Hope & Possibility with Dr. Gregory Jantz

Unresolved generational trauma can quietly shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—often without us realizing it. Patterns of emotional pain, addiction, abuse, and dysfunction are passed down through families, becoming part of our “normal” until we pause to examine them.In this episode, Dr. Jantz unpacks the impact of generational trauma and how we can begin to heal from it. Whether you've experienced emotional wounds firsthand or simply feel stuck in inherited cycles, this episode offers a roadmap for growth and the empowering reminder that your past does not define your future.Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing.The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you.Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Authentic relationships are vital to emotional well-being, yet they're increasingly rare in today's fast-paced, digitally distracted world. Surface-level interactions often leave us feeling disconnected, misunderstood, and unfulfilled.In this episode, Dr. Jantz outlines key strategies for building meaningful, authentic connections, such as cultivating self-awareness, practicing presence, being vulnerable, and surrounding yourself with emotionally safe, genuine people. Drawing from decades of experience in whole person care, Dr. Jantz explores how honesty, trust, and vulnerability form the foundation of healthy relationships—and how practicing these principles can lead to deeper emotional resilience, greater fulfillment, and lasting connection.Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing.The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you.Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

The connection between technology use and mental health is complex. While technology offers convenience and connection, excessive screen time, especially social media, can trigger addiction-like responses in the brain. This digital stimulation can disrupt sleep, increase isolation, and fuel anxiety and depression.In this episode, Dr. Jantz offers six practical steps for managing your technology use. By making small, intentional changes, we can reclaim mental clarity and emotional balance, even in a tech-driven world.Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing.The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you.Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Imposter syndrome is a silent struggle that affects countless high achievers—people who appear confident and successful on the outside, but quietly feel like they don't deserve their accomplishments. It's the inner dialogue that says, “I'm a fraud,” or “I just got lucky,” even when there's clear evidence of hard work, talent, and earned success.In this episode, Dr. Jantz explores the root causes of imposter syndrome and shares practical steps to begin rewiring the imposter narrative, including acknowledging and writing down accomplishments, reframing success as earned rather than accidental, and opening up to trusted friends or mentors. With the right tools and mindset, it's possible to let go of self-doubt and embrace a more authentic, empowered version of yourself. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing.The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you.Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Anxiety and insomnia often go hand-in-hand, creating a challenging cycle that many individuals struggle to break. For some, anxiety strikes first, keeping the mind racing with worry and stress, which ultimately interferes with sleep. For others, poor sleep begins the cycle, leaving them exhausted and more susceptible to anxious thoughts. The result is a persistent loop of anxiety fueling insomnia, and insomnia deepening anxiety.In this episode, Dr. Jantz, an expert in mental health and sleep disorders, delves into the connection between anxiety and insomnia, sharing insights from his 40+ years of experience. He explains how anxiety triggers a cascade of effects on both the mind and body, making it difficult to achieve restful sleep. Dr. Jantz also shares practical strategies for breaking the cycle and restoring peaceful sleep, emphasizing a holistic approach that considers both mental health and physical well-being. While the journey to healing can be complex, there is HOPE—and recovery is absolutely possible.Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing.The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you.Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

