I believe one of the bravest things we can do is to understand our story. Owning our story can bring us to self-acceptance and healing. How do I get there? Connection. We build empathy when we hear and understand others. This podcast shares the brilliant people in my life and their stories. These peoples' stories are worth sharing. I hope you can connect with them and remember you're not alone. Our Stories Podcast Host: I'm Amee Mickhael, I'm a therapist, licensed clinical social worker and private practice owner in Philadelphia, PA. Welcome! http://www.ameepsychotherapy.com
Episode 7: Mina Attia, PhD: How can we do better with kids who immigrate here?
Send us a text Immigration is a hot topic and holds a lot of stigma. There are misunderstandings of what immigration looks like. Who are these people? What are their stories? Why did they come here? I asked Mina some questions about his own experiences as an asylum seeker. Mina immigrated to the US as a child and was open about the prejudices of others. Mina has channeled his experiences and now teaches graduate students who are training to become therapists at George Washington University. ...
18 Sept 2021
Episode 6: Alexandria Dobrikovic, LSW, MSW: When you love someone who struggles with addiction
Send us a text Addiction. Why does it happen? Where does the stigma come from? We explore these questions and how to manage when you or someone you love is struggling. The judgement and assumptions can make it so difficult to talk about. We go there in this episode. Alex challenges me and my own biases. She provides us insight on ways we can support those who are struggling with addiction as well as those around them. Our Stories Podcast Host: Amee Mickhael, I'm a therapist, a licens...
18 Aug 2021
Episode 5: Alex Mickhael. How Can I Move Forward? A Story of Grief & Loss.
Send us a text Our vulnerability helps others feel less alone. Alex opens up about the loss of his best friend, Kayode. He dives into the tremendous pain that came with his grief and how he picked up the pieces to keep moving forward. I feel so grateful for my brother and being able to be part of his journey. Although he is younger than me, in a lot of ways, he has been much wiser and stronger than I am. Also way funnier. But we won't let him know that. If you or someone you know has exper...
19 Jul 2021
Episode 4: Nora Ahern, LMSW. Are we thinking of body image all wrong?
Send us a text I remember being so overwhelmed and intimated with starting grad school. New city and new career, it was a lot! I was lucky enough to connect with some incredible social workers and Nora was one of them. Nora has this rare combination of warmth, brilliance and sass which makes her so relatable and especially great at her job. We get real about our own struggles with body image throughout the years and how being honest with others about our hurts has given us some sense of rel...
19 Jun 2021
Episode 3: Samuel Fam, DO: How do labels effect us?
Send us a text Get you a friend like Sam Fam. Sam is the friend who can make you belly laugh then will shift into the meaning of the human experience. Sam provides his reflections of his own identity, the privilege and challenges he has experienced and grappling with labels throughout his life. Sam grew up in Frederick, MD in a predominately white community and didn't come to terms with his own identity as a person of color until later in life when he immersed himself in diverse communi...
19 May 2021
Episode 2: Deena Guirguis, LICSW, LCSW-C. Are we obsessed with celebrity & social media?
Send us a text I came to Deena to ask what she wanted to discuss during her episode. She reflects on this pandemic and how we continue to become all consumed in celebrity life and social media. Is this necessarily a bad thing? We process how this impacts us as well as how children appear to be affected emotionally. Deena and I have been friends for many years and she continues to inspire my work as a therapist. She works as a licensed social worker in public schools in Washington, DC and I'm...
18 Apr 2021
Episode 1: Jenna Cotton, LCSW: Being a New Mom
Send us a text Jenna Cotton is my brilliant supervisor and colleague who has been a wonderful support for me throughout my private practice. She was gracious enough to attend the first episode of my podcast and was open about the struggles and misconceptions of motherhood. Jenna reflects on the impact of cultural expectations and family pressures in being a new mother. Jenna is a licensed clinical social worker and owns her own practice in Philadelphia, PA. She brings openness, honesty and re...
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