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Paula explores the theme of social media exhaustion, including the emotional, mental, and practical exhaustion that comes from constant engagement with social platforms. Speaking from both her personal and professional experience, she unpacks how social media shifted from a more genuine connection to a performative, noisy, comparison-driven space.

She discusses how this fatigue goes beyond simple burnout, touching on self-worth, identity, overstimulation, etc. Paula also talks about the quiet cultural shift of people posting less, disappearing from platforms without announcements, and reclaiming privacy and presence.

In this episode, you will hear:

• from connection to obligation and comparison
• social media fatigue vs. burnout
• identity, audience, and performance
• mental health impacts of stepping back
• boundaries, breaks, and practical strategies

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Paula addresses some concerns new MSW graduates are navigating, emphasizing the importance of addressing imposter syndrome and negotiating for better job conditions. She highlights the value of internships and advocates for the "pay for placement" movement to combat unpaid labor. Paula discusses the overwhelm associated with choosing among available career paths/populations, including clinical, macro, school, and hospital roles, and stresses the need for liability insurance and appropriate supervision. She also addresses the impact and importance of addressing possible burnout, as well as the importance of mentorship and networking.

In this episode, you will hear:
+ addressing imposter syndrome and experiencing anxiety
+ value of internships and field placement/practicum
+ navigating the job market and career paths
+ addressing burnout and supervision support
+ strategies for overcoming job search challenges

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Lauren, a death and grief doula, discussed her multifaceted role in the funeral and pet loss industries. She emphasized the importance of community in addressing grief and shared her journey from being a young caregiver to a certified death doula. Lauren highlighted her work with pet loss, memorialization, and creative grief workshops, including partnerships with institutions like the Met Museum and Green-Wood Cemetery. She stressed the need for normalizing conversations about death and encouraged seeking support at any stage of grief. Lauren also advocated for trusting one's intuition and staying open to new ways of processing loss.

In this episode, you will hear:
+ journey into death doula work
+ creative grief workshops and community engagement
+ challenges and misconceptions in the death doula field
+ normalizing conversations about death
+ role of intuition and self-trust in grief support

Guest Bio:

Lauren Seeley is a death and grief doula for pets & humans. She is a death educator and facilitator of the Silent Book Club Of Death NYC, and her own book club The Ahhsweetdeath Book Club with assigned monthly reading and author talks. She is a memorialist & curator for funerals, altars, memorial spaces, designer, illustrator, reiki practitioner, and creative grief artist. She has taught Reliquary Grief workshops at The Metropolitan Museum of Arts Cloisters location, and will be teaching one for the Dia De Los Muertos Celebration. She resides in Brooklyn, NY and works with a funeral practice in Brooklyn as well.

Contact/Socials:
E-mail: laurenseeley81@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahhsweetdeath

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