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What Would Sabrina Say
"Welcome to What Would Sabrina Say, your trusted companion on the journey to mental health and well-being. Join Sabrina, a seasoned mental health professional with over two decades of experience, as she expertly navigates the complexities of mental wellness with a genuine and evidence-based approach.
In each episode, Sabrina invites guest hosts who are experts in their respective fields to delve into trending topics within the realm of mental health and wellness.
But that's not all—tune in for engaging book recommendations that provide fresh perspectives on mental health and self help literature, as well as informative discussions on available resources to support your mental wellness journey.
Whether you're seeking guidance, inspiration, or simply a deeper understanding of mental health, What Would Sabrina Say ,is here to accompany you every step of the way. Let's embark on this journey together toward a healthier mind and more hopeful tomorrow.
Episodes
33 episodes
A Therapist-Built Coping Skills App For Daily Stress With Jack Wilson LMSW
I talk with Jack Wilson and Eric Malcolm about turning DBT-inspired, named coping skills into a simple phone app that helps you interrupt negative self-talk in real time. We break down how the app is structured, why self-talk drives so much anx...
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A Novelist Maps Higher Consciousness Through Fiction With International Renowned Author Louis Gale, MA (PhD candidate)
I talk with author,academic (PhD candidate) and peer support specialist Louis Gale about turning psychosis, silence, and recovery into a bold fiction series that tries to make inner experience readable. We also dig into consciousness studies, h...
Beat Pressure By Building Emotional Freedom with Matt Young UK Leading Life and Performance Coach, Former Professional Footballer
I talk with life and performance coach Matt Young about why pressure and performance anxiety spike when we tie our identity to outcomes, stats, and other external markers. We break down how to build emotional freedom so athletes, coaches, and h...
Auto Brewery Syndrome. Stories of Caregiving, Loss, and Resilience with Michelle Giannotto
I talk with patient advocate Michelle Giannotto about Auto Brewery Syndrome and how a rare gut fermentation disorder can mimic alcohol intoxication and upend a family’s life. We share what helps patients get taken seriously, how caregivers surv...
Anxiety Unpacked : Discover Your Type and Recover Your Peace with Anxiety Expert , Best Selling Author and Speaker, Noelle McWard Aquino, LCSW
Sabrina sits down with licensed clinical social worker , anxiety expert and author Noelle McGuard Aquino to make anxiety feel less mysterious and more workable through a simple framework of three root causes. We also separate intuition from anx...
Balancing the Change: A Holistic Guide to Perimenopause with Dr. Ashley Chauvin ND MSCP
Sabrina talks with naturopathic doctor and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Ashley Chauvin about what perimenopause really is, why symptoms can hit long before menopause, and why “normal” lab results don’t always match how you feel. We...
Understanding Pregnancy Loss Grief For Both Partners: Your Grief Deserves to Be Seen with Majo Birdsall LPC
We sit with the reality that miscarriage grief is layered, long-lasting, and often invisible, and we name the phrases and social pressures that quietly deepen shame. We also share ways couples can support each other through pregnancy loss, incl...
Rooted in Worth: Understanding Self Worth and How to Honor Ourselves with Dana Daigneault Eds, LPC, CCTP, Writer Speaker, Professional Counselor Cofounder of Worth-Conscious Theory
We talk with counselor and researcher Donna Daniel about why self-worth is a steady foundation, not a moving target, and how to build it with awareness, respect, esteem, and confidence. We unpack counterfeits like importance, explore trauma-sen...
What If Nothing In You Is Broken—Just Protecting You . Understanding Internal Family Systems with Gilbert "Jerome" Romero-Mewharter LMHC
We map the inner world with Internal Family Systems and show how anxiety, addiction, and procrastination are protective parts trying to help. Jerome explains managers, firefighters, and exiles, why training matters, and how Self leads healing w...
Raising Grit: How Parents Build Resilience Without Over-Rescuing With Author ,Beth Canalichio MSW LCSW
We explore how to raise capable, confident kids by shifting from rescuing to guiding. Beth Canalichio shares practical tools for validation, tech boundaries, natural consequences, and self-reflection that help families build real resilience.
Invisible Losses: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Healing including Military Life with Kimberly Koll, MS, LMHC LPC, NCC
We unpack the hidden emotional cost of infertility and miscarriage, from timed sex to secondary losses, and how hope can coexist with fear. Kimberly shares insights on military families, gaps in coverage, and practical tools to protect connecti...
