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This episode contains sensitive material related to mental health, violence, sexual assault, and other potentially triggering topics. Please engage at your own pace and at a level that feels comfortable to you. Kamari and Jo sit down with psychologist Angelina Morales (who happens to be Jo's therapist) to talk all things therapy and to explore how mental health influences everything. Jump to specific topics using the guide below: The Basics — Therapy + Trauma 10:30 | Why therapy is important 18:00 | How recent news of shootings and other traumatic events can affect the public 25:10 | Angelina explains what trauma is and how to know if you’re triggered/traumatized On Society’s Influence on Mental Health 28:25 | Angelina explains what the traumatic impact could be on migrant children separated from their parents 40:00 | Why a mental illness diagnosis does NOT define a person 42:14 | How society can do more to engage MEN in therapy and healing 1:20:05 How to balance religion and spirituality with therapy 1:24:30 When to layer therapy on top of religious or spiritual practices Learned Behaviors to Watch 57:30 | On whether physically disciplining children is “abuse” 1:02:00 What is generational trauma? And examples of it in your life 1:07:00 Emotion-focused therapy. How does the way you attach to potential mates says about your anxiety and attachments? 1:11:20 How it affects your relationships when you continuously go to the same partner, family member or friend with your problems 1:15:00 What healthy boundaries in relationships look like How Influencer Culture Affects Mental Health 1:27:25 On whether self-care is therapy 1:28:40 Jo shares what she learned from hyper-sharing on social 1:30:20 Why taking breaks from social media is necessary 1:32:00 The toxic things to beware of on social media 1:34:45 What happened to Kamari’s mental health when she started comparing her Instagram self to her real self 1:36:45 How to know when your Instagram ego is taking over 1:40:17 What is the psychological impact of being a “public figure” 1:41:38 Why we all have influence 1:44:55 Kamari shares a personal story about one of the most influential people in her life IMPORTANT 1:48:30 Options for people looking for therapy who may not be able to afford it.