Meier Clinics Podcast

Michaela Neff and Dr. Paul Meier talk about how most people seem to think about change. Is change an enemy? Can you see it differently? Listen along and see for yourself!www.meierclinics.com

Dr. Paul Meier describes his experience with retirement to Michaela Neff, and discusses the process of transition that comes with this major life change. www.meierclinics.com

Michaela Neff and Dr. Paul Meier discuss the sensitive topic of talking about your Christian faith with family members who may not share your beliefs, and how to consider your relationships with those you love who oppose you in your faith.

Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela Neff consider aging in today's show. Is it all bad? What does it cost us to grow old? What value can we still cling to through all the changes we face as we age? Aging is not all loss, listening family. We hope this show helps you remember hope!

Ever notice yourself say "part of me..."? There's a helpful model called Internal Family Systems that Michaela Neff and guest counselor Emily Dunleavy discuss in this episode. You'll hear about a new way you can help all your parts be at peace within you.  

Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela Neff continue the discussion about unhelpful thinking patterns with six more of CBT's most common cognitive distortions. We hope these help you untangle some of your own thoughts and relationships!

Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela Neff describe four of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy's (CBT) most common cognitive distortions. You may be surprised to hear how common some of these unhelpful patterns of thinking can be in your own thoughts!

Dr. Meier and Michaela Neff consider the value of patience as a sign of maturity, as an outcome of hardship, and as a benefit for facing the hardships and in relationships.

Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela Neff discuss the bias for optimism and a more balanced thinking approach. Did you know you could be over-optimistic? Did you know that pessimism isn't a sickness to cure? Listen to learn more about these different ways of thinking!

Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela Neff sort through the themes of goodness and faithfulness, and how surprisingly important they feel for establishing principles and for maintaining relationships we care about. 

Dr. Meier and Michaela Neff talk about peace, why we need it so much, where to find it, how to get or keep it, and share personal stories.

Dr. Meier and Michaela Neff consider the strengthening, pleasant experience of joy in light of the painful and hard reasons why we all want and need more of it.

Dr. Meier and Michaela Neff discuss love, relationship ups and downs, and the personal benefit of showing and receiving love.

Dr. Meier teaches Michaela Neff about Seasonal Affective Disorder, and they discuss the value of sunshine and the impacts of weather patterns on mental health.

Dr. Meier and Michaela Neff review aspects of codependency, underlying reasons we stay stuck in these relationship patterns, and identity concerns that can arise from them. co

Today Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela S. Neff describe the stages of recovery from codependency that Dr. Meier wrote with colleagues in his most popular book, Love Is A Choice.

Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela Neff consider the tradition of New Year's Resolutions as well as the setting of personal resolutions, and goals. Some goals are more helpful than others!

Michaela and Dr. Meier describe and give examples of codependency. They discuss how to pin down the definition of this relationship hot topic, and discuss some reasons why people end up in this situation. More about codependency is yet to come in our upcoming episodes!

Today Dr. Meier and Michaela Neff discuss the principles of conflict resolution, what is important to remember and why we need to resolve conflicts.www.meierclinics.com

Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela Neff list a few helpful questions for learning about our own perspectives about the most important things in life.

Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela Neff describe the nuts, bolts and big ideas around worldviews and why they matter.

Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela S Neff discuss the prevalence of compassion fatigue, some risk factors, and hopeful thoughts about recovering from and avoiding this emotional risk.

What are the risks or benefits of playing video games? Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela Neff consider the research and biases around video game playing.

Join Dr. Paul Meier and mental health counselor, Michaela Neff, for a discussion about grief and depression. When do we need help to manage our grief? How can depression begin or be triggered during the grieving process? When can mental health and Christian counseling be a necessary step towards healing. www.meierclinics.com

Join Dr. Paul Meier, Michaela Neff, and Kristin as they discuss obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and perfectionism. We all know someone (including ourselves) that might struggle with one or both of these issues. Understanding a key difference is important: perfectionism and OCD are how you feel about your behaviors and rituals. While a perfectionist may think not organizing their closet in a certain way will make them seem messy, a person with OCD feels a much different fear if they don't complete their rituals. Join us to learn about the similarities and differences.

Join, mental health counselor, Michaela Neff, and Kristin as they talk about what forgiveness actually means and who benefits the most (you might be surprised!). They also share how forgiveness changes - our perceptions of the word as we grow.

