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Send us a Text Message.Are you struggling to set boundaries and often feel guilty about it? You're not alone! Over 60% of people find it challenging to establish personal limits, leading to stress, burnout, and strained relationships. In this video, we'll explore the importance of boundaries for your mental health and provide practical tips on how to set them effectively.Discover how to communicate your needs clearly, boost your self-esteem, and build healthier relationships by setting and maintaining boundaries. We'll also share a powerful personal anecdote that illustrates the transformative impact of boundary-setting.Have a few openings this week, love to get you on my calendar to talk, grab a spot here. https://shor.by/D5cI Support the Show.Take the healing path quiz here to see where you or a loved one is on there trauma recoverySubscribe to my YouTube Channel for the video portion of this episode.

Dive into a deeply personal journey with me as I confront and conquered food addiction. This isn't just a story; it's a beacon of hope and a toolkit for anyone facing similar struggles.I'm opening up about my own battle with food addiction, a challenge I used to face every day. It was a journey filled with ups and downs, but through self-reflection, determination, and practical strategies, I found a path to healing and freedom.In this podcast, you'll discover:My honest and raw experience with food addiction.Effective tips that helped me break free from unhealthy eating habits.The power of self-reflection in overcoming personal obstacles.How to build a supportive community for your recovery journey.This is more than my story; it's a guide to help you find your strength and reclaim control. Whether you're struggling with food addiction or know someone who is, this video offers insights and real-world advice to help you on the path to recovery.Support the showTake the healing path quiz here to see where you or a loved one is on there trauma recoverySubscribe to my YouTube Channel for the video portion of this episode.

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This is the story of why Michael Head had to go to an inpatient trauma center Onsite. From the moment it was almost over to where he is today is a miracle, enjoy!  If you are looking for information on Onsite go to http://www.onsiteworkshops.comYou can watch the video for this podcast right here on Youtube. This is for podcast that I recorded on Youtube and need this intro for audio Support the showSubscribe to my YouTube Channel for the video portion of this episode.

I'm going to be sharing a significant life update that I've been eager to talk about. I've embarked on a new chapter filled with fresh beginnings and exciting changes.I open up about the big changes in my life, the reasons behind them, and my journey towards a brighter future. I'll discuss my goals, challenges, and the lessons I've learned along the way.Whether you're here for inspiration, to relate to my experiences, or simply curious about what's been happening, I'm excited to have you along for the ride. Let's go!!This is for podcast that I recorded on Youtube and need this intro for audio Support the showSubscribe to my YouTube Channel for the video portion of this episode.

Everyone feels anxious sometimes, and if you have chronic anxiety or an anxiety disorder, these feelings can make it challenging to get through the day.Anxiety coping skills can help you manage anxious thoughts and feelings in the moment. Different coping skills work for different people, so hopefully one of these seven skills can help you or someone you know to deescalate some of the intrusive thoughts that may come with anxiety and panic.  No matter what's causing your anxiety, developing a few coping skills can make all the difference. Just knowing you have some coping skills to rely on can provide comfort in times that anxiety and panic hit. Support the showConnectTikTokInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitter

For the past month, I have been physically shut down due to Covid reactivating the Epstein-Barr virus in my body.  This has been extremely difficult to deal with and the same time learning how to cope through this season has also been fruitful. Thank you so much for those who have reached out and I decided to put a podcast out there to help people understand what is been going on and hopefully you can encourage those who may be in the same situation at sometime. Support the showConnectTikTokInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitter

We all instinctively respond to trauma in different ways. Our complex nervous system wiring of this response allows a person in danger to react in four different ways. Fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. There can be both healthy and unhealthy outcomes of those responses. In this episode, Michael breaks down what those responses look like, and how we can learn to manage these as we live out our adult life.  Books Mentioned: Complex PTSD From Surviving to Thriving - Pete Walker Support the showConnectTikTokInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitter

