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Why Don't We Talk About This?

Why Don't We Talk About This?

By: Paula McMillan-Perez LCSW
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You already know that there are a bunch of things people talk about in pockets or completely avoid. Things that may be controversial or uncomfortable but we need to get them off our chest. During "Why Don’t We Talk About This?", licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, Paula McMillan-Perez speaks with folks whose learned experiences and/or professions give way to a diverse knowledge of topics that we just aren't talking about...but should be!

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Episodes
  • Talking about Collective Healing
    Jun 23 2026

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    Paula discusses collective healing, highlighting its importance in processing shared traumas and fostering community support. She emphasizes the role of mutual aid networks, healing circles, and community mutual care in breaking isolation and addressing systemic harm. Paula also stresses the significance of cultural reclamation and ancestral wisdom in healing processes. She encourages listeners to seek out collective healing practices/resources, noting that individual therapy isn't for everyone and urging listeners to reflect on their healing journeys and seek support when needed.

    In this episode, you will hear:
    + understanding collective healing
    + systemic wounds and historical oppression
    + addressing systemic harm and reclaiming culture
    + healing circles and community mutual care
    + art and creativity in healing
    + core practices and group learning

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    29 mins
  • Talking about Collective Effervescence
    Jun 16 2026

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    Paula explores the concept of collective effervescence and its roots in sociology. She emphasizes the importance of community, using the New York Knicks' championship win as a prime example. Paula highlights how shared joy and community events, like sports victories and concerts, foster a sense of belonging and reduce loneliness. She encourages listeners to reflect and explore ways to increase their own engagement and experiences of collective effervescence. Paula also shares strategies for building and maintaining community connections to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness.

    In this episode, you will hear:
    + collective effervescence and its importance
    + New York Knicks Championship and community impact
    + examples in action
    + strategies for cultivating collective effervescence


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    30 mins
  • Talking about Sleep Inertia
    Jun 2 2026

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    During this episode, Paula breaks open the concept of sleep inertia, explaining it as a temporary state of grogginess and confusion experienced after waking up. She notes the time that sleep inertia can last, as well as the contributing factors that can extend it if one is sleep-deprived. Paula emphasizes that sleep inertia is a normal biological process and not a condition. She suggests strategies to mitigate it and also highlights the importance of recognizing sleep inertia's impact on daily life and safety.

    In this episode, you will hear:
    + defining sleep inertia
    + symptoms and impact
    + normalization and common phrases
    + impact on daily life and safety
    + strategies to manage

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    30 mins
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