Podcasts about baggage check

It's Thanksgiving in the United States, which means a time of reflection and gratitude (and yes, we know, a time to find some comfier pants.) It's also a time of transition for Dr. Andrea and for Baggage Check.... take a listen. And thank you!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

With horrifying images circulating amid devastating world news, we wanted to talk today about something that comes up constantly in times of despair: how to find the light, and how to talk to our kids about things that are scary and seemingly unspeakable.What about when we feel like we have no answers ourselves?How can we keep moving forward, setting the boundaries we need to set while also not sticking our head in the sand?We cover all of it-- and hopefully give you some hope-- today in Baggage Check. Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

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We all do it. Okay, maybe we shouldn't say we all do it-- because that's what we're up against today. We're talking about all-or-none thinking.We've mentioned this type of thinking before on Baggage Check, and how it is a common cognitive distortion that can easily make you more anxious, more depressed, and more irritable. But today we're tackling how to spot it-- and you may be surprised at some of the ways you use it. Join us! Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

Feeeeeeelings! We've talked about them quite a bit on Baggage Check. But what we haven't talked about yet is something crucial but often overlooked: the way that we feel our emotions, physically. It's virtually impossible to improve how you deal with negative emotions if you don't have a good foundation of understanding how they manifest in your body. And though it's specific to every person, we start with some nearly-universal trends in how people tend to feel certain classic negative emotions. Do you recognize yourself in these?If you want a crash course in how to think about the mind-body connection, or even if you are a practiced mindfulness guru who wants to spend a little time thinking about the different ways that feelings show up in your own personal body, you'll want to listen to today's Baggage Check. Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

Join us this morning as Pastor Warren C. Beatty ends our Baggage Check series with Part 4! For more, visit: http://reachchurchnetwork.org We hope that this message encourages and blesses you today. We'll see you next week as we start off our MIRACLES series with Pastor Derek Sissel! Music used with permission #CSPL161029

Join us this morning as Pastor Warren C. Beatty continues our Baggage Check series with Part 3! For more, visit: http://reachchurchnetwork.org We hope that this message encourages and blesses you today. Music used with permission #CSPL161029

We talk a lot on Baggage Check about warning signs, problems, risky behaviors, and conflicts within relationships-- along with things that just make you feel a little bit off.But what about the pillars of a good relationship?Today we're celebrating, acknowledging, and learning about all the positive factors that can help build a healthy partnership. Whether you never really had a model of it growing up and you're sort of lost of how to begin, whether you've got a great relationship that you're wondering if you could make a little greater, or whether you're just curious to hear more positive aspects of a partnership rather than worrisome ones, you'll want to listen to today's Baggage check. Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

Join us and listen to Pastor Derek Sissel as he brings us today's message: Part 2 of the Baggage Check series. For more, visit: http://reachchurchnetwork.org Thanks again for joining us this morning and we hope that you are encouraged and blessed by today's message. Music used with permission #CSPL161029

People often say they're "bad with change," or, seemingly less often, that they're good with it. But change isn't a monolith. Different changes can involve vastly different things: are you good at adding things in, but not letting go of things? Are you okay with making room for the idea of new things but not actually doing it? Is commitment itself what's hardest for you?Today we get real about the concept of change-- and we mean real, because Baggage Check's episode release schedule is about to change, for a very personal (and exciting) reason. If you're ready to debate what the definition of biweekly is, in addition to reflecting on what change is like in your own life, you'll want to listen to today's Baggage Check. Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

Join us and listen to Pastor Derek Sissel as kicks off our new series Baggage Check and we have baby dedications and baptism celebrations! For more, visit: http://reachchurchnetwork.org Thanks again for joining us this morning and we hope that you are encouraged and blessed by today's message. Music used with permission #CSPL161029

Whether you're flying eight hours to go to a dream destination or loading up the car for the same swath of beach you've hit dozens of times before, your state of mind during your vacation is key to making it worth your while. Today we talk about six ways to help make it less likely that you'll come back from your time off feeling worse for the wear. If you've ever wanted to make sure you get the most out of a trip-- mentally and emotionally-- you'll want to listen to today's Baggage Check. Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

