Podcasts by Shelf Acceptance Podcast

S2E12:Co-occurring Anxiety & Depression from 2021-07-31T11:00

Mel talks with Casey (@caseythereader) about her experience living with anxiety and depression. They discuss Casey's coping skills and living with a partner who is a therapist, and the progress she...

S2E11: Queer Therapy from 2021-07-10T11:00

Mel talks with Mix (@enbycalledmix) about being a therapist who is specializing in queer issues, specifically working with trans and non-binary individuals. They chat about some common themes th...

S2E10: Work/Life/Reader/Burnout Balance from 2021-07-03T11:00

Mel talks with Mags (@books_and_mags) about burn out, how to manage that, etc. Co-produced by @loslibrary. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

S2E9: Medication Stigma from 2021-06-26T11:00

*Content warning for this episode on discussion of suicidal ideation and self harm. Mel talks with Quinn (@theromanticace) about their experience with mental illness (depression and generalized anx...

S2E8: BIPOC Mental Health from 2021-06-19T11:00

Mental Health with the BIPOC community with Laura!! "Struggle is a part of life, but it shouldn't have to be" Mel talks with Laura (@overbookedlife) about mental health stigma and accessibility in ...

S2E7: Unexpected Changes from 2021-06-12T11:00

Mel talks with Phoebe about the mental health impacts of unexpected life changes.

"I'm no longer afraid to say, 'I'm not okay.'"

They discuss Phoebe's experience as an actor during...

S2E6: Social Media Boundaries from 2021-06-05T11:00

Social Media boundaries and mental health with Autumn!!  "I don't need random strangers messaging me" Mel talks with Autumn (@theliteraryheroine) about the importance of setting boundaries on socia...

S2E5: Depression from 2021-05-29T11:00

Mel talks with Caro, (@sanjariti on bookstagram) to discuss Caro's experience with depression and suicidal ideations. Content warnings include: suicdality and depression, mental health stigma, dome...

S2E4: Steven Salvatore, Author Interview from 2021-05-22T11:00

Mel talks with Steven Salvatore, author of Can't Take That Away!  "You shouldn't have to explain yourself everyday." They discuss mental health/therapy rep in the book, Steven's experiences that in...

S2E3: Where to find a Social Worker from 2021-05-15T11:00

Mel chats with Alex (@thebookadvocate) about different places they've both worked, and different types of facilities that you may find a social worker. While a social worker is not the only option ...

S2E2: Types of Therapy from 2021-05-08T11:00

Mel talks with Jess, a fellow social worker/therapist, about different types of therapy, and how the different therapeutic modalities are used for different diagnoses and situations.

Mel ...

S2E1: Starting Therapy from 2021-05-01T11:00

Mel talks with Elisa about the process of starting therapy. [content warnings include mention of financial issues & discussion of insurance stress] They discuss ways to find a therapist, questions ...

Therapeutic Yoga! with Jamie from 2020-12-23T12:00

Mel talks with Jamie, who is a yoga therapist, and Mel's amazing teacher, to talk about benefits of therapeutic yoga, how Jamie got into the field, who could benefit from different types of yoga...

Reiki! with Allison from 2020-12-15T15:52:04

Mel talks with Allison Feehan, owner of Integrative Healing and Wellness in Bayhead, NJ. Allison is a Reiki Master and teacher, a medium, and so much more. They discuss Reiki and Energy healing,...

Inclusivity! with Tristan from 2020-12-08T12:55:37

Mel speaks with Tristan (@tristankatzcreative) about creating more inclusive spaces for the LGBTQ+ community in wellness spaces, and much more! They answer questions from listeners, discuss what...

Empaths, Auras, & Tarot, Oh My! with Mira & Katelyn from 2020-12-01T12:00

Mel talks with Mira (@mirandabythebook) and Katelyn (@whatiskatelynreading) about being an empath, feeling auras, intuition, tarot, and more. They answer some questions from followers (@thebooka...

Eye Rolls For Gender Roles! with Tyler from 2020-11-24T12:00

Mel & Tyler answer questions about toxic gender roles and stereotypes, and how these things are discussed and worked through in their relationship. They discuss gender norms and expectations...

Therapy! with Mel, Alex, Molly & Elisa & Guest Host, Sam from 2020-11-17T12:00

In this episode, Mel steps back as the interviewer and has Sam (@staxsonstaxs) take over! Mel (@shelf.acceptance), Alex (@thebookadvocate), Molly (@mollyrosereadsalot), & Elisa (@lovinglyread) are ...

Raising Them! with Kyl Myers from 2020-11-10T12:00

Mel talks with Kyl, author of Raising Them about the book, gender creative parenting, & mental health!! Kyl can be found on Instagram @kyl_myers --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The e...

Vote! with friends from 2020-11-03T11:00

This episode urges you to be mindful with your vote. Mel talks to a lot of friends, and reads statements from others, about how a vote for Trump directly harms them individually. Mel asked some fri...

Group! with Christie Tate from 2020-10-27T11:00

Mel is joined by author, Christie Tate to discuss Christie's debut memoir, Group! Mel and Christie discuss Christie's process of writing, all about group therapy, and of course, mental health an...

Thrillers! with Mira from 2020-10-20T11:00

Mel talks with Mira from @mirandabythebook about all things thrillers and of course mental health. Listen to hear thriller queen, Mira, give us all of her thriller recs and talk about what she l...

Invisible Illnesses! with Autumn from 2020-10-13T11:00

For this episode, Mel is joined by Autumn from @theliteraryheroine to discuss invisible illnesses. They talk about living with a disability, labels & diagnoses, how to be a good friend to someone w...

Book Clubs! with Hannah from 2020-09-29T11:00

Mel is joined by Hannah from @thepaperbackbruncher and host of the Brunch Babes Book Club! Mel & Hannah discuss some favorite things about Book Clubs, Bookstagram, Buddy Reads and how Hannah...

Personalities! with Ashley from 2020-09-22T11:00

In this episode, Mel is joined by Ashley from @_shelflove_ to talk about Personality types! Mel & Ashley discuss their personality types, some background info about Myers Briggs & Enneag...

Mental Health In A Pandemic from 2020-09-15T11:00

In this episode, Mel discusses some important info about Suicide Awareness and Prevention, therapy, & some updates about her own mental health!

In Love! with Tyler from 2020-09-08T11:00

Mel chats with her partner, Tyler & answers questions submitted by listeners!! They talk about Tyler's reading habits, their relationship, some important things about how they help & lea...

Boundaries! with Alex from 2020-09-01T11:00

In this episode Mel talks with Alex (@thebookadvocate) about social work things, therapy & our fav, boundaries!! Listen to hear us talk about our jobs, how we best take care of ourselves by setting...

Dentists! with Kati from 2020-08-25T11:00

Mel talks to Kati, from @shelfmadewoman about Dentist traumas, mental health, suicide awareness, books, self care, burnout, and other goodies! 

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Romance! with Sam from 2020-08-18T11:00

Listen to Mel chat with Sam, from @staxsonstaxs and The Booksta Gays, and talk about all things romance! Mel and Sam discuss their favorite romance novels, favorite tropes, rom coms, & all of their...

Welcome! from 2020-08-11T11:00

Get to know Mel in this first episode of Shelf Acceptance, a podcast about books and mental health. Mel is a highly sensitive, book loving therapist, who has anxiety. The goal of this podcast is to...