Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
Intrusive Thoughts
What are intrusive thoughts? I’m sure most of you have heard of the term, especially since TikTok is making it popular. Mental health...
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Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
May 4, 20233 min
Mine or Yours?
We all have emotional baggage that comes with us to life events. Even as a therapist, I also have this issue. No one is immune. When...
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
Mar 5, 20232 min
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...
Joanna Pudil, LCSW-R
Jan 7, 20232 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, 20222 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, 20222 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, 20222 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, 20222 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, 20223 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, 20223 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, 20223 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, 20221 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, 20221 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, 20212 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, 20212 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, 20212 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, 20212 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, 20213 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, 20212 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, 20211 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...
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