Starting 2023 by sharing my story! I have been putting this off for some reason, main reason is I know the enemy doesn't want me to share this.  There may even be others that don't want me to share this, I know that many will think this is not worth it, to keep it in and just go! Truth is that this podcast episode will set others free, purpose of this is to show the healing work of the Lord and therapy in my life. To show others that you can make it, to be available for others if needed. You can and you will overcome! Links mentioned in show - Onsite Workshops Lucy Service Dog Episode EMDR Support the showConnectTikTokInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitter

There is so much pain going on in the world, and we can either let it sit and get us down or we can actually do something about it. We have an opportunity to really impact those around us, especially our friends and family. How we talk and listen to our kids is huge in their development and dealing with life. I hope this podcast helps you in some way!  ConnectNewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)Support the show

This is a special podcast episode from Cairo, Egypt! We had the opportunity to take 7 women to Egypt to minister alongside our friends there.  It truly was an amazing experience for everyone.We also talk about the powerful story of getting out of a secret online relationship with a foreigner, and how TC Egypt was used in their life for change! Please go and download and share the  KNISA Podcast  NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

No more hiding and no more being silent, no more feeling guilty because you don't have it all together, time to stop pushing and covering up your pain with things that are only making it worse. There are so many different  “silent” diseases today — everything from thyroid disease, kidney and liver dysfunction, Celiac disease, hypertension, diabetes and Heart disease. The truth is one of the most silent killers of people is ‘silence' itself. It is time to speak up and not be silent! ConnectNewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

So much stress can come from simply not actively  listening to others, because we are thinking of our Ya-But response instead of listening.  In this episode Michael discusses how we can eliminate the idea of control by simply listening instead of adding your ideas to every conversation. “Yes but” suggests there is a different fact to consider. The words can discount everything that led up to it and can lead to a debate. “Those flowers are beautiful.” “Yes, but they only last two weeks.”“Yes and” shows you agree with what someone has said, but rather than presenting a different fact you build on the words that led up to it. “Those flowers are beautiful.” “Yes, and they do best when they get plenty of water.”ConnectNewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

We can all do hard things, it just take a renewed mind to be able to do it! What are you doing daily to renew your mind daily. In this episode Michael Head talks about ways that you can have a renewed mind and be able to really push through life at a great pace!  Links Discussed in show:Isaiah 117 house NewsletterRomans 12.1-2ConnectNewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.comGet a free WHOOP strap and your first month free when you join with my link: https://join.whoop.com/#/0A5289Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

Our attitude in life can be something that will make or break you, we can have a negative attitude and push people away or we can have a positive attitude and draw people in.  The choice is ours!If we want to be at our best and bring our best attitude every where we go then it is going to start with these 3 traits! 1. Be High Quality 2. Be Full of Integrity 3. Be Adaptable ConnectNewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

On Episode 30 of the DFTW Podcast -Host Michael Head discusses what it looks like to have a healthy dose of insecurity, and how your insecurity may be impacting you and those that you love. A person who believes they are always right and who does not look at themselves because they feel they have it all together, rarely experience conscious insecurity or self-doubt. However, deep down and under a shield of crazy defense mechanisms, this person actually feels very small. Painfully small. Humility, vulnerability, and mild insecurity are qualities that allow a person to grow and love in a healthy way. ConnectNewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

Many think that emotional support animals and service dogs are interchangeable, but these two types of service animals are meant for separate tasks. A service dog is specially trained to perform a function or job for an owner that has a physical, intellectual, or emotional disability. An emotional support animal serves as more of a companion for the owner.So many questions about service dogs vs emotional support vs therapy dogs, I hope that this podcast will help to educate others on these different type of dogs.You can follow Lucy on Instagram @servicedog_lucy_ConnectNewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

It's important to be real with your kids, if you want them to be real with you. The only way you can be real with them is to be real with yourself! Fight the urge to tell your kids what to do and not to do. Focus instead on teaching them the incredible power their choices have to shape their futures. Talk openly about choices you’ve made and what those choices created in your life. When you give them your knowledge and wisdom as an offering instead of an instruction they will be more open to receive it.Connect NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