In this episode, Dr. Jantz dives deep into the concept of self-esteem and its powerful role in shaping our lives and relationships. Self-esteem is more than just feeling good about yourself; it's about believing in your own worth and capabilities. Past trauma, negative experiences, and external pressures—like those from social media—can distort our sense of self.Healthy self-esteem is fluid and can be built over time. Dr. Jantz shares practical steps to rebuild self-esteem, including embracing forgiveness and encouraging others. With these strategies, you'll gain a clear path to overcoming limiting beliefs and unlocking your full potential, empowering you to embrace lasting personal growth and confidence.Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing.The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with emotional abuse, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you.Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Healing from betrayal can be one of the most difficult emotional journeys to navigate. Whether it's in a marriage, close friendship, or family, betrayal brings overwhelming pain, shame, and anger. It's hard to even find words for the depth of trauma it causes. The first step in healing from betrayal is forgiveness—starting with forgiving yourself.In this episode, Dr. Jantz takes us through the complex process of rebuilding trust after betrayal. He shares the emotions both the victim and the person who caused the betrayal go through, explaining how trauma can lead to harmful coping behaviors like addiction. He emphasizes that healing isn't immediate, but it is possible. Through accountability, honesty, and deep personal growth, trust can be restored.Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing.The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with emotional abuse, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you.Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Addiction is one of the most challenging battles a person—and their loved ones—can face. It's a powerful force that can override relationships, health, and even personal safety. Whether it's substance abuse, gambling, or even social media addiction, those caught in its grip often prioritize their addiction over everything else.In this episode, Dr. Jantz explores how to support a loved one battling addiction with both compassion and boundaries. He unpacks the fine line between helping and enabling, offering guidance on how to be present without becoming codependent.Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing.The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with emotional abuse, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you.Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Worry is a natural response to life's challenges, but when it becomes a constant, it can take a serious toll on your emotional and physical health. In this episode, Dr. Jantz discusses how to identify worry's warning signs, understand its impact, and implement techniques to regain control. With practical tools like journaling and breathing exercises, Dr. Jantz provides an actionable plan to guide your journey toward peace and clarity. He also addresses the importance of addressing worry holistically—spiritually, physically, and emotionally—to avoid its long-term effects on relationships, self-worth, and overall well-being. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with emotional abuse, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Forgiveness is one of the most powerful tools for healing, yet it can often feel like an impossible challenge. Whether the hurt is from past trauma, betrayal, or mistakes we've made ourselves, many of us carry deep wounds that affect our emotional and physical well-being. In this podcast, Dr. Jantz explores the critical role forgiveness plays in our overall health and offers practical guidance on how to move forward. Through real-life examples and a series of practical steps, Dr. Jantz will help you begin your own journey toward forgiveness. From identifying the people or situations that still hold power over us to understanding the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, this episode provides the tools needed to take the first steps toward healing. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing.The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with emotional abuse, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

For many, the question of “What is my purpose?” can feel overwhelming. At some point, we all wrestle with feelings of uncertainty about our future and the meaning of our lives. Having gone through a personal crisis of purpose, Dr. Jantz understands firsthand what it's like to feel lost and unsure of the path ahead. In this video, Dr. Jantz shares practical insights on how to rediscover meaning and direction, even in the most challenging times. As we approach the new year, it is a great time to reflect on a vision for your life—a vision that is clear, compelling, and rooted in your unique strengths. By prioritizing what truly matters, from your relationships to your spiritual well-being, you can begin to chart a course that brings fulfillment and purpose. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Burnout doesn't just affect our minds—it can also impact the body in surprising ways, from digestive issues and sleep disturbances to immune suppression and weight gain. When prolonged, burnout can lead to a sense of spiritual and emotional isolation, making it hard to feel connected, even to ourselves. That's why it's crucial to address burnout from a whole-person care approach. In this episode, Dr. Jantz shares practical strategies for overcoming burnout. From simple practices like staying hydrated and nourishing the gut to incorporating daily movement and protein-rich meals, there are steps you can take to restore both physical and emotional well-being. These tips serve as building blocks to help you reconnect with yourself and experience renewed energy and clarity. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

In this episode, Dr. Gregory Jantz unpacks the concept of "trauma dumping" — the act of sharing intense emotional or traumatic experiences in an overwhelming or inappropriate way. While we all need to talk about our struggles, trauma dumping often happens without the listener's consent or consideration of their emotional capacity. There are some practical strategies you can practice to set healthy emotional boundaries. It is possible to acknowledge someone's pain while gently guiding them to seek professional support, maintaining your own emotional well-being in the process. If you or someone you know is struggling with trauma dumping, this episode provides compassionate advice on creating safer, more respectful conversations. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Childhood trauma is a deeply challenging topic, with many experiences capable of causing lasting emotional harm. Events such as emotional, sexual, or physical abuse, the loss of a loved one, or neglect can leave deep scars that persist into adulthood. Studies show that up to two-thirds of children will experience or witness at least one traumatic event before they reach the age of 16. As adults, there are often physical, emotional, cognitive, and relational signs that suggest a history of childhood trauma. In this episode, Dr. Jantz delves into how these early experiences can impact adulthood and shares practical strategies for healing. While the path to recovery may seem long, healing from childhood trauma is not only possible, but within reach. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Now more than ever, people are experiencing increasing levels of stress and burnout. We live in a time of overwhelming chronic stress, with one-third of adults reporting that stress consumes most of their days. Left unchecked, this can lead to burnout, addiction, depression, and even serious physical health problems. In this episode, Dr. Jantz offers six practical steps you can take to reduce stress and reclaim balance in your life. While there are no quick fixes for addressing chronic stress and burnout, implementing simple lifestyle and mindset changes today can set you on the path to healing. Establishing these systems is a critical first step toward recovery. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

