together, they explore the difference between healthy vs. familiar behaviors, taking time to discover your own preferences, and learning to identify red—and green!—flags in relationships. If you've ever felt like you were the problem and just can’t seem to find your person, this episode is for you. If you or someone you love is struggling with drug use, addiction, or abuse, you can find resources at https://www.betterhelp.com/gethelpnow/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  6. Womanhood in 1966 vs. 2026

    Apr 9 ·  Video

    Womanhood in 1966 vs. 2026

    How much do you know about the experiences that shaped your mom or grandma? In this episode, host and therapist Sreela Roy-Greene sits down with Kim Murstein and Gail Rudnick, the granddaughter–grandmother duo behind the podcast Excuse My Grandma, for a conversation that bridges two generations of womanhood. Gail reflects on her early adulthood in the 1960s — the choices she made, the family norms she embraced, and the world as she experienced it — while Kim shares what it means to build a life in her twenties today. Instead of debating whose path is “right,” they lean into curiosity, discovering just how much context deepens understanding. Later, Sreela is joined by licensed mental health therapist Sonni Williams from BetterHelp to explore how we can learn from the generations before us, and how to have thoughtful, productive conversations that strengthen connection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  7. How Growing Up Low Income Affects You For Life

    Mar 26 ·  Video

    How Growing Up Low Income Affects You For Life

    Money is rarely just about numbers. For most of us, it carries shame, fear, and stress. And for those who grew up low-income, early emotions and memories around money can actually continue to come up as triggers in adulthood, even if that’s no longer their reality. On the first episode of Season 2 of "Mind If We Talk?", host and licensed mental health counselor Sreela Roy-Greene sits down with the founder of OverGenPoverty, Viviana Vazquez, and her husband Xavi. For nearly two years, Viviana hid her financial struggles and low-income background from Xavi—too ashamed to let him in. When she finally opened up, it changed everything. Their conversation with Sreela dives into topics of hyperindependence, being the eldest daughter of immigrant parents, and learning how to accept help from your partner when you’re used to being the one that other people rely on. Then, in the second half of the episode, Sreela is joined by licensed therapist Sarah Close from BetterHelp. Together, they explore how childhood financial stress shapes our nervous system, why money conversations feel so loaded in relationships, and how couples with different money stories can build real trust. If you've ever felt ashamed or anxious to talk about money—or know a loved someone who has—this episode is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  8. Coming Soon — Mind If We Talk? Season 2

    Season 2 Trailer ·  Video

    Coming Soon — Mind If We Talk? Season 2

    Have you ever wondered how to start a hard conversation? Or wish you had the words to describe a challenging experience you’ve had?  Mind If We Talk? is back soon for Season Two with eight new episodes from BetterHelp. This season will open up real conversations about life’s most challenging moments — and how therapy can help. Hosted by BetterHelp therapist Sreela Roy-Greene, each episode will bring together two people with different lived experiences. They could be spouses, family members, friends... even people from different generations. Together, they'll sit down for frank conversations that many of us wouldn't quite know how to start. Along the way, BetterHelp therapists will help unpack what’s happening beneath the surface.  If you’ve ever wished someone in your life truly understood you or you simply want to learn to listen better to your loved ones, this season is for you. Mind If We Talk? Season Two is coming March 26th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ever feel like you’re carrying something heavy and don’t know where to put it down? Or wonder what to do when you just can’t seem to cope? “Mind If We Talk?” is a podcast from BetterHelp that opens up real conversations about life’s most challenging moments—and how therapy can help. Hosted by licensed therapist Sreela Roy-Greene, each episode brings together two people for a candid, vulnerable conversation as they work through perspectives, emotions, and topics they may have avoided in the past. After each mini therapy session, a mental health expert helps unpack what we heard, offering practical insights you can apply to your own life. Honest, compassionate, and grounded in real connection, this season is all about understanding each other—and finding a path forward together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    BetterHelp
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © BetterHelp
  • Show Website
    Mind If We Talk?

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