Talking about Healing through Social Work w/ Kelli Miranda-Green

Justin shares a notable shift in the misdiagnosis of Bipolar Disorder in Women, some possible root causes of this trend, contributing factors that impact women, and what mental health providers and the public can do to address it.

Guest Bio:
Justin is a licensed clinical social worker, content creator, and therapist for neurodivergent people, specifically for ADHD. Justin also coaches fellow therapists on how to grow on social media and gain clients leads by being their authentic self.

Contact/ Social:
Instagram1:  justingillespielmsw
Instagram 2: adhdtherapist_jay
TikTok: adhdtherapist_jay
Website: www.justingillespielmsw.com

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Carolyn shares her social work journey from her beginnings in child welfare, pride in her Bronx upbringing and its pivotal role in her practice as well as how she accessed support along the way.

Guest Bio:
Carolyn's social work journey began since a young age while growing up in the Bronx. She was a recipient of the UFT scholarship and attended SUNY New Paltz. Her passions for social work led her to Child Protective services in New Jersey where she was able to finalize 33 forever families in the 6 years she worked there. Her heart came back to the Bronx to intern at the Bronx YMCA while completing her final year Fordham Univesity. Working in the heart of the South Bronx has led to completion of hours towards the LCSW. She was also the recipient of the United Health Corps Loan Forgiveness scholarship. Carolyn is also a SIFI instructor and Youth Mental Health Aid certified instructor.

Contact:
Email: c.oneal22@gmail.com

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Mallorie speaks about pivoting her work to serving nuerodiverse children and their parents as well as some tips and tricks she has picked up along the way to support the creation of what safe spaces look like within these communities.

Guest Bio:
Mallorie Rodgers, MA, LPC is a therapist based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas who has dedicated her career to supporting inclusivity and holistic care. Mallorie specializes in neuro-diversity affirming services for individuals aged 12 and above, and has a special passion for working with high achievers and perfectionists. Through her work as a therapist and advocate, Mallorie aims to make the world a safer place for people of all neuro-types.

Contact/Socials:
Email: mallorie@thecouchtherapy.org
Instagram: mallorierodgers
Website: www.mallorierodgers.com

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Paula expands on the different types of mental health therapists, what the letters behind their name stand for as well as how this information can be helpful for you when deciding on the right provider to meet your needs. 

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Julie shares her journey of learning and discovery in seeking out her birth parents, navigating informational and governmental hurdles, and creating spaces for others in the adoptee community.

Guest Bio:
Julie Ryan McGue is an American writer, a domestic adoptee, and an identical twin. She explores the topics of finding out who you are, where you belong, and making sense of it. She is the author of two books: Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging, and Belonging Matters: Conversations on Adoption, Family, and Kinship. Her third book, Twice the Family: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Sisterhood releases in February 2025.

Contact/Socials:
Facebook: juliemcguewrites
Instagram: julieryanmcgue
LinkedIn: Julie McGue
Goodreads: julieryanmcgue
X: juliermcgue

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Ancy speaks with Paula about her discoveries regarding self-worth, how it is intertwined with our mental wellness, and how we can work to improve it at any age.

Upcoming Event:
reTreat, reLearn, reVitalize: A Weekend for NYC School Social Workers & Counselors
Friday, March 1st - Sunday, March 3rd
Stony Point, NY

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Guest Bio:
Ancy Lewis is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked with multiple populations for 20+ years in the areas of mental health, early childhood, adult nursing care, child welfare, and higher education. Currently, Ancy is an assistant director of field education serving the online and on-campus field education programs at Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service.

Ancy is also the co-founder and president of Velocity Visions, Inc., a personal and professional development company committed to providing individuals, groups, and organizations the tools for transformation through training and experiential activities that promote self-care practices, personal and professional growth, and prevention of burnout and compassion fatigue.

She hosts the podcast Self-care to Success. She has also contributed to Parents Magazine, The Journal News, Pregnancy Corner, Reader’s Digest, and The Baltimore Times.

Contact/Socials:
Email: velocityvisions@gmail.com
Website: www.velocityvisionsinc.com

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In this follow-up episode, Antonia responds to questions she received based on her first appearance on the show where she spoke about her journey of self-discovery as the primary caretaker of her husband and son while navigating their disabilities away from home.

Guest Bio:
Antonia is Puerto Rican from the Bronx, now in rural Texas with her disabled military husband and child with autism navigating life.

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In this episode, Marci Grossman shares a taste of her 30+ years of experience as a CPA and why she shifted her focus to follow her passion.

Guest Bio:
Marci is a CPA with over 30 years of experience working with people and businesses on their financial information. I've recently changed my focus to follow my passion and as a financial literacy educator, author, and speaker I am able to help people to better understand the financial decisions that come up in their lives on a regular basis. Let's talk about money.

Contact/Socials:
Email: marci@moneymarci.com
Facebook: MoneyMarci
Instagram: money.marci
TikTok: marcigrossman
Website: www.moneymarci.com

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Kelly speaks about her experience engaging in active professional development, the personal work she engaged in to heal her intersecting identities, and the connection to how these two themes enhance her ability to effectively support her clients.

Guest Bio:
With a deep-rooted passion for the helping profession, Kelly Little, LMFT has amassed over 18 years of valuable experience, commencing in 2004 within the mental health field, offering comprehensive support, guidance, and advocacy. In 2012, she made the decision to further her education and successfully completed her undergraduate studies in psychology. Building on this foundation, she pursued and achieved her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2017. She now holds a license in CA as an LMFT providing a healing space for adult individuals to journey toward their authentic selves through her private practice, specializing in trauma, grief, and anxiety.

Contact/Socials:
Instagram - @kelly.little.lmft
Website - https://www.kellylittlelmft.com

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Happy New Year 2024! 

Paula breaks down the differences and similarities between setting intentions and resolutions. Since it is the start of a new year, this can be a great time to see which of these best aligns with you or if neither is a good fit and they both get the boot.

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