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Today we're talking about the "shoulda"s, the "woulda"s, and the "coulda"s; the "What If?"s and the "If Only"s. But we're digging into the science and figuring out how to not be driven bananas by all of it. Counterfactual thinking-- the idea of visualizing an alternative outcome, comes in different forms and can have positives in negatives. From surprising research about Olympic medalists to specific tools for how to think differently and let go of the past, you'll find it all in today's Baggage Check. Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

Do you have a hard time saying NO without feeling guilty? Do you often put other people's feelings before yours?  Do you struggle with negative feelings about yourself that you can't seem to shake?  As you enter The Hope Zone with Dr. B for episode 5, we're continuing our two-part series on the need to “baggage check” the lies we have believed, and how these lies have affected us. In part two, get ready to say “goodbye lies, hello truth” as you discover the power you have to change what you believe! Also, discover your 12 assertive rights that will empower you to find your voice so you can confidently set boundaries with others unapologetically! The HOPE Zone...where there's HOPE for every situation!

In episode 4 of The Hope Zone with Dr. B, it's time to check your baggage so you can experience true freedom and wholeness. To do so, prepare to take inventory of the lies you have believed and how these lies have affected your life. As you enter The Hope Zone, bring your shovel and get ready to dig up any lies, wrong thinking and wrong beliefs that may be keeping you from living your best life.  Get ready to discover the truth regarding people pleasing, self-rejection and the 5 reasons for staying in unhealthy relationships.  The HOPE Zone...where there's HOPE for every situation!

On this episode of Know Where You Want to Go Travel Podcast, host Cam DeJong talks about the biggest frustrations of air travel and offers tips on how to overcome them. The episode promises to steer you clear from contributing to the stress in air travel. Travel is seen as an investment in oneself and the podcast aims to help its listeners discover new places. Cam, with over 15+ years of experience in planning personal and corporate travel, shares his insights on planning ahead and booking flights, getting seat assignments early, and checking bags and buying trip insurance can all help alleviate stress. Waiting until the plane reaches the gate before taking off seatbelts and waiting for your turn to exit the plane can help avoid delays and frustration. The show offers a variety of travel advice, news, and covers lesser-known destinations to help listeners broaden their horizons. Listeners are encouraged to like, rate, and review the show and can follow Cam's travel company on various social media platforms. Tune in to Know Where You Want to Go Travel Podcast for more insights.

Today we're talking about Loving Kindness Meditation, and honoring the memory of a remarkable human being who was special to Baggage Check, Dr. Maryann Gray.If you're cringing at the idea of Loving Kindness Meditation, will it help that it might slow the aging process? And change your brain volume? (For the better, of course.) Join us and we'll walk you through it. It won't hurt, we promise. Unless you do it while wearing those flip-flops that you know will give you blisters.Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