In our hyper-connected world, it's easy to become addicted to our devices, without even realizing the toll it's taking on our emotional and mental well-being. When was the last time you took a step back and reflected on just how much time you spend looking at screens? If you're like most people, it's probably more time than you'd like to admit. In this episode, Dr. Jantz discusses some of the signs you might benefit from a technology detox and how to plan for one. A technology detox isn't just a temporary break – it's a chance to rethink how you engage with technology moving forward. This way, you can enjoy the benefits of technology without letting it take over your life. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

In our digital age, social media's impact on mental health cannot be ignored. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or simply feeling overwhelmed by constant connectivity, there are effective ways to manage your digital life and enhance your well-being. In this episode, Dr. Jantz explores actionable steps to tackle the challenges of excessive social media use. He shares insights on recognizing signs of digital addiction and provides practical advice for creating healthy boundaries with technology. By addressing these issues head-on, you can improve your mental health and foster more meaningful real-life connections. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

In your relationships, it's inevitable that conflict will arise. Whether you're dealing with conflict at work, with a friend, a roommate, or even your spouse, there are healthy ways to resolve these issues and cultivate better relationships. In this episode, Dr. Jantz discusses specific action steps you can take when looking to solve problems in a healthy way. Life is better lived when problems are resolved, and working in a positive way to find resolution not only means good outcomes, but a more positive journey to achieve them. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with toxic relationships, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Dealing with toxic people is never simple or easy – these individuals often exhibit behavior that involves lying, cheating, and other manipulative tactics. However, knowing a person's motives is often a necessary first step in recognizing and naming toxic behavior for what it is. In this three-part series, Dr. Jantz delves into the behaviors of toxic people and how to navigate these relationships. Listen to this first part to unpack some possible explanations for why toxic people behave as they do. When dealing with toxic people, understanding the “why” behind their behavior is an important part of protecting and improving your emotional well being. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with toxic relationships, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

We all want to be mentally healthy. But what does “mental health” really mean. How can we get there and, if we can, how can we sustain it. In a world of seemingly unrelenting pressures, what can we do on a daily basis to strengthen our mental health. In this podcast episode, Dr. Jantz explains how we can easily feel well one day, and a short time later, how we can feel like we are lost. He then helps us navigate how to avoid some of the mental health whammy's that can send us spinning. He also helps us get through those whammy's when they occur, and then how we can grow and be stronger when we practice daily investments in ourselves. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with PTSD, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), or more commonly referred to today as “trauma,” is a significant issue that's receiving more attention now than ever before. Traumatic events, whether experienced directly or indirectly, can lead to a variety of symptoms that interfere with daily life. These symptoms include re-experiencing the traumatic event, sleep issues, negative thoughts and feelings, and an inability to trust others. In this podcast episode, Dr. Jantz explains how healing from trauma involves addressing not just the emotional aspects but also the physical, spiritual, and relational dimensions. There are various therapeutic approaches available, and recovery is possible with the right support and treatment. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with PTSD, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

In this episode of “Hope & Possibilities,” Dr. Jantz delves into the painful experience of betrayal. If you have experience betrayal, you know first-hand that it can shatter trust, induce despair, and wreak havoc on both emotional and physical well-being. Betrayal can occur in many different forms – from personal relationships to the workplace. It is important to acknowledge the trauma that results from betrayal and seek comprehensive healing, which involves not only understanding the betrayal but also learning to manage emotions like anger, guilt, and shame. Recovery is a gradual process, requiring patience, self-compassion, and often professional support. Ultimately, Dr. Jantz affirms that it is possible to overcome the devastation of betrayal and rebuild a foundation of trust and resilience. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Trauma bonding refers to the complex bonds that form between individuals who have undergone intense and often painful experiences together, leading to an unhealthy emotional connection. There are different forms trauma can take that have a profound impact on relationships, mental health, and overall well-being. In this episode, Dr. Jantz shares examples of how this trauma can present itself in relationships and outlines practical steps towards healing and recovery. To learn more about the signs of trauma bonding, watch part 1 of this series. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

You may have heard the term “trauma bonding,” but what exactly does it mean, and how does it impact people's lives? In this podcast episode, Dr. Jantz delves into the topic of trauma bonding – how it develops, the signs, and the types of relationships in which this dynamic can appear.  A trauma bond occurs between people who have shared an emotional, intense, and painful experience together, resulting in an unhealthy emotional connection between the abuser and the victim. For individuals in a trauma bonded relationship, there are steps you can take to break free from this cycle of trauma and reclaim your life. Watch part 2 to learn more about these strategies. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing.The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

