Slightly Sane

About Slightly Sane

Some people may say that they thrive in chaos, but for most of us, living in a world of madness and mayhem can send us spiraling.  We may choose the wrong relationships, behave impulsively, or self-sabotage. Why do we continue to behave this way and how can we break the pattern? It's all about mindset! We may be influenced by external factors, but our early childhood programming sets the stage for how we view ourselves, others, and the world. Join Dr. Laura and guests as we discuss how to reprogram your mindset for success in all areas of your life.  Stop surviving, live with intention, and start thriving!

Publisher

Laura Ellick

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Sept 2023

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

119 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Ep. 66 - When Clinical Help In The Home Is Needed

   Families often struggle when their loved ones with mental illness are "too healthy" to be in a facility but not quite stable enough to live independently. Enter Help in the Home, LLC and Help in the Home Clinical Services! Rayetta Micheal, MA and Stacy Derrick, EMBA recognized that there was a need to help these individuals and opened their agency to provide support and community to adults living with complex mental health issues. Help in the Home provides in-home care coordination and support for individuals living in homes of their own choosing throughout the DC Metro area. Listen in as Rayetta and Stacy discuss their passion for helping people with mental illness live self directed and independent lives! www.helpinthehomellc.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Ep. 65 - The Gap Between the Hospital and Home: Help in the Home

   When a loved one comes out of the hospital or a residential program, families are often left with a hard question: they can't live at home yet, but they don't need inpatient care either. So where do they go?In this episode of From Mayhem to Mindset, Dr. Laura Ellick talks with Rietta Michael, M.A., and Stacey Derrick, EMBA, co-founders of Help in the Home LLC and Help in the Home Clinical Services, which provide in-home and community-based mental health support for adults with complex mental health needs across the D.C. metro area. Dr. Laura has visited their program in person and shares what she saw.In this conversation:The gap between hospital care, residential treatment, and weekly therapy, and how Help in the Home fills it through coaching and relationship-building rather than therapyWho they serve, from young adults struggling to launch, to professionals who need help getting out the door in the morning, to older adults adjusting after a fallTheir supported living community in Rockville, Maryland, where clients hold their own leases and staff provide 24/7 support: "neighbors helping neighbors"How this differs from Medicaid-funded psychiatric residential rehab, and how they act as a buffer and advocate so people don't fall through the cracksHow the two met, and how a budget cut in 2008 led them to start their own companyRunning a mission-driven business responsibly, including keeping every employee through 2020, and why staff support matters in this fieldHow their morning gratitude calls shape how they workFor families ready to reach out, Help in the Home offers a free 30-minute phone consultation. By the end of the call, they'll know if they can help, and if not, they'll point you toward other resources.Please remember that this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or therapy.

3. 

   25 Aug 2026

   Ep. 64 - Beyond Bullying: Stop the Mobbing!

   Have you been so isolated at work or school that you feel the need to quit the job or switch schools? It feels like bullying but not exactly, and no one can help. There's a name for it, "mobbing" and it is more pervasive at work, at schools, and in social groups than people realize. Join Dr. Laura and Alicia Laszewski, founder of Kind Ethos and author of the soon-to-be release book "Stop the Mobbing," to unpack what it is and how to stop it. The conversation is candid and unrehearsed, centering around real-life stories of mobbing that shaped the trajectory of the book. Key takeaways from the podcast are:What is mobbing and how to spot it?How to handle a tough conversation when mobbing is happening.A look in the mirror for all of us as mobbers and victims of mobbing. This is an episode you will be talking about for weeks and have you reflecting on your personal relationship with mobbing. |

Who has been a guest on Slightly Sane

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• Chuck Madden
• Dr Hector Rodriguez
• Tricia Youngs
• Dr Alejandro L Miquel
• Daniel Rubin

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

20 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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Quality

62

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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