Humanology

The series finale to the Humanology podcast.

Come along with me on my journey of realizing things I have realized before, but needed to remind myself. Listen to me struggle through my solo hike as I run out of water and contemplate why the hell I'm doing this in the first place.

Today I describe the reasons why I'm embarking on a solo section hike. I talk about what I pack, how I'm feeling, how I mentally and physically prepare, and why I do this alone.

Today I explore the reasons why humans work, why I work and what I enjoy and learn from my various jobs in this crazy journey called life!

Learn how to process negative feelings so they don't build up! Use this R.A.I.N. technique to process your uncomfortable feelings so you don't numb, judge or distract from them.

Mark and I talk about why having role models, supervisors, mentors and colleagues in your professional world is so important for your growth and sanity!

Trigger warning! Today I explain why there are certain topics I won't talk about on the Humanology Podcast.

Today I interview an anonymous funeral director and ask him the whos, whys, and hows we all want to know but are afraid to ask.

If you need to make a tough decision, what do you do? Here are some simple tools you can use to guide you in the right direction.

Why the hell am I crying? Come on a journey with me as I explore this crazy thing that is unique to the human animal. Crying. Produced by Carson Diddens

Mark and Jeannette discuss the concept of letting go and how much better life is on the other side of the surrender.

Listen to my elevator speech about mindfulness and meditation. I'm only touching the peak of the iceberg. Actually, the tip of the whisker on the chin of a chipmunk on the tip of the iceberg when I describe mindfulness and meditation. I hope you enjoy the episode.

Today I interview a retired member of law enforcement that wants to remain anonymous. His insight on criminal activity and spring fever is spot on.

These are three steps to become empowered.

Did you ever wonder why people hike in the mountains? Why do they push themselves to such limits? What drives humans to do this or anything else? Is it the danger element, fear of failure, work, love? My husband hikes in the Rockies many times a year. He hiked Mt Meeker with our youngest son in the summer and today he shares his story of hiking Mt Meeker with our oldest son this winter. Production Credit: Carson Diddens

Did you ever wonder how an episode of an episode of Humanology is recorded and produced? Listen and get some answers to some burning questions that some listeners have had.

This is my quick and dirty explanation of my understanding of trauma and why it's helpful to process trauma with a therapist that specializes in it.

Change is hard. Change is good. Change is necessary for growth.

I gave up my smartphone and social media for a week and this is what happened.

Follow me as I fumble through creating art this week.

Inspiration is the process of being mentally stimulated to do something... anything that is out of your comfort zone.

My week of being grateful was a bitch for reasons I never expected. Please excuse the self disclosure.

Comedy can be our parent, our church, our jester, and our truth teller.

I listened to a lot of composed music this week and I got in my feels as I thought of my Italian grandpa, 'Babe' Latino.

I played games this week with my family, friends, and students, and boy am I happy tired...

Are you sick of eating veggies and doing exercise classes every January 1st? Try having some fun instead.

Do you feel down in the winter? Would you like to stay ahead of it and have some fun instead this winter? Join me as I go outside of my comfort zone and have fun this wintertime.

Why do humans fight each other? Why do they fight themselves? How do you fight yourself?

Have you ever wondered if you were depressed or anxious? I will explain this common mental health concern.

Discover why certain tasks seem so difficult and how you can manage them.

Lace up your shoes, grab your headphones and enjoy the ride on this running podcast.

Having a hard time letting go? Use this letter writing technique to help.

Have you ever wondered why I became a social worker?

Help me explore the most valuable trait a human can have, confidence.

If you are in the helping field such as nursing, counseling, message therapy, or teaching, don't let compassion fatigue turn into burnout.

Remembering the duality of life helps us process the good and the bad.

Being a human can be exhausting. Period. Let's talk about it. Production credit: Carson Diddens

Let's get real about this therapy stuff and why you should do it.

Join me on my journey of describing how walking is my preferred drug of choice.

Escapism, when is it unhealthy? Why do we do it?

Use this quick and dirty 7 step process to debrief a colleague to prevent vicarious trauma.

Self care is necessary for helpers such as social workers, psychologists, and counselors.