In today's fast-paced society, stress and burnout have become all too familiar. How do you know if you've reached your breaking point? In this podcast episode, Dr. Jantz discusses why this stress is so prevalent and some of the signs to look out for to help you navigate the impact of burnout on your life. By recognizing signs of burnout and prioritizing self-care, individuals can begin to navigate the path towards healing. From simple habits like staying hydrated and getting enough sleep to addressing deeper emotional wounds, there are practical steps we can take to regain balance and resilience in the face of stress. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

With over 40 years of experience in counseling and treating eating disorders, Dr. Jantz brings a wealth of knowledge to the topic. Orthorexia, a fixation on the quality and purity of food, is a growing eating disorder concern in today's society. From meticulously scrutinizing food labels to avoiding entire food groups out of fear, individuals with orthorexia often find themselves trapped in a cycle of anxiety and self-imposed dietary restrictions. In this podcast episode, Dr. Jantz discusses some early signs and symptoms of orthorexia along with the importance of understanding its progression and impact on mental and physical health. Despite the challenges that orthorexia presents, there are solutions out there for individuals on their journey towards healing. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jantz discusses the different stages of grief and how to process each of these stages. Grief can come in many different forms – a sudden loss of a loved one, losing a job, a personal injury, and many other life events that can leave us feeling shocked and alone.  As someone who's witnessed and treated the complexities of grief for 40 years, Dr. Jantz has valuable insights and strategies for finding HOPE after a loss. Learning what to expect in the different stages of grief is an important first step in the healing journey. Instead of allowing the trauma you've experienced to control your life, discover how to empower yourself and rebuild your strength.  Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

In this podcast, Dr. Jantz dives deep into the topic of failure – a feeling that we're all too familiar with. Failure is an inevitable part of the human experience. However, the ability to reframe failure as an opportunity will be transformational in your journey towards healing. Learn practical strategies for reframing failure, such as choosing to move forward rather than backward, embracing vulnerability by owning our mistakes, and practicing self-compassion by forgiving ourselves. By reframing our understanding of failure, we can reclaim our sense of purpose and resilience. Ultimately, Dr. Jantz explains that failure is not final – it's a stepping stone to becoming our best selves. Join us as we unpack the power of redemption in the face of failure. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing.The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jantz talks with Paul Daugherty, lead pastor at Victory church in Tulsa, OK, author, and podcast host. Daugherty recently released his book Mind Games about the mental health crisis occurring in churches today. This book dives into the church's unfortunate track record of handling mental health issues and offers practical tools for overcoming depression, anxiety, and insecurity. Dr. Jantz and Daugherty discuss his personal story of battling depression after the loss of his father and the highs and lows of his healing journey. As someone who experienced mental health struggles first-hand, Daugherty is on a mission to help others find mental and emotional victory. Listen to this podcast for an enlightening conversation about Daugherty's story and strategies for living a life of HOPE. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

You have probably heard of the term "emotional intelligence," but what exactly does it mean? From our ability to get along with others, being in healthy relationships, to our ability to manage conflict, emotional intelligence has a significant impact on your quality of life. If an individual is low in emotional intelligence, they might have trouble regulating their emotions and struggle with low impulse control. In this podcast episode, Dr. Jantz explains the signs of high and low emotional intelligence and steps you can take to improve your ability to process emotions. Listen to this podcast to learn about some of the key elements that contribute to emotional intelligence. This understanding is a powerful tool for embracing an emotionally healthy life. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Emotional abuse can come in many different forms. But whatever the form, it can leave deep and lasting scars. It can be defined as being deliberately treated unjustly, by one person or a group of people, consistently over time. Emotional abuse can occur in many different relationships, whether it's in your relationship with your spouse, friend, or a co-worker. Emotional abusers are often unpredictable, manipulative, and are motivated by getting power and control, and these behaviors can cause intense pain for the victim. In this podcast episode, Dr. Jantz explains the signs of emotional abuse to be aware of, and some strategies for dealing with an emotional abuser to feel emotionally and physically safe. In upcoming episodes, Dr. Jantz will break down the different types of emotional abusers and what to do if you're in an emotionally abusive relationship. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. It is recognized as a Top 10 Depression Treatment Center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Anxiety is the leading diagnosis in the country. What do you do if anxiety's got you paralyzed? Everyone experiences anxiety uniquely. You might struggle with physical symptoms, such as a feeling of heaviness you can't seem to shake and panic disorders, or you might struggle with mental symptoms, such as a shame-filled belief system. Anxiety affects your whole body in a way that you might feel like it's holding you captive. Since there are many roots and causes of anxiety, it can be difficult to know where to start on your road to recovery. In this podcast episode, Dr. Jantz walks you through some of the foundational issues that can contribute to anxiety and, from there, how to create a plan to manage your anxiety. He discusses some damaging fundamental beliefs you might be holding onto, past traumas, lifestyle choices, and even dietary deficiencies that might be making your anxiety worse and what steps you can take moving forward to live a life free from anxiety. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

