{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"332: The Mental Load of Real Estate","description":"The truth is: buying or selling a house can feel like a full-blown identity crisis. Realtors know it, clients feel it, and now we have a licensed therapist here to explain *why* it all gets so emotionally messy.   In this episode we welcome Katy\u2019s former client and current number one referrer, Mary Ruiz, LPC. She\u2019s not just a real estate success story \u2014 she\u2019s now a licensed professional counselor (and a great one at that). We chat about the mental health rollercoaster that often comes with real estate: from renovations and relocations to the unexpected triggers that show up when people face big change. Mary shares why even competent, confident people often spiral emotionally during a transaction, and how *Realtors can support clients* without carrying the weight of everyone\u2019s emotions.   We\u2019re talking about therapy, boundaries, client meltdowns, and the emotional expectations people carry into real estate decisions. This is a must-listen for any Realtor who\u2019s ever felt like an untrained therapist.   Mary Ruiz, LPC is a licensed professional counselor and the practice owner of Ruiz Counseling and Consulting. Counseling is a second career for Mary and she has been practicing since May of 2022. Mary works with teens and adults seeking a safe and empowering therapy space. While she works with a variety of mental health concerns, Mary is passionate about working with autistic people, and those diagnosed with ADHD and\/or OCD.   Here\u2019s what we cover in this episode: - Why therapy and real estate overlap more than you think - The mental toll of buying, selling, building, and renovating - What neurodivergent clients may struggle with during moves - Why confident people often break down during transactions - Tips for helping clients regulate their emotions - When (and how) to set boundaries with difficult clients - Grounding techniques to use during emotional conversations - What Realtors can do to protect their own mental well-being Key Quotes & Takeaways \u201cThe kindest thing you can do is tell someone the truth.\u201d \u2014 Mary Ruiz Products, People & Previous Episodes Mentioned: Learn more about Mary\u2019s practice: https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/therapists\/mary-ruiz-lpc-ruiz-counseling-and-consulting-baton-rouge-la\/1015858 Contact Mary: mary.ruiz.therapy@gmail.com Realtor Resources: https:\/\/hustlehumblypodcast.com\/resources Join the Hustle Humbly Community: https:\/\/www.hustlehumblypodcast.com\/membership Want to toast someone on the show? Send us a voice or video message with your name, who you\u2019re toasting, and why! Email it to team@hustlehumblypodcast.com. Music:   \u201cStraight A\u2019s\u201d by Connor Price \u2192 https:\/\/connorprice.shop\/   \u201cThe Good Life\u201d by Summer Kennedy \u2192 https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/summerkennedy\/the-good-life   \u201cBe The One\u201d by Matrika \u2192 https:\/\/uppbeat.io\/t\/matrika\/be-the-one   ","author_name":"Hustle Humbly Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/hustlehumblypodcast.com","html":"