Podcasts That Make Life (and Work) a Little Easier
This Complex Life:
Parenting, relationships, and mental health, this stuff is messy. This Complex Life is where we get real about the tricky parts of life and tackle the stuff no one gives you a manual for. Whether it’s navigating the emotional rollercoaster of parenting teens, strengthening your relationships, or figuring out how to look after your own wellbeing in the chaos of everyday life, we’re having the honest conversations that matter. Expect practical advice, relatable stories, and a few lightbulb moments along the way. Because let’s face it, life’s complex, but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Inside Social Work:
For mental health professionals, by a mental health professional. Inside Social Work goes beyond the textbooks, diving into real-world practice, ethical dilemmas, and the human side of working in social work, mental health, and therapy. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this podcast offers insights, reflections, and practical strategies to support your work. Join me as I chat with experts, share experiences, and explore what it really means to do this important (and often challenging) work.
Marie’s guest appearances
We don’t have to fix it w/ Marie Vakakis
After listening to this episode you’ll feel so much better equipped and more confident responding to and supporting the young people in your life...
Should I Stop an Existing Podcast to Start a New One
It’s not unusual for a podcaster to rebrand and head in a new direction after podcasting for a while. The big questions in this transition are...
Couples Therapy: From Conflict to Connection with Marie Vakakis
When two brains (and the people they belong to of course!) come together in a relationship, it's no surprise that challenges arise. These can often...
How To Balance Out The Fear Of Public Speaking And Giving A Presentation
Today’s topic is one that brings fear into the hearts of many: giving a presentation. Although many clinicians aspire to speak in front of peers on...
Demystifying Mental Health: A Conversation with Marie Vakakis
In this enlightening episode of "Well, Hello Anxiety," Dr. Jodi Richardson invites Marie Vakakis, a dedicated Mental Health Social Worker and Family...
How to feel confident when working with parents
Nervous about including parents in therapy? Wish you could run the other way when a parent asks to speak with you? Our guest today, Marie Vakakis,...