For many of us, the presence of anger and hostility in our culture seems to be widespread and pervasive. When faced with society's challenges during these uncertain times, it can be easy to develop a critical spirit, looking everywhere but yourself for what needs to be changed. The key to remaining vigilant during these times? A sound mind. In this podcast episode, Dr. Jantz helps us to understand what the attributes of a sound mind are and how to resolve any toxic emotions in our lives. He dives into what toxic behaviors you might be turning to and how to practice healthy emotion regulation instead. Discover the peace that comes with adopting a spirit of forgiveness, rather than an embittered and critical spirit. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Whole person care, also known as holistic person care, is a model for delivering mental health services that consider both physical and emotional well-being. Depression is just one piece of the broader mental health puzzle. This podcast delves into the principles of healing from depression and how the whole person care approach can be applied. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

72% of women and men have experienced ghosting in romantic relationships, while 62% admit to having done it to someone else. Among millennials, the figure rises to 78%. Ghosting is a powerful and emotionally abusive behavior, involving the abandonment of relationships and leaving someone high and dry. It can severely impact self-esteem, create self-doubt, and foster deep mistrust in others. In this podcast, Dr. Jantz explains how to address issues related to forgiveness, self-worth, honesty, and building trust in relationships. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Is technical addiction even real? Well, for teenagers and young adults, they spend around 8 to 12 hours a day using screens. Many of them find it really difficult to stop. Have you ever wondered how you would manage without screens for three days? It's a question worth considering. In this podcast, Dr. Jantz explore the intricate web of challenges posed by excessive technology use, particularly focusing on the young generation. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Gaslighting is a psychological manipulation tactic that distorts reality to create a sense of power and control. The strategies that gaslighters use can result in a trauma bond, making it difficult for the victim to even recognize if they're experiencing gaslighting. In this podcast episode, Dr. Jantz provides some warning signs of gaslighting to look out for, and then he gives a plan for how to diffuse the situation and restore your power. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠⁠888.771.5166⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

Gaslighters use many different tactics to manipulate you and your sense of reality ultimately. The power and control that gaslighters employ can slowly whittle away at your self-esteem, sense of value, and even make you question who you are. But what can you do when dealing with a gaslighter? In this podcast episode, Dr. Jantz explains how to recognize the behavior and also offers some do's and don'ts when experiencing gaslighting. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠888.771.5166⁠ ⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

We all want to be healthy – physically and mentally. But what makes a person “healthy”? There are watermarks for what makes a healthy person. What are they? How do I get there? Certainly a Whole Person Approach to a balanced and healthy life is key. But after the pandemic, more and more of us are struggling to get our balance and happiness back. So, what is “healthy,” and how do I get there? In this podcast, Dr. Jantz provides 7 Keys to Leading a Healthy Life. In the episode, Dr. Jantz also discusses the ability to be resilient and why it's needed to lead a healthy life. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call 888.771.5166 www.aplaceofhope.com

A narcissist will exaggerate achievements, and expect to be recognized as superior without accomplishments to support it. They have a heightened sense of self-importance, and are pre-occupied with fantasies of achievement, brilliance, beauty, and more. They demonstrate a sense of entitlement, and want and expect to be treated with extra favor, automatic compliance, and excessive admiration. They believe they are special, unique, and can only be understood by other special, high status individuals. Of importance, there is a noted lack of empathy and compassion for others. As a mental health counselor, I have treated a number of people who fit this narcissistic behavior. Many people exhibit one or more of these issues occasionally, and even frequently. That doesn't necessarily mean they are narcissists. And we need to be mindful of using labels when we talk about individual behavior. Narcissism is deeply engrained, and persistent over time. And it is, again, characterized by a note lack of empathy. Narcissism is challenging to overcome. It is a deep-rooted sense of self that stimulates and sustains the ego. It is a power thing, and often imposed on “victims.” A first step is for the narcissist to see that they actually have a disorder. Once that realization occurs, then the process of creating a more balanced, even, and compassionate life needs to occur. But this podcast is intended for the victims of those who are in a relationship with a narcissist. In this podcast, I help the listener understand whaat defines a true narcissist. Then we talk about what you can do if you are in a relationship with a narcissist. If you are, you understand the victimization that can take place. Finally, I provide some actions and techniques you can incorporate to begin healing. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call ⁠888.771.5166 ⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com

