We wrap up the topic of change as we unpack how the podcast moves forward. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Thank you for the love! Music ...
May 22, 2023•11 min•Season 4Ep. 7
We answer the question about why are we unpacking change. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Thank you for the love! Music : "Spirals” by Tanda | dantan...
May 15, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 6
We continue on our conversation about change talking about how to navigate new environments. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Thank you for the love! Music : "Spi...
May 08, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 5
We start a four-part conversation about change and how it impacts children, young people, and adults. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Thank you for the love! Music : "Spiral...
May 01, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In the final part of our collaboration with Isiah ( @deadly.keeper ) and his podcast, 'The Yarning Circle', we discuss the importance of good self-care basics, how to navigate conflict, and nurturing relationships. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everythin...
Apr 17, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 3
We continue our conversation with Isiah ( @deadly.keeper ) and his podcast, 'The Yarning Circle', talking about being a positive influence on others. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Tha...
Apr 03, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 2
We're back for our 2023 season with a three-part collaboration with Isiah ( @deadly.keeper ) and his podcast, 'The Yarning Circle'! CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Thank you for the lov...
Mar 20, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 1
We reflect on our 2022 and how we hope the next year will be. Thank you as always for listening and supporting us. We hope to be back soon! CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Thank you for...
Dec 06, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 17
On this week's episode, we unpack the role of social media platforms in promoting mental health and vicarious trauma. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Thank you for the love! Music : "Sp...
Nov 22, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 16
To our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners, please take care when listening to this episode. On our final episode of this mini-series, Teghan asks us questions about how we would navigate parenthood and our relationship with our cultural communities. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #...
Nov 01, 2022•9 min•Season 3Ep. 15
To our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners, please take care when listening to this episode. In our second episode with Teghan, we listen to her journey through motherhood and how this has influenced her. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everyth...
Oct 11, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 14
To our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners, please take care when listening to this episode. In our first of three episodes on culture and motherhood, we sit with Teghan and listen to how she has explored her cultural identity as a Mununjali woman. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #un...
Sep 20, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 13
In this final episode on therapists in media, we unpack a scene from "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and talk about which fictional universes we would practice in. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends!...
Sep 06, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 12
It's now time to explore therapists in fictional media, and we explore therapists from "Lucifer", "Sex Education", and "13 Reasons Why". CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Thank you for th...
Aug 22, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 11
On this episode, we continue our conversation on real-life therapists, asking questions about the ethics around working in media. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Thank you for the love!...
Aug 09, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 10
We finally get around to discussing therapy in media, starting with some real-life therapists! CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Thank you for the love! Music : "Spirals” by Tanda | danta...
Jul 25, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 9
We continue on our check-in this week, with Eunice asking Josh how his last six months have gone. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language and themes (self-harm, suicide). Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Thank you for the love!...
Jul 12, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 8
On this episode, Josh checks in with Eunice as we look back on the last 6 months. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language and themes (self-harm, suicide). Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Thank you for the love! Music : "Spiral...
Jun 28, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In Part 2 of our conversation on “Everything Everywhere All at Once”, we unpack the themes we noticed in the film and explore our comfort levels if we worked with the Kwan family. Listen to Part 1 on ‘Spoilers For Days’ wherever you get your podcasts. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language and themes (self-harm, suicide). Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram...
Jun 14, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Josh and Eunice unpack TikToks and articles about parental expectations, their personal experiences, and how to work with clients who have a similar story. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friend...
May 31, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 5
We talk about the importance of celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Discrimination Against Intersex People and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), particularly for youth and young people. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate &am...
May 16, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This episode is the first of many where we begin to explore caring for neurodiverse people, with particular attention to young people on the spectrum. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Th...
Apr 26, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 3
We talk about how everything that’s been happening in the last few months has really drained us physically and mentally. If you are seeking support for your own mental health, please contact any of the crisis support services applicable to your country. -USA- Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1 800 273 8255 -Australia- Lifeline | 13 11 14 Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800 -UK- Samaritans | 116 123 Childline | 0800 11 11 Click here for more countries. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your ...
Apr 19, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 2
It’s been a while, and we thought that we’d return to the podcast and give you an update on how we’ve been travelling! CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Thank you for the love! Music : "S...
Apr 12, 2022•10 min•Season 3Ep. 1
We're back one last time for this season to reflect on how we've journeyed through 2021. Thanks for listening! CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Thank you for the love! Music : "Spirals” ...
Dec 30, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 8
We sit down with Ricky - friend, social worker, and our very first guest(!!) - to talk about how they sit alongside families and work in community. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Thank...
Oct 26, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 7
WE'RE BACK! No Dominic Toretto memes here; just us talking about families and family therapy. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Thank you for the love! Music : "Spirals” by Tanda | dantan...
Sep 14, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 6
We explore our experiences working with youth and young people, and wonder if we’ll continue to work in this space in the future. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Thank you for the love!...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 5
On this episode, we explore how and why stress affects you, how to manage it, and unpack the concept of ‘good stress’. CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @gr8m8spodcast ) & Eunice ( @eunicecounselling ) Twitter @unpackthisbrain | Instagram @unpackthisbrain | #unpackthisbrain LISTEN to us on almost everything! Rate & review on iTunes, and share us to your friends! Thank you for the love! Music : "S...
Apr 27, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 3
On this episode, we explore self-care as a concept, if it’s achievable for disadvantaged people, and take a look at some journal articles which explore the concept in a healthcare setting. As promised, here are the links for each paper! Mental Health Professionals study (La Mott & Martin, 2019): bit.ly/38EUZHo Systematic Review (Matrese et al, 2018): bit.ly/2Otzz96 CONTENT WARNING: Some Strong Language. Listen at your own discretion. Hosted by Josh ( @abangpinoy , @makeyourmeaning.online , @...
Mar 16, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 2
