

Normalize The Conversation by Inspiring My Generation
Inspiring My Generation
Tune into "Normalize The Conversation" by Inspiring My Generation for insightful discussions on mental health, featuring experts and real-life stories. Join us in breaking the stigma!
⚠️ Trigger Warning: Mental Health & Suicide ⚠️
Hosted by Francesca Reicherter
An initiative of Inspiring My Generation
⚠️ Trigger Warning: Mental Health & Suicide ⚠️
Hosted by Francesca Reicherter
An initiative of Inspiring My Generation
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Aug 20, 2025 • 51min
The Truth About Diet Culture: Journey Through Obesity, Restriction & Recovery with Lisa Schlosberg
What if your struggle with food isn’t about willpower—but about unhealed pain?In this raw and powerful episode of Normalize The Conversation, trauma-informed coach and Out of the Cave founder Lisa Schlosberg, LMSW, shares her personal journey from childhood obesity to extreme dieting—and how she finally broke free from diet culture for good.We explore:✅ The toxic truth behind diet culture and emotional eating✅ How restriction and obsession with weight keep us stuck✅ Why lasting healing is about compassion, not control✅ How to build a peaceful relationship with food, body image, and selfThis is not another weight loss story. It’s a conversation about freedom.🎧 Listen now and start unlearning what diet culture taught you to believe about yourself.#NormalizeTheConversation #DietCultureRecovery #LisaSchlosberg #EmotionalEating #BodyImageHealing #FoodFreedom #MentalHealthPodcast #AntiDietCulture #WeightStigma #HealingJourneyWebsite: https://www.outofthecave.health/

Aug 13, 2025 • 39min
From Worry to Anxiety: How to Recognize Thinking Traps & Reframe Your Mindset with Dr. Terri Bacow
Is it just worry—or something more?In this insightful episode of Normalize The Conversation, licensed psychologist and author Dr. Terri Bacow breaks down the difference between everyday worry and clinical anxiety—and how to tell when your thoughts are working against you.Drawing from her guided journal, Goodbye, Anxiety, Dr. Bacow shares practical tools to:✅ Recognize common thinking traps that fuel anxiety✅ Reframe anxious thoughts in real time✅ Build simple, evidence-based habits to reduce stress✅ Shift your mindset from spiraling to steadyWhether you’re stuck in your head or simply trying to stay grounded, this episode offers clear, compassionate strategies to take your power back.🎧 Tune in now to start calming your mind—one thought at a time.#NormalizeTheConversation #AnxietyHelp #DrTerriBacow #GoodbyeAnxiety #ThinkingTraps #MentalHealthPodcast #WorryVsAnxiety #CognitiveReframing #GuidedJournal #MentalHealthToolsWebsite: https://www.drterribacow.com/Book: https://amzn.to/4ln217h

Aug 6, 2025 • 27min
Detox Your Mind: How the Lymphatic System Impacts Mental Clarity with Rebecca Faria
Struggling with brain fog, low energy, or emotional overwhelm? Your lymphatic system might be the missing link.In this eye-opening episode of Normalize The Conversation, Brazilian wellness expert and Detox by Rebecca founder Rebecca Faria reveals how the lymphatic system plays a crucial role in mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being.We explore:✅ The science behind lymphatic drainage and detox✅ How stagnation in the body can affect your mood and focus✅ Natural ways to reduce inflammation, release toxins, and feel more energized✅ The connection between physical and emotional detoxificationYou’ve heard of detoxing your body—now it’s time to detox your mind.🎧 Listen now to learn how better flow in your body can mean better peace in your mind.#NormalizeTheConversation #MentalClarity #LymphaticDrainage #DetoxByRebecca #RebeccaFaria #WellnessPodcast #EmotionalDetox #BrainFogRelief #MindBodyConnection #MentalHealthToolsWebsite: https://detoxbyrebecca.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detoxbyrebecca/

Jul 30, 2025 • 49min
The Eldest Daughter Syndrome: Breaking Free from “Should Be” with Kathryn Lee
Always the responsible one? The strong one? The one who “should” have it all together?In this validating episode of Normalize The Conversation, licensed psychotherapist Kathryn Lee explores the emotional weight of being the eldest daughter—and how the “should be” mentality often leads to anxiety, burnout, and disconnection from your true self.We dive into:✅ The silent pressures eldest daughters carry in families✅ How over-responsibility and perfectionism impact mental health✅ What it means to listen to your body and break generational patterns✅ Practical steps to let go of who you were told to be—and become who you areWhether you’re the eldest daughter or someone healing from over-functioning, this episode offers insight, compassion, and permission to finally put yourself first.🎧 Listen now and start rewriting your story—on your own terms.#NormalizeTheConversation #EldestDaughterSyndrome #KathrynLeeTherapy #MentalHealthPodcast #BreakingGenerationalCycles #BurnoutRecovery #AnxietyAwareness #FamilyRoles #ShouldBeMentality #HealingJourneyWebsite: https://www.kathrynleetherapy.com/workwithusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatwithkat_/