Join Adam Walsh, PHD, LCSW, MSW and Brooke Heintz Morrissey, PHD, LCSW, the hosts of a new podcast called Brain Hijack on Mental Health News Radio Network. Their show is about mental health with a focus on suicide prevention and awareness.This journey is called The Brain Hijack Podcast and it has a mission to share meaningful messages and help shape discussions about mental health, Brooke and Adam bring valuable insights on the topic of suicide prevention, risk awareness and other innovative methods for understanding and preventing suicide. By sharing their own personal experiences and amplifying the voices of experts, Brooke and Adam utilize podcasting as a powerful medium to reach others and provide support.Podcast guests, such as Dr. Thomas Joiner, an American psychologist and leading expert on suicide, take listeners through a step-by step process of expanding their awareness of connection and how to better implement, understand, and reach out to everyone including those who may be struggling at this point in their lives.Brain Hijack is more than just a name – It represents the podcast's focus on mental health. The hosts recognize that all individuals face challenges such as stress, loss, and loneliness at times. Each episode focuses on a myth about suicide that Brooke, Adam, and their guest break down and debunk, making the information digestible for a general audience. By having a discussion that can be understood by all, they aim to break the stigma surrounding these topics; creating an open dialogue where everyone can begin to feel comfortable discussing their own mental well-being.The hosts assure listeners that their own day jobs, educational background, and personal experiences play a significant role in the development of this podcast.Brooke, having served as the Army National Guard Behavioral Health Chief, has provided support for suicide prevention programs by conducting briefings and advising leaders on suicide prevention strategies that work. Adam brings over 25 years of experience in the field of suicide prevention to the podcast. He has worked as a mental health therapist, conducted research on the topic of suicide, and developed programs aimed at preventing suicide. Through their experiences, Brooke and Adam have learned that preventing suicide requires a collective effort and extends far beyond the confines of a mental health provider's office.As Brain Hijack embarks on this podcasting journey, their primary objective is to help individuals realize they are not alone in their struggles. By fostering a sense of community, the podcast aims to promote well-being, safety, and the importance of open conversations. Their ultimate goal is to bring more light to an often taboo discussion while injecting a sense of fun into the process. Brain Hijack invites listeners to join them on their own journey towards personal growth and improved mental well-being. Through candid conversations, expert insights, and relatable experiences, the podcasters aim to inspire, educate, and empower individuals to navigate life's challenges.The opinions and assertions expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences or the Department of Defense.The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or policies of The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. Mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Michaela Neff and Dr. Paul Meier discuss two kinds of rest today. They also consider the caffeine paradox, the distinction between rest and recreation, and choices we can make to increase rest in life. Here's to resting listening family!

Michaela Neff and Dr. Paul Meier discuss the topic of rest, focusing on phyusical sleep, and its vulnerablity to depression and anxiety. Dr. Meier unpacks brain activity during sleep and practical tips for manmaging sleep and rest.

Dr. Paul Meier and Michaela Neff discuss the nature of dreams, the benefit of examing them, and why we should them seriously.

Michaela Neff and Dr. Paul Meier discuss the theme of the 2023 Mental Health Awareness campaign, "Look Around, Look Within". They cover self reflection and awareness of community impact on mental and emotional concerns.

Join Dr. Paul Meier, mental health counselor Michaela Neff, and Kristin as they share moments in their lives where they churned some bitter lemons into amazing lemonade.

Join Dr. Paul Meier, counselor Michaela Neff, and Kristin as they talk about how positive influences in their lifes have made an impact on their mental well being.

Join Dr. Paul Meier, counselor Michaela Neff, and Kristin Walker as they finish up their conversation about Life Changing Events!

Join Dr. Paul Meier, counselor Michaela Neff, and Kristin as they talk about the deaths in their lives that had the most impact.

Join Dr. Paul Meier, mental health counselor Michaela Neff (formerly Michaela Sheets), and Kristin for a discussion about which life changing event came up for each of us to share on this podcast?www.meierclinics.com

Join Dr. Paul Meier and, mental health counselor Michaela Neff (formerly Michaela Sheets), for a discussion about why counseling in the good times and not so good times is truly a gift for yourself!www.meierclinics.com

Join Dr. Paul Meier, mental health counselor Michaela Neff (formerly Michaela Sheets), and Kristin as they continue their discussion about shame in this final episode of their series on the roots of shame. How we shame ourselves, how we shame others, how shame is used to control, how shame is different than Guilt, and carrying generational shame.www.meierclinics.com

Join Dr. Paul Meier, mental health counselor Michaela Neff (formerly Michaela Sheets), and Kristin as they continue their discussion about shame in part 2 of their series on the roots of shame. How we shame ourselves, how we shame others, how shame is used to control, how shame is different than Guilt, and carrying generational shame.www.meierclinics.com

Join Dr. Paul Meier, mental health counselor Michaela Neff (formerly Sheets), and Kristin as they talk about Shame. Some of the topics covered are:How is shame different than guilt?What is Toxic Shame?The shame you carry.Shaming others.Generational shame.This episode is part 1 of a 3 part series on shame.For more information about Michaela, please visit her at https://www.meierclinics.com/directory/michaela-sheets/

Join Dr. Paul Meier and Kristin as they talk about The Narcissistic Sociopath, how we all can be vulnerable, and how to protect yourself!

Join Licensed Professional Counselor, John McGehee, for a discussion with Kristin for Part II about the issues our kids face today! This is part 2 of a 2-part series on the Meier Clinics Podcast.For more information about John McGehee visit here: https://www.meierclinics.com/directory/jonathan-mcgehee/