In this post-pandemic, stress-filled world, we need to be able to triumph over daily challenges – triumph over trauma, over emotional struggles, over physical and spiritual challenges, and more. During the pandemic, we became saturated with anxiety, chronic stress, depression, and maybe some addiction or substance abuse issues. Suddenly, this accumulation led us to break from reality. I call this a reality break resulting from oppressive anxiety. Most of us are somewhere within the spectrum of post-pandemic stress and saturation. Some are still struggling mightily with high anxiety saturation. Others are still just feeling “blah,” like you can't get your old mojo back. But now is the time to experience post-pandemic growth. In this podcast, I'm going to talk about how to not just keep yourself emotionally well, but to keep growing and achieving triumph over the challenges of daily life. The key is to create consistent resilience, reinforced by hope, strength, and balance. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call 888.771.5166www.aplaceofhope.com

What happens when phobia and anxiety take hold of your life? For many of us, and especially Gen Z, we continue to struggle with a society that seems filled with stress, worry, and fear. There is a newer term that psychologists are using to describe the hopelessness and apathy being felt by many – especially Gen Z. It is the term foreshortened future. A foreshortened future describes those who don't see any hope for the future, who are struggling to sense their place in society, feel apathy and often withdraw from daily life. In this podcast, Dr. Jantz helps us understand why we feel such anxiety in today's world. He goes over phobias that can take hold of our thoughts, making us feel, say, and react in ways that are not who we want to be. And, as always, Dr. Jantz provides the tools and techniques that we can all use every day to help improve our mental health. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call 888.771.5166www.aplaceofhope.com

While the word trauma can feel uncomfortable, and the definition of trauma may seem broad, it does have a definition that we can all relate to. Trauma can be either a one-time event, or a series of events, that causes great emotional pain that is overwhelming, and that we don't typically recover from. It usually has whole person implications – emotional health, physical health, immune health, relational, spiritual, and more. The pandemic exacerbated trauma. We had anticipatory anxiety. It triggered a lot of latent, past trauma. We are noticing that a huge increase in unresolved trauma, and it is often more pronounced and debilitating that depression or anxiety. Left untreated, the effects of trauma often get worse. The good news is that trauma is not just treatable, but can be overcome. It requires care, and a plan to recover. There are no shortcuts. There are newer tools that can be helpful...but there are no short cuts to recovery. In this podcast, Dr. Jantz covers the 10 significant truths to trauma. He explains what the characteristics are of someone who lives with unresolved trauma. And finally, he walks through ways you can help improve and begin to work through your trauma on a daily basis. Trauma does not have to be a life sentence. Forward this podcast to friends who may be struggling with trauma. It may manifest in depression, anxiety, excessive worry and fear, or quick-to-anger behavior. In each case, this podcast may be a great resources to begin the recovery process. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call 888.771.5166www.aplaceofhope.com

If there is one issue we know about the cause of depression, anxiety, addiction, and mental health struggles...it can be traced back to unresolved trauma. Trauma can be excruciatingly painful. It lingers. It resurfaces. It hides around the corner to confront us at inopportune times. It saps us of our confidence, our strength, and our happiness. Often referred to as PTSD, or post-traumatic disturbances, trauma stems from a singular or series of dramatic and potentially shocking events. It can be from the battlefield in war. It can be from seeing a horrific accident. It can result form violence inflicted upon yourself, or another. It can be from an intensely abusive relationship, or sexual assault. It can be from the sudden loss of a loved one. The question ultimately becomes, "how do I resolve my trauma and move on in a healthy and productive way?" It begins by looking at the root causes of the trauma. They may be from childhood. They may be from a recent difficult relationship. It could be from suppressed memories from the battlefield. It could be a combination and accumulation of those and others. Once the root causes are understood, then the work of resolving those life episodes needs to begin. Therapy is almost always the best way for someone to achieve resolution, and to regain the confidence and strength they need to live a fulfilled and balanced life moving forward. If you experience trauma, there is HOPE! We know from therapeutic results, that trauma is not just treatable, but can be overcome. In this podcast, Dr. Jantz helps us understand how life events can lead to trauma. He explains what the characteristics are of someone who lives with unresolved trauma. And finally, he walks through ways you can help improve and begin to work through your trauma on a daily basis. In today's post-pandemic, high-stress world we live in, trauma is at epidemic levels. This podcast can help those who struggle with it. Forward this podcast to friends who may be struggling with trauma. It may manifest in depression, anxiety, excessive worry and fear, or quick-to-anger behavior. In each case, this podcast may be a great resources to begin the recovery process. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call 888.771.5166www.aplaceofhope.com

