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The Morning Struggle Podcast is a mental health show where we take successful habits and break them down one at a time into the history, science, and action plan so you can implement them into your life and build a better you. Join Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC

The Morning Struggle


    • Apr 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 72 EPISODES


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    More then Money - Self Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 38:51


    We are back after a long break! This next 4 part module discusses money and our relationships to this necessary item of life. So saddle up with Ty and Jessie as they dive into how to be successful with dealing with money. Stay tuned!

    More than Money - Retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 37:27


    We are back after a long break! This next 4 part module discusses money and our relationships to this necessary item of life. So saddle up with Ty and Jessie as they dive into how to be successful with dealing with money. Stay tuned!

    More than Money - Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 34:03


    We are back after a long break! This next 4 part module discusses money and our relationships to this necessary item of life. So saddle up with Ty and Jessie as they dive into how to be successful with dealing with money. Stay tuned!

    More then Money - Millionaire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 34:31


    We are back after a long break! This next 4 part module discusses money and our relationships to this necessary item of life. So saddle up with Ty and Jessie as they dive into how to be successful with dealing with money. Stay tuned!

    Back to Basics - Anti-Procrastination

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 41:23


    Do you find yourself putting off responsibilities? Welcome to the club. Join Ty & Jessie as they discuss how to stop procrastinating and start doing. Stay tuned!

    Back to Basics - Journaling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 38:23


    Part 3 of 4 in our Back to Basics series, Ty & Jessie choose Journaling as one of the key habits for success. Why is journaling so important? Listen to find out. Stay tuned!

    Back to Basics - Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 43:23


    The second episode of our "Back to Basics" focuses on meditation. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a complete newbie, we have some info that may help your practice and lead to success. Stay tuned!

    Back to Basics - Early Morning Wakeup

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 42:03


    And we are back!!! Get ready for a 4 part "Back to Basics" habit reboot complete with habit trackers. Stay tuned! To get your deliverables, go to www.blueclovertherapy.com/theMorningStuggle  

    Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 40:40


    Tis' the season, as they say, and how do you stack up as a gift giver? Are you thoughtful and crafty, extravagant and lavish, or are you a newspaper wrapping regifter? In this episode Ty & Jessie dive into how what you give and how it is given shows who your are to the recipient. Stay tuned!

    Our Pets

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 36:11


    Yes, this episode deserves an exclamation point! Today Ty and Jessie discuss the ins and outs of pets, and why they may be beneficial to your health. Stay tuned!

    Seasonal Shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 35:19


    We know that the fall can be hard on everyone, but does it have too? There may be more to seasonal affective disorder than just missing the sun. Stay tuned!

    Apocalyptic Obsession

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 38:27


    Are you obsessed with zombie movies? Robots taking over humanity? Your Aunt Carla coming to visit? Well these are all "end of the world" scenarios that we actually crave. Find out how to deal with our obsession over the apocalypse. Stay tuned!

    Death by Sugar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 31:49


    Sugar may be one of the most most addictive and destructive substances we encounter on a daily basis. It is almost impossible to avoid in our modern society. So how do we copy with this overabundance of such a power product? Stay tuned!

    Early Birds vs. Night Owls

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 35:08


    The ultimate battle... which one is more successful? Early birds or night owls. Ty & Jessie dive into these two different worlds and find out which group comes out on top, and the answer might surprise you. Stay tuned!

    Gut Feeling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 32:00


    This big question... should you trust your gut? Do successful people trust their gut or go on reason alone? Join Ty & Jessie as they research this phenomenon, and the answer might shock you. Stay tuned!

    Delayed Gratification

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 41:54


    Why be happy today when you can be happy tomorrow? In this episode, Ty & Jessie talk about the reasons why delayed gratification can actually make you happier today and in the future. Stay tuned!

    Fun Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 37:35


    And we are back! In this episode, Ty & Jessie appeal to all you adrenaline junkies out there by discussing why we love to recreate through embarking on dangerous or scary adventures. Stay tuned!

    Names

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 42:03


    What is in a name? More than you think. It may influence how you act, feel and even look. In this episode Ty & Jessie discuss the in's and out's of names and how to find out what your name means. Stay tuned!

