Inside the Chrysalis

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Inside the Chrysalis is a place for pause, thought, growth, and transformation through learning and conversation. We are here to address society’s most widespread mental wellness issues, robbing us from fully engaging in our lives - issues such as stress, anxiety, loneliness, lack of connection, and discontent. Inside this chrysalis is a safe space, built on both education and life experiences, where we can discuss these issues frankly and learn from each other. Join us on this journey.

Michelle Quist

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    • Oct 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES
    • 2 SEASONS

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    Latest episodes from Inside the Chrysalis

    Changing Pandemic Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 40:40


    In the first podcast of our second season, Pod Squad doctors Chelsie Young, Jenn Bryan, Zach Baker, and host Michelle Quist discuss the long-term effects of the pandemic in the form of some bad habits we might have picked up. Tune in to learn about behavioral change and some tips on taking back control of your life.Support the show

    Welcome to Season 2!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 2:02


    It's been a minute, but host Michelle Quist and the Pod Squad (old and new!) are coming back for another season. Support the show

    Social Support: We're All In This Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 49:44


    In the last episode of Season One, Michelle and the Pod Squad discuss the importance of social support. Tune in to learn how social support benefits us, when we should and shouldn't seek it out, and what you can do when you feel alone. If you need additional support, here are some hotlines you can reach out to.www.crisistextline.orgwww.veteranscrisisline.netwww.suicidepreventionlifeline.orgSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32871481)

    Live Your Own Timeline

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 53:54


    In this episode, new contributor Dr. Zach Baker joins Pod Squad members Chelsie, Jenn, and Michelle as they discuss the social pressure that can result from living an unconventional life. Listen in to find out why it happens, and what you can do about it.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32871481)

    2020: Putting the Burn in Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 45:25


    Host Michelle and squad member Jenn interview Dr. Sophie Romay about burnout. Listen to find out how you can detect early signs of burnout and help both yourself and your friends, family, and coworkers.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32871481)

    Nature Nurtures: The Benefit of Green Spaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 32:07


    Dr. Jenn Bryan and the Pod Squad discuss the benefits of nature in reducing anxiety and stress, as well as providing peace of mind and aiding in the healing process.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32871481)

    The Arrival Fallacy: Arriving Where You Already Are

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 42:40


    Listen as Dr. Chelsie Young teaches the Pod Squad about the Arrival Fallacy, a phenomenon that we all experience when we achieve a goal and find out it wasn't what we thought it was going to be. Learn how to spot this in your own life, how to deal with it when it happens, and how you might be able to avoid it in the first place.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32871481)

    SDT and Self-Care: Discovering Our Basic Needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 56:00


    Angie and Michelle switch places as the Pod Squad learns about self-determination theory and how we can engage in a new kind of self-care by satisfying our basic human needs.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32871481)

    These Kids Don't Play: Anxiety About Bias in the Media

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 40:35


    Host Michelle discusses anxiety surrounding perceptions of bias in the media with mental health professional Maliha Khan and News Literacy Project Senior VP of Education Peter Adams. Listen and learn some news literacy strategies to help you analyze the information you take in and feel better about the world.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32871481)

    Our Life's Roles: An interesting cast of characters

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 57:38


    Dr. Angie LeRoy teaches the Pod Squad about family systems theory. Learn how our personality and family environment develop roles for us to play, and how we can resist letting them define us forever.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32871481)

    Schooling COVID: The Effects of the Pandemic on Kids and Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 33:15


    In this episode, host Michelle invites teacher Lisa Kiselewski and mathematics education professor Monica Gonzalez to discuss the effects of the pandemic on kids' education, and some tips on making the return to school better for everyone, no matter what form it takes.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32871481)

    Survivor's Guilt: I Will Survive...But Then What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 48:38


    Survivor's guilt might be more common than you think. In this episode, Dr. Angie LeRoy teaches the squad about this phenomenon and the different circumstances in which it might emerge. In light of COVID-19 and the recent activity with the Black Lives Matter movement, this topic might be especially difficult for some. Here are some resources that might help:Psychology Today - Find a Therapisthttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists Additional Resources:COVID Resource Guide:https://www.nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf?lang=en-US COVID Disaster Distress Hotline 800-985-5990, or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746National Suicide Prevention Lifeline800-273-8255Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration800-662-4357National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-7233Other Hotlines:http://www.pleaselive.org/hotlines/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32871481)

    Social Comparison: I Know You Are But What Am I?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 42:49


    Dr. Young teaches the Pod Squad about social comparison, the strategy all people use to see how we stack up against each other. Learn how social comparison can lead to both good and bad outcomes, and what you can do if you find yourself feeling like you don't measure up.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32871481)

    King Lear or Existential Crisis? Boredom and COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 60:03


    In this Hot Take episode, Michelle invites researchers Erin Westgate, Yijun Lin, and Mai-Ly Steers to discuss the concept of boredom, especially as we're experiencing it in the middle of this global pandemic. Tune in to find out what boredom might mean for you and your family, and how you can best cope during this societal crisis.Coronaboredom Got You Down? Here are Six Solutions- Article by Erin C Westgate https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/coronaboredom-got-you-down-here-are-six-solutions-138837 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32871481)

    Being Nice to Me:The Art of Self-Compassion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 40:04


    Dr. Jenn Bryan teaches the Pod Squad about Self-Compassion and the importance of showing yourself the same kindness you show your friends. Learn how to stem the tide of your negative self-talk and engage in the social psych strategies of self-forgiveness, self-kindness, and mindfulness. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32871481)

    Impostors Discuss Impostor Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 49:01


    Join host Michelle and the Pod Squad as they discuss Impostor Syndrome; that feeling you get when you don't feel like you quite belong with your peers. Learn about the underlying issues that might contribute to experiencing this common phenomenon, as well as some strategies to keep it from limiting your potential.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32871481)

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