Invisible Wheelchair Podcast

Doing this for over 5 years I have come away with the top ten list of what I learned about dealing with anxiety, OCD and behavior. This summarizes in the list what some of the major issues we have covered, interviewed and explored with the Invisible Wheelchair Podcast and now we are focusing on our new podcast http://www.focusedhealthyfamilypodcast.com Even though this is Episode 73 - there have been 290 podcasts, I did not number the interview podcasts or Off The Cuff podcasts or some special podcast like end-of-year reviews (I am not sure why I didn't but I didn't). Join me for my final good-bye and my list of major learns...

How fast does your brain run? Would it get a ticket if it was on the highway? Don talks about the 5 waves of the brain which he likes to consider speeds. Join him in this conversation and learn about the brain. #wavesofthebrain #brainwaves #5wavesbrain #5speedsofthebrain #dongrothoff #invisiblewheelchair  

What is a confetti cannon? What does it have to do with kids or anxiety? Adrienne Johnson explains about her role as a Confetti Cannon and her meeting the Yogi in White in India. Join us for this lively conversation... #confetticannon #adriennejohnson #familycoach #thekindnessmachine #dongrothoff #ginagrothoff #invisiblewheelchair #focusedhealthyfamily

Do you feel like some day or at any time someone is going to figure out that you are a fraud? Don't know what you are doing? Your boss. Your spouse. If you have had those thoughts or beliefs then today's tapping podcast is for you. Let do Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping to release some of those negative thoughts. #eft #emotionalfreedomtechniques #tapping #efttapping #impostersyndrome #feelinglikeafraud 

  Any day now they are going to see I don't know what I am doing and they will fire me? Have you ever thought that you weren't good enough or smart enough and your boss is going to find out? Do you worry about losing your job even though you have had good reviews and pay raises?  That is the imposter syndrome in action and it can really take a person down. Listen today to understand what Imposter Syndrome is about and what you can do about it. #impostersyndrome #notgoodenough #fearoflosingjob #jobanxiety #jobstress

Claire Dunn, author of the book "At Last Count" tells her life with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and how it has affected her life leading her into theatre and writing a book. Join us for her lively story. #clairedunn #At LastCount #ocdstories #obtrusivethoughts #invisiblewheelchair #donaldgrothoff #ocd #ocdrecovery

Throwback to December of 2020 and go back to Ireland with Linda. Linda Culleton is an expert in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety and has worked with high-profile clients nationally and Internationally. Linda's approach focuses on healing the root cause of the issue not just the symptoms as that is where life transformations take place. She is a Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Instructor and is passionate about empowering people with life skills and tools to live healthy and happy life. Listen now to her own personal story with OCD and  what she did about it… #Linda Culleton #KundaliniYoga #KundaliniYogaMeditation 

This IWC Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping session with Don Grothoff is about relaxing in order to meditate better. Join Don, an EFT Tapping Practitioner, tapping to relax your body and mind for better clarity and thinking. #emotionalfreedomtechniques #eft #tapping #meditation #relax #stress #pain #anxietyrelief

I can't quiet my mind. I can't meditate! I hear that all the time especially from my clients. They just don't get it, it is kind of out there in the foo-foo world so no one really understands it. I believe there are a lot of myths that surround meditation. You have to be the guru on the mountain in order to do this. You have to clear your mind...yea right! What is meditation? How can I do it? There are ways that it can be done in our busy schedule because it is important to our health. Let's bring it down to earth and understand. Join me... Couple of things mentioned in this podcast with links: Isha Yoga Center  - Guru Sadhguru https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzi3PDz1AWU Dhyanalinga Sharon Najak - 5 Steps to Calm https://www.invisiblewheelchair.com/ocd-interviews/iwc-interview-shahin-najak-certified-mindfulness-meditation-coach/ #meditation #ishayogacenter #dhyana #chan #zen #sadhguru #dhyanalinga #sharonnajak #ishakriya #awareness #invisiblewheelchair #mindfulnesss 

What is normal? A lot of clients come to me and tell me they just want to be normal. Compared to what? Who defines what normal is? Is there a set of standards? There are laws and rules they try but that is not what makes us up. Let's talk about comparisons and normal on this Throwback Thursday podcast. #normal #invisiblewheelchair #societalrules #laws #beingnormal