There's no shortage of difficult people in the world. You can find difficult people in the workplace, groups and organizations, in your relationships, and who knows... maybe you even live with a difficult person!  Learning how to deal with difficult people is a tool we need in our toolbox because it helps us to navigate these situations with more ease each and every time they come up.  As we learn how to deal with difficult people, we create better habits and scripts so we can stress less, use less energy, and create stronger boundaries for ourselves. Relationships are a wonderful part of life but can also be one of the most challenging when we find ourselves encountering difficult people.  In this episode, with Andrea Bonior, Ph.D, host of the Baggage Check podcast, we talk about how to deal with difficult people and be less of one yourself:  The categories/types of difficult people in our lives Why it benefits us to learn these skills and deal with situations and difficult people rather than brushing them aside How to deal with a difficult person with honesty, compassion, and confidence What to do when you're facing gaslighting and narcissism in a relationship How to handle energy vampires  What do when YOU'RE the difficult person (spoiler alert: we all are at times) Practical techniques for building resilience and patience to deal with difficult people in your life  Suggestions and tools for finding the right therapist or mental health professional for you And more!  Guest Bio: Andrea Bonior, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist on the faculty of Georgetown University, and the best-selling author of “Detox Your Thoughts: Quit Negative Self-Talk for Good and Discover the Life You've Always Wanted.”  She is the host of the mental health talk and advice podcast “Baggage Check,” based on the mental health brand she built at the Washington Post. Dr. Bonior's blog for Psychology Today has been read more than 25 million times, and she has several popular courses on work-life balance and cognitive skills on the LinkedIn Learning platform. She appears regularly in national media, including contributing frequently to CNN'S The Lead with Jake Tapper.  Connect with Dr. Andrea:  Website  The Baggage Check Podcast Baggage Check Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast Dr. Andrea's Instagram @drandreabonior Detox Your Thoughts Book   About the Host, Content Writer for Women Entrepreneurs, Emily Aborn  Emily Aborn is a Content Writer for women entrepreneurs, Podcast Host, and Founder of She Built This, a community for women entrepreneurs and professionals. She's been an entrepreneur since 2014 and has experience in running brick-and-mortar as well as online businesses. She's worked with over 86 different industries and loves helping those with a big mission increase their visibility, connect with their clients, and bring their dreams and visions to life. For fun, Emily enjoys nerdy word games and puzzles, reading, listening to podcasts like they're going outta' style, and tromping about in the woods with her husband, Jason, and their dog, Clyde.  Connect with Emily on her website  Connect with Emily on Instagram  Connect with Emily on LinkedIn  Join and participate in She Built This (a FREE online community for women entrepreneurs)

Today we're focusing on drinking-- and getting rid of the generalities and stereotypes to get real about the complications, the nuances, and the human side of alcohol use. On today's Baggage Check welcome Dr. Debra Kaysen, Stanford University professor and expert researcher on alcohol abuse. From how to think about what is "problem drinking" to surprising new data on who is drinking more (and who is drinking less), from the ways that trauma and alcohol use interact, to expectancy effects, the pandemic, striking research from the "Bar Lab" at the University of Washington, and more, we cover it all in today's show.Find out more about Dr. Kaysen's work here. Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

We talk a lot about anxiety on Baggage Check, and how all of us struggle with it to some extent. Today we're focusing on how to know that maybe it's gotten to the point where it's problematic. How do you know when it's time to seek help? What everyday behaviors might be hiding anxiety beneath? For some surprising ways that excessive stress might affect your behavior to a really hurtful extent, tune in to today's Baggage Check. Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

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Want the full episode?Check out yesterday's episode, or download it directly using this link.Dr. Andrea Bonior, licensed clinical psychologist and columnist for the Washington Post, joins the show to share how to detox your thoughts so you can make clearheaded decisions. KEY TOPICSLabeling your thoughts How childhood impacts mental health as an adult Neutralizing toxic thoughts Naming and feeling emotions without self-destruction How fear freezes decision-making CONNECT WITH USwww.decidedlypodcast.com Join us on Instagram: @decidedlypodcast Join us on FacebookShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram: @sangersmith MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy. LEARN MOREwww.decidedlywealth.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY DECISION-MAKING TIP EMAIL Join us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making - one episode at a time! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Children interrupt BBC News interview The Johari Window Ep.17 I Doug Lennick I Deciding to Think About What You Think About 5 Ways We Self-Sabotage and How to Stop Them (Dr. Andrea's podcast) More Green Spaces Means Less Crime CONNECT WITH DR. ANDREA BONIOR Website: https://drandreabonior.com/ “Baggage Check” Podcast: https://www.baggagecheckpodcast.com/listen Book “Detox Your Thoughts: Quit Negative Self-Talk for Good and Discover the Life You've Always Wanted”: https://drandreabonior.com/books Book “The Friendship Fix: The Complete Guide to Choosing, Losing, and Keeping Up With Your Friends”: https://www.amazon.com/Friendship-Fix-Complete-Choosing-Keeping-ebook/dp/B004L2LG38 Book ”Psychology: Essential Thinkers, Classic Theories, and How They Inform Your World”: https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Essential-Thinkers-Classic-Theories/dp/1623157080 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAndreaBonior Instagram: @drandreabonior Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drandreabonior/ Dr. Andrea Bonior is a best-selling author, speaker, professor, and licensed clinical psychologist who's made a career of translating the science of psychology into meaningful, real-life change. A keynote speaker on stress management, workplace wellness, coping, burnout, motivation, and emotional health, for fifteen years Andrea was the voice behind the mental health advice column “Baggage Check” for the Washington Post. When she's not making guest appearances on CNN's The Lead with Jake Tapper she blogs for Psychology Today, where her pieces have been read more than 25 million times. Andrea also consults with authors, directors, and screenwriters on psychological aspects of their characters and plotlines to ensure accuracy and realism involving mental health issues. Dr. Bonior is a featured expert psychologist for many media outlets and still finds time to maintain a part-time private therapy practice outside of Washington, DC.