Recap on the Podcast from this past year and 5 signs you might need a therapist. Most people can benefit from therapy at least some point in their lives. Sometimes the signs are obvious—but at other times, something may feel slightly off and you can’t figure out what it is. So you press on, trying to sustain your busy life until it sets in that life has become unmanageable. Before it gets to this point, Michael talks about five signs you may need help from a therapist. Stats tell us that 88% are better after 1 visit! Connect NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

THERE IS HOPE!!!! Children of narcissistic parents who are routinely devalued or scapegoated, commonly internalize feelings of vulnerability, hopelessness, and imminent threat that create a sense of a hopeless future.Like other long-term trauma sufferers, children from narcissistic families often believe that they are damaged and that their life is unmanageable and doomed.Connect NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

There are many things that you can not control, and I know that the one thing we can control is us.. So during these holidays take care of you. Here are 9 skills that Michael Head uses to deal with stress and anxiety and encourages you to start using any of them today. Connect NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile)

5 ways to comfort the hurting. We all want to help the people we love the most. Feeling sorry for someone and trying to cheer them up sometimes makes that person become more upset, annoyed, or angry with us. It’s not what we intend to do but how we do it that makes the difference.If our timing is off or we choose the wrong tactic, the outcome of our attempt to help can be the polar opposite of our intent; the person we are trying to comfort may perceive our words and behaviors as insensitive.Here are 5 tips to help others when we know they are hurting:1. Be There2. Listen3. Keep your opinion to yourself 4. Don't give advice 5. Stay PositiveConnect NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

Every one of us have a story to tell, our lives are so different than everyone around us. With our stories come the many different people that we have come in contact with through our lives. With these relationships our earliest influence with our primary caretakers is what has shaped our brain more than anything else. You don’t remember, yet your brain does and saw it all. It’s time to stop making excuses for our caretakers and start to name what happened to you. Connect NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

I have tried multiple times to make my plans THE plans and when I do that it never works out. Gods plans are always best and in this episode Michael takes time to really show where God has taken he and his family on a new adventure. He shares where he has been and where God has planted he and his family. Living life with open hands is always the best and most clear way to live.—————-Connect NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

When we can lean into being ok with being uncomfortable we start to grow and our mind starts to get stronger. You will see things that you have never noticed before and you will grow in ways you didn't know was possible. For you what is it, where are you living in comfort? Where is a place in your life that you have gotten comfortable? —————-Connect NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

Elsa was so wrong when she sang "Let It Go" from frozen one. Feelings dissipate on their own once we fully experience them.The trick is to FULLY experience them.That feeling has to move through you in order to be released. The only way out, is THROUGH.This means that in order to let go of a feeling, you must first give it its proper place and to be with it.In this episode we will discuss the issue with the idea of just letting go of our emotions to heal and the damage that can have on you and everyone around you. —————-Connect NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

There is a difference in intimacy and intensity. Often those who are emotionally intense also had childhoods where they had to please the adults around them, and weren’t allowed to be themselves. This meeting of other’s needs carries into adulthood, making intimacy hard. Intimacy shows that you are fully yourself around someone, even as you accept them as they are and create an environment they can be fully themselves. Key words here are acceptance, authenticity, and trust. Connect - NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode Michael talks about how racism is sin and shouldn’t be tolerated at all. No sin should ever be tolerated. Sin will take us down if we are not careful. We should address sin and shouldn’t stand for any sin and deal with it in love. A great resource that has helped me is a message that Keith Garvin gave at Second Baptist Church Houston on this exact topic. We then discuss how we need rest and how God asks us to keep the sabbath. Without this we will be tired, worn out, and exhausted. When we keep the sabbath we can love and live a life that God has planned for us, a life that can hear Him more. —————-Connect NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