Affirming Neurodivergence: Autism & ADHD with Maverick Joyce, MSW
In this episode we explore ADHD, autism, and rejection sensitive dysphoria through a neuroaffirming lens, moving from damage-based labels to desire-led support. Diagnosis, somatic tools, and group reflection come together to reduce shame and bu...
How Traditional Chinese Medicine Supports Mental Health with Zac Lui Master Medical Qigong and Master Reiki Teacher
We explore how traditional Chinese medicine treats mental health as a full-body experience, mapping emotions to tissues and channels and using acupuncture, breath, and simple habits to shift patterns. Our guest, acupuncturist and medical qigong...
Doing the Work: Men and Trauma, Therapy, and Learning to Attach Safely with Dr. Ken Huey MS PhD
We trace Ken’s path from a high ACEs score and adoption to building a life anchored in secure attachment, practical therapy, and real repair. We challenge myths about male vulnerability, map avoidant and anxious patterns, and offer tools that h...
Building a Life Worth Living: Understanding Dialectical Behavioral Therapy with Stephanie Fennell MS, LCPC
Sabrina Duong LCSW and Stephanie Fennell , LCPC dig into dialectical behavior therapy, exploring how structure, skills, and validation help people move from crisis to a life worth living. In the episode they compare DBT-informed work with...
Choosing You Over Approval: Healing the Need to Please with Haley Moore MSW RSW
We explore how people pleasing lowers anxiety in the moment but erodes identity and energy over time, and we outline practical steps to set boundaries without losing kindness. Haley Moore shares roots in fawning, self-sabotage patterns, and ski...
Burnout, Boundaries, And Real Self-Care That Works With Jessica Batres RSW
We rethink self-care as a daily system, not a luxury, and explore how culture, gender roles, and perfectionism fuel burnout. Practical micro-habits, clear boundaries, and self-compassion turn rest into a reliable tool that sustains work, family...
Raising Neurodivergent Kids Using Compassion with Michelle Macland-Hambleton MSW RSW
I talk with registered social worker Michelle Macland-Hambleton about how to support neurodivergent children with compassion, clarity, and practical tools. We reframe behavior as communication, explore PDA/Pathological Demand Avoidance, and sha...
Boundaries: Unspoken Expectations, Unmet Needs With Haley Moore MSW RSW
In this podcast episode, Sabrina Duong hosts Haley Moore, a registered social worker and clinic director/founder of Therapy Uninterrupted. They delve into the importance of setting boundaries in personal and professional relationships. Haley ex...
When You Had To Be The Parent: Emotional Healing For Adult Children. With Jessica Batres MSW RSW
Join Sabrina and Jessica as they open up about what it’s like growing up too soon — taking on responsibilities as a kid, coping as an adult, and learning to finally put yourself first. Tune in to hear how therapy can help you heal and ...
You Are Not Alone: The Mental Load of Menopause with guest Meghan Schrumm CNP MSW RSW
In this conversation, Sabrina Duong and Meghan Schrumm discuss the important topics surrounding menopause and perimenopause, including symptoms, mental health impacts, coping strategies, and nutritional advice. Meghan shares her expe...
When Protection Becomes Pressure: How Anxiety Shapes Parenting with Author David Krasky Psy.S
Is your parenting driven by anxiety? In this episode with Dr. David Krasky, we explore how anxious parenting can lead to perfectionist thinking—not just in you, but in your kids. Learn how this mindset can unintentionally hold children ba...
Empathy in Action: Child Social Emotional Development for Caregivers and Teachers with Keynote Speaker and Author , Joe McQueen LBS1, M.Ed.
In this episode, international trainer, author, key note speaker consultant and active educator Joseph McQueen (Joe) joins me. Joe talks about how important it is for kids to grow emotionally and how their behaviors and feelings can be affected...
How Childhood Trauma Shapes Us and Our Relationships: Breaking the Patterns with Therapist Tiffany Graves MS LPCC-S
In this episode, Tiffany and Sabrina explore the topic of childhood trauma and its lasting effects. They start by unpacking what childhood trauma really is, examining how experiences from our early years shape who we become as adults. The conve...
Parent-Child Interaction in the Age of Social Media: Balancing Screen Time and Healthy Connection with Dr. Joseph Achacoso, PhD LPC-S
Join Sabrina in this heartwarming and insightful episode as she sits down with Dr. Joey Achacoso, a child development expert and psychologist, to explore how parents can foster deep connections with their children. Dr. Achacoso shares pra...