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22 episodes
Happiness in the Age of AI feat. Dr Laurie Santos
Ep 10 · Jul 30, 2026 · 47 min
What makes us happy is often misunderstood. And in the age of AI, it's easier than ever to seek quick and easy answers to some of life’s biggest questions. In this episode, host and licensed therapist Sreela Roy-Greene sits down with happiness expert and Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos. Dr. Santos illuminates the mountains of research about what tends to make us happy (spoiler: it isn’t that fast car). Together, they sift through tips and tricks on how to make each day better and let go of perf…
How to Help Someone When They're Down
Ep 9 · Jul 16, 2026 · 27 min
We all want to help the people we love, but when someone is struggling, knowing what to say or do isn’t always easy. In this episode, host and licensed therapist Sreela Roy-Greene sits down the BetterHelp therapist Hannah Heitz to explore how to support someone through a difficult time without trying to “fix” them. Drawing on insights from BetterHelp’s latest State of Stigma report, the two discuss why so many people still hesitate to seek how, how to recognize the subtle signs that someone may…
How to Navigate Peri/Menopause
Ep 8 · Jul 2, 2026 · 53 min
Menopause isn’t just a physical experience; it’s a mental one, too. In this episode, host and therapist Sreela Roy-Greene sits down with the mother-daughter duo Dr. Amy Shah and her mother, Rekha, to explore the mental shifts that accompany this change and why the conversation around menopause can be so hard to start. In her midlife, Rekha’s anxiety began to feel unbearable. It wasn’t until years later that she and her daughter Amy realized that this and other symptoms were due to menopause.&nbs…
Embracing Queer Identity & Healing from Bullying with Margaret Cho
Ep 7 · Jun 18, 2026 · 49 min
How does bullying shape the way we see ourselves, connect with others, and move through the world? In this episode, host Sreela Roy-Greene sits down with trailblazing comedian Margaret Cho and her younger comedian friend, Dylan Adler. Together, they reflect on their distinct journeys with queer identity, childhood bullying, and finding acceptance as adults. Plus, they reflect on a key mechanism of using humor to transform pain and shame. Later, Sreela is joined by organizer, author, and act…
How We Can Help Men Open Up
Ep 6 · Jun 4, 2026 · 55 min
Many men grow up receiving the same messages: be strong, stay tough, don’t show too much emotion. But what actually happens when vulnerability, creativity, or sensitivity start to feel like things that need to be hidden? In this episode, host and therapist Sreela Roy-Greene sits down with author and podcast host Cory Allen, as well as writer and poet James McCrae for a deeply personal conversation about masculinity, emotional suppression, and learning how to reconnect with themselves. As a child…
Keeping A Marriage Strong With Kids
Ep 5 · May 21, 2026 · 56 min
Becoming a parent changes everything. Your schedule, your sleep, your sense of self. And often, your relationship, too. But that's not the part we tend to talk about. On this episode of "Mind If We Talk?" host and licensed mental health counselor Sreela Roy-Greene sits down with Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and former NFL pro Andrew East, a married couple of ten years and parents to three children. Their journey into parenthood was anything but easy. It began with an unplanned pregnancy, a misc…
The Truth About Caregiving No One Talks About
Ep 4 · May 7, 2026 · 54 min
Caregiving can quietly reshape a family, shifting roles, responsibilities, and relationships in ways that are often hard to name. It can bring people closer, but it can also surface distance, guilt, and questions about what it really means to show up for someone you love. In this episode of Mind If We Talk?, host and licensed mental health counselor Sreela Roy-Greene sits down with Chris Punsalan and his cousin Merz Esguerra. They reflect on their very different experiences caring for their gran…
Why We Stay in Tough Relationships
Ep 3 · Apr 23, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Having a healthy romantic relationship is easier said than done. From mixed signals to playing games, ghosting to co-dependence, many of us feel lost at sea when it comes to dating and relationships. Especially for those of us who were raised with toxic relationship models, it can be difficult to identify and trust the signs of a healthy partnership. In this episode, host and licensed mental health counselor Sreela Roy-Greene sits down with writer and musicians Holly Solem and Carré Kwong…
Womanhood in 1966 vs. 2026
Ep 2 · Apr 9, 2026 · 39 min
How much do you know about the experiences that shaped your mom or grandma? In this episode, host and therapist Sreela Roy-Greene sits down with Kim Murstein and Gail Rudnick, the granddaughter–grandmother duo behind the podcast Excuse My Grandma, for a conversation that bridges two generations of womanhood. Gail reflects on her early adulthood in the 1960s — the choices she made, the family norms she embraced, and the world as she experienced it — while Kim shares what it means to build a life…
How Growing Up Low Income Affects You For Life
Ep 1 · Mar 26, 2026 · 60 min
Money is rarely just about numbers. For most of us, it carries shame, fear, and stress. And for those who grew up low-income, early emotions and memories around money can actually continue to come up as triggers in adulthood, even if that’s no longer their reality. On the first episode of Season 2 of "Mind If We Talk?", host and licensed mental health counselor Sreela Roy-Greene sits down with the founder of OverGenPoverty, Viviana Vazquez, and her husband Xavi. For nearly two years, Viviana hid…
Coming Soon — Mind If We Talk? Season 2
Mar 12, 2026 · 2 min