Michael interviews Korey Abram who created the cover art for the DFTW Podcast. We talked about how important and powerful the cover art was and how impactful it has been. We also discussed:- Koreys creative process - Quarantine and how it has affected Koreys Mental Health- George Floyd & Ahmaud Arbery and the riots - Sin and hate crimes- Social Media and how Michael has unfollowed everyone Links to Learn more about KoreyKorey InstagramKobe ArtForbes Magazine Article Connect NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

The biggest part of my weight loss journey was leaning into the fact that it doesn’t all start in the kitchen, and that if we are wanting to get healthy then we must start to work hard on mental and emotional health which will ultimately lower our anxiety and stress and make it easier for our body to lower our cortisol levels so our body will stop hanging onto our stress. I want to share 7 ways that we can start to lower our cortisol levels so that we can get on the path to being more physically healthy. When we can start to lower these levels we will see massive benefits in our life. This is Part 2 of the series to show how I have continued to journey to a healthier version of myself. --------------------------------Connect NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

Losing 30lbs started to happen once I stopped worrying about the diet plan, and started to look at how I can lower my stress levels deal with anxiety and destroy worry. This was when I started to become much more balanced and feeling extremely healthy. This episode is part one of the series to show how I have continued to journey to a healthier version of myself. --------------------------------Connect NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

A morning routine is kindly opening the day to increase your productive energy gradually which helps you feel rooted in who you truly are. Decide on your real life ideal morning, pick one thing from your list, and pick one small step that is too small to ignore and start doing it. I know that everyday I have one thing I can count on. Though the day may be unpredictable, there are a few minutes I can look forward to that are fixed. It may not be long, but it’s mine. It gives me something that is actually fixed, it never changes in the pace of a world that is so fast moving and unpredictable.It helps me to find myself so that I am not constantly looking for myself the rest of the day. --------------------------------Connect Sign up for the NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ Email - DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

As of the publishing of this podcast we are starting the Holy Week and it is going to be a bit different this year. The great news is just like any week we have one thing that we can keep our focus on, He is risen and the tomb is empty!We have the opportunity to re-focus our attention on the only thing that matters. On Episode 13 We are going to look where we are set our focus is where our life will go. --------------------------------Connect Sign up for the NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ Email - DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

On Episode 12 Michael talks about how we can continue to navigate through these next 30 days of Covid-19, and the true power of naming what you are feeling. If you don’t start to name the emotions and feelings you are experiencing, those feelings will eat you alive.He looks at how the simple act of naming what we are feeling can start to allow the anxiety of these days to decrease and feelings of freedom to increase. --------------------------------Connect with DFTW Podcast hereSign up for the NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ Email - DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

God may be asking us to pause and for us to refocus what we thought we were going to do in 2020. We had plans, dreams and now we have a choice to have a new outlook on life and it can still be great. Here are the 5 things that Covid-19 has shown me from this past week. 5. "Feelings are indicators not dictators" Lysa Turkhurst 4. The Blessing – Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes 3. These are times that we should be Speak the unspoken to those you love2. Some People dance in the rain and some people get wet - Bob Marley 1. The Repair is more important than the rip --------------------------------Connect with DFTW Podcast hereSign up for the NewsletterMichaelHead.orgFacebook Page Instagram - @_michael_head_ Email - DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we talk about how some people are just irresponsible when it comes to dealing with the coronavirus and how we can all get better in our response. We spend most of the time on describing anxiety and what it is as well as multiple grounding techniques that can assist anyone that is feeling anxious or panicked. Shared an amazing song that is so timely for what is happening in our world right now by Cody Carnes titled Let The Light InAlso had many Grounding Techniques to help those who may be feeling anxious or panicked. ---------------------Sign up for NewsletterCheck out Blog Facebook Page Follow on Instagram - @_michael_head_ Email - DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

Unlike most forms of “talk therapy”, which is almost impossible for those with trauma to engage in. Since talking about it brings up very strong emotions that rise up from the original trauma or painful experience. EMDR has been one of the most helpful modalities of therapy for me as well as many others around the world. Please listen to learn more about this fascinating therapy technique. ---------------------Sign up for NewsletterCheck out Blog Facebook Page Follow on Instagram - @_michael_head_ Email - DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