The Holy Grail of mental health – emotional wellness. It is the goal for all of us. But how can we achieve it in a world that can feel like it pushes, and pressures, and batters us with new challenges on a daily basis. Mental health challenges – whether depression or anxiety, relationships and emotional abuse, PTSD, or an eating disorder – have a ripe environment to thrive in today's society. But there is HOPE! Today, we know more about the brain, our physiology, and the connection between sleep, fitness, and nutrition and our mental health, than ever before. Armed with that knowledge, there are steps we can take every day to cleanse and strengthen our mental health. In this podcast, Dr. Jantz explains the history of mental health treatment, and why today we have more knowledge and tools than ever before. He then explains the keys to emotional wellness. Emotionally well people share common characteristics: • An ability to deal with reality • Emotion regulation • Ability to manage unpleasant emotions • Ability to adapt to change – a new job, moving...normal life changes • Can initiate forgiveness and shows grace • Can let go of anger, bitterness, resentment, and toxic emotions • Has t capacity to give and receive love • Practices gratitude • Has optimism and hope for the future These characteristics may be challenging at times, as life presents unique challenges. But emotionally healthy people always re-center back to these traits. Are you there? Do you need help getting there? Start by journaling and affirming these positive attributes in your thoughts, words, and actions. Be consistent, and do it daily. Recognize when you lapse, and strive to do better. Over time, your thought/word/action pattern will take root. Forward this podcast to friends who may be struggling with their emotional wellness. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, and depression. The Center uses the whole person care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call 888.771.5166 www.aplaceofhope.com

Depression is at epidemic levels, and shows no signs of abating post-pandemic. It is the second most diagnosed health issues in America. But what is "silent depression," and why is it so prevalent – and not discussed – in relationships? Silent depression is something we work hard to hide. Silent depression can be silent simply because the person doesn't recognize they are in a depressed state. Another way it is silent is by the individual suppressing known symptoms, or discounting and denying it. Either way, the depression is real. The danger of silent depression is that everything feels normal, because it has evolved over time. The result is long-term,, deep-seated depression that can take more time and therapy to resolve. It can erode intimacy, control mood, behavior, social engagement, and effect one's entire quality of life. In this podcast, Dr. Jantz explains how one can find themself in silent depression, and then what to do about it. This is particularly present in long-term marriages and other close relationships. It results in emotional isolation. Forward this podcast to friends who may be struggling with silent depression in their relationships. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant sleep issues, as well as those who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, and depression. The Center uses the whole person care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship or depression, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call 888.771.5166 www.aplaceofhope.com

Enmeshment trauma. It sounds severe, but what is it? Enmeshment refers to a type of codependency where one becomes enmeshed in another to the point where their identity revolves around someone else. It is an encompassing "reality" where one feels they can't exist without not just the other person, but also without their historical experiences upon which to draw. When the potential loss of that relationship becomes a possibility, severe trauma can be felt. This is stronger than a normal breakup, which can be very difficult in its own right. Couple that with the perceived loss of identity – and the potential loss of all that is enmeshed in one's identify – and you can see how it can go from difficult to traumatic. Without help, not just recovery is very challenging. but the ability to avoid continual enmeshment in each future relationship becomes harder and harder. Recovery from enmeshment can take a long time, and relapse is a very real concern. Surrounding one's self with strong, balanced, and healthy people is a good start. In this podcast, Dr. Jantz explains what enmeshment trauma is, how it makes you feel, and how it can develop insidiously over time. He then offers tools to help overcome enmeshment. Don't miss this podcast – and forward it to friends who may be struggling with dependent relationships. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant sleep issues, as well as those who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, and depression. The Center uses the whole person care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a challenging relationship, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call 888.771.5166 www.aplaceofhope.com Subscribe to this podcast to receive notifications of future episodes. Show less