Dr. Andrea Bonior, licensed clinical psychologist and columnist for the Washington Post, joins the show to share how to detox your thoughts so you can make clearheaded decisions. KEY TOPICSLabeling your thoughts How childhood impacts mental health as an adult Neutralizing toxic thoughts Naming and feeling emotions without self-destruction How fear freezes decision-makingDON'T HAVE TIME FOR THE FULL EPISODE?Check out the brief highlight clip!Listen by searching Ep.80 HIGHLIGHT I Proactively handling overwhelming emotions or use this direct download link. CONNECT WITH USwww.decidedlypodcast.com Join us on Instagram: @decidedlypodcast Join us on FacebookShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram: @sangersmith MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy. LEARN MOREwww.decidedlywealth.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY DECISION-MAKING TIP EMAIL Join us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making - one episode at a time! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Children interrupt BBC News interview The Johari Window Ep.17 I Doug Lennick I Deciding to Think About What You Think About 5 Ways We Self-Sabotage and How to Stop Them (Dr. Andrea's podcast) More Green Spaces Means Less Crime CONNECT WITH DR. ANDREA BONIOR Website: https://drandreabonior.com/ “Baggage Check” Podcast: https://www.baggagecheckpodcast.com/listen Book “Detox Your Thoughts: Quit Negative Self-Talk for Good and Discover the Life You've Always Wanted”: https://drandreabonior.com/books Book “The Friendship Fix: The Complete Guide to Choosing, Losing, and Keeping Up With Your Friends”: https://www.amazon.com/Friendship-Fix-Complete-Choosing-Keeping-ebook/dp/B004L2LG38 Book ”Psychology: Essential Thinkers, Classic Theories, and How They Inform Your World”: https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Essential-Thinkers-Classic-Theories/dp/1623157080 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAndreaBonior Instagram: @drandreabonior Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drandreabonior/ Dr. Andrea Bonior is a best-selling author, speaker, professor, and licensed clinical psychologist who's made a career of translating the science of psychology into meaningful, real-life change. A keynote speaker on stress management, workplace wellness, coping, burnout, motivation, and emotional health, for fifteen years Andrea was the voice behind the mental health advice column “Baggage Check” for the Washington Post. When she's not making guest appearances on CNN's The Lead with Jake Tapper she blogs for Psychology Today, where her pieces have been read more than 25 million times. Andrea also consults with authors, directors, and screenwriters on psychological aspects of their characters and plotlines to ensure accuracy and realism involving mental health issues. Dr. Bonior is a featured expert psychologist for many media outlets and still finds time to maintain a part-time private therapy practice outside of Washington, DC.

