Not Psychologists Talks with Jason and Yurii

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Welcome to Not Psychologists Talks, where Jason, a psychologist by legacy, and Yurii, a psychologist by Ilker, community-to-community folks, are getting to openly talk about complex things and issues to remove that stigma and solve them together! 💪

Episodes

  1. 10/03/2024

    Rebuilding The Mind After Surviving Three Brain Injuries | Jason C. McDonald | Not Psychologists Talks with Jason and Yurii

    "You have to get to know yourself over and over again—living with trauma is a constant process of rediscovery." In this episode, we discussed Jason C. McDonald's story of surviving three traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and his journey of overcoming not just physical trauma but also emotional trauma, in particular: 👉 How TBIs change cognitive abilities and personality over time. 👉 Dealing with society while having an "invisible illness." 👉 The constant process of self-rediscovery. 👉 How surviving TBIs can push to develop resilience. 👉 The importance of empathy in supporting those with invisible struggles. Join Jason Baum, the therapist by legacy, and Yurii Lazaruk, the therapist by Ilker, in having deep conversations about things you think but don't talk about a lot! Have a story to share? We want to hear from you! Let's break the stigma together. Connect with Jasons and Yurii on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codemouse92/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonebaum https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk-community-consultant/ Timestamps: (00:00) Meet Jason McDonald (01:48) The First Traumatic Brain Injury (02:39) Overcoming the Second TBI (04:16) Emotional Traumatic Brain Injury (06:24) Living with TBI: Daily Struggles and Misconceptions (09:19) Coping Mechanisms and Support Systems (17:48) Navigating Relationships with TBI (20:42) Setting Boundaries for Self-Protection (22:20) Coping Mechanisms and Personal Strategies (25:06) Balancing Work and Health (28:45) The Exhaustion of Masking Symptoms #community #communitybuilding #therapy

  2. 09/05/2024

    Sense of Guilt, Low Self-Worth, and High Expectations | Not Psychologists Talks with Jason and Yurii

    "Anytime I was achieving something, I do not remember somebody ever telling me congratulations or some kind of support. Maybe it was, but I cannot recall it." In this episode, we discussed Yurii's story of dealing with feelings of guilt, diminishing self-worth, and the struggle to live up to self-imposed expectations, in particular: 👉 Struggling with guilt and learning self-compassion. 👉 How cultural backgrounds shape our emotional experiences. 👉 Challenges of dealing with unspoken expectations. 👉 Using humor as a coping mechanism. 👉 Importance of community in processing trauma. Join Jason Baum, the therapist by legacy, and Yurii Lazaruk, the therapist by Ilker, in having deep conversations about things you think but don't talk about a lot! Have a story to share? We want to hear from you! Let's break the stigma together. Connect with Jason and Yurii on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonebaum https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk-community-consultant/ Timestamps: (00:00) Meet Yurii (00:32) Three Main Points of Trauma (02:39) Family Systems and Emotional Recognition (04:38) Childhood Memories and Parental Relationships (10:03) Cultural Influences and Emotional Impact (17:50) Generational Trauma and Parenting Styles (21:45) Breaking the Cycle of Trauma (22:36) The Power of Conversations and Community (24:34) Managing Expectations and Empathy (25:40) Dealing with Guilt and Blame (28:39) Setting Boundaries and Healthy Relationships (29:53) The Importance of Processing Emotions #community #communitybuilding #therapy

  3. 08/01/2024

    Overcoming Depression: from Darkness to Hope | Chris Miles | Not Psychologists Talks with Jason and Yurii

    "My core value growing up was I'm not enough. So, every decision I made, even up until two years ago, everything I did must improve my self-worth." In this episode, we discussed Chris Miles's story of enduring child abuse, struggling with depression, and finding hope through family support and a passion for game development, in particular: 👉 Being abused as a child from six years old till fourteen. 👉 Dealing with severe depression and multiple suicide attempts. 👉 Impact of autism and ADHD on Chris's family. 👉 Huge role of Chris's mother in creating a safe space. 👉 What helped Chris to tame depression. Join Jason Baum, the therapist by legacy, and Yurii Lazaruk, the therapist by Ilker, in having deep conversations about things you think but don't talk about a lot! Have a story to share? We want to hear from you! Let's break the stigma together. Connect with Chris, Jason, and Yurii on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-miles-dmm/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonebaum https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk-community-consultant/ Timestamps: (00:00) Meet Chris Miles (04:17) The Impact of Trauma on Family (05:27) Overcoming Depression (09:27) The Role of Family Support (17:37) The Importance of Sharing and Empathy (24:01) Finding Solace in Game Development (24:47) The Power of Purpose (26:34) Global Depression and Suicide Statistics (29:20) Understanding Depression (32:43) Coping Mechanisms and Personal Experiences (38:25) The Importance of Sharing and Validation #community #communitybuilding #therapy

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Welcome to Not Psychologists Talks, where Jason, a psychologist by legacy, and Yurii, a psychologist by Ilker, community-to-community folks, are getting to openly talk about complex things and issues to remove that stigma and solve them together! 💪