Jul 23, 2025 • 44min
Rethinking Psychiatric Care: The Future of Recovery-Model Treatment with Dr. David Susman
Rethinking Mental Health Care: Why Recovery Should Be the GoalIn this episode of Normalize The Conversation, licensed clinical psychologist and mental health advocate Dr. David Susman challenges the traditional psychiatric model and makes a compelling case for recovery-focused care.Discover how:✅ Peer support and empowerment play a vital role in healing✅ A person-centered approach transforms mental health outcomes✅ The current system needs to evolve to support long-term recoveryDr. Susman shares his expert insights from his work in behavioral health leadership and mental health advocacy, offering hope and a clear path forward for patients, providers, and communities.🎧 Listen now to learn why recovery—not just symptom management—is the future of mental health care.#NormalizeTheConversation #MentalHealthRecovery #DrDavidSusman #RecoveryFocusedCare #PeerSupport #PersonCenteredCare #MentalHealthAdvocacy #HealingJourneyWebsite: davidsusman.com

Jul 16, 2025 • 42min
Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Heart: A Guide to Presence with Elizabeth Winkler, LMFT
Ready to stop overthinking and start living from your heart?In this transformative episode of Normalize The Conversation, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and meditation expert Elizabeth Winkler, LMFT guides us on a journey from head to heart.Learn how small shifts in language—like swapping “but” for “and” or “should” for “I want”—can change your mindset and open the door to presence and peace. Plus, Elizabeth leads a calming meditation to help you reconnect with the present moment and your inner self.Whether you struggle with rumination or simply want to cultivate more mindfulness, this episode offers practical tools and heartfelt wisdom to help you live more fully and authentically.🎧 Listen now and start shifting from thinking about life to truly being in it.#NormalizeTheConversation #MindfulnessPodcast #ElizabethWinkler #HeartMindHealing #MeditationGuide #MentalHealthPodcast #Presence #SelfCompassion #MindsetShift #HealingJourneyWebsite: https://www.elizabethwinkler.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewinklertherapy/

Jul 9, 2025 • 36min
Post-Traumatic Growth: Moving Beyond Resilience & Finding Hope in Healing with Dr. Victoria Grinman
Can something beautiful grow from pain?
In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, trauma therapist and speaker Dr. Victoria Grinman unpacks the science and spirit of post-traumatic growth—what it is, how it differs from resilience, and why healing doesn’t mean going back to who you were, but evolving into who you’re meant to be.
We explore:✅ What post-traumatic growth really looks like in everyday life✅ The difference between surviving and transforming✅ How to find meaning after trauma without toxic positivity✅ Why growth is possible at every stage of the healing journey
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re moving forward or just holding it together—this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen now and be reminded: hope isn’t naive—it’s necessary.
#PostTraumaticGrowth #NormalizeTheConversation #DrVictoriaGrinman #MentalHealthPodcast #TraumaHealing #HopeAfterTrauma #ResilienceAndBeyond #HealingJourney #MentalHealthAwareness
Website: https://www.victoriagrinman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriagrinman

Jul 6, 2025 • 48min
Embracing the Unknown: Overcoming Self-Doubt & Gaining Confidence in Life & Therapy with Dr. Josh
In this inspiring episode of Normalize The Conversation, licensed psychologist and speaker Dr. Josh Mirmelli shares how embracing uncertainty can help us overcome imposter syndrome, grow as therapists, and build more meaningful relationships—with clients, others, and ourselves.We dive into:✅ Why self-doubt is normal (especially for new clinicians)✅ How to grow confidence by being human, not perfect✅ The difference between performing therapy and practicing presence✅ Why allowing yourself to be “new” is actually your greatest strengthWhether you’re a therapist, student, or someone learning to trust yourself more, this episode will remind you: you don’t have to have all the answers to be enough.🎧 Tune in now and share with someone who needs this reminder.Website: https://therapywithdrjosh.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/therapywithdrjosh

Jul 2, 2025 • 35min
EMDR Explained: What It Is, Who It’s For & How to Find the Right Provider with Adriana Alejandre
What is EMDR therapy — and how do you know if it’s right for you?In this powerful episode of Normalize The Conversation, licensed therapist and EMDR expert Adriana Alejandre breaks down Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in a way that’s clear, compassionate, and accessible. You’ll learn:✅ What EMDR actually is and how it works✅ Who EMDR is best suited for (hint: it’s not just for PTSD)✅ How it differs from traditional talk therapy✅ What to look for in an EMDR provider — and where to find culturally competent careWhether you’re new to therapy, exploring trauma-informed approaches, or curious about alternative healing methods, this conversation will help you better understand your options and feel empowered in your mental health journey.🎧 Listen now and share with someone who needs to hear this.Websites:https://latinxtherapy.com/therapists/adriana-alejandre-lmft/https://emdrandtraumatherapy.com/Find A Therapist Director:https://latinxtherapy.com/find/Instagrams:https://instagram.com/latinxtherapisthttps://instagram.com/latinxtherapy

Jun 18, 2025 • 52min
Rethinking Eating Disorders: Breaking Stereotypes & Embracing Recovery at Any Size with Lily Thrope
In this episode, Lily Thrope breaks down eating disorders, challenging misconceptions about who they affect and what recovery truly looks like—especially when it means embracing a larger body. She also explores how societal conversations have shifted from body positivity to self-love being equated with weight loss. Website: https://thropetherapy.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thropetherapylcsw