Gina and I's interview with Bethany Gettis from NDelish Bethany Gettis is a highly dynamic Internationally known Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant and REAL Food Advocate. Bethany is focused on guiding busy, health-conscious mothers to their own optimum healthy lifestyle through nutrition while creating constant holistic balance and harmony. After all, she created her business Nutritious & Delicious because she believes a healthy family starts with a healthy parent. Links Provided for Your Show: Nutritious & Delicious Website: www.ndelish.com Gut Chek Hair Test For Food Intolerances/Heavy Metals & Nutrient Deficiencies: https://gutchek.ca/products/gutchek-n-d Social Media Handles: Facebook- @nutritiousanddeliciouseating Instagram- @nutritiousanddeliciousmom #bethanygettis #ndelish #food #dinnertimestress #anxiousaboutfood #kidsandfood #foodissues #focusedhealthyfamily #invisiblewheelchair dongrothoff #ginagrothoff

In these times we live in wouldn't it be important to be able to accept others even though they may be different? To do that you have to accept yourself first. Today's Invisible Wheelchair podcast taps you to a place of beginning acceptance. Join us and tap along... #EFT #EFTtapping #emotionalfreedomtechniques #tapping #anxiety #stress #acceptance #tolerance #invisiblewheelchair

Male? Female? What else can there be? Are our definitions of who we are as being wrong? How can there be anything else besides this binary description of human beings? In this podcast Don talks about what he has learned about Transgender. Our definition of ourselves is not as simple as it appears. What does that mean? Join Don for this topic... https://thetranscenter.com/ https://www.apa.org/topics/lgbtq/transgender #transgender #transmale #transfemale #non-binary #genderfluid #cisgender #genderreassignment #genderqueer #genderexpression #gender #sexuality

We take in so much when we are kids so much so that we are sponges absorbing what we need to make the foundation of our life. What can parents do to make that a positive experience that will shape your child for the future. Find out now here in part two of the sponge years series. #spongeyears #childhood #parents #growingup #parentsinfluence #anxiety #stress #focusedhealthyfamily #invisiblewheelchair #dongrothoff

No More Meds Podcast - Dr. Weaver enthusiastically discovered her calling to help others heal and has since assisted many thousands of people to achieve better health without drugs or surgery.   In recent years, Dr. Corinne Weaver has been reaching out beyond her successful private practice, as an international best-selling author, speaker, and brand-new podcast host because she is on fire to share empowering knowledge of how to be healthy naturally with people all over the world so that they require No More Meds! Join Gina and I on this podcast #nomedspodcast #drcorinneweaver #invisiblewheelchairpodcast #ginagrothoff #dongrothoff #focusedhealthyfamily

This is a brand new segment of the Invisible Wheelchair podcast. We use to do simple tapping segments based on each podcast. Now we have ended that but each month we will be doing a full Emotional Freedom Techniques tapping session. This month it is about negative thoughts and feelings and how to change them. Come tap along with us.... #efttapping #emotionalfreedomtechniques #tapping #emotionalchange #stressrelease #negativethinking #anger #dongrothoff #focusedhealthyfamily #invisiblewheelchair

We are putting out more EFT tapping for the podcast. Each month we will be doing an EFT session as part of the podcast.  So listen to a podcast Gina and I did on EFT and self care. #EFT #EmotionalFreedomTechniques #tapping #efttapping #energywork #invisiblewheelchairpodcast #dongrothoff #ginagrothoff #focusedhealthyfamily

What are some of the things that will influence your whole life? Well things taken in during your early childhood can have a major impact on the rest of your life. Find out about the sponge years and how they affect us. #thespongeyears #childhood #parentsinfluence #growingup #anxiety #parents #invisiblewheelchair #dongrothoff

Fatigue. Exhaustion. Emotional Disconnect. As a parent OCD and anxiety can take the best from you and it does. Lets talk about parental burnout and take the test. The article talks about general parental burnout but I take it into dealing with OCD and how it is different. Here is the article: https://www.today.com/parents/parents/parental-burnout-study-moms-rcna27389 #parents #fatigue #parentalburnout #parenting #exhaustion #family #invisiblewheelchair #dongrothoff

