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A podcast about mental health and the different approaches to managing your emotional well-being in this crazy world. Therapy with my mom is hosted by Julee Barkauskas (LCSW, CADC, SEP) and her son Ryan Barkauskas (TV and commercial producer, wannabe comedian). Guests will join most weeks to discuss the various disciplines and practices used in therapy as well as dive deep into personal stories and trauma. Get ready to access your emotions and heal your childhood wounds with, "Therapy with my Mom!"

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Self Love and Body Acceptance Ft. Susan Southerland-Mifsud

February 16, 2023 • Ryan and Julee Barkauskas • Season 2 • Episode 35

Keeping in line with our last couple of episodes, this week we explore a personal journey of body image and acceptance. Susan Southerland-Mifsud joins us today to talk about her journey of self love and the challenges of losing weight. Susan is the mother of Ryan's girlfriend, Larisa, as well as a wedding planner who gets to see first hand the types of ideals that people want to portray in terms of their image.

Susan shares with us the sometimes difficult perspective of being plus sized in a world that devalues anyone that doesn't look like the ideal. She recounts her time as a model and how that affected her, as well as how raising children and continuing to run her business influences many of her decisions now. We hope others can appreciate her story and take from it the same sense of pride that she wears herself.

Hosted by: Ryan & Julee Barkauskas

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---- Music Credits
Music from https://freetousemusic.com/
"Joy" by Limujii
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Hosted by: Ryan & Julee Barkauskas

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Follow Ryan on Social Media!
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IG: @Therapywithmymom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapywithmymom
Twitter: @Therapywithmymom

Email us with topic suggestions or stories we can share on the show!
Therapywithmymom@gmail.com

---- Music Credits
Music from https://freetousemusic.com/
"Joy" by Limujii
https://youtu.be/yHDLbdT4Z1Q

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Julee Barkauskas

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Ryan Barkauskas

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