When it comes to discussing mental health, we don't usually think of sleep as one of the first topics. But you could argue that improving the quality of our sleep could have a more dramatic impact on our mental well-being than almost anything else. We all know we feel better after a good night's sleep, and that we are more irritable and hazy when sleep deprived. But there now is scientific evidence showing sleep is critical to not just our physical health, but our mental health as well. In fact, not enough, or poor-quality sleep is shown to increase negative emotional responses to stressors, while decreasing positive emotions. When we are getting consistent, restful, deeper REM sleep, we have more physical and mental energy, and our body doesn't need to work as hard to focus and complete tasks. We have more strength to withstand challenging situations, and have a more positive outlook on life. But wanting good sleep, and getting good sleep can be two different stories. Why is quality sleep so elusive to so many of us? And are there things we can do in our daily routine to help without resorting to prescriptions or strong over the counter products? In this podcast, Dr. Jantz explains what contributes to poor sleep, how it makes you feel, and what consistently poor sleep can do to our mental health. He then gives us practical tips that we can all do to help improve our quality of sleep. You don't want to miss this podcast – it may be the one that literally gives you a new lease on life! Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant sleep issues, as well as those who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, and depression. The Center uses the whole person care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with agoraphobia, PTSD or anxiety, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call 888.771.5166 www.aplaceofhope.com Subscribe to this podcast to receive notifications of future episodes.

You may have heard a relatively new or uncommon word lately from the family of anxieties – agoraphobia. In fact, while traditionally fairly rare (affecting 1-2% of the population), we are seeing a dramatic increase in it post-pandemic. But what is agoraphobia? It is an extreme or irrational fear of entering crowded places, leaving one's home, or being in areas where escape is harrowing. In his new memoir, Spare, Prince Harry shares his past struggle with agoraphobia. This has brought light to an affliction with which many suffer in silence. Whether rational or not, the physical and psychological effects of agoraphobia are very real. It is a form of anxiety that may affect more than 10 million Americans, and is on the rise. It is more prevalent in women than men. We are talking about more than just getting nervous to address the crowd at a conference or a Chamber of Commerce dinner. That is a normal reaction when one is unaccustomed to having many people stare at them while speaking. Agoraphobia goes well beyond that. The mere thought of leaving the house to get groceries can cause an intense fear and physical reaction, Left untreated, agoraphobia can worsen over time. In fact, only about 10% of people who suffer from Agoraphobia will recover without treatment. In this podcast, Dr. Jantz explains what agoraphobia is, how it makes you feel, and what we can do to overcome it. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have experienced extreme betrayal, shame, guilt, anxiety, and depression. The Center uses the whole person care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with agoraphobia, PTSD or anxiety, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call 888.771.5166 www.aplaceofhope.com Subscribe to this podcast to receive notifications of future episodes.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health challenge. But it can also be confusing – confusing for some professionals to correctly diagnose, and confusing for the one suffering from it. We know that PTSD almost certainly involves depression as well as anxiety. Both can appear independently, or simultaneously. In either case, PTSD can be debilitating, making the one suffering feeling like they need to withdraw, like there is no hope, that any social situation situation can instantly become an embarrassing and very uncomfortable place they need to escape from. We often refer to military veterans, especially those returning from serious conflict and war, as being highly susceptible to PTSD. And that is very true. We need to take care of the mental health of our military members. But PTSD can occur to anyone. If there was trauma in the past, it can not only linger, but fester and cause increasingly more difficult challenges as one gets older. In this podcast, Dr. Jantz explains what PTSD is, how it can affect us, and what we can do to overcome it. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have experienced extreme betrayal, shame, guilt, anxiety, and depression.. The Center uses the whole person care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with betrayal and trust issues, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call 888.771.5166 www.aplaceofhope.com Subscribe to this podcast to receive notifications of future episodes.

Resilience. After all that we have been through over the past several years – COVID, world strife, election turmoil, drug epidemic, school violence, social media bullying, and so much more – we need to be as resilient as possible. And not just to deal with the past, but to prepare ourselves for what the future will bring us. But being resilient involves tools and techniques. It involves surrounding ourselves with the right people and energy, and avoiding the wrong people and energy. It involves thoughtful consideration before replying, but being confident, consistent, and steady in our beliefs and values. Dr. Jantz helps us understand why resilience is important, and how to become more resilient in our daily lives. Dr. Jantz's award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have experienced extreme anxiety, trauma, and depression. The Center uses the whole person care approach to healing. The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a Top 10 Treatment Center For Depression in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with mental health challenges, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you. Call 888.771.5166 www.aplaceofhope.com Subscribe to this podcast to receive notifications of future episodes.