David and Michaela were two years into their marriage when David finally got the diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. A relief to finally know what he fought with most of his life.  Another challenge for their young marriage...find out their story here. #marriageocd #ocd #marriagechallenges #ocd #ocdtreatment #ocdsuffering #invisiblewheelchair #dongrothoff

Why do people have anxiety? What is anxiety? Fight or flight is natural, so how does it become a problem. And how do people cope with it. Should it be able to go away?  #anxiety #stress #fightorflight #invisiblewheelchair #anxietytreatment #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #fear  

Gina and I are expanding and we are now doing a podcast for parents. We do parenting different and what we have learned especially from the OCD that has been part of our lives for over 12 years has shown us things that can help anyone going through things as a family. #focusedhealthyfamily #family #parents #parenting #ocd #ocdstories #ginagrothoff #dongrothoff #focusedhealthyfamilypodcast

Being in the middle of a pandemic I thought it would be interesting to go back to this Off the Cuff podcast about the Flu everyone was worried about. Join us.... #flu #pandemic #fluProblem #covid #whatstheworry #panic

There are times when you are dealing with OCD or someone with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder when you have reached your whits end and anger and feeling like a fool starts to show. You realize though who the fool really is... #OCD #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdanger #ocdtreatment  #ocdstory #focusedhealthyfamily #dongrothoff

There are times when you are dealing with OCD or someone with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder when you have reached your whits end and anger and feeling like a fool starts to show. This is the tapping recording for Podcast 66

Stories usually go up on the first of the month but I could not do April Fools Day to Jonathan. Jonathan knew that something wasn't right but until his diagnosis he was possitive it was OCD. Then it really kicked in with thoughts of suicide and Jonathan took action to get treatment. Find out more... #ocd #ocdsuicide #ocdharm #harm #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #invisiblewheelchair #donaldgrothoff #ocdstories #ocdstory

How can you tell whether you have OCD or not? What are the signs and symptoms? On this Throwback Thurs we go back to 2017 and one of the first podcast we did about the symptoms and signs of OCD. Join us for this look back... #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdsymptoms #ocdsigns #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #obsessivecompulsivedisordersymptoms #obsessivecompulsivedisordersigns #invisiblewheelchairpodcast #donaldgrothoff #invisiblewheelchairpodcast

A CDC study using parent-reported data found that 1 out of every 333 (0.3%) children 6–17 years of age in the United States have received a diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome. In today's podcast I interview Halli Gomez who deals with OCD and Tourette Syndrome while having a successful career in writing and a wonderful life. Join us in this fascinating conversation... #tourettes #tourettesyndrome #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #holligomez #donaldgrothoff #invisiblewheelchair #listoften 

This is the tapping recording for Invisible Wheelchair podcast #65 - tapping on how to talk to and support someone who suffers with OCD and anxiety. #ocdtreatment #ocdtalk #tappingforOCD #tappingforobsessivecompulsivedisorder #efttapping #emotionalfreedomtechniques #tapping #invisiblewheelchairpodcast #invisiblewheelchair

How you handle and talk to someone who is suffering with OCD can make the difference between battles vs conversations. It can be the difference between learning to manage OCD and having it grow and feed off of you. How do your conversations go? How does what you do affect the person dealing with obsessive compulsive disorder? Listen in for ideas and tips on how to handle ocd. #ocdtreatment #ocdtalk #tappingforOCD #tappingforobsessivecompulsivedisorder #efttapping #emotionalfreedomtechniques #tapping #invisiblewheelchairpodcast #invisiblewheelchair

Do you label OCD for the person who suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or not? If they know what it is and give it a name will it hurt them? What do you do to help them? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a bully, do you give it that name too. Listen and find out... #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdtalk #ocdlabels #anxiety #invisiblewheelchairpodcast #donaldgrothoff #focusedhealthyfamily

I know what it is like having kids with OCD but I can't image having it as a father. Jason went through the journey of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder himself after becoming a dad. He wrote a book on it called OCDad and now he comes here to talk about what it is like being a dad with OCD and about his book. Join us for this conversation now... #ocd #ocdad #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #jasonadams #anxiety #dadwithanxiety #dadwithocd #dadwithobsessivecompulsivedisorder #invisiblewheelchairpodcast #donaldgrothoff

