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In this episode, we speak with clinical psychologist Rachael Willis, Managing Director of Pure Empowerment Psychology. 

Listen in as Rachael shares her many roles as a \u201clife-juggler\u201d and how to discover your \u201cenergy-giving\u201d career. She dives into her journey into the world of psychology and how the mental health landscape has shifted since the outbreak of COVID-19. Rachael then speaks on the power of equine therapy, how triggers work and how to find their root cause, what to expect when you undergo cognitive behavioral therapy, and what to look for in a psychologist. 

Key Highlights 

\u25cf [03:24] An introduction to Rachael Willis 

\u25cf [06:50] How the fiercely independent Rachael learned to delegate tasks 

\u25cf [09:14] Why Rachael only chooses \u201cenergy-giving\u201d work and how to find your own 

\u25cf [14:35] How the pandemic has helped many people focus on what brings them joy and fulfillment 

\u25cf [27:10] Rachael\u2019s career path in psychology 

\u25cf [30:23] Mental health realities 

\u25cf [36:27] The three types of people who enter the gym 

\u25cf [44:08] Who equine therapy works for 

\u25cf [48:47] What to expect when you undergo cognitive behavioral therapy 

\u25cf [53:53] Getting to the root of triggers that seemingly come out of nowhere 

\u25cf [59:01] How psychologists can take care of their own mental health 

\u25cf [1:02:55] Rachael\u2019s advice to those who want to get into psychology 

\u25cf [1:07:27] Why psychologists tend to be female 

\u25cf [1:09:04] How to reach out to a psychologist 

\u25cf [1:12:45] How to connect with Pure Empowerment Psychology 

\u25cf [1:14:28] Rachael\u2019s upcoming book, The Therapist Effect 

\u25cf [1:16:28] Who locally inspires Rachael 

Powerful Quotes by Rachael Willis 

\u25cf The type of work I do needs to be energy-giving and vitality-giving. If it\u2019s not, I need to say goodbye to that. Energy-giving is meaningful work. [...] If I feel like it will give me a sense of contentment and fulfillment, [...] then I would take it on. 

\u25cf Children\u2014adolescents\u2014are featuring more mental health-related issues because of this whole pandemic than we\u2019ve ever seen before. 

\u25cf Lifestyle has an incredible impact on people\u2019s mental health and wellbeing. If people were able to look at their habits of sleep and exercise routines, that says a lot. 

\u25cf Therapy is not easy work. It requires sitting with unpleasant feelings and talking about things that may be triggering. [...] The reality is, we\u2019re not doing \u201cfriends therapy\u201d. [...] We\u2019re trying to give people an outcome. \u25cf Finding a good therapist is like finding a good pair of jeans. 

Connect with Rachael Willis: Pure Empowerment Psychology: https://pureempowerment.com.au/