Counseling and Functional Fitness

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses lessons learned from doing yard work, the Stoic philosophy found in The Serenity Prayer, how willingly preparing for and facing adversity can strengthen us and lead to progress, reminding ourselves of our strength, the power of how we think, winning the moment you are in, and present moment strength. Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/This episode is Part Four in a series on the Counseling and Functional Fitness podcast focusing on Stoic philosophy, therapy, and fitness. Books mentioned in this episode: The 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene, The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford, Meditations by Marcus AureliusEmail: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses the concept from Stoic philosophy of The Inner Citadel, perseverance, choosing to remain calm in challenging situations, remembering your strength, focusing on what you can control, asking yourself to be strong, how strength is proved through adversity, seeking progress daily, approaching difficulty rather than avoiding it, how fear only wins if we let it win, and the value of choosing courage over fear. Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/ This episode is Part Three in a series on the Counseling and Functional Fitness podcast focusing on Stoic philosophy, therapy, and fitness. Books mentioned in this episode: Resilience by Eric Greitens, A Way of Being by Carl Rogers, The Count of Monte Christo by Alexandre Dumas, Mastery by Robert Greene, Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Aaron Petrie, LPC-MHSP, about helping athletes through therapy. They discuss how athletes can benefit from therapy, barriers to athletes starting therapy, athletes being people first, the concept of strength transfer, the importance of therapists practicing what we preach, congruence and authenticity in therapy, the mental skill of ‘acting as if', how we can act our way into thinking and feeling differently, how you can improve your relationship with anxiety, how we have emotions for specific reasons, focusing on what can go well rather than focusing on what could go wrong, how unpleasant emotions are a normal part of making progress, the importance of thoughtfully choosing how we respond, work capacity, doing today what other people won't do so that tomorrow we can do what other people can't, how athletes respond to stress in their sport is how they respond to stress in their lives, the value of congratulating clients in therapy, discussing clients' strengths in therapy, and guidance for therapists who work with athletes. Books mentioned in this episode: On Being A Master Therapist by Jeffrey Kottler and Jon Carlson, On Being A Therapist by Jeffrey Kottler, The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser Aaron Petrie is a highly experienced therapist for performers whose career has spanned diverse fields, including addiction treatment, private practice, teaching, and sports. Aaron's expertise shines through his work with individuals, couples, and families, helping them navigate challenges and achieve personal growth. Certified as both a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and a Sports Psychology Coach, Aaron brings a unique blend of skills to his practice. His work is not just about achieving excellence on the field or stage but fostering well-being and success in every aspect of life. Aaron's mission is to empower every client to reach their peak performance and live a fulfilling life. Aaron Petrie's email: Advancedmentalperformance@gmail.com  Aaron Petrie's website: https://www.facebook.com/share/PEuZ5AMsr2VHRvJX/ Adam Barfoot's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/ Podcast email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses how adversity offers us opportunities to learn and to grow, the relationship between courage and fear, the Stoic philosophy in The Serenity Prayer, the relationship between addiction and trauma, the importance of focusing on what we can control, how our thinking affects our emotions, gaining strength from hardship, resilience, post-traumatic growth, the transformative nature of adversity, emotional intelligence, how the past can affect the present, the Stoic practice of premeditation of adversity, the importance of practicing mental skills and techniques, the mindfulness practice called Leaves On A Stream, and accepting hardships as the pathway to peace. Books mentioned in this episode: Post Traumatic Success by Fredrike Bannink, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene, How To Think Like A Roman Emperor by Donald Robertson, Resilience by Eric Greitens Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/ Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com This episode is Part Two in a series on the Counseling and Functional Fitness podcast focusing on Stoic philosophy, therapy, and fitness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses present moment strength, core principles of Stoic philosophy, viewing challenges as opportunities, the importance of focusing on what we can control, emotional intelligence, right effort, future-oriented thinking, and the power of the present moment. Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/ Books mentioned in this episode: 12 Rules For Life by Dr. Jordan Peterson, The Champion's Mind by Dr. Jim Afremow This episode is Part One in a series of the Counseling and Functional Fitness podcast focusing on Stoic philosophy, therapy, and fitness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses the importance of practice, preparation, and pursuing mastery. He also discusses the concept of right effort, the value of hard work and personal responsibility, using time wisely, viewing obstacles as opportunities, growing from adversity, and the connection between self-confidence and mastery. Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/ Books mentioned in this episode: The Champion's Mind by Jim Afremow, The 50th Law by Robert Greene and 50 Cent, Mastery by Robert Greene, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, Resilience by Eric Greitens, The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser, Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink, Discipline Is Destiny by Ryan Holiday, Beyond Order by Dr. Jordan Peterson Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