Is your Mind Set on thoughts that serve you? Mindset is a part of Mindfulness. We have either a Fixed Mindset or a Growth Mindset. What are you labeling yours? Is it working for you? Do you want to change? This is what we are tapping on here for podcast 64 #mindset #mindfulness #fixedmindset #growthmindset #thoughts #feelings #awareness #armlengthawareness 

Is your Mind Set on thoughts that serve you? Mindset is a part of Mindfulness. We have either a Fixed Mindset or a Growth Mindset. What are you labeling yours? Is it working for you? Do you want to change? In this podcast we explore what mindset means and how to deal with it. Join us #mindset #mindfulness #fixedmindset #growthmindset #thoughts #feelings #awareness #armlengthawareness 

Do you ever feel like a normal life eludes you? Well, maybe this podcast can help you understand why it does? One of the biggest statements I get from new clients working on issues is “I just want to be normal!” or “I want to get back to normal.” Of course, that would be nice if we really had an idea of normal. #beingnormal #iamnotnormal #whatisnormal #ijustwanttobenormal #invisiblewheelchairpodcast #societalnorms

Resolutions! Goals! New Beginnings! How do those really work? It all begins in the mind. So what better way to start you new year with setting a new mindset using mindfulness. Shahin Najak has a unique style to her work with Mindfulness. In this podcast you not only get to hear her speak there is a hands on practice we go through that you can take and use immediately for yourself. Lets go to that podcast now... #newyearsresolutions #happynewyear #2022 #mindfulness #shahinnayak #mindfulness4U #meditation #mindfulnessmeditation #donaldgrothoff #focusedhealthyfamily #invisiblewheelchair

Finding a therapist for OCD can be a challenge. Findiing one that fits you and what you are going through. This podcast is the tapping session for Podcast 63 Finding a Therapist #EFTtapping #tappingforocd #emotionalfreedomtechniques #tappingforanxiety #whatistapping #invisiblewheelchairpodcast #invisiblewheelchair #dongrothoff #donaldgrothoff

Finding a therapist for OCD can be a challenge. Findiing one that fits you and what you are going through. It is important that they know and understand Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and the best treatment. Find out more about what questions you need to ask and where to find them. Join us for this podcast... #EFTtapping #tappingforocd #emotionalfreedomtechniques #tappingforanxiety #whatistapping #invisiblewheelchairpodcast #invisiblewheelchair #dongrothoff #donaldgrothoff

Part 2: Anxiety has been at an all time high during the pandemic especially for kids. School at home, work at home and no place to go can drive anxiety through the roof. In this podcast we talk about how to handle that anxiety in our series of interviews Gina and I did on the Short and Sweet podcast. Join us for this fun discussion... #covid19 #pandemic #anxiety #pandemicanxiety #handlinganxiety #dealingwithanxietyduringapandemic #dealingwithkidsanxietyduringapandemic #dealingwithchildsanxietyduringapandemic #dealingwithchildrensanxietyduringapandemic #dealingwithanxietyduringcovid19 #coronavirus #kidsanxiety #childrenanxietycovid19 #shortandsweetpodcast #invisiblewheelchairpodcast

Anxiety has been at an all time high during the pandemic especially for kids. School at home, work at home and no place to go can drive anxiety through the roof. In this podcast we talk about how to handle that anxiety in our series of interviews Gina and I did on the Short and Sweet podcast. Join us for this fun discussion... #covid19 #pandemic #anxiety #pandemicanxiety #handlinganxiety #dealingwithanxietyduringapandemic #dealingwithkidsanxietyduringapandemic #dealingwithchildsanxietyduringapandemic #dealingwithchildrensanxietyduringapandemic #dealingwithanxietyduringcovid19 #coronavirus #kidsanxiety #childrenanxietycovid19 #shortandsweetpodcast #invisiblewheelchairpodcast

