Sanity Circle

Shaylyn

Welcome to Sanity Circle! We focus on finding mental stability during such chaotic, uncertain, and even terrifying times. 

Episodes

  1. 16H AGO

    Is Your Passion Burning or Is Your Mind Just On Fire!?!

    Send us a text On this episode we explore the difference between frantic action vs. embodied action and how we mistake our anxiety for urgency.  There is Nothing wrong with a sense of Urgency. It's necessary in so many situations. However, there IS a Difference between frantic urgent action vs. embodied urgent action.  Embodiment of self and emotions are no small tasks. It's important to know what contributes to the struggle of embodiment, how to know when we are avoiding embodiment, and ways to learn to safely be present and take meaningful action all while feeling attuned to our body and emotional responses.  Today Alicia Snell joins us to discuss these themes and the importance of community during these times.  You can connect with Alicia through her website: https://www.willowgracecounseling.com/alicia-snell  You can find me here: https://www.willowgracecounseling.com/shaylyn-bradshaw Support the show Thank you for showing up to our Sanity Circle! We drop episodes on a biweekly basis so check back regularly! We would love to get to know our listeners and their feedback and stories. Fill out this form so we can hear from you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNhtDS_1hot2wPtrqG_MhBC5AX11R5GrLi-4ZdGBw0uK2VjQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104797229693168058575 If you are in North Carolina and would like to reach out to Shaylyn to set up a therapy consultation, click her link: https://www.willowgracecounseling.com/shaylyn-bradshaw Check out Amber’s professional development programs for educators here: https://www.dear-wild.com/ If you would like to monetarily support our podcast, click the link below!

    1h 5m
  2. 12/31/2025

    Dealing with the Madness (A Note on Regulation)

    Send us a text Welcome to episode 2! I am so glad you are here! Today we are discussing dysregulation and regulation and the importance of understanding their functions. Joining us today is Kristen Noyes, LCSW. She is a Certified EMDR Therapist with a holistic approach to mental health care. With over a decade of experience, she shares her knowledge of Neuroscience as we discuss regulation, the harm of white supremacy, and practical tools for support during this time.  Check out Kristen's work here: https://www.healthymindsetsllc.com/ She offers telehealth services in the following states: GA, OH, FL, SC, CO, IL, and AZ. You can find me here: https://www.willowgracecounseling.com/shaylyn-bradshaw Support the show Thank you for showing up to our Sanity Circle! We drop episodes on a biweekly basis so check back regularly! We would love to get to know our listeners and their feedback and stories. Fill out this form so we can hear from you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNhtDS_1hot2wPtrqG_MhBC5AX11R5GrLi-4ZdGBw0uK2VjQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104797229693168058575 If you are in North Carolina and would like to reach out to Shaylyn to set up a therapy consultation, click her link: https://www.willowgracecounseling.com/shaylyn-bradshaw Check out Amber’s professional development programs for educators here: https://www.dear-wild.com/ If you would like to monetarily support our podcast, click the link below!

    1h 28m
  3. 12/31/2025

    Understanding Political Trauma

    Send us a text Welcome to our first episode of Sanity Circle!  We come with a trauma informed approach to finding grounded-ness and self embodiment during this current political hellscape. We release episodes every other week.  Today we are joined by Sam Sessiman, a Certified Trauma Therapist; and the episode is led by me (Shaylyn Bradshaw, MSW, LCSW) and Amber DeLugosh, a school librarian who provides her own unique lens.  Samantha Sessamen is a LMHC-D and she is located in the state of New York. Her practice focuses on trauma work through EMDR related to eating disorders, dissociative disorders, and complex trauma. She is queer affirming, neurodivergent affirming, and she’s aware of the impacts of systemic and cultural trauma. You can find out more about her therapy work here: https://www.samanthasessamenlmhc.org/   Samantha also engages her community through trainings and teachings about body liberation through her agency: Body Liberated Buffalo. You can learn more about her work here:  https://www.bodyliberatedbuffalo.com/    She is joining us today to discuss the work of recognizing political trauma, calling out white supremacy, and the importance of community work.  You can find me here: https://www.willowgracecounseling.com/shaylyn-bradshaw Support the show Thank you for showing up to our Sanity Circle! We drop episodes on a biweekly basis so check back regularly! We would love to get to know our listeners and their feedback and stories. Fill out this form so we can hear from you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNhtDS_1hot2wPtrqG_MhBC5AX11R5GrLi-4ZdGBw0uK2VjQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104797229693168058575 If you are in North Carolina and would like to reach out to Shaylyn to set up a therapy consultation, click her link: https://www.willowgracecounseling.com/shaylyn-bradshaw Check out Amber’s professional development programs for educators here: https://www.dear-wild.com/ If you would like to monetarily support our podcast, click the link below!

    1h 21m

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Welcome to Sanity Circle! We focus on finding mental stability during such chaotic, uncertain, and even terrifying times.