Today we're taking a listener question-- and wrestling with the common but potentially heartbreaking dilemma of what happens when an otherwise happy and committed couple differs about whether or not to have children. Is there any hope? Let's dig deep about parenting ambivalence, in today's Baggage Check. Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

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There are many visualizations out there, and many people who find the concept of them to be trite. But with anxiety rising and some solid evidence behind visualization as a relaxation technique, we think they're worth a try. Learn what visualizations can-- and cannot-- do, and get five solid examples of ones you can try today, perhaps even without rolling your eyes, in today's Baggage Check. Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

Today we're talking with Marni Amsellem, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in health-related issues. With more and more individuals predicted to suffer from physical health problems in the coming years, and with many already suffering mightily, we thought it was high time for a conversation about the role of psychological support in medical treatment. From new uses of technology to individual differences, from tools to beat insomnia, to whether journaling really helps, to the way the medical field may discriminate against certain groups and how the pandemic has affected all of this, we dive deep in today's Baggage Check.Learn more about Dr. Amsellem here. Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

Note: This episode was recorded before the news broke about Monday's shooting at Michigan State University. But despite that, we talk extensively about gun violence in this episode, because any conversation about mental health, particularly the mental health of young people, necessarily includes discussing gun violence.  The news has felt even harder than usual lately, between the earthquake in Turkey, the train disaster in Ohio, threats to reproductive freedom, our ongoing epidemic of gun violence, and more. This month, we've been talking about young people and how we can support them… and one key piece of that puzzle is supporting their mental health.We're joined by one of our favorite therapists (and favorite mother-in-laws) Debby Paris to talk about how we can talk to our kids in age-appropriate ways about what they're seeing in the news and in their schools. Then Amanda sits down for a chat with one of our OTHER favorite therapists, Dr. Andrea Bonior of the podcast “Baggage Check”! Andrea and Amanda chat about how young people are feeling (not great!), how we can support them, and how we can protect our own mental health as moms.Finally, Amanda and Jasmine raise a glass to secret admirers, organizing a legislative retreat, and to the SuperBowl (okay, mostly to Rihanna) in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”Earlier this week, we hosted a conversation with Rachel Vindman and Shannon Watts of Moms Demand Action. They talked about the power of moms to effect change on gun violence prevention. If you're feeling overwhelmed and want to know what you can do, we encourage you to check out that conversation on Red Wine and Blue's YouTube channel: https://go.redwine.blue/sw2.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA TikTok: @redwineblueusa

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is one of the most misunderstood disorders in modern culture. Whether it's using the word "OCD" as slang, assuming it's about being neat and tidy or trivializing the suffering of those who have it, misconceptions abound. That's why it was an honor to hear directly from someone who has lived it-- journalist and best-selling author David Adam. Join us in understanding the human behind the disorder, on today's Baggage Check. You can learn more about David Adam, including his book "The Man Who Couldn't Stop: OCD and the True Story of a Life Lost in Thought," here.Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

John Palmer, an immigrant from England, fiddled around at country dances in Union City and Burlington, and devised a solution to save the dancers trouble. He observed that people were having trouble after dances finding their garments, and Palmer came up with a solution that was ultimately adopted by some railroad employees from Marshall, and the baggage check system was born. It is a fascinating story from Calhoun County history. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://www.michaeldelaware.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-delaware/support

ALERT! A tech glitch caused an issue in the first minute of the show when it first dropped-- and the issue has now been corrected. Clearly we annoyed the audio gods somehow, but all is well now. So if you were one of the early birds who heard it first, our apologies. We appreciate your patience! Has the pandemic changed your view of other people-- and maybe, you feel, not for the better? In today's show, Dr. Andrea tackles a question from a listener who is concerned about a shift they've seen in themselves. A combination of working from home permanently, becoming more reclusive, and not liking what they see in humanity has made them maybe.... hate people? Dr. Andrea tackles what might be going on, with some actionable advice and a good bit of hope in this episode of Baggage Check. Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

Do you visualize things in your head? How good is your "mind's eye?" Today we dive deep into aphantasia-- a condition that many people have without even knowing it's a thing. In this episode, we welcome Serena Puang, a Yale student and journalist with aphantasia-- and talk about the surprising ways it affects her life. If you've ever wondered (even outside of the holiday season!) "Do you see what I see?" then you'll want to join us for today's Baggage Check. See Serena Puang's NY Times piece on aphantasia here. Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

