E.150 Unveiling Strength in Stories of Cultural and Mental Resilience with Lien Doubleday
Finding Your Way Through Therapy
Steve Bisson
5 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 1 May 2024
⏱️ 50 minutes
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Summary
Celebrating a momentous 150 episodes, we share the microphone with the astute Lien Doubleday, whose 20 years in mental health have sculpted her into a beacon of wisdom. This special episode unfurls the complex tapestry of cultural influence on mental wellness, as Lien navigates the nuanced stories from the heart of Central Massachusetts, adding soul to the science of therapy. Her anecdotes remind us that beyond the struggles often hidden by societal stigmas, lies a community yearning for connection and understanding — a theme that resonates deeply with anyone passionate about human stories.
Imagine living amid a cultural mosaic where acknowledging your own mental health can feel like an insurmountable feat. Our discussion traverses this rocky terrain, confronting the silent battles waged behind closed doors, with tales of immigration, generational trauma, and the delicate balance of upholding tradition while seeking healing. We dissect the readiness required for therapy, challenging the myth of universal solutions, and celebrate the brave individuals who, by seeking professional support, embody remarkable strength.
As we wrap up this landmark session, we send out a heartfelt invitation to join us for an unforgettable event on May 9th, where stories, just like the ones shared today, will continue to light the way.
To attend the event, please visit www.fightthestigma2.eventbrite.com
or www.namicentralmass.org
To work with Lien, visit Serenitycoachingcounseling.com
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| 0:00.0 | Hi and welcome to finding your way through therapy a proud member of the |
| 0:07.6 | Site Craft Network. The goal of this podcast is to demystify therapy, what can happen in therapy, and the wide array of |
| 0:15.1 | conversations you can have in and about therapy. |
| 0:19.0 | Through personal experiences, guests will talk about therapy, their experiences with it, and how psychology and |
| 0:25.0 | therapy are present in many places in their lives, with lots of authenticity and a |
| 0:30.0 | touch of humor. Here is your host, Steve Bissant. |
| 0:38.0 | It's been all day in terms of this introduction. |
| 0:40.0 | It was great to hear that introduction. |
| 0:43.0 | Hi everyone and welcome to episode 150. |
| 0:46.0 | Yes, up to 150 of finding your way through therapy. |
| 0:50.0 | If you haven't listened to episode 149, it's from Mind Strong Guardians, |
| 0:54.0 | you need to really really listen to it. |
| 0:55.3 | Justin and Austin do a great job explaining a great organization that works with |
| 1:00.4 | military and first responders in regards to talking about their mental health. |
| 1:05.7 | But episode 150 will be with Lee in, I hope I said her name right, I don't want her to yell at me double day and she is someone that I've met |
| 1:16.2 | Because we're going to be doing an event on May 9th 2024 |
| 1:20.7 | Hopefully you you know we talk about that. I'm pretty sure in the interview. But she's been in a |
| 1:26.7 | therapist or someone in the community for 20 years and to serve the elderly, homeless, |
| 1:31.9 | individuals diagnosed with mental illness, |
| 1:34.3 | as well as dual diagnosed for the past 10 years. |
| 1:36.8 | She's worked with a state agency, |
| 1:39.3 | and she is on the board of directors |
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