    Beat the Heat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 40:58


    Are you struggling through summer heat waves? Do you find yourself angry, anxious, or frustrated easily. Well it may not be your fault. In this episode Ty & Jessie discuss the history of ice, why your brain hates heat, and how to cope through hot weather. Stay tuned!

    Moral Mind Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 42:10


    Every wonder why you or others make morally wrong decisions? In this episode, Ty & Jessie discuss why we have such a hard time making ethical choices when emotions are involved. Stay tuned!

    Neuro Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 37:00


    Welcome back to season 3! We start off with explaining the sneaky tools media advertising uses to influence your everyday decisions and how to fight it. Stay tuned!

    Season 2 Finale - Q & A

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 27:16


    In The Morning Struggle Fashion, we end this season answering some of your questions. If you love hearing the personal details of Ty & Jessie's life, this episode is for you. If not, don't worry. Season 3 will be back shortly with all new habits you can incorporate into your routine. Stay tuned!

    Time Perception

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 33:08


    We are back! In this NEW episode, Ty & Jessie discuss time perception and how it correlates to anxiety. So get your time back as we start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Stay tuned and stay safe!

    Replay: Alcohol

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 38:48


    We are bringing you one more replay episode before releasing brand new episodes next week! In this previous episode, Ty & Jessie discuss how to properly use alcohol if you choose to drink. Stay tuned and stay safe!

    Replay: Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 37:07


    We hope everyone is safe during this crisis. Here is an episode from season 1 about the successful habit of reading. With so much anxiety around social media, Ty & Jessie discuss the benefits of reading and how much time successful people spend reading. Stay tuned and stay safe!

    Replay: Panic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 36:46


    Right now the world is full of uncertainty with the Coronavirus, the economy, and other stressors. It is a time when panic sets in and takes over our emotions. In this previous episode Ty & Jessie discuss what happens to our brains when panic takes over. Stay tuned and stay safe!

    Complaining

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 32:32


    Do you fall into the trap of complaining? Did you know it actually changes the chemical releases in your body and can effect you on a physical level? In this episode Ty & Jessie discuss how to turn this bad habit around. Stay tuned!

    Keeping Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 34:28


    Have you lost that "butterflies in the stomach" feeling with your partner? Don't be ashamed, it is your body's natural course. But how do we get those feelings back? In this episode Ty & Jessie discuss why we get the butterflies and how to get them back if your relationship has matured into a more subdued path. Stay tuned!

    Year of Boredom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 39:06


    Are you tired of not being bored! Well Ty & Jessie are starting a challenge to remove the constant stimuli of screens from the majority of daily hours. This is not a "ban electronics and move to a cabin in the woods" but rather a way to live in the modern world without the negative effects of overstimulation. So join us on our journey into boredom. Stay tuned!

    Cold Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 32:52


    You may have heard of this technique before, but if you haven't you are in for a treat. A frozen treat! Find out why our bodies and minds react so positively to cold and how to incorporate this practice into your life. Stay tuned!

    Instant Rich

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 37:59


    Sorry for the click bait, but this is not an episode on how to get instantly rich. Today Ty & Jessie discuss what happens to you when you come into a windfall of money, and it is not as great as you may think. So join us as we discuss the history, science, and action plan of this syndrome with a little bit of coffee segment sprinkled in. Stay tuned!

    January

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 36:02


    January?!! Is January a habit? No exactly, but in this episode Ty & Jessie discuss the pitfalls with the first month of the year and why creating habits during this time is so difficult. So if you are feeling the January blues or recovering from the holidays, this episode may be for you. Stay tuned!

    Attractiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 35:32


    Many people believe attractiveness is something you either have or you don't. In this episode Ty & Jessie discuss how this idea is far from the truth and how to make yourself more attractive to others. As always, we have history, science, and action plans to conquer this habit (or the habits that make you attractive). Stay tuned!

    Napping

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 31:27


    Grab your Snuggie and a glass of warm milk for this episode. Ty and Jessie talk about why we take naps and why they are so beneficial. You can and should incorporate naps into your life even if you have a busy schedule. Your brain will thank you. Stay tuned!

    Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 34:43


    Do you struggle with money? News flash, everyone does. And there are scientific reasons why money is so powerful in our lives. In this episode Ty & Jessie discuss what money is and what it does to our brains. By understanding this we can stop money from controlling our happiness. Stay tuned!

