Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy

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The host, Dr. Toya Jones "Dr. Toy" is a licensed clinical social worker, trauma expert, therapist, director, and faculty member for the University of Pittsburgh Social Work (BASW) program. Dr. Toy is eager to share her passion as a therapist and educator and spread joy through a podcast centered on various topics that everyone can relate to, like anxiety, depression, sleep issues, relationship problems, substance misuse, stress, trauma, and more including coping and self-help tips with the "Ask a therapist" segment where listeners have a chance to get their questions answered by Dr. Toy.

  1. 11/21/2025

    Healing on the Health and Wellness Journey

    Dr. Camille Smith, LSW, M.Sc, Ed.D, exercise Physiologist and licensed social worker, sits down with Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy to discuss her journey from struggling with obesity to taking control through healthy eating, exercise, and mental and emotional balance. She shares points on how to ditch the diet mentality and dig deeper into the reasons that we overeat and avoid exercise. She gives concrete steps on how and where to start the health and wellness journey by answering questions such as, Does your age and body type matter, How does our brain and body work scientifically when on the weight loss journey, and How to make attainable goals to reach our healthy destination.

    50 min

  2. 11/21/2025

    How to Avoid the News Blues

    Every time you turn on the news, it seems to be filled with darkness and despair! Dr. Toy explores research on how the news can cause anxiety and depression, and she shares tips on how to avoid the news blues.

    35 min

  3. 03/31/2025

    What a social worker really is and what it really isn’t.

    Dr. Yodit Betru LCSW,DSW, author of the book “Becoming a SocialWorker for Dummies” Opens our eyes to the social work profession through herpersonal experiences and dispelling myths like “ Social workers do make money anddo not always remove children from their homes.” Is the social work careerright for you? Are you in need of a social worker to assist you in your life? Listento find out and listen to the end for a chance to win a copy of her book. https://a.co/d/5gP0JUV https://youtu.be/OXwp6xwkG0w

    55 min

  4. 03/17/2025

    Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy Podcast - Building Immunity to Compassion Fatigue with Sharise Nance, LCSW, CCTP

    Sharise Nance LCSW, EMDR certified, CCTP, compassion fatigue expert,founder of SWAG Awards and Vitamin C Healing, will talk about her journey as asocial worker and share tips for building immunity to compassion fatigue.

    52 min

  5. 02/20/2025

    Finding Happiness and Healing After a Breakup Through Music and Journaling With Zora Borde-Perry

    Zora, a Pitt college student, broken from a breakup,was inspired to write Reflections in Rhythm, a music journal to guide reader’sthoughts toward healing, self-love, and empowerment here’s the link to thebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLFWSW7R Ask a therapist: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zAFpsiVczDwpeu Stream all Healing Overflowepisodes here: https://linktr.ee/healingoverflow

    39 min

  6. 02/07/2025

    Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is Explored Through a Mother's Eyes" with AJ Jefferson

    AJ Jefferson is a Chief Executive Officer ofHomelessChildren’s Education Fund, a boss, a super mom and a powerful pillar in hercommunity, and she was delivered the news that her son was diagnosed with ASD.She takes us on that journey from struggle to triumph over educational andsocial barriers.Watchthe full episode here. Streamall "Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy" podcast episodes here Submit YOUR Question to Dr. Toy! Don’t forget, that Dr. Toy will share self-improvement tipsto enlighten listeners and viewers with the “Ask a Therapist” segment ofher podcast! Email Dr. Toy directly attoyaj@pitt.edu orcomplete the "Ask a Therapist" formhere If your question is answered during the podcast, you willwin a Starbucks gift card!

    39 min

  7. 01/29/2025

    Creating resilient healing and healthy communities with Fr. Paul Abernathy

    Fr. Paul Abernathy joins our podcast this week to talk about his life’s work and dedication to creating resilient healing and healthy communities, one block at a time.

    54 min

  8. 12/05/2024

    Breath and Imagination: How to use your imagination to bring joy in times of distress

    Come join Dr. Toy and Andrea Flack-Wetherald as Andrea teaches us how to use our imaginations through improv and mindfulness techniques to invite joy and peace into our space no matter what is happening in the country, world, or in our own homes. Get her books here: https://www.thecmit.com/books.html#/ Join the Mindfulness community here: https://subscribepage.com/mindfulimprovcommunity

    55 min
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The host, Dr. Toya Jones "Dr. Toy" is a licensed clinical social worker, trauma expert, therapist, director, and faculty member for the University of Pittsburgh Social Work (BASW) program. Dr. Toy is eager to share her passion as a therapist and educator and spread joy through a podcast centered on various topics that everyone can relate to, like anxiety, depression, sleep issues, relationship problems, substance misuse, stress, trauma, and more including coping and self-help tips with the "Ask a therapist" segment where listeners have a chance to get their questions answered by Dr. Toy.

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