The movie Bombshell shows a very real situation that many people are struggling with, being hurt and feeling trapped to actually do something about it. This is called a Trauma Bond or Stockholm Syndrome which is a condition that happens when the victim develops a psychological alliance with their abusers during captivity or abuse. Emotional bonds may be formed, between captor and captives, during intimate time together and abuse. These are generally considered irrational in light of the danger or risk endured by the victims. Many people are in the middle of this right now, and it is my hope that this episode will be an aid on your path to freedom. National Domestic Abuse Hotline - 1-800-799-7233National Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-422-4453---------------------Sign up for NewsletterCheck out Blog Facebook Page Follow on Instagram - @_michael_head_ Email - DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

Social isolation is killing us, and why social media isn't to blame.Our prison system makes solitary confinement an extreme punishment, and yet many voluntarily enter into it on their own. We were made for community - Not for isolation. In Episode 7 we look at Social Isolation and how to fight it, instead of letting it control who we are meant to be, in community. Links Mentioned in Episode 7Psychology Today "There is a difference between solitude and isolation. One is connected and one isn't. Solitude replenishes, isolation diminishes." ~ Henry CloudSign up for NewsletterCheck out Blog Facebook Page Follow on Instagram - @_michael_head_ Email - DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

Trauma isn’t what happened to you, it is what is happening inside of you. Avoidance is one of the key ways that people try to cope with trauma mostly because they are working so hard to stay away from triggers that may cause the person to go right back to a spot of a traumatic event in their mind. In this episode we look at what trauma is and different ways it can effect you as well as ultimately how to dig deep and work it out. Links Mentioned in Episode 6 EMDR - Trauma Recovery The Body Keeps the Score - Healing Trauma Mental Health Professionals —————Sign up for NewsletterCheck out Blog Facebook Page Follow on Instagram - @_michael_head_ Email - DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

Burnout can happen to many different people for many different reasons, I was the person who would hear about burnout and would think man that person is not strong they just need to suck it up and move on… thinking there is no way that can happen to me, because I am to strong and I have it all together. Remember that your wound may not be your fault, but healing it is your responsibility.—————Sign up for NewsletterCheck out Blog Follow on Instagram - @_michael_head_ Email - DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

We all have mental health just like we have physical health, and it runs on a spectrum. Meaning that we can also grow mentally sick. Sometimes though the depression and anxiety is like a cold and it goes away after a season, and other times it’s a chronic diagnosis and lived experience. It can all be managed treated and sometimes prevented. Remember It is not a moral, theological or character failure. ——————Sign up for Newsletter Here Check out Blog Here Follow on Instagram - @_michael_head_ Email - DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

Something that was a very strong part of my life for so long was being extremely cynical. There is a debate if being cynical is something we are born with or if it is a psychological issue that happens because of how life happens. Being curious and being ok not to know everything, has been the best way that I have found to crush cynicism. —————Sign up for Newsletter Here Check out Blog Here Follow on Instagram - @_michael_head_ Email - DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

In Episode 2 we have an introduction to who Michael Head is. Plus we dive into an issue that I’ve struggled with for years, trying to be what I’m not to impress others. Call it Chameleon Living.Introduction to Michael Head 0.00-4:11 Main content 4:12-15:29 Sign up for Newsletter Here Check out Blog Here Follow on Instagram - @_michael_head_Email - DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 1 - “NO.” Is a complete sentence. In this episode we see how to use the word “no” and understand it as a complete sentence, which can become the anchor for everything “yes” in our lives. Sign up for Newsletter Here Check out Blog Here Follow on Instagram - @_michael_head_Email Here DFTWpodcast@gmail.com

The "DFTW” podcast, welcomes you into thought provoking and challenging truth by host Michael Head. He invites listeners to journey with him into transparent conversations on topics such as leadership, family, spiritual, mental and physical health. Find out more at Michaelhead.org and find Michael on Instagram & Twitter @_michael_head_