{"id":99,"date":"2025-10-26T22:42:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T22:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mckennamarie.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/?p=99"},"modified":"2025-11-08T03:49:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T03:49:56","slug":"therapy-talk-whats-helped-us-most","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mckennamarie.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/episodes\/therapy-talk-whats-helped-us-most\/","title":{"rendered":"Therapy Talk: What\u2019s Helped Us Most"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode, Lisa, Tammy, and Kay get real about therapy \u2014 the ups, the downs, and everything in between. They share their personal journeys of seeking professional help, the moments that surprised them, and the tools and strategies that have made the biggest difference in their lives as moms, friends, and women. From managing stress and navigating adult kids to improving communication and setting boundaries, the conversation is both heartfelt and hilariously relatable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cSometimes the best therapy is laughing until you cry \u2014 or crying until you laugh.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The three moms dive into what they\u2019ve learned from therapy about self-awareness, resilience, and the importance of laughing at yourself \u2014 because sometimes, that\u2019s the best medicine. They swap stories of breakthroughs, setbacks, and the moments that made them realize they\u2019re not alone in the chaos of life and parenthood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re a parent, a friend, or just someone trying to figure out life one day at a time, this episode offers insight, humor, and honest reflections on mental health. Lisa, Tammy, and Kay remind listeners that seeking help isn\u2019t a sign of weakness \u2014 it\u2019s a step toward growth, balance, and understanding yourself a little better. Expect plenty of laughter, relatable moments, and maybe a few \u201caha\u201d takeaways you\u2019ll want to jot down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8f98fe35 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/therapists\">Get a Therapist Now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p superb-addons-animation=\"revealltr\" class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-47323b3ec44f8bc621d954e788b9c7fd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(18.959px, 1.185rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.255), 30px);opacity: 0;\">EPISODE TAKEAWAYS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Therapy isn\u2019t just for crisis mode<\/strong> \u2014 it\u2019s for maintenance, growth, and learning to deal with people who don\u2019t replace the toilet paper roll.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It\u2019s okay not to have it all figured out.<\/strong> Sometimes, progress looks like just showing up \u2014 or at least texting your therapist back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boundaries = self-respect.<\/strong> Saying \u201cno\u201d doesn\u2019t make you mean, it makes you sane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Laughter is therapy, too.<\/strong> If you can laugh about it, you\u2019re already halfway to healing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parenting adult kids is\u2026 still parenting.<\/strong> Just with more group texts and fewer curfews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Growth takes time \u2014 and sometimes, snacks.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The best conversations happen when you\u2019re honest \u2014 and maybe a little unfiltered.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-04822461 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Everyone\u2019s version of \u201cself-care\u201d looks different.<\/strong> For one mom it\u2019s meditation; for another, it\u2019s hiding in the pantry with chocolate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5d5ea9ca3a167127129f8e1d223d57d9 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-radius:24px;background-color:#7c149659\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChsSEwjOlIPOm8iQAxW4Sn8AHdQcF0MYACICCAEQFhoCb2E&amp;co=1&amp;ase=2&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzpSDzpvIkAMVuEp_AB3UHBdDEAQYBCABEgKeyvD_BwE&amp;cid=CAASrwHkaOLsopSuP6-eniM4EcWOHDScIFIaJM_07aht5tC3Gr7HZvJzmga4pcwQ-kIuCElvgufbBUAdYWJDdt8B2xJBEQpfSKKk7R4TVvagUge48rhbtbwXrDGJA8Stp1hIufkDo5naAM0vRbuH4J2vTsfP30n6tDjyXBFA1_AGucBYUCGQQKjQe0KXZjqUU9y2vFQwwam0R3ePqljbLwqZ2ipbncWUF5nGQrnceaLMtIuk&amp;cce=2&amp;category=acrcp_v1_32&amp;sig=AOD64_3AZ85ttZL1ks6HcQs8eEesFFK0Lw&amp;ctype=5&amp;q=&amp;nis=4&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiO4P7Nm8iQAxVd78kDHXvNCxEQ9aACKAB6BAgeECw&amp;adurl=\"><strong>Click Here For Chocolate&#8211;You Deserve it!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode, Lisa, Tammy, and Kay get real about therapy \u2014 the ups, the downs, and everything in between. 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