    Your Toy Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 38:05


    Do you have enough toys? Maybe too many? In this episode Ty & Jessie discuss some interesting studies that narrow down the perfect amount of toys to increase happiness and satisfaction. Sorry about the long episode length, Ty gets excited when discussing the toys of his childhood. Stay tuned!

    Self Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 38:27


    Don't miss this episode! Fighting self control is one of the core causes of distress in people. Ty & Jessie discuss how to harness this skill for yourself and your family to create the structure for happiness. Stay tuned!

    Daydreaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 34:49


    Is daydreaming a detriment or an asset? Well, it depends on how you use it. Join Ty & Jessie as they dive into the world of daydreaming and how you can actually use it to your benefit. Stay tuned!

    Disneyland

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 37:24


    Do you succeed at the happiest place on earth? You may be surprised at the amount of work that Disney puts into making your experience magical. Yet even the most seasoned vacationers can be overwhelmed by this park. In this episode Ty and Jessie discuss the history of Disneyland, the tactics they use to influence you, and how to get the most out of your next trip. Stay tuned!

    Eye Contact

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 33:48


    Sometimes success is silent. This is one of those habits that make a big difference. Join Ty and Jessie while they discuss why you should make eye contact and how to make proper eye contact during conversation. There is also information on how to not get eaten by lions. Stay tuned!

    Crying

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 30:30


    Forget the tissues, bring out the buckets! In this episode Ty and Jessie talk about the lost art of crying, why we lost it, and why we should bring it back. Join us on this journey to find successful habits to implement into our lives. Stay tuned!

    Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 31:58


    How bad is your FOMO (fear of missing out)!!! If you are like the rest of us you probably have FOMO situations but pretend it doesn't bother you. In this episode Ty and Jessie discuss how FOMO has been around forever, why it is normal, and what you can do to lessen the effects. And the coffee segment is extra spicy. Stay tuned!

    Expert Scheduling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 35:47


    How do the most productive people schedule their time? Many use the process of time blocking to accomplish as much as possible. In this episode, Ty and Jessie discuss what happens to the brain when you make decisions and how to incorporate this type of scheduling into your daily life. Stay tuned!

    Gossip

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 32:38


    Gather 'round, I've got some juicy gossip for you! In this episode Ty and Jessie discuss the nuances of gossip and why it is so addicting, and how we can go about curbing negative gossip to positive gossip or replace it completely. Don't forget the coffee segment as this time it is kind of depressing. Stay tuned!

    Handshake

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 38:39


    Did you know that your handshake may be one of your best tools for a good first impression? Handshakes have been around for centuries and effect mood, intentions, brain chemistry, and feelings. So maybe we should be more aware of how our handshake reflects our demeanor. Stay tuned!

    Swearing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 34:20


    Put on your favorite sailor's suit because Ty and Jessie are talking profanity. While there is no actual swearing in this episode, there is talk about how people swore throughout history and why a little bit of swearing may make you more productive. So buckle up and grab a bar of soap for that filthy mouth. Stay tuned!

    Posture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 34:10


    Let's keep season 2 rolling with some posturing! So your mother may have been on to something for telling you to "stand up strait!" your whole life. In this episode Ty and Jessie discuss the history of posture, the science of posture, and an action plan to incorporate better posture into your life to gain success. Stay tuned!

    Routines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 37:53


    We are back with season 2! In this episode Ty and Jessie discuss routines and what items we should include in our daily lives. So join us for the history, science, and action plan of routines. Stay tuned!

    Season 1 Finale - Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 35:48


    Last episode of season 1 of The Morning Struggle! We decided to go off script and answer a few questions we have received about us. We discuss some personal life items and talk about how our successful habit implementation has been going. Make sure to join in next season for a whole new round of interesting history and habits. Stay tuned!

    Noise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 37:06


    The habit of noise may seem confusing on the surface, but find out how to harness the power of noise to help you achieve productivity or calm. And for coffee segment Ty and Jessie talk about some of the most expensive coffee beans in the world. Stay tuned!

    Smell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 34:29


    In this episode we discuss how to use scents and smell to increase productivity or induce a desired response. We talk about the history of body odor and where to get a good cup of coffee at Disneyland. Sorry we have been of the air (or the inter web waves) for a few weeks, but we are back! Thank you everyone for supporting The Morning Struggle Podcast and stay tuned!

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