Today's listener question is from someone who lost their beloved Mom two years ago, and their father has gotten more and more isolated-- because Mom was the social heart of the marriage. What can you do when you're worried about an isolated parent, but you live hundreds of miles away? If you've ever had your heart break not only from your own loss, but from watching your loved one go through it in their own way, we've got some support for you in this episode of Baggage Check.Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

The number of people doing DNA tests and charting their family trees online has skyrocketed over recent years. And it can be an incredibly meaningful journey-- and also one that is shocking and upsetting. This week we speak with renowned genealogist and journalist Jennifer Mendelsohn about all kinds of stories, from the heartwarming to the stomach-churning, and explore what to keep in mind if you start on the search yourself. What's the meaning of "family"? Does our DNA tell us anything about who we really are? Why is the draw toward finding out our ancestry so powerful? We talk about all of it, in today's Baggage Check.For more on Jennifer Mendelsohn's recently announced collaboration with the Center for Jewish History, to provide free DNA kits to Holocaust survivors and their children, check out the DNA Reunion Project. Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

Andrea Bonior is a psychologist who spent fifteen years turning what she'd learned in the therapy office into a mental health column for The Washington Post called “Baggage Check.” She's also the author of three books, including Detox Your Thoughts. She writes for Psychology Today and is the host of a new podcast called Baggage Check. Some of the things Andrea shares are how to deal with people who cancel plans at the last minute, what to do when someone always points out the negative, and how to respond to unsolicited advice.

We've talked about signs of toxic workplaces before. But sometimes, it all boils down to one person-- and what happens when that person is your boss? In today's Baggage Check, we take a question from a listener who finally has an opportunity, through an HR complaint, to speak out about their boss's misbehavior. So why are they losing their nerve-- and how can they get it back? If you've ever wondered how to keep up your courage when speaking truth to power, you'll want to tune in. Follow Baggage Check on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and get sneak peeks of upcoming episodes, give your take on guests and show topics, gawk at the very good boy Buster the Dog, and send us your questions!Here's more on Dr. Andrea Bonior and her book Detox Your Thoughts.Here's more on this podcast, which somehow you already found (thank you!)Credits: Beautiful cover art by Danielle Merity, exquisitely lounge-y original music by Jordan Cooper

I enjoyed a lively conversation today with Dr. Andrea Bonior, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and faculty member of Georgetown University. Dr. Bonior spoke with me today about nurturing adult friendships, and the importance of friendships to both physical and emotional health and well-being.  She talked about many aspects of friendships, including: picking and maintaining the right friends for your personality recognizing when friendships are healthy versus unhealthy how life events can challenge friendships and how to face these challenges recognizing the normal ebbs and flows of friendships differences between males and females on making and maintaining friendships frindships and social media simple suggestions for nurturing existing friendships Dr. Bonior recently launched her own psychology podcast called Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and Advice, which premiered November 1st.  Baggage Check is about getting real regarding mental health and making listeners part of the conversation. She's written several books on topics of psychology, including THE FRIENDSHIP FIX about topics related to Adult Friendships. Dr. Bonior is a frequent commentator in media outlets such as NPR, CNN, The Today Show, The NY Times, and the Washington Post, and her Psychology Today blog has been read more than 25 million times. She speaks to audiences large and small about work-life balance and mental and emotional health. 

Yes, we chose 13. Why? Because today Dr. Andrea is talking about embracing discomfort, with specific tips on how to do that-- and many other ways to counteract toxic positivity. If you listened to Baggage Check's premiere (Episode 1), you understand how harmful toxic positivity can be to our mental health. But what can you do about it? In this episode, she discusses 13 realistic daily steps that you can take to help get out of toxic positivity's grip. From changing your vocabulary about emotion to rejecting dysfunctional perfectionism, today's show covers all the ways that you can begin to develop a more functional relationship with your emotions-- and yourself. Didn't yet listen to the premiere? Catch up here!Follow us on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and send us your questions!https://baggagecheckpodcast.comhttps://detoxyourthoughts.comCover art by Danielle MerityMusic by Jordan Cooper

