Oh, For Sure podcast Laura Vidunas and Erica Ecker

So, you did all the things during COVID to cope (new hobbies, kept working, remote social events, personal improvement, healthy living, home improvement, etc) and now how do you reset your own expectation of what is possible and how you can handle taking things back on.

So let’s talk about Burnout and how to deal with it - it feels like trying to change the tire while the car is moving...

First, we'll admit some failures that lead us to believe we might be getting burnt out.  Then tackle some facts and dig into what might be the best way to dig ourselves out. 
Handling job burnout
Evaluate your options. Discuss specific concerns with your supervisor. ...Seek support. Whether you reach out to co-workers, friends or loved ones, support and collaboration might help you cope. ...Try a relaxing activity. ...Get some exercise. ...Get some sleep. ...Mindfulness.5 stages to Burnout https://www.thisiscalmer.com/blog/5-stages-of-burnout
Honeymoon Phase. When we undertake a new task, we often start by experiencing high job satisfaction, commitment, energy, and creativity. ...Onset of Stress. The second stage of burnout begins with an awareness of some days being more difficult than others. ...Chronic stress. ...Burnout. ...Habitual Burnout.https://positivepsychology.com/coping/
Mechanisms that can contribute to this positive coping include:
Adaptation – the human ability to adapt to different situationsAim Inhibition – lowering one’s sights to what seems more achievableAltruism – helping others to help the selfCompartmentalization – suppressing thoughts and emotions to avoid mental discomfortCompensation – overplaying strengths in one area to make up for one’s weaknessesConversion – subconscious conversion of stress into physical symptomsCrying – tears of release and seeking comfortIdentification – copying others to take on their characteristicsPost-Traumatic Growth – using the energy of trauma for goodSublimation – channelling psychic energy into acceptable activitiesSubstitution – replacing one thing for anotherAnd on that note, we're taking a bit of time off to really figure out how to solve our burnout. Will we be back, better than ever?  Oh, for sure.

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It’s Laura’s 42nd birthday! And we are going to celebrate in Oh, For Sure style by getting to know more about this lovely lady as she gets closer to discovering the meaning of life. Erica’s got questions. Laura has answers. 
Linkedy Linkshttps://amazon.com/Sixteen-Candles-Flashback-Molly-Ringwald/dp/B001AEF6BS/https://www.desigual.com/https://amazon.com/Appetite-Destruction-2-CD-Deluxe/dp/B07CPMDPVJ/https://amazon.com/CHLOE-NEW-women-edp-2-5oz/dp/B002CTAIJK/rhttps://amazon.com/Princess-Bride-20th-Anniversary-Elwes/dp/B01GWBPTWE/Thanks so much for listening and don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review!

Where to find us:
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How to Listen:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oh-for-sure-podcast/id1541797810
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iMBNfF9JekfVIONjZtQFt 
And lots of other platforms, linked from our website!

“It’s not that Therapy has all the answers, it just leads you to the answers“ - Cherise
What's this episode about? 
Have you ever asked yourself “Is therapy right for me?” Well, we come from two different levels of experience with the topic of therapy but since the world is returning to normal and yet somehow we are still not back to normal, it seemed like the right time to explore the question, and with some professional help. 

So, today we are going to dig into learning about the process of going to therapy. Erica has lot of personal experience with therapy, counseling and coaching and Laura is a blank slate so with that as our starting ground we decided it would be the PERFECT opportunity to bring on our first Oh, For Sure Podcast guest - Cherise Stewart, LMFT. 

Cherise Stewart is a Marriage and Family therapist. She has been practicing for fourteen years and is currently in private practice in Willow Glen, California. She graduated from Santa Clara University with a MA in Counseling Psychology, with an emphasis in Health Psychology.

She has worked with adults, teens, and children with a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, relationships, and motivation. It is her mission to help her clients become a healthier version of themselves.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband, two boys, and dog. She loves to travel and explore new places and has lived in three different countries.

We are going to start with learning about the process of going to therapy. 


