Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
Forgiveness is For You
The movie “Women Talking” is about a secluded colony of religious people. This movie is based on real events. The men in the colony have...
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Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- Jan 7
- 2 min
What's Your One Word for the New Year?
I think it’s widely known that I’m not a fan of new years resolutions. I haven’t made any for years, maybe even decades. It’s been so...
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- Dec 9, 2022
- 2 min
Are You Feeling SAD?
Are you feeling SAD? No, not the traditional sad but SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). SAD occurs in climates where there is less...
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
My Superpower Might Surprise You
Yep, it’s true, I’m dyslexic. And it's my superpower. I finally got myself tested and diagnosed in graduate school. I knew I was smart,...
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
RSVP No
We all have gotten into arguments. I’m sure many times we have regretted them. I know I have. Senator Cory Booker in a TikTok post says...
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- Aug 9, 2022
- 2 min
Ending Tough Relationships
Sometimes it’s called throwing in the towel or pulling the plug. Whatever you want to call it, ending something is a hard task. My son...
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- Jun 7, 2022
- 3 min
My Emotional Baggage Tote Bag
I was in London a few years back. You know, the good old days before the pandemic. Selfridges was the big show on PBS, so of course, my...
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- May 5, 2022
- 3 min
Look for the Helpers
As you know, we New Yorkers experienced an unfortunate event in the city where a man caused chaos at a train stop in Sunset, Brooklyn. I...
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- Mar 31, 2022
- 3 min
Are Secrets Affecting You?
A 2017 study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, found that the average person keeps around 13 secrets at any...
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- Mar 7, 2022
- 1 min
Happy International Women’s Day!
This holiday dates back to 1909 when women were fighting for the right to vote. This small group of women then led to an international...
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- Feb 1, 2022
- 1 min
30 Day Self-Care Challenge
So, are you ready for the 30 day challenge? Every day I want to you do something to show love toward yourself. It can be big or small....
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- Dec 8, 2021
- 2 min
Holiday Survival Guide
I, like many people, look forward to the holiday season. We get to see friends and family. Eat wonderful yummy meals and we even might...
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- Nov 2, 2021
- 2 min
Are Your Eggs in One Basket?
Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket is my favorite idiom to use in a therapy session. Yet, I have no idea where it came from. I...
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- Oct 5, 2021
- 2 min
Languishing
I was introduced to the concept languishing through a NY Times article that was being passed around within all of my therapist networks....
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- Aug 28, 2021
- 2 min
Transitions
Our lives are filled with many transitions, many of which we don’t even realize are happening. Some transitions are well thought out some...
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- Jun 9, 2021
- 3 min
My Sleep Obsession
I am obsessed with sleep. I love to check my Fitbit sleep stats in the morning to see how much REM versus deep and light sleep occurred...
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- Mar 3, 2021
- 2 min
The Importance of Joy
This past weekend I was walking down the street. All of a sudden I heard beautiful singing. I was lured in by the beauty of the song. I...
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- Feb 2, 2021
- 1 min
Happy Groundhog’s Day!!
I think it is so important to acknowledge that this lesser holiday has actually been going on for a year now. It just finally got its...
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- Jan 1, 2021
- 2 min
Radical Acceptance
The 2020 year has provided many unwanted experiences and changes that affected our lives due to the pandemic. Remote schooling for my...
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
- Dec 12, 2020
- 2 min
'Tis the Season of Joy?
It’s the holiday season again. This year will definitely look different from any other year due to COVID. It’s supposed to be the most...
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