In the Baggage Check series premiere, we dive into the concept of toxic positivity—and how we live in a global culture where happiness is both grossly misunderstood and constantly obsessed over. Getting real about the research on two very different conceptualizations of happiness—eudaimonic versus hedonic—and how one of them is associated with vastly improved mental health and fulfillment, Dr. Andrea discusses the serious cultural changes that seem directly to impact our moment-to-moment experiences of emotion. If you've ever wondered what “happiness” even means, and why the search for it can feel so futile as depression and anxiety rates continue to rise, this episode is for you. Follow us on Instagram @baggagecheckpodcast and send us your questions!https://baggagecheckpodcast.comhttps://detoxyourthoughts.comCover art by Danielle MerityMusic by Jordan Cooper

Welcome to Baggage Check, premiering November 1st with new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. With special guests, listener questions, and surprisingly actionable techniques to improve your mental health, Baggage Check brings psychology to life and makes you part of the conversation. Licensed clinical psychologist, Georgetown professor, and "Detox Your Thoughts" author Dr. Andrea Bonior is here to help, with science, compassion, and humor-- and absolutely nothing is off limits.

This week, Pastor Cheno & Lydia Echevarria shares a message entitled: Baggage Check. We pray this message is a blessing to you. If you have any questions or need prayer, please email us at Hello@Greater.Church. If you would like to sow in to this ministry, please visit www.greater.church/give

With today's gas prices, you want to make every gallon count. So perhaps you've wondered if you should stop your engine at a railroad crossing or if you are in the drive-thru line at a takeout place for just a minute. Listen to the beginning of this episode and I'll give you the answer. https://slate.com/technology/2008/05/is-it-more-efficient-to-leave-your-car-idling.html Sometimes your own thoughts can ruin your day. Thoughts can become toxic and distort your perception of the world and interfere with relationships. Listen as I discuss how to prevent that and how to take control of your self-talk with Andrea Bonior, PhD. Andrea is a journalist, who writes the popular “Baggage Check” advice column for the Washington Post. She serves on the faculty of Georgetown University and she is author of the book, Detox Your Thoughts: Quit Negative Self-Talk for Good and Discover the Life You've Always Wanted (https://amzn.to/2AXyPlQ). There are a lot of theories and opinions on the best way to care for your skin. But what really works to keep your skin healthy and looking good? Joining me to explain the science and latest research on that is Monty Lyman, M.D. He is a research fellow at the University of Oxford and author of the book The Remarkable Life of the Skin (https://amzn.to/3dnvcD0).  If you share a bed with someone, how far apart do you sleep? Listen as I discuss why the distance apart as well as the direction you face while in bed may say a lot about your relationship. https://time.com/64966/what-your-sleeping-position-says-about-your-relationship/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Go to https://Indeed.com/Something to claim your sponsored job $75 credit to upgrade your job post! Plus earn up to $500 extra in sponsored job credits with Indeed's Virtual Interviews. We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!  For a limited time save 35% on Cozy Earth bedding! Go to https:CozyEarth.com & enter SOMETHING at checkout. All backed by a 100 night trial. If you're the type of person who's always thinking about new business ideas or wondering “What's the next side hustle I should spin up?” — check out the podcast My First Million! Today is made for Thrill! Style, Power, Discovery, Adventure, however you do thrill, Nissan has a vehicle to make it happen at https://nissanusa.com Listen to Curiosity Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Get all of the supplies & tools you need to get your job done! Visit https://ferguson.com With Avast One, https://avast.com you can confidently take control of your online world without worrying about viruses, phishing attacks, ransomware, hacking attempts, & other cybercrimes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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During this series you have two choices. You can choose to continue to watch your baggage go round and round, or you can claim that baggage, pick it up and lay it down.

Bitterness keeps clouds our judgement and keeps us from seeing God for who He really is and what He is doing.

Life is more than stimulus checks and Disney sing-alongs.