The Process of going to therapy What’s the difference between therapy, counseling and coaching?What’s an LMFT and what can you talk to them about? Who should consider going going and why would they consider it?Do physical symptoms represent possible mental red flags? How do you get past previous BAD experiences of therapy Should a client have a goal or is it okay to be open ended? What are the benefits and how long do you usually see people for? Are there certain mentalities or personalities that are more challenging to breakthrough with? How do you get a client comfortable to talk to you Insider chatHow do you take care of yourself? How do you survive with all the people sharing their worst? How hard has COVID been for your industry and your practice? Have you ever broken up with a client?How to get in touch with Cherise 
How do people get in touch with Cherise or her network? @cmamawritehttp://www.cherisestewartlmft.com Links mentioned:
Psychologytoday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/usEnegram 9 personaility types - https://www.enneagraminstitute.comBritish Baking Show - https://www.pbs.org/food/shows/great-british-baking-show/Voxxer - https://www.voxer.com

Before our favorites list gets too long again we are dumping all the things making life easier, happier and brighter in this episode of May’s Favorites. May the faves be with you!

Laura’s Favorites
Tide stain Stick $5 https://www.amazon.com/Tide-Instant-Stain-Remover-1ct/dp/B00NJ1OBYS/ref=sr_1_27_0o_fsPeanut butter stirrer $10 https://www.amazon.com/EZPB-Natural-Butter-Stirrer-Multi-Size/dp/B07VY3LSLCTravelman Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08M5LYTGP/ref=atv_dp_season_select_s1Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown podcast and youtube channel https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/Grace Helbig https://www.youtube.com/user/graciehinabox
Ericas Favorites
Lisa Congdon - books/podcast/Illustrations/fabric (via Etsy) - https://lisacongdon.comLugg App (Uber for moving stuff) - https://lugg.comBB Frosh - https://www.bbfrosch.com$10/quart, $34/gallon, all natural and they have online courses also Living Spaces https://www.livingspaces.com/Tyga Bites - https://www.tygabites.comNopes
Laura’s Huge Nope - So I married an Axe MurdererErica’s Huge Nope - The Circle (I’m just too old and uncool) 

Honorable Mention
Moxie (movie) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moxie_(film)Udemy courses - https://www.udemy.com

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oh-for-sure-podcast/id1541797810
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From first drugstore lip glosses to MAC Counter make-overs, we are unzipping our make-up bags and telling our favorite beauty stories. We’ve been putting our best faces forward, and our collections have evolved over the years. So grab a snack and listen in as we divulge our glitter overconsumption, sephora hauls and what you’ll find in our bathroom counter today. 
Asking the tough questions about make-up: 
First experience with make-upHow did you learn to put on make-up?Professional make-up experiencesMost repeated category Biggest time saver / life saverFavorite trend ever Today’s routineHope you enjoyed listening to our kiss and make-up stories and we’ll be interested to see how our make-up habits and collections continue to evolve in the years to come.

Thanks so much for listening and don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review!

Where to find us:
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oh-for-sure-podcast/id1541797810
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Cheers, ma deers! It’s our 21st (episode) so let’s have some fun chatting about things that we’ve learned, done, experienced, failed at along the way on our podcast journey. This episode is peeling back the curtain here at Oh, For Sure and we’ll share some fun stories and favorites that we’ve had together so far. We might even answer the question - what is this podcast actually about? We start off with some stories about our first drink on our actual 21st birthdays. 
Elevator pitch - what is this podcast actually about?Why is is called Oh, For Sure Podcast? Do we legit really get along? What drives us crazy about the other person? What’s your role in the podcast? Favorite Episode so far?Favorite thing that you’ve learned?Favorite product that you’ve tried? Listener Fave episode What’s the hardest thing about having a podcast? What’s coming in the future? Final Question: Have you made a 2021 vision board?

A big thanks to everyone who listens all the feedback our listener friends and supporters.
Thanks so much for listening and don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review!

Where to find us:
Instagram: @ohforsurepodcast
Facebook: @ohforsurepodcast
Email: ohforsurepodcast@gmail.com
Website: https://www.ohforsurepodcast.com


How to Listen:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oh-for-sure-podcast/id1541797810
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iMBNfF9JekfVIONjZtQFt 
And lots of other platforms, linked from our website!