This episode is an adapted version of a presentation that Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, gave at the 2024 Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on June 15th, 2024. In this episode, Adam discusses the therapeutic skill of encouragement, the Adlerian philosophical concepts of how all actions are purposeful, phenomenology (which means therapists understanding their clients' perspectives), and lifestyle (which means the client's blueprint for facing challenges in life). Adam also discusses the 4 phases of Adlerian therapy in this episode. While this episode, is not a complete overview of Adlerian therapy, this episode is about how Adam specifically implements Adlerian therapy with clients who are in recovery from addiction. Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/ Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com Books mentioned in this episode: Introduction to Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Dr. Timothy Barclay, Adlerian Psychotherapy by Jon Carlson and Matt Englar-Carlson, Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Gerald Corey, Why Therapy Works by Louis Cozolino, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Research articles mentioned in this episode: An Adlerian Perspective on Cognitive Restructuring and Treating Depression by Peter Emerson, Gary Gintner, and John West, Adlerian "Encouragement" and the Therapeutic Process of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy by Dale Pietrzak and Richard Watts, Adlerian Counseling: A Viable Approach for Contemporary Practice by Richard Watts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses how people can build strength and courage through therapy, the importance of being aware of and using our strengths, the relationship between fear and courage, the importance of the therapist's journey of healing and improvement, and the pursuit of excellence in therapy. Books mentioned in this episode include: Resilience by Eric Greitens, Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Gerald Corey, The Courage To Create by Rollo May, Mastery by Robert Greene Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/ Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

This episode is an adapted version of a presentation that Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, gave to the student athletes at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee on March 18th, 2024. In this episode, Adam discusses how emotions affect performance, what resilience is and how building resilience can help us in our performance arenas, the relationship between how we think and feel affects how we perform, the stages of growing after adversity, how strength can come from pain, methods for improving emotional intelligence, using our strengths both in and out of the performance arena, looking for opportunity in difficulty, and how our attitude affects our performance. Books mentioned in this episode include: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, Do Hard Things by Steve Magness, Resilience by Eric Greitens, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen, The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday, Permission To Feel by Marc Brackett, Endure by Cameron Hanes, The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser, As A Man Thinketh by James Allen Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses lessons he learned from competing at a functional fitness competition in Nashville, Tennessee. Topics discussed include mental composure, the importance of our thoughts, mental fortitude, the helpfulness of mantras and strong reminders, reminding yourself of your inner strength, and learning through difficulty what we cannot learn any other way. Books mentioned in this episode include: As A Man Thinketh by James Allen, Resilience by Eric Greitens, Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with performance psychologist Dr. Nate Zinsser about the concept of the first victory, building and protecting confidence, being curious about imperfections and mistakes, using selective attention, training and strengthening mental filters, managing our mental bank account, the sewer cycle and the success cycle of how our thinking affects our emotions and therefore affects our performance, and how choosing confidence makes all the difference in the journey of growth. Dr. Nate Zinsser is a renowned performance psychology expert who has taught three generations of soldiers, athletes, and executives to master the art of confidence and mental toughness. Dr. Zinsser is the director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point, the most comprehensive mental-training program in the country, where, since 1992, he has helped prepare cadets for leadership in the U.S. Army. He has also been the sport-psychology mentor for numerous elite athletes, including two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning and the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers, as well as many Olympians and NCAA champions. He has been a consultant for the FBI Academy, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, and the New York City Fire Department. He earned his PhD in sport psychology from the University of Virginia. Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

This episode is an adapted version of a presentation by Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, at the 2023 Tennessee Counseling Association conference in Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode, Adam discusses core concepts of Adlerian philosophy, including encouragement, helping clients move from a 'felt minus' to a 'desired plus', and therapeutic insight, as well as the 4 phases of Adlerian therapy, the Adlerian push-button technique, and the Adlerian technique of early recollections. Books mentioned in this episode: Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Gerald Corey, Resilience by Eric Greitens, Introduction to Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Dr. Timothy Barclay, Post Traumatic Success by Fredrike Bannink Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Underdogs Athletics Head Coach and Co-Owner Justin Cotler about helping people learn and grow from adversity, moving at the speed of trust, self-confidence, identity, and the roles that virtuosity and humility play in maximizing performance. Justin's instagram: @justincotler Adam's Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses what mental fitness is, a tool for improving your emotional intelligence, emotional and cognitive work capacity, viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth, the importance, in therapy, of the therapist's journey of growth and healing, and the role that reflection plays in mental health and fitness. Books mentioned in this episode include: Permission To Feel by Dr. Marc Brackett, Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, Post Traumatic Success by Fredrike Bannink, Resilient by Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson, The Making of a Therapist by Louis Cozolino, Resilience by Eric Greitens, The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen. Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Dr. Julie Foucher about the importance of rest and recovery, the shadow sides of strengths, how problematic behaviors can serve protective purposes, how progress is a constant process of refinement, the pursuit of balance, grateful processing, the power of the stories we tell ourselves, and growth through adversity. Dr. Julie Foucher is a board-certified family physician and has completed her coursework through the Institute for Functional Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Biomedical Engineering and completed her medical school and residency training at the Cleveland Clinic. Julie also holds a Master's in Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University and has completed the Integrative Medicine in Residency curriculum through the University of Arizona. Julie competed in the CrossFit Games from 2010-2015 where she consistently finished among the top 5 women with two podium finishes. Her passion lies in bridging the gap between fitness and medicine to empower individuals to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. She continues to do CrossFit for health and longevity and hosts a popular health and fitness podcast called Pursuing Health. Dr. Julie Foucher's Instagram: @juliefoucher Pursuing Health podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2j7xPIEgcLwH7hh6h7MWhc?si=ddc750d5e49848fe Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses how to build self-confidence, how to respond to self-doubt, how to make your future self proud, the importance of thought patterns, and how character precedes achievement. Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com Books mentioned in this episode: Applied Sports Psychology edited by Jean Williams and Vikki Crane, Courage Is Calling by Ryan Holiday, 12 Rules For Life by Dr. Jordan Peterson, Resilience by Eric Greitens, Introduction to Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Dr. Timothy Barclay, Atomic Habits by James Clear --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Dr. Blake Huddleston about purpose, how the past can impact the present, helping athletes restore confidence and mentally recover after injuries, how facing challenges in fitness can help us face challenges in life, self-talk, the role of visualization in goal-setting, relative intensity, making the most of your new normal, finding your new 100 percent, and the power of identity in mental health and fitness. Dr. Blake Huddleston, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist and the owner of Volunteer Physical Therapy and Performance in Murfreesboro, TN. Along with his staff physical therapist, Dr. Rachel, the clinic specializes in keeping active adults and athletes out of pain and doing the activities that they love!  Adam's Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Volunteer Physical Therapy + Performance Instagram: @volunteer_ptp Website: https://volunteer-ptp.com/ Counseling and Functional Fitness Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Dr. Matthew Cowling about motivation, the mental and physical risks of inactivity, the importance of acting while feeling unpleasant emotions, the importance of consistency, small victories, and focusing on what you can do rather than focusing on what you cannot do. Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Dr. Matthew Cowling's Instagram: @dr.matthewcowling Counseling and Functional Fitness Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses what it means to have a strong body and a strong mind, what mental toughness is, how to build inner strength, how to respond to your inner critic, the benefits of persistence and self-control, as well as the differences between being proactive and reactive. Books mentioned in this episode: Sport Psychology by Dr. John Perry, Applied Sport Psychology edited by Jean Williams and Vikki Krane, Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, Never Finished by David Goggins Adam's Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Michael Hayes about viewing yourself as your only competition, creating strength from failure, being open-minded about your identity, the importance of reflection, and making your future self proud. Books mentioned in this episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear, 12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson, and Resilience by Eric Greitens Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with Training Think Tank coach Mike McGoldrick about mental preparation for performance and competition, building confidence, how effort is a choice, and the importance of putting yourself in environments where you can grow. Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness You can learn more about Mike and Training Think Tank at https://www.trainingthinktank.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC, talks about the poem called Invictus by William Ernest Henley. He discusses post-traumatic growth, realizing your strength, how people heal from trauma, the importance of your thoughts, and how to think more positively. Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness Books mentioned in this episode: Post Traumatic Success by Fredrike Bannink, Resilience by Eric Greitens, Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC, talks with Training Think Tank Coach Mike McGoldrick about becoming a better coach, the importance of surrounding yourself with great people, creating your own style of helping, taking responsibility for your growth, helping people overcome adversity and difficulty, and the importance of trying often. Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness You can learn more about Mike and Training Think Tank at https://www.trainingthinktank.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC, discusses how you can better understand your emotions and improve your emotional intelligence, as well as how you can use your emotional intelligence to improve yourself and help others. Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Books mentioned in this episode: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett, Boost! by Michael Bar-Eli, Endure by Cameron Hanes, and The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC, talks about the power of hope and optimism, how to beat resistance, the importance of reflection, and how you can improve yourself and help others. Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC, talks about the role that resilience plays in mental health and fitness, how you can make your future self proud, being great versus being average, and improving our understanding of how our thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected.  Adam's Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., NCC, talks about courage, resilience, giving your best effort, and how you can learn from difficulty in your life. Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., NCC, talks with Melanie Shmois, who is a high performance life coach, and she also works with professional athletes. Adam and Melanie discuss the power of fully experiencing emotions, how acceptance can lead to change, the role of creativity in counseling, how counseling is an art, dealing with anxiety, the differences between guilt and shame, how the stories of our lives are sacred, and how emotions relate to our performance in life. Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Counseling and Functional Fitness Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness Melanie's website: https://www.melanieshmois.com Melanie's Instagram: @melanieshmois --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., NCC, talks about the importance of not quitting, regardless of the mistakes we make or how difficult the journey of progress is. Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., NCC, talks about the mental skill of reframing. He explains what reframing is, how reframing relates to mental health and fitness, and how you can reframe your self-talk to improve your performance. Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., NCC, talks about how you can improve yourself and help others. He also talks about hope, taking responsibility for your life, focusing on what you can control, and living a purposefully-reflective life. Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., NCC, talks about lessons he learned from running a half-marathon. He talks about challenging the thoughts you have about yourself, how you can change your thoughts from hurting you to helping you, and believing in your capacity for growth. Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., NCC, talks about skills that you can use to improve communication in your life. He talks about the eye contact and body language in communication as well as the communication skills of active listening, paraphrasing, reflection of feeling, and reflection of meaning. Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., NCC, talks about being patient in the process of progress, lessons from facing pain, and relational healing. Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., NCC, talks about what fear is, what courage is, taking control of your life by making the most of the present moment, and acting with courage in the face of fear. Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., NCC, talks about creating deep and lasting purpose in life, the journey of healing, the psychological concept of unfinished business, and how our pain can lead us to our purpose. Follow Counseling and Functional Fitness on Instagram at @counselingandfunctionalfitness and on Facebook! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., NCC talks about how he views his work as a mental health therapist, giving yourself permission to feel your emotions, what makes up deep friendship, the courage to be imperfect, how discomfort can lead to growth, and how beauty and strength can come from pain and struggle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., NCC, talks with Marston Sawyers and Heber Cannon, also known as the Buttery Bros. Adam and the Buttery Bros talk about how fitness can help build relationships, how they are growing their brand outside of the CrossFit space, their favorite parts of the work they do, excitement about the 2021 CrossFit Games, the drive and passion of professional athletes, and how fitness and mental health are connected. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., NCC, talks about the importance of commitment, spending yourself in a worthy cause, how to make the most of the time you have, how sadness and anger are connected, how to respond to fear of success and fear of failure, and he asks questions that you can reflect on. Adam is a mental health therapist and a coach at two different CrossFit gyms. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., NCC, talks about how you can recognize that you are the man or woman in the arena, how that applies to counseling and functional fitness, how the therapeutic relationship is an art, how conversation is an art, and the importance of giving your full effort. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed. talks with 5-time CrossFit Games athlete Travis Williams about Travis' 300# snatch at the Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge, his favorite experiences as a CrossFit Games athlete, self-confidence, and how his self-confidence helps him in competition. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed. answers the question, “What is self-talk?” He gives you ways that you can change your self-talk from hurting your mental health and fitness to helping you succeed in your life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed. answers the question, “What is mental health?” He talks about how our mental health affects our relationships, our work, and our performance inside and outside of the gym. He also talks about core beliefs, and how our mental health and our core beliefs impact how we live our lives. “The longest journey starts with a single step. You'll never get to the long-term destination if you don't act now in the short-term.” -Adam Barfoot, M.Ed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed. talks about reasons that asking “Why?” is not always the best or most effective question to ask. Other topics discussed include an activity that can help you learn how your thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected to each other, Adlerian therapy, and how to gain confidence and show courage in your life. “Healthier roots grow healthier fruits.” -Adam Barfoot, M.Ed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed. talks about how you can make you future self proud. Other topics that are discussed include mindfulness, working hard, and how to make the most out of the present moment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed. answers the question, “What is empathy?” He defines empathy and talks about how you can use empathy, how to help people change, and the importance of not giving up. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

Austin Malleolo is an 8-time CrossFit Games athlete and he is also on the CrossFit Seminar Staff. In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed. and Austin talk about focusing on the process rather than only the end result, communicating well, Austin's experience as a CrossFit Games athlete, the CrossFit Open, sharing experiences with others, being part of something bigger than yourself, how fitness can bring people together, weakness being an opportunity for improvement, and how fitness breaks down barriers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

Josh West is the co-owner of CrossFit Freeflow in Franklin, Tennessee. In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed. and Josh talk about vulnerability in counseling and functional fitness, turning “I can't” into “I can and I did”, acknowledging and embracing weaknesses, eliciting vulnerability, the importance of community, and lessons learned through fitness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed. talks about giving everything you have into every moment of your life and how you can become the best you can be. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed. talks about how to win wisdom, making your suffering count, and being forged in the fire of experience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed. talks about the importance of asking for help, relationships that can help you become resilient, becoming wise, examples of resilience in counseling and functional fitness, confirmation bias, and how people can experience the exact same event and be impacted by it in very different ways. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/counselingandfitness/support