Talking about postpartum ocd in this podcast we talk to Jenna Overbaugh, a therapist who experienced postpartum obsessive compulsive disorder after her first child was born. Hear her experience now... #signsofpostpartumdepression #signsofpostpartumocd #postpartumocd #postpartumobsessivecompulsivedisorder #postpartumdepression #postpartumanxiety #postpartumdepressiontreatment #postpartumblues

Birth can have traumatic effects on women and cause postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and in many cases postpartum obsessive compulsive disorder. So what are the signs of postpartum depression, anxiety or OCD? Listen now to this informative podcast talking about postpartum ocd... #signsofpostpartumdepression #signsofpostpartumocd #postpartumocd #postpartumobsessivecompulsivedisorder #postpartumdepression #postpartumanxiety #postpartumdepressiontreatment #postpartumblues

How does OCD affect romantic relationships? How does the partner feel about it? Dealing with OCD when you are trying to build a relationship with someone can be tricky and hard. Find out better ways of doing that here... #ocd #ocdromanticpartners #ocdandrelationships #obsessivecompulsivedisorderandrelationships #obsessivecompulsivedisorderandromanticpartners #ocdromance #obsessivecompulsivedisorderinromance #ocdanddating #obsessivecompulsivedisorderanddating #ocdonadate

Where do babies come from, Mom! When it is time for that talk with your kids about sex what do you say? Amy is the expert on those conversation. She gives great advice about how to have that conversation about sex with your kids. Join us for our lively conversation.... #parenttalkaboutsex #kidssextalk #whattosayaboutsexforparents #sextalk #howtotalktokidsaboutsex #parentstalkaboutwherebabiescomefrom #wheredobabiescomefrom #havingsextalk

Everyone strives to live their lives in a positive manner. It is a challenge for most because in this world we live in its tough. How can you be positive? Is it possible? Is it real. This podcast looks back to January 2021 and the discussion on being positive. #positivethinking #positiveattitude #negativethinking #negativeattitude #howtothinkpositive #invisiblewheelchairpodcast #beingpositive #anxiety #stress

Talk about sex with Amy Lang.  How to deal with OCD and marriage? Interviews with doctors and therapist.  Investigated different types of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. It has been a busy and challenging 2021. So let's see what it was about. Join us as we introduce the "Best of 2021" week.  #bestof2021 #invisiblewheelchairpodcast #ocdinterviews #ocdtreatment #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #amylang #handlinganxietypandemic #talkingsexwithkids #parenting

Come on, let's play! Taking care of anxiety and anxiety issues having fun at the same time. That is what Kim Feeney does. Play Therapy. Join us now for some fun... #playtherapy #anxietyandplay #butterflybeginningscounseling #SandtrayTherapy #EyeMovementDesensitizationandReprocessing #EMDR #Theraplay #AutPlay

Words are powerful. They are powerful for the positive but they are also powerful for the negative. Words can trigger anxiety and stress. This is the tapping recording for Podcast 62  #powerwords #wordsthattriggeranxiety #10wordsyoushouldnot use  #powerfulwords #anxiety #stress #triggerwords #invisiblewheelchairpodcast

Words are powerful. They are powerful for the positive but they are also powerful for the negative. Words can trigger anxiety and stress. Words can stay with you and affect you for a lifetime. Changing how you talk and act can make you life so exciting. Find out more, join us... #powerwords #wordsthattriggeranxiety #10wordsyoushouldnot use  #powerfulwords #anxiety #stress #triggerwords #invisiblewheelchairpodcast

David did not know he had OCD throughout most of his life. He just knew there was something wrong and thought it was just him going crazy.  His self esteem and confidence were taking a real blow. His diagnosis after he got married changed everything including his marriage. Find out more here... #ocdstories #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #obsessivecompulsivedisorderstories #hocdstories #ocdsuccessstories #ocdrecoverystories #theocdstories #pocdstories #severeocdstories

Listen back to our past podcast on this Throwback Thurs with Tips for Dealing with Holidays when you have children dealing with issues such as OCD, anxiety and other special needs. Join us for this holiday special. #tipsforparentsofspecialneedskids #holidayswithkidswithspecialneeds #childrenwithspecialneedsholidayhelp #specialneedsholidays #parents #children #anxiety #stress #ocdholidays #adhdholidays #invisiblewheelchairpodcast