Have you ever wondered how to start a hard conversation? Or wish you had the words to describe a challenging experience you’ve had? Mind If We Talk? is back soon for Season Two with eight new episodes from BetterHelp. This season will open up real conversations about life’s most challenging moments — and how therapy can help. Hosted by BetterHelp therapist Sreela Roy-Greene, each episode will bring together two people with different lived experiences. They could be spouses, family members,…
Bonus Episode: How We Grew Together - Looking Back At Season One
Sep 8, 2025 · 31 min
In this special season one finale of Mind If We Talk, guest host Sreela Roy-Greene returns to reflect on the powerful stories and shared truths that shaped our conversations this season. From grief and heartbreak to masculinity and motherhood, we revisit standout moments that resonated with listeners, highlighting the themes and resilience, growth and compassion that connect us all. Plus, we’re saying thank you with a special gift: one free week of therapy at betterhelp.com/mindifwetalk. Hosted…
How to Heal from Heartbreak
Ep 8 · Aug 28, 2025 · 54 min
How do you start over when the person you loved is gone? Heartbreak can stop you in your tracks, and romantic heartbreak seems to come with its own unique grief. On the season finale of “Mind If We Talk?”, host and therapist Haesue Jo talks with Sabrina Zohar, dating coach and podcast host. Sabrina opens up about her journey with heartbreak: the treatment she no longer tolerates, the habits she’s worked to improve, and the self-esteem she’s cultivated along the way. She also shares how one major…
How to Balance Being a Mom and Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Ep 7 · Aug 14, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
What does it really take to show up as your full self in motherhood when you’re balancing everything for not only your children, but also yourself ? In this episode of "Mind If We Talk?," Haesue sits down with Deena Margolin and Kristin Gallant, co-founders of Big Little Feelings and longtime best friends. They open up about their journeys with postpartum, late-in-life ADHD and autism diagnoses, and the pressure to "keep it together" as parents. Then, Haesue talks with Cameron Oaks Rogers—…
How to Stop Doomscrolling
Ep 6 · Jul 31, 2025 · 52 min
The world can feel like a heavy place—and for many, the constant stream of news only makes it harder to cope. So what happens when your empathy turns into anxiety, guilt, and doomscrolling? On this episode, host and therapist Haesue Jo talks with singer-songwriter David Archuleta, who opens up about the emotional toll of doomscrolling, the feeling of being stuck in cycles of helplessness, and how coming out as gay has reshaped his understanding of himself and the world around him. He also shares…
How to Cope With a Tough Diagnosis
Ep 5 · Jul 17, 2025 · 51 min
Health complications are stressful on their own, but when healthcare providers aren’t listening to your concerns, what can you do? On this episode, host and therapist Haesue Jo talks with Ryan Sickler, comedian and host of The HoneyDew Podcast, a storytelling show aimed at highlighting and laughing at the lowlights of life. At age 42, Ryan received a diagnosis that changed his life. A decade later, that diagnosis—and a supposedly simple surgery—nearly led to his death. Today, Ryan si…
How to Deal with Loneliness and Build Meaningful Connections
Ep 4 · Jul 3, 2025 · 47 min
What if loneliness isn't something to fix, but something to listen to? On this episode, Haesue sits down with Case Kenny, writer and podcast host of New Mindset, Who Dis? to unpack what loneliness really teaches us when we stop running from it. Case opens up about the profound disconnection he felt climbing the corporate ladder in his twenties—succeeding on paper but feeling emotionally cut off from himself and others. He shares how he learned to reframe loneliness as a compass rather than…
How to Be a Better Man
Ep 3 · Jun 19, 2025 · 42 min
With conversations about a “masculinity crisis” and “manosphere” growing nationwide, what’s actually going on? On this episode, host and therapist Haesue Jo talks with author, podcast host, and mental health expert John Delony. John is used to giving advice to callers on-air, but today, he’s swapping roles. From marriage and fatherhood to self-worth, John is redefining the role of masculinity in his life. He talks with Haesue about what it means to be a better man for his family, his…
How to Cope with Grief and Loss
Ep 2 · Jun 5, 2025 · 45 min
Grief is universal—but it rarely feels that way when you’re in it. On this episode, Haesue sits down with writer and podcaster Misty Stinnett to unpack what grief really looks like: messy, unpredictable, and often very lonely. Misty shares the story of losing her father suddenly in her twenties, and the very different experience of losing her aunt years later, a loss that came with time to say goodbye. Along the way, she opens up about somatic therapy, the pressure to “perform” progress, and why…
Bonus Episode: Why Are So Few People in Therapy?
Jun 3, 2025 · 23 min
On this special bonus episode, Dr. Sreela Roy-Greene talks about something she sees in her work all the time... and maybe you’ve felt it too: You know therapy helps. You believe in mental health care. But when it’s your turn to ask for help? That hesitation creeps in. This isn’t just a personal feeling—it’s a global one. In their first-ever State of Stigma report, BetterHelp surveyed over 16,000 people across 23 countries about mental health. The findings? They’re powerful, a little he…
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Ep 1 · May 22, 2025 · 47 min
We’ve all had that inner voice that sometimes says, “You don’t belong here.” That’s imposter syndrome, and there’s more to it than you might think. In this episode, host and therapist Haesue Jo talks with Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist Jane Marie about what it’s like to carry self-doubt, even with a long list of accomplishments. The conversation takes a surprising turn as Jane and Haesue discover how Jane’s childhood has shaped her inner critic—and how therapy and motherhood are…
Introducing: Mind If We Talk?